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{{disambig|the 2024 remaster|the original 1995 game|[[Star Wars: Dark Forces]]}} | {{disambig|the 2024 remaster|the original 1995 game|[[Star Wars: Dark Forces]]}} | ||
{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Star Wars Dark Forces Remaster cover.png | |cover = Star Wars Dark Forces Remaster cover.png | ||
|developers = | |developers = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/developer|LucasArts}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|LucasArts|Original}} |
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Nightdive Studios|Remaster}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Nightdive Studios|Remaster}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|February 28, 2024}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|February 28, 2024}} | ||
|reception = | |reception = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic| | + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|star-wars-dark-forces-remaster|77}} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic| | + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|16325/star-wars-dark-forces-remaster|79}} |
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|star-wars-dark-forces-remaster|rating}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|star-wars-dark-forces-remaster|rating}} | ||
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | FPS }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action, FPS, Shooter }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Sci-fi, Space }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Sci-fi, Space }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Star Wars: Jedi Knight }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Star Wars: Jedi Knight }} | ||
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|gogcom id side = | |gogcom id side = | ||
|official site= | |official site= | ||
| − | |hltb = | + | |hltb = 9100 |
| − | |lutris = | + | |lutris = star-warstm-dark-forces-remaster |
|mobygames = 218485 | |mobygames = 218485 | ||
| − | |strategywiki = | + | |strategywiki = Star Wars: Dark Forces |
|wikipedia = Star Wars: Dark Forces | |wikipedia = Star Wars: Dark Forces | ||
|winehq = | |winehq = | ||
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{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | star_wars_dark_forces_remaster | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | star_wars_dark_forces_remaster | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| Humble | star-wars-dark-forces-remaster | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Steam | 2292260 | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 2292260 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
| − | {{Fixbox|description=Use the <code>-skipmovies</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]]}} | + | {{Fixbox|description=Skip seizure warning, Kex and Nightdive logos|fix= |
| + | * Use the <code>-skipmovies</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]]. | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Skip LucasArts logo and Star Wars intro crawl|fix= | ||
| + | * Delete or rename {{file|{{p|game}}\movies\logo.ogv}} and {{file|{{p|game}}\lfd\logo.lfd}}. | ||
| + | }} | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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|origin = | |origin = | ||
|origin notes = | |origin notes = | ||
| − | |steam cloud = | + | |steam cloud = false |
|steam cloud notes = | |steam cloud notes = | ||
|ubisoft connect = | |ubisoft connect = | ||
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|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
|fov = true | |fov = true | ||
| − | |fov notes = | + | |fov notes = 60º-150º. Default value is 90º. |
|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
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|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
|antialiasing notes = On/Off toggle. | |antialiasing notes = On/Off toggle. | ||
| − | |upscaling = | + | |upscaling = false |
|upscaling tech = | |upscaling tech = | ||
|upscaling notes = | |upscaling notes = | ||
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|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
|120 fps = true | |120 fps = true | ||
| − | |120 fps notes = Default tick rate is | + | |120 fps notes = Default tick rate is 144 Hz, so it is recommended to play at frame rates such as 72 FPS and 144 FPS to prevent judder.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://youtu.be/rJGodvshZ9s&t=13m32s|title=DF Retro EX - Star Wars: Dark Forces Remaster - PC/Console Review - Another Nightdive Triumph!|date=2024-02-25}}</ref> The tick rate can be changed to 120 Hz, which will eliminate judder at 60/120 FPS, but slightly decreases game speed. See here: [https://youtu.be/rJGodvshZ9s&t=15m25s How to change Tick Rate]. Game fps is tied directly to display's refresh rate, independently of the tick rate, or whether vsync option is enabled/disabled. |
| − | - PC/Console Review - Another Nightdive | ||
| − | Triumph!|date=2024-02-25}}</ref> The tick rate can be changed to | ||
|hdr = false | |hdr = false | ||
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
| − | |ray tracing = | + | |ray tracing = false |
|ray tracing notes = | |ray tracing notes = | ||
| − | |color blind = | + | |color blind = false |
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|invert mouse y-axis = true | |invert mouse y-axis = true | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
| − | |touchscreen = | + | |touchscreen = false |
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = false | |windows 32-bit exe = false | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = true | |windows 64-bit exe = true | ||
| − | |windows arm app = | + | |windows arm app = |
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
| − | |mac os x powerpc app = | + | |mac os x powerpc app = |
| − | |macos intel 32-bit app = | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = |
| − | |macos intel 64-bit app = | + | |macos intel 64-bit app = |
| − | |macos arm app = | + | |macos arm app = |
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
| − | |linux powerpc app = | + | |linux powerpc app = |
| − | |linux 32-bit executable= | + | |linux 32-bit executable= |
| − | |linux 64-bit executable= | + | |linux 64-bit executable= |
| − | |linux arm app = | + | |linux arm app = |
| − | |linux 68k app = | + | |linux 68k app = |
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
| − | |mac os powerpc app = | + | |mac os powerpc app = |
| − | |mac os 68k app = | + | |mac os 68k app = |
|mac os executable notes= | |mac os executable notes= | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|physics = | |physics = | ||
|physics notes = | |physics notes = | ||
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = XAudio2 |
|audio notes = | |audio notes = | ||
|interface = | |interface = | ||
|interface notes = | |interface notes = | ||
| − | |input = | + | |input = SDL |
|input notes = | |input notes = | ||
|cutscenes = | |cutscenes = | ||
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|anticheat = | |anticheat = | ||
|anticheat notes = | |anticheat notes = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Modifications=== | ||
| + | |||
| + | ====Restoring altered content==== | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Restore red crosses and ashtrays |fix= | ||
| + | * Delete or rename {{file|{{p|game}}\override.gob}}.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://twitter.com/dosnostalgic/status/1764473897473159541|title=𝔸𝕟𝕒𝕥𝕠𝕝𝕪 𝕊𝕙𝕒𝕤𝕙𝕜𝕚𝕟💾 on X: "Renaming the file "override.gob" returns the forbidden death stick bins. https://t.co/Mao3A264mF" / X|date=2024-03-21}}</ref> | ||
}} | }} | ||
Revision as of 18:33, 21 March 2024
This page is for the 2024 remaster. For the original 1995 game, see Star Wars: Dark Forces.
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| Developers | |
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| Original | LucasArts |
| Remaster | Nightdive Studios |
| Publishers | |
| Nightdive Studios | |
| Engines | |
| Kex Engine | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | February 28, 2024 |
| Reception | |
| Metacritic | 77 |
| OpenCritic | 79 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase |
| Microtransactions | None |
| Modes | Singleplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | First-person |
| Controls | Direct control |
| Genres | Action, FPS, Shooter |
| Art styles | Realistic |
| Themes | Sci-fi, Space |
| Series | Star Wars: Jedi Knight |
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Star Wars: Dark Forces Remaster is a remastered version of the 1995 first-person shooter Star Wars: Dark Forces.
General information
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOG.com | |
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| Humble Store | |
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| Steam | |
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Monetization
| Type | Notes |
|---|---|
| One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
Microtransactions
| Type | Notes |
|---|---|
| No microtransactions | None |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
| Skip seizure warning, Kex and Nightdive logos |
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| Skip LucasArts logo and Star Wars intro crawl |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Saved Games\Nightdive Studios\Dark Forces Remaster\darkpilo.cfg |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/2292260/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/2292260/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| GOG Galaxy | ||
| Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics options
Video options
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | |||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | |||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | 60º-150º. Default value is 90º. | ||
| Windowed | |||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | On/Off toggle. | ||
| High-fidelity upscaling | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Default tick rate is 144 Hz, so it is recommended to play at frame rates such as 72 FPS and 144 FPS to prevent judder.[1] The tick rate can be changed to 120 Hz, which will eliminate judder at 60/120 FPS, but slightly decreases game speed. See here: How to change Tick Rate. Game fps is tied directly to display's refresh rate, independently of the tick rate, or whether vsync option is enabled/disabled. | ||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
| Ray tracing (RT) | |||
Accessibility options
Enhancements options
Input
Control options
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | ||
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | Separate X and Y axis sliders. | |
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support | ||
| Full controller support | ||
| Controller remapping | ||
| Controller sensitivity | Separate X and Y axis sliders. | |
| Controller Y-axis inversion |
| Controller types |
|---|
| XInput-compatible controllers | ||
|---|---|---|
| Xbox button prompts | ||
| Impulse Trigger vibration |
| PlayStation controllers | ||
|---|---|---|
| PlayStation button prompts | ||
| Light bar support | ||
| Adaptive trigger support | ||
| DualSense haptic feedback support | ||
| Connection modes | ||
| Generic/other controllers |
|---|
| Additional information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Controller hotplugging | ||
| Haptic feedback | ||
| Digital movement supported | ||
| Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Control Binds
Mouse options
Stick options
Audio
Sound options
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | Sound and Music. | |
| Surround sound | 5.1 and 7.1. | |
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Royalty free audio |
Language options
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Italian | ||||
| Spanish |
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 11 | |
| Vulkan |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | XAudio2 | |
| Input | SDL |
Modifications
Restoring altered content
| Restore red crosses and ashtrays |
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System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 7 | 10 |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Dual-Core 2.0 GHz AMD Dual-Core 2.0 GHz |
Intel Core i5-2300 2.8 GHz AMD Phenom II X4 945 3.0 GHz |
| System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | 4 GB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 420 MB | |
| Video card (GPU) | DirectX 11 compatible | |
- A 64-bit operating system is required.
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (2292260) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ DF Retro EX - Star Wars: Dark Forces Remaster - PC/Console Review - Another Nightdive Triumph! - last accessed on 2024-02-25
- ↑ 𝔸𝕟𝕒𝕥𝕠𝕝𝕪 𝕊𝕙𝕒𝕤𝕙𝕜𝕚𝕟💾 on X: "Renaming the file "override.gob" returns the forbidden death stick bins. https://t.co/Mao3A264mF" / X - last accessed on 2024-03-21