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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 26, 2014}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 26, 2014}} | ||
| + | |taxonomy = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Third-person }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | RPG, Simulation, Strategy }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | Space flight }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Sci-fi, Space }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Starpoint Gemini }} | ||
|steam appid = 236150 | |steam appid = 236150 | ||
|gogcom id = 1207666123 | |gogcom id = 1207666123 | ||
|gogcom id side = 1426507697, 1447684637 | |gogcom id side = 1426507697, 1447684637 | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
| − | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 84426 |
|wikipedia = Starpoint Gemini 2 | |wikipedia = Starpoint Gemini 2 | ||
|winehq = 16975 | |winehq = 16975 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
| + | |official site= http://www.starpointgemini.com | ||
}} | }} | ||
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| − | + | {{Introduction | |
| − | {{ | + | |introduction = |
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| + | |release history = | ||
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| + | |current state = | ||
| + | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
| − | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://starpoint-gemini-2.fandom.com Starpoint Gemini 2 Wiki] |
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{{mm}} [http://www.starpointgemini.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?fid=3 Official forum] | {{mm}} [http://www.starpointgemini.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?fid=3 Official forum] | ||
{{GOG.com links|1207666123|starpoint_gemini_2}} | {{GOG.com links|1207666123|starpoint_gemini_2}} | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | | + | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | starpoint-gemini-2 | Steam | {{store link|GamersGate|starpoint-gemini-2-gold-pack|Gold Pack}} also available. | | Windows }} |
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1282-2 | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1282-2 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | starpoint_gemini_2 | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | starpoint_gemini_2 | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | ||
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 236150 | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 236150 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | {{ii}} Included free copy of [[Starpoint Gemini]] during Early Access period. | + | {{ii}} Included a free copy of [[Starpoint Gemini]] during Early Access period. |
| + | ==Monetization== | ||
{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
{{DLC/row| Secrets of Aethera | | Windows }} | {{DLC/row| Secrets of Aethera | | Windows }} | ||
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
| − | {{Fixbox|description=Modify | + | {{Fixbox|description=Modify configuration file|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}|fix= |
| − | # Go to | + | # Go to {{file|{{p|game}}|folder}}. |
| − | # Open | + | # Open {{file|StarpointGemini2Configuration.cfg}} with a text editor. |
| − | # Delete all 3 lines with | + | # Delete all 3 lines with <code>intro: xxxxxx</code>. |
# Save | # Save | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
|antialiasing notes = [[Glossary:Anti-aliasing (AA)#Multisample Anti-Aliasing (MSAA)|MSAA]] up to 8x. May break post-processing on AMD graphics cards.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Suicide machine|date=2019-08-03|comment=Post processing has noticeable glitches at RX 570.)}}</ref> | |antialiasing notes = [[Glossary:Anti-aliasing (AA)#Multisample Anti-Aliasing (MSAA)|MSAA]] up to 8x. May break post-processing on AMD graphics cards.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Suicide machine|date=2019-08-03|comment=Post processing has noticeable glitches at RX 570.)}}</ref> | ||
| + | |upscaling = unknown | ||
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
|120 fps = false | |120 fps = false | ||
| − | |120 fps notes = Vsync caps the frame rate at 59 FPS,<ref>{{Refsnip|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/236150/discussions/0/610573009241544459/#c610573009241948002|title=Lock fps :: Starpoint Gemini 2 General Discussions, post #3|date=2017-05-24|snippet=Vsync caps the framerate at 59 in this game afaik.}}</ref> with | + | |120 fps notes = Vsync caps the frame rate at 59 FPS,<ref>{{Refsnip|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/236150/discussions/0/610573009241544459/#c610573009241948002|title=Lock fps :: Starpoint Gemini 2 General Discussions, post #3|date=2017-05-24|snippet=Vsync caps the framerate at 59 in this game afaik.}}</ref> with Vsync disabled frame rate is capped ~112 FPS.<ref>{{Refsnip|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/236150/discussions/0/490125737465225945/#c490125737465318248|title=Game capped at 60 fps? :: Starpoint Gemini 2 General Discussions|date=2017-05-24|snippet=No the game is not capped at 60. AFAIK the FPS maxes out at around 112 FPS (although there might be some way to go beyond that but I wouldn't know).}}</ref> |
|hdr = unknown | |hdr = unknown | ||
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Edit config file|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Edit config file|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
| − | # Open {{file|StarpointGemini2Configuration.cfg}} in | + | # Open {{file|StarpointGemini2Configuration.cfg}} in a text editor. |
| − | # Set {{code|BorderlessWindow:}} to 1. If {{code|BorderlessWindow:}} is not there, | + | # Set {{code|BorderlessWindow:}} to 1. If {{code|BorderlessWindow:}} is not there, add it manually. |
}} | }} | ||
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|invert controller y-axis = unknown | |invert controller y-axis = unknown | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
| − | |xinput controllers = | + | |xinput controllers = true |
|xinput controllers notes = | |xinput controllers notes = | ||
|xbox prompts = unknown | |xbox prompts = unknown | ||
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|tracked motion prompts = unknown | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
|tracked motion prompts notes = | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
| − | |other controllers = | + | |other controllers = true |
|other controllers notes = | |other controllers notes = | ||
|other button prompts = unknown | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
| − | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
| + | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
| + | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = true | |windows 64-bit exe = true | ||
| − | |windows exe notes = <ref> | + | |windows arm app = unknown |
| + | |windows exe notes = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/games/236150/announcements/detail/1259165729473336930|title=Starpoint Gemini 2 - x64 support has arrived - Steam Community :: Group Announcements :: Starpoint Gemini 2|date=May 2023}}</ref> | ||
|mac os x powerpc app = | |mac os x powerpc app = | ||
|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | |macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | |macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | ||
| + | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= unknown | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
| + | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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| Developers | |
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| Little Green Men Games | |
| Publishers | |
| Iceberg Interactive | |
| Engines | |
| IC Whale Engine | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | September 26, 2014 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC |
| Microtransactions | None |
| Modes | Singleplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | Third-person |
| Genres | RPG, Simulation, Strategy |
| Vehicles | Space flight |
| Themes | Sci-fi, Space |
| Series | Starpoint Gemini |
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| Starpoint Gemini | |
|---|---|
| Starpoint Gemini | 2010 |
| Starpoint Gemini 2 | 2014 |
| Starpoint Gemini Warlords | 2017 |
| Starpoint Gemini 3 | 2020 |
Starpoint Gemini 2 is a singleplayer third-person RPG, simulation and strategy game in the Starpoint Gemini series.
General information
- Starpoint Gemini 2 Wiki
- Official forum
- GOG.com Community Discussions
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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| GamersGate | |
Gold Pack also available. | |
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| GOG.com | |
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| Humble Store | |
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| Steam | |
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- Included a free copy of Starpoint Gemini during Early Access period.
Monetization
DLC and expansion packs
| Name | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Secrets of Aethera | |
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| Origins | Free DLC on Steam. Included with the base game on GOG.com. | |
| Titans | |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
| Modify configuration file[citation needed] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\[Note 1] |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/236150/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\Saves\[Note 1] |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/236150/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| GOG Galaxy | ||
| Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics settings.
General settings.
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | |||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | Main menu has minor HUD issues. | ||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | A zoom-in/zoom-out option is available during gameplay. | ||
| Windowed | Toggle with Alt+↵ Enter. | ||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | See Borderless fullscreen windowed. | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | MSAA up to 8x. May break post-processing on AMD graphics cards.[1] | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
| 60 FPS | |||
| 120+ FPS | Vsync caps the frame rate at 59 FPS,[2] with Vsync disabled frame rate is capped ~112 FPS.[3] | ||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed
| Edit config file[citation needed] |
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Input
Key rebinding.
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | ||
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support | XInput and DirectInput. Designed for XInput, to point it might be impossible to even navigate menus with DirectInput. | |
| Full controller support | ||
| Controller remapping | ||
| Controller sensitivity | ||
| Controller Y-axis inversion |
| Controller types |
|---|
| XInput-compatible controllers | ||
|---|---|---|
| Xbox button prompts | ||
| Impulse Trigger vibration |
| PlayStation controllers |
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| Generic/other controllers | ||
|---|---|---|
| Button prompts |
| Additional information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Controller hotplugging | ||
| Haptic feedback | ||
| Digital movement supported | ||
| Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
| Steam Input | ||
|---|---|---|
| Steam Input API support | Official Steam Controller bindings only. | |
| Hook input (legacy mode) | ||
| Official controller preset(s) | ||
| Steam Controller button prompts |
Audio
Audio settings.
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | Music, environment, SFX, dialog and user interface. | |
| Surround sound | A speaker configuration option does exist in settings but currently unavailable. | |
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Polish | ||||
| Russian |
- More localization options will be available after final release.[4]
Issues unresolved
- A list of known bugs can be found here.
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 11 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows | [5] |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Physics | PhysX |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 7, 8 | |
| Processor (CPU) | 2.2 GHz Dual core or equivalent | 3.0 GHz Dual core or equivalent |
| System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | 4 GB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 8 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | 512 MB of VRAM DirectX 10.0 compatible | 1 GB of VRAM DirectX 11.0 compatible |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%,%PROGRAMDATA%, or%WINDIR%might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStoreon Windows Vista and later (more details). - ↑ 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/236150/. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (236150) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Verified by User:Suicide machine on 2019-08-03
- Post processing has noticeable glitches at RX 570.)
- ↑ Lock fps :: Starpoint Gemini 2 General Discussions, post #3 - last accessed on 2017-05-24
- "Vsync caps the framerate at 59 in this game afaik."
- ↑ Game capped at 60 fps? :: Starpoint Gemini 2 General Discussions - last accessed on 2017-05-24
- "No the game is not capped at 60. AFAIK the FPS maxes out at around 112 FPS (although there might be some way to go beyond that but I wouldn't know)."
- ↑ Starpoint Gemini 2 FAQ
- ↑ Starpoint Gemini 2 - x64 support has arrived - Steam Community :: Group Announcements :: Starpoint Gemini 2 - last accessed on May 2023