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|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 18, 2016}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 18, 2016}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | Freeware }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Bird's-eye view, First-person, Third-person}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control, Menu-based}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Strategy, Vehicle combat}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | Flight, Space flight}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Sci-fi, Space }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | }} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
|steam appid side = | |steam appid side = | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = |
+ | |mobygames = | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
− | |wikipedia = Starshatter: | + | |wikipedia = Starshatter: The Gathering Storm |
|winehq = 9635 | |winehq = 9635 | ||
+ | |license = former commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ''' | + | |
− | {{ | + | {{Introduction |
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''General information''' | ||
+ | {{mm}} [https://www.hard-light.net/forums/index.php?board=234.0 Forums] | ||
+ | {{mm}} [https://www.hard-light.net/forums/index.php?topic=80935.0 Setup guide] | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Install open-source version=== | ===Install open-source version=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Install|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Macgovern|date=2016-10-13}}</ref>|fix= |
− | + | # Download the latest [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/778-starshatter-the-gathering-storm/ full version]. | |
− | # Download the latest [ | ||
# Extract the contents to the folder of your choice. | # Extract the contents to the folder of your choice. | ||
− | # Download the [ | + | # Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/779-starshatter-the-gathering-storm-open-source-v5166/ latest patch] for the open-source version. |
# Extract the contents to <code>{{P|game}}</code> | # Extract the contents to <code>{{P|game}}</code> | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
===Retail patches=== | ===Retail patches=== | ||
All retail patches can be found [http://www.matrixgames.com/products/334/downloads/ here]. All patches must be installed in order. | All retail patches can be found [http://www.matrixgames.com/products/334/downloads/ here]. All patches must be installed in order. | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{P|game}}/audio.cfg|{{P|game}}/key.cfg|{{P|game}}/player.cfg|{{P|game}}/video.cfg}} |
− | {{P|game}}/key.cfg | ||
− | {{P|game}}/player.cfg | ||
− | {{P|game}}/video.cfg | ||
− | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{P|game}}/SaveGame}} |
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Starshatter The Gathering Storm GameOptions.png|Game settings.}} | {{Image|Starshatter The Gathering Storm GameOptions.png|Game settings.}} | ||
{{Image|Starshatter The Gathering Storm GraphicsOptions.png|Graphics settings.}} | {{Image|Starshatter The Gathering Storm GraphicsOptions.png|Graphics settings.}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|antialiasing = false | |antialiasing = false | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = unknown | |vsync = unknown | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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|120 fps = unknown | |120 fps = unknown | ||
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
+ | |hdr = unknown | ||
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ===[[Glossary: | + | |
− | {{Fixbox| | + | ===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== |
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Modify video config file|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Macgovern|date=2016-11-10}}</ref>|fix= | |
− | # Go to {{P|game}} | + | # Go to {{P|game}}. |
+ | # Open {{File|video.cfg}} using a text editor. | ||
# Edit the lines <code>width</code> and <code>height</code> to match your desired resolution. | # Edit the lines <code>width</code> and <code>height</code> to match your desired resolution. | ||
# Save and close the file. | # Save and close the file. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
{{Image|Starshatter The Gathering Storm Bindings.png|Control bindings.}} | {{Image|Starshatter The Gathering Storm Bindings.png|Control bindings.}} | ||
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap 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 = unknown | ||
+ | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
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|invert controller y-axis = true | |invert controller y-axis = true | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
− | | | + | |xinput controllers = unknown |
− | | | + | |xinput controllers notes = |
+ | |xbox prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
+ | |impulse triggers = unknown | ||
+ | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
+ | |light bar support = unknown | ||
+ | |light bar support notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers= unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
+ | |other controllers = unknown | ||
+ | |other controllers notes = | ||
+ | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |other button prompts notes= | ||
|button prompts = Generic | |button prompts = Generic | ||
|button prompts notes = | |button prompts notes = | ||
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|haptic feedback = unknown | |haptic feedback = unknown | ||
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
− | | | + | |simultaneous input = unknown |
− | | | + | |simultaneous input notes = |
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
{{Image|Starshatter The Gathering Storm AudioOptions.png|Audio settings.}} | {{Image|Starshatter The Gathering Storm AudioOptions.png|Audio settings.}} | ||
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = Effects, GUI, Warning, Vox, Menu Music, In Game Music | |separate volume notes = Effects, GUI, Warning, Vox, Menu Music, In Game Music | ||
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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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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = English | |language = English | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
|audio = unknown | |audio = unknown | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|matchmaking = | |matchmaking = | ||
|matchmaking notes = | |matchmaking notes = | ||
− | |p2p = | + | |p2p = unknown |
|p2p notes = | |p2p notes = | ||
|dedicated = true | |dedicated = true | ||
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|self-hosting = true | |self-hosting = true | ||
|self-hosting notes = | |self-hosting notes = | ||
− | |direct ip = | + | |direct ip = unknown |
|direct ip notes = | |direct ip notes = | ||
}}{{Network/Ports | }}{{Network/Ports | ||
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|udp = | |udp = | ||
|upnp = | |upnp = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==VR support== | ||
+ | {{VR support | ||
+ | |gg3d name = | ||
+ | |native 3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision gg3d award = | ||
+ | |tridef 3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |iz3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |native 3d = | ||
+ | |native 3d notes = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision notes = | ||
+ | |tridef 3d = | ||
+ | |tridef 3d notes = | ||
+ | |iz3d = | ||
+ | |iz3d notes = | ||
+ | |vr only = | ||
+ | |htc vive = | ||
+ | |htc vive notes = | ||
+ | |oculus rift = | ||
+ | |oculus rift notes = | ||
+ | |osvr = | ||
+ | |osvr notes = | ||
+ | |windows mixed reality = | ||
+ | |windows mixed reality notes = | ||
+ | |keyboard-mouse = | ||
+ | |keyboard-mouse notes = | ||
+ | |3rd space gaming vest = | ||
+ | |3rd space gaming vest notes = | ||
+ | |novint falcon = | ||
+ | |novint falcon notes = | ||
+ | |trackir = true | ||
+ | |trackir notes = Supports: Yaw, Pitch, X, Y, Z. | ||
+ | |tobii eye tracking = | ||
+ | |tobii eye tracking notes = | ||
+ | |play area seated = | ||
+ | |play area seated notes = | ||
+ | |play area standing = | ||
+ | |play area standing notes = | ||
+ | |play area room-scale = | ||
+ | |play area room-scale notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|metal support = | |metal support = | ||
|metal support notes = | |metal support notes = | ||
− | |vulkan | + | |vulkan versions = |
− | |vulkan | + | |vulkan notes = |
|dos modes = | |dos modes = | ||
|dos modes notes = | |dos modes notes = | ||
|shader model versions = 2 | |shader model versions = 2 | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
− | | | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
− | |64-bit | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
− | + | |windows arm app = unknown | |
− | + | |windows exe notes = | |
− | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = | |
− | + | |macos intel 64-bit app = | |
− | | | + | |macos arm app = unknown |
− | + | |macos app notes = | |
− | + | |linux 32-bit executable= | |
− | | | + | |linux 64-bit executable= |
− | | | + | |linux arm app = unknown |
− | | | + | |linux executable notes = |
− | | | ||
− | | | ||
− | | | ||
− | | | ||
− | | | ||
− | | | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|recOS = XP | |recOS = XP | ||
− | |recCPU = Pentium 4 2.4 GHz | + | |recCPU = Intel Pentium 4 2.4 GHz |
|recRAM = 1 GB | |recRAM = 1 GB | ||
|recHD = | |recHD = |
Latest revision as of 20:25, 1 January 2024
Developers | |
---|---|
Destroyer Studios | |
Publishers | |
Matrix Games | |
Release dates | |
Windows | October 18, 2016 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | Freeware |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view, First-person, Third-person |
Controls | Direct control, Menu-based |
Genres | Strategy, Vehicle combat |
Vehicles | Flight, Space flight |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Sci-fi, Space |
Starshatter: The Gathering Storm is a singleplayer and multiplayer bird's-eye view, first-person and third-person strategy and vehicle combat game.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail |
Essential improvements
Install open-source version
Install[1] |
---|
|
Retail patches
All retail patches can be found here. All patches must be installed in order.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>/audio.cfg[Note 1] <path-to-game>/key.cfg[Note 1] <path-to-game>/player.cfg[Note 1] <path-to-game>/video.cfg[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>/SaveGame[Note 1] |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Widescreen resolution
Modify video config file[2] |
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | ||
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers |
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PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
---|---|---|
Button prompts | ||
Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Effects, GUI, Warning, Vox, Menu Music, In Game Music | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
LAN play | |||
Online play |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
VR support
Devices | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
TrackIR | Supports: Yaw, Pitch, X, Y, Z. |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 9 | |
Shader Model support | 2 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98 | XP |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium III 1 GHz | Intel Pentium 4 2.4 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | 1 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 700 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 32 MB of VRAM DirectX 9 compatible | 128 MB of VRAM Shader model 2 support |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 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%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details).
References
- ↑ Verified by User:Macgovern on 2016-10-13
- ↑ Verified by User:Macgovern on 2016-11-10