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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Infogrames}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Infogrames}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
− | | | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Infogrames}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/ | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Pixel Games UK|Steam}} |
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|December 4, 1998}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|December 4, 1998}} | ||
− | |steam appid = | + | |taxonomy = |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | }} | ||
+ | |steam appid = 1437040 | ||
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
|strategywiki = Starshot: Space Circus Fever | |strategywiki = Starshot: Space Circus Fever | ||
+ | |mobygames = starshot-space-circus-fever | ||
|wikipedia = Starshot: Space Circus Fever | |wikipedia = Starshot: Space Circus Fever | ||
|winehq = | |winehq = | ||
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'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/1437040/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] |
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|SecuROM|R4}} | | Windows }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| Steam | 1437040 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
===Demo=== | ===Demo=== | ||
− | {{ii}} A demo | + | {{ii}} A demo is available [https://archive.org/details/StarshotSpaceCircusFeverDemo here]. It includes the first level ''Tensuns''. |
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
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{{ii}} nGlide is a 3Dfx Glide wrapper which translates all Glide calls to Direct3D and enables older games to be played on modern systems. It can also be used to force higher resolutions. | {{ii}} nGlide is a 3Dfx Glide wrapper which translates all Glide calls to Direct3D and enables older games to be played on modern systems. It can also be used to force higher resolutions. | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.zeus-software.com/downloads/nglide/compatibility|title=nGlide Compatibility list|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
− | # Download and install the latest version of [ | + | # Download and install the latest version of [https://www.zeus-software.com/downloads/nglide nGlide]. |
# In the ''Start menu'' run the <code>nGlide Configurator</code> program and edit the video settings to your liking. | # In the ''Start menu'' run the <code>nGlide Configurator</code> program and edit the video settings to your liking. | ||
# Right click <code>SpaceCircus.exe</code>, select ''Properties'' and in the ''Compatibility'' tab select <code>Disable desktop composition</code>. | # Right click <code>SpaceCircus.exe</code>, select ''Properties'' and in the ''Compatibility'' tab select <code>Disable desktop composition</code>. | ||
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{{ii}} This game is designed to be played directly from the CD and doesn't require installation. Settings and saved games in the registry are encrypted. | {{ii}} This game is designed to be played directly from the CD and doesn't require installation. Settings and saved games in the registry are encrypted. | ||
− | ==Video | + | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== |
+ | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
+ | |discord = | ||
+ | |discord notes = | ||
+ | |epic games launcher = | ||
+ | |epic games launcher notes = | ||
+ | |gog galaxy = | ||
+ | |gog galaxy notes = | ||
+ | |origin = | ||
+ | |origin notes = | ||
+ | |steam cloud = false | ||
+ | |steam cloud notes = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Video== | ||
{{Image|Starshot Space Circus Fever options menu.png|Options menu.}} | {{Image|Starshot Space Circus Fever options menu.png|Options menu.}} | ||
{{Image|Starshot Space Circus Fever video settings.png|Video settings.}} | {{Image|Starshot Space Circus Fever video settings.png|Video settings.}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
|120 fps = true | |120 fps = true | ||
− | |120 fps notes = In hardware mode when | + | |120 fps notes = In hardware mode when Vsync is disabled using [[#nGlide|nGlide]] the maximum is 77 FPS. In software mode the framerate seems to be uncapped and the maximum reported is 125 FPS. |
|hdr = unknown | |hdr = unknown | ||
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
{{Image|Starshot Space Circus Fever control settings.png|Control settings.}} | {{Image|Starshot Space Circus Fever control settings.png|Control settings.}} | ||
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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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 = | + | |other button prompts = false |
|other button prompts notes= | |other button prompts notes= | ||
− | |||
− | |||
|controller hotplug = unknown | |controller hotplug = unknown | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
{{Image|Starshot Space Circus Fever sound settings.png|Sound settings.}} | {{Image|Starshot Space Circus Fever sound settings.png|Sound settings.}} | ||
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = Music, ambiance and sound effects. | |separate volume notes = Music, ambiance and sound effects. | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Dutch |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = French |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = German |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |windows arm app = false | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
− | |macos 32-bit app | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = |
− | |macos 64-bit app | + | |macos intel 64-bit app = |
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
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{{ii}} It is possible to activate the debug mode, which also activates an additional menu called ''Warp++''. | {{ii}} It is possible to activate the debug mode, which also activates an additional menu called ''Warp++''. | ||
{{ii}} ''Warp++'' menu has options to cheat, load levels and view some cutscenes not used in the PC version. | {{ii}} ''Warp++'' menu has options to cheat, load levels and view some cutscenes not used in the PC version. | ||
− | {{ii}} A controller is required, because direct camera control buttons are only available on a controller (usually D-pad/POV switch).<ref> | + | {{ii}} A controller is required, because direct camera control buttons are only available on a controller (usually D-pad/POV switch).<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lEx0lMwRoU4|title=YouTube - comments section|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
− | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://tcrf.net/Starshot:_Space_Circus_Fever|title=The Cutting Room Floor - Starshot:Space Circus Fever|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
# Press {{Key|Escape}} to open the ''Pause menu''. | # Press {{Key|Escape}} to open the ''Pause menu''. | ||
# Highlight ''Continue'' and press <code>D-pad Up</code>, <code>D-pad Down</code>. | # Highlight ''Continue'' and press <code>D-pad Up</code>, <code>D-pad Down</code>. | ||
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===Cheats=== | ===Cheats=== | ||
{{ii}} Some cheats are available in [[#Debug mode (Warp++)|debug mode]] in the ''Warp++'' menu. | {{ii}} Some cheats are available in [[#Debug mode (Warp++)|debug mode]] in the ''Warp++'' menu. | ||
− | {{ii}} Holding {{Key|F12}} freezes enemy AI and camera and disables some traps.<ref> | + | {{ii}} Holding {{Key|F12}} freezes enemy AI and camera and disables some traps.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eC0R2OBHLBg|title=YouTube - video description|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== |
Latest revision as of 16:22, 6 October 2023
Developers | |
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Infogrames | |
Publishers | |
Infogrames | |
Steam | Pixel Games UK |
Release dates | |
Windows | December 4, 1998 |
Key points
- Compared to the Nintendo 64 version the PC version has full voice acting, pre-rendered cutscenes and higher quality textures, but has no widescreen support. The music is completely different between the two versions.
- The PC soundtrack has been made available for download by the original author.[1]
- Can be played on modern systems using nGlide with full 3D hardware acceleration.
General information
Availability
Demo
- A demo is available here. It includes the first level Tensuns.
Essential improvements
nGlide
- nGlide is a 3Dfx Glide wrapper which translates all Glide calls to Direct3D and enables older games to be played on modern systems. It can also be used to force higher resolutions.
Instructions[2] |
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Notes
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Infogrames\Space Circus\[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1437040/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Infogrames\Space Circus\[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1437040/pfx/[Note 2] |
- This game is designed to be played directly from the CD and doesn't require installation. Settings and saved games in the registry are encrypted.
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
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Widescreen resolution | In software mode resolutions up to 640x480 are available, in Glide mode up to 800x600. Higher resolutions can be forced using nGlide, but the game is stretched. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | Camera can be zoomed in/out using the controls. | ||
Windowed | Originally possible only when Windows is running in High Color (16 bit) mode. When using nGlide windowed mode can be toggled by pressing Alt+↵ Enter regardless of the color settings. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Can be forced in the GPU control panel when using nGlide. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Can be forced in the GPU control panel when using nGlide. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | Can be turned on/off in the nGlide Configurator when using nGlide. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | In hardware mode when Vsync is disabled using nGlide the maximum is 77 FPS. In software mode the framerate seems to be uncapped and the maximum reported is 125 FPS. |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | Xbox 360 controller works, except the trigger buttons and haptic feedback. | |
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | Only buttons can be remapped. | |
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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Button prompts |
Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Music, ambiance and sound effects. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | The pre-rendered intro cutscene and some enemy speech have no subtitles. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Dutch | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Spanish |
Issues fixed
Problem running the game in software mode
- When running the game in software mode in fullscreen the game freezes after the intro cutscene or after loading a save.
Run the game in windowed mode[3] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 5 | |
Glide | 2.46, 2.53, 3 | |
Software renderer | Run the game with soft parameter. |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Command line parameters
- See command line arguments on how to use the following options.
- More information about each parameter can be found in the
ReadMe.wri
file included on the game CD.
Parameter | Description |
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mode<width>x<height>{w,f} | Set screen width and height, fullscreen or window mode (example: mode640x480w). |
wintimer | Use Windows timer. |
libtimer | Use internal timer. |
glide | Enable Glide rendering mode (default). |
soft | Enable software rendering mode (the CPU will handle all the calculations). |
Debug mode (Warp++)
- It is possible to activate the debug mode, which also activates an additional menu called Warp++.
- Warp++ menu has options to cheat, load levels and view some cutscenes not used in the PC version.
- A controller is required, because direct camera control buttons are only available on a controller (usually D-pad/POV switch).[4]
Instructions[5] |
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Improved camera control
- The only way to freely control the camera while also moving is using a controller, but the camera controls are mapped to the D-pad and the movement is mapped to the left thumbstick which is not ideal. Camera controls are also inverted. There is no option to change these settings in the game.
- Using vJoy and UCR it is possible to create a virtual controller that controls the game, while a real controller is used to control the virtual one. This makes it possible to control the camera with the right thumbstick which significantly improves the gameplay experience.
vJoy instructions[3] |
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UCR instructions[3] |
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Cheats
- Some cheats are available in debug mode in the Warp++ menu.
- Holding F12 freezes enemy AI and camera and disables some traps.[6]
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95, 98 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 200 MHz | Intel Pentium 133 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 32 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | No installation required | |
Video card (GPU) | DirectX 5 compatible | 3Dfx Glide compatible |
- Information taken from the game manual. Minimum shows the requirements when playing in software mode without a dedicated GPU, so the CPU requirements are higher.
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Applications writing to
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE
will be redirected to other locations based on various criterias, see the glossary page for 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.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (1437040) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ MobyGames - Gilles Benois
- ↑ nGlide Compatibility list - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Verified by User:Antrad on December 3, 2017
- ↑ YouTube - comments section - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ The Cutting Room Floor - Starshot:Space Circus Fever - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ YouTube - video description - last accessed on May 2023