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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Dynamix}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Dynamix}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher| | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sierra On-Line}} |
|engines = | |engines = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Darkstar}} | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Darkstar}} | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 24, 1999}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 24, 1999}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | Freeware }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person, Third-person }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action, FPS, Shooter }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Sci-fi }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Metaltech }} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = |
+ | |hltb = 9178 | ||
+ | |strategywiki = | ||
+ | |mobygames = 364 | ||
|wikipedia = Starsiege | |wikipedia = Starsiege | ||
|winehq = 5563 | |winehq = 5563 | ||
+ | |license = former commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
− | + | {{Introduction | |
− | {{ | + | |introduction = |
− | {{ | + | |
+ | |release history = The game was re-released for free by [[Company:Hi-Rez Studios|Hi-Rez Studios]] in 2015. | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = Use the [[#Modern Windows installer|Sierrahelp]] installer to play the game on Windows 7 and later and with no CD. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''General information''' | ||
+ | {{mm}} [http://starsiege1.proboards.com Starsiege Mercenaries] - Forum and fan site. | ||
+ | {{mm}} [http://www.starsiegemeninblack.com Starsiege Men in Black HQ] - Forum and mod downloads. | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc |Original 2-CD set.}} | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc |Original 2-CD set or 1-CD re-release. | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| Official|https://www.tribesuniverse.com/ | disc |Freeware re-release| | Windows }} |
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Version differences=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} The 1-CD release uses different music tracks than the original, while the freeware re-release lacks any music. | ||
+ | {{ii}} The freeware re-release has been patched to the latest version (1.04). For other versions, use the [[#Modern_Windows_installer|modern installer]]. | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
− | |||
===Modern Windows installer=== | ===Modern Windows installer=== | ||
<!-- DO NOT PROVIDE A DIRECT LINK - The Sierra Help Pages strictly forbids hotlinking (aka direct linking), and will render a direct link inoperable. --> | <!-- DO NOT PROVIDE A DIRECT LINK - The Sierra Help Pages strictly forbids hotlinking (aka direct linking), and will render a direct link inoperable. --> | ||
The [http://sierrahelp.com/Patches-Updates/NewSierraInstallers.html#M Sierrahelp Starsiege Installer] automatically applies the latest patch, rips all of the music tracks in high quality MP3 to play and loop in-game properly, adds a no-CD patch, and fixes the mouse issues on Windows 7. | The [http://sierrahelp.com/Patches-Updates/NewSierraInstallers.html#M Sierrahelp Starsiege Installer] automatically applies the latest patch, rips all of the music tracks in high quality MP3 to play and loop in-game properly, adds a no-CD patch, and fixes the mouse issues on Windows 7. | ||
+ | {{--}} Does not support the Tribes Universe freeware version. An alternative no-CD for the free version is available [https://mega.nz/#!AdMDSAZR!v1acvCTeRSaaATaJ_HyL6pW9y_IsFpLequcGGOub7DY here]. | ||
+ | {{ii}} If you change the install directory, then you will also need to change it in Console.cs in order for videos and voices to work | ||
+ | {{ii}} OpenGL32.dll causes menu lag on Windows 10, you can remove it after install | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\defaultPrefs.cs}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\savedGames}} |
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Starsiege Detail Settings.png|Detail settings.}} | {{Image|Starsiege Detail Settings.png|Detail settings.}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|fov notes = FOV scales automatically with the resolution and cannot be manually changed. | |fov notes = FOV scales automatically with the resolution and cannot be manually changed. | ||
|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
− | |windowed notes = | + | |windowed notes = Software rendering only. |
|borderless windowed = false | |borderless windowed = false | ||
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
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|antialiasing = false | |antialiasing = false | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
− | |vsync = | + | |upscaling = unknown |
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
+ | |vsync = always on | ||
|vsync notes = Enabled by default. The setting is broken and cannot be turned off. | |vsync notes = Enabled by default. The setting is broken and cannot be turned off. | ||
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
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|120 fps = true | |120 fps = true | ||
|120 fps notes = Requires a 120hz monitor due to vsync. | |120 fps notes = Requires a 120hz monitor due to vsync. | ||
+ | |hdr = unknown | ||
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
{{Image|Starsiege Input Options.png|Input settings.}} | {{Image|Starsiege Input Options.png|Input settings.}} | ||
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
|acceleration option = false | |acceleration option = false | ||
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
+ | |mouse sensitivity = unknown | ||
+ | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
|mouse menu = true | |mouse menu = true | ||
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
|invert mouse y-axis = true | |invert mouse y-axis = true | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = Go to the controls menu, click '''Edit''' on the '''Look up/down''' setting with '''Mouse''' to the right of it, go to '''Advanced''' and untick the '''Flipped''' box. | |invert mouse y-axis notes = Go to the controls menu, click '''Edit''' on the '''Look up/down''' setting with '''Mouse''' to the right of it, go to '''Advanced''' and untick the '''Flipped''' box. | ||
+ | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
+ | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
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|controller remap = true | |controller remap = true | ||
|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
+ | |controller sensitivity = unknown | ||
+ | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
|invert controller y-axis = true | |invert controller y-axis = true | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= Go to the controls menu, click '''Edit''' on the '''Look up/down''' setting with '''Joystick''' to the right of it, go to '''Advanced''' and untick the '''Flipped''' box. | |invert controller y-axis notes= Go to the controls menu, click '''Edit''' on the '''Look up/down''' setting with '''Joystick''' to the right of it, go to '''Advanced''' and untick the '''Flipped''' box. | ||
− | | | + | |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= | ||
+ | |controller hotplug = unknown | ||
+ | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
+ | |haptic feedback = unknown | ||
+ | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
+ | |simultaneous input = unknown | ||
+ | |simultaneous input notes = | ||
+ | |steam input api = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input api notes = | ||
+ | |steam hook input = unknown | ||
+ | |steam hook input notes = | ||
+ | |steam input presets = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input presets notes = | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection = unknown | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
{{Image|Starsiege AudioVideo Settings.png|Audio and general video settings.}} | {{Image|Starsiege AudioVideo Settings.png|Audio and general video settings.}} | ||
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
− | |separate volume notes = 3D, 2D, and Music volume all have separate sliders. | + | |separate volume notes = 3D, 2D, and CD Music volume all have separate sliders. |
|surround sound = true | |surround sound = true | ||
|surround sound notes = DirectSound 3D, A3D 2.0, and EAX are all supported. | |surround sound notes = DirectSound 3D, A3D 2.0, and EAX are all supported. | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = true | |eax support = true | ||
− | |eax support notes | + | |eax support notes = A3D 2.0, EAX<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.game-over.net/review/mar99/starsiege/|title=Starsiege (c) Dynamix / Sierra Review - GameOver|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
+ | |red book cd audio = true | ||
+ | |red book cd audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | |||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = French | |language = French | ||
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|local play = | |local play = | ||
|local play players = | |local play players = | ||
+ | |local play modes = | ||
|local play notes = | |local play notes = | ||
|lan play = true | |lan play = true | ||
|lan play players = 32 | |lan play players = 32 | ||
− | |lan play notes = | + | |lan play modes = |
− | |online play = | + | |lan play notes = |
+ | |online play = false | ||
|online play players = 32 | |online play players = 32 | ||
− | |online play | + | |online play modes = |
− | | | + | |online play notes = The official WON multiplayer service was shut down. |
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|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
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|matchmaking = | |matchmaking = | ||
|matchmaking notes = | |matchmaking notes = | ||
− | |p2p = | + | |p2p = unknown |
|p2p notes = | |p2p notes = | ||
− | |dedicated = | + | |dedicated = unknown |
|dedicated notes = | |dedicated notes = | ||
− | |self-hosting = | + | |self-hosting = unknown |
|self-hosting notes = | |self-hosting notes = | ||
|direct ip = true | |direct ip = true | ||
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|upnp = | |upnp = | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Other information== | ||
+ | ===API=== | ||
+ | {{API | ||
+ | |direct3d versions = | ||
+ | |direct3d notes = | ||
+ | |directdraw versions = | ||
+ | |directdraw notes = | ||
+ | |opengl versions = | ||
+ | |opengl notes = | ||
+ | |glide versions = | ||
+ | |glide notes = | ||
+ | |software mode = true | ||
+ | |software mode notes = | ||
+ | |mantle support = | ||
+ | |mantle support notes = | ||
+ | |metal support = | ||
+ | |metal support notes = | ||
+ | |vulkan versions = | ||
+ | |vulkan notes = | ||
+ | |dos modes = | ||
+ | |dos modes notes = | ||
+ | |shader model versions = | ||
+ | |shader model notes = | ||
+ | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
+ | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |windows arm app = false | ||
+ | |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 = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Middleware=== | ||
+ | {{Middleware | ||
+ | |physics = | ||
+ | |physics notes = | ||
+ | |audio = | ||
+ | |audio notes = | ||
+ | |interface = | ||
+ | |interface notes = | ||
+ | |input = | ||
+ | |input notes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes notes = | ||
+ | |multiplayer = WON (World Opponent Network) | ||
+ | |multiplayer notes= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Mods=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} [http://legacy.the-junkyard.net/files-starsiege.php?action=listfiles&category=5 The Junkyard] has many mods for Starsiege. | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | |minOS = | + | |minOS = 98, 95, or NT 4.0 SP4 |
− | |minCPU = Pentium 166 | + | |minCPU = Intel Pentium 166 |
− | |minRAM = | + | |minRAM = 32 MB |
− | |minHD = | + | |minHD = 700 MB |
|minGPU = DirectDraw compatible | |minGPU = DirectDraw compatible | ||
|recOS = | |recOS = | ||
− | |recCPU = Pentium 200 | + | |recCPU = Intel Pentium 200 |
|recRAM = | |recRAM = | ||
|recHD = | |recHD = |
Latest revision as of 18:20, 14 August 2023
Developers | |
---|---|
Dynamix | |
Publishers | |
Sierra On-Line | |
Engines | |
Darkstar | |
Release dates | |
Windows | March 24, 1999 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | Freeware |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person, Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Action, FPS, Shooter |
Themes | Sci-fi |
Series | Metaltech |
Metaltech | |
---|---|
Metaltech: Earthsiege | 1994 |
Metaltech: Battledrome | 1994 |
Earthsiege 2 | 1996 |
Starsiege | 1999 |
Tribes (series) |
Starsiege is a singleplayer and multiplayer first-person and third-person action, FPS and shooter game in the Metaltech series.
The game was re-released for free by Hi-Rez Studios in 2015.
Use the Sierrahelp installer to play the game on Windows 7 and later and with no CD.
General information
- Starsiege Mercenaries - Forum and fan site.
- Starsiege Men in Black HQ - Forum and mod downloads.
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | Original 2-CD set or 1-CD re-release. | |||
Official website | Freeware re-release |
Version differences
- The 1-CD release uses different music tracks than the original, while the freeware re-release lacks any music.
- The freeware re-release has been patched to the latest version (1.04). For other versions, use the modern installer.
Essential improvements
Modern Windows installer
The Sierrahelp Starsiege Installer automatically applies the latest patch, rips all of the music tracks in high quality MP3 to play and loop in-game properly, adds a no-CD patch, and fixes the mouse issues on Windows 7.
- Does not support the Tribes Universe freeware version. An alternative no-CD for the free version is available here.
- If you change the install directory, then you will also need to change it in Console.cs in order for videos and voices to work
- OpenGL32.dll causes menu lag on Windows 10, you can remove it after install
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\defaultPrefs.cs[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\savedGames[Note 1] |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | Game supports all resolutions listed in Windows with no stretching. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | FOV scales automatically with the resolution and cannot be manually changed. | ||
Windowed | Software rendering only. | ||
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) | Enabled by default. The setting is broken and cannot be turned off. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Requires a 120hz monitor due to vsync. |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | Go to the controls menu, click Edit on the Look up/down setting with Mouse to the right of it, go to Advanced and untick the Flipped box. | |
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | ||
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion | Go to the controls menu, click Edit on the Look up/down setting with Joystick to the right of it, go to Advanced and untick the Flipped box. |
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 | ||
---|---|---|
Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | 3D, 2D, and CD Music volume all have separate sliders. | |
Surround sound | DirectSound 3D, A3D 2.0, and EAX are all supported. | |
Subtitles | All story dialog is shown in a message box. Squad-mate chatter is not subtitled. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
EAX support | A3D 2.0, EAX[1] | |
Royalty free audio | ||
Red Book CD audio | On Windows, CD music might not play correctly; see the troubleshooting guide for solutions. |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
French | French is not available in any version but the French version of the game. |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
LAN play | 32 | |||
Online play | 32 | The official WON multiplayer service was shut down. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Software renderer |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Multiplayer | World Opponent Network |
Mods
- The Junkyard has many mods for Starsiege.
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98, 95, or NT 4.0 SP4 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 166 | Intel Pentium 200 |
System memory (RAM) | 32 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 700 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | DirectDraw compatible | OpenGL or 3Dfx Glide 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%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details).
References
- ↑ Starsiege (c) Dynamix / Sierra Review - GameOver - last accessed on May 2023