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Revision as of 11:04, 15 October 2021
Developers | |
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Bethesda Softworks[1] | |
Engines | |
XnGine[1] | |
Release dates | |
DOS | 1996 |
Taxonomy | |
Series | The Terminator |
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | Disc check (see Run without the CD). Run in DOSBox. |
Essential improvements
Official patches
Patch 1.01 updates the game to the latest version.
Unofficial patches
SkyNET Unofficial Patch 2017 includes patch v1.01, fixes for crashes on modern systems, extended viewing distance, corrected sky color and more.
SkyNET Mouse Helper
- Enables changing weapons by scrolling the mouse wheel.
Skip intro videos
Make necessary changes[2] |
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Run without the CD
Run without the CD[2] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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DOS | <path-to-game>\CONTROLS.DAT |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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DOS | <path-to-game>\TFS_SAVE.* |
- 10 save slots available.
- Save slots are shared with Future Shock if it is run through Skynet.
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
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Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | For DOSBox toggle with Alt+↵ Enter (see the glossary page for other workarounds). | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | For DOSBox use an unofficial build (see the glossary page for other workarounds). | ||
60 FPS | |||
120+ 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 | Designed to support joysticks. | |
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 | ||
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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 and sound volume | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | For DOSBox change the priority background value in the DOSBox configuration file. |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Russian | Fan translation by «Бюро переводов Old-Games.Ru» |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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LAN play | 8 | |||
Online play | 2 |
Issues fixed
Poor performance in 640x480
The frame rate can be very low in 640x480 (SVGA) mode under certain versions and builds of DOSBox.
Replace DOSBox[3] |
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Use the official 0.74 version of DOSBox or recent SVN builds (rather than pre-0.74 versions or older SVN builds). |
Crash at start of gameplay
Within seconds of starting a mission (if not immediately), the game crashes, often taking DOSBox with it.
Install unofficial patch[3] |
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Install the unofficial patch, which includes a fix for this crash. |
Crash when entering buildings
When using doors to enter and exit buildings, the game often crashes.
Install unofficial patch[3] |
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Install the unofficial patch, which includes a fix for this crash. |
After left-clicking to dismiss the intro video, the main menu buttons may not work.
Right click[4] |
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Right click once anywhere on the screen. After that, left clicking on the menu buttons will work. |
Dismiss intro with keyboard[4] |
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Use Space ␣ or ↵ Enter (rather than the mouse) to dismiss the intro. |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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DOS video modes | VGA, SVGA | 320x200, 640x480 |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Audio | Human Machine Interface (HMI) audio drivers |
System requirements
DOS | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 5.0 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel i486 66 MHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 8 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 20 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | VGA |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 SkyNET - BethSoft.com (retrieved)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Verified by User:Garrett on November 27, 2017
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Terminator Skynet problem - VOGONS
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Terminator Skynet problem - VOGONS