Difference between revisions of "X-COM: Apocalypse"
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{{GOG.com links|1445249430|xcom_series|for game series}} | {{GOG.com links|1445249430|xcom_series|for game series}} | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
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|steam input presets = unknown | |steam input presets = unknown | ||
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|steam controller prompts = unknown | |steam controller prompts = unknown | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Extract folders from <code>cd.iso</code> and place them in the X-Com folder|ref=<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20141205113735/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1845315 XCom Apocalypse needs CD - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Extract folders from <code>cd.iso</code> and place them in the X-Com folder|ref=<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20141205113735/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1845315 XCom Apocalypse needs CD - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref>|fix= | ||
− | {{ii}} The Steam version is set to "Minimal Install" in order to conserver space. If copying files makes you feel nervous you can also run the installer on the ISO and have it overwright the install with the "huge" size.<ref> | + | {{ii}} The Steam version is set to "Minimal Install" in order to conserver space. If copying files makes you feel nervous you can also run the installer on the ISO and have it overwright the install with the "huge" size.<ref>https://steamcommunity.com/app/7660/discussions/0/864971765368135445/</ref> Certain files, such as the music and videos, will still remain on the disk however. You may want to copy these if problems continue. |
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− | {{Fixbox|description=Use a later version of [https://www.dosbox.com/ DOSBox] (0.74, Steam uses 0.72)|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use a later version of [https://www.dosbox.com/ DOSBox] (0.74, Steam uses 0.72)|ref=<ref>https://steamcommunity.com/app/7660/discussions/0/828936719098849876/</ref>|fix= |
{{ii}} Easiest way is to copy the DOSBox.exe into the x-com apocalypse SteamApps folder and rename to 'dosbox.exe' | {{ii}} Easiest way is to copy the DOSBox.exe into the x-com apocalypse SteamApps folder and rename to 'dosbox.exe' | ||
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Revision as of 05:24, 26 August 2018
Developers | |
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Mythos Games | |
Publishers | |
MicroProse | |
Current | 2K Games |
Release dates | |
DOS | June 30, 1997 |
Windows | June 30, 1997 |
X-COM | |
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X-COM: UFO Defense | 1994 |
X-COM: Terror from the Deep | 1995 |
X-COM: Apocalypse | 1997 |
X-COM: Interceptor | 1998 |
X-COM: Email games | 1999 |
X-COM: Enforcer | 2001 |
XCOM: Enemy Unknown | 2012 |
The Bureau: XCOM Declassified | 2013 |
XCOM 2 | 2016 |
XCOM: Chimera Squad | 2020 |
General information
- UFOpaedia - A huge wiki for the XCOM series
- StrategyCore
- xcomufo.com
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | ||||
GOG.com | Still, technically, has CD Check enabled. See issues fixed for disabling it. | |||
Steam | Still, technically, has CD Check enabled. See issues fixed for disabling it. |
Essential improvements
Run in DOSBox
- To improve DOSBox performance, make some changes to the DOSBox configuration file.
Change DOSBox configuration file[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Recommended Mods
- A Patcher: Fixes bugs and can unlock incomplete parts of the game. Effectively XcomUtil from earlier games remade for Apocalypse.
- RoadWar: Rebalances the vehicle combat, adding more game emphases to it.
- Karadoc's Apoc Mod: Rebalances tactical missions, can make the both more fair and challenging.
- Additional mods and other files for Apocalypse can be downloaded at StrategyCore here.
OpenApoc
An open source reinterpretation of the game's engine that's currently in a pre-alpha state.
Further details can be found on the project's official website, GitHub repository, and project forums.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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DOS | |
Windows | <path-to-game>\[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/7660/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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DOS | |
Windows | <path-to-game>\SAVEGAME[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/7660/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
German | Use the Unofficial German Language Pack. | |||
Spanish | Use the Apocalypse Spanish Patch. |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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Local play | Hotseat. Was scrapped prior to release but can be enabled using A Patcher. Works surprisingly well for a unstable pre-alpha feature. | |||
LAN play | 2 | Versus Was scrapped prior to release. Can be enabled using A Patcher, however usually crashes immediately after selecting the option from the menu. |
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Online play | 2 | Versus See note above. |
Issues fixed
X-COM asks for CD
- The Steam version sometimes asks you to insert the CD into the drive. When it does so, the game can't be resumed.
Extract folders from cd.iso and place them in the X-Com folder[1]
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Use a later version of DOSBox (0.74, Steam uses 0.72)[3] |
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Disable CD check using this, this or this[4][5] |
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Choppy Cutscenes
Exactly like it sounds, cutscene playback is poor.
Use DOS32A[citation needed] |
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Bind it to SMKP.EXE with the following command: |
Replace the builtin player[6] |
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Use this patch from StrategyCore user Bomb Bloke.
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Black screen on startup
This game has issues with certain SVGA cards (both real and emulated). It can be fixed by using this patcher. Note this program requires Windows and will not run in DOSBox.
Game hangs after entering the Alien Dimension
Certain versions of the game shipped without the map files for the Alien Dimension. They can be downloaded here.
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Software renderer | ||
DOS video modes | SVGA |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Audio | Human Machine Interface (HMI) audio drivers | |
Cutscenes | Smacker Video Technology | Cutscenes remain on disk in the retail version. |
System requirements
DOS | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 5.0 | 6.2 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel 486 DX/4 100 MHz | Intel Pentium 90 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 8 MB (DOS) 16 MB (Windows 95) |
16 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 20 MB | 60 MB |
Video card (GPU) | SVGA |
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). - ↑ 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 (7660) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ XCom Apocalypse needs CD - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
- ↑ https://steamcommunity.com/app/7660/discussions/0/864971765368135445/
- ↑ https://steamcommunity.com/app/7660/discussions/0/828936719098849876/
- ↑ http://www.strategycore.co.uk/forums/topic/6357-x-com-apoc-running-on-doxbox-070-and-windows-xp-sp2/
- ↑ http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=8962
- ↑ http://www.strategycore.co.uk/forums/topic/1481-apocalypses-smk-player/