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| + | {{disambig|the 2012 port|the original game|[[Z]]}} | ||
{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|title = Z | |title = Z | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/porter|TickTock Games|Windows}} | {{Infobox game/row/porter|TickTock Games|Windows}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|KISS ltd}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|KISS ltd|Original}} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Kavcom}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Kavcom|Original}} |
| + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Rebellion Developments|Current}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|July 4, 2014}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|July 4, 2014}} | ||
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
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|steam appid = 275530 | |steam appid = 275530 | ||
|gogcom id = 1207664893 | |gogcom id = 1207664893 | ||
| − | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 346 |
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
|wikipedia = Z (video game) | |wikipedia = Z (video game) | ||
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}} | }} | ||
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| − | {{ | + | |introduction = This version of the 1997 [[Glossary:RTS|real-time strategy]] game ''[[Z]]'' is based on the 2011/2012 mobile ports. It has native widescreen support, but removed all multiplayer capabilities. |
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| − | + | |release history = | |
| + | |||
| + | |current state = | ||
| + | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
| + | {{ii}} Sold as '''Z The Game''' on GOG.com and Zoom Platform. | ||
{{GOG.com links|1207664893|z}} | {{GOG.com links|1207664893|z}} | ||
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/275530/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/275530/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
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{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | z | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | z | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | ||
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 275530 | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 275530 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| ZOOM | z-the-game | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| ZOOM | z-the-game | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-Z | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
{{Availability/row| MacApp | id504560232 | MacApp | | | OS X | unavailable }} | {{Availability/row| MacApp | id504560232 | MacApp | | | OS X | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Game data/config|OS X|}} | {{Game data/config|OS X|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | {{ii}} Language settings are stored in | + | {{ii}} Language settings are stored in {{folder|{{p|game}}\language}} on Windows. |
| − | {{ii}} Video settings are stored in | + | {{ii}} Video settings are stored in {{folder|{{p|game}}\display}} on Windows. |
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
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|antialiasing = n/a | |antialiasing = n/a | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
| + | |upscaling = unknown | ||
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = false | |vsync = false | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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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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{{Fixbox|description=Delete display file|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Garrett|date=2014-07-18|comment=}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Delete display file|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Garrett|date=2014-07-18|comment=}}</ref>|fix= | ||
| − | # Go to | + | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}}}. |
| − | # Delete | + | # Delete {{file|display}}. Fullscreen mode will now be used. |
}} | }} | ||
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===Fullscreen mode is zoomed in and therefore not all the content is visible=== | ===Fullscreen mode is zoomed in and therefore not all the content is visible=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Set Windows Scaling to 100%|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Not Verified by User|date=2022-04-24|comment=}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Set Windows Scaling to 100%|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Not Verified by User|date=2022-04-24|comment=}}</ref>|fix= | ||
| − | # Make sure the Resolution in Windows is the same as in the game and the Scaling Option in Windows is set to 100%, otherwise Fullscreen will have the Scaling set | + | # Make sure the Resolution in Windows is the same as in the game and the Scaling Option in Windows is set to 100%, otherwise the Fullscreen mode in game will have the Scaling set the same as Windows e.g. 150% --> not all the content will be displayed |
}} | }} | ||
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|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
| − | |windows 32-bit exe = | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
| − | |windows 64-bit exe = | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
| + | |windows arm app = false | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | |macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | ||
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|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
| + | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
Latest revision as of 21:31, 22 February 2024
This page is for the 2012 port. For the original game, see Z.
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| The Bitmap Brothers | |
| macOS (OS X) | TickTock Games |
| Windows | TickTock Games |
| Publishers | |
| Original | KISS ltd |
| Original | Kavcom |
| Current | Rebellion Developments |
| Release dates | |
| macOS (OS X) | March 25, 2012 |
| Windows | July 4, 2014 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase |
| Microtransactions | None |
| Modes | Singleplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | Bird's-eye view |
| Controls | Multiple select, Point and select |
| Genres | RTS |
| Themes | Sci-fi |
| Series | Z |
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| Z | |
|---|---|
| Z | 1996 |
| Z: Steel Soldiers | 2001 |
| Z (2012) | 2012 |
| Z: Steel Soldiers (2014) | 2014 |
This version of the 1997 real-time strategy game Z is based on the 2011/2012 mobile ports. It has native widescreen support, but removed all multiplayer capabilities.
General information
- Sold as Z The Game on GOG.com and Zoom Platform.
- GOG.com Community Discussions
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOG.com | |
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| Steam | |
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| ZOOM Platform | |
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| GamersGate (unavailable) | |
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| Mac App Store (unavailable) | |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\prefdata[Note 1] |
| macOS (OS X) | |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/275530/pfx/[Note 2] |
- Language settings are stored in
<path-to-game>\languageon Windows. - Video settings are stored in
<path-to-game>\displayon Windows.
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\[Note 1] |
| macOS (OS X) | |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/275530/pfx/[Note 2] |
- Each save is a numbered pair of
savedata-*andsaveinfo-*files. - The last save slot used is also stored as
autodataandautoinfo
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| GOG Galaxy | ||
| Steam Cloud |
Video
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General settings.
| Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | |||
| Multi-monitor | Unusable (gameplay is zoomed in too far). | ||
| Ultra-widescreen | |||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | Added in Update 2. Toggle in settings. | ||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Frame rate is capped at 17 FPS. | ||
Input
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support |
| Controller types |
|---|
Audio
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | On/off only. | |
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Italian | ||||
| Spanish |
Issues unresolved
Windowed mode unusable in low resolutions
- Windowed mode is unusable at some low desktop resolutions such as 1024x768 (see Stuck in unusable windowed mode).
Issues fixed
Stuck in unusable windowed mode
- Windowed mode is unusable at some low desktop resolutions such as 1024x768.
| Delete display file[1] |
|---|
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Fullscreen mode is zoomed in and therefore not all the content is visible
| Set Windows Scaling to 100%[2] |
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Other information
API
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows | |||
| macOS (OS X) |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | XP SP3, Vista SP1, 7, 8 | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 1.8 GHz | |
| System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 400 MB | |
| Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 7 series ATI Radeon X1000 series Intel GMA 950 |
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| macOS (OS X) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | 10.6.6 | |
| Processor (CPU) | ||
| System memory (RAM) | ||
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 333 MB | |
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%\VirtualStoreon 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 (275530) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Verified by User:Garrett on 2014-07-18
- ↑ Verified by User:Not Verified by User on 2022-04-24