Alpha Prime

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Alpha Prime

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Widescreen Grade: B
Ultra-Widescreen Grade: B
Multi-monitor Grade: B
4k Grade: Incomplete

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Somewhere in deep space, at an apparently abandoned mining base on the asteriod Alpha Prime, something has gone terribly wrong. Miners were warned that the hubbardium they were mining was too dangerous, but the lure of unimaginable wealth was too strong. Now, something has happened to them and it's up to you to save them and face an unknown threat.

Equipped with a surplus of advanced weapons and devices--including a variety of robots and manipulators, surveillance cameras and security systems that can be hacked, controlled and used to complete your task--your mission is simple: Get in, get 'em, and get out!

10 levels of fast-paced, unrelenting action including mining station, spaceship hangar, magnetic railway or asteroid surface
Non-playable characters aid you in your mission to save the miners and get off the asteroid
Countless enemies including Special Forces soldiers, robots and deranged miners
8 futuristic weapons including pistols, shotguns, machine guns, grenades…
Vehicles can be used to move to different locations quickly
Hack into devices including robots, surveillance cameras, security systems, doors, etc.
Bullet time allows players to temporarily slow down the action and get the upper hand
Compatible with Matrox TripleHead2Go™, enabling gamers to connect 3 screens



4:3


16:10


16:9


21:9


3x1

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Alpha Prime: Detailed report

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==Game Information==

Alpha Prime is a sci-fi themed FPS from Black Element Software and IDEA Games. I have no idea what the plot is all about, or what distinguishes the gameplay.


==Version==

This information is based on the demo.


==Method==

Natively supported. Just select your resolution from the ingame options screen.


==Screen change==

Hor +.


1024x768, 4:3


1280x800, 16:10


1920x640 (3:1)


==Supported resolutions==

All tested resolutions worked.
Confirmed: 1280x720, 1280x768, 1280x800, 1440x900, 1680x1050, 1920x1080, and 1920x1200


==Singleplayer anomalies==

None.


==Multiplayer support==

As far as I know, this game is singleplayer only.


==Aspect ratio support==

The aspect ratio is automatic, based on your resolution.


1280x720


1280x800


1920x640 (3:1)


==HUD stretch==

The HUD stretches.


==Cut-scenes==

Cut-scenes are rendered ingame and are hor +, though 2D elements stretch.



1024x768


1280x800




==Grading==

Calculated grade: B+

Major unresolved issues: None
Minor unresolved issues: None

Summary of widescreen-related flaws:
Stretched HUD

Cranky's coverage estimate: 100%
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Alpha Prime: Detailed report

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With regard to ...
==Singleplayer anomalies==

I didn't find any in the demo. Are there any in the full game?
I'm playing the full game at 3840x1024 ... there are no problems as far as I can see.
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Alpha Prime: Detailed report

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Thanks. Coverage is 100%.
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Re: Alpha Prime

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21:9 resolutions (3440x1440, 2560x1080) confirmed H+. However HUD does stretch, although it's barely noticeable. Uploaded screenshot and updated DR.
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