Deep Space Nine The Fallen: FAQ

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GENERAL QUESTIONS

1. What are the system requirements for The Fallen?
2. Does this game have a Software Development Kit (SDK)?
3. What company developed The Fallen?
4. What company published The Fallen?
5. What is the ESRB rating for The Fallen?
6. Is the game first person or 3rd person?
7. Is this game available on other platforms?
8. Is there a demo available?
9. What engine does The Fallen use?
10. What enhancements did Collective do to the UT engine?

GAME QUESTIONS

1. Does this game feature any Star Trek cast members?
2. How many missions are there?
3. What areas of DS9 can you explore?
4. Does The Fallen have multiplayer capability?
5. How many different environments are in the Fallen?
6. How many weapons are there?
7. What enemies will you face in The Fallen?
8. What characters do you play in the game?

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GENERAL QUESTIONS ANSWERS

Question

1. What are the system requirements for The Fallen?
Minimum PC requirements:

  • 266 MHz Pentium II or equivalent (400 MHz recommended)
  • 64 MB RAM (128 MB recommended)
  • 165 MB Hard Drive Space
  • Windows 95/98/2000/NT (with service pack 4 installed) - also works with XP
  • 4 MB Video card (8MB 3D accelerated card recommended)
  • Compatible sound card
  • DirectX 7 or higher
  • 4X CD ROM

Minimum Mac requirements:

  • PowerMac G3 or higher
  • 64 MB
  • 150 MB Hard Drive Space
  • OS 8 (Also runs in OS 9.1 emulation in OS X)
  • 4X CD ROM
   
Question 2. Does this game have a Software Development Kit (SDK)?
The game includes the Unreal Editor program which allows you to make your own levels and other mods.
   
Question 3. What company developed The Fallen?
Collective Studios.
   
Question 4. What company published The Fallen?
Simon & Schuster Interactive.
   
Question 5. What is the ESRB rating for The Fallen?
The Fallen is rated T for Teen (suitable for ages 13 or older).
   
Question 6. Is the game first person or 3rd person?
3rd person.
   
Question 7. What platforms is The Fallen available for?
The Mac and PC.
   
Question 8. Is there a demo available?
Yes! You can download it here.
   
Question 9. What engine does The Fallen use?
It uses the Unreal Tournament engine (with a few enhancements - see next question).
   
Question

10. What enhancements did Collective do to the UT engine?
The Fallen's engine features the following advancements over the UT core:

  • Advanced 3rd person camera system
  • Inverse kinematics and skeletal animation system
  • Superior real-time facial animation with automated phenome recognition
  • Enhanced particle rendering
  • Several FX modes
  • Real time cinematics system

GAME QUESTIONS ANSWERS

Question 1. Does this game feature any Star Trek cast members?
Yes! Michael Dorn, Nana Visitor, Terry Farrel, Andrew Robinson, Rene Auberjonois, Alexander Siddig, and Armin Shimmerman recorded lines for their respective DS9 characters in the game.
   
Question 2. How many missions are there?
There are 9 missions per character with an average of 3 maps per mission.
   
Question 3. What areas of DS9 can you explore?
Ops, Sisko's Office, The Promenade, Quark's Bar, Garak's Shop, Infirmary, Odo's Office, Bajoran Temple, and new areas created specifically for the game.
   
Question 4. Does The Fallen have multiplayer capability?
No.
   
Question 5. How many different environments are in the Fallen?
See the locations and ships page.
   
Question 6. How many weapons are there?
There are 11 weapons in addition to a fully functional tricorder. For more information see the weapons page.
   
Question 7. What enemies will you face in The Fallen?
Please see the enemies page.
   
Question 8. What characters do you play in the game?
You can play as Sisko, Kira, or Worf. Each character has different objectives and missions throughout the game.