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|gameinfo          = A viral outbreak has shut down one of the US government's most secret and secure military facilities and all scientific and military personnel are locked inside. A small Special Forces unit, led by specialist Ethan Cole, is sent to investigate. As Cole, you'll delve into five expansive levels within the confines of Area 51, discovering a deadly mutagenic side effect of the virus as well as an ancient alien colony buried beneath the facility. With an array of human and alien weapons, you must explore conspiracies in order to solve the enigma of Area 51.<br />
|gameinfo          = A viral outbreak has shut down one of the US government's most secret and secure military facilities and all scientific and military personnel are locked inside. A small Special Forces unit, led by specialist Ethan Cole, is sent to investigate. As Cole, you'll delve into five expansive levels within the confines of Area 51, discovering a deadly mutagenic side effect of the virus as well as an ancient alien colony buried beneath the facility. With an array of human and alien weapons, you must explore conspiracies in order to solve the enigma of Area 51.<br />
In July 1947, an alien spacecraft crashed near Roswell, New Mexico in the United States. The craft was recovered by the U.S. Air Force and taken to Area 51 in Nevada, where the lone survivor of the crash; a powerful Grey named Edgar (Warner) was held captive by the U.S. military. Eventually, the Greys opened a dialogue with the Illuminati led by the ominous Mr. White (Proctor), and struck a deal with them; the Illuminati would give the Greys a research base 3 miles below the surface of Area 51, the use of the base as a landing site, and give them human test subjects, where they (along with human scientists) would research a mutagenic virus to use in a war on their homeworld, and in return the Greys would give the Illuminati exclusive access to Grey technology.
In July 1947, an alien spacecraft crashed near Roswell, New Mexico in the United States. The craft was recovered by the U.S. Air Force and taken to Area 51 in Nevada, where the lone survivor of the crash; a powerful Grey named Edgar (Warner) was held captive by the U.S. military. Eventually, the Greys opened a dialogue with the Illuminati led by the ominous Mr. White (Proctor), and struck a deal with them; the Illuminati would give the Greys a research base 3 miles below the surface of Area 51, the use of the base as a landing site, and give them human test subjects, where they (along with human scientists) would research a mutagenic virus to use in a war on their homeworld, and in return the Greys would give the Illuminati exclusive access to Grey technology.
|wikipedia        = [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Area_51_(2005_video_game) Link]
|wikipedia        = [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Area_51_(2005_video_game) Link]
|gamefaqslink      = [http://www.gamefaqs.com/ps2/562075-area-51 Link]
|gamefaqslink      = [https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/ps2/562075-area-51 Link]
|numberofonlineplayers = 16
|numberofonlineplayers = 16
|numberofplayers  = 2
|numberofplayers  = 2
|reviewlinks      = {{ReviewLink|[http://www.ign.com/games/area-51/ps2-487657 IGN]|8.5/10}}, {{ReviewLink|[http://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-2/area-51 Metacritic]|75/100}}
|reviewlinks      = {{ReviewLink|[http://www.ign.com/games/area-51/ps2-487657 IGN]|8.5/10}}, {{ReviewLink|[https://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-2/area-51 Metacritic]|75/100}}
|japan_rating      = C
|japan_rating      = C
|eu_rating        = 16+
|eu_rating        = 16+
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== Trivia ==
== Trivia ==
* Original names: '''エリア51''' (SLPM-66468)
* Original names: '''エリア51''' (SLPM-66468)


==The gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Area_51_Forum_1.jpg|Area 51 (SLUS 20595)
File:Area_51_Forum_1.jpg|Area 51 (SLUS 20595)
File:Area_51_Forum_2.jpg|Area 51 (SLES 52570)
File:Area_51_Forum_2.jpg|Area 51 (SLES 52570)
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==Known Issues==
==Known Issues==
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==Fixed Issues==
{{Issue
{{Issue
|IssueName=When Taking Damage, Entire Screen Fills With Garbage Textures  
|IssueName=When Taking Damage, Entire Screen Fills With Garbage Textures  
|IsFixed=0
|IsFixed=1
|IssueLevel= 0
|IssueLevel= 0
|Description=When being damaged, what is supposed to be the screen turning red is instead filled with garbage textures, making it extremely hard to see.
|Description=When being damaged, what is supposed to be the screen turning red is instead filled with garbage textures, making it extremely hard to see.
|Workaround=Use software mode.  
|Workaround=Use software mode.
|LastTestedOn=v1.7.5788
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|Description=In the distance, a black line is permanently on the ground that produces weird shadows behind it.  
|Description=In the distance, a black line is permanently on the ground that produces weird shadows behind it.  
|Workaround=Head to Config > Video > Enable HW Hacks. Then, in the HW Hacks menu, set skipdraw range to 1, 2. Or alternatively, use software mode.
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|Description=Some floor textures are broken and are seen as black boxes.  
|Description=Some floor textures are broken and are seen as black boxes.  
|Workaround=Head to Config > Video > Enable HW Hacks. Then, in the HW Hacks menu, turn on disable depth emulation. To reduce the chance of the now restored floor texture from flickering black, set half pixel offset to Special (Texture - aggressive). Or alternatively, use software mode.
|Workaround=Head to Config > Video > Enable HW Hacks. Then, in the HW Hacks menu, turn on disable depth emulation. To reduce the chance of the now restored floor texture from flickering black, set half pixel offset to Special (Texture - aggressive). Or alternatively, use software mode.
|LastTestedOn=v1.7.5788
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{{ForumLinksList|list=
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*[http://forums.pcsx2.net/Thread-Area-51-SLUS-20595-U--28573 Area 51 (SLUS 20595) (U)]
*[https://forums.pcsx2.net/Thread-Area-51-SLUS-20595-U--28573 Area 51 (SLUS 20595) (U)]
*[http://forums.pcsx2.net/Thread-Area-51-SLES-52570-E--29034 Area 51 (SLES 52570) (E)]}}
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Latest revision as of 01:06, 15 May 2024

Developer(s): Midway Studios - Austin
Publisher(s): Midway (US, AU, EU), Success (JP)
Genre: Action, Shooter, Arcade, Horror
Wikipedia: Link
Game review links: IGN: 8.5/10, Metacritic: 75/100
Game description: A viral outbreak has shut down one of the US government's most secret and secure military facilities and all scientific and military personnel are locked inside. A small Special Forces unit, led by specialist Ethan Cole, is sent to investigate. As Cole, you'll delve into five expansive levels within the confines of Area 51, discovering a deadly mutagenic side effect of the virus as well as an ancient alien colony buried beneath the facility. With an array of human and alien weapons, you must explore conspiracies in order to solve the enigma of Area 51.
In July 1947, an alien spacecraft crashed near Roswell, New Mexico in the United States. The craft was recovered by the U.S. Air Force and taken to Area 51 in Nevada, where the lone survivor of the crash; a powerful Grey named Edgar (Warner) was held captive by the U.S. military. Eventually, the Greys opened a dialogue with the Illuminati led by the ominous Mr. White (Proctor), and struck a deal with them; the Illuminati would give the Greys a research base 3 miles below the surface of Area 51, the use of the base as a landing site, and give them human test subjects, where they (along with human scientists) would research a mutagenic virus to use in a war on their homeworld, and in return the Greys would give the Illuminati exclusive access to Grey technology.

Area 51

Game general and emulation properties:
CERO rating: C
ESRB rating: M (Blood, Intense Violence, Strong Language)
PEGI rating: 16+
OFLC rating: MA
Game supports headset
Widescreen patch available
Supports up to two local players
Supported up to sixteen LAN/online players
Languages supported:
English: SLES-52570 & SLES-53075 & SLUS-20595
Japanese: SLPM-66468
German: SLES-52570 & SLES-53075
French: SLES-52570 & SLES-53075
Spanish: SLES-52570 & SLES-53075
Italian: SLES-52570 & SLES-53075
Region NTSC-U:
Serial numbers: SLUS-20595
Release date: April 25, 2005
Windows Status: Playable
Linux Status: ?
Mac Status: ?
Region PAL:
Serial numbers: SLES-52570
SLES-53075
Release date: May 26, 2005 (Australia)
May 27, 2005
Windows Status: ?
Linux Status: ?
Mac Status: ?
Region NTSC-J/C/K:
Serial numbers: SLPM-66468
Release date: November 9, 2006
Windows Status: ?
Linux Status: ?
Mac Status: ?


Test configurations on Windows:

Environment Configurations Comments Tester
Region OS CPU/GPU Revision Graphics Sound/Pad
NTSC-U Windows
  • Intel Core i7 @ 3.4Ghz
  • Nvidia GTX 285 768MB
 13 11 2012 1.1.0 r5452- GSdx 5442 SSE41 [29 10 2012]
  • SPU2-X 2.0.0 [21 11 2012]
  • LilyPad 0.11.0 [09 10 2012]
 Runs at full speed.
Forum user General-Plot
NTSC-U Windows
  • Intel Core i7 @ 3.4Ghz
  • Nvidia GTX 285 768MB
 23 03 2014 1.2.0 r5927 GSdx 5932 SSE41 [23 03 2014]
  • SPU2-X 5893 2.0.0 [28 02 2014]
  • LilyPad 5822 0.11.0 [28 02 2014]
 Same as before.
Forum user General-Plot


Test configurations on Linux:

Environment Configurations Comments Tester
Region OS CPU/GPU Revision Graphics Sound/Pad
? ?
  • ?
  • ?
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You can help by playing and submitting your test results here. 		?


Test configurations on macOS:

Environment Configurations Comments Tester
Region OS CPU/GPU Revision Graphics Sound/Pad
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  • ?
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Trivia

  • Original names: エリア51 (SLPM-66468)

Gallery

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    Area 51 (SLUS 20595)

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    Area 51 (SLES 52570)


Known Issues

There are currently no known, active issues for this title. If you find one, please add it here.

Fixed Issues

When Taking Damage, Entire Screen Fills With Garbage Textures

  • Status: Fixed
  • Type: Minor
  • Description: When being damaged, what is supposed to be the screen turning red is instead filled with garbage textures, making it extremely hard to see.
  • Workaround: Use software mode.
  • Last tested on: v1.7.5788

Distant Black Line

  • Status: Fixed
  • Type: Minor
  • Description: In the distance, a black line is permanently on the ground that produces weird shadows behind it.
  • Workaround: Head to Config > Video > Enable HW Hacks. Then, in the HW Hacks menu, set skipdraw range to 1, 2. Or alternatively, use software mode.
  • Last tested on: v1.7.5788

Black Boxes on Floor

  • Status: Fixed
  • Type: Minor
  • Description: Some floor textures are broken and are seen as black boxes.
  • Workaround: Head to Config > Video > Enable HW Hacks. Then, in the HW Hacks menu, turn on disable depth emulation. To reduce the chance of the now restored floor texture from flickering black, set half pixel offset to Special (Texture - aggressive). Or alternatively, use software mode.
  • Last tested on: v1.7.5788
 
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