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|gamename = Gaia Attack 4
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|note = [[Demulshooter]] required
 
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Gaia Attack 4 is a 4 player light gun shooter from Taito, released in 2010 and running on their Taito Type X2 hardware. Users play as 'Ghostbusters' whose goal is to kill as many ghosts and aliens as possible. The game features video footage of real world environments, overlaid with cartoon computer images of aliens, creatures and more.
 
Gaia Attack 4 is a 4 player light gun shooter from Taito, released in 2010 and running on their Taito Type X2 hardware. Users play as 'Ghostbusters' whose goal is to kill as many ghosts and aliens as possible. The game features video footage of real world environments, overlaid with cartoon computer images of aliens, creatures and more.
 
==Setup Guide==
 
==Setup Guide==
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Download and extract the Game Files.
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* Download and extract the game files.
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* Install the wmv9VCM media codecs.
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Install the wmv9VCM media codecs.
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* [[Demulshooter|DemulShooter]] setup is required
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===JConfig Settings===
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Load the JSConfig file and set Start & Coin Buttons (if not running free play)
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* Load the [https://mega.nz/file/i24ikRzB#X3g7H58lXGpNIW7GHf_AI0-2gqFSgVEudnay5nykk0Y JConfigGA4.exe] file and set Start & Coin Buttons ''(if not running free play)''
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* Also make sure High Resolution, Direct Sound Wrapper and Direct3D9 wrapper are enabled.
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Also make sure High Resolution, Direct Sound Wrapper and Direct3D9 wrapper are enabled.
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* Make sure DX Window Mode is Disabled
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* Press Settings Button.
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Make sure DX window is Disabled
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* Make sure mouse active is enabled and all others disabled.
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* Select your Region from the drop down.
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Press Settings Button.
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* Then press OK and Cancel.
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* Then press OK and Cancel again.
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Make sure mouse active is enabled and all others disabled.
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===INI file setup===
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Next we need to setup the config file, Load the minigun.ini file and adjust yours to match the following settings then press save.
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Select your Region from the drop down.
 
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Then press OK and Cancel.
 
  
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Then press OK and Cancel again.
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* When using the JConfig version of this game, [https://github.com/argonlefou/DemulShooter/wiki/Taito-Type-X#usage--2 delete] the following line from the MINIGUN.INI file: <span style="font-family:Courier;"> GUN_NUM_FAKE    0</span>
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Next we need to setup the config file, Load the minigun.ini file and adjust yours to match the following settings then press save.
 
  
 
<syntaxhighlight lang="ini">
 
<syntaxhighlight lang="ini">
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<nowiki>#</nowiki> REGION J E I A C  
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# REGION J E I A C  
  
 
JVSENABLE  0  
 
JVSENABLE  0  
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SOUND_DATA_VOL  100
 
SOUND_DATA_VOL  100
 
</syntaxhighlight>
 
</syntaxhighlight>
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<br>
  
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You will need Demulshooter to play this game, You can find instructions on the demulshooter page in order to install and configure this.
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==No Crosshair Patch==
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Download from [https://mega.nz/#!pRYkCQ7C!tmURv-keNQ8ksqchWnVeSdcoGtf-torT3pWfbNcsY4c Mega.nz]
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You will then need to launch the game via a batch file.
 
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To create a batch file do the following:
 
  
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Overwrite the Data folder in the games main directory with the one in the patch.
  
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Within the game folder right click in a blank space to bring up the menu and then highlight "new" then select "text document" this will create a new text file you can name as you wish.
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==Batch file launching==
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Within the game folder right click in a blank space to bring up the menu and then highlight "new" then select "text document". This will create a new text file you can name as you wish.
  
 
Load the new text document and then type the following command adjusting the drive/file path to suit:
 
Load the new text document and then type the following command adjusting the drive/file path to suit:
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You can now run the game from the batch file.  
 
You can now run the game from the batch file.  
  
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==No Cross Hair Patch==
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==AHK ESC Key remap script==
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Download from [https://mega.nz/#!pRYkCQ7C!tmURv-keNQ8ksqchWnVeSdcoGtf-torT3pWfbNcsY4c Mega.nz]
 
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Over write the Data folder in the games main directory with the one in the patch.
 
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==Setup Details==
 
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===Launch Script===
 
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Launch DemulShooter and the game with this example .bat script ''(Edit the file paths for your system)''
 
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Example Batch file text:<syntaxhighlight lang="bat">
 
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start "C:\DemulShooter Directory\DemulShooter.exe" -target=ttx -rom=gattack4
 
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start "C:\GaiaAttack4 directory\game.exe"
 
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</syntaxhighlight>
 
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===Minigun INI File===
 
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Minigun INI file contents:<syntaxhighlight lang="ini">
 
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# REGION J E I A C
 
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JVSENABLE 0
 
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REGION E
 
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CNFNAME .\cfg\
 
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RANKFILE .\cfg\shh\
 
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PLAYLOG_FILE .\cfg\log\log.bin
 
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MINIGUN 1
 
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SCREEN_WIDTH 1280
 
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SCREEN_HEIGHT 768
 
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DEBUG_VRAM 0
 
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RENDER_WIDTH3D 1280
 
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RENDER_HEIGHT3D 768
 
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RENDER_WIDTH 1280
 
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RENDER_HEIGHT 768
 
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RENDER_FLAG 0
 
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disp 1
 
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FULLSCREEN 1
 
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PRJENABLE 1
 
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WDTENABLE 1
 
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GUNENABLE 0
 
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GUN_CURSOR 0
 
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ENABLE_VSYNC 0
 
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NR_ANTIALIAS_SAMPLES 1
 
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FORCE_LOCK_BACKBUFFER 0
 
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FORCE_EXIT_KEY 0
 
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SOUND_DATA_VOL 100
 
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</syntaxhighlight>
 
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===AHK ESC Key remap script===
 
 
*The ESC key is the default key to enter Test Menu in Gaia Attack 4.
 
*The ESC key is the default key to enter Test Menu in Gaia Attack 4.
  
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*The script below will bind the ESC to Alt+F4 and will need to be run in Administrative mode when you launch the game.
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*The script below will bind the ESC to Alt+F4 and will need to be '''run in Administrator mode''' when you launch the game.
  
 
*This script is handy if you have a cabinet and want all of your games exit via the ESC key.
 
*This script is handy if you have a cabinet and want all of your games exit via the ESC key.
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Please see our [[AHK|AutoHotkey (AHK) guide]] if you are unsure.  
 
Please see our [[AHK|AutoHotkey (AHK) guide]] if you are unsure.  
  
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'''Note:''' <u>You will be locked out of the service menu while using the script to launch the game.</u>
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'''Note:''' '''You will be locked out of the service menu while using the script to launch the game.'''
  
 
====Usage Steps====
 
====Usage Steps====
 
*Launch the game with its .EXE file, hit the ESC key and change whatever settings you wish (for example change it to Free Play), scroll down to game mode and hit ENTER.
 
*Launch the game with its .EXE file, hit the ESC key and change whatever settings you wish (for example change it to Free Play), scroll down to game mode and hit ENTER.
 
*Now exit the game by hitting ALT+F4, this will save your settings.  
 
*Now exit the game by hitting ALT+F4, this will save your settings.  
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From now you can use the script.<syntaxhighlight lang="autohotkey">
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From now you can use the script.
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<br>
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<syntaxhighlight lang="autohotkey">
 
#NoEnv  ; Recommended for performance and compatibility with future AutoHotkey releases.
 
#NoEnv  ; Recommended for performance and compatibility with future AutoHotkey releases.
 
SendMode Input  ; Recommended for new scripts due to its superior speed and reliability.
 
SendMode Input  ; Recommended for new scripts due to its superior speed and reliability.
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;replace this path with your specific one
 
;replace this path with your specific one
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Run, C:\your-path-here\GaiaAttack4\game.exe
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Run, D:\DemulShooter\DemulShooter.exe -target=ttx -rom=gattack4, D:\DemulShooter
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sleep, 1000
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Run, D:\your-path-here\GaiaAttack4\game.exe
  
 
Esc::
 
Esc::
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}
 
}
 
</syntaxhighlight>
 
</syntaxhighlight>
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== Troubleshooting ==
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'''"MOVIE READ_ERROR"''' Message
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* Install the WMV9 Codec. Run the wmv9VCMsetup.exe file provided with [https://mega.nz/file/i24ikRzB#X3g7H58lXGpNIW7GHf_AI0-2gqFSgVEudnay5nykk0Y JConfigGA4].
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'''Compatibility Mode'''
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* If you still have issues launching the game, set the ''Compatibility Mode'' of game.exe to Windows XP (Service Pack 2)
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* Right-click the game .exe file and select ''Properties''.
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* Then go to the ''Compatibility'' tab > enable the "Run this program in compatibility mode for" check box > use the pulldown menu and set it to Windows XP (Service Pack ) > click Apply.
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[[Category: Arcade_Games]]
 
[[Category: Arcade_Games]]
 
[[Category: PC_Based_Arcade_Games]]
 
[[Category: PC_Based_Arcade_Games]]

Latest revision as of 20:06, 17 September 2023



Arcade Game
License: Commercial
Game info
Developer: Taito
Released: Dec 31, 2010
Players: 1-4 Players
Type: Rail shooter
Gaia-attack-4-title.webp
Gaia-attack-4-gameplay.jpg
Note: Demulshooter required


Default Controls
Shoot (trigger): P1 Left mouse
P1,2,3,4 Start: 1,2,3,4 Key
Grant life point: L
Service: S Key
Pause: P Key
Menu: esc (test menu)

Gaia Attack 4 is a 4 player light gun shooter from Taito, released in 2010 and running on their Taito Type X2 hardware. Users play as 'Ghostbusters' whose goal is to kill as many ghosts and aliens as possible. The game features video footage of real world environments, overlaid with cartoon computer images of aliens, creatures and more.

Setup Guide

  • Download and extract the game files.
  • Install the wmv9VCM media codecs.
  • DemulShooter setup is required

JConfig Settings

  • Load the JConfigGA4.exe file and set Start & Coin Buttons (if not running free play)
  • Also make sure High Resolution, Direct Sound Wrapper and Direct3D9 wrapper are enabled.
  • Make sure DX Window Mode is Disabled
  • Press Settings Button.
  • Make sure mouse active is enabled and all others disabled.
  • Select your Region from the drop down.
  • Then press OK and Cancel.
  • Then press OK and Cancel again.

INI file setup

Next we need to setup the config file, Load the minigun.ini file and adjust yours to match the following settings then press save.

  • When using the JConfig version of this game, delete the following line from the MINIGUN.INI file: GUN_NUM_FAKE 0
# REGION J E I A C 

JVSENABLE  0 

REGION   E 

CNFNAME   .\cfg\ 

RANKFILE  .\cfg\shh\ 

PLAYLOG_FILE  .\cfg\log\log.bin 

MINIGUN 1 

SCREEN_WIDTH1280 

SCREEN_HEIGHT 768 

DEBUG_VRAM  0 

RENDER_WIDTH3D  1280 

RENDER_HEIGHT3D  768 

RENDER_WIDTH  1280 

RENDER_HEIGHT  768 

RENDER_FLAG  0 

disp   1 

FULLSCREEN  1 

PRJENABLE  1 

WDTENABLE  1 

GUNENABLE  0 

GUN_CURSOR  0

ENABLE_VSYNC  0 

NR_ANTIALIAS_SAMPLES 1 

FORCE_LOCK_BACKBUFFER 0 

FORCE_EXIT_KEY  0 

SOUND_DATA_VOL  100


No Crosshair Patch

Download from Mega.nz

Overwrite the Data folder in the games main directory with the one in the patch.

Batch file launching

Within the game folder right click in a blank space to bring up the menu and then highlight "new" then select "text document". This will create a new text file you can name as you wish.

Load the new text document and then type the following command adjusting the drive/file path to suit: 

Start C:\DemulShooter Directory\DemulShooter.exe -target=ttx -rom=gattack4 

start C:\GaiaAttack4 directory\game.exe

Then simply go to "File" then "Save As", Give the file a name of your choosing but it MUST end with .bat

Eg gamename.bat


You can now run the game from the batch file.

AHK ESC Key remap script

  • The ESC key is the default key to enter Test Menu in Gaia Attack 4.
  • The script below will bind the ESC to Alt+F4 and will need to be run in Administrator mode when you launch the game.
  • This script is handy if you have a cabinet and want all of your games exit via the ESC key.
  • This script just launches the game and remapps the ESC button, you will have to add additional commands if required. (Launch/Close Sinden Software for example)

Please see our AutoHotkey (AHK) guide if you are unsure.

Note: You will be locked out of the service menu while using the script to launch the game.

Usage Steps

  • Launch the game with its .EXE file, hit the ESC key and change whatever settings you wish (for example change it to Free Play), scroll down to game mode and hit ENTER.
  • Now exit the game by hitting ALT+F4, this will save your settings.

From now you can use the script. 

#NoEnv  ; Recommended for performance and compatibility with future AutoHotkey releases.
SendMode Input  ; Recommended for new scripts due to its superior speed and reliability.

#SingleInstance Force

SetWorkingDir %A_ScriptDir%

if not A_IsAdmin
	Run *RunAs "%A_ScriptFullPath%" ; (A_AhkPath is usually optional if the script has the .ahk extension.) You would typically check  first.

;replace this path with your specific one
Run, D:\DemulShooter\DemulShooter.exe -target=ttx -rom=gattack4, D:\DemulShooter

sleep, 1000
Run, D:\your-path-here\GaiaAttack4\game.exe

Esc::
{
    Send, !{F4}
}

Troubleshooting

"MOVIE READ_ERROR" Message

  • Install the WMV9 Codec. Run the wmv9VCMsetup.exe file provided with JConfigGA4.

Compatibility Mode

  • If you still have issues launching the game, set the Compatibility Mode of game.exe to Windows XP (Service Pack 2)
  • Right-click the game .exe file and select Properties.
  • Then go to the Compatibility tab > enable the "Run this program in compatibility mode for" check box > use the pulldown menu and set it to Windows XP (Service Pack ) > click Apply.
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