Difference between revisions of "Gorky 17"
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|June 15, 2006}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|June 15, 2006}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|September 1, 2015|wrapper=Wineskin}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|September 1, 2015|wrapper=Wineskin}} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|April | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|April 8, 2016|wrapper=Wine}} |
|reception = | |reception = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|gorky-17|80}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|gorky-17|80}} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Eastern Europe }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Gorky }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Gorky }} | ||
|steam appid = 253920 | |steam appid = 253920 | ||
|gogcom id = 1207658744 | |gogcom id = 1207658744 | ||
+ | |hltb = 6707 | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 2185 |
|wikipedia = Gorky 17 | |wikipedia = Gorky 17 | ||
|winehq = 5185 | |winehq = 5185 | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | + | {{Introduction | |
− | {{ | + | |introduction = |
− | + | ||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} Also released as '''Odium'''.<ref>[[Wikipedia:Gorky 17]]</ref> | ||
{{GOG.com links|1207658744|gorky_17}} | {{GOG.com links|1207658744|gorky_17}} | ||
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/253920/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/253920/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
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===Version differences=== | ===Version differences=== | ||
− | + | {{ii}} Retail versions for Mac and Linux, as well as the Linux demo, are native ports, while the digital releases are Wine-based ports.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/253920/discussions/0/520518053453566327/|title=Mac OSX version available now! :: Gorky 17 General Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/253920/discussions/0/365163686065858987/|title=Linux and Steam OS Version available now! :: Gorky 17 General Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref> See [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lmDJKh70Yc this video] for comparison of the Linux version. | |
− | {{ii}} Retail versions for Mac and Linux, as well as the Linux demo, are native ports, while the digital releases are Wine-based ports.<ref> | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Delete/rename video files|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Delete/rename video files|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
− | # Go to | + | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\avi}}. |
− | # Delete or rename | + | # Delete or rename {{file|intro.asf}}, {{file|logo.asf}}, and {{file|topware.asf}}. |
}} | }} | ||
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|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Retail and Zoom Platform only. |
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Italian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = unknown | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Retail and Zoom Platform only. | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Portuguese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = unknown | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Zoom Platform. | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
− | ===Screen | + | ===Screen flickering=== |
− | {{Fixbox|description=Use workaround|ref=<ref>https://www.gog.com/forum/gorky_17/fix_for_flashing_screen</ref>|fix= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use workaround|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/gorky_17/fix_for_flashing_screen|title=gog.com|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
− | * In game's launcher choose | + | * In the game's launcher, choose the used graphics card (AMD Radeon). |
* Check '''Disable Hardware Zoom''' box. | * Check '''Disable Hardware Zoom''' box. | ||
* {{key|Alt|Tab}} to desktop a few times. | * {{key|Alt|Tab}} to desktop a few times. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Use | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use software renderer|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
* If all of the above fails, choose '''Software Renderer''' in game's launcher. | * If all of the above fails, choose '''Software Renderer''' in game's launcher. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Launch | + | {{Fixbox|description=Launch the game in [[#Windowed|windowed]] mode|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}|fix= |
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
− | ===Incubus | + | ===Incubus boss crash=== |
Reproducing the bug: | Reproducing the bug: | ||
# Allow Incubus to throw a ball | # Allow Incubus to throw a ball | ||
− | # Kill the | + | # Kill the Incubus |
− | # Ball from dead | + | # Ball from dead Incubus explodes |
# Crash | # Crash | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Workaround|ref=<ref>https://www.gog.com/forum/gorky_17/the_games_crashes_on_the_battle_against_incubus_boss</ref>|fix= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Workaround|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/gorky_17/the_games_crashes_on_the_battle_against_incubus_boss|title=gog.com|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
− | * To avoid this problem, kill the other monsters first, then weaken both | + | * To avoid this problem, kill the other monsters first, then weaken both Incubi and kill them in the same turn (so the battle is over before the detonations). |
* OP2: | * OP2: | ||
# Freeze 1 Incubus before it throws ball | # Freeze 1 Incubus before it throws ball | ||
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# Kill Incubus | # Kill Incubus | ||
− | This is easier and works with | + | This is easier and works with basically any weapon. |
}} | }} | ||
− | ===FFDShow causing | + | ===FFDShow causing the game to crash=== |
− | {{Fixbox|description=Add Gorky 17 to exception in FFDShow|ref=<ref>https://www.gog.com/forum/gorky_17/beware_of_ffdshow_video</ref>|fix= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Add Gorky 17 to exception list in FFDShow|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/gorky_17/beware_of_ffdshow_video|title=gog.com|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
# Run your ffdshow video decoder configuration. | # Run your ffdshow video decoder configuration. | ||
# Look for '''DirectShow control''' on the left menu | # Look for '''DirectShow control''' on the left menu | ||
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|macos intel 32-bit app = true | |macos intel 32-bit app = true | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | |macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | ||
− | |macos arm app = | + | |macos arm app = unknown |
|macos app notes = The retail port is PowerPC, while the digital release uses Intel. | |macos app notes = The retail port is PowerPC, while the digital release uses Intel. | ||
|linux powerpc app = true | |linux powerpc app = true | ||
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|linux 64-bit executable= false | |linux 64-bit executable= false | ||
|linux arm app = unknown | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux 68k app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
+ | |mac os powerpc app = unknown | ||
+ | |mac os 68k app = unknown | ||
+ | |mac os executable notes= | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
{{System requirements | {{System requirements | ||
− | |OSfamily = Linux | + | |OSfamily = Linux |
|minOS = Linux Kernel 2.2.x or newer | |minOS = Linux Kernel 2.2.x or newer |
Latest revision as of 22:02, 4 February 2024
Developers | |
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Metropolis Software | |
Linux | Hyperion Entertainment |
Publishers | |
Monolith Productions | |
TopWare Interactive | |
Linux | Linux Game Publishing |
Mac OS | e.p.i.c Interactive |
OS X | e.p.i.c Interactive |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 5, 1999 |
Mac OS (Classic) | April 10, 2002 |
macOS (OS X) | April 10, 2002 |
Linux | June 15, 2006 |
macOS (OS X) (Cider) | September 1, 2015 |
Linux (Wine) | April 8, 2016 |
Reception | |
IGDB | 80 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Turn-based |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view |
Genres | RPG, Tactical RPG |
Themes | Eastern Europe |
Series | Gorky |
Gorky | |
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Gorky 17 | 1999 |
Gorky Zero: Beyond Honor | 2003 |
Gorky 02: Aurora Watching | 2005 |
Gorky 17 is a singleplayer bird's-eye view RPG and Tactical RPG game in the Gorky series.
General information
- Also released as Odium.[1]
- GOG.com Community Discussions
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | SafeDisc DRM[Note 1] on Windows version. Linux version does not contain any DRM. | |||
GOG.com | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam | Can be run without the Steam client. OS X and Linux ports are Wine-based. | |||
ZOOM Platform |
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).
- The Demo of the game is available: Windows,Linux
Version differences
- Retail versions for Mac and Linux, as well as the Linux demo, are native ports, while the digital releases are Wine-based ports.[4][5] See this video for comparison of the Linux version.
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Delete/rename video files[citation needed] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | |
macOS (OS X) | <path-to-game>/gorky17.cfg |
Linux |
- It's unknown whether this game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux. Please fill in this information.
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\SAVEGAME[Note 2] |
macOS (OS X) | <path-to-game>/SaveGame |
Linux |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | 640x480 only. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | See Windowed. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) |
Windowed
Force using DxWnd[6] |
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Notes
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Use dxcfg.exe in game files |
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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 |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | Enabled by default. No option to disable. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Hungarian | Retail and Zoom Platform only. | |||
Italian | Retail and Zoom Platform only. | |||
Polish | ||||
Portuguese | Zoom Platform. | |||
Russian | ||||
Spanish |
Issues fixed
Screen flickering
Use workaround[7] |
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Use software renderer[citation needed] |
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Launch the game in windowed mode[citation needed] |
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Incubus boss crash
Reproducing the bug:
- Allow Incubus to throw a ball
- Kill the Incubus
- Ball from dead Incubus explodes
- Crash
Workaround[8] |
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This is easier and works with basically any weapon. |
FFDShow causing the game to crash
Add Gorky 17 to exception list in FFDShow[9] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Software renderer |
Executable | PPC | 16-bit | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Windows | |||||
macOS (OS X) | The retail port is PowerPC, while the digital release uses Intel. | ||||
Linux | |||||
Mac OS (Classic) |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95, 98, 2000 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 200 MHz | Intel Pentium II |
System memory (RAM) | 32 MB | 64 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 250 MB | 550 MB |
Video card (GPU) | 2 MB of VRAM DirectX 6.0 compatible |
System requirements
Linux | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | Linux Kernel 2.2.x or newer | |
Processor (CPU) | 300 MHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 64 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 550 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 4 MB of VRAM | |
Other | OSS Compatible sound card, glibc 2.1 or newer |
Notes
- ↑ SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10[2] or Windows 11 and is disabled by default on Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 when the KB3086255 update is installed.[3]
- ↑ 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%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details).
References
- ↑ Wikipedia:Gorky 17
- ↑ Not Loading in Windows 10; this will break thousands of - Microsoft Community - last accessed on 2017-01-16
- ↑ Microsoft - MS15-097: Description of the security update for the graphics component in Windows: September 8, 2015 - last accessed on 2018-02-16
- ↑ Mac OSX version available now! :: Gorky 17 General Discussions - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Linux and Steam OS Version available now! :: Gorky 17 General Discussions - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:Suicide machine on August 13, 2016
- ↑ gog.com - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ gog.com - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ gog.com - last accessed on May 2023