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'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
{{ii}} The original Japanese version requires the game running under Japanese Unicode settings. See instructions [[Microsoft Windows#Non-unicode applications|here]] on how to install and run AppLocale. | {{ii}} The original Japanese version requires the game running under Japanese Unicode settings. See instructions [[Microsoft Windows#Non-unicode applications|here]] on how to install and run AppLocale. | ||
| − | {{ii}} The previous 2012 version by ΩTH on GamersGate lies about its SecuROM DRM, has game-breaking bugs, and low-quality localization.<ref> | + | {{ii}} The previous 2012 version by ΩTH on GamersGate lies about its [[Digital rights management (DRM)#SecuROM| SecuROM]] DRM, has game-breaking bugs, and low-quality localization.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://shmups.system11.org/viewtopic.php?p=803891#p803891|title=Sora Doujin - shmup.system11.org|date=November 27, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=http://omgfloofy.sanctuarycrew.com/2012/07/do-you-know-who-your-translator-really-is-the-fiasco-with-frane-and-sora/|title=Do You Know Who Your Translator Really Is? The Fiasco with Frane and Sora - The Misadventures of the Floofy Guy|date=November 27, 2016}}</ref> This version however is no longer available. |
{{++}} The 2016 re-release by Fruitbat Factory features higher resolutions visuals, native key remapping, XInput support, and a much more faithful localization. | {{++}} The 2016 re-release by Fruitbat Factory features higher resolutions visuals, native key remapping, XInput support, and a much more faithful localization. | ||
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{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| Retail | | DRM-free | Original Japanese release. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | DRM-free | Original Japanese release. | | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-SORA-NEW | Steam | 2016 overseas re-release. | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Publisher | http://sites.fastspring.com/fruitbatfactory/product/buy | DRM-free | Regular or Blue Sky Edition. | Steam | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Publisher | http://sites.fastspring.com/fruitbatfactory/product/buy | DRM-free | Regular or Blue Sky Edition. | Steam | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Steam | 390730 | Steam | Regular or Blue Sky Edition. Can be played without Steam but still requires the {{file|steam_api.dll}} file.<ref>[http://steamcommunity.com/app/390730/discussions/0/451850468374274899/#c405691147590745630 DRM free version!? (Well, the Steam version is actually DRM-free too)] - Steam Community Discussions</ref> | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 390730 | Steam | Regular or Blue Sky Edition. Can be played without Steam but still requires the {{file|steam_api.dll}} file.<ref>[http://steamcommunity.com/app/390730/discussions/0/451850468374274899/#c405691147590745630 DRM free version!? (Well, the Steam version is actually DRM-free too)] - Steam Community Discussions</ref> | | Windows }} | ||
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{{ii}} A demo for the Japanese version is available from the developer's website. | {{ii}} A demo for the Japanese version is available from the developer's website. | ||
{{ii}} The Blue Sky Edition is a discounted bundle of the overseas version and its soundtracks. | {{ii}} The Blue Sky Edition is a discounted bundle of the overseas version and its soundtracks. | ||
| − | {{ii}} Owning Sora on Steam will unlock an extra character, Sora (Military), for [[100% Orange Juice]].<ref> | + | {{ii}} Owning Sora on Steam will unlock an extra character, Sora (Military), for [[100% Orange Juice]].<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://steamcommunity.com/games/390730/announcements/detail/94937501670733654|title=Sora to Commence Her Operation on January 5th with a Bonus Character - Steam Community Discussions|date=November 27, 2016}}</ref> |
{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
| − | The [http://daidai.moo.jp/dl.html v1.1a] patch for the Japanese version fixes some of the game's bugs and adds a new extra stage. The overseas version by Fruitbat Factory is based on the latest version.<ref> | + | The [http://daidai.moo.jp/dl.html v1.1a] patch for the Japanese version fixes some of the game's bugs and adds a new extra stage. The overseas version by Fruitbat Factory is based on the latest version.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://steamcommunity.com/app/390730/discussions/0/485622866434392404/#c485622866435969865|title=This will have the Extra stage, right? - Steam Community Discussions|date=November 27, 2016}}</ref> |
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
| − | ===Configuration file(s) location | + | ===Configuration file(s) location=== |
| + | {{Game data| | ||
| + | {{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\Fruitbat Factory\Sora\}} | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\Fruitbat Factory\Sora\}} | {{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\Fruitbat Factory\Sora\}} | ||
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{{ii}} If you are playing the Japanese version, the configuration and save files are stored under <code>{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\橙汁\ソラ</code> instead. | {{ii}} If you are playing the Japanese version, the configuration and save files are stored under <code>{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\橙汁\ソラ</code> instead. | ||
| + | {{ii}} {{file|game.cfg}} stores game configuration data; only modifiable through configuration launcher. {{file|game.sys}} is the game's save data. {{file|game.rkg}} stores high score data. | ||
{{ii}} {{file|external_option.txt}} in the Japanese version stores key bindings and controller input border settings. | {{ii}} {{file|external_option.txt}} in the Japanese version stores key bindings and controller input border settings. | ||
| − | {{ | + | {{++}} Save data the from the Japanese version is compatible with overseas version.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://steamcommunity.com/app/390730/discussions/0/451850020338555014/|title=To people who had the original Japanese Release of Sora...|date=November 27, 2016}}</ref> |
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | ||
|widescreen resolution = true | |widescreen resolution = true | ||
| − | |widescreen resolution notes= | + | |widescreen resolution notes= See [[Sora#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. |
|multimonitor = false | |multimonitor = false | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
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|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} The overseas version supports widescreen resolutions, however the menus and some cutscenes rendered in widescreen while the game can either be pillar-boxed in 4:3 or stretched-to-fit | ||
| + | {{--}} The Japanese version runs only in 640x480, and despite having options for 16:9 and 16:10 displays in the launcher menu, these settings do not work and makes the image much smaller than intended. | ||
==Input settings== | ==Input settings== | ||
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|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = Native for the overseas version. For the Japanese version, see [[#Remapping|Remapping]]. | |key remap notes = Native for the overseas version. For the Japanese version, see [[#Remapping|Remapping]]. | ||
| − | |acceleration option = | + | |acceleration option = |
| − | |acceleration option notes = | + | |acceleration option notes = |
| − | |mouse sensitivity = | + | |mouse sensitivity = |
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
|mouse menu = n/a | |mouse menu = n/a | ||
| − | |mouse menu notes = | + | |mouse menu notes = Mouse not used at all. |
| − | |invert mouse y-axis = | + | |invert mouse y-axis = |
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
| − | |controller support notes = XInput supported in the overseas overseas. Japanese version uses DirectInput. | + | |controller support notes = XInput and DirectInput supported in the overseas overseas. Japanese version uses DirectInput only. |
| − | |full controller = | + | |full controller = true |
| − | |full controller notes = | + | |full controller notes = True for the overseas version, however it has a set-up launcher that opens when starting the game that can be disabled by checking <code>Do Not Show Again</code> on launcher. |
|controller remap = true | |controller remap = true | ||
|controller remap notes = Controller can be remapped from the in-game Options menu. | |controller remap notes = Controller can be remapped from the in-game Options menu. | ||
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|touchscreen = unknown | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
| − | |button prompts = generic | + | |button prompts = xbox, generic |
| − | |button prompts notes = | + | |button prompts notes = Overseas version has Xbox 360 prompts for XInput controllers and generic prompts for DirectInput controllers. Japanese version only references buttons by number. |
| − | |controller hotplug = | + | |controller hotplug = true |
| − | |controller hotplug notes = | + | |controller hotplug notes = Supported in the overseas version but not in the Japanese version. |
|haptic feedback = false | |haptic feedback = false | ||
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
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===[[Glossary:Remapping|Remapping]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Remapping|Remapping]]=== | ||
| − | Remapping keyboard controls in the Japanese version must be done through the {{file|external_option.txt}} found under <code>{{p|game}}</code> and uses virtual-key codes for key bindings. A reference sheet of virtual-key codes can be found [https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/desktop/dd375731(v=vs.85).aspx here]. | + | {{ii}} Remapping keyboard controls in the Japanese version must be done through the {{file|external_option.txt}} found under <code>{{p|game}}</code> and uses virtual-key codes for key bindings. A reference sheet of virtual-key codes can be found [https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/desktop/dd375731(v=vs.85).aspx here]. |
==Audio settings== | ==Audio settings== | ||
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==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
| + | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
|direct3d versions = 8, 9 | |direct3d versions = 8, 9 | ||
Revision as of 21:55, 27 November 2016
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Orange_Juice | |
| Publishers | |
| Orange_Juice | |
| English localization | Fruitbat Factory |
| Engines | |
| Luna3D | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | August 14, 2010 |
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|
| SUGURI | |
|---|---|
| SUGURI | 2005 |
| Acceleration of SUGURI | 2006 |
| Sora | 2010 |
| Acceleration of SUGURI 2 | 2011 |
| Acceleration of SUGURI X-Edition HD | 2012 |
Key points
- The original Japanese version requires the game running under Japanese Unicode settings. See instructions here on how to install and run AppLocale.
- The previous 2012 version by ΩTH on GamersGate lies about its SecuROM DRM, has game-breaking bugs, and low-quality localization.[1][2] This version however is no longer available.
- The 2016 re-release by Fruitbat Factory features higher resolutions visuals, native key remapping, XInput support, and a much more faithful localization.
General information
- Official website (Japanese)
- Fruitbat Factory's official sora website
- Sora on the SUGURI Wikia — A wiki about the SUGURI series
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
Original Japanese release. | |
|
| GamersGate | |
2016 overseas re-release. | |
|
| Publisher website | |
Regular or Blue Sky Edition. | |
|
| Steam | |
Regular or Blue Sky Edition. Can be played without Steam but still requires the steam_api.dll file.[3] |
|
- A demo for the Japanese version is available from the developer's website.
- The Blue Sky Edition is a discounted bundle of the overseas version and its soundtracks.
- Owning Sora on Steam will unlock an extra character, Sora (Military), for 100% Orange Juice.[4]
DLC and expansion packs
| Name | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Sora no Kakera - Sora Original Soundtrack | |
|
| Celeste - Sora Extra Soundtrack | |
Essential improvements
Patches
The v1.1a patch for the Japanese version fixes some of the game's bugs and adds a new extra stage. The overseas version by Fruitbat Factory is based on the latest version.[5]
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Template:Game data/row
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/390730/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
Template:Game data/row
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/390730/pfx/[Note 1] |
- If you are playing the Japanese version, the configuration and save files are stored under
%USERPROFILE%\Documents\橙汁\ソラinstead. -
game.cfgstores game configuration data; only modifiable through configuration launcher.game.sysis the game's save data.game.rkgstores high score data. -
external_option.txtin the Japanese version stores key bindings and controller input border settings. - Save data the from the Japanese version is compatible with overseas version.[6]
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Widescreen resolution
- The overseas version supports widescreen resolutions, however the menus and some cutscenes rendered in widescreen while the game can either be pillar-boxed in 4:3 or stretched-to-fit
- The Japanese version runs only in 640x480, and despite having options for 16:9 and 16:10 displays in the launcher menu, these settings do not work and makes the image much smaller than intended.
Input settings
Remapping
- Remapping keyboard controls in the Japanese version must be done through the
external_option.txtfound under<path-to-game>and uses virtual-key codes for key bindings. A reference sheet of virtual-key codes can be found here.
Audio settings
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| Japanese | Some parts of the menus are in English in the Japanese version. |
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 8, 9 | The Japanese version uses Direct3D 8; the overseas version uses Direct3D 9. |
| Shader Model support | 1.4, 3.0 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
System requirements
Japanese version
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 2000, XP, Vista, 7 | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 2.0 GHz | |
| System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| Video card (GPU) | 128 MB of VRAM DirectX 8.1a compatible | 256 MB of VRAM |
Overseas version
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | 7, 8, 10 | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 2.0 GHz | |
| System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | 128 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible |
|
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/390730/. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (390730) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Sora Doujin - shmup.system11.org - last accessed on November 27, 2016
- ↑ Do You Know Who Your Translator Really Is? The Fiasco with Frane and Sora - The Misadventures of the Floofy Guy - last accessed on November 27, 2016
- ↑ DRM free version!? (Well, the Steam version is actually DRM-free too) - Steam Community Discussions
- ↑ Sora to Commence Her Operation on January 5th with a Bonus Character - Steam Community Discussions - last accessed on November 27, 2016
- ↑ This will have the Extra stage, right? - Steam Community Discussions - last accessed on November 27, 2016
- ↑ To people who had the original Japanese Release of Sora... - last accessed on November 27, 2016