Difference between revisions of "Ankh: Battle of the Gods"
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{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | German copies use {{DRM|ProtectDISC}}. Russian copies use {{DRM|StarForce|5}}. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | German copies use {{DRM|ProtectDISC}}. Russian copies use {{DRM|StarForce|5}}. | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Publisher | http://www.strategyfirst.com/product/ankh-3/ | unknown | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Amazon.com | B0030GG1DQ | unknown | Only available in the United States. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Amazon.com | B0030GG1DQ | unknown | Only available in the United States. | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | ankh-3-295256 | unknown | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | ankh-3-295256 | unknown | | | Windows }} | ||
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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= The game offers limited set of resolutions. See [[#Custom resolution|Custom resolution]]. |
|multimonitor = unknown | |multimonitor = unknown | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
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|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
|windowed = hackable | |windowed = hackable | ||
− | |windowed notes = Set <code>fullscreen = | + | |windowed notes = Set <code>fullscreen = false</code> in {{file|settings.ini}}. |
|borderless windowed = false | |borderless windowed = false | ||
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
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|upscaling tech = | |upscaling tech = | ||
|upscaling notes = | |upscaling notes = | ||
− | |vsync = | + | |vsync = hackable |
− | |vsync notes = | + | |vsync notes = On by default. See [[#Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]. |
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
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|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Custom resolution=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Edit ini file|ref=<ref name="bymastan">{{Refcheck|user=Mastan|date=2023-05-14}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to [[#Configuration file(s)|Configuration file(s)]] location. | ||
+ | # Open {{file|settings.ini}} with Notepad or other text editor. | ||
+ | # Using the Find function ({{key|Ctrl|F}}), search for {{code|screen_size}}. There will be exactly one entry. | ||
+ | # Replace the value with required resolution, e.g. <code>screen_size = 2560x1600</code>. | ||
+ | # Save the file. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[[Glossary:Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Edit ini file|ref=<ref name="bymastan"/>|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to [[#Configuration file(s)|Configuration file(s)]] location. | ||
+ | # Open {{file|settings.ini}} with Notepad or other text editor. | ||
+ | # Using the Find function ({{key|Ctrl|F}}), search for {{code|vsync}}. There will be exactly one entry. | ||
+ | # Set the required value, e.g. <code>vsync = false</code>. | ||
+ | # Save the file. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Cursor glitches=== | ===Cursor glitches=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Set software cursor|ref=<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/12450/discussions/0/846961716339826889/ Missing cursor] - Steam community forums</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Set software cursor|ref=<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/12450/discussions/0/846961716339826889/ Missing cursor] - Steam community forums</ref>|fix= | ||
− | # | + | {{ii}} Applies to invisible cursor, or game's failure to track correct cursor position. |
+ | # Open {{file|{{P|userprofile\Documents}}\Ankh - Battle of the Gods\settings.ini}} with Notepad or another text editor. | ||
# Change <code>cursor_type = Hardware</code> to <code>cursor_type = Software</code> | # Change <code>cursor_type = Hardware</code> to <code>cursor_type = Software</code> | ||
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}} | }} | ||
Latest revision as of 19:03, 26 July 2023
Developers | |
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Deck13 Interactive | |
macOS (OS X) | RuneSoft |
Publishers | |
Strategy First | |
Xider | |
Engines | |
Ogre | |
PINA2 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 19, 2007 |
macOS (OS X) | December 11, 2009 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Perspectives | Cinematic camera |
Controls | Point and select |
Genres | Adventure |
Art styles | Stylized |
Themes | Egypt |
Series | Ankh |
Ankh | |
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Ankh - Anniversary Edition | 2005 |
Ankh: Heart of Osiris | 2006 |
Ankh: Battle of the Gods | 2007 |
Ankh: Battle of the Gods is a singleplayer cinematic camera adventure game in the Ankh series.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | German copies use ProtectDISC Software DRM. Russian copies use StarForce 5 DRM. | |||
Publisher website | ||||
Amazon.com | Only available in the United States. | |||
Epic Games Store | ||||
GamersGate | ||||
GOG.com | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Steam | Only the English version is available on Steam. | |||
ZOOM Platform | ||||
Games for Windows Marketplace (unavailable) | [1] |
Monetization
Type | Notes |
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One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
Microtransactions
Type | Notes |
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No microtransactions | None |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Ankh - Battle of the Gods\settings.ini |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/12450/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Ankh - Battle of the Gods\save\ |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/12450/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Epic Games Launcher | ||
GOG Galaxy | ||
OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
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Widescreen resolution | The game offers limited set of resolutions. See Custom resolution. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | Set fullscreen = false in settings.ini . |
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Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
High-fidelity upscaling | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | On by default. See Vertical sync (Vsync). | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
Ray tracing (RT) |
Custom resolution
Edit ini file[2] |
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Vertical sync (Vsync)
Edit ini file[2] |
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Touchscreen optimised | Taps register incorrect locations, and right-click not possible. | |
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Music, Sound, Speech | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
German |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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vorpX | G3D User created game profile, see vorpx forum profile introduction. |
Issues fixed
Cursor glitches
Set software cursor[3] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9.0c |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Audio | FMOD |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP | Vista |
Processor (CPU) | 2 GHz | 3 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | 1 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 128 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible | 256 MB of VRAM |
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.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (12450) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Ankh 3 - Games for Windows - last accessed on 19 August 2022
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Verified by User:Mastan on 2023-05-14
- ↑ Missing cursor - Steam community forums