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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Daedalic Entertainment}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Daedalic Entertainment}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
| − | |||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Unity}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Unity|name=Unity 3|ref=<ref name="engineversion">{{Refcheck|user=Vetle|date=2017-05-21}}</ref>|build=3.5.6f4}} |
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|January 22, 2014}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|January 22, 2014}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|January 22, 2014}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|January 22, 2014}} | ||
| + | |taxonomy = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Turn-based }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Bird's-eye view, Top-down view }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Point and select }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | RPG, Strategy }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Fantasy }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | The Dark Eye }} | ||
|steam appid = 249650 | |steam appid = 249650 | ||
|steam appid side = 281770 | |steam appid side = 281770 | ||
| − | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = 1207660493 |
| + | |gogcom id side = 1207660813 | ||
| + | |hltb = 14481 | ||
| + | |lutris = blackguards | ||
| + | |strategywiki = | ||
| + | |mobygames = 65427 | ||
|wikipedia = The Dark Eye: Blackguards | |wikipedia = The Dark Eye: Blackguards | ||
|winehq = 15738 | |winehq = 15738 | ||
| + | |license = commercial | ||
| + | |official site= http://www.blackguards.de/ | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{Introduction | ||
| + | |introduction = | ||
| + | |||
| + | |release history = | ||
| + | |||
| + | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | |||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
| − | |||
{{mm}} [http://forum.daedalic.de/viewforum.php?f=146 Official forum] | {{mm}} [http://forum.daedalic.de/viewforum.php?f=146 Official forum] | ||
| − | {{GOG.com links| | + | {{GOG.com links|1207660493|blackguards_series|for game series}} |
| − | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/249650/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] |
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| Amazon | | + | {{Availability/row| Amazon | B00HW6WHSI | DRM-free | {{Store link|Amazon|B00HW6WMTC|Deluxe Edition}} is also available. | | Windows }} |
| − | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | | + | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | blackguards | Steam | | | Windows, OS X }} |
| − | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1074-1 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X }} | + | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1074-1 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X }} |
| + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | blackguards_special_edition | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GMG | blackguards | Steam | | | Windows, OS X }} | {{Availability/row| GMG | blackguards | Steam | | | Windows, OS X }} | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| Humble | blackguards | DRM-free | | Steam | Windows, OS X }} |
| − | |||
| − | |||
{{Availability/row| Steam | 249650 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 249650 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| ZOOM | blackguards-special-edition | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| MacApp | id799439417 | MacApp | | | OS X | unavailable }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| Amazon | B00HW6WJS6 | DRM-free | {{Store link|Amazon|B00HW6XGN8|Deluxe Edition}} is also available. | | OS X | unavailable }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| Amazon | B00HW6W6KW | Steam | {{Store link|Amazon|B00HW6WL7K|Deluxe Edition}} is also available. | | Windows, OS X | unavailable }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| Origin | blackguards/blackguards | Origin | | | Windows, OS X | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | {{ii}} A demo is [ | + | {{ii}} A demo is [steam://install/273450 available on Steam]. |
| + | ==Monetization== | ||
{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
| − | {{DLC/row| Deluxe Edition | Artbook, Soundtrack, digital World Map, Developer Interview Videos and 6 Exclusive Wallpapers.<br/>No upgrade option, GOG.com version contains some of the content by default. | + | {{DLC/row| Deluxe Edition | Artbook, Soundtrack, digital World Map, Developer Interview Videos and 6 Exclusive Wallpapers.<br/>No upgrade option, GOG.com version contains some of the content by default. | Windows, OS X }} |
{{DLC/row| Untold Legends | | Windows, OS X }} | {{DLC/row| Untold Legends | | Windows, OS X }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
| + | {{Image|Blackguards General.png|In-game general settings.}} | ||
| + | |||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{P|hkcu}}\Software\Daedalic Entertainment GmbH\Blackguards}} |
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|OS X|}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\Daedalic Entertainment GmbH\Blackguards\Save}} |
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|OS X|}} |
}} | }} | ||
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
| − | |origin | + | |discord = |
| − | |origin notes | + | |discord notes = |
| − | |steam cloud | + | |epic games launcher = |
| − | |steam cloud notes = | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
| − | | | + | |gog galaxy = false |
| − | | | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
| + | |origin = false | ||
| + | |origin notes = | ||
| + | |steam cloud = true | ||
| + | |steam cloud notes = | ||
| + | |ubisoft connect = | ||
| + | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
| + | |xbox cloud = | ||
| + | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
| − | {{Image|Blackguards | + | {{Image|Blackguards Video.png|In-game video settings.}} |
| − | {{Video | + | {{Video |
| − | |wsgf link = | + | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/blackguards/en |
|widescreen wsgf award = gold | |widescreen wsgf award = gold | ||
|multimonitor wsgf award = limited | |multimonitor wsgf award = limited | ||
|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = limited | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = limited | ||
| − | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | + | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete |
| − | |widescreen resolution = | + | |widescreen resolution = limited |
| − | |widescreen resolution notes= | + | |widescreen resolution notes= Max Resolution 1920x1080; see [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. |
|multimonitor = hackable | |multimonitor = hackable | ||
| − | |multimonitor notes = See the [ | + | |multimonitor notes = See the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/blackguards/en WSGF entry]. |
|ultrawidescreen = hackable | |ultrawidescreen = hackable | ||
| − | |ultrawidescreen notes = See the [ | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = See the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/blackguards/en WSGF entry]. |
| − | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = false |
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
|fov = false | |fov = false | ||
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
| − | |windowed notes = Toggle with {{key|Alt|Enter}}. | + | |windowed notes = Toggle with {{key|Alt|Enter}} or see [[#Windowed|Windowed]]. |
| − | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = false |
| − | |borderless windowed notes = | + | |borderless windowed notes = |
|anisotropic = true | |anisotropic = true | ||
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
| + | |upscaling = unknown | ||
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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|120 fps = true | |120 fps = true | ||
|120 fps notes = No frame rate or refresh rate cap. | |120 fps notes = No frame rate or refresh rate cap. | ||
| + | |hdr = unknown | ||
| + | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | '''The game only supports a maximum of 1920x1080''' | ||
===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ||
| − | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Edit registry settings|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/249650/discussions/0/558746089320622913|title=Resolution help? :: Blackguards General Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/249650/discussions/0/558746089212991463|title=Input Not Supported :: Blackguards General Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
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# Go to <code>{{p|hkcu}}\Software\Daedalic Entertainment GmbH\Blackguards</code> | # Go to <code>{{p|hkcu}}\Software\Daedalic Entertainment GmbH\Blackguards</code> | ||
# Change <code>res_height_h4152408033</code> and <code>res_width_h1023409048</code> according to your screen resolution. | # Change <code>res_height_h4152408033</code> and <code>res_width_h1023409048</code> according to your screen resolution. | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Input | + | ===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== |
| − | {{Input | + | {{Fixbox|description=Edit registry settings|fix= |
| + | # Go to <code>{{p|hkcu}}\Software\Daedalic Entertainment GmbH\Blackguards</code> | ||
| + | # Change <code>fullscreen_h1476830426</code> to 0. | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Input== | ||
| + | {{Input | ||
|key remap = false | |key remap = false | ||
|key remap notes = Mouse-driven. | |key remap notes = Mouse-driven. | ||
|acceleration option = false | |acceleration option = false | ||
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
| − | |mouse sensitivity = | + | |mouse sensitivity = false |
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
|mouse menu = true | |mouse menu = true | ||
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|controller support = false | |controller support = false | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
| − | |full controller = | + | |full controller = unknown |
|full controller notes = | |full controller notes = | ||
| − | |controller remap = | + | |controller remap = unknown |
|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
|controller sensitivity = unknown | |controller sensitivity = unknown | ||
|controller sensitivity notes= | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
| − | |invert controller y-axis = | + | |invert controller y-axis = unknown |
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
|touchscreen = false | |touchscreen = false | ||
| − | |touchscreen notes = Playable but not optimized.<ref> | + | |touchscreen notes = Playable but not optimized.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/249650/discussions/0/648817377333802359/|title=Touch Enabled :: Blackguards General Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
| − | |||
| − | |||
|controller hotplug = unknown | |controller hotplug = unknown | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
|haptic feedback = unknown | |haptic feedback = unknown | ||
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
| − | | | + | |steam input api = unknown |
| − | | | + | |steam input api notes = |
| + | |steam hook input = unknown | ||
| + | |steam hook input notes = | ||
| + | |steam input presets = unknown | ||
| + | |steam input presets notes = | ||
| + | |steam controller prompts = unknown | ||
| + | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
| + | |steam cursor detection = unknown | ||
| + | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
| − | {{Image|Blackguards | + | {{Image|Blackguards Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}} |
| − | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = Music, effects and voice. | |separate volume notes = Music, effects and voice. | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
| − | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
| + | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
| + | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | |fan notes = | + | }} |
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Simplified Chinese | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = unknown | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Czech | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = unknown | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | |fan notes = | + | }} |
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Japanese | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = unknown | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Korean | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = unknown | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | |fan | + | }} |
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Turkish | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = unknown | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|native 3d notes = | |native 3d notes = | ||
|nvidia 3d vision = hackable | |nvidia 3d vision = hackable | ||
| − | |nvidia 3d vision notes = See [ | + | |nvidia 3d vision notes = See [https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2014/11/blackguards.html Helix Mod: Blackguards]. |
|tridef 3d = unknown | |tridef 3d = unknown | ||
|tridef 3d notes = | |tridef 3d notes = | ||
|iz3d = unknown | |iz3d = unknown | ||
|iz3d notes = | |iz3d notes = | ||
| + | |vorpx = hackable | ||
| + | |vorpx modes = G3D | ||
| + | |vorpx notes = User created game profile, see [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/search/Blackguards_/ vorpx forum] profile introduction. | ||
|htc vive = | |htc vive = | ||
|htc vive notes = | |htc vive notes = | ||
|oculus rift = | |oculus rift = | ||
|oculus rift notes = | |oculus rift notes = | ||
| − | | | + | |osvr = |
| − | | | + | |osvr notes = |
|keyboard-mouse = | |keyboard-mouse = | ||
|keyboard-mouse notes = | |keyboard-mouse notes = | ||
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|trackir = | |trackir = | ||
|trackir notes = | |trackir notes = | ||
| + | |tobii eye tracking = | ||
| + | |tobii eye tracking notes = | ||
|play area seated = | |play area seated = | ||
|play area seated notes = | |play area seated notes = | ||
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==Issues unresolved== | ==Issues unresolved== | ||
===Game freezes or crashes to desktop=== | ===Game freezes or crashes to desktop=== | ||
| − | {{ii}} Some users reported game freezes or crashes to desktop at random/certain situations.<ref> | + | {{ii}} Some users reported game freezes or crashes to desktop at random/certain situations.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/249650/discussions/0/558746088890083001|title=Sick of constant game freezes :: Blackguards General Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/249650/discussions/0/558746088907347016|title=Crashing :: Blackguards General Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/249650/discussions/0/558746088866365096|title=HELP instant crash, cannot play :: Blackguards General Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
| + | |||
| + | ==Issues Resolved== | ||
| + | ===Game Shows Black screen on Startup=== | ||
| + | -type regedit in search bar, Edit registry settings, | ||
| + | -Go to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Daedalic Entertainment GmbH\Blackguards, | ||
| + | -Change fullscreen_h1476830426 to 0, | ||
| + | -launch the game, you should now see the intro, change display from 800x600 to 1920x1080, it should change, then exit the game and go back to | ||
| + | -Edit registry settings | ||
| + | Go to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Daedalic Entertainment GmbH\Blackguards | ||
| + | Change fullscreen_h1476830426 to 1 | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Other information== | ||
| + | ===API=== | ||
| + | {{API | ||
| + | |direct3d versions = 9.0c | ||
| + | |direct3d notes = | ||
| + | |directdraw versions = | ||
| + | |directdraw notes = | ||
| + | |opengl versions = 2 | ||
| + | |opengl notes = OS X only. | ||
| + | |glide versions = | ||
| + | |glide notes = | ||
| + | |software mode = | ||
| + | |software mode notes = | ||
| + | |mantle support = | ||
| + | |mantle support notes = | ||
| + | |vulkan versions = | ||
| + | |vulkan notes = | ||
| + | |dos modes = | ||
| + | |dos modes notes = | ||
| + | |shader model versions = 3 | ||
| + | |shader model notes = | ||
| + | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
| + | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
| + | |windows arm app = false | ||
| + | |windows exe notes = | ||
| + | |mac os x powerpc app = unknown | ||
| + | |macos intel 32-bit app = true | ||
| + | |macos intel 64-bit app = false | ||
| + | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |macos app notes = <ref>{{Refsnip|url=https://www.gog.com/game/blackguards_special_edition|title=Blackguards Special Edition on GOG.com|date=2019-12-09|snippet=Mac notice: The game is 32-bit only and will not work on macOS 10.15 and up.}}</ref> | ||
| + | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
| + | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
| + | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |linux executable notes = | ||
| + | }} | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
| − | |minOS = | + | |minOS = Vista SP2, 7 SP1, 8, 8.1 |
| − | |minCPU = 2 GHz Dual Core | + | |minCPU = 2.0 GHz Dual Core |
|minRAM = 2 GB | |minRAM = 2 GB | ||
|minHD = 20 GB | |minHD = 20 GB | ||
| − | |minGPU = | + | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 8600 GT |
|minGPU2 = ATI Radeon HD 2600 XT | |minGPU2 = ATI Radeon HD 2600 XT | ||
|minDX = 9.0c | |minDX = 9.0c | ||
|minVRAM = 256 MB | |minVRAM = 256 MB | ||
| − | |recOS = | + | |recOS = |
|recCPU = 2.4 GHz Quad Core | |recCPU = 2.4 GHz Quad Core | ||
|recRAM = 4 GB | |recRAM = 4 GB | ||
|recHD = | |recHD = | ||
| − | |recGPU = | + | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 275 |
|recGPU2 = ATI Radeon 4770 Series | |recGPU2 = ATI Radeon 4770 Series | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|minRAM = 4 GB | |minRAM = 4 GB | ||
|minHD = 20 GB | |minHD = 20 GB | ||
| − | |minGPU = Intel | + | |minGPU = Intel HD Graphics 4000 |
| − | | | + | |
| − | | | + | |recOS = |
| + | |recCPU = | ||
| + | |recRAM = | ||
| + | |recHD = | ||
| + | |recGPU = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
Latest revision as of 16:30, 28 July 2023
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Daedalic Entertainment | |
| Engines | |
| Unity 3[Note 1] | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | January 22, 2014 |
| macOS (OS X) | January 22, 2014 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC |
| Microtransactions | None |
| Modes | Singleplayer |
| Pacing | Turn-based |
| Perspectives | Bird's-eye view, Top-down view |
| Controls | Point and select |
| Genres | RPG, Strategy |
| Themes | Fantasy |
| Series | The Dark Eye |
 |
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| The Dark Eye | |
|---|---|
| Realms of Arkania (series) | |
| Drakensang (series) | |
| The Dark Eye: Chains of Satinav | 2012 |
| Memoria | 2013 |
| Demonicon | 2013 |
| Blackguards | 2014 |
| Skilltree Saga | 2014 |
| Blackguards 2 | 2015 |
| The Dark Eye: Book of Heroes | 2020 |
Warnings
- The macOS (OS X) version of this game does not work on macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later due to the removal of support for 32-bit-only apps.
Blackguards is a singleplayer bird's-eye view and top-down view RPG and strategy game in the The Dark Eye series.
General information
- Official forum
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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| Amazon.com | |
Deluxe Edition is also available. | |
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| GOG.com | |
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| Green Man Gaming | |
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| Humble Store | |
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| Steam | |
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| ZOOM Platform | |
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| Mac App Store (unavailable) | |
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| Amazon.com (unavailable) | |
Deluxe Edition is also available. | |
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| Amazon.com (unavailable) | |
Deluxe Edition is also available. | |
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| Origin (unavailable) | |
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- A demo is available on Steam.
Monetization
DLC and expansion packs
| Name | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Deluxe Edition | Artbook, Soundtrack, digital World Map, Developer Interview Videos and 6 Exclusive Wallpapers. No upgrade option, GOG.com version contains some of the content by default. |
|
| Untold Legends | |
Game data
In-game general settings.
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Daedalic Entertainment GmbH\Blackguards |
| macOS (OS X) | |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/249650/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\Daedalic Entertainment GmbH\Blackguards\Save |
| macOS (OS X) | |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/249650/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| GOG Galaxy | ||
| Origin | ||
| Steam Cloud |
Video
In-game video settings.
| Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | Max Resolution 1920x1080; see Widescreen resolution. | ||
| Multi-monitor | See the WSGF entry. | ||
| Ultra-widescreen | See the WSGF entry. | ||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | Toggle with Alt+↵ Enter or see Windowed. | ||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | Enable windowed mode and use the -popupwindow parameter (or see the glossary page). |
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| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | No frame rate or refresh rate cap. | ||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
- The game engine may allow for manual configuration of the game via its variables. See the Unity page for more details.
The game only supports a maximum of 1920x1080
Widescreen resolution
| Edit registry settings[2][3] |
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Windowed
| Edit registry settings |
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Input
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | Mouse-driven. | |
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Touchscreen optimised | Playable but not optimized.[4] | |
| Controller | ||
| Controller support |
Audio
In-game audio settings.
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | Music, effects and voice. | |
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | Enabled by default. | |
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| Simplified Chinese | ||||
| Czech | ||||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Italian | ||||
| Japanese | ||||
| Korean | ||||
| Polish | ||||
| Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
| Russian | ||||
| Spanish | ||||
| Turkish |
VR support
| 3D modes | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nvidia 3D Vision | See Helix Mod: Blackguards. | ||
| vorpX | G3D User created game profile, see vorpx forum profile introduction. |
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Issues unresolved
Game freezes or crashes to desktop
Issues Resolved
Game Shows Black screen on Startup
-type regedit in search bar, Edit registry settings, -Go to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Daedalic Entertainment GmbH\Blackguards, -Change fullscreen_h1476830426 to 0, -launch the game, you should now see the intro, change display from 800x600 to 1920x1080, it should change, then exit the game and go back to -Edit registry settings Go to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Daedalic Entertainment GmbH\Blackguards Change fullscreen_h1476830426 to 1
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 9.0c | |
| OpenGL | 2 | OS X only. |
| Shader Model support | 3 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows | |||
| macOS (OS X) | [8] |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | Vista SP2, 7 SP1, 8, 8.1 | |
| Processor (CPU) | 2.0 GHz Dual Core | 2.4 GHz Quad Core |
| System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | 4 GB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 20 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 8600 GT ATI Radeon HD 2600 XT 256 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible | Nvidia GeForce GTX 275 ATI Radeon 4770 Series |
| macOS (OS X) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | 10.7 | |
| Processor (CPU) | ||
| System memory (RAM) | 4 GB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 20 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | Intel HD Graphics 4000 | |
Notes
- ↑ Unity engine build: 3.5.6f4[1]
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 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>/249650/. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (249650) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Verified by User:Vetle on 2017-05-21
- ↑ Resolution help? :: Blackguards General Discussions - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Input Not Supported :: Blackguards General Discussions - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Touch Enabled :: Blackguards General Discussions - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Sick of constant game freezes :: Blackguards General Discussions - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Crashing :: Blackguards General Discussions - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ HELP instant crash, cannot play :: Blackguards General Discussions - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Blackguards Special Edition on GOG.com - last accessed on 2019-12-09
- "Mac notice: The game is 32-bit only and will not work on macOS 10.15 and up."