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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
| − | | | + | |title = ETHER VAPOR Remaster |
| + | |cover = Ether Vapor Remaster - Cover.png | ||
|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Edelweiss}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Edelweiss}} | ||
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|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows| | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|August 13, 2011}} |
| + | |reception = | ||
| + | |taxonomy = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Scrolling, Side view, Third-person, Top-down view }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Arcade, Shooter }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | Flight, Space flight }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Anime }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Sci-fi }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | ETHER VAPOR }} | ||
|steam appid = 214570 | |steam appid = 214570 | ||
| − | |steam appid side | + | |steam appid side = 331250 |
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
| + | |gogcom id side = | ||
| + | |official site= https://ethervapor.com | ||
| + | |hltb = | ||
| + | |igdb = | ||
| + | |mobygames = | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
|wikipedia = | |wikipedia = | ||
|winehq = | |winehq = | ||
| + | |license = commercial | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{Introduction | ||
| + | |introduction = '''''ETHER VAPOR Remaster''''' is an [[:Category:Arcade|arcade]] [[:Category:Shooter|shooter]] game developed by [[Company:Edelweiss|Edelweiss]] and published by [[Company:Nyu Media|Nyu Media]]. It is an updated remastered version of ''[[Ether Vapor|ETHER VAPOR]]'', featuring updated graphics and supports resolutions up to 1600x1200, native 3D , overhauled sound quality, improved loading times, native XInput controller support, easier unlocakble bonus content with a new unlockable third ship type, a "Remaster" mode that replaces the story sequences with arcade-styled transitions between stages, and online leaderboards. | ||
| + | |||
| + | |release history = The game was originally released during Summer Comiket 85 on August 13, 2011 for [[Windows]]. Nyu Media has obtained publishing rights to localize the game and released an English version on September 27, 2012 through [[Store:GamersGate|GamersGate]], GameStop, GameTap, and [[Store:Steam|Steam]]. Unfortunately, all digital distribution releases of the game's English version outside of Steam are longer available. | ||
| + | |||
| + | |current state = The original Japanese release of the game was supported through patches until April 21, 2012, and the English version is already up-to-date with the latest patches. Despite the improvements featured in this remaster, however, the game is still limited to 4:3 resolutions, keyboard remapping is still limited to the hard-coded keys supported by the game, analog triggers from XInput controllers are not supported, and keyboard and controller bindings are still tied to each other. Steam user cyanic has created a program called Astebreed Tweaker, a tool that can change some of the hard-coded settings of ''[[Astebreed]]'' and it supports some other games developed by Edelweiss, however, due the nature of this game, attempting to play the game with non-4:3 resolutions can cause glitches and misaligned UI elements.<ref name="Astetweak issues">{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/283680/discussions/0/594820656471339511/?ctp=2#c2968397584541556638|title=Astebreed Tweaker: Edit screen resolutions and key mappings, post #25 - Steam Community Discussions|date=2021-06-05}}</ref> | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
| + | {{mm}} [http://edelweiss.skr.jp/works/ethervapor/re/index.html Official game website] (Japanese) | ||
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/214570/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/214570/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| Steam | 214570 | Steam | | | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | DRM-free | Original Japanese Comiket 85 release. | | Windows }} |
| + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 214570 | DRM-free | English version. Can be played without Steam.<ref name="Run without Steam.">{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=2021-06-05|comment=Did not require any workarounds such as the "steam_appid.txt" trick or uninstalling Steam after the initial installation to launch the game without Steam running.}}</ref> | | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-EVR | DRM-free | English version. | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | {{ii}} A demo of the game's Japanese version can be found from the game's Japanese website. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Essential improvements== | ||
| + | {{ii}} The v2.07 update patch for the original Japanese version of the game can be found from the game's Japanese website. The English version is already updated with the latest patches. | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/config|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|appdata}}\EtherVapor\data\config.dat}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/saves|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|appdata}}\EtherVapor\data\ranking.dat}} |
}} | }} | ||
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==Video settings== | ==Video settings== | ||
| + | {{Image|Ether Vapor Remaster - General settings.png|General settings.}} | ||
{{Video settings | {{Video settings | ||
|wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/ether-vapor-remaster/en | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/ether-vapor-remaster/en | ||
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | ||
|widescreen resolution = hackable | |widescreen resolution = hackable | ||
| − | |widescreen resolution notes= See the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/ether-vapor-remaster/en WSGF entry] or use [https://github.com/GMMan/AsteTweak AsteTweak]. | + | |widescreen resolution notes= Only 4:3 resolutions up to 1600x1200 are supported. See the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/ether-vapor-remaster/en WSGF entry] or use [https://github.com/GMMan/AsteTweak AsteTweak] for widescreen, however, hacking the game to play on non-4:3 resolutions causes visual glitches and misaligned UI elements.<ref name="Astetweak issues" /> |
|multimonitor = hackable | |multimonitor = hackable | ||
|multimonitor notes = See the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/ether-vapor-remaster/en WSGF entry] or use [https://github.com/GMMan/AsteTweak AsteTweak]. | |multimonitor notes = See the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/ether-vapor-remaster/en WSGF entry] or use [https://github.com/GMMan/AsteTweak AsteTweak]. | ||
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|4k ultra hd = unknown | |4k ultra hd = unknown | ||
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
| − | |fov = | + | |fov = n/a |
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
| − | |windowed = | + | |windowed = true |
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
| − | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = false |
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
| − | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = false |
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
| − | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = true |
| − | |antialiasing notes = | + | |antialiasing notes = Up to x4 [[MSAA]]. |
| − | |vsync = | + | |vsync = always on |
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
| − | |60 fps = | + | |60 fps = true |
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
| − | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = false |
| − | |120 fps notes = | + | |120 fps notes = Capped at 60 FPS. |
| − | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
| − | |color blind = | + | |ray tracing = false |
| + | |ray tracing notes = | ||
| + | |color blind = false | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Input settings== | ==Input settings== | ||
| − | {{Input | + | {{Image|Ether Vapor Remaster - Remapping.png|Key and controller remapping.}} |
| − | |key remap = | + | {{Input |
| − | |key remap notes = | + | |key remap = hackable |
| − | |acceleration option = | + | |key remap notes = Only {{key|Z}}, {{key|X}}, {{key|C}}, {{key|V}}, {{key|A}}, {{key|S}}, {{key|D}}, {{key|F}}, {{key|Q}}, {{key|W}}, and {{key|E}} keys can be remapped. {{key|Esc}} is reserved for soft resetting and quitting the game. Keyboard bindings are also tied to controller buttons.<ref name="Remapping">{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=2021-06-05|comment=}}</ref> Use [https://github.com/GMMan/AsteTweak AsteTweak] to change hard-coded keyboard bindings. |
| − | |acceleration option notes = | + | |acceleration option = false |
| − | |mouse sensitivity = | + | |acceleration option notes = Mouse is not used in the game. |
| + | |mouse sensitivity = false | ||
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
| − | |mouse menu = | + | |mouse menu = false |
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
| − | |invert mouse y-axis = | + | |invert mouse y-axis = false |
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
| − | |touchscreen = | + | |touchscreen = |
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
| − | |controller support = | + | |controller support = true |
| − | |controller support notes = | + | |controller support notes = Supports DirectInput and partially supports XInput. |
| − | |full controller = | + | |full controller = true |
|full controller notes = | |full controller notes = | ||
| − | |controller remap = | + | |controller remap = true |
| − | |controller remap notes = | + | |controller remap notes = Up to 12 buttons can be remapped. Movement is bound to the left analog stick and cannot be remapped. Controller mappings are also tied to keyboard bindings.<ref name="Remapping" /> |
| − | |controller sensitivity = | + | |controller sensitivity = n/a |
| − | |controller sensitivity notes= | + | |controller sensitivity notes= Digital movement |
| − | |invert controller y-axis = | + | |invert controller y-axis = n/a |
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
| − | |xinput controllers = | + | |xinput controllers = limited |
| − | |xinput controllers notes = | + | |xinput controllers notes = Analog XInput triggers are not supported. |
| − | |xbox prompts = | + | |xbox prompts = false |
|xbox prompts notes = | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
| − | |impulse triggers = | + | |impulse triggers = false |
|impulse triggers notes = | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
|dualshock 4 = unknown | |dualshock 4 = unknown | ||
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|tracked motion prompts = unknown | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
|tracked motion prompts notes = | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
| − | |other controllers = | + | |other controllers = true |
|other controllers notes = | |other controllers notes = | ||
| − | |other button prompts = | + | |other button prompts = generic |
| − | |other button prompts notes= | + | |other button prompts notes= Keyboard and controller bindings are referenced by number. |
| − | |controller hotplug = | + | |controller hotplug = true |
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
| − | |haptic feedback = | + | |haptic feedback = true |
| − | |haptic feedback notes = | + | |haptic feedback notes = XInput only. |
| − | |simultaneous input = | + | |simultaneous input = true |
|simultaneous input notes = | |simultaneous input notes = | ||
|steam input api = unknown | |steam input api = unknown | ||
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==Audio settings== | ==Audio settings== | ||
{{Audio settings | {{Audio settings | ||
| − | |separate volume = | + | |separate volume = true |
| − | |separate volume notes = | + | |separate volume notes = Music, Sound Effects. |
| − | |surround sound = | + | |surround sound = false |
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
| − | |subtitles notes = | + | |subtitles notes = Dialogue is entirely text-based. |
| − | |closed captions = | + | |closed captions = false |
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
| − | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = false |
|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
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|language = English | |language = English | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
| − | |notes = | + | |notes = Full English localization supported in the English version by Nyu Media. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|language = Japanese | |language = Japanese | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
| − | |notes = | + | |notes = Some menus are in English for the Japanese version. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==VR support== | ||
| + | {{VR support | ||
| + | |native 3d = true | ||
| + | |native 3d notes = | ||
| + | |nvidia 3d vision = unknown | ||
| + | |nvidia 3d vision notes = | ||
| + | |vorpx = | ||
| + | |vorpx modes = | ||
| + | |vorpx notes = | ||
| + | |vr only = | ||
| + | |htc vive = | ||
| + | |htc vive notes = | ||
| + | |oculus rift = | ||
| + | |oculus rift notes = | ||
| + | |osvr = | ||
| + | |osvr notes = | ||
| + | |windows mixed reality = | ||
| + | |windows mixed reality notes = | ||
| + | |keyboard-mouse = | ||
| + | |keyboard-mouse notes = | ||
| + | |3rd space gaming vest = | ||
| + | |3rd space gaming vest notes = | ||
| + | |novint falcon = | ||
| + | |novint falcon notes = | ||
| + | |trackir = | ||
| + | |trackir notes = | ||
| + | |tobii eye tracking = | ||
| + | |tobii eye tracking notes = | ||
| + | |play area seated = | ||
| + | |play area seated notes = | ||
| + | |play area standing = | ||
| + | |play area standing notes = | ||
| + | |play area room-scale = | ||
| + | |play area room-scale notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
| − | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 9 |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|dos modes = | |dos modes = | ||
|dos modes notes = | |dos modes notes = | ||
| − | |shader model versions = | + | |shader model versions = 3.0 |
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
| − | |windows 32-bit exe = | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
| − | |windows 64-bit exe = | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
|macos 32-bit app = | |macos 32-bit app = | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
| − | |minOS = XP | + | |minOS = XP, Vista, 7 |
|minCPU = Intel Pentium 4 3.0 GHz | |minCPU = Intel Pentium 4 3.0 GHz | ||
|minRAM = 512 MB | |minRAM = 512 MB | ||
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|minDX = 9.0 | |minDX = 9.0 | ||
| − | |recOS = | + | |recOS = |
| − | |recCPU = | + | |recCPU = |
|recRAM = | |recRAM = | ||
|recHD = | |recHD = | ||
| − | |recGPU = | + | |recGPU = |
| − | |recDX = | + | |recDX = |
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Edelweiss | |
| Publishers | |
| Nyu Media | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | August 13, 2011 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Modes | Singleplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | Scrolling, Side view, Third-person, Top-down view |
| Controls | Direct control |
| Genres | Arcade, Shooter |
| Vehicles | Flight, Space flight |
| Art styles | Anime |
| Themes | Sci-fi |
| Series | ETHER VAPOR |
 |
|
| ETHER VAPOR | |
|---|---|
| Ether Vapor | 2007 |
| Ether Vapor Remaster | 2011 |
ETHER VAPOR Remaster is an arcade shooter game developed by Edelweiss and published by Nyu Media. It is an updated remastered version of ETHER VAPOR, featuring updated graphics and supports resolutions up to 1600x1200, native 3D , overhauled sound quality, improved loading times, native XInput controller support, easier unlocakble bonus content with a new unlockable third ship type, a "Remaster" mode that replaces the story sequences with arcade-styled transitions between stages, and online leaderboards.
The game was originally released during Summer Comiket 85 on August 13, 2011 for Windows. Nyu Media has obtained publishing rights to localize the game and released an English version on September 27, 2012 through GamersGate, GameStop, GameTap, and Steam. Unfortunately, all digital distribution releases of the game's English version outside of Steam are longer available.
The original Japanese release of the game was supported through patches until April 21, 2012, and the English version is already up-to-date with the latest patches. Despite the improvements featured in this remaster, however, the game is still limited to 4:3 resolutions, keyboard remapping is still limited to the hard-coded keys supported by the game, analog triggers from XInput controllers are not supported, and keyboard and controller bindings are still tied to each other. Steam user cyanic has created a program called Astebreed Tweaker, a tool that can change some of the hard-coded settings of Astebreed and it supports some other games developed by Edelweiss, however, due the nature of this game, attempting to play the game with non-4:3 resolutions can cause glitches and misaligned UI elements.[1]
General information
- Official game website (Japanese)
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
Original Japanese Comiket 85 release. | |
|
| Steam | |
English version. Can be played without Steam.[2] | |
|
| GamersGate (unavailable) | |
English version. | |
- A demo of the game's Japanese version can be found from the game's Japanese website.
Essential improvements
- The v2.07 update patch for the original Japanese version of the game can be found from the game's Japanese website. The English version is already updated with the latest patches.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %APPDATA%\EtherVapor\data\config.dat |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/214570/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %APPDATA%\EtherVapor\data\ranking.dat |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/214570/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Steam Cloud |
Video settings
General settings.
Input settings
Key and controller remapping.
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | Only Z, X, C, V, A, S, D, F, Q, W, and E keys can be remapped. Esc is reserved for soft resetting and quitting the game. Keyboard bindings are also tied to controller buttons.[3] Use AsteTweak to change hard-coded keyboard bindings. | |
| Mouse acceleration | Mouse is not used in the game. | |
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support | Supports DirectInput and partially supports XInput. | |
| Full controller support | ||
| Controller remapping | Up to 12 buttons can be remapped. Movement is bound to the left analog stick and cannot be remapped. Controller mappings are also tied to keyboard bindings.[3] | |
| Controller sensitivity | Digital movement | |
| Controller Y-axis inversion |
| Controller types |
|---|
| XInput-compatible controllers | Analog XInput triggers are not supported. | |
|---|---|---|
| Xbox button prompts | ||
| Impulse Trigger vibration |
| PlayStation controllers |
|---|
| Generic/other controllers | ||
|---|---|---|
| Button prompts |  |
Keyboard and controller bindings are referenced by number. |
| Additional information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Controller hotplugging | ||
| Haptic feedback | XInput only. | |
| Digital movement supported | ||
| Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio settings
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | Full English localization supported in the English version by Nyu Media. | |||
| Japanese | Some menus are in English for the Japanese version. |
VR support
| 3D modes | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native 3D | |||
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 9 | |
| Shader Model support | 3.0 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista, 7 | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 3.0 GHz | |
| System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 100 MB | |
| Video card (GPU) | VGA with 3D functionality DirectX 9.0 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>/214570/. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (214570) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Astebreed Tweaker: Edit screen resolutions and key mappings, post #25 - Steam Community Discussions - last accessed on 2021-06-05
- ↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on 2021-06-05
- Did not require any workarounds such as the "steam_appid.txt" trick or uninstalling Steam after the initial installation to launch the game without Steam running.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Verified by User:AmethystViper on 2021-06-05