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− | |introduction = '''''ETHER VAPOR Remaster''''' is an [[:Category:Arcade|arcade]] [[:Category:Shooter|shooter]] game developed by [[Company:Edelweiss|Edelweiss]] and published by [[Company:Playism|Playism]]. It is an updated remastered version of ''[[Ether Vapor|ETHER VAPOR]]'', featuring updated graphics and supports resolutions up to 1600x1200, native sterographic 3D display, 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. | + | |introduction = '''''ETHER VAPOR Remaster''''' is an {{Glossary:Arcade}} {{Glossary:Shooter}} game developed by [[Company:Edelweiss|Edelweiss]] and published by [[Company:Playism|Playism]]. It is an updated remastered version of ''[[Ether Vapor|ETHER VAPOR]]'', featuring updated graphics and supports resolutions up to 1600x1200, native sterographic 3D display, 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. |
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| |release history = The game was first released during Summer Comiket 80 on August 13, 2011 for [[Windows]]. Nyu Media originally 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. As of July 2022, publishing rights of the game was transferred to Playism after Nyu Media ceased operations. | | |release history = The game was first released during Summer Comiket 80 on August 13, 2011 for [[Windows]]. Nyu Media originally 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. As of July 2022, publishing rights of the game was transferred to Playism after Nyu Media ceased operations. |
ETHER VAPOR Remaster is an arcade shooter game developed by Edelweiss and published by Playism. It is an updated remastered version of ETHER VAPOR, featuring updated graphics and supports resolutions up to 1600x1200, native sterographic 3D display, 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 first released during Summer Comiket 80 on August 13, 2011 for Windows. Nyu Media originally 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. As of July 2022, publishing rights of the game was transferred to Playism after Nyu Media ceased operations.
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 |
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Original Japanese Comiket 80 release. |
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Steam |
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English version. Can be played without Steam.[2] |
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GamersGate (unavailable) |
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English version. |
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- A demo of the game's Japanese version can be found from the game's Japanese website or through Steam for the English version.
Monetization
Type |
Notes |
DLC
| Digital soundtrack. |
DLC and expansion packs
Name |
Notes |
|
Original Soundtrack |
The game's original soundtrack and GXSCC arrangements, containing 31 pieces of music in MP3 format. Available here. |
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- The soundtrack for this game and Fairy Bloom Freesia can also be streamed and purchased from the developer's Bandcamp.
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
Save game data location
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config.dat
also stores save data; ranking.dat
only saves high score records.[3]
System |
Native |
Notes |
Steam Cloud |
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Contrary to the store page information, the Steam version does use cloud saving.[4] |
Video
Input
Key and controller remapping.
Audio
Audio feature |
State |
Notes |
Separate volume controls |
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Music, Sound Effects. |
Surround sound |
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Subtitles |
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Dialogue is entirely text-based. |
Closed captions |
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Mute on focus lost |
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Localizations
Language |
UI |
Audio |
Sub |
Notes |
English |
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Full English localization supported in the English version by Nyu Media. |
Japanese |
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Some menus are in English for the Japanese version. |
VR support
Other information
API
Technical specs |
Supported |
Notes |
Direct3D |
9 |
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Shader Model support |
3.0 |
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Executable |
32-bit |
64-bit |
Notes |
Windows |
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System requirements
Windows |
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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:
References