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|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Crystal Dynamics}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Crystal Dynamics}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/porter|Nixxes Software|Windows|ref=<ref name="Nixxes">{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180205061319/http://www.nixxes.com/nixxes/projects/19-uk/projects/138-legacy-of-kain-defiance Legacy of kain defiance Wayback Machine|date=2021-9-5}}</ref>}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Square Enix}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Eidos Interactive|2003-2009}} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Square Enix|2009-2023}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Crystal Dynamics|2023-present}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sold Out Software|Retail re-release}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
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|reception = | |reception = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|legacy-of-kain-defiance|70}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|legacy-of-kain-defiance|70}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|link|rating}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|legacy-of-kain-defiance|rating}} | ||
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Third-person }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action }} | ||
+ | {{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 | Legacy of Kain }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Legacy of Kain }} | ||
|steam appid = 224300 | |steam appid = 224300 | ||
|steam appid side = | |steam appid side = | ||
|gogcom id = 1207659088 | |gogcom id = 1207659088 | ||
+ | |gogcom id side = | ||
+ | |official site= | ||
|hltb = 5214 | |hltb = 5214 | ||
− | |igdb = legacy-of-kain-defiance | + | |igdb = |
+ | |lutris = legacy-of-kain-defiance | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 11488 |
|wikipedia = Legacy of Kain: Defiance | |wikipedia = Legacy of Kain: Defiance | ||
|winehq = 2602 | |winehq = 2602 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Availability/row| Humble | legacy-of-kain-defiance | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Humble | legacy-of-kain-defiance | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Steam | 224300 | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 224300 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| publisher | https://store.na.square-enix-games.com/en_US/product/281908/legacy-of-kain-defiance-steam | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Unofficial patches=== | ===Unofficial patches=== | ||
− | {{ii}} [http://www.thelostworlds.net/Software/Defiance_PC_Patch_version_11.html Unsupported Patch 1.1] patches the North American retail release to 1.1. Not required for any other version. | + | {{ii}} [http://www.thelostworlds.net/Software/Defiance_PC_Patch_version_11.html Unsupported Patch 1.1] patches the North American retail release to version 1.1. Not required for any other version. |
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|fix= |
− | # | + | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\movies}}. |
− | # | + | # Delete or rename {{file|eidos.bik}}. |
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Extra setup dialog options=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Add DWORD value|fix= | ||
+ | # With the [[Registry Editor]], go to {{registry|{{p|hkcu}}\Software\Crystal Dynamics\Legacy of Kain: Defiance\1.00.000}}. | ||
+ | # Create a new ''DWORD (32-bit) Value'' and rename it to {{code|ExtendedDialog}}. | ||
+ | # Change its value data from {{code|0}} to {{code|1}}. | ||
+ | # Run the game and tick {{key|Show devtech options}} in the setup dialog. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===[[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 | ||
− | |discord | + | |discord = |
− | |discord notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | |gog galaxy | + | |gog galaxy = true |
− | |gog galaxy notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | |origin | + | |origin = |
− | |origin notes | + | |origin notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |steam cloud = false |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect notes = |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |xbox cloud = |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |xbox cloud notes = |
}} | }} | ||
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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 [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]] | + | |widescreen resolution notes= See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]] |
|multimonitor = hackable | |multimonitor = hackable | ||
− | |multimonitor notes = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]] | + | |multimonitor notes = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]] |
|ultrawidescreen = hackable | |ultrawidescreen = hackable | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen notes = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]] | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]] |
|4k ultra hd = hackable | |4k ultra hd = hackable | ||
− | |4k ultra hd notes = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]] | + | |4k ultra hd notes = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]] |
|fov = false | |fov = false | ||
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
− | |windowed = | + | |windowed = hackable |
− | |windowed notes = | + | |windowed notes = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]] |
− | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = hackable |
− | |borderless windowed notes = | + | |borderless windowed notes = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]] |
|anisotropic = true | |anisotropic = true | ||
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
|antialiasing notes = Enabled/disabled, no description of method. | |antialiasing notes = Enabled/disabled, no description of method. | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
− | |vsync notes = | + | |vsync notes = Run {{file|defiance.exe}} with <code>-setup</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]] and tick {{key|Vertical Sync}} |
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
− | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = limited |
− | |120 fps notes = | + | |120 fps notes = Causes Kain's cloak and Raziel's wings to be glitchy, dialogues skipping at certain points, animations speed up and very complicated closing of the status menu. <br>See [[#Uncapped frame rate issue|Uncapped frame rate issue]]. |
|hdr = unknown | |hdr = unknown | ||
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
+ | |ray tracing = unknown | ||
+ | |ray tracing notes = | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
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===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Widescreen fix | + | {{Fixbox|description=Widescreen fix<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xg7AlYHkFEY|title=Legacy of Kain: Defiance Widescreen HD Test #2 (PC)|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
# Download [http://ps2wide.net/pc.html#sr3 Widescreen fix by nemesis2000]. | # Download [http://ps2wide.net/pc.html#sr3 Widescreen fix by nemesis2000]. | ||
− | # Extract {{file|sr3.7z}} files to the installation folder | + | # Extract {{file|sr3.7z}} files to the installation folder. |
# Edit {{file|sr3.ini}} to set the resolution. | # Edit {{file|sr3.ini}} to set the resolution. | ||
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
− | {{ii}} Supported exe size: 1 421 312 bytes. | + | {{ii}} Password: {{code|sr3}} |
+ | {{ii}} Supported exe size: 1 421 312 bytes | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use DxWnd|fix= | ||
+ | # Download and run [https://sourceforge.net/projects/dxwnd/ DxWnd] as administrator. | ||
+ | # Click on '''Edit''', then '''Add'''. | ||
+ | # Set name to ''Legacy of Kain - Defiance''. | ||
+ | # Set path to {{code|{{p|game}}\defiance.exe}}. | ||
+ | # Set '''Acquire admin caps'''. | ||
+ | # Set '''Desktop''' for borderless fullscreen windowed. | ||
+ | # Click on '''DirectX''' tab, set '''DirectX9'''. | ||
+ | # Click on Mouse tab, set Cursor visibility to '''Hide'''. | ||
+ | # Click OK, then '''File''' and '''Save'''. | ||
+ | # Run the game directly from DxWnd. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
− | |controller support notes = Uses DirectInput | + | |controller support notes = Uses DirectInput. XInput controllers may experience issues. |
|full controller = false | |full controller = false | ||
|full controller notes = | |full controller notes = | ||
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|invert controller y-axis = true | |invert controller y-axis = true | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
− | |xinput controllers = | + | |xinput controllers = true |
|xinput controllers notes = | |xinput controllers notes = | ||
|xbox prompts = unknown | |xbox prompts = unknown | ||
|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 = Generic DirectInput controllers are supported. |
− | |other button prompts = | + | |other button prompts = generic |
− | |other button prompts notes | + | |other button prompts notes= Refers to the action and not the button tied to it. |
− | |||
− | |||
|controller hotplug = false | |controller hotplug = false | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
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|simultaneous input = unknown | |simultaneous input = unknown | ||
|simultaneous input notes = | |simultaneous input 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 = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Audio | {{Audio | ||
|separate volume = false | |separate volume = false | ||
− | |separate volume notes = Has on/off options for sound and music | + | |separate volume notes = Has on/off options for sound and music |
|surround sound = unknown | |surround sound = unknown | ||
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
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|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
|mute on focus lost = true | |mute on focus lost = true | ||
− | |mute on focus lost notes = | + | |mute on focus lost notes = Pauses when focus is lost |
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
+ | |red book cd audio = | ||
+ | |red book cd audio notes = | ||
+ | |general midi audio = | ||
+ | |general midi audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|language = French | |language = French | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = Retail only. | + | |notes = Retail and GOG only. Patch for other digital releases [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2795014828 here]. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = German |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = Retail only. | + | |notes = Retail and GOG only. Patch for other digital releases [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=887401740 here]. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Hungarian |
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = [https://magyaritasok.hu/magyaritasok/legacy-of-kain-defiance/legacy-of-kain-defiance/147 Fan translation] | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Italian | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = Retail only. | + | |notes = Retail only. [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1326591894&insideModal=0 Download]. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Brazilian Portuguese | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = [https://tribogamer.com/downloads/1557_baixar-traducao-para-legacy-of-kain-defiance-legacy-of-kain-defiance.html Translation.] | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|native 3d notes = | |native 3d notes = | ||
|nvidia 3d vision = hackable | |nvidia 3d vision = hackable | ||
− | |nvidia 3d vision notes = See [https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2017/11/legacy-of-kain-defiance.html Helix Mod: Legacy of Kain: Defiance] | + | |nvidia 3d vision notes = See [https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2017/11/legacy-of-kain-defiance.html Helix Mod: Legacy of Kain: Defiance] |
|tridef 3d = unknown | |tridef 3d = unknown | ||
|tridef 3d notes = | |tridef 3d notes = | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
− | === | + | ===Uncapped frame rate issue=== |
− | {{ii}} | + | {{Fixbox|description=[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)#Frame rate capping|Limit the frame rate]] to 60 FPS<ref>https://steamcommunity.com/app/224300/discussions/0/143388408894047200/ It's a FPS problem</ref>}} |
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Enable VSync and set the refresh rate to 60Hz}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Random crashes and freezes=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=[[Microsoft Windows#Force CPU affinity|Force CPU affinity]] to one core<ref>https://steamcommunity.com/app/224300/discussions/0/1700542332337209788/ Set affinity to CPU 0</ref>}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use DxWnd|fix= | ||
+ | Use the following configuration in DxWnd: | ||
+ | * Under the '''Compat.''' tab, tick {{code|Set single core process affinity}}. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Low FPS when running from DxWnd=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Running from DxWnd, the frame rate is often capped at 40 FPS. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Replace version of Binkw32.dll|fix= | ||
+ | # Download the version 1.8w of the DLL [https://www.dll-files.com/download/9dc19dc76534614a62d746517e00776d/binkw32.dll.html?c=TzBGamYvZzhUU2xBOTU0aGtzRXZoUT09 here]. | ||
+ | # Copy the DLL file to the game directory by overwriting the existing one. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Insert CD error=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Error: "Please insert the original Legacy of Kain: Defiance disc and press OK to continue". | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Modify DWORD value|fix= | ||
+ | # Press {{key|Win|R}}. | ||
+ | # Type {{Code|regedit}} and press {{key|Enter}}. | ||
+ | # Go to: | ||
+ | #* {{code|{{p|hklm}}\Software\Crystal Dynamics\Legacy of Kain: Defiance}} for x86. | ||
+ | #* {{code|{{p|hklm}}\Software\Wow6432Node\Crystal Dynamics\Legacy of Kain: Defiance}} for x64. | ||
+ | # Open {{Code|FullInstall}} and change its value data from {{code|0}} to {{code|1}}. | ||
+ | # Click OK. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Textures and backgrounds are missing=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Run {{file|defiance.exe}} with <code>-setup</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]] and tick {{key|Compatibility mode}}}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Modify DWORD value|fix= | ||
+ | # Press {{key|Win|R}}. | ||
+ | # Type {{code|regedit}} and press {{key|Enter}}. | ||
+ | # Go to {{code|{{p|hkcu}}\Software\Crystal Dynamics\Legacy of Kain: Defiance\1.00.000}}. | ||
+ | # Open {{code|DisableVShader}} and change its value data from {{code|0}} to {{code|1}}. | ||
+ | # Click OK. | ||
+ | }} | ||
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = 9 | + | |direct3d versions = 9.0b |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
|directdraw notes = | |directdraw notes = | ||
+ | |wing = | ||
+ | |wing notes = | ||
|opengl versions = | |opengl versions = | ||
|opengl notes = | |opengl notes = | ||
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|mantle support = | |mantle support = | ||
|mantle support notes = | |mantle support notes = | ||
+ | |metal support = | ||
+ | |metal support notes = | ||
|vulkan versions = | |vulkan versions = | ||
|vulkan notes = | |vulkan notes = | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
− | |macos 32-bit app | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = |
− | |macos 64-bit app | + | |macos intel 64-bit app = |
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | |minOS = | + | |minOS = 98SE, 2000, XP |
− | |minCPU = | + | |minCPU = Intel Pentium III 700 MHz or Athlon equivalents |
− | |minRAM = | + | |minRAM = 128 MB |
|minHD = 2 GB | |minHD = 2 GB | ||
|minGPU = | |minGPU = | ||
+ | |minVRAM = 32 MB | ||
|minDX = 9.0b | |minDX = 9.0b | ||
+ | |minaudio = DirectX 9.0 compatible | ||
+ | |minother = 4X CD-ROM | ||
|recOS = | |recOS = | ||
− | |recCPU = | + | |recCPU = Intel Pentium IV 1.3 GHz or Athlon equivalents |
− | |recRAM = | + | |recRAM = 256 MB |
|recHD = | |recHD = | ||
|recGPU = | |recGPU = | ||
+ | |recVRAM = 64 MB | ||
|recDX = | |recDX = | ||
+ | |reccont = DirectX compatible 10 button dual analog controller | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | + | {{--}}Windows 95/NT is not supported | |
{{References}} | {{References}} |
Revision as of 12:27, 26 December 2023
Developers | |
---|---|
Crystal Dynamics | |
Windows | Nixxes Software[1] |
Publishers | |
2003-2009 | Eidos Interactive |
2009-2023 | Square Enix |
2023-present | Crystal Dynamics |
Retail re-release | Sold Out Software |
Release dates | |
Windows | December 17, 2003 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 70 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Action |
Themes | Fantasy |
Series | Legacy of Kain |
Legacy of Kain | |
---|---|
Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain | 1997 |
Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver | 1999 |
Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 2 | 2001 |
Legacy of Kain: Blood Omen 2 | 2002 |
Legacy of Kain: Defiance | 2003 |
Nosgoth | Cancelled |
Legacy of Kain: Defiance is a singleplayer third-person action game in the Legacy of Kain series.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | SecuROM V5 DRM | |||
Includes Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver, Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 2 and Legacy of Kain: Blood Omen 2. | ||||
GOG.com | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam | ||||
Publisher website (unavailable) |
Essential improvements
Unofficial patches
- Unsupported Patch 1.1 patches the North American retail release to version 1.1. Not required for any other version.
Skip intro videos
Instructions |
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|
Extra setup dialog options
Add DWORD value |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Legacy of Kain - Defiance\ HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Crystal Dynamics\Legacy of Kain: Defiance\1.00.000 |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/224300/pfx/[Note 1] |
- The config file is not in plain text format.
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Legacy of Kain - Defiance\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/224300/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | See Widescreen resolution | ||
Multi-monitor | See Widescreen resolution | ||
Ultra-widescreen | See Widescreen resolution | ||
4K Ultra HD | See Widescreen resolution | ||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | See Windowed | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See Windowed | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Enabled/disabled, no description of method. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | Run defiance.exe with -setup command line argument and tick Vertical Sync |
||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | Causes Kain's cloak and Raziel's wings to be glitchy, dialogues skipping at certain points, animations speed up and very complicated closing of the status menu. See Uncapped frame rate issue. |
||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Widescreen resolution
Widescreen fix[2] |
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Notes
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Windowed
Use DxWnd |
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | Uses DirectInput. XInput controllers may experience issues. | |
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | ||
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | ||
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Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers | Generic DirectInput controllers are supported. | |
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Button prompts | Refers to the action and not the button tied to it. |
Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | Option to enable or disable. | |
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Has on/off options for sound and music | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | Pauses when focus is lost | |
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | Retail and GOG only. Patch for other digital releases here. | |||
German | Retail and GOG only. Patch for other digital releases here. | |||
Hungarian | Fan translation | |||
Italian | Retail only. Download. | |||
Brazilian Portuguese | Translation. | |||
Spanish | Retail only. Download. |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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Nvidia 3D Vision | See Helix Mod: Legacy of Kain: Defiance | ||
vorpX | G3D User created game profile, see vorpx forum profile introduction. |
Issues fixed
Uncapped frame rate issue
Limit the frame rate to 60 FPS[3] |
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Enable VSync and set the refresh rate to 60Hz |
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Random crashes and freezes
Force CPU affinity to one core[4] |
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Use DxWnd |
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Use the following configuration in DxWnd:
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Low FPS when running from DxWnd
- Running from DxWnd, the frame rate is often capped at 40 FPS.
Replace version of Binkw32.dll |
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Insert CD error
- Error: "Please insert the original Legacy of Kain: Defiance disc and press OK to continue".
Modify DWORD value |
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Textures and backgrounds are missing
Run defiance.exe with -setup command line argument and tick Compatibility mode
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Modify DWORD value |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9.0b |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98SE, 2000, XP | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium III 700 MHz or Athlon equivalents | Intel Pentium IV 1.3 GHz or Athlon equivalents |
System memory (RAM) | 128 MB | 256 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 32 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0b compatible | 64 MB of VRAM |
Sound (audio device) | DirectX 9.0 compatible | |
Controller | DirectX compatible 10 button dual analog controller | |
Other | 4X CD-ROM |
- Windows 95/NT is not supported
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 (224300) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Legacy of kain defiance Wayback Machine [missing title] - last accessed on 2021-9-5
- ↑ Legacy of Kain: Defiance Widescreen HD Test #2 (PC) - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ https://steamcommunity.com/app/224300/discussions/0/143388408894047200/ It's a FPS problem
- ↑ https://steamcommunity.com/app/224300/discussions/0/1700542332337209788/ Set affinity to CPU 0