Difference between revisions of "Magical Drop V"
From PCGamingWiki, the wiki about fixing PC games
TremiRodomi (talk | contribs) |
imported>AemonyBot (updated template usage) |
||
| (35 intermediate revisions by 4 users not shown) | |||
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
| − | |||
{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Magical Drop V cover.jpg | |cover = Magical Drop V cover.jpg | ||
| Line 10: | Line 9: | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 15, 2012}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 15, 2012}} | ||
| + | |reception = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|magical-drop-v|}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic||}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB||}} | ||
| + | |taxonomy = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Side view }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Falling block, Puzzle }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Anime }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Fantasy }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Magical Drop }} | ||
|steam appid = 204960 | |steam appid = 204960 | ||
|steam appid side = | |steam appid side = | ||
| − | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = |
| + | |gogcom id side = | ||
| + | |official site= | ||
| + | |hltb = 5541 | ||
| + | |igdb = magical-drop-v | ||
| + | |mobygames = magical-drop-v | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
| − | |wikipedia = | + | |wikipedia = Magical Drop#Magical Drop V (マジカルドロップV) |
|winehq = 14717 | |winehq = 14717 | ||
| + | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | '''Key points''' | ||
| + | {{--}} Released in a broken state, the game is still marred with issues since the developers abandoned it, despite the various updates the game received. These issues range from minor to gamebreaking. | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
| − | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/204960/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] |
| − | |||
| − | |||
| − | |||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| Steam | 204960 | Steam | | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 204960 | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }} |
}} | }} | ||
| + | {{ii}} This game is no longer available for purchase as of July 28, 2020.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamdb.info/app/204960/history/?changeid=9045924|title= Magical Drop V Changelist #9045924|date=2020-10-10}}</ref> | ||
==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|game}}\config.xml}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/saves|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{P|game}}\saves\*_mdv.sav}} |
}} | }} | ||
| + | {{ii}} <code>*</code> represents the Steam username of the Steam account playing it. | ||
===[[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 = |
| − | | | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
| − | |xbox cloud | + | |origin = |
| − | |xbox cloud notes | + | |origin notes = |
| + | |steam cloud = true | ||
| + | |steam cloud notes = Can be disabled.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Ptolemy|date=2020-10-10}}</ref> | ||
| + | |ubisoft connect = | ||
| + | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
| + | |xbox cloud = | ||
| + | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
| − | {{Video | + | {{Image|Md5video.jpg|General settings.}} |
| + | {{Video | ||
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
| Line 69: | Line 100: | ||
|fov = n/a | |fov = n/a | ||
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
| − | |windowed = | + | |windowed = true |
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
|borderless windowed = false | |borderless windowed = false | ||
| Line 77: | Line 108: | ||
|antialiasing = n/a | |antialiasing = n/a | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
| − | |vsync = | + | |upscaling = unknown |
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
| + | |vsync = always on | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
| − | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = false |
| − | |120 fps notes = | + | |120 fps notes = Capped at 60fps.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Ptolemy|date=2020-10-10}}</ref> |
| − | |hdr = | + | |hdr = unknown |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = false | |color blind = false | ||
| Line 89: | Line 123: | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
{{Image|Md5input.jpg|Input settings.}} | {{Image|Md5input.jpg|Input settings.}} | ||
| − | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
| Line 107: | Line 141: | ||
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
| − | |full controller = | + | |full controller = true |
| − | |full controller notes = | + | |full controller notes = |
|controller remap = true | |controller remap = true | ||
|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
| Line 117: | Line 151: | ||
|xinput controllers = true | |xinput controllers = true | ||
|xinput controllers notes = | |xinput controllers notes = | ||
| − | |xbox prompts = | + | |xbox prompts = true |
|xbox prompts notes = | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
| − | |impulse triggers = | + | |impulse triggers = false |
|impulse triggers notes = | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
|dualshock 4 = unknown | |dualshock 4 = unknown | ||
| Line 138: | Line 172: | ||
|other button prompts notes= | |other button prompts notes= | ||
|controller hotplug = true | |controller hotplug = true | ||
| − | |controller hotplug notes = | + | |controller hotplug notes = <ref>{{Refcheck|user=Ptolemy|date=2020-10-10}}</ref> |
|haptic feedback = true | |haptic feedback = true | ||
| − | |haptic feedback notes = | + | |haptic feedback notes = <ref>{{Refcheck|user=Ptolemy|date=2020-10-10}}</ref> |
|simultaneous input = true | |simultaneous input = true | ||
| − | |simultaneous input notes = | + | |simultaneous input notes = <ref>{{Refcheck|user=Ptolemy|date=2020-10-10}}</ref> |
|steam input api = unknown | |steam input api = unknown | ||
|steam input api notes = | |steam input api notes = | ||
| + | |steam hook input = unknown | ||
| + | |steam hook input notes = | ||
|steam input presets = unknown | |steam input presets = unknown | ||
|steam input presets notes = | |steam input presets notes = | ||
|steam controller prompts = unknown | |steam controller prompts = unknown | ||
|steam controller prompts notes = | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
| + | |steam cursor detection = unknown | ||
| + | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
| − | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
| − | |surround sound = | + | |surround sound = false |
| − | |surround sound notes = | + | |surround sound notes = Stereo audio.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Ptolemy|date=2020-10-15|comment=Tested with Orban Loudness Meter and a Soulion Tracer 30, which reports as a 7.1 audio device using virtual surround sound mode.}}</ref> |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|subtitles notes = All dialogue is text-based. | |subtitles notes = All dialogue is text-based. | ||
|closed captions = n/a | |closed captions = n/a | ||
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
| − | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = true |
| − | |mute on focus lost notes = | + | |mute on focus lost notes = <ref>{{Refcheck|user=Ptolemy|date=2020-10-15}}</ref> |
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
| − | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
| + | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
| + | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| Line 170: | Line 210: | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = English | |language = English | ||
| − | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = French | |language = French | ||
| − | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = German | |language = German | ||
| − | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Italian | |language = Italian | ||
| − | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Japanese | |language = Japanese | ||
| − | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Spanish | |language = Spanish | ||
| − | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | |||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
| Line 227: | Line 261: | ||
{{Network/Multiplayer | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
|local play = true | |local play = true | ||
| − | |local play players = | + | |local play players = 4 |
| − | |local play modes = | + | |local play modes = Versus |
|local play notes = | |local play notes = | ||
| − | |lan play = | + | |lan play = false |
|lan play players = | |lan play players = | ||
|lan play modes = | |lan play modes = | ||
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
| − | |online play = | + | |online play = true |
| − | |online play players = | + | |online play players = 4 |
| − | |online play modes = | + | |online play modes = Versus |
|online play notes = | |online play notes = | ||
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
}}{{Network/Connections | }}{{Network/Connections | ||
| − | |matchmaking = | + | |matchmaking = true |
|matchmaking notes = | |matchmaking notes = | ||
| − | |p2p = | + | |p2p = unknown |
|p2p notes = | |p2p notes = | ||
| − | |dedicated = | + | |dedicated = false |
|dedicated notes = | |dedicated notes = | ||
| − | |self-hosting = | + | |self-hosting = true |
|self-hosting notes = | |self-hosting notes = | ||
| − | |direct ip = | + | |direct ip = unknown |
|direct ip notes = | |direct ip notes = | ||
}}{{Network/Ports | }}{{Network/Ports | ||
| Line 280: | Line 314: | ||
|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
| − | |64-bit executable | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
| − | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
| + | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |windows exe notes = | ||
| + | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
| + | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
| + | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |macos app notes = | ||
| + | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
| + | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
| + | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |linux executable notes = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Middleware=== | ||
| + | {{Middleware | ||
| + | |physics = | ||
| + | |physics notes = | ||
| + | |audio = | ||
| + | |audio notes = | ||
| + | |interface = | ||
| + | |interface notes = | ||
| + | |input = | ||
| + | |input notes = | ||
| + | |cutscenes = | ||
| + | |cutscenes notes = | ||
| + | |multiplayer = Steamworks | ||
| + | |multiplayer notes= | ||
| + | |anticheat = | ||
| + | |anticheat notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Issues unresolved== | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Game randomly goes into demo mode even though you bought the game=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} The only solution of sorts to this issue is to relaunch the game and hope that it goes away.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Ptolemy|date=2020-10-10}}</ref> | ||
==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===Game crashes upon launch=== | ===Game crashes upon launch=== | ||
| − | {{Fixbox|description=.xml tweak|ref={{ | + | {{Fixbox|description=.xml tweak|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Ptolemy|date=2020-10-10}}</ref>|fix= |
# If you're not using a Nvidia GPU, skip to step 2. Open the Nvidia Control Panel, then in the Program Settings, select <code>MagicalDropV.exe</code>. Then disable anything related to anti-aliasing. | # If you're not using a Nvidia GPU, skip to step 2. Open the Nvidia Control Panel, then in the Program Settings, select <code>MagicalDropV.exe</code>. Then disable anything related to anti-aliasing. | ||
# Go to the installation folder. | # Go to the installation folder. | ||
| Line 301: | Line 368: | ||
|minOS = XP | |minOS = XP | ||
| − | |minCPU = 2 GHz Intel Duo | + | |minCPU = 2 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo |
|minRAM = 2 GB | |minRAM = 2 GB | ||
|minHD = 500 MB | |minHD = 500 MB | ||
Latest revision as of 18:09, 26 October 2022
 |
|
| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Golgoth Studio | |
| Publishers | |
| UTV Ignition Entertainment | |
| Engines | |
| Golgoth Engine | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | November 15, 2012 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | Side view |
| Controls | Direct control |
| Genres | Falling block, Puzzle |
| Art styles | Anime |
| Themes | Fantasy |
| Series | Magical Drop |
 |
|
| Magical Drop | |
|---|---|
| Magical Drop III (1999) | 1999 |
| Magical Drop V | 2012 |
| Magical Drop II | 2018 |
| Magical Drop III | 2018 |
| Magical Drop DX | 2021 |
| Magical Drop VI | 2023 |
Key points
- Released in a broken state, the game is still marred with issues since the developers abandoned it, despite the various updates the game received. These issues range from minor to gamebreaking.
General information
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steam (unavailable) | |
|
- This game is no longer available for purchase as of July 28, 2020.[1]
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\config.xml[Note 1] |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/204960/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\saves\*_mdv.sav[Note 1] |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/204960/pfx/[Note 2] |
-
*represents the Steam username of the Steam account playing it.
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Steam Cloud | Can be disabled.[2] |
Video
General settings.
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | |||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | |||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | |||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| 60 FPS | |||
| 120+ FPS | Capped at 60fps.[3] | ||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
Input
Input settings.
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | ||
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | Mouse is not supported. | |
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support | ||
| Full controller support | ||
| Controller remapping | ||
| Controller sensitivity | ||
| Controller Y-axis inversion |
| Controller types |
|---|
| XInput-compatible controllers | ||
|---|---|---|
| Xbox button prompts | ||
| Impulse Trigger vibration |
| PlayStation controllers |
|---|
| Generic/other controllers |
|---|
| Additional information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Controller hotplugging | [4] | |
| Haptic feedback | [5] | |
| Digital movement supported | ||
| Simultaneous controller+KB/M | [6] |
Audio
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | ||
| Surround sound | Stereo audio.[7] | |
| Subtitles | All dialogue is text-based. | |
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | [8] | |
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Italian | ||||
| Japanese | ||||
| Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local play | 4 | Versus |
||
| LAN play | ||||
| Online play | 4 | Versus |
||
Connection types
| Type | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Matchmaking | ||
| Peer-to-peer | ||
| Dedicated | ||
| Self-hosting | ||
| Direct IP |
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 9 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Multiplayer | Steamworks |
Issues unresolved
Game randomly goes into demo mode even though you bought the game
- The only solution of sorts to this issue is to relaunch the game and hope that it goes away.[9]
Issues fixed
Game crashes upon launch
| .xml tweak[10] |
|---|
|
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | XP | Vista, 7, 8 |
| Processor (CPU) | 2 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo | |
| System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 500 MB | |
| Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 8800 GT or equivalent DirectX 9.0c compatible | |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%,%PROGRAMDATA%, or%WINDIR%might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStoreon Windows Vista and later (more details). - ↑ 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>/204960/. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (204960) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Magical Drop V Changelist #9045924 - last accessed on 2020-10-10
- ↑ Verified by User:Ptolemy on 2020-10-10
- ↑ Verified by User:Ptolemy on 2020-10-10
- ↑ Verified by User:Ptolemy on 2020-10-10
- ↑ Verified by User:Ptolemy on 2020-10-10
- ↑ Verified by User:Ptolemy on 2020-10-10
- ↑ Verified by User:Ptolemy on 2020-10-15
- Tested with Orban Loudness Meter and a Soulion Tracer 30, which reports as a 7.1 audio device using virtual surround sound mode.
- ↑ Verified by User:Ptolemy on 2020-10-15
- ↑ Verified by User:Ptolemy on 2020-10-10
- ↑ Verified by User:Ptolemy on 2020-10-10