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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Sierra On-Line}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Sierra On-Line}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sierra On-Line|Retail}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Activision|Digital}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/engine|SCI2}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/engine|SCI|name=SCI2}} |
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|DOS|March 1994}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|DOS|March 1994}} | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 1994}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows 3.x|March 1994}} |
| + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|May 10, 2012|wrapper=DOSBox}} | ||
| + | |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 | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Point and select }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Adventure, RPG }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Lovecraftian }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Quest for Glory }} | ||
| + | |reception = | ||
|steam appid = 502750 | |steam appid = 502750 | ||
| − | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = 1207661393 |
| − | |strategywiki = | + | |gogcom id side = 1207659040 |
| + | |hltb = 7483 | ||
| + | |igdb = quest-for-glory-shadows-of-darkness | ||
| + | |lutris = quest-for-glory-iv-shadows-of-darkness | ||
| + | |mobygames = 119 | ||
| + | |strategywiki = Quest for Glory IV: Shadows of Darkness | ||
|wikipedia = Quest for Glory: Shadows of Darkness | |wikipedia = Quest for Glory: Shadows of Darkness | ||
|winehq = | |winehq = | ||
| + | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | |||
'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
| − | {{ii}} Also titled '''Quest for Glory IV: Shadows of Darkness''' | + | {{ii}} Also titled '''Quest for Glory IV: Shadows of Darkness'''. |
| − | {{++}} Saves can be imported from [[Quest for Glory III: Wages of War]]. Also, after completing the game it is possible to export character data to file in order to be imported to the next game in the series, [[Quest for Glory V: Dragon Fire]] | + | {{++}} Can be played on [[ScummVM]].<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://wiki.scummvm.org/index.php?title=Quest_for_Glory_IV|title=Quest for Glory IV - ScummVM :: Wiki|date=2019-10-12}}</ref> |
| − | {{--}} The game suffered from serious bugs at the time of release and official patches fixed only some of these | + | {{++}} Saves can be imported from [[Quest for Glory III: Wages of War]]. Also, after completing the game it is possible to export character data to file in order to be imported to the next game in the series, [[Quest for Glory V: Dragon Fire]]. |
| − | {{++}} Script fixes made by fan known as NewRisingSun fix many of the remaining bugs. These fixes are already | + | {{--}} The game suffered from serious bugs at the time of release and official patches fixed only some of these. |
| + | {{++}} [http://sierrahelp.com/Patches-Updates/Patches-Updates-Games/QuestForGloryUpdates.html#QFG4CD_NRS Script fixes] made by fan known as NewRisingSun fix many of the remaining bugs. These fixes are already applied to the version available at GOG.com. | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
{{mm}} [http://www.sierrahelp.com/Games/QuestForGlory/QfG4Help.html Sierra Help Pages - Quest for Glory: Shadows of Darkness] | {{mm}} [http://www.sierrahelp.com/Games/QuestForGlory/QfG4Help.html Sierra Help Pages - Quest for Glory: Shadows of Darkness] | ||
{{GOG.com links|1207661393|quest_for_glory_series|for game series}} | {{GOG.com links|1207661393|quest_for_glory_series|for game series}} | ||
| − | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/502750/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] |
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | The floppy disk version requires the manual to pass the in-game DRM. The CD version requires the disc to be in the CD drive while playing. | | Windows | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | The floppy disk version requires the manual to pass the in-game DRM. The CD version requires the disc to be in the CD drive while playing. | | DOS, Windows 3.x }} |
| − | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | quest_for_glory | DRM-free | CD version pre-packaged with [[DOSBox]].<ref> | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | quest_for_glory | DRM-free | CD version pre-packaged with [[DOSBox]].<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/general/list_of_gog_games_using_dosbox/page1|title=List of GOG games using DOSBox, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com|date=May 2023}}</ref> Bundled with all other Quest for Glory games. | | Windows }} |
| − | {{Availability/row| Steam | 502750 | | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 502750 | DRM-free | Pre-packaged with [[DOSBox]]. Bundled with all other Quest for Glory games. | | Windows }} |
}} | }} | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|DOS|{{p|game}}\}} |
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|DOS|{{p|game}}\GLORYSG.***}} |
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|}} |
}} | }} | ||
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
| + | {{#vardefine:ScummVM|true}} | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
| − | |gog galaxy | + | |discord = |
| − | |gog galaxy notes | + | |discord notes = |
| − | |origin | + | |epic games launcher = |
| − | |origin notes | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
| − | |steam cloud | + | |gog galaxy = true |
| − | |steam cloud notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
| − | | | + | |origin = |
| − | | | + | |origin notes = |
| − | |xbox cloud | + | |steam cloud = false |
| − | |xbox cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
| + | |ubisoft connect = | ||
| + | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
| + | |xbox cloud = | ||
| + | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Quest for Glory Shadows of Darkness Options.png|In-game options menu (CD version).}} | {{Image|Quest for Glory Shadows of Darkness Options.png|In-game options menu (CD version).}} | ||
| − | + | {{Video | |
| − | {{Video | ||
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|fov = n/a | |fov = n/a | ||
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
| − | |windowed = | + | |windowed = false |
| − | |windowed notes = | + | |windowed notes = |
|borderless windowed = false | |borderless windowed = false | ||
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
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|antialiasing = n/a | |antialiasing = n/a | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
| + | |upscaling = unknown | ||
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = false | |vsync = false | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
| − | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = false | |key remap = false | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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|invert mouse y-axis = n/a | |invert mouse y-axis = n/a | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
| + | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
| + | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = false | |controller support = false | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
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|invert controller y-axis = unknown | |invert controller y-axis = unknown | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
| − | | | + | |xinput controllers = unknown |
| − | | | + | |xinput controllers notes = |
| − | |button prompts | + | |xbox prompts = unknown |
| − | |button prompts notes | + | |xbox prompts notes = |
| + | |impulse triggers = unknown | ||
| + | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
| + | |dualshock 4 = unknown | ||
| + | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
| + | |dualshock prompts = unknown | ||
| + | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
| + | |light bar support = unknown | ||
| + | |light bar support notes = | ||
| + | |dualshock 4 modes = unknown | ||
| + | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
| + | |tracked motion controllers= unknown | ||
| + | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
| + | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
| + | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
| + | |other controllers = unknown | ||
| + | |other controllers notes = | ||
| + | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
| + | |other button prompts notes= | ||
|controller hotplug = unknown | |controller hotplug = unknown | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
|haptic feedback = unknown | |haptic feedback = unknown | ||
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
| − | | | + | |simultaneous input = unknown |
| − | | | + | |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 = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
| − | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = false | |separate volume = false | ||
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
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|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
| − | |subtitles notes = Spoken | + | |subtitles notes = Spoken dialogue is only available on the CD version. |
|closed captions = false | |closed captions = false | ||
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
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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 = | ||
| + | |red book cd audio = | ||
| + | |red book cd audio notes = | ||
| + | |general midi audio = true | ||
| + | |general midi audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | |fan | + | }} |
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = German | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = false | ||
| + | |notes = Non-talkie version only, retail only; [https://www.compiware-forum.de/downloads/file/1012-quest-for-glory-4-german-patch/ download for digital releases]. | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
| + | ===Enhanced Edition=== | ||
| + | Fan mod [https://github.com/AshLancer/QFG4-Enhanced/releases/tag/v1.1 QFG4 Enhanced] enhances the game with additional bugfixing, restored content and more.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://questforglory.fandom.com/wiki/Quest_for_Glory_4:_Enhanced_Edition|title=questforglory.fandom.com|date=May 2023}}</ref> | ||
| + | |||
===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
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|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
| − | |64-bit executable | + | |windows 32-bit exe = unknown |
| − | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows 64-bit exe = unknown |
| + | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |windows exe notes = | ||
| + | |mac os x powerpc app = | ||
| + | |macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | ||
| + | |macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | ||
| + | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |macos app notes = | ||
| + | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
| + | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
| + | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{System requirements | {{System requirements | ||
| − | |OSfamily = Windows | + | |OSfamily = Windows 3.x |
|minOS = 3.1 | |minOS = 3.1 | ||
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|recHD = 25 MB | |recHD = 25 MB | ||
|recGPU = | |recGPU = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{System requirements | ||
| + | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
| + | |minOS = XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10 | ||
| + | |minCPU = 1.8 GHz | ||
| + | |minRAM = 512 MB | ||
| + | |minHD = 2 GB | ||
| + | |minGPU = | ||
| + | |minDX = 7.0 | ||
| + | |minaudio = DirectX compatible | ||
| + | |||
| + | |recOS = | ||
| + | |recCPU = | ||
| + | |recRAM = 1 GB | ||
| + | |recHD = | ||
| + | |recGPU = | ||
| + | |recDX = 9.0 | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Sierra On-Line | |
| Publishers | |
| Retail | Sierra On-Line |
| Digital | Activision |
| Engines | |
| SCI2 | |
| Release dates | |
| DOS | March 1994 |
| Windows 3.x | March 1994 |
| Windows (DOSBox) | May 10, 2012 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase |
| Modes | Singleplayer |
| Controls | Point and select |
| Genres | Adventure, RPG |
| Themes | Lovecraftian |
| Series | Quest for Glory |
 |
|
Warnings
- The Windows 3.x version of this game does not work on 64-bit versions of Windows (see Availability for affected versions).
Key points
- Also titled Quest for Glory IV: Shadows of Darkness.
- Can be played on ScummVM.[1]
- Saves can be imported from Quest for Glory III: Wages of War. Also, after completing the game it is possible to export character data to file in order to be imported to the next game in the series, Quest for Glory V: Dragon Fire.
- The game suffered from serious bugs at the time of release and official patches fixed only some of these.
- Script fixes made by fan known as NewRisingSun fix many of the remaining bugs. These fixes are already applied to the version available at GOG.com.
General information
- Sierra Help Pages - Quest for Glory: Shadows of Darkness
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
The floppy disk version requires the manual to pass the in-game DRM. The CD version requires the disc to be in the CD drive while playing. | |
|
| GOG.com | |
CD version pre-packaged with DOSBox.[2] Bundled with all other Quest for Glory games. | |
|
| Steam | |
Pre-packaged with DOSBox. Bundled with all other Quest for Glory games. | |
Essential improvements
Patches
- Patches are available for the retail releases. The GOG.com version is already patched.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| DOS | <path-to-game>\ |
| Windows | <path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 1] |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/502750/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| DOS | <path-to-game>\GLORYSG.*** |
| Windows | <path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 1] |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/502750/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| GOG Galaxy | ||
| Steam Cloud |
- ScummVM 2.1+ supports cloud saves on third-party cloud storage services. See the ScummVM documentation for details.
Video
In-game options menu (CD version).
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | |||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | |||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | For DOSBox toggle with Alt+↵ Enter (see the glossary page for other workarounds). | ||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | For DOSBox use an unofficial build (see the glossary page for other workarounds). | ||
| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
Input
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | For DOSBox use the DOSBox Mapper (see the glossary page for other workarounds). | |
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support | For DOSBox use the DOSBox Mapper (see the glossary page for other workarounds). |
| Controller types |
|---|
Audio
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | ||
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | Spoken dialogue is only available on the CD version. | |
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | For DOSBox change the priority background value in the DOSBox configuration file. |
|
| Royalty free audio | ||
| General MIDI audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| German | Non-talkie version only, retail only; download for digital releases. |
Other information
Enhanced Edition
Fan mod QFG4 Enhanced enhances the game with additional bugfixing, restored content and more.[3]
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| DOS video modes | VGA |
| Executable | 16-bit | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windows | Windows 3.x version might be playable on a 64-bit OS using ScummVM. |
System requirements
| DOS | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 5.0 | 6.22 |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel 386 25 MHz | Intel 486 25 MHz |
| System memory (RAM) | 4 MB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1 MB | 25 MB |
| Video card (GPU) | VGA | |
| Windows 3.x | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 3.1 | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel 386 25 MHz | Intel 486 25 MHz |
| System memory (RAM) | 4 MB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1 MB | 25 MB |
| Video card (GPU) | VGA | |
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10 | |
| Processor (CPU) | 1.8 GHz | |
| System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | 1 GB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | DirectX 7.0 compatible | DirectX 9.0 compatible |
| Sound (audio device) | DirectX compatible | |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 File/folder structure within the installation folder reflects the path(s) listed for DOS game data. For the GOG.com release, file changes in DOSBox are redirected to
<path-to-game>/cloud_saves/even if GOG Galaxy is not used (this folder contains all redirected files, so some files in thecloud_savesfolder might be temporary files or other files that do not contain saves or settings). - ↑ 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.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (502750) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Quest for Glory IV - ScummVM :: Wiki - last accessed on 2019-10-12
- ↑ List of GOG games using DOSBox, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ questforglory.fandom.com - last accessed on May 2023