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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Valkyrie Studios}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Valkyrie Studios}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|TopWare Interactive}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|TopWare Interactive|Retail (Europe), digital}} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Monolith Productions}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Monolith Productions|Retail (North America)}} |
|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 1999}} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|November 15, 2013|ref=<ref> | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|November 15, 2013|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/news/bonus_more_mac_games_on_gogcom|title=Mac Game Update: 34 New Additions ● GOG.com|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>|wrapper=Wineskin}} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|November 14, 2016|ref=<ref> | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|November 14, 2016|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/games/253940/announcements/detail/653414355537111936|title=Linux port available now! - Steam Community :: Group Announcements :: Septerra Core|date=May 2023}}</ref>|wrapper=Wine}} |
| + | |reception = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|metacritic|septerra-core-legacy-of-the-creator|72}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|igdb|septerra-core-legacy-of-the-creator|40}} | ||
| + | |taxonomy = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Continuous turn-based }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Bird's-eye view }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Multiple select, Point and select }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | RPG }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Anime }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Fantasy, Sci-fi }} | ||
|steam appid = 253940 | |steam appid = 253940 | ||
| − | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = 1207658742 |
| + | |official site= http://www.septerra.de/ | ||
| + | |hltb = 8307 | ||
| + | |lutris = septerra-core-legacy-of-the-creator | ||
| + | |igdb = | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
| + | |mobygames = 661 | ||
|wikipedia = Septerra Core: Legacy of the Creator | |wikipedia = Septerra Core: Legacy of the Creator | ||
|winehq = 574 | |winehq = 574 | ||
| + | |license = commercial | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{Introduction | ||
| + | |introduction = | ||
| + | |||
| + | |release history = | ||
| + | |||
| + | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
| − | |||
{{GOG.com links|1207658742|septerra_core_legacy_of_the_creator}} | {{GOG.com links|1207658742|septerra_core_legacy_of_the_creator}} | ||
| − | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/253940/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] |
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | | | Windows}} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | | | Windows}} | ||
| − | + | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | septerra-core-legacy-of-the-creator | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | |
| − | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | septerra_core_legacy_of_the_creator | DRM-free | | | Windows, Linux }} | |
| − | {{Availability/row| GamersGate| | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | septerra_core_legacy_of_the_creator | DRM-free | | | Windows | ||
{{Availability/row| GMG | septerra-core-legacy-of-the-creator | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux}} | {{Availability/row| GMG | septerra-core-legacy-of-the-creator | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux}} | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| Steam | 253940 | | + | {{Availability/row| Humble | septerra-core | DRM-free | | Steam | Windows, OS X, Linux }} |
| + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 253940 | DRM-free | | | Windows, OS X, Linux}} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| Zoom Platform | septerra-core-legacy-of-the-creator | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
{{ii}} [http://patches-scrolls.de/patch/3624/7/30575 Patch 1.04] updates the game to the latest version. | {{ii}} [http://patches-scrolls.de/patch/3624/7/30575 Patch 1.04] updates the game to the latest version. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ====Other Patches==== | ||
| + | {{ii}} [https://github.com/M-HT/SR/releases/tag/septerra_v1.04.0.11 SR] - recompiled 32-bit executable that allows the game to run flawlessly on modern Windows and Linux systems with minimal setup. The {{file|Septerra.cfg}} file contains numerous settings, including windowed mode, display resolution, v-sync, and the ability to skip intro movies. If using a high DPI mouse, change "CPU_SleepMode" from "standard" to "reduced" or "nosleep" to prevent stutter.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/septerra_core_legacy_of_the_creator/interesting_note_for_those_wanting_to_play_septerra_core_using_the_sr_port|title=gog.com|date=9 June 2023}}</ref> | ||
| + | {{ii}} [https://www.patreon.com/user?u=44312848 Peixoto's patch] - allows nearest neighbor or [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pixel-art_scaling_algorithms#xBR_family xBRz scaling] and has detailed instruction to correctly setup quicktime and solve issues with FMV playback | ||
| + | {{ii}} [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1363-dsoal/ DSOAL] - fixes a bug with the dialogue audio in the retail version. The bug is fixed in the GOG.com version. | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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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 | ||
| − | |gog galaxy | + | |discord = |
| − | |gog galaxy notes | + | |discord notes = |
| − | |origin | + | |epic games launcher = |
| − | |origin notes | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
| − | |steam cloud | + | |gog galaxy = false |
| − | |steam cloud notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
| − | | | + | |origin = |
| − | | | + | |origin notes = |
| − | |xbox cloud | + | |steam cloud = true |
| − | |xbox cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
| + | |ubisoft connect = | ||
| + | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
| + | |xbox cloud = | ||
| + | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
| − | {{Video | + | {{Video |
| − | |wsgf link = | + | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/septerra-core-legacy-creator/en |
|widescreen wsgf award = unsupported | |widescreen wsgf award = unsupported | ||
|multimonitor wsgf award = unsupported | |multimonitor wsgf award = unsupported | ||
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|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
|windowed = hackable | |windowed = hackable | ||
| − | |windowed notes = Use the <code>-windowed</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]] (use [http://timeslip.users.sourceforge.net Timeslip patch] to fix color depth requirement).<ref> | + | |windowed notes = Use the <code>-windowed</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]] (use [http://timeslip.users.sourceforge.net Timeslip patch] to fix color depth requirement).<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/septerra_core_legacy_of_the_creator/higher_resolutionwindowed_mode|title=Higher Resolution/Windowed Mode, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
|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 = false | |invert mouse y-axis = false | ||
|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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|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 = Music, FX, Speech | |separate volume notes = Music, FX, Speech | ||
|surround sound = false | |surround sound = false | ||
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = limited |
| − | |subtitles notes = Always turned on by default. Can be hidden with a <code>hidetext</code> cheat. | + | |subtitles notes = Always turned on by default. Can be hidden with a <code>hidetext</code> cheat, but re-enabling them requires restarting the game. |
|closed captions = false | |closed captions = false | ||
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
| − | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = always on |
|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 = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
| − | |notes = | + | |notes = Retail and Steam only; [https://www.compiware-forum.de/downloads/file/255-septerra-core-german-patch/ download for GOG.com version] |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
| − | |notes = Retail only | + | |notes = Retail only. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | |fan notes = | + | }} |
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Brazilian Portuguese | ||
| + | |interface = hackable | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = hackable | ||
| + | |notes = Fan translation; [https://tribogamer.com/traducoes/431_traducao-do-septerra-core-legacy-of-the-creator-para-portugues-do-brasil.html download.] | ||
| + | |fan = true | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Russian | ||
| + | |interface = hackable | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = false | ||
| + | |notes = Fan translation, [https://www.zoneofgames.ru/games/septerra_core_legacy_of_the_creator/files/5040.html download] | ||
| + | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
| − | |64-bit | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
| − | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
| + | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |windows exe notes = | ||
| + | |mac os x powerpc app = unknown | ||
| + | |macos intel 32-bit app = true | ||
| + | |macos intel 64-bit app = false | ||
| + | |macos arm app = false | ||
| + | |macos app notes = | ||
| + | |linux 32-bit executable= true | ||
| + | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
| + | |linux arm app = hackable | ||
| + | |linux executable notes = ARM32 support requires [https://github.com/M-HT/SR/releases M-HT SR]. No ARM64 support is known to exist. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|input = | |input = | ||
|input notes = | |input notes = | ||
| − | |cutscenes = | + | |cutscenes = QuickTime |
|cutscenes notes = Version 4.0 required for playing cutscenes | |cutscenes notes = Version 4.0 required for playing cutscenes | ||
|multiplayer = | |multiplayer = | ||
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|minaudio = DirectX compatible | |minaudio = DirectX compatible | ||
|minother = 4x CD-ROM drive | |minother = 4x CD-ROM drive | ||
| − | |recOS = | + | |recOS = |
|recCPU = Intel Pentium 233 MHz | |recCPU = Intel Pentium 233 MHz | ||
| − | |recRAM = | + | |recRAM = |
|recHD = 150 MB | |recHD = 150 MB | ||
|recGPU = | |recGPU = | ||
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|minGPU = | |minGPU = | ||
|minVRAM = 64 MB | |minVRAM = 64 MB | ||
| − | |recOS = | + | |recOS = |
|recCPU = 1.5 GHz, single core | |recCPU = 1.5 GHz, single core | ||
|recRAM = 1 GB | |recRAM = 1 GB | ||
| − | |recHD = | + | |recHD = |
|recGPU = | |recGPU = | ||
|recVRAM = 128 MB | |recVRAM = 128 MB | ||
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| Developers | |
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| Valkyrie Studios | |
| Publishers | |
| Retail (Europe), digital | TopWare Interactive |
| Retail (North America) | Monolith Productions |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | October 1999 |
| macOS (OS X) (Cider) | November 15, 2013[1] |
| Linux (Wine) | November 14, 2016[2] |
| Reception | |
| Metacritic | 72 |
| IGDB | 40 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase |
| Modes | Singleplayer |
| Pacing | Continuous turn-based |
| Perspectives | Bird's-eye view |
| Controls | Multiple select, Point and select |
| Genres | RPG |
| Art styles | Anime |
| Themes | Fantasy, Sci-fi |
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Warnings
- The macOS (OS X) version of this game does not work on macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later due to the removal of support for 32-bit-only apps.
Septerra Core: Legacy of the Creator is a singleplayer bird's-eye view RPG game.
General information
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
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| GamersGate | |
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| GOG.com | |
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| Green Man Gaming | |
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| Humble Store | |
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| Steam | |
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| ZOOM Platform | |
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Version differences
- The GOG.com and Steam versions are pre-patched with the newest patch (1.04).
Essential improvements
Patches
- Patch 1.04 updates the game to the latest version.
Other Patches
- SR - recompiled 32-bit executable that allows the game to run flawlessly on modern Windows and Linux systems with minimal setup. The
Septerra.cfgfile contains numerous settings, including windowed mode, display resolution, v-sync, and the ability to skip intro movies. If using a high DPI mouse, change "CPU_SleepMode" from "standard" to "reduced" or "nosleep" to prevent stutter.[3] - Peixoto's patch - allows nearest neighbor or xBRz scaling and has detailed instruction to correctly setup quicktime and solve issues with FMV playback
- DSOAL - fixes a bug with the dialogue audio in the retail version. The bug is fixed in the GOG.com version.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\[Note 1] |
| macOS (OS X) | |
| Linux |
- It's unknown whether this game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux. Please fill in this information.
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\savedata\[Note 1] |
| macOS (OS X) | |
| Linux |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| GOG Galaxy | ||
| Steam Cloud |
Video
| Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | 640x480 only; use the Timeslip patch for pillarboxed 4:3. | ||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | |||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | Use the -windowed parameter (use Timeslip patch to fix color depth requirement).[4] |
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| 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 | Frame rate is capped at 60 fps | ||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | |||
Input
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support |
| Controller types |
|---|
Audio
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | Music, FX, Speech | |
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | Always turned on by default. Can be hidden with a hidetext cheat, but re-enabling them requires restarting the game. |
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| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| German | Retail and Steam only; download for GOG.com version | |||
| Polish | Retail only. | |||
| Brazilian Portuguese | Fan translation; download. | |||
| Russian | Fan translation, download |
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| DirectDraw | 7 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | ARM | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windows | ||||
| macOS (OS X) | This 32-bit-only macOS game does not work on macOS Catalina (10.15) or later. | |||
| Linux | ARM32 support requires M-HT SR. No ARM64 support is known to exist. |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | Miles Sound System | |
| Cutscenes | QuickTime | Version 4.0 required for playing cutscenes |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 95, 98 | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 200 MHz | Intel Pentium 233 MHz |
| System memory (RAM) | 32 MB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 5 MB | 150 MB |
| Sound (audio device) | DirectX compatible | |
| Other | 4x CD-ROM drive | 8x CD-ROM drive |
| macOS (OS X) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | 10.7.0 | |
| Processor (CPU) | 1.6 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo | |
| System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | 256 MB of VRAM | |
| Linux | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | SteamOS, Ubuntu 16.04 LTS | |
| Processor (CPU) | Single core | 1.5 GHz, single core |
| System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | 1 GB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | 64 MB of VRAM | 128 MB of VRAM |
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).
References
- ↑ Mac Game Update: 34 New Additions ● GOG.com - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ Linux port available now! - Steam Community :: Group Announcements :: Septerra Core - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ gog.com - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ Higher Resolution/Windowed Mode, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com - last accessed on May 2023