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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Star Wars Shadows of the Empire cover.jpg | |cover = Star Wars Shadows of the Empire cover.jpg | ||
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|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 17, 1997}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 17, 1997}} | ||
| − | |steam appid = | + | |reception = |
| − | |gogcom | + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|star-wars-shadows-of-the-empire|rating}} |
| + | |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 | Sci-fi, Space }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Star Wars }} | ||
| + | |steam appid = 560170 | ||
| + | |gogcom id = 1449669419 | ||
| + | |hltb = 9123 | ||
| + | |lutris = star-wars-shadows-of-the-empire | ||
| + | |strategywiki = | ||
| + | |mobygames = 3105 | ||
|wikipedia = Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire (video game) | |wikipedia = Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire (video game) | ||
|winehq = 7682 | |winehq = 7682 | ||
| + | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
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'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
| − | {{GOG.com links| | + | {{GOG.com links|1449669419|star_wars_shadows_of_the_empire}} |
| + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/560170/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | | | Windows }} | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| GOG | star_wars_shadows_of_the_empire | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | star-warstm-shadows-of-the-empiretm | Steam | | | Windows }} |
| + | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 4084-1 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | star_wars_shadows_of_the_empire | DRM-free | Version: Patch 1.1 hotfix 2 (5 May 2016) | | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| Humble | star-wars-shadows-of-the-empire | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 560170 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| Origin | star-wars/star-wars-shadows-of-the-empire | Origin |Included with {{store feature|EA Play Pro}}. Currently only visible in the EA App's Browse menu. | | Windows |}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | {{++}} Digital releases use an external launcher compatible with modern systems. | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
| − | [ | + | {{ii}} The latest official patch 1.1 enhances performance and provides support for more graphics cards. It is available at [https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/3664/7/30665/ www.patches-scrolls.de] and [https://soggi.org/misc/game-patches.htm soggi.org]. |
| + | |||
| + | ====[https://www.patreon.com/user?u=44312848 Peixoto's patch]==== | ||
| + | {{ii}} Gets the installer working on 64-bit systems | ||
| + | {{ii}} Forced resolution allows high resolutions with proper HUD scaling | ||
| + | {{ii}} Fixes the game's fog and speed issues | ||
| + | {{ii}} Fixes the CD music | ||
| + | {{ii}} Better compatibility with Xinput gamepads - force feedback support is still partial and some effects do not play | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\|{{p|hklm}}\SOFTWARE\LucasArts Entertainment Company\Shadows of the Empire}} |
}} | }} | ||
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===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\*.soe}} |
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{ii}} Path can be selected in the launcher. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
| + | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
| + | |discord = | ||
| + | |discord notes = | ||
| + | |epic games launcher = | ||
| + | |epic games launcher notes = | ||
| + | |gog galaxy = false | ||
| + | |gog galaxy notes = | ||
| + | |origin = unknown | ||
| + | |origin notes = | ||
| + | |steam cloud = false | ||
| + | |steam cloud notes = | ||
| + | |ubisoft connect = | ||
| + | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
| + | |xbox cloud = | ||
| + | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
| − | {{Video | + | {{Image|Shadows_of_the_Empire_original_launcher_options.png|External launcher settings}} |
| − | |wsgf link = | + | {{Image|Shadows_of_the_Empire_GOG_launcher_options.png|Digital version launcher settings}} |
| + | {{Image|Shadows_of_the_Empire_ingame_settings.png|Ingame settings}} | ||
| + | {{Video | ||
| + | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/star-wars-shadows-empire/en | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = limited | |widescreen wsgf award = limited | ||
|multimonitor wsgf award = incomplete | |multimonitor wsgf award = incomplete | ||
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | ||
|widescreen resolution = true | |widescreen resolution = true | ||
| − | |widescreen resolution notes= | + | |widescreen resolution notes= Resolutions higher than 1280x960 will result in cutscenes playing in upper left corner of the screen by default. See [[#Select arbitrary resolutions without graphical issues|Select arbitrary resolutions without graphical issues]] for a workaround. |
|multimonitor = unknown | |multimonitor = unknown | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
| − | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = true |
|ultrawidescreen notes = | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
| − | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = true |
| − | |4k ultra hd notes = | + | |4k ultra hd notes = Minor cutscene rendering issues. Starfield rendered at 640x480. |
|fov = false | |fov = false | ||
| − | |fov notes = Fixed FOV (widescreen resolutions are Vert-). | + | |fov notes = Fixed FOV (widescreen resolutions are {{term|Vert-}}). |
| − | |windowed = | + | |windowed = false |
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
| − | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = false |
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
| − | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = false |
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
| − | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = false |
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
| − | |vsync = | + | |upscaling = unknown |
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
| + | |vsync = always on | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
| − | |60 fps = | + | |60 fps = true |
| − | |60 fps notes = | + | |60 fps notes = Game speed tied to framerate.<br>A [[#Game runs too fast|30 FPS cap]] is recommended. |
| − | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = limited |
| − | |120 fps notes = | + | |120 fps notes = Capped to 60 FPS in digital release. |
| − | |color blind = | + | |hdr = false |
| + | |hdr notes = | ||
| + | |color blind = false | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
| − | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
| − | |key remap notes = | + | |key remap notes = Certain keys and mouse buttons cannot be unbound |
| − | |acceleration option = | + | |acceleration option = false |
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
| − | |mouse sensitivity = | + | |mouse sensitivity = false |
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
| − | |mouse menu = | + | |mouse menu = true |
| − | |mouse menu notes = | + | |mouse menu notes = Mouse acts like joystick in menus |
| − | |invert mouse y-axis = | + | |invert mouse y-axis = true |
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
| + | |touchscreen = false | ||
| + | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
| − | |full controller = | + | |full controller = false |
| − | |full controller notes = | + | |full controller notes = External mouse-only launchers used. |
| − | |controller remap = | + | |controller remap = true |
|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
|controller sensitivity = unknown | |controller sensitivity = unknown | ||
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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 = | ||
| + | |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 = | + | |haptic feedback = true |
|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 = | + | |separate volume = true |
| − | |separate volume notes = | + | |separate volume notes = CD music and sound effects |
|surround sound = unknown | |surround sound = unknown | ||
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
| − | |closed captions = | + | |closed captions = false |
|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 = | ||
|eax support = unknown | |eax support = unknown | ||
| − | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
| + | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
| + | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
| + | |red book cd audio = true | ||
| + | |red book cd audio notes = On Windows, CD music might not play correctly; see [[#Missing_background_music_.28retail_only.29|Missing background music]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | == | + | {{L10n|content= |
| − | === | + | {{L10n/switch |
| − | + | |language = English | |
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = true | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = German | ||
| + | |interface = hackable | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = hackable | ||
| + | |notes = Fan translation; [https://www.compiware-forum.de/downloads/file/963-star-wars-shadows-of-the-empire-german-patch/ download]. | ||
| + | |fan = true | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | ==Issues fixed== | ||
| + | ===Installing on modern versions of Windows=== | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Make necessary changes|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-NV-P8ovFo|title=Shadows of the Empire (PC Win 7 64 Bit Installation Guide) - YouTube|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= | ||
| + | # Copy the CD contents to an easily accessible folder. | ||
| + | # Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/111-installshield-3-32-bit-generic-installer/ InstallShield 3 32-bit Generic Installer]. | ||
| + | # Extract <code>Is3Engine.zip</code> to the <code>INSTALL</code> folder. | ||
| + | # Run <code>setup32.exe</code> and follow the steps. The CD contents' folder can be deleted after the installation is complete. | ||
| + | # Run the game and exit it. | ||
| + | # Run <code>SOTE.exe</code> in the installation folder. | ||
| + | # Uncheck ''CD Audio'', ''Direct Movie'' and ''Enable Fog ''and click OK. | ||
| + | # Create a new player profile and run the game normally. | ||
| + | # It may be necessary to set <code>SHADOWS.EXE</code> to Windows 95 [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility mode]]. | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Game runs too fast=== | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=[[Glossary:Frame rate capping|Cap framerate]] to 30 FPS|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/star_wars_shadows_of_the_empire/game_runs_too_fast/post19|title=Game runs too fast (GOG Forums)|date=May 2023}}</ref> | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Missing background music (retail only)=== | ||
| + | {{--}} The background music from the CD will not play on Windows Vista and later. | ||
| + | {{++}} Digital releases already include this workaround. | ||
| − | + | {{Fixbox|description=Convert music to .ogg format|ref={{cn|date=February 2017}}|fix= | |
| + | # Rip the tracks from the game disc to .ogg format with the filename format <code>Track##.ogg</code>, starting with <code>Track02.ogg</code> (without spaces). | ||
| + | # Use fixed set of files (downloaded from [https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=37048&p=390270#p390270 Vogons] or [https://assemblergames.com/threads/star-wars-shadows-of-the-empire-pc-cd-audio-not-working-no-fix.54485/#post-786339 AssemblerGames]) to accept this file format. Overwrite when prompted. | ||
| + | }} | ||
| − | + | ===Select arbitrary resolutions without graphical issues=== | |
| + | {{--}} Stars do not render correctly if the launcher resolution is set higher than 640x480, and videos render in a corner at launcher resolutions higher than 1280x960. They also do not render correctly with Nvidia 3D Vision enabled on any resolution. | ||
| − | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use dgVoodoo 2 wrapper|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/star_wars_shadows_of_the_empire/tutorial_for_windowed_modevery_high_resolutions_correctly_centered_cutscenes|title=Tutorial for windowed mode/very high resolutions (+ correctly centered cutscenes)|date=2023-05-04}}</ref>|fix= | |
| + | # Download [[dgVoodoo 2]]. | ||
| + | # Extract <code>dgVoodooCpl.exe</code> to <code>{{p|game}}</code>. | ||
| + | # Optional: Backup <code>{{p|game}}\Sdata\DDraw.dll</code> | ||
| + | # Extract <code>MS\x86\D3D8.dll</code>, <code>MS\x86\DDraw.dll</code> and <code>MS\x86\D3DImm.dll</code> to <code>{{p|game}}\Sdata</code>. | ||
| + | # Run <code>dgVoodooCpl.exe</code> from <code>{{p|game}}</code>. | ||
| + | # Select the game to run in a window and centred under the ''General''-tab using the Resolution dropdown. | ||
| + | # Select the desired resolution under the ''DirectX''-tab using the Resolution dropdown. | ||
| + | # When starting the game/launcher, set the Display Device to "dgVoodoo DirectX Wrapper", 3D Device to "dgVoodoo Hardware Accelerated Device", and Display Mode to ''exactly'' "640x480 16bpp". Any other option, higher or lower, will result in at least some graphical issues. | ||
| − | + | '''Notes''' | |
| + | {{ii}} The UI will be scaled as though the game is actually running at 640x480. | ||
| + | }} | ||
| − | == | + | ==Other information== |
| − | === | + | ===API=== |
| − | {{ | + | {{API |
| − | + | |direct3d versions = 5 | |
| − | + | |direct3d notes = Digital release uses Direct3D 9 wrapper. | |
| − | + | |directdraw versions = | |
| − | + | |directdraw notes = | |
| − | + | |opengl versions = | |
| − | + | |opengl notes = | |
| − | + | |glide versions = | |
| − | + | |glide notes = | |
| − | + | |software mode = | |
| − | + | |software mode notes = | |
| + | |mantle support = | ||
| + | |mantle support notes = | ||
| + | |metal support = | ||
| + | |metal support notes = | ||
| + | |vulkan versions = | ||
| + | |vulkan notes = | ||
| + | |dos modes = | ||
| + | |dos modes notes = | ||
| + | |shader model versions = | ||
| + | |shader model notes = | ||
| + | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
| + | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
| + | |windows arm app = false | ||
| + | |windows exe notes = | ||
| + | |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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|minOS = 95 | |minOS = 95 | ||
| − | |minCPU = | + | |minCPU = Intel Pentium 90 MHz |
| − | |minRAM = | + | |minRAM = 16 MB |
| − | |minHD = | + | |minHD = 40 MB |
|minGPU = | |minGPU = | ||
| + | |minDX = 5 | ||
|recOS = | |recOS = | ||
| − | |recCPU = | + | |recCPU = Intel Pentium 133 MHz |
| − | |recRAM = | + | |recRAM = |
| − | |recHD = | + | |recHD = 402 MB |
|recGPU = | |recGPU = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
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| Developers | |
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| LucasArts | |
| Publishers | |
| LucasArts | |
| Disney Interactive Studios | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | September 17, 1997 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase |
| Modes | Singleplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | Third-person |
| Controls | Direct control |
| Genres | Action |
| Themes | Sci-fi, Space |
| Series | Star Wars |
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General information
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
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| GamersGate | |
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| GOG.com | |
Version: Patch 1.1 hotfix 2 (5 May 2016) | |
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| Humble Store | |
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| Steam | |
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| Origin | |
Included with EA Play Pro. Currently only visible in the EA App's Browse menu. | |
- Digital releases use an external launcher compatible with modern systems.
Essential improvements
Patches
- The latest official patch 1.1 enhances performance and provides support for more graphics cards. It is available at www.patches-scrolls.de and soggi.org.
Peixoto's patch
- Gets the installer working on 64-bit systems
- Forced resolution allows high resolutions with proper HUD scaling
- Fixes the game's fog and speed issues
- Fixes the CD music
- Better compatibility with Xinput gamepads - force feedback support is still partial and some effects do not play
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\[Note 1] HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\LucasArts Entertainment Company\Shadows of the Empire[Note 2] |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/560170/pfx/[Note 3] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\*.soe[Note 1] |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/560170/pfx/[Note 3] |
- Path can be selected in the launcher.
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| GOG Galaxy | ||
| Origin | ||
| Steam Cloud |
Video
External launcher settings
Digital version launcher settings
Ingame settings
| Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | Resolutions higher than 1280x960 will result in cutscenes playing in upper left corner of the screen by default. See Select arbitrary resolutions without graphical issues for a workaround. | ||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | |||
| 4K Ultra HD | Minor cutscene rendering issues. Starfield rendered at 640x480. | ||
| Field of view (FOV) | Fixed FOV (widescreen resolutions are Vert-). | ||
| Windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| 60 FPS | Game speed tied to framerate. A 30 FPS cap is recommended. |
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| 120+ FPS | Capped to 60 FPS in digital release. | ||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | |||
Input
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | Certain keys and mouse buttons cannot be unbound | |
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | Mouse acts like joystick in menus | |
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support | ||
| Full controller support | External mouse-only launchers used. | |
| Controller remapping | ||
| Controller sensitivity | ||
| Controller Y-axis inversion |
| Controller types |
|---|
| XInput-compatible controllers |
|---|
| PlayStation controllers |
|---|
| Generic/other controllers |
|---|
| Additional information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Controller hotplugging | ||
| Haptic feedback | ||
| Digital movement supported | ||
| Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | CD music and sound effects | |
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Royalty free audio | ||
| Red Book CD audio | On Windows, CD music might not play correctly; see Missing background music |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| German | Fan translation; download. |
Issues fixed
Installing on modern versions of Windows
| Make necessary changes[1] |
|---|
|
Game runs too fast
| Cap framerate to 30 FPS[2] |
|---|
Missing background music (retail only)
- The background music from the CD will not play on Windows Vista and later.
- Digital releases already include this workaround.
| Convert music to .ogg format[citation needed] |
|---|
|
Select arbitrary resolutions without graphical issues
- Stars do not render correctly if the launcher resolution is set higher than 640x480, and videos render in a corner at launcher resolutions higher than 1280x960. They also do not render correctly with Nvidia 3D Vision enabled on any resolution.
| Use dgVoodoo 2 wrapper[3] |
|---|
Notes
|
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 5 | Digital release uses Direct3D 9 wrapper. |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 95 | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 90 MHz | Intel Pentium 133 MHz |
| System memory (RAM) | 16 MB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 40 MB | 402 MB |
| Video card (GPU) | DirectX 5 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). - ↑ Applications writing to
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWAREwill be redirected to other locations based on various criterias, see the glossary page for more details. - ↑ 3.0 3.1 File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data (use Wine regedit to access Windows registry paths). Games with Steam Cloud support may store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/560170/in addition to or instead of this directory. The app ID (560170) may differ in some cases. Treat backslashes as forward slashes. See the glossary page for details.
References
- ↑ Shadows of the Empire (PC Win 7 64 Bit Installation Guide) - YouTube - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Game runs too fast (GOG Forums) - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Tutorial for windowed mode/very high resolutions (+ correctly centered cutscenes) - last accessed on 2023-05-04