Difference between revisions of "Yaiba: Ninja Gaiden Z"
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|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 21, 2014}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 21, 2014}} | ||
| + | |reception = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|yaiba-ninja-gaiden-z|49}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|1421/yaiba-ninja-gaiden-z|42}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|yaiba-ninja-gaiden-z|46}} | ||
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
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|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
| + | |hltb = 13316 | ||
|mobygames = yaiba-ninja-gaiden-z | |mobygames = yaiba-ninja-gaiden-z | ||
|wikipedia = Yaiba: Ninja Gaiden Z | |wikipedia = Yaiba: Ninja Gaiden Z | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Steam}}. | {{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Steam}}. | ||
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| + | ==Essential improvements== | ||
| + | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Rename or delete the start-up video files|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1206606960|title=Skip Company Logos - Steam Community Guides|date=2021-07-15}}</ref>|fix= | ||
| + | Go to <code>{{p|game}}\NRZGame\Movies</code>, then rename or delete {{file|SparkLogo.bik}}, {{file|SparkLogo_JPP.bik}}, and {{file|StartupNVidia.bik}}. | ||
| + | }} | ||
==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 | ||
| − | |discord | + | |discord = |
| − | |discord notes | + | |discord notes = |
| − | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher = |
| − | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
| − | |gog galaxy | + | |gog galaxy = |
| − | |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 = |
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|YaibaNinjaGaidenZOptions.jpg|Graphics options.}} | {{Image|YaibaNinjaGaidenZOptions.jpg|Graphics options.}} | ||
| − | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|multimonitor = false | |multimonitor = false | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
| − | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = true |
| − | |ultrawidescreen notes = | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = Main menu and cutscenes are 16:9 |
|4k ultra hd = true | |4k ultra hd = true | ||
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=High frame rate|ref={{cn|date=November 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=High frame rate|ref={{cn|date=November 2016}}|fix= | ||
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{{ii}} Changes to NRZEngine.ini will only be effective if NRZEngine.ini is set to read-only. | {{ii}} Changes to NRZEngine.ini will only be effective if NRZEngine.ini is set to read-only. | ||
| + | {{--}} Increasing the frame rate can cause game-breaking bugs. If you are unable to progress, try re-enabling smoothing or setting the max smoothing value back to 62. | ||
# Edit <code>{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\NRZGame\NRZGame\Config\NRZEngine.ini</code> | # Edit <code>{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\NRZGame\NRZGame\Config\NRZEngine.ini</code> | ||
# Change <code>MaxSmoothedFrameRate</code> to a higher cap; alternately, remove the frame rate cap entirely by setting <code>bSmoothFrameRate</code> to <code>false</code>. | # Change <code>MaxSmoothedFrameRate</code> to a higher cap; alternately, remove the frame rate cap entirely by setting <code>bSmoothFrameRate</code> to <code>false</code>. | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
| − | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
| − | |full controller = | + | |full controller = false |
|full controller notes = | |full controller notes = | ||
|controller remap = false | |controller remap = false | ||
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|impulse triggers = false | |impulse triggers = false | ||
|impulse triggers notes = | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
| − | |dualshock 4 = | + | |dualshock 4 = false |
| − | |dualshock 4 notes = | + | |dualshock 4 notes = |
|dualshock prompts = false | |dualshock prompts = false | ||
|dualshock prompts notes = | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
| − | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = Sound FX, Dialogue, Music, Movie | |separate volume notes = Sound FX, Dialogue, Music, Movie | ||
|surround sound = true | |surround sound = true | ||
| − | |surround sound notes = Up to 7.0 output.<ref> | + | |surround sound notes = Up to 7.0 output.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://satsun.org/audio/|title=PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
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|native 3d notes = | |native 3d notes = | ||
|nvidia 3d vision = hackable | |nvidia 3d vision = hackable | ||
| − | |nvidia 3d vision notes = Use [ | + | |nvidia 3d vision notes = Use [https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2014/03/yaiba-ninja-gaiden-z.html Helix Mod: Yaiba : Ninja Gaiden Z]. |
|tridef 3d = unknown | |tridef 3d = unknown | ||
|tridef 3d notes = | |tridef 3d 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 = false | ||
|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 app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Middleware=== | ||
| + | {{Middleware | ||
| + | |physics = PhysX | ||
| + | |physics notes = | ||
| + | |audio = | ||
| + | |audio notes = | ||
| + | |interface = | ||
| + | |interface notes = | ||
| + | |input = | ||
| + | |input notes = | ||
| + | |cutscenes = Bink Video | ||
| + | |cutscenes notes = | ||
| + | |multiplayer = | ||
| + | |multiplayer notes= | ||
| + | |anticheat = | ||
| + | |anticheat notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|minOS = XP | |minOS = XP | ||
| − | |minCPU = 2.5 GHz | + | |minCPU = 2.5 GHz Dual Core |
|minRAM = 3 GB | |minRAM = 3 GB | ||
|minHD = 7 GB | |minHD = 7 GB | ||
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|recOS = 7 | |recOS = 7 | ||
| − | |recCPU = 2.7 GHz | + | |recCPU = 2.7 GHz Quad Core |
|recRAM = 8 GB | |recRAM = 8 GB | ||
|recHD = 8 GB | |recHD = 8 GB | ||
Latest revision as of 13:42, 3 October 2023
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Spark Unlimited | |
| Comcept | |
| Team Ninja | |
| Publishers | |
| Koei Tecmo | |
| Engines | |
| Unreal Engine 3 | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | March 21, 2014 |
| Reception | |
| Metacritic | 49 |
| OpenCritic | 42 |
| IGDB | 46 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase |
| Modes | Singleplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | Third-person |
| Controls | Direct control |
| Genres | Action, Brawler, Hack and slash |
| Art styles | Cel-shaded, Comic book, Realistic |
| Themes | Zombies |
| Series | Ninja Gaiden |
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| Ninja Gaiden | |
|---|---|
| Ninja Gaiden | 1990 |
| Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos | 1991 |
| Yaiba: Ninja Gaiden Z | 2014 |
| Ninja Gaiden: Master Collection (series) | |
Yaiba: Ninja Gaiden Z is a singleplayer third-person action, brawler and hack and slash game in the Ninja Gaiden series.
General information
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Man Gaming | |
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| Humble Store | |
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| Steam | |
DRM-free when launching NRZGameLauncher.exe directly from <path-to-game>\Binaries\Win32.[1] |
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Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
| Rename or delete the start-up video files[2] |
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Go to |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\NRZGame\NRZGame\Config\ |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/252230/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\NRZGame\NRZGame\SaveData\ |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/252230/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
| Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics options.
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | |||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | Main menu and cutscenes are 16:9 | ||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | Use Flawless Widescreen. | ||
| Windowed | |||
| 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) | |||
| 60 FPS | |||
| 120+ FPS | Capped at 62 FPS by default; see High frame rate. | ||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
High frame rate
- Frame rate is capped to 62 FPS by default.
| High frame rate[citation needed] |
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Input
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | ||
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support | ||
| Full controller support | ||
| Controller remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
| Controller sensitivity | ||
| Controller Y-axis inversion |
| Controller types |
|---|
| XInput-compatible controllers | ||
|---|---|---|
| Xbox button prompts | ||
| Impulse Trigger vibration |
| PlayStation controllers | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. |
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| Generic/other controllers |
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| Additional information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Controller hotplugging | ||
| Haptic feedback | ||
| Digital movement supported | ||
| Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | Sound FX, Dialogue, Music, Movie | |
| Surround sound | Up to 7.0 output.[3] | |
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Italian | ||||
| Japanese | ||||
| Spanish |
VR support
| 3D modes | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nvidia 3D Vision | Use Helix Mod: Yaiba : Ninja Gaiden Z. | ||
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 9 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Physics | PhysX | |
| Cutscenes | Bink Video |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | XP | 7 |
| Processor (CPU) | 2.5 GHz Dual Core | 2.7 GHz Quad Core |
| System memory (RAM) | 3 GB | 8 GB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 7 GB | 8 GB |
| Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 9800 | Nvidia GeForce GTX 460 |
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 (252230) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on 2021-07-15
- The game was able to play without prompting a Steam log-in by launching from this executable instead of the NRZGame.exe executable.
- ↑ Skip Company Logos - Steam Community Guides - last accessed on 2021-07-15
- ↑ PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up - last accessed on May 2023