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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 19, 2007}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 19, 2007}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|December 11, 2009}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|December 11, 2009}} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|ankh-3-battle-of-the-gods|rating}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|link|rating}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|ankh-3-battle-of-the-gods|rating}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Cinematic camera }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Point and select }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Adventure }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Stylized }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Egypt }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Ankh }} | ||
|steam appid = 12450 | |steam appid = 12450 | ||
+ | |steam appid side = | ||
|gogcom id = 1721250578 | |gogcom id = 1721250578 | ||
+ | |gogcom id side = | ||
+ | |official site= https://www.deck13.com/games/ankh-3/ | ||
+ | |hltb = 482 | ||
+ | |lutris = ankh-3-battle-of-the-gods | ||
+ | |mobygames = 31360 | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
− | |||
|wikipedia = Ankh: Battle of the Gods | |wikipedia = Ankh: Battle of the Gods | ||
− | |winehq = | + | |winehq = 8931 |
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ | + | |
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | German copies use {{DRM|ProtectDISC}}. Russian copies use {{DRM|StarForce|5}}. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | German copies use {{DRM|ProtectDISC}}. Russian copies use {{DRM|StarForce|5}}. | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Publisher | http://www.strategyfirst.com/product/ankh-3/ | unknown | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Amazon.com | B0030GG1DQ | unknown | Only available in the United States. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Amazon.com | B0030GG1DQ | unknown | Only available in the United States. | | Windows }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | | + | {{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | ankh-3-295256 | unknown | | | Windows }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | ankh-3-battle-of-the-gods | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | ankh_3_battle_of_the_gods | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | ankh_3_battle_of_the_gods | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GMG | ankh-3-battle-of-the-gods | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GMG | ankh-3-battle-of-the-gods | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Steam | 12450 | Steam | Only the English version is available on Steam. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 12450 | Steam | Only the English version is available on Steam. | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Zoom Platform | ankh-3-battle-of-the-gods | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Games for Windows Marketplace | GFWL | GFWL | <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110124065939mp_/http://www.gamesforwindows.com/en-US/Games/Ankh-3/|title=Ankh 3 - Games for Windows|date=19 August 2022}}</ref> | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Monetization== | ||
+ | {{Monetization | ||
+ | |ad-supported = | ||
+ | |cross-game bonus = | ||
+ | |dlc = | ||
+ | |expansion pack = | ||
+ | |freeware = | ||
+ | |free-to-play = | ||
+ | |one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access. | ||
+ | |sponsored = | ||
+ | |subscription = | ||
+ | |subscription gaming service = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Microtransactions=== | ||
+ | {{Microtransactions | ||
+ | |boost = | ||
+ | |cosmetic = | ||
+ | |currency = | ||
+ | |finite spend = | ||
+ | |infinite spend = | ||
+ | |free-to-grind = | ||
+ | |loot box = | ||
+ | |none = None | ||
+ | |player trading = | ||
+ | |time-limited = | ||
+ | |unlock = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/config|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{P|userprofile\Documents}}\Ankh - Battle of the Gods\settings.ini}} |
{{Game data/config|OS X|}} | {{Game data/config|OS X|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/saves|Windows|Documents | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{P|userprofile\Documents}}\Ankh - Battle of the Gods\save\}} |
{{Game data/saves|OS X|}} | {{Game data/saves|OS X|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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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 | ||
− | + | |epic games launcher = false | |
− | + | |epic games launcher notes = | |
− | |epic games | + | |gog galaxy = true |
− | |epic games | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | |gog galaxy | + | |origin = |
− | |gog galaxy notes | + | |origin notes = |
− | |origin | + | |steam cloud = false |
− | |origin notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |ubisoft connect = |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |ubisoft connect notes = |
− | | | + | |xbox cloud = |
− | | | + | |xbox cloud notes = |
− | |xbox cloud | ||
− | |xbox cloud notes | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Ankh 3 game settings.jpg|General settings.}} | {{Image|Ankh 3 game settings.jpg|General settings.}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | ||
|widescreen resolution = true | |widescreen resolution = true | ||
− | |widescreen resolution notes= | + | |widescreen resolution notes= The game offers limited set of resolutions. See [[#Custom resolution|Custom resolution]]. |
|multimonitor = unknown | |multimonitor = unknown | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
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|fov = false | |fov = false | ||
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
− | |windowed = | + | |windowed = hackable |
− | |windowed notes = | + | |windowed notes = Set <code>fullscreen = false</code> in {{file|settings.ini}}. |
|borderless windowed = false | |borderless windowed = false | ||
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
− | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = false |
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
− | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = true |
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
− | |vsync = | + | |upscaling = false |
− | |vsync notes = | + | |upscaling tech = |
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
+ | |vsync = hackable | ||
+ | |vsync notes = On by default. See [[#Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]. | ||
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
|120 fps = true | |120 fps = true | ||
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
− | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
+ | |ray tracing = false | ||
+ | |ray tracing notes = | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ===Custom resolution=== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Fixbox|description=Edit ini file|ref=<ref name="bymastan">{{Refcheck|user=Mastan|date=2023-05-14}}</ref>|fix= |
+ | # Go to [[#Configuration file(s)|Configuration file(s)]] location. | ||
+ | # Open {{file|settings.ini}} with Notepad or other text editor. | ||
+ | # Using the Find function ({{key|Ctrl|F}}), search for {{code|screen_size}}. There will be exactly one entry. | ||
+ | # Replace the value with required resolution, e.g. <code>screen_size = 2560x1600</code>. | ||
+ | # Save the file. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[[Glossary:Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Edit ini file|ref=<ref name="bymastan"/>|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to [[#Configuration file(s)|Configuration file(s)]] location. | ||
+ | # Open {{file|settings.ini}} with Notepad or other text editor. | ||
+ | # Using the Find function ({{key|Ctrl|F}}), search for {{code|vsync}}. There will be exactly one entry. | ||
+ | # Set the required value, e.g. <code>vsync = false</code>. | ||
+ | # Save the file. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==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 = false | ||
+ | |touchscreen notes = Taps register incorrect locations, and right-click not possible. | ||
|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 = |
+ | |xbox prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |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 = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
− | |separate volume | + | |separate volume = true |
− | |separate volume notes | + | |separate volume notes = Music, Sound, Speech |
− | |surround sound | + | |surround sound = false |
− | |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 = unknown |
− | |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 = | ||
+ | |general midi audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Czech | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation - [https://prekladyher.eu/preklady/ankh-3-battle-of-the-gods.940/ #1] | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|play area room-scale = | |play area room-scale = | ||
|play area room-scale notes = | |play area room-scale notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Issues fixed== | ||
+ | ===Cursor glitches=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Set software cursor|ref=<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/12450/discussions/0/846961716339826889/ Missing cursor] - Steam community forums</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | {{ii}} Applies to invisible cursor, or game's failure to track correct cursor position. | ||
+ | # Open {{file|{{P|userprofile\Documents}}\Ankh - Battle of the Gods\settings.ini}} with Notepad or another text editor. | ||
+ | # Change <code>cursor_type = Hardware</code> to <code>cursor_type = Software</code> | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 9.0c |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
|directdraw notes = | |directdraw notes = | ||
+ | |wing = | ||
+ | |wing notes = | ||
|opengl versions = | |opengl versions = | ||
|opengl notes = | |opengl notes = | ||
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|dos modes = | |dos modes = | ||
|dos modes notes = | |dos modes notes = | ||
− | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true | |
− | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false | |
− | |windows 32-bit exe = | + | |windows arm app = false |
− | |windows 64-bit exe = | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
− | |macos 32-bit app | + | |mac os x powerpc app = unknown |
− | |macos 64-bit app | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = unknown |
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
− | |linux 32-bit executable= | + | |linux powerpc app = unknown |
− | |linux 64-bit executable= | + | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown |
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux 68k app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
+ | |mac os powerpc app = unknown | ||
+ | |mac os 68k app = unknown | ||
+ | |mac os executable notes= | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|minVRAM = 128 MB | |minVRAM = 128 MB | ||
− | |recOS = | + | |recOS = Vista |
|recCPU = 3 GHz | |recCPU = 3 GHz | ||
|recRAM = 1 GB | |recRAM = 1 GB | ||
− | |recHD = | + | |recHD = |
|recGPU = | |recGPU = | ||
− | |recDX = | + | |recDX = |
|recVRAM = 256 MB | |recVRAM = 256 MB | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
Latest revision as of 18:26, 31 May 2024
Developers | |
---|---|
Deck13 Interactive | |
macOS (OS X) | RuneSoft |
Publishers | |
Strategy First | |
Xider | |
Engines | |
Ogre | |
PINA2 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 19, 2007 |
macOS (OS X) | December 11, 2009 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Perspectives | Cinematic camera |
Controls | Point and select |
Genres | Adventure |
Art styles | Stylized |
Themes | Egypt |
Series | Ankh |
Ankh | |
---|---|
Ankh - Anniversary Edition | 2005 |
Ankh: Heart of Osiris | 2006 |
Ankh: Battle of the Gods | 2007 |
Ankh: Battle of the Gods is a singleplayer cinematic camera adventure game in the Ankh series.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | German copies use ProtectDISC Software DRM. Russian copies use StarForce 5 DRM. | |||
Publisher website | ||||
Amazon.com | Only available in the United States. | |||
Epic Games Store | ||||
GamersGate | ||||
GOG.com | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Steam | Only the English version is available on Steam. | |||
ZOOM Platform | ||||
Games for Windows Marketplace (unavailable) | [1] |
Monetization
Type | Notes |
---|---|
One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
Microtransactions
Type | Notes |
---|---|
No microtransactions | None |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Ankh - Battle of the Gods\settings.ini |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/12450/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Ankh - Battle of the Gods\save\ |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/12450/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Epic Games Launcher | ||
GOG Galaxy | ||
OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | The game offers limited set of resolutions. See Custom resolution. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | Set fullscreen = false in settings.ini . |
||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
High-fidelity upscaling | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | On by default. See Vertical sync (Vsync). | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
Ray tracing (RT) |
Custom resolution
Edit ini file[2] |
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|
Vertical sync (Vsync)
Edit ini file[2] |
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|
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 | ||
Touchscreen optimised | Taps register incorrect locations, and right-click not possible. | |
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Music, Sound, Speech | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Czech | Fan translation - #1 | |||
German |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
vorpX | G3D User created game profile, see vorpx forum profile introduction. |
Issues fixed
Cursor glitches
Set software cursor[3] |
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|
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 9.0c |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Audio | FMOD |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP | Vista |
Processor (CPU) | 2 GHz | 3 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | 1 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 128 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible | 256 MB of VRAM |
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 (12450) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Ankh 3 - Games for Windows - last accessed on 19 August 2022
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Verified by User:Mastan on 2023-05-14
- ↑ Missing cursor - Steam community forums