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− | {{Infobox | + | {{Infobox game |
− | |cover | + | |cover = Brütal Legend - cover.jpg |
− | |developer | + | |developers = |
− | | | + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Double Fine Productions}} |
− | | | + | {{Infobox game/row/porter|Edward Rudd|Linux}} |
− | |release dates | + | |publishers = |
+ | |engines = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Buddha}} | ||
+ | |release dates= | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|February 26, 2013}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|May 7, 2013}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|May 7, 2013}} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|brutal-legend|80}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|brutal-legend|80}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
+ | {{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, Adventure, Open world, Strategy, Tower defense }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | Automobile, Motorcycle, Off-roading }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Stylized }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Fantasy }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | }} | ||
+ | |steam appid = 225260 | ||
+ | |steam appid side = 225270 | ||
+ | |gogcom id = 1207659253 | ||
+ | |gogcom id side = | ||
+ | |official site= https://www.doublefine.com/games/brutal-legend | ||
+ | |hltb = 1345 | ||
+ | |lutris = brutal-legend | ||
+ | |mobygames = 43185 | ||
+ | |strategywiki = Brütal Legend | ||
+ | |wikipedia = Brütal Legend | ||
+ | |winehq = 14997 | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
− | {{++}} Well made PC port with [ | + | {{++}} Well made PC port with improvements over PS3/Xbox 360 versions.<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/225260/discussions/0/846945411122720849/ How Is BL PC More \m/ Than BL PS360? :: Steam Community Discussions]</ref> |
− | + | {{--}} The game does not support cross-platform (between any systems) multiplayer.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://forums.doublefine.com/topic/7876-cross-platform-multiplayer-restriction-question/|title=Cross-platform multiplayer restriction question - Double Fine Action Forums|date=May 2023}}</ref> | |
− | {{--}} The game does not support cross-platform | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://forums.doublefine.com/forum/3-br%C3%BCtal-legend/ Double Fine Action Forums - Brütal Legend] |
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://forums.doublefine.com/topic/7365-br%C3%BCtal-legend-support-faq/ Brütal Legend Support FAQ on DF Action Forums] |
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://brutallegend.fandom.com/wiki/Brütal_Legend_Wiki Brütal Legend Wiki] |
+ | {{GOG.com links|1207659253|brutal_legend}} | ||
+ | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/225260/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
− | {{Availability | + | {{Availability| |
− | {{Availability | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | brutal_legend | DRM-free | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} |
− | {{ | + | {{Availability/row| Humble | brutal-legend | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} |
− | {{ | + | {{Availability/row| itch.io | https://doublefine.itch.io/brutal-legend | DRM-free | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} |
− | {{ | + | {{Availability/row| MacApp | id634699194 | MacApp | | | OS X }} |
− | {{ | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 225260 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} |
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Version differences=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} The DRM-free and Mac App Store versions do not support multiplayer. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Essential improvements== | ||
+ | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Delete/rename video files|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to {{folder|{{P|game}}\Data\Cutscenes\}}. | ||
+ | # Delete or rename {{File|DF_Logo.bik}} and {{File|PREF.bik}}. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} The copyright screen will still be shown. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Game data== | ||
+ | {{Image|Brütal Legend - settings.png|General settings.}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
+ | {{Game data| | ||
+ | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|appdata}}\Doublefine\BrutalLegend\screen.dat}} | ||
+ | {{Game data/config|OS X|{{p|osxhome}}/Library/Application Support/doublefine/brutallegend/screen.dat}} | ||
+ | {{Game data/config|Linux|{{P|xdgdatahome}}/doublefine/brutallegend/screen.dat}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{XDG|true}} | ||
+ | {{ii}} In the [[Steam]] version, the Steam {{P|uid}} is added to the path. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Save game data location=== | ||
+ | {{Game data| | ||
+ | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|appdata}}\Doublefine\BrutalLegend\*.sav}} | ||
+ | {{Game data/saves|OS X|{{p|osxhome}}/Library/Application Support/doublefine/brutallegend/*.sav}} | ||
+ | {{Game data/saves|Linux|{{P|xdgdatahome}}/doublefine/brutallegend/*.sav}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} In the [[Steam]] version, the Steam {{P|uid}} is added to the path. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
+ | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
+ | |discord = true | ||
+ | |discord notes = | ||
+ | |epic games launcher = | ||
+ | |epic games launcher notes = | ||
+ | |gog galaxy = false | ||
+ | |gog galaxy notes = | ||
+ | |origin = | ||
+ | |origin notes = | ||
+ | |steam cloud = true | ||
+ | |steam cloud notes = Approx. 3 MB available.<br/>Settings will sync too, except graphics settings. | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Video== | ||
+ | {{Image|Brütal Legend - video settings.png|Video settings.}} | ||
+ | {{Image|Brütal Legend - advanced video settings.png|Advanced video settings.}} | ||
+ | {{Image|Brütal Legend - FOV comparison.png|Highest vs. lowest FOV.}} | ||
+ | {{Video | ||
+ | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/brütal-legend/en | ||
+ | |widescreen wsgf award = gold | ||
+ | |multimonitor wsgf award = silver | ||
+ | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = silver | ||
+ | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | ||
+ | |widescreen resolution = true | ||
+ | |widescreen resolution notes= | ||
+ | |multimonitor = true | ||
+ | |multimonitor notes = | ||
+ | |ultrawidescreen = true | ||
+ | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
+ | |4k ultra hd = true | ||
+ | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
+ | |fov = true | ||
+ | |fov notes = | ||
+ | |windowed = true | ||
+ | |windowed notes = | ||
+ | |borderless windowed = true | ||
+ | |borderless windowed notes = Turn off fullscreen and choose desktop resolution in-game. | ||
+ | |anisotropic = limited | ||
+ | |anisotropic notes = Only an on/off toggle | ||
+ | |antialiasing = true | ||
+ | |antialiasing notes = [[FXAA]] or [[SSAA]]. Changing the Anti-aliasing level will affect the overall graphics quality of the game (4xSSAA yields highest texture quality and most decorative objects) | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
+ | |vsync = true | ||
+ | |vsync notes = | ||
+ | |60 fps = true | ||
+ | |60 fps notes = Enable Hi-Fi Sim option.<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/225260/discussions/0/846946588480253389/ 30 FPS cap after yesterday patch? :: Brütal Legend General Discussions]</ref> | ||
+ | |120 fps = true | ||
+ | |120 fps notes = | ||
+ | |hdr = unknown | ||
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
+ | |color blind = unknown | ||
+ | |color blind notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Input== | ||
+ | {{Image|Brütal Legend - input settings.png|Input settings.}} | ||
+ | {{Image|Brütal Legend - remapping.png|Remapping.}} | ||
+ | {{Input | ||
+ | |key remap = true | ||
+ | |key remap notes = | ||
+ | |acceleration option = false | ||
+ | |acceleration option notes = | ||
+ | |mouse sensitivity = true | ||
+ | |mouse sensitivity notes = For Camera speed. Camera speed is tied to controller sensitivity. | ||
+ | |mouse menu = true | ||
+ | |mouse menu notes = | ||
+ | |invert mouse y-axis = true | ||
+ | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
+ | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
+ | |touchscreen notes = | ||
+ | |controller support = true | ||
+ | |controller support notes = | ||
+ | |full controller = true | ||
+ | |full controller notes = | ||
+ | |controller remap = true | ||
+ | |controller remap notes = | ||
+ | |controller sensitivity = true | ||
+ | |controller sensitivity notes= For Camera speed. | ||
+ | |invert controller y-axis = true | ||
+ | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
+ | |xinput controllers = true | ||
+ | |xinput controllers notes = | ||
+ | |xbox prompts = true | ||
+ | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
+ | |impulse triggers = false | ||
+ | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 = true | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts = hackable | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts notes = See [[#Switch controller icons to PS3|Switch controller icons to PS3]]. | ||
+ | |light bar support = unknown | ||
+ | |light bar support notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers= false | ||
+ | |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 notes = | ||
+ | |haptic feedback = false | ||
+ | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
+ | |simultaneous input = true | ||
+ | |simultaneous input notes = | ||
+ | |steam input api = false | ||
+ | |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 = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Switch controller icons to PS3=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Switch controller icons to PS3|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to {{folder|{{P|game}}\Data\Config\}} | ||
+ | # Open {{File|Buddha.cfg}}. | ||
+ | # Add the line {{Code|1=sDefaultControllerIcons = "PS3"}} at the end of the file. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Audio== | ||
+ | {{Image|Brütal Legend - audio settings.png|Audio settings.}} | ||
+ | {{Audio | ||
+ | |separate volume = true | ||
+ | |separate volume notes = Voice, music and effects. | ||
+ | |surround sound = always on | ||
+ | |surround sound notes = Auto configures up to 7.1<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://satsun.org/audio/|title=PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up|date=May 2023}}</ref> | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |subtitles notes = | ||
+ | |closed captions = false | ||
+ | |closed captions notes = | ||
+ | |mute on focus lost = false | ||
+ | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
+ | |eax support = | ||
+ | |eax support notes = | ||
+ | |royalty free audio = false | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = The majority of the game's soundtrack is comprised of licensed metal music. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{L10n|content= | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = English | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = French | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = You can choose to keep the original audio in the main menu settings. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = German | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = You can choose to keep the original audio in the main menu settings. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Italian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Polish | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation, [http://ironsquad.pl/artykul58/contrast-spolszczenie/ download]. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Brazilian Portuguese | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation, [https://tribogamer.com/traducoes/347_traducao-do-brutal-legend-para-portugues-do-brasil.html download]. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Russian | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation, [https://www.zoneofgames.ru/games/brutal_legend/files/4979.html download]. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Slovak | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation, [https://www.lokalizacie.sk/hra/71-brutal-legend/preklad download]. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Spanish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = You can choose to keep the original audio in the main menu settings. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | == | + | ==Network== |
− | === | + | {{ii}} DRM-free and Mac App Store versions do not support multiplayer. |
− | {{ | + | {{Network/Multiplayer |
− | {{ | + | |local play = false |
− | + | |local play players = | |
+ | |local play modes = | ||
+ | |local play notes = | ||
+ | |lan play = false | ||
+ | |lan play players = | ||
+ | |lan play modes = | ||
+ | |lan play notes = | ||
+ | |online play = true | ||
+ | |online play players = 8 | ||
+ | |online play modes = | ||
+ | |online play notes = Not available in the DRM-free or Mac App Store versions. | ||
+ | |asynchronous = | ||
+ | |asynchronous notes = | ||
+ | }}{{Network/Connections | ||
+ | |matchmaking = true | ||
+ | |matchmaking notes = | ||
+ | |p2p = true | ||
+ | |p2p notes = | ||
+ | |dedicated = false | ||
+ | |dedicated notes = | ||
+ | |self-hosting = false | ||
+ | |self-hosting notes = | ||
+ | |direct ip = false | ||
+ | |direct ip notes = | ||
+ | }}{{Network/Ports | ||
+ | |tcp = | ||
+ | |udp = | ||
+ | |upnp = | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | + | ==VR support== | |
+ | {{VR support | ||
+ | |gg3d name = | ||
+ | |native 3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision gg3d award = | ||
+ | |tridef 3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |iz3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |native 3d = unknown | ||
+ | |native 3d notes = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision = hackable | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision notes = Use [https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2013/03/brutal-legend-3d-vision-fix.html Helix Mod: Brütal Legend - 3D Vision fix]. | ||
+ | |tridef 3d = unknown | ||
+ | |tridef 3d notes = | ||
+ | |iz3d = unknown | ||
+ | |iz3d notes = | ||
+ | |vorpx = hackable | ||
+ | |vorpx modes = G3D | ||
+ | |vorpx notes = User created game profile, see [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/topic/brutal-legend/ vorpx forum] profile introduction. | ||
+ | |htc vive = | ||
+ | |htc vive notes = | ||
+ | |oculus rift = | ||
+ | |oculus rift notes = | ||
+ | |osvr = | ||
+ | |osvr notes = | ||
+ | |windows mixed reality = | ||
+ | |windows mixed reality notes = | ||
+ | |keyboard-mouse = | ||
+ | |keyboard-mouse notes = | ||
+ | |3rd space gaming vest = | ||
+ | |3rd space gaming vest notes = | ||
+ | |novint falcon = | ||
+ | |novint falcon notes = | ||
+ | |trackir = | ||
+ | |trackir notes = | ||
+ | |tobii eye tracking = | ||
+ | |tobii eye tracking notes = | ||
+ | |play area seated = | ||
+ | |play area seated notes = | ||
+ | |play area standing = | ||
+ | |play area standing notes = | ||
+ | |play area room-scale = | ||
+ | |play area room-scale notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | == | + | ==Issues unresolved== |
− | {{ | + | ===Disappearing UI=== |
− | {{ | + | Parts of the UI may disappear for a short time when you view landmarks. Doing a story mission/side quest may fix it, otherwise, restarting the game will.{{cn|date=September 2016}} |
− | {{ | + | |
− | {{ | + | ==Issues fixed== |
+ | ===Black screen on startup (Windows)=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} For some reason, the default refresh rate of the game is 150 Hz which won't load properly on most monitors.<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/225260/discussions/0/810919691013326037/ Black Screen Fix::Brütal Legend Steam Community Discussion]</ref> | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Modify screen.dat|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
+ | # Edit {{File|screen.dat}}. | ||
+ | # Change {{Code|refreshrate}} to your refresh rate. | ||
+ | # Change {{Code|width}} and {{Code|height}} to match your resolution. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | === | + | ===Crash on startup (Windows; Steam)=== |
− | {{ | + | {{ii}} On some systems, game crashes on startup using Xbox Controller. |
− | + | ||
− | | | + | {{Fixbox|description=Modify Steam Controller Settings|ref={{cn|date=November 2017}}|fix= |
− | | | + | # Go to the {{Code|Steam - Settings - Controller}}. |
− | | | + | # Click {{Code|General Controller Settings}}. |
− | | | + | # Check {{Code|Xbox Configuration Support}}. |
− | | | ||
− | | | ||
− | |||
− | |||
− | | | ||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
− | == | + | ===Crash after ALT-TAB (Windows; Steam)=== |
− | + | {{ii}} {{key|ALT|TAB}}ing out of the game and back in makes the game crash while in Full-Screen mode. | |
− | + | # In case of necessity for switching windows set the game in Windowed mode, press {{key|ALT|ENTER}}. | |
− | {{ | + | # A great fix is to combine the windowed mode with Borderless Gaming.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://github.com/Codeusa/Borderless-Gaming/releases|title=Borderless Gaming Github Page|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
− | | | + | |
− | | | + | ===System cursor over the game screen. (Windows; Steam)=== |
− | | | + | # Only possible method to fix this is to restart the game. |
− | | | + | |
− | | | + | ==Other information== |
− | | | + | ===API=== |
− | | | + | {{API |
− | | | + | |direct3d versions = 9.0c |
− | | | + | |direct3d notes = |
− | | | + | |directdraw versions = |
− | | | + | |directdraw notes = |
− | | | + | |opengl versions = 3 |
− | | | + | |opengl notes = Linux version |
− | | | + | |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 = | ||
+ | |mac os x powerpc app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = true | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = true | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= true | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= false | ||
+ | |linux arm app = false | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | == | + | ===Middleware=== |
− | {{ | + | {{Middleware |
− | | | + | |physics = Havok |
− | | | + | |physics notes = |
− | | | + | |audio = FMOD |
− | | | + | |audio notes = |
− | | | + | |interface = |
− | | | + | |interface notes = |
+ | |input = SDL2 | ||
+ | |input notes = Linux only. | ||
+ | |cutscenes = Bink Video | ||
+ | |cutscenes notes = | ||
+ | |multiplayer = | ||
+ | |multiplayer notes= | ||
+ | |anticheat = | ||
+ | |anticheat notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
− | {{System | + | {{System requirements |
|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | |minOS | + | |minOS = XP SP3 |
− | | | + | |minCPU = Intel Core 2 Duo 2.2 GHz |
− | | | + | |minCPU2 = AMD Athlon 64 2.2 GHz |
− | |minHD | + | |minRAM = 1 GB |
− | |minGPU = | + | |minHD = 8 GB |
+ | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce GT 220 | ||
+ | |minGPU2 = ATI Radeon HD 4550 | ||
+ | |minGPU3 = Intel HD Graphics 3000 | ||
+ | |minVRAM = 512 MB | ||
+ | |minDX = 9.0c | ||
+ | |minaudio = DirectX compatible sound card | ||
+ | |||
+ | |recOS = 7 | ||
+ | |recCPU = Intel Core i5 2.5 GHz | ||
+ | |recCPU2 = AMD FX 3.5 GHz | ||
+ | |recRAM = 2 GB | ||
+ | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 650 | ||
+ | |recGPU2 = AMD Radeon HD 7000 | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{System requirements | ||
+ | |OSfamily = OS X | ||
+ | |||
+ | |minOS = 10.6.8 | ||
+ | |minCPU = Intel Core Duo | ||
+ | |minRAM = 2 GB | ||
+ | |minHD = 9 GB | ||
+ | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 8800 GT | ||
+ | |minGPU2 = ATI Radeon HD 2600 | ||
+ | |minGPU3 = Intel HD Graphics 3000 | ||
+ | |minVRAM = 512 MB | ||
+ | |||
+ | |recCPU = Intel Core i5 2.5 GHz | ||
+ | |recRAM = 4 GB | ||
+ | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 285 | ||
+ | |recGPU2 = ATI Radeon HD 4670 | ||
+ | |notes = Leopard is not supported | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{System requirements | ||
+ | |OSfamily = Linux | ||
− | | | + | |minOS = Ubuntu 12.04 LTS |
− | | | + | |minCPU = Dual Core 2.2 GHz |
− | | | + | |minRAM = 2 GB |
− | | | + | |minHD = 9 GB |
− | | | + | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce GT 220 |
+ | |minGPU2 = ATI Radeon HD 4550 | ||
+ | |minGPU3 = Intel HD Graphics 4000 | ||
+ | |minVRAM = 256 MB | ||
+ | |minOGL = 2.1 | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
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Latest revision as of 16:25, 18 July 2023
Developers | |
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Double Fine Productions | |
Linux | Edward Rudd |
Engines | |
Buddha | |
Release dates | |
Windows | February 26, 2013 |
macOS (OS X) | May 7, 2013 |
Linux | May 7, 2013 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 80 |
IGDB | 80 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Action, Adventure, Open world, Strategy, Tower defense |
Vehicles | Automobile, Motorcycle, Off-roading |
Art styles | Stylized |
Themes | Fantasy |
Brütal Legend is a singleplayer and multiplayer third-person action, adventure, open world, strategy and tower defense game.
Key points
- Well made PC port with improvements over PS3/Xbox 360 versions.[1]
- The game does not support cross-platform (between any systems) multiplayer.[2]
General information
- Double Fine Action Forums - Brütal Legend
- Brütal Legend Support FAQ on DF Action Forums
- Brütal Legend Wiki
- GOG.com Community Discussions
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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GOG.com | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
itch.io | ||||
Mac App Store | ||||
Steam |
Version differences
- The DRM-free and Mac App Store versions do not support multiplayer.
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Delete/rename video files[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %APPDATA%\Doublefine\BrutalLegend\screen.dat |
macOS (OS X) | $HOME/Library/Application Support/doublefine/brutallegend/screen.dat |
Linux | $XDG_DATA_HOME/doublefine/brutallegend/screen.dat |
- This game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux.
- In the Steam version, the Steam <user-id> is added to the path.
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %APPDATA%\Doublefine\BrutalLegend\*.sav |
macOS (OS X) | $HOME/Library/Application Support/doublefine/brutallegend/*.sav |
Linux | $XDG_DATA_HOME/doublefine/brutallegend/*.sav |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud | Approx. 3 MB available. Settings will sync too, except graphics settings. |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | Turn off fullscreen and choose desktop resolution in-game. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Only an on/off toggle | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | FXAA or SSAA. Changing the Anti-aliasing level will affect the overall graphics quality of the game (4xSSAA yields highest texture quality and most decorative objects) | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Enable Hi-Fi Sim option.[3] | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | For Camera speed. Camera speed is tied to controller sensitivity. | |
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | ||
Controller sensitivity | For Camera speed. | |
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | ||
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Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers | ||
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PlayStation button prompts | See Switch controller icons to PS3. | |
Light bar support | ||
Adaptive trigger support | ||
DualSense haptic feedback support | ||
Connection modes |
Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Steam Input | ||
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Steam Input API support | ||
Hook input (legacy mode) | ||
Official controller preset(s) | ||
Steam Controller button prompts |
Switch controller icons to PS3
Switch controller icons to PS3[citation needed] |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Voice, music and effects. | |
Surround sound | Auto configures up to 7.1[4] | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio | The majority of the game's soundtrack is comprised of licensed metal music. |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | You can choose to keep the original audio in the main menu settings. | |||
German | You can choose to keep the original audio in the main menu settings. | |||
Italian | ||||
Polish | Fan translation, download. | |||
Brazilian Portuguese | Fan translation, download. | |||
Russian | Fan translation, download. | |||
Slovak | Fan translation, download. | |||
Spanish | You can choose to keep the original audio in the main menu settings. |
Network
- DRM-free and Mac App Store versions do not support multiplayer.
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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Local play | ||||
LAN play | ||||
Online play | 8 | Not available in the DRM-free or Mac App Store versions. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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Nvidia 3D Vision | Use Helix Mod: Brütal Legend - 3D Vision fix. | ||
vorpX | G3D User created game profile, see vorpx forum profile introduction. |
Issues unresolved
Disappearing UI
Parts of the UI may disappear for a short time when you view landmarks. Doing a story mission/side quest may fix it, otherwise, restarting the game will.[citation needed]
Issues fixed
Black screen on startup (Windows)
- For some reason, the default refresh rate of the game is 150 Hz which won't load properly on most monitors.[5]
Modify screen.dat[citation needed] |
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Crash on startup (Windows; Steam)
- On some systems, game crashes on startup using Xbox Controller.
Modify Steam Controller Settings[citation needed] |
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Crash after ALT-TAB (Windows; Steam)
- Alt+Tab ↹ing out of the game and back in makes the game crash while in Full-Screen mode.
- In case of necessity for switching windows set the game in Windowed mode, press Alt+↵ Enter.
- A great fix is to combine the windowed mode with Borderless Gaming.[6]
System cursor over the game screen. (Windows; Steam)
- Only possible method to fix this is to restart the game.
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9.0c | |
OpenGL | 3 | Linux version |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) | |||
Linux |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Physics | Havok | |
Audio | FMOD | |
Input | SDL2 | Linux only. |
Cutscenes | Bink Video |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP SP3 | 7 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo 2.2 GHz AMD Athlon 64 2.2 GHz |
Intel Core i5 2.5 GHz AMD FX 3.5 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | 2 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 8 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GT 220 ATI Radeon HD 4550 Intel HD Graphics 3000 512 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible | Nvidia GeForce GTX 650 AMD Radeon HD 7000 |
Sound (audio device) | DirectX compatible sound card |
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 10.6.8 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core Duo | Intel Core i5 2.5 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | 4 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 9 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 8800 GT ATI Radeon HD 2600 Intel HD Graphics 3000 512 MB of VRAM | Nvidia GeForce GTX 285 ATI Radeon HD 4670 |
Linux | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | Ubuntu 12.04 LTS | |
Processor (CPU) | Dual Core 2.2 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 9 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GT 220 ATI Radeon HD 4550 Intel HD Graphics 4000 256 MB of VRAM OpenGL 2.1 compatible |
References
- ↑ How Is BL PC More \m/ Than BL PS360? :: Steam Community Discussions
- ↑ Cross-platform multiplayer restriction question - Double Fine Action Forums - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ 30 FPS cap after yesterday patch? :: Brütal Legend General Discussions
- ↑ PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Black Screen Fix::Brütal Legend Steam Community Discussion
- ↑ Borderless Gaming Github Page - last accessed on May 2023