Difference between revisions of "Sulphur Nimbus: Hel's Elixir"
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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Sulphur Nimbus cover.jpg | |cover = Sulphur Nimbus cover.jpg | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|December 7, 2019}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|December 7, 2019}} | ||
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | Freeware }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | Freeware, One-time game purchase }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | No microtransactions }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Third-person }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action, Exploration, Hack and slash, Platform, Puzzle }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | Flight }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Stylized }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Dark, Fantasy }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | }} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} A {{store link|itch.io|https://oddwarg.itch.io/sulphur-nimbus-hels-elixir|free demo}} is available. | {{ii}} A {{store link|itch.io|https://oddwarg.itch.io/sulphur-nimbus-hels-elixir|free demo}} is available. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Monetization== | ||
+ | {{Monetization | ||
+ | |ad-supported = | ||
+ | |dlc = | ||
+ | |expansion pack = | ||
+ | |freeware = Monetization is {{w|pay what you want}}. | ||
+ | |free-to-play = | ||
+ | |one-time game purchase = Monetization is {{w|pay what you want}}. | ||
+ | |sponsored = | ||
+ | |subscription = | ||
+ | |subscription gaming service = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Microtransactions=== | ||
+ | {{Microtransactions | ||
+ | |boost = | ||
+ | |cosmetic = | ||
+ | |currency = | ||
+ | |finite spend = | ||
+ | |infinite spend = | ||
+ | |free-to-grind = | ||
+ | |loot box = | ||
+ | |none = Game does not contain microtransactions. | ||
+ | |player trading = | ||
+ | |time-limited = | ||
+ | |unlock = | ||
+ | }} | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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==Video== | ==Video== | ||
+ | {{Image|Sulphur_Nimbus_Hel's_Elixir_Display_Options.png|In‐game display options}} | ||
+ | {{Image|Sulphur_Nimbus_Hel's_Elixir_Graphics_Options.png|In‐game graphics options}} | ||
{{Video | {{Video | ||
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Use default fullscreen setup|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Use default fullscreen setup|fix= | ||
{{ii}} This setup switches from exclusive fullscreen to borderless fullscreen only when the game loses focus. | {{ii}} This setup switches from exclusive fullscreen to borderless fullscreen only when the game loses focus. | ||
− | * | + | * In‐game, set [Options] → [Display Options] → [Fullscreen Mode] to “Default”. |
{{--}} Causes flickering on at least the game’s monitor when focusing or defocusing the game. | {{--}} Causes flickering on at least the game’s monitor when focusing or defocusing the game. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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# In the startup dialogue that appears, switch to the [Window] tab. | # In the startup dialogue that appears, switch to the [Window] tab. | ||
# Ensure “Start in Fullscreen” is disabled. | # Ensure “Start in Fullscreen” is disabled. | ||
− | # Change “Screen Index” if necessary; the default value of -1 will use the primary monitor, and positive numbers will use other monitors, so use trial and error to determine which number to use if you are not using your primary monitor. | + | # Change “Screen Index” if necessary; the default value of {{code| -1}} will use the primary monitor, and positive numbers will use other monitors, so use trial and error to determine which number to use if you are not using your primary monitor. |
# Change “Window Width” and “Window Height” to match the exact resolution of the target monitor. | # Change “Window Width” and “Window Height” to match the exact resolution of the target monitor. | ||
# Switch back to the [Overview] tab. | # Switch back to the [Overview] tab. | ||
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}} | }} | ||
===Exceeding menu limits=== | ===Exceeding menu limits=== | ||
− | + | Some range/value limitations on menu options can be exceeded by editing configuration files directly with few to no adverse effects. | |
{{Fixbox|description=Edit configuration files directly|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Edit configuration files directly|fix= | ||
# In the game directory, open the relevant [[#Configuration file(s) location|configuration file]] with a text editor (e.g. “graphics.txt” for graphics options). | # In the game directory, open the relevant [[#Configuration file(s) location|configuration file]] with a text editor (e.g. “graphics.txt” for graphics options). | ||
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==Input== | ==Input== | ||
+ | {{Image|Sulphur_Nimbus_Hel's_Elixir_Configure_Controls.png|In‐game controls configuration}} | ||
{{Input | {{Input | ||
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
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==Audio== | ==Audio== | ||
+ | {{Image|Sulphur_Nimbus_Hel's_Elixir_Audio_Options.png|In‐game audio options}} | ||
{{Audio | {{Audio | ||
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
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|audio = n/a | |audio = n/a | ||
|subtitles = n/a | |subtitles = n/a | ||
− | |notes = Some | + | |notes = Some in‐game flavour text is in Nynorsk; some of this can be translated with an item obtained later, and some cannot. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |ref = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/397625554188238859/1008455900027174972/Istantanea_2022-08-14_21-22-45.png|title= | + | |ref = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/397625554188238859/1008455900027174972/Istantanea_2022-08-14_21-22-45.png|title=Example screenshot posted on Discord|date=15 August 2022}}</ref>}} |
}} | }} | ||
Revision as of 17:10, 5 December 2022
Developers | |
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Oddwarg | |
Release dates | |
Windows | December 7, 2019 |
Linux | December 7, 2019 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | Freeware, One-time game purchase |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Perspectives | Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Action, Exploration, Hack and slash, Platform, Puzzle |
Vehicles | Flight |
Art styles | Stylized |
Themes | Dark, Fantasy |
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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itch.io | Source code is also avalaible |
- A free demo is available.
Monetization
Type | Notes |
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Freeware | Monetization is pay what you want. |
One-time game purchase | Monetization is pay what you want. |
Microtransactions
Type | Notes |
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No microtransactions | Game does not contain microtransactions. |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\audio.txt[Note 1] <path-to-game>\controls.txt[Note 1] <path-to-game>\graphics.txt[Note 1] <path-to-game>\window.txt[Note 1] |
Linux | <path-to-game>\audio.txt <path-to-game>\controls.txt <path-to-game>\graphics.txt <path-to-game>\window.txt |
- This game does not follow the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux.
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\save\[Note 1] |
Linux | <path-to-game>\save\ |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
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Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | Range in menu is 30–60; see exceeding menu limits for other values. | ||
Windowed | Window size can be set precisely through the launcher configuration screen (see borderless fullscreen below). | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See borderless fullscreen below. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Range in menu is 1x–4x; see exceeding menu limits for other values. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Values in menu are 15, 30, 60, 90, and 120 Hz; see exceeding menu limits for other values. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) |
Borderless fullscreen windowed
There are 2 different ways to achieve a sort of borderless fullscreen, each with their own idiosyncrasies.
Use default fullscreen setup |
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Set window size to monitor resolution |
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Some range/value limitations on menu options can be exceeded by editing configuration files directly with few to no adverse effects.
Edit configuration files directly |
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | One mouse and one keyboard bind per control. | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | Bind presets are included for Xbox 360, DS4, Microsoft SideWinder Force Feedback Pro (via Adapt-FFB-Joy), Saitek Impact X6-38V, PS1/2 controllers (via Rockfire PSX-USB Bridge), Microsoft SideWinder Dual Strike, Microsoft SideWinder Precision Pro, and Steam Controller. | |
Full controller support | Keyboard or mouse must be used to set up the controller first (no controller device is selected by default, and the controller device and skin/prompts selection menus require keyboard or mouse controls). | |
Controller remapping | One controller bind per control. | |
Controller sensitivity | ||
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 | Separate prompts for DS4, DS3 (via ScpToolkit), and DS1/2 (via Rockfire PSX-USB Bridge). | |
Light bar support | ||
Adaptive trigger support | ||
DualSense haptic feedback support | ||
Connection modes |
Generic/other controllers | ||
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Button prompts | Also includes prompts for Microsoft SideWinder Force Feedback Pro (via Adapt-FFB-Joy), Saitek Impact X6-38V, and Microsoft SideWinder Precision Pro. |
Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | Must select “Refresh” in the controller device selection menu and then select a controller. | |
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Music and sound effects. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | All speech is text‐based. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | Need to be selected from the drop-down menu in the launcher. Contain typos. Included in version 122. | |||
German | Need to be selected from the drop-down menu in the launcher. Included in version 122. | |||
Norwegian | Some in‐game flavour text is in Nynorsk; some of this can be translated with an item obtained later, and some cannot.[1] |
Other information
API
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||
Linux |
Middleware
- No middleware information; you can edit this page to add it.
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | ||
Processor (CPU) | ||
System memory (RAM) | ||
Hard disk drive (HDD) |
Linux | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | ||
Processor (CPU) | ||
System memory (RAM) | ||
Hard disk drive (HDD) |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 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%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details).
References
- ↑ Example screenshot posted on Discord - last accessed on 15 August 2022