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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Drakkhen cover.jpg | |cover = Drakkhen cover.jpg | ||
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|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Infogrames|Retail}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Infogrames|Retail}} | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Classics Digital|Digital}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Classics Digital|Digital (original)}} |
| + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Atari|Digital (current)}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|DOS|1989}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|DOS|1989}} | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|February 8, 2018}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|February 8, 2018|wrapper=DOSBox}} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|June 26, 2018|ref=<ref name="GOG.com">[https://www.gog.com/news/release_drakkhen Release: Drakkhen - GOG.com]</ref>}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|June 26, 2018|wrapper=DOSBox|ref=<ref name="GOG.com">[https://www.gog.com/news/release_drakkhen Release: Drakkhen - GOG.com]</ref>}} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|June 26, 2018|ref=<ref name="GOG.com"/>}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|June 26, 2018|wrapper=DOSBox|ref=<ref name="GOG.com"/>}} |
| + | |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 | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | RPG }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Fantasy }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Drakkhen }} | ||
|steam appid = 781220 | |steam appid = 781220 | ||
|steam appid side = | |steam appid side = | ||
| − | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = 1083434718 |
| + | |hltb = 2869 | ||
| + | |igdb = drakkhen | ||
| + | |mobygames = 1969 | ||
|strategywiki = Drakkhen | |strategywiki = Drakkhen | ||
|wikipedia = Drakkhen | |wikipedia = Drakkhen | ||
|winehq = | |winehq = | ||
| + | |license = commercial | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{Introduction | ||
| + | |introduction = | ||
| + | |||
| + | |release history = | ||
| + | |||
| + | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
| + | {{GOG.com links|1083434718|drakkhen}} | ||
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/781220/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/781220/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| Retail | | physical | Prompts for answers from the manual. | | DOS }} | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | physical | Prompts for answers from the manual.<ref name="copy protection"/> | | DOS }} |
| − | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | drakkhen | DRM-free | Pre-packaged with [[DOSBox]].<ref> | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | drakkhen | DRM-free | Pre-packaged with [[DOSBox]].<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/general/list_of_gog_games_using_dosbox/page1|title=List of GOG games using DOSBox, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com|date=May 2023}}</ref> Includes the VGA/Tandy update.<ref name="refcheck Garrett">{{Refcheck|user=Garrett|date=August 7, 2018|comment=Steam store page screenshots only show EGA mode.}}</ref> | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} |
| + | {{Availability/row| GMG | drakkhen-pc | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| Humble | drakkhen | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Steam | 781220 | Steam | Pre-packaged with [[DOSBox]] (includes the VGA/Tandy update).<ref name="refcheck Garrett"/> | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 781220 | Steam | Pre-packaged with [[DOSBox]] (includes the VGA/Tandy update).<ref name="refcheck Garrett"/> | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | {{ii}} The retail version prompts for copy protection answers from the manual. The GOG.com version will accept any answer.<ref name="copy protection">{{Refsnip|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/drakkhen/how_does_this_compare_to_the_snes_version/post4|title=How does this compare to the SNES version?, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com|date=2 April 2019|snippet=DRM pop-ups that demand a code from the manual (these seem to be hacked into accepting any 5 characters in the GOG version, plus there's a pdf included with the real codes) }} | ||
| + | </ref> | ||
===Version differences=== | ===Version differences=== | ||
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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 | ||
| − | |gog galaxy | + | |discord = |
| − | |gog galaxy notes | + | |discord notes = |
| − | |origin | + | |epic games launcher = |
| − | |origin notes | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
| − | |steam cloud | + | |gog galaxy = false |
| − | |steam cloud notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
| − | | | + | |origin = |
| − | | | + | |origin notes = |
| − | |xbox cloud | + | |steam cloud = false |
| − | |xbox cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
| + | |ubisoft connect = | ||
| + | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
| + | |xbox cloud = | ||
| + | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Drakkhen Video.png|In-game video settings (VGA/Tandy update).}} | {{Image|Drakkhen Video.png|In-game video settings (VGA/Tandy update).}} | ||
| − | + | {{Video | |
| − | {{Video | ||
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|fov = false | |fov = false | ||
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
| − | |windowed = | + | |windowed = false |
| − | |windowed notes = | + | |windowed notes = |
|borderless windowed = false | |borderless windowed = false | ||
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
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|antialiasing = false | |antialiasing = false | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
| + | |upscaling = unknown | ||
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = false | |vsync = false | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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|hdr = unknown | |hdr = unknown | ||
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
| − | |color blind = | + | |ray tracing = unknown |
| − | |color blind notes = | + | |ray tracing notes = |
| + | |color blind = false | ||
| + | |color blind notes = Helpful magic symbols become nearly invisible with some types of color blindness.<ref>{{Refsnip|url=https://crpgaddict.blogspot.com/2012/12/drakkhen-baffling-frustrating-intriguing.html?showComment=1355703703398#c3170762399896677947|title=The CRPG Addict: Drakkhen: Baffling, Frustrating, Intriguing|date=2 April 2019|snippet=Wow, those symbols in the first castle really do become nearly invisible. You'll run across those types of symbols a few times, so keep your eyes peeled. Also, the symbols are meaningful as they do actually stand for something. I hope you can make them out as it'll make later puzzles very difficult.}}</ref> | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
| − | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = false | |key remap = false | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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|invert controller y-axis = n/a | |invert controller y-axis = n/a | ||
|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 = | ||
| + | |other controllers = unknown | ||
| + | |other controllers notes = | ||
| + | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
| + | |other button prompts notes= | ||
|controller hotplug = false | |controller hotplug = false | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
{{Image|Drakkhen audio settings.png|Audio settings (VGA/Tandy update).}} | {{Image|Drakkhen audio settings.png|Audio settings (VGA/Tandy update).}} | ||
| − | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = Music, Sound. Volume levels are not shown visually and are not stored between sessions. | |separate volume notes = Music, Sound. Volume levels are not shown visually and are not stored between sessions. | ||
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|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 = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = English | |language = English | ||
| − | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
|audio = n/a | |audio = n/a | ||
|subtitles = n/a | |subtitles = n/a | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = French | |language = French | ||
| − | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
|audio = n/a | |audio = n/a | ||
|subtitles = n/a | |subtitles = n/a | ||
| − | |notes = | + | |notes = Retail only. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = German | |language = German | ||
| − | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
|audio = n/a | |audio = n/a | ||
|subtitles = n/a | |subtitles = n/a | ||
| − | |notes = | + | |notes = Retail only; [https://www.compiware-forum.de/downloads/file/631-drakkhen-german-patch/ download for digital versions] |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Italian | |language = Italian | ||
| − | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
|audio = n/a | |audio = n/a | ||
|subtitles = n/a | |subtitles = n/a | ||
| − | |notes = | + | |notes = Retail only. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | |||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
| − | |64-bit executable | + | |windows 32-bit exe = unknown |
| − | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows 64-bit exe = unknown |
| + | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |windows exe notes = | ||
| + | |mac os x powerpc app = unknown | ||
| + | |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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|recHD = | |recHD = | ||
|recGPU = | |recGPU = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{System requirements | ||
| + | |OSfamily = OS X | ||
| + | |||
| + | |minOS = 10.12 | ||
| + | |minCPU = Intel Core 2 Duo 2 GHz | ||
| + | |minRAM = 1 GB | ||
| + | |minHD = 1 GB | ||
| + | |minGPU = | ||
| + | |minVRAM = 64 MB | ||
| + | |||
| + | |recOS = | ||
| + | |recCPU = | ||
| + | |recRAM = | ||
| + | |recHD = | ||
| + | |recGPU = | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{System requirements | ||
| + | |OSfamily = Linux | ||
| + | |||
| + | |minOS = Ubuntu 16.04, 18.04 or newer | ||
| + | |minCPU = 2.0 GHz | ||
| + | |minRAM = 1 GB | ||
| + | |minHD = 1 GB | ||
| + | |minGPU = OpenGL compatible | ||
| + | |minVRAM = 256 MB | ||
| + | |||
| + | |recOS = | ||
| + | |recCPU = | ||
| + | |recRAM = | ||
| + | |recHD = | ||
| + | |recGPU = | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Infogrames | |
| Localization | Draconian |
| Publishers | |
| Retail | Infogrames |
| Digital (original) | Classics Digital |
| Digital (current) | Atari |
| Release dates | |
| DOS | 1989 |
| Windows (DOSBox) | February 8, 2018 |
| macOS (OS X) (DOSBox) | June 26, 2018[1] |
| Linux (DOSBox) | June 26, 2018[1] |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase |
| Modes | Singleplayer |
| Genres | RPG |
| Themes | Fantasy |
| Series | Drakkhen |
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|
| Drakkhen | |
|---|---|
| Drakkhen | 1989 |
| Dragon View | 2019 |
Drakkhen is a singleplayer RPG game in the Drakkhen series.
General information
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
Prompts for answers from the manual.[2] | |
|
| GOG.com | |
Pre-packaged with DOSBox.[3] Includes the VGA/Tandy update.[4] | |
|
| Green Man Gaming | |
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| Humble Store | |
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| Steam | |
Pre-packaged with DOSBox (includes the VGA/Tandy update).[4] | |
- The retail version prompts for copy protection answers from the manual. The GOG.com version will accept any answer.[2]
Version differences
- Early releases do not include VGA/Tandy support (these floppies could be ordered separately).[5]
Game data
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| DOS | <path-to-game>\ACTIV.SAV <path-to-game>\OBJET.SAV <path-to-game>\PERSO.SAV |
| Windows | <path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 1] |
| macOS (OS X) | <path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 1] |
| Linux | <path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 1] |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/781220/pfx/[Note 2] |
- Settings are not stored between sessions.
- It's unknown whether this game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux. Please fill in this information.
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| GOG Galaxy | ||
| Steam Cloud |
Video
In-game video settings (VGA/Tandy update).
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | 320x200 only. | ||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | |||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | For DOSBox toggle with Alt+↵ Enter (see the glossary page for other workarounds). | ||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | For DOSBox use an unofficial build (see the glossary page for other workarounds). | ||
| 60 FPS | |||
| 120+ FPS | |||
| Color blind mode | Helpful magic symbols become nearly invisible with some types of color blindness.[6] | ||
Input
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | For DOSBox use the DOSBox Mapper (see the glossary page for other workarounds). | |
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | For DOSBox set in the DOSBox configuration file. | |
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support | ||
| Full controller support | ||
| Controller remapping | For DOSBox use the DOSBox Mapper (see the glossary page for other workarounds). | |
| 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 settings (VGA/Tandy update).
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | Music, Sound. Volume levels are not shown visually and are not stored between sessions. | |
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | Everything is text-based. | |
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | For DOSBox change the priority background value in the DOSBox configuration file. |
|
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| French | Retail only. | |||
| German | Retail only; download for digital versions | |||
| Italian | Retail only. |
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| DOS video modes | CGA, EGA, Tandy, Hercules, VGA | Early releases do not include VGA and Tandy support.[5] |
System requirements
| DOS | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | ||
| Processor (CPU) | 512 KB | |
| System memory (RAM) | ||
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | ||
| Video card (GPU) | VGA, EGA, CGA, Tandy, Hercules | |
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 7 | 8, 10 |
| Processor (CPU) | ||
| System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 100 MB | |
| macOS (OS X) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | 10.12 | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo 2 GHz | |
| System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | 64 MB of VRAM | |
| Linux | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | Ubuntu 16.04, 18.04 or newer | |
| Processor (CPU) | 2.0 GHz | |
| System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | OpenGL compatible 256 MB of VRAM |
|
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 File/folder structure within the installation folder reflects the path(s) listed for DOS game data.
- ↑ 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 (781220) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Release: Drakkhen - GOG.com
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 How does this compare to the SNES version?, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com - last accessed on 2 April 2019
- "DRM pop-ups that demand a code from the manual (these seem to be hacked into accepting any 5 characters in the GOG version, plus there's a pdf included with the real codes)"
- ↑ List of GOG games using DOSBox, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Verified by User:Garrett on August 7, 2018
- Steam store page screenshots only show EGA mode.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 The CRPG Addict: Game 80: Drakkhen (1989)
- ↑ The CRPG Addict: Drakkhen: Baffling, Frustrating, Intriguing - last accessed on 2 April 2019
- "Wow, those symbols in the first castle really do become nearly invisible. You'll run across those types of symbols a few times, so keep your eyes peeled. Also, the symbols are meaningful as they do actually stand for something. I hope you can make them out as it'll make later puzzles very difficult."