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|developers  =  
 
|developers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Metropolis Software}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Metropolis Software}}
−
{{Infobox game/row/linporter|Hyperion Entertainment}}
+
{{Infobox game/row/porter|Hyperion Entertainment|Linux}}
 
|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Monolith Productions}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Monolith Productions}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|TopWare Interactive}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|TopWare Interactive}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Linux Game Publishing|Linux}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Linux Game Publishing|Linux}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|e.p.i.c Interactive|Mac OS}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|e.p.i.c Interactive|OS X}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|e.p.i.c Interactive|OS X}}
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
 
|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
−
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 30, 1999}}
+
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 5, 1999}}
−
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|April 2002}}
+
{{Infobox game/row/date|Mac OS|April 10, 2002}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|April 10, 2002}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|June 15, 2006}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|June 15, 2006}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|September 1, 2015|wrapper=Wineskin}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|April 8, 2016|wrapper=Wine}}
 +
|reception    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|gorky-17|80}}
 +
|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            | Turn-based }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Bird's-eye view }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | RPG, Tactical RPG }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Eastern Europe }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Gorky }}
 
|steam appid  = 253920
 
|steam appid  = 253920
−
|gogcom page  = gorky_17
+
|gogcom id    = 1207658744
 +
|hltb        = 6707
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|strategywiki =  
 +
|mobygames    = 2185
 
|wikipedia    = Gorky 17
 
|wikipedia    = Gorky 17
 
|winehq      = 5185
 
|winehq      = 5185
 +
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
−
{{Series|Gorky}}
 
  
−
'''Key points'''
+
{{Introduction
−
{{ii}} Also released as '''Odium'''.<ref>[[Wikipedia:Gorky 17]]</ref>
+
|introduction      =
−
{{--}} Known to have compatibility problems resulting in the game not working on some configurations.
+
 
 +
|release history  =
 +
 
 +
|current state    =
 +
}}
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
−
{{GOG.com links|gorky_17|gorky_17}}
+
{{ii}} Also released as '''Odium'''.<ref>[[Wikipedia:Gorky 17]]</ref>
−
{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/253920/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
+
{{GOG.com links|1207658744|gorky_17}}
 +
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/253920/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
−
{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|SafeDisc}}, Linux version does not contain any DRM | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
+
{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|SafeDisc}} on Windows version. Linux version does not contain any DRM. | | Windows, Mac OS, OS X, Linux }}
−
{{Availability/row| GOG | gorky_17 | DRM-free | | | Windows}}
+
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | gorky_17 | DRM-free | | | Windows}}
 
{{Availability/row| GMG | gorky-17 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
{{Availability/row| GMG | gorky-17 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
−
{{Availability/row| Steam | 253920 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
+
{{Availability/row| Humble | gorky-17 | DRM-free | | Steam | Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Steam | 253920 | DRM-free | Can be run without the Steam client. OS X and Linux ports are Wine-based.| | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 +
{{Availability/row| ZOOM | gorky-17 | DRM-free |  | | Windows }}
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{ii}} The Demo of the game is available: [https://archive.org/details/Odi-umakaGorky17Demo Windows],[https://archive.org/details/Gorky17LinuxDemo.tar.7z Linux]
 
{{ii}} The Demo of the game is available: [https://archive.org/details/Odi-umakaGorky17Demo Windows],[https://archive.org/details/Gorky17LinuxDemo.tar.7z Linux]
  
 
===Version differences===
 
===Version differences===
−
{{ii}} Due to game's problems with compatibility, it's highly recommended to buy the {{store link|GOG|gorky_17|GOG.com version}} or {{store link|Steam|253920|Steam version}} as both offer an easy way to return the product. See [https://www.gog.com/support/website_help/money_back_guarantee GOG.com's 30 Day Money Back Guarantee] or [http://store.steampowered.com/steam_refunds/ Steam Refunds] for additional information and rules of returning the product.
+
{{ii}} Retail versions for Mac and Linux, as well as the Linux demo, are native ports, while the digital releases are Wine-based ports.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/253920/discussions/0/520518053453566327/|title=Mac OSX version available now! :: Gorky 17 General Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/253920/discussions/0/365163686065858987/|title=Linux and Steam OS Version available now! :: Gorky 17 General Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref> See [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lmDJKh70Yc this video] for comparison of the Linux version.
  
 
==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==
 
===Skip intro videos===
 
===Skip intro videos===
 
{{Fixbox|description=Delete/rename video files|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Delete/rename video files|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
−
# Go to <code>{{p|game}}\avi\</code>
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# Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\avi}}.
−
# Delete or rename <code>intro.asf</code>, <code>logo.asf</code>, and <code>topware.asf</code>.
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# Delete or rename {{file|intro.asf}}, {{file|logo.asf}}, and {{file|topware.asf}}.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
−
{{Game data/row|Windows|}}
+
{{Game data/config|Windows|}}
−
{{Game data/row|OS X|{{p|game}}/gorky17.cfg}}
+
{{Game data/config|OS X|{{p|game}}/gorky17.cfg}}
−
{{Game data/row|Linux|}}
+
{{Game data/config|Linux|}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{XDG|unknown}}
 
{{XDG|unknown}}
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===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
−
{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|game}}\SAVEGAME}}
+
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\SAVEGAME}}
−
{{Game data/row|OS X|{{p|game}}/SaveGame}}
+
{{Game data/saves|OS X|{{p|game}}/SaveGame}}
−
{{Game data/row|Linux|}}
+
{{Game data/saves|Linux|}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===[[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           = false
+
|discord                  =
−
|gog galaxy notes     =  
+
|discord notes            =
−
|origin               =  
+
|epic games launcher      =
−
|origin notes         =  
+
|epic games launcher notes =
−
|steam cloud           = false
+
|gog galaxy               = false
−
|steam cloud notes     =  
+
|gog galaxy notes         =  
−
|uplay                =  
+
|origin                   =  
−
|uplay notes           =  
+
|origin notes             =  
−
|xbox cloud           =  
+
|steam cloud               = true
−
|xbox cloud notes     =  
+
|steam cloud notes         =  
 +
|ubisoft connect          =  
 +
|ubisoft connect notes     =  
 +
|xbox cloud               =  
 +
|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
==Video settings==
+
==Video==
 
{{Image|gorky17 settings.png|General settings.}}
 
{{Image|gorky17 settings.png|General settings.}}
−
{{Video settings
+
{{Video
−
|wsgf link                  = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/gorky-17/en
+
|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/gorky-17/en
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = unsupported
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = unsupported
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = unsupported
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = unsupported
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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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|120 fps                    = unknown
 
|120 fps                    = unknown
 
|120 fps notes              =  
 
|120 fps notes              =  
 +
|hdr                        = unknown
 +
|hdr notes                  =
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
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===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]===
−
{{Fixbox|description=Force using DxWnd|ref=<ref>{{refcheck|user=Suicide_machine{{!}}Suicide Machine|date=August 13, 2016}}</ref>|fix=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Force using DxWnd|ref=<ref>{{refcheck|user=Suicide machine|date=August 13, 2016}}</ref>|fix=
 
# Download [https://sourceforge.net/projects/dxwnd/ DxWnd].
 
# Download [https://sourceforge.net/projects/dxwnd/ DxWnd].
 
# Extract it and launch it.
 
# Extract it and launch it.
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}}
 
}}
  
−
==Input settings==
+
{{Fixbox|description=Use dxcfg.exe in game files}}
−
{{Input settings
+
 
 +
==Input==
 +
{{Input
 
|key remap                = false
 
|key remap                = false
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
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|touchscreen              = false
 
|touchscreen              = false
 
|touchscreen notes        =  
 
|touchscreen notes        =  
−
|button prompts            = unknown
 
−
|button prompts notes      =
 
 
|controller hotplug        = unknown
 
|controller hotplug        = unknown
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|haptic feedback          = unknown
 
|haptic feedback          = unknown
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
−
|light bar support        = unknown
+
|simultaneous input        = unknown
−
|light bar support notes   =  
+
|simultaneous input notes  =
 +
|steam input api          = unknown
 +
|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 =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
==Audio settings==
+
==Audio==
−
{{Audio settings
+
{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume notes    =  
 
|separate volume notes    =  
 
|surround sound          = false
 
|surround sound          = false
 
|surround sound notes    =  
 
|surround sound notes    =  
−
|subtitles                = true
+
|subtitles                = always on
 
|subtitles notes          = Enabled by default. No option to disable.
 
|subtitles notes          = Enabled by default. No option to disable.
−
|closed captions          =  
+
|closed captions          = unknown
 
|closed captions notes    =  
 
|closed captions notes    =  
 
|mute on focus lost      = unknown
 
|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  =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |audio    = false
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
−
  |notes    = Audio is English.
+
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
  |fan notes =  
+
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Hungarian
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    = Retail and Zoom Platform only.
 +
  |fan       =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Italian
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = unknown
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes     = Retail and Zoom Platform only.
 +
|fan      =  
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
  |fan notes =  
+
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Portuguese
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = unknown
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    = Zoom Platform.
 +
  |fan       =  
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==Issues fixed==
 
==Issues fixed==
−
===Screen Flickering===
+
===Screen flickering===
−
{{Fixbox|description=Use workaround|ref=<ref>https://www.gog.com/forum/gorky_17/fix_for_flashing_screen</ref>|fix=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Use workaround|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/gorky_17/fix_for_flashing_screen|title=gog.com|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
−
* In game's launcher choose your graphics card (AMD Radeon).
+
* In the game's launcher, choose the used graphics card (AMD Radeon).
 
* Check '''Disable Hardware Zoom''' box.
 
* Check '''Disable Hardware Zoom''' box.
 
* {{key|Alt|Tab}} to desktop a few times.
 
* {{key|Alt|Tab}} to desktop a few times.
 
}}
 
}}
−
{{Fixbox|description=Use Software renderer|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Use software renderer|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 
* If all of the above fails, choose '''Software Renderer''' in game's launcher.
 
* If all of the above fails, choose '''Software Renderer''' in game's launcher.
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
{{Fixbox|description=Launch a game in window mode|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}|fix=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Launch the game in [[#Windowed|windowed]] mode|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}|fix=
−
{{ii}} Launching a game in window mode may solve problems with screen flickering. See [[#Windowed|Windowed]].
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
===Incubus Boss Crash===
+
===Incubus boss crash===
−
The freeze occurs when an Incubus mine detonates after any Incubus had died.
+
Reproducing the bug:
 +
 
 +
# Allow Incubus to throw a ball
 +
# Kill the Incubus
 +
# Ball from dead Incubus explodes
 +
# Crash
 +
 
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Workaround|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/gorky_17/the_games_crashes_on_the_battle_against_incubus_boss|title=gog.com|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
 +
* To avoid this problem, kill the other monsters first, then weaken both Incubi and kill them in the same turn (so the battle is over before the detonations).
 +
* OP2:
 +
# Freeze 1 Incubus before it throws ball
 +
# Kill it
 +
# Kill all non Incubus foes
 +
# Kill Incubus
  
−
{{Fixbox|description=Workaround|ref=<ref>https://www.gog.com/forum/gorky_17/the_games_crashes_on_the_battle_against_incubus_boss</ref>|fix=
+
This is easier and works with basically any weapon.
−
* To avoid this problem, kill the other monsters first, then weaken both Incubuses and kill them in the same turn (so the battle is over before the detonations).
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
===FFDShow causing a game to crash===
+
===FFDShow causing the game to crash===
−
{{Fixbox|description=Add Gorky 17 to exception in FFDShow|ref=<ref>https://www.gog.com/forum/gorky_17/beware_of_ffdshow_video</ref>|fix=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Add Gorky 17 to exception list in FFDShow|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/gorky_17/beware_of_ffdshow_video|title=gog.com|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
 
# Run your ffdshow video decoder configuration.
 
# Run your ffdshow video decoder configuration.
 
# Look for '''DirectShow control''' on the left menu
 
# Look for '''DirectShow control''' on the left menu
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|glide versions        =  
 
|glide versions        =  
 
|glide notes            =  
 
|glide notes            =  
−
|software mode          =  
+
|software mode          = true
 
|software mode notes    =  
 
|software mode notes    =  
 
|mantle support        =  
 
|mantle support        =  
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|metal support          =  
 
|metal support          =  
 
|metal support notes    =  
 
|metal support notes    =  
−
|vulkan support        =  
+
|vulkan versions        =  
−
|vulkan support notes   =  
+
|vulkan notes           =  
 
|dos modes              =  
 
|dos modes              =  
 
|dos modes notes        =  
 
|dos modes notes        =  
 
|shader model versions  =  
 
|shader model versions  =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
−
|64-bit executable     = false
+
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
−
|64-bit executable notes=  
+
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 +
|windows arm app        = unknown
 +
|windows exe notes      =
 +
|mac os x powerpc app  = true
 +
|macos intel 32-bit app = true
 +
|macos intel 64-bit app = unknown
 +
|macos arm app          = unknown
 +
|macos app notes        = The retail port is PowerPC, while the digital release uses Intel.
 +
|linux powerpc app      = true
 +
|linux 32-bit executable= true
 +
|linux 64-bit executable= false
 +
|linux arm app          = unknown
 +
|linux 68k app          = unknown
 +
|linux executable notes =
 +
|mac os powerpc app    = unknown
 +
|mac os 68k app        = unknown
 +
|mac os executable notes=  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|OSfamily = Windows
 
|OSfamily = Windows
  
−
|minOS    = XP, Vista
+
|minOS    = 95, 98, 2000
−
|minCPU  = 1 GHz
+
|minCPU  = Intel Pentium 200 MHz
−
|minRAM  = 256 MB
+
|minRAM  = 32 MB
−
|minHD    = 550 MB
+
|minHD    = 250 MB
 
|minGPU  =  
 
|minGPU  =  
−
|minDX    = 7
+
|minVRAM  = 2 MB
 +
|minDX    = 6.0
  
−
|recOS    = XP, Vista
+
|recOS    =  
−
|recCPU  = 1.4 GHz
+
|recCPU  = Intel Pentium II
−
|recRAM  = 512
+
|recRAM  = 64 MB
 
|recHD    = 550 MB
 
|recHD    = 550 MB
 
|recGPU  =  
 
|recGPU  =  
−
|recDX    = 9
+
|recDX    =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==System requirements==
 
==System requirements==
 
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Latest revision as of 22:02, 4 February 2024

Gorky 17
Gorky 17 cover
Developers
Metropolis Software
Linux Hyperion Entertainment
Publishers
Monolith Productions
TopWare Interactive
Linux Linux Game Publishing
Mac OS e.p.i.c Interactive
OS X e.p.i.c Interactive
Release dates
Windows November 5, 1999
Mac OS (Classic) April 10, 2002
macOS (OS X) April 10, 2002
Linux June 15, 2006
macOS (OS X) (Cider) September 1, 2015
Linux (Wine) April 8, 2016
Reception
IGDB 80
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase
Modes Singleplayer
Pacing Turn-based
Perspectives Bird's-eye view
Genres RPG, Tactical RPG
Themes Eastern Europe
Series Gorky
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Gorky 17 on HowLongToBeat
Gorky 17 on IGDB
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Gorky 17 on MobyGames
Gorky 17 on Wikipedia
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Gorky
Gorky 17 1999
Gorky Zero: Beyond Honor 2003
Gorky 02: Aurora Watching 2005

Gorky 17 is a singleplayer bird's-eye view RPG and Tactical RPG game in the Gorky series.

General information

Also released as Odium.[1]
GOG.com Community Discussions
GOG.com Support Page
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
 SafeDisc DRM[Note 1] on Windows version. Linux version does not contain any DRM.
Windows
Mac OS
macOS (OS X)
Linux
GOG.com
DRM-free
Windows
Green Man Gaming
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Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Humble Store
DRM-free
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Windows
Steam
DRM-free after installation through Steam client (notes may include more details)
 Can be run without the Steam client. OS X and Linux ports are Wine-based.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
ZOOM Platform
DRM-free
Windows
SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).
The Demo of the game is available: Windows,Linux

Version differences

Retail versions for Mac and Linux, as well as the Linux demo, are native ports, while the digital releases are Wine-based ports.[4][5] See this video for comparison of the Linux version.

Essential improvements

Skip intro videos

Delete/rename video files[citation needed]
  1. Go to <path-to-game>\avi.
  2. Delete or rename intro.asf, logo.asf, and topware.asf.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows
macOS (OS X) <path-to-game>/gorky17.cfg
Linux
It's unknown whether this game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux. Please fill in this information.

Save game data location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\SAVEGAME[Note 2]
macOS (OS X) <path-to-game>/SaveGame
Linux

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
GOG Galaxy
Steam Cloud

Video

General settings.
General settings.

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
 
 640x480 only.
Multi-monitor
 
Ultra-widescreen
 
4K Ultra HD
 
Field of view (FOV)
Windowed
See 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)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
High dynamic range display (HDR)

Windowed

Force using DxWnd[6]
  1. Download DxWnd.
  2. Extract it and launch it.
  3. In DxWnd, choose Edit and Add.
  4. In a Main tab, type in Name - Gorky 17.
  5. For Path click on a button ....
  6. Go to <path-to-game> and choose gorky17.exe.
  7. Check fields in Generic area: Hook Enabled, Run in Window and Remap Client Rect.
  8. Below that change Window Initial Position & size to:
    • X=0
    • Y=0
    • W=640 (you can use higher 4:3 resolution value for upscaling, e.g. 1024)
    • X=480 (you can use higher 4:3 resolution value for upscaling, e.g. 768)
  9. Now, go to a Window tab.
  10. Check field: Keep aspect ratio.
  11. Go to Mouse tab.
  12. Check fields: Hide cursor and Force cursor clipping.
  13. Click OK to close a configuration window.
  14. Right click on Gorky 17 on the list and choose Run.

Notes

Movies are rendered incorrectly.
Use dxcfg.exe in game files

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
Controller
Controller support

Audio

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Surround sound
Subtitles
Enabled by default. No option to disable.
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
French
German
Hungarian
Retail and Zoom Platform only.
Italian
Retail and Zoom Platform only.
Polish
Portuguese
Zoom Platform.
Russian
Spanish

Issues fixed

Screen flickering

Use workaround[7]
  • In the game's launcher, choose the used graphics card (AMD Radeon).
  • Check Disable Hardware Zoom box.
  • Alt+Tab ↹ to desktop a few times.
Use software renderer[citation needed]
  • If all of the above fails, choose Software Renderer in game's launcher.
Launch the game in windowed mode[citation needed]

Incubus boss crash

Reproducing the bug:

  1. Allow Incubus to throw a ball
  2. Kill the Incubus
  3. Ball from dead Incubus explodes
  4. Crash
Workaround[8]
  • To avoid this problem, kill the other monsters first, then weaken both Incubi and kill them in the same turn (so the battle is over before the detonations).
  • OP2:
  1. Freeze 1 Incubus before it throws ball
  2. Kill it
  3. Kill all non Incubus foes
  4. Kill Incubus

This is easier and works with basically any weapon.

FFDShow causing the game to crash

Add Gorky 17 to exception list in FFDShow[9]
  1. Run your ffdshow video decoder configuration.
  2. Look for DirectShow control on the left menu
  3. Check the box named don't use ffdshow in.
  4. Click on the Edit button in front of it.
  5. Click the add button and browse to the gorky17.exe in the installation folder.
  6. Apply all changes.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Software renderer
ExecutablePPC16-bit 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
macOS (OS X)
The retail port is PowerPC, while the digital release uses Intel.
Linux
Mac OS (Classic)

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 95, 98, 2000
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium 200 MHz Intel Pentium II
System memory (RAM) 32 MB 64 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 250 MB 550 MB
Video card (GPU) 2 MB of VRAM
DirectX 6.0 compatible

System requirements

Linux
Minimum
Operating system (OS) Linux Kernel 2.2.x or newer
Processor (CPU) 300 MHz
System memory (RAM) 64 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 550 MB
Video card (GPU) 4 MB of VRAM
Other OSS Compatible sound card, glibc 2.1 or newer


Notes

  1. ↑ SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10[2] or Windows 11 and is disabled by default on Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 when the KB3086255 update is installed.[3]
  2. ↑ 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