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{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|December 19, 2012}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|December 19, 2012}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|December 19, 2012}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|December 19, 2012}}
 +
|reception    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|legend-of-grimrock|82}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|legend-of-grimrock|}}
 +
|taxonomy    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | First-person }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | RPG }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Fantasy, Medieval }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series|Legend of Grimrock}}
 
|steam appid  = 207170
 
|steam appid  = 207170
 
|gogcom id    = 1207659016
 
|gogcom id    = 1207659016
 +
|official site= http://www.grimrock.net
 +
|hltb        = 5227
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|strategywiki =  
 +
|mobygames    = legend-of-grimrock
 
|wikipedia    = Legend of Grimrock
 
|wikipedia    = Legend of Grimrock
 
|winehq      = 14092
 
|winehq      = 14092
 
|license      = commercial
 
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
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{{Series|Legend of Grimrock}}
 
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
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{{mm}} [http://www.grimrock.net Official website]
 
 
{{mm}} [http://www.grimrock.net/forum/ Official forum]
 
{{mm}} [http://www.grimrock.net/forum/ Official forum]
 
{{GOG.com links|1207659016|legend_of_grimrock_series|for game series}}
 
{{GOG.com links|1207659016|legend_of_grimrock_series|for game series}}
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==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
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{{Availability/row| developer | http://www.grimrock.net/buy/ | DRM-free | | Steam | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{Availability/row| official | http://www.grimrock.net/buy/ | DRM-free | Via Humble Widget. | Steam | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
−
{{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-LG | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | legend-of-grimrock | DRM-free | DRM-free when run directly from the main game executable, {{File|grimrock.exe}}.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Xactactx|date=2023-12-08|comment=I tested the Epic Games version and it is DRM free, the game can be run from "grimrock.exe".}}</ref> | | Windows, OS X }}
 +
{{Availability/row| GamersGate | legend-of-grimrock | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | legend_of_grimrock | DRM-free | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | legend_of_grimrock | DRM-free | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
{{Availability/row| Humble | legend-of-grimrock | DRM-free | | Steam | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
{{Availability/row| Humble | legend-of-grimrock | DRM-free | | Steam | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Almost Human\Legend of Grimrock\}}
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Almost Human\Legend of Grimrock\grimrock.cfg}}
−
{{Game data/config|OS X|~/Library/Application Support/Almost Human/Legend of Grimrock/}}
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{{Game data/config|OS X|{{p|osxhome}}/Library/Application Support/Almost Human/Legend of Grimrock/}}
 
{{Game data/config|Linux|{{P|xdgdatahome}}/Almost Human/Legend of Grimrock/}}
 
{{Game data/config|Linux|{{P|xdgdatahome}}/Almost Human/Legend of Grimrock/}}
 
}}
 
}}
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===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Almost Human\Legend of Grimrock\}}
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Almost Human\Legend of Grimrock\*.sav}}
−
{{Game data/saves|OS X|~/Library/Application Support/Almost Human/Legend of Grimrock/}}
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{{Game data/saves|OS X|{{p|osxhome}}/Library/Application Support/Almost Human/Legend of Grimrock/}}
 
{{Game data/saves|Linux|{{P|xdgdatahome}}/Almost Human/Legend of Grimrock/}}
 
{{Game data/saves|Linux|{{P|xdgdatahome}}/Almost Human/Legend of Grimrock/}}
 
}}
 
}}
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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           = false
+
|discord                  =
−
|gog galaxy notes     =  
+
|discord notes            =
−
|origin               =  
+
|epic games launcher      = unknown
−
|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               = false
−
|xbox cloud notes     =  
+
|steam cloud notes         =  
 +
|ubisoft connect          =  
 +
|ubisoft connect notes     =  
 +
|xbox cloud               =  
 +
|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
==Video settings==
+
==Video==
 
{{Image|Legend of Grimrock settings.png|General settings.}}
 
{{Image|Legend of Grimrock settings.png|General settings.}}
−
{{Video settings
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{{Video
 
|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/legend-grimrock/en
 
|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/legend-grimrock/en
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = silver
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = silver
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|windowed notes            =  
 
|windowed notes            =  
 
|borderless windowed        = true
 
|borderless windowed        = true
−
|borderless windowed notes  = Set Display Mode to Borderless in Settings.
+
|borderless windowed notes  = Set '''Display Mode''' to '''Borderless''' in Settings.
 
|anisotropic                = true
 
|anisotropic                = true
 
|anisotropic notes          = Merged into texture filtering options.
 
|anisotropic notes          = Merged into texture filtering options.
 
|antialiasing              = false
 
|antialiasing              = false
 
|antialiasing notes        =  
 
|antialiasing notes        =  
 +
|upscaling                  = unknown
 +
|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|vsync notes                =  
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|60 fps notes              =  
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|120 fps                    = true
 
|120 fps                    = true
−
|120 fps notes              = Frame rate is capped to monitor refresh when Vsync is enabled.
+
|120 fps notes              = Capped to monitor refresh when Vsync is enabled; otherwise, see [[#Frame rate (FPS)]].
 
|hdr                        = unknown
 
|hdr                        = unknown
 
|hdr notes                  =  
 
|hdr notes                  =  
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}}
 
}}
  
−
==Input settings==
+
===[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)|Frame rate (FPS)]]===
−
{{Input settings
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{{ii}} When Vsync is disabled, the game caps the frame rate.
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Modify framerate cap|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Ninekain|date=2024-02-18|comment=}}</ref>|fix=
 +
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file location]].
 +
# Change the line <code>maxFrameRate = 120</code> in {{File|grimrock.cfg}} to the desired framerate.
 +
# If the framerate reset back to default, save as <code>Read Only</code>.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
==Input==
 +
{{Input
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
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}}
 
}}
  
−
==Audio settings==
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==Audio==
−
{{Audio settings
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{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume notes    = Music/ambient and sound effects.
 
|separate volume notes    = Music/ambient and sound effects.
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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  =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = French
 
  |language  = French
−
  |interface = true
+
  |interface = hackable
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |audio    = false
−
  |subtitles = true
+
  |subtitles = hackable
 
  |fan      = true
 
  |fan      = true
−
  |notes    = Fan translation, [http://www.mediafire.com/file/q181c0999q4iinc/Patch+FR+LoG.exe download]
+
  |notes    = Fan translation, [https://www.mediafire.com/file/q181c0999q4iinc/Patch+FR+LoG.exe download]. [https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0GuSNggVW4LdXdqei02b0w5YzQ/view Alternate link.]
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
|language  = Spanish
 
|language  = Spanish
−
|interface = true
+
|interface = hackable
 
|audio    = false
 
|audio    = false
−
|subtitles = true
+
|subtitles = hackable
 
|fan      = true
 
|fan      = true
−
|notes    = Fan translation, [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=364743619 download].
+
|notes    = Fan translation, [http://www.abandonsocios.org/index.php?topic=16908.0 download].<br>Translation by ''Clan Dlan'', [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nli-XE8qjMmS7erUvDBev17ixePj4G5q/view?usp=drive_link download] and [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1khcadOuLdP6El3G5cQ7zw8Em1gmDI92r/view?usp=drive_link Manual in Spanish].
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
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|native 3d notes            =  
 
|native 3d notes            =  
 
|nvidia 3d vision            = hackable
 
|nvidia 3d vision            = hackable
−
|nvidia 3d vision notes      = See [http://helixmod.blogspot.com/2012/04/legend-of-grimrock.html Helix Mod: Legend of Grimrock].
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|nvidia 3d vision notes      = See [https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2012/04/legend-of-grimrock.html Helix Mod: Legend of Grimrock].
 
|tridef 3d                  = unknown
 
|tridef 3d                  = unknown
 
|tridef 3d notes            =  
 
|tridef 3d notes            =  
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==Issues fixed==
 
==Issues fixed==
 
===Game freezes occasionally===
 
===Game freezes occasionally===
−
{{Fixbox|description=Periodical freezing, overheating|ref=<ref>[http://www.grimrock.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=677 Game periodically freezes, black screens, then continues - Legend of Grimrock Forums]</ref>|fix=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Periodical freezing, overheating|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.grimrock.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=677|title=Game periodically freezes, black screens, then continues - Legend of Grimrock Forums|date=May 2023}}{{dubious|date=2024-02-18|reason=Based on the information in this very article regarding FPS, the game caps its own framerate when Vsync is off, and that cap is configurable.}}</ref>|fix=
 
Enabling Vsync may fix some issues, such as periodic freezing. This is because the game does not have a frame rate limiter, therefore it will tax the graphics card very heavily. Vsync forces a frame rate cap.
 
Enabling Vsync may fix some issues, such as periodic freezing. This is because the game does not have a frame rate limiter, therefore it will tax the graphics card very heavily. Vsync forces a frame rate cap.
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Screen appears black / mostly black===
 
===Screen appears black / mostly black===
−
{{Fixbox|description=Black screen with torches visible|ref=<ref>[http://www.grimrock.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=848 Everything's pitch black except for torch lights - Legend of Grimrock Forums]</ref>|fix=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Black screen with torches visible|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.grimrock.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=848|title=Everything's pitch black except for torch lights - Legend of Grimrock Forums|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
 
A known issue regarding certain graphics card drivers. Resetting the graphics driver to default values from the control panel can fix this issue. This issue, at least on AMD cards, seems to be caused by forcing anti-aliasing via the control panel. Disabling it should fix the issue. Morphological Filtering (MLAA) seems functional as an alternative, but it can make small text and objects blurry.
 
A known issue regarding certain graphics card drivers. Resetting the graphics driver to default values from the control panel can fix this issue. This issue, at least on AMD cards, seems to be caused by forcing anti-aliasing via the control panel. Disabling it should fix the issue. Morphological Filtering (MLAA) seems functional as an alternative, but it can make small text and objects blurry.
 
}}
 
}}
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{{ii}} Blurry textures and menu items are almost always caused by the Mipmap Detail Level in the [[AMD VISION Engine Control Center]].
 
{{ii}} Blurry textures and menu items are almost always caused by the Mipmap Detail Level in the [[AMD VISION Engine Control Center]].
  
−
{{Fixbox|description=Blurry graphics|ref=<ref>[http://www.grimrock.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=690 Menu looks blurry/ Graphics are not as sharp - Legend of Grimrock Forums]</ref>|fix=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Blurry graphics|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.grimrock.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=690|title=Menu looks blurry/ Graphics are not as sharp - Legend of Grimrock Forums|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
 
# Open the AMD VISION Engine Control Center.
 
# Open the AMD VISION Engine Control Center.
 
# Set Mipmap Detail Level to 'Quality'.
 
# Set Mipmap Detail Level to 'Quality'.
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===Mouse cursor isn't visible===
 
===Mouse cursor isn't visible===
−
{{Fixbox|description=Mouse cursor missing|ref=<ref>[http://www.grimrock.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=977 Missing Mouse Cursor Arrow - Legend of Grimrock Forums]</ref>|fix=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Mouse cursor missing|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.grimrock.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=977|title=Missing Mouse Cursor Arrow - Legend of Grimrock Forums|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
 
Disabling mouse pointer trails fixes this issue.
 
Disabling mouse pointer trails fixes this issue.
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===D3DError===
 
===D3DError===
−
{{Fixbox|description=D3DError - D3DXCompileShader failed|ref=<ref>[http://www.grimrock.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=1004&start=10#wrap D3DError - D3DXCompileShader failed - Legend of Grimrock Forums]</ref>|fix=
+
{{Fixbox|description=D3DError - D3DXCompileShader failed|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.grimrock.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=1004&start=10#wrap|title=D3DError - D3DXCompileShader failed - Legend of Grimrock Forums|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
 
Error message: <code>D3DError - D3DXCompileShader failed: ERROR_BAD_EXE_FORMAT</code>
 
Error message: <code>D3DError - D3DXCompileShader failed: ERROR_BAD_EXE_FORMAT</code>
  
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===Running the game on integrated graphics===
 
===Running the game on integrated graphics===
−
{{Fixbox|description=Running on integrated graphics|ref=<ref>[http://www.grimrock.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=1170 Report: Working on Intel Graphics (sort of) - Legend of Grimrock Forums]</ref>|fix=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Running on integrated graphics|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.grimrock.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=1170|title=Report: Working on Intel Graphics (sort of) - Legend of Grimrock Forums|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
 
This is possible using a utility called [http://transgaming.com/business/swiftshader Swiftshader], which offloads shader processing onto the CPU. However, this comes at a heavy performance price.
 
This is possible using a utility called [http://transgaming.com/business/swiftshader Swiftshader], which offloads shader processing onto the CPU. However, this comes at a heavy performance price.
 
}}
 
}}
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===API===
 
===API===
 
{{API
 
{{API
−
|direct3d versions      =  
+
|direct3d versions      = 9.0c
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
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|dos modes              =  
 
|dos modes              =  
 
|dos modes notes        =  
 
|dos modes notes        =  
−
|shader model versions  =  
+
|shader model versions  = 3.0
 
|shader model notes    =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
−
|windows 32-bit exe    = unknown
+
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
−
|windows 64-bit exe    = unknown
+
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 +
|windows arm app        = unknown
 
|windows exe notes      =  
 
|windows exe notes      =  
−
|macos 32-bit app       = unknown
+
|mac os x powerpc app  = unknown
−
|macos 64-bit app       = unknown
+
|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= unknown
 
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown
 
|linux 64-bit executable= unknown
 
|linux 64-bit executable= unknown
 +
|linux arm app          = unknown
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
}}
 
}}

Latest revision as of 14:26, 18 February 2024

Legend of Grimrock
Legend of Grimrock cover
Developers
Almost Human
Linux Edward Rudd
Release dates
Windows April 11, 2012
macOS (OS X) December 19, 2012
Linux December 19, 2012
Reception
Metacritic 82
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives First-person
Controls Direct control
Genres RPG
Themes Fantasy, Medieval
Series Legend of Grimrock
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Legend of Grimrock on HowLongToBeat
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Legend of Grimrock on Wikipedia
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General information

Official forum
GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
GOG.com Support Page
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Official website
DRM-free
 Via Humble Widget.
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Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Epic Games Store
DRM-free after installation through Epic Games Launcher (notes may include more details)
 DRM-free when run directly from the main game executable, grimrock.exe.[1]
Windows
macOS (OS X)
GamersGate
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Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
GOG.com
DRM-free
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Humble Store
DRM-free
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Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Steam
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Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux

Essential improvements

Enable console

Enabling the console[citation needed]
  1. Go to the configuration file location.
  2. Add the following lines to grimrock.cfg:
console=true
consoleKey = 192

This sets ~ to open the console.

The scripting reference can be found here.

You used to be able to place a handy Debugging Toolkit into the folder containing grimrock.exe and then access it in the console by typing dofile('debug.lua') (a list of commands was available within the file itself). However the dofile command is no longer available, likely to prevent arbitrary code execution from malicious mods.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Almost Human\Legend of Grimrock\grimrock.cfg
macOS (OS X) $HOME/Library/Application Support/Almost Human/Legend of Grimrock/
Linux $XDG_DATA_HOME/Almost Human/Legend of Grimrock/
This game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux.

Save game data location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Almost Human\Legend of Grimrock\*.sav
macOS (OS X) $HOME/Library/Application Support/Almost Human/Legend of Grimrock/
Linux $XDG_DATA_HOME/Almost Human/Legend of Grimrock/

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

General settings.
General settings.

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
 
Multi-monitor
 
Ultra-widescreen
 
 Hor+.
4K Ultra HD
 
 DSR only works when desktop resolution is also set to 4k, otherwise the UI will become glitched. UI doesn't scale.
Field of view (FOV)
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Set Display Mode to Borderless in Settings.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Merged into texture filtering options.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
Capped to monitor refresh when Vsync is enabled; otherwise, see #Frame rate (FPS).
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.

Frame rate (FPS)

When Vsync is disabled, the game caps the frame rate.
Modify framerate cap[2]
  1. Go to the configuration file location.
  2. Change the line maxFrameRate = 120 in grimrock.cfg to the desired framerate.
  3. If the framerate reset back to default, save as Read Only.

Input

Keyboard and mouse, touch State Notes
Remapping
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Touchscreen optimised
Enable Tablet Mode in Settings for on-screen controls.
Controller
Controller support

Audio

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Music/ambient and sound effects.
Surround sound
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
French
Fan translation, download. Alternate link.
Spanish
Fan translation, download.
Translation by Clan Dlan, download and Manual in Spanish.

VR support

3D modes State Notes
Nvidia 3D Vision
See Helix Mod: Legend of Grimrock.
vorpX
G3D
Officially supported game, see official vorpx game list.

Issues fixed

Game freezes occasionally

Periodical freezing, overheating[3]

Enabling Vsync may fix some issues, such as periodic freezing. This is because the game does not have a frame rate limiter, therefore it will tax the graphics card very heavily. Vsync forces a frame rate cap.

Screen appears black / mostly black

Black screen with torches visible[4]

A known issue regarding certain graphics card drivers. Resetting the graphics driver to default values from the control panel can fix this issue. This issue, at least on AMD cards, seems to be caused by forcing anti-aliasing via the control panel. Disabling it should fix the issue. Morphological Filtering (MLAA) seems functional as an alternative, but it can make small text and objects blurry.

Graphics are blurry

Blurry textures and menu items are almost always caused by the Mipmap Detail Level in the AMD VISION Engine Control Center.
Blurry graphics[5]
  1. Open the AMD VISION Engine Control Center.
  2. Set Mipmap Detail Level to 'Quality'.
  3. Disable Catalyst AI.
  4. Set everything else to Applocation Controlled/off.

Mouse cursor isn't visible

Mouse cursor missing[6]

Disabling mouse pointer trails fixes this issue.

D3DError

D3DError - D3DXCompileShader failed[7]

Error message: D3DError - D3DXCompileShader failed: ERROR_BAD_EXE_FORMAT

A solution involves modifying a new DirectX installer.

Download the latest DXSsetup.exe from Microsoft.

Extract the DXSetup.exe to a folder.

Enter these subfolders: 

32 bit folder - Windows\SysWOW64
64 bit folder - Windows\System32

Delete these files: 

D3DCompiler_43.dll
D3DX9_43.dll
d3dx11_43.dll

After doing this, rerun the DXSetup.exe from the original downloaded archive above.

Running the game on integrated graphics

Running on integrated graphics[8]

This is possible using a utility called Swiftshader, which offloads shader processing onto the CPU. However, this comes at a heavy performance price.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 9.0c
Shader Model support 3.0
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) XP SP3, Vista, 7
Processor (CPU) Dual Core 2 GHz Intel or 2.8 GHz AMD Quad Core 2.66 GHz Intel or 3.2 GHz AMD
System memory (RAM) 2 GB 4 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 1 GB
Video card (GPU) ATI Radeon X1600
Nvidia GeForce 7600
512 MB of VRAM
Shader model 3 support		 ATI Radeon HD 2900
Nvidia GeForce 8800
Requires a resolution of at least 1280x720 or 1024x768.
macOS (OS X)
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 10.6
Processor (CPU) Intel Core 2 Duo Intel Core i5
System memory (RAM) 2 GB 4 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 1 GB
Video card (GPU) 256 MB of VRAM
OpenGL 2.1 compatible 		ATI Radeon HD 2900
Nvidia GeForce 8800
512 MB of VRAM
Requires a resolution of at least 1280x720 or 1024x768.
Linux
Minimum
Operating system (OS) glibc 2.5
Processor (CPU) 2 GHz
System memory (RAM) 2 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 1 GB
Video card (GPU) 512 MB of VRAM
OpenGL 2.1 compatible
Shader model 3 support
Requires a resolution of at least 1280x720 or 1024x768.


References

  1. ↑ Verified by User:Xactactx on 2023-12-08
    I tested the Epic Games version and it is DRM free, the game can be run from "grimrock.exe".
  2. ↑ Verified by User:Ninekain on 2024-02-18
  3. ↑ Game periodically freezes, black screens, then continues - Legend of Grimrock Forums - last accessed on May 2023[dubious – discuss]
  4. ↑ Everything's pitch black except for torch lights - Legend of Grimrock Forums - last accessed on May 2023
  5. ↑ Menu looks blurry/ Graphics are not as sharp - Legend of Grimrock Forums - last accessed on May 2023
  6. ↑ Missing Mouse Cursor Arrow - Legend of Grimrock Forums - last accessed on May 2023
  7. ↑ D3DError - D3DXCompileShader failed - Legend of Grimrock Forums - last accessed on May 2023
  8. ↑ Report: Working on Intel Graphics (sort of) - Legend of Grimrock Forums - last accessed on May 2023