Overlord (2007)
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Developers | |
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Triumph Studios | |
macOS (OS X) | Virtual Programming[1] |
Linux | Virtual Programming[1] |
Publishers | |
Codemasters | |
Sold-Out Software | |
Release dates | |
Windows | June 26, 2007 |
macOS (OS X) | July 21, 2016[2] |
Linux | July 21, 2016[2] |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 81 |
IGDB | 70 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack |
Series | Overlord |
Overlord | |
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Overlord (2007) | 2007 |
Overlord II | 2009 |
Overlord: Fellowship of Evil | 2015 |
Key points
- Multiplayer servers shut down following the release of Overlord II. Online multiplayer is now only possible through tools like Hamachi or Tunngle.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | SecuROM v7 DRM. | |||
Developer website | Official store of OS X/Linux porter. Includes Raising Hell. | |||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Complete Pack also available. | ||||
GOG.com | Includes Raising Hell. | |||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam | Included with EA Play (Steam). Demos for both the game and the expansion are available. | |||
ZOOM Platform | Includes Raising Hell expansion | |||
GamersGate (unavailable) | ||||
Mac App Store (unavailable) | Includes Raising Hell. |
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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Raising Hell |
Essential improvements
Patches
- Patch 1.4 is the latest available patch. Includes amBX and split-screen support. Only needed for the retail version.
Skip intro videos
Rename Title_***.bik in the installation folder[3] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Overlord\settings.dat |
macOS (OS X) | ~/Library/Application Support/com.vpltd.overlord/GameDocuments/Overlord/Settings.dat |
Linux | $XDG_DATA_HOME/vpltd/Overlord/ |
- This game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux.
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Overlord\ |
macOS (OS X) | ~/Library/Application Support/com.vpltd.overlord/GameDocuments/Overlord/ |
Linux | $XDG_DATA_HOME/vpltd/Overlord/GameDocuments/Overlord/ |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | Located under Display Mode in Overlord Configuration tool. Resolution is changed by dragging window borders or maximizing. Steam Overlay must be closed for this to work. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
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 | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | ||
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers |
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PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Sound, music and speech sliders | |
Surround sound | Up to 8.1 | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Hungarian | Retail only. Raising Hell DLC never translated officialy. Fan Patch available. |
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Italian | Available here. | |||
Russian | Official localization by «Buka Entertainment» – retail only. Patch for digital release here. | |||
Russian | Fan translation by «SyS-team» – link for Overlord and link for Raising Hell | |||
Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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Local play | 2 | Co-op |
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LAN play | ||||
Online play | Official multiplayer servers have been shut down. |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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vorpX | G3D User created game profile, see vorpx forum profile introduction. Note:Game will also work with Overlord: Raising Hell. |
Issues fixed
General advice
Verify game cache or reinstall[citation needed] |
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- See General advice.[5]
Black screen after choosing a profile
Restart or disable Steam overlay[6] |
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Crash after starting the game
Turn off anti-aliasing or reinstall[7] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) | |||
Linux |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Audio | Miles Sound System | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP | Vista |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 2.4 GHz AMD Athlon XP 2400+ |
Intel Core 2 Duo AMD Athlon 64 X2 |
System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | 1 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 4.5 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce FX 5900 ATI Radeon 9500 DirectX 9.0c compatible | Nvidia GeForce 7800 ATI Radeon X1800 |
Sound (audio device) | DirectX compatible |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Overlord I: Mac & Linux : Virtual Programming
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Overlord - Mac and Linux Release Date Teaser. - YouTube - last accessed on 2016-07-20
- ↑ Verified by User:aaronth07 on 10/6017
- ↑ Steam Support
- ↑ Steam Users' Forums - Blank Menu Screens (retrieved)
- ↑ Steam Users' Forums - It just...stops... (retrieved)
- ↑ Steam Users' Forums - Overlord 1 crashes on startup (retrieved)