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| − | + | {{disambig|the original game|the 2021 remaster|[[Shadow Man Remastered]]}} | |
| − | {{disambig|the original | ||
{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Shadowman.jpg | |cover = Shadowman.jpg | ||
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|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Acclaim Entertainment}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Acclaim Entertainment}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Russobit-M|Russia}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Night Dive Studios|Digital}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Night Dive Studios|Digital}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|August 27, 1999}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|August 27, 1999}} | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|October 18, 2013|ref=<ref> | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|October 18, 2013|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://store.steampowered.com/news/11660/|title=News - Now Available - Shadow Man|date=May 2023}}</ref>}} |
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} |
| − | {{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, Adventure, Metroidvania }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Stylized }} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Fantasy, Horror, North America }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Shadow Man }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Shadow Man }} | ||
|steam appid = 251770 | |steam appid = 251770 | ||
|gogcom id = 1207659713 | |gogcom id = 1207659713 | ||
| + | |official site= https://web.archive.org/web/20000511235542/http://www.acclaim.com/games/shadowman/index.html | ||
|hltb = 8343 | |hltb = 8343 | ||
|igdb = shadow-man | |igdb = shadow-man | ||
| + | |lutris = shadow-man | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
| − | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 385 |
|wikipedia = Shadow Man (video game) | |wikipedia = Shadow Man (video game) | ||
|winehq = | |winehq = | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{Introduction | ||
| + | |introduction = | ||
| + | |||
| + | |release history = | ||
| + | |||
| + | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
| − | The latest official | + | * The latest official patch (US version only) is available at [https://soggi.org/misc/game-patches.htm soggi.org]. |
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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|ultrawidescreen = false | |ultrawidescreen = false | ||
|ultrawidescreen notes = | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
| − | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = false |
| − | |4k ultra hd notes = | + | |4k ultra hd notes = |
|fov = false | |fov = false | ||
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
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|anisotropic = false | |anisotropic = false | ||
|anisotropic notes = Supports bilinear and trilinear. | |anisotropic notes = Supports bilinear and trilinear. | ||
| − | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = false |
| − | |antialiasing notes = | + | |antialiasing notes = |
| + | |upscaling = unknown | ||
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = Supports triple buffering. | |vsync notes = Supports triple buffering. | ||
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = AI and animations only function properly at 60 FPS. | |60 fps notes = AI and animations only function properly at 60 FPS. | ||
| − | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = limited |
| − | |120 fps notes = The game is unplayable at very high frame rates.<ref> | + | |120 fps notes = The game is unplayable at very high frame rates.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/251770/discussions/0/1742216483309504835/|title=Control issues :: Shadow Man General Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
|hdr = unknown | |hdr = unknown | ||
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
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|invert mouse y-axis = true | |invert mouse y-axis = true | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
| − | |touchscreen = | + | |touchscreen = false |
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
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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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|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Russian | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = true | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = Local retail only. | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Window border in fullscreen mode=== | ===Window border in fullscreen mode=== | ||
| − | {{ii}} The Steam version is already patched.<ref> | + | {{ii}} The Steam version is already patched.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=673681154|title=Steam Community :: Guide :: How to get Full screen to work (Updated)|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
{{Fixbox|description=Fix fullscreen border|ref={{cn|date=November 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Fix fullscreen border|ref={{cn|date=November 2016}}|fix= | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | {{Fixbox|description=Enable | + | {{Fixbox|description=Enable Vsync in advanced option game and set monitor to 60hz|ref={{cn|date=June 2020}}|fix= |
}} | }} | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
| + | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
| − | |mac os x powerpc app = | + | |mac os x powerpc app = unknown |
|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | |macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | ||
| − | |macos intel 64-bit app = | + | |macos intel 64-bit app = true |
| − | |macos arm app = | + | |macos arm app = false |
| − | |macos app notes = | + | |macos app notes = Was allegedly playable on macOS Catalina before mid-2020.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/251770/discussions/0/2849047119425703275/#c3013431044281866873|title=Game not starting|date=19 November 2022}}</ref> |
|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 = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|minHD = 50 MB | |minHD = 50 MB | ||
|minGPU = Direct3D compatible 3D accelerator card | |minGPU = Direct3D compatible 3D accelerator card | ||
| + | |minGPU2 = 3dfx Voodoo | ||
|minVRAM = 4 MB | |minVRAM = 4 MB | ||
|minDX = 5 | |minDX = 5 | ||
| + | |minother = 8X CD-ROM | ||
|recOS = 98 | |recOS = 98 | ||
Latest revision as of 21:53, 25 December 2023
This page is for the original game. For the 2021 remaster, see Shadow Man Remastered.
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Acclaim Studios Teesside | |
| Publishers | |
| Acclaim Entertainment | |
| Russia | Russobit-M |
| Digital | Night Dive Studios |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | August 27, 1999 |
| macOS (OS X) | October 18, 2013[1] |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase |
| Microtransactions | None |
| Modes | Singleplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | Third-person |
| Controls | Direct control |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Metroidvania |
| Art styles | Stylized |
| Themes | Fantasy, Horror, North America |
| Series | Shadow Man |
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| Shadow Man | |
|---|---|
| Shadow Man | 1999 |
| Shadow Man Remastered | 2021 |
Shadow Man is a singleplayer third-person action, adventure and metroidvania game in the Shadow Man series.
Key points
- AI and animations only function properly at 60 FPS.[2]
General information
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
SecuROM DRM. | |
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| GamersGate | |
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| Green Man Gaming | |
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| Humble Store | |
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| GOG.com (unavailable) | |
Has been replaced with remaster | |
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| Steam (unavailable) | |
Does not require Steam to run.[3] Has been replaced with remaster | |
Essential improvements
Patches
- The latest official patch (US version only) is available at soggi.org.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\Grafix.Cfg[Note 1] |
| macOS (OS X) | |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/251770/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\Saves\[Note 1] |
| macOS (OS X) | |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/251770/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| GOG Galaxy | ||
| Steam Cloud |
Video
Launcher video settings.
In-game detail settings.
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | Supports up to 1920x1080. Vertical FOV is decreased with widescreen. | ||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | |||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | See Windowed. | ||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | See Windowed. | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Supports bilinear and trilinear. | ||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | Supports triple buffering. | ||
| 60 FPS | AI and animations only function properly at 60 FPS. | ||
| 120+ FPS | The game is unplayable at very high frame rates.[4] | ||
Windowed
| Force windowed mode[citation needed] |
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Input
In-game mouse settings.
In-game key remapping.
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | ||
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support | ||
| Full controller support | Use Keysticks to bind controller keys to keyboard keys | |
| Controller remapping | ||
| 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
In-game general settings.
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | Sound Effects, Music | |
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | Appear during cutscenes. | |
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Italian | ||||
| Russian | Local retail only. | |||
| Spanish |
Issues fixed
Low frame rate in fullscreen mode
| Force windowed mode[citation needed] |
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Window border in fullscreen mode
- The Steam version is already patched.[5]
| Fix fullscreen border[citation needed] |
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Train engineer key crash
- When playing in French, Italian, or Spanish, the game crashes when using the engineer's key to start the train.
| Change language to english[citation needed] |
|---|
| Fix crash bug[citation needed] |
|---|
Uncontrollable character movement
| Limit frame rate to 60fps[citation needed] |
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| Enable Vsync in advanced option game and set monitor to 60hz[citation needed] |
|---|
VR support
| 3D modes | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| vorpX | Z3D User created game profile, see vorpx forum profile introduction. |
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Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| DirectDraw | 6 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows | |||
| macOS (OS X) | Was allegedly playable on macOS Catalina before mid-2020.[6] |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | Miles Sound System |
Modifications
- Re-Texture By Arkup 2015 - Complete HD re-texturing mod of the game.
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 95 | 98 |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 200 MHz | Intel Pentium 400 MHz |
| System memory (RAM) | 32 MB | 64 MB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 50 MB | 350 MB |
| Video card (GPU) | Direct3D compatible 3D accelerator card 3dfx Voodoo 4 MB of VRAM DirectX 5 compatible | Direct3D compatible 3D accelerator card |
| Other | 8X CD-ROM | |
| macOS (OS X) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | ||
| Processor (CPU) | ||
| System memory (RAM) | ||
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | ||
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 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%\VirtualStoreon Windows Vista and later (more details). - ↑ 2.0 2.1 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 (251770) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ News - Now Available - Shadow Man - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ [1]
- ↑ Steam games you can play without the Steam client, post 1,620 - GOG General Discussions - last accessed on 2021-04-29
- ↑ Control issues :: Shadow Man General Discussions - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Steam Community :: Guide :: How to get Full screen to work (Updated) - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Game not starting - last accessed on 19 November 2022