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|cover = Soulbringer - Cover.jpg | |cover = Soulbringer - Cover.jpg | ||
|developers = | |developers = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/developer| | + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Gremlin Interactive}} |
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Infogrames|Europe}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Infogrames|Europe}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Interplay Entertainment|North America}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Interplay Entertainment|North America}} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Blue Moon Red Owl|GOG.com}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Blue Moon Red Owl|GOG.com (original)}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|KISS ltd|Steam}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|KISS ltd|Steam (original)}} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Funbox Media|Digital (current)}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|July 10, 2000}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|July 10, 2000}} | ||
|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 | }} | ||
− | {{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 | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | ARPG }} |
{{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 | }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Fantasy }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | }} | ||
|steam appid = 283310 | |steam appid = 283310 | ||
|gogcom id = 1207659003 | |gogcom id = 1207659003 | ||
+ | |hltb = 8820 | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 3095 |
|wikipedia = Soulbringer | |wikipedia = Soulbringer | ||
|winehq = 4928 | |winehq = 4928 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
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+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{GOG.com links|1207659003|soulbringer}} | {{GOG.com links|1207659003|soulbringer}} | ||
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/283310/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/283310/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
+ | {{mm}} [https://cdn.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/steam/apps/283310/manuals/manual.pdf Manual] | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
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===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Delete/rename intro.bik|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Delete/rename intro.bik|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
− | # Go to | + | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\data}}. |
# Delete or rename {{file|intro.bik}} and {{file|interplay.bik}} (if present). | # Delete or rename {{file|intro.bik}} and {{file|interplay.bik}} (if present). | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Peixoto's patch=== | ===Peixoto's patch=== | ||
− | [https://www.patreon.com/user?u=44312848 Peixoto's patch] not only gets the game running on | + | [https://www.patreon.com/user?u=44312848 Peixoto's patch] not only gets the game running on Windows 10, but also allows high resolution without shrinking the HUD\menus and Super sampling anti-aliasing. At the moment only the retail version is supported. |
===Unofficial patches=== | ===Unofficial patches=== | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} Both the GOG.com and Steam versions use {{file|LauncherConfig.ini}}. | {{ii}} Both the GOG.com and Steam versions use {{file|LauncherConfig.ini}}. | ||
− | {{ii}} The GOG.com and Steam versions support an additional {{file|Config.ini}} for controlling the video scaling method (this file does not exist by default).<ref> | + | {{ii}} The GOG.com and Steam versions support an additional {{file|Config.ini}} for controlling the video scaling method (this file does not exist by default).<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/soulbringer/text_issues/post4|title=Text Issues?, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
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{{L10n|content= | {{L10n|content= | ||
{{ii}} The Steam version includes all languages but the language switcher does not work; see [[#Can't change language (Steam)|Can't change language (Steam)]] to change manually. | {{ii}} The Steam version includes all languages but the language switcher does not work; see [[#Can't change language (Steam)|Can't change language (Steam)]] to change manually. | ||
− | + | {{ii}} The German version is cut (no blood effects), which is also true for digital versions when switching their language to German.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/soulbringer/german_version_uncut|title=gog.com|date=May 2023}}</ref> | |
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = English | |language = English | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Russian | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = [https://www.zoneofgames.ru/games/soulbringer/files/325.html Unofficial translation by «7Wolf»] | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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{{ii}} Install the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/711-soulbringer-steam-startup-fix/ Soulbringer Steam startup fix]. | {{ii}} Install the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/711-soulbringer-steam-startup-fix/ Soulbringer Steam startup fix]. | ||
− | ===Can | + | ===Can not change language (Steam)=== |
{{--}} The Steam version's language switcher does not work. | {{--}} The Steam version's language switcher does not work. | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Set language manually|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Set language manually|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/283310/discussions/0/558753803603444243/|title=Setting language problem :: Soulbringer General Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
− | # Edit | + | # Edit {{file|{{p|game}}\data\lang.dat}} with a text editor. |
# Change <code>english e</code> to <code>french f</code>, <code>spanish s</code>, <code>german g</code>, <code>dutch d</code>, or <code>italian i</code> | # Change <code>english e</code> to <code>french f</code>, <code>spanish s</code>, <code>german g</code>, <code>dutch d</code>, or <code>italian i</code> | ||
− | # Save | + | # Save the changes and close the file. |
− | # Go to | + | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\data\wavs\vo\english}}. |
− | # Copy everything into the folder for the game language | + | # Copy everything into the folder for the game language set in {{file|lang.dat}}. |
}} | }} | ||
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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 = | ||
|macos intel 32-bit app = | |macos intel 32-bit app = |
Latest revision as of 13:28, 13 August 2023
Developers | |
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Gremlin Interactive | |
Publishers | |
Europe | Infogrames |
North America | Interplay Entertainment |
GOG.com (original) | Blue Moon Red Owl |
Steam (original) | KISS ltd |
Digital (current) | Funbox Media |
Release dates | |
Windows | July 10, 2000 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Genres | ARPG |
Themes | Fantasy |
Soulbringer is a singleplayer ARPG game.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | SecuROM 3 DRM. | |||
GOG.com | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam | ||||
ZOOM Platform | ||||
Amazon.com (unavailable) |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Delete/rename intro.bik[citation needed] |
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|
Peixoto's patch
Peixoto's patch not only gets the game running on Windows 10, but also allows high resolution without shrinking the HUD\menus and Super sampling anti-aliasing. At the moment only the retail version is supported.
Unofficial patches
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\soul.opt[Note 1] %APPDATA%\GOG\SoulBringer\LauncherConfig.ini |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/283310/pfx/[Note 2] |
- Both the GOG.com and Steam versions use
LauncherConfig.ini
. - The GOG.com and Steam versions support an additional
Config.ini
for controlling the video scaling method (this file does not exist by default).[1]
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\data\save\[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/283310/pfx/[Note 2] |
-
save.dat
is an index of save slot names.
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud | Syncs saves and settings. |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | Widescreen resolutions are selectable but the image is stretched from 4:3. The GOG.com version is pillarboxed. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
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) | On by default. | ||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS |
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 |
Controller types |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Music, Sound FX, Speech. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
EAX support | Set in Advanced options. |
Localizations
- The Steam version includes all languages but the language switcher does not work; see Can't change language (Steam) to change manually.
- The German version is cut (no blood effects), which is also true for digital versions when switching their language to German.[2]
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Dutch | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Russian | Unofficial translation by «7Wolf» | |||
Spanish |
Issues fixed
Game does not start (Steam)
- Install the Soulbringer Steam startup fix.
Can not change language (Steam)
- The Steam version's language switcher does not work.
Set language manually[3] |
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Other information
API
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95, 98 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 233 MHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 32 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 500 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 8 MB of VRAM DirectX 7.0 compatible | 16 MB of VRAM |
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%\VirtualStore
on 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.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/283310/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (283310) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Text Issues?, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ gog.com - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Setting language problem :: Soulbringer General Discussions - last accessed on May 2023