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{{Infobox game/row/developer|House of Tales}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|House of Tales}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|THQ Nordic}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|CDV Software|2001-2015}} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Nordic Games|2015-2016}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|THQ Nordic|2016-present}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Cougar Engine}} | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Cougar Engine}} | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows| | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 23, 2001}} |
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|mystery-of-the-druids|49}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Cinematic camera }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Point and select }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Adventure }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Pre-Rendered Graphics, Realistic }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Contemporary, Detective/Mystery }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | }} | ||
|steam appid = 343000 | |steam appid = 343000 | ||
|steam appid side = | |steam appid side = | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = 1520387024 |
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
+ | |mobygames = 5047 | ||
|wikipedia = The Mystery of the Druids | |wikipedia = The Mystery of the Druids | ||
|winehq = | |winehq = | ||
+ | |lutris = the-mystery-of-the-druids | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | '''US, EU:''' {{DRM|SafeDisc|v2}}<br>'''Russia:''' {{DRM|StarForce|}} | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | the_mystery_of_the_druids | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | the_mystery_of_the_druids | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 343000 | | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 343000 | DRM-free | Can be run without Steam once downloaded | | Windows }} |
}} | }} | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Configure video mode=== | ===Configure video mode=== | ||
− | |||
− | + | ===Fix crashes when giving or taking items=== | |
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref={{cn|date=July 2023}}|fix= | |
− | {{ | + | # Download the [https://steamcommunity.com/app/343000/discussions/0/1471967615842468311/ patched data files] from this Steam Community post. |
+ | # Extract all files to the UPDATES folder in your install location. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Fix saving and loading== | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref={{cn|date=July 2023}}|fix= | ||
+ | # Download the latest release of DDrawCompat from [https://github.com/narzoul/DDrawCompat/releases GitHub]. | ||
+ | # Extract the dll file to the base folder of your install location. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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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 | + | |discord = |
− | |gog galaxy notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |origin | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |origin notes | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |gog galaxy = false |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | | | + | |origin = |
− | | | + | |origin notes = |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |steam cloud = true |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
|anisotropic = true | |anisotropic = true | ||
− | |anisotropic notes = Can be enabled through the Cougar Setup Utility | + | |anisotropic notes = Can be enabled through the [[[https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/899-cougar-setup-utility-for-the-mystery-of-the-druids/ Cougar Setup Utility]]. |
|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
− | |antialiasing notes = Enabled if hardware accelerated, disabled if software rendered | + | |antialiasing notes = Enabled if hardware-accelerated, disabled if software rendered. |
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = unknown | |vsync = unknown | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = false | |key remap = false | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
− | |separate volume notes = Music, voice, and FX | + | |separate volume notes = Music, voice, and FX. |
|surround sound = true | |surround sound = true | ||
− | |surround sound notes = Dolby Surround support | + | |surround sound notes = Dolby Surround support. |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
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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 = English | |language = English | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = French | |language = French | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = German | |language = German | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Russian | |language = Russian | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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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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|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
− | |64-bit executable | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
− | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Middleware=== | ||
+ | {{Middleware | ||
+ | |physics = | ||
+ | |physics notes = | ||
+ | |audio = FMOD | ||
+ | |audio notes = | ||
+ | |interface = | ||
+ | |interface notes = | ||
+ | |input = | ||
+ | |input notes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes = Bink Video | ||
+ | |cutscenes notes = | ||
+ | |multiplayer = | ||
+ | |multiplayer notes= | ||
}} | }} | ||
Revision as of 22:58, 14 January 2024
Developers | |
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House of Tales | |
Publishers | |
2001-2015 | CDV Software |
2015-2016 | Nordic Games |
2016-present | THQ Nordic |
Engines | |
Cougar Engine | |
Release dates | |
Windows | March 23, 2001 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 49 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Perspectives | Cinematic camera |
Controls | Point and select |
Genres | Adventure |
Art styles | Pre-rendered graphics, Realistic |
Themes | Contemporary, Detective/mystery |
The Mystery of the Druids is a singleplayer cinematic camera adventure game.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | US, EU: SafeDisc v2 DRM[Note 1] Russia: StarForce DRM |
|||
GOG.com | ||||
Steam | Can be run without Steam once downloaded |
Essential improvements
Configure video mode
Fix crashes when giving or taking items
Instructions[citation needed] |
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|
Fix saving and loading
Instructions[citation needed] |
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|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\House of Tales\Mystery of the Druids\Config |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/343000/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\SAVEGAME[Note 3] <path-to-game>\lastgame[Note 3] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/343000/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | |||
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) | Can be enabled through the [[Cougar Setup Utility]. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Enabled if hardware-accelerated, disabled if software rendered. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 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 |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Music, voice, and FX. | |
Surround sound | Dolby Surround support. | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Russian |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 7 | |
Software renderer |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Audio | FMOD | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95 | 98, 2000, XP, Vista, 7, 8, ME |
Processor (CPU) | 200 MHz | 1.0 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 32 MB | 256 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | VGA Video (with or without 3D) 2 MB of VRAM DirectX 8.2 compatible | DirectX 9.0c compatible |
Notes
- ↑ SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10[1] 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.[2]
- ↑ 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>/343000/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (343000) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 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).
References
- ↑ Not Loading in Windows 10; this will break thousands of - Microsoft Community - last accessed on 2017-01-16
- ↑ Microsoft - MS15-097: Description of the security update for the graphics component in Windows: September 8, 2015 - last accessed on 2018-02-16