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{{Availability/row| GOG.com | star_wars_shadows_of_the_empire | DRM-free | Version: Patch 1.1 hotfix 2 (5 May 2016) | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | star_wars_shadows_of_the_empire | DRM-free | Version: Patch 1.1 hotfix 2 (5 May 2016) | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Humble | star-wars-shadows-of-the-empire | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Humble | star-wars-shadows-of-the-empire | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 560170 | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 560170 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Origin | star-wars/star-wars-shadows-of-the-empire | Origin |Included with {{store feature|EA Play Pro}}. Currently only visible in the EA App's Browse menu. | | Windows |}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{++}} Digital releases use an external launcher compatible with modern systems. | {{++}} Digital releases use an external launcher compatible with modern systems. | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===Installing on modern versions of Windows=== | ===Installing on modern versions of Windows=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Make necessary changes|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Make necessary changes|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-NV-P8ovFo|title=Shadows of the Empire (PC Win 7 64 Bit Installation Guide) - YouTube|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
# Copy the CD contents to an easily accessible folder. | # Copy the CD contents to an easily accessible folder. | ||
# Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/111-installshield-3-32-bit-generic-installer/ InstallShield 3 32-bit Generic Installer]. | # Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/111-installshield-3-32-bit-generic-installer/ InstallShield 3 32-bit Generic Installer]. | ||
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===Game runs too fast=== | ===Game runs too fast=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=[[Glossary:Frame rate capping|Cap framerate]] to 30 FPS|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=[[Glossary:Frame rate capping|Cap framerate]] to 30 FPS|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/star_wars_shadows_of_the_empire/game_runs_too_fast/post19|title=Game runs too fast (GOG Forums)|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
}} | }} | ||
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{{--}} Stars do not render correctly if the launcher resolution is set higher than 640x480, and videos render in a corner at launcher resolutions higher than 1280x960. They also do not render correctly with Nvidia 3D Vision enabled on any resolution. | {{--}} Stars do not render correctly if the launcher resolution is set higher than 640x480, and videos render in a corner at launcher resolutions higher than 1280x960. They also do not render correctly with Nvidia 3D Vision enabled on any resolution. | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Use dgVoodoo 2 wrapper|fix= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use dgVoodoo 2 wrapper|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/star_wars_shadows_of_the_empire/tutorial_for_windowed_modevery_high_resolutions_correctly_centered_cutscenes|title=Tutorial for windowed mode/very high resolutions (+ correctly centered cutscenes)|date=2023-05-04}}</ref>|fix= |
# Download [[dgVoodoo 2]]. | # Download [[dgVoodoo 2]]. | ||
− | # Extract <code>dgVoodooCpl.exe</code> | + | # Extract <code>dgVoodooCpl.exe</code> to <code>{{p|game}}</code>. |
− | # Run <code>dgVoodooCpl.exe</code> from | + | # Optional: Backup <code>{{p|game}}\Sdata\DDraw.dll</code> |
− | # | + | # Extract <code>MS\x86\D3D8.dll</code>, <code>MS\x86\DDraw.dll</code> and <code>MS\x86\D3DImm.dll</code> to <code>{{p|game}}\Sdata</code>. |
− | # Select the desired resolution under the DirectX tab using the Resolution dropdown. | + | # Run <code>dgVoodooCpl.exe</code> from <code>{{p|game}}</code>. |
+ | # Select the game to run in a window and centred under the ''General''-tab using the Resolution dropdown. | ||
+ | # Select the desired resolution under the ''DirectX''-tab using the Resolution dropdown. | ||
# When starting the game/launcher, set the Display Device to "dgVoodoo DirectX Wrapper", 3D Device to "dgVoodoo Hardware Accelerated Device", and Display Mode to ''exactly'' "640x480 16bpp". Any other option, higher or lower, will result in at least some graphical issues. | # When starting the game/launcher, set the Display Device to "dgVoodoo DirectX Wrapper", 3D Device to "dgVoodoo Hardware Accelerated Device", and Display Mode to ''exactly'' "640x480 16bpp". Any other option, higher or lower, will result in at least some graphical issues. | ||
Latest revision as of 02:08, 16 January 2024
Developers | |
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LucasArts | |
Publishers | |
LucasArts | |
Disney Interactive Studios | |
Release dates | |
Windows | September 17, 1997 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Action |
Themes | Sci-fi, Space |
Series | Star Wars |
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | ||||
GamersGate | ||||
GOG.com | Version: Patch 1.1 hotfix 2 (5 May 2016) | |||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam | ||||
Origin | Included with EA Play Pro. Currently only visible in the EA App's Browse menu. |
- Digital releases use an external launcher compatible with modern systems.
Essential improvements
Patches
- The latest official patch 1.1 enhances performance and provides support for more graphics cards. It is available at www.patches-scrolls.de and soggi.org.
Peixoto's patch
- Gets the installer working on 64-bit systems
- Forced resolution allows high resolutions with proper HUD scaling
- Fixes the game's fog and speed issues
- Fixes the CD music
- Better compatibility with Xinput gamepads - force feedback support is still partial and some effects do not play
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\[Note 1] HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\LucasArts Entertainment Company\Shadows of the Empire[Note 2] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/560170/pfx/[Note 3] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\*.soe[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/560170/pfx/[Note 3] |
- Path can be selected in the launcher.
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Origin | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | Resolutions higher than 1280x960 will result in cutscenes playing in upper left corner of the screen by default. See Select arbitrary resolutions without graphical issues for a workaround. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | Minor cutscene rendering issues. Starfield rendered at 640x480. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | Fixed FOV (widescreen resolutions are Vert-). | ||
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) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS | Game speed tied to framerate. A 30 FPS cap is recommended. |
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120+ FPS | Capped to 60 FPS in digital release. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | Certain keys and mouse buttons cannot be unbound | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | Mouse acts like joystick in menus | |
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | External mouse-only launchers used. | |
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 | CD music and sound effects | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio | ||
Red Book CD audio | On Windows, CD music might not play correctly; see Missing background music |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
German | Fan translation; download. |
Issues fixed
Installing on modern versions of Windows
Make necessary changes[1] |
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Game runs too fast
Cap framerate to 30 FPS[2] |
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Missing background music (retail only)
- The background music from the CD will not play on Windows Vista and later.
- Digital releases already include this workaround.
Convert music to .ogg format[citation needed] |
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Select arbitrary resolutions without graphical issues
- Stars do not render correctly if the launcher resolution is set higher than 640x480, and videos render in a corner at launcher resolutions higher than 1280x960. They also do not render correctly with Nvidia 3D Vision enabled on any resolution.
Use dgVoodoo 2 wrapper[3] |
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Notes
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 5 | Digital release uses Direct3D 9 wrapper. |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 90 MHz | Intel Pentium 133 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 16 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 40 MB | 402 MB |
Video card (GPU) | DirectX 5 compatible |
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). - ↑ Applications writing to
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE
will be redirected to other locations based on various criterias, see the glossary page for more details. - ↑ 3.0 3.1 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 (560170) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Shadows of the Empire (PC Win 7 64 Bit Installation Guide) - YouTube - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Game runs too fast (GOG Forums) - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Tutorial for windowed mode/very high resolutions (+ correctly centered cutscenes) - last accessed on 2023-05-04