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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Die by the Sword cover.jpg | |cover = Die by the Sword cover.jpg | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 24, 1998}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 24, 1998}} | ||
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} |
− | {{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 | Hack and slash }} |
{{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 = | |steam appid = | ||
|gogcom id = 1207658647 | |gogcom id = 1207658647 | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |hltb = 2522 |
+ | |mobygames = 154 | ||
|wikipedia = Die by the Sword | |wikipedia = Die by the Sword | ||
|winehq = 4194 | |winehq = 4194 | ||
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | unknown | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | unknown | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | die_by_the_sword_expansion | DRM-free | Includes the Limb from Limb expansion and move editor. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | die_by_the_sword_expansion | DRM-free | Includes the Limb from Limb expansion and move editor. | | Windows }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} A free demo version is available from [https://archive.org/details/DiebytheSword_1020 Archive.org]. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Monetization== | ||
+ | {{DLC| | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Limb from Limb | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Peixoto's patch=== | ===Peixoto's patch=== | ||
− | [https://www. | + | [https://www.patreon.com/user?u=44312848 Peixoto's patch] |
* Fixes the '''SetEntries:Generic''' error in software mode | * Fixes the '''SetEntries:Generic''' error in software mode | ||
* Adds nearest neighbor or [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pixel-art_scaling_algorithms#xBR_family xBRz scaling] in software mode | * Adds nearest neighbor or [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pixel-art_scaling_algorithms#xBR_family xBRz scaling] in software mode | ||
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|antialiasing = hackable | |antialiasing = hackable | ||
|antialiasing notes = Install [[#Die by the Sword - Xtended|Die by the Sword - Xtended]] then set with <code>xLauncher.exe</code> | |antialiasing notes = Install [[#Die by the Sword - Xtended|Die by the Sword - Xtended]] then set with <code>xLauncher.exe</code> | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = hackable | |vsync = hackable | ||
|vsync notes = Install [[#Die by the Sword - Xtended|Die by the Sword - Xtended]] then set with <code>xLauncher.exe</code> | |vsync notes = Install [[#Die by the Sword - Xtended|Die by the Sword - Xtended]] then set with <code>xLauncher.exe</code> | ||
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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 = false | |subtitles = false | ||
|notes = Retail only; [https://www.compiware-forum.de/downloads/file/783-die-by-the-sword-limb-from-limb-german-patch/ download for digital versions]. | |notes = Retail only; [https://www.compiware-forum.de/downloads/file/783-die-by-the-sword-limb-from-limb-german-patch/ download for digital versions]. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Polish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = false | ||
+ | |notes = Retail only; [https://dubbingpedia.pl/wiki/Die_by_the_Sword Details] | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 5 |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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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 = | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} |
Revision as of 12:47, 25 May 2023
Developers | |
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Treyarch | |
Publishers | |
Interplay Entertainment | |
Engines | |
Vsim | |
Release dates | |
Windows | March 24, 1998 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Hack and slash |
Themes | Fantasy |
Key points
- Active combat system giving direct control over the character's weapon arm with the mouse, controller or number pad.
- Die by the Sword - Xtended removes the 20 FPS cap,[1] adds an updated renderer with widescreen support and many other fixes and improvements.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | ||||
GOG.com | Includes the Limb from Limb expansion and move editor. |
- A free demo version is available from Archive.org.
Monetization
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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Limb from Limb |
Essential improvements
Peixoto's patch
- Fixes the SetEntries:Generic error in software mode
- Adds nearest neighbor or xBRz scaling in software mode
- Gets Direct3D mode running correctly and in high resolution
- Better compatibility with Xbox (360, one, etc...) gamepads with several options to remap the commands and even emulate the keyboard\mouse
Die by the Sword - Xtended
Die by the Sword - Xtended fixes numerous issues, adds native widescreen support and makes modding easier. Using it is highly recommended. The Limb from Limb expansion is required.
Launch the game through xLauncher.exe
or directly with xwindie.exe
(do not use the original WINDIE.EXE
).
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\DBTS.INI[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\saves[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy |
Video
Die by the Sword - Xtended general settings.
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | Install Die by the Sword - Xtended then set with xLauncher.exe |
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Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | Install Die by the Sword - Xtended then set with xLauncher.exe |
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Borderless fullscreen windowed | Install Die by the Sword - Xtended and use Borderless Windowed. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Install Die by the Sword - Xtended then set with xLauncher.exe |
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Anti-aliasing (AA) | Install Die by the Sword - Xtended then set with xLauncher.exe |
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Vertical sync (Vsync) | Install Die by the Sword - Xtended then set with xLauncher.exe |
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60 FPS | 20 FPS default cap;[1] use Die by the Sword - Xtended. | ||
120+ FPS | Use Die by the Sword - Xtended. |
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 and Music. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
German | Retail only; download for digital versions. | |||
Polish | Retail only; Details |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
LAN play | 4 | Co-op, Versus |
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Online play | 4 | Co-op, Versus |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Issues fixed
"SetEntries:Generic" crash at launch
Use Die by the Sword - Xtended[citation needed] |
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|
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 5 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 100 MHz | 166 MHz PC Pentium |
System memory (RAM) | 16 MB | 32 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 80 MB | 300 MB |
Video card (GPU) | DirectX certified video card 1 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).