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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Revenant Cover.jpg | |cover = Revenant Cover.jpg | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Eidos Interactive|1999-2009}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Eidos Interactive|1999-2009}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Square Enix|2009-present}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Square Enix|2009-present}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sold Out Software|Re-release}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 26, 1999}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 26, 1999}} | ||
|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 | Bird's-eye view, Scrolling, Isometric }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | RPG, 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 | }} | ||
+ | |official site= https://web.archive.org/web/20000619153324/http://www.eidosinteractive.com/revenant/index.html | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
|gogcom id = 1207665803 | |gogcom id = 1207665803 | ||
+ | |hltb = 16989 | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 1099 |
|wikipedia = Revenant (video game) | |wikipedia = Revenant (video game) | ||
|winehq = 3285 | |winehq = 3285 | ||
− | |license = | + | |license = commercial |
}} | }} | ||
− | + | {{Introduction | |
− | {{ | + | |introduction = |
− | + | ||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | |||
{{GOG.com links|1207665803|revenant}} | {{GOG.com links|1207665803|revenant}} | ||
+ | {{mm}} [https://www.starehry.eu/download/rpg/docs/Revenant-Manual.pdf Manual] | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc check | {{DRM|SafeDisc}} | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc check | {{DRM|SafeDisc}} | | Windows }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | revenant | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | revenant | DRM-free | Wrong CD music tracks are played for most of the locations. | | Windows }} |
}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} A [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/807-revenant-demo/ demo] is available. | {{ii}} A [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/807-revenant-demo/ demo] is available. | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
− | ==[https://www. | + | ===Patches=== |
− | * Nearest neighbor or [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pixel-art_scaling_algorithms#xBR_family xBRz scaling] in software mode | + | * The latest official patches (1.22 for international version, 1.25 for Japanese) are available from [https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/3428/7/ Patches-Scrolls]. |
− | * High resolution, super sampling and better compatibility in hardware mode | + | |
− | * MCI emulation for proper CD music playback | + | ===[https://www.patreon.com/user?u=44312848 Peixoto's patch]=== |
+ | * Nearest neighbor or [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pixel-art_scaling_algorithms#xBR_family xBRz scaling] in software mode. | ||
+ | * High resolution, super sampling and better compatibility in hardware mode. | ||
+ | * MCI emulation for proper CD music playback. | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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==Video== | ==Video== | ||
+ | {{Image|Revenant - In-game options menu.png|In-game options menu.}} | ||
+ | {{Image|Revenant - External options menu.png|Advanced options menu.}} | ||
{{Video | {{Video | ||
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | ||
|widescreen resolution = false | |widescreen resolution = false | ||
− | |widescreen resolution notes= | + | |widescreen resolution notes= 640x480 only. |
|multimonitor = false | |multimonitor = false | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
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|borderless windowed = false | |borderless windowed = false | ||
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
− | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = false |
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
|antialiasing = hackable | |antialiasing = hackable | ||
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|vsync = false | |vsync = false | ||
|vsync notes = Forced Vsync has no effect. | |vsync notes = Forced Vsync has no effect. | ||
− | |60 fps = | + | |60 fps = false |
− | |60 fps notes = | + | |60 fps notes = Option to unlock the framerate is available, but the game is made to run at locked 24-25 FPS. |
− | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = false |
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
|hdr = unknown | |hdr = unknown | ||
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==Input== | ==Input== | ||
{{Input | {{Input | ||
− | |key remap = | + | |key remap = true |
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
|acceleration option = unknown | |acceleration option = unknown | ||
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|mouse sensitivity = unknown | |mouse sensitivity = unknown | ||
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
− | |mouse menu = | + | |mouse menu = true |
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
|invert mouse y-axis = unknown | |invert mouse y-axis = unknown | ||
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|touchscreen = unknown | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
− | |controller support = | + | |controller support = true |
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
|full controller = unknown | |full controller = unknown | ||
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==Audio== | ==Audio== | ||
{{Audio | {{Audio | ||
− | |separate volume = | + | |separate volume = true |
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
|surround sound = unknown | |surround sound = unknown | ||
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
|closed captions = unknown | |closed captions = unknown | ||
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|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = French | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = German | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Retail only; [https://www.compiware-forum.de/downloads/file/217-revenant-german-patch/ download for digital releases]. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Italian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Retail only. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Japanese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Retail only. | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|language = Brazilian Portuguese | |language = Brazilian Portuguese | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = Retail.<ref>[https://www.mobygames.com/game/windows/revenant MobyGames]</ref> | + | |notes = Retail only.<ref>[https://www.mobygames.com/game/windows/revenant/cover-art/gameCoverId,161098/ MobyGames]</ref> |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|local play modes = | |local play modes = | ||
|local play notes = | |local play notes = | ||
− | |lan play = | + | |lan play = true |
|lan play players = | |lan play players = | ||
|lan play modes = | |lan play modes = | ||
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
− | |online play = | + | |online play = false |
|online play players = | |online play players = | ||
|online play modes = | |online play modes = | ||
− | |online play notes = | + | |online play notes = The official MPlayer.com service has been shut down. |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
− | === | + | ===Game resets the settings on startup=== |
− | It is | + | {{Fixbox|description=Run the game from <code>Revenant.exe</code> instead of <code>Launcher.exe</code>|ref=|fix= |
+ | {{ii}} It is necessary to start the game via the launcher at least once to configure the settings. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Game speed setting will reset in every session regardless. | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | + | ===Game crashes=== | |
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Disable the Fast Surface Locks option in the game settings|ref=|fix= | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | + | ===Game fails to boot or large black areas in-game=== | |
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Limit the game's RAM access to 2 GB|ref={{CN|Check talk page|date=July 2016}}|fix= | |
− | + | * [https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=41614#p392566 Potential solutions] | |
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 6 |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
− | |windows 64-bit exe = unknown | + | |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 = | ||
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|linux 64-bit executable= | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Middleware=== | ||
+ | {{Middleware | ||
+ | |physics = | ||
+ | |physics notes = | ||
+ | |audio = | ||
+ | |audio notes = | ||
+ | |interface = | ||
+ | |interface notes = | ||
+ | |input = | ||
+ | |input notes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes notes = | ||
+ | |multiplayer = MPlayer.com | ||
+ | |multiplayer notes= | ||
}} | }} | ||
Revision as of 18:14, 13 August 2023
Developers | |
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Cinematix Studios | |
Publishers | |
1999-2009 | Eidos Interactive |
2009-present | Square Enix |
Re-release | Sold Out Software |
Release dates | |
Windows | October 26, 1999 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view, Scrolling, Isometric |
Genres | RPG, ARPG |
Themes | Fantasy |
Revenant is a singleplayer bird's-eye view, scrolling and isometric RPG and ARPG game.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | SafeDisc DRM[Note 1] | |||
GOG.com | Wrong CD music tracks are played for most of the locations. |
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).
- A demo is available.
Essential improvements
Patches
- The latest official patches (1.22 for international version, 1.25 for Japanese) are available from Patches-Scrolls.
Peixoto's patch
- Nearest neighbor or xBRz scaling in software mode.
- High resolution, super sampling and better compatibility in hardware mode.
- MCI emulation for proper CD music playback.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\revenant.ini[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\Save\[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | 640x480 only. | ||
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) | Forced via graphics card control panel or Nvidia Inspector. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | Forced Vsync has no effect. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Option to unlock the framerate is available, but the game is made to run at locked 24-25 FPS. |
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 |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Red Book CD audio | On Windows, CD music might not play correctly; see the troubleshooting guide for solutions. |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
French | ||||
German | Retail only; download for digital releases. | |||
Italian | Retail only. | |||
Japanese | Retail only. | |||
Brazilian Portuguese | Retail only.[3] |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
LAN play | |||
Online play | The official MPlayer.com service has been shut down. |
Issues fixed
Game resets the settings on startup
Run the game from Revenant.exe instead of Launcher.exe
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Game crashes
Disable the Fast Surface Locks option in the game settings |
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Game fails to boot or large black areas in-game
Limit the game's RAM access to 2 GB[citation needed] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 6 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Multiplayer | MPlayer.com |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95, 98 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium MMX 233 MHz | Intel Pentium II 266 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 32 MB | 64 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | ||
Video card (GPU) | 4 MB of VRAM DirectX 6.0 compatible | 8 MB of VRAM |
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 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
- ↑ MobyGames