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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
− | |title = eXceed - | + | |title = eXceed-GUN BULLET CHILDREN- |
|cover = EXceed Gun Bullet Children - Cover.png | |cover = EXceed Gun Bullet Children - Cover.png | ||
|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|FLAT}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|FLAT}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Nyu Media| | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Upgrade|Current}} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Nyu Media|Former}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
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|reception = | |reception = | ||
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series|eXceed}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | DLC }} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Top-down view }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Arcade, Action, Shooter }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Anime }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Contemporary, Supernatural }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | eXceed }} | ||
|steam appid = 207370 | |steam appid = 207370 | ||
|steam appid side = 15960, 59925 | |steam appid side = 15960, 59925 | ||
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
|gogcom id side = | |gogcom id side = | ||
− | |official site= | + | |official site= |
|hltb = | |hltb = | ||
|igdb = | |igdb = | ||
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'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
− | {{--}} Although the game was released overseas by Nyu Media, it was released with Japanese audio and subtitles | + | {{ii}} Japanese text will not be displayed correctly when played with non-Japanese Unicode settings. See [[Microsoft Windows#Non-Unicode applications might not work properly|here]] for a workaround. |
− | + | {{--}} Although the game was released overseas by Nyu Media, it was released only with Japanese audio and subtitles. An [[#Enhanced English patch|executable with English subtitles]] is available. | |
{{--}} Runs poorly on modern Windows systems.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/207370/discussions/0/522730702257075377/|title= The game is incredibly slow - Game is incredibly slow - Steam Community Discussions|date=2020-04-17}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/207370/discussions/0/846943514115269815/?ctp=3|title=Runs very slow. - Steam Community Discussions|date=2020-04-17}}</ref> See [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=188843066 this guide] for a possible solution. | {{--}} Runs poorly on modern Windows systems.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/207370/discussions/0/522730702257075377/|title= The game is incredibly slow - Game is incredibly slow - Steam Community Discussions|date=2020-04-17}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/207370/discussions/0/846943514115269815/?ctp=3|title=Runs very slow. - Steam Community Discussions|date=2020-04-17}}</ref> See [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=188843066 this guide] for a possible solution. | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/207370/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/207370/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| Retail | | DRM-free | Original Comiket 69 release. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | DRM-free | Original Comiket 69 release. | | Windows }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 207370 | DRM-free | Can be played without Steam running.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=2020-04-09|comment=}}</ref> | | Windows | unavailable }} |
− | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| Publisher | https://www.nyu-media.com | DRM-free | | | Windows | unavailable }} |
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{DLC| | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/config|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\doc.sv}} |
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{--}} Deleting {{file|doc.sv}} will break the game.<ref name="Configuration and save files">{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=2020-04-19|comment=}}</ref> | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/saves|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\doc.sv}} |
}} | }} | ||
===[[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 | ||
− | |discord | + | |discord = |
− | |discord notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | |gog galaxy | + | |gog galaxy = |
− | |gog galaxy notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | |origin | + | |origin = |
− | |origin notes | + | |origin notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |steam cloud = false |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect notes = |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |xbox cloud = |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |xbox cloud notes = |
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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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= Locked at a 640x480 resolution. |
|multimonitor = false | |multimonitor = false | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
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|antialiasing = false | |antialiasing = false | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = false | |vsync = false | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
− | |60 fps = | + | |60 fps = true |
− | |60 fps notes = | + | |60 fps notes = Capped at 60 FPS, however this game runs poorly on modern Windows systems. |
|120 fps = false | |120 fps = false | ||
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
− | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = false | |color blind = false | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | {{Input | + | {{ii}} {{key|Esc}} is used to instantly quit the game and {{key|Ctrl}} soft resets the game. |
− | |key remap = | + | {{Input |
− | |key remap notes = | + | |key remap = limited |
− | |acceleration option = | + | |key remap notes = Only Shoot, Bomb, Slow, and Pause keys can be remapped. Arrow keys are used to movement and cannot be remapped. |
− | |acceleration option notes = | + | |acceleration option = false |
− | |mouse sensitivity = | + | |acceleration option notes = Mouse not used at all. |
+ | |mouse sensitivity = false | ||
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
|mouse menu = false | |mouse menu = false | ||
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
− | |invert mouse y-axis = | + | |invert mouse y-axis = false |
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
− | |controller support = | + | |touchscreen = false |
− | |controller support notes = DirectInput devices are recognized. | + | |touchscreen notes = |
+ | |controller support = limited | ||
+ | |controller support notes = DirectInput devices are recognized. XInput controllers only works with analogue stick, but only four-way movement. See [[Glossary:Controller#Controller to Keyboard Input|here]] for recommended controller to keyboard solutions (e.g. AntiMicro).<ref name="controller issues">{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=2020-04-19|comment=Attempted to use some workarounds like Steam Input, Xinput Plus, and XOutput for this game and could not get this game to change the Left-analog stick with the D-pad.}}</ref> | ||
|full controller = false | |full controller = false | ||
− | |full controller notes = | + | |full controller notes = Requires pressing {{key|Esc}} or {{key|Alt}}+{{key|F4}} to quit the game.<ref name="controller issues"/> |
− | |controller remap = | + | |controller remap = limited |
− | |controller remap notes = | + | |controller remap notes = Only Shoot, Bomb, Slow, and Pause buttons can be remapped. Game uses the left analog stick for movement and cannot be remapped. |
− | |controller sensitivity = | + | |controller sensitivity = false |
|controller sensitivity notes= | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
− | |invert controller y-axis = | + | |invert controller y-axis = false |
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
− | + | |xinput controllers = false | |
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− | |xinput controllers = | ||
|xinput controllers notes = | |xinput controllers notes = | ||
− | |xbox prompts = | + | |xbox prompts = false |
|xbox prompts notes = | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
− | |impulse triggers = | + | |impulse triggers = false |
|impulse triggers notes = | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
− | |dualshock 4 = | + | |dualshock 4 = false |
|dualshock 4 notes = | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
− | |dualshock prompts = | + | |dualshock prompts = false |
|dualshock prompts notes = | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
− | |light bar support = | + | |light bar support = false |
|light bar support notes = | |light bar support notes = | ||
− | |dualshock 4 modes = | + | |dualshock 4 modes = false |
|dualshock 4 modes notes = | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
− | |tracked motion controllers= | + | |tracked motion controllers= false |
|tracked motion controllers notes = | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
− | |tracked motion prompts = | + | |tracked motion prompts = false |
|tracked motion prompts notes = | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
− | |other controllers = | + | |other controllers = true |
|other controllers notes = | |other controllers notes = | ||
− | |other button prompts = | + | |other button prompts = false |
|other button prompts notes= | |other button prompts notes= | ||
− | |controller hotplug = | + | |controller hotplug = false |
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
− | |haptic feedback = | + | |haptic feedback = false |
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
− | |simultaneous input = | + | |simultaneous input = true |
|simultaneous input notes = | |simultaneous input notes = | ||
|steam input api = unknown | |steam input api = unknown | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
− | |surround sound = | + | |surround sound = false |
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
− | |closed captions = | + | |closed captions = false |
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
− | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = false |
|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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|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = hackable | |subtitles = hackable | ||
− | |notes = Overseas | + | |notes = Overseas release is Japanese only. See [[#Enhanced English patch|Enhanced English patch]] for an English translation. |
|fan = true | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
− | ===Japanese | + | ===Japanese text does not display correctly=== |
− | {{ | + | {{--}} Due to this game being released only in Japanese, the Japanese characters may appear garbled and illegible when played with non-Japanese Unicode settings. |
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=See [[Microsoft Windows#Non-Unicode applications might not work properly|here]] for a recommended solution based on the operating system|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=2020-04-18|comment=Using Locale Emulator (Windows 10) helped fixed the garbled Japanese text for this game.}}</ref>|fix= | |
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|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
− | |windows 32-bit exe = | + | |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 32-bit app | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = |
− | |macos 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 = | ||
}} | }} |
Latest revision as of 22:06, 15 August 2023
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Developers | |
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FLAT | |
Publishers | |
Current | Upgrade |
Former | Nyu Media |
Release dates | |
Windows | December 29, 2005[1] |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | DLC |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Top-down view |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Arcade, Action, Shooter |
Art styles | Anime |
Themes | Contemporary, Supernatural |
Series | eXceed |
eXceed | |
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eXceed - Gun Bullet Children | 2005 |
eXceed 2nd - Vampire REX | 2007 |
eXceed 3rd - Jade Penetrate Black Package | 2009 |
Warnings
- This game is only playable in English with a fan translation (see Localizations for details and other supported languages).
Key points
- Japanese text will not be displayed correctly when played with non-Japanese Unicode settings. See here for a workaround.
- Although the game was released overseas by Nyu Media, it was released only with Japanese audio and subtitles. An executable with English subtitles is available.
- Runs poorly on modern Windows systems.[2][3] See this guide for a possible solution.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | Original Comiket 69 release. | |||
Steam (unavailable) | Can be played without Steam running.[4] | |||
Publisher website (unavailable) |
DLC and expansion packs
- No DLC or expansion pack information; you can edit this page to add it.
Essential improvements
Enhanced English patch
- This patch enables language selection to the Story Mode, allowing you to select either Japanese or English subtitles based on the official translation text by Nyu Media. It also adds a Prologue menu option and a text intro.
Install Enhanced English Patch[5] |
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Notes |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\doc.sv[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/207370/pfx/[Note 2] |
- Deleting
doc.sv
will break the game.[6]
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\doc.sv[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/207370/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
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Widescreen resolution | Locked at a 640x480 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) | 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 | Capped at 60 FPS, however this game runs poorly on modern Windows systems. | ||
120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) |
Input
- Esc is used to instantly quit the game and Ctrl soft resets the game.
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | Only Shoot, Bomb, Slow, and Pause keys can be remapped. Arrow keys are used to movement and cannot be remapped. | |
Mouse acceleration | Mouse not used at all. | |
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | DirectInput devices are recognized. XInput controllers only works with analogue stick, but only four-way movement. See here for recommended controller to keyboard solutions (e.g. AntiMicro).[7] | |
Full controller support | Requires pressing Esc or Alt+F4 to quit the game.[7] | |
Controller remapping | Only Shoot, Bomb, Slow, and Pause buttons can be remapped. Game uses the left analog stick for movement and cannot be remapped. | |
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. |
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PlayStation controllers | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. |
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Generic/other controllers | ||
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Button prompts |
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 | ||
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | Overseas release is Japanese only. See Enhanced English patch for an English translation. | |||
Japanese |
Issues fixed
Japanese text does not display correctly
- Due to this game being released only in Japanese, the Japanese characters may appear garbled and illegible when played with non-Japanese Unicode settings.
See here for a recommended solution based on the operating system[8] |
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Other information
API
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista, 7 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 1.0 GHz or better | |
System memory (RAM) | 128 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 172 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | Intel 915(900) or better |
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.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (207370) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ eXceed: Gun Bullet Children (2005) Windows release dates - MobyGames - last accessed on 2020-04-17
- ↑ The game is incredibly slow - Game is incredibly slow - Steam Community Discussions - last accessed on 2020-04-17
- ↑ Runs very slow. - Steam Community Discussions - last accessed on 2020-04-17
- ↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on 2020-04-09
- ↑ New 'Enhanced' English translated version - Steam Community Discussions - last accessed on 2020-04-17
- ↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on 2020-04-19
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Verified by User:AmethystViper on 2020-04-19
- Attempted to use some workarounds like Steam Input, Xinput Plus, and XOutput for this game and could not get this game to change the Left-analog stick with the D-pad.
- ↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on 2020-04-18
- Using Locale Emulator (Windows 10) helped fixed the garbled Japanese text for this game.