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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | {{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 | Real-time }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Third-person }} | {{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 | Action }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
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|winehq = 2602 | |winehq = 2602 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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# Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\movies}}. | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\movies}}. | ||
# Delete or rename {{file|eidos.bik}}. | # Delete or rename {{file|eidos.bik}}. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Extra setup dialog options=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Add DWORD value|fix= | ||
+ | # With the [[Registry Editor]], go to {{registry|{{p|hkcu}}\Software\Crystal Dynamics\Legacy of Kain: Defiance\1.00.000}}. | ||
+ | # Create a new ''DWORD (32-bit) Value'' and rename it to {{code|ExtendedDialog}}. | ||
+ | # Change its value data from {{code|0}} to {{code|1}}. | ||
+ | # Run the game and tick {{key|Show devtech options}} in the setup dialog. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Widescreen fix | + | {{Fixbox|description=Widescreen fix<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xg7AlYHkFEY|title=Legacy of Kain: Defiance Widescreen HD Test #2 (PC)|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
# Download [http://ps2wide.net/pc.html#sr3 Widescreen fix by nemesis2000]. | # Download [http://ps2wide.net/pc.html#sr3 Widescreen fix by nemesis2000]. | ||
− | # Extract {{file|sr3.7z}} files to the installation folder | + | # Extract {{file|sr3.7z}} files to the installation folder. |
# Edit {{file|sr3.ini}} to set the resolution. | # Edit {{file|sr3.ini}} to set the resolution. | ||
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
− | {{ii}} Supported exe size: 1 421 312 bytes | + | {{ii}} Password: {{code|sr3}} |
+ | {{ii}} Supported exe size: 1 421 312 bytes | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
|mute on focus lost = true | |mute on focus lost = true | ||
− | |mute on focus lost notes = | + | |mute on focus lost notes = Pauses when focus is lost |
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
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|notes = Retail only. [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1326591894&insideModal=0 Download]. | |notes = Retail only. [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1326591894&insideModal=0 Download]. | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Brazilian Portuguese | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = [https://tribogamer.com/downloads/1557_baixar-traducao-para-legacy-of-kain-defiance-legacy-of-kain-defiance.html Translation.] | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===Uncapped frame rate issue=== | ===Uncapped frame rate issue=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)#Frame rate capping|Limit the frame rate]] to 60 FPS | + | {{Fixbox|description=[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)#Frame rate capping|Limit the frame rate]] to 60 FPS<ref>https://steamcommunity.com/app/224300/discussions/0/143388408894047200/ It's a FPS problem</ref>}} |
{{Fixbox|description=Enable VSync and set the refresh rate to 60Hz}} | {{Fixbox|description=Enable VSync and set the refresh rate to 60Hz}} | ||
===Random crashes and freezes=== | ===Random crashes and freezes=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=[[Microsoft Windows#Force CPU affinity|Force CPU affinity]] to one core | + | {{Fixbox|description=[[Microsoft Windows#Force CPU affinity|Force CPU affinity]] to one core<ref>https://steamcommunity.com/app/224300/discussions/0/1700542332337209788/ Set affinity to CPU 0</ref>}} |
{{Fixbox|description=Use DxWnd|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Use DxWnd|fix= | ||
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===Insert CD error=== | ===Insert CD error=== | ||
{{ii}} Error: "Please insert the original Legacy of Kain: Defiance disc and press OK to continue". | {{ii}} Error: "Please insert the original Legacy of Kain: Defiance disc and press OK to continue". | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Modify DWORD | + | {{Fixbox|description=Modify DWORD value|fix= |
# Press {{key|Win|R}}. | # Press {{key|Win|R}}. | ||
# Type {{Code|regedit}} and press {{key|Enter}}. | # Type {{Code|regedit}} and press {{key|Enter}}. | ||
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#* {{code|{{p|hklm}}\Software\Crystal Dynamics\Legacy of Kain: Defiance}} for x86. | #* {{code|{{p|hklm}}\Software\Crystal Dynamics\Legacy of Kain: Defiance}} for x86. | ||
#* {{code|{{p|hklm}}\Software\Wow6432Node\Crystal Dynamics\Legacy of Kain: Defiance}} for x64. | #* {{code|{{p|hklm}}\Software\Wow6432Node\Crystal Dynamics\Legacy of Kain: Defiance}} for x64. | ||
− | # Open | + | # Open {{Code|FullInstall}} and change its value data from {{code|0}} to {{code|1}}. |
− | |||
# Click OK. | # Click OK. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Run {{file|defiance.exe}} with <code>-setup</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]] and tick {{key|Compatibility mode}}}} | {{Fixbox|description=Run {{file|defiance.exe}} with <code>-setup</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]] and tick {{key|Compatibility mode}}}} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Modify DWORD | + | {{Fixbox|description=Modify DWORD value|fix= |
# Press {{key|Win|R}}. | # Press {{key|Win|R}}. | ||
# Type {{code|regedit}} and press {{key|Enter}}. | # Type {{code|regedit}} and press {{key|Enter}}. | ||
# Go to {{code|{{p|hkcu}}\Software\Crystal Dynamics\Legacy of Kain: Defiance\1.00.000}}. | # Go to {{code|{{p|hkcu}}\Software\Crystal Dynamics\Legacy of Kain: Defiance\1.00.000}}. | ||
− | # Open {{code|DisableVShader}} | + | # Open {{code|DisableVShader}} and change its value data from {{code|0}} to {{code|1}}. |
− | |||
# Click OK. | # Click OK. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|minOS = 98SE, 2000, XP | |minOS = 98SE, 2000, XP | ||
− | |minCPU = Intel Pentium III 700 MHz | + | |minCPU = Intel Pentium III 700 MHz or Athlon equivalents |
|minRAM = 128 MB | |minRAM = 128 MB | ||
|minHD = 2 GB | |minHD = 2 GB | ||
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|minVRAM = 32 MB | |minVRAM = 32 MB | ||
|minDX = 9.0b | |minDX = 9.0b | ||
+ | |minaudio = DirectX 9.0 compatible | ||
+ | |minother = 4X CD-ROM | ||
|recOS = | |recOS = | ||
− | |recCPU = Intel Pentium | + | |recCPU = Intel Pentium IV 1.3 GHz or Athlon equivalents |
|recRAM = 256 MB | |recRAM = 256 MB | ||
|recHD = | |recHD = | ||
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|recVRAM = 64 MB | |recVRAM = 64 MB | ||
|recDX = | |recDX = | ||
+ | |reccont = DirectX compatible 10 button dual analog controller | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | + | {{--}}Windows 95/NT is not supported | |
{{References}} | {{References}} |
Latest revision as of 12:27, 26 December 2023
Developers | |
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Crystal Dynamics | |
Windows | Nixxes Software[1] |
Publishers | |
2003-2009 | Eidos Interactive |
2009-2023 | Square Enix |
2023-present | Crystal Dynamics |
Retail re-release | Sold Out Software |
Release dates | |
Windows | December 17, 2003 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 70 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Action |
Themes | Fantasy |
Series | Legacy of Kain |
Legacy of Kain | |
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Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain | 1997 |
Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver | 1999 |
Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 2 | 2001 |
Legacy of Kain: Blood Omen 2 | 2002 |
Legacy of Kain: Defiance | 2003 |
Nosgoth | Cancelled |
Legacy of Kain: Defiance is a singleplayer third-person action game in the Legacy of Kain series.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | SecuROM V5 DRM | |||
Includes Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver, Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 2 and Legacy of Kain: Blood Omen 2. | ||||
GOG.com | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam | ||||
Publisher website (unavailable) |
Essential improvements
Unofficial patches
- Unsupported Patch 1.1 patches the North American retail release to version 1.1. Not required for any other version.
Skip intro videos
Instructions |
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Extra setup dialog options
Add DWORD value |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Legacy of Kain - Defiance\ HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Crystal Dynamics\Legacy of Kain: Defiance\1.00.000 |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/224300/pfx/[Note 1] |
- The config file is not in plain text format.
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Legacy of Kain - Defiance\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/224300/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | See Widescreen resolution | ||
Multi-monitor | See Widescreen resolution | ||
Ultra-widescreen | See Widescreen resolution | ||
4K Ultra HD | See Widescreen resolution | ||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | See Windowed | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See Windowed | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Enabled/disabled, no description of method. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | Run defiance.exe with -setup command line argument and tick Vertical Sync |
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60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | Causes Kain's cloak and Raziel's wings to be glitchy, dialogues skipping at certain points, animations speed up and very complicated closing of the status menu. See Uncapped frame rate issue. |
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High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Widescreen resolution
Widescreen fix[2] |
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Notes
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Windowed
Use DxWnd |
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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 | Uses DirectInput. XInput controllers may experience issues. | |
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | ||
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | ||
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Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers | Generic DirectInput controllers are supported. | |
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Button prompts | Refers to the action and not the button tied to it. |
Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | Option to enable or disable. | |
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Has on/off options for sound and music | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | Pauses when focus is lost | |
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | Retail and GOG only. Patch for other digital releases here. | |||
German | Retail and GOG only. Patch for other digital releases here. | |||
Hungarian | Fan translation | |||
Italian | Retail only. Download. | |||
Brazilian Portuguese | Translation. | |||
Spanish | Retail only. Download. |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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Nvidia 3D Vision | See Helix Mod: Legacy of Kain: Defiance | ||
vorpX | G3D User created game profile, see vorpx forum profile introduction. |
Issues fixed
Uncapped frame rate issue
Limit the frame rate to 60 FPS[3] |
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Enable VSync and set the refresh rate to 60Hz |
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Random crashes and freezes
Force CPU affinity to one core[4] |
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Use DxWnd |
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Use the following configuration in DxWnd:
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Low FPS when running from DxWnd
- Running from DxWnd, the frame rate is often capped at 40 FPS.
Replace version of Binkw32.dll |
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Insert CD error
- Error: "Please insert the original Legacy of Kain: Defiance disc and press OK to continue".
Modify DWORD value |
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Textures and backgrounds are missing
Run defiance.exe with -setup command line argument and tick Compatibility mode
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Modify DWORD value |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9.0b |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98SE, 2000, XP | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium III 700 MHz or Athlon equivalents | Intel Pentium IV 1.3 GHz or Athlon equivalents |
System memory (RAM) | 128 MB | 256 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 32 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0b compatible | 64 MB of VRAM |
Sound (audio device) | DirectX 9.0 compatible | |
Controller | DirectX compatible 10 button dual analog controller | |
Other | 4X CD-ROM |
- Windows 95/NT is not supported
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 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 (224300) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Legacy of kain defiance Wayback Machine [missing title] - last accessed on 2021-9-5
- ↑ Legacy of Kain: Defiance Widescreen HD Test #2 (PC) - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ https://steamcommunity.com/app/224300/discussions/0/143388408894047200/ It's a FPS problem
- ↑ https://steamcommunity.com/app/224300/discussions/0/1700542332337209788/ Set affinity to CPU 0