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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|title = sora | |title = sora | ||
− | |cover = | + | |cover = Sora - Cover.png |
|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Orange_Juice}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Orange_Juice}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
− | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Fruitbat Factory|English}} | |
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Fruitbat Factory|English | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
− | |||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|August 14, 2010}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|August 14, 2010}} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, 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 | Scrolling, Side view }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action, Arcade, Shooter }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Anime }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Sci-fi }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | SUGURI}} | ||
|steam appid = 390730 | |steam appid = 390730 | ||
|steam appid side = | |steam appid side = | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = |
+ | |gogcom id side = | ||
+ | |official site= http://daidai.moo.jp/sora/soramain.html | ||
+ | |winehq = | ||
+ | |igdb = | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
+ | |mobygames = sora | ||
|wikipedia = | |wikipedia = | ||
− | | | + | |license = commercial |
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
− | ''' | + | {{Introduction |
− | {{ | + | |introduction = '''''sora''''' is an {{Glossary:Anime}} {{Glossary:Sci-fi}} {{Glossary:Shooter}} game developed by [[Company:Orange Juice|Orange_Juice]] and published by [[Company:Rockin' Android|Rockin' Android]]. It is the prequel to ''[[SUGURI]]'' and was developed using [[Engine:Luna3D|Luna3D]]. |
− | + | ||
− | {{ | + | |release history = The game was originally released during Summer Comiket 78 on August 14, 2010. An English localization was planned at one point by Rockin' Android, but the publishers had a falling out with the game's developers, Orange_Juice, and was ultimately canceled. Another publisher, ΩTH, later acquired the rights to publish the game and released it overseas through GamersGate in 2012, however, many players discovered that ΩTH released a low-quality localization that featured bugs that were not present in the game's original Japanese release and poorly implemented [[Digital rights management (DRM)#SecuROM|SecuROM]] DRM.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://shmups.system11.org/viewtopic.php?p=803891#p803891|title=Sora Doujin - shmup.system11.org|date=2016-11-26}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200214090827/http://omgfloofy.sanctuarycrew.com/2012/07/do-you-know-who-your-translator-really-is-the-fiasco-with-frane-and-sora/|title=Do You Know Who Your Translator Really Is? The Fiasco with Frane and Sora - The Misadventures of the Floofy Guy (Archived)|date=2016-11-26}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://100orangejuice.gamepedia.com/Sora_(game)#.CE.A9TH_release|title=Sora (game) | ΩTH release - 100% Orange Juice Wiki|date=2018-12-18}}</ref> It led to an online petition being formed by fans of the ''SUGURI'' series to get the game relocalized by another publisher, but the petition failed. Years later, [[Company:Fruitbat Factory|Fruitbat Factory]], whom previously localized Orange_Juice's ''[[100% Orange Juice!]]'', eventually acquired the rights to ''sora'' and released a faithful localization of the game through GamersGate, Steam, and directly from their own website on January 5, 2016. The previous 2012 release by ΩTH was also removed from GamersGate. |
+ | |||
+ | |current state = The current 2016 re-release of ''sora'' by Fruitbat Factory features improvements such higher resolution graphics, remastered cutscenes, native keyboard remapping, XInput controller support, and a faithful localization with some assistance from Sara Leen who previously localized [[SUGURI]] and [[Acceleration of SUGURI]]. On October 20, 2022, the Fruitbat Factory re-release received an update that includes Japanese, Korean, Simplified and Traditional Chinese localizations, [[Store:Steam#Steam Input|Steam Input]] and [[Steam Deck]] support, improvements to the volume settings, and removed the external configuration launcher.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/games/390730/announcements/detail/3386169865352236773|title=New Languages, Steam Deck Support Added! - Steam Community Announcements|date=2022-10-27}}</ref> | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | + | {{mm}} [http://fruitbatfactory.com/sora/ Fruitbat Factory's Official Sora Website] | |
− | {{mm}} [http://fruitbatfactory.com/sora/ Fruitbat Factory's | + | {{mm}} [https://suguri.fandom.com/wiki/Sora Sora on the SUGURI Wikia] — A fanmade wiki about the SUGURI series |
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://100orangejuice.gamepedia.com/100%25_Orange_Juice_Wiki 100% Orange Juice Wiki] — The official 100% Orange Juice wiki, covers other games by Orange_Juice |
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/390730/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] |
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | DRM-free | Original | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | DRM-free | Original Comiket 78 release. | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | | + | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | sora | Steam | Overseas version. | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Publisher | | + | {{Availability/row| Humble | sora | Steam | Overseas version. | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 390730 | | + | {{Availability/row| Publisher | https://sites.fastspring.com/fruitbatfactory/product/buy | DRM-free | Overseas version. | Steam | Windows }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| Steam | 390730 | DRM-free | Overseas version. Can be played without Steam but still requires its {{file|steam_api.dll}} file.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/390730/discussions/0/451850468374274899/#c405691147590745630|title=DRM free version!? (Well, the Steam version is actually DRM-free too) - Steam Community Discussions|date=2020-06-03}}</ref> | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-SORA | Activation | 2012 ΩTH version. {{DRM|SecuROM}} despite the store page stating it is DRM-free. | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} A demo for the | + | {{ii}} A demo for the original C78 version version is available from the developer's website. |
− | + | {{ii}} Owning Sora on Steam will unlock an extra character, Sora (Military), for [[100% Orange Juice!]].<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/games/390730/announcements/detail/94937501670733654|title=Sora to Commence Her Operation on January 5th with a Bonus Character - Steam Community Discussions|date=2016-11-26}}</ref> | |
− | {{ii}} Owning Sora on Steam will unlock an extra character, Sora (Military), for [[100% Orange Juice]].<ref>{{Refurl|url= | + | |
+ | ===Version differences=== | ||
+ | {{++}} The overseas version by published by Fruitbat Factory features higher resolutions visuals, native key remapping, XInput controller support, and a much more faithful localization. | ||
− | {{ | + | ===Monetization=== |
− | + | {{Monetization | |
− | + | |ad-supported = | |
+ | |dlc = Downloadable soundtracks for the overseas version. | ||
+ | |expansion pack = | ||
+ | |freeware = | ||
+ | |free-to-play = | ||
+ | |sponsored = | ||
+ | |subscription = | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
− | The [http://daidai.moo.jp/dl.html v1.1a] patch for the Japanese version fixes some of the game's bugs and adds a new extra stage. The overseas version by Fruitbat Factory is based on the latest version.<ref>{{Refurl|url= | + | {{ii}} The [http://daidai.moo.jp/dl.html v1.1a] patch for the Japanese version fixes some of the game's bugs and adds a new extra stage. The overseas version by Fruitbat Factory is based on the latest version.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/390730/discussions/0/485622866434392404/#c485622866435969865|title=This will have the Extra stage, right? - Steam Community Discussions|date=2016-11-26}}</ref> |
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Fruitbat Factory\Sora\game.cfg}} |
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} If you are playing the original C78 version, the configuration and save files are stored under <code>{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\橙汁\ソラ\</code> instead. | ||
+ | {{ii}} {{file|game.cfg}} stores game configuration data; only modifiable through configuration launcher. The {{file|external_option.txt}} file found in <code>{{p|game}}</code> for the original C78 version stores key bindings and controller input border settings. | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Fruitbat Factory\Sora\game.sys|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Fruitbat Factory\Sora\game.rkg}} |
}} | }} | ||
− | + | {{ii}} {{file|game.sys}} is the game's save data. {{file|game.rkg}} stores high score data. | |
− | + | {{++}} Save data the from the original C78 version is compatible with overseas version.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/390730/discussions/0/451850020338555014/|title=To people who had the original Japanese Release of Sora...|date=2016-11-26}}</ref> | |
− | {{ii}} | ||
− | |||
− | {{++}} Save data the from the | ||
===[[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 | ||
− | |origin | + | |discord = |
− | |origin notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | | | + | |gog galaxy = |
− | | | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |origin = |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |origin notes = |
+ | |steam cloud = true | ||
+ | |steam cloud notes = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
− | {{Video | + | {{Image|Sora (2016) - General Settings (2022 update).png|General settings from the overseas version.}} |
+ | {{Image|Sora (Japanese) - General settings.png|General settings from the original C78 version.}} | ||
+ | {{Video | ||
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | ||
|4k ultra hd wsgf award = | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | ||
− | |widescreen resolution = | + | |widescreen resolution = limited |
− | |widescreen resolution notes= | + | |widescreen resolution notes= The original C78 version runs at 640x480 only, and the settings to {{term|pillarbox}} the game for 16:9 and 16:10 displays from the launcher do not work properly, making the image much smaller than intended. The overseas version supports widescreen resolutions, however, the in-game graphics are either {{term|pillarboxed}} to 4:3 or {{term|stretched}}.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=2020-03-02|comment=}}</ref> |
|multimonitor = false | |multimonitor = false | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = unknown |
|ultrawidescreen notes = | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
− | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = limited |
− | |4k ultra hd notes = | + | |4k ultra hd notes = See [[Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. |
|fov = n/a | |fov = n/a | ||
− | |fov notes = | + | |fov notes = |
|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
|borderless windowed = true | |borderless windowed = true | ||
− | |borderless windowed notes = | + | |borderless windowed notes = As '''Windowed FullScreen'''; exclusive to the overseas version. |
|anisotropic = n/a | |anisotropic = n/a | ||
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
|antialiasing = n/a | |antialiasing = n/a | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
− | |vsync = | + | |upscaling = unknown |
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
+ | |vsync = always on | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
− | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = false |
− | |120 fps notes = | + | |120 fps notes = 60 FPS cap. |
− | |color blind = | + | |hdr = false |
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
+ | |color blind = false | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | <gallery> | ||
+ | Sora (Japanese) - Launcher.png|Configuration launcher from the original C78 version version. | ||
+ | Sora (2016) - Launcher.png|Configuration launcher from the overseas version. | ||
+ | </gallery> | ||
− | == | + | ==Input== |
− | {{ | + | {{Image|Sora (2016) - Remapping (2022 update).png|Remapping settings from the overseas version.}} |
− | {{- | + | {{Image|Sora (Japanese) - Remapping.png|Controller remapping settings from the C78 version.}} |
− | + | {{Input | |
− | |||
− | {{Input | ||
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
− | |key remap notes = Native for the overseas version. For the | + | |key remap notes = Native for the overseas version. For the original C78 version, see [[#Remapping|Remapping]]. |
− | |acceleration option = | + | |acceleration option = false |
− | |acceleration option notes = | + | |acceleration option notes = Mouse not used at all. |
− | |mouse sensitivity = | + | |mouse sensitivity = false |
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
− | |mouse menu = | + | |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 = | ||
+ | |touchscreen = false | ||
+ | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
− | |controller support notes = | + | |controller support notes = The original C78 version version supports DirectInput. |
|full controller = true | |full controller = true | ||
− | |full controller notes = | + | |full controller notes = A set-up launcher that opens when starting the game in the original C78 version and previously in the overseas version until it was removed entirely as of Update v1.2.7. |
|controller remap = true | |controller remap = true | ||
|controller remap notes = Controller can be remapped from the in-game Options menu. | |controller remap notes = Controller can be remapped from the in-game Options menu. | ||
|controller sensitivity = true | |controller sensitivity = true | ||
− | |controller sensitivity notes = | + | |controller sensitivity notes= Found only in the Japanese version which is adjusted by editing the {{file|external_option.txt}} file, otherwise movement is digital. |
− | |invert controller y-axis = | + | |invert controller y-axis = false |
− | |invert controller y-axis notes = | + | |invert controller y-axis notes= |
− | | | + | |xinput controllers = true |
− | | | + | |xinput controllers notes = The overseas version has been updated to support XInput controllers. |
− | |button prompts | + | |xbox prompts = true |
− | |button prompts notes | + | |xbox prompts notes = Exclusive to the overseas version. |
+ | |impulse triggers = false | ||
+ | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 = false | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 notes = Game recognizes the controller as a generic DirectInput controller. | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts = false | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
+ | |light bar support = false | ||
+ | |light bar support notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes = false | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers= false | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts = false | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
+ | |other controllers = true | ||
+ | |other controllers notes = | ||
+ | |other button prompts = Xbox, generic | ||
+ | |other button prompts notes= Xbox 360 prompts are used exclusively in the overseas version, otherwise generic prompts are used for DirectInput controllers in both versions. | ||
|controller hotplug = true | |controller hotplug = true | ||
− | |controller hotplug notes = | + | |controller hotplug notes = Hotplugging is exclusive to the overseas version. |
|haptic feedback = false | |haptic feedback = false | ||
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
− | | | + | |simultaneous input = true |
− | | | + | |simultaneous input notes = |
+ | |steam input api = true | ||
+ | |steam input api notes = Exclusive to the overseas version. | ||
+ | |steam hook input = true | ||
+ | |steam hook input notes = | ||
+ | |steam input presets = true | ||
+ | |steam input presets notes = Xbox 360, DualShock 4, Switch Pro Controller. | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection = unknown | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
===[[Glossary:Remapping|Remapping]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Remapping|Remapping]]=== | ||
− | {{ii}} Remapping keyboard controls in the | + | {{ii}} Remapping keyboard controls in the original C78 version must be done through the {{file|external_option.txt}} found under <code>{{p|game}}</code>, which uses virtual-key codes for key bindings. A reference sheet of virtual-key codes can be found [https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/desktop/dd375731(v=vs.85).aspx here]. |
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
− | |separate volume notes = BGM, SE | + | |separate volume notes = Sliders for BGM, SE. |
|surround sound = false | |surround sound = false | ||
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
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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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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |fan notes = | + | }} |
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Simplified Chinese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Added in the overseas version as of v1.2.7. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Traditional Chinese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Added in the overseas version as of v1.2.7. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = Some parts of the menus are in English in the Japanese version. | + | |notes = Some parts of the menus are in English in the Japanese version. Reinstated in the overseas version as of v1.2.7. |
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Korean | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Added in the overseas version as of v1.2.7. | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{API | {{API | ||
|direct3d versions = 8, 9 | |direct3d versions = 8, 9 | ||
− | |direct3d notes = The | + | |direct3d notes = The original C78 version uses DirectX 8.1; the overseas version uses DirectX 9.0c. |
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
|directdraw notes = | |directdraw notes = | ||
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|mantle support = | |mantle support = | ||
|mantle support notes = | |mantle support notes = | ||
− | |vulkan | + | |vulkan versions = |
− | |vulkan | + | |vulkan notes = |
|dos modes = | |dos modes = | ||
|dos modes notes = | |dos modes notes = | ||
|shader model versions = 1.4, 3.0 | |shader model versions = 1.4, 3.0 | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
− | |64-bit executable | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
− | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
− | === | + | ===The original C78 version=== |
{{System requirements | {{System requirements | ||
|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
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|recOS = | |recOS = | ||
|recCPU = | |recCPU = | ||
− | |||
|recRAM = 512 MB | |recRAM = 512 MB | ||
− | |recHD = | + | |recHD = |
|recGPU = | |recGPU = | ||
|recGPU2 = | |recGPU2 = | ||
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|recOS = | |recOS = | ||
|recCPU = | |recCPU = | ||
− | |||
|recRAM = | |recRAM = | ||
|recHD = | |recHD = |
Latest revision as of 06:09, 3 January 2024
Developers | |
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Orange_Juice | |
Publishers | |
English | Fruitbat Factory |
Release dates | |
Windows | August 14, 2010 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Scrolling, Side view |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Action, Arcade, Shooter |
Art styles | Anime |
Themes | Sci-fi |
Series | SUGURI |
SUGURI | |
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SUGURI | 2005 |
Acceleration of SUGURI | 2006 |
Sora | 2010 |
Acceleration of SUGURI 2 | 2011 |
Acceleration of SUGURI X-Edition HD | 2012 |
sora is an anime sci-fi shooter game developed by Orange_Juice and published by Rockin' Android. It is the prequel to SUGURI and was developed using Luna3D.
The game was originally released during Summer Comiket 78 on August 14, 2010. An English localization was planned at one point by Rockin' Android, but the publishers had a falling out with the game's developers, Orange_Juice, and was ultimately canceled. Another publisher, ΩTH, later acquired the rights to publish the game and released it overseas through GamersGate in 2012, however, many players discovered that ΩTH released a low-quality localization that featured bugs that were not present in the game's original Japanese release and poorly implemented SecuROM DRM.[1][2][3] It led to an online petition being formed by fans of the SUGURI series to get the game relocalized by another publisher, but the petition failed. Years later, Fruitbat Factory, whom previously localized Orange_Juice's 100% Orange Juice!, eventually acquired the rights to sora and released a faithful localization of the game through GamersGate, Steam, and directly from their own website on January 5, 2016. The previous 2012 release by ΩTH was also removed from GamersGate.
The current 2016 re-release of sora by Fruitbat Factory features improvements such higher resolution graphics, remastered cutscenes, native keyboard remapping, XInput controller support, and a faithful localization with some assistance from Sara Leen who previously localized SUGURI and Acceleration of SUGURI. On October 20, 2022, the Fruitbat Factory re-release received an update that includes Japanese, Korean, Simplified and Traditional Chinese localizations, Steam Input and Steam Deck support, improvements to the volume settings, and removed the external configuration launcher.[4]
General information
- Fruitbat Factory's Official Sora Website
- Sora on the SUGURI Wikia — A fanmade wiki about the SUGURI series
- 100% Orange Juice Wiki — The official 100% Orange Juice wiki, covers other games by Orange_Juice
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | Original Comiket 78 release. | |||
GamersGate | Overseas version. | |||
Humble Store | Overseas version. | |||
Publisher website | Overseas version. | |||
Steam | Overseas version. Can be played without Steam but still requires its steam_api.dll file.[5] |
|||
GamersGate (unavailable) | 2012 ΩTH version. SecuROM DRM despite the store page stating it is DRM-free. |
- A demo for the original C78 version version is available from the developer's website.
- Owning Sora on Steam will unlock an extra character, Sora (Military), for 100% Orange Juice!.[6]
Version differences
- The overseas version by published by Fruitbat Factory features higher resolutions visuals, native key remapping, XInput controller support, and a much more faithful localization.
Monetization
Type | Notes |
---|---|
DLC | Downloadable soundtracks for the overseas version. |
Essential improvements
Patches
- The v1.1a patch for the Japanese version fixes some of the game's bugs and adds a new extra stage. The overseas version by Fruitbat Factory is based on the latest version.[7]
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Fruitbat Factory\Sora\game.cfg |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/390730/pfx/[Note 1] |
- If you are playing the original C78 version, the configuration and save files are stored under
%USERPROFILE%\Documents\橙汁\ソラ\
instead. -
game.cfg
stores game configuration data; only modifiable through configuration launcher. Theexternal_option.txt
file found in<path-to-game>
for the original C78 version stores key bindings and controller input border settings.
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Fruitbat Factory\Sora\game.sys %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Fruitbat Factory\Sora\game.rkg |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/390730/pfx/[Note 1] |
-
game.sys
is the game's save data.game.rkg
stores high score data. - Save data the from the original C78 version is compatible with overseas version.[8]
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | The original C78 version runs at 640x480 only, and the settings to pillarbox the game for 16:9 and 16:10 displays from the launcher do not work properly, making the image much smaller than intended. The overseas version supports widescreen resolutions, however, the in-game graphics are either pillarboxed to 4:3 or stretched.[9] | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | As Windowed FullScreen; exclusive to the overseas version. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | 60 FPS cap. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | Native for the overseas version. For the original C78 version, see Remapping. | |
Mouse acceleration | Mouse not used at all. | |
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | The original C78 version version supports DirectInput. | |
Full controller support | A set-up launcher that opens when starting the game in the original C78 version and previously in the overseas version until it was removed entirely as of Update v1.2.7. | |
Controller remapping | Controller can be remapped from the in-game Options menu. | |
Controller sensitivity | Found only in the Japanese version which is adjusted by editing the external_option.txt file, otherwise movement is digital. |
|
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
---|
XInput-compatible controllers | The overseas version has been updated to support XInput controllers. | |
---|---|---|
Xbox button prompts | Exclusive to the overseas version. | |
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers | Game recognizes the controller as a generic DirectInput controller. |
---|
Generic/other controllers | ||
---|---|---|
Button prompts | Xbox 360 prompts are used exclusively in the overseas version, otherwise generic prompts are used for DirectInput controllers in both versions. |
Additional information | ||
---|---|---|
Controller hotplugging | Hotplugging is exclusive to the overseas version. | |
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Steam Input | ||
---|---|---|
Steam Input API support | Exclusive to the overseas version. | |
Official controller preset(s) | Xbox 360, DualShock 4, Switch Pro Controller. | |
Steam Controller button prompts |
Remapping
- Remapping keyboard controls in the original C78 version must be done through the
external_option.txt
found under<path-to-game>
, which uses virtual-key codes for key bindings. A reference sheet of virtual-key codes can be found here.
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Sliders for BGM, SE. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | Most of the in-game dialogue are text-based. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Simplified Chinese | Added in the overseas version as of v1.2.7. | |||
Traditional Chinese | Added in the overseas version as of v1.2.7. | |||
Japanese | Some parts of the menus are in English in the Japanese version. Reinstated in the overseas version as of v1.2.7. | |||
Korean | Added in the overseas version as of v1.2.7. |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 8, 9 | The original C78 version uses DirectX 8.1; the overseas version uses DirectX 9.0c. |
Shader Model support | 1.4, 3.0 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
System requirements
The original C78 version
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 2000, XP, Vista, 7 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 2.0 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | 512 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 128 MB of VRAM DirectX 8.1a compatible | 256 MB of VRAM |
Overseas version
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 7, 8, 10 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 2.0 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 128 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible |
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.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/390730/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (390730) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Sora Doujin - shmup.system11.org - last accessed on 2016-11-26
- ↑ Do You Know Who Your Translator Really Is? The Fiasco with Frane and Sora - The Misadventures of the Floofy Guy (Archived) - last accessed on 2016-11-26
- ↑ Sora (game) - last accessed on 2018-12-18
- ↑ New Languages, Steam Deck Support Added! - Steam Community Announcements - last accessed on 2022-10-27
- ↑ DRM free version!? (Well, the Steam version is actually DRM-free too) - Steam Community Discussions - last accessed on 2020-06-03
- ↑ Sora to Commence Her Operation on January 5th with a Bonus Character - Steam Community Discussions - last accessed on 2016-11-26
- ↑ This will have the Extra stage, right? - Steam Community Discussions - last accessed on 2016-11-26
- ↑ To people who had the original Japanese Release of Sora... - last accessed on 2016-11-26
- ↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on 2020-03-02