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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Dracula 3 The Path of the Dragon cover.jpg | |cover = Dracula 3 The Path of the Dragon cover.jpg | ||
|developers = | |developers = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/developer| | + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Kheops Studio}} |
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Microids}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Akella|Russia}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 30, 2008}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 30, 2008}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|October 28, 2010}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|October 28, 2010}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-Person}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Point and Select}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Adventure }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Horror }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Dracula }} | ||
|steam appid = 289840 | |steam appid = 289840 | ||
|steam appid side = | |steam appid side = | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = 1207661573 |
+ | |gogcom id side = 1207659251 | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
+ | |mobygames = dracula-3-the-path-of-the-dragon | ||
|wikipedia = Dracula 3: The Path of the Dragon | |wikipedia = Dracula 3: The Path of the Dragon | ||
− | |winehq = | + | |winehq = 8721 |
+ | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ | + | |
+ | '''Key points''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} Steam version is based on the mobile ports. | ||
+ | {{--}} Steam version is reportedly buggy and missing a considerable amount of content from the original release. | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
{{GOG.com links|1207661573|dracula_series|for game series}} | {{GOG.com links|1207661573|dracula_series|for game series}} | ||
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/289840/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] |
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
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{{Availability/row| GOG.com | dracula_trilogy | DRM-free | Bundled with [[Dracula: The Resurrection]] and [[Dracula 2: The Last Sanctuary]]. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | dracula_trilogy | DRM-free | Bundled with [[Dracula: The Resurrection]] and [[Dracula 2: The Last Sanctuary]]. | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GMG | dracula-3-the-path-of-the-dragon-remake | Steam | | | Windows, OS X }} | {{Availability/row| GMG | dracula-3-the-path-of-the-dragon-remake | Steam | | | Windows, OS X }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9pl6tc8r34mc | Microsoft Store | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Steam | 289840 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 289840 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| ZOOM | dracula-3-the-path-of-the-dragon | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| MacApp | id425160050 | MacApp | | | OS X | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
− | === | + | ===Skip splash screens on Steam version=== |
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Delete or rename splash files|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Baronsmoki|date=2019-04-07}}</ref>|fix= |
− | # | + | # Go to <code>{{P|game}}\2D\Menus\Splashes\HD\</code>. |
− | + | # Delete or rename <code>logo_kheops.png</code>, <code>Microids.png</code>, and <code>Tetraedge.png</code>. | |
− | # | ||
− | |||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
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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|userprofile\Documents}}\Dracula 3\options.xml}} |
+ | {{Game data/config|Microsoft Store|}} | ||
{{Game data/config|OS X|}} | {{Game data/config|OS X|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/saves|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{P|userprofile\Documents}}\Dracula 3\save.xml}} |
+ | {{Game data/saves|Microsoft Store|}} | ||
{{Game data/saves|OS X|}} | {{Game data/saves|OS X|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===[[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 | ||
− | |gog galaxy | + | |discord = |
− | |gog galaxy notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |origin | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |origin notes | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |gog galaxy = false |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | | | + | |origin = |
− | | | + | |origin notes = |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |steam cloud = false |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = unknown | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
− | {{Video | + | {{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 = true |
− | |widescreen resolution notes= | + | |widescreen resolution notes= Only during gameplay on Steam version. FMVs are still 4:3 |
|multimonitor = false | |multimonitor = false | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
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|fov = false | |fov = false | ||
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
− | |windowed = | + | |windowed = false |
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
− | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = false |
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
|anisotropic = false | |anisotropic = false | ||
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|vsync = false | |vsync = false | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
− | |60 fps = | + | |60 fps = true |
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
|120 fps = false | |120 fps = false | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Image|Dracula 3 The Path of the Dragon - general settings.png|General settings.}} |
− | |key remap = | + | {{Input |
+ | |key remap = false | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
|acceleration option = unknown | |acceleration option = unknown | ||
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
− | |mouse sensitivity = | + | |mouse sensitivity = false |
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
− | |mouse menu = | + | |mouse menu = true |
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
− | |invert mouse y-axis = | + | |invert mouse y-axis = true |
− | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | + | |invert mouse y-axis notes = The '''Inverse look''' option inverts both the X-axis and Y-axis. |
|controller support = false | |controller support = false | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
− | |full controller = | + | |full controller = unknown |
|full controller notes = | |full controller notes = | ||
− | |controller remap = | + | |controller remap = unknown |
|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
− | |controller sensitivity = | + | |controller sensitivity = unknown |
|controller sensitivity notes= | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
− | |invert controller y-axis = | + | |invert controller y-axis = unknown |
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
|touchscreen = false | |touchscreen = false | ||
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|steam input api = unknown | |steam input api = unknown | ||
|steam input api notes = | |steam input api notes = | ||
+ | |steam hook input = unknown | ||
+ | |steam hook input notes = | ||
|steam input presets = unknown | |steam input presets = unknown | ||
|steam input presets notes = | |steam input presets notes = | ||
|steam controller prompts = unknown | |steam controller prompts = unknown | ||
|steam controller prompts notes = | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection = unknown | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
− | |separate volume = | + | |separate volume = true |
− | |separate volume notes = | + | |separate volume notes = Sound Effects, Music, Voice |
|surround sound = unknown | |surround sound = unknown | ||
|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 = true |
|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = English | |language = English | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = French | |language = French | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = German | |language = German | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Italian | |language = Italian | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Russian | |language = Russian | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Retail only |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Spanish | |language = Spanish | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Issues fixed== | ||
+ | ===Blank screen on Windows 10 and low framerate=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Install WineD3D DLLs|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/dracula_series/im_using_the_wind3d_patch_to_run_dracula_3_stable_but_frame_rate_is_poor_any_fix_for_this/post3|title=Dracula 3 - I'm using the WinD3D patch to run Dracula 3 stable, but frame rate is poor. Any fix for this? - Forum - GOG.com|date=2020-06-13}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Download WineD3D [http://downloads.fdossena.com/Projects/WineD3D/Builds/WineD3DForWindows_2.6.zip Here]. | ||
+ | # Extract d3d9.dll, libwine.dll and wined3d.dll into <code>{{p|game}}</code>. | ||
+ | # Go to {{p|game}} and find <code>Dracula3.exe</code> | ||
+ | # Right click and go into properties | ||
+ | # Go to <code>Compatibility</code> and click on <code>Change settings for all users</code> (has to be for all users). | ||
+ | # Check "Run this program in compatibility mode for:" and select Windows XP SP3. | ||
+ | # Disable full screen performance. | ||
+ | # Check "Run this program as an administrator". | ||
+ | # Start the game. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} Newer versions than 2.7 of WineD3D will not work.{{CN|date=April 2019}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Flickering Screen=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | a comprehensive fix video can be found here https://youtu.be/-cAcZO9K5j0 | ||
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
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|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
|directdraw notes = | |directdraw notes = | ||
− | |opengl versions = | + | |opengl versions = true |
|opengl notes = | |opengl notes = | ||
|glide versions = | |glide versions = | ||
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|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|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 = false | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |mac os x powerpc app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Middleware=== | ||
+ | {{Middleware | ||
+ | |physics = | ||
+ | |physics notes = | ||
+ | |audio = OpenAL | ||
+ | |audio notes = | ||
+ | |interface = | ||
+ | |interface notes = | ||
+ | |input = | ||
+ | |input notes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes notes = | ||
+ | |multiplayer = | ||
+ | |multiplayer notes= | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | |minOS = XP | + | |minOS = 98SE, 2000, XP |
− | |minCPU = | + | |minCPU = Intel Pentium III 800 MHz |
− | |minRAM = | + | |minRAM = 128 MB |
− | |minHD = | + | |minHD = 4 GB |
+ | |minVRAM = 64 MB | ||
|minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 6800 GT | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 6800 GT | ||
− | |minGPU2 = | + | |minGPU2 = ATI Radeon 1800XT |
|minDX = 9.0c | |minDX = 9.0c | ||
+ | |minother = 1024x768 resolution<br>16X CD-ROM | ||
|recOS = Vista, 7, 8 | |recOS = Vista, 7, 8 | ||
− | |recCPU = | + | |recCPU = Intel Pentium IV 1 GHz |
− | |recRAM = | + | |recRAM = 256 MB |
|recHD = | |recHD = | ||
+ | |recVRAM = 128 MB | ||
|recGPU = | |recGPU = | ||
|recDX = | |recDX = |
Latest revision as of 23:07, 10 January 2024
Developers | |
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Kheops Studio | |
Publishers | |
Microids | |
Russia | Akella |
Release dates | |
Windows | March 30, 2008 |
macOS (OS X) | October 28, 2010 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Perspectives | First-person |
Controls | Point and select |
Genres | Adventure |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Horror |
Series | Dracula |
Dracula | |
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Dracula: The Resurrection | 1999 |
Dracula 2: The Last Sanctuary | 2000 |
Dracula 3: The Path of the Dragon | 2008 |
Dracula 4: The Shadow of the Dragon | 2013 |
Dracula 5: The Blood Legacy | 2014 |
Key points
- Steam version is based on the mobile ports.
- Steam version is reportedly buggy and missing a considerable amount of content from the original release.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
GamersGate | ||||
GOG.com | Bundled with Dracula: The Resurrection and Dracula 2: The Last Sanctuary. | |||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Microsoft Store | ||||
Steam | ||||
ZOOM Platform | ||||
Mac App Store (unavailable) |
Essential improvements
Skip splash screens on Steam version
Delete or rename splash files[1] |
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|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Dracula 3\options.xml |
Microsoft Store | |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/289840/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Dracula 3\save.xml |
Microsoft Store | |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/289840/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | Only during gameplay on Steam version. FMVs are still 4:3 | ||
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 | |||
120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | The Inverse look option inverts both the X-axis and Y-axis. | |
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Sound Effects, Music, Voice | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Russian | Retail only | |||
Spanish |
Issues fixed
Blank screen on Windows 10 and low framerate
Install WineD3D DLLs[2] |
---|
Notes
|
Flickering Screen
a comprehensive fix video can be found here https://youtu.be/-cAcZO9K5j0
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 9 | |
OpenGL |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Audio | OpenAL |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98SE, 2000, XP | Vista, 7, 8 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium III 800 MHz | Intel Pentium IV 1 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 128 MB | 256 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 4 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 6800 GT ATI Radeon 1800XT 64 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible | 128 MB of VRAM |
Other | 1024x768 resolution 16X CD-ROM |
macOS (OS X) | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 10.5 | |
Processor (CPU) | 1.6 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1 GB |
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 (289840) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Verified by User:Baronsmoki on 2019-04-07
- ↑ Dracula 3 - I'm using the WinD3D patch to run Dracula 3 stable, but frame rate is poor. Any fix for this? - Forum - GOG.com - last accessed on 2020-06-13