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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Valkyrie Studios}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Valkyrie Studios}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|TopWare Interactive}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|TopWare Interactive|Retail (Europe), digital}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Monolith Productions}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Monolith Productions|Retail (North America)}} |
|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 1999}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|November 15, 2013|ref=<ref> | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|November 15, 2013|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/news/bonus_more_mac_games_on_gogcom|title=Mac Game Update: 34 New Additions ● GOG.com|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>|wrapper=Wineskin}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|November 14, 2016|ref=<ref> | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|November 14, 2016|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/games/253940/announcements/detail/653414355537111936|title=Linux port available now! - Steam Community :: Group Announcements :: Septerra Core|date=May 2023}}</ref>|wrapper=Wine}} |
|reception = | |reception = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/reception|metacritic|septerra-core-legacy-of-the-creator|72}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|metacritic|septerra-core-legacy-of-the-creator|72}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/reception|igdb|septerra-core-legacy-of-the-creator|40}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|igdb|septerra-core-legacy-of-the-creator|40}} | ||
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Continuous turn-based }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Continuous turn-based }} | ||
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|official site= http://www.septerra.de/ | |official site= http://www.septerra.de/ | ||
|hltb = 8307 | |hltb = 8307 | ||
+ | |lutris = septerra-core-legacy-of-the-creator | ||
|igdb = | |igdb = | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 661 |
|wikipedia = Septerra Core: Legacy of the Creator | |wikipedia = Septerra Core: Legacy of the Creator | ||
|winehq = 574 | |winehq = 574 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Availability/row| GMG | septerra-core-legacy-of-the-creator | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux}} | {{Availability/row| GMG | septerra-core-legacy-of-the-creator | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux}} | ||
{{Availability/row| Humble | septerra-core | DRM-free | | Steam | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | {{Availability/row| Humble | septerra-core | DRM-free | | Steam | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 253940 | DRM-free | | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 253940 | DRM-free | | | Windows, OS X, Linux}} |
+ | {{Availability/row| Zoom Platform | septerra-core-legacy-of-the-creator | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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====Other Patches==== | ====Other Patches==== | ||
− | [https://www. | + | {{ii}} [https://github.com/M-HT/SR/releases/tag/septerra_v1.04.0.11 SR] - recompiled 32-bit executable that allows the game to run flawlessly on modern Windows and Linux systems with minimal setup. The {{file|Septerra.cfg}} file contains numerous settings, including windowed mode, display resolution, v-sync, and the ability to skip intro movies. If using a high DPI mouse, change "CPU_SleepMode" from "standard" to "reduced" or "nosleep" to prevent stutter.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/septerra_core_legacy_of_the_creator/interesting_note_for_those_wanting_to_play_septerra_core_using_the_sr_port|title=gog.com|date=9 June 2023}}</ref> |
− | and has detailed instruction to correctly setup quicktime and solve issues with FMV playback | + | {{ii}} [https://www.patreon.com/user?u=44312848 Peixoto's patch] - allows nearest neighbor or [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pixel-art_scaling_algorithms#xBR_family xBRz scaling] and has detailed instruction to correctly setup quicktime and solve issues with FMV playback |
− | + | {{ii}} [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1363-dsoal/ DSOAL] - fixes a bug with the dialogue audio in the retail version. The bug is fixed in the GOG.com version. | |
− | [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1363-dsoal/ DSOAL] - | ||
− | |||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
|windowed = hackable | |windowed = hackable | ||
− | |windowed notes = Use the <code>-windowed</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]] (use [http://timeslip.users.sourceforge.net Timeslip patch] to fix color depth requirement).<ref> | + | |windowed notes = Use the <code>-windowed</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]] (use [http://timeslip.users.sourceforge.net Timeslip patch] to fix color depth requirement).<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/septerra_core_legacy_of_the_creator/higher_resolutionwindowed_mode|title=Higher Resolution/Windowed Mode, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
|borderless windowed = false | |borderless windowed = false | ||
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
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|antialiasing = n/a | |antialiasing = n/a | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = false | |vsync = false | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync 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 = Retail only. | |notes = Retail only. | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Brazilian Portuguese | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation; [https://tribogamer.com/traducoes/431_traducao-do-septerra-core-legacy-of-the-creator-para-portugues-do-brasil.html download.] | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
− | |mac os x powerpc app = | + | |mac os x powerpc app = unknown |
|macos intel 32-bit app = true | |macos intel 32-bit app = true | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = false | |macos intel 64-bit app = false | ||
− | |macos arm app = | + | |macos arm app = false |
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
− | |linux 32-bit executable= | + | |linux 32-bit executable= true |
|linux 64-bit executable= unknown | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
− | |linux executable notes = | + | |linux arm app = hackable |
+ | |linux executable notes = ARM32 support requires [https://github.com/M-HT/SR/releases M-HT SR]. No ARM64 support is known to exist. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|input = | |input = | ||
|input notes = | |input notes = | ||
− | |cutscenes = | + | |cutscenes = QuickTime |
|cutscenes notes = Version 4.0 required for playing cutscenes | |cutscenes notes = Version 4.0 required for playing cutscenes | ||
|multiplayer = | |multiplayer = | ||
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|minaudio = DirectX compatible | |minaudio = DirectX compatible | ||
|minother = 4x CD-ROM drive | |minother = 4x CD-ROM drive | ||
− | |recOS = | + | |recOS = |
|recCPU = Intel Pentium 233 MHz | |recCPU = Intel Pentium 233 MHz | ||
− | |recRAM = | + | |recRAM = |
|recHD = 150 MB | |recHD = 150 MB | ||
|recGPU = | |recGPU = | ||
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|minGPU = | |minGPU = | ||
|minVRAM = 64 MB | |minVRAM = 64 MB | ||
− | |recOS = | + | |recOS = |
|recCPU = 1.5 GHz, single core | |recCPU = 1.5 GHz, single core | ||
|recRAM = 1 GB | |recRAM = 1 GB | ||
− | |recHD = | + | |recHD = |
|recGPU = | |recGPU = | ||
|recVRAM = 128 MB | |recVRAM = 128 MB |
Latest revision as of 12:05, 3 February 2024
Developers | |
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Valkyrie Studios | |
Publishers | |
Retail (Europe), digital | TopWare Interactive |
Retail (North America) | Monolith Productions |
Release dates | |
Windows | October 1999 |
macOS (OS X) (Cider) | November 15, 2013[1] |
Linux (Wine) | November 14, 2016[2] |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 72 |
IGDB | 40 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Continuous turn-based |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view |
Controls | Multiple select, Point and select |
Genres | RPG |
Art styles | Anime |
Themes | Fantasy, Sci-fi |
Warnings
- The macOS (OS X) version of this game does not work on macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later due to the removal of support for 32-bit-only apps.
Septerra Core: Legacy of the Creator is a singleplayer bird's-eye view RPG game.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | ||||
GamersGate | ||||
GOG.com | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam | ||||
ZOOM Platform |
Version differences
- The GOG.com and Steam versions are pre-patched with the newest patch (1.04).
Essential improvements
Patches
- Patch 1.04 updates the game to the latest version.
Other Patches
- SR - recompiled 32-bit executable that allows the game to run flawlessly on modern Windows and Linux systems with minimal setup. The
Septerra.cfg
file contains numerous settings, including windowed mode, display resolution, v-sync, and the ability to skip intro movies. If using a high DPI mouse, change "CPU_SleepMode" from "standard" to "reduced" or "nosleep" to prevent stutter.[3] - Peixoto's patch - allows nearest neighbor or xBRz scaling and has detailed instruction to correctly setup quicktime and solve issues with FMV playback
- DSOAL - fixes a bug with the dialogue audio in the retail version. The bug is fixed in the GOG.com version.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\[Note 1] |
macOS (OS X) | |
Linux |
- It's unknown whether this game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux. Please fill in this information.
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\savedata\[Note 1] |
macOS (OS X) | |
Linux |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | 640x480 only; use the Timeslip patch for pillarboxed 4:3. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | Use the -windowed parameter (use Timeslip patch to fix color depth requirement).[4] |
||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | Frame rate is capped at 60 fps | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) |
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 | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Music, FX, Speech | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | Always turned on by default. Can be hidden with a hidetext cheat, but re-enabling them requires restarting the game. |
|
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
German | Retail and Steam only; download for GOG.com version | |||
Polish | Retail only. | |||
Brazilian Portuguese | Fan translation; download. | |||
Russian | Fan translation, download |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
DirectDraw | 7 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | ARM | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
Windows | ||||
macOS (OS X) | This 32-bit-only macOS game does not work on macOS Catalina (10.15) or later. | |||
Linux | ARM32 support requires M-HT SR. No ARM64 support is known to exist. |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Audio | Miles Sound System | |
Cutscenes | QuickTime | Version 4.0 required for playing cutscenes |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95, 98 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 200 MHz | Intel Pentium 233 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 32 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 5 MB | 150 MB |
Sound (audio device) | DirectX compatible | |
Other | 4x CD-ROM drive | 8x CD-ROM drive |
macOS (OS X) | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 10.7.0 | |
Processor (CPU) | 1.6 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo | |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 256 MB of VRAM |
Linux | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | SteamOS, Ubuntu 16.04 LTS | |
Processor (CPU) | Single core | 1.5 GHz, single core |
System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | 1 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 64 MB of VRAM | 128 MB of VRAM |
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).
References
- ↑ Mac Game Update: 34 New Additions ● GOG.com - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ Linux port available now! - Steam Community :: Group Announcements :: Septerra Core - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ gog.com - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ Higher Resolution/Windowed Mode, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com - last accessed on May 2023