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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|THQ|Original}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|THQ|Original}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|THQ Nordic|Current}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|THQ Nordic|Current}} | ||
− | |||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/engine|CTG|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://twitter.com/ | + | {{Infobox game/row/engine|CTG|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://twitter.com/DSVolition/status/1374767150209101832|title=Volition on X|date=2023-10-16|snippet=It's our own in-house engine that we call CTG after our Core Technology Group.}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://twitter.com/DSVolition/status/1374785513857646592/|title=Volition on X|date=2023-10-16|snippet=It's been updated and changed over the years, but certain aspects of the engine like slew mode have been the same since the Freespace days.}}</ref>}} |
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 20, 2001|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040612054843/http://www.thq.com/Corporate/PressReleases/press-278.asp|title=PR - 03/20/01 - THQ SHIPS SUMMONER FOR PC (retrieved)|date=2023-05-20}}</ref>}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 20, 2001|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040612054843/http://www.thq.com/Corporate/PressReleases/press-278.asp|title=PR - 03/20/01 - THQ SHIPS SUMMONER FOR PC (retrieved)|date=2023-05-20}}</ref>}} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|Mac OS| | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Mac OS|June 29, 2001|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070308040736/http://www.summoner.com/oldnews.cfm?month=6&year=2001#818|title=Summoner for Mac Shipping! (retrieved)|date=2023-07-04}}</ref>}} |
|reception = | |reception = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|summoner|78}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|summoner|78}} | ||
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|steam appid = 275570 | |steam appid = 275570 | ||
|gogcom id = 1207660823 | |gogcom id = 1207660823 | ||
− | |official site= https:// | + | |official site= https://web.archive.org/web/20040831001612/http://www.summoner.com/ |
|hltb = 9314 | |hltb = 9314 | ||
|lutris = summoner | |lutris = summoner | ||
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{{Availability/row| GMG | summoner | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GMG | summoner | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} A [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2658-summoner-demo/ demo] is available. | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
− | [ | + | {{ii}} The latest version is [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2657-summoner-v140-patch/ v1.40]. Digital distributions are up-to-date. |
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | ||
|widescreen resolution = hackable | |widescreen resolution = hackable | ||
− | |widescreen resolution notes= | + | |widescreen resolution notes= Use [http://timeslip.users.sourceforge.net Timeslip's Summoner patch] for high/widescreen resolutions. However, this displaces the menus. Not compatible with German version.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/summoner/summoner_patch_by_timeslip/page1|title=Summoner Patch (by Timeslip), page 1 - Forum - GOG.com|date=2023-05-20}}</ref> |
|multimonitor = unknown | |multimonitor = unknown | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
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|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
− | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = limited |
|120 fps notes = Exceeding 60 FPS increases game speed. | |120 fps notes = Exceeding 60 FPS increases game speed. | ||
|hdr = unknown | |hdr = unknown | ||
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|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
|surround sound = true | |surround sound = true | ||
− | |surround sound notes = | + | |surround sound notes = May require [[Glossary:Sound card#DirectSound hardware path|DirectSound3D restoration software]]. |
|subtitles = false | |subtitles = false | ||
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
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|subtitles = n/a | |subtitles = n/a | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = French | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = Retail only. | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===Video card detection not working in launcher=== | ===Video card detection not working in launcher=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Set the [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility mode]] of {{File|{{P|Game}}\Summoner.exe}} to <code>Windows XP Service Pack 3</code>|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Set the [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility mode]] of {{File|{{P|Game}}\Summoner.exe}} to <code>Windows XP Service Pack 3</code>|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Mystyle48|date=2022-09-05}}</ref> |
}} | }} | ||
===Better performance on modern systems=== | ===Better performance on modern systems=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Use dgVoodoo 2 Wrapper|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/summoner/optional_solution_for_modern_systems|title=Optional solution for modern systems|date= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use dgVoodoo 2 Wrapper|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/summoner/optional_solution_for_modern_systems|title=Optional solution for modern systems, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com|date=2023-10-17}}</ref>|fix= |
# Download [http://dege.freeweb.hu/ dgVoodoo 2]. | # Download [http://dege.freeweb.hu/ dgVoodoo 2]. | ||
# Copy dgVoodooCpl.exe | # Copy dgVoodooCpl.exe | ||
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===Game runs too fast=== | ===Game runs too fast=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Enable Vsync in options | + | {{Fixbox|description=Enable Vsync in game options and set monitor refresh rate to 60 Hz|ref={{cn|date=September 2020}} |
}} | }} | ||
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|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
|mac os powerpc app = true | |mac os powerpc app = true | ||
− | |mac os 68k app = | + | |mac os 68k app = false |
|mac os executable notes= | |mac os executable notes= | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|multiplayer notes= | |multiplayer notes= | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Mods=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} [https://www.nexusmods.com/summoner/mods/1?tab=description Summoner Texture Upscale] | ||
+ | {{ii}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/275570/discussions/0/1749023631420935445/#c5617721963178294611 Console higher quality music] | ||
+ | {{ii}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/275570/discussions/0/540736145533833802/ Summoner Mod] (balance changes, singleplayer only) | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | |minOS = 95 | + | |minOS = 95, 98, ME |
|minCPU = Intel Pentium II 400 MHz | |minCPU = Intel Pentium II 400 MHz | ||
|minCPU2 = AMD K6-2 400 MHz | |minCPU2 = AMD K6-2 400 MHz | ||
|minRAM = 64 MB | |minRAM = 64 MB | ||
|minHD = 800 MB | |minHD = 800 MB | ||
− | |minGPU = | + | |minGPU = 3dfx Voodoo2 |
− | |minVRAM = | + | |minVRAM = 4 MB |
− | |minDX = | + | |minDX = 8.0 |
+ | |minaudio = DirectX compatible | ||
+ | |minother = 4x CD-ROM drive | ||
− | |||
|recCPU = Intel Pentium III 500 MHz | |recCPU = Intel Pentium III 500 MHz | ||
− | |recCPU2 = AMD | + | |recCPU2 = AMD K6-2 500 MHz |
|recRAM = 128 MB | |recRAM = 128 MB | ||
− | |recGPU = | + | |recGPU = 3dfx Voodoo3 |
− | | | + | |recGPU2 = Nvidia RIVA TNT2 |
− | | | + | |recaudio = EAX compatible |
+ | |ref = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://archive.org/details/SummonerPCManual/page/n3/mode/2up|title=Summoner PC manual|date=2023-05-31}}</ref> | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|minRAM = 64 MB | |minRAM = 64 MB | ||
|minHD = 800 MB | |minHD = 800 MB | ||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
|minVRAM = 6 MB | |minVRAM = 6 MB | ||
− | |minother = 8x CD-ROM/DVD drive | + | |minOGL = 1.2.1 |
+ | |minother = 8x CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive | ||
|recCPU = PowerPC G3 400 MHz | |recCPU = PowerPC G3 400 MHz | ||
|recCPU2 = PowerPC G4 400 MHz | |recCPU2 = PowerPC G4 400 MHz | ||
|recRAM = 128 MB | |recRAM = 128 MB | ||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
|recVRAM = 16 MB | |recVRAM = 16 MB | ||
− | |ref = <ref>{{Refurl|url=http://web.archive.org/web/20030628165447/http://www.graphsim.com/games/summoner/sumnr-features.html#sumnr-reqmnts|title=sumnr-features (retrieved)|date=2023-05-20}}</ref> | + | |ref = <ref>{{Refurl|url=http://web.archive.org/web/20030628165447/http://www.graphsim.com/games/summoner/sumnr-features.html#sumnr-reqmnts|title=sumnr-features (retrieved)|date=2023-05-20}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=http://web.archive.org/web/20030607032136/http://graphsim.com/support/support-faq-smnr.html#smnr-q1|title=support-faq-smnr (retrieved)|date=2023-06-02}}</ref> |
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
Latest revision as of 18:05, 7 April 2024
Developers | |
---|---|
Volition | |
Mac OS (Classic) | Graphsim Entertainment |
Publishers | |
Original | THQ |
Current | THQ Nordic |
Engines | |
CTG[1][2] | |
Release dates | |
Windows | March 20, 2001[3] |
Mac OS (Classic) | June 29, 2001[4] |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 78 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Continuous turn-based |
Perspectives | Third-person, Bird's-eye view |
Controls | Point and select |
Genres | RPG |
Themes | Fantasy |
Summoner is a singleplayer and multiplayer third-person and bird's-eye view RPG game.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | ||||
GOG.com | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam | ||||
GamersGate | ||||
Green Man Gaming |
- A demo is available.
Essential improvements
Patches
- The latest version is v1.40. Digital distributions are up-to-date.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Volition\Summoner <path-to-game>\summoner.cfg[Note 1] |
Mac OS (Classic) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/275570/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\savegame\[Note 1] |
Mac OS (Classic) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/275570/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | Use Timeslip's Summoner patch for high/widescreen resolutions. However, this displaces the menus. Not compatible with German version.[5] | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | Use Timeslip's Summoner patch. | ||
4K Ultra HD | Use Timeslip's Summoner patch. | ||
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) | |||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | Exceeding 60 FPS increases game speed. | ||
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 | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | May require DirectSound3D restoration software. | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
EAX support | EAX 2.0. | |
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
French | Retail only. | |||
German | ||||
Russian | Pirate translation (Fargus) Audio and Subtitle Download |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
LAN play | 4 | Co-op |
||
Online play | 4 | Co-op The official multiplayer service was shut down. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
vorpX | Z3D User created game profile, (Glide !!) see vorpx forum profile introduction. |
Issues fixed
Video card detection not working in launcher
Set the compatibility mode of <path-to-game>\Summoner.exe to Windows XP Service Pack 3 [6]
|
---|
Better performance on modern systems
Use dgVoodoo 2 Wrapper[7] |
---|
|
Missing mouse and/or incomplete in-game rendering
Set the compatibility mode of <path-to-game>\Summoner.exe to Windows XP Service Pack 3 [8]
|
---|
Game runs too fast
Enable Vsync in game options and set monitor refresh rate to 60 Hz[citation needed] |
---|
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 7 | |
OpenGL | Mac OS only. | |
Glide | 2.4 |
Executable | PPC | 16-bit | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Windows | |||||
Mac OS (Classic) |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Cutscenes | Bink Video | 1.0x |
Mods
- Summoner Texture Upscale
- Console higher quality music
- Summoner Mod (balance changes, singleplayer only)
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum[9] | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95, 98, ME | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium II 400 MHz AMD K6-2 400 MHz |
Intel Pentium III 500 MHz AMD K6-2 500 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 64 MB | 128 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 800 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 3dfx Voodoo2 4 MB of VRAM DirectX 8.0 compatible | 3dfx Voodoo3 Nvidia RIVA TNT2 |
Sound (audio device) | DirectX compatible | EAX compatible |
Other | 4x CD-ROM drive |
Mac OS | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum[10][11] | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 8.6 | |
Processor (CPU) | PowerPC G3 300 MHz PowerPC G4 300 MHz |
PowerPC G3 400 MHz PowerPC G4 400 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 64 MB | 128 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 800 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 6 MB of VRAM OpenGL 1.2.1 compatible | 16 MB of VRAM |
Other | 8x CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive |
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 (275570) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Volition on X - last accessed on 2023-10-16
- "It's our own in-house engine that we call CTG after our Core Technology Group."
- ↑ Volition on X - last accessed on 2023-10-16
- "It's been updated and changed over the years, but certain aspects of the engine like slew mode have been the same since the Freespace days."
- ↑ PR - 03/20/01 - THQ SHIPS SUMMONER FOR PC (retrieved) - last accessed on 2023-05-20
- ↑ Summoner for Mac Shipping! (retrieved) - last accessed on 2023-07-04
- ↑ Summoner Patch (by Timeslip), page 1 - Forum - GOG.com - last accessed on 2023-05-20
- ↑ Verified by User:Mystyle48 on 2022-09-05
- ↑ Optional solution for modern systems, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com - last accessed on 2023-10-17
- ↑ can't play help :: Summoner General Discussions - last accessed on 2023-05-20
- ↑ Summoner PC manual - last accessed on 2023-05-31
- ↑ sumnr-features (retrieved) - last accessed on 2023-05-20
- ↑ support-faq-smnr (retrieved) - last accessed on 2023-06-02