Difference between revisions of "Castlevania: Lords of Shadow"
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|castlevania-lords-of-shadow-ultimate-edition|}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|castlevania-lords-of-shadow-ultimate-edition|}} | ||
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | + | {{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 | }} | ||
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'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
{{++}} Includes all the DLCs released on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. | {{++}} Includes all the DLCs released on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. | ||
− | {{--}} Does not include foliage animation and the Solid Snake outfit from the console versions.<ref>https://steamcommunity.com/app/234080/discussions/0/864977564392614595/</ref><ref>https://steamcommunity.com/app/234080/discussions/0/864978109908161502/</ref> | + | {{--}} Does not include foliage animation and the Solid Snake outfit from the console versions.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/234080/discussions/0/864977564392614595/|title=Steam Community|date=May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/234080/discussions/0/864978109908161502/|title=Steam Community|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Delete or rename video files|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Delete or rename video files|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1130911088|title=Steam Community :: Guide :: No logos - fast boot|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
# Go to <code>{{p|game}}\bik\</code>. | # Go to <code>{{p|game}}\bik\</code>. | ||
# Delete or rename <code>{{abbr|0F3E1581650A393C.bik|Climax Studios logo}}</code>, <code>{{abbr|5D92185F11FF78C6.bik|MercurySteam logo}}</code>, <code>{{abbr|840AF5545E1B3717.bik|Copyright screen}}</code> and <code>{{abbr|D26AAFE1AA7385A4.bik|Konami logo}}</code>. | # Delete or rename <code>{{abbr|0F3E1581650A393C.bik|Climax Studios logo}}</code>, <code>{{abbr|5D92185F11FF78C6.bik|MercurySteam logo}}</code>, <code>{{abbr|840AF5545E1B3717.bik|Copyright screen}}</code> and <code>{{abbr|D26AAFE1AA7385A4.bik|Konami logo}}</code>. | ||
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|multimonitor = true | |multimonitor = true | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = hackable |
− | |ultrawidescreen notes = | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = See [[#Ultra-widescreen Fix|Ultra-widescreen Fix]] |
|4k ultra hd = true | |4k ultra hd = true | ||
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
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|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
|antialiasing notes = [[FXAA]]. For others, see [[#Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]]. | |antialiasing notes = [[FXAA]]. For others, see [[#Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]]. | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Other AA Methods|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Other AA Methods|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
− | * See guides for downsampling method for [ | + | * See guides for downsampling method for [https://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=472941 AMD cards] or [https://forums.guru3d.com/threads/downsampling-how-to.346325/ Nvidia] cards. <br />Downsampling can be combined with other methods of AA of your choosing. Such as in game AA [https://i.minus.com/ibmYrhkUOPZfkC.png 2x2 downsampling+In Game AA] |
* Follow [https://forums.guru3d.com/threads/nvidia-anti-aliasing-guide-updated.357956/ guide] for driver-specific solution on Nvidia cards. Additional info with screens can be found at [https://forums.guru3d.com/threads/nvidia-anti-aliasing-guide-updated.357956/page-57#post-4628796 Guru3D forums]. | * Follow [https://forums.guru3d.com/threads/nvidia-anti-aliasing-guide-updated.357956/ guide] for driver-specific solution on Nvidia cards. Additional info with screens can be found at [https://forums.guru3d.com/threads/nvidia-anti-aliasing-guide-updated.357956/page-57#post-4628796 Guru3D forums]. | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Ultra-widescreen Fix=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Game executable needs to be de-obfuscated using Steamless before applying the fix. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Patch the game executable|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Hman360|date=2023-05-13|comment=Works best if you only replace the single instance, fixes FMVs and menus as well as gameplay}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Open {{file|CastlevaniaLoSUE.exe}} in a hex editor. | ||
+ | # Replace only the very first instance of <code>39 8E E3 3F</code> (likely somewhere around offset <code>0x8821DC</code>) with the [https://www.wsgf.org/article/common-hex-values hex value] adequate for your aspect ratio. | ||
+ | # Save and exit. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Supersampling/DSR=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Higher than native resolutions cause crashes and white screen|fix= | ||
+ | Game has trouble displaying resolutions higher than desktop one, such as DSR, often resulting in glitched white screen. Set your desired DSR resolution as desktop resolution globally to bypass this problem.}} | ||
==Input== | ==Input== | ||
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|haptic feedback = true | |haptic feedback = true | ||
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
− | |simultaneous input = | + | |simultaneous input = true |
|simultaneous input notes = | |simultaneous input notes = | ||
|steam input api = unknown | |steam input api = unknown | ||
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|separate volume notes = Voice, effects and music. | |separate volume notes = Voice, effects and music. | ||
|surround sound = true | |surround sound = true | ||
− | |surround sound notes = Auto configures up to 7.1 output<ref> | + | |surround sound notes = Auto configures up to 7.1 output<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://satsun.org/audio/|title=PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles 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 = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Czech | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation - [https://www.folkemonovycestiny.cz/cestina-do-hry-castlevania-lords-of-shadow-ultimate-edition/ #1] | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|audio = hackable | |audio = hackable | ||
|subtitles = false | |subtitles = false | ||
− | |notes = Use [https:// | + | |notes = Use [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2642221133 this mod].<br> |
Ported from the Japanese console version. Because the '''Reverie''' and '''Resurrection''' DLCs were never released in Japan, there is no Japanese audio available for them and as such they remain in English. | Ported from the Japanese console version. Because the '''Reverie''' and '''Resurrection''' DLCs were never released in Japan, there is no Japanese audio available for them and as such they remain in English. | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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|native 3d notes = | |native 3d notes = | ||
|nvidia 3d vision = hackable | |nvidia 3d vision = hackable | ||
− | |nvidia 3d vision notes = See [ | + | |nvidia 3d vision notes = See [https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2013/08/castlevania-lords-of-shadow-ultimate.html Castlevania Lords of Shadow Ultimate Edition - 3D Vision Fix]. |
|tridef 3d = unknown | |tridef 3d = unknown | ||
|tridef 3d notes = | |tridef 3d notes = | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = 9 | + | |direct3d versions = 9.0c |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
− | |windows 64-bit exe = | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
|macos intel 32-bit app = | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} |
Latest revision as of 07:22, 27 May 2024
Developers | |
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MercurySteam | |
Kojima Productions | |
Windows | Climax Studios |
Publishers | |
Konami | |
Engines | |
Mercury Engine | |
Release dates | |
Windows | August 27, 2013 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 81 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Series | Castlevania |
Key points
- Includes all the DLCs released on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
- Does not include foliage animation and the Solid Snake outfit from the console versions.[1][2]
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | ||||
GamersGate | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Delete or rename video files[3] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\bin\Profile\Saves\Castlevania.cfg[Note 1] |
Steam | <Steam-folder>\userdata\<user-id>\234080\remote\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/234080/pfx/[Note 2] |
- Configuration file is encrypted.
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\bin\Profile\Saves\Castlevania.profile[Note 1] |
Steam | <Steam-folder>\userdata\<user-id>\234080\remote\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/234080/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Steam Cloud | Approx. 5 MB available. |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | See Ultra-widescreen Fix | ||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | Can be stretched to any windowed resolution. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | Use DxWnd. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Up to 16 samples. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | FXAA. For others, see Anti-aliasing (AA). | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Anti-aliasing (AA)
- There is an In-Game AA option (FXAA).
Other AA Methods[citation needed] |
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|
Ultra-widescreen Fix
- Game executable needs to be de-obfuscated using Steamless before applying the fix.
Patch the game executable[4] |
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|
Supersampling/DSR
Higher than native resolutions cause crashes and white screen |
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Game has trouble displaying resolutions higher than desktop one, such as DSR, often resulting in glitched white screen. Set your desired DSR resolution as desktop resolution globally to bypass this problem. |
Input
- If controller is present game changes prompts to 360 buttons and disables key rebinding.
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | Possible to rebind to mouse and its extra buttons as well. | |
Mouse acceleration | Mouse movement not used at all. | |
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | XInput controllers only. | |
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | ||
---|---|---|
Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. |
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Generic/other controllers | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. |
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Additional information | ||
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Button prompts | For DualShock button prompts use the Dualshock - PlayStation Buttons | |
Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Voice, effects and music. | |
Surround sound | Auto configures up to 7.1 output[5] | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Czech | Fan translation - #1 | |||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Hungarian | Fan translation, download. | |||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | Use this mod. Ported from the Japanese console version. Because the Reverie and Resurrection DLCs were never released in Japan, there is no Japanese audio available for them and as such they remain in English. |
|||
Polish | Fan translation, download. | |||
Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
Russian | Fan translation, download interface and subtitles, download audio. | |||
Spanish | ||||
Turkish | Fan translation, download from Official Site or Direct Link |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Nvidia 3D Vision | See Castlevania Lords of Shadow Ultimate Edition - 3D Vision Fix. | ||
vorpX | G3D User created game profile, see vorpx forum profile introduction. |
Issues unresolved
Black/white screen at 30 Hz
- The game doesn't seem to support a 30 Hz refresh rate. Screen simply turns black or white, while still playing the audio in the background.[citation needed]
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 9.0c |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP SP3 | 7 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz | Quad Core |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | 2 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 15 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 512 MB of VRAM DirectX 9 compatible | 1 GB of VRAM DirectX 11 compatible |
Other | Broadband Internet connection |
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.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/234080/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (234080) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Steam Community - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Steam Community - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Steam Community :: Guide :: No logos - fast boot - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:Hman360 on 2023-05-13
- Works best if you only replace the single instance, fixes FMVs and menus as well as gameplay
- ↑ PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up - last accessed on May 2023