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{{Infobox game/row/engine|Riot Engine}} | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Riot Engine}} | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows| | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|August 18, 1999}} |
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} |
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Third-person }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Third-person }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action, Adventure, RPG }} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Fantasy }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Fantasy }} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
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|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
|gogcom id side = | |gogcom id side = | ||
− | |official site= | + | |official site= http://web.archive.org/web/20011202012236/http://www.surreal.com/drakan/ |
|hltb = 12358 | |hltb = 12358 | ||
|igdb = drakan-order-of-the-flame | |igdb = drakan-order-of-the-flame | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 337 |
|wikipedia = Drakan: Order of the Flame | |wikipedia = Drakan: Order of the Flame | ||
|winehq = 123 | |winehq = 123 | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | + | {{Introduction | |
− | {{ | + | |introduction = |
− | + | ||
− | + | |release history = | |
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{ | + | {{ii}} Riot Engine Level Editor, 3D modeler and export plug-ins for 3D modeling tools are available for making custom content. |
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://www.arokhslair.net Arokh's Lair] |
{{mm}} [https://github.com/Zalasus/opendrakan OpenDrakan] - Open-source recreation of Surreal Software's Riot Engine. Project is still in an early stage. | {{mm}} [https://github.com/Zalasus/opendrakan OpenDrakan] - Open-source recreation of Surreal Software's Riot Engine. Project is still in an early stage. | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | Disc check; install the latest [[# | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | Disc check; install the latest [[#Patches|patch]] to play without the CD. | | Windows }} |
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} A free demo is available from [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/130-drakan-order-of-the-flame-demo/ PCGamingWiki], [https://www.arokhslair.net/wp/downloads/ Arokh's Lair (4th link)], [https://download.cnet.com/Drakan-Order-of-the-Flame-demo/3000-2095_4-10029957.html CNET], and [https://archive.org/details/DrakanOrderOfTheFlame Archive.org] |
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
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===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
− | + | {{ii}}The latest official patch is v455, available from [https://www.arokhslair.net/wp/downloads/ Arokh's Lair (3rd link)], [https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/1336/7/ Patches-Scrolls] and [https://www.moddb.com/games/drakan-order-of-the-flame/downloads/drakan-patch-v445 ModDB]. | |
− | + | {{++}} Removes the CD ceck from the game. | |
− | {{++}} Removes CD | ||
===Unofficial Patches=== | ===Unofficial Patches=== | ||
− | ====[ | + | ====[https://www.arokhslair.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=3765 AiO Unofficial Patch (377/447)]==== |
− | + | {{mm}} Mirrors: [https://www.arokhslair.net/wp/downloads/ Arokh's Lair (2nd link)], [https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B2DPRdP0LBDGOXV0ZVR3d1pfbU0 Google Drive], [https://www.moddb.com/games/drakan-order-of-the-flame/downloads/drakan-aio-unofficial-patch ModDB] | |
{{ii}} Contains all previous patches. | {{ii}} Contains all previous patches. | ||
{{++}} Improves stability of game and level editor. | {{++}} Improves stability of game and level editor. | ||
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{{++}} Adds widescreen fixes. | {{++}} Adds widescreen fixes. | ||
− | + | ====[https://www.arokhslair.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=4286 Drakan Community Patch]==== | |
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− | ====[ | ||
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{{ii}} Uses AiO Patch as a base with additional fixes. | {{ii}} Uses AiO Patch as a base with additional fixes. | ||
− | {{++}} Contains all fan-made singleplayer | + | {{++}} Contains all fan-made singleplayer and multiplayer levels. |
{{++}} Recommended for playing multiplayer as all community hosted servers are compatible only with this patch. | {{++}} Recommended for playing multiplayer as all community hosted servers are compatible only with this patch. | ||
− | + | ====[https://www.patreon.com/user?u=44312848 Peixoto's patch]==== | |
− | ====[ | + | {{ii}} Forced resolution allows high resolution without shrinking the HUD\menus and [[SSAA]] |
− | + | {{ii}} Better compatibility with XInput gamepads | |
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==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\Drakan.cfg}} | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\Drakan.cfg}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} [[#AiO Unofficial Patch (377/447)|AiO Patch]] changes the default path to | + | {{ii}} [[#AiO Unofficial Patch (377/447)|AiO Patch]] changes the default path to {{file|{{P|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\Drakan\Drakan.cfg}}. Patch-specific config is stored in {{file|Arokh.ini}}. |
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\Saves\}} | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\Saves\}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} [[#AiO Unofficial Patch (377/447)|AiO Patch]] changes the default path to | + | {{ii}} [[#AiO Unofficial Patch (377/447)|AiO Patch]] changes the default path to {{folder|{{P|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\Drakan\Saves\}}. |
==Video== | ==Video== | ||
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | ||
|widescreen resolution = hackable | |widescreen resolution = hackable | ||
− | |widescreen resolution notes= Use [ | + | |widescreen resolution notes= Use the [[#Unofficial patches|AiO Patch]] for proper widescreen adjustment. |
|multimonitor = hackable | |multimonitor = hackable | ||
− | |multimonitor notes = Use [ | + | |multimonitor notes = Use the [[#Unofficial patches|AiO Patch]] for proper widescreen adjustment. |
|ultrawidescreen = unknown | |ultrawidescreen = unknown | ||
|ultrawidescreen notes = | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
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|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
|fov = hackable | |fov = hackable | ||
− | |fov notes = Use [ | + | |fov notes = Use the [[#Unofficial patches|AiO Patch]] to set the FOV multiplier. |
|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
|borderless windowed = hackable | |borderless windowed = hackable | ||
− | |borderless windowed notes = Use [ | + | |borderless windowed notes = Use the [[#Unofficial patches|AiO Patch]]. |
|anisotropic = false | |anisotropic = false | ||
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
− | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = false |
− | |antialiasing notes = | + | |antialiasing notes = |
+ | |upscaling = false | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
− | |vsync notes = | + | |vsync notes = Triple Buffering. |
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = Preferred frame rate for glitch-free experience. | |60 fps notes = Preferred frame rate for glitch-free experience. | ||
|120 fps = false | |120 fps = false | ||
|120 fps notes = Can be run this fast, but is not recommended due to physics and visual glitches (eg. invisible flame on flaming swords). | |120 fps notes = Can be run this fast, but is not recommended due to physics and visual glitches (eg. invisible flame on flaming swords). | ||
− | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
− | |color blind = | + | |color blind = false |
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|invert mouse y-axis = true | |invert mouse y-axis = true | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
− | |touchscreen = | + | |touchscreen = false |
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = It mutes unless Creative ALchemy is used to restore 3D sound and EAX. | |mute on focus lost notes = It mutes unless Creative ALchemy is used to restore 3D sound and EAX. | ||
|eax support = true | |eax support = true | ||
− | |eax support notes | + | |eax support notes = EAX 1.0 & A3D 1.0<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20000229220515/http://www.vortexofsound.com/techhelp/gm_drak.htm|title=Games tech help: Drakan: Order of the Flame - Vortex of Sound (retrieved)|date=17 May 2023}}</ref> |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
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|lan play modes = | |lan play modes = | ||
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
− | |online play = | + | |online play = hackable |
|online play players = 12 | |online play players = 12 | ||
|online play modes = | |online play modes = | ||
− | |online play notes = | + | |online play notes = The official [[MPlayer.com]] service has been shut down; use the [[#Drakan Community Patch|community patch]]. |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===Crash after exiting the level "Alwarren"=== | ===Crash after exiting the level "Alwarren"=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Install [[#AiO Unofficial Patch (377/447)|AiO Patch]]|ref=<ref>{{Refsnip|url= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Install [[#AiO Unofficial Patch (377/447)|AiO Patch]]|ref=<ref>{{Refsnip|url=https://www.arokhslair.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=3765|title=Arokh's Lair Forums - Widescreen hack and some other fixes aka AiO Patch|date=2018-09-19|snippet=Fixed crash after exiting Alwarren.}}</ref>|fix= |
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
− | {{ii}} If this | + | {{ii}} If this does not work, disable Dithering from the Graphics tab in the Riot Engine Options and then enable it again after getting out of Alwarren. Dithering is useless except on ancient hardware that could not support 32-bit color modes. |
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Access the launcher=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} After the first time launching the game, the launcher won't show up again and you will be unable to configure the settings. | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Run the game with the <code>-setup</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]]}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Hold {{key|Shift}} while launching the game from the executable}} | ||
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = 6 | + | |direct3d versions = 6 |
− | |direct3d notes = D3D9 renderer is provided by [[#Drakan: 10th Anniversary|Drakan: 10th Anniversary]] mod. | + | |direct3d notes = A D3D9 renderer is provided by [[#Drakan: 10th Anniversary|Drakan: 10th Anniversary]] mod. |
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
|directdraw notes = | |directdraw notes = | ||
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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 = | ||
|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 = | ||
|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 = | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|cutscenes notes = | |cutscenes notes = | ||
|multiplayer = MPlayer.com | |multiplayer = MPlayer.com | ||
− | |multiplayer notes= | + | |multiplayer notes= |
|anticheat = | |anticheat = | ||
|anticheat notes = | |anticheat notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Modifications=== | ||
+ | ====[https://web.archive.org/web/20201218033342/http://drakan.eu/ Drakan: 10th Anniversary]==== | ||
+ | {{mm}} Mirrors: [https://www.arokhslair.net/wp/downloads/ Arokh's Lair (8th link)], [https://www.moddb.com/mods/drakan-10th-anniversary/ ModDB page] | ||
+ | {{ii}} Fixes the majority of known bugs and adds new graphic effects based on an additional DirectX 9 rendering engine. | ||
+ | {{--}} Deprecated and abandoned. Causes graphical glitches and low frame rates. Use dgVoodoo 2 wrapper (included with [[#Drakan Community Patch|Drakan Community Patch]]) instead. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Developer mode=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} This allows players to select and play player-created levels when New Game is selected in the main menu. | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Enable Developer Mode|ref={{cn|date=May 2017}}|fix= | ||
+ | # Hold {{key|Shift}} while opening the game via double clicking the game icon. | ||
+ | # In the Riot Engine Options window, click the Developer tab. | ||
+ | # Check <code>Enable Developer Mode</code>. Now click OK to start Drakan. | ||
+ | # To select difficulty, hold {{key|Ctrl}} when New Game is selected, otherwise it defaults to Normal difficulty. | ||
}} | }} | ||
Latest revision as of 20:23, 30 May 2024
Developers | |
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Surreal Software | |
Publishers | |
Psygnosis | |
Japan | Imagineer[1] |
Engines | |
Riot Engine | |
Release dates | |
Windows | August 18, 1999 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Action, Adventure, RPG |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Fantasy |
Drakan: Order of the Flame is a singleplayer and multiplayer third-person action, adventure and RPG game.
General information
- Riot Engine Level Editor, 3D modeler and export plug-ins for 3D modeling tools are available for making custom content.
- Arokh's Lair
- OpenDrakan - Open-source recreation of Surreal Software's Riot Engine. Project is still in an early stage.
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | Disc check; install the latest patch to play without the CD. |
- A free demo is available from PCGamingWiki, Arokh's Lair (4th link), CNET, and Archive.org
Essential improvements
Patches
- The latest official patch is v455, available from Arokh's Lair (3rd link), Patches-Scrolls and ModDB.
- Removes the CD ceck from the game.
Unofficial Patches
AiO Unofficial Patch (377/447)
- Mirrors: Arokh's Lair (2nd link), Google Drive, ModDB
- Contains all previous patches.
- Improves stability of game and level editor.
- Fixes crash after selecting difficulty and multiplayer disconnect bug on modern operating systems.
- Adds widescreen fixes.
Drakan Community Patch
- Uses AiO Patch as a base with additional fixes.
- Contains all fan-made singleplayer and multiplayer levels.
- Recommended for playing multiplayer as all community hosted servers are compatible only with this patch.
Peixoto's patch
- Forced resolution allows high resolution without shrinking the HUD\menus and SSAA
- Better compatibility with XInput gamepads
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\Drakan.cfg[Note 1] |
- AiO Patch changes the default path to
%USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Drakan\Drakan.cfg
. Patch-specific config is stored inArokh.ini
.
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\Saves\[Note 1] |
- AiO Patch changes the default path to
%USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Drakan\Saves\
.
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | Use the AiO Patch for proper widescreen adjustment. | ||
Multi-monitor | Use the AiO Patch for proper widescreen adjustment. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | Use the AiO Patch to set the FOV multiplier. | ||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | Use the AiO Patch. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
High-fidelity upscaling | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | Triple Buffering. | ||
60 FPS | Preferred frame rate for glitch-free experience. | ||
120+ FPS | Can be run this fast, but is not recommended due to physics and visual glitches (eg. invisible flame on flaming swords). | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | Only in menus if Enhance pointer precision setting is enabled in Windows. | |
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | ||
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers |
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PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
---|---|---|
Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | It mutes unless Creative ALchemy is used to restore 3D sound and EAX. | |
EAX support | EAX 1.0 & A3D 1.0[2] | |
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | [1] | |||
Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
LAN play | 12 | |||
Online play | 12 | The official MPlayer.com service has been shut down; use the community patch. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
---|---|
TCP | 27045, 27046, 27910 |
UDP | 27045, 27046, 27910 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
Issues fixed
Crash after exiting the level "Alwarren"
Install AiO Patch[3] |
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Notes
|
Access the launcher
- After the first time launching the game, the launcher won't show up again and you will be unable to configure the settings.
Run the game with the -setup command line argument
|
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Hold ⇧ Shift while launching the game from the executable |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 6 | A D3D9 renderer is provided by Drakan: 10th Anniversary mod. |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Multiplayer | MPlayer.com |
Modifications
Drakan: 10th Anniversary
- Mirrors: Arokh's Lair (8th link), ModDB page
- Fixes the majority of known bugs and adds new graphic effects based on an additional DirectX 9 rendering engine.
- Deprecated and abandoned. Causes graphical glitches and low frame rates. Use dgVoodoo 2 wrapper (included with Drakan Community Patch) instead.
Developer mode
- This allows players to select and play player-created levels when New Game is selected in the main menu.
Enable Developer Mode[citation needed] |
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|
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95 | 98 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 166 MHz | Intel Pentium II 233 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 32 MB | 64 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 320 MB | 400 MB |
Video card (GPU) | 4 MB of VRAM DirectX 6.1 compatible | 8 MB of VRAM DirectX 7 compatible |
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
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 PC Watch - Drakan: Order of The Flame - Complete Japanese Edition review - last accessed on 2020-04-12
- ↑ Games tech help: Drakan: Order of the Flame - Vortex of Sound (retrieved) - last accessed on 17 May 2023
- ↑ Arokh's Lair Forums - Widescreen hack and some other fixes aka AiO Patch - last accessed on 2018-09-19
- "Fixed crash after exiting Alwarren."