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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Spark the Electric Jester cover.jpg | |cover = Spark the Electric Jester cover.jpg | ||
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|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|April 6, 2017}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|April 6, 2017}} | ||
| + | |reception = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|spark-the-electric-jester| }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|4337/spark-the-electric-jester| }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|spark-the-electric-jester| }} | ||
| + | |taxonomy = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | No microtransactions }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Scrolling, Side view }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action, Platform }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Cartoon, Pixel art }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Fantasy }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Spark the Electric Jester }} | ||
|steam appid = 601810 | |steam appid = 601810 | ||
| − | |steam appid side | + | |steam appid side = |
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
| + | |gogcom id side = | ||
| + | |official site= https://feperdgames.com | ||
| + | |winehq = | ||
| + | |hltb = 26171 | ||
| + | |igdb = <!-- Only needs to be set if there is no IGDB reception row --> | ||
| + | |lutris = spark-the-electric-jester | ||
| + | |mobygames = spark-the-electric-jester | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
| − | |||
|wikipedia = Spark the Electric Jester | |wikipedia = Spark the Electric Jester | ||
| − | |||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | {{ | + | |
| + | {{Introduction}} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| Steam | 601810 | DRM-free | | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 601810 | DRM-free | Can be played without Steam running.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/general/steam_games_you_can_play_without_the_steam_client/post912|title=Steam games you can play without the Steam client :: GOG.com Community Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref> | | Windows }} |
}} | }} | ||
| − | == | + | ==Monetization== |
| − | === | + | {{Monetization |
| − | {{ | + | |ad-supported = |
| − | + | |dlc = | |
| + | |expansion pack = | ||
| + | |freeware = | ||
| + | |free-to-play = | ||
| + | |one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access. | ||
| + | |sponsored = | ||
| + | |subscription = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Microtransactions=== | ||
| + | {{Microtransactions | ||
| + | |boost = | ||
| + | |cosmetic = | ||
| + | |currency = | ||
| + | |finite spend = | ||
| + | |infinite spend = | ||
| + | |free-to-grind = | ||
| + | |loot box = | ||
| + | |none = Game does not contain any microtransactions. | ||
| + | |player trading = | ||
| + | |time-limited = | ||
| + | |unlock = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | ==Game data== | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\save.bin}} |
}} | }} | ||
===[[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 | ||
| − | |discord | + | |discord = |
| − | |discord notes | + | |discord notes = |
| − | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher = |
| − | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
| − | |gog galaxy | + | |gog galaxy = |
| − | |gog galaxy notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
| − | |origin | + | |origin = |
| − | |origin notes | + | |origin notes = |
| − | |steam cloud | + | |steam cloud = true |
| − | |steam cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
| − | | | + | |ubisoft connect = |
| − | | | + | |ubisoft connect notes = |
| − | |xbox cloud | + | |xbox cloud = |
| − | |xbox cloud notes | + | |xbox cloud notes = |
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
| − | {{Image| | + | {{Image|Spark_the_Electric_Jester_Options.png|General settings}} |
| − | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|widescreen resolution = true | |widescreen resolution = true | ||
|widescreen resolution notes= | |widescreen resolution notes= | ||
| − | |multimonitor = | + | |multimonitor = false |
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
| − | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = false |
|ultrawidescreen notes = | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
| − | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = true |
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
| − | |fov = | + | |fov = n/a |
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
| − | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = always on |
| − | |borderless windowed notes = | + | |borderless windowed notes = No option for exclusive fullscreen. |
| − | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = n/a |
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
| − | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = n/a |
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
| − | |vsync = | + | |upscaling = n/a |
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
| + | |vsync = false | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
| − | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = false |
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
| − | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
| − | |color blind = | + | |color blind = false |
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
| − | {{Image| | + | {{Image|Spark_the_Electric_Jester_Control_Stp_Keyboard.png|Keyboard settings}} |
| − | {{Input | + | {{Image|Spark_the_Electric_Jester_Control_Stp_Xbox_Pad.png|Xbox pad settings}} |
| − | |key remap = | + | {{Image|Spark_the_Electric_Jester_Control_Stp_Generic_Pad.png|Generic pad settings}} |
| + | {{Input | ||
| + | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
| − | |acceleration option = | + | |acceleration option = n/a |
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
| − | |mouse sensitivity = | + | |mouse sensitivity = n/a |
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
|mouse menu = false | |mouse menu = false | ||
| − | |mouse menu notes = | + | |mouse menu notes = |
| − | |invert mouse y-axis = | + | |invert mouse y-axis = n/a |
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
|touchscreen = false | |touchscreen = false | ||
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|full controller = true | |full controller = true | ||
|full controller notes = | |full controller notes = | ||
| − | |controller remap = | + | |controller remap = true |
|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
| − | |controller sensitivity = | + | |controller sensitivity = false |
|controller sensitivity notes= | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
| − | |invert controller y-axis = | + | |invert controller y-axis = n/a |
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
|xinput controllers = true | |xinput controllers = true | ||
|xinput controllers notes = | |xinput controllers notes = | ||
| − | |xbox prompts = | + | |xbox prompts = false |
| − | |xbox prompts notes = | + | |xbox prompts notes = Always shows custom prompts. |
|impulse triggers = unknown | |impulse triggers = unknown | ||
|impulse triggers notes = | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
| − | |dualshock 4 = | + | |dualshock 4 = false |
| − | |dualshock 4 notes = | + | |dualshock 4 notes = DirectInput is disabled when a DS4 is plugged in, due to a bug for which no fix is known where having one connected makes the game run at 5 FPS. |
| − | |dualshock prompts = | + | |dualshock prompts = |
|dualshock prompts notes = | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
| − | |light bar support = | + | |light bar support = |
|light bar support notes = | |light bar support notes = | ||
| − | |dualshock 4 modes = | + | |dualshock 4 modes = |
|dualshock 4 modes notes = | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
| − | |tracked motion controllers= | + | |tracked motion controllers= false |
|tracked motion controllers notes = | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
| − | |tracked motion prompts = | + | |tracked motion prompts = |
|tracked motion prompts notes = | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
| − | |other controllers = | + | |other controllers = limited |
| − | |other controllers notes = | + | |other controllers notes = To prevent the bug mentioned above, the game tries to detect if a DS4 is plugged in, but the heuristics used will sometimes disable DirectInput support in other cases as well. In such cases, removing or disabling any unused DirectInput devices might fix this. |
| − | |other button prompts = | + | |other button prompts = false |
| − | |other button prompts notes= | + | |other button prompts notes= Always shows custom prompts. |
| − | |controller hotplug = | + | |controller hotplug = true |
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
|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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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
| − | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = false | |separate volume = false | ||
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
| − | |surround sound = | + | |surround sound = n/a |
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
| − | |closed captions = | + | |closed captions = false |
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
| − | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = false |
|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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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = n/a | |audio = n/a | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Issues fixed== | ||
| + | ===Game freezes before title screen=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} The game can freeze before reaching the title screen. | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Disable Steam Overlay|fix= | ||
| + | * Disabling the Steam Overlay in the game’s properties on Steam, or starting the game directly without using Steam, might fix the issue. | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Xharos|date=June 17, 2022}}</ref>|description=Don't skip the intro immediately|fix= | ||
| + | * If you skip the intro too quickly, the game might get stuck on a black screen. Wait a few seconds until the intro with the planet starts, and only then press "Start" to skip the intro. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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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 = | ||
| − | |macos 32-bit app | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = |
| − | |macos 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 = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
| − | |minOS = XP | + | |minOS = XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10 |
|minCPU = Dual-Core 2.0 GHz or better | |minCPU = Dual-Core 2.0 GHz or better | ||
|minRAM = 2 GB | |minRAM = 2 GB | ||
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|minDX = 9.0c | |minDX = 9.0c | ||
| − | |recOS = | + | |recOS = |
|recCPU = | |recCPU = | ||
|recRAM = | |recRAM = | ||
| − | |recHD = | + | |recHD = 1 GB |
|recGPU = | |recGPU = | ||
|recDX = | |recDX = | ||
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| Developers | |
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| Feperd Games | |
| Engines | |
| Clickteam Fusion | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | April 6, 2017 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase |
| Microtransactions | None |
| Modes | Singleplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | Scrolling, Side view |
| Controls | Direct control |
| Genres | Action, Platform |
| Art styles | Cartoon, Pixel art |
| Themes | Fantasy |
| Series | Spark the Electric Jester |
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| Spark the Electric Jester | |
|---|---|
| Spark the Electric Jester | 2017 |
| Spark the Electric Jester 2 | 2019 |
| Spark the Electric Jester 3 | 2022 |
Spark the Electric Jester is a singleplayer scrolling and side view action and platform game in the Spark the Electric Jester series.
General information
Availability
Monetization
| Type | Notes |
|---|---|
| One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
Microtransactions
| Type | Notes |
|---|---|
| No microtransactions | Game does not contain any microtransactions. |
Game data
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\save.bin[Note 1] |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/601810/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Steam Cloud |
Video
General settings
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | |||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | |||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | |||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | No option for exclusive fullscreen. | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
| High-fidelity upscaling | |||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| 60 FPS | |||
| 120+ FPS | |||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | |||
Input
Keyboard settings
Xbox pad settings
Generic pad settings
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | ||
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| 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 |
|---|
| XInput-compatible controllers | ||
|---|---|---|
| Xbox button prompts | Always shows custom prompts. | |
| Impulse Trigger vibration |
| PlayStation controllers | DirectInput is disabled when a DS4 is plugged in, due to a bug for which no fix is known where having one connected makes the game run at 5 FPS. |
|---|
| Generic/other controllers | To prevent the bug mentioned above, the game tries to detect if a DS4 is plugged in, but the heuristics used will sometimes disable DirectInput support in other cases as well. In such cases, removing or disabling any unused DirectInput devices might fix this. | |
|---|---|---|
| Button prompts | Always shows custom prompts. |
| 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 | ||
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English |
Issues fixed
Game freezes before title screen
- The game can freeze before reaching the title screen.
| Disable Steam Overlay |
|---|
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| Don't skip the intro immediately[2] |
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Other information
API
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10 | |
| Processor (CPU) | Dual-Core 2.0 GHz or better | |
| System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 400 MB | 1 GB |
| Video card (GPU) | DirectX 9.0c compatible | |
Notes
- ↑ 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%\VirtualStoreon Windows Vista and later (more details). - ↑ 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>/601810/. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (601810) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Steam games you can play without the Steam client :: GOG.com Community Discussions - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:Xharos on June 17, 2022