Difference between revisions of "RayStorm"
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|fov = n/a | |fov = n/a | ||
|fov notes = Fixed bird's eye perspective. | |fov notes = Fixed bird's eye perspective. | ||
− | |windowed = | + | |windowed = hackable |
− | |windowed notes = Always runs at fullscreen. | + | |windowed notes = Always runs at fullscreen by default. See [[#Windowed|Windowed]] for a fix. |
|borderless windowed = false | |borderless windowed = false | ||
− | |borderless windowed notes = | + | |borderless windowed notes = Not possible due to the low resolution. |
|anisotropic = false | |anisotropic = false | ||
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
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|color blind = false | |color blind = false | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
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+ | ===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use wndmode|ref=<ref name="windowed fix">{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=October 30, 2018|comment=}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Download wndmode [https://bitbucket.org/veg/tinyddraw/downloads here]. | ||
+ | # Extract to the contents of {{file|wndmode.zip}} to <code>{{p|game}}</code>. | ||
+ | # Right-click {{file|RayStorm.exe}}, go to "Properties" from the context menu, then go to the Compatibility tab in the Properties window, then set the game's Compatibility Mode to {{code|Windows XP (Service Pack 3)}}, and then click {{code|Apply}} to save the changes. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|controller support notes = DirectInput. For XInput support, see [[#Controller support|Controller support]]. Controllers must be enabled with {{file|Configurater.exe}}. | |controller support notes = DirectInput. For XInput support, see [[#Controller support|Controller support]]. Controllers must be enabled with {{file|Configurater.exe}}. | ||
|full controller = false | |full controller = false | ||
− | |full controller notes = The game must be closed by pressing {{key|Alt|F4}}. | + | |full controller notes = The game must be closed by pressing {{key|Alt|F4}} or closing the window if forcing the game to run in windowed mode. |
|controller remap = true | |controller remap = true | ||
|controller remap notes = {{file|Configurater.exe}} rebinds PlayStation inputs to controller, in-game actions must be configured though the Options menu. Movement is bound to left analog stick. | |controller remap notes = {{file|Configurater.exe}} rebinds PlayStation inputs to controller, in-game actions must be configured though the Options menu. Movement is bound to left analog stick. | ||
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|other button prompts notes= Configuration launcher references buttons by numbers. | |other button prompts notes= Configuration launcher references buttons by numbers. | ||
|button prompts = DualShock | |button prompts = DualShock | ||
− | |button prompts notes = PlayStation prompts are shown | + | |button prompts notes = PlayStation prompts are shown regardless of input method. |
|controller hotplug = false | |controller hotplug = false | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
|haptic feedback = false | |haptic feedback = false | ||
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
− | |simultaneous input = | + | |simultaneous input = false |
− | |simultaneous input notes = | + | |simultaneous input notes = Game only accepts input devices assigned to each player. |
}} | }} | ||
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The game will run at half speed on Windows 8 and 8.1 due to poor implementation of older Direct3D support. This issue however is not present on Windows 10.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=July 29, 2016|comment=Tested on Windows 10 Home 64-bit and confirmed to run at full speed.}}</ref> | The game will run at half speed on Windows 8 and 8.1 due to poor implementation of older Direct3D support. This issue however is not present on Windows 10.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=July 29, 2016|comment=Tested on Windows 10 Home 64-bit and confirmed to run at full speed.}}</ref> | ||
{{ii}} Make sure to use one of these fixes at a time. | {{ii}} Make sure to use one of these fixes at a time. | ||
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+ | {{Fixbox|description=Force [[#Windowed|windowed mode]].|ref=<ref name="windowed fix">{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=October 30, 2018|comment=}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | }} | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Use Microsoft Application Compatibility Toolkit|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=March 24, 2015|comment=Tested on Windows 8.1 64-bit with this fix.}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Use Microsoft Application Compatibility Toolkit|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=March 24, 2015|comment=Tested on Windows 8.1 64-bit with this fix.}}</ref>|fix= |
Revision as of 22:45, 30 October 2018
Developers | |
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Taito | |
Publishers | |
European publisher | Empire Interactive |
Japanese publisher | CyberFront Corporation |
Release dates | |
Windows | April 6, 2001 |
RAY | |
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Layer Section | 1997 |
RayStorm | 2001 |
RayCrisis | 2001 |
Layer Section & Galactic Attack S-Tribute | 2022 |
Ray'z Arcade Chronology | 2023 |
Key points
- The PC version is also known as Operation RayStorm 2291 in Europe.
- Has more audible sound effects and runs at a higher resolution than the PlayStation version.
- Faster load times than other console versions of RayStorm due to being a port of the arcade version.
- Runs badly on Windows 8 and 8.1.[1] See low frame-rate fix for these operating systems.
General information
- Official Taito Corporation website
- Layer Section Wiki — A wiki about the RAY/LayerSection series
- Cuirous Cat — a fansite dedicated to the RAY and Ace Combat series (Japanese)
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | Can be played without the disc after launching the game, but music will not play and load times increases.[2] |
- Although it was not released in North America, it can be played on any system regardless of region settings.[3]
- PC version is not available digitally.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\CONFIG.SGS[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\UVSAVE.BIN[Note 1] |
Video settings
Windowed
Use wndmode[4] |
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Input settings
Controller support
- A fix is required for the game to recognize XInput D-pad and analog triggers when assigning controls.
Use XInput Plus[5] |
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Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | Only chatter from commanding officer can be heard. | |||
Japanese | In-game chatter is in English. |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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Local play | 2 | Co-op |
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LAN play | ||||
Online play | ||||
Asynchronous multiplayer |
Issues fixed
Low frame-rate on Windows 8 and 8.1
The game will run at half speed on Windows 8 and 8.1 due to poor implementation of older Direct3D support. This issue however is not present on Windows 10.[6]
- Make sure to use one of these fixes at a time.
Force windowed mode.[4] |
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Use Microsoft Application Compatibility Toolkit[7] |
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Follow the instructions found here to learn how to install and use Microsoft Application Compatibility Toolkit. Notes
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Use a modified DDRAW.dll[8] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 7 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 98, ME, XP, 2000 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 233 MHz or AMD equivalent | |
System memory (RAM) | 64 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 60 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 4 MB of VRAM DirectX 7 compatible |
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Sound (audio device) | DirectX compatible | |
Other | CD ROM drive speed x2 |
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
- ↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on January 4, 2014
- Tested RayStorm under Windows 8.1 64-bit which caused the game to run at half speed.
- ↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on March 5, 2014
- Confirmed by ejecting the disc during gameplay.
- ↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on January 4, 2014
- Tested an imported European version of the game with English region and Unicode settings.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Verified by User:AmethystViper on October 30, 2018
- ↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on October 4, 2016
- Used XInput Plus and works without forcing it through XInput Plus Loader.
- ↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on July 29, 2016
- Tested on Windows 10 Home 64-bit and confirmed to run at full speed.
- ↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on March 24, 2015
- Tested on Windows 8.1 64-bit with this fix.
- ↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on March 27, 2015
- Tested on Windows 8.1 64-bit by using the modified ddraw.dll file with the game and it fixed the low frame-rate.