Warnings
- The macOS (OS X) version of this game needs a fix to work on macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later (see API for details).
For the enhanced version, see Shadow Warrior Classic Redux. For the reboot, see Shadow Warrior (2013).
Key points
- The game is free to download (Steam only)
- The game was made open source in 2005
- Can run on virtually any computer.
General information
- Official game site
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
- Steam Community Discussions (free)
Availability
Version differences
- Shadow Warrior Classic Redux includes both the DOS version in DOSBox as well as an updated version that includes the game's expansion packs.
DLC and expansion packs
Name |
Notes |
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Twin Dragon |
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Wanton Destruction |
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Essential improvements
Patches
v1.2 is the latest version.
Source Code, etc.
All downloads for the game can be found on the official game site.
- bMouse will cause the vertical aiming to be inverted. To fix this just go to the Setup Advanced Control Options from Control Setup, then at Advanced Mouse Setup change the Mouse Y Scale to negative number.
bMouse is a DOS extension which improves mouse looking by removing the mouse filter which causes issues related to both axis not updating properly.
Source ports
- SWP - Offers limited widescreen support, anisotropic filtering, vsync.
- JFSW - Allows for OpenGL rendering. Support high resolution textures.
Game data
In-game general settings.
Configuration file(s) location
Save game data location
Video settings
Graphics settings (GOG.com version)
Template:Video settings
Input settings
Template:Input settings
Audio settings
Template:Audio settings
Localizations
Language |
UI |
Audio |
Sub |
Notes |
English |
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Network
Multiplayer types
Type |
Native |
Notes |
LAN play |
| Versus, Co-op
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Online play |
| Versus, Co-op Via DOSBox IPX tunneling (the GOG.com version is pre-configured). |
System requirements
DOS | Windows | Mac OS (Classic) | macOS (OS X) | Linux |
DOS |
|
Minimum |
Recommended |
Operating system (OS) |
6.2 | |
Processor (CPU) |
Intel Pentium 66 MHz | |
System memory (RAM) |
16 MB |
32 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) |
60 MB |
400 MB |
Video card (GPU) |
VGA | |
Windows |
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Minimum |
Operating system (OS) |
XP, Vista |
Processor (CPU) |
1.8 GHz |
System memory (RAM) |
512 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) |
1 GB |
Video card (GPU) |
DirectX 7 Compatible 3D Graphics Card |
macOS (OS X) |
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Minimum |
Operating system (OS) |
10.6.8 or later |
Processor (CPU) |
Intel Core Duo 2 GHz+ |
System memory (RAM) |
1 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) |
1 GB |
Video card (GPU) |
64 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
References