Key points
- The original Japanese version requires the game running under Japanese Unicode settings. See instructions here on how to install and run AppLocale.
- The previous 2012 version by ΩTH on GamersGate lies about its SecuROM DRM, has game-breaking bugs, and low-quality localization.[1][2] This version however is no longer available.
- The 2016 re-release by Fruitbat Factory features higher resolutions visuals, native key remapping, XInput support, and a much more faithful localization.
General information
- Official website (Japanese)
- Fruitbat Factory's official sora website
- Sora on the SUGURI Wikia — A wiki about the SUGURI series
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source |
DRM |
Notes |
Keys |
OS |
Retail |
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Original Japanese release. |
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GamersGate |
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2016 overseas re-release. |
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Publisher website |
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Regular or Blue Sky Edition. |
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Steam |
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Regular or Blue Sky Edition. Can be played without Steam but still requires the steam_api.dll file.[3] |
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- A demo for the Japanese version is available from the developer's website.
- The Blue Sky Edition is a discounted bundle of the overseas version and its soundtracks.
- Owning Sora on Steam will unlock an extra character, Sora (Military), for 100% Orange Juice.[4]
DLC and expansion packs
Name |
Notes |
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Sora no Kakera - Sora Original Soundtrack |
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Celeste - Sora Extra Soundtrack |
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Essential improvements
Patches
The v1.1a patch for the Japanese version fixes some of the game's bugs and adds a new extra stage. The overseas version by Fruitbat Factory is based on the latest version.[5]
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Save game data location
- If you are playing the Japanese version, the configuration and save files are stored under
%USERPROFILE%\Documents\橙汁\ソラ
instead.
-
game.cfg
stores game configuration data; only modifiable through configuration launcher. game.sys
is the game's save data. game.rkg
stores high score data.
-
external_option.txt
in the Japanese version stores key bindings and controller input border settings.
- Save data the from the Japanese version is compatible with overseas version.[6]
Launcher menu from the Japanese version.
Launcher menu from the overseas version.
Video settings
General settings from the Japanese version.
General settings from the overseas version
Template:Video settings
- The overseas version supports widescreen resolutions, however the menus and some cutscenes rendered in widescreen while the game can either be pillar-boxed in 4:3 or stretched-to-fit
- The Japanese version runs only in 640x480, and despite having options for 16:9 and 16:10 displays in the launcher menu, these settings do not work and makes the image much smaller than intended.
Input settings
Template:Input settings
- Remapping keyboard controls in the Japanese version must be done through the
external_option.txt
found under <path-to-game>
and uses virtual-key codes for key bindings. A reference sheet of virtual-key codes can be found here.
Controller remapping screen from the Japanese version.
XInput and keyboard rebinding screen the overseas version.
DirectInput and keyboard rebinding screen the overseas version.
Audio settings
Template:Audio settings
Localizations
Language |
UI |
Audio |
Sub |
Notes |
English |
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Japanese |
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Some parts of the menus are in English in the Japanese version. |
Other information
API
Technical specs |
Supported |
Notes |
Direct3D |
8, 9 |
The Japanese version uses Direct3D 8; the overseas version uses Direct3D 9. |
Shader Model support |
1.4, 3.0 |
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Executable |
32-bit |
64-bit |
Notes |
Windows |
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System requirements
Japanese version
Windows |
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Minimum |
Recommended |
Operating system (OS) |
2000, XP, Vista, 7 | |
Processor (CPU) |
Intel Pentium 2.0 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) |
256 MB |
512 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) |
1 GB |
1 GB |
Video card (GPU) |
128 MB of VRAM DirectX 8.1a compatible
| 256 MB of VRAM |
Overseas version
Windows |
|
Minimum |
Operating system (OS) |
7, 8, 10 |
Processor (CPU) |
Intel Pentium 2.0 GHz |
System memory (RAM) |
1 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) |
1 GB |
Video card (GPU) |
128 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
References