Difference between revisions of "Armored Hunter Gunhound EX"
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(Game has been removed as of October 16th, 2018 due to temporary suspension of the developer.) |
(Adding information updates/corrections about the game, the link to the upgrade tool for the 2009 version, and some differences between overseas and Japanese versions.) |
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'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
| − | {{ii}} An updated version of the 2009 doujin game, ''Armored Hunter GUNHOUND'' | + | {{ii}} An updated version of the 2009 doujin game, ''Armored Hunter GUNHOUND''. This version is based on the PlayStation Portable re-release, which features updated graphics, a new soundtrack, and extra content. The original 2009 version however can be upgraded to ''Armored Hunter GUNHOUND EX'' through the upgrade tool. |
| − | + | {{--}} Occasional visual and audio issues along with some game-breaking bugs in the overseas version, and does not feature the ability to remap keys.<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/273240/discussions/0/34094415967659718/ Key Bindings], Steam Community Forums</ref><ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/273240/discussions/1/615086038669560277/#c615086038671709441 A List of GUNHOUND EX Issues], Steam Community Forums</ref> | |
| − | {{--}} Occasional visual and audio issues along with some game-breaking bugs | + | {{--}} Exclusive fullscreen is broken on Windows 10. Use a [[#Black screen issues when playing on fullscreen|borderless fullscreen program]] as a workaround. |
{{--}} As of October 16, 2018, this game is no longer available for purchase from Playism and Steam due to temporary suspension of the DRACUE Co., Ltd..<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/games/273240/announcements/detail/1676919997044671244|title=Armored Hunter GUNHOUND EX :: Notice: Armored Hunter GUNHOUND EX Distribution Ending - Steam Community Announcements|date=October 18, 2018}}</ref> | {{--}} As of October 16, 2018, this game is no longer available for purchase from Playism and Steam due to temporary suspension of the DRACUE Co., Ltd..<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/games/273240/announcements/detail/1676919997044671244|title=Armored Hunter GUNHOUND EX :: Notice: Armored Hunter GUNHOUND EX Distribution Ending - Steam Community Announcements|date=October 18, 2018}}</ref> | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
| − | {{ii}} This game | + | {{ii}} Owners of the original ''Armored Hunter GUNHOUND'' can upgrade to ''Armored Hunter GUNHOUND EX'' for free via [http://labs.dracue.co.jp/update.html the upgrade tool] supplied by the developer. It requires an unpatched version of the game in order to work.<ref name="Gunhound EX upgrade">{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=November 28, 2018|comment=}}</ref> |
| + | {{ii}} This game was removed from digital distribution services as of October 16, 2018. | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
| − | ===Remove fullscreen background image=== | + | ===Remove exclusive fullscreen background image (overseas version)=== |
{{Fixbox|description=Delete or rename neko.jpg|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=September 20, 2015|comment=Tested by deleting the {{file|neko.jpeg}} file from the installation folder.}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Delete or rename neko.jpg|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=September 20, 2015|comment=Tested by deleting the {{file|neko.jpeg}} file from the installation folder.}}</ref>|fix= | ||
To remove the background image while playing in fullscreen, go into <code>{{p|game}}</code> and either delete or rename the <code>neko.jpg</code> file. The game can be played without it. | To remove the background image while playing in fullscreen, go into <code>{{p|game}}</code> and either delete or rename the <code>neko.jpg</code> file. The game can be played without it. | ||
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==Video settings== | ==Video settings== | ||
| − | {{Image|Gunhound_EX_System_Options.jpg|General settings.}} | + | {{ii}} In the Japanese version of the game, the Options menu is accessed by pressing {{key|Enter}}, whereas the overseas version has its Options menu in the title screen. |
| + | {{Image|Gunhound_EX_System_Options.jpg|General settings from the overseas version.}} | ||
{{Video settings | {{Video settings | ||
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | ||
|widescreen resolution = true | |widescreen resolution = true | ||
| − | |widescreen resolution notes= | + | |widescreen resolution notes= Options include windowed, fullscreen in original resolution, pixel-perfect scaling, and stretched fullscreen scaling. |
| − | |multimonitor = | + | |multimonitor = false |
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
| − | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = false |
|ultrawidescreen notes = | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
|4k ultra hd = unknown | |4k ultra hd = unknown | ||
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|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
|windowed notes = Toggled with {{key|Alt|Enter}}. Window can be resized by dragging the edges. | |windowed notes = Toggled with {{key|Alt|Enter}}. Window can be resized by dragging the edges. | ||
| − | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = hackable |
| − | |borderless windowed notes = | + | |borderless windowed notes = Use [[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed#Borderless Gaming|Borderless Gaming]], but the game will be stretched to your monitor's display resolution. |
|anisotropic = n/a | |anisotropic = n/a | ||
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
|antialiasing = n/a | |antialiasing = n/a | ||
| − | |antialiasing notes = A screen filter setting can be found in the Options menu under Environment, but it is currently not working. | + | |antialiasing notes = A screen filter setting can be found in the Options menu under Environment in the overseas version, but it is currently not working. |
| − | |vsync = | + | |vsync = false |
| − | |vsync notes = | + | |vsync notes = Always on by default. |
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
|120 fps = false | |120 fps = false | ||
|120 fps notes = Game is capped between 60, 30, and 15 FPS. | |120 fps notes = Game is capped between 60, 30, and 15 FPS. | ||
| − | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
| − | |color blind = | + | |color blind = false |
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Input settings== | ==Input settings== | ||
| − | {{Image|Gunhound EX Controller Setup.jpg|Controller configuration menu.}} | + | {{Image|Gunhound EX Controller Setup.jpg|Controller configuration menu from the overseas version.}} |
{{Input settings | {{Input settings | ||
|key remap = hackable | |key remap = hackable | ||
|key remap notes = Uses a pre-defined set-up of {{key|A}}, {{key|S}}, {{key|Z}}, {{key|X}}, {{key|Shift}}, {{key|Ctrl}}, and {{key|Cursor}} keys for keyboard. See [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=513984301 this guide] to remap keys with [[Glossary:Remapping#AutoHotkey|AutoHotkey]]. | |key remap notes = Uses a pre-defined set-up of {{key|A}}, {{key|S}}, {{key|Z}}, {{key|X}}, {{key|Shift}}, {{key|Ctrl}}, and {{key|Cursor}} keys for keyboard. See [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=513984301 this guide] to remap keys with [[Glossary:Remapping#AutoHotkey|AutoHotkey]]. | ||
| − | |acceleration option = | + | |acceleration option = false |
| − | |acceleration option notes = | + | |acceleration option notes = Mouse not used at all. |
| − | |mouse sensitivity = | + | |mouse sensitivity = false |
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
|mouse menu = false | |mouse menu = false | ||
|mouse menu notes = Mouse not used at all in-game. | |mouse menu notes = Mouse not used at all in-game. | ||
| − | |invert mouse y-axis = | + | |invert mouse y-axis = false |
|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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|invert controller y-axis = n/a | |invert controller y-axis = n/a | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
| − | |xinput controllers = | + | |xinput controllers = true |
|xinput controllers notes = | |xinput controllers notes = | ||
| − | |xbox prompts = | + | |xbox prompts = true |
| − | |xbox prompts notes = | + | |xbox prompts notes = Xbox prompts are used in the overseas version. |
| − | |impulse triggers = | + | |impulse triggers = false |
|impulse triggers notes = | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
| − | |dualshock 4 = | + | |dualshock 4 = false |
| − | |dualshock 4 notes = | + | |dualshock 4 notes = Game registers DualShock 4 controller as a generic DirectInput controller. |
| − | |dualshock prompts = | + | |dualshock prompts = true |
|dualshock prompts notes = | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
| − | |light bar support = | + | |light bar support = false |
|light bar support notes = | |light bar support notes = | ||
| − | |dualshock 4 modes = | + | |dualshock 4 modes = Wired |
|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 = unknown | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
|tracked motion prompts notes = | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
| − | |other controllers = | + | |other controllers = true |
|other controllers notes = | |other controllers notes = | ||
| − | |other button prompts = | + | |other button prompts = xbox, dualshock, generic |
| − | |other button prompts notes | + | |other button prompts notes= Xbox prompts are shown in the overseas version and PlayStation prompts in the Japanese version, regardless of input method. |
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|controller hotplug = false | |controller hotplug = false | ||
|controller hotplug notes = Controller must be plugged in before starting up the game. | |controller hotplug notes = Controller must be plugged in before starting up the game. | ||
|haptic feedback = false | |haptic feedback = false | ||
|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 settings== | ==Audio settings== | ||
| − | {{Image|Gunhound_EX_Audio_Settings.jpg|Audio settings.}} | + | {{Image|Gunhound_EX_Audio_Settings.jpg|Audio settings in the overseas version.}} |
{{Audio settings | {{Audio settings | ||
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
| − | ===Black screen when | + | ===Black screen issues when playing on fullscreen=== |
| − | {{Fixbox|description=Disable Steam Overlay | + | {{Fixbox|description=Disable Steam Overlay (Steam version)|ref=<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/273240/discussions/0/530649887196588736/ Black screen on start up??], Steam Community Forums</ref>|fix= |
# Right-click the game's title from the Steam library, and click <code>Properties</code> from the drop-down menu. | # Right-click the game's title from the Steam library, and click <code>Properties</code> from the drop-down menu. | ||
# In the General tab, uncheck the <code>Enable the Steam Overlay while in-game</code> option. | # In the General tab, uncheck the <code>Enable the Steam Overlay while in-game</code> option. | ||
# Close the Properties window and play the game. | # Close the Properties window and play the game. | ||
| + | }} | ||
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| + | {{Fixbox|description=[[Glossary:Borderless_fullscreen_windowed|Run the game in borderless fullscreen]]|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=November 28, 2018|comment=Using Borderless Gaming helped bypass the broken fullscreen on Windows 10 v1803, but the game is slightly stretched due to the game using the same aspect-ratio as the PlayStation Portable version and my display 16:9.}}</ref>|fix= | ||
| + | {{--}} Game may be distorted depending on your display's aspect-ratio. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|dos modes = | |dos modes = | ||
|dos modes notes = | |dos modes notes = | ||
| − | |shader model versions = | + | |shader model versions = 3.0 |
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
|64-bit executable = false | |64-bit executable = false | ||
Revision as of 19:42, 28 November 2018
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| Developers | |
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| Dracue Software | |
| G.rev | |
| Publishers | |
| AGM PLAYISM | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | May 1, 2014 |
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Key points
- An updated version of the 2009 doujin game, Armored Hunter GUNHOUND. This version is based on the PlayStation Portable re-release, which features updated graphics, a new soundtrack, and extra content. The original 2009 version however can be upgraded to Armored Hunter GUNHOUND EX through the upgrade tool.
- Occasional visual and audio issues along with some game-breaking bugs in the overseas version, and does not feature the ability to remap keys.[1][2]
- Exclusive fullscreen is broken on Windows 10. Use a borderless fullscreen program as a workaround.
- As of October 16, 2018, this game is no longer available for purchase from Playism and Steam due to temporary suspension of the DRACUE Co., Ltd..[3]
General information
- Official website (Japanese)
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
- Owners of the original Armored Hunter GUNHOUND can upgrade to Armored Hunter GUNHOUND EX for free via the upgrade tool supplied by the developer. It requires an unpatched version of the game in order to work.[4]
- This game was removed from digital distribution services as of October 16, 2018.
Essential improvements
Remove exclusive fullscreen background image (overseas version)
| Delete or rename neko.jpg[5] |
|---|
|
To remove the background image while playing in fullscreen, go into |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\[Note 1] |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/273240/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\[Note 1] |
| Steam | <Steam-folder>\UserData\<user-id>\273240\remote\ |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/273240/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Steam Cloud |
Video settings
- In the Japanese version of the game, the Options menu is accessed by pressing ↵ Enter, whereas the overseas version has its Options menu in the title screen.
General settings from the overseas version.
Input settings
Controller configuration menu from the overseas version.
Audio settings
Audio settings in the overseas version.
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | All dialogue is spoken in Japanese. | |||
| Japanese |
Issues fixed
Black screen issues when playing on fullscreen
| Disable Steam Overlay (Steam version)[6] |
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| Run the game in borderless fullscreen[7] |
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Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 9 | |
| Shader Model support | 3.0 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | XP | Vista, 7, 8 |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo E4300 | Intel Core i3-530 |
| System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | 4 GB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | 256 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible | |
| Sound (audio device) | DirectX compatible | |
| Controller | Gamepad 8 or more buttons | |
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%\VirtualStoreon Windows Vista and later (more details). - ↑ 2.0 2.1 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>/273240/. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (273240) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Key Bindings, Steam Community Forums
- ↑ A List of GUNHOUND EX Issues, Steam Community Forums
- ↑ Armored Hunter GUNHOUND EX :: Notice: Armored Hunter GUNHOUND EX Distribution Ending - Steam Community Announcements - last accessed on October 18, 2018
- ↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on November 28, 2018
- ↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on September 20, 2015
- Tested by deleting the
neko.jpegfile from the installation folder.
- Tested by deleting the
- ↑ Black screen on start up??, Steam Community Forums
- ↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on November 28, 2018
- Using Borderless Gaming helped bypass the broken fullscreen on Windows 10 v1803, but the game is slightly stretched due to the game using the same aspect-ratio as the PlayStation Portable version and my display 16:9.