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{{Infobox game
 
{{Infobox game
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|title        = Azure Striker GUNVOLT
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|title        = Azure Striker Gunvolt
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|cover        = Azure Striker Gunvolt.png
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|cover        = Azure Striker Gunvolt - Cover.png
 
|developers  =  
 
|developers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Inti Creates}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Inti Creates}}
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|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|August 28, 2015}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|August 28, 2015}}
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|reception    =
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|taxonomy    =
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase, DLC }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Scrolling, Side view }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Action, Platform, Shooter }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Anime }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Cyberpunk, Sci-fi, Supernatural }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | GUNVOLT }}
 
|steam appid  = 388800
 
|steam appid  = 388800
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|steam appid side =
 
|gogcom id    =  
 
|gogcom id    =  
 +
|gogcom id side =
 +
|official site= http://gunvolt.com/en/
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|hltb        =
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|igdb        =
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|mobygames    = azure-striker-gunvolt
 
|strategywiki = Azure Striker Gunvolt
 
|strategywiki = Azure Striker Gunvolt
 
|wikipedia    = Azure Striker Gunvolt
 
|wikipedia    = Azure Striker Gunvolt
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|winehq      =  
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|winehq      = 18656
 +
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
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{{Series|GUNVOLT}}
 
  
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'''Key points'''
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{{Introduction
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{{ii}} {{key|Esc}} instantly closes the game in fullscreen; a prompt appears in windowed mode to confirm exiting the game.
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|introduction      = '''''Azure Striker Gunvolt''''' is an {{Glossary:Anime}} {{Glossary:Action}} {{Glossary:Platform}} game developed by [[Company:Inti Creates|Inti Creates]]. It is the spiritual successor to the ''Mega Man Zero'' sub-series in the ''[[:Series:Mega Man|Mega Man]]'' franchise and the company's first independent title.
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{{ii}} Used to be mostly a direct port from the 3DS version which brought in some odd design decisions. See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]] and [[#Input settings|Input settings]] for more information.
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{{++}} Build 2765014 has brought some improvements from the Nintendo Switch port, including 16:9 widescreen and 60 FPS.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/games/388800/announcements/detail/2502191399298122887|title=Steam Community :: Group announcements :: Azure Striker Gunvolt - Azure Striker Gunvolt Update (Build 2765014)|date=May 12, 2018}}</ref>
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|release history  = The game was initially developed for the Nintendo 3DS as a downloadable eShop title, however, its overseas version received a number of cut story elements and removed most of the game's voice-acting. A Steam version, released on August 28, 2015, was initially released to combat this issue with the 3DS version while adding some additional modes, however, at the time of its release the PC port was mostly a direct port of the 3DS version, complete with [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=828598756 dual simulated screens] and some actions requiring input from the mouse to use the clickable bottom screen. The initial localization issue in the 3DS version was later circumvented with a patch, and the game later received an updated compilation re-release with its sequel on the Nintendo Switch as the ''Azure Striker Gunvolt: Striker Pack'' in 2017 and PlayStation 4 in 2020. The PC version would eventually get a similar update from the Nintendo Switch port with Build 2765014 on May 11, 2018.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/games/388800/announcements/detail/2502191399298122887|title=Steam Community :: Group announcements :: Azure Striker Gunvolt - Azure Striker Gunvolt Update (Build 2765014)|date=May 12, 2018}}</ref> It does, however, retain the lower resolution art assets and the reversed Confirm/Cancel button layout from the initial PC port; see [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]] and [[#Input|Input settings]] for more information. Some of the PC version's non-Japanese localizations are still based on the cutdown versions from the 3DS. The game also favors DirectInput-based controllers over XInput ones.
 +
 
 +
|current state    = Unfortunately, an issue that has still yet to be addressed in the PC version is its broken {{DRM|Steam}} implementation, which causes the game to not function at all if Steam is in Offline Mode.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/388800/discussions/0/1626286205712174452/|title=Fix Azure Striker Gunvolt - Steam Community Discussions|date=2019-12-01}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/388800/discussions/0/1606022547913873301/|title=Game does not start even in Online mode - Steam Community Discussions|date=2019-12-01}}</ref><ref>{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=2019-12-01|comment=Tested Steam Offline Mode with Build 2814291 and the game's process runs in the background, but the game does not actually play, much less opens the configuration launcher, after running the game in Steam while set to offline.}}</ref> Its Simplified Chinese localization patch also introduced a bug where the game's Speedrun Mode cannot be accessed due to a "Memory Shortage" error, despite how much memory the player's computer has.
 +
}}
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
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{{mm}} [http://gunvolt.com/en/ Official site] - English
 
 
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/388800/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
 
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/388800/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 388800 | Steam | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Humble | azure-striker-gunvolt | Steam | | | Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Steam | 388800 | Steam, Online | Game does not work with Steam in Offline Mode. | | Windows }}
 +
}}
 +
{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Steam|offline=postlaunch}}.
 +
 
 +
===Monetization===
 +
{{Monetization
 +
|ad-supported        =
 +
|dlc                = Downloadable soundtracks.
 +
|expansion pack      =
 +
|freeware            =
 +
|free-to-play        =
 +
|sponsored          =
 +
|subscription        =
 
}}
 
}}
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{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Steam}}.
 
  
 
{{DLC|
 
{{DLC|
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{{DLC/row| AZURE STRIKER GUNVOLT OFFICIAL SOUNDTRACK | The game's original soundtrack plus a bonus track. | Windows }}
 
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{{DLC/row| AZURE PHOSPHORESCENCE | Extra vocal tracks based from the game. | Windows }}
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===[[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
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|discord               =  
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|discord                   =  
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|discord notes         =  
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|discord notes             =  
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|epic games store       =  
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|epic games launcher       =  
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|epic games store notes =  
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|epic games launcher notes =  
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|gog galaxy             =  
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|gog galaxy               =  
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|gog galaxy notes       =  
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|gog galaxy notes         =  
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|origin                 =  
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|origin                   =  
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|origin notes           =  
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|origin notes             =  
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|steam cloud           = true
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|steam cloud               = true
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|steam cloud notes     =  
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|steam cloud notes         =  
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|uplay                  =  
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|ubisoft connect          =  
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|uplay notes           =  
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|ubisoft connect notes     =  
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|xbox cloud             =  
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|xbox cloud               =  
−
|xbox cloud notes       =  
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|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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==Video settings==
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==Video==
 
{{Image|Azure Striker Gunvolt - Graphics.png|Launcher graphics settings.}}
 
{{Image|Azure Striker Gunvolt - Graphics.png|Launcher graphics settings.}}
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{{Video settings
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{{Video
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|widescreen wsgf award      =  
 
|widescreen wsgf award      =  
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|widescreen resolution      = true
 
|widescreen resolution      = true
 
|widescreen resolution notes= See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]].
 
|widescreen resolution notes= See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]].
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|multimonitor              = unknown
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|multimonitor              = false
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
−
|ultrawidescreen            = unknown
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|ultrawidescreen            = false
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
−
|4k ultra hd                = unknown
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|4k ultra hd                = false
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|fov                        = n/a
 
|fov                        = n/a
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|antialiasing              = false
 
|antialiasing              = false
 
|antialiasing notes        =  
 
|antialiasing notes        =  
 +
|upscaling                  = unknown
 +
|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync notes                = In-game V-sync however may cause frame-rate issues. See [[#Very low frame-rate|Very low frame-rate]].
 
|vsync notes                = In-game V-sync however may cause frame-rate issues. See [[#Very low frame-rate|Very low frame-rate]].
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===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]===
 
{{++}} Build 2765014 features support for 16:9 widescreen and the menus all fit in a single screen similarly to the Nintendo Switch port.
 
{{++}} Build 2765014 features support for 16:9 widescreen and the menus all fit in a single screen similarly to the Nintendo Switch port.
−
{{--}} Some assets are directly ported from 3DS version while others are remade in much higher resolution. Some pixel artwork assets are upscaled using bilinear filtering. See [http://pcgamingwiki.com/images/a/a9/Azure_Striker_Gunvolt_-_General.png in-game general screenshot] for demonstration, where buttons and text on sides are higher quality than the rest of the assets.
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{{--}} Some assets are directly ported from 3DS version while others are remade in much higher resolution. Some pixel artwork assets are upscaled using bilinear filtering. See [http://pcgamingwiki.com/images/a/a9/Azure_Striker_Gunvolt_-_General.png in-game general screenshot] for demonstration, where buttons and text on sides are higher quality than the rest of the assets. Build 2765014 also does not include the higher quality art assets from the Switch version.
  
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==Input settings==
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==Input==
 
{{Image|Azure Striker Gunvolt - General.png|In-game general settings.}}
 
{{Image|Azure Striker Gunvolt - General.png|In-game general settings.}}
 
{{Image|Azure Striker Gunvolt - Controller.png|Launcher controller rebinding. Keyboard rebinding is identical, excluding right stick skill activation as regular buttons can be used.}}
 
{{Image|Azure Striker Gunvolt - Controller.png|Launcher controller rebinding. Keyboard rebinding is identical, excluding right stick skill activation as regular buttons can be used.}}
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{{ii}} Xbox/Nintendo button prompts are always shown.
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{{--}} Xbox/Nintendo button prompts are always shown with keyboard prompts for special skills only.
 +
{{ii}} {{key|Esc}} is used to instantly close the game in fullscreen mode, while a confirm prompt appears for windowed mode.
 
{{ii}} Controller uses Japanese style/Nintendo layout where secondary button (DualShock O, Xbox B) is used as an confirmation while primary button (DualShock X, Xbox A) as cancel.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=January 30, 2017|comment=Although its possible to swap A and B buttons for better menu controls, not all modes and menus will work with the changes made in the configuration launcher nor changes from in-game Options.}}</ref>
 
{{ii}} Controller uses Japanese style/Nintendo layout where secondary button (DualShock O, Xbox B) is used as an confirmation while primary button (DualShock X, Xbox A) as cancel.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=January 30, 2017|comment=Although its possible to swap A and B buttons for better menu controls, not all modes and menus will work with the changes made in the configuration launcher nor changes from in-game Options.}}</ref>
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{{ii}} Developer is actively trying to solve controller issues and have released several patches to solve controller rebinding issues for multiple controllers. If you are having problems with controller, [https://steamcommunity.com/app/388800/discussions/0/520518688944002224/ contact developer via e-mail].
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{{Input
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{{Input settings
 
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          = Added with Build 795287.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/games/388800/announcements/detail/53272764476774259|title=Steam Community :: Group announcements :: Azure Striker Gunvolt - Azure Striker Gunvolt Steam Ver. September Update (Build 795287)|date=December 10, 2016}}</ref> Buttons are bound into controller buttons. Skill activation keys are bound to {{key|F1}}-{{key|F4}} and cannot be remapped.
 
|key remap notes          = Added with Build 795287.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/games/388800/announcements/detail/53272764476774259|title=Steam Community :: Group announcements :: Azure Striker Gunvolt - Azure Striker Gunvolt Steam Ver. September Update (Build 795287)|date=December 10, 2016}}</ref> Buttons are bound into controller buttons. Skill activation keys are bound to {{key|F1}}-{{key|F4}} and cannot be remapped.
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|impulse triggers          = false
 
|impulse triggers          = false
 
|impulse triggers notes    =  
 
|impulse triggers notes    =  
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|dualshock 4              = unknown
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|dualshock 4              = limited
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|dualshock 4 notes        =  
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|dualshock 4 notes        = Game recognizes DualShock 4 controllers as generic DirectInput controllers. Use [[Controller:DualShock 4#DS4Windows|DS4Windows]] or [[Store:Steam#Steam Input|Steam Input]] as a workaround.<ref name="DualShock 4">{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=2020-08-22|comment=}}</ref>
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|dualshock prompts        = unknown
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|dualshock prompts        = false
 
|dualshock prompts notes  =  
 
|dualshock prompts notes  =  
−
|light bar support        = unknown
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|light bar support        = false
 
|light bar support notes  =  
 
|light bar support notes  =  
−
|dualshock 4 modes        = unknown
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|dualshock 4 modes        = V2, Wired, Bluetooth
 
|dualshock 4 modes notes  =  
 
|dualshock 4 modes notes  =  
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|tracked motion controllers= unknown
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|tracked motion controllers= false
 
|tracked motion controllers notes =  
 
|tracked motion controllers notes =  
−
|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
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|tracked motion prompts    = false
 
|tracked motion prompts notes =  
 
|tracked motion prompts notes =  
 
|other controllers        = true
 
|other controllers        = true
 
|other controllers notes  =  
 
|other controllers notes  =  
−
|other button prompts      = unknown
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|other button prompts      = Xbox
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|other button prompts notes=
 
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|button prompts            = Xbox, Nintendo
 
 
|button prompts notes      =  
 
|button prompts notes      =  
 
|controller hotplug        = true
 
|controller hotplug        = true
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|haptic feedback          = false
 
|haptic feedback          = false
−
|haptic feedback notes    =  
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|haptic feedback notes    = Lacks vibration feedback features from the console versions.
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|simultaneous input        = unknown
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|simultaneous input        = true
 
|simultaneous input notes  =  
 
|simultaneous input notes  =  
 
|steam input api          = unknown
 
|steam input api          = unknown
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}}
 
}}
  
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==Audio settings==
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==Audio==
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{{Audio settings
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{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = false
 
|separate volume          = false
 
|separate volume notes    =  
 
|separate volume notes    =  
−
|surround sound          = unknown
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|surround sound          = false
−
|surround sound notes    =  
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|surround sound notes    = Audio is stero.
 
|subtitles                = true
 
|subtitles                = true
 
|subtitles notes          = Can be toggled in some circumstances with a button when Japanese Voice Mode is enabled.
 
|subtitles notes          = Can be toggled in some circumstances with a button when Japanese Voice Mode is enabled.
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|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support              =  
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|eax support notes        =  
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|eax support notes         =
 +
|royalty free audio       = unknown
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|royalty free audio notes  =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
{{L10n|content=
 
{{L10n|content=
 
{{Image|Azure Striker Gunvolt - Language.png|Launcher language settings.}}
 
{{Image|Azure Striker Gunvolt - Language.png|Launcher language settings.}}
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{{--}} If Japanese voices aren't selected, almost all cutscene dialogue are cut out.
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{{--}} Most localization options besides '''English (Japanese Voice Mode)''', '''Japanese''', '''Korean''', and '''Traditional Chinese''' are missing nearly all of cutscene dialogue and voice-overs similarly to the 3DS version (pre-v1.3).<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://inticreates.com/azure-striker-gunvolt-verison-1-3-adds-japanese-voice-mode/|title=AZURE STRIKER GUNVOLT VER. 1.3 PATCH ADDS JAPANESE VOICE MODE TO 3DS DIGITAL VERSION - Inti Creates|date=2020-08-22|snippet=For those of you who are not familiar with Japanese Voice Mode, this was a mode that we created for Azure Striker Gunvolt 1 that adds in content that was regrettably removed from the initial release of the 3DS version of the game. Not only does this patch restore the voices to each and every one of the characters, but the entire game has been re-localized to better match with the addition of these voices.}}</ref>
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = English
 
  |language  = English
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  |audio    = false
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
−
  |notes    =  
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  |notes    = '''English''' and '''English (Japanese Voice Mode)''' uses different text localizations and the former is missing most of the cutscene dialogue. The latter option is recommended.
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Simplified Chinese
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    = Simplified Chinese added in update ver. 20200917, but breaks Speedrun Mode and unable to enter such mode with "Memory Shortage. Unable to Start Game" error.
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
−
  |language  = French
+
  |language  = Traditional Chinese
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
−
  |notes    =  
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  |notes    = Traditional Chinese added in update ver. 20200622 to match up the localization of the second game.
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
−
  |language  = Italian
+
  |language  = French
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |audio    = false
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}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |language  = Spanish
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  |language  = Italian
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |audio    = false
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  |audio    = true
 
  |audio    = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
−
  |notes    = Audio can only be used with Japanese or English texts.
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  |notes    = Fully-voiced cutscene dialogue are only available in '''English (Japanese Voice Mode)''', '''Japanese''', '''Korean''', and '''Traditional/Simplified Chinese'''.
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Korean
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
}}
 
}}
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{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Spanish
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
}}
 +
 
}}
 
}}
 +
 +
==Issues unresolved==
 +
===Game does not launch in Steam Offline Mode===
 +
{{--}} The game will run in the background but will not actually play or even show the configuration launcher if the game is being played when Steam is set of Offline. This issue has not been officially fixed.
  
 
==Issues fixed==
 
==Issues fixed==
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===Very low frame-rate===
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===Very low framerate===
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{{ii}} This should have been dealt with update Build 756226<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/games/388800/announcements/detail/61150991248916251|title=Steam Community :: Group announcements :: Azure Striker Gunvolt - Azure Striker Gunvolt Updated (Build 756226)|date=December 10, 2016}}</ref> and Build 760608.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/games/388800/announcements/detail/61151526951875250|title=Steam Community :: Group announcements :: Azure Striker Gunvolt - Azure Striker Gunvolt Updated (Build 760608)|date=December 10, 2016}}</ref> Developer suggests turning off V-sync if the issue remains.
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{{ii}} This should have been dealt with update Build 756226<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/games/388800/announcements/detail/61150991248916251|title=Steam Community :: Group announcements :: Azure Striker Gunvolt - Azure Striker Gunvolt Updated (Build 756226)|date=December 10, 2016}}</ref> and Build 760608.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/games/388800/announcements/detail/61151526951875250|title=Steam Community :: Group announcements :: Azure Striker Gunvolt - Azure Striker Gunvolt Updated (Build 760608)|date=December 10, 2016}}</ref> Developer suggests turning off Vsync if the issue remains. Alternatively, force Vsync externally from your GPU's respective control panel instead.
  
 
===Game process running in background after closing the game===
 
===Game process running in background after closing the game===
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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        = false
 
|windows exe notes      =  
 
|windows exe notes      =  
−
|macos 32-bit app       =  
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|macos intel 32-bit app =  
−
|macos 64-bit app       =  
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|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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 +
===Re-enabling Christmas Mode===
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{{ii}} Christmas Mode was a seasonal mode that features Christmas-themed visuals, background music, and arranged gameplay mechanics. It had two revisions, Christmas Mode and Christmas Mode 2016, with the latter receiving further gameplay changes, however, they have since been disabled through later patches.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/388800/view/4042499938192837331|title=Azure Striker Gunvolt 3rd Monthly Update: Christmas in Gunvolt Land (Build 875622) - Steam Community Announcements|date=2020-12-23}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/388800/view/4042499938192836378|title=Azure Striker Gunvolt Update (Build 1473245) - Steam Community Announcements|date=2020-12-23}}</ref> Although these modes no longer activate during the holiday season, they can re-enabled by pressing {{key|Ctrl|X}} at the main menu.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/388800/discussions/0/4477106086850507644/#c2996548161443477899|title=Christmas Mode still work? - Steam Community Discussions|date=2020-12-23}}</ref>
  
 
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Latest revision as of 13:18, 11 August 2023

Azure Striker Gunvolt
Azure Striker Gunvolt cover
Developers
Inti Creates
Release dates
Windows August 28, 2015
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase, DLC
Modes Singleplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives Scrolling, Side view
Controls Direct control
Genres Action, Platform, Shooter
Art styles Anime
Themes Cyberpunk, Sci-fi, Supernatural
Series GUNVOLT
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Azure Striker Gunvolt guide on StrategyWiki
Azure Striker Gunvolt on MobyGames
Azure Striker Gunvolt on Wikipedia
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GUNVOLT
Azure Striker Gunvolt 2015
Mighty Gunvolt 2015
Mighty Gunvolt Burst 2019
Gunvolt Chronicles: Luminous Avenger iX 2019
Azure Striker Gunvolt 2 2020
Gunvolt Chronicles: Luminous Avenger iX 2 2022
Azure Striker Gunvolt 3 2022
Gunvolt Records Cychronicle 2024

Warnings

This game requires an internet connection on launch.

Azure Striker Gunvolt is an anime action platform game developed by Inti Creates. It is the spiritual successor to the Mega Man Zero sub-series in the Mega Man franchise and the company's first independent title.

The game was initially developed for the Nintendo 3DS as a downloadable eShop title, however, its overseas version received a number of cut story elements and removed most of the game's voice-acting. A Steam version, released on August 28, 2015, was initially released to combat this issue with the 3DS version while adding some additional modes, however, at the time of its release the PC port was mostly a direct port of the 3DS version, complete with dual simulated screens and some actions requiring input from the mouse to use the clickable bottom screen. The initial localization issue in the 3DS version was later circumvented with a patch, and the game later received an updated compilation re-release with its sequel on the Nintendo Switch as the Azure Striker Gunvolt: Striker Pack in 2017 and PlayStation 4 in 2020. The PC version would eventually get a similar update from the Nintendo Switch port with Build 2765014 on May 11, 2018.[1] It does, however, retain the lower resolution art assets and the reversed Confirm/Cancel button layout from the initial PC port; see Widescreen resolution and Input settings for more information. Some of the PC version's non-Japanese localizations are still based on the cutdown versions from the 3DS. The game also favors DirectInput-based controllers over XInput ones.

Unfortunately, an issue that has still yet to be addressed in the PC version is its broken Steam DRM implementation, which causes the game to not function at all if Steam is in Offline Mode.[2][3][4] Its Simplified Chinese localization patch also introduced a bug where the game's Speedrun Mode cannot be accessed due to a "Memory Shortage" error, despite how much memory the player's computer has.

General information

Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Humble Store
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Windows
Steam
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Always online (requires a constant internet connection to play)
 Game does not work with Steam in Offline Mode.
Windows
All versions require Steam DRM and an internet connection on launch.

Monetization

Type Notes
DLC Downloadable soundtracks.

DLC and expansion packs

No DLC or expansion pack information; you can edit this page to add it.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\save\gv_config.ini[Note 1]
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/388800/pfx/[Note 2]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\save\*.bin[Note 1]
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/388800/pfx/[Note 2]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Steam Cloud

Video

Launcher graphics settings.
Launcher graphics settings.

Graphics feature State Notes
Widescreen resolution
See Widescreen resolution.
Multi-monitor
Ultra-widescreen
4K Ultra HD
Field of view (FOV)
2D game.
Windowed
1024x576, 1280x720 or 1920x1080 only.
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Use Borderless Gaming. The launcher window will be stretched, however the game window will confine itself to the selected resolution.[5]
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Anti-aliasing (AA)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
In-game V-sync however may cause frame-rate issues. See Very low frame-rate.
60 FPS
Frame rate cap has been raised to 60 FPS as of Build 2765014.
120+ FPS
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.

Widescreen resolution

Build 2765014 features support for 16:9 widescreen and the menus all fit in a single screen similarly to the Nintendo Switch port.
Some assets are directly ported from 3DS version while others are remade in much higher resolution. Some pixel artwork assets are upscaled using bilinear filtering. See in-game general screenshot for demonstration, where buttons and text on sides are higher quality than the rest of the assets. Build 2765014 also does not include the higher quality art assets from the Switch version.

Input

In-game general settings.
In-game general settings.
Launcher controller rebinding. Keyboard rebinding is identical, excluding right stick skill activation as regular buttons can be used.
Launcher controller rebinding. Keyboard rebinding is identical, excluding right stick skill activation as regular buttons can be used.
Xbox/Nintendo button prompts are always shown with keyboard prompts for special skills only.
Esc is used to instantly close the game in fullscreen mode, while a confirm prompt appears for windowed mode.
Controller uses Japanese style/Nintendo layout where secondary button (DualShock O, Xbox B) is used as an confirmation while primary button (DualShock X, Xbox A) as cancel.[6]

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Added with Build 795287.[7] Buttons are bound into controller buttons. Skill activation keys are bound to F1-F4 and cannot be remapped.
Mouse acceleration
Mouse not used in game.
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
The screen is no longer clickable due to the game being resigned for a single screen.
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
DirectInput only. Remove/disable all DirectInput controllers to use XInput compatible controller.
Full controller support
Quitting the game requires Esc or Alt+F4.
Controller remapping
Both launcher (bind controller buttons into Xbox 360 controller buttons) and in-game (change buttons in game action).
Controller sensitivity
Digital movement.
Controller Y-axis inversion
Controller types
XInput-compatible controllers
Xbox button prompts
Prompts however do not reflect on remapped bindings configured from the launcher.
Impulse Trigger vibration
PlayStation controllers
Game recognizes DualShock 4 controllers as generic DirectInput controllers. Use DS4Windows or Steam Input as a workaround.[8]
PlayStation button prompts
Light bar support
Adaptive trigger support
DualSense haptic feedback support
Connection modes
, Wired, Wireless (Bluetooth)
Generic/other controllers
Button prompts
Additional information
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Lacks vibration feedback features from the console versions.
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M

Audio

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Surround sound
Audio is stero.
Subtitles
Can be toggled in some circumstances with a button when Japanese Voice Mode is enabled.
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Launcher language settings.
Launcher language settings.
Most localization options besides English (Japanese Voice Mode), Japanese, Korean, and Traditional Chinese are missing nearly all of cutscene dialogue and voice-overs similarly to the 3DS version (pre-v1.3).[9]
Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
English and English (Japanese Voice Mode) uses different text localizations and the former is missing most of the cutscene dialogue. The latter option is recommended.
Simplified Chinese
Simplified Chinese added in update ver. 20200917, but breaks Speedrun Mode and unable to enter such mode with "Memory Shortage. Unable to Start Game" error.
Traditional Chinese
Traditional Chinese added in update ver. 20200622 to match up the localization of the second game.
French
German
Italian
Japanese
Fully-voiced cutscene dialogue are only available in English (Japanese Voice Mode), Japanese, Korean, and Traditional/Simplified Chinese.
Korean
Portuguese
Russian
Spanish

Issues unresolved

Game does not launch in Steam Offline Mode

The game will run in the background but will not actually play or even show the configuration launcher if the game is being played when Steam is set of Offline. This issue has not been officially fixed.

Issues fixed

Very low framerate

This should have been dealt with update Build 756226[10] and Build 760608.[11] Developer suggests turning off Vsync if the issue remains. Alternatively, force Vsync externally from your GPU's respective control panel instead.

Game process running in background after closing the game

The game would remain running in the background despite closing the game down. This issue should be addressed with Build 2770885.[12]

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 9.0c
Shader Model support 3.0
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Re-enabling Christmas Mode

Christmas Mode was a seasonal mode that features Christmas-themed visuals, background music, and arranged gameplay mechanics. It had two revisions, Christmas Mode and Christmas Mode 2016, with the latter receiving further gameplay changes, however, they have since been disabled through later patches.[13][14] Although these modes no longer activate during the holiday season, they can re-enabled by pressing Ctrl+X at the main menu.[15]

System requirements

Windows
Minimum
Operating system (OS) XP, 7, 8, 8.1, 10
Processor (CPU) 2 GHz
System memory (RAM) 2 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 2 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce
512 MB of VRAM
DirectX 9.0c compatible
Shader model 3.0 support
Other Microsoft Xbox 360 Controller

Notes

  1. ↑ 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).
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References

  1. ↑ Steam Community :: Group announcements :: Azure Striker Gunvolt - Azure Striker Gunvolt Update (Build 2765014) - last accessed on May 12, 2018
  2. ↑ Fix Azure Striker Gunvolt - Steam Community Discussions - last accessed on 2019-12-01
  3. ↑ Game does not start even in Online mode - Steam Community Discussions - last accessed on 2019-12-01
  4. ↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on 2019-12-01
    Tested Steam Offline Mode with Build 2814291 and the game's process runs in the background, but the game does not actually play, much less opens the configuration launcher, after running the game in Steam while set to offline.
  5. ↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on Decemember 10, 2016
    Tested Borderless Gaming on the game, and despite the initial launcher being stretched, the game window rendered properly running in the native desktop resolution.
  6. ↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on January 30, 2017
    Although its possible to swap A and B buttons for better menu controls, not all modes and menus will work with the changes made in the configuration launcher nor changes from in-game Options.
  7. ↑ Steam Community :: Group announcements :: Azure Striker Gunvolt - Azure Striker Gunvolt Steam Ver. September Update (Build 795287) - last accessed on December 10, 2016
  8. ↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on 2020-08-22
  9. ↑ AZURE STRIKER GUNVOLT VER. 1.3 PATCH ADDS JAPANESE VOICE MODE TO 3DS DIGITAL VERSION - Inti Creates - last accessed on 2020-08-22
    "For those of you who are not familiar with Japanese Voice Mode, this was a mode that we created for Azure Striker Gunvolt 1 that adds in content that was regrettably removed from the initial release of the 3DS version of the game. Not only does this patch restore the voices to each and every one of the characters, but the entire game has been re-localized to better match with the addition of these voices."
  10. ↑ Steam Community :: Group announcements :: Azure Striker Gunvolt - Azure Striker Gunvolt Updated (Build 756226) - last accessed on December 10, 2016
  11. ↑ Steam Community :: Group announcements :: Azure Striker Gunvolt - Azure Striker Gunvolt Updated (Build 760608) - last accessed on December 10, 2016
  12. ↑ Steam Community :: Group announcements :: Azure Striker Gunvolt - Azure Striker Gunvolt Updated (Build 2770885) - last accessed on May 14, 2018
  13. ↑ Azure Striker Gunvolt 3rd Monthly Update: Christmas in Gunvolt Land (Build 875622) - Steam Community Announcements - last accessed on 2020-12-23
  14. ↑ Azure Striker Gunvolt Update (Build 1473245) - Steam Community Announcements - last accessed on 2020-12-23
  15. ↑ Christmas Mode still work? - Steam Community Discussions - last accessed on 2020-12-23