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| − | {{Disambig|the | + | {{Disambig|the re-release|the original 2001 game|[[Blade of Darkness]]}} |
{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Blade of Darkness (2021) cover.jpg | |cover = Blade of Darkness (2021) cover.jpg | ||
|developers = | |developers = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Rebel Act Studios|Original}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Fire Falcom}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Fire Falcom}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|General Arcade}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|General Arcade}} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|blade-of-darkness|N/A}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|blade-of-darkness|N/A}} | ||
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Fantasy }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Fantasy }} | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Blade of Darkness}} |
|steam appid = 1710170 | |steam appid = 1710170 | ||
|gogcom id = 1092710223 | |gogcom id = 1092710223 | ||
|official site= | |official site= | ||
|hltb = 99229 | |hltb = 99229 | ||
| − | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 173482 |
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
|wikipedia = | |wikipedia = | ||
|winehq = | |winehq = | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{Introduction | ||
| + | |introduction = | ||
| + | |||
| + | |release history = | ||
| + | |||
| + | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | blade_of_darkness | DRM-free | Includes | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | blade_of_darkness | DRM-free | Includes [[Blade of Darkness|legacy version]]. | | Windows }} |
{{Availability/row| Humble | blade-of-darkness | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Humble | blade-of-darkness | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| Steam | 1710170 | Steam | Includes | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 1710170 | Steam | Includes [[Blade of Darkness|legacy version]].. | | Windows }} |
}} | }} | ||
| + | {{ii}} A demo is available on Steam. | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
| − | |||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
| − | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} Use in-game menu option to skip intro videos. |
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{P|steam}}\steamapps\common\Blade of Darkness\Config|{{P|steam}}\steamapps\common\Blade of Darkness\classic\Config}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{P|steam}}\steamapps\common\Blade of Darkness\Save|{{P|steam}}\steamapps\common\Blade of Darkness\classic\Save}} |
}} | }} | ||
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|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
| + | |upscaling = unknown | ||
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
| − | |60 fps notes = Supports custom frame limiter | + | |60 fps notes = Supports custom frame limiter. Some physics objects update at frame rates below 60 fps. |
| − | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = true |
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
|hdr = unknown | |hdr = unknown | ||
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|touchscreen = unknown | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
| − | |controller support = | + | |controller support = true |
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
| − | |full controller = | + | |full controller = true |
|full controller notes = | |full controller notes = | ||
| − | |controller remap = | + | |controller remap = true |
|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
|controller sensitivity = unknown | |controller sensitivity = unknown | ||
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|invert controller y-axis = unknown | |invert controller y-axis = unknown | ||
|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 = | ||
|impulse triggers = unknown | |impulse triggers = unknown | ||
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|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
| + | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
| + | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
|red book cd audio = | |red book cd audio = | ||
|red book cd audio notes = | |red book cd audio notes = | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| + | |ref = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Hungarian | ||
| + | |interface = hackable | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = hackable | ||
| + | |notes = [https://magyaritasok.hu/download/3324/blade-of-darkness Fan translation at Magyarítások Portál] A Hungarian language pack for the 2021 re-release for the game, that also contains the classic version's translation. | ||
| + | |fan = true | ||
|ref = | |ref = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|language = Russian | |language = Russian | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = hackable |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
| − | |notes = | + | |notes = [https://www.zoneofgames.ru/games/severance_blade_of_darkness/files/7446.html Adaptation of Russian voice acting «Fargus» for the new version 2021 (Steam/GOG)] |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
|ref = | |ref = | ||
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|ref = | |ref = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Network== | ||
| + | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
| + | |local play = unknown | ||
| + | |local play players = | ||
| + | |local play modes = | ||
| + | |local play notes = | ||
| + | |lan play = unknown | ||
| + | |lan play players = | ||
| + | |lan play modes = | ||
| + | |lan play notes = | ||
| + | |online play = unknown | ||
| + | |online play players = | ||
| + | |online play modes = | ||
| + | |online play notes = | ||
| + | |asynchronous = unknown | ||
| + | |asynchronous notes = | ||
| + | }}{{Network/Connections | ||
| + | |matchmaking = unknown | ||
| + | |matchmaking notes = | ||
| + | |p2p = unknown | ||
| + | |p2p notes = | ||
| + | |dedicated = unknown | ||
| + | |dedicated notes = | ||
| + | |self-hosting = unknown | ||
| + | |self-hosting notes = | ||
| + | |direct ip = unknown | ||
| + | |direct ip notes = | ||
| + | }}{{Network/Ports | ||
| + | |tcp = | ||
| + | |udp = | ||
| + | |upnp = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==VR support== | ||
| + | {{VR support | ||
| + | |gg3d name = | ||
| + | |native 3d gg3d award = | ||
| + | |nvidia 3d vision gg3d award = | ||
| + | |tridef 3d gg3d award = | ||
| + | |iz3d gg3d award = | ||
| + | |native 3d = | ||
| + | |native 3d notes = | ||
| + | |nvidia 3d vision = | ||
| + | |nvidia 3d vision notes = | ||
| + | |tridef 3d = | ||
| + | |tridef 3d notes = | ||
| + | |iz3d = | ||
| + | |iz3d notes = | ||
| + | |vr only = | ||
| + | |vorpx = hackable | ||
| + | |vorpx modes = Z3D | ||
| + | |vorpx notes = User created game profile, see [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/topic/severance-blade-of-darkness-2021-2/ vorpx forum] profile introduction. | ||
| + | |htc vive = | ||
| + | |htc vive notes = | ||
| + | |oculus rift = | ||
| + | |oculus rift notes = | ||
| + | |osvr = | ||
| + | |osvr notes = | ||
| + | |windows mixed reality = | ||
| + | |windows mixed reality notes = | ||
| + | |keyboard-mouse = | ||
| + | |keyboard-mouse notes = | ||
| + | |3rd space gaming vest = | ||
| + | |3rd space gaming vest notes = | ||
| + | |novint falcon = | ||
| + | |novint falcon notes = | ||
| + | |trackir = | ||
| + | |trackir notes = | ||
| + | |tobii eye tracking = | ||
| + | |tobii eye tracking notes = | ||
| + | |play area seated = | ||
| + | |play area seated notes = | ||
| + | |play area standing = | ||
| + | |play area standing notes = | ||
| + | |play area room-scale = | ||
| + | |play area room-scale notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|physics = | |physics = | ||
|physics notes = | |physics notes = | ||
| − | |audio = SoLoud | + | |audio = SoLoud |
|audio notes = | |audio notes = | ||
|interface = | |interface = | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
| − | |minOS = | + | |minOS = 7, 8.1, 10 |
| − | |minCPU = Dual Core 2Ghz | + | |minCPU = Dual Core 2Ghz |
| − | |minRAM = 4 GB | + | |minRAM = 4 GB |
|minHD = 3 GB | |minHD = 3 GB | ||
|minDX = 11 | |minDX = 11 | ||
| − | |recOS = | + | |recOS = |
| − | |recCPU = Intel Core i5 | + | |recCPU = Intel Core i5 |
| + | |recCPU2 = AMD Ryzen 5 Processor | ||
|recRAM = | |recRAM = | ||
|recHD = | |recHD = | ||
| − | |recDX = | + | |recDX = |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
Latest revision as of 10:44, 3 June 2023
This page is for the re-release. For the original 2001 game, see Blade of Darkness.
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Original | Rebel Act Studios |
| Fire Falcom | |
| General Arcade | |
| Publishers | |
| SNEG | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | October 7, 2021 |
| Reception | |
| IGDB | N/A |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase |
| Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | Third-person |
| Controls | Direct control |
| Genres | Action, Hack and slash |
| Themes | Fantasy |
| Series | Blade of Darkness |
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| Blade of Darkness | |
|---|---|
| Blade of Darkness | 2001 |
| Blade of Darkness (2021) | 2021 |
Blade of Darkness (2021) is a singleplayer and multiplayer third-person action and hack and slash game in the Blade of Darkness series.
General information
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOG.com | |
Includes legacy version. | |
|
| Humble Store | |
|
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| Steam | |
Includes legacy version.. | |
- A demo is available on Steam.
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
- Use in-game menu option to skip intro videos.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <Steam-folder>\steamapps\common\Blade of Darkness\Config <Steam-folder>\steamapps\common\Blade of Darkness\classic\Config |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1710170/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <Steam-folder>\steamapps\common\Blade of Darkness\Save <Steam-folder>\steamapps\common\Blade of Darkness\classic\Save |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1710170/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| GOG Galaxy | ||
| Steam Cloud |
Video
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | |||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | |||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | Camera can be zoomed in/out in 3 presets. | ||
| Windowed | |||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Supports custom frame limiter. Some physics objects update at frame rates below 60 fps. | ||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
Input
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | Up to 3 possible binds per action | |
| Mouse acceleration | No mouse acceleration present | |
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support | ||
| Full controller support | ||
| Controller remapping | ||
| Controller sensitivity | ||
| Controller Y-axis inversion |
| Controller types |
|---|
| XInput-compatible controllers | ||
|---|---|---|
| Xbox button prompts | ||
| Impulse Trigger vibration |
| PlayStation controllers |
|---|
| Generic/other controllers |
|---|
| Additional information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Controller hotplugging | ||
| Haptic feedback | ||
| Digital movement supported | ||
| Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | Music and sound effects | |
| Surround sound | Up to 7.1 | |
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Hungarian | Fan translation at Magyarítások Portál A Hungarian language pack for the 2021 re-release for the game, that also contains the classic version's translation. | |||
| Italian | ||||
| Spanish | ||||
| Russian | Adaptation of Russian voice acting «Fargus» for the new version 2021 (Steam/GOG) | |||
| Simplified Chinese |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local play | |||
| LAN play | |||
| Online play | |||
| Asynchronous multiplayer | |||
Connection types
| Type | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Matchmaking | ||
| Peer-to-peer | ||
| Dedicated | ||
| Self-hosting | ||
| Direct IP |
VR support
| 3D modes | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| vorpX | Z3D User created game profile, see vorpx forum profile introduction. |
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Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 11 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | SoLoud |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 7, 8.1, 10 | |
| Processor (CPU) | Dual Core 2Ghz | Intel Core i5 AMD Ryzen 5 Processor |
| System memory (RAM) | 4 GB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 3 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | DirectX 11 compatible | |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 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>/1710170/. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (1710170) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.