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|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Dagor Engine}} | ||
|release dates = | |release dates = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|April 20, 2012}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|April 20, 2012}} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|7734/blades-of-time|34}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|7734/blades-of-time|34}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|blades-of-time|61}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|blades-of-time|61}} | ||
| + | |taxonomy = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Third-person }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Hack and slash }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Stylized }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Fantasy }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Blades }} | ||
|steam appid = 208670 | |steam appid = 208670 | ||
|steam appid side = 208981 | |steam appid side = 208981 | ||
|gogcom id = 1164193173 | |gogcom id = 1164193173 | ||
| + | |gogcom id side= 1613811126, 1979163551 | ||
|official site= http://www.bladesoftime.com/ | |official site= http://www.bladesoftime.com/ | ||
|hltb = 1124 | |hltb = 1124 | ||
| + | |lutris = blades-of-time | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
| − | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 55930 |
|wikipedia = Blades of Time | |wikipedia = Blades of Time | ||
|winehq = 14124 | |winehq = 14124 | ||
| + | |license = commercial | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{Introduction | ||
| + | |introduction = | ||
| + | |||
| + | |release history = | ||
| + | |||
| + | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | | | Windows, OS X }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Amazon.com | B008L0QG5Y | unknown | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Amazon.com | B008L0QG5Y | unknown | | | Windows }} | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | | + | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | blades-of-time | Steam | | | Windows, OS X }} |
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | blades_of_time | DRM-free | Online features are not supported.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/game/blades_of_time|title=Blades of Time on GOG.com|date=2020-07-27|snippet=NOTE: This version of Blades of Time does not support online features}}</ref><br/>{{store link|GOG.com|blades_of_time_limited_edition|Limited Edition}} also available. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | blades_of_time | DRM-free | Online features are not supported.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/game/blades_of_time|title=Blades of Time on GOG.com|date=2020-07-27|snippet=NOTE: This version of Blades of Time does not support online features}}</ref><br/>{{store link|GOG.com|blades_of_time_limited_edition|Limited Edition}} also available. | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GMG | blades-of-time | Steam | {{store link|GMG|blades-of-time-limited-edition|Limited Edition}} also available. | | Windows, OS X }} | {{Availability/row| GMG | blades-of-time | Steam | {{store link|GMG|blades-of-time-limited-edition|Limited Edition}} also available. | | Windows, OS X }} | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} All macOS versions require {{DRM|Steam}}. | {{ii}} All macOS versions require {{DRM|Steam}}. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Version differences=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} The '''Limited Edition''' includes the base game, the Dismal Swamp DLC, the digital artbook, wallpapers and the digital soundtrack. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Monetization== | ||
| + | {{Monetization | ||
| + | |ad-supported = | ||
| + | |dlc = The DLC includes a new and short campaign. | ||
| + | |expansion pack = | ||
| + | |freeware = | ||
| + | |free-to-play = | ||
| + | |one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access. | ||
| + | |sponsored = | ||
| + | |subscription = | ||
| + | }} | ||
{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
| − | {{DLC/row| Dismal Swamp | | + | {{DLC/row| Dismal Swamp | | Windows, OS X }} |
}} | }} | ||
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===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Delete/rename video files|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Delete/rename video files|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
| − | # Go to | + | # Go to {{file|{{p|game}}\video|folder}}. |
# Delete or rename {{file|gaijin.ogm}} and {{file|intro.ogm}}. | # Delete or rename {{file|gaijin.ogm}} and {{file|intro.ogm}}. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\BladesOfTime\}} | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\BladesOfTime\settings.blk}} |
{{Game data/config|OS X|}} | {{Game data/config|OS X|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/saves|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\BladesOfTime\Saves\}} |
{{Game data/saves|OS X|}} | {{Game data/saves|OS X|}} | ||
| − | {{Game data/saves|Steam|{{P|steam}}\userdata\{{p|uid}}\208670\}} | + | {{Game data/saves|Steam|{{P|steam}}\userdata\{{p|uid}}\208670\remote\}} |
}} | }} | ||
===[[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 | ||
| − | |discord | + | |discord = |
| − | |discord notes | + | |discord notes = |
| − | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher = |
| − | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
| − | |gog galaxy | + | |gog galaxy = true |
| − | |gog galaxy notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
| − | |origin | + | |origin = |
| − | |origin notes | + | |origin notes = |
| − | |steam cloud | + | |steam cloud = false |
| − | |steam cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = Listed on the storepage as a feature, but hidden and not in usage.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamdb.info/app/208670/ufs/|title=User Cloud for Blades of Time on SteamdDB|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
| − | | | + | |ubisoft connect = |
| − | | | + | |ubisoft connect notes = |
| − | |xbox cloud | + | |xbox cloud = |
| − | |xbox cloud notes | + | |xbox cloud notes = |
}} | }} | ||
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|ultrawidescreen = unknown | |ultrawidescreen = unknown | ||
|ultrawidescreen notes = | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
| − | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = false |
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
|fov = false | |fov = false | ||
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|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
|antialiasing notes = Off, Medium, High | |antialiasing notes = Off, Medium, High | ||
| + | |upscaling = unknown | ||
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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|invert controller y-axis = true | |invert controller y-axis = true | ||
|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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|other button prompts = unknown | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
|other button prompts notes= | |other button prompts notes= | ||
| − | |||
| − | |||
|controller hotplug = unknown | |controller hotplug = unknown | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
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|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = Music, sound, and speech | |separate volume notes = Music, sound, and speech | ||
| − | |surround sound = | + | |surround sound = true |
| − | |surround sound notes = | + | |surround sound notes = 7.1 |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = false | |eax support = false | ||
| − | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
| + | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
| + | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Brazilian Portuguese | ||
| + | |interface = hackable | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = hackable | ||
| + | |notes = Fan translation [https://tribogamer.com/traducoes/152_traducao-do-blades-of-time-para-portugues-do-brasil.html Tribo Gamer] | ||
| + | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|local play players = 2 | |local play players = 2 | ||
|local play modes = Versus, Co-op | |local play modes = Versus, Co-op | ||
| − | |local play notes = Use [https://github.com/ | + | |local play notes = Use [https://github.com/SplitScreen-Me/splitscreenme-nucleus/releases Nucleus Co-op]. |
|lan play = false | |lan play = false | ||
|lan play players = | |lan play players = | ||
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|udp = | |udp = | ||
|upnp = | |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 = G3D | ||
| + | |vorpx notes = User created profile, requires [[DgVoodoo 2|DGVoodoo2 v 2.6]], see [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/topic/blades-of-time/ profile introdution]. <br><code>Note:</code> Profile may not work with the latest wrapper, in case of issues please report to the [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/topic/blades-of-time/ vorpx forum]. | ||
| + | |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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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
| − | |direct3d versions = 9 | + | |direct3d versions = 9.0c |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
| − | |windows 64-bit exe = | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
| + | |windows arm app = false | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
| − | |mac os x powerpc app = | + | |mac os x powerpc app = unknown |
|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | |macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | |macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | ||
| + | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= unknown | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
| + | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|minOS = XP | |minOS = XP | ||
|minCPU = Intel Pentium 4 2.6 GHz | |minCPU = Intel Pentium 4 2.6 GHz | ||
| − | |minCPU2 = AMD 3500+ | + | |minCPU2 = AMD Athlon 3500+ |
|minRAM = 2 GB | |minRAM = 2 GB | ||
|minHD = 3 GB | |minHD = 3 GB | ||
|minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 7300 GS | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 7300 GS | ||
| − | |minGPU2 = ATI Radeon | + | |minGPU2 = ATI Radeon X1300 |
| + | |minVRAM = 256 MB | ||
|minDX = 9.0c | |minDX = 9.0c | ||
| + | |minaudio = DirectX compatible | ||
| + | |minother = Broadband Internet connection | ||
|recOS = 7 | |recOS = 7 | ||
|recCPU = Intel Core i5 | |recCPU = Intel Core i5 | ||
|recCPU2 = AMD Phenom | |recCPU2 = AMD Phenom | ||
| − | |recRAM = | + | |recRAM = |
| − | |recHD = | + | |recHD = |
|recGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 470 | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 470 | ||
| − | |recGPU2 = | + | |recGPU2 = AMD Radeon HD 7750 |
| − | |recDX = | + | |recDX = |
}} | }} | ||
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|OSfamily = OS X | |OSfamily = OS X | ||
| − | |minOS = | + | |minOS = 10.9 |
| − | |minCPU = Intel Core i5 | + | |minCPU = Intel Core i5 2.5 GHz |
|minRAM = 2 GB | |minRAM = 2 GB | ||
|minHD = 3 GB | |minHD = 3 GB | ||
|minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 9600 | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 9600 | ||
| − | |minGPU2 = AMD 6750M | + | |minGPU2 = AMD Radeon HD 6750M |
| + | |minother = Broadband Internet connection | ||
| − | |recOS = | + | |recOS = 10.12 |
| − | |recCPU = Intel Core i5 | + | |recCPU = Intel Core i5 2.7 GHz |
| − | |recRAM = | + | |recRAM = |
| − | |recHD = | + | |recHD = |
| − | |recGPU = AMD 6770M | + | |recGPU = AMD Radeon HD 6770M |
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Gaijin Entertainment | |
| Engines | |
| Dagor Engine | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | April 20, 2012 |
| macOS (OS X) | September 17, 2012 |
| Reception | |
| Metacritic | 63 |
| OpenCritic | 34 |
| IGDB | 61 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC |
| Microtransactions | None |
| Modes | Singleplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | Third-person |
| Controls | Direct control |
| Genres | Hack and slash |
| Art styles | Stylized |
| Themes | Fantasy |
| Series | Blades |
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| Blades | |
|---|---|
| X-Blades | 2009 |
| Blades of Time | 2012 |
Blades of Time is a singleplayer third-person hack and slash game in the Blades series.
General information
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
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| Amazon.com | |
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| GamersGate | |
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| GOG.com | |
Online features are not supported.[1] Limited Edition also available. |
|
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| Green Man Gaming | |
Limited Edition also available. | |
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| Humble Store | |
Limited Edition also available. | |
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| Steam | |
Limited Edition also available. | |
Version differences
- The Limited Edition includes the base game, the Dismal Swamp DLC, the digital artbook, wallpapers and the digital soundtrack.
Monetization
| Type | Notes |
|---|---|
| DLC | The DLC includes a new and short campaign. |
| One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
DLC and expansion packs
| Name | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Dismal Swamp | |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
| Delete/rename video files[citation needed] |
|---|
|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\BladesOfTime\settings.blk |
| macOS (OS X) | |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/208670/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\BladesOfTime\Saves\ |
| macOS (OS X) | |
| Steam | <Steam-folder>\userdata\<user-id>\208670\remote\ |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/208670/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| GOG Galaxy | ||
| Steam Cloud | Listed on the storepage as a feature, but hidden and not in usage.[2] |
Video
Options.
| Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | |||
| Multi-monitor | Main menu is broken.[3] | ||
| Ultra-widescreen | |||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | |||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Up to 16x | ||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | Off, Medium, High | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
Input
Customize controls.
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | ||
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support | ||
| Full controller support | ||
| Controller remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
| 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, sound, and speech | |
| Surround sound | 7.1 | |
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Italian | ||||
| Japanese | ||||
| Russian | ||||
| Spanish | ||||
| Brazilian Portuguese | Fan translation Tribo Gamer |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local play | 2 | Versus, Co-op Use Nucleus Co-op. |
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| LAN play | ||||
| Online play | 2 | Versus, Co-op |
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VR support
| 3D modes | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| vorpX | G3D User created profile, requires DGVoodoo2 v 2.6, see profile introdution. Note: Profile may not work with the latest wrapper, in case of issues please report to the vorpx forum. |
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Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 9.0c |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows | |||
| macOS (OS X) |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | FMOD |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | XP | 7 |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 2.6 GHz AMD Athlon 3500+ |
Intel Core i5 AMD Phenom |
| System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 3 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 7300 GS ATI Radeon X1300 256 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible | Nvidia GeForce GTX 470 AMD Radeon HD 7750 |
| Sound (audio device) | DirectX compatible | |
| Other | Broadband Internet connection | |
| macOS (OS X) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 10.9 | 10.12 |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i5 2.5 GHz | Intel Core i5 2.7 GHz |
| System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 3 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 9600 AMD Radeon HD 6750M | AMD Radeon HD 6770M |
| Other | Broadband Internet connection | |
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.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (208670) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Blades of Time on GOG.com - last accessed on 2020-07-27
- "NOTE: This version of Blades of Time does not support online features"
- ↑ User Cloud for Blades of Time on SteamdDB - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Blades of Time | WSGF