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|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 | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Adventure }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Fantasy, Detective/mystery }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Broken Sword }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Broken Sword }} | ||
|steam appid = 33610 | |steam appid = 33610 | ||
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|igdb = broken-sword-the-sleeping-dragon | |igdb = broken-sword-the-sleeping-dragon | ||
|lutris = broken-sword-3-the-sleeping-dragon | |lutris = broken-sword-3-the-sleeping-dragon | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 11004 |
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
|wikipedia = Broken Sword: The Sleeping Dragon | |wikipedia = Broken Sword: The Sleeping Dragon | ||
|winehq = 4934 | |winehq = 4934 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
{{mm}} [https://discord.gg/revolutionsoftware Developer Discord server] | {{mm}} [https://discord.gg/revolutionsoftware Developer Discord server] | ||
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://brokensword.fandom.com/wiki/Broken_Sword_Wiki Broken Sword Wiki] |
{{GOG.com links|1207658708|broken_sword_series|for game series}} | {{GOG.com links|1207658708|broken_sword_series|for game series}} | ||
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/33610/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/33610/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|SecuROM|5}} (EU). {{DRM|StarForce|3}} (US). | | Windows }} |
{{Availability/row| GamersGate | broken-sword-3-the-sleeping-dragon | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | broken-sword-3-the-sleeping-dragon | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 4441-1 | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 4441-1 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{fixbox|description=Press {{key|Enter}} to skip directly to the title screen.|ref=|fix=}} |
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Move, delete or rename video file|ref={{cn|date=August 2017}}|fix= | |
+ | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\data\movies\pal}}. | ||
+ | # Move, delete or rename the file {{file|logos.bik}}. | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
− | {{ii}} Settings can be saved only if game is | + | {{ii}} Settings can be saved only if game is run as administrator. |
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{P|hklm}}\SOFTWARE\{{P|wow64}}\Revolution\BSTSD\}} | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{P|hklm}}\SOFTWARE\{{P|wow64}}\Revolution\BSTSD\}} | ||
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|antialiasing = false | |antialiasing = false | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = always on | |vsync = always on | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|play area room-scale = | |play area room-scale = | ||
|play area room-scale notes = | |play area room-scale notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Issues Fixed== | ||
+ | ===Vsync doesn't work on Windows 10=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use DirectX 9 convertor|fix= | ||
+ | # Download the [https://github.com/crosire/d3d8to9/releases d3d8to9]. | ||
+ | # Copy {{file|d3d8.dll}} to {{folder|{{P|game}}}} . | ||
+ | |||
}} | }} | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = 8 | + | |direct3d versions = 8.1 |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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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 = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
|macos intel 32-bit app = | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = | |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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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | |minOS = 98 | + | |minOS = 98<br />Vista, 7, 8, 10 (Steam) |
|minCPU = Intel Pentium III 750 MHz | |minCPU = Intel Pentium III 750 MHz | ||
|minRAM = 128 MB | |minRAM = 128 MB | ||
− | |minHD = 2 GB | + | |minHD = 2 GB<br />1 GB (Steam) |
|minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 2 | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 2 | ||
|minVRAM = 64 MB | |minVRAM = 64 MB |
Latest revision as of 17:33, 28 February 2024
Developers | |
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Revolution Software | |
Publishers | |
THQ | |
Engines | |
RenderWare | |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 17, 2003 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 82 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Genres | Adventure |
Themes | Fantasy, Detective/mystery |
Series | Broken Sword |
Broken Sword 3: The Sleeping Dragon is a singleplayer adventure game in the Broken Sword series.
General information
- Developer Discord server
- Broken Sword Wiki
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | SecuROM 5 DRM (EU). StarForce 3 DRM[Note 1] (US). | |||
GamersGate | ||||
GOG.com | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam | ||||
Green Man Gaming (unavailable) |
- StarForce DRM for this game does not work on modern versions of Windows (see above for affected versions).
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Press ↵ Enter to skip directly to the title screen. |
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Move, delete or rename video file[citation needed] |
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|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
- Settings can be saved only if game is run as administrator.
System | Location |
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Windows | HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Revolution\BSTSD\[Note 2] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/33610/pfx/[Note 3] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\saves\[Note 4] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/33610/pfx/[Note 3] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | 4:3 stretched. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | Game fails to start. | ||
4K Ultra HD | Resolution is available, but stretched. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | Three presets for movement; other keys can be rebound | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
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 |
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XInput-compatible controllers |
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PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Music, Sound Effects and Speech. | |
Surround sound | 5.1 | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Hungarian | Fan translation. | |||
Italian | ||||
Polish | ||||
Russian | Official localization by "1C". Local retail release only. Patch for digital version. | |||
Spanish |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
vorpX | G3D User created profile, requires DGVoodoo2 v 2.55.4, see profile introdution. Note: Profile may not work with the latest wrapper, in case of issues please report to the vorpx forum. |
Issues Fixed
Vsync doesn't work on Windows 10
Use DirectX 9 convertor |
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|
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 8.1 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Cutscenes | Bink Video |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98 Vista, 7, 8, 10 (Steam) | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium III 750 MHz | Intel Pentium III 1.2 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 128 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2 GB 1 GB (Steam) | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 2 64 MB of VRAM DirectX 8.1 compatible | Nvidia GeForce4 Ti 4200 |
Notes
- ↑ This version of StarForce DRM does not work on Windows Vista or later.[1][2][3][4] For supported versions of Windows the StarForce driver may need to be updated manually using SFUPDATE.
- ↑ Applications writing to
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE
will be redirected to other locations based on various criterias, see the glossary page for more details. - ↑ 3.0 3.1 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 (33610) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
- ↑ 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).