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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
| − | |cover = Chains cover. | + | |cover = Chains - cover.png |
|developers = | |developers = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/developer|2DEngine | + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|2DEngine}} |
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Meridian4}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Meridian4}} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 25, 2008}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 25, 2008}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|November 25, 2008}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|November 25, 2008}} | ||
| + | |reception = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|chains|}} | ||
| + | |taxonomy = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Side view, Flip screen }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Tile matching }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Abstract, Vector art }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Chains }} | ||
|steam appid = 11360 | |steam appid = 11360 | ||
| − | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = |
| + | |gogcom id side = | ||
| + | |official site= https://2dengine.com/chains/ | ||
| + | |hltb = 1628 | ||
| + | |lutris = chains | ||
| + | |mobygames = chains | ||
| + | |strategywiki = | ||
|wikipedia = | |wikipedia = | ||
|winehq = 11489 | |winehq = 11489 | ||
| + | |license = commercial | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{Introduction | ||
| + | |introduction = | ||
| + | |||
| + | |release history = | ||
| + | |||
| + | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
| − | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/11360/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] |
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| − | |||
{{Availability/row| Amazon | B002YX09OI | Unknown | | | Windows}} | {{Availability/row| Amazon | B002YX09OI | Unknown | | | Windows}} | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | chains-8ac580 | unknown | | | Windows }} |
| − | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| Humble | chains | Steam | | | Windows, OS X }} |
| − | {{Availability/row| Steam | | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 11360 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X }} |
| + | {{Availability/row| Publisher | https://www.meridian4.com/collections/all/products/chains | Steam | | | Windows, OS X | unavailable }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| Amazon | B00BLS4EQG | Steam | | | Windows, OS X | unavailable }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| GMG | chains | Steam | | | Windows, OS X | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
| − | {{ii}} Steam version should be up to date. For DRM- | + | {{ii}} The Steam version should be up to date. For the DRM-free version, download the latest patch from the [http://www.2dengine.com/chains/ developer site]. |
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\Save\settings.lua|{{p|appdata}}\chains\*.xml}} |
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|OS X|}} |
}} | }} | ||
| + | {{ii}} Version 1.4 uses Appdata folder. | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\Save\*.lua}} |
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|OS X|}} |
}} | }} | ||
===[[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 notes = |
| − | | | + | |epic games launcher = unknown |
| − | | | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
| − | |steam cloud | + | |gog galaxy = |
| − | |steam cloud notes = | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
| − | | | + | |origin = |
| − | | | + | |origin notes = |
| + | |steam cloud = false | ||
| + | |steam cloud notes = | ||
| + | |ubisoft connect = | ||
| + | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
| + | |xbox cloud = | ||
| + | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Chains - General.png|General settings.}} | {{Image|Chains - General.png|General settings.}} | ||
{{Image|Chains - Profile.png|Profile settings, including color blind option.}} | {{Image|Chains - Profile.png|Profile settings, including color blind option.}} | ||
| − | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | ||
|widescreen resolution = true | |widescreen resolution = true | ||
| − | |widescreen resolution notes= Only single widescreen resolution of 1280x768 (15:9). Force resolution | + | |widescreen resolution notes= Only single widescreen resolution of 1280x768 (15:9). Force resolution in the [[#Game data|configuration file]]. |
|multimonitor = unknown | |multimonitor = unknown | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
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|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
| − | |windowed notes = Freely | + | |windowed notes = Freely resizable window, but is scaled from selected base resolution. |
|borderless windowed = false | |borderless windowed = false | ||
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
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|antialiasing = n/a | |antialiasing = n/a | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
| + | |upscaling = unknown | ||
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = false | |vsync = false | ||
| − | |vsync notes = | + | |vsync notes = |
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
|120 fps = true | |120 fps = true | ||
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
| + | |hdr = unknown | ||
| + | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = true | |color blind = true | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
| − | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = false | |key remap = false | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
|touchscreen = true | |touchscreen = true | ||
| − | |touchscreen notes = <ref>[ | + | |touchscreen notes = <ref>[https://store.steampowered.com/curator/7473504-Touchscreen-Games/?appid=11360 Steam curator: Touchscreen Games] - Chains "100% Touch perfect gameplay."</ref> |
| − | |||
| − | |||
|controller hotplug = unknown | |controller hotplug = unknown | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
|haptic feedback = unknown | |haptic feedback = unknown | ||
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
| − | | | + | |simultaneous input = unknown |
| − | | | + | |simultaneous input notes = |
| + | |steam input api = unknown | ||
| + | |steam input api notes = | ||
| + | |steam hook input = unknown | ||
| + | |steam hook input notes = | ||
| + | |steam input presets = unknown | ||
| + | |steam input presets notes = | ||
| + | |steam controller prompts = unknown | ||
| + | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
| + | |steam cursor detection = unknown | ||
| + | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
| − | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = Music and sound. | |separate volume notes = Music and sound. | ||
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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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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = English | |language = English | ||
| − | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
|subtitles = n/a | |subtitles = n/a | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
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|mantle support = | |mantle support = | ||
|mantle support notes = | |mantle support notes = | ||
| + | |vulkan versions = | ||
| + | |vulkan notes = | ||
|dos modes = | |dos modes = | ||
|dos modes notes = | |dos modes notes = | ||
|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
| − | |64-bit executable | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
| − | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
| + | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |windows exe notes = | ||
| + | |mac os x powerpc app = unknown | ||
| + | |macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | ||
| + | |macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | ||
| + | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |macos app notes = | ||
| + | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
| + | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
| + | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|minHD = 30 MB | |minHD = 30 MB | ||
|minVRAM = 128 MB | |minVRAM = 128 MB | ||
| + | |minGPU = | ||
|minDX = 9.0c | |minDX = 9.0c | ||
| − | |minaudio = DirectX compatible | + | |minaudio = DirectX compatible |
| − | |minother = Keyboard and Mouse | + | |minother = Keyboard and Mouse |
}} | }} | ||
Latest revision as of 02:12, 5 February 2023
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| 2DEngine | |
| Publishers | |
| Meridian4 | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | November 25, 2008 |
| macOS (OS X) | November 25, 2008 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase |
| Modes | Singleplayer |
| Perspectives | Side view, Flip screen |
| Genres | Tile matching |
| Art styles | Abstract, Vector art |
| Series | Chains |
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| Chains | |
|---|---|
| Chains | 2008 |
| Super Chains | 2019 |
Chains is a singleplayer side view and flip screen tile matching game in the Chains series.
General information
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon.com | |
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| Epic Games Store | |
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| Humble Store | |
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| Steam | |
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| Publisher website (unavailable) | |
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| Amazon.com (unavailable) | |
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| Green Man Gaming (unavailable) | |
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Essential improvements
Patches
- The Steam version should be up to date. For the DRM-free version, download the latest patch from the developer site.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\Save\settings.lua[Note 1] %APPDATA%\chains\*.xml |
| macOS (OS X) | |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/11360/pfx/[Note 2] |
- Version 1.4 uses Appdata folder.
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\Save\*.lua[Note 1] |
| macOS (OS X) | |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/11360/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Epic Games Launcher | ||
| Steam Cloud |
Video
General settings.
Profile settings, including color blind option.
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | Only single widescreen resolution of 1280x768 (15:9). Force resolution in the configuration file. | ||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | |||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | Freely resizable window, but is scaled from selected base resolution. | ||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
| Color blind mode | |||
Input
| Keyboard and mouse, touch | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
| Mouse acceleration | OS cursor is used. | |
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Touchscreen optimised | [1] | |
| Controller | ||
| Controller support |
Audio
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | Music and sound. | |
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | No speech. | |
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English |
Issues unresolved
Toggling to fullscreen crashes the game
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 8 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows | |||
| macOS (OS X) |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista | |
| Processor (CPU) | 1 GHz | |
| System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 30 MB | |
| Video card (GPU) | 128 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible |
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| Sound (audio device) | DirectX compatible | |
| Other | Keyboard and Mouse | |
| macOS (OS X) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | 10.5.8, 10.6.3 | |
| Processor (CPU) | ||
| System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 60 MB | |
| Video card (GPU) | 128 MB of VRAM | |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%,%PROGRAMDATA%, or%WINDIR%might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStoreon Windows Vista and later (more details). - ↑ 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (11360) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Steam curator: Touchscreen Games - Chains "100% Touch perfect gameplay."