Difference between revisions of "Croixleur"
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− | {{ii}} This game has been removed from digital distribution, however it | + | {{ii}} This game has been removed from digital distribution, however, it was updated and re-released as [[Croixleur Sigma]] in 2014 and [[Croixleur Sigma - Deluxe Edition]] in 2019. |
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− | {{++}} | + | {{++}} The save file from the Japanese version is compatible with the English version.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=2020-01-08|comment=}}</ref> |
==Video== | ==Video== | ||
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|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
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+ | ===Increase rendering resolution=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use dgVoodoo 2|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=2021-04-30|comment=Tested with dgVoodoo2 v2.74 with the English version by Nyu Media.}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Download the latest stable release of dgVoodoo from its [http://dege.freeweb.hu/dgVoodoo2/dgVoodoo2.html official website] or [https://github.com/dege-diosg/dgVoodoo2/releases Github], then extract the contents of {{file|dgVoodoo2_*.zip}} to its own folder in a convenient location on your computer (e.g. Documents). | ||
+ | # Run the {{file|dgVoodooCpl.exe}}, then configure the following settings from the General tab: | ||
+ | #* '''Adapter(s) to use/enable:''' {{code|<your video card>}} | ||
+ | #* '''Scaling mode:''' {{code|Stretched, keep Aspect Ratio}} | ||
+ | #* '''Miscellaneous:''' Uncheck {{code|Capture mouse}} (the game does not use mouse controls) | ||
+ | # Now go to the DirectX tab and configure the following settings: | ||
+ | #* '''Videocard:''' {{code|dgVoodoo 3D Accelerated Card}} | ||
+ | #* '''Filtering:''' {{code|App driven}} or {{code|Force anisotrophic 2x-16x}} | ||
+ | #* '''Resolution:''' {{code|Max}} (uses your system's highest native resolution) | ||
+ | #* '''Behavior:''' Uncheck {{code|Disable Alt+Enter to toggle screen state}} | ||
+ | #* '''Antialiasing (MSAA):''' {{code|App driven}} or {{code|2x-8x}} | ||
+ | #* '''Miscellaneous:''' Uncheck {{code|dgVoodoo Watermark}} to remove the dgVoodoo2 watermark | ||
+ | # Click {{code|Apply}} dgVoodoo 2 should save the configuration file to where you have it installed by default, then copy the {{file|dgVoodoo.conf}} to <code>{{p|game}}</code>. Alternatively, click the {{code|Add}} button and point the program to where you have the game installed to save it there. | ||
+ | # Go into the MS/x86 folder from your dgVoodoo 2 installation folder, then copy the {{file|DD3D9.dll}} file to <code>{{p|game}}</code>. | ||
+ | # Launch the game. The game should now render at a higher resolution than the stock settings can allow. | ||
}} | }} | ||
Revision as of 19:09, 30 April 2021
This page is for the original game. For the updated version, see Croixleur Sigma. For the Deluxe Edition, see Croixleur Sigma - Deluxe Edition.
Developers | |
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souvenir circ. | |
Publishers | |
Former | Nyu Media[1] |
Release dates | |
Windows | August 14, 2010 |
Taxonomy | |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Action, Brawler, Hack and slash |
Art styles | Anime |
Themes | Fantasy |
Series | Croixleur |
Croixleur | |
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Croixleur | 2010 |
Croixleur Sigma | 2013 |
Croixleur Sigma - Deluxe Edition | 2019 |
Key points
- A controller is recommended.
- Japanese characters do not display properly on non-Japanese Unicode settings. See here for a potential solution.
- Game speed is tied to 60 FPS, meaning slowdowns on lower-end systems and speed-ups with an uncapped frame-rate.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | Original Comiket 78 release. | |||
Publisher website (unavailable) | English version. |
- This game has been removed from digital distribution, however, it was updated and re-released as Croixleur Sigma in 2014 and Croixleur Sigma - Deluxe Edition in 2019.
Version differences
- The English version supports up to 720p resolution and features some additional visual improvements over the original Japanese release.
Essential improvements
Patches
- Patches for the Japanese version can be found from the developer's website. The last official update for the Japanese version is v1.13 which contains fixes from previous patches. The English version was already updated to its latest version.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\setup.dat[Note 1] <path-to-game>\Croixleur.ini[Note 1] |
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setup.dat
stores settings from the configuration tool. -
Croixleur.ini
stores the window position for Windowed mode.
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\save.dat[Note 1] |
- The save file from the Japanese version is compatible with the English version.[2]
Video
External configuration tool (Japanese version).
In-game general settings (Japanese version).
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
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Widescreen resolution | The English version uses 16:9 resolutions, up to 1280x720. The Japanese version uses 4:3 resolutions only, up to 1280x960. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | Uses static camera heights. | ||
Windowed | Set through the configuration launcher. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Can be forced via GPU's control panel.[3] | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | FSAA x2-x4 or off in the Japanese version, but it can cause a black screen on unsupported video cards.[4] FSAA was removed in the English version, however other anti-aliasing methods however can be forced via GPU's control panel.[3] | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | Can be forced via GPU's control panel.[3] | ||
60 FPS | Capped at 60 FPS. | ||
120+ FPS | Disabling Lock FPS will uncap the frame-rate, however game logic is tied to frame-rate. Must be 60 FPS, anything higher/lower affects game speed.[5] | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Increase rendering resolution
Use dgVoodoo 2[6] |
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | Mouse not used at all. | |
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | Uses DirectInput. XInput support was implemented in v1.13. | |
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | Controller configuration is handled through external configuration tool. | |
Controller sensitivity | Digital movement. | |
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | ||
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Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers | Via DirectInput.[7] | |
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PlayStation button prompts | ||
Light bar support | ||
Adaptive trigger support | ||
DualSense haptic feedback support | ||
Connection modes | Wired V2 controller tested.[7] |
Generic/other controllers | ||
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Button prompts | Configuration launcher uses DualShock-like notations, however, in-game buttons are referenced by letters. |
Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M | Game only accepts input from the device assigned to the player from the configuration launcher. |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | BGM, SE, Voice | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | In-game dialogue is text-based. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | Only available in the English version. | |||
Japanese | Some menu options are in English. |
Issues fixed
Game only shows a black screen (Japanese version)
- Enabling FSAA setting in the Japanese version can cause the game to display only as a black screen on some video cards.
Disable FSAA from the configuration tool[4] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9.0c | |
Shader Model support | 3.0 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 2000, XP, Vista, 7 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 2.0 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 200 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce FX 5200 Ultra 32 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 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).
References
- ↑ Croixleur at Nyu Media - Nyu Media (Archived) - last accessed on 2020-01-07
- ↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on 2020-01-08
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Verified by User:AmethystViper on 2020-01-07
- Anti-aliasing (MSAA, FXAA, and SGSSAA), anisotropic filtering, and V-sync was hackable for this game via Nvidia Control Panel on both English and Japanese releases.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Verified by User:AmethystViper on 2020-01-07
- The FSAA option in the Japanese version caused the game to show a black screen. Disabling FSAA fixed the issue.
- ↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on 2020-01-08
- Unlocking the frame-rate cap by disabling Lock FPS from the configuration tool caused the game to play way too fast.
- ↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on 2021-04-30
- Tested with dgVoodoo2 v2.74 with the English version by Nyu Media.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Verified by User:AmethystViper on 2021-02-15