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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Psygnosis}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Psygnosis}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Imagineer|Japan|ref=<ref name="jap">{{Refurl|url=https://pc.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/article/20000315/game.htm|title=PC Watch - Drakan: Order of The Flame - Complete Japanese Edition review|date=2020-04-12}}</ref>}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Riot Engine}} | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Riot Engine}} | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|July 14, 1999}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|July 14, 1999}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Third-person }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Fantasy }} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |steam appid side = |
+ | |gogcom id = | ||
+ | |gogcom id side = | ||
+ | |official site= | ||
+ | |hltb = 12358 | ||
+ | |igdb = drakan-order-of-the-flame | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
+ | |mobygames = drakan-order-of-the-flame | ||
|wikipedia = Drakan: Order of the Flame | |wikipedia = Drakan: Order of the Flame | ||
|winehq = 123 | |winehq = 123 | ||
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{{ii}} Use [[#Drakan Community Patch|Drakan Community Patch]] to install and run the game on modern systems. | {{ii}} Use [[#Drakan Community Patch|Drakan Community Patch]] to install and run the game on modern systems. | ||
{{++}} Riot Engine Level Editor, 3D modeler and export plug-ins for 3D modeling tools are available for making custom content. | {{++}} Riot Engine Level Editor, 3D modeler and export plug-ins for 3D modeling tools are available for making custom content. | ||
+ | {{--}} MPlayer.com online services have been shut down. Use alternative master server list provided by [[#Drakan Community Patch|Drakan Community Patch]]. | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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{{mm}} [http://www.arokhslair.net/forum/ Arokh's Lair Forum] - The only Drakan forum. Not very lively. | {{mm}} [http://www.arokhslair.net/forum/ Arokh's Lair Forum] - The only Drakan forum. Not very lively. | ||
{{mm}} [https://github.com/Zalasus/opendrakan OpenDrakan] - Open-source recreation of Surreal Software's Riot Engine. Project is still in an early stage. | {{mm}} [https://github.com/Zalasus/opendrakan OpenDrakan] - Open-source recreation of Surreal Software's Riot Engine. Project is still in an early stage. | ||
− | |||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} This game is not available digitally. | {{ii}} This game is not available digitally. | ||
− | {{ii}} [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/130-drakan-order-of-the-flame-demo/ Demo] available ([http://download.cnet.com/Drakan-Order-of-the-Flame-demo/3000-2095_4-10029957.html | + | {{ii}} [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/130-drakan-order-of-the-flame-demo/ Demo] available ([http://www.arokhslair.net/wp/downloads/ mirror1 (4th link)]/[https://download.cnet.com/Drakan-Order-of-the-Flame-demo/3000-2095_4-10029957.html mirror2]/[http://www.oldgames.sk/en/game/drakan/download/8198/ mirror3]/[https://archive.org/details/DrakanOrderOfTheFlame mirror4]) |
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
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===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
====Patch 445==== | ====Patch 445==== | ||
− | ([http://www.arokhslair.net/downloads | + | ([http://www.arokhslair.net/wp/downloads/ Arokh's Lair (3rd link)]/[https://www.moddb.com/games/drakan-order-of-the-flame/downloads/drakan-patch-v445 Mod DB]) |
{{++}} Removes CD-Check from the game. | {{++}} Removes CD-Check from the game. | ||
===Unofficial Patches=== | ===Unofficial Patches=== | ||
====[http://www.arokhslair.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=3765 AiO Unofficial Patch (377/447)]==== | ====[http://www.arokhslair.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=3765 AiO Unofficial Patch (377/447)]==== | ||
− | ([http://www.arokhslair.net/wp/downloads/ Arokh's Lair (2nd link)]/[https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B2DPRdP0LBDGOXV0ZVR3d1pfbU0 Google Drive]/[ | + | ([http://www.arokhslair.net/wp/downloads/ Arokh's Lair (2nd link)]/[https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B2DPRdP0LBDGOXV0ZVR3d1pfbU0 Google Drive]/[https://www.moddb.com/games/drakan-order-of-the-flame/downloads/drakan-aio-unofficial-patch Mod DB]) |
{{ii}} Contains all previous patches. | {{ii}} Contains all previous patches. | ||
{{++}} Improves stability of game and level editor. | {{++}} Improves stability of game and level editor. | ||
− | {{++}} Fixes multiplayer | + | {{++}} Fixes crash after selecting difficulty and multiplayer disconnect bug on modern operating systems. |
{{++}} Adds widescreen fixes. | {{++}} Adds widescreen fixes. | ||
+ | |||
+ | [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Peixoto Peixoto's patch] | ||
+ | {{ii}}Forced resolution allows high resolution without shrinking the HUD\menus and [[SSAA]] | ||
+ | {{ii}}Better compatibility with XInput gamepads | ||
====[http://www.arokhslair.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=4286 Drakan Community Patch]==== | ====[http://www.arokhslair.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=4286 Drakan Community Patch]==== | ||
− | ([http://www.arokhslair.net/downloads | + | ([http://www.arokhslair.net/wp/downloads/ Arokh's Lair (1st link)]) |
− | {{ii}} Uses AiO Patch as base with additional fixes. | + | {{ii}} Uses AiO Patch as a base with additional fixes. |
− | {{++}} Contains all fan made singleplayer & multiplayer levels | + | {{++}} Contains all fan-made singleplayer & multiplayer levels. |
− | {{++}} Recommended for playing multiplayer | + | {{++}} Recommended for playing multiplayer as all community hosted servers are compatible only with this patch. |
===Modifications=== | ===Modifications=== | ||
====[http://drakan.eu/ Drakan: 10th Anniversary]==== | ====[http://drakan.eu/ Drakan: 10th Anniversary]==== | ||
− | + | ([http://drakan.eu/download.html Project Site]/[http://www.arokhslair.net/wp/downloads/ Arokh's Lair (8th link)]/[https://www.moddb.com/mods/drakan-10th-anniversary/downloads/drakan-10th-anniversary Mod DB]) | |
− | {{--}} Deprecated and abandoned. Causes | + | {{ii}} Fixes the majority of known bugs and adds new graphic effects based on an additional DirectX 9 rendering engine. |
+ | {{--}} Deprecated and abandoned. Causes graphical glitches and low frame rates. Use dgVoodoo 2 wrapper (included with [[#Drakan Community Patch|Drakan Community Patch]]) instead. | ||
===Developer mode=== | ===Developer mode=== | ||
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\Drakan.cfg}} | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\Drakan.cfg}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} [[#AiO Unofficial Patch (377/447)|AiO Patch]] changes the default path to <code>{{P|userprofile}} | + | {{ii}} [[#AiO Unofficial Patch (377/447)|AiO Patch]] changes the default path to <code>{{P|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\Drakan\Drakan.cfg</code>. Patch specific config is stored in <code>Arokh.ini</code>. |
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\Saves\}} | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\Saves\}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} [[#AiO Unofficial Patch (377/447)|AiO Patch]] changes the default path to <code>{{P|userprofile}} | + | {{ii}} [[#AiO Unofficial Patch (377/447)|AiO Patch]] changes the default path to <code>{{P|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\Drakan\Saves\</code>. |
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Drakan Order of the Flame External Graphics.png|External graphics settings.}} | {{Image|Drakan Order of the Flame External Graphics.png|External graphics settings.}} | ||
{{Image|Drakan Order of the Flame Graphics.png|In-game graphics settings.}} | {{Image|Drakan Order of the Flame Graphics.png|In-game graphics settings.}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
{{Image|Drakan Order of the Flame External Sound.png|External sound settings.}} | {{Image|Drakan Order of the Flame External Sound.png|External sound settings.}} | ||
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
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Drakan Order of the Flame Audio.png|In-game audio settings. | Drakan Order of the Flame Audio.png|In-game audio settings. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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{{L10n|content= | {{L10n|content= | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |fan | + | }} |
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Japanese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = false | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |ref = <ref name="jap"/> | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|tcp = 27045, 27046, 27910 | |tcp = 27045, 27046, 27910 | ||
|udp = 27045, 27046, 27910 | |udp = 27045, 27046, 27910 | ||
− | |upnp = | + | |upnp = unknown |
}} | }} | ||
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|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
|directdraw notes = | |directdraw notes = | ||
+ | |wing = | ||
+ | |wing notes = | ||
|opengl versions = | |opengl versions = | ||
|opengl notes = | |opengl notes = | ||
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|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 exe notes = | ||
+ | |macos 32-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos 64-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|cutscenes notes = | |cutscenes notes = | ||
|multiplayer = MPlayer.com | |multiplayer = MPlayer.com | ||
− | |multiplayer notes= | + | |multiplayer notes= Mplayer.com services were taken offline in 2001. |
+ | |anticheat = | ||
+ | |anticheat notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
Revision as of 01:06, 5 January 2021
Developers | |
---|---|
Surreal Software | |
Publishers | |
Psygnosis | |
Japan | Imagineer[1] |
Engines | |
Riot Engine | |
Release dates | |
Windows | July 14, 1999 |
Taxonomy | |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Perspectives | Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Action |
Themes | Fantasy |
Key points
- Use Drakan Community Patch to install and run the game on modern systems.
- Riot Engine Level Editor, 3D modeler and export plug-ins for 3D modeling tools are available for making custom content.
- MPlayer.com online services have been shut down. Use alternative master server list provided by Drakan Community Patch.
General information
- Arokh's Lair
- Arokh's Lair Forum - The only Drakan forum. Not very lively.
- OpenDrakan - Open-source recreation of Surreal Software's Riot Engine. Project is still in an early stage.
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | Disc check; install the latest patch to play without the CD. |
- This game is not available digitally.
- Demo available (mirror1 (4th link)/mirror2/mirror3/mirror4)
Essential improvements
Patches
Patch 445
(Arokh's Lair (3rd link)/Mod DB)
- Removes CD-Check from the game.
Unofficial Patches
AiO Unofficial Patch (377/447)
(Arokh's Lair (2nd link)/Google Drive/Mod DB)
- Contains all previous patches.
- Improves stability of game and level editor.
- Fixes crash after selecting difficulty and multiplayer disconnect bug on modern operating systems.
- Adds widescreen fixes.
- Forced resolution allows high resolution without shrinking the HUD\menus and SSAA
- Better compatibility with XInput gamepads
Drakan Community Patch
- Uses AiO Patch as a base with additional fixes.
- Contains all fan-made singleplayer & multiplayer levels.
- Recommended for playing multiplayer as all community hosted servers are compatible only with this patch.
Modifications
Drakan: 10th Anniversary
(Project Site/Arokh's Lair (8th link)/Mod DB)
- Fixes the majority of known bugs and adds new graphic effects based on an additional DirectX 9 rendering engine.
- Deprecated and abandoned. Causes graphical glitches and low frame rates. Use dgVoodoo 2 wrapper (included with Drakan Community Patch) instead.
Developer mode
- This allows you to select and play player-created levels when you select New Game in the main menu.
Enable Developer Mode[citation needed] |
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|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\Drakan.cfg[Note 1] |
- AiO Patch changes the default path to
%USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Drakan\Drakan.cfg
. Patch specific config is stored inArokh.ini
.
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\Saves\[Note 1] |
- AiO Patch changes the default path to
%USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Drakan\Saves\
.
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | Use AiO Patch for proper widescreen adjustment. | ||
Multi-monitor | Use AiO Patch for proper widescreen adjustment. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | Use AiO Patch to set the FOV multiplier. | ||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | Use AiO Patch. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Can be forced via driver settings, but it corrupts fonts. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS | Preferred frame rate for glitch-free experience. | ||
120+ FPS | Can be run this fast, but is not recommended due to physics and visual glitches (eg. invisible flame on flaming swords). |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | Only in menus if Enhance pointer precision setting is enabled in Windows. | |
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 | ||
---|---|---|
Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | It mutes unless Creative ALchemy is used to restore 3D sound and EAX. | |
EAX support | EAX 1.0 & A3D 1.0[2] |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | [1] | |||
Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
LAN play | 12 | |||
Online play | 12 |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
---|---|
TCP | 27045, 27046, 27910 |
UDP | 27045, 27046, 27910 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
Issues fixed
Crash after exiting the level "Alwarren"
Install AiO Patch[3] |
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Notes
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 6, 9 | D3D9 renderer is provided by Drakan: 10th Anniversary mod. |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Multiplayer | MPlayer.com | Mplayer.com services were taken offline in 2001. |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95 | 98 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 166 MHz | Intel Pentium II 233 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 32 MB | 64 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 320 MB | 400 MB |
Video card (GPU) | 4 MB of VRAM DirectX 6.1 compatible | 8 MB of VRAM DirectX 7 compatible |
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%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details).
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 PC Watch - Drakan: Order of The Flame - Complete Japanese Edition review - last accessed on 2020-04-12
- ↑ Games tech help: Drakan: Order of the Flame - Vortex of Sound (retrieved)
- ↑ Arokh's Lair Forums - Widescreen hack and some other fixes aka AiO Patch - last accessed on 2018-09-19
- "Fixed crash after exiting Alwarren."