Difference between revisions of "EXceed - Gun Bullet Children"
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(The eXceed Collection storepage is dead. Replacing it with the official (surviving) homepage with links to the publisher and Steam purchases. Planning on updating this page and track down the original Comiket release date. Steam version is DRM-free.) |
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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|title = eXceed - Gun Bullet Children | |title = eXceed - Gun Bullet Children | ||
| − | |cover = EXceed | + | |cover = EXceed Gun Bullet Children - Cover.png |
|developers = | |developers = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/developer| | + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|FLAT}} |
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/publisher| | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Nyu Media|English}} |
|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows| | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|December 29, 2005|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.mobygames.com/game/windows/exceed-gun-bullet-children/release-info|title=eXceed: Gun Bullet Children (2005) Windows release dates - MobyGames|date=2020-04-17}}</ref>}} |
| + | |reception = | ||
| + | |taxonomy = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series|eXceed}} | ||
|steam appid = 207370 | |steam appid = 207370 | ||
| + | |steam appid side = 15960, 59925 | ||
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
| + | |gogcom id side = | ||
| + | |official site= http://exceedseries.com/exceed-gbc_main | ||
| + | |hltb = | ||
| + | |igdb = | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
| + | |mobygames = exceed-gun-bullet-children | ||
|wikipedia = EXceed (series) | |wikipedia = EXceed (series) | ||
|winehq = 15688 | |winehq = 15688 | ||
| − | |license = | + | |license = |
}} | }} | ||
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'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
| − | {{--}} | + | {{--}} Although the game was released overseas by Nyu Media, it was released with Japanese audio and subtitles only. An [[#Enhanced English patch|executable with English subtitles]] is available. |
{{--}} In-game Japanese text will not be displayed correctly unless the OS language is set to 'Japanese'. [[#Japanese_characters_are_garbled|Workaround available]]. | {{--}} In-game Japanese text will not be displayed correctly unless the OS language is set to 'Japanese'. [[#Japanese_characters_are_garbled|Workaround available]]. | ||
| + | {{--}} Runs poorly on modern Windows systems.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/207370/discussions/0/522730702257075377/|title= The game is incredibly slow - Game is incredibly slow - Steam Community Discussions|date=2020-04-17}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/207370/discussions/0/846943514115269815/?ctp=3|title=Runs very slow. - Steam Community Discussions|date=2020-04-17}}</ref> See [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=188843066 this guide] for a possible solution. | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/207370/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/207370/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
{{mm}} [http://nyu-media.com/forum/games-group2/the-exceed-series-forum8.0/ eXceed forums hosted by the publisher] | {{mm}} [http://nyu-media.com/forum/games-group2/the-exceed-series-forum8.0/ eXceed forums hosted by the publisher] | ||
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{{mm}} [http://nyu-media.com/forum/games-group2/the-exceed-series-forum8/exceed-technical-faq-thread56/#postid-384 eXceed Technical FAQ] | {{mm}} [http://nyu-media.com/forum/games-group2/the-exceed-series-forum8/exceed-technical-faq-thread56/#postid-384 eXceed Technical FAQ] | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | DRM-free | Original Comiket 69 release. | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| publisher | http://exceedseries.com/purchase-exceed-gun-bullet-children | DRM-free | Storefronts links besides the publisher homepage and Steam are no longer available.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=2020-04-09|comment=The links to storefronts such as Capcom Shop, GameStop, and GamersGate are all dead. The only working storefronts on this page are the Steam and publisher homepage links.}}</ref> | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| publisher | http://exceedseries.com/purchase-exceed-gun-bullet-children | DRM-free | Storefronts links besides the publisher homepage and Steam are no longer available.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=2020-04-09|comment=The links to storefronts such as Capcom Shop, GameStop, and GamersGate are all dead. The only working storefronts on this page are the Steam and publisher homepage links.}}</ref> | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Steam | 207370 | DRM-free | Can be played without Steam running.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=2020-04-09|comment=}}</ref> | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 207370 | DRM-free | Can be played without Steam running.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=2020-04-09|comment=}}</ref> | | Windows }} | ||
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
| − | ===English | + | ===Enhanced English patch=== |
| − | {{ii}} This patch enables language selection to the | + | {{ii}} This patch enables language selection to the Story Mode, allowing you to select either Japanese or English subtitles based on the official translation text by Nyu Media. It also adds a Prologue menu option and a text intro. |
| − | + | {{Fixbox|description=Install Enhanced English Patch|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/207370/discussions/0/792924412090333459/|title=New 'Enhanced' English translated version - Steam Community Discussions|date=2020-04-17}}</ref>|fix= | |
| − | {{Fixbox|description=English | + | # Download the Enhanced English Patch [http://www.romhacking.net/translations/2041/ here]. |
| − | #Download [http://www. | + | # Go to <code>{{p|game}}</code>. |
| − | #Go to | + | # Replace the {{file|eXceed.exe}} in the installation folder with the one from the archive that you downloaded. |
| − | #Replace the | ||
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
| − | {{ii}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/207370/discussions/0/792924412090333459/ Steam Discussion thread about the patch]. | + | {{ii}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/207370/discussions/0/792924412090333459/ Steam Community Discussion thread about the patch]. |
}} | }} | ||
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|language = English | |language = English | ||
|interface = hackable | |interface = hackable | ||
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
|subtitles = hackable | |subtitles = hackable | ||
| + | |notes = Overseas version is Japanese only. See [[#Enhanced English patch|Enhanced English patch]] for an English translation. | ||
|fan = true | |fan = true | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Japanese | |language = Japanese | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
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| Developers | |
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| FLAT | |
| Publishers | |
| English | Nyu Media |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | December 29, 2005[1] |
| Taxonomy | |
| Series | eXceed |
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| eXceed | |
|---|---|
| eXceed - Gun Bullet Children | 2005 |
| eXceed 2nd - Vampire REX | 2007 |
| eXceed 3rd - Jade Penetrate Black Package | 2009 |
Warnings
- This game is only playable in English with a fan translation (see Localizations for details and other supported languages).
Key points
- Although the game was released overseas by Nyu Media, it was released with Japanese audio and subtitles only. An executable with English subtitles is available.
- In-game Japanese text will not be displayed correctly unless the OS language is set to 'Japanese'. Workaround available.
- Runs poorly on modern Windows systems.[2][3] See this guide for a possible solution.
General information
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
Original Comiket 69 release. | |
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| Publisher website | |
Storefronts links besides the publisher homepage and Steam are no longer available.[4] | |
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| Steam | |
Can be played without Steam running.[5] | |
Essential improvements
Enhanced English patch
- This patch enables language selection to the Story Mode, allowing you to select either Japanese or English subtitles based on the official translation text by Nyu Media. It also adds a Prologue menu option and a text intro.
| Install Enhanced English Patch[6] |
|---|
Notes |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/207370/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/207370/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | Overseas version is Japanese only. See Enhanced English patch for an English translation. | |||
| Japanese |
Issues fixed
Japanese characters are garbled
- There are two main ways to enable your computer to view Japanese characters: the first and most preferable is to use the Microsoft application Applocale; the second is to change your regional settings for non-Unicode characters to Japanese.
| Japanese character fix[7] |
|---|
|
1) Using Applocale AppLocale is preferable to switching Windows regional settings to Japanese as it allows you to run an application with Japanese regional settings without having to reboot and avoids issues such as Windows erroneously displaying other non-English characters as Japanese or certain applications defaulting to Japanese language. You can download Microsoft AppLocale here: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=13209 2) Changing Regional Settings Go to Control Panel > Clock, Language, and Region > Regional and Language Options. Then click the Administrative tab > Language for non-Unicode programs (System Locale) > Change system locale, select Japanese and then click OK. You’ll be prompted to restart your computer. More detailed instructions can be found here: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/Change-the-system-locale Windows Vista/7 users also have the option of installing the language pack and switching regional settings. Windows 7 Ultimate users can switch regions altogether as well. |
Other information
API
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista, 7 | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 1.0 GHz or better | |
| System memory (RAM) | 128 MB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 172 MB | |
| Video card (GPU) | Intel 915(900) or better | |
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 (207370) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ eXceed: Gun Bullet Children (2005) Windows release dates - MobyGames - last accessed on 2020-04-17
- ↑ The game is incredibly slow - Game is incredibly slow - Steam Community Discussions - last accessed on 2020-04-17
- ↑ Runs very slow. - Steam Community Discussions - last accessed on 2020-04-17
- ↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on 2020-04-09
- The links to storefronts such as Capcom Shop, GameStop, and GamersGate are all dead. The only working storefronts on this page are the Steam and publisher homepage links.
- ↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on 2020-04-09
- ↑ New 'Enhanced' English translated version - Steam Community Discussions - last accessed on 2020-04-17
- ↑ eXceed Technical FAQ