Difference between revisions of "EXceed 2nd - Vampire REX"
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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
| − | |title = eXceed 2nd - | + | |title = eXceed 2nd-VAMPIRE REX- |
|cover = eXceed 2nd - Vampire REX cover.jpg | |cover = eXceed 2nd - Vampire REX cover.jpg | ||
|developers = | |developers = | ||
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|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows| | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|December 31, 2007|ref=<ref>Stated from the developer's official website.</ref>}} |
| + | |reception = | ||
| + | |taxonomy = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | DLC }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Top-down view }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action, Arcade, Shooter }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Anime }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Contemporary, Supernatural }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | eXceed }} | ||
|steam appid = 207380 | |steam appid = 207380 | ||
|steam appid side = 334520 | |steam appid side = 334520 | ||
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
| + | |official site= http://www.tennen-sozai.com/eXceed2nd-rex/ | ||
| + | |hltb = | ||
| + | |igdb = | ||
| + | |mobygames = exceed2nd-vampire-rex | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
|wikipedia = EXceed | |wikipedia = EXceed | ||
|winehq = 15784 | |winehq = 15784 | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | |||
'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
| − | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} Remake of '''''eXceed 2nd-VAMPIRE-''''' originally released by FLAT in 2006. |
| + | {{ii}} {{key|Esc}} is used to instantly close the game. | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
| + | {{mm}} [http://www.tennen-sozai.com/index.htm Official developer website] (Japanese) | ||
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/207380/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/207380/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| publisher | http://exceedseries.com/purchase-exceed-2nd-vampire-rex | 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| Retail | | DRM-free | Original Comiket 73 release. | | Windows }} |
| − | {{Availability/row| Steam | 207380 | DRM-free | Can be played without Steam running.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=2020-04-09|comment=}}</ref> | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| publisher | http://exceedseries.com/purchase-exceed-2nd-vampire-rex | DRM-free | English version. 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 | 207380 | DRM-free | English version. Can be played without Steam running.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=2020-04-09|comment=}}</ref> | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{DLC| | ||
| + | {{DLC/row| Original Soundtrack | The remake's soundtrack, which has some different tracks from the original ''eXceed 2nd-VAMPIRE-''. Features 16 pieces of music in MP3 format. | Windows }} | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{ii}} Soundtrack can be also streamed and purchased from [https://tennen-sozai.bandcamp.com/album/exceed-2nd-vampire-rex-original-soundtrack the developer's Bandcamp]. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Essential improvements== | ||
| + | ===Patches=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} The official v1.02 patch for the original Comiket 73 release of the game is available from the game's official website [http://www.tennen-sozai.com/eXceed2nd-rex/sa.htm here]. The English version does not need this patch as it is already updated with the latest patch. | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/config|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\doc.sv}} |
}} | }} | ||
| + | {{--}} Deleting {{file|doc.sv}} will break the game.<ref name="Configuration and save files">{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=2020-10-21|comment=}}</ref> | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/saves|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\sco.sv}} |
}} | }} | ||
| + | {{--}} Deleting {{file|sco.sv}} will break the game.<ref name="Configuration and save files" /> | ||
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
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==Video settings== | ==Video settings== | ||
| + | {{Image|Exceed 2nd Vampire REX - Launcher settings.png|Launcher settings.}} | ||
| + | {{Image|Exceed 2nd Vampire REX - General settings.png|In-game general settings.}} | ||
{{Video settings | {{Video settings | ||
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
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|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | ||
|4k ultra hd wsgf award = | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | ||
| − | |widescreen resolution = | + | |widescreen resolution = false |
| − | |widescreen resolution notes= | + | |widescreen resolution notes= Runs at 640x480, while Windowed mode also has the option of running the game at 800x600 or 1200x900 upscaled with {{Term|Nearest-neighbor}} scaling.<ref name="Video settings">{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=2020-10-21|comment=}}</ref> |
| − | |multimonitor = | + | |multimonitor = false |
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
| − | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = false |
|ultrawidescreen notes = | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
| − | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = false |
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
| − | |fov = | + | |fov = n/a |
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
| − | |windowed = | + | |windowed = true |
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
| − | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = false |
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
| − | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = n/a |
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
| − | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = n/a |
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
| − | |vsync = | + | |vsync = always on |
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
| − | |60 fps = | + | |60 fps = true |
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
| − | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = false |
| − | |120 fps notes = | + | |120 fps notes = Capped at 60 FPS. |
| − | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
| − | |color blind = | + | |color blind = false |
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Input settings== | ==Input settings== | ||
{{Input settings | {{Input settings | ||
| − | |key remap = | + | |key remap = limited |
| − | |key remap notes = | + | |key remap notes = Arrow keys are bound to movement and cannot be remapped. Only {{key|Z}}, {{key|X}}, {{key|C}}, and {{key|V}} keys can be changed.<ref name="Key remapping">{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=2020-10-21|comment=)}}</ref> |
| − | |acceleration option = | + | |acceleration option = n/a |
| − | |acceleration option notes = | + | |acceleration option notes = Mouse is not used at all. |
| − | |mouse sensitivity = | + | |mouse sensitivity = n/a |
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
| − | |mouse menu = | + | |mouse menu = false |
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
| − | |invert mouse y-axis = | + | |invert mouse y-axis = n/a |
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
| − | |touchscreen = | + | |touchscreen = false |
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
| − | |controller support = | + | |controller support = true |
| − | |controller support notes = | + | |controller support notes = Uses DirectInput. |
| − | |full controller = | + | |full controller = false |
| − | |full controller notes = | + | |full controller notes = A configuration launcher pops up when launching the game. |
| − | |controller remap = | + | |controller remap = true |
|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
| − | |controller sensitivity = | + | |controller sensitivity = false |
| − | |controller sensitivity notes= | + | |controller sensitivity notes= Digital movement. |
| − | |invert controller y-axis = | + | |invert controller y-axis = n/a |
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
| − | |xinput controllers = | + | |xinput controllers = hackable |
| − | |xinput controllers notes = | + | |xinput controllers notes = Does not support D-pad or analog triggers. See [[#Controller support|Controller support]] for a workaround. |
| − | |xbox prompts = | + | |xbox prompts = false |
|xbox prompts notes = | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
| − | |impulse triggers = | + | |impulse triggers = false |
|impulse triggers notes = | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
|dualshock 4 = unknown | |dualshock 4 = unknown | ||
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|dualshock 4 modes = unknown | |dualshock 4 modes = unknown | ||
|dualshock 4 modes notes = | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
| − | |tracked motion controllers= | + | |tracked motion controllers= false |
|tracked motion controllers notes = | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
| − | |tracked motion prompts = | + | |tracked motion prompts = false |
|tracked motion prompts notes = | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
| − | |other controllers = | + | |other controllers = true |
|other controllers notes = | |other controllers notes = | ||
| − | |other button prompts = | + | |other button prompts = generic |
|other button prompts notes= | |other button prompts notes= | ||
| − | |controller hotplug = | + | |controller hotplug = false |
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
| − | |haptic feedback = | + | |haptic feedback = false |
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
| − | |simultaneous input = | + | |simultaneous input = true |
|simultaneous input notes = | |simultaneous input notes = | ||
|steam input api = unknown | |steam input api = unknown | ||
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|steam cursor detection = unknown | |steam cursor detection = unknown | ||
|steam cursor detection notes = | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===[[Glossary:Controller|Controller support]]=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} To use XInput-based controllers with proper D-pad and trigger support, a fix is required. | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions for XInput Plus|ref=<ref name="XInput support">{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=2020-10-21|comment=}}</ref>|fix= | ||
| + | # Download and run [https://sites.google.com/site/0dd14lab/xinput-plus XInput Plus], and then set the Target Program to {{file|eXceed2nd-VR.exe}}. | ||
| + | # Go to the Key Assign tab, then go to Left Stick and assign it to {{code|Multiple Key}}, then check {{code|Left Stick}} and {{code|DPAD}}. | ||
| + | # Go to the DirectInput tab, check {{code|Enable DirectInput Output}}, then click Customize and assign the following buttons: | ||
| + | #* Left and Right Triggers as {{code|Button 7/8}}, respectively | ||
| + | #* Back/View and Start/Menu buttons as {{code|Button 9/10}}, respectively | ||
| + | #* Left and Right Stick buttons as {{code|Button 11/12}}, respectively | ||
| + | #* And the Guide button as {{code|Button 13}} | ||
| + | # Go to the Setting tab, uncheck {{code|Enable Init Beep}} to disable XInput Plus' confirmation beep sound, and then click {{code|Apply}} to save the settings and install the XInput Plus {{file|*.dll}} files into the game's installation folder. The game should now be able to register XInput D-pad and analog triggers as DirectInput buttons. | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Audio settings== | ==Audio settings== | ||
{{Audio settings | {{Audio settings | ||
| − | |separate volume = | + | |separate volume = true |
| − | |separate volume notes = | + | |separate volume notes = Music, Sound FX, Voice. |
| − | |surround sound = | + | |surround sound = false |
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
| − | |closed captions = | + | |closed captions = false |
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
| − | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = false |
|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
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|language = English | |language = English | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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|language = Japanese | |language = Japanese | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
| − | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 8 |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|dos modes = | |dos modes = | ||
|dos modes notes = | |dos modes notes = | ||
| − | |shader model versions = | + | |shader model versions = 1.0 |
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
| − | |windows 32-bit exe = | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
| − | |windows 64-bit exe = | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
|macos 32-bit app = | |macos 32-bit app = | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
| − | |minOS = | + | |minOS = ME, 2000, XP, Vista |
| − | |minCPU = Intel 1 | + | |minCPU = Intel Pentium 1 GHz |
|minRAM = 128 MB | |minRAM = 128 MB | ||
| − | |minHD = | + | |minHD = 720 MB |
| − | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 5200 | + | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 5200 |
| − | |minGPU2 = AMD | + | |minGPU2 = AMD Radeon 9600 |
| − | |minGPU3 = Intel 915 | + | |minGPU3 = Intel 915 |
|minDX = 8.0 | |minDX = 8.0 | ||
| − | |recOS = | + | |recOS = |
|recCPU = | |recCPU = | ||
|recRAM = | |recRAM = | ||
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| Developers | |
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| Tennen-sozai | |
| Publishers | |
| Nyu Media | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | December 31, 2007[1] |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | DLC |
| Microtransactions | None |
| Modes | Singleplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | Top-down view |
| Controls | Direct control |
| Genres | Action, Arcade, Shooter |
| Art styles | Anime |
| Themes | Contemporary, Supernatural |
| Series | eXceed |
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|
| eXceed | |
|---|---|
| eXceed - Gun Bullet Children | 2005 |
| eXceed 2nd - Vampire REX | 2007 |
| eXceed 3rd - Jade Penetrate Black Package | 2009 |
Key points
- Remake of eXceed 2nd-VAMPIRE- originally released by FLAT in 2006.
- Esc is used to instantly close the game.
General information
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
Original Comiket 73 release. | |
|
| Publisher website | |
English version. Storefronts links besides the publisher homepage and Steam are no longer available.[2] | |
|
| Steam | |
English version. Can be played without Steam running.[3] | |
DLC and expansion packs
| Name | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Original Soundtrack | The remake's soundtrack, which has some different tracks from the original eXceed 2nd-VAMPIRE-. Features 16 pieces of music in MP3 format. | |
- Soundtrack can be also streamed and purchased from the developer's Bandcamp.
Essential improvements
Patches
- The official v1.02 patch for the original Comiket 73 release of the game is available from the game's official website here. The English version does not need this patch as it is already updated with the latest patch.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\doc.sv[Note 1] |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/207380/pfx/[Note 2] |
- Deleting
doc.svwill break the game.[4]
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\sco.sv[Note 1] |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/207380/pfx/[Note 2] |
- Deleting
sco.svwill break the game.[4]
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Launcher settings.
In-game general settings.
Input settings
Controller support
- To use XInput-based controllers with proper D-pad and trigger support, a fix is required.
| Instructions for XInput Plus[5] |
|---|
|
Audio settings
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| Japanese |
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 8 | |
| Shader Model support | 1.0 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | ME, 2000, XP, Vista | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 1 GHz | |
| System memory (RAM) | 128 MB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 720 MB | |
| Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 5200 AMD Radeon 9600 Intel 915 DirectX 8.0 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%\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 (207380) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Stated from the developer's official website.
- ↑ 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
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Verified by User:AmethystViper on 2020-10-21
- ↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on 2020-10-21