Difference between revisions of "Earth Defense Force 4.1: The Shadow of New Despair"
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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Earth Defense Force 4.1 Cover.jpg | |cover = Earth Defense Force 4.1 Cover.jpg | ||
| − | |title = | + | |title = Earth Defense Force 4.1:<br>The Shadow of New Despair |
|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Sandlot}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Sandlot}} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|July 18, 2016}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|July 18, 2016}} | ||
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Multiplayer }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | }} | ||
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|steam appid = 410320 | |steam appid = 410320 | ||
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
| − | |strategywiki = | + | |strategywiki = Earth Defense Force 2025 |
|mobygames = earth-defense-force-41-the-shadow-of-new-despair | |mobygames = earth-defense-force-41-the-shadow-of-new-despair | ||
|wikipedia = Earth Defense Force 2025 | |wikipedia = Earth Defense Force 2025 | ||
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===[[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 = |
| − | |discord notes | + | |discord notes = |
| − | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher = |
| − | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
| − | |gog galaxy | + | |gog galaxy = |
| − | |gog galaxy notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
| − | |origin | + | |origin = |
| − | |origin notes | + | |origin notes = |
| − | |steam cloud | + | |steam cloud = true |
| − | |steam cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
| − | | | + | |ubisoft connect = |
| − | | | + | |ubisoft connect notes = |
| − | |xbox cloud | + | |xbox cloud = |
| − | |xbox cloud notes | + | |xbox cloud notes = |
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|EDF Display settings.png|Display settings.}} | {{Image|EDF Display settings.png|Display settings.}} | ||
{{Image|EDF Video settings.png|Video settings.}} | {{Image|EDF Video settings.png|Video settings.}} | ||
| − | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/earth-defense-force-41-shadow-new-despair/en | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/earth-defense-force-41-shadow-new-despair/en | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = gold | |widescreen wsgf award = gold | ||
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|anisotropic = true | |anisotropic = true | ||
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
| − | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = limited |
| − | |antialiasing notes = | + | |antialiasing notes = Broken; only works on UI and in main menu.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://screenshotcomparison.com/comparison/179024|title=screenshotcomparison.com|date=26 May 2023}}</ref> |
|vsync = always on | |vsync = always on | ||
|vsync notes = Uses adaptive Vsync. No option to toggle on/off. | |vsync notes = Uses adaptive Vsync. No option to toggle on/off. | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
{{Image|EDF Key mapping.PNG|Input settings.}} | {{Image|EDF Key mapping.PNG|Input settings.}} | ||
| − | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = Arrow keys are bound to emotes and are not remappable.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/410320/discussions/0/359543951704896868/#c359543951705191085|title=Official pinned thread for FAQ/common issues :: EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 The Shadow of New Despair General Discussions|date=July 20, 2016}}</ref> | |key remap notes = Arrow keys are bound to emotes and are not remappable.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/410320/discussions/0/359543951704896868/#c359543951705191085|title=Official pinned thread for FAQ/common issues :: EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 The Shadow of New Despair General Discussions|date=July 20, 2016}}</ref> | ||
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|invert controller y-axis = true | |invert controller y-axis = true | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
| + | |xinput controllers = unknown | ||
| + | |xinput controllers notes = | ||
| + | |xbox prompts = unknown | ||
| + | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
| + | |impulse triggers = unknown | ||
| + | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
| + | |dualshock 4 = unknown | ||
| + | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
| + | |dualshock prompts = unknown | ||
| + | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
| + | |light bar support = unknown | ||
| + | |light bar support notes = | ||
| + | |dualshock 4 modes = unknown | ||
| + | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
| + | |other controllers = unknown | ||
| + | |other controllers notes = | ||
| + | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
| + | |other button prompts notes= | ||
|controller hotplug = true | |controller hotplug = true | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
{{Image|EDF Language settings.png|Language settings.}} | {{Image|EDF Language settings.png|Language settings.}} | ||
{{Image|EDF Sound.PNG|Sound settings.}} | {{Image|EDF Sound.PNG|Sound settings.}} | ||
| − | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
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===Windows 10 mouse issues=== | ===Windows 10 mouse issues=== | ||
| − | {{Fixbox|description=Modify compatibility settings<ref>https://steamcommunity.com/app/410320/discussions/0/2592234299532510692/</ref>|fix= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Modify compatibility settings<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/410320/discussions/0/2592234299532510692/|title=Steam Community|date=26 May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
#Find the game executable <code>EDF41.exe</code> (open the game folder from Steam library: right click > properties > local files > browse local files). | #Find the game executable <code>EDF41.exe</code> (open the game folder from Steam library: right click > properties > local files > browse local files). | ||
#Right click > properties | #Right click > properties | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = unknown | |windows 32-bit exe = unknown | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = true | |windows 64-bit exe = true | ||
| + | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
| − | |macos 32-bit app | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = |
| − | |macos 64-bit app | + | |macos intel 64-bit app = |
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
Latest revision as of 21:00, 14 October 2023
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Sandlot | |
| Publishers | |
| D3 Publisher | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | July 18, 2016 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase |
| Modes | Multiplayer |
| Vehicles | Robot |
| Series | Earth Defense Force |
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General information
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humble Store | |
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| Steam | |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/410320/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\EDF4.1\SAVE_DATA |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/410320/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
| Steam Cloud |
Video
Display settings.
Video settings.
| Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | Native anamorphic support; see the WSGF entry. | ||
| Multi-monitor | See the WSGF entry. | ||
| Ultra-widescreen | See the WSGF entry. | ||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | |||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | Broken; only works on UI and in main menu.[1] | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | Uses adaptive Vsync. No option to toggle on/off. | ||
| 60 FPS | |||
| 120+ FPS | Frame rate is capped at 60 FPS. | ||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
Input
Input settings.
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | Arrow keys are bound to emotes and are not remappable.[2] | |
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | Mouse acts like controller. Move mouse down to move selection down./Etc | |
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support | Does not natively support DualShock 4. | |
| Full controller support | ||
| Controller remapping | ||
| Controller sensitivity | ||
| Controller Y-axis inversion |
| Controller types |
|---|
| XInput-compatible controllers |
|---|
| PlayStation controllers |
|---|
| Generic/other controllers |
|---|
| Additional information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Controller hotplugging | ||
| Haptic feedback | ||
| Digital movement supported | ||
| Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Language settings.
Sound settings.
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | ||
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| Japanese |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local play | 2 | |||
| LAN play | ||||
| Online play | 4 | |||
Issues fixed
Run the game at screen refresh rate
- Fullscreen mode defaults to 60 Hz, even if the screen refresh rate is set higher than that.
- Frame rate is still capped to 60 FPS with this fix.
| Set screen refresh rate[citation needed] |
|---|
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Windows 10 mouse issues
| Modify compatibility settings[3] |
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Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 11 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Physics | Havok |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 7 | 8.1, 10 |
| Processor (CPU) | Dual core 3 GHz | Quad core 3.2 GHz |
| System memory (RAM) | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 8 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | AMD Radeon HD 7870 Nvidia GeForce GTX 660 2 GB of VRAM DirectX 11 compatible | AMD Radeon HD 7970 Nvidia GeForce GTX 760 |
- A 64-bit system is required.
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.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/410320/. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (410320) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ screenshotcomparison.com - last accessed on 26 May 2023
- ↑ Official pinned thread for FAQ/common issues :: EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 The Shadow of New Despair General Discussions - last accessed on July 20, 2016
- ↑ Steam Community - last accessed on 26 May 2023