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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Hexplore - cover.jpg | |cover = Hexplore - cover.jpg | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Heliovisions Productions}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Heliovisions Productions}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Ocean Software|Europe}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Ocean Software|Retail (Europe)}} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Infogrames|France}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Infogrames|Retail (France)}} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/publisher| | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|I-Motion|Retail (United States)}} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Piko Interactive|Digital}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Piko Interactive|Digital (2020-2023)}} |
| + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Throwback Entertainment|Digital (2020-2023)}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Mirrorsoft|Digital (2020-2023)}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Ziggurat Interactive|Digital (2023-present)}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|1998}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|1998}} | ||
| − | |steam appid = | + | |taxonomy = |
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Bird's-eye view }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Point and select }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | ARPG }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Stylized }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Fantasy, Medieval }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | }} | ||
| + | |steam appid = 1257900 | ||
|steam appid side = | |steam appid side = | ||
|gogcom id = 2084944775 | |gogcom id = 2084944775 | ||
|gogcom id side = | |gogcom id side = | ||
| + | |official site= https://mirrorsoft.com/index.php/project/hexplore/ | ||
| + | |hltb = 4447 | ||
| + | |igdb = hexplore | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
| − | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 3304 |
|wikipedia = Hexplore | |wikipedia = Hexplore | ||
|winehq = 5516 | |winehq = 5516 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{Introduction | ||
| + | |introduction = | ||
| + | |||
| + | |release history = | ||
| + | |||
| + | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
{{GOG.com links|2084944775|hexplore}} | {{GOG.com links|2084944775|hexplore}} | ||
| + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/1257900/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| retail | | | + | {{Availability/row| retail | | disc | {{DRM|SecuROM|v1}} | | Windows }} |
| − | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | hexplore | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | hexplore | DRM-free | Uses GOG's custom DirectDraw wrapper. | | Windows }} |
| + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 1257900 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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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 = true |
| − | |gog galaxy notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
| − | |origin | + | |origin = |
| − | |origin notes | + | |origin notes = |
| − | |steam cloud | + | |steam cloud = false |
| − | |steam cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
| − | | | + | |ubisoft connect = |
| − | | | + | |ubisoft connect notes = |
| − | |xbox cloud | + | |xbox cloud = |
| − | |xbox cloud notes | + | |xbox cloud notes = |
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Hexplore Internal Settings.png|In-game settings.}} | {{Image|Hexplore Internal Settings.png|In-game settings.}} | ||
{{Image|Hexplore External GOG Settings.png|External settings for GOG version.}} | {{Image|Hexplore External GOG Settings.png|External settings for GOG version.}} | ||
| − | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|fov = false | |fov = false | ||
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
| − | |windowed = | + | |windowed = limited |
|windowed notes = GOG release only. | |windowed notes = GOG release only. | ||
| − | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = limited |
|borderless windowed notes = GOG release only. | |borderless windowed notes = GOG release only. | ||
|anisotropic = unknown | |anisotropic = unknown | ||
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|antialiasing = unknown | |antialiasing = unknown | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
| + | |upscaling = unknown | ||
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = unknown | |vsync = unknown | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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|hdr = unknown | |hdr = unknown | ||
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
| − | |color blind = | + | |color blind = false |
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
| − | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = false | |key remap = false | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
| − | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
| − | |separate volume = | + | |separate volume = true |
| − | |separate volume notes = | + | |separate volume notes = Music |
| − | |surround sound = | + | |surround sound = n/a |
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
|subtitles = limited | |subtitles = limited | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
| − | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
| + | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
| + | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
| − | |notes = | + | |notes = Retail and GOG.com only. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
|ref = | |ref = | ||
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|local play modes = Co-op | |local play modes = Co-op | ||
|local play notes = | |local play notes = | ||
| − | |lan play = | + | |lan play = true |
| − | |lan play players = | + | |lan play players = 4 |
| − | |lan play modes = | + | |lan play modes = Co-op |
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
| − | |online play = | + | |online play = false |
|online play players = 4 | |online play players = 4 | ||
|online play modes = Co-op | |online play modes = Co-op | ||
| − | |online play notes = | + | |online play notes = Official multiplayer services have been shut down. |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
}}{{Network/Connections | }}{{Network/Connections | ||
| − | |matchmaking = | + | |matchmaking = false |
|matchmaking notes = | |matchmaking notes = | ||
| − | |p2p = | + | |p2p = unknown |
|p2p notes = | |p2p notes = | ||
| − | |dedicated = | + | |dedicated = unknown |
|dedicated notes = | |dedicated notes = | ||
| − | |self-hosting = | + | |self-hosting = true |
|self-hosting notes = | |self-hosting notes = | ||
| − | |direct ip = | + | |direct ip = unknown |
|direct ip notes = | |direct ip notes = | ||
}}{{Network/Ports | }}{{Network/Ports | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
| + | |windows arm app = false | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
|mac os x powerpc app = | |mac os x powerpc app = | ||
|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | |macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | |macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | ||
| + | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= unknown | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
| + | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|input = | |input = | ||
|input notes = | |input notes = | ||
| − | |cutscenes = Smacker Video | + | |cutscenes = Smacker Video Technology |
|cutscenes notes = | |cutscenes notes = | ||
| − | |multiplayer = | + | |multiplayer = Engage Games Online, Heat, MSN Gaming Zone |
|multiplayer notes= | |multiplayer notes= | ||
|anticheat = | |anticheat = | ||
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|minOS = 95 | |minOS = 95 | ||
| − | |minCPU = Intel Pentium | + | |minCPU = Intel Pentium 100 MHz |
|minRAM = 16 MB | |minRAM = 16 MB | ||
| − | |minHD = | + | |minHD = 5 MB |
|minGPU = 640x480 resolution | |minGPU = 640x480 resolution | ||
|minDX = 5 | |minDX = 5 | ||
| + | |minaudio = 16-bit Sound Blaster sound card | ||
|minother = 4x CD-ROM drive | |minother = 4x CD-ROM drive | ||
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{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
| + | {{GOG.com Enhancement Project}} | ||
Latest revision as of 23:04, 8 April 2024
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| Developers | |
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| Heliovisions Productions | |
| Publishers | |
| Retail (Europe) | Ocean Software |
| Retail (France) | Infogrames |
| Retail (United States) | I-Motion |
| Digital (2020-2023) | Piko Interactive |
| Digital (2020-2023) | Throwback Entertainment |
| Digital (2020-2023) | Mirrorsoft |
| Digital (2023-present) | Ziggurat Interactive |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | 1998 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase |
| Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | Bird's-eye view |
| Controls | Point and select |
| Genres | ARPG |
| Art styles | Stylized |
| Themes | Fantasy, Medieval |
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Hexplore is a singleplayer and multiplayer bird's-eye view ARPG game.
General information
Availability
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1257900/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\SAVE[Note 2] |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1257900/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| GOG Galaxy | ||
| Steam Cloud |
Video
In-game settings.
External settings for GOG version.
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | |||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | |||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | GOG release only. | ||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | GOG release only. | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
Input
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support |
| Controller types |
|---|
Audio
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | Music | |
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | Only dialogue which is spoken to the player party is subtitled. | |
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| French | Retail and GOG.com only. |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local play | 4 | Co-op |
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| LAN play | 4 | Co-op |
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| Online play | 4 | Co-op Official multiplayer services have been shut down. |
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Connection types
| Type | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Matchmaking | ||
| Peer-to-peer | ||
| Dedicated | ||
| Self-hosting | ||
| Direct IP |
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 9 | GOG release only. |
| DirectDraw | 5 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Cutscenes | Smacker Video Technology | |
| Multiplayer | Engage Games Online, Heat, MSN Gaming Zone |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | 95 | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 100 MHz | |
| System memory (RAM) | 16 MB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 5 MB | |
| Video card (GPU) | 640x480 resolution DirectX 5 compatible |
|
| Sound (audio device) | 16-bit Sound Blaster sound card | |
| Other | 4x CD-ROM drive | |
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 (1257900) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
- ↑ 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).