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| − | {{ | + | {{State|state=unknown|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamdb.info/app/562800/patchnotes/|title=Last public update on November 17, 2017|date=2021-11-01}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/562800/announcements/|title=Steam Community Official Announcements|date=2021-11-01}}</ref>}} |
{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = HOUND cover.jpg | |cover = HOUND cover.jpg | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Nick Shesterin}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Nick Shesterin}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Meridian4}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Meridian4|2016-2018}} |
| + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Nick Shesterin|2018-present<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamdb.info/app/562800/history/?changeid=4360491|title=SteamDB - Change #4360491|date=2021-11-01}}</ref>}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|EA}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|EA}} | ||
| + | |taxonomy = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time, Persistent }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Life sim }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Abstract }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Sci-fi, Horror }} | ||
|steam appid = 562800 | |steam appid = 562800 | ||
|steam appid side = | |steam appid side = | ||
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'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
| + | {{mm}} [https://web.archive.org/web/20190213023718/http://houndprojec.com:80/ Archived official website] | ||
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/562800/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/562800/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 562800 | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 562800 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Demos=== | ||
| + | ====[https://web.archive.org/web/20160924180904/http://houndprojec.com:80/ HOUND Demo Package]==== | ||
| + | {{ii}}A pre-release demo that offers a tutorial of how to use the game, and a nine level campaign where the player must create creatures to accomplish various goals. It can be downloaded [http://storage.googleapis.com/wzukusers/user-21830767/documents/578e56aa1ba11WxREjyo/HOUND%20demo%20package.rar here]. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ====[https://web.archive.org/web/20180301235713/http://houndprojec.com:80/ HOUND Survey Package]==== | ||
| + | {{ii}}A pre-release demo that offers a tutorial of how to use the game, and seven scenarios of what can occur in the game. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Betas=== | ||
| + | ====Super Secret Beta==== | ||
| + | {{ii}}An unreleased version of the game which features a fully reworked interface and real-time learning for all AI.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/562800/view/4042499938196614385|title=HOUND: super-secret beta|date=2021-11-01}}</ref> | ||
==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|steam}}\steamapps\common\HOUND\}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/saves|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{P|steam}}\steamapps\common\HOUND\}} |
}} | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{ii}}{{code|techstuff.txt}} stores both player information and configuration data. | ||
| + | {{ii}}Remaining {{code|*.txt}} files in the root directory are for robots and their data. | ||
| + | {{ii}}{{code|models\}} contains files for all registered creatures. | ||
| + | {{ii}}{{code|maps\}} contains files for all available maps. | ||
| + | {{ii}}{{code|genome\}} contains files for all genomes. | ||
| + | |||
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
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|origin = | |origin = | ||
|origin notes = | |origin notes = | ||
| − | |steam cloud = | + | |steam cloud = false |
|steam cloud notes = | |steam cloud notes = | ||
|ubisoft connect = | |ubisoft connect = | ||
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|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | ||
|4k ultra hd wsgf award = | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | ||
| − | |widescreen resolution = | + | |widescreen resolution = true |
|widescreen resolution notes= | |widescreen resolution notes= | ||
| − | |multimonitor = | + | |multimonitor = false |
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
|ultrawidescreen = unknown | |ultrawidescreen = unknown | ||
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|4k ultra hd = unknown | |4k ultra hd = unknown | ||
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
| − | |fov = | + | |fov = false |
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
| − | |windowed = | + | |windowed = limited |
| − | |windowed notes = | + | |windowed notes = If fullscreen isn't supported on the video card, the game will be unable to enter a standard windowed mode. |
| − | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = limited |
| − | |borderless windowed notes = | + | |borderless windowed notes = If fullscreen isn't supported on the video card, the game will be forced into a borderless windowed mode. |
| − | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = false |
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
| − | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = false |
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
| − | |vsync = | + | |vsync = false |
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
| − | |60 fps = | + | |60 fps = false |
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
| − | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = false |
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
| − | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
| − | |color blind = | + | |color blind = false |
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Input== | ==Input== | ||
{{Input | {{Input | ||
| − | |key remap = | + | |key remap = false |
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
| − | |acceleration option = | + | |acceleration option = false |
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
| − | |mouse sensitivity = | + | |mouse sensitivity = false |
|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 = false |
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
| − | |touchscreen = | + | |touchscreen = false |
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
| − | |controller support = | + | |controller support = false |
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
| − | |full controller = | + | |full controller = false |
|full controller notes = | |full controller notes = | ||
|controller remap = unknown | |controller remap = unknown | ||
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==Audio== | ==Audio== | ||
{{Audio | {{Audio | ||
| − | |separate volume = | + | |separate volume = false |
| − | |separate volume notes = | + | |separate volume notes = Audio sources can be toggled, but their volume cannot be controlled. |
| − | |surround sound = | + | |surround sound = true |
|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 = true |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Multiplayer== | ||
| + | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
| + | |local play = false | ||
| + | |local play players = | ||
| + | |local play modes = | ||
| + | |local play notes = | ||
| + | |lan play = false | ||
| + | |lan play players = | ||
| + | |lan play modes = | ||
| + | |lan play notes = | ||
| + | |online play = false | ||
| + | |online play players = | ||
| + | |online play modes = | ||
| + | |online play notes = | ||
| + | |asynchronous = true | ||
| + | |asynchronous notes = If enabled, the game will periodically upload and download player data to a server. | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{Network/Connections | ||
| + | |matchmaking = false | ||
| + | |matchmaking notes = | ||
| + | |p2p = false | ||
| + | |p2p notes = | ||
| + | |dedicated = true | ||
| + | |dedicated notes = | ||
| + | |self-hosting = false | ||
| + | |self-hosting notes = | ||
| + | |direct ip = false | ||
| + | |direct ip notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
| − | |windows 32-bit exe = | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
| − | |windows 64-bit exe = | + | |windows 64-bit exe = true |
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
|mac os x powerpc app = | |mac os x powerpc app = | ||
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|linux 64-bit executable= | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Middleware=== | ||
| + | {{Middleware | ||
| + | |physics = | ||
| + | |physics notes = | ||
| + | |audio = OpenAL | ||
| + | |audio notes = | ||
| + | |interface = | ||
| + | |interface notes = | ||
| + | |input = | ||
| + | |input notes = | ||
| + | |cutscenes = | ||
| + | |cutscenes notes = | ||
| + | |multiplayer = [https://www.nuget.org/packages/wastorage Microsoft Azure] | ||
| + | |multiplayer notes= For storing player data. | ||
| + | |anticheat = | ||
| + | |anticheat notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
Revision as of 23:02, 1 November 2021
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Nick Shesterin | |
| Publishers | |
| 2016-2018 | Meridian4 |
| 2018-present[3] | Nick Shesterin |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | Early access |
| Taxonomy | |
| Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time, Persistent |
| Perspectives | First-person |
| Controls | Direct control |
| Genres | Life sim |
| Art styles | Abstract |
| Themes | Sci-fi, Horror |
 |
|
General information
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steam | |
|
Demos
HOUND Demo Package
- A pre-release demo that offers a tutorial of how to use the game, and a nine level campaign where the player must create creatures to accomplish various goals. It can be downloaded here.
HOUND Survey Package
- A pre-release demo that offers a tutorial of how to use the game, and seven scenarios of what can occur in the game.
Betas
Super Secret Beta
- An unreleased version of the game which features a fully reworked interface and real-time learning for all AI.[4]
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <Steam-folder>\steamapps\common\HOUND\ |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/562800/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <Steam-folder>\steamapps\common\HOUND\ |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/562800/pfx/[Note 1] |
techstuff.txtstores both player information and configuration data.- Remaining
*.txtfiles in the root directory are for robots and their data. models\contains files for all registered creatures.maps\contains files for all available maps.genome\contains files for all genomes.
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Steam Cloud |
Video
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | |||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | |||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | If fullscreen isn't supported on the video card, the game will be unable to enter a standard windowed mode. | ||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | If fullscreen isn't supported on the video card, the game will be forced into a borderless windowed mode. | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | |||
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 | Audio sources can be toggled, but their volume cannot be controlled. | |
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English |
Multiplayer
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local play | |||
| LAN play | |||
| Online play | |||
| Asynchronous multiplayer | If enabled, the game will periodically upload and download player data to a server. | ||
Connection types
| Type | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Matchmaking | ||
| Peer-to-peer | ||
| Dedicated | ||
| Self-hosting | ||
| Direct IP |
Other information
API
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | OpenAL | |
| Multiplayer | Microsoft Azure | For storing player data. |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | XP SP3 | |
| Processor (CPU) | 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo | |
| System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 8600 GTS 256 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible |
|
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 (562800) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Last public update on November 17, 2017 - last accessed on 2021-11-01
- ↑ Steam Community Official Announcements - last accessed on 2021-11-01
- ↑ SteamDB - Change #4360491 - last accessed on 2021-11-01
- ↑ HOUND: super-secret beta - last accessed on 2021-11-01