Difference between revisions of "La-Mulana (2006)"
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'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
{{ii}} A fan translation patch is required to play the game in English. See [[#Localizations|Localizations]]. | {{ii}} A fan translation patch is required to play the game in English. See [[#Localizations|Localizations]]. | ||
− | {{--}} Poor compatibility with Windows 8 and later. | + | {{--}} Poor compatibility with Windows 8 and later. Use [[#Increase rendering resolution|dgVooodoo 2]] as a workaround. |
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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==Video== | ==Video== | ||
+ | {{Image|La-Mulana (2005) - General settings.png|General settings.}} | ||
{{Video | {{Video | ||
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|color blind = false | |color blind = false | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
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+ | ===Increase rendering resolution=== | ||
+ | {{++}} Fixes some of the game's compatibility issues when running under modern Windows operating systems while improving the graphics. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use dgVoodoo 2|ref=<ref name="dgVooodoo 2">{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=2020-10-21|comment=Used v2.71.2 as of writing.}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Download the latest stable release of dgVoodoo from its [http://dege.freeweb.hu/dgVoodoo2/dgVoodoo2.html official website] or [https://github.com/dege-diosg/dgVoodoo2/releases Github], then extract the contents of {{file|dgVoodoo2_*.zip}} to a convenient location on your computer. | ||
+ | # Run the {{file|dgVoodooCpl.exe}}, then configure the following settings from the General tab: | ||
+ | #* '''Adapter(s) to use/enable:''' {{code|<your video card>}} | ||
+ | #* '''Scaling mode:''' {{code|Stretched, keep Aspect Ratio}} | ||
+ | #* '''Miscellaneous:''' Uncheck {{code|Capture mouse}} (the game does not use mouse controls) | ||
+ | # Now go to the DirectX tab and configure the following settings: | ||
+ | #* '''Videocard:''' {{code|dgVoodoo 3D Accelerated Card}} | ||
+ | #* '''Filtering:''' {{code|Force point sampled}} | ||
+ | #* '''Resolution:''' {{code|Unforced}} (use the game's default resolution) or {{code|Max}} (use your system's highest native resolution) | ||
+ | #* '''Behavior:''' Uncheck {{code|Disable Alt+Enter to toggle screen state}} | ||
+ | #* '''Antialiasing (MSAA):''' {{code|Off}} (this game uses bitmaps) | ||
+ | #* '''Miscellaneous:''' Uncheck {{code|dgVoodoo Watermark}} and {{code|Force vSync}} (forcing V-sync causes slowdown on certain transitions) | ||
+ | # Click {{code|Apply}} dgVoodoo 2 should save the configuration file to where you have it installed by default, then copy the {{file|dgVoodoo.conf}} to <code>{{p|game}}</code>. Alternatively, click the {{code|Add}} button and point the program to where you have the game installed to save it there. | ||
+ | # Go into the MS/x86 folder from your dgVoodoo 2 installation folder, then copy the {{file|DDraw.dll}} file to <code>{{p|game}}</code>. | ||
+ | # Launch the game. It will appear that the game's graphics are corrupted when wrapped with dgVoodoo 2, but this is caused by the game's conflict with its hardware/software stretching mode. Simply press {{key|F6}} and it should fix the graphics. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|controller support notes = Uses DirectInput. | |controller support notes = Uses DirectInput. | ||
|full controller = false | |full controller = false | ||
− | |full controller notes = Certain in-game actions and exiting the game | + | |full controller notes = Certain in-game actions and exiting the game requires keyboard. |
|controller remap = true | |controller remap = true | ||
|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
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|invert controller y-axis = n/a | |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 = false | |other button prompts = false | ||
− | |other button prompts notes= | + | |other button prompts notes= No controller prompts whatsoever. |
|controller hotplug = false | |controller hotplug = false | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
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|steam cursor detection = unknown | |steam cursor detection = unknown | ||
|steam cursor detection notes = | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[[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|lamulana.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}}, change the Guide button function to {{code|Button13}} and LT/RT functions to {{code|Button 11/22}} from their drop-down menus. | ||
+ | # 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 be able to register XInput D-pad and analog triggers as DirectInput buttons. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{++}} This game and the La-Mulana Jukebox tool supports General MIDI, which can be enabled by setting their respective music device to | + | {{++}} This game and the La-Mulana Jukebox tool supports General MIDI, which can be enabled by setting their respective music device mode to {{code|SC88}}. |
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This page is for the original game. For the 2012 remake, see La-Mulana.
Developers | |
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GR3 Project | |
Release dates | |
Windows | June 27, 2005 |
Reception | |
IGDB | 80 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | Freeware |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Flip screen, Side view |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Metroidvania, Platform, Puzzle |
Art styles | Pixel art |
Themes | Contemporary |
Series | La-Mulana |
La-Mulana | |
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La-Mulana (2006) | 2006 |
La-Mulana | 2012 |
La-Mulana 2 | 2018 |
Warnings
- This game is only playable in English with a fan translation (see Localizations for details and other supported languages).
Key points
- A fan translation patch is required to play the game in English. See Localizations.
- Poor compatibility with Windows 8 and later. Use dgVooodoo 2 as a workaround.
General information
Availability
- Available for download from PCGamingWiki. Aeon Genesis, the English fan translators of the game, also has a download of the game along with its English patch.
- The official La-Mulana Jukebox tool is a program allows users to listen to the game's SSCC (default chiptune) and SC88 (MIDI) music. Entering a password into the tool, which can be found in-game, will unlock more music tracks and (Japanese only) developer commentaries. It can be downloaded from the Internet Archive here.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\lamulana.ini[Note 1] |
- Configuration file is encrypted.[1]
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\lamulana.sa*[Note 1] |
- Saving the game requires purchasing the Game Master MSX cartridge, which can be found in the shop of the Surface area, then equipping the Game Master MSX cartridge when talking to Elder Xelud to save on Slot 0. A Game Master 2 cartridge, which allows saving the game on Slots 1-4, can be found later into the game.
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
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Widescreen resolution | Runs at a base resolution of 256x192, which is than doubled to 512x384 and 1024x768 with F7 in Windowed mode.[2] | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | Can be toggled with Alt+↵ Enter.[2] | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Capped at 30 FPS.[3] | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) |
Increase rendering resolution
- Fixes some of the game's compatibility issues when running under modern Windows operating systems while improving the graphics.
Use dgVoodoo 2[4] |
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | F1 is used to pause the game, F2-F4 to open sub-screens, F5 for Options, F6 to toggle hardware/software stretching, and F7 for window sizes.[2] | |
Mouse acceleration | Mouse is not used at all. | |
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | Uses DirectInput. | |
Full controller support | Certain in-game actions and exiting the game requires keyboard. | |
Controller remapping | ||
Controller sensitivity | Digital movement. | |
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | Does not support D-pad or analog triggers. See Controller support for a workaround. | |
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Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers | ||
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Button prompts | No controller prompts whatsoever. |
Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Controller support
- To use XInput-based controllers with proper D-pad and trigger support, a fix is required.
Instructions for XInput Plus[5] |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Music, Sound. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | All dialogue is text-based. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost |
- This game and the La-Mulana Jukebox tool supports General MIDI, which can be enabled by setting their respective music device mode to
SC88
.
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | Fan translation by Aeon Genesis. | |||
Japanese |
Issues resolved
- Trouble shooting common issues with the game can be found here.
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 7 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
System requirements
Windows[6] | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | XP | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 166 MHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 32 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 70 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | One that support 8-bit colors. |
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%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details).
References
- ↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on 2020-10-21
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Verified by User:AmethystViper on 2020-10-21
- Told in the game's manual.
- ↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on 2020-10-21
- Tested with Steam Overlay's FPS counter.
- ↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on 2020-10-21
- Used v2.71.2 as of writing.
- ↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on 2020-10-21
- ↑ La-Mulana for Windows (2005) Tech Info - MobyGames - last accessed on 2020-05-07