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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
− | [ | + | [https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/2432/7/46053/download Patch 1.2] is the latest version. Digital distribution versions are already patched. |
+ | |||
+ | ===Bink-support for SR1 (Video-Patch)=== | ||
+ | {{++}} A fan-made patch for the retail version that makes it playable on modern versions of Windows and replaces RPL video files with higher quality BINK video files. Not required for digital distribution versions. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|fix= | ||
+ | # Install the game. | ||
+ | # Copy all RPL video files from the CD to the game directory. | ||
+ | # Right-click on RPL video files and select '''Properties'''. | ||
+ | # Uncheck '''Read-only''', then click Apply and OK. | ||
+ | # Download and install [https://www.nexusmods.com/soulreaver/mods/5 Bink-support for SR1 (Video-Patch)]. | ||
+ | }} | ||
===[https://steamcommunity.com/app/224920/discussions/0/2837788120352512948 Wrace's SR1 Patch]=== | ===[https://steamcommunity.com/app/224920/discussions/0/2837788120352512948 Wrace's SR1 Patch]=== | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p| | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|hklm}}\Software\Crystal Dynamics\Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver\1.00.000}} |
}} | }} | ||
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|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
|windowed = hackable | |windowed = hackable | ||
− | |windowed notes = | + | |windowed notes = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]] |
|borderless windowed = hackable | |borderless windowed = hackable | ||
|borderless windowed notes = Use [[#Wrace's SR1 Patch|Wrace's SR1 Patch]] | |borderless windowed notes = Use [[#Wrace's SR1 Patch|Wrace's SR1 Patch]] | ||
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===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ||
− | {{--}} This fix causes | + | {{--}} This fix causes the disappearance of the textures at the sides of the screen, which becomes progressively worse with wider aspect ratios. |
− | |||
{{Fixbox|description={{term|Hor+}} widescreen support|ref=<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIAYAFwdHrs Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver - Widescreen Tutorial - YouTube]</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description={{term|Hor+}} widescreen support|ref=<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIAYAFwdHrs Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver - Widescreen Tutorial - YouTube]</ref>|fix= | ||
− | # Open | + | # Open {{file|kain2.exe}} with a hex editor such as [https://mh-nexus.de/en/hxd/ HxD]. |
# Press {{key|Ctrl|F}} and change the Datatype option to Hex-Values. | # Press {{key|Ctrl|F}} and change the Datatype option to Hex-Values. | ||
# Type <code>0000203F</code> in the text field. | # Type <code>0000203F</code> in the text field. | ||
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#* <code>0000B43E</code> to set 21:9 aspect ratio | #* <code>0000B43E</code> to set 21:9 aspect ratio | ||
# Save the changes. | # Save the changes. | ||
− | # Download [http://dege.freeweb.hu/dgVoodoo2/dgVoodoo2 | + | # Download [http://dege.freeweb.hu/dgVoodoo2/dgVoodoo2/ dgVoodoo2]. |
− | # | + | # Extract {{file|dgVoodooCpl.exe}}, {{file|dgVoodoo.conf}} and contents of the {{file|MS}} folder to the game directory. |
− | # Run | + | # Run {{file|dgVoodooCpl.exe}} and click {{key|.\}} to set the game directory as config folder. |
− | # Go to the DirectX tab and set the desired resolution. | + | # Go to the '''DirectX''' tab and set the desired resolution. |
− | # Uncheck | + | # Uncheck {{key|dgVoodoo Watermark}}. |
− | # Apply | + | # Click Apply and OK. |
− | # Set any 4:3 resolution in the game | + | # Set any 4:3 resolution in the game settings. |
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use D3DWindower|fix= | ||
+ | # Run '''[https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/733-d3dwindower-english/ D3DWindower]''' as administrator. | ||
+ | # Click on '''Add Program''' and add {{file|kain2.exe}} to the list. | ||
+ | # Select the game and click on {{key|Program options}}. | ||
+ | # Under the '''Common''' tab, Tick '''Use Windowed Mode'''. | ||
+ | # In the '''DLL''' field, click {{key|...}} and add {{file|D3dHook.dll}} from the source folder. | ||
+ | # Under the '''Foreground Control''' tab, tick {{key|Foreground Control}} and {{key|GetActiveWindow}}. | ||
+ | # Click OK. | ||
+ | # Run the game by clicking on '''Run Program''' or by double-clicking on it. | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use [[#Wrace's SR1 Patch|Wrace's SR1 Patch]]}} | ||
==Input== | ==Input== | ||
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===Crashes with resolutions larger than 640x480=== | ===Crashes with resolutions larger than 640x480=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Use Winplay DLL Patch|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Use Winplay DLL Patch|fix= | ||
− | # Download [http://dege.freeweb.hu/Patches/ | + | # Download [http://dege.freeweb.hu/Patches/patches/ Winplay DLL Patch]. |
− | # Copy the DLL file to the game directory by overwriting existing one. | + | # Copy the DLL file to the game directory by overwriting the existing one. |
}} | }} | ||
Revision as of 15:16, 14 January 2022
Developers | |
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Crystal Dynamics | |
Publishers | |
Retail | Eidos Interactive |
Digital | Square Enix |
Engines | |
Gex Engine | |
Release dates | |
Windows | September 8, 1999 |
Taxonomy | |
Series | Legacy of Kain |
Legacy of Kain | |
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Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain | 1997 |
Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver | 1999 |
Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 2 | 2001 |
Legacy of Kain: Blood Omen 2 | 2002 |
Legacy of Kain: Defiance | 2003 |
Nosgoth | Cancelled |
Key points
- A straight conversion of the PlayStation version, with none of the enhancements of the Dreamcast port.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | SafeDisc DRM[Note 1] | |||
Publisher website | ||||
Includes Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 2, Legacy of Kain: Blood Omen 2 and Legacy of Kain: Defiance. | ||||
GOG.com (unavailable) | Temporarily removed by Square Enix to work on important updates. | |||
Steam (unavailable) | Temporarily removed by Square Enix to work on important updates. |
Essential improvements
Patches
Patch 1.2 is the latest version. Digital distribution versions are already patched.
Bink-support for SR1 (Video-Patch)
- A fan-made patch for the retail version that makes it playable on modern versions of Windows and replaces RPL video files with higher quality BINK video files. Not required for digital distribution versions.
Instructions |
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Wrace's SR1 Patch
- Improves compatibility with modern versions of Windows, fixes various bugs, adds new sound engine and subtitles, native support of all gamepads and mouse, support of vibration for XInput gamepads, widescreen support, unlocks 60 frames per second, in-game map and in-game achievements, fix for storing/loading current level for the saves, additional menu items, "New Game+" to start with already solved puzzles and the possibility to skip intro movies.
Instructions |
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Skip intro videos
Delete or rename video files |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Crystal Dynamics\Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver\1.00.000[Note 2] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/224920/pfx/[Note 3] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\savegame.her[Note 4] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/224920/pfx/[Note 3] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
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Widescreen resolution | Use Wrace's SR1 Patch | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | See Widescreen resolution | ||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | See Windowed | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | Use Wrace's SR1 Patch | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS | Frame rate is capped at 30 FPS. Use Wrace's SR1 Patch. | ||
120+ FPS |
Widescreen resolution
- This fix causes the disappearance of the textures at the sides of the screen, which becomes progressively worse with wider aspect ratios.
Hor+ widescreen support[3] |
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Windowed
Use D3DWindower |
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Use Wrace's SR1 Patch |
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | Use Wrace's SR1 Patch for the native support of all controllers[4] | |
Controller remapping | ||
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | Use Wrace's SR1 Patch | |
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Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers | Use Wrace's SR1 Patch | |
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PlayStation button prompts | ||
Light bar support | ||
Adaptive trigger support | ||
DualSense haptic feedback support | ||
Connection modes |
Generic/other controllers | Use Wrace's SR1 Patch | |
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Button prompts |
Additional information | ||
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Button prompts | ||
Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Sound, Music and Speech. | |
Surround sound | Use Wrace's SR1 Patch | |
Subtitles | Use Wrace's SR1 Patch | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | Use Wrace's SR1 Patch | |||
German | ||||
Hungarian | Use Wrace's SR1 Patch | |||
Italian | Retail only. Download. | |||
Japanese | Retail only | |||
Brazilian Portuguese | Retail only (GreenLeaf). Download. | |||
Russian | Use Wrace's SR1 Patch | |||
Spanish | Retail only. Download. |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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Nvidia 3D Vision | See Helix Mod: Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver. | ||
vorpX | Z3D User created profile, requires DGVoodoo2 v 2.6, see profile introdution. Note: Profile may not work with the latest wrapper, in case of issues please report to the vorpx forum. |
Issues fixed
Crash when the game starts
Use Wrace's SR1 Patch |
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Crashes with resolutions larger than 640x480
Use Winplay DLL Patch |
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Raziel runs in circles if a gamepad is connected
Use Wrace's SR1 Patch |
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Hardware acceleration not available for AMD GPUs
Delete atiumdag.dll |
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Game crashes when reaching Melchiah gates after loading a game
- After doing all the puzzles before Melchiah, if you load the game again and try to reach the gates before the boss battle, it'll crash.
Use Wrace's SR1 Patch[5] |
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Audio issues
- On modern computers, audio may have issues such as dialogue skipping at certain points.
Use Wrace's SR1 Patch |
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Set a lower sampling rate |
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Notes
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Other information
API
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95, 98 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 200 MHz | Intel Pentium 266 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 16 MB | 32 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 320 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | DirectX 6 compatible |
Notes
- ↑ SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10[1] or Windows 11 and is disabled by default on Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 when the KB3086255 update is installed.[2]
- ↑ Applications writing to
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE
will be redirected to other locations based on various criterias, see the glossary page for more details. - ↑ 3.0 3.1 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 (224920) 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%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details).
References
- ↑ Not Loading in Windows 10; this will break thousands of - Microsoft Community - last accessed on 2017-01-16
- ↑ Microsoft - MS15-097: Description of the security update for the graphics component in Windows: September 8, 2015 - last accessed on 2018-02-16
- ↑ Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver - Widescreen Tutorial - YouTube
- ↑ Native support of ALL gamepads for SR1
- ↑ How to fix immediately corrupted save