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{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|July 20, 1999}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|July 20, 1999}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|March 14, 2003}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|March 14, 2003}} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|myth-ii-soulblighter|88}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|myth-ii-soulblighter|}} | ||
|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 | None }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes |Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing |Real-time }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives |Bird's-eye view, Free-roaming camera }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Bird's-eye view, Free-roaming camera }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls |Multiple select, Point and select }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Multiple select, Point and select }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres |RTS }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | RTS }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles |Cartoon }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Cartoon }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes |Medieval, Supernatural }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Medieval, Supernatural }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Myth }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Myth }} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
|hltb = 6332 | |hltb = 6332 | ||
+ | |lutris = myth-ii-soulblighter | ||
|igdb = myth-ii-soulblighter | |igdb = myth-ii-soulblighter | ||
|strategywiki = Myth II: Soulblighter | |strategywiki = Myth II: Soulblighter | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 509 |
|wikipedia = Myth 2 | |wikipedia = Myth 2 | ||
|winehq = 927 | |winehq = 927 | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | + | {{Introduction | |
− | {{ | + | |introduction = |
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+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
{{mm}} [http://www.bungie.net/ Bungie.net] - The original developer's site. | {{mm}} [http://www.bungie.net/ Bungie.net] - The original developer's site. | ||
{{mm}} [http://projectmagma.net/ Project Magma] - The current developers for the Myth series. See [[#Project Magma patch|Project Magma patch]] for details. | {{mm}} [http://projectmagma.net/ Project Magma] - The current developers for the Myth series. See [[#Project Magma patch|Project Magma patch]] for details. | ||
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://bungie.fandom.com/wiki/Main_Page Bungiepedia] - A wiki for everything Bungie related. |
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://mythipedia.fandom.com/wiki/The_Myth:_The_Fallen_Lords_Wiki Wyrdipedia] - A small wiki for everything Myth related. |
{{mm}} [http://myth.bungie.org/ Myth.Bungie.org] - One of the biggest Myth fan sites around. | {{mm}} [http://myth.bungie.org/ Myth.Bungie.org] - One of the biggest Myth fan sites around. | ||
{{mm}} [http://tain.totalcodex.net/ The Tain] - A huge mod database for the Myth series. | {{mm}} [http://tain.totalcodex.net/ The Tain] - A huge mod database for the Myth series. | ||
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Project Magma patch=== | ===Project Magma patch=== | ||
− | {{ | + | {{mm}} [http://projectmagma.net/downloads/myth2_updates/ Project Magma] is a major patch and continuation of Myth II. It provides modern PC support and brings optimizations, bug fixes, and other additions. It also updates the main modding tools to modern standards. |
− | [http://projectmagma.net/downloads/myth2_updates/ Project Magma] is a major patch and continuation of Myth II | + | {{++}} This patch also removes the game's DRM; copy the {{folder|cutscenes}} folder off the disk into the game's install directory to have cutscenes play without the disk inserted, or use the hi-res QuickTime cutscenes (see below). |
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==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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|antialiasing = false | |antialiasing = false | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = hackable | |vsync = hackable | ||
|vsync notes = The [[#Project Magma patch|Project Magma patch]] is required. | |vsync notes = The [[#Project Magma patch|Project Magma patch]] is required. | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = true | |eax support = true | ||
− | |eax support notes | + | |eax support notes = A3D 1.0<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/19990828170734/http://www.aureal.com/cgi-bin/pub/display.pl?template=press_aur_detail.htm&serial=1027 Popular Bungie Sequel Features A3D - Aureal.com news (retrieved)] and game manual</ref> EAX 1<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/19990221140525/http://www.ctlsg.creaf.com/press/1998/p980527c.html|title=Bungie Delivers A New Dimension In 3D Sound With Support For Creative's Environmental Audio Platform - Creative Asia (retrieved)|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = GreenLeaf.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://archive.org/details/19_20190929_201909/17.png|title=GreenLeaf Catalogue (2000)|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|lan play modes = | |lan play modes = | ||
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
− | |online play = | + | |online play = hackable |
|online play players = 16 | |online play players = 16 | ||
|online play modes = | |online play modes = | ||
− | |online play notes = | + | |online play notes = The official multiplayer service has been shut down; use the [https://tain.totalcodex.net/items/show/crowsbridge-net-metaserver-plugin CrowsBridge.net] master server |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = unknown | |windows 64-bit exe = unknown | ||
+ | |windows arm app = false | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
− | |mac os x powerpc app = | + | |mac os x powerpc app = hackable |
− | |macos intel 32-bit app = | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = hackable |
− | |macos intel 64-bit app = | + | |macos intel 64-bit app = hackable |
− | |macos arm app = | + | |macos arm app = unknown |
− | |macos app notes = | + | |macos app notes = Requires [[#Project_Magma_patch|Project Magma patch]]. |
|linux powerpc app = true | |linux powerpc app = true | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= true | |linux 32-bit executable= true | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= false | |linux 64-bit executable= false | ||
+ | |linux arm app = false | ||
+ | |linux 68k app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
+ | |mac os powerpc app = unknown | ||
+ | |mac os 68k app = unknown | ||
+ | |mac os executable notes= | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|physics = | |physics = | ||
|physics notes = | |physics notes = | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = DirectSound3D |
|audio notes = Superseded by OpenAL in Project Magma Patch. | |audio notes = Superseded by OpenAL in Project Magma Patch. | ||
|interface = | |interface = | ||
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|input = | |input = | ||
|input notes = | |input notes = | ||
− | |cutscenes = Smacker Video | + | |cutscenes = Smacker Video Technology |
|cutscenes notes = Superseded by QuickTime playback in Project Magma Patch. | |cutscenes notes = Superseded by QuickTime playback in Project Magma Patch. | ||
|multiplayer = Bungie.net, TEN | |multiplayer = Bungie.net, TEN | ||
|multiplayer notes= Both services are no longer available. Replaced by Gate of Storms.net in Project Magma Patch. | |multiplayer notes= Both services are no longer available. Replaced by Gate of Storms.net in Project Magma Patch. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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+ | ===Graphical mods=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} In the case of slowdowns, try setting the texture cache size to 512 in the game's preferences.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/groups/mythseries/discussions/0/133260909492698697/#c133260909493058814|title=Myth HD Total Conversion 1.32 (Latest version)|date=May 2023}}</ref> | ||
+ | *[http://tain.totalcodex.net/items/show/expansive-interface Expansive Interface] - Makes the main/pause menu interface 1024x768 instead of 800x600 or 640x480. | ||
+ | *[http://tain.totalcodex.net/items/show/myth-ii-quicktime-cutscenes Myth II QuickTime Cutscenes] and [http://tain.totalcodex.net/items/show/third-party-quicktime-cutscenes Third Party QuickTime Cutscenes] - Replaces the original low-res cutscenes with hi-res ones. | ||
+ | *[https://mega.nz/#!hZoSRTJK!-RbAb24CFlhDn-QNLqkQkaUMM0oVFJMHZVuEbuqMEHM Myth HD] - Adds hi-res character sprites. Supports both Myth II's main campaign and The Fallen Levels addon. Note, might have compatibility issues with custom maps that replace default units. | ||
+ | *[http://tain.totalcodex.net/items/show/chimera-trees Chimera Trees] - Replaces some of the ugliest Bungie stock tree sprites with ones from the Chimera addon. | ||
+ | *[http://tain.totalcodex.net/items/show/detail-texture-megapack Detail Texture Megapack] - Upscaled and improved terrain textures. Supports a wide variety of custom maps and conversions. | ||
+ | *[https://www.moddb.com/games/myth2/addons/myth-ii-soulblighter-esrgan-upscale-pack ESRGAN Upscale Pack] - AI upscaled 4x size world textures for Myth II: Soulblighter and The Fallen Levels mod. Detail textures and ESRGAN textures upscale different parts of the game and supposed to be used together. | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
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|minGPU = SVGA graphics card | |minGPU = SVGA graphics card | ||
− | |recOS = | + | |recOS = ME, 2000, XP |
|recRAM = 64 MB | |recRAM = 64 MB | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
Latest revision as of 23:12, 8 April 2024
Developers | |
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Bungie | |
Linux | Loki Software |
Green Berets | Take-Two Interactive |
Publishers | |
North America | Bungie |
Europe | GT Interactive |
Release dates | |
Windows | December 28, 1998 |
Mac OS (Classic) | December 28, 1998 |
Linux | July 20, 1999 |
macOS (OS X) | March 14, 2003 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 88 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view, Free-roaming camera |
Controls | Multiple select, Point and select |
Genres | RTS |
Art styles | Cartoon |
Themes | Medieval, Supernatural |
Series | Myth |
Myth | |
---|---|
Myth: The Fallen Lords | 1997 |
Myth II: Soulblighter | 1998 |
Myth III: The Wolf Age | 2001 |
Myth II: Soulblighter is a singleplayer and multiplayer bird's-eye view and free-roaming camera RTS game in the Myth series.
General information
- Bungie.net - The original developer's site.
- Project Magma - The current developers for the Myth series. See Project Magma patch for details.
- Bungiepedia - A wiki for everything Bungie related.
- Wyrdipedia - A small wiki for everything Myth related.
- Myth.Bungie.org - One of the biggest Myth fan sites around.
- The Tain - A huge mod database for the Myth series.
- Gate of Storms - A multiplayer server and community for Myth II.
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail |
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Chimera | Freeware download (included in Linux version patch 1.3e). | |
Green Berets | Freeware download, was once sold in a bundle with base Myth II called Green Berets: Powered by Myth II (MobyGames, IGDB). |
Version differences
- Myth: The Total Codex is a compilation pack that includes Myth: The Fallen Lords, Myth II: Soulblighter, the Chimera DLC by Badlands, strategy guides for both Myth games, and a variety of plugins created by fans within the community.
- Myth II: Worlds is a compilation pack that includes Myth II: Soulblighter and it's strategy guide but with community content not featured in either Myth: The Total Codex nor Myth: Antologia.
- Myth: Antologia is a re-release of Myth: The Total Codex but with Myth III: The Wolf Age and it's own strategy guide also included and sold exclusively for the Polish market.
Essential improvements
Project Magma patch
- Project Magma is a major patch and continuation of Myth II. It provides modern PC support and brings optimizations, bug fixes, and other additions. It also updates the main modding tools to modern standards.
- This patch also removes the game's DRM; copy the
cutscenes
folder off the disk into the game's install directory to have cutscenes play without the disk inserted, or use the hi-res QuickTime cutscenes (see below).
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | |
macOS (OS X) | |
Mac OS (Classic) | |
Linux |
- It's unknown whether this game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux. Please fill in this information.
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | |
macOS (OS X) | |
Mac OS (Classic) | |
Linux |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
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Widescreen resolution | The Project Magma patch is required. | ||
Multi-monitor | The Project Magma patch is required. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | The Project Magma patch is required. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | The Project Magma patch is required. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | The Project Magma patch is required. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | The Project Magma patch is required. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Input
Keyboard and mouse, touch | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | Use the Myth Camera Speed Kit. | |
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Touchscreen optimised | The Project Magma patch is required. | |
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
EAX support | A3D 1.0[1] EAX 1[2] | |
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Brazilian Portuguese | GreenLeaf.[3] | |||
Russian | Official localization by «1C-Softclub» | |||
Russian | Unofficial translation link #1 and #2: 1) Fargus Multimedia 2) «7th Wolf» 3) «XXI век» |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
LAN play | 16 | |||
Online play | 16 | The official multiplayer service has been shut down; use the CrowsBridge.net master server |
Other information
- Also supported the now antiquated RRedline graphics API for Rendition Redline cards.
- Also supported the antiquated QuickDraw 3D/RAVE API on the classic Mac OS.
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 6, 11 | DX11 requires the Project Magma patch. |
OpenGL | 4.4 | Requires the Project Magma patch. |
Glide | 2.43 | |
Software renderer |
Executable | PPC | 16-bit | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||||
macOS (OS X) | Requires Project Magma patch. | ||||
Linux | |||||
Mac OS (Classic) |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Audio | DirectSound3D | Superseded by OpenAL in Project Magma Patch. |
Cutscenes | Smacker Video Technology | Superseded by QuickTime playback in Project Magma Patch. |
Multiplayer | Bungie.net, TEN | Both services are no longer available. Replaced by Gate of Storms.net in Project Magma Patch. |
Graphical mods
- In the case of slowdowns, try setting the texture cache size to 512 in the game's preferences.[4]
- Expansive Interface - Makes the main/pause menu interface 1024x768 instead of 800x600 or 640x480.
- Myth II QuickTime Cutscenes and Third Party QuickTime Cutscenes - Replaces the original low-res cutscenes with hi-res ones.
- Myth HD - Adds hi-res character sprites. Supports both Myth II's main campaign and The Fallen Levels addon. Note, might have compatibility issues with custom maps that replace default units.
- Chimera Trees - Replaces some of the ugliest Bungie stock tree sprites with ones from the Chimera addon.
- Detail Texture Megapack - Upscaled and improved terrain textures. Supports a wide variety of custom maps and conversions.
- ESRGAN Upscale Pack - AI upscaled 4x size world textures for Myth II: Soulblighter and The Fallen Levels mod. Detail textures and ESRGAN textures upscale different parts of the game and supposed to be used together.
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98 | ME, 2000, XP |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 200 MHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 32 MB | 64 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 100 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | SVGA graphics card |
References
- ↑ Popular Bungie Sequel Features A3D - Aureal.com news (retrieved) and game manual
- ↑ Bungie Delivers A New Dimension In 3D Sound With Support For Creative's Environmental Audio Platform - Creative Asia (retrieved) - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ GreenLeaf Catalogue (2000) - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Myth HD Total Conversion 1.32 (Latest version) - last accessed on May 2023