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|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Infinite Interactive}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Infinite Interactive}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/porter|TransGaming Inc.|OS X}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|D3 Publisher}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|D3 Publisher}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Vicious Engine}} | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 16, 2007}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 16, 2007}} | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|March 11, 2008}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|March 11, 2008|wrapper=Cider}} |
| + | |reception = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|puzzle-quest-challenge-of-the-warlords|84}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|link|rating}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|puzzle-quest-challenge-of-the-warlords|84}} | ||
| + | |taxonomy = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Turn-based }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | RPG, Tile matching }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Anime }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Fantasy }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Puzzle Quest }} | ||
|steam appid = 12500 | |steam appid = 12500 | ||
| − | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = |
| + | |hltb = 7427 | ||
|strategywiki = Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords | |strategywiki = Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords | ||
| + | |mobygames = puzzle-quest-challenge-of-the-warlords | ||
|wikipedia = Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords | |wikipedia = Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords | ||
|winehq = 4832 | |winehq = 4832 | ||
| + | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | |||
| − | |||
| − | |||
| − | |||
| − | |||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
| − | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/12500/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] |
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | Simple disc check. | | Windows }} |
| − | |||
{{Availability/row| Steam | 12500 | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 12500 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-PQ | DRM-free | | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
| − | {{DLC/row| Revenge of the Plague Lord | Expansion pack, released as DLC for the 360 version and later incorporated for free in the PS3/mobile ports. Never officially released on PC, but has since been ported by fans, and is available as a mod/patch for the base game [ | + | {{DLC/row| Revenge of the Plague Lord | Expansion pack, released as DLC for the 360 version and later incorporated for free in the PS3/mobile ports. Never officially released on PC, but has since been ported by fans, and is available as a mod/patch for the base game [https://steamcommunity.com/app/12500/discussions/0/864943954172103438/ here]. | Windows }} |
}} | }} | ||
| + | ==Essential improvements== | ||
| + | ===Patches=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} [https://www.patches-scrolls.com/puzzle_quest.php Patch v1.2] is the latest retail patch. | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|hkcu}}\Software\Infinite Interactive\Puzzle Quest\}} |
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|OS X|}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Puzzle Quest\Saves}} |
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|OS X|}} |
}} | }} | ||
| + | {{ii}} By default, only a single save is allowed. In order to use multiple saves, rename the <code>pqhero</code> file in the save directory, then start a new game. You should now have two <code>pqhero</code> files, each with the name you chose for the hero. Modify the registry config key <code>Last Hero</code> to the name of the save file you want to restore. | ||
===[[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 | ||
| − | |origin | + | |discord = |
| − | |origin notes | + | |discord notes = |
| − | |steam cloud | + | |epic games launcher = |
| − | |steam cloud notes | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
| − | | | + | |gog galaxy = |
| − | | | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
| + | |origin = | ||
| + | |origin notes = | ||
| + | |steam cloud = true | ||
| + | |steam cloud notes = Up to 100 MB of saves can be uploaded. | ||
| + | |ubisoft connect = | ||
| + | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
| + | |xbox cloud = | ||
| + | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
| − | {{Video | + | {{Image|Puzzle Quest Challenge of the Warlords - general settings.png|General settings}} |
| + | {{Video | ||
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | ||
|widescreen resolution = true | |widescreen resolution = true | ||
| − | |widescreen resolution notes= Only certain resolutions from 640x480 to 1920x1200 can be selected. | + | |widescreen resolution notes= Only certain resolutions from 640x480 to 1920x1200 can be selected. Some resolutions (including 16:9 options) are hidden from the options menu and can only be accessed via registry edits. Guide [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2358570711 here]. |
|multimonitor = false | |multimonitor = false | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
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|antialiasing = false | |antialiasing = false | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
| − | |vsync = | + | |upscaling = unknown |
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
| + | |vsync = always on | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
| − | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = limited |
| − | |120 fps notes = | + | |120 fps notes = Some texts like "Click to continue" run a bit fast at high fps |
| − | |color blind = | + | |hdr = unknown |
| + | |hdr notes = | ||
| + | |color blind = unknown | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
| − | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = false | |key remap = false | ||
|key remap notes = Game is played almost exclusively with the mouse. | |key remap notes = Game is played almost exclusively with the mouse. | ||
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|invert mouse y-axis = false | |invert mouse y-axis = false | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
| + | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
| + | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
|controller support notes = Changes button prompts to [[Controller:Xbox 360 Controller|Xbox 360 Controller]] buttons. | |controller support notes = Changes button prompts to [[Controller:Xbox 360 Controller|Xbox 360 Controller]] buttons. | ||
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|invert controller y-axis = false | |invert controller y-axis = false | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
| − | | | + | |xinput controllers = unknown |
| − | | | + | |xinput controllers notes = |
| − | |button prompts | + | |xbox prompts = unknown |
| − | |button prompts notes | + | |xbox prompts notes = |
| + | |impulse triggers = unknown | ||
| + | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
| + | |dualshock 4 = unknown | ||
| + | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
| + | |dualshock prompts = unknown | ||
| + | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
| + | |light bar support = unknown | ||
| + | |light bar support notes = | ||
| + | |dualshock 4 modes = unknown | ||
| + | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
| + | |tracked motion controllers= unknown | ||
| + | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
| + | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
| + | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
| + | |other controllers = unknown | ||
| + | |other controllers notes = | ||
| + | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
| + | |other button prompts notes= | ||
|controller hotplug = unknown | |controller hotplug = unknown | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
|haptic feedback = unknown | |haptic feedback = unknown | ||
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
| − | | | + | |simultaneous input = unknown |
| − | | | + | |simultaneous input notes = |
| + | |steam input api = unknown | ||
| + | |steam input api notes = | ||
| + | |steam hook input = unknown | ||
| + | |steam hook input notes = | ||
| + | |steam input presets = unknown | ||
| + | |steam input presets notes = | ||
| + | |steam controller prompts = unknown | ||
| + | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
| + | |steam cursor detection = unknown | ||
| + | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
| − | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = Volume controls are not a slider, but rather a menu with choices ranging from "Very quiet" to "Loud". Sound effects and music levels can be set separately. | |separate volume notes = Volume controls are not a slider, but rather a menu with choices ranging from "Very quiet" to "Loud". Sound effects and music levels can be set separately. | ||
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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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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = English | |language = English | ||
| − | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
|audio = n/a | |audio = n/a | ||
|subtitles = n/a | |subtitles = n/a | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = French | |language = French | ||
| − | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
|audio = n/a | |audio = n/a | ||
|subtitles = n/a | |subtitles = n/a | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = German | |language = German | ||
| − | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
|audio = n/a | |audio = n/a | ||
|subtitles = n/a | |subtitles = n/a | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Italian | |language = Italian | ||
| − | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
|audio = n/a | |audio = n/a | ||
|subtitles = n/a | |subtitles = n/a | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Russian | ||
| + | |interface = hackable | ||
| + | |audio = n/a | ||
| + | |subtitles = n/a | ||
| + | |notes = [https://enpy.net/forum/files/file/40-puzzle-quest-challenge-of-the-warlords/ Fan translation by «ENPY Studio/Spirit Team»] | ||
| + | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Spanish | |language = Spanish | ||
| − | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
|audio = n/a | |audio = n/a | ||
|subtitles = n/a | |subtitles = n/a | ||
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==Issues unresolved== | ==Issues unresolved== | ||
| + | ===Game crashes=== | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Install [[DirectPlay]]|fix= | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
===Audio crackling=== | ===Audio crackling=== | ||
{{ii}} Some players will experience infrequent crackling in the audio. | {{ii}} Some players will experience infrequent crackling in the audio. | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
| − | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 9 |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|metal support = | |metal support = | ||
|metal support notes = | |metal support notes = | ||
| − | |vulkan | + | |vulkan versions = |
| − | |vulkan | + | |vulkan notes = |
|dos modes = | |dos modes = | ||
|dos modes notes = | |dos modes notes = | ||
|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
| − | |64-bit | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
| − | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
| + | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |windows exe notes = | ||
| + | |macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | ||
| + | |macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | ||
| + | |macos arm app = | ||
| + | |macos app notes = | ||
| + | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
| + | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
| + | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |linux executable notes = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Middleware=== | ||
| + | {{Middleware | ||
| + | |physics = | ||
| + | |physics notes = | ||
| + | |audio = OpenAL | ||
| + | |audio notes = | ||
| + | |interface = | ||
| + | |interface notes = | ||
| + | |input = | ||
| + | |input notes = | ||
| + | |cutscenes = | ||
| + | |cutscenes notes = | ||
| + | |multiplayer = | ||
| + | |multiplayer notes= | ||
| + | |anticheat = | ||
| + | |anticheat notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|minOS = 2000, XP, Vista | |minOS = 2000, XP, Vista | ||
| − | |minCPU = Pentium III 1.0 GHz or greater | + | |minCPU = Intel Pentium III 1.0 GHz or greater |
|minRAM = 256 MB | |minRAM = 256 MB | ||
|minHD = 105 MB | |minHD = 105 MB | ||
| − | |minGPU = ATI 7000 | + | |minGPU = ATI Radeon 7000 |
| + | |minGPU2 = Nvidia GeForce2 | ||
| + | |minGPU3 = Intel GMA 900 series | ||
|minVRAM = 64 MB | |minVRAM = 64 MB | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
Latest revision as of 14:59, 20 November 2022
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Infinite Interactive | |
| macOS (OS X) | TransGaming Inc. |
| Publishers | |
| D3 Publisher | |
| Engines | |
| Vicious Engine | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | March 16, 2007 |
| macOS (OS X) (Cider) | March 11, 2008 |
| Reception | |
| Metacritic | 84 |
| IGDB | 84 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Microtransactions | None |
| Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
| Pacing | Turn-based |
| Genres | RPG, Tile matching |
| Art styles | Anime |
| Themes | Fantasy |
| Series | Puzzle Quest |
 |
|
| Puzzle Quest | |
|---|---|
| Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords | 2007 |
| Puzzle Quest: Galactrix | 2009 |
| Puzzle Kingdoms | 2009 |
| Puzzle Chronicles | 2010 |
| Puzzle Quest 2 | 2010 |
| Marvel Puzzle Quest | 2013 |
| Puzzle Quest 3 | EA |
General information
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
Simple disc check. | |
|
| Steam | |
|
||
| GamersGate (unavailable) | |
|
DLC and expansion packs
| Name | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Revenge of the Plague Lord | Expansion pack, released as DLC for the 360 version and later incorporated for free in the PS3/mobile ports. Never officially released on PC, but has since been ported by fans, and is available as a mod/patch for the base game here. | |
Essential improvements
Patches
- Patch v1.2 is the latest retail patch.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Infinite Interactive\Puzzle Quest\ |
| macOS (OS X) | |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/12500/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Puzzle Quest\Saves |
| macOS (OS X) | |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/12500/pfx/[Note 1] |
- By default, only a single save is allowed. In order to use multiple saves, rename the
pqherofile in the save directory, then start a new game. You should now have twopqherofiles, each with the name you chose for the hero. Modify the registry config keyLast Heroto the name of the save file you want to restore.
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
| Steam Cloud | Up to 100 MB of saves can be uploaded. |
Video
General settings
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | Only certain resolutions from 640x480 to 1920x1200 can be selected. Some resolutions (including 16:9 options) are hidden from the options menu and can only be accessed via registry edits. Guide here. | ||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | |||
| 4K Ultra HD | Maximum settable resolution is 1920x1200. | ||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | |||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| 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 | |||
| 120+ FPS | Some texts like "Click to continue" run a bit fast at high fps | ||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
Input
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | Game is played almost exclusively with the mouse. | |
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support | Changes button prompts to Xbox 360 Controller buttons. | |
| Full controller support | ||
| Controller remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
| Controller sensitivity | ||
| Controller Y-axis inversion |
| Controller types |
|---|
| XInput-compatible controllers |
|---|
| PlayStation controllers |
|---|
| Generic/other controllers |
|---|
| Additional information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Controller hotplugging | ||
| Haptic feedback | ||
| Digital movement supported | ||
| Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | Volume controls are not a slider, but rather a menu with choices ranging from "Very quiet" to "Loud". Sound effects and music levels can be set separately. | |
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Italian | ||||
| Russian | Fan translation by «ENPY Studio/Spirit Team» | |||
| Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAN play | 2 | |||
| Online play | 2 | |||
Connection types
| Type | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Matchmaking | ||
| Peer-to-peer | ||
| Dedicated | ||
| Self-hosting | ||
| Direct IP |
Issues unresolved
Game crashes
| Install DirectPlay |
|---|
Audio crackling
- Some players will experience infrequent crackling in the audio.
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 9 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows | |||
| macOS (OS X) |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | OpenAL |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | 2000, XP, Vista | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium III 1.0 GHz or greater | |
| System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 105 MB | |
| Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon 7000 Nvidia GeForce2 Intel GMA 900 series 64 MB of VRAM |
|
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.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/12500/. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (12500) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.