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'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://sacrifice-shiny.fandom.com/wiki/Sacrifice_Wiki Sacrifice Wiki] |
{{GOG.com links|1207658651|sacrifice}} | {{GOG.com links|1207658651|sacrifice}} | ||
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/38440/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/38440/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 38440 | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 38440 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} A free demo version is available from [https://archive.org/details/Sacrifice_201404 Archive.org]. | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Configuring dgVoodoo 2|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Configuring dgVoodoo 2|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
− | # Download the latest version of [ | + | # Download the latest version of [[dgVoodoo 2]]. |
# Extract the .zip file somewhere and copy the contents of the MS sub-folder into the main Sacrifice folder. | # Extract the .zip file somewhere and copy the contents of the MS sub-folder into the main Sacrifice folder. | ||
# Use dgVoodooSetup to configure settings. The following settings are recommended: | # Use dgVoodooSetup to configure settings. The following settings are recommended: | ||
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|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = Labeled as "Triple Buffering". Disable GSYNC in the Nvidia Control Panel to avoid instant startup crash. | |vsync notes = Labeled as "Triple Buffering". Disable GSYNC in the Nvidia Control Panel to avoid instant startup crash. | ||
|60 fps = false | |60 fps = false | ||
− | |60 fps notes = | + | |60 fps notes = Target framerate by default is capped to 30fps. See [[#High frame rate|High frame rate]]. |
|120 fps = false | |120 fps = false | ||
− | |120 fps notes = | + | |120 fps notes = |
|hdr = unknown | |hdr = unknown | ||
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
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{{ii}} The file has a ''.7z'' suffix, but it's a RAR file. If you have trouble extracting the archive, rename the file suffix to ''.rar'' instead. | {{ii}} The file has a ''.7z'' suffix, but it's a RAR file. If you have trouble extracting the archive, rename the file suffix to ''.rar'' instead. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)|High frame rate]]=== | ||
+ | {{--}}Setting the target frame rate higher 30 FPS breaks the game; i.e. melee damage is buffed, and animations are cancelled and set the target frame rate higher than 60fps breaks completely the game making the game totally unplayable. | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Registry file (64-bit Windows)|ref={{cn|date=December 2016}}|fix= | ||
+ | <pre> | ||
+ | Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 | ||
+ | |||
+ | [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\SOFTWARE\Shiny Entertainment\Sacrifice\Options] | ||
+ | "Target framerate"=dword:30" | ||
+ | </pre> | ||
+ | {{ii}} by default the registry variable will be in hexadecimal to edit it change it to decimal, by default it will be at 30 change it to your desired fps | ||
}} | }} | ||
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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 = EAX 1 & 2 |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|lan play modes = | |lan play modes = | ||
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
− | |online play = | + | |online play = false |
|online play players = 4 | |online play players = 4 | ||
|online play modes = | |online play modes = | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |windows arm app = false | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
|mac os x powerpc app = true | |mac os x powerpc app = true | ||
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|linux 32-bit executable= unknown | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= unknown | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} |
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Developers | |
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Shiny Entertainment | |
Mac OS (Classic) | MumboJumbo[1] |
macOS (OS X) | MumboJumbo |
Publishers | |
Interplay Entertainment | |
Sold-Out Software | |
Mac OS | MacPlay |
OS X | MacPlay |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 17, 2000 |
Mac OS (Classic) | December 24, 2001 |
macOS (OS X) | December 24, 2001 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Warnings
Key points
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | SafeDisc 2.50 DRM[Note 1] Known issues on Windows Vista and later.[citation needed] | |||
GOG.com | Pre-patched for modern systems. Serial keys for multiplayer available by request to GOG support team.[4] | |||
Steam |
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).
- A free demo version is available from Archive.org.
Essential improvements
dgVoodoo 2 wrapper
- Prevents crashes and issues on modern PCs, in addition to adding new graphical options. Requires a GPU with support for DirectX 10.1 or above.
Configuring dgVoodoo 2[citation needed] |
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|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Shiny Entertainment\Sacrifice\Options[Note 2] |
Mac OS (Classic) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/38440/pfx/[Note 3] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\Saves[Note 4] |
Mac OS (Classic) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/38440/pfx/[Note 3] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Multi-monitor | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
4K Ultra HD | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | Force through dgVoodoo 2. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | Labeled as "Triple Buffering". Disable GSYNC in the Nvidia Control Panel to avoid instant startup crash. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Target framerate by default is capped to 30fps. See High frame rate. |
Widescreen resolution
Use the Sacrifice FOV Fix[5] |
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|
High frame rate
- Setting the target frame rate higher 30 FPS breaks the game; i.e. melee damage is buffed, and animations are cancelled and set the target frame rate higher than 60fps breaks completely the game making the game totally unplayable.
Registry file (64-bit Windows)[citation needed] |
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Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\SOFTWARE\Shiny Entertainment\Sacrifice\Options] "Target framerate"=dword:30"
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | Seems to apply negative mouse acceleration if 'Enhance pointer precision' setting in Windows is turned on. | |
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | On by default. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
EAX support | EAX 1 & 2 | |
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
French | Retail and Steam only. | |||
German | Retail and Steam; download for GOG.com version | |||
Italian | Retail and Steam only. | |||
Polish | Retail and GOG.com only. | |||
Spanish | Retail and Steam only. | |||
Russian | Unofficial translation by Fargus. Attached as bonus to GOG.com version. |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Local play | ||||
LAN play | 4 | |||
Online play | 4 | GameSpy services have been shut down;[6] see GameSpy for workarounds. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
---|---|
TCP | 2302-2400, 6073 |
UDP | 2302-2400, 6073 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
vorpX | G3D User created profile, requires DGVoodoo2 v 2.55.4, see profile introdution. Note: Profile may not work with the latest wrapper, in case of issues please report to the vorpx forum. |
Issues fixed
No mouse/keyboard access for ReShade overlay
Use dinputto8[citation needed] |
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Error initializing graphics library (scapex.exe map editor)
Use compatability setting - Reduced Color Mode (16-bit)[7] |
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Notes
|
Remove registry settings |
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Issues above 30 FPS
- Running the game at higher than 30 FPS breaks the game; i.e. melee damage is buffed, and animations are cancelled. Also causes constant crashing if the frame rate is set higher than the default value.
Set target framerate to 30 FPS |
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Compatibility issues on modern systems
See dgVoodoo 2 wrapper |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 7 |
Executable | PPC | 16-bit | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Windows | |||||
macOS (OS X) | |||||
Mac OS (Classic) |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Audio | Miles Sound System | |
Cutscenes | Smacker Video Technology | |
Multiplayer | GameSpy |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95, 98, Me | 2000, XP |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium II 300 MHz | Intel Pentium II 450 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 64 MB | 128 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 650 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 8 MB of VRAM DirectX 7.0a compatible | 16 MB of VRAM |
Mac OS | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 9.2 | 10.0.4 |
Processor (CPU) | PowerPC G3 350 MHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 128 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) |
Notes
- ↑ SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10[2] 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.[3]
- ↑ 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 (38440) 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
- ↑ Inside Mac Games News: Sacrifice Goes Gold, Preview Posted
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Sacrifice - Multiplayer key request - last accessed on 2021-06-13
- ↑ Sacrifice | WSGF
- ↑ Pricing | GameSpy Technology
- ↑ Error initializing graphics library in Sacrifice's Scapex - Rage3D forums