Difference between revisions of "Saints of Virtue"
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| + | '''Key points''' | ||
| + | {{++}} Game works on modern systems with DOSBox (see [[#Installing on 64-bit versions of Windows|Installing on 64-bit versions of Windows]]). | ||
| + | {{--}} Game lacks an FPS limiter or vsync and causes a lot of bugs and physical glitches with frame rates above 60 FPS. This can be fixed with [https://saintsofvirtuex.com SaintsX] (see [[#Unofficial Patches|Unofficial Patches]]). | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | unknown | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | unknown | | | Windows }} | ||
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| + | ==Essential improvements== | ||
| + | ===Unofficial Patches=== | ||
| + | {{mm}} [https://saintsofvirtuex.com SaintsX] patches the game to provide higher resolution, a higher and locked framerate, fixes to traps, weapons, and physics, and additional debug and cheat options. | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | ||
|widescreen resolution = false | |widescreen resolution = false | ||
| − | |widescreen resolution notes= 640x480 and 320x200 only. | + | |widescreen resolution notes= 640x480 and 320x200 only. This can be increased to 800x600 with [https://saintsofvirtuex.com SaintsX]. |
|multimonitor = false | |multimonitor = false | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
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|4k ultra hd = false | |4k ultra hd = false | ||
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
| − | |fov = | + | |fov = false |
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
| − | |windowed = | + | |windowed = true |
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
| − | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = false |
| − | |borderless windowed notes = | + | |borderless windowed notes = The game can be run in borderless windowed with [https://saintsofvirtuex.com SaintsX]. |
|anisotropic = unknown | |anisotropic = unknown | ||
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
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|vsync = unknown | |vsync = unknown | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
| − | |60 fps = | + | |60 fps = true |
| − | |60 fps notes = | + | |60 fps notes = Frame-rate is uncapped, however running the game above 30 FPS breaks weapons, physics, and traps. The game can be locked to 60FPS with [https://saintsofvirtuex.com SaintsX]. |
| − | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = true |
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
|hdr = unknown | |hdr = unknown | ||
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|linux 64-bit executable= | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
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| + | |||
| + | ==Issues fixed== | ||
| + | ===Installing on 64-bit versions of Windows=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} The original disc release uses a 16-bit installer. | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Install with a modified 32-bit installer|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
| + | # Insert the CD. | ||
| + | # Copy the contents of disc somewhere temporarily. | ||
| + | # Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/111-installshield-3-32-bit-generic-installer/ InstallShield 3 32-bit Generic Installer]. | ||
| + | # Extract the new installer into the temporary disc content folder. | ||
| + | # Run <code>setup32.exe</code> and follow the steps. | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Running in DOSBox=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} The game will not run on modern versions of Windows. | ||
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| + | {{Fixbox|description=Run using DOSBox|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
| + | # Install using the instructions in [[#Installing on 64-bit versions of Windows|Installing on 64-bit versions of Windows]]. | ||
| + | # Configure DOSBox to execute <code>VRUN.EXE</code> with an argument of <code>START</code> | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Game breaking glitches=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} The game often runs too fast on modern CPUs and must be slowed down. | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Slow down the game internally|ref=<ref>Reference</ref>|fix=Use [https://saintsofvirtuex.com SaintsX] which slows the game down internally through a patch. The patcher also comes with higher resolution and fixes to weapons, physics, and traps. | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Slow down the game externally|ref=<ref>Reference</ref>|fix= | ||
| + | # Slow down your entire computer using a CPU-Killer. Your CPU usage will spike to 99%-100% - this type of fix is ''not recommended''. | ||
| + | # Use an external framerate limiter such as NVidia Driver, FRAPS, or RivaTuner. Note that Saints of Virtue still may not be compatible with these programs. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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| Developers | |
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| Shine Studios | |
| Publishers | |
| Cactus Games | |
| Engines | |
| Gamestudio A3[1] | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | 1999 |
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Key points
- Game works on modern systems with DOSBox (see Installing on 64-bit versions of Windows).
- Game lacks an FPS limiter or vsync and causes a lot of bugs and physical glitches with frame rates above 60 FPS. This can be fixed with SaintsX (see Unofficial Patches).
General information
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
|
Essential improvements
Unofficial Patches
- SaintsX patches the game to provide higher resolution, a higher and locked framerate, fixes to traps, weapons, and physics, and additional debug and cheat options.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows |
Video
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | 640x480 and 320x200 only. This can be increased to 800x600 with SaintsX. | ||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | |||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | |||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | The game can be run in borderless windowed with SaintsX. | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Frame-rate is uncapped, however running the game above 30 FPS breaks weapons, physics, and traps. The game can be locked to 60FPS with SaintsX. | ||
Input
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | ||
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support | ||
| Full controller support | ||
| Controller remapping | ||
| Controller sensitivity | ||
| Controller Y-axis inversion |
| Controller types |
|---|
| XInput-compatible controllers |
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| PlayStation controllers |
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| Generic/other controllers |
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| Additional information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Controller hotplugging | ||
| Haptic feedback | ||
| Digital movement supported | ||
| Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | ||
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English |
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 6 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
Issues fixed
Installing on 64-bit versions of Windows
- The original disc release uses a 16-bit installer.
| Install with a modified 32-bit installer[citation needed] |
|---|
|
Running in DOSBox
- The game will not run on modern versions of Windows.
| Run using DOSBox[citation needed] |
|---|
|
Game breaking glitches
- The game often runs too fast on modern CPUs and must be slowed down.
| Slow down the game internally[2] |
|---|
|
Use SaintsX which slows the game down internally through a patch. The patcher also comes with higher resolution and fixes to weapons, physics, and traps. |
| Slow down the game externally[3] |
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|
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 95 | 98, 2000 |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel 80486DX 50 MHz | Intel Pentium 166 MHz |
| System memory (RAM) | 32 MB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | ||
| Video card (GPU) | DirectX 6.1 compatible | |
| Other | 2x CD-ROM Drive | |
References
- ↑ FAQ - Official website
- ↑ Reference
- ↑ Reference