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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Cactus Games}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Cactus Games}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Gamestudio|name= | + | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Gamestudio|name=Gamestudio A3|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.saintsofvirtue.com/faq.html|title=FAQ - Official website|date=May 2023}}</ref>}} |
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/date|DOS|1999}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|1999}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|1999}} | ||
| + | |taxonomy = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action, Shooter }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Abstract, Stylized, Pre-rendered graphics }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Fantasy, Horror, Supernatural }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | }} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
|steam appid side = | |steam appid side = | ||
| − | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = |
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
| + | |mobygames = saints-of-virtue | ||
|wikipedia = Saints of Virtue | |wikipedia = Saints of Virtue | ||
|winehq = | |winehq = | ||
| + | |license = commercial | ||
| + | |official site= http://www.saintsofvirtue.com/ | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
| − | {{mm}} [https:// | + | |
| − | {{mm}} [https:// | + | {{mm}} [https://hg101.kontek.net/christianfps/christianfps2.htm Hardcore Gaming 101: Christian video games] - Article on Saints of Virtue |
| − | {{mm}} [https:// | + | {{mm}} [https://saintsofvirtuex.com/ Saints of Virtue X Website] - Unofficial patch that fixes and enhances the game for modern platforms. |
| − | + | {{mm}} [https://discord.gg/JvrwCuNrCJ SaintsX Discord Server] - Fan community for help and discussions about this and other Christian video games. | |
| + | |||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| Retail | | | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | DRM-free | | | Windows, DOS }} |
}} | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Essential improvements== | ||
| + | ===SaintsX Patch=== | ||
| + | {{mm}} [https://saintsofvirtuex.com SaintsX] is an unofficial community patch that fixes modern system compatibility and gameplay issues, adds various quality of life improvements and additional game settings and enhancements. | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
| − | {{Video | + | {{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 = false | |widescreen resolution = false | ||
| − | |widescreen resolution notes= | + | |widescreen resolution notes= 320x200 and 640x480 only. 800x600 when using [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 = [https://saintsofvirtuex.com SaintsX] adds adjustable field of view option. |
| − | |windowed = | + | |windowed = true |
| − | |windowed notes = | + | |windowed notes = must use -WND command line option to enable this. |
| − | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = false |
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
| − | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = false |
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
| − | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = false |
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
| − | |vsync = | + | |upscaling = false |
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
| + | |vsync = false | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
| − | |60 fps = | + | |60 fps = true |
| − | |60 fps notes = | + | |60 fps notes = Frame rates higher than 30 causes issues, but [https://saintsofvirtuex.com SaintsX] fixes this. |
| − | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = true |
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
| − | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
| − | |color blind = | + | |color blind = false |
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
| − | {{Input | + | {{Input |
| − | |key remap = | + | |key remap = false |
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
|acceleration option = unknown | |acceleration option = unknown | ||
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|mouse sensitivity = unknown | |mouse sensitivity = unknown | ||
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
| − | |mouse menu = | + | |mouse menu = false |
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
| − | |invert mouse y-axis = | + | |invert mouse y-axis = false |
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
| + | |touchscreen = false | ||
| + | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
|full controller = unknown | |full controller = unknown | ||
|full controller notes = | |full controller notes = | ||
| − | |controller remap = | + | |controller remap = false |
|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
| − | |controller sensitivity = | + | |controller sensitivity = false |
|controller sensitivity notes= | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
| − | |invert controller y-axis = | + | |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 = false |
| − | |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 = | ||
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|simultaneous input = unknown | |simultaneous input = unknown | ||
|simultaneous input notes = | |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 = | + | |separate volume = false |
| − | |separate volume notes = | + | |separate volume notes = You can toggle sound and music on/off separately. |
| − | |surround sound = | + | |surround sound = false |
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = false |
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
| − | |closed captions = | + | |closed captions = true |
| − | |closed captions notes = | + | |closed captions notes = All vital information and hints are displayed as text pop-ups. |
|mute on focus lost = unknown | |mute on focus lost = unknown | ||
|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
| − | |eax support = | + | |eax support = false |
| − | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
| + | |royalty free audio = true | ||
| + | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|language = English | |language = English | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | |||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
| − | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
| − | |directdraw versions = | + | |directdraw versions = 5 |
| − | |directdraw notes = | + | |directdraw notes = Uses a 2D ray casting engine to render the 3D view. |
|opengl versions = | |opengl versions = | ||
|opengl notes = | |opengl notes = | ||
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|vulkan versions = | |vulkan versions = | ||
|vulkan notes = | |vulkan notes = | ||
| − | |dos modes = | + | |dos modes = VGA, SVGA |
| − | |dos modes notes = | + | |dos modes notes = vrun.exe is the DOS runtime executable. |
|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
| − | |64-bit executable | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
| − | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
| + | |windows arm app = | ||
| + | |windows exe notes = run.exe is the Windows runtime executable. | ||
| + | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
| + | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
| + | |macos arm app = | ||
| + | |macos app notes = | ||
| + | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
| + | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
| + | |linux arm app = | ||
| + | |linux executable notes = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==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. | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{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. | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Middleware=== | ||
| + | {{Middleware | ||
| + | |physics = | ||
| + | |physics notes = | ||
| + | |audio = | ||
| + | |audio notes = | ||
| + | |interface = | ||
| + | |interface notes = | ||
| + | |input = | ||
| + | |input notes = | ||
| + | |cutscenes = Bink Video | ||
| + | |cutscenes notes = | ||
| + | |multiplayer = | ||
| + | |multiplayer notes= | ||
| + | |anticheat = | ||
| + | |anticheat notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
|minOS = 95 | |minOS = 95 | ||
| − | |minCPU = Intel | + | |minCPU = Intel 80486DX 50 MHz |
|minCPU2 = | |minCPU2 = | ||
| − | |minRAM = | + | |minRAM = 32 MB |
|minHD = | |minHD = | ||
|minGPU = | |minGPU = | ||
| − | + | |minVRAM = | |
| − | |minVRAM = | ||
|minDX = 6.1 | |minDX = 6.1 | ||
|minaudio = | |minaudio = | ||
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|recOS = 98, 2000 | |recOS = 98, 2000 | ||
| − | |recCPU = | + | |recCPU = Intel Pentium 166 MHz |
|recRAM = | |recRAM = | ||
|recHD = | |recHD = | ||
| − | |||
|recGPU = | |recGPU = | ||
|recVRAM = | |recVRAM = | ||
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| Developers | |
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| Shine Studios | |
| Publishers | |
| Cactus Games | |
| Engines | |
| Gamestudio A3[1] | |
| Release dates | |
| DOS | 1999 |
| Windows | 1999 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase |
| Modes | Singleplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | First-person |
| Controls | Direct control |
| Genres | Action, Shooter |
| Art styles | Abstract, Stylized, Pre-rendered graphics |
| Themes | Fantasy, Horror, Supernatural |
 |
|
General information
- Hardcore Gaming 101: Christian video games - Article on Saints of Virtue
- Saints of Virtue X Website - Unofficial patch that fixes and enhances the game for modern platforms.
- SaintsX Discord Server - Fan community for help and discussions about this and other Christian video games.
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
|
Essential improvements
SaintsX Patch
- SaintsX is an unofficial community patch that fixes modern system compatibility and gameplay issues, adds various quality of life improvements and additional game settings and enhancements.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows |
Video
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | 320x200 and 640x480 only. 800x600 when using SaintsX. | ||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | |||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | SaintsX adds adjustable field of view option. | ||
| Windowed | must use -WND command line option to enable this. | ||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
| High-fidelity upscaling | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | For DOSBox use an unofficial build (see the glossary page for other workarounds). | ||
| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Frame rates higher than 30 causes issues, but SaintsX fixes this. | ||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | |||
Input
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | For DOSBox use the DOSBox Mapper (see the glossary page for other workarounds). | |
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support | ||
| Full controller support | ||
| Controller remapping | For DOSBox use the DOSBox Mapper (see the glossary page for other 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 | You can toggle sound and music on/off separately. | |
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | All vital information and hints are displayed as text pop-ups. | |
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English |
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| DirectDraw | 5 | Uses a 2D ray casting engine to render the 3D view. |
| DOS video modes | VGA, SVGA | vrun.exe is the DOS runtime executable. |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows | run.exe is the Windows runtime executable. |
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] |
|---|
|
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Cutscenes | Bink Video |
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 - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Reference
- ↑ Reference