Difference between revisions of "Shadow Warrior (1997)"
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|steam appid side = 238070,225160 | |steam appid side = 238070,225160 | ||
|gogcom id = 1207659142 | |gogcom id = 1207659142 | ||
| − | |strategywiki = | + | |official site= https://3drealms.com/catalog/shadow-warrior_10/ |
| + | |hltb = 8351 | ||
| + | |strategywiki = Shadow_Warrior | ||
|mobygames = shadow-warrior | |mobygames = shadow-warrior | ||
|wikipedia = Shadow Warrior (1997 video game) | |wikipedia = Shadow Warrior (1997 video game) | ||
| − | |winehq = | + | |winehq = 10083 |
|license = former commercial | |license = former commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
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'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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{{GOG.com links|1207659142|shadow_warrior_series|for game series}} | {{GOG.com links|1207659142|shadow_warrior_series|for game series}} | ||
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/358400/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/358400/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/238070/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] (free) | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/238070/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] (free) | ||
| + | {{mm}} [http://legacy.3drealms.com/sw/index.html Former official game site] | ||
| + | {{mm}} [http://swcentral.weebly.com Shadow Warrior Central] | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| Retail | | DRM-free | | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | DRM-free | | | DOS, Mac OS }} |
{{Availability/row| official | https://3drealms.com/catalog/shadow-warrior_10/ | DRM-free | Pre-packaged with [[DOSBox]] | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| official | https://3drealms.com/catalog/shadow-warrior_10/ | DRM-free | Pre-packaged with [[DOSBox]] | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | shadow_warrior_complete | DRM-free | Includes both expansion packs. Pre-packaged with [[DOSBox]].<ref>[https://www.gog.com/forum/general/list_of_gog_games_using_dosbox/page1 List of GOG games using DOSBox, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com]</ref> | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | shadow_warrior_complete | DRM-free | Includes both expansion packs. Pre-packaged with [[DOSBox]].<ref>[https://www.gog.com/forum/general/list_of_gog_games_using_dosbox/page1 List of GOG games using DOSBox, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com]</ref> | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
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===Version differences=== | ===Version differences=== | ||
{{ii}} Uniquely, the shareware version of the game used MIDI tracks instead of CD Redbook audio in order to keep the download size small. | {{ii}} Uniquely, the shareware version of the game used MIDI tracks instead of CD Redbook audio in order to keep the download size small. | ||
| − | {{ii}} The European release of Shadow Warrior had the shurikens (throwing stars) replaced with darts due to their heavy usage in organized crime and gang activity at the time. As the ban on said content was later nulled, a patch to | + | {{ii}} The European release of Shadow Warrior had the shurikens (throwing stars) replaced with darts due to their heavy usage in organized crime and gang activity at the time. As the ban on said content was later nulled, a patch to uncensor the game was later released. All digital releases are uncensored. |
| − | + | {{ii}} There is a patch for the uncensored release that re-censores it [http://www.r-t-c-m.com/knowledge-base/downloads-rtcm/swarrior-art/dartart.zip here]. A batch file is used for toggling it on and off. For the GOG release, it is required to edit the bat files or the autoexec section of {{file|dosbox_swarrior_single.conf}} to apply it to Twin Dragon as well. | |
===Digital version differences=== | ===Digital version differences=== | ||
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====[https://store.steampowered.com/app/238070/Shadow_Warrior_Classic_1997/ Shadow Warrior Classic (1997) - Steam]==== | ====[https://store.steampowered.com/app/238070/Shadow_Warrior_Classic_1997/ Shadow Warrior Classic (1997) - Steam]==== | ||
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Free to play version of the game, published by Devolver Digital. It comes packaged with DOSBox and the base game, it's also the only version of the game that includes the Shadow Warrior's prototypes. | Free to play version of the game, published by Devolver Digital. It comes packaged with DOSBox and the base game, it's also the only version of the game that includes the Shadow Warrior's prototypes. | ||
====[https://www.gog.com/game/shadow_warrior_complete?pp=708a77db476d737e54b8bf4663fc79b346d696d2/ Shadow Warrior Classic Complete - GOG]==== | ====[https://www.gog.com/game/shadow_warrior_complete?pp=708a77db476d737e54b8bf4663fc79b346d696d2/ Shadow Warrior Classic Complete - GOG]==== | ||
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Available for free, published by Devolver Digital. It comes packaged with DOSBox, the base game and the two expansions: Twin Dragon and Wanton Destruction. | Available for free, published by Devolver Digital. It comes packaged with DOSBox, the base game and the two expansions: Twin Dragon and Wanton Destruction. | ||
====[https://store.steampowered.com/app/358400/Shadow_Warrior_Classic/ Shadow Warrior (Classic) - Steam]==== | ====[https://store.steampowered.com/app/358400/Shadow_Warrior_Classic/ Shadow Warrior (Classic) - Steam]==== | ||
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Bundled with the "3D Realms Anthology Pack", published by 3D Realms (not available to purchase anymore). It came pre-packaged with the base game, the DOSBox emulator and the two available source ports: SWP (chosen by default on the Steam launcher) and JFSW. | Bundled with the "3D Realms Anthology Pack", published by 3D Realms (not available to purchase anymore). It came pre-packaged with the base game, the DOSBox emulator and the two available source ports: SWP (chosen by default on the Steam launcher) and JFSW. | ||
====[[Shadow Warrior Classic Redux]]==== | ====[[Shadow Warrior Classic Redux]]==== | ||
| + | Modern version of the game with remastered visuals and a remix of the main theme, published by Devolver Digital. Besides the remastered version (OpenGL), it also includes the base game and the two expansion pre-packaged with DOSBox. | ||
| − | + | ===Demo=== | |
| + | {{ii}} A four-level shareware episode is available in the downloads section of [http://legacy.3drealms.com/sw/index.html this page]. | ||
{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
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{{DLC/row| Wanton Destruction | Freeware, can be downloaded [http://www.r-t-c-m.com/knowledge-base/downloads-rtcm/swarrior-addons/swwd.exe here]<br>Additional cut levels for the add-on can be downloaded [http://www.r-t-c-m.com/knowledge-base/downloads-rtcm/swarrior-addons/Wieder3DR_Maps_ShadowWarrior.zip here] | DOS}} | {{DLC/row| Wanton Destruction | Freeware, can be downloaded [http://www.r-t-c-m.com/knowledge-base/downloads-rtcm/swarrior-addons/swwd.exe here]<br>Additional cut levels for the add-on can be downloaded [http://www.r-t-c-m.com/knowledge-base/downloads-rtcm/swarrior-addons/Wieder3DR_Maps_ShadowWarrior.zip here] | DOS}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} A third addon named '''Deadly Kiss''', developed by [[Company:Creative Carnage|Simply Silly Software]] was never released. However a [https://forums.duke4.net/topic/9316-shadow-warrior-deadly-kiss-restoration-project/ restoration project] is in the works. |
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===[[DOSBox]]=== | ===[[DOSBox]]=== | ||
| − | ==== | + | ====Improve performance in DOSBox==== |
| − | + | {{Fixbox|description=[[DOSBox#DOSBox_configuration|Edit DOSBox's configuration file]]|ref=|fix= | |
| − | * Change <code>output=surface</code> to <code>output=openglnb</code> | + | * Change <code>output=surface</code> to <code>output=openglnb</code>. |
| − | * Change <code>memsize=16</code> to <code>memsize=64</code> | + | * Change <code>memsize=16</code> to <code>memsize=64</code>. |
| − | * Change <code>core=normal</code> to <code>core=dynamic</code> | + | * Change <code>core=normal</code> to <code>core=dynamic</code>. |
| − | * Change <code>cycles=auto</code> to <code>cycles=max</code> | + | * Change <code>cycles=auto</code> to <code>cycles=max</code>. |
| − | * Change <code>aspect=false</code> to <code>aspect=true</code> | + | * Change <code>aspect=false</code> to <code>aspect=true</code>. |
| − | * Change <code>fullresolution=original</code> to <code>fullresolution=0x0</code> | + | * Change <code>fullresolution=original</code> to <code>fullresolution=0x0</code>. |
| − | * Change <code>machine=svga_s3</code> to <code>machine=vesa_nolfb</code> if flickering occurs when running at resolutions higher than 320x200 | + | * Change <code>machine=svga_s3</code> to <code>machine=vesa_nolfb</code> if flickering occurs when running at resolutions higher than 320x200. |
| + | }} | ||
====Patches==== | ====Patches==== | ||
| − | [http://legacy.3drealms.com/sw/index.html | + | * [http://legacy.3drealms.com/sw/index.html 1.2 patch] for the base game. |
| − | * | + | * [http://www.r-t-c-m.com/knowledge-base/downloads-rtcm/swarrior-addons/wanton_destruction_fix.7z Wanton Destruction fix] - Fixes oversights that caused minibosses to not spawn on easier difficulties. |
| − | * Twin Dragon | + | * '''Twin Dragon''' |
| + | ** [http://www.r-t-c-m.com/knowledge-base/downloads-rtcm/swarrior-addons/twin_dragon_fix.7z Warehouse level fix] - Fixes an oversight that caused a secret to be inaccessible on easier diffculties. | ||
| + | ** [http://www.r-t-c-m.com/knowledge-base/downloads-rtcm/swarrior-addons/TD_Fix2.zip The Garden level fix] - Fixes the level exit. | ||
====[http://swisscm.duke4.net/mine.html bMouse]==== | ====[http://swisscm.duke4.net/mine.html bMouse]==== | ||
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====[http://dos32a.narechk.net/index_en.html DOS/32A]==== | ====[http://dos32a.narechk.net/index_en.html DOS/32A]==== | ||
{{ii}} DOS/32A is a more advanced extender and open source replacement to DOS4GW. It can improve both performance and stability of Shadow Warrior. | {{ii}} DOS/32A is a more advanced extender and open source replacement to DOS4GW. It can improve both performance and stability of Shadow Warrior. | ||
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===Source ports=== | ===Source ports=== | ||
| − | + | {{Source ports table|content= | |
| − | + | {{Source ports table/row| Raze | url=https://github.com/coelckers/Raze/releases | Fork of EDuke32 to [https://www.pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Engine:Id_Tech_1#Source_ports GZDoom] architecture. Currently in Alpha. Also supports [[Blood]], [[Redneck Rampage]] and [[PowerSlave|Powerslave/Exhumed]]. | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | |
| + | {{Source ports table/row| JFSW | url=http://www.jonof.id.au/jfsw | Allows for OpenGL rendering. Supports high resolution textures. | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{Source ports table/row| SWP | url=http://www.proasm.com/sw/swp.html | Offers limited widescreen support (16:10 aspect ratio only), anisotropic filtering and Vsync. | Windows }} | ||
| + | }} | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/config|DOS|{{p|game}}\SW.CFG}} | + | {{Game data/config|DOS|{{p|game}}\{{file|SW.CFG}}}} |
{{Game data/config|Windows|}} | {{Game data/config|Windows|}} | ||
{{Game data/config|Mac OS|}} | {{Game data/config|Mac OS|}} | ||
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===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/saves|DOS|{{p|game}}\GAME*.SAV}} | + | {{Game data/saves|DOS|{{p|game}}\{{file|GAME*.SAV}}}} |
{{Game data/saves|Windows|}} | {{Game data/saves|Windows|}} | ||
{{Game data/saves|Mac OS|}} | {{Game data/saves|Mac OS|}} | ||
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = unsupported | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = unsupported | ||
|widescreen resolution = hackable | |widescreen resolution = hackable | ||
| − | |widescreen resolution notes= | + | |widescreen resolution notes= Requires a [[#Source ports|source port]]. |
|multimonitor = false | |multimonitor = false | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
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|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
|anisotropic = hackable | |anisotropic = hackable | ||
| − | |anisotropic notes = | + | |anisotropic notes = Requires a [[#Source ports|source port]]. |
|antialiasing = false | |antialiasing = false | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
|vsync = hackable | |vsync = hackable | ||
| − | |vsync notes = | + | |vsync notes = Requires a [[#Source ports|source port]]. |
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
|120 fps = hackable | |120 fps = hackable | ||
| − | |120 fps notes = | + | |120 fps notes = Requires a [[#Source ports|source port]]. |
|hdr = unknown | |hdr = unknown | ||
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
| − | |color blind = | + | |color blind = false |
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Input | {{Input | ||
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
| − | |key remap notes = Using | + | |key remap notes = Using {{file|setup.exe}}. |
|acceleration option = false | |acceleration option = false | ||
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
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===Use mouse wheel to change weapons=== | ===Use mouse wheel to change weapons=== | ||
| − | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use a [[#Source ports|source port]]|ref=}} |
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Bind "Next weapon" and "Previous weapon" keys to the mouse wheel|ref=<ref>[https://www.gog.com/forum/blood_series/use_mouse_wheel_to_change_weapons_in_ouwb Use Mouse Wheel to Change Weapons in OUWB! - GOG.com Forum]</ref>|fix= | ||
# Get [http://ahkscript.org AutoHotkey] | # Get [http://ahkscript.org AutoHotkey] | ||
# Use [http://www.pastebucket.com/74653 this script] whenever you play Shadow Warrior. | # Use [http://www.pastebucket.com/74653 this script] whenever you play Shadow Warrior. | ||
| − | + | {{--}} Only works on [[Windows]]. | |
| − | {{--}} Only works on [[Windows]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Audio | {{Audio | ||
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
| − | |separate volume notes = Music | + | |separate volume notes = Music, Sound effects<br>[[DOSBox]] cannot handle CD audio volume. See [[#Change CD audio volume (DOSBox)|Change CD audio volume (DOSBox)]]. |
|surround sound = false | |surround sound = false | ||
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
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|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
| − | |red book cd audio = | + | |red book cd audio = true |
|red book cd audio notes = | |red book cd audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | }} | ||
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| + | ===Change CD audio volume (DOSBox)=== | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Edit configuration files|ref=|fix= | ||
| + | {{ii}} This fix is to be applied to all configuration files. | ||
| + | Below the <code>imgmount</code> command, add <code>mixer CDAUDIO <value>:<value></code>, where <code><value></code> is a volume percentage. | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Network== | ==Network== | ||
{{Network/Multiplayer | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
| − | |local play = | + | |local play = false |
|local play players = | |local play players = | ||
|local play modes = | |local play modes = | ||
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|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
}}{{Network/Connections | }}{{Network/Connections | ||
| − | |matchmaking = | + | |matchmaking = false |
|matchmaking notes = | |matchmaking notes = | ||
| − | |p2p = | + | |p2p = false |
|p2p notes = | |p2p notes = | ||
| − | |dedicated = | + | |dedicated = false |
|dedicated notes = | |dedicated notes = | ||
| − | |self-hosting = | + | |self-hosting = true |
|self-hosting notes = | |self-hosting notes = | ||
| − | |direct ip = | + | |direct ip = hackable |
| − | |direct ip notes = | + | |direct ip notes = See "Online play" notes. |
}}{{Network/Ports | }}{{Network/Ports | ||
|tcp = | |tcp = | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
| − | ===Twin Dragon uses its own | + | ===Twin Dragon uses its own copy of SW.CFG (GOG.com)=== |
| − | Twin Dragon | + | {{--}} Twin Dragon normally overwrites the original second episode. GOG.com worked around this issue by making a duplicate installation dedicated to Twin Dragon. However, settings changes made to the base game do not carry over the the addon automatically. |
| − | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Automate configuration file copy|ref=<ref>https://www.gog.com/forum/shadow_warrior_series/twin_dragon_does_net_use_the_main_cfg_file_and_your_configurations_are_lost</ref>|fix= |
| − | Open | + | # Open {{file|dosbox_swarrior_single.conf}} |
| + | # Under <code>:dragon</code>, add the following lines betwen <code>#tdragon.exe</code> and <code>cls</code>. | ||
<pre> | <pre> | ||
#sync shadow warrior configuration | #sync shadow warrior configuration | ||
@copy ..\SW.CFG | @copy ..\SW.CFG | ||
</pre> | </pre> | ||
| − | Additionally | + | {{ii}} Additionally it is possible to keep saves synced between the two installations by adding <code>COPY C:\*.SAV C:\dragon\</code> between <code>SW.EXE</code> and <code>COPY C:\dragon\*.SAV C:\</code>. |
}} | }} | ||
| − | === | + | ===Game loses binds (GOG.com)=== |
| − | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} Both vanilla and Wanton Destruction executables refresh new copies of themselves with each run (Twin Dragon is unaffected by this issue). This imitates the functionality of the Wanton.exe utility included with the DLC but unfortunately causes an issue with using DOS32A's binding method as any modification to the executables will be reverted on the next run. |
| − | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Bind DOS32A to the executables|ref=<ref>https://www.gog.com/forum/shadow_warrior_series/stability_issues</ref>|fix= |
| − | # Go to | + | # Go to {{p|game}} and delete the '''main''' SW.EXE (not '''Twin Dragon's''' SW.EXE). |
| − | # Copy | + | # Copy {{file|wanton.dat}} and {{file|sw.dat}} to a new folder and rename them to {{file|Wanton.EXE}} and {{file|SW.EXE}}. |
| − | # | + | # For online play, it is required to copy {{file|Setmain.exe}} to this folder as well. |
| − | # | + | # With DOSBox, bind both files with DOS32A's <code>sb /r</code> command. |
| − | {{ii}} | + | # Restore their original <code>.dat</code> extensions and move them back to their original folders. |
| − | {{ii}} | + | # Open {{file|dosbox_swarrior_single.conf}} and under the <code>:wanton</code> section, add <code>@COPY sw.dat sw.exe</code> under <code>sw.exe</code>. |
| + | {{ii}} Attempting to bind DOS32A directly to the Wanton and SW dat files shows mixed results and may not work for everyone as the bind utility does not like files that don't have the .exe extension. | ||
| + | {{ii}} Sinc most of Twin Dragon's files are duplicates of the vanilla files, {{file|setmain.exe}} is exactly the same for both and can merely be copied over to Twin Dragon's directory after binding. This however should '''not''' be done to Twin Dragon's {{file|sw.exe}} as it differs from the vanilla version and thus should be bound separately. | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Launch the game via DOS32A|ref={{CN|date=September 2017}}|fix= |
| − | + | {{ii}} Make sure DOS32A is copied into the Shadow Warrior folder. Also revert any changes made with the last method (can be done this with the '''Verify/Repair''' option in GOG Galaxy). | |
| − | {{ii}} Make sure DOS32A is copied into | ||
# Start Shadow Warrior with DOS/32A by using the command <code>DOS32A</code> followed by the executable name, i.e. <code>SW.EXE</code> for vanilla. | # Start Shadow Warrior with DOS/32A by using the command <code>DOS32A</code> followed by the executable name, i.e. <code>SW.EXE</code> for vanilla. | ||
| − | # Edit these commands into | + | # Edit these commands into the game's configuration file. |
#* For Twin Dragon, use the command <code>C:\DOS32A</code> instead, specifying DOS32A's location (root folder). | #* For Twin Dragon, use the command <code>C:\DOS32A</code> instead, specifying DOS32A's location (root folder). | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | === | + | ===Re-enable music in Twin Dragon=== |
| − | {{ii}} Because of financial issues, developer decided to ship Twin Dragon without its music track.<ref>https://www.gog.com/forum/shadow_warrior_series/twin_dragon_exclusive_music_missing</ref> Unfortunately they also disabled the music completely in the process. | + | {{ii}} Because of financial issues, developer decided to ship Twin Dragon without its music track.<ref>https://www.gog.com/forum/shadow_warrior_series/twin_dragon_exclusive_music_missing</ref> Unfortunately, they also disabled the music completely in the process. |
| − | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use a patched executable|ref=<ref>https://www.gog.com/forum/shadow_warrior_series/solution_keeping_music_enabled_in_twin_dragon</ref>|fix= | |
| − | {{Fixbox|description= | + | # Download [https://www.dropbox.com/s/lj1t72mq2ddnyc6/Sw.zip?dl=0 this] and extract the archive in {{p|game}}. |
| − | + | # Overwrite the original {{file|sw.exe}} or make a backup copy of it. | |
}} | }} | ||
| − | + | ===Can't disable slope-tilting=== | |
| − | ===Can't | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use [[#Source ports|Raze]]|ref=|fix=}} |
| − | {{ | ||
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
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|opengl notes = | |opengl notes = | ||
|glide versions = unknown | |glide versions = unknown | ||
| − | |glide notes = An unfinished beta patch for 3DFX can be found on Shadow Warrior's official 3D Realms download page. It is based on the version used by | + | |glide notes = An unfinished beta patch for 3DFX can be found on [http://legacy.3drealms.com/sw/index.html Shadow Warrior's official 3D Realms download page]. It is based on the version used by [[Blood]], though with additional fixes. |
|software mode = true | |software mode = true | ||
|software mode notes = Default mode in [[DOSBox]] and only mode in classic version (without 3Dfx patch). | |software mode notes = Default mode in [[DOSBox]] and only mode in classic version (without 3Dfx patch). | ||
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|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
| − | |windows 32-bit exe = | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
| − | |windows 64-bit exe = | + | |windows 64-bit exe = hackable |
| − | |windows exe notes = | + | |windows exe notes = For 64-bit, use a [[#Source ports|source port]]. |
| − | |macos 32-bit app | + | |mac os x powerpc app = |
| − | |macos 64-bit app | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = true |
| − | |macos app notes = | + | |macos intel 64-bit app = hackable |
| − | |linux 32-bit executable= | + | |macos app notes = For 64-bit, use a [[#Source ports|source port]]. |
| − | |linux 64-bit executable= | + | |linux powerpc app = |
| − | |linux executable notes = | + | |linux 32-bit executable= true |
| + | |linux 64-bit executable= hackable | ||
| + | |linux executable notes = For 64-bit, use a [[#Source ports|source port]]. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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| + | ===[https://svn.eduke32.com/listing.php?repname=sw_hrp High resolution pack]=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} Adds high resolution textures and 3D models. Instructions to download it [https://forums.duke4.net/topic/2251-how-to-download-the-hrp-svn-with-tortoisesvn-guide/ here] (point the SVN client to http://svn.eduke32.com/sw_hrp/). | ||
| + | {{ii}} Alternatively, an old pack from ProAsm is available [http://www.proasm.com/sw/swhrp.html here]. | ||
| + | {{ii}} Only works on [[#Source ports|source ports]]. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Other downloads=== | ||
| + | All downloads for the game can be found on the [http://legacy.3drealms.com/sw/index.html official game site]. | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
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| 3D Realms | |
| Wanton Destruction | Sunstorm Interactive |
| Twin Dragon | Wylde Productions |
| Twin Dragon | Level Infinity |
| Mac OS (Classic) | Lion Entertainment Inc. |
| Publishers | |
| GT Interactive | |
| Devolver Digital | |
| Mac OS | MacSoft |
| Engines | |
| Build | |
| Release dates | |
| DOS | May 13, 1997[1] |
| Mac OS (Classic) | October 1, 1997 |
| Windows (DOSBox) | November 15, 2012 |
| macOS (OS X) (DOSBox) | November 15, 2012 |
| Linux (DOSBox) | September 4, 2013[2] |
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Warnings
- The macOS (OS X) version of this game needs a fix to work on macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later (see API for details).
| Shadow Warrior | |
|---|---|
| Shadow Warrior (1997) | 1997 |
| Shadow Warrior Classic Redux | 2013 |
| Shadow Warrior (2013) | 2013 |
| Viscera Cleanup Detail: Shadow Warrior | 2013 |
| Shadow Warrior 2 | 2016 |
| Shadow Warrior 3 | 2022 |
For the enhanced version, see Shadow Warrior Classic Redux. For the reboot, see Shadow Warrior (2013).
Key points
- The game is free to download on GOG.com and Steam.[3]
General information
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
- Steam Community Discussions (free)
- Former official game site
- Shadow Warrior Central
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
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| Official website | |
Pre-packaged with DOSBox | |
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| GOG.com | |
Includes both expansion packs. Pre-packaged with DOSBox.[4] | |
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| Mac App Store | |
Includes both expansion packs. | |
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| Steam | |
Pre-packaged with DOSBox. Also available as part of Shadow Warrior Classic Redux. | |
- The game was made open source in 2005.
Version differences
- Uniquely, the shareware version of the game used MIDI tracks instead of CD Redbook audio in order to keep the download size small.
- The European release of Shadow Warrior had the shurikens (throwing stars) replaced with darts due to their heavy usage in organized crime and gang activity at the time. As the ban on said content was later nulled, a patch to uncensor the game was later released. All digital releases are uncensored.
- There is a patch for the uncensored release that re-censores it here. A batch file is used for toggling it on and off. For the GOG release, it is required to edit the bat files or the autoexec section of
dosbox_swarrior_single.confto apply it to Twin Dragon as well.
Digital version differences
Shadow Warrior Classic (1997) - Steam
Free to play version of the game, published by Devolver Digital. It comes packaged with DOSBox and the base game, it's also the only version of the game that includes the Shadow Warrior's prototypes.
Shadow Warrior Classic Complete - GOG
Available for free, published by Devolver Digital. It comes packaged with DOSBox, the base game and the two expansions: Twin Dragon and Wanton Destruction.
Shadow Warrior (Classic) - Steam
Bundled with the "3D Realms Anthology Pack", published by 3D Realms (not available to purchase anymore). It came pre-packaged with the base game, the DOSBox emulator and the two available source ports: SWP (chosen by default on the Steam launcher) and JFSW.
Shadow Warrior Classic Redux
Modern version of the game with remastered visuals and a remix of the main theme, published by Devolver Digital. Besides the remastered version (OpenGL), it also includes the base game and the two expansion pre-packaged with DOSBox.
Demo
- A four-level shareware episode is available in the downloads section of this page.
DLC and expansion packs
| Name | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Twin Dragon | Freeware, can be downloaded here | |
| Wanton Destruction | Freeware, can be downloaded here Additional cut levels for the add-on can be downloaded here |
|
- A third addon named Deadly Kiss, developed by Simply Silly Software was never released. However a restoration project is in the works.
Essential improvements
DOSBox
Improve performance in DOSBox
| Edit DOSBox's configuration file |
|---|
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Patches
- 1.2 patch for the base game.
- Wanton Destruction fix - Fixes oversights that caused minibosses to not spawn on easier difficulties.
- Twin Dragon
- Warehouse level fix - Fixes an oversight that caused a secret to be inaccessible on easier diffculties.
- The Garden level fix - Fixes the level exit.
bMouse
bMouse is a DOS extension which improves mouse looking by removing the mouse filter which causes issues related to both axis not updating properly.
- bMouse will cause the vertical aiming to be inverted. To fix this, go to the Setup Advanced Control Options from Control Setup, then at Advanced Mouse Setup change the Mouse Y Scale to negative number.
DOS/32A
- DOS/32A is a more advanced extender and open source replacement to DOS4GW. It can improve both performance and stability of Shadow Warrior.
Source ports
| Name | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Raze | Fork of EDuke32 to GZDoom architecture. Currently in Alpha. Also supports Blood, Redneck Rampage and Powerslave/Exhumed. | |
| JFSW | Allows for OpenGL rendering. Supports high resolution textures. | |
| SWP | Offers limited widescreen support (16:10 aspect ratio only), anisotropic filtering and Vsync. | |
Game data
In-game general settings.
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| DOS | <path-to-game>\SW.CFG |
| Windows | <path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 1] |
| Mac OS (Classic) | |
| macOS (OS X) | <path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 1] |
| Linux | <path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 1] |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/358400/pfx/[Note 2] |
- This game does not follow the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux.
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| DOS | <path-to-game>\GAME*.SAV |
| Windows | <path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 1] |
| Mac OS (Classic) | |
| macOS (OS X) | <path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 1] |
| Linux | <path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 1] |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/358400/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| GOG Galaxy | ||
| Steam Cloud |
Video
In-game video settings.
Graphics settings (GOG.com version)
| Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | Requires a source port. | ||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | |||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | Toggle with Alt+↵ Enter (when using DOSBox). | ||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Requires a source port. | ||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | Requires a source port. | ||
| 60 FPS | |||
| 120+ FPS | Requires a source port. | ||
Input
In-game mouse settings.
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | Using setup.exe. |
|
| 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 |
| Additional information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Controller hotplugging | ||
| Haptic feedback | ||
| Digital movement supported | ||
| Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Use mouse wheel to change weapons
| Use a source port |
|---|
| Bind "Next weapon" and "Previous weapon" keys to the mouse wheel[5] |
|---|
|
Audio
In-game audio settings.
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | Music, Sound effects DOSBox cannot handle CD audio volume. See Change CD audio volume (DOSBox). |
|
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | Can be enabled through DOSBox's priority settings (use the pause emulation option). | |
| Red Book CD audio |
- This game supports General MIDI for music.
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English |
Change CD audio volume (DOSBox)
| Edit configuration files |
|---|
Below the |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local play | |||
| LAN play | Versus, Co-op |
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| Online play | Versus, Co-op Via DOSBox IPX tunneling (the GOG.com version is pre-configured). |
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Connection types
| Type | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Matchmaking | ||
| Peer-to-peer | ||
| Dedicated | ||
| Self-hosting | ||
| Direct IP | See "Online play" notes. |
Issues fixed
Twin Dragon uses its own copy of SW.CFG (GOG.com)
- Twin Dragon normally overwrites the original second episode. GOG.com worked around this issue by making a duplicate installation dedicated to Twin Dragon. However, settings changes made to the base game do not carry over the the addon automatically.
| Automate configuration file copy[6] |
|---|
#sync shadow warrior configuration @copy ..\SW.CFG
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Game loses binds (GOG.com)
- Both vanilla and Wanton Destruction executables refresh new copies of themselves with each run (Twin Dragon is unaffected by this issue). This imitates the functionality of the Wanton.exe utility included with the DLC but unfortunately causes an issue with using DOS32A's binding method as any modification to the executables will be reverted on the next run.
| Bind DOS32A to the executables[7] |
|---|
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| Launch the game via DOS32A[citation needed] |
|---|
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Re-enable music in Twin Dragon
- Because of financial issues, developer decided to ship Twin Dragon without its music track.[8] Unfortunately, they also disabled the music completely in the process.
| Use a patched executable[9] |
|---|
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Can't disable slope-tilting
| Use Raze |
|---|
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Glide | An unfinished beta patch for 3DFX can be found on Shadow Warrior's official 3D Realms download page. It is based on the version used by Blood, though with additional fixes. | |
| Software renderer | Default mode in DOSBox and only mode in classic version (without 3Dfx patch). | |
| DOS video modes | VGA, SVGA |
| Executable | PPC | 16-bit | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windows | For 64-bit, use a source port. | ||||
| macOS (OS X) | For 64-bit, use a source port. | ||||
| Linux | For 64-bit, use a source port. | ||||
| Mac OS (Classic) |
High resolution pack
- Adds high resolution textures and 3D models. Instructions to download it here (point the SVN client to http://svn.eduke32.com/sw_hrp/).
- Alternatively, an old pack from ProAsm is available here.
- Only works on source ports.
Other downloads
All downloads for the game can be found on the official game site.
System requirements
| DOS | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 6.2 | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 66 MHz | |
| System memory (RAM) | 16 MB | 32 MB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 60 MB | 400 MB |
| Video card (GPU) | VGA | SVGA |
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista | |
| Processor (CPU) | 1.8 GHz | |
| System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | DirectX 7 compatible | |
| macOS (OS X) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | 10.6.8 or later | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Core Duo 2 GHz+ | |
| System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | 64 MB of VRAM | |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 File/folder structure within the installation folder reflects the path(s) listed for DOS game data.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 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 (358400) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Shadow Warrior - 3D Realms - Firepower Matters
- ↑ News - Shadow Warrior Update Released
- ↑ Shadow Warrior Classic Complete is free on GOG - last accessed on October 7, 2016
- ↑ List of GOG games using DOSBox, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com
- ↑ Use Mouse Wheel to Change Weapons in OUWB! - GOG.com Forum
- ↑ https://www.gog.com/forum/shadow_warrior_series/twin_dragon_does_net_use_the_main_cfg_file_and_your_configurations_are_lost
- ↑ https://www.gog.com/forum/shadow_warrior_series/stability_issues
- ↑ https://www.gog.com/forum/shadow_warrior_series/twin_dragon_exclusive_music_missing
- ↑ https://www.gog.com/forum/shadow_warrior_series/solution_keeping_music_enabled_in_twin_dragon