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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Throne of Darkness cover.jpg | |cover = Throne of Darkness cover.jpg | ||
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|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 25, 2001}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 25, 2001}} | ||
| + | |taxonomy = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Bird's-eye view, Isometric }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Point and select }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | ARPG }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Fantasy }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | }} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
|steam appid side = | |steam appid side = | ||
|gogcom id = 2060341617 | |gogcom id = 2060341617 | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
| − | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 5118 |
|wikipedia = Throne of Darkness | |wikipedia = Throne of Darkness | ||
|winehq = 3364 | |winehq = 3364 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{Introduction | ||
| + | |introduction = | ||
| + | |||
| + | |release history = | ||
| + | |||
| + | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Availability/row| GOG.com | throne_of_darkness | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | throne_of_darkness | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Essential improvements== | ||
| + | ===Patch=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} Latest patch is 1.2.18. Download the patch [https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/4370/7/33830 here] (separate patches for English, Spanish, Italian, German and French version). Latest patch for Polish version is [https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/4370/7/53473/download 1.1]. | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/config|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\Config}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/saves|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\Saved}} |
}} | }} | ||
===[[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 | ||
| − | |discord | + | |discord = |
| − | |discord notes | + | |discord notes = |
| − | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher = |
| − | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
| − | |gog galaxy | + | |gog galaxy = true |
| − | |gog galaxy notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
| − | |origin | + | |origin = |
| − | |origin notes | + | |origin notes = |
| − | |steam cloud | + | |steam cloud = |
| − | |steam cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
| − | | | + | |ubisoft connect = |
| − | | | + | |ubisoft connect notes = |
| − | |xbox cloud | + | |xbox cloud = |
| − | |xbox cloud notes | + | |xbox cloud notes = |
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
| − | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | ||
|4k ultra hd wsgf award = | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | ||
| − | |widescreen resolution = | + | |widescreen resolution = false |
|widescreen resolution notes= | |widescreen resolution notes= | ||
| − | |multimonitor = | + | |multimonitor = false |
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
| − | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = false |
|ultrawidescreen notes = | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
| − | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = false |
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
| − | |fov = | + | |fov = false |
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
| − | |windowed = | + | |windowed = false |
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
| − | |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 = unknown |
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
| + | |vsync = false | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
|60 fps = unknown | |60 fps = unknown | ||
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|120 fps = unknown | |120 fps = unknown | ||
|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 = hackable |
| − | |key remap notes = | + | |key remap notes = Edit in ''{{p|game}}\Config\Throne.cfg'' |
| − | |acceleration option = | + | |acceleration option = false |
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
| − | |mouse sensitivity = | + | |mouse sensitivity = false |
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
| − | |mouse menu = | + | |mouse menu = true |
|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 = unknown | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
| − | |controller support = | + | |controller support = false |
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
|full controller = unknown | |full controller = unknown | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
| − | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
| − | |separate volume = | + | |separate volume = true |
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
|surround sound = unknown | |surround sound = unknown | ||
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
| − | |closed captions = | + | |closed captions = false |
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
| − | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = true |
|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 = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n|content= | {{L10n|content= | ||
| + | GOG version includes only English. | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = English | |language = English | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = true | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Simplified Chinese | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = unknown | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = Retail only. | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = French | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = unknown | |audio = unknown | ||
| − | |subtitles = unknown | + | |subtitles = true |
| − | |notes = | + | |notes = Retail only. |
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = German | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = true | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = Retail only; [https://www.compiware-forum.de/downloads/file/271-throne-of-darkness-german-patch/#overview download for GOG.com version]. Censored (blood is green instead of red). | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Italian | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = unknown | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = Retail only. | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Polish | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = unknown | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = Retail only. [https://dubbingpedia.pl/wiki/Throne_of_Darkness Details] | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Russian | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = unknown | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = Retail only. | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Spanish | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = unknown | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = Retail only. | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|lan play modes = Co-op, Versus | |lan play modes = Co-op, Versus | ||
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
| − | |online play = | + | |online play = false |
| − | |online play players = | + | |online play players = |
| − | |online play modes = | + | |online play modes = |
|online play notes = | |online play notes = | ||
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
}}{{Network/Connections | }}{{Network/Connections | ||
| − | |matchmaking = | + | |matchmaking = false |
|matchmaking notes = | |matchmaking notes = | ||
| − | |p2p = | + | |p2p = unknown |
|p2p notes = | |p2p notes = | ||
| − | |dedicated = | + | |dedicated = unknown |
|dedicated notes = | |dedicated notes = | ||
| − | |self-hosting = | + | |self-hosting = true |
|self-hosting notes = | |self-hosting notes = | ||
| − | |direct ip = | + | |direct ip = unknown |
|direct ip notes = | |direct ip notes = | ||
}}{{Network/Ports | }}{{Network/Ports | ||
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|udp = | |udp = | ||
|upnp = | |upnp = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Issues fixed== | ||
| + | ===Crash with "a fatal error occurred in click entertainment application" on startup=== | ||
| + | {{fixbox|description=Deactivate Nvidia options|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/throne_of_darkness/a_fatal_error_occurred_in_click_entertainment_application|title=gog.com|date=28 May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/throne_of_darkness/a_fatal_error_occured_in_click_entertainment_application|title=gog.com|date=28 May 2023}}</ref>|fix= | ||
| + | Go to Nvidia Control Panel > Manage 3D settings and turn off all options for the game. | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{fixbox|description=Turn off third-party tools like Rivatuner Statistics Server. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|direct3d versions = | |direct3d versions = | ||
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
| − | |directdraw versions = | + | |directdraw versions = 7 |
|directdraw notes = | |directdraw notes = | ||
|opengl versions = | |opengl versions = | ||
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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 = false |
| + | |windows arm app = false | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
| − | |macos 32-bit app | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = |
| − | |macos 64-bit app | + | |macos intel 64-bit app = |
| + | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
| + | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
| − | |minOS = | + | |minOS = 95B, 98, NT 4.0 SP5, ME, 2000 |
| − | |minCPU = Intel Pentium II | + | |minCPU = Intel Pentium II 266 MHz |
|minRAM = 32 MB | |minRAM = 32 MB | ||
| − | |minHD = | + | |minHD = 700 MB |
|minGPU = 800x600 resolution | |minGPU = 800x600 resolution | ||
|minDX = 7.0 | |minDX = 7.0 | ||
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|recOS = | |recOS = | ||
| − | |recCPU = | + | |recCPU = Intel Pentium 400 MHz |
|recRAM = 64 MB | |recRAM = 64 MB | ||
|recHD = | |recHD = | ||
Latest revision as of 16:07, 26 December 2023
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| Developers | |
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| CLICK Entertainment | |
| Publishers | |
| Retail | Sierra On-Line |
| Russia | 1C-SoftClub |
| Digital | Activision |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | September 25, 2001 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase |
| Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | Bird's-eye view, Isometric |
| Controls | Point and select |
| Genres | ARPG |
| Themes | Fantasy |
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Throne of Darkness is a singleplayer and multiplayer bird's-eye view and isometric ARPG game.
General information
Availability
Essential improvements
Patch
- Latest patch is 1.2.18. Download the patch here (separate patches for English, Spanish, Italian, German and French version). Latest patch for Polish version is 1.1.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\Config[Note 1] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\Saved[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| GOG Galaxy |
Video
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | |||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | |||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| 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 and 120+ FPS | |||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | |||
Input
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | Edit in <path-to-game>\Config\Throne.cfg | |
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support |
| Controller types |
|---|
Audio
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | ||
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
GOG version includes only English.
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| Simplified Chinese | Retail only. | |||
| French | Retail only. | |||
| German | Retail only; download for GOG.com version. Censored (blood is green instead of red). | |||
| Italian | Retail only. | |||
| Polish | Retail only. Details | |||
| Russian | Retail only. | |||
| Spanish | Retail only. |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local play | ||||
| LAN play | 8 | Co-op, Versus |
||
| Online play | ||||
Connection types
| Type | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Matchmaking | ||
| Peer-to-peer | ||
| Dedicated | ||
| Self-hosting | ||
| Direct IP |
Issues fixed
Crash with "a fatal error occurred in click entertainment application" on startup
| Deactivate Nvidia options[1][2] |
|---|
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Go to Nvidia Control Panel > Manage 3D settings and turn off all options for the game. |
| Turn off third-party tools like Rivatuner Statistics Server. |
|---|
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| DirectDraw | 7 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 95B, 98, NT 4.0 SP5, ME, 2000 | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium II 266 MHz | Intel Pentium 400 MHz |
| System memory (RAM) | 32 MB | 64 MB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 700 MB | |
| Video card (GPU) | 800x600 resolution DirectX 7.0 compatible | |
| Other | 4x CD-ROM drive | |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 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%\VirtualStoreon Windows Vista and later (more details).