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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
− | |cover = | + | |cover = Vanguard Princess - Steam Cover.png |
|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Tomoaki "Suge9" Sugeno}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Tomoaki "Suge9" Sugeno}} | ||
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|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|June 26, 2009}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|June 26, 2009}} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|March 29, 2016|ref=<ref> | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|March 29, 2016|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/games/262150/announcements/detail/625246165123700493|title=Now Available For Mac OS X - Steam Community Annoucements|date=2020-05-17}}</ref>}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|August 29, 2016|ref=<ref> | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|August 29, 2016|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/games/262150/announcements/detail/586979514873976353|title=Vanguard Princess Is Now Available For Linux - Steam Community Announcements|date=2020-05-17}}</ref>}} |
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic| | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic| | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB| | }} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | Freeware, DLC }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Scrolling }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Fighting }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Anime }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Supernatural }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | }} | ||
|steam appid = 262150 | |steam appid = 262150 | ||
|steam appid side = 281050,311500,329150,406440 | |steam appid side = 281050,311500,329150,406440 | ||
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
+ | |gogcom id side = | ||
+ | |official site= http://www.vanguardprincess.com/ | ||
+ | |hltb = | ||
+ | |igdb = | ||
+ | |mobygames = vanguard-princess | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
− | |||
|wikipedia = Vanguard Princess | |wikipedia = Vanguard Princess | ||
|winehq = 9970 | |winehq = 9970 | ||
+ | |license = freeware, commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
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'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | |||
{{mm}} [http://wiki.mizuumi.net/w/Vanguard_Princess Vanguard Princess Wiki] | {{mm}} [http://wiki.mizuumi.net/w/Vanguard_Princess Vanguard Princess Wiki] | ||
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/262150/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/262150/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Official | | + | {{Availability/row| Official | https://www.freem.ne.jp/win/game/2302 | DRM-free | Original Japanese freeware version (v1.0.8). | | Windows }} |
− | |||
{{Availability/row| Humble | vanguard-princess | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | {{Availability/row| Humble | vanguard-princess | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GMG | vanguard-princess | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | {{Availability/row| GMG | vanguard-princess | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-VP | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-VP | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 262150 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 262150 | DRM-free | Can be played without Steam.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=2020-05-17|comment=Tested on v1.8.7.}}</ref> | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} |
}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} All English versions require {{DRM|Steam}}. | {{ii}} All English versions require {{DRM|Steam}}. | ||
{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
− | {{DLC/row| Director's Cut | {{store link|Steam|281050| | + | {{DLC/row| Director's Cut | Free DLC that restores the uncut content into the English version. Available {{store link|Steam|281050|here}}. | Windows}} |
− | {{DLC/row| Hilda Rize | | Windows}} | + | {{DLC/row| Hilda Rize | Adds Hilda Rize as a playable character along with character-related features and additional MP3s for the Artwork and Soundtrack DLC. Available {{store link|Steam|311500|here}}. | Windows}} |
− | {{DLC/row| Lilith | | Windows}} | + | {{DLC/row| Lilith | Adds Lilith-related features. {{store link|Steam|329150|here}}. | Windows}} |
− | {{DLC/row| Kurumi | | Windows}} | + | {{DLC/row| Kurumi | Adds Kurumi-related features and additional MP3 music tracks for the Artwork and Soundtrack DLC. {{store link|Steam|406440|here}}. | Windows}} |
+ | {{DLC/row| Online Deluxe | Includes an external netplay client with match making and chat features, adds new stages, alternate character storylines, and in-game music from the Artwork and Soundtrack DLC. Available {{store link|Steam|1083590|here}}. | Windows}} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Digital Comic Series | A digital comic adaptation of the game in PDF format along with a collection of high-resolution artworks. {{store link|Steam|857390|here}} | Windows}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} All DLCs are exclusive to the English version on Steam. | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
− | {{ii}} Steam version is always kept up to date. For non-Steam | + | {{ii}} Steam version is always kept up to date. The last update for the Japanese freeware version is v1.0.8. For the older non-Steam English version, download patch latest patch [http://www.eigomanga.com/vanguard/patch.html here] (v1.3.1). |
==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= | + | |widescreen resolution notes= 4:3 only. |
|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 = n/a |
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
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|borderless windowed = false | |borderless windowed = false | ||
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
− | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = n/a |
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
− | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = n/a |
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
|vsync = always on | |vsync = always on | ||
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|120 fps = false | |120 fps = false | ||
|120 fps notes = Frame rate is capped at ~100 FPS.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Marioysikax|date=9 September 2015|comment=Tested with 120 FPS recording.}}</ref> | |120 fps notes = Frame rate is capped at ~100 FPS.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Marioysikax|date=9 September 2015|comment=Tested with 120 FPS recording.}}</ref> | ||
− | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = false | |color blind = false | ||
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{{ii}} For Windows 8 and later, [[Microsoft Windows#Older games refuse to start on Windows 8 and later|enable DirectPlay]]. | {{ii}} For Windows 8 and later, [[Microsoft Windows#Older games refuse to start on Windows 8 and later|enable DirectPlay]]. | ||
− | ===Low | + | ===Low frame rate=== |
− | {{ii}} This may be cause from game constantly searching for connected controllers. If none is used, uncheck | + | {{ii}} This may be cause from game constantly searching for connected controllers. If none is used, uncheck {{code|Activate game controller(s)}} from Game settings. |
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 7 |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = |
Revision as of 02:07, 17 May 2020
Developers | |
---|---|
Tomoaki "Suge9" Sugeno | |
Publishers | |
Tomoaki "Suge9" Sugeno | |
eigoManga | |
Engines | |
Fighter Maker 2nd | |
Release dates | |
Windows | June 26, 2009 |
macOS (OS X) | March 29, 2016[1] |
Linux | August 29, 2016[2] |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | Freeware, DLC |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Scrolling |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Fighting |
Art styles | Anime |
Themes | Supernatural |
Key points
- Original Japanese release is available to download for free. This article is mostly based on English version and noted if there are differentiations between two version.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Official website | Original Japanese freeware version (v1.0.8). | |||
Humble Store | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
GamersGate | ||||
Steam | Can be played without Steam.[3] |
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Director's Cut | Free DLC that restores the uncut content into the English version. Available here. | |
Hilda Rize | Adds Hilda Rize as a playable character along with character-related features and additional MP3s for the Artwork and Soundtrack DLC. Available here. | |
Lilith | Adds Lilith-related features. here. | |
Kurumi | Adds Kurumi-related features and additional MP3 music tracks for the Artwork and Soundtrack DLC. here. | |
Online Deluxe | Includes an external netplay client with match making and chat features, adds new stages, alternate character storylines, and in-game music from the Artwork and Soundtrack DLC. Available here. | |
Digital Comic Series | A digital comic adaptation of the game in PDF format along with a collection of high-resolution artworks. here |
- All DLCs are exclusive to the English version on Steam.
Essential improvements
Patches
- Steam version is always kept up to date. The last update for the Japanese freeware version is v1.0.8. For the older non-Steam English version, download patch latest patch here (v1.3.1).
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\game.ini[Note 1] |
macOS (OS X) | |
Linux |
- Game doesn't feature save game data.
- It's unknown whether this game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux. Please fill in this information.
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | Only English version. | |||
Japanese | In English version, only audio. |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Local play | 2 | Versus |
||
LAN play | ||||
Online play |
Issues fixed
Game won't launch
- For Windows 8 and later, enable DirectPlay.
Low frame rate
- This may be cause from game constantly searching for connected controllers. If none is used, uncheck
Activate game controller(s)
from Game settings.
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 7 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) | |||
Linux |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 2000, XP, Vista, 7, 8.x | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium III 400 MHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 128 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 400 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 32 MB of VRAM DirectX 7 compatible |
Notes
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Now Available For Mac OS X - Steam Community Annoucements - last accessed on 2020-05-17
- ↑ Vanguard Princess Is Now Available For Linux - Steam Community Announcements - last accessed on 2020-05-17
- ↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on 2020-05-17
- Tested on v1.8.7.