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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 | Contemporary, 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 = 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. Available {{store link|Steam|329150|here}}. | Windows}} |
| − | {{DLC/row| | + | {{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. Available {{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). |
| + | |||
| + | ===FM2K Controller Fix=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} An unofficial modification of the Fighter Maker 2nd 2000 executable that allows games using this engine to support D-pad inputs along with analog stick movement. Can be downloaded [https://cryocryocryo.wordpress.com/2015/07/31/vanguard-princess-and-fm2k-controller-fix/ here]. This is only recommended for the original Japanese freeware version, as the English Steam version already has been updated to support D-pad input from XInput controllers. | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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===[[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 = |
| − | |gog galaxy notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
| − | |origin | + | |origin = |
| − | |origin notes | + | |origin notes = |
| − | |steam cloud | + | |steam cloud = false |
| − | |steam cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
| − | | | + | |ubisoft connect = |
| − | | | + | |ubisoft connect notes = |
| − | |xbox cloud | + | |xbox cloud = |
| − | |xbox cloud notes | + | |xbox cloud notes = |
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Vanguard Princess - Graphics.png|Graphics settings.}} | {{Image|Vanguard Princess - Graphics.png|Graphics settings.}} | ||
| − | {{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= 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 = | ||
| + | |upscaling = unknown | ||
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = always on | |vsync = always on | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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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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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
{{Image|Vanguard Princess - General.png|General settings.}} | {{Image|Vanguard Princess - General.png|General settings.}} | ||
{{Image|Vanguard Princess - Keyboard.png|Keyboard rebinding.}} | {{Image|Vanguard Princess - Keyboard.png|Keyboard rebinding.}} | ||
{{Image|Vanguard Princess - Controller.png|Controller rebinding.}} | {{Image|Vanguard Princess - Controller.png|Controller rebinding.}} | ||
| − | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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|invert controller y-axis = n/a | |invert controller y-axis = n/a | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
| − | |xinput controllers = | + | |xinput controllers = true |
|xinput controllers notes = | |xinput controllers notes = | ||
|xbox prompts = unknown | |xbox prompts = unknown | ||
|xbox prompts notes = | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
| − | |impulse triggers = | + | |impulse triggers = false |
|impulse triggers notes = | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
|dualshock 4 = unknown | |dualshock 4 = unknown | ||
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|tracked motion prompts = unknown | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
|tracked motion prompts notes = | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
| − | |other controllers = | + | |other controllers = true |
|other controllers notes = | |other controllers notes = | ||
|other button prompts = unknown | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
| − | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = false | |separate volume = false | ||
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
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|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 = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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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 | + | {{ii}} This may be cause from game constantly searching for connected controllers. If none are being 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 = | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
| + | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
| − | |mac os x powerpc app = | + | |mac os x powerpc app = unknown |
|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | |macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | |macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | ||
| + | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= unknown | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
| + | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
Latest revision as of 21:16, 14 March 2023
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| 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 | Contemporary, 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. Available 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. Available 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).
FM2K Controller Fix
- An unofficial modification of the Fighter Maker 2nd 2000 executable that allows games using this engine to support D-pad inputs along with analog stick movement. Can be downloaded here. This is only recommended for the original Japanese freeware version, as the English Steam version already has been updated to support D-pad input from XInput controllers.
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
Graphics settings.
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | 4:3 only. | ||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | |||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | Freely resizeable window, everything scales from base resolution of 640x480 with nearest-neighbor filtering. | ||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| 60 FPS | |||
| 120+ FPS | Frame rate is capped at ~100 FPS.[4] | ||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | |||
Input
General settings.
Keyboard rebinding.
Controller rebinding.
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | ||
| Mouse acceleration | Mouse not used. | |
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support | XInput and DirectInput. | |
| Full controller support | ||
| Controller remapping | ||
| Controller sensitivity | ||
| Controller Y-axis inversion |
| Controller types |
|---|
| XInput-compatible controllers | ||
|---|---|---|
| Xbox button prompts | ||
| Impulse Trigger vibration |
| PlayStation controllers |
|---|
| Generic/other controllers | ||
|---|---|---|
| Button prompts |
| Additional information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Controller hotplugging | ||
| Haptic feedback | ||
| Digital movement supported | ||
| Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | ||
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | For cutscenes only, which do not have voice acting. | |
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Royalty free audio |
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 are being 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%\VirtualStoreon 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.
- ↑ Verified by User:Marioysikax on 9 September 2015
- Tested with 120 FPS recording.