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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
- Vanguard Princess Wiki
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
- All English versions require Steam DRM.
DLC and expansion packs
Name |
Notes |
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Director's Cut |
Free DLC that restores the uncut content into the English version. Available here. |
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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. |
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Lilith |
Adds Lilith-related features. Available here. |
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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. |
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Digital Comic Series |
A digital comic adaptation of the game in PDF format along with a collection of high-resolution artworks. Available here |
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- 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
- 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.
Video
Input
Audio
Audio feature |
State |
Notes |
Separate volume controls |
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Surround sound |
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Subtitles |
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For cutscenes only, which do not have voice acting. |
Closed captions |
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Mute on focus lost |
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Royalty free audio |
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Localizations
Language |
UI |
Audio |
Sub |
Notes |
English |
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Only English version. |
Japanese |
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In English version, only audio. |
Network
Multiplayer types
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 |
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Executable |
32-bit |
64-bit |
Notes |
Windows |
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macOS (OS X) | |
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Linux | |
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System requirements
Windows |
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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
References