Blade of Darkness is getting an updated re-release on Steam and on GOG

Eisberg · Aug 14, 2021, 08:48 AM

No GOG page up yet, but here is the Steam page for it

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1...e_of_Darkness/

I am actually excited for this.

theshadowcult · Aug 14, 2021, 09:05 AM

Tats both awesome and **** at the same time. Awesome cause more recognition and availability, but **** cause it has not aged well in the controls.

This is one game that genuinely needs a remake or sequel.

zizbuka · Aug 14, 2021, 09:41 AM

I own the original on GOG, the screenshots from Steam page don't look very 'updated', but there's no store page on GOG now. Hmmm........

Eisberg · Aug 14, 2021, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zizbuka

I own the original on GOG, the screenshots from Steam page don't look very 'updated', but there's no store page on GOG now. Hmmm........

Blade of Darkness was removed from GOG back in 2014, due to Codemasters's losing distribution rights.

https://www.gog.com/forum/blade_of_d..._catalog/page1

Eventually there is going to be a GOG page for the game.

Also, it is not a graphics update, but a tech update to make it work better for modern PCs in stability, as well as adding wide screen resolution and up to 4k. So graphically it is going to look the same.

From Steam page

Quote:

With this edition we've re-engineered the game to work on modern PC hardware, added widescreen support up to 4K resolution, introduced new display settings, and improved its overall stability. At the same time, the gameplay, content, and the story are untouched — featuring all the game’s quirks and charm.

Crawdaddy79 · Aug 14, 2021, 05:21 PM

Holy mother**** of all ****ing ****tits this is great news. Will happily buy a 3rd copy on Steam, assuming $19.99 or less. In for widescreen support. Tired of finagling a 1920 x 1440 custom resolution every time I upgrade my drivers, and tired of not being able to force V-Sync.

ALien8ed · Sep 28, 2021, 10:36 PM

The demo is available on Steam if you want to try it before release.

Crawdaddy79 · Sep 28, 2021, 10:50 PM

Okay so I tried the demo out for a bit. 90% of the reason to get this is compatibility with newer OS/GPU. 10% is for greater than 4:3 aspect ratio support. Sound is the same quality. Graphics are the same quality. Can't use mouse in game menu (the same as before). There's an FOV adjustment as well. I didn't test it.

azalea · Oct 1, 2021, 06:56 AM

Good enough for me. I always loved the Barbarian first level, with the atmospheric dusk lighting and music.

theshadowcult · Oct 1, 2021, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by azalea

Good enough for me. I always loved the Barbarian first level, with the atmospheric dusk lighting and music.

The whole game was amazing. Except the dwarf. **** dwarves.

Crawdaddy79 · Oct 1, 2021, 09:23 AM

The dwarf was my favorite. He lived by the dodge attack. Fast, responsive. Game was amazing as one of the first indie PC games I played. Each Player Character had a cometely different style to master, and had their own learning curve for getting gud.

Destroy · Oct 2, 2021, 06:44 AM

I think this is the game that really impressed with the lighting and resulting shadows.

theshadowcult · Oct 2, 2021, 10:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Destroy

I think this is the game that really impressed with the lighting and resulting shadows.

Its also one of the games that showed off why the console wars for the next 15 years were total bullshit, and holding games back for literal decades.

Crawdaddy79 · Nov 18, 2021, 10:49 PM

Still slowly absorbing this re-release.

I wish I could remember all of the things I learned from my many playthroughs from 20 years ago. Relearning them again isn't so bad. There are runes to collect, for instance.

The more times you save, the worse your "rating" gets. I've decided that saving as often as you want is the way to go. Those few achievements aren't worth it.

While I still can't figure out the story behind it, the game is still badass AF.

ALien8ed · Jan 24, 2022, 05:25 PM

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Blade of Darkness Reforged is a total visual overhaul including minor gameplay enhancements. Alongside new detailed textures, this mod also improved the textures of all characters.

https://www.moddb.com/mods/blade-of-darkness-reforged

theshadowcult · Jan 24, 2022, 11:30 PM

meh. i dont think the combat stayed the test of time. if anything needs modding its that. Or a remake. Normally im not for remakes, i dont like it when they change things, but this game is old enough and clunky enough that a remake would be well recieved.

KAC · Jan 25, 2022, 01:26 AM

Wtf this game?

Dungeoncrawler · Jan 27, 2022, 10:56 AM

Remaster, remaster, remaster...

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theshadowcult Radeon Arctic Islands Join Date: May 2008 Location: Opet Posts: 15,588	Tats both awesome and ** at the same time. Awesome cause more recognition and availability, but ** cause it has not aged well in the controls. This is one game that genuinely needs a remake or sequel. __________________ Never put off tomorrow what you can put off today!

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Aug 14, 2021, 09:41 AM	#3
zizbuka Judgemental Old Guy Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Intercourse, PA Posts: 521	I own the original on GOG, the screenshots from Steam page don't look very 'updated', but there's no store page on GOG now. Hmmm........

Aug 14, 2021, 05:21 PM	#5
Crawdaddy79 Radeon 8500 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Virginia Posts: 19,284	Holy mother** of all ing **tits this is great news. Will happily buy a 3rd copy on Steam, assuming $19.99 or less. In for widescreen support. Tired of finagling a 1920 x 1440 custom resolution every time I upgrade my drivers, and tired of not being able to force V-Sync.

Sep 28, 2021, 10:36 PM	#6
ALien8ed Radeon R420 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sydney Posts: 322	The demo is available on Steam if you want to try it before release.

Sep 28, 2021, 10:50 PM	#7
Crawdaddy79 Radeon 8500 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Virginia Posts: 19,284	Okay so I tried the demo out for a bit. 90% of the reason to get this is compatibility with newer OS/GPU. 10% is for greater than 4:3 aspect ratio support. Sound is the same quality. Graphics are the same quality. Can't use mouse in game menu (the same as before). There's an FOV adjustment as well. I didn't test it.

Oct 1, 2021, 06:56 AM	#8
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Oct 1, 2021, 09:23 AM	#10
Crawdaddy79 Radeon 8500 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Virginia Posts: 19,284	The dwarf was my favorite. He lived by the dodge attack. Fast, responsive. Game was amazing as one of the first indie PC games I played. Each Player Character had a cometely different style to master, and had their own learning curve for getting gud.

Oct 2, 2021, 06:44 AM	#11
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Nov 18, 2021, 10:49 PM	#13
Crawdaddy79 Radeon 8500 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Virginia Posts: 19,284	Still slowly absorbing this re-release. I wish I could remember all of the things I learned from my many playthroughs from 20 years ago. Relearning them again isn't so bad. There are runes to collect, for instance. The more times you save, the worse your "rating" gets. I've decided that saving as often as you want is the way to go. Those few achievements aren't worth it. While I still can't figure out the story behind it, the game is still badass AF.

Jan 24, 2022, 11:30 PM	#15
theshadowcult Radeon Arctic Islands Join Date: May 2008 Location: Opet Posts: 15,588	meh. i dont think the combat stayed the test of time. if anything needs modding its that. Or a remake. Normally im not for remakes, i dont like it when they change things, but this game is old enough and clunky enough that a remake would be well recieved. __________________ Never put off tomorrow what you can put off today!

Jan 25, 2022, 01:26 AM	#16
KAC All ur gays r belong 2 me Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Lahore Posts: 66,612	Wtf this game?

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Dungeoncrawler Radeon Arctic Islands Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 19,744	Remaster, remaster, remaster...

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