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|developer        = Surreal Software
|developer        = Surreal Software
|genre            = Action-adventure
|publisher        = [[Sony|SCEA]] (US), [[Sony|SCEE]] (EU)
|genrecat          = RPG
|genre            = Action, Adventure, RPG
|wikipedia        = [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drakan:_The_Ancients%27_Gates Link]
|wikipedia        = [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drakan:_The_Ancients%27_Gates Link]
|reviewlinks      = [http://www.gamespot.com/ps2/action/drakantheancientsgates/review.html?om_act=convert&om_clk=gssummary&tag=summary;read-review Gamespot link]
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|gameinfo          = Drakan: The Ancients' Gates is an action-adventure PlayStation 2 game with RPG elements by Surreal Software. It is the sequel to the 1999 PC game Drakan: Order of the Flame.
|gameinfo          = In the decaying world of Drakan, the immortal Spirit Dragons are held captive. Now it's up to Rynn--a brave female warrior--and her dragon Arokh to save these spiritual leaders and the last remnants of humankind. Together with Rynn and Arokh, you'll need magical spells, resourcefulness, and powerful weapons to survive the vast environments. You'll gain skills as a fighter, an archer, or a mage as you fight ruthless enemies from the arctic tundra to the swamplands. The mysterious world of Drakan is filled with magical creatures, interesting characters, and challenging puzzles.<br />
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Drakan: The Ancients' Gates is an action-adventure PlayStation 2 game with RPG elements by Surreal Software. It is the sequel to the 1999 PC game Drakan: Order of the Flame.
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|english           = SCES-50006 & SCUS-97128 & SCUS-97169
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|comment          = With the lastest beta version r1736 the emulator will crash on switching to new locations, use r710 to load instead. After saving to memcard NEVER load from old states (F3), consider all quick states invalid you can only save them anew!
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|macstatusPAL      =
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|gputype          = nVidia Geforce 8800GTX
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|GPU=NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTX
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|Comments=
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* Hacks: EE x2, INTC, IOP x2, Idle Loop, VU Stealing 3
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* With r1736 the emulator will crash on switching to new locations, use r710 to load instead.
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* Do not use r710 to play as it tends to freeze in some situations.
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|GPU=NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250 1GB
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* Hacks: EE x2, INTC, IOP x2, Idle Loop, VU Stealing 2
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* Constant 50 FPS (starting video is somewhat slower ~40 FPS)
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|Region=NTSC-U
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|CPU=Intel Core i7-4790K @ 4.00 GHz
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|GPU=NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 SSC
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|Comments=No fixes or speed hacks enabled. Shade Boost is on, basically everything else is off. 4:3 aspect ratio, 6x native resolution. FXAA works but is not required. D3D10/11 Hardware Mode. 58-60 FPS constant, minimal to no stutter, very smooth. Almost as glitch-free as on the PS2, but much prettier. Glitches: Fire halos show through walls at close range, sunglare shows through certain mountain geometry, the sky is distorted in a pinwheel pattern, but only above the character, straight up. (Not on the horizon.)
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|Comments=Perfect emulation.
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|Region=NTSC-U
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|Graphics=GSdx 1.0.0
*Mode: HW OpenGL
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|Comments=Completed the game from beginning to end with no crashes or freezes. Runs at around 180FPS when uncapped at 3x Native resolution. The hardware depth option is required to prevent light from being visible through walls. For some reason it doesn't work on latest dev builds which is why 1.4.0 was used. The NTSC-U release of the game has a gamebreaking bug where your dragon can disappear permanently. Use the PAL version to avoid this.
|Tester=Vibhor}}
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|Status=2
|Region=NTSC-U
|OS=Windows 10
|CPU=AMD Ryzen 5 3600 @ 3.6Ghz
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<spoiler show="Settings" hide="Hide">
* '''Speedhacks:'''
** EE Cyclerate: 0
** VU Cycle Stealing: 0
** mVU Flag Hack: ✓
** MTVU: ✓
</spoiler>
|Graphics=GSdx
<spoiler show="Settings" hide="Hide">
* Renderer: OpenGL
* Internal Resolution: 6x Native
* Anisotropic Filtering: 16x
</spoiler>
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|Comments=Completed about 1/4 of the game. Runs very well. Use OpenGL to prevent some light effects being visible through solid geometry. There are thin white lines around HUD elements if you play above native res, and there doesn't seem to be anything we can do about that, but it's easily ignored. Loading times (and saving times) are ridiculous, but can be sped through by disabling the framelimiter. I love it when emulation tricks make games better!
|Tester=CynicMimic
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==Trivia==
* The PAL version of this game supports multiple languages through the BIOS configuration. Implementation requires Full boot - "Boot CDVD (full)".
 
 
==Known Issues==
{{Issue
|IssueName=Cannot create a memory card save after loading from an older savestate
|IsFixed=0
|IssueLevel=0
|Description=It's not possible to create a memory card save after loading a save state from before the current memory card save was made.
|Workaround=Loading a memory card save will make it possible to save again. Avoid using save states or manage them carefully.
}}
 
{{Issue
|IssueName=Light effects visible through solid geometry
|IsFixed=0
|IssueLevel=0
|Description=Light source halos can be seen through walls and sunlight lens flare is visible through mountains.
|Workaround=Seems to have been fixed(at least for PAL release)as of 1.5.0 dev 2246. Use the latest PCSX2 stable version v1.4.0(there is a regression in newer builds), and go to Config > Video (GS) > Plugin Settings, set Renderer to "OpenGL (Hardware)" and enable "Hardware Depth". Alternatively switching to the Software mode and back with the F9 key fixes the light sources temporarily. To fix it permanently in all PCSX2 versions go to Config > Video (GS) > Plugin Settings and switch to Software mode by setting Renderer to any of the "(Software)" options.
}}
 
==Fixed Issues==
{{Issue
|IssueName=Freezing on certain versions
|IsFixed=1
|IssueLevel=2
|Description=The game won't play smoothly in many versions before(they'll freeze) and after 0.9.6. beta r985 as there will be some crashing issues(up until 0.9.6 beta r1888).
|Workaround=Use 0.9.6 beta r985.
}}
}}
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|Workaround=Use savestates and save(F1 key) often and change save slots(F2 key) often as the only way to resolve this is to reload.
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|comment = Comments:<br />
Alt - strafe modifier<br />
Use mouse when aiming an arrow (S to enter aiming mode)
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<gallery>
== Gameplay Screenshots ==
Image:Drakan2-shot1.png|This is Surdana
<spoiler show="Show images" hide="Hide images">
Image:Drakan2-shot2.png|Ravenshold is a snowy realm
<gallery widths="175px" heights="100px">
File:Drakan1-cynicmimic.jpg|v1.7.0 dev-1545, 6x Native Resolution (2160p), FXAA, 16xAF, widescreen patch
File:Drakan2-cynicmimic.jpg|v1.7.0 dev-1545, 6x Native Resolution (2160p), FXAA, 16xAF, widescreen patch
Drakan2-shot1.png|<center>This is Surdana</center>
Drakan2-shot2.png|<center>Ravenshold is a snowy realm</center>
Drakan2-shot3.png|<center>There's something fishy about this guy...</center>
Drakan2-shot4.png|<center>Meet Rynn (quite a rich girl)</center>
Drakan2-shot5.png|<center>Hold on and don't look down!</center>
Drakan2-shot6.png|<center>This is some hospitable looking place!</center>
Drakan2-shot9.png|<center>When the spirit is strong no dungeon can keep it.</center>
Drakan2-shot10.png|<center>This set of crates is almost impossible to master in the emulated version of the game</center>
Drakan2-shot14.png|<center>This unusual sword is really hard to get!</center>
Drakan2-shot13.png|<center>Even in death they still are longing for the sky</center>
Drakan2-shot28.png|<center>This architecture is... creepy</center>
Drakan2-shot20.png|<center>Hmmm! This is a whole another story!</center>
Drakan2-shot27.png|<center>One frame from the last video: the proof that game can be beaten in emulator!</center>
</gallery>
</spoiler>
 
<spoiler show="'''WARNING:''' The following images contain spoilers to various story-related content, including the ending." hide="Hide images">
<gallery widths="175px" heights="100px">
Drakan2-shot7.png|<center>This butterfly will show some respect, I'll see to it.</center>
Drakan2-shot8.png|<center>I can only guess that the next boss will be you, right?</center>
Drakan2-shot11.png|<center>These rocks ain't meant for falling.</center>
Drakan2-shot12.png|<center>Thanks but I'll pass.. You're a little too dead for my taste.</center>
Drakan2-shot15.png|<center>Those undead people choose their homes wisely</center>
Drakan2-shot16.png|<center>And they do have bad manners if you ask me...</center>
Drakan2-shot17.png|<center>You should close your eyes before you step</center>
Drakan2-shot18.png|<center>Ah, can this be my house for a change?</center>
Drakan2-shot19.png|<center>Isn't she a sweetheart?</center>
Drakan2-shot21.png|<center>Ah!.. What to say? Same old question everywhere I go...</center>
Drakan2-shot22.png|<center>I see it's not shabby here. Feasts, money and girls! Now wait a minute... I'm a girl too!</center>
Drakan2-shot24.png|<center>Must be the altar. Lets find a priest now!</center>
Drakan2-shot23.png|<center>He's so relentlessly kind I want to cry...</center>
Drakan2-shot25.png|<center>This is the right time to keep a promise.</center>
Drakan2-shot26.png|<center>What a waste of a good ancient temple! Vandalism!</center>
</gallery>
</gallery>
</spoiler>
==External links==
* [http://www.the-spoiler.com/ACTION/Surreal/drakan.ancient.1.html Drakan FAQ by ilphay] FAQ highlighting some possible questions.
* [http://web.archive.org/web/20090326084939/http://home.flash.net/~rayearle/Sony%20Playstation2/Drakan/DRKN.html Drakan 2 page by Ray Earle] Very good guide! Wholeheartedly recommended! (Sadly the original page is gone but the copy remains)
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