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|developer = Snowblind Studios | |developer = [[Snowblind Studios]] | ||
|publisher = [[Sony|Sony Online Entertainment]] | |publisher = [[Sony|Sony Online Entertainment]] | ||
|genre = Action, RPG | |genre = Action, RPG | ||
|wikipedia = [ | |wikipedia = [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Champions:_Return_to_Arms Link] | ||
|gamefaqslink = [https://www.gamefaqs.com/ps2/920597-champions-return-to-arms Link] | |||
|reviewlinks = {{ReviewLink|[https://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-2/champions-return-to-arms Metacritic]|77/100}} | |||
|gameinfo = Champions: Return to Arms brings all the hack-and-slash gameplay from Champions of Norrath back to the PlayStation 2. This sequel offers unlimited battles, dangerous missions, and the ability to import characters from the original game. Experience more than 50 levels solo or with three other players, either offline or online. The more medals you earn, the more secret gameplay modes you unlock. Return to Arms offers a host of new monsters, races, items, and artifacts to keep you busy.<br /> | |gameinfo = Champions: Return to Arms brings all the hack-and-slash gameplay from Champions of Norrath back to the PlayStation 2. This sequel offers unlimited battles, dangerous missions, and the ability to import characters from the original game. Experience more than 50 levels solo or with three other players, either offline or online. The more medals you earn, the more secret gameplay modes you unlock. Return to Arms offers a host of new monsters, races, items, and artifacts to keep you busy.<br /> | ||
Sequel to [[Champions of Norrath]], the story picks up after Innoruuk, the Prince of Hate has been defeated, his essence shattered into the Shards of Hatred and were strewn across the Planes of Power. Within the game story, players have the choice of serving either the forces of Good by destroying the shards to rid the world of Innoruuk, or the legions of Evil gathering the shards to resurrect the fallen god. The paths of Good and Evil travel to the same locations, with variations in mission objectives. | Sequel to [[Champions of Norrath]], the story picks up after Innoruuk, the Prince of Hate has been defeated, his essence shattered into the Shards of Hatred and were strewn across the Planes of Power. Within the game story, players have the choice of serving either the forces of Good by destroying the shards to rid the world of Innoruuk, or the legions of Evil gathering the shards to resurrect the fallen god. The paths of Good and Evil travel to the same locations, with variations in mission objectives. | ||
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|cpu-intensive = 1 | |cpu-intensive = 1 | ||
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|eu_rating = 12+ | |eu_rating = 12+ | ||
|eu_rating_text = Violence | |||
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|na_rating_text = Blood and Gore, Violence | |na_rating_text = Blood and Gore, Violence | ||
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|french = SLES-53039 | |french = SLES-53039 | ||
|german = SLES-53039 | |german = SLES-53039 | ||
|english = SLES-53039 & SLUS-20973 & SLUS-29126 | |english = SLES-53039 & SLUS-20973 & SLUS-29126 | ||
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|Region=NTSC-U | |Region=NTSC-U | ||
|OS=Windows | |OS=Windows | ||
|CPU=Intel Core i7 @ 3. | |CPU=Intel Core i7 @ 3.40 GHz | ||
|GPU= | |GPU=NVIDIA GeForce GTX 285 @ 768 MB | ||
|Revision= | |Revision=1.1.0 (r5576) | ||
|Graphics=GSdx | |Graphics=GSdx SSE4 (r5570) | ||
|Sound= | |Sound= | ||
*SPU2-X 2.0.0 | * SPU2-X 2.0.0 | ||
*LilyPad 0.11.0 | * LilyPad 0.11.0 | ||
|Comments=Status goes from ingame to playable. Runs near full speed. | |Comments=Status goes from ingame to playable. Runs near full speed. Right half of screen is blank if GSdx is in Hardware mode. Looks fine, apart from occasional texture corruption in Software mode. | ||
|Tester={{ForumUser|General-Plot}} | |Tester={{ForumUser|General-Plot}} | ||
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|Status=2 | |Status=2 | ||
|Region=PAL | |Region=PAL | ||
|OS=Windows 7 | |OS=Windows 7 x64 | ||
|CPU=AMD Athlon II X2 240 @ 2.80 GHz | |CPU=AMD Athlon II X2 240 @ 2.80 GHz | ||
|GPU=AMD Radeon HD 7770 | |GPU=AMD Radeon HD 7770 @ 1 GB | ||
|Revision=1.2.1 r5873 | |Revision=1.2.1 (r5873) | ||
|Graphics=GSdx r5875 | |Graphics=GSdx (r5875) | ||
|Sound= | |Sound= | ||
* SPU2-X | * SPU2-X 2.0.0 (r5830) | ||
* LilyPad 0.11.0 | * LilyPad 0.11.0 | ||
|Comments=BIOS: Europe v2.00 | |Comments=BIOS: Europe v2.00, Needs strong CPU when using software mode. Multiplayer not tested. See Known Issues. | ||
|Tester=Pyr0 | |Tester=Pyr0 | ||
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|Status=2 | |||
|Region=PAL | |||
|OS=Windows 10 Pro x64 | |||
|CPU=AMD Ryzen R7 1700X @ 3.40 GHz | |||
|GPU=NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 @ 4 GB | |||
|Revision=1.4.0 | |||
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* LilyPad 0.11.0 | |||
|Comments=BIOS: Europe v2.00, At the very beginning of the actual game, the game will run slow. Give it a few seconds and it will start to run smooth. | |||
|Tester=WonderingDane | |||
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|Status=2 | |||
|Region=NTSC-U | |||
|OS=Windows 11 | |||
|CPU=AMD Ryzen 7 3700X @ 4.05 GHz , 16GB RAM | |||
|GPU=AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 @ 8GB | |||
|Revision=1.6.0 | |||
|Graphics=GSdx 1.2.0 AVX2 | |||
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* LilyPad 0.12.1 | |||
|Comments=BIOS USA v1.60, Game runs smoothly at 58-60fps. Framerate drops to 30fps or lower when in the Lake of Fire levels (upper level when killing lava golems, lower level in general) | |||
|Tester=Darthbinks | |||
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== Trivia == | |||
{{SpoilerTable|caption=Additional Patches|text=. | |||
* Deinterlace Patch for 4028A55F - SLUS-20973 - NTSC-U: | |||
patch=1,EE,2019D9D4,extended,ACA00008 | |||
* Deinterlace Patch for 5C64E73A - SLES-53039 - PAL-M4: | |||
patch=1,EE,0019e2e8,word,aca00008 // aca60008 (by ElHecht) | |||
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== Fixed Issues == | |||
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{{Issue | {{Issue | ||
|IssueName=Half-Screen | |IssueName=Half-Screen issue | ||
|IsFixed= | |IsFixed=1 | ||
|IssueLevel=1 | |IssueLevel=1 | ||
|Description=Only half of the screen is displayed. | |Description=Only half of the screen is displayed. | ||
|Workaround= | |Workaround=The issue has been fixed for the Direct3D11 and OpenGL renderers, and "Native" scaling resolutions as of at least PCSX2 stable release v1.4.0. Go Config > Video (GS) > Plugin Settings, and make sure Renderer isn't set to "Direct3D9 (Hardware)", and Internal Resolution isn't set to Custom Resolution. | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{Issue | {{Issue | ||
|IssueName=Game crash | |IssueName=Game crash | ||
|IsFixed= | |IsFixed=1 | ||
|IssueLevel=1 | |IssueLevel=1 | ||
|Description=Game might crash after a certain amount of time | |Description=Game might crash after a certain amount of time. | ||
|Workaround= | |Workaround=This has been fixed as of at least PCSX2 stable release v1.4.0. For older stable versions use the 4 GB patch to avoid game crashes. http://www.ntcore.com/4gb_patch.php | ||
}} | }} | ||
== | == Gameplay Screenshots == | ||
<gallery> | <gallery widths="175px" heights="100px"> | ||
Champions_Return_to_Arms_Forum_1.jpg | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
{{ForumLinksList|list= | {{ForumLinksList|list= | ||
*[http://forums.pcsx2.net/Thread-Champions-Return-to-Arms-SLUS-20973-U--28706 Champions - Return to Arms (SLUS 20973) (U)]}} | *[http://forums.pcsx2.net/Thread-Champions-Return-to-Arms-SLUS-20973-U--28706 Champions - Return to Arms (SLUS 20973) (U)]}} |
Latest revision as of 09:43, 28 March 2024
Developer(s): Snowblind Studios
Publisher(s): Sony Online Entertainment
Genre: Action, RPG
Wikipedia: Link
Game review links: Metacritic: 77/100
Game description: Champions: Return to Arms brings all the hack-and-slash gameplay from Champions of Norrath back to the PlayStation 2. This sequel offers unlimited battles, dangerous missions, and the ability to import characters from the original game. Experience more than 50 levels solo or with three other players, either offline or online. The more medals you earn, the more secret gameplay modes you unlock. Return to Arms offers a host of new monsters, races, items, and artifacts to keep you busy.
Sequel to Champions of Norrath, the story picks up after Innoruuk, the Prince of Hate has been defeated, his essence shattered into the Shards of Hatred and were strewn across the Planes of Power. Within the game story, players have the choice of serving either the forces of Good by destroying the shards to rid the world of Innoruuk, or the legions of Evil gathering the shards to resurrect the fallen god. The paths of Good and Evil travel to the same locations, with variations in mission objectives.
Test configurations on Windows:
Environment | Configurations | Comments | Tester | ||||
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Region | OS | CPU/GPU | Revision | Graphics | Sound/Pad | ||
NTSC-U | Windows |
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1.1.0 (r5576) | GSdx SSE4 (r5570) |
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Status goes from ingame to playable. Runs near full speed. Right half of screen is blank if GSdx is in Hardware mode. Looks fine, apart from occasional texture corruption in Software mode. | |
PAL | Windows 7 x64 |
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1.2.1 (r5873) | GSdx (r5875) |
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BIOS: Europe v2.00, Needs strong CPU when using software mode. Multiplayer not tested. See Known Issues. | Pyr0 |
PAL | Windows 10 Pro x64 |
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1.4.0 | GSdx |
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BIOS: Europe v2.00, At the very beginning of the actual game, the game will run slow. Give it a few seconds and it will start to run smooth. | WonderingDane |
NTSC-U | Windows 11 |
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1.6.0 | GSdx 1.2.0 AVX2 |
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BIOS USA v1.60, Game runs smoothly at 58-60fps. Framerate drops to 30fps or lower when in the Lake of Fire levels (upper level when killing lava golems, lower level in general) | Darthbinks |
Trivia
Additional Patches |
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patch=1,EE,2019D9D4,extended,ACA00008
patch=1,EE,0019e2e8,word,aca00008 // aca60008 (by ElHecht) |
Fixed Issues
Half-Screen issue
- Status: Fixed
- Type: Major
- Description: Only half of the screen is displayed.
- Workaround: Update to the latest nightly version of PCSX2.
Game crash
- Status: Fixed
- Type: Major
- Description: Game might crash after a certain amount of time.
- Workaround: Update to the latest nightly version of PCSX2.
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