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|publisher        = [[Sting]] (JP), [[Atlus]] (US), [[Rising Star Games]] (EU)
|publisher        = [[Sting]] (JP), [[Atlus]] (US), [[Rising Star Games]] (EU)
|genre            = Action, RPG
|genre            = Action, RPG
|wikipedia        = [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baroque_(video_game) Link]
|wikipedia        = [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baroque_(video_game) Link]
|gameinfo          = A cataclysm has destroyed the cities and empires of men and disfigured the spirit of humanity. In this nightmare, it falls to you to descend a mysterious tower in search of absolution. Battle merciless foes through treacherous dungeons, scour for new items to aid you in your travels, and unlock the secrets of a devastated land. You will find death in the depths, yet learn that death is not the end of the story; in the twisted world of Baroque, it is only the beginning.
|gameinfo          = A cataclysm has destroyed the cities and empires of men and disfigured the spirit of humanity. In this nightmare, it falls to you to descend a mysterious tower in search of absolution. Battle merciless foes through treacherous dungeons, scour for new items to aid you in your travels, and unlock the secrets of a devastated land. You will find death in the depths, yet learn that death is not the end of the story; in the twisted world of Baroque, it is only the beginning.
|gamefaqslink      = [http://www.gamefaqs.com/ps2/937839-baroque Link]
|gamefaqslink      = [https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/ps2/937839-baroque Link]
|reviewlinks      = {{ReviewLink|[http://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-2/baroque Metacritic]|60/100}}
|reviewlinks      = {{ReviewLink|[https://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-2/baroque Metacritic]|60/100}}
|eu_rating        = 12+
|eu_rating        = 12+
|na_rating_text    = Animated Blood, Fantasy Violence, Mild Language, Mild Suggestive Themes, Tobacco Reference
|na_rating_text    = Animated Blood, Fantasy Violence, Mild Language, Mild Suggestive Themes, Tobacco Reference
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== Trivia ==
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* Also known as '''Baroque International''' (JP)
* Also known as '''Baroque International''' (JP)


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Latest revision as of 04:21, 16 May 2024

Developer(s): Sting
Publisher(s): Sting (JP), Atlus (US), Rising Star Games (EU)
Genre: Action, RPG
Wikipedia: Link
Game review links: Metacritic60/100
Game description: A cataclysm has destroyed the cities and empires of men and disfigured the spirit of humanity. In this nightmare, it falls to you to descend a mysterious tower in search of absolution. Battle merciless foes through treacherous dungeons, scour for new items to aid you in your travels, and unlock the secrets of a devastated land. You will find death in the depths, yet learn that death is not the end of the story; in the twisted world of Baroque, it is only the beginning.

Baroque

Game general and emulation properties:
CERO rating: B
ESRB rating: T (Animated Blood, Fantasy Violence, Mild Language, Mild Suggestive Themes, Tobacco Reference)
PEGI rating: 12+
Widescreen patch available
Languages supported:
English: SLES-55216 & SLUS-21714
Japanese: SLPM-66747 & SLPM-55107
Region NTSC-U:
Serial numbers: SLUS-21714
Release date: April 8, 2008
CRCs: 4566213C
Windows Status: Playable
Linux Status: ?
Mac Status: ?
Region PAL:
Serial numbers: SLES-55216
Release date: July 18, 2008
October 24, 2012 (PS2 Classics)
Windows Status: ?
Linux Status: ?
Mac Status: ?
Region NTSC-J/C/K:
Serial numbers: SLPM-66747
SLPM-55107 (International)
Release date: June 28, 2007
October 23, 2008 (International)
Windows Status: ?
Linux Status: ?
Mac Status: ?


Test configurations on Windows:

Environment Configurations Comments Tester
Region OS CPU/GPU Revision Graphics Sound/Pad
NTSC-U Windows
  • Intel Core i7 @ 3.4Ghz
  • Nvidia GTX 285 768MB
18 02 2013 1.1.0 r5565- GSdx 5559 SSE41 [12 02 2013]
  • SPU2-X 2.0.0 [12 02 2013]
  • LilyPad 0.11.0 [13 01 2013]
Runs at 200% speed.
NTSC-U ?
  • Intel i3-2100 @ 3.1GHz
  • Nvidia 550GTX-Ti
1.3.0 20140606222933 GSdx32 AVX SPU2-X BIOS: USA v2.00, HACKS: INTC Spin Detection, Wait Loop Detection, mVU Flag Hack, MTVU must be disabled for the game to run., I was able to run the game smoothly with native resolution x3, asmodean's FX shader set with FXAA at max quality, full texture filtering and anisotropic filtering x16. ManaYagami


Test configurations on Linux:

Environment Configurations Comments Tester
Region OS CPU/GPU Revision Graphics Sound/Pad
? ?
  • ?
  • ?
? ? ? There are no test results for this game on this OS.
You can help by playing and submitting your test results here.
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Test configurations on macOS:

Environment Configurations Comments Tester
Region OS CPU/GPU Revision Graphics Sound/Pad
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  • ?
  • ?
? ? ? There are no test results for this game on this OS.
You can help by playing and submitting your test results here.
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Trivia

  • Original names: バロック (SLPM-66747), バロック INTERNATIONAL (SLPM-55107)
  • Also known as Baroque International (JP)

Known Issues

Out of sync picture in FMVs

  • Status: Active
  • Type: Minor
  • Description: Out of sync FMVs and vertical tearing line on the left side.
  • Workaround: No known solution

Fixed Issues

Game won't boot.

  • Type: Note (not an issue)
  • Description: Black screen appears and the game wont start.
  • Workaround: MTVU must be disabled for the game to run. Fixed in 1.7 (dev 797+ to run with MTVU). This game gets a pretty nice boost with MTVU compared to other in the past MTVU-buggy games.