Soulbringer

[Zandig Slaytanic]

That's odd - it should work.

I'm using the latest version of Windows 10 (Version: 20H2, Build: 19042.685) and it plays fine.

Make sure you use the dgVodoo2 version in the archive and be sure to select:
Output API: Direct3D 11 MS WARP (software)
in the dgVoodoo2 panel.

 

[Konjad]

Yeah, I did that

 

[Zandig Slaytanic]

I'm using an Nviidia card (GTX 1080). Do you have an AMD or Intel?

 

[Lacrymas]

It doesn't work for me either, it plays the opening movies but then sits as a black screen in the upper left corner of the monitor.

 

[Zandig Slaytanic]

Try this....

In the Windows 10 notification area - click " All settings "
- in the " Find a setting " box type: turn windows features on or off
- scroll down to "Legacy components" and put a check in "DirectPlay" and click ok....

- Reboot the computer and try running the game again.

 

[Zandig Slaytanic]

 

[Lacrymas]

Wait, I got it to work. I replaced all the .exe and data files from the DXcompatpatch folder, then set the compatibility of the noeax (!!!) .exe to windows 95 and it works (from the noeax.exe). The cinematics don't run, though.

 

[Lacrymas]

Wait, no, I lied. It's from the SoulbringerVC.exe and I have to have eax.dll in the folder. Win 95 compatibility is still a must. It works, though, even if the cinematics don't. Most of them are in-engine cutscenes anyway and they do run, so it's not a big deal if you miss the opening pre-rendered ones.

 

[Zandig Slaytanic]

Wait, I got it to work. I replaced all the .exe and data files from the DXcompatpatch folder, then set the compatibility of the noeax (!!!) .exe to windows 95 and it works (from the noeax.exe). The cinematics don't run, though.

Yes, you should copy the contents inside the /Soulbringer/ folder(s) from the archives into the game install folder overwriting the files.

Soulbringer.exe should be CRC32: FAC5126B
SoulbringeVC.exe should be CRC32: B14718A4
SoulbringeVCnoeax.exe should be CRC32: D585FA19

 

[Lacrymas]

No, wait, I lied again, this is super bizarre. When I try to run it again from the same .exe, it doesn't work, I have to constantly change between the VC and noeax .exes rooooofl. What the fuck is this game.

 

[Zandig Slaytanic]

Wait, no, I lied. It's from the SoulbringerVC.exe and I have to have eax.dll in the folder. Win 95 compatibility is still a must. It works, though, even if the cinematics don't. Most of them are in-engine cutscenes anyway and they do run, so it's not a big deal if you miss the opening pre-rendered ones.

Everything should work, cinematics and all. No need for any compatibility settings - by following the guide.
Everyone's computer is different so there may be quirks using other graphic cards like AMD or Intel which I have not tested.

The game is finicky to be sure. After selecting the game's video settings at start you may have to run it a few times before everything works properly - but once it does you should be good after that.

 

[Lacrymas]

I can't get to the video settings btw because nothing happens after I click the main .exe. I can't change its compatibility settings either (it's greyed out to Win XP), only to the VC and noeax .exes.

EDIT: I managed to change the settings by clicking "change compatibility settings for all users". It just works after the data and .exes are put from the folder I mentioned and setting compatibility to win 95. Cinematics don't, though.

 

[Konjad]

Motherfuckers!!! I wasted like 4-5 hours trying to run this shit today and it turns out it works without any fucking patches or fixes, but just doesn't run on touchpad. I just had to connect USB mouse and click....

 

[Lacrymas]

I don't doubt that, this is weirdest game to get running ever (but it does eventually run).

 

[lycanwarrior]

I remember this game, brings back old memories.

Got to the very end but was unable to complete it due to a game-breaking bug. On a forum thread when someone brought this issue up, the developer said the only way to workaround the issue was to start a new game