[ The Android Version of Deep Dark Wrath is now available! ]
https://craftedcircuitry.itch.io/deep-dark-wrath#demo
With Androids having vastly different hardware and extra stuff needed by the OS, I’ve dedicated this Sticky Thread for bugs, compatibility, and other information about the Android version.
Partial Controller Support still works for the mobile version. Using Keyboards also work, however the glyphs on the Instructions do not follow the Keyboard.
[ Installation from Unknown Sources ]
If this is your first time installing outside of Google Play, you will need to enable the option where you can Install Applications from Unknown Sources.
[ Android Permissions ]
In the Full Version of the game, the game has a function where it can back up(writing) and load up(reading) save files to and from the System’s Downloads folder for ease of access and ease of transferring to other devices or to the PC version. This feature is completely optional. If you choose to use it, the game will be asking for :
- Read and Write Capability (Android 12 and below)
- File Managing Capability (Android 13 and up | Android 12 and below)
These permissions will only be asked when you click the Bookmark Buttons on the Save Journal and are not needed and not used during regular gameplay. Denying permission will cancel the backing up and loading of backups. No other Android permissions are needed or used. The Free Demo does not need or ask for any Android permissions.
The game itself does not connect to the Internet. Viewing Godot Game Engine’s license from the Credits Screen in-game will open your Internet Browser and go to that online page.
[ Device Compatibility ]
Starting v0.7, the renderer was changed from GLES3 to GLES2 to provide greater compatibility to older Android phones and Android versions. This also means a smoother performance to more Android phones since it requires less hardware. Here are a list of Androids tested and their performance with it:
2019
- Redmi Note 8 Pro - Stuttering at first launch, but a restart gives it smooth performance
2022
- Poco X4 Pro 5G - Smooth performance
- Google Pixel 6a - Smooth performance
2023
- Google Pixel 8 - Smooth performance
- Unihertz Jelly Star - Smooth performance
- Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 - Smooth performance
Note : These are tested by just running and playing the game normally, no rigorous testing was done.
[ Moving Save Backups between PC and Android ]
While not the most elegant solution, this allows you to more easily access, save and move the save backups between the PC version, other PCs, and Android version of Deep Dark Wrath.
- On the source device’s Deep Dark Wrath, Press the Green Bookmark Save Backup Button to write the Save Backups onto the System Downloads folder.
- Move the DeepDarkWrath_savebackup.txt and DeepDarkWrath_optionsbackup.cfg from the source device’s System Downloads folder to the destination device’s System Downloads folder, either via online or wired means.
- Open the destination device’s Deep Dark Wrath.
- Go to the Save Journal and Press the Red Bookmark Load Backup Button.
- Accept the Prompted Instructions using Mouse/Touch Controls (this will not overwrite your save yet).
- Saving the Game will overwrite the save you have with the Loaded Backup.
Note: Not all features will be saved as each device may have version exclusive mechanics.
- With v1.2.0, Sword Skinning becomes available. However with no way of accessing the Android’s inner file system to insert your own Sword Skins, the Android version has version exclusive skins for Adventurers to choose from. On PC, you can access and insert your own Sword Skins to the system files of Deep Dark Wrath. As such, Sword Skins will not be able to moved between PC and Android at this point in time.
[ Known Bugs ]
- Due to Godot 3.5.3, when being asked for Android permissions, denying them will crash the game [Known Fix is to simply restart the game]
If you have any feedback, bug reports, etc. on the game, please place it down in the Comments. Please do also add your device details such as the model name and Android version so I can pinpoint what I can do. It’ll greatly help me get the Full Version to its most perfect condition. Of course, I’ve done my best to make it as performant and bug-free as it can be but you never know if there’s something game-breaking until you get a ton more people to play it.