Help:Gog Games/Working/9 Years of Shadows

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9 Years of Shadows gog Crash Fix[edit source]

Shoutout to u/Reigan42X for posting this fix on reddit!

Install c++ redistributable 2015-2022 x64 exe with install exe option in folder (if you don't know how to do this please see insturctions below). It was still crashing even after doing this however. No fps limit is what matters I think.

Used GEProton8-7 (version may not matter much but this one prevents crashing after first boss fight and dialogue after).

  • Leave FPS limit in game options to "vsync"
  • In steam deck settings disable frame limit.
  • Set TDP limit to 7 watts (this helps with heat and battery; FPS hovers around 130-150. Anything lower and it will crash after first boss fight during dialogue).

If no TDP limit set it can go as high as 21w and like 300-500 fps. Goes without saying don't want to do this due to battery and heat. TDP limit may need to be different if using an LCD deck, this fix was played/tested on an OLED.

How to Install Microsoft C++ Runtime[edit source]

If Protontricks doesn't work for you to get this game going, follow the steps below.

  1. Go to [Microsoft Learn] and download the X64 redistributable for Visual Studio 2015-2022
  2. Once downloaded copy the file to 9 Years of Shadows game install folder (~/Games/gog/9 Years of Shadows)
  3. Then go to the game in Junk-Store and in the sliders menue select run exe in game folder
  4. Select VC_redist.x64.exe and follow the on screen prompts to install it.
  5. This will install Microsoft C++ Runtime needed for this game.
  6. Open game and play!