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{{ii}} [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1086-stranglehold-patch/ Patch v1.1] updates the game to the latest version. | {{ii}} [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1086-stranglehold-patch/ Patch v1.1] updates the game to the latest version. | ||
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Revision as of 11:47, 3 September 2021
Developers | |
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Midway Chicago | |
Publishers | |
Midway Games | |
Engines | |
Unreal Engine 3 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | September 18, 2007 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 77 |
IGDB | 80 |
Key points
- Online servers have been shut down.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | SecuROM 7 DRM disc check. Polish and Hungarian copies uses SafeDisc v4.85 DRM[Note 1]. |
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GOG.com |
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).
- The Map Pack DLC and Collector's Edition were not released for PC.
- Although "Games for Windows" is printed on the case, the game does not use the Games for Windows Live service.
Essential improvements
Patches
- Patch v1.1 updates the game to the latest version.
Skip intro videos
Delete or rename files[3] |
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intro_Legal_Euro.bik intro_Legal_US.bik intro_Logo_Midway_HD.bik intro_Logo_Shared.bik intro_Logo_TigerHill_HD.bik intro_Logo_Unreal.bik intro_c0010_bink.bik
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Stranglehold\ |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Multi-monitor | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | See Widescreen resolution. Interface elements are skewed and cinematics are pillarboxed.[4] | ||
4K Ultra HD | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Windowed | Use the -windowed command line argument[5] |
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Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | SGSSAA or OGSSAA bits = 0x000200C1 | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Widescreen resolution
Use Stranglehold HOR+ FOV fix to unlock all resolutions and adjust FOV (disable GoG Galaxy overlay first)[6] |
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Set custom resolution and FOV (v1.0)[7][8] |
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | Not accessible from the main menu. | |
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | Inversion options only available once campaign is loaded. | |
Controller | ||
Controller support |
- Y-axis mouse sensitivity is significantly lower than x-axis, and may need to be adjusted to compensate.[9][10]
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Hungarian | Local retail only, available to download. | |||
Italian | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Notes | |
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Local play | |||
LAN play | |||
Online play | Online servers have been shut down. |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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Nvidia 3D Vision | See Helix Mod: Stranglehold. | ||
vorpX | G3D User created game profile, see important hints in the vorpx forum profile introduction. |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9.0c |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | XP SP2, Vista | |
Processor (CPU) | Dual Core | |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 15 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 7800 ATI Radeon X1300 |
Notes
References
- ↑ Not Loading in Windows 10; this will break thousands of - Microsoft Community - last accessed on 2017-01-16
- ↑ Microsoft - MS15-097: Description of the security update for the graphics component in Windows: September 8, 2015 - last accessed on 2018-02-16
- ↑ Verified by User:Mars icecream on 2019-11
- Verified for the GOG version (1.1, 31068)
- ↑ Stranglehold - PC GOG release - Gameplay 3440x1440 with FOV mod - last accessed on 2019-11-29
- ↑ Stranglehold fix..
- ↑ Verified by User:Keith on 2019-11-29
- ↑ Stranglehold v1.0 | WSGF
- ↑ Stranglehold v1.1 | WSGF
- ↑ PC port quality of John Woo's "Stranglehold" - last accessed on 2019-11-29
- "Vertical sensitivity is significantly lower."
- ↑ Verified by User:Andytizer on 2019-11-29
- Raising y-axis mouse sensitivity to much higher than x-axis gave an adequate playing experience.