Difference between revisions of "Red Faction: Armageddon"
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(Removed BSOD (I could confirm after manifest 2601925542257800323 they dropped CEG). Skip launcher and drmfree instructions (picked some wording from SR3 and Enter the Gungeon). Thanks to u/toilet_brush for the GOG save path and Mousebread for virtualstore) |
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{{Availability/row| GOG.com | red_faction_armageddon | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | red_faction_armageddon | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Humble | red-faction-armageddon | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Humble | red-faction-armageddon | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 55110 | Steam | | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 55110 | Steam, DRM-free | {{removed DRM|Steam|CEG}} was removed in the August 2016 patches.<ref>[https://bugs.winehq.org/show_bug.cgi?id=37526#c6 Red Faction: Armageddon - Crash after seconds play video intro - WineHQ Bugzilla]</ref> DRM-free after [[#Game crashing on "New Game" (Steam version)|switching]] to the ''publicbeta'' branch, creating a {{file|steam_appid.txt}} file containing its Steam ID number {{code|55110}} in {{p|game}}, and then launching directly from the executables with the <code>-packfiles</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]]. | | Windows }} |
{{Availability/row| Amazon.com | B0052YFO2S | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }} | {{Availability/row| Amazon.com | B0052YFO2S | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GamersGate | red-faction-armageddon | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }} | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | red-faction-armageddon | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
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# Go to <code>{{p|game}}\build\pc\cache\</code>. | # Go to <code>{{p|game}}\build\pc\cache\</code>. | ||
# Delete or rename <code>logo_THQ-V-RFA.bik</code>, <code>logo_SyfyGAMES.bik</code>, <code>logo_SPIKE.bik</code>, <code>legal_hd_PS3_no_esrb.bik</code>, <code>legal_hd_PS3-demo.bik</code>, <code>legal_hd_no_esrb.bik</code>, <code>legal_hd-demo.bik</code>, <code>legal_hd.bik</code> and <code>legal_hd_PS3.bik</code>. | # Delete or rename <code>logo_THQ-V-RFA.bik</code>, <code>logo_SyfyGAMES.bik</code>, <code>logo_SPIKE.bik</code>, <code>legal_hd_PS3_no_esrb.bik</code>, <code>legal_hd_PS3-demo.bik</code>, <code>legal_hd_no_esrb.bik</code>, <code>legal_hd-demo.bik</code>, <code>legal_hd.bik</code> and <code>legal_hd_PS3.bik</code>. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Skip game launcher=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Swap executables|ref=<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/55110/discussions/0/846942156022697644/#c3974929535249437854 Is There Any Way to Skip the Launcher? :: Steam Community Discussions]</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to {{P|game}} | ||
+ | # Rename {{file|rf4_launcher.exe}} to something else (e.g. {{file|rf4_launcher_disabled.exe}}) | ||
+ | # Rename {{file|RedFactionArmageddon.exe}} (for DirectX 9) or {{file|RedFactionArmageddon_DX11.exe}} (for DirectX 11) to {{file|rf4_launcher.exe}} | ||
+ | # Run the game with the <code>-packfiles</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]]. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|steam}}\userdata\{{p|uid}}\55110\remote\}} | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|steam}}\userdata\{{p|uid}}\55110\remote\player_options.rfao_pc<br>{{p|hklm}}\SOFTWARE\{{p|wow64}}\Volition\Red Faction: Armageddon\Video Settings}} |
}} | }} | ||
{{--}} Configuration file is encrypted. | {{--}} Configuration file is encrypted. | ||
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{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|steam}}\userdata\{{p|uid}}\55110\remote\}} | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|steam}}\userdata\{{p|uid}}\55110\remote\}} | ||
+ | {{Game data/saves|GOG.com|{{P|localappdata}}\GOG.com\Galaxy\Applications\51153456908161049\Storage\}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} 23 manual save slots + 1 autosave slot available. | {{ii}} 23 manual save slots + 1 autosave slot available. | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Set resolution in registry|ref=<ref>[https://www.wsgf.org/dr/red-faction-armageddon Red Faction Armageddon | WSGF]</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Set resolution in registry|ref=<ref>[https://www.wsgf.org/dr/red-faction-armageddon Red Faction Armageddon | WSGF]</ref>|fix= | ||
− | # | + | # Open [[Windows#Registry Editor|Registry Editor]] |
− | # | + | # Navigate to the [[#Configuration file(s) location|configuration key location]] |
− | # Set your resolution in <code>ResolutionWidth</code> and <code>ResolutionHeight</code>. | + | # Set your resolution in the <code>ResolutionWidth</code> and <code>ResolutionHeight</code> DWORDs. |
}} | }} | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
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===Video settings won't stick=== | ===Video settings won't stick=== | ||
{{ii}} On later versions of Windows, video settings might reset back to defaults after closing and relaunching the game. | {{ii}} On later versions of Windows, video settings might reset back to defaults after closing and relaunching the game. | ||
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|input notes = | |input notes = | ||
|cutscenes = Bink Video | |cutscenes = Bink Video | ||
− | |cutscenes notes = | + | |cutscenes notes = 1.99d |
|multiplayer = Steamworks | |multiplayer = Steamworks | ||
|multiplayer notes= | |multiplayer notes= |
Revision as of 13:28, 9 November 2021
Developers | |
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Volition | |
Publishers | |
THQ | |
Nordic Games | |
Engines | |
Geo-Mod 2.5 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | June 7, 2011 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 75 |
IGDB | 75 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | DLC |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Perspectives | Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Action, Shooter |
Themes | Sci-fi |
Series | Red Faction |
Red Faction | |
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Red Faction | 2001 |
Red Faction II | 2003 |
Red Faction: Guerrilla | 2009 |
Red Faction: Armageddon | 2011 |
Red Faction Guerrilla Re-Mars-tered | 2018 |
General information
- Red Faction Community Discord - Active community Discord for the Red Faction games and universe, and the hub where virtually all activity within the community is organized
- Red Faction Wiki - A wiki for the Red Faction series games and universe
- Red Faction Wiki (Wikia) - A Wikia-hosted wiki for the Red Faction universe
- Faction Files Community File Host
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | ||||
GOG.com | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam | Steam CEG DRM was removed in the August 2016 patches.[1] DRM-free after switching to the publicbeta branch, creating a steam_appid.txt file containing its Steam ID number 55110 in <path-to-game>, and then launching directly from the executables with the -packfiles parameter. |
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Amazon.com (unavailable) | ||||
GamersGate (unavailable) | ||||
(unavailable) | ||||
Green Man Gaming (unavailable) |
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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Path to War | ||
Recon Pack | Included in Path to War DLC. | |
Commando Pack | Included in Path to War DLC. | |
Soundtrack |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Skip intro videos[citation needed] |
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Skip game launcher
Swap executables[2] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <Steam-folder>\userdata\<user-id>\55110\remote\player_options.rfao_pc HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Volition\Red Faction: Armageddon\Video Settings[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/55110/pfx/[Note 2] |
- Configuration file is encrypted.
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <Steam-folder>\userdata\<user-id>\55110\remote\ |
GOG.com | %LOCALAPPDATA%\GOG.com\Galaxy\Applications\51153456908161049\Storage\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/55110/pfx/[Note 2] |
- 23 manual save slots + 1 autosave slot available.
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | See Multi-monitor. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | See Ultra-widescreen. | ||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | See Field of view (FOV). | ||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Up to 8x MSAA. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | No frame rate or refresh rate cap.[3] | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Multi-monitor
- Multi-monitor resolutions can be set in the registry. Use together with the Field of view (FOV) fix to improve the visible area.
- Stretched HUD and crosshair.
Set resolution in registry[4] |
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Ultra-widescreen
Have to use a "Hex Editor" on the RedFactionArmageddon_DX11.exe [citation needed]
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Field of view (FOV)
- This game uses vertical FOV. See FOV Calculator for help.
Apply the Red Faction: Armageddon FOV Fix[5] |
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Notes
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | Can only switch between pre-defined layouts. | |
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers |
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PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Button prompts | ||
Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M | Occasionally changes button prompts |
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 | ||||
Italian | ||||
Polish | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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LAN play | 4 | Co-op |
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Online play | 4 | Co-op |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
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TCP | 7755 |
UDP | 7755 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
Issues fixed
Video settings won't stick
- On later versions of Windows, video settings might reset back to defaults after closing and relaunching the game.
Change compatibility settings[6] |
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Game crashing on "New Game" (Steam version)
- Broken by a recent Steam update.
- Nordic Games (current owners of Red Faction) have released a beta patch fixing the issue.
Opt into the public beta branch[7] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9, 11 | |
Shader Model support | 3, 4, 5 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Physics | Havok | |
Audio | Wwise | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video | 1.99d |
Multiplayer | Steamworks |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP | 7 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz AMD Athlon X2 2.0 GHz |
Intel Core i5 AMD Phenom II X4 |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | 4 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 7.5 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon HD 3000 series Nvidia GeForce 8800 series 320 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible Shader model 3.0 support |
ATI Radeon HD 5000 series Nvidia GeForce GTX 400 series 1 GB of VRAM DirectX 11 compatible Shader model 4.0 support |
Notes
- ↑ Applications writing to
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE
will be redirected to other locations based on various criterias, see the glossary page for more details. - ↑ 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/55110/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (55110) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Red Faction: Armageddon - Crash after seconds play video intro - WineHQ Bugzilla
- ↑ Is There Any Way to Skip the Launcher? :: Steam Community Discussions
- ↑ New 120Hz Games Report
- ↑ Red Faction Armageddon | WSGF
- ↑ RF Armageddon FOV - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
- ↑ :: Game doesn't save video settings - Steam Users' Forums
- ↑ :: New Game CRASH - BETA FIX - Steam Users' Forums