Difference between revisions of "F.E.A.R. Perseus Mandate"
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{{ii}} Standalone expansion for [[F.E.A.R.]]; does not require the base game to play. | {{ii}} Standalone expansion for [[F.E.A.R.]]; does not require the base game to play. | ||
{{++}} Features an in-game benchmarking system. | {{++}} Features an in-game benchmarking system. | ||
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{{GOG.com links|1423058413|fear_series|for game series}} | {{GOG.com links|1423058413|fear_series|for game series}} | ||
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/21120/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/21120/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
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{{ii}} The '''Platinum Edition''' includes the base game, both expansion packs, making-of footage, a live action "declassified" Alma interview, and a F.E.A.R. Machinima episode created by Rooster Teeth. | {{ii}} The '''Platinum Edition''' includes the base game, both expansion packs, making-of footage, a live action "declassified" Alma interview, and a F.E.A.R. Machinima episode created by Rooster Teeth. | ||
{{ii}} The retail only '''Platinum Edition Director's Cut''' also includes a Dark Horse F.E.A.R. comic book. | {{ii}} The retail only '''Platinum Edition Director's Cut''' also includes a Dark Horse F.E.A.R. comic book. | ||
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+ | ==Essential improvements== | ||
+ | ===Subtitles scaling=== | ||
+ | {{--}} The subtitles do not scale at all, and it is difficult to see and read them on 1080p, 32:9, 21:9, 4K resolutions. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Fix small subtitles|ref=<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=180211741 How to fix the small subtitles font at big screen resolutions - Steam Community Guide]</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/47-fear-small-subtitles-fix/ this patch]. | ||
+ | # Extract <code>FEARL_XP2_1920.Arch00</code> into the <code>{{p|game}}\FEARXP2</code> folder. | ||
+ | # Open <code>Default.archcfg</code> in Notepad and add <code>FEARL_XP2_1920.Arch00</code> at the end of the file as a new line. | ||
+ | }} | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
− | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = limited |
− | |120 fps notes = Breaks some physics at extremely high frame rates. | + | |120 fps notes = Breaks some physics at extremely high frame rates. Logitech devices may cause the game to struggle with framerates higher than 30. See [[#High framerate|High framerate]]. |
|hdr = unknown | |hdr = unknown | ||
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
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# Create a file named {{file|autoexec.cfg}} with a text editor. | # Create a file named {{file|autoexec.cfg}} with a text editor. | ||
# Add {{code|"Windowed" "1"}} on a new line. | # Add {{code|"Windowed" "1"}} on a new line. | ||
+ | }} | ||
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+ | ===High framerate=== | ||
+ | {{--}} The game struggles to go above 60 FPS by default. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Cannot be used with [https://reshade.me/ ReShade] at the same time. ({{file|dinput8.dll}} conflict). | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Apply High FPS Patch|fix= | ||
+ | #Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/789-directinput-fps-fix/ DirectInput FPS Fix] | ||
+ | #Unzip to <code>{{p|game}}\FEARXP2</code> and overwrite all files. | ||
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|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Retail only; [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=215883178 download for digital releases]. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = Retail only | + | |notes = Retail only; [https://mega.nz/file/FLgkHTpQ#TuvmKQZcl4lepbHVwMDNwV_6WeQ3nr-VcMluliUIRDE download for digital releases]. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = Brazilian Portuguese | + | |language = Brazilian Portuguese |
− | |interface = hackable | + | |interface = hackable |
− | |audio = false | + | |audio = false |
− | |subtitles = hackable | + | |subtitles = hackable |
− | |fan = true | + | |fan = true |
− | |notes = Fan translation from Gamevicio, [https://www.gamevicio.com/traducao/traducao-de-f-e-a-r-perseus-mandate-para-portugues-brasil/ download here]. | + | |notes = Fan translation from Gamevicio, [https://www.gamevicio.com/traducao/traducao-de-f-e-a-r-perseus-mandate-para-portugues-brasil/ download here]. |
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = Retail only | + | |notes = Retail only; [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=522325119 download for digital releases]. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = Retail only | + | |notes = Retail only; [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=186692041 download for digital releases]. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
− | ===Slow loading | + | ===Slow level loading=== |
− | {{ | + | {{ii}} Occurs only on Windows Vista and 7, because of the special graphic stack WDDM.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.anandtech.com/show/9543/the-windows-10-review/13|title=DirectX 12 & WDDM 2.0: Reworking the Windows Graphics Stack|date=}}</ref> |
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Apply the [[#4 GB patch|4 GB patch]]|ref={{cn|date=December 2021}}|fix= | |
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− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Disable [[Windows Compatibility Mode|Windows Aero]]|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://vk.com/topic-149428471_39019230|title=|date=}}</ref>|fix= | |
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===Low frame rate=== | ===Low frame rate=== | ||
− | {{--}} Frame rate may drop to around 20-30 FPS after a few minutes of play. This is especially common with | + | {{--}} Frame rate may drop to around 20-30 FPS after a few minutes of play. This is especially common with Logitech devices. |
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=See [[#High frame rate]]|ref=|fix= | |
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− | + | ===Soft shadows do not work combined with FSAA=== | |
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− | ===Soft shadows not | ||
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{{ii}} This is due to the features of the engine and the artificial limitation of the simultaneous use of anti-aliasing with soft shadows, since they can cause graphic artifacts on the shadows. | {{ii}} This is due to the features of the engine and the artificial limitation of the simultaneous use of anti-aliasing with soft shadows, since they can cause graphic artifacts on the shadows. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=See [[#Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]] for alternative AA solution|ref=<ref name="AA">[http://wp.xin.at/archives/718 F.E.A.R.: Anti Aliasing and Soft Shadows – together, on nVidia! » The GAT at XIN.at]</ref>|fix= | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Default gamma level too high=== | ===Default gamma level too high=== | ||
{{--}} Perseus Mandate's video settings menu defaults to a much higher gamma level than F.E.A.R. and Extraction Point. This washes out the lighting making every map too bright. | {{--}} Perseus Mandate's video settings menu defaults to a much higher gamma level than F.E.A.R. and Extraction Point. This washes out the lighting making every map too bright. | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=To restore to the original F.E.A.R. | + | {{Fixbox|description=To restore to the original F.E.A.R.'s gamma level|fix= |
# Go to {{code|{{p|public}}\Documents\TimeGate Studios\FEARXP2}} | # Go to {{code|{{p|public}}\Documents\TimeGate Studios\FEARXP2}} | ||
# Open {{code|settings.cfg}} with a text editor. | # Open {{code|settings.cfg}} with a text editor. | ||
# Change the lines {{code|"GammaB" "1.300000"}}, {{code|"GammaG" "1.300000"}} and {{code|"GammaR" "1.300000"}} to all use the value {{code|"1.000000"}} | # Change the lines {{code|"GammaB" "1.300000"}}, {{code|"GammaG" "1.300000"}} and {{code|"GammaR" "1.300000"}} to all use the value {{code|"1.000000"}} | ||
− | # Save the file | + | # Save the file. |
+ | }} | ||
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+ | ===Key mappings are not assigned=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Run the game as administrator|fix= | ||
}} | }} | ||
Revision as of 08:31, 14 December 2022
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Developers | |
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TimeGate Studios | |
Publishers | |
2007-2008 | Sierra Entertainment |
2009-present | Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment |
Engines | |
Lithtech Jupiter EX | |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 6, 2007 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 61 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | FPS |
Themes | Horror, Contemporary |
Series | F.E.A.R. |
F.E.A.R. | |
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F.E.A.R. | 2005 |
F.E.A.R. Perseus Mandate | 2007 |
F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin | 2009 |
F.E.A.R. 3 | 2011 |
F.E.A.R. Online | 2014 |
Warnings
General information
- Standalone expansion for F.E.A.R.; does not require the base game to play.
- Features an in-game benchmarking system.
- 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 | SecuROM DRM. | |||
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Ultimate Shooter Edition. | |||
GOG.com | Platinum Edition. | |||
Green Man Gaming | F.E.A.R. Pack only. | |||
Steam | Complete Pack. |
- A free demo version is available from ModDB and GamePressure.
Version differences
- The Ultimate Shooter Edition includes the base game and both expansion packs.
- The Platinum Edition includes the base game, both expansion packs, making-of footage, a live action "declassified" Alma interview, and a F.E.A.R. Machinima episode created by Rooster Teeth.
- The retail only Platinum Edition Director's Cut also includes a Dark Horse F.E.A.R. comic book.
Essential improvements
Subtitles scaling
- The subtitles do not scale at all, and it is difficult to see and read them on 1080p, 32:9, 21:9, 4K resolutions.
Fix small subtitles[1] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %PUBLIC%\Documents\TimeGate Studios\FEARXP2\settings.cfg |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/21120/pfx/[Note 1] |
- Key bindings are saved in
%PUBLIC%\Documents\TimeGate Studios\FEARXP2\Profiles\Profile000.gdb
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %PUBLIC%\Documents\TimeGate Studios\FEARXP2\Save\Profile000\SinglePlayer |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/21120/pfx/[Note 1] |
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 | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | In-game hud elements become very small. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | See Field of view (FOV). | ||
Windowed | See Windowed. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | FSAA up to 4x. Soft shadows don't work properly when this is turned on. Can be forced higher from graphics card control panel. Users with an Nvidia graphics card can force high quality SGSSAA with the 0x004010C1 AA flag in the Nvidia Profile Inspector. |
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Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | Breaks some physics at extremely high frame rates. Logitech devices may cause the game to struggle with framerates higher than 30. See High framerate. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Widescreen resolution
Set custom resolution[2] |
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Field of view (FOV)
- This game uses vertical FOV. See FOV Calculator for help.
Set custom FOV[3] |
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Windowed
Set windowed mode[citation needed] |
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High framerate
- The game struggles to go above 60 FPS by default.
- Cannot be used with ReShade at the same time. (
dinput8.dll
conflict).
Apply High FPS Patch |
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | A slider for mouse smoothing. | |
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | ||
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion | Available as a separate axis action option. |
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 |
Steam Input | ||
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Steam Input API support | ||
Hook input (legacy mode) | ||
Official controller preset(s) | ||
Steam Controller button prompts | ||
Cursor detection |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | Under Gameplay settings. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
EAX support | EAX 2, EAX 4.0.[4] EAX sound examples with HRTF mod and ALchemy. | |
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Italian | Retail only; download for digital releases. | |||
Hungarian | Retail only; download for digital releases. | |||
Brazilian Portuguese | Fan translation from Gamevicio, download here. | |||
Russian | Retail only; download for digital releases. | |||
Spanish | Retail only; download for digital releases. |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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LAN play | 16 | Versus |
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Online play | 16 | Versus GameSpy services have been shut down;[5] see GameSpy for workarounds. |
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 | 27888 |
UDP | 27888 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
- These are the default ports used. They can be changed in-game during server setup
Issues fixed
Slow level loading
- Occurs only on Windows Vista and 7, because of the special graphic stack WDDM.[6]
Apply the 4 GB patch[citation needed] |
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Disable Windows Aero[7] |
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Low frame rate
- Frame rate may drop to around 20-30 FPS after a few minutes of play. This is especially common with Logitech devices.
See #High frame rate |
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Soft shadows do not work combined with FSAA
- This is due to the features of the engine and the artificial limitation of the simultaneous use of anti-aliasing with soft shadows, since they can cause graphic artifacts on the shadows.
See Anti-aliasing (AA) for alternative AA solution[8] |
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Default gamma level too high
- Perseus Mandate's video settings menu defaults to a much higher gamma level than F.E.A.R. and Extraction Point. This washes out the lighting making every map too bright.
To restore to the original F.E.A.R.'s gamma level |
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Key mappings are not assigned
Run the game as administrator |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 8, 9.0c | |
Shader Model support | 1.1, 2 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Physics | Havok | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video | |
Multiplayer | GameSpy | |
Anti-cheat | PunkBuster |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 2000, XP, Vista | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 1.7 GHz | Intel Pentium 4 3.0 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | 1 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 8 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 4 ATI Radeon 9000 64 MB of VRAM Shader model 1.1 support |
Nvidia GeForce 6600 ATI Radeon 9800 256 MB of VRAM Shader model 2.0 support |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (21120) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ How to fix the small subtitles font at big screen resolutions - Steam Community Guide
- ↑ Verified by User:Plok on 2022-01-21
- ↑ F.E.A.R. - Can FOV be changed? - Dead End Thrills
- ↑ Gaming - SoundBlaster.com (retrieved)
- ↑ Pricing | GameSpy Technology
- ↑ DirectX 12 & WDDM 2.0: Reworking the Windows Graphics Stack - last accessed on
- ↑ [1] - last accessed on
- ↑ F.E.A.R.: Anti Aliasing and Soft Shadows – together, on nVidia! » The GAT at XIN.at