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===Version differences=== | ===Version differences=== | ||
{{ii}} The '''Gold Edition''' contains both Silent Storm and its expansion Sentinels. | {{ii}} The '''Gold Edition''' contains both Silent Storm and its expansion Sentinels. | ||
+ | {{++}} Digital releases fix issues caused by 64-bit operating systems using 4+ GB RAM.<ref>[https://www.gog.com/forum/silent_storm/windows_7_sp1_64bit/post5 Windows 7 SP1 64-bit, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com]</ref><ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/254960/discussions/0/846965882814545023/ It works! (8GB RAM, widescreen) - Steam Community Discussions]</ref> | ||
+ | {{--}} Retail releases have shadow and reflection issues on modern GPUs. See [[#Incorrect shadows and reflections|Incorrect shadows and reflections]].<ref>[https://www.gog.com/forum/silent_storm/no_shadows_andor_refraction_heres_the_fix/post21 No Shadows and/or Refraction? Here's the fix!, page 2 - Forum - GOG.com]</ref><ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/254960/discussions/0/540734168188365439/ Graphical gltich - Steam Community Discussions]</ref> | ||
==Monetization== | ==Monetization== | ||
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Move, delete or rename files|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
− | + | Move, delete or rename the following files from these paths. | |
− | : | + | :{{file|{{p|game}}\Silent Storm\res\Video|folder}} |
− | : | + | :{{file|{{p|game}}\Silent Storm Sentinels\res\Video|folder}} |
<pre> | <pre> | ||
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===[https://bintray.com/novik65/generic/SilentStormSteamVersion/S2 Unofficial Silent Storm Steam patch]=== | ===[https://bintray.com/novik65/generic/SilentStormSteamVersion/S2 Unofficial Silent Storm Steam patch]=== | ||
− | {{++}} Fixes some game breaking issues near the end of the game. | + | {{++}} Fixes some game-breaking issues near the end of the game. |
− | {{++}} Comes with an already included | + | {{++}} Comes with an already included {{file|d3d9.dll}} which fixes the shadow issues. |
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+ | ===Running as administrator=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=To prevent issues, run the game as [[Compatibility Mode#Privilege Level|administrator]].|ref=|fix= | ||
+ | }} | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Windowed|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Windowed|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
− | # | + | # Edit {{file|{{p|game}}\Silent Storm\cfg\config.cfg}} (base game) or {{file|{{p|game}}\Silent Storm Sentinels\cfg\s3config.cfg}} (Sentinels). |
# Set <code>setvar gfx_fullscreen = 1.00</code> to <code>setvar gfx_fullscreen = 0.00</code>. | # Set <code>setvar gfx_fullscreen = 1.00</code> to <code>setvar gfx_fullscreen = 0.00</code>. | ||
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}} | }} | ||
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{{Input | {{Input | ||
|key remap = hackable | |key remap = hackable | ||
− | |key remap notes = | + | |key remap notes = Edit {{file|{{p|game}}\Silent Storm\cfg\input.cfg}} |
|acceleration option = false | |acceleration option = false | ||
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===Unsupported video card=== | ===Unsupported video card=== | ||
− | {{ii}} These fixes are only needed for the retail versions of the game. Digital versions are already patched and fully working. The retail versions | + | {{ii}} These fixes are only needed for the retail versions of the game. Digital versions are already patched and fully working. The retail versions require a no-CD patch for the following fixes. |
====Simple fix==== | ====Simple fix==== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use unofficial patcher|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
# Update your game with the [[#Patches|latest official patch]]. | # Update your game with the [[#Patches|latest official patch]]. | ||
# Download the fix from [http://www.johannes-bauer.com/software/silentstorm/ss_videocardfix.exe here]. | # Download the fix from [http://www.johannes-bauer.com/software/silentstorm/ss_videocardfix.exe here]. | ||
− | # Find | + | # Find {{file|{{p|game}}\Silent Storm\game.exe}} then patch it. |
}} | }} | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Replace and hex edit executable|ref=<ref>[http://www.johannes-bauer.com/software/silentstorm/ Silent Storm Game Fix - Johannes Bauer's Website]</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Replace and hex edit executable|ref=<ref>[http://www.johannes-bauer.com/software/silentstorm/ Silent Storm Game Fix - Johannes Bauer's Website]</ref>|fix= | ||
− | # Open the | + | # Open the game executable with a hex editor such as [https://mh-nexus.de/en/downloads.php?product=HxD HxD]. |
# Go to offset <code>0x9bae</code> or <code>39854</code>. | # Go to offset <code>0x9bae</code> or <code>39854</code>. | ||
# Replace the highlighted <code>0x74</code> with <code>0xEB</code> and save. | # Replace the highlighted <code>0x74</code> with <code>0xEB</code> and save. | ||
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===Incorrect shadows and reflections=== | ===Incorrect shadows and reflections=== | ||
− | {{--}} Huge performance hit on Nvidia | + | {{--}} Huge performance hit on Nvidia graphics cards, even though with the fix the game runs fine on ATI cards.<ref>[https://www.gog.com/forum/silent_storm/no_shadows_andor_refraction_heres_the_fix/post24 Shadows fix - Nvidia framerate issues]</ref> |
====Unofficial Steam patch==== | ====Unofficial Steam patch==== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
# Download the [[#Unofficial Silent Storm Steam patch|unofficial Steam patch]]. | # Download the [[#Unofficial Silent Storm Steam patch|unofficial Steam patch]]. | ||
− | # Extract | + | # Extract {{file|d3d9.dll}} to {{file|{{p|game}}\Silent Storm|folder}}. |
}} | }} | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Put WineD3D components in root installation folder|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Put WineD3D components in root installation folder|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
# Download [http://fdossena.com/?p=wined3d/index.frag/ WineD3D]. | # Download [http://fdossena.com/?p=wined3d/index.frag/ WineD3D]. | ||
− | # Extract | + | # Extract {{file|libwine.dll}}, {{file|wined3d.dll}} and {{file|d3d9.dll}} into {{file|{{p|game}}|folder}}. |
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Installing|ref=<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=264610239 Steam Community Guides - Silent Storm Editor]</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Installing|ref=<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=264610239 Steam Community Guides - Silent Storm Editor]</ref>|fix= | ||
# Download the archive from [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/256-silent-storm-editor/ here] and extract its contents. | # Download the archive from [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/256-silent-storm-editor/ here] and extract its contents. | ||
− | # Go to the | + | # Go to the {{file|Microsoft SQL Server|folder}} folder, then run {{file|setup.exe}} as adiminstrator. |
− | # Open | + | # Open {{file|Silent Storm Editor|folder}} folder and move the files to {{file|{{p|game}}|folder}}. |
− | # Disconnect from the current user or restart the computer in order for the MySQL server to start. | + | # Disconnect from the current Windows user or restart the computer in order for the MySQL server to start. |
}} | }} | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Running the editor|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Running the editor|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
# Go to the installation folder. | # Go to the installation folder. | ||
− | # Find the | + | # Find the {{file|MapEdit.exe}} executable. |
− | # Set the executable to run as | + | # Set the executable to run as [[Compatibility Mode#Privilege Level|admininistrator]]. |
<gallery widths=368px heights=272px> | <gallery widths=368px heights=272px> | ||
File:Silent Storm Editor.jpg | File:Silent Storm Editor.jpg |
Revision as of 12:07, 9 January 2023
Developers | |
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Nival | |
Publishers | |
2003-2011 | JoWood Productions |
2011-2016 | Nordic Games |
2016-present | THQ Nordic |
Retail (USA) | Encore |
Retail (Russia) | 1C Company |
Engines | |
Silent Storm Engine | |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 7, 2003 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 83 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Turn-based |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view |
Controls | Point and select |
Genres | Strategy |
Themes | World War II |
Series | Silent Storm |
Silent Storm | |
---|---|
Silent Storm | 2003 |
Hammer & Sickle | 2005 |
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | ||||
GamersGate | Gold Edition | |||
Green Man Gaming | Gold Edition | |||
Gold Edition | ||||
GOG.com | Gold Edition | |||
Humble Store | Gold Edition | |||
Steam | Gold Edition. Can be run without Steam. |
- Demo versions are available for Silent Storm and Sentinels.
Version differences
- The Gold Edition contains both Silent Storm and its expansion Sentinels.
- Digital releases fix issues caused by 64-bit operating systems using 4+ GB RAM.[1][2]
- Retail releases have shadow and reflection issues on modern GPUs. See Incorrect shadows and reflections.[3][4]
Monetization
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Sentinels |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Move, delete or rename files[citation needed] |
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Move, delete or rename the following files from these paths.
Intro.bik JoWooD.bik Nival.bik |
Patches
- The latest official patch for the base game is 1.2, available from Patches-Scrolls.
- The latest official patch for Sentinels is 1.1, available from Patches-Scrolls: international | French.
Unofficial Silent Storm Steam patch
- Fixes some game-breaking issues near the end of the game.
- Comes with an already included
d3d9.dll
which fixes the shadow issues.
Running as administrator
To prevent issues, run the game as administrator. |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\cfg\[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/254960/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\save\[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/254960/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
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Widescreen resolution | Sentinels has native widescreen support. Use this for Silent Storm.[citation needed] | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | Fake windowed mode. See Windowed. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | None, x2, x4, x8, x16 | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Cannot be disabled (Low, Medium, High, Very high) | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Windowed
Windowed[citation needed] |
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | Edit <path-to-game>\Silent Storm\cfg\input.cfg |
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Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | Invert Turn X & Y, Invert Scroll X & Y | |
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Sound, Music, Character Responses mutable | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
French | Retail and Steam only. | |||
German | Retail and Steam only; download for GOG.com version. | |||
Polish | Retail only. | |||
Russian |
Issues fixed
Unsupported video card
- These fixes are only needed for the retail versions of the game. Digital versions are already patched and fully working. The retail versions require a no-CD patch for the following fixes.
Simple fix
Use unofficial patcher[citation needed] |
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|
Hex editing
Replace and hex edit executable[5] |
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Notes
|
Incorrect shadows and reflections
- Huge performance hit on Nvidia graphics cards, even though with the fix the game runs fine on ATI cards.[6]
Unofficial Steam patch
Instructions[citation needed] |
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WineD3D
- The game might simply lockup on certain setups, poor performance overall.[7]
Put WineD3D components in root installation folder[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 9 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Cutscenes | Bink Video |
Silent Storm Editor
Installing[8] |
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Running the editor[citation needed] |
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Notes
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System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 98, 2000, ME, XP | |
Processor (CPU) | 800 MHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 128 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | ||
Video card (GPU) | 32 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0 compatible |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%
,%PROGRAMDATA%
, or%WINDIR%
might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (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.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (254960) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Windows 7 SP1 64-bit, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com
- ↑ It works! (8GB RAM, widescreen) - Steam Community Discussions
- ↑ No Shadows and/or Refraction? Here's the fix!, page 2 - Forum - GOG.com
- ↑ Graphical gltich - Steam Community Discussions
- ↑ Silent Storm Game Fix - Johannes Bauer's Website
- ↑ Shadows fix - Nvidia framerate issues
- ↑ Tested by RaTcHeT302.
- ↑ Steam Community Guides - Silent Storm Editor