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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Shooter}} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Shooter}} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | Tank}} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | Tank}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic}} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Sci-fi, Western}} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Sci-fi, Western}} | ||
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− | |fov notes = | + | |fov notes = 90º by default. See [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]. |
|windowed = hackable | |windowed = hackable | ||
|windowed notes = Launch the game with <code>-window</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]]. | |windowed notes = Launch the game with <code>-window</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]]. | ||
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+ | ===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} FOV adjustment may be necessary at widescreen resolutions. | ||
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+ | {{Fixbox|description=Field of view|ref=<ref>https://steamcommunity.com/app/70/discussions/0/620713633859376599/ Is there anyway to change the default F.O.V.? :: Half Life General Discussions</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # In the game's launch options, add {{code|+default_fov ###}}, replacing {{code|###}} with the desired FOV. | ||
+ | # While in game, open the console ({{key|~}}). | ||
+ | # Type {{code|default_fov}} and press {{key|Enter}} to confirm the changes have taken place in-game. | ||
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+ | ''Notes'' | ||
+ | {{--}} Weapon models are affected by changes in FOV. | ||
+ | {{ii}} To maintain identical vertical FOV to the 4:3 FOV at 16:9 resolutions, use {{code|106}}. At 21:9 resolutions, use {{code|121}}. | ||
+ | }} | ||
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===[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)|High frame rate]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)|High frame rate]]=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Use [[Glossary:Command line arguments|{{code|+developer 1 +fps_override 1 +fps_max ###}}]]| | {{Fixbox|description=Use [[Glossary:Command line arguments|{{code|+developer 1 +fps_override 1 +fps_max ###}}]]| |
Revision as of 11:37, 22 February 2023
Developers | |
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Rewolf Software | |
Valve Corporation | |
Publishers | |
Sierra On-Line | |
Engines | |
GoldSrc | |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 20, 2000 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 65 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person, Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Shooter |
Vehicles | Tank |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Sci-fi, Western |
Gunman Chronicles is a singleplayer first-person and third-person shooter game.
Availability
- Despite being partially developed by Valve, the game was never released on Steam. The CD-key that came with the game can however be activated and the "Half-Life Platinum Pack" will be received.
- Demo
Essential improvements
Gunman-To-Steam Patch
- Gunman-To-Steam Patch is a fan patch that adds compatibility with the Steam platform, along with various visual and audio enhancements.
- Requires the Steam version of Half-Life, or another GoldSrc Steam release.
Xash3D Engine
- Xash3D is a custom Gold Source Engine built from scratch.
- Allows game to run on modern systems with widescreen support and other features.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\Half-Life\rewolf[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\Half-Life\rewolf\SAVE[Note 1] |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
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Widescreen resolution | Use Xash3D Engine. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | 90º by default. See Field of view (FOV). | ||
Windowed | Launch the game with -window parameter. |
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Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
High-fidelity upscaling | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | Capped at 72 FPS by default. See High frame rate. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Field of view (FOV)
- FOV adjustment may be necessary at widescreen resolutions.
Field of view[1] |
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Notes
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High frame rate
Use +developer 1 +fps_override 1 +fps_max ###
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- Disabling the cap may reduce the speed at which you move objects and NPC turn rate bug.
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 | ||
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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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | Up to 7.0 output with DirectSound3D restoration software. | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
EAX support | EAX 1.0, A3D 2.0. | |
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Russian | Unoffical audio translation from "Fargus Multimedia" avaliable here |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Notes | |
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LAN play | |||
Online play | The official WON multiplayer service was shut down. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP | Open the console (~) and use connect followed by the IP and port. |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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vorpX | G3D User created profile (use openGL renderer), see profile introdution. |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 7 | |
OpenGL | ||
Software renderer |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Multiplayer | World Opponent Network |
Demo Addon
- Incorporates demo levels seemlessly into the full version at the appropriate positions.
Steam Version
- The full version of Gunman Chronicles fully ported to steam. From this Steam version you can play the demo, the full game, and deathmatch. All voice lines and such are in English. This version includes another deathmatch map that wasn't in the original Gunman Chronicles release.
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95, NT 4.0 | 98, ME, 2000, XP |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 233 MHz | Intel Pentium 400 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 32 MB | 64 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 400 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | SVGA, high color (16-bit) DirectX 7 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).
References
- ↑ https://steamcommunity.com/app/70/discussions/0/620713633859376599/ Is there anyway to change the default F.O.V.? :: Half Life General Discussions