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+ | {{disambig||the unrelated first-person shooter|[[Gunmetal]]}} | ||
{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Gun Metal cover.jpg | |cover = Gun Metal cover.jpg | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Strategy First|NA}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Strategy First|NA}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Zoo Digital Publishing|EU}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Zoo Digital Publishing|EU}} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Funbox Media | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Funbox Media|Digital}} |
|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 23, 2003}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 23, 2003}} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|gun-metal|rating}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|link|rating}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|gun-metal|rating}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Third-person }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Shooter }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | Flight, Robot }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Sci-fi }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | }} | ||
|steam appid = 267920 | |steam appid = 267920 | ||
− | |gogcom id = | + | |gogcom id = 1719266458 |
+ | |hltb = 4192 | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 9741 |
|wikipedia = Gun Metal (video game) | |wikipedia = Gun Metal (video game) | ||
|winehq = 2300 | |winehq = 2300 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ | + | |
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
+ | {{GOG.com links|1719266458|gun_metal}} | ||
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/267920/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/267920/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
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===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Delete/rename video files|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Delete/rename video files|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
− | # Go to | + | # Go to {{file|{{p|game}}\data\FrontEnd|folder}}. |
− | # Delete or rename | + | # Delete or rename {{file|CGPlayed_01.wmv}}, {{file|CGPlayed_01_h.wmv}}, {{file|Intro1_ps.wmv}}, {{file|Intro1_ps_h.wmv}}, {{file|Intro2_ps.wmv}}, and {{file|Intro2_ps_h.wmv}}. |
}} | }} | ||
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|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = unsupported | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = unsupported | ||
|4k ultra hd wsgf award = unsupported | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = unsupported | ||
− | |widescreen resolution = | + | |widescreen resolution = true |
|widescreen resolution notes= {{term|Stretched}} from 4:3. Aspect Ratio option adds {{term|letterboxing}}. | |widescreen resolution notes= {{term|Stretched}} from 4:3. Aspect Ratio option adds {{term|letterboxing}}. | ||
|multimonitor = false | |multimonitor = false | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = true |
− | |ultrawidescreen notes = | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = {{term|Stretched}} from 4:3. Aspect Ratio option adds {{term|letterboxing}}. |
|4k ultra hd = false | |4k ultra hd = false | ||
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
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|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
|60 fps = false | |60 fps = false | ||
− | |60 fps notes = Gameplay is capped at ~30 FPS, even if FPS counters show higher numbers.<ref> | + | |60 fps notes = Gameplay is capped at ~30 FPS, even if FPS counters show higher numbers.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/267920/discussions/0/35222218955066390/|title=Horrible frame rate :: Gun Metal General Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
|120 fps = false | |120 fps = false | ||
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
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===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use DxWnd|ref={{cn|date=December 2016}}|fix= |
# Download and run [https://sourceforge.net/projects/dxwnd/ DxWnd]. | # Download and run [https://sourceforge.net/projects/dxwnd/ DxWnd]. | ||
# Click on '''Edit''', then '''Add'''. | # Click on '''Edit''', then '''Add'''. | ||
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|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = German | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Retail only; [https://www.compiware-forum.de/downloads/file/983-gun-metal-deutsch-patch/ download for digital release]. | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = Retail | + | |notes = Retail only. |
|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=364595924 download]. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
==="Unsupported graphics card" error on launch=== | ==="Unsupported graphics card" error on launch=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Run {{file|Gunmetal.exe}} in [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility mode]] for Windows XP SP3.|ref={{cn|reason=Which previous version? Specific working version should be given.|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
− | + | }} | |
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=For Linux (Wine), download latest version of [https://fdossena.com/?p=wined3d/index.frag WineD3D], extract the archive, copy {{file|d3d9.dll}} and {{file|wined3d.dll}} to the game executable directory, add Native DLL overrides for the two DLLs you copied and run the game.|date=March 2023|fix= | |
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |windows arm app = false | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
− | |macos 32-bit app | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = |
− | |macos 64-bit app | + | |macos intel 64-bit app = |
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
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|minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 256 | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 256 | ||
|minVRAM = 64 MB | |minVRAM = 64 MB | ||
− | |minDX = | + | |minDX = 8.0 |
|recOS = | |recOS = |
Latest revision as of 01:43, 26 December 2023
For the unrelated first-person shooter, see Gunmetal.
Developers | |
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Rage Software | |
Windows | Yeti Studios |
Publishers | |
NA | Strategy First |
EU | Zoo Digital Publishing |
Digital | Funbox Media |
Release dates | |
Windows | September 23, 2003 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Shooter |
Vehicles | Flight, Robot |
Themes | Sci-fi |
Gun Metal is a singleplayer third-person shooter game.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | ||||
GamersGate | ||||
GOG.com | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Steam | ||||
ZOOM Platform |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Delete/rename video files[citation needed] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\data\persist.dat[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/267920/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\data\SavedGames\[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/267920/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | Stretched from 4:3. Aspect Ratio option adds letterboxing. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | Stretched from 4:3. Aspect Ratio option adds letterboxing. | ||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | Aspect Ratio option sets slightly higher FOV via letterboxing. | ||
Windowed | See Windowed. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See Windowed. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Probably 4x. Can be forced to 16x in the GPU control panel. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Up to 8x MSAA. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Gameplay is capped at ~30 FPS, even if FPS counters show higher numbers.[1] | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Windowed
Use DxWnd[citation needed] |
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | Strong mouse acceleration. Can't be disabled. | |
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 | Music, Effects, Speech. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
German | Retail only; download for digital release. | |||
Italian | Retail only. | |||
Spanish | Retail only; download. |
Issues fixed
"Unsupported graphics card" error on launch
Run Gunmetal.exe in compatibility mode for Windows XP SP3.[citation needed]
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For Linux (Wine), download latest version of WineD3D, extract the archive, copy d3d9.dll and wined3d.dll to the game executable directory, add Native DLL overrides for the two DLLs you copied and run the game.
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98 | |
Processor (CPU) | 900 MHz | 1.4 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 750 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 256 64 MB of VRAM DirectX 8.0 compatible | Nvidia GeForce 3 |
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.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/267920/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (267920) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Horrible frame rate :: Gun Metal General Discussions - last accessed on May 2023