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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|soldier-of-fortune-payback|50}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|soldier-of-fortune-payback|50}} | ||
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer}} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
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|hltb = 8726 | |hltb = 8726 | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 31204 |
|wikipedia = Soldier_of_Fortune:_Payback | |wikipedia = Soldier_of_Fortune:_Payback | ||
|winehq = 7289 | |winehq = 7289 | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | + | {{Introduction | |
− | {{ | + | |introduction = |
− | + | ||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = The game lacks an FPS limiter or Vsync and causes large amount of bugs and physics glitches with frame rates higher than 60 FPS. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/7980/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/7980/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 7980 | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable}} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 7980 | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} Game was sold on Steam at one point,<ref>https://steamdb.info/app/7980/info/</ref> however was taken down most likely due to Activision losing the license for the IP. | + | {{ii}} Game was sold on Steam at one point,<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamdb.info/app/7980/info/|title=steamdb.info|date=28 May 2023}}</ref> however was taken down most likely due to Activision losing the license for the IP. |
{{ii}} Not available for sale on GOG in Germany. | {{ii}} Not available for sale on GOG in Germany. | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
− | {{++}} [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/718-soldier-of-fortune-payback-patch-11/ Patch 1.1] fixes crashing, as well as a number of issues with the game | + | {{++}} [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/718-soldier-of-fortune-payback-patch-11/ Patch 1.1] fixes crashing, as well as a number of issues with the game. |
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/config|Windows | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\Config\key_binding.txt}} |
}} | }} | ||
{{--}} Main configuration file is not saved in text form for the most part. | {{--}} Main configuration file is not saved in text form for the most part. | ||
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===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/saves|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\Save\profile.dat}} |
}} | }} | ||
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|ultrawidescreen = hackable | |ultrawidescreen = hackable | ||
|ultrawidescreen notes = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. | |ultrawidescreen notes = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. | ||
− | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = hackable |
|4k ultra hd notes = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. | |4k ultra hd notes = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. | ||
|fov = hackable | |fov = hackable | ||
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|antialiasing = false | |antialiasing = false | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = false | |vsync = false | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
− | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = limited |
− | |120 fps notes = No frame rate cap, but bullet physics break when FPS exceeds 120, causing bullets to phase through enemies without harming them. High frame rates below 120 will result in exaggerated physics effects, but this does not affect gameplay. Refresh rate can be set when choosing resolution. | + | |120 fps notes = No frame rate cap, but bullet physics break when FPS exceeds 120, causing bullets to phase through enemies without harming them. High frame rates below 120 will result in exaggerated physics effects, but this does not affect gameplay. Refresh rate can be set when choosing resolution. See [[#Enemies not taking any damage when you shoot them|Issues fixed]]. |
|hdr = unknown | |hdr = unknown | ||
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Hex edit the config file|ref=<ref name="WSGF">[https://www.wsgf.org/dr/soldier-fortune-payback WSGF page]</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Hex edit the config file|ref=<ref name="WSGF">[https://www.wsgf.org/dr/soldier-fortune-payback WSGF page]</ref>|fix= | ||
− | # Go to | + | # Go to {{file|{{p|game}}\Save|folder}}. |
# Open {{file|profile.dat}} with a hex editor such as [https://mh-nexus.de/en/downloads.php?product=HxD HxD]. | # Open {{file|profile.dat}} with a hex editor such as [https://mh-nexus.de/en/downloads.php?product=HxD HxD]. | ||
− | # Find a string which displays | + | # Find a string which displays the current resolution, e.g. <code>1280x720x60</code>. |
− | # Replace it with | + | # Replace it with the desired resolution. |
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
− | {{ii}} If the resolution's height | + | {{ii}} If the resolution's height does not have enough characters - close the hex editor, open the game, choose 1600x1050, apply new settings and quit. Then edit the config file. |
+ | {{ii}} Image is {{term|Vert-}}. For ultra-wide resolutions, FOV will need to be increased to compensate. | ||
{{--}} Changing any in-game options will revert the changes. | {{--}} Changing any in-game options will revert the changes. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Use modified DLL files|ref=<ref name="WSGF" />|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Use modified DLL files|ref=<ref name="WSGF" />|fix= | ||
− | # Download [ | + | # Download [https://www.wsgf.org/f/u/contrib/dr/400/hacks/FOV.7z modified DLL files] and extract them. |
# Copy '''CloakNTEngine.dll''' with a preferred FOV value to the installation folder overriding already existing file. | # Copy '''CloakNTEngine.dll''' with a preferred FOV value to the installation folder overriding already existing file. | ||
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|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
+ | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | == | + | ==Issues fixed== |
===Lacking sounds / loud noise when playing the game=== | ===Lacking sounds / loud noise when playing the game=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Use software that restores legacy audio effects on newer OS|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Use software that restores legacy audio effects on newer OS|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
# See [[Glossary:Sound card#Restore legacy audio effects on newer OS|Restore legacy audio effects on newer OS]] and choose appropriate solution for your sound card. | # See [[Glossary:Sound card#Restore legacy audio effects on newer OS|Restore legacy audio effects on newer OS]] and choose appropriate solution for your sound card. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Enemies not taking any damage when you shoot them=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Cap frame rate to 85 FPS via Nvidia Control Panel|fix= | ||
+ | # Open Nvidia Control Panel and navigate to '''Manage 3D settings'''. | ||
+ | # Under the '''Program Settings''' tab, select '''sof3.exe'''. | ||
+ | # Set the max frame rate to '''85 FPS''' and save. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = 9 | + | |direct3d versions = 9.0c |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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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 = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
|macos intel 32-bit app = | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Enable a developer console=== | ===Enable a developer console=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Start a game with <code>-console</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]]|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} | {{Fixbox|description=Start a game with <code>-console</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]]|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Mods=== | ||
+ | * [https://1drv.ms/u/s!Ap6Jmb-Bc4w0gQ3HsbKf-WbYQKeA No HUD mod] - Put the Gui2 directory from that zip file into your SOF3 game installation directory. This mod only works correctly with widescreen. | ||
+ | * [https://www.moddb.com/games/soldier-of-fortune-payback/addons/kifs-blood-mod-beta-version-2 Kifs Blood Mod] - Improves the blood texture. | ||
+ | * [https://www.moddb.com/games/soldier-of-fortune-payback/addons/functional-iron-sights-v111#Intent;action=open_link;launchFlags=0x10000000;component=com.opera.gx/.MainActivity;end Functional Iron Sights] - Adds actual iron sights when aiming. | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== |
Latest revision as of 07:24, 9 March 2024
Developers | |
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Cauldron | |
Publishers | |
Original | Activision Value |
Current | Activision |
Engines | |
CloakNT | |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 14, 2007 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 45 |
IGDB | 50 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Shooter |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Contemporary |
Series | Soldier of Fortune |
Soldier of Fortune | |
---|---|
Soldier of Fortune | 2000 |
Soldier of Fortune II: Double Helix | 2002 |
Soldier of Fortune: Payback | 2007 |
Soldier of Fortune: Payback is a singleplayer and multiplayer first-person shooter game in the Soldier of Fortune series.
The game lacks an FPS limiter or Vsync and causes large amount of bugs and physics glitches with frame rates higher than 60 FPS.
General information
Availability
- Game was sold on Steam at one point,[1] however was taken down most likely due to Activision losing the license for the IP.
- Not available for sale on GOG in Germany.
Essential improvements
Patches
- Patch 1.1 fixes crashing, as well as a number of issues with the game.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\Config\key_binding.txt[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/7980/pfx/[Note 2] |
- Main configuration file is not saved in text form for the most part.
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\Save\profile.dat[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/7980/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Multi-monitor | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
4K Ultra HD | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | See Field of view (FOV). | ||
Windowed | Use D3DWindower. | ||
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. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | No frame rate cap, but bullet physics break when FPS exceeds 120, causing bullets to phase through enemies without harming them. High frame rates below 120 will result in exaggerated physics effects, but this does not affect gameplay. Refresh rate can be set when choosing resolution. See Issues fixed. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Widescreen resolution
- Though most modern resolutions are natively supported, on some systems it may be limited to 1600x1050 and will have to be set manually with a hex editor.
Hex edit the config file[2] |
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Notes
|
Field of view (FOV)
Use modified DLL files[2] |
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Notes
|
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | No option to disable it. | |
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
LAN play | |||
Online play |
Issues fixed
Lacking sounds / loud noise when playing the game
Use software that restores legacy audio effects on newer OS[citation needed] |
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|
Enemies not taking any damage when you shoot them
Cap frame rate to 85 FPS via Nvidia Control Panel |
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|
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 9.0c | |
Shader Model support | 2 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Physics | Havok |
Enable a developer console
Start a game with -console parameter[citation needed]
|
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Mods
- No HUD mod - Put the Gui2 directory from that zip file into your SOF3 game installation directory. This mod only works correctly with widescreen.
- Kifs Blood Mod - Improves the blood texture.
- Functional Iron Sights - Adds actual iron sights when aiming.
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 2.5 GHz | Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | 1 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 3.3 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 6800 ATI Radeon X800 256 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible Shader model 2.0 support |
Nvidia GeForce 7900 ATI Radeon X1900 512 MB of VRAM |
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 (7980) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ steamdb.info - last accessed on 28 May 2023
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 WSGF page