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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Cdv Software Entertainment|Germany}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Cdv Software Entertainment|Germany}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Russobit-M|Russia}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Russobit-M|Russia}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|CI Games|Steam}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Impact 2}} | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Impact 2}} | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 9, 2004}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 9, 2004}} | ||
| + | |reception = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|space-interceptor-project-freedom|71}} | ||
|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 }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
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|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
| + | |igdb = starmageddon-2 | ||
| + | |lutris = project-freedom | ||
|mobygames = space-interceptor | |mobygames = space-interceptor | ||
|wikipedia = | |wikipedia = | ||
| + | |hltb = 7347 | ||
|winehq = 9859 | |winehq = 9859 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | + | {{Introduction | |
| − | {{ | + | |introduction = |
| − | + | ||
| + | |release history = Also known as '''Space Interceptor''' in North America and '''Starmageddon 2''' in some other countries. | ||
| + | |||
| + | |current state = Motion blur only works on some newer versions of the game (e.g. French, German, and Italian versions on Steam).{{cn|date=September 2021}} | ||
| + | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
| + | {{mm}} [https://web.archive.org/web/20041130180101/http://www.city-interactive.com/index.php?page=projectfreedom Official site] - retrieved with Wayback machine from November 30, 2004. | ||
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/34810/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/34810/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 34810 | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 34810 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref=<ref name="2021-09-29">{{Refcheck|user=Nessy|date=2021-09-29|comment=}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref=<ref name="2021-09-29">{{Refcheck|user=Nessy|date=2021-09-29|comment=}}</ref>|fix= | ||
| − | # Go to | + | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\movies\}}. |
| − | # Delete or rename | + | # Delete or rename {{file|csati.mpg}}, {{file|cscda.mpg}}, and {{file|cs000.mpg}}. |
| − | {{ii}} The Steam version does not have | + | '''Notes''' |
| + | {{ii}} The Steam version does not have {{file|cscda.mpg}}. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|hkcu}}\ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|hkcu}}\SOFTWARE\City Interactive\Project Freedom}} |
}} | }} | ||
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|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | ||
|4k ultra hd wsgf award = | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | ||
| − | |widescreen resolution = | + | |widescreen resolution = false |
| − | |widescreen resolution notes= | + | |widescreen resolution notes= Setting <code>Width</code> and <code>Height</code> in {{Registry|{{p|hkcu}}\SOFTWARE\City Interactive\Project Freedom\}} stretches the image. Use the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2945-project-freedom-fov-fix/ FOV fix] for an unstretched {{term|Hor+}} image. |
|multimonitor = false | |multimonitor = false | ||
| − | |multimonitor notes = | + | |multimonitor notes = {{term|Stretched}}. Use the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2945-project-freedom-fov-fix/ FOV fix] for an unstretched {{term|Hor+}} image. |
|ultrawidescreen = false | |ultrawidescreen = false | ||
| − | |ultrawidescreen notes = | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = {{term|Stretched}}. Use the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2945-project-freedom-fov-fix/ FOV fix] for an unstretched {{term|Hor+}} image. |
|4k ultra hd = false | |4k ultra hd = false | ||
| − | |4k ultra hd notes = | + | |4k ultra hd notes = {{term|Stretched}}. Use the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2945-project-freedom-fov-fix/ FOV fix] for an unstretched {{term|Hor+}} image. |
| − | |fov = | + | |fov = hackable |
| − | |fov notes = | + | |fov notes = See the '''Instructions for other aspect ratios''' section of the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2945-project-freedom-fov-fix/ FOV fix] to change the horizontal FOV manually. |
|windowed = hackable | |windowed = hackable | ||
|windowed notes = An unofficial windowed patch is available. See [[#Windowed|Windowed]]. | |windowed notes = An unofficial windowed patch is available. See [[#Windowed|Windowed]]. | ||
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|antialiasing = false | |antialiasing = false | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
| + | |upscaling = false | ||
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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|120 fps = true | |120 fps = true | ||
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
| − | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = false | |color blind = false | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} Even though there are registry entries to change Anti-Aliasing, they do not do anything. | {{ii}} Even though there are registry entries to change Anti-Aliasing, they do not do anything. | ||
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===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ||
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{{ii}} An unofficial patch has been made to run the game in windowed mode. | {{ii}} An unofficial patch has been made to run the game in windowed mode. | ||
| − | {{Fixbox|description=Install windowed patch|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Install windowed patch|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/34810/discussions/0/35220315900151870/|title=Window mode patch - Steam Community Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
# Go to the installation folder. | # Go to the installation folder. | ||
| − | # Back up | + | # Back up {{file|projectfreedom.exe}}. |
| − | # Download and unzip [https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/29365870/pf_window_patch.zip this file] to the installation folder. Make sure the three files in the archive are placed in the same folder as | + | # Download and unzip [https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/29365870/pf_window_patch.zip this file] to the installation folder. Make sure the three files in the archive are placed in the same folder as {{file|projectfreedom.exe}}. |
| − | # For the retail version of the game, rename | + | # For the retail version of the game, rename {{file|projectfreedom.exe}} to {{file|projectfreedom.dat}}. |
# For the Steam version of the game, simply start the game. | # For the Steam version of the game, simply start the game. | ||
| − | # Run | + | # Run {{file|patch.cmd}}. It might require administrator privileges on Windows Vista and later. If the Steam version is used, it will be terminated to facilitate the patching process. |
| − | # | + | # {{file|patch.cmd}}, {{file|bspatch.exe}}, and {{file|pf_window_patch.patch}} can be deleted now. If the retail version was used and a rename was performed, the patching process may leave behind {{file|projectfreedom.dat}}, which can also be deleted. |
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
{{ii}} This patch only works for the English version of the game. | {{ii}} This patch only works for the English version of the game. | ||
| − | {{ii}} To restore full-screen mode, the backed up | + | {{ii}} To restore full-screen mode, the backed up {{file|projectfreedom.exe}} will have to be used again. |
}} | }} | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
| − | |language = | + | |language = French |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
| − | |language = | + | |language = German |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
| − | |language = | + | |language = Italian |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
| − | |language = | + | |language = Polish |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
| − | |language = | + | |language = Russian |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
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===Game crashes due to missing codecs=== | ===Game crashes due to missing codecs=== | ||
{{--}} The game may crash on Windows Vista and later because it can't decode the movies properly due to missing codecs. This issue manifests itself as sudden exiting after seeing the menu loading screen. | {{--}} The game may crash on Windows Vista and later because it can't decode the movies properly due to missing codecs. This issue manifests itself as sudden exiting after seeing the menu loading screen. | ||
| − | {{ii}} This can be fixed by either using a dummy | + | {{ii}} This can be fixed by either using a dummy {{file|mpeg.dll}} or removing the video files. |
| − | {{Fixbox|description=Install dummy | + | {{Fixbox|description=Install dummy {{file|mpeg.dll}}|ref=<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20141206034931/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3003992 Windows 7 Fix - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref>|fix= |
Use the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/431-project-freedom-dummy-mpegdll/ dummy mpeg.dll]. | Use the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/431-project-freedom-dummy-mpegdll/ dummy mpeg.dll]. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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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 = | ||
|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 = | ||
|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 = | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|minVRAM = 32 MB | |minVRAM = 32 MB | ||
| − | |recOS = | + | |recOS = |
|recCPU = 1600 MHz Athlon XP or P4 class | |recCPU = 1600 MHz Athlon XP or P4 class | ||
| − | |recRAM = | + | |recRAM = |
| − | |recHD = | + | |recHD = |
|recGPU = ATI Radeon 9500 PRO | |recGPU = ATI Radeon 9500 PRO | ||
|recGPU2 = Nvidia GeForce 5600FX | |recGPU2 = Nvidia GeForce 5600FX | ||
Revision as of 19:32, 2 April 2024
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| City Interactive | |
| Publishers | |
| North America | Merscom |
| Germany | Cdv Software Entertainment |
| Russia | Russobit-M |
| Steam | CI Games |
| Engines | |
| Impact 2 | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | November 9, 2004 |
| Reception | |
| Metacritic | 71 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase |
| Microtransactions | None |
| Modes | Singleplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | First-person, Third-person |
| Controls | Direct control |
| Genres | Action, Shooter, Vehicle combat |
| Vehicles | Space flight |
| Art styles | Realistic |
| Themes | Sci-fi, Space |
| Series | Starmageddon |
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| Starmageddon | |
|---|---|
| Project Earth: Starmageddon | 2002 |
| Project Freedom | 2004 |
Project Freedom is a singleplayer first-person and third-person action, shooter and vehicle combat game in the Starmageddon series.
Also known as Space Interceptor in North America and Starmageddon 2 in some other countries.
Motion blur only works on some newer versions of the game (e.g. French, German, and Italian versions on Steam).[citation needed]
General information
- Official site - retrieved with Wayback machine from November 30, 2004.
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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| Retail | |
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| Green Man Gaming | |
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| Humble Store | |
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| itch.io | |
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| Steam | |
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Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
| Instructions[1] |
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Notes
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\City Interactive\Project Freedom |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/34810/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Project Freedom savegames\ |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/34810/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
| Steam Cloud |
Video
Options and Controls.
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | Setting Width and Height in HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\City Interactive\Project Freedom\ stretches the image. Use the FOV fix for an unstretched Hor+ image. |
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| Multi-monitor | Stretched. Use the FOV fix for an unstretched Hor+ image. | ||
| Ultra-widescreen | Stretched. Use the FOV fix for an unstretched Hor+ image. | ||
| 4K Ultra HD | Stretched. Use the FOV fix for an unstretched Hor+ image. | ||
| Field of view (FOV) | See the Instructions for other aspect ratios section of the FOV fix to change the horizontal FOV manually. | ||
| Windowed | An unofficial windowed patch is available. See Windowed. | ||
| 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) | |||
| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
- Even though there are registry entries to change Anti-Aliasing, they do not do anything.
Windowed
- This game has no native windowed support.
- An unofficial patch has been made to run the game in windowed mode.
| Install windowed patch[2] |
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Notes
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Input
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Controller hotplugging | ||
| Haptic feedback | ||
| Digital movement supported | ||
| Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | ||
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Italian | ||||
| Polish | ||||
| Russian |
Issues unresolved
Sound replay on hitch
- If the game hitches, the audio engine will periodically replay a small portion of sound for about a second. The problem disappears after a level change or reloading a savegame.
Issues fixed
Game crashes due to missing codecs
- The game may crash on Windows Vista and later because it can't decode the movies properly due to missing codecs. This issue manifests itself as sudden exiting after seeing the menu loading screen.
- This can be fixed by either using a dummy
mpeg.dllor removing the video files.
Install dummy mpeg.dll[3]
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Use the dummy mpeg.dll. |
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 9 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
Display frame rate
- The frame rate can be displayed in-game by enabling cheats (type "TIPS" at any time; don't mind the pause menu popping up) and pressing F.
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 98, 2000, ME, XP | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium III 700 MHz | 1600 MHz Athlon XP or P4 class |
| System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 420 MB | |
| Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon 7500 Nvidia GeForce 2 32 MB of VRAM | ATI Radeon 9500 PRO Nvidia GeForce 5600FX 64 MB of VRAM |
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 (34810) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Verified by User:Nessy on 2021-09-29
- ↑ Window mode patch - Steam Community Discussions - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Windows 7 Fix - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)