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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Secret Service cover.jpg | |cover = Secret Service cover.jpg | ||
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|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|Nov 04, 2008}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|Nov 04, 2008}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action, Shooter, Puzzle }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Contemporary, North America }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Secret Service }} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
|steam appid side = | |steam appid side = | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = |
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
+ | |mobygames = secret-service | ||
|wikipedia = Secret Service (2008 video game) | |wikipedia = Secret Service (2008 video game) | ||
|winehq = | |winehq = | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
− | ''' | + | '''Key points''' |
− | {{ | + | {{--}} Game lacks an FPS limiter or Vsync and has hit detection issues with frame rates higher than 85 FPS. |
+ | |||
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
+ | |||
+ | }} | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | DRM-free | | | Windows }} |
}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} This game is not available digitally. | {{ii}} This game is not available digitally. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Essential improvements== | ||
+ | ===[https://mega.nz/file/8AQ0Sb4S#lypGFAogGQynGb9vlzCd9gxaT8hZMJjZeEJBFokFfZs Blood Mod]=== | ||
+ | {{++}} This mod enables blood when shooting enemies. | ||
==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}}\Profiles\}} |
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} Key bindings are stored in <code>{{p|game}}\Config\keybinding.txt</code> | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/saves|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\Profiles\}} |
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
− | {{Video | + | {{Image|SecretService-Display.png|Display settings}} |
+ | {{Video | ||
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | ||
|4k ultra hd wsgf award = | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | ||
− | |widescreen resolution = | + | |widescreen resolution = hackable |
− | |widescreen resolution notes= | + | |widescreen resolution notes= See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. |
|multimonitor = unknown | |multimonitor = unknown | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
|ultrawidescreen = unknown | |ultrawidescreen = unknown | ||
|ultrawidescreen notes = | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
− | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = hackable |
− | |4k ultra hd notes = | + | |4k ultra hd notes = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. |
− | |fov = | + | |fov = hackable |
− | |fov notes = | + | |fov notes = The FOV can be changed via Hex edit --> Offset 343580: AB 61 9C 3F → AB 61 CC 3F |
− | |windowed = | + | |windowed = false |
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
− | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = false |
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
− | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = true |
− | |anisotropic notes = | + | |anisotropic notes = Up to 16 samples |
− | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = true |
− | |antialiasing notes = | + | |antialiasing notes = 2x and 4x MSAA |
− | |vsync = | + | |upscaling = false |
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
+ | |vsync = false | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
− | |60 fps = | + | |60 fps = true |
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
− | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = limited |
− | |120 fps notes = | + | |120 fps notes = Hit detection breaks at higher frame rates. See [[#Enemies not taking any damage when you shoot them|Issues fixed]]. |
− | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Fixbox|description=Modified CloakNTEngine.dll file|ref={{cn|date=January 2022}}|fix= |
− | |key remap = | + | # Download [http://web.archive.org/web/20190909182314/http://www.wsgfmedia.com/jackfuste/Secret%20Service%20Ultimate%20Sacrifice/CloakNTEngine.dll CloakNTEngine.dll] and replace the original one in your install directory to unlock all resolutions. |
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Hex edit the config file|ref={{cn|date=January 2022}}|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to <code>{{p|game}}\Save\</code> | ||
+ | # 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 your current resolution, e.g. <code>1280x720x60</code>. | ||
+ | # Replace it with a resolution of your liking. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} If the resolution's height doesn't have enough characters - close hex editor, open the game, choose 1600x1050, apply new settings and quit. Then edit the config file. | ||
+ | {{--}} Changing any in-game video options will revert the changes. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Input== | ||
+ | {{Image|SecretService-Controls.png|Key bindings}} | ||
+ | {{Input | ||
+ | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
− | |acceleration option = | + | |acceleration option = always on |
− | |acceleration option notes = | + | |acceleration option notes = Mouse smoothing |
− | |mouse sensitivity = | + | |mouse sensitivity = true |
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
− | |mouse menu = | + | |mouse menu = true |
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
− | |invert mouse y-axis = | + | |invert mouse y-axis = true |
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
− | |touchscreen = | + | |touchscreen = false |
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
− | |controller support = | + | |controller support = false |
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
|full controller = unknown | |full controller = unknown | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | {{Audio settings | + | {{Image|SecretService-Gameplay.png|Audio settings}} |
− | |separate volume = | + | {{Audio |
− | |separate volume notes = | + | |separate volume = true |
+ | |separate volume notes = Sound and Music | ||
|surround sound = unknown | |surround sound = unknown | ||
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
− | |closed captions = | + | |closed captions = false |
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
− | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = false |
|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = English | |language = English | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = German | |language = German | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
|audio = unknown | |audio = unknown | ||
|subtitles = unknown | |subtitles = unknown | ||
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|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Issued fixed== | ||
+ | ===Enemies not taking any damage when you shoot them=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Cap frame rate to 85 FPS via Nvidia Control Panel|ref={{cn|date=January 2022}}|fix= | ||
+ | # Open Nvidia Control Panel and navigate to '''Manage 3D settings'''. | ||
+ | # Under the '''Program Settings''' tab, select '''ss.exe'''. | ||
+ | # Set the max frame rate to '''85 FPS''' and save. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
− | |64-bit executable | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
− | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos arm app = | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Middleware=== | ||
+ | {{Middleware | ||
+ | |physics = Havok | ||
+ | |physics notes = | ||
+ | |audio = | ||
+ | |audio notes = | ||
+ | |interface = | ||
+ | |interface notes = | ||
+ | |input = | ||
+ | |input notes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes = Bink Video | ||
+ | |cutscenes notes = | ||
+ | |multiplayer = | ||
+ | |multiplayer notes= | ||
+ | |anticheat = | ||
+ | |anticheat notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Mods=== | ||
+ | * [https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/9abxcv8qe3h3i6mysixoy/Gui.zip?rlkey=gyt3sq5qnburwo5dgr8oozni4&dl=0 No HUD] - Put the Gui directory from that zip file into game installation directory, e.g. C:\Program Files (x86)\Activision Value\Secret Service. This mod only works correctly with widescreen. | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | |minOS = XP | + | |minOS = XP/Vista |
− | |minCPU = | + | |minCPU = Pentium 4 2.5 GHz |
|minRAM = 512 MB | |minRAM = 512 MB | ||
− | |minHD = 2. | + | |minHD = 2.3 GB |
− | |minGPU = | + | |minGPU = ATI Radeon x800 |
+ | |minGPU2 = NVIDIA GeForce 6800 | ||
|minVRAM = 256 MB | |minVRAM = 256 MB | ||
− | |minDX = 9 | + | |minDX = 9.0c |
− | |minaudio = | + | |minSM = Pixel/vertex version 2.0 |
+ | |minaudio = Direct X 9.0c compatible | ||
|mincont = | |mincont = | ||
|minother = | |minother = | ||
− | |recOS = | + | |recOS = |
|recCPU = Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz | |recCPU = Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz | ||
|recRAM = 1 GB | |recRAM = 1 GB | ||
|recHD = | |recHD = | ||
− | |recGPU = | + | |recGPU = ATI Radeon x1900 |
+ | |recGPU2 = NVIDIA GeForce 7900 | ||
|recVRAM = 512 MB | |recVRAM = 512 MB | ||
|recDX = | |recDX = | ||
+ | |recSM = version 3.0 | ||
|recaudio = | |recaudio = | ||
|reccont = | |reccont = |
Latest revision as of 18:37, 24 April 2024
Developers | |
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Cauldron | |
Publishers | |
Activision Value Publishing | |
Engines | |
CloakNT | |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 4, 2008 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Action, Shooter, Puzzle |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Contemporary, North America |
Series | Secret Service |
Secret Service | |
---|---|
Secret Service: In Harm's Way | 2001 |
Secret Service: Security Breach | 2003 |
Secret Service | 2008 |
Key points
- Game lacks an FPS limiter or Vsync and has hit detection issues with frame rates higher than 85 FPS.
Secret Service is a singleplayer first-person action, shooter and puzzle game in the Secret Service series.
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail |
- This game is not available digitally.
Essential improvements
Blood Mod
- This mod enables blood when shooting enemies.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\Profiles\[Note 1] |
- Key bindings are stored in
<path-to-game>\Config\keybinding.txt
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\Profiles\[Note 1] |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | The FOV can be changed via Hex edit --> Offset 343580: AB 61 9C 3F → AB 61 CC 3F | ||
Windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Up to 16 samples | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | 2x and 4x MSAA | ||
High-fidelity upscaling | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | Hit detection breaks at higher frame rates. See Issues fixed. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) |
Widescreen resolution
Modified CloakNTEngine.dll file[citation needed] |
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Hex edit the config file[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | Mouse smoothing | |
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 | Sound and Music | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
German |
Issued fixed
Enemies not taking any damage when you shoot them
Cap frame rate to 85 FPS via Nvidia Control Panel[citation needed] |
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Other information
API
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Physics | Havok | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video |
Mods
- No HUD - Put the Gui directory from that zip file into game installation directory, e.g. C:\Program Files (x86)\Activision Value\Secret Service. This mod only works correctly with widescreen.
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP/Vista | |
Processor (CPU) | Pentium 4 2.5 GHz | Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | 1 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2.3 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon x800 NVIDIA GeForce 6800 256 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible Shader model Pixel/vertex version 2.0 support |
ATI Radeon x1900 NVIDIA GeForce 7900 512 MB of VRAM Shader model version 3.0 support |
Sound (audio device) | Direct X 9.0c 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).