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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|bulletstorm|87}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|bulletstorm|87}} | ||
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | DLC }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
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|official site= https://bulletstorm.com/ | |official site= https://bulletstorm.com/ | ||
|hltb = 1383 | |hltb = 1383 | ||
+ | |lutris = bulletstorm | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 50566 |
|wikipedia = Bulletstorm | |wikipedia = Bulletstorm | ||
|winehq = 12794 | |winehq = 12794 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
+ | |||
}} | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | |||
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/99810/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/99810/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
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{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| Retail | | GFWL, Key | | Origin | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | GFWL, Key | | Origin | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Origin | bulletstorm/bulletstorm-lite | Origin, GFWL | | | Windows | unavailable}} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Games for Windows Marketplace | GFWL | GFWL | <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130117080639/http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/Product/Bulletstorm/66acd000-77fe-1000-9115-d80445410935|title=Bulletstorm - Xbox.com|date=2024-05-11}}</ref> | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Steam | 99810 | Steam, GFWL | | Origin | Windows | unavailable}} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 99810 | Steam, GFWL | | Origin | Windows | unavailable}} | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} As of Nov 12, 2022, original owners were given the ''"Lite"'' edition. |
{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|GFWL|SSA=yes|ZDPP=yes|local=no}} | {{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|GFWL|SSA=yes|ZDPP=yes|local=no}} | ||
{{ii}} No longer sold digitally due to the release of [[Bulletstorm: Full Clip Edition]]. | {{ii}} No longer sold digitally due to the release of [[Bulletstorm: Full Clip Edition]]. | ||
− | {{--}} Zero Day Protection software in place can have issues connecting on Windows 10, making the game impossible to launch. Go to the game install location, bulletstorm\bin\win32\ and delete the {{file|ZDP}} folder along with {{file|ShippingPC-StormGame.exe.zdp}}, {{file|ShippingPC-StormGame.exe.cat}}, and {{file|ShippingPC-StormGame.exe.cfg}}. Then install the [[#Patches|patches]] to fix this lockout.<ref name="Bulletstorm GFWL Verify Release Date Fix">[https://steamcommunity.com/app/99810/discussions/0/412447613574401266/ Bulletstorm GFWL Verify Release Date Fix :: Bulletstorm General Discussions] | + | {{--}} Zero Day Protection software in place can have issues connecting on Windows 10, making the game impossible to launch. Go to the game install location, bulletstorm\bin\win32\ and delete the {{file|ZDP}} folder along with {{file|ShippingPC-StormGame.exe.zdp}}, {{file|ShippingPC-StormGame.exe.cat}}, and {{file|ShippingPC-StormGame.exe.cfg}}. Then install the [[#Patches|patches]] to fix this lockout.<ref name="Bulletstorm GFWL Verify Release Date Fix">[https://steamcommunity.com/app/99810/discussions/0/412447613574401266/ Bulletstorm GFWL Verify Release Date Fix :: Bulletstorm General Discussions]</ref> |
− | [ | + | ===Demo=== |
+ | {{ii}} A free demo is still available on [[Store:Steam|Steam]]: <code>steam://install/99870</code>. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Monetization== | ||
+ | {{Monetization | ||
+ | |ad-supported = | ||
+ | |dlc = '''DLC'''s include new missions and maps. | ||
+ | |expansion pack = | ||
+ | |freeware = | ||
+ | |free-to-play = | ||
+ | |one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access. | ||
+ | |sponsored = | ||
+ | |subscription = | ||
+ | |subscription gaming service = | ||
+ | }} | ||
{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
{{DLC/row| Blood Symphony | Adds 2 new Echoes missions and 3 Anarchy maps. | Windows }} | {{DLC/row| Blood Symphony | Adds 2 new Echoes missions and 3 Anarchy maps. | Windows }} | ||
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} Title Updates 1-3 for Bulletstorm [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1070-bulletstorm-patches/ here]. |
− | + | {{ii}} The [[Games for Windows - LIVE]] client needs to be installed in order to apply Title Updates 2–3. | |
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref=<ref name="refcheck Antrad">{{refcheck|user=Antrad|date=October 26, 2017}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref=<ref name="refcheck Antrad">{{refcheck|user=Antrad|date=October 26, 2017}}</ref>|fix= | ||
− | # Go to | + | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\StormGame\Movies}}. |
# Delete or rename {{file|LoadingMovieStartup.bik}}. | # Delete or rename {{file|LoadingMovieStartup.bik}}. | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Play without Games for Windows - LIVE=== | ===Play without Games for Windows - LIVE=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Play without GFWL|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Play without GFWL|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/id/bizargh/recommended/99810|title=Steam Community :: Bizargh :: Review for Bulletstorm|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
# Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/576-bulletstorm-xlivedll/ replacement xlive.dll]. | # Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/576-bulletstorm-xlivedll/ replacement xlive.dll]. | ||
− | # Extract into | + | # Extract into {{folder|{{p|game}}\Binaries\Win32}}. |
'''Notes:''' | '''Notes:''' | ||
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===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
− | |discord | + | |discord = |
− | |discord notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | |gog galaxy | + | |gog galaxy = |
− | |gog galaxy notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | |origin | + | |origin = true |
− | |origin notes | + | |origin notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |steam cloud = false |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect notes = |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |xbox cloud = |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |xbox cloud notes = |
}} | }} | ||
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|anisotropic notes = Default is 4x. See [[#Anisotropic filtering (AF)|Anisotropic filtering (AF)]]. | |anisotropic notes = Default is 4x. See [[#Anisotropic filtering (AF)|Anisotropic filtering (AF)]]. | ||
|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
− | |antialiasing notes = Up to 8x [[MSAA]]. | + | |antialiasing notes = Up to 8x [[MSAA]]. |
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use [https://www.flawlesswidescreen.org Flawless Widescreen] or [https://github.com/dlrudie/WidescreenFixer/releases Widescreen Fixer].|ref=<ref name="refcheck Antrad"/>|fix= |
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Change FOV manually|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.wsgf.org/dr/bulletstorm|title=Bulletstorm - WSGF|date=2017-01-01}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Change FOV manually|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.wsgf.org/dr/bulletstorm|title=Bulletstorm - WSGF|date=2017-01-01}}</ref>|fix= | ||
− | # Go to | + | # Go to {{folder|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\Bulletstorm\StormGame\Config}}. |
− | # Open | + | # Open {{file|StormCamera.ini}} with [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/580-bulletstorm-ini-editor/ Bulletstorm INI Editor]. |
# Change these values to the desired world and aiming FOV, respectively. | # Change these values to the desired world and aiming FOV, respectively. | ||
<pre> | <pre> | ||
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===[[Glossary:Anisotropic filtering (AF)|Anisotropic filtering (AF)]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Anisotropic filtering (AF)|Anisotropic filtering (AF)]]=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Change AF samples|ref={{cn|date=January 2017}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Change AF samples|ref={{cn|date=January 2017}}|fix= | ||
− | # Go to | + | # Go to {{folder|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\Bulletstorm\StormGame\Config}}. |
− | # Open | + | # Open {{file|StormEngine.ini}} with [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/580-bulletstorm-ini-editor/ Bulletstorm INI Editor]. |
# Change <code>MaxAnisotropy=4</code> to <code>MaxAnisotropy=16</code>. | # Change <code>MaxAnisotropy=4</code> to <code>MaxAnisotropy=16</code>. | ||
+ | # Save the changes and close the editor. | ||
}} | }} | ||
===[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)|High frame rate]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)|High frame rate]]=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=High frame rate|ref=<ref name="refcheck Antrad"/>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=High frame rate|ref=<ref name="refcheck Antrad"/>|fix= | ||
− | # | + | # Go to {{folder|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\Bulletstorm\StormGame\Config}}. |
+ | # Open {{file|StormEngine.ini}} with [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/580-bulletstorm-ini-editor/ Bulletstorm INI Editor]. | ||
# Change <code>MaxSmoothedFrameRate</code> to a higher cap; alternately, remove the frame rate cap entirely by setting <code>bSmoothFrameRate</code> to <code>false</code>. | # Change <code>MaxSmoothedFrameRate</code> to a higher cap; alternately, remove the frame rate cap entirely by setting <code>bSmoothFrameRate</code> to <code>false</code>. | ||
# Save the changes and close the editor. | # Save the changes and close the editor. | ||
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|xbox prompts = true | |xbox prompts = true | ||
|xbox prompts notes = | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
− | |impulse triggers = | + | |impulse triggers = false |
|impulse triggers notes = | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
|dualshock 4 = unknown | |dualshock 4 = unknown | ||
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===[[Glossary:Mouse acceleration|Mouse smoothing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Mouse acceleration|Mouse smoothing]]=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Disable mouse smoothing|ref=<ref name="refcheck Antrad"/>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Disable mouse smoothing|ref=<ref name="refcheck Antrad"/>|fix= | ||
− | # Go to | + | # Go to {{folder|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\Bulletstorm\StormGame\Config}}. |
− | # Open | + | # Open {{file|StormInput.ini}} with [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/580-bulletstorm-ini-editor/ Bulletstorm INI Editor]. |
# Change <code>bEnableMouseSmoothing=true</code> to <code>bEnableMouseSmoothing=false</code>. | # Change <code>bEnableMouseSmoothing=true</code> to <code>bEnableMouseSmoothing=false</code>. | ||
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===[[Glossary:Mouse#Sensitivity|Mouse sensitivity]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Mouse#Sensitivity|Mouse sensitivity]]=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Change mouse sensitivity|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Change mouse sensitivity|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
− | # Go to | + | # Go to {{folder|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\Bulletstorm\StormGame\Config}}. |
− | # Open | + | # Open {{file|StormEngine.ini}} with [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/580-bulletstorm-ini-editor/ Bulletstorm INI Editor]. |
# Change <code>MouseSensitivity=60</code> to the desired value. | # Change <code>MouseSensitivity=60</code> to the desired value. | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Toggle ADS|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Toggle ADS|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}|fix= | ||
<ol> | <ol> | ||
− | <li>Go to | + | <li>Go to {{folder|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\Bulletstorm\StormGame\Config}}.</li> |
− | <li>Open | + | <li>Open {{file|StormInput.ini}} with [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/580-bulletstorm-ini-editor/ Bulletstorm INI Editor].</li> |
<li>Find the group <code>[StormGame.BSPlayerInput]</code>.</li> | <li>Find the group <code>[StormGame.BSPlayerInput]</code>.</li> | ||
<li>Locate <pre>Bindings=(Name="BSBA_Target",Command="ButtonPress L2 | OnRelease ButtonRelease L2",Control=False,Shift=False,Alt=False,bIgnoreCtrl=False,bIgnoreShift=False,bIgnoreAlt=False)</pre></li> | <li>Locate <pre>Bindings=(Name="BSBA_Target",Command="ButtonPress L2 | OnRelease ButtonRelease L2",Control=False,Shift=False,Alt=False,bIgnoreCtrl=False,bIgnoreShift=False,bIgnoreAlt=False)</pre></li> | ||
<li>Replace it with the following: <pre>Bindings=(Name="BSBA_Target",Command="setbind RightMouseButton ToggleAimOn",Control=False,Shift=False,Alt=False,bIgnoreCtrl=False,bIgnoreShift=False,bIgnoreAlt=False)</pre></li> | <li>Replace it with the following: <pre>Bindings=(Name="BSBA_Target",Command="setbind RightMouseButton ToggleAimOn",Control=False,Shift=False,Alt=False,bIgnoreCtrl=False,bIgnoreShift=False,bIgnoreAlt=False)</pre></li> | ||
<ul> | <ul> | ||
− | <li> | + | <li>To use a different button, replace <code>RightMouseButton</code> with an alternative keybind.</li> |
</ul> | </ul> | ||
<li>Beneath that line, insert the following three lines: | <li>Beneath that line, insert the following three lines: | ||
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|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
|surround sound = true | |surround sound = true | ||
− | |surround sound notes = Auto configures up to 7.0 output<ref> | + | |surround sound notes = Auto configures up to 7.0 output<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://satsun.org/audio/|title=PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
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|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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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Brazilian Portuguese | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation, [https://tribogamer.com/traducoes/90_traducao-do-bulletstorm-para-portugues-do-brasil.html download.] | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|native 3d notes = | |native 3d notes = | ||
|nvidia 3d vision = true | |nvidia 3d vision = true | ||
− | |nvidia 3d vision notes = Use [ | + | |nvidia 3d vision notes = Use [https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2013/02/bulletstorm.html Helix Mod: Bulletstorm] to improve 3D support. |
|tridef 3d = true | |tridef 3d = true | ||
|tridef 3d notes = | |tridef 3d notes = | ||
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===Turn off texture streaming=== | ===Turn off texture streaming=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Edit configuration file|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Edit configuration file|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
− | # Go to | + | # Go to {{folder|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\Bulletstorm\StormGame\Config}}. |
− | # Open | + | # Open {{file|StormEngine.ini}} with [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/580-bulletstorm-ini-editor/ Bulletstorm INI Editor]. |
# Change these lines: | # Change these lines: | ||
<pre> | <pre> | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Replace DefaultCompat.ini|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Replace DefaultCompat.ini|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}|fix= | ||
# Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/610-bulletstorm-defaultcompatini/ modified DefaultCompat.ini]. | # Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/610-bulletstorm-defaultcompatini/ modified DefaultCompat.ini]. | ||
− | # Make a backup of {{file|DefaultCompat.ini}} in | + | # Make a backup of {{file|DefaultCompat.ini}} in {{folder|{{p|game}}\Bulletstorm\StormGame\Config}}. |
# Replace {{file|DefaultCompat.ini}} with the modified file. | # Replace {{file|DefaultCompat.ini}} with the modified file. | ||
# Delete {{file|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\Bulletstorm\StormGame\Config\StormCompat.ini}}. | # Delete {{file|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\Bulletstorm\StormGame\Config\StormCompat.ini}}. | ||
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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 = 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 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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|minOS = XP SP3 | |minOS = XP SP3 | ||
− | |minCPU = | + | |minCPU = 1.6 GHz Dual Core |
|minRAM = 1.5 GB | |minRAM = 1.5 GB | ||
|minHD = 9 GB | |minHD = 9 GB | ||
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|recOS = Vista SP2, 7 SP1 | |recOS = Vista SP2, 7 SP1 | ||
− | |recCPU = | + | |recCPU = 2.0 GHz Quad Core |
|recRAM = 2 GB | |recRAM = 2 GB | ||
|recGPU = ATI Radeon HD 4870 | |recGPU = ATI Radeon HD 4870 |
Revision as of 16:13, 11 May 2024
This page is for the original release. For the remastered edition, see Bulletstorm: Full Clip Edition.
Developers | |
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People Can Fly | |
Epic Games | |
Publishers | |
Electronic Arts | |
Engines | |
Unreal Engine 3 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | February 22, 2011 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 82 |
IGDB | 87 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Action, Shooter |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Sci-fi |
Series | Bulletstorm |
Bulletstorm | |
---|---|
Duty Calls: The Calm Before the Storm | 2011 |
Bulletstorm | 2011 |
Bulletstorm: Full Clip Edition | 2017 |
Bulletstorm VR | 2024 |
Warnings
- For Games for Windows - LIVE on Windows 8 or later, install the latest Games for Windows - LIVE software.
Bulletstorm is a singleplayer and multiplayer first-person action and shooter game in the Bulletstorm series.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | ||||
Origin (unavailable) | ||||
Games for Windows Marketplace (unavailable) | [1] | |||
Steam (unavailable) |
- As of Nov 12, 2022, original owners were given the "Lite" edition.
- All versions require Games for Windows - LIVE DRM[Note 1]
- No longer sold digitally due to the release of Bulletstorm: Full Clip Edition.
- Zero Day Protection software in place can have issues connecting on Windows 10, making the game impossible to launch. Go to the game install location, bulletstorm\bin\win32\ and delete the
ZDP
folder along withShippingPC-StormGame.exe.zdp
,ShippingPC-StormGame.exe.cat
, andShippingPC-StormGame.exe.cfg
. Then install the patches to fix this lockout.[2]
Demo
- A free demo is still available on Steam:
steam://install/99870
.
Monetization
Type | Notes |
---|---|
DLC | DLCs include new missions and maps. |
One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Blood Symphony | Adds 2 new Echoes missions and 3 Anarchy maps. | |
Gun Sonata | Adds 2 new Echoes missions, 3 Anarchy maps, and 2 Leash colors. |
- DLC is no longer sold (could only be purchased through the Games for Windows Marketplace).
Essential improvements
Patches
- Title Updates 1-3 for Bulletstorm here.
- The Games for Windows - LIVE client needs to be installed in order to apply Title Updates 2–3.
Skip intro videos
Instructions[3] |
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Play without Games for Windows - LIVE
Play without GFWL[4] |
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Notes:
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Bulletstorm\StormGame\Config <path-to-game>\Bulletstorm\StormGame\Config[Note 2] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/99810/pfx/[Note 3] |
- Configuration files are encrypted; edit with Bulletstorm INI Editor.
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\BulletStorm\StormGame\SaveData\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/99810/pfx/[Note 3] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Origin | ||
OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | 4:3 and 16:10 are letterboxed; use Flawless Widescreen or Widescreen Fixer. | ||
Multi-monitor | Use Flawless Widescreen or Widescreen Fixer. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | Use Flawless Widescreen or Widescreen Fixer. | ||
4K Ultra HD | Subtitles do not scale with resolution and are extremely small. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | Default FOV is 85°. See Field of view (FOV). | ||
Windowed | Set in options or use -windowed parameter. |
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Borderless fullscreen windowed | See Borderless fullscreen windowed. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Default is 4x. See Anisotropic filtering (AF). | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Up to 8x MSAA. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | Capped at 62 FPS by default; see High frame rate. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Field of view (FOV)
Use Flawless Widescreen or Widescreen Fixer.[3] |
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Change FOV manually[5] |
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[StormGame.BSPlayerCamera] DefaultCameraFOV=85 TargetingFOV=45 |
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Force borderless[citation needed] |
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Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Change AF samples[citation needed] |
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High frame rate
High frame rate[3] |
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Notes
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | Delete cannot be bound to commands. | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | See Mouse sensitivity. | |
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | Only three presets are available. | |
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | ||
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Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers |
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Tracked motion controllers | Supports Razer Hydra.[citation needed] | |
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Button/gesture prompts |
Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Mouse smoothing
Disable mouse smoothing[3] |
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Notes
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Mouse sensitivity
Change mouse sensitivity[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Toggle aim down sights
Toggle ADS[citation needed] |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | Auto configures up to 7.0 output[6] | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Hungarian | Fan translation. | |||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Polish | ||||
Brazilian Portuguese | Fan translation, download. | |||
Russian | ||||
Spanish |
Network
- Requires a Microsoft account.
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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LAN play | ||||
Online play | 4 | Co-op Anarchy mode. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
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TCP | 53, 80, 3074 |
UDP | 53, 80, 3074 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
VR support
3D modes | State | GG3D | Notes | |
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Native 3D | ||||
Nvidia 3D Vision | Use Helix Mod: Bulletstorm to improve 3D support. | |||
TriDef 3D | ||||
iZ3D | ||||
vorpX | G3D Officially supported game, see official vorpx game list. |
Devices | |||
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3RD Space Gaming Vest | |||
Novint Falcon | The official game-specific 3D Touch Add On is required. |
Issues fixed
Turn off texture streaming
Edit configuration file[citation needed] |
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UseBackgroundLevelStreaming=False MipFadeInSpeed0=0 MipFadeOutSpeed0=0 MipFadeInSpeed1=0 MipFadeOutSpeed1=0 OnlyStreamInTextures=True PoolSize=0 LoadMapTimeLimit=999 LightmapStreamingFactor=0 ShadowmapStreamingFactor=0 bAllowSwitchingStreamingSystem=False UseDynamicStreaming=False
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Glitchy shadows and other graphical issues
- Some GPUs are not supported by the default configuration files which causes strange graphical errors (black bar shadows, blocky shadows, low texture resolution on all settings, and 16-bit colors). This method is used to fix these errors.
Replace DefaultCompat.ini[citation needed] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9.0c | |
Shader Model support | 3 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Physics | PhysX | |
Audio | XAudio2 | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video | |
Multiplayer | Games for Windows - LIVE |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP SP3 | Vista SP2, 7 SP1 |
Processor (CPU) | 1.6 GHz Dual Core | 2.0 GHz Quad Core |
System memory (RAM) | 1.5 GB | 2 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 9 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon HD 2400 Pro Nvidia GeForce 7600 GS 256 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible | ATI Radeon HD 4870 Nvidia GeForce GTX 260 512 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ Games for Windows - LIVE DRM features:+ZDPP activation, requires a Microsoft account - local profiles are not supported.
- ↑ 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). - ↑ 3.0 3.1 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 (99810) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Bulletstorm - Xbox.com - last accessed on 2024-05-11
- ↑ Bulletstorm GFWL Verify Release Date Fix :: Bulletstorm General Discussions
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Verified by User:Antrad on October 26, 2017
- ↑ Steam Community :: Bizargh :: Review for Bulletstorm - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Bulletstorm - WSGF - last accessed on 2017-01-01
- ↑ PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up - last accessed on May 2023