Difference between revisions of "BioShock"
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|title = BioShock | |title = BioShock | ||
|cover = bioshockcover.jpg | |cover = bioshockcover.jpg | ||
| − | |developer = [[Wikipedia:Irrational Games|2K Boston]]<br /> | + | |developer = [[Wikipedia:Irrational Games|2K Boston]]<br /><sup>Mac OS X</sup> Feral Interactive |
| − | |publisher = [[Wikipedia:2K Games|2K Games]]<br /> | + | |publisher = [[Wikipedia:2K Games|2K Games]]<br /><sup>Mac OS X</sup> Feral Interactive |
|engine = Modified Unreal Engine 2.5 | |engine = Modified Unreal Engine 2.5 | ||
| − | |release dates = | + | |release dates = <sup>Windows</sup> August 21, 2007<br /><sup>Mac OS X</sup> October 7, 2009 |
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{{:BioShock (series)}} | {{:BioShock (series)}} | ||
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'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
{{mm}} [http://forums.2kgames.com/forumdisplay.php?41-BioShock-In-Game-Discussion&s=1a17a248ad54c187f40ebbfa849ce854 Official Forum] | {{mm}} [http://forums.2kgames.com/forumdisplay.php?41-BioShock-In-Game-Discussion&s=1a17a248ad54c187f40ebbfa849ce854 Official Forum] | ||
| − | {{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/7670/discussions/ Steam | + | {{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/7670/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]. |
| − | {{mm}} [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?s=fdb755e49528ee14b7419103f7ef1c36&f=304 | + | {{mm}} [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?s=fdb755e49528ee14b7419103f7ef1c36&f=304 Steam Users' Forum] for game series |
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability Table| | {{Availability Table| | ||
| − | {{Availability Table/row| Retail | {{ID| | + | {{Availability Table/row| Retail | {{ID|Retail}} | }} |
{{Availability Table/row| [http://store.steampowered.com/app/7670/ Steam] | {{ID|Steam}} | }} | {{Availability Table/row| [http://store.steampowered.com/app/7670/ Steam] | {{ID|Steam}} | }} | ||
| − | {{Availability Table/row| [http://www.onlive.com/games/details/bioshock | + | {{Availability Table/row| [http://www.onlive.com/games/details/bioshock OnLive] | {{ID|OnLive}} | }} |
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{{Availability Table/row| [http://marketplace.xbox.com/Product/BioShock/66acd000-77fe-1000-9115-d8045454087b Games For Windows Live] | {{ID|GFWL}} | }} | {{Availability Table/row| [http://marketplace.xbox.com/Product/BioShock/66acd000-77fe-1000-9115-d8045454087b Games For Windows Live] | {{ID|GFWL}} | }} | ||
| + | {{Availability Table/row| [http://us.gamersgate.com/DD-BIO/bioshock GamersGate (Windows)] | {{ID|GamersGate}} | }} | ||
| + | {{Availability Table/row| [http://us.gamersgate.com/DD-BSMAC/bioshock-mac GamersGate (Mac)] | {{ID|GamersGate}} | }} | ||
| + | {{Availability Table/row| [http://www.amazon.com/2K-Games-40631BioShock1-BioShock-Download/dp/B004UB7OPO/ Amazon (Windows)] | {{ID|Amazon}} | }} | ||
| + | {{Availability Table/row| [http://www.amazon.com/Feral-Interactive-40666BioShock1-BioShock-Download/dp/B004Z219XG/ Amazon (Mac)] | {{ID|Amazon}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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| + | {{ii}} For the Retail, [[GamersGate]] (Windows), and [[Amazon]] (Windows) versions of BioShock, [[SecuROM]] DRM is enabled. However, as of June 19 2008 you are allowed unlimited activations. You require an internet connection to install the game. | ||
== Patches == | == Patches == | ||
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|vsync_notes = | |vsync_notes = | ||
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===[[Field of view (FOV)]]=== | ===[[Field of view (FOV)]]=== | ||
{{ii}} This fix does not work with the German censored version of the game. | {{ii}} This fix does not work with the German censored version of the game. | ||
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
{{Fixbox/fix|Changing the FOV}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Changing the FOV}} | ||
| − | + | # Navigate to <code>C:\Users\%USERNAME%\AppData\Roaming\Bioshock\</code> | |
| − | + | # Open <code>User.ini</code>. | |
| − | + | # Scroll down to the controls and search for <code>NumPad0=</code> or use Ctrl+F to use the find function to search for <code>NumPad0=</code>. You do not have to choose "Numpad0", you can also choose to use another key. | |
| − | + | # Add <code>exec command.txt</code> to the end of it. It should now look like this: <code>NumPad0=exec command.txt</code>. Save and set as "Read Only". | |
| − | + | # Create a text document, name it <code>command.txt</code> and save in <code>C:\Program Files (x86)\2K Games\Bioshock\Content\System\</code> | |
| − | + | # Open the document and write <code>SetFov 100</code>, the value does not have to be 100, it can be anything you want. Save the file. | |
| − | + | # When in-game, press the 0 on your numpad to change the FOV. Certain events will reset the FOV (for example zooming with any of the weapons). In this case just press 0 on your numpad again. | |
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|key_remap_notes = | |key_remap_notes = | ||
|acceleration_option =hackable | |acceleration_option =hackable | ||
| − | |acceleration_option_notes = | + | |acceleration_option_notes =Enabled by default, see [[#Mouse acceleration|Mouse acceleration]] to learn how to disable it. |
|controller_support =true | |controller_support =true | ||
|controller_support_notes =Most menus become hidden when gamepad controls are enabled. so make sure to set all options before switching to gamepad mode. | |controller_support_notes =Most menus become hidden when gamepad controls are enabled. so make sure to set all options before switching to gamepad mode. | ||
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===[[Mouse acceleration]]=== | ===[[Mouse acceleration]]=== | ||
There are two configuration files that you will need to modify. They are located at: | There are two configuration files that you will need to modify. They are located at: | ||
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5) Disable Vertical Sync in the graphics options to reduce mouse lag. This will cause graphical tearing, so it's up to you which one is more important. | 5) Disable Vertical Sync in the graphics options to reduce mouse lag. This will cause graphical tearing, so it's up to you which one is more important. | ||
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== Issues and Fixes == | == Issues and Fixes == | ||
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=== Game-Breaking Issues === | === Game-Breaking Issues === | ||
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Extremely minor spoilers follow, but they detail glitches that should be avoided. In order of possible encounter: | Extremely minor spoilers follow, but they detail glitches that should be avoided. In order of possible encounter: | ||
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==== Field of View ==== | ==== Field of View ==== | ||
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Options - Graphics Options - Horizontal FOV Lock - '''Off''' | Options - Graphics Options - Horizontal FOV Lock - '''Off''' | ||
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{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
{{Fixbox/fix|Can't Change Resolution From 1024x768}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Can't Change Resolution From 1024x768}} | ||
| − | Locate <code>Default.ini</code> in | + | Locate <code>Default.ini</code> in <code>C:\Program Files (x86)\2K Games\Bioshock\Builds\Release\</code> |
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Edit with Notepad. Scroll down 2/3rds down to the <code>[WinDrv.WindowsClient]</code> section (or Ctrl-F to search for "Fullscreen", no quotes). Edit the <code>FullscreenViewportX</code> and <code>FullscreenViewportY</code> values to desired resolution then save the file. | Edit with Notepad. Scroll down 2/3rds down to the <code>[WinDrv.WindowsClient]</code> section (or Ctrl-F to search for "Fullscreen", no quotes). Edit the <code>FullscreenViewportX</code> and <code>FullscreenViewportY</code> values to desired resolution then save the file. | ||
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=== Alt-Tabbing === | === Alt-Tabbing === | ||
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If you run at a different resolution than your desktop resolution, BioShock will not be fullscreen when you return to it. To fix this, change the resolution to anything other than its original resolution, and cancel when it asks you to confirm. Alternatively on Windows, hit | If you run at a different resolution than your desktop resolution, BioShock will not be fullscreen when you return to it. To fix this, change the resolution to anything other than its original resolution, and cancel when it asks you to confirm. Alternatively on Windows, hit | ||
alt+enter. | alt+enter. | ||
=== Audio === | === Audio === | ||
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==== No Sound ==== | ==== No Sound ==== | ||
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{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
{{Fixbox/fix|}} | {{Fixbox/fix|}} | ||
Try plugging something into your computer's microphone port. It could even be headphones or speakers. This fix works for some, but if that doesn't work try these other ones: | Try plugging something into your computer's microphone port. It could even be headphones or speakers. This fix works for some, but if that doesn't work try these other ones: | ||
| − | Locate Default.ini in | + | Locate <code>Default.ini</code> in |
<pre>C:\Program Files (x86)\2K games\BioShock\Builds\Release\Default.ini</pre> | <pre>C:\Program Files (x86)\2K games\BioShock\Builds\Release\Default.ini</pre> | ||
| − | Edit with Notepad. Scroll down to <code>[FMODAudio.FMODAudioSubsystem]</code> or Ctrl+F to use the find function to search for | + | Edit with Notepad. Scroll down to <code>[FMODAudio.FMODAudioSubsystem]</code> or Ctrl+F to use the find function to search for <code>MaxChannels</code>. Change the <code>MaxChannels=128</code> line to <code>MaxChannels=64</code> and save the File. |
Locate and right click <code>Bioshock.exe</code> | Locate and right click <code>Bioshock.exe</code> | ||
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=== Crash on startup in Windows 7 64-bit === | === Crash on startup in Windows 7 64-bit === | ||
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With some [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1544483 Windows 7 installations], Bioshock will crash on startup due to a bug with how OpenAL is implemented. To fix this: | With some [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1544483 Windows 7 installations], Bioshock will crash on startup due to a bug with how OpenAL is implemented. To fix this: | ||
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
| − | {{Fixbox/fix|}} | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Run in Compatibility Mode}} |
| − | Locate and right click <code>Bioshock.exe</code> | + | # Press Ctrl + Alt + Delete and open Task Manager |
| − | + | # Go to the Processes tab | |
| − | Click Properties | + | # Locate and right click <code>Bioshock.exe</code> |
| − | + | # Click Properties | |
| − | Navigate to the Compatibility tab. | + | # Navigate to the Compatibility tab. |
| − | + | # <code>Run this program in compatibility mode for: Windows Vista</code> | |
| − | <code>Run this program in compatibility mode for: Windows Vista</code> | + | # Apply |
| − | + | # Start the game through Steam | |
| − | Apply | ||
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| − | Start the game through Steam | ||
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=== Skip Introduction Logos === | === Skip Introduction Logos === | ||
Edit the shortcut (right click -> properties), then: | Edit the shortcut (right click -> properties), then: | ||
| − | *Steam: set launch options -> '''-nointro''' | + | * Steam: set launch options -> '''-nointro''' |
| − | *Windows: Target: "C:\...\*.exe" '''-nointro''' | + | * Windows: Target: "C:\...\*.exe" '''-nointro''' |
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
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|recmem = 2 GB | |recmem = 2 GB | ||
|recHD = 8 GB | |recHD = 8 GB | ||
| − | |recGPU = nVidia GeForce 7900 GT (DirectX 9.0c) | + | |recGPU = nVidia GeForce 7900 GT (DirectX 9.0c) |
|recGPU2 = nVidia GeForce 8600 (DirectX 10) | |recGPU2 = nVidia GeForce 8600 (DirectX 10) | ||
|recVRAM = 512 MB | |recVRAM = 512 MB | ||
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[[Category:Windows]] | [[Category:Windows]] | ||
[[Category:Mac]] | [[Category:Mac]] | ||
Revision as of 22:47, 28 March 2013
Template:Infobox BioShock (series)
General information
- Official Forum
- Steam Community Discussions.
- Steam Users' Forum for game series
Availability
- For the Retail, GamersGate (Windows), and Amazon (Windows) versions of BioShock, SecuROM DRM is enabled. However, as of June 19 2008 you are allowed unlimited activations. You require an internet connection to install the game.
Patches
Patch is currently at Version 1.1. It is heavily recommended to patch to the latest version, as the un-patched game can become unbeatable at one point. If purchased or activated from Steam, the game is automatically patched to the latest version.
Game data
Save game location
Save game cloud syncing
Template:Save Game Cloud Syncing
Video settings
Field of view (FOV)
- This fix does not work with the German censored version of the game.
| Instructions |
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Input settings
Mouse acceleration
There are two configuration files that you will need to modify. They are located at:
C:\Program Files (x86)\2K games\BioShock\Builds\Release\DefUser.ini
C:\Users\$USERNAME$\AppData\Roaming\Bioshock\User.ini
Open up both files and make the following changes to each one:
1) Add this to the end of each file:
[Engine.PlayerInput] MouseSmoothingMode=0 MouseAccelThreshold=0.0
2) Find the section of the file with the key bindings. It will look like this:
A=StrafeLeft B=AmmoSelectionDown C=Duck D=etcetera
change one of the binds to J=set Engine.PlayerInput MouseAccelThreshold 0.0 | set Engine.PlayerInput MouseSmoothingMode 0, with J being replaced with the key of your choice.
3) Do a search and replace on both files, replacing every instance of Speed=2500 with Speed=500if you are a lower sensitivity player, or maybe "Speed=1000" if you like higher sensitivity.
4) With all of that, everything should be fixed. Not quite. Each time you start a new game the mouse will be screwed up until you press that key that you bound to "set Engine.PlayerInput MouseAccelThreshold 0.0 | set Engine.PlayerInput MouseSmoothingMode 0". So, press that each time you start a new game or level or spawn or whatever.
5) Disable Vertical Sync in the graphics options to reduce mouse lag. This will cause graphical tearing, so it's up to you which one is more important.
Issues and Fixes
- TweakGuides has created a comprehensive guide for fixing issues in this game. It can be found here.
Game-Breaking Issues
Extremely minor spoilers follow, but they detail glitches that should be avoided. In order of possible encounter:
In Arcadia (the fifth level), do not have the Scrounger tonic equipped around the time you search Langford's Safe. The safe holds a required quest item. To fix this issue, you must reload an earlier save and remove the tonic by visiting a Gene Bank. Once you have the item from the safe, you can safely use the Scrounger tonic for the rest of the game.
In Fort Frolic, do not leave the level using the Bathysphere that you begin the level next to. If you do leave Fort Frolic using that Bathysphere then when you return to Fort Frolic the curtain that needs to be open to perform the "Cohen's Masterpiece" quest will be permanently closed. If this happens then you cannot get to the Fort Frolic exit Bathysphere to progress to the next level. Source
In Fort Frolic, it is possible to get trapped in Rapture Records. When trying to kill Silas Cobb, don't use the Hypnotize plasmid. If you do and the Big Daddy kills Cobb before he's able to perform a scripted task, you must return to the main map by killing yourself. (The Incinerate! plasmid at your feet works well.) Reloading an old save is also an option. Source
If your saves to do not go far enough back then the first two are game-ending issues. Technically, modifying the save file or using a trainer would also fix the issue, but neither solution has been documented.
Excessive Screen Tearing
If you are noticing excessive tearing on Nvidia cards, Go to the control panel, 3D settings, add the Bioshock.exe to the list, and under options enable both FXAA and Vsync. This forces the stay at your refresh rate and fixes the somewhat broken MLAA that caused tearing.
Field of View
Options - Graphics Options - Horizontal FOV Lock - Off
This is vital for users on widescreen monitors. Otherwise, what's visible on-screen will be less than what you'd get from a 4:3 resolution.
Can't Change Resolution From 1024x768
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Alt-Tabbing
If you run at a different resolution than your desktop resolution, BioShock will not be fullscreen when you return to it. To fix this, change the resolution to anything other than its original resolution, and cancel when it asks you to confirm. Alternatively on Windows, hit
alt+enter.
Audio
No Sound
| Instructions |
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Crash on startup in Windows 7 64-bit
With some Windows 7 installations, Bioshock will crash on startup due to a bug with how OpenAL is implemented. To fix this:
| Instructions |
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Improvements
Skip Introduction Logos
Edit the shortcut (right click -> properties), then:
- Steam: set launch options -> -nointro
- Windows: Target: "C:\...\*.exe" -nointro