Difference between revisions of "Prototype"
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{{Fixbox/fix|Use the [[#Widescreen resolution|all resolution patch]]|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Blackbird|date=2017-06-17|comment=Tested with GTX 980 (4 GB VRAM) and the game can't use higher res without the patch.}}</ref>}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Use the [[#Widescreen resolution|all resolution patch]]|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Blackbird|date=2017-06-17|comment=Tested with GTX 980 (4 GB VRAM) and the game can't use higher res without the patch.}}</ref>}} | ||
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+ | ===Run the game at screen refresh rate=== | ||
+ | {{--}} Fullscreen mode defaults to 100 Hz, even if the screen refresh rate is set higher than that. | ||
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+ | {{Fixbox/fix|Set screen refresh rate|ref={{cn|date=June 2017}}}} | ||
+ | # Install Special K by following the [http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=933337066 Special K Unofficial Guide]. | ||
+ | # Start the game once and close it immediately to allow the configuration file of Special K to be created. | ||
+ | # Open <code>{{p|game}}\d3d9.ini</code> or <code>{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\My Mods\SpecialK\Profiles\prototypef.exe\SpecialK.ini</code> depending on the installation method you used. | ||
+ | # Change <code>RefreshRate=-1</code> to <code>RefreshRate=0</code> under <code>[Render.FrameRate]</code>. | ||
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Revision as of 03:46, 15 July 2017
Developers | |
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Radical Entertainment | |
Publishers | |
Activision | |
Engines | |
Titanium | |
Release dates | |
Windows | June 9, 2009 |
Prototype | |
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Prototype | 2009 |
Prototype 2 | 2012 |
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | SecuROM DRM. | |||
Amazon.com | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Template:Game data/row
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/10150/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
Template:Game data/row
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/10150/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Widescreen resolution
- Some resolutions may not be supported. This fix makes the game run at your desktop resolution.
Instructions |
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Instructions |
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Windowed
Instructions |
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Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Russian | ||||
Italian | ||||
Spanish |
Issues unresolved
Low volume
Issues fixed
Black screen on Prototype start up
Instructions |
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Low frame rate
- This is caused by the engine incorrectly overpolling the USB I/O in Windows.[3]
Instructions |
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Instructions |
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Sound stuttering, crackling
- Having non-default sound quality settings can cause sound problems in this and some other games.
Instructions |
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Missing textures
Instructions |
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Crashing after loading saved game
Instructions |
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Crash after starting or loading a game
- The game will not work on a CPU with hyperthreading turned on
Instructions |
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Resolution stuck at 1280x800 on 2GB+ VRAM GPUs
Instructions |
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Run the game at screen refresh rate
- Fullscreen mode defaults to 100 Hz, even if the screen refresh rate is set higher than that.
Instructions |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9 | |
Shader Model support | 3 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Interface | Scaleform | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista, 7 | |
Processor (CPU) | AMD Athlon 64 X2 4000+ Intel Core 2 Duo 2.6 GHz |
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System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 8 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon X1800 Nvidia GeForce 7800 GT 256 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible |
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 (10150) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Prototrype Volume Fix? :: Prototype General Discussions - last accessed on 2016-3-9
- ↑ Really Quiet Sound Issue - Prototype Message Board for PC - GameFAQs - last accessed on 2016-3-9
- ↑ F.E.A.R. - FPS / Logitech fix - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)