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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
− | |cover = Dark Sector | + | |cover = Dark Sector cover.jpg |
|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Digital Extremes}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Digital Extremes}} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/porter|CD Projekt | + | {{Infobox game/row/porter|CD Projekt Localisation Centre|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.mobygames.com/game/windows/dark-sector/credits|title=Dark Sector (2009) Windows credits - MobyGames|date=May 2023}}</ref>|Windows}} |
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Aspyr Media}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Aspyr Media}} | ||
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|reception = | |reception = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|dark-sector|66}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|dark-sector|66}} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|dark-sector| | + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|dark-sector|70}} |
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-Time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Third-Person}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct Control }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Shooter, Action}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | }} | ||
|steam appid = 29900 | |steam appid = 29900 | ||
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
+ | |hltb = | ||
+ | |igdb = | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
+ | |mobygames = 34994 | ||
|wikipedia = Dark Sector | |wikipedia = Dark Sector | ||
|winehq = 10418 | |winehq = 10418 | ||
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'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/29900/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/29900/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | DRM-free | English/French version | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | DRM-free | English/French version | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | {{DRM|ProtectDisc|v9}} (German version) <br>Simple {{DRM|Disc check}} (Hungarian/Polish version) <br>{{DRM|StarForce|5.60.2.4}} (Russian version)| | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | {{DRM|ProtectDisc|v9}} (German version) <br>Simple {{DRM|Disc check}} (Hungarian/Polish version) <br>{{DRM|StarForce|5.60.2.4}} (Russian version)| | Windows }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 29900 | Steam | Not available in Germany and Australia. | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| GMG | dark-sector | Playfire, activation | {{DRM|SecuROM PA}}. | | Windows | + | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | dark-sector | activation | {{DRM|StarForce}}. Not available in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Australia, New Zealand, France, Japan and South Africa. | | Windows | unavailable }} |
− | + | {{Availability/row| GMG | dark-sector | Playfire, activation | {{DRM|SecuROM PA}}. | | Windows | unavailable }} | |
}} | }} | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\Configs\|{{p|userprofile}}\Aspyr\Dark Sector\settings}} | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\Configs\|{{p|userprofile}}\Aspyr\Dark Sector\settings|{{p|appdata}}\Dark Sector\settings{{note|Green Man Gaming version}}}}}} |
− | }} | + | {{ii}} If <code>{{p|game}}\Configs</code> doesn't exist (e.g. Green Man Gaming version), create it. Then launch the game once and quit. Now all config files will be there. |
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|appdata}}\Dark Sector\}} | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|appdata}}\Dark Sector\*.SAV}} |
}} | }} | ||
===[[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 = |
− | |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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|multimonitor = false | |multimonitor = false | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = hackable |
− | |ultrawidescreen notes = | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = It has a 2048 pixel resolution limit. Use the [https://ko-fi.com/album/Dark-Sector--219-Fix-L3L05N9EG/ widescreen hack] as a workaround. |
− | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = hackable |
− | |4k ultra hd notes = | + | |4k ultra hd notes = Set the game's resolution to anything below 4K resolution to avoid the black screen issue and force 4K using [[dgVoodoo 2]].<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Robot Enthusiast|date=2023-04-07|comment=}}</ref> |
|fov = hackable | |fov = hackable | ||
|fov notes = See [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]. | |fov notes = See [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]. | ||
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|antialiasing = hackable | |antialiasing = hackable | ||
|antialiasing notes = Nvidia users can force [[SGSSAA]] in [[Nvidia Profile Inspector]], see [[#Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]]. | |antialiasing notes = Nvidia users can force [[SGSSAA]] in [[Nvidia Profile Inspector]], see [[#Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]]. | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = always on | |vsync = always on | ||
− | |vsync notes = | + | |vsync notes = On by default, can be switched off through the GPU control panel. |
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
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# Set the file as read-only. | # Set the file as read-only. | ||
{{--}} The game fails to run at any resolution wider than 2048 pixels (all you get is a black screen with piled up menu items even during gameplay). | {{--}} The game fails to run at any resolution wider than 2048 pixels (all you get is a black screen with piled up menu items even during gameplay). | ||
+ | {{ii}} If the config file and/or folder doesn't exist (e.g. Green Man Gaming version), create them. Then launch the game once and quit. Now all config files will be there. | ||
}} | }} | ||
===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Change the default value | + | {{Fixbox|description=Change the default value<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Threeson|date=2024-05-23}}</ref>|fix= |
# Go to <code>{{p|game}}\Configs</code> | # Go to <code>{{p|game}}\Configs</code> | ||
# Open <code>DS.cfg</code> | # Open <code>DS.cfg</code> | ||
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===[[Glossary:Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]]=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=[[SGSSAA]] (Nvidia only)|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=[[SGSSAA]] (Nvidia only)|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://forums.guru3d.com/showthread.php?t=357956|title=NVidia Anti-Aliasing Guide (updated) - Guru3D.com Forums|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
# Download and run [[Nvidia Profile Inspector]]. | # Download and run [[Nvidia Profile Inspector]]. | ||
# Search for ''Dark Sector'' in the profiles list. | # Search for ''Dark Sector'' in the profiles list. | ||
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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 = false | |dualshock 4 = false | ||
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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 = Retail only. | |notes = Retail only. | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Brazilian Portuguese | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation; [https://ggames.com.br/files/file/796-traducao-dark-sector-pt-br/ GGames.] | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = Use unofficial Slovak language file ([ | + | |notes = Use unofficial Slovak language file ([https://www.lokalizacie.sk/preklady/34-dark-sector/ Windows]). |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Network== | ||
+ | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
+ | |local play = | ||
+ | |local play players = | ||
+ | |local play modes = | ||
+ | |local play notes = | ||
+ | |lan play = true | ||
+ | |lan play players = 32 | ||
+ | |lan play modes = | ||
+ | |lan play notes = | ||
+ | |online play = false | ||
+ | |online play players = | ||
+ | |online play modes = | ||
+ | |online play notes = | ||
+ | |asynchronous = | ||
+ | |asynchronous notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Network/Connections | ||
+ | |matchmaking = false | ||
+ | |matchmaking notes = | ||
+ | |p2p = true | ||
+ | |p2p notes = | ||
+ | |dedicated = false | ||
+ | |dedicated notes = | ||
+ | |self-hosting = true | ||
+ | |self-hosting notes = | ||
+ | |direct ip = false | ||
+ | |direct ip notes = | ||
+ | }}{{Network/Ports | ||
+ | |tcp = | ||
+ | |udp = | ||
+ | |upnp = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|play area room-scale = | |play area room-scale = | ||
|play area room-scale notes = | |play area room-scale notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===Graphical Distortion on bottom right of screen=== | ===Graphical Distortion on bottom right of screen=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Turn off Post Processing in the game options | + | {{Fixbox|description=Turn off Post Processing in the game options}} |
− | }} | + | |
==="Unable to find the PhysX libraries. The PhysX drivers are not installed correctly"=== | ==="Unable to find the PhysX libraries. The PhysX drivers are not installed correctly"=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Instructions|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|fix= | ||
− | * Download and install the [ | + | * Download and install the [https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/drivers/physx/physx-9-13-0604-legacy-driver/ Legacy System Software]. |
}} | }} | ||
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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 = unknown | ||
|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 = | ||
}} | }} |
Latest revision as of 06:37, 23 May 2024
Developers | |
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Digital Extremes | |
Windows | CD Projekt Localisation Centre[1] |
Publishers | |
Aspyr Media | |
Noviy Disk | |
City Interactive | |
Engines | |
Evolution | |
Release dates | |
Windows | March 23, 2009 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 66 |
IGDB | 70 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Shooter, Action |
Key points
- Online multiplayer from the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 versions has been removed.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | English/French version | |||
Retail | ProtectDISC Software v9 DRM (German version) Simple Disc check DRM (Hungarian/Polish version) StarForce 5.60.2.4 DRM (Russian version) |
|||
Steam | Not available in Germany and Australia. | |||
GamersGate (unavailable) | StarForce DRM. Not available in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Australia, New Zealand, France, Japan and South Africa. | |||
Green Man Gaming (unavailable) | SecuROM PA DRM. |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Skip intro video[citation needed] |
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|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\Configs\[Note 1] %USERPROFILE%\Aspyr\Dark Sector\settings %APPDATA%\Dark Sector\settings[Note 2] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/29900/pfx/[Note 3] |
- If
<path-to-game>\Configs
doesn't exist (e.g. Green Man Gaming version), create it. Then launch the game once and quit. Now all config files will be there.
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %APPDATA%\Dark Sector\*.SAV |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/29900/pfx/[Note 3] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | It has a 2048 pixel resolution limit. Use the widescreen hack as a workaround. | ||
4K Ultra HD | Set the game's resolution to anything below 4K resolution to avoid the black screen issue and force 4K using dgVoodoo 2.[2] | ||
Field of view (FOV) | See Field of view (FOV). | ||
Windowed | See Windowed. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | Use GameCompanion. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Nvidia users can force SGSSAA in Nvidia Profile Inspector, see Anti-aliasing (AA). | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | On by default, can be switched off through the GPU control panel. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
- Game defaults to an 800x600 resolution, changing it from within the game rather than the config might cause it to crash.
Widescreen resolution
- Native widescreen support results in vertically stretched picture in fullscreen.
Enable widescreen without vertical distortion[3] |
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Field of view (FOV)
Change the default value[4] |
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Windowed
Enable windowed mode[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Anti-aliasing (AA)
SGSSAA (Nvidia only)[5] |
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Note
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | Game won't remember changes if remapping is done from within the game rather than directly through the config. | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion | Uses same toggle. |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | ||
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Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. |
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Generic/other controllers | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. |
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Additional information | ||
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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 | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
French | ||||
German | Retail only. | |||
Hungarian | Retail only. Available to download. | |||
Italian | Retail only. | |||
Polish | Retail only. | |||
Brazilian Portuguese | Fan translation; GGames. | |||
Russian | Retail only. Patch for digital release here. | |||
Slovak | Use unofficial Slovak language file (Windows). | |||
Spanish | Retail only. Download. |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
LAN play | 32 | |||
Online play |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
vorpX | G3D User created game profile. Requires important settings, see vorpx forum profile introduction. |
Devices | |||
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3RD Space Gaming Vest |
Issues fixed
Graphical Distortion on bottom right of screen
Turn off Post Processing in the game options |
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"Unable to find the PhysX libraries. The PhysX drivers are not installed correctly"
Instructions |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 9.0c | |
Shader Model support | 3.0 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | XP SP2, Vista | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 2.4 GHz or similar AMD Athlon 64 | |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 6.5 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 6600 ATI Radeon X1300 DirectX 9 compatible Shader model 3 support |
Notes
- ↑ 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). - ↑ Green Man Gaming version
- ↑ 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 (29900) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Dark Sector (2009) Windows credits - MobyGames - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:Robot Enthusiast on 2023-04-07
- ↑ Dark Sector | WSGF
- ↑ Verified by User:Threeson on 2024-05-23
- ↑ NVidia Anti-Aliasing Guide (updated) - Guru3D.com Forums - last accessed on May 2023