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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
− | |cover = SWAT 3 | + | |cover = SWAT 3 (PC Cover).png |
|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Sierra Northwest}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Sierra Northwest}} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sierra Entertainment|Retail}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sierra Entertainment|Retail}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Activision|Digital}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Activision|Digital}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sold Out Software|Re-release}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 23, 1999}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 23, 1999}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control, Menu-based }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action, FPS, Tactical shooter }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Contemporary, North America }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Police Quest }} | ||
|steam appid = 560370 | |steam appid = 560370 | ||
|gogcom id = 1207658946 | |gogcom id = 1207658946 | ||
+ | |official site= https://web.archive.org/web/20020925181951/http://swat3.sierra.com/ | ||
+ | |hltb = 9497 | ||
+ | |igdb = swat-3-close-quarters-battle | ||
+ | |lutris = swat-3 | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
− | + | |mobygames = 845 | |
− | |||
− | |mobygames = | ||
|wikipedia = SWAT 3: Close Quarters Battle | |wikipedia = SWAT 3: Close Quarters Battle | ||
|winehq = 3079 | |winehq = 3079 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
− | + | {{Introduction | |
− | {{ | + | |introduction = |
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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{{Availability/row| GOG.com | swat_3_tactical_game_of_the_year_edition | DRM-free | Tactical Game of the Year Edition | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | swat_3_tactical_game_of_the_year_edition | DRM-free | Tactical Game of the Year Edition | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Steam | 560370 | Steam | Tactical Game of the Year Edition | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 560370 | Steam | Tactical Game of the Year Edition | | Windows }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Version differences=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} The '''Elite Edition''' (v1.6) introduced new missions, multiplayer capabilities and a mission editor. | ||
+ | {{ii}} The '''Tactical Game of the Year Edition''' (v2.0 and v2.1) introduced additional missions. The retail version also included an additional disc with training footage of real-life SWAT officers. | ||
+ | {{++}} Retail releases of any version can be upgraded for free up to TGOTY v2.1. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Demo=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} A demo is available from [http://sierrahelp.com/Patches-Updates/Patches-Updates-Games/SWATUpdates.html SierraHelp] and [https://www.gamepressure.com/download.asp?ID=936 GameWatcher]. The Japanese version is available from [https://www.4gamer.net/patch/demo/data/swat3tgoty.htm 4gamer]. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Monetization== | ||
+ | {{Monetization | ||
+ | |ad-supported = | ||
+ | |dlc = | ||
+ | |expansion pack = | ||
+ | |freeware = | ||
+ | |free-to-play = | ||
+ | |one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access. | ||
+ | |sponsored = | ||
+ | |subscription = | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
+ | ===Patches=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Official patches are available from [http://sierrahelp.com/Patches-Updates/Patches-Updates-Games/SWATUpdates.html SierraHelp]. | ||
+ | |||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} The game may crash immediately after launching on Windows 7 and newer because the codecs for the FMV videos are not supported on modern versions of Windows. Skipping the intro video is a good way of testing whether this issue is the cause of a crash on launch issue. |
− | {{Fixbox|description=-nointro command line argument|ref={{ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Run the game with the <code>-nointro</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]]|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Expack3|date=2021-11-05|comment=Tested using GOG.com release.}}</ref>|fix= |
− | + | }} | |
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | ' | + | ===[https://swat3lastresort.info Last Resort]=== |
− | {{ii}} | + | {{++}} Adds support for most of the modern resolutions. |
+ | {{++}} Allows menu and chat lobby scaling up to 1080p. | ||
+ | {{++}} Doubles the draw distance of the game. | ||
+ | {{++}} Fixes crashes caused by game's use of an old video codec. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Changes many textures on the maps with a high quality (more or less) faithful replacements. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Installation|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Patrxgt|date=2024-06-11|comment=}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Download the [https://www.moddb.com/games/swat-3/addons/last-resort-setup-v080-beta5 latest version] of a mod. | ||
+ | # Unpack an installer from the archive and follow the on-screen instructions. | ||
+ | # Run the {{file|Last_Resort.exe}} (located in {{folder|{{P|game}}}}) and configure settings in the {{code|3D Game Settings}} and {{code|2D Menu Settings}} tabs. | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Performance improvement=== | ===Performance improvement=== | ||
− | {{ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Method 1: Use dgVoodoo2|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Hhtv|date=2016-05-16}}</ref>|fix= |
+ | # Download [[dgVoodoo 2]]. | ||
+ | # Extract {{file|dgVoodooCpl.exe}} and the contents of the {{file|MS\x86|folder}} subfolder into {{folder|{{p|game}}}}. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Method 2: Use WineD3D|fix= | ||
+ | # Download [https://fdossena.com/?p=wined3d/index.frag WineD3D]. | ||
+ | # Extract all files into {{folder|{{p|game}}}}. | ||
− | {{ | + | '''Notes''' |
− | + | {{ii}} Recommended for AMD graphics cards. | |
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} | + | {{Fixbox|description=Method 3: Use DXWind|fix= |
− | + | {{ii}} It may help if WineD3D doesn't work and dgVoodoo2 has texture errors with AMD, while the game ''mostly works fine'', for the current version of DxWind as of writing, the game may have heavy visual errors effecting the entire screen in the following events: Player Death, pressing space to bring up the HUD that tallies all the player's equipment (That part works fine but the rest of the screen will have visual errors) and Helmet Cameras, these errors don't always happen but effect the entire screen aside from the added 2D elements for these events, it is advised to avoid this if the player is at risk of seizures. | |
− | + | # Download [https://sourceforge.net/projects/dxwnd/ DxWnd]. | |
− | # Download | + | # Follow the included instructions inside DxWind to set the game up. |
− | # | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Enhance AI=== | ===Enhance AI=== | ||
{{ii}} The amount of time the AI has to determine its actions can be safely increased on modern computers beyond the normal 20ms maximum for much-improved AI. | {{ii}} The amount of time the AI has to determine its actions can be safely increased on modern computers beyond the normal 20ms maximum for much-improved AI. | ||
− | |||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Edit configuration file|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
− | # | + | # Open {{file|{{p|game}}\Swat.cfg}} in a text editor. |
− | + | # Find the following lines: <br /> <code>aiofficertime<br />aisuspecttime</code>. | |
− | # Find the following lines: <br /> <code>aiofficertime<br />aisuspecttime</code> | ||
# Replace the numbers they contain (i.e. <code>aiofficertime=20</code>) with 200 (i.e. <code>aiofficertime=200</code>). | # Replace the numbers they contain (i.e. <code>aiofficertime=20</code>) with 200 (i.e. <code>aiofficertime=200</code>). | ||
− | # Save | + | # Save {{file|Swat.cfg}} and set it as read only. |
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
− | {{ii}} <code>aiofficertime</code> and <code>aisuspecttime</code> are independent of each other - | + | {{ii}} <code>aiofficertime</code> and <code>aisuspecttime</code> are independent of each other - <code>aiofficertime</code> can be set to <code>200</code> and <code>aisuspecttime</code> to <code>20</code> to decrease difficulty by way of making suspect AI dumber, or vice versa. |
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} Increasing the determination time further may not have noticeable improvement. |
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
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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 = false |
− | |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 = |
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|SWAT3 Options.png|General settings.}} | {{Image|SWAT3 Options.png|General settings.}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/swat-3-close-quarters-battle | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/swat-3-close-quarters-battle | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = silver | |widescreen wsgf award = silver | ||
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|widescreen resolution = hackable | |widescreen resolution = hackable | ||
|widescreen resolution notes= See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. | |widescreen resolution notes= See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. | ||
− | |multimonitor = | + | |multimonitor = hackable |
− | |multimonitor notes = | + | |multimonitor notes = {{term|Hor+}}, use [[#Performance improvement|dgVoodoo 2]]. |
|ultrawidescreen = hackable | |ultrawidescreen = hackable | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen notes = {{term| | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = {{term|Hor+}}, use [[#Performance improvement|dgVoodoo 2]]. |
|4k ultra hd = hackable | |4k ultra hd = hackable | ||
− | |4k ultra hd notes = {{term| | + | |4k ultra hd notes = {{term|Hor+}}, use [[#Performance improvement|dgVoodoo 2]]. |
− | |fov = | + | |fov = hackable |
− | |fov notes = 80° | + | |fov notes = 80° by default. To change it, use the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/3016-swat-3-fov-changer/ FOV Changer]. |
|windowed = hackable | |windowed = hackable | ||
|windowed notes = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]]. | |windowed notes = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]]. | ||
|borderless windowed = hackable | |borderless windowed = hackable | ||
|borderless windowed notes = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]]. | |borderless windowed notes = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]]. | ||
− | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = false |
− | |anisotropic notes = | + | |anisotropic notes = |
− | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = false |
− | |antialiasing notes = | + | |antialiasing notes = |
− | |vsync = | + | |upscaling = false |
− | |vsync notes = | + | |upscaling tech = |
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
+ | |vsync = always on | ||
+ | |vsync notes = | ||
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
|120 fps = true | |120 fps = true | ||
− | |120 fps notes = | + | |120 fps notes = No FPS cap. |
− | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = false | |color blind = false | ||
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===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Edit config file|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Edit config file|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.wsgf.org/dr/swat-3-close-quarters-battle|title=WSGF article|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
# Start a game and go to options screen. | # Start a game and go to options screen. | ||
# Set the resolution to 1024x768. | # Set the resolution to 1024x768. | ||
− | #* It | + | #* It is recommended to set the other graphical options before editing config file as well. |
# Save the settings and quit the game. | # Save the settings and quit the game. | ||
− | # | + | # Open {{file|{{p|game}}\Swat.cfg}} with a text editor. |
− | + | # Find the line <code>res=1024 768</code> and replace the values with the preferred resolution. | |
− | # Find | ||
# After that find a line: <code>display_mode=1024 768 2 1</code> and change the resolution values as well leaving <code>2 1</code> at the end (e.g. for 1920x1080, <code>display_mode=1920 1080 2 1</code>. | # After that find a line: <code>display_mode=1024 768 2 1</code> and change the resolution values as well leaving <code>2 1</code> at the end (e.g. for 1920x1080, <code>display_mode=1920 1080 2 1</code>. | ||
− | # Save the changes and run | + | # Save the changes and run the game. |
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
{{ii}} Menu is always rendered at 800x600 since the bitmap graphics are at that resolution. | {{ii}} Menu is always rendered at 800x600 since the bitmap graphics are at that resolution. | ||
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} Due to Direct3D 6's resolution limit, resolutions higher than 2048 pixels make the game crash at startup. For higher resolutions, use a DirectX wrapper like [[dgVoodoo 2]]. |
}} | }} | ||
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{{ii}} DxWnd and Windowed Borderless Gaming can be used together to force borderless window mode. | {{ii}} DxWnd and Windowed Borderless Gaming can be used together to force borderless window mode. | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=-window command line argument|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Run the game with the <code>-window</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]]|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} |
− | # | + | |
− | # | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use DxWnd and Windowed Borderless Gaming for borderless window mode|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
− | # | + | # Point DxWnd to the game executable. Make sure to set the "DirectX Version to Hook" to "automatic". |
− | + | # Run WBG. Right-click its system tray icon and select "Settings", "Global Settings". | |
+ | # Under "Add Window", choose a keybind to use to "add" SWAT 3 to WBG. Then, enter the desired resolution. Finally, under "Force Key", pick another keybind to actually set the game to run in a borderless window. Go ahead and close the settings window. | ||
+ | # Execute {{file|swat.exe}} through DxWnd. | ||
+ | # The game should start up in a tiny window in the top-left corner of the screen. In the main menu, press the "Add Window" keybind. | ||
+ | # {{key|Alt|Tab}} out of the game, and right-click on the WBG tray icon. Select "Settings", "Game Settings". | ||
+ | # Select SWAT from the drop-down menu. Enter the resolution one more time and make sure that "Manage Mouse" and "Lock to game window" are selected. Apply, and close the window. Close SWAT as well, just to make sure the WBG settings are applied. | ||
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} When running through DxWnd, the WBG borderless window keybind can be used to force the game into a borderless window. |
}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Use | + | |
− | # | + | {{Fixbox|description=(Optional) Use Dxwnd for 16-bit color mode|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}|fix= |
− | # | + | # Launch DxWnd. Click on "Edit" and "Add". |
− | # | + | # In a name field type in: SWAT 3. |
− | # | + | # In a path field click on a button <code>'''...'''</code> and navigate to {{file|{{p|game}}|folder}}. Choose {{file|Swat.exe}} and press "Open". |
− | + | # Go to the "Color" tab and check the "Force 16BPP desktop" option. | |
− | # | + | # Click OK and minimize the DxWnd window. |
− | + | # Launch the game with the <code>-window</code> command line argument. | |
+ | # After exiting the game, DxWnd. Upon closing, DxWnd is going to ask whatever to restore previous Desktop settings - answer yes, to switch back to 32-bit color mode. | ||
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} This can be used to simplify the transition between 16-bit and 32-bit color mode. |
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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|invert mouse y-axis = true | |invert mouse y-axis = true | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
− | |touchscreen = | + | |touchscreen = false |
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = false | |controller support = false | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
− | |full controller = | + | |full controller = unknown |
|full controller notes = | |full controller notes = | ||
− | |controller remap = | + | |controller remap = unknown |
|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
|controller sensitivity = unknown | |controller sensitivity = unknown | ||
|controller sensitivity notes= | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
− | |invert controller y-axis = | + | |invert controller y-axis = unknown |
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
|xinput controllers = unknown | |xinput controllers = unknown | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
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|closed captions = false | |closed captions = false | ||
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
− | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = always on |
|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
+ | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
− | |subtitles = false | + | |subtitles = n/a |
− | |notes = | + | |notes = |
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Czech | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = Fan - [https://www.abcgames.cz/?p=preklady_zobraz&id=3876 1] | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Italian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = Retail only. | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Retail only. |
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = German | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = Retail only, download for digital versions [https://www.compiware-forum.de/downloads/file/694-swat-3-tactical-game-of-the-year-edition-german-patch/ here]. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Japanese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = unknown | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = Retail only. | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Retail only. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
+ | |ref = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://dubbingpedia.pl/wiki/SWAT_3:_Close_Quarters_Battle|title=SWAT 3: Close Quarters Battle - Dubbingpedia|date=2023-07-18}}</ref> | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
− | |notes = Retail | + | |notes = Retail only. |
− | |fan = | + | |fan = |
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|lan play modes = Versus, Co-op | |lan play modes = Versus, Co-op | ||
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
− | |online play = | + | |online play = false |
|online play players = | |online play players = | ||
|online play modes = Versus, Co-op | |online play modes = Versus, Co-op | ||
− | |online play notes = | + | |online play notes = The official WON service has been shut down. |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===Game crashes immediately after launching=== | ===Game crashes immediately after launching=== | ||
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} On Windows 7 and newer, the game will crash if display scaling on high DPI settings is enabled. |
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} On Windows 7 and newer, the FMV movies will cause the game to crash due to the codec no longer being supported. This usually gives a "DDERR_Generic" error message but sometimes the game just shuts down without warning. |
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=[[Windows Compatibility Mode|Disable display scaling]] on high DPI settings|ref=<ref name="win7_pro_sp1_gogforums">{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/swat_series/swat_3_is_not_working_with_win_7_pro_sp1|title=SWAT 3 is not working with Windows 7 PRO SP 1 :: SWAT Series Community Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref>}} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Manually download and install the [http://www.swat3lastresort.info/index.php/swat-3-video-directx-fix FMV codecs]|ref=<ref name="win7_pro_sp1_gogforums"/>}} |
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− | }} | ||
− | + | ===Low performance on Windows 8 and newer=== | |
− | + | {{ii}} Low performance on Windows 8 and newer is commonly reported. | |
− | }} | ||
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=See [[#Performance improvement|Performance improvement]]|ref={{cn|date=2024-06-09}}}} | |
− | |||
− | {{ | ||
− | {{ | ||
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 6.1 |
− | |direct3d notes = | + | |direct3d notes = <ref>{{Refcheck|user=Eddmanx|date=2022-09-19|comment=Checked with dgvoodoo}}</ref> |
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
|directdraw notes = | |directdraw notes = | ||
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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 = | ||
|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 = | ||
|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 = | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Middleware=== | ||
+ | {{Middleware | ||
+ | |physics = | ||
+ | |physics notes = | ||
+ | |audio = | ||
+ | |audio notes = | ||
+ | |interface = | ||
+ | |interface notes = | ||
+ | |input = | ||
+ | |input notes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes notes = | ||
+ | |multiplayer = WON (World Opponent Network) | ||
+ | |multiplayer notes= Shut down in 2008. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|minOS = 95, 98, 2000, ME | |minOS = 95, 98, 2000, ME | ||
− | |minCPU = Intel Pentium II 266 MHz | + | |minCPU = Intel Pentium II 233 MHz (original, Elite Editions) |
− | |minRAM = 64 MB | + | |minCPU2 = Intel Pentium II 266 MHz (Tactical GOTY Edition) |
+ | |minRAM = 32 MB (original, Elite Editions)<br>64 MB (Tactical GOTY Edition) | ||
|minHD = 600 MB | |minHD = 600 MB | ||
|minGPU = 800x600 SVGA high color (16 bit) | |minGPU = 800x600 SVGA high color (16 bit) | ||
|minVRAM = 8 MB | |minVRAM = 8 MB | ||
+ | |minDX = 6.1 | ||
+ | |||
+ | |recOS = | ||
+ | |recCPU = Intel Pentium II 300 MHz | ||
+ | |recRAM = 64 MB | ||
+ | |recHD = | ||
+ | |recGPU = | ||
+ | |recVRAM = | ||
+ | |recDX = 8.0a | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
Latest revision as of 19:03, 3 August 2024
Developers | |
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Sierra Northwest | |
Publishers | |
Retail | Sierra Entertainment |
Digital | Activision |
Re-release | Sold Out Software |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 23, 1999 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person |
Controls | Direct control, Menu-based |
Genres | Action, FPS, Tactical shooter |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Contemporary, North America |
Series | Police Quest |
SWAT 3: Close Quarters Battle is a singleplayer and multiplayer first-person action, FPS and tactical shooter game in the Police Quest series.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | SafeDisc DRM[Note 1]. | |||
GOG.com | Tactical Game of the Year Edition | |||
Steam | Tactical Game of the Year Edition |
Version differences
- The Elite Edition (v1.6) introduced new missions, multiplayer capabilities and a mission editor.
- The Tactical Game of the Year Edition (v2.0 and v2.1) introduced additional missions. The retail version also included an additional disc with training footage of real-life SWAT officers.
- Retail releases of any version can be upgraded for free up to TGOTY v2.1.
Demo
- A demo is available from SierraHelp and GameWatcher. The Japanese version is available from 4gamer.
Monetization
Type | Notes |
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One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
Essential improvements
Patches
- Official patches are available from SierraHelp.
Skip intro videos
- The game may crash immediately after launching on Windows 7 and newer because the codecs for the FMV videos are not supported on modern versions of Windows. Skipping the intro video is a good way of testing whether this issue is the cause of a crash on launch issue.
Run the game with the -nointro command line argument[3]
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Last Resort
- Adds support for most of the modern resolutions.
- Allows menu and chat lobby scaling up to 1080p.
- Doubles the draw distance of the game.
- Fixes crashes caused by game's use of an old video codec.
- Changes many textures on the maps with a high quality (more or less) faithful replacements.
Installation[4] |
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Performance improvement
Method 1: Use dgVoodoo2[5] |
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Method 2: Use WineD3D |
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Notes
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Method 3: Use DXWind |
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Enhance AI
- The amount of time the AI has to determine its actions can be safely increased on modern computers beyond the normal 20ms maximum for much-improved AI.
Edit configuration file[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\Swat.cfg[Note 2] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/560370/pfx/[Note 3] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\game\careers[Note 2] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/560370/pfx/[Note 3] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Multi-monitor | Hor+, use dgVoodoo 2. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | Hor+, use dgVoodoo 2. | ||
4K Ultra HD | Hor+, use dgVoodoo 2. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | 80° by default. To change it, use the FOV Changer. | ||
Windowed | See Windowed. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See Windowed. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
High-fidelity upscaling | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | No FPS cap. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) |
Widescreen resolution
Edit config file[6] |
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Notes
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Windowed
- Windowed mode requires 16-bit color mode.
- Available only in 800x600.
- DxWnd and Windowed Borderless Gaming can be used together to force borderless window mode.
Run the game with the -window command line argument[citation needed]
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Use DxWnd and Windowed Borderless Gaming for borderless window mode[citation needed] |
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Notes
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(Optional) Use Dxwnd for 16-bit color mode[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 sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Czech | Fan - 1 | |||
Italian | Retail only. | |||
French | Retail only. | |||
German | Retail only, download for digital versions here. | |||
Japanese | Retail only. | |||
Polish | Retail only.[7] | |||
Russian | Retail only. |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Notes | |
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LAN play | Versus, Co-op |
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Online play | Versus, Co-op The official WON service has been shut down. |
Issues fixed
Game crashes immediately after launching
- On Windows 7 and newer, the game will crash if display scaling on high DPI settings is enabled.
- On Windows 7 and newer, the FMV movies will cause the game to crash due to the codec no longer being supported. This usually gives a "DDERR_Generic" error message but sometimes the game just shuts down without warning.
Disable display scaling on high DPI settings[8] |
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Manually download and install the FMV codecs[8] |
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Low performance on Windows 8 and newer
- Low performance on Windows 8 and newer is commonly reported.
See Performance improvement[citation needed] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 6 | [9] |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Multiplayer | World Opponent Network | Shut down in 2008. |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95, 98, 2000, ME | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium II 233 MHz (original, Elite Editions) Intel Pentium II 266 MHz (Tactical GOTY Edition) |
Intel Pentium II 300 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 32 MB (original, Elite Editions) 64 MB (Tactical GOTY Edition) |
64 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 600 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 800x600 SVGA high color (16 bit) 8 MB of VRAM DirectX 6.1 compatible | DirectX 8.0a compatible |
Notes
- ↑ SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10[1] or Windows 11 and is disabled by default on Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 when the KB3086255 update is installed.[2]
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 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). - ↑ 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 (560370) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Not Loading in Windows 10; this will break thousands of - Microsoft Community - last accessed on 2017-01-16
- ↑ Microsoft - MS15-097: Description of the security update for the graphics component in Windows: September 8, 2015 - last accessed on 2018-02-16
- ↑ Verified by User:Expack3 on 2021-11-05
- Tested using GOG.com release.
- ↑ Verified by User:Patrxgt on 2024-06-11
- ↑ Verified by User:Hhtv on 2016-05-16
- ↑ WSGF article - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ SWAT 3: Close Quarters Battle - Dubbingpedia - last accessed on 2023-07-18
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 SWAT 3 is not working with Windows 7 PRO SP 1 :: SWAT Series Community Discussions - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:Eddmanx on 2022-09-19
- Checked with dgvoodoo