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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|MC2-Microïds}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|MC2-Microïds}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Mighty Rocket Studio|Steam}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Mighty Rocket Studio|Steam}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|1C Company|Russia}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/engine|RenderWare}} | {{Infobox game/row/engine|RenderWare}} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|obscure|72}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|obscure|72}} | ||
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Cinematic Camera}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Survival horror, TPS }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Contemporary, Horror, North America }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | ObsCure }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | ObsCure }} | ||
|steam appid = 254460 | |steam appid = 254460 | ||
|gogcom id = 1207658760 | |gogcom id = 1207658760 | ||
+ | |official site= https://web.archive.org/web/20041209155409/http://www.hydravision.com/obscure/index.htm | ||
|hltb = 6692 | |hltb = 6692 | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 17480 |
|wikipedia = Obscure (video game) | |wikipedia = Obscure (video game) | ||
|winehq = | |winehq = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | + | {{Introduction | |
− | {{ | + | |introduction = |
− | + | ||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|StarForce|3.3.36.01}} | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|StarForce|3.3.36.01}} | | Windows }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 254460 | Steam | | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 254460 | Steam | Updated version with full XInput controller support and compatibility fixes. | | Windows }} |
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | obscure | DRM-free | | | Windows | unavailable }} | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | obscure | DRM-free | | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | ||
|widescreen resolution = hackable | |widescreen resolution = hackable | ||
− | |widescreen resolution notes= Steam version is {{term|pillarboxed}};<ref> | + | |widescreen resolution notes= Steam version is {{term|pillarboxed}};<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/254460/discussions/0/540735426557085893/#c540735426564884981|title=Any widescreen support? :: Obscure General Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref> other versions are {{term|Vert-}}. Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1400-obscure-widescreen-multimonitor-fov-fix/ this mod] to fix. |
|multimonitor = hackable | |multimonitor = hackable | ||
|multimonitor notes = Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1400-obscure-widescreen-multimonitor-fov-fix/ this mod]. | |multimonitor notes = Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1400-obscure-widescreen-multimonitor-fov-fix/ this mod]. | ||
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|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
|120 fps = limited | |120 fps = limited | ||
− | |120 fps notes = Camera issues introduced at very high frame | + | |120 fps notes = Camera issues introduced at very high frame rate. |
|hdr = unknown | |hdr = unknown | ||
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
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===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use D3D8 Wrapper|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}|fix= |
# Download [https://github.com/ThirteenAG/d3d8-wrapper/releases D3D8 Wrapper]. | # Download [https://github.com/ThirteenAG/d3d8-wrapper/releases D3D8 Wrapper]. | ||
− | # | + | # Copy the contents to {{folder|{{p|game}}}}. |
− | # | + | # Open {{file|d3d8.ini}}. |
# Set {{code|ForceWindowedMode}} to {{code|1}}. | # Set {{code|ForceWindowedMode}} to {{code|1}}. | ||
− | {{--}} Doesn't work with the Steam version<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://github.com/ThirteenAG/d3d8-wrapper/issues/6#issuecomment-1123575957|title=ThirteenAG / | + | '''Notes''' |
− | d3d8-wrapper in Github - Issue 6: Not working in Obscure|date=2022-05-11}}</ref> | + | {{--}} Doesn't work with the Steam version.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://github.com/ThirteenAG/d3d8-wrapper/issues/6#issuecomment-1123575957|title=ThirteenAG / |
+ | d3d8-wrapper in Github - Issue 6: Not working in Obscure|date=2022-05-11}}</ref> | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use DxWrapper|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=LukasThyWalls|date=2022-05-11|comment=Comment (optional)}}</ref>|fix= |
# Download [https://github.com/elishacloud/dxwrapper/releases DxWrapper]. | # Download [https://github.com/elishacloud/dxwrapper/releases DxWrapper]. | ||
− | # Extract from the | + | # Extract from the ZIP file to {{folder|{{p|game}}}}: |
− | # | + | #* {{file|d3d9.dll}} from the {{folder|Stub}} folder. |
− | # | + | #* {{file|dxwrapper.dll}} and {{file|dxwrapper.ini}} from the root ZIP file. |
− | # | + | # Open {{file|dxwrapper.ini}}: |
− | # | + | #* Set {{code|EnableD3d9Wrapper}} to {{code|1}}. |
− | # | + | #* Set {{code|EnableWindowMode}} to {{code|1}}. |
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
{{++}} Works with the Steam version. | {{++}} Works with the Steam version. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{ii}} In the retail and GOG.com versions, all controller buttons must be assigned manually. Also requires a fix for XInput controllers. | {{ii}} In the retail and GOG.com versions, all controller buttons must be assigned manually. Also requires a fix for XInput controllers. | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use XInput Plus|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}|fix= |
# Download and run [https://sites.google.com/site/0dd14lab/xinput-plus XInput Plus]. | # Download and run [https://sites.google.com/site/0dd14lab/xinput-plus XInput Plus]. | ||
− | # Set the Target Program | + | # Set the '''Target Program''' to {{file|Obscure.exe}}. |
− | # Go to DirectInput and check Enable DirectInput Output. | + | # Go to '''DirectInput''' and check {{key|Enable DirectInput Output}}. |
− | # Assign LT/RT to | + | # Assign '''LT/RT''' to {{code|Button11/12}}. |
− | # Assign DPAD to Button 13-16 | + | # Assign '''DPAD''' to {{code|Button 13-16}}. |
− | # Click on Customize and change the following: | + | # Click on {{key|Customize}} and change the following options: |
− | # | + | #* Set '''Right Stick-X''' to {{code|Slider1}}. |
− | # | + | #* Set '''Right Stick-Y''' to {{code|Slider2}}. |
− | # Click Apply | + | # Click '''Apply''' and DLL files will be added to the installation folder. |
}} | }} | ||
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|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Czech | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Retail only | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = German |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Italian |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Polish | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation for Steam and GOG.com versions; [https://grajpopolsku.pl/forum/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=3913 download]. | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = hackable | |subtitles = hackable | ||
− | |notes = Fan translation for Steam version; [https://tribogamer.com/traducoes/397_traducao-do-obscure-steam-para-portugues-do-brasil.html download. | + | |notes = Fan translation for Steam version; [https://tribogamer.com/traducoes/397_traducao-do-obscure-steam-para-portugues-do-brasil.html download]. |
|fan = true | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Russian |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Retail only. Patch for digital release [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=421922848 here]. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Spanish |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
− | ===Vsync | + | ===Vsync does not work on Windows 10=== |
{{Fixbox|description=Use d3d8to9|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Use d3d8to9|fix= | ||
# Download [https://github.com/crosire/d3d8to9/releases d3d8to9]. | # Download [https://github.com/crosire/d3d8to9/releases d3d8to9]. | ||
− | # Copy | + | # Copy {{file|d3d8.dll}} to the game directory. |
}} | }} | ||
− | ===Camera issues at very high frame | + | ===Camera issues at very high frame rate=== |
− | {{ii}} This is | + | {{ii}} This occurs because camera motion is related to frame rate. Unfortunately, internal Vsync does not work on Windows 10. |
− | {{Fixbox|description=Limit the | + | {{Fixbox|description=[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)#Frame rate capping|Limit the frame rate]] to 60 FPS|ref={{cn|date=September 2021}}|fix= |
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
{{Fixbox|description=Use d3d8to9|ref={{cn|date=September 2021}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Use d3d8to9|ref={{cn|date=September 2021}}|fix= | ||
− | # Download [https://github.com/crosire/d3d8to9/releases d3d8to9 ]. | + | # Download [https://github.com/crosire/d3d8to9/releases d3d8to9]. |
− | # Copy | + | # Copy {{file|d3d8.dll}} to the game directory. |
− | # Set | + | # Set the refresh rate to 60Hz. |
}} | }} | ||
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|minRAM = 256 MB | |minRAM = 256 MB | ||
|minHD = 4 GB | |minHD = 4 GB | ||
− | |||
|minVRAM = 32 MB | |minVRAM = 32 MB | ||
− | |minDX = 8. | + | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 2 |
+ | |minDX = 8.1b | ||
+ | |minaudio = DirectX 8.1b compatible | ||
+ | |minother = 8X CD-ROM/DVD-ROM | ||
|recOS = 7 | |recOS = 7 | ||
− | |recCPU = Intel Pentium | + | |recCPU = Intel Pentium IV 2 GHz |
− | |recRAM = | + | |recRAM = 384 MB |
|recHD = | |recHD = | ||
+ | |recVRAM = 128 MB | ||
|recGPU = | |recGPU = | ||
|recDX = | |recDX = | ||
+ | |recother = 24X CD-ROM/DVD-ROM | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
Latest revision as of 17:25, 22 May 2024
Developers | |
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Hydravision Entertainment | |
Publishers | |
DreamCatcher Interactive | |
MC2-Microïds | |
Steam | Mighty Rocket Studio |
Russia | 1C Company |
Engines | |
RenderWare | |
Release dates | |
Windows | October 1, 2004 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 63 |
IGDB | 72 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Cinematic camera |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Survival horror, TPS |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Contemporary, Horror, North America |
Series | ObsCure |
ObsCure | |
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ObsCure | 2004 |
ObsCure II | 2007 |
ObsCure is a singleplayer cinematic camera survival horror and TPS game in the ObsCure series.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | StarForce 3.3.36.01 DRM[Note 1] | |||
Steam | Updated version with full XInput controller support and compatibility fixes. | |||
GOG.com (unavailable) |
- StarForce DRM for this game does not work on modern versions of Windows (see above for affected versions).
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\tm_input.ipt[Note 2] <path-to-game>\Save\options.sav[Note 2] HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Wow6432Node\MC2\Obscure\[Note 3] |
Steam | <Steam-folder>\userdata\<user-id>\254460\remote |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/254460/pfx/[Note 4] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\Save\[Note 2] |
Steam | <Steam-folder>\userdata\<user-id>\254460\remote |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/254460/pfx/[Note 4] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | Steam version is pillarboxed;[3] other versions are Vert-. Use this mod to fix. | ||
Multi-monitor | Use this mod. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | Use this mod. | ||
4K Ultra HD | Use this mod. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
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. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | Camera issues introduced at very high frame rate. |
Windowed
Use D3D8 Wrapper[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Use DxWrapper[5] |
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Notes
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | No mouse support. | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | Steam version fully supports the Xbox 360 Controller. See Controller support. | |
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | ||
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers |
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PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Button prompts | Xbox button prompts are only available in the Steam version. | |
Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Controller support
- In the retail and GOG.com versions, all controller buttons must be assigned manually. Also requires a fix for XInput controllers.
Use XInput Plus[citation needed] |
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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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Czech | Retail only | |||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Polish | Fan translation for Steam and GOG.com versions; download. | |||
Brazilian Portuguese | Fan translation for Steam version; download. | |||
Russian | Retail only. Patch for digital release here. | |||
Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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Local play | 2 | Co-op Controller required. |
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LAN play | ||||
Online play |
Issues fixed
Vsync does not work on Windows 10
Use d3d8to9 |
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Camera issues at very high frame rate
- This occurs because camera motion is related to frame rate. Unfortunately, internal Vsync does not work on Windows 10.
Limit the frame rate to 60 FPS[citation needed] |
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Use d3d8to9[citation needed] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 8.1 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Cutscenes | Bink Video |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98, Me, 2000, XP | 7 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium III 1 GHz | Intel Pentium IV 2 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | 384 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 4 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 2 32 MB of VRAM DirectX 8.1b compatible | 128 MB of VRAM |
Sound (audio device) | DirectX 8.1b compatible | |
Other | 8X CD-ROM/DVD-ROM | 24X CD-ROM/DVD-ROM |
Notes
- ↑ This version of StarForce DRM does not work on Windows 8.1, Windows 10, or Windows 11.[1][2] For supported versions of Windows the StarForce driver may need to be updated manually using SFUPDATE.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 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). - ↑ Applications writing to
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE
will be redirected to other locations based on various criterias, see the glossary page for more details. - ↑ 4.0 4.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/254460/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (254460) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Windows 8.1 support - StarForce Support
- ↑ Windows 10 support - StarForce Support
- ↑ Any widescreen support? :: Obscure General Discussions - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ [https://github.com/ThirteenAG/d3d8-wrapper/issues/6#issuecomment-1123575957 ThirteenAG / d3d8-wrapper in Github - Issue 6: Not working in Obscure] - last accessed on 2022-05-11
- ↑ Verified by User:LukasThyWalls on 2022-05-11