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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action, FPS }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action, FPS, Shooter }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
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|steam appid side = 21110 | |steam appid side = 21110 | ||
|gogcom id = 1423058413 | |gogcom id = 1423058413 | ||
+ | |official site= https://web.archive.org/web/20051211061957/http://www.sierra.com/product.do?gamePlatformId=1875 | ||
|hltb = 3293 | |hltb = 3293 | ||
|lutris = fear | |lutris = fear | ||
+ | |mobygames = 19787 | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
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|wikipedia = F.E.A.R. (video game) | |wikipedia = F.E.A.R. (video game) | ||
|winehq = 2878 | |winehq = 2878 | ||
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{{ii}} The GOG install removes SecuROM, GameSpy, and Punkbuster. GOG is 15.6 GB [136 files], Steam is 16.5 GB [161 files].<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://drive.google.com/open?id=1unU12T1j8LPKlWTAE_sPhpM-YChuPYuP|title=File Comparison hosted on GDrive|date=May 2023}}</ref> | {{ii}} The GOG install removes SecuROM, GameSpy, and Punkbuster. GOG is 15.6 GB [136 files], Steam is 16.5 GB [161 files].<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://drive.google.com/open?id=1unU12T1j8LPKlWTAE_sPhpM-YChuPYuP|title=File Comparison hosted on GDrive|date=May 2023}}</ref> | ||
{{ii}} Not available for sale on GOG and Steam in Germany. | {{ii}} Not available for sale on GOG and Steam in Germany. | ||
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===Version differences=== | ===Version differences=== | ||
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{{ii}} The '''Platinum Edition''' On GOG, includes the base game, both expansion packs, making-of footage, a live action "declassified" Alma interview, and a F.E.A.R. Machinima episode created by Rooster Teeth. | {{ii}} The '''Platinum Edition''' On GOG, includes the base game, both expansion packs, making-of footage, a live action "declassified" Alma interview, and a F.E.A.R. Machinima episode created by Rooster Teeth. | ||
{{ii}} The retail only '''Director's Cut''' includes the base game, making-of footage, a live action "declassified" Alma interview, and a F.E.A.R. Machinima episode created by Rooster Teeth, and includes a Dark Horse F.E.A.R. comic book. | {{ii}} The retail only '''Director's Cut''' includes the base game, making-of footage, a live action "declassified" Alma interview, and a F.E.A.R. Machinima episode created by Rooster Teeth, and includes a Dark Horse F.E.A.R. comic book. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Demo versions=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Free demo versions are available from GameFront: [https://www.gamefront.com/games/f-e-a-r/file/f-e-a-r-single-player-demo singleplayer], [https://www.gamefront.com/games/f-e-a-r/file/f-e-a-r-multiplayer-demo multiplayer], [https://www.gamefront.com/games/f-e-a-r/file/f-e-a-r-extraction-point-singleplayer-demo Extraction Point]. | ||
===F.E.A.R. Combat=== | ===F.E.A.R. Combat=== | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=4 GB aware patch|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=4 GB aware patch|fix= | ||
{{++}} Fixes several issues and improves game performance. | {{++}} Fixes several issues and improves game performance. | ||
− | {{mm}} Steam users needs to unpack the executables using Steamless before applying the LAA flag.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Aemony|date=2022-07-31|comment=Confirmed just now on my Steam copy. Also note that it is against the wiki policy to provide more instructions regarding Steamless than this.}}</ref> (Only the base game needs this as the expansions don't have any DRM.) | + | {{mm}} Steam users needs to unpack the executables using [https://github.com/atom0s/Steamless Steamless] before applying the LAA flag.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Aemony|date=2022-07-31|comment=Confirmed just now on my Steam copy. Also note that it is against the wiki policy to provide more instructions regarding Steamless than this.}}</ref> (Only the base game needs this as the expansions don't have any DRM.) |
#Download and run either of these tools: [https://ntcore.com/?page_id=371 4GB Patch] or [https://www.techpowerup.com/forums/threads/large-address-aware.112556/ Large Address Aware Tool] | #Download and run either of these tools: [https://ntcore.com/?page_id=371 4GB Patch] or [https://www.techpowerup.com/forums/threads/large-address-aware.112556/ Large Address Aware Tool] | ||
# Apply the patch to {{file|FEAR.exe}}, {{file|FEARXP.exe}}, and {{file|FEARXP2.exe}} in the games installed directory. | # Apply the patch to {{file|FEAR.exe}}, {{file|FEARXP.exe}}, and {{file|FEARXP2.exe}} in the games installed directory. | ||
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===HUD & subtitles scaling patch=== | ===HUD & subtitles scaling patch=== | ||
{{--}} The HUD and subtitles do not scale at all, and it is difficult to see and read them on 1080p, 32:9, 21:9, 4K resolutions. | {{--}} The HUD and subtitles do not scale at all, and it is difficult to see and read them on 1080p, 32:9, 21:9, 4K resolutions. | ||
+ | |||
{{Fixbox|description=Install HUD & subtitles scaling fix|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Install HUD & subtitles scaling fix|fix= | ||
− | # Go to the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1813-fear-collection-small-font-fix-by-deus-and-montonero/ Fear HUD & Subtitles fix page] and select the version that matches the used resolution | + | # Go to the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1813-fear-collection-small-font-fix-by-deus-and-montonero/ Fear HUD & Subtitles fix page] and select the version that matches the used resolution (32:9 and 21:9 users should use the 4K option). |
− | + | # Extract the contents of the zip file into the {{folder|{{p|game}}}}, and overwrite all files. | |
− | # Extract the contents of the zip file into the {{ | + | # Copy {{file|FEARL_XXXX.Arch00}}, where XXXX denotes the chosen resolution, to {{folder|{{p|game}}\FEARXP\}}. |
+ | # Open {{file|{{p|game}}\FEARXP\Default.archcfg}} in a text editor and under <code>; FEAR XP ARCHIVES</code> type '''FEARL_XXXX.Arch00''' below the line that reads '''FEARE_XP.Arch00'''. | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Skip intro videos via the native config tool|fix= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Skip intro videos via the native config tool|ref={{cn|date=2024-06-13}}|fix= |
− | # | + | # Open {{file|{{p|game}}\Config.exe}}. |
− | # Move to the Options tab and tick the Disable Movies box. | + | # Move to the '''Options''' tab and tick the '''Disable Movies''' box. |
}} | }} | ||
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|public}}\Documents\Monolith Productions\FEAR\settings.cfg|{{p|public}}\Documents\TimeGate Studios\FEARXP\settings.cfg|{{p|public}}\Documents\TimeGate Studios\FEARXP2\settings.cfg}} | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|public}}\Documents\Monolith Productions\FEAR\settings.cfg|{{p|public}}\Documents\TimeGate Studios\FEARXP\settings.cfg|{{p|public}}\Documents\TimeGate Studios\FEARXP2\settings.cfg}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} Key bindings are stored in {{file|{{p|public}}\Documents\Monolith Productions\FEAR\Profiles\Profile000.gdb}} (original game), {{file|{{p|public}}\Documents\TimeGate Studios\FEARXP\Profiles\Profile000.gdb}} (Extraction Point), {{file|{{p|public}}\Documents\TimeGate Studios\FEARXP2\Profiles\Profile000.gdb}} (Perseus Mandate) | + | {{ii}} Key bindings are stored in {{file|{{p|public}}\Documents\Monolith Productions\FEAR\Profiles\Profile000.gdb}} (original game), {{file|{{p|public}}\Documents\TimeGate Studios\FEARXP\Profiles\Profile000.gdb}} (Extraction Point), {{file|{{p|public}}\Documents\TimeGate Studios\FEARXP2\Profiles\Profile000.gdb}} (Perseus Mandate). |
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
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|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
|antialiasing notes = Up to 4x [[FSAA]]. Soft shadows are not rendered when enabled.<br>See [[#Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]] for an alternative. Users with an Nvidia graphics card can force high quality [[SGSSAA]] with the <code>0x004010C1</code> AA flag in the Nvidia Profile Inspector. | |antialiasing notes = Up to 4x [[FSAA]]. Soft shadows are not rendered when enabled.<br>See [[#Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]] for an alternative. Users with an Nvidia graphics card can force high quality [[SGSSAA]] with the <code>0x004010C1</code> AA flag in the Nvidia Profile Inspector. | ||
− | |upscaling = | + | |upscaling = false |
|upscaling tech = | |upscaling tech = | ||
|upscaling notes = | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
− | |vsync notes = Double | + | |vsync notes = Double buffered. |
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
|120 fps = limited | |120 fps = limited | ||
− | |120 fps notes = Breaks at very high framerates. High FPS also breaks the jump in the Extraction Point expansion.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/21110/discussions/0/622954302093164555|title=Steam Community|date=May 2023}}</ref> See [[#High | + | |120 fps notes = Breaks at very high framerates. High FPS also breaks the jump in the Extraction Point expansion.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/21110/discussions/0/622954302093164555|title=Steam Community|date=May 2023}}</ref> See [[#High frame rate|High frame rate]]. |
|hdr = false | |hdr = false | ||
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Set custom resolution for Extraction Point|ref=<ref name="refcheck Plok">{{Refcheck|user=Plok|date=2022-01-21|comment=}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Set custom resolution for Extraction Point|ref=<ref name="refcheck Plok">{{Refcheck|user=Plok|date=2022-01-21|comment=}}</ref>|fix= | ||
− | # | + | # Right-click on {{file|{{p|game}}\FEARXP\FEARXP.exe}} and click on Properties. |
− | + | # Click in {{key|Compatibility}} and tick the <code>Disable fullscreen optimizations</code> box and hit {{key|Apply}}. | |
− | # Click | + | # Run the game once from Steam and then quit once reaching the main menu. This will generate {{file|settings.cfg}}. |
− | # Run the game once from Steam and then quit once | + | # Open {{file|{{p|public}}\Documents\TimeGate Studios\FEARXP\settings.cfg}} with a text editor. |
− | # | + | # Change the <code>"ScreenWidth" "640"</code> and <code>"ScreenHeight" "480"</code> lines to match the preferred resolution. |
− | + | # Save the changes and set the file to read-only. | |
− | # Change the <code>"ScreenWidth" "640"</code> and <code>"ScreenHeight" "480"</code> lines to match | ||
− | # Save | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Set custom resolution for Extraction Point (alternative)|fix= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Set custom resolution for Extraction Point (alternative)|ref={{cn|date=2024-06-13}}|fix= |
# Download [https://www.moddb.com/mods/fear-xp-rivarez-mod/downloads/fear-xp-rivarez-mod Rivarez mod]. | # Download [https://www.moddb.com/mods/fear-xp-rivarez-mod/downloads/fear-xp-rivarez-mod Rivarez mod]. | ||
− | # Use the tool provided in the Extraction Point folder to set custom resolution. | + | # Use the tool provided in the Extraction Point folder to set a custom resolution. |
}} | }} | ||
===[[Glossary:4K Ultra HD|4K Ultra HD]]=== | ===[[Glossary:4K Ultra HD|4K Ultra HD]]=== | ||
− | {{ii}} In-game FSAA setting ''' | + | {{ii}} In-game FSAA setting must be set to '''Off''' before changing the resolution to 4K, otherwise the game will be stuck in a black screen. If this happens, reset resolution via {{file|settings.cfg}}. If AA is needed at 4K, see [[#Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]]. |
− | {{ii}} F.E.A.R maintains 1:1 HUD scaling at all resolutions (i.e. there is no HUD scaling). This has the benefit of keeping HUD elements sharp, but they also may become very small on high-density monitors, such as 4K monitors sized below 30". [https:// | + | {{ii}} F.E.A.R maintains 1:1 HUD scaling at all resolutions (i.e. there is no HUD scaling). This has the benefit of keeping HUD elements sharp, but they also may become very small on high-density monitors, such as 4K monitors sized below 30". [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1813-fear-collection-small-font-fix-by-deus-and-montonero/ Use this fix] corresponding to the chosen resolution to increase the HUD size. |
===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]=== | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Set custom FOV|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.deadendthrills.com/forum/discussion/comment/2396/#Comment_2396|title=F.E.A.R. - Can FOV be changed? - Dead End Thrills|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Set custom FOV|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.deadendthrills.com/forum/discussion/comment/2396/#Comment_2396|title=F.E.A.R. - Can FOV be changed? - Dead End Thrills|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= | ||
# Go to the game's directory: | # Go to the game's directory: | ||
− | #* Base game: {{ | + | #* Base game: {{folder|{{p|game}}\FEAR\}} |
− | #* Extraction Point: {{ | + | #* Extraction Point: {{folder|{{p|game}}\FEARXP\}} |
− | #* Perseus Mandate: {{ | + | #* Perseus Mandate: {{folder|{{p|game}}\FEARXP2\}} |
# Create a file named {{file|autoexec.cfg}} with a text editor. | # Create a file named {{file|autoexec.cfg}} with a text editor. | ||
# If using a widescreen resolution add this line: <code>"FovYWidescreen" "XX.00"</code> where XX is the vertical FOV value. If using a non-widescreen resolution use <code>"FovY" "XX.00"</code> | # If using a widescreen resolution add this line: <code>"FovYWidescreen" "XX.00"</code> where XX is the vertical FOV value. If using a non-widescreen resolution use <code>"FovY" "XX.00"</code> | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Set windowed mode|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Set windowed mode|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}|fix= | ||
# Go to the game's directory: | # Go to the game's directory: | ||
− | #* Base game: {{ | + | #* Base game: {{folder|{{p|game}}\FEAR\}} |
− | #* Extraction Point: {{ | + | #* Extraction Point: {{folder|{{p|game}}\FEARXP\}} |
− | #* Perseus Mandate: {{ | + | #* Perseus Mandate: {{folder|{{p|game}}\FEARXP2\}} |
# Create a file named {{file|autoexec.cfg}} with a text editor. | # Create a file named {{file|autoexec.cfg}} with a text editor. | ||
# Add {{code|"Windowed" "1"}} on a new line. | # Add {{code|"Windowed" "1"}} on a new line. | ||
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===[[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed|Borderless fullscreen windowed]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed|Borderless fullscreen windowed]]=== | ||
{{ii}} FSAA is unavailable in windowed mode. See [[#Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]] for an alternative. | {{ii}} FSAA is unavailable in windowed mode. See [[#Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]] for an alternative. | ||
− | {{ii}} If this method doesn't work or causes issues, | + | {{ii}} If this method doesn't work or causes issues, try [[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed|Borderless fullscreen mode]]. |
{{Fixbox|description=Set borderless fullscreen windowed mode|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Set borderless fullscreen windowed mode|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}|fix= | ||
− | # Ensure the game's resolution matches | + | # Ensure the game's resolution matches the desktop resolution: |
#* Launch the game. | #* Launch the game. | ||
#* Go to the game's Options > Display > Resolution and change it accordingly. If it's unsupported, check out [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. | #* Go to the game's Options > Display > Resolution and change it accordingly. If it's unsupported, check out [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. | ||
#* Close the game. | #* Close the game. | ||
# Go to the game's directory: | # Go to the game's directory: | ||
− | #* Base game: {{ | + | #* Base game: {{folder|{{p|game}}\FEAR\}} |
− | #* Extraction Point: {{ | + | #* Extraction Point: {{folder|{{p|game}}\FEARXP\}} |
− | #* Perseus Mandate: {{ | + | #* Perseus Mandate: {{folder|{{p|game}}\FEARXP2\}} |
# Create a file named {{file|autoexec.cfg}} with a text editor. | # Create a file named {{file|autoexec.cfg}} with a text editor. | ||
# Add {{code|"Windowed" "2"}} on a new line. | # Add {{code|"Windowed" "2"}} on a new line. | ||
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===[[Glossary:Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]]=== | ||
− | {{ii}} The Soft Shadows option will have no effect if the FSAA option is enabled. | + | {{ii}} The '''Soft Shadows''' option will have no effect if the FSAA option is enabled. |
{{Fixbox|description=MSAA solution (Nvidia only)|ref=<ref name="AA">[http://wp.xin.at/archives/718 F.E.A.R.: Anti Aliasing and Soft Shadows – together, on nVidia! » The GAT at XIN.at]</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=MSAA solution (Nvidia only)|ref=<ref name="AA">[http://wp.xin.at/archives/718 F.E.A.R.: Anti Aliasing and Soft Shadows – together, on nVidia! » The GAT at XIN.at]</ref>|fix= | ||
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# Download and run [[Nvidia Profile Inspector]]. | # Download and run [[Nvidia Profile Inspector]]. | ||
# Search and open the game profile. | # Search and open the game profile. | ||
− | # Set Antialiasing Compatibility to <code>0x004000C1</code>. | + | # Set <code>Antialiasing Compatibility (DX9)</code> to <code>0x004000C1</code>. |
− | # Set Antialiasing Mode to Override any application setting. | + | # Set <code>Antialiasing (MSAA) - Mode</code> to <code>Override any application setting</code>. |
− | # Set Antialiasing Setting to 8x Multisampling or | + | # Set <code>Antialiasing (MSAA) - Setting</code> to <code>8xQ [8x Multisampling]</code> or the desired level of MSAA/CSAA. |
# Apply changes. Do the same for the Extraction Point expansion. | # Apply changes. Do the same for the Extraction Point expansion. | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | === | + | ===[[Glossary:High frame rate|High frame rate]]=== |
{{--}} The game struggles to go above 60 FPS by default. | {{--}} The game struggles to go above 60 FPS by default. | ||
{{--}} Even with the following fix, framerates above ~200 FPS causes stuttering and lighting problems. Cap the framerate with a tool such as Rivatuner to prevent this. | {{--}} Even with the following fix, framerates above ~200 FPS causes stuttering and lighting problems. Cap the framerate with a tool such as Rivatuner to prevent this. | ||
− | {{ii}} Cannot be used with [https://reshade.me/ ReShade] at the same time | + | {{ii}} Cannot be used with [https://reshade.me/ ReShade] at the same time (it conflicts with {{file|dinput8.dll}}). |
− | {{Fixbox|description=Apply High FPS Patch|fix= | + | |
− | #Download the | + | {{Fixbox|description=Apply High FPS Patch|ref={{cn|date=2024-06-13}}|fix= |
− | #Unzip to {{ | + | # Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/789-directinput-fps-fix/ DirectInput FPS Fix]. |
+ | # Unzip to {{folder|{{p|game}}}} and overwrite all files. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Audio | {{Audio | ||
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
− | |separate volume notes = Effects, | + | |separate volume notes = Effects, Speech and Music sliders. |
|surround sound = true | |surround sound = true | ||
|surround sound notes = Up to 7.0 output.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://satsun.org/audio/|title=PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up|date=May 2023}}</ref> May require [[Glossary:Sound card#DirectSound hardware path|DirectSound 3D restoration software]]. | |surround sound notes = Up to 7.0 output.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://satsun.org/audio/|title=PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up|date=May 2023}}</ref> May require [[Glossary:Sound card#DirectSound hardware path|DirectSound 3D restoration software]]. | ||
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===Enable EAX without sound card=== | ===Enable EAX without sound card=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Install Creative ALchemy|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Install Creative ALchemy|fix= | ||
− | # Download and install [https://archive.org/ | + | # Download and install [https://archive.org/download/creative-alchemy-all-versions/ALchemy_1.45.20.zip ALchemy v.1.45.20]. |
− | # Download [https:// | + | # Download [https://archive.org/download/creative-alchemy-all-versions/GenericALchemyDerestrictor-1.0.zip Generic ALchemy Derestrictor] and put it in the installation folder of '''Creative ALchemy''' (default location: {{folder|C:\Program Files\Creative\ALchemy}}). |
− | # Run | + | # Run {{file|GenericALchemyDerestrictor.exe}} as an administrator and patch ALchemy's installation. |
− | # Reboot | + | # Reboot the computer. |
− | # Go to Creative ALchemy folder and open | + | # Go to Creative ALchemy's folder and open {{file|ALchemy.exe}}. |
− | # Add FEAR.exe, FEARXP.exe | + | # Add {{file|FEAR.exe}}, {{file|FEARXP.exe}} and {{file|FEARXP2.exe}} and move them to the "ALchemy-enabled Games" section. |
− | # Turn on EAX | + | # Turn on '''EAX''' in the game's options. |
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
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|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = Retail only; Extraction Point was also translated, but Perseus Mandate was not. | |notes = Retail only; Extraction Point was also translated, but Perseus Mandate was not. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Czech | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Retail only. [https://www.folkemonovycestiny.cz/f-e-a-r/ link #1] | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|notes = Retail only. Patch for digital release [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=186692041 here]. | |notes = Retail only. Patch for digital release [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=186692041 here]. | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Turkish | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation for platinium collection, [https://sinnerclownceviri.net/konu/f-e-a-r-platinum-collection-tuerkce-yama-swat.1562/#gsc.tab=0 download]. | ||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|online play players = 16 | |online play players = 16 | ||
|online play modes = Versus, Co-op | |online play modes = Versus, Co-op | ||
− | |online play notes = Install [ | + | |online play notes = Install [http://www.fear-community.eu/#update_fear_combat_sec2 F.E.A.R. Combat Community (SEC2)] |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
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|self-hosting notes = Dedicated server software available for [http://fear-community.org/downloads/ Windows and Linux]. | |self-hosting notes = Dedicated server software available for [http://fear-community.org/downloads/ Windows and Linux]. | ||
|direct ip = true | |direct ip = true | ||
− | |direct ip notes = | + | |direct ip notes = Create a shortcut to the game, write the command <code>+join ip:port</code> in the parameters. Then launch the shortcut. |
}}{{Network/Ports | }}{{Network/Ports | ||
|tcp = 27888 | |tcp = 27888 | ||
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===Game crashes when loading a map in LAN as a Listen server=== | ===Game crashes when loading a map in LAN as a Listen server=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Host the game as a dedicated server and then join with the FEAR Combat client | + | {{Fixbox|description=Host the game as a dedicated server and then join with the FEAR Combat client|ref=<ref>[https://fear-community.org/forums/topic/game-wont-startmaps-not-loading/ Topic: Game won't start/maps not loading | FEAR Combat Community]</ref>}} |
− | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Run the game in [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility mode]] for Windows XP SP2 and disable fullscreen optimizations/display scaling on high DPI settings|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}} | + | {{Fixbox|description=Run the game in [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility mode]] for Windows XP SP2 and disable fullscreen optimizations/display scaling on high DPI settings|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} |
− | }} | ||
==="Disconnected from server" when playing singleplayer=== | ==="Disconnected from server" when playing singleplayer=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Method 1: Apply the [[#4 GB patch|4 GB patch]]|ref={{cn|December 2022}} | + | {{Fixbox|description=Method 1: Apply the [[#4 GB patch|4 GB patch]]|ref={{cn|December 2022}}}} |
− | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Method 2: If the game shows this error when loading a level, set texture resolution to Medium|ref={{cn|December 2022}} | + | {{Fixbox|description=Method 2: If the game shows this error when loading a level, set texture resolution to Medium|ref={{cn|December 2022}}}} |
− | }} | ||
===Slow level loading=== | ===Slow level loading=== | ||
{{ii}} Occurs only on Windows Vista and 7, because of the special graphic stack WDDM.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.anandtech.com/show/9543/the-windows-10-review/13|title=DirectX 12 & WDDM 2.0: Reworking the Windows Graphics Stack|date=}}</ref> | {{ii}} Occurs only on Windows Vista and 7, because of the special graphic stack WDDM.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.anandtech.com/show/9543/the-windows-10-review/13|title=DirectX 12 & WDDM 2.0: Reworking the Windows Graphics Stack|date=}}</ref> | ||
− | |||
− | |||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Disable [[Windows Compatibility Mode|Windows Aero]]|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://vk.com/topic-149428471_39019230|title=|date=}}</ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Apply the [[#4 GB patch|4 GB patch]]|ref={{cn|date=December 2021}}}} |
− | }} | + | |
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Disable [[Windows Compatibility Mode|Windows Aero]]|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://vk.com/topic-149428471_39019230|title=|date=}}</ref>}} | ||
+ | |||
===Low frame rate=== | ===Low frame rate=== | ||
− | {{--}} Frame rate may drop to around 20-30 FPS after a few minutes of play. This is especially common with Logitech devices. | + | {{--}} Frame rate may drop to around 20-30 FPS after a few minutes of play. This is especially common with Logitech devices.{{cn|date=2024-06-13}} |
− | {{Fixbox|description=See [[#High framerate|High framerate]]|ref=| | + | |
− | }} | + | {{Fixbox|description=See [[#High framerate|High framerate]]|ref={{cn|date=2024-06-13}}}} |
===Black screen on ATI/AMD graphics cards=== | ===Black screen on ATI/AMD graphics cards=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Disable Soft Shadows and Pixel Doubling in the game's settings|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}} | + | {{Fixbox|description=Disable Soft Shadows and Pixel Doubling in the game's settings|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} |
− | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Run the game in [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility mode]] for Windows XP SP3|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}} | + | {{Fixbox|description=Run the game in [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility mode]] for Windows XP SP3|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} |
− | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Install [https://www.majorgeeks.com/files/details/runtimepack.html RuntimePack].|ref={{cn|date=July 2019}} | + | {{Fixbox|description=Install [https://www.majorgeeks.com/files/details/runtimepack.html RuntimePack].|ref={{cn|date=July 2019}}}} |
− | }} | ||
===Flickering textures on modern systems=== | ===Flickering textures on modern systems=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Use dgVoodoo2 wrapper|ref=|fix= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use dgVoodoo2 wrapper|ref={{cn|date=2024-06-13}}|fix= |
# Download [[dgVoodoo 2]]. | # Download [[dgVoodoo 2]]. | ||
− | # Unpack to {{file|{{p|game}}|folder}} the following files: {{file|dgVoodooCpl.exe}}, {{file|MS\x86\d3d9.dll}}. | + | # Unpack to {{file|{{p|game}}|folder}} the following files: {{file|dgVoodooCpl.exe}}, {{file|dgVoodoo.conf}} and {{file|MS\x86\d3d9.dll}}. |
}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} (nVidia only) Enhancing the in-game AA to SGSSAA may solve this issue as well. (further testing is required)<ref>{{Refcheck|user=ChaosBahamut|date=2020-9-27}}</ref> | {{ii}} (nVidia only) Enhancing the in-game AA to SGSSAA may solve this issue as well. (further testing is required)<ref>{{Refcheck|user=ChaosBahamut|date=2020-9-27}}</ref> | ||
− | ===Broken shadow rendering on Nvidia graphics=== | + | ===Broken shadow rendering on Nvidia graphics cards=== |
{{Fixbox|description=Fix shadow corruption|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://forums.geforce.com/default/topic/980370/f-e-a-r-shadows-are-still-broken/#5129140|title=F.E.A.R. Shadows are still broken - GeForce Forums|date=2017-04-16}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Fix shadow corruption|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://forums.geforce.com/default/topic/980370/f-e-a-r-shadows-are-still-broken/#5129140|title=F.E.A.R. Shadows are still broken - GeForce Forums|date=2017-04-16}}</ref>|fix= | ||
# Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1106-fear-shadow-corruption-fix/ registry tweak]. | # Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1106-fear-shadow-corruption-fix/ registry tweak]. | ||
− | # Run | + | # Run {{file|ON_DisableVidMemVBs.reg}} before starting F.E.A.R. to fix shadow corruption. |
− | # Run | + | # Run {{file|OFF_DisableVidMemVBs.reg}} after playing F.E.A.R. to disable the tweak. This is needed because this tweak has an extremely negative performance effect for other games. If not worried about performance in other games, it can be left on constantly. |
}} | }} | ||
===Soft shadows do not work combined with FSAA=== | ===Soft shadows do not work combined with FSAA=== | ||
{{ii}} This is due to the features of the engine and the artificial limitation of the simultaneous use of anti-aliasing with soft shadows, since they can cause graphic artifacts on the shadows. | {{ii}} This is due to the features of the engine and the artificial limitation of the simultaneous use of anti-aliasing with soft shadows, since they can cause graphic artifacts on the shadows. | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=See [[#Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]] for alternative AA solution|ref=<ref name="AA"/> | + | |
− | }} | + | {{Fixbox|description=See [[#Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]] for alternative AA solution|ref=<ref name="AA"/>}} |
===Screen shaking, broken physics=== | ===Screen shaking, broken physics=== | ||
− | {{ii}} This is most likely related to issues with high frame rate | + | {{ii}} This is most likely related to issues with high frame rate. |
+ | |||
{{Fixbox|description=[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)#Frame rate capping|Limit the frame rate]] to 60 FPS|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/21090/discussions/0/540735426677529256|title=Steam Community|date=May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/21090/discussions/0/3454730619123508690|title=Steam Community|date=May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/21090/discussions/0/5452154443644561993|title=Steam Community|date=May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/21090/discussions/0/3053987085395962177|title=Steam Community|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)#Frame rate capping|Limit the frame rate]] to 60 FPS|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/21090/discussions/0/540735426677529256|title=Steam Community|date=May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/21090/discussions/0/3454730619123508690|title=Steam Community|date=May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/21090/discussions/0/5452154443644561993|title=Steam Community|date=May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/21090/discussions/0/3053987085395962177|title=Steam Community|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= | ||
* See [[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)#Frame rate capping|Frame rate capping]]. | * See [[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)#Frame rate capping|Frame rate capping]]. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Turn off [[FSAA]]|ref={{cn|date=June 2022}} | + | {{Fixbox|description=Turn off [[FSAA]]|ref={{cn|date=June 2022}}}} |
− | }} | ||
===No dialogue playing=== | ===No dialogue playing=== | ||
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===Missing radio voices when using hardware audio mixing=== | ===Missing radio voices when using hardware audio mixing=== | ||
{{ii}} Some Localized versions have this problem for all games. The English version does not suffer from this issue, except for the Extraction Point expansion. | {{ii}} Some Localized versions have this problem for all games. The English version does not suffer from this issue, except for the Extraction Point expansion. | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Install an unofficial fix|fix= | + | |
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Install an unofficial fix|ref={{cn|date=2024-06-13}}|fix= | ||
# Download fix: [https://www.playground.ru/files/f_e_a_r_obnovlenie_ofitsialnoj_rusifikatsii-50809/ Russian version]; [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2483-fear-sound-fix-for-hw-mixing-frenchspanishgermanitalian-version/ French/German/Spanish/Italian version]; [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2600-fear-extraction-point-eax-fix/ English (Extraction Point)]. | # Download fix: [https://www.playground.ru/files/f_e_a_r_obnovlenie_ofitsialnoj_rusifikatsii-50809/ Russian version]; [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2483-fear-sound-fix-for-hw-mixing-frenchspanishgermanitalian-version/ French/German/Spanish/Italian version]; [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2600-fear-extraction-point-eax-fix/ English (Extraction Point)]. | ||
− | # Extract files to {{ | + | # Extract files to {{folder|{{p|game}}}}. |
}} | }} | ||
===No gunshot sound=== | ===No gunshot sound=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Install Creative Alchemy|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Install Creative Alchemy|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
− | # Install [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/68-alchemy/ | + | # Install [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/68-alchemy/ ALchemy]. |
# If using a non-Creative sound card, use [https://www.mediafire.com/file/387vesqfe7o91f4/GenericALchemyDerestrictor-1.0.zip/file GenericALchemyDerestrictor] as well. | # If using a non-Creative sound card, use [https://www.mediafire.com/file/387vesqfe7o91f4/GenericALchemyDerestrictor-1.0.zip/file GenericALchemyDerestrictor] as well. | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Key mappings are not assigned=== | ===Key mappings are not assigned=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Run the game as administrator| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Run the game as administrator|ref={{cn|date=2024-06-13}}}} |
− | }} | ||
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
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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 arm app = |
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
|macos intel 32-bit app = | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
− | |macos arm 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 arm app = |
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Official SDK=== | ===Official SDK=== | ||
− | {{ii}} The Steam version includes the SDK with the game.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20170520123104/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1284271&page=2#post15166215 FEAR SDK Problem With Steam Version? - Page 2 - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref> Make sure | + | {{ii}} The Steam version includes the SDK with the game.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20170520123104/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1284271&page=2#post15166215 FEAR SDK Problem With Steam Version? - Page 2 - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref> Make sure to read the [https://web.archive.org/web/20170520123009/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1284271#post15155531 instructions]. |
===DevMode=== | ===DevMode=== | ||
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===[https://www.moddb.com/mods/fear-xp-rivarez-mod/downloads/fear-hd-textures-v202 F.E.A.R: AI Upscaled Textures Mod]=== | ===[https://www.moddb.com/mods/fear-xp-rivarez-mod/downloads/fear-hd-textures-v202 F.E.A.R: AI Upscaled Textures Mod]=== | ||
− | {{--}} | + | {{--}} Relatively unstable resulting in intermittent crashing, and missing textures and geometry after checkpoints and level loads. To prevent crashes and textures disappearing, restart the game before or after the end of every level and at regular intervals (after checkpoints). |
{{++}} AI upscaled texture pack that has been processed to aim for stability and upgrading textures that practically improve visual quality. | {{++}} AI upscaled texture pack that has been processed to aim for stability and upgrading textures that practically improve visual quality. | ||
{{++}} The installer no longer features a basic install option, but rather includes a separate [https://www.moddb.com/mods/fear-xp-rivarez-mod/downloads/fear-hd-textures-lite-pack Lite version] of the files to use to overwrite over a full installation for stability. | {{++}} The installer no longer features a basic install option, but rather includes a separate [https://www.moddb.com/mods/fear-xp-rivarez-mod/downloads/fear-hd-textures-lite-pack Lite version] of the files to use to overwrite over a full installation for stability. | ||
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===Persistent decals=== | ===Persistent decals=== | ||
− | Makes blood, bullet holes etc. permanent. | + | {{ii}} Makes blood, bullet holes etc. permanent. |
+ | |||
{{Fixbox|description=Use Rivarez Mod|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://old.reddit.com/r/pcgaming/comments/ghrr7s/fear_infinite_blood_gibs_and_bullet_holes|title=Reddit|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Use Rivarez Mod|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://old.reddit.com/r/pcgaming/comments/ghrr7s/fear_infinite_blood_gibs_and_bullet_holes|title=Reddit|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= | ||
# Download and extract [https://www.moddb.com/mods/fear-xp-rivarez-mod/downloads/fear-xp-rivarez-mod Rivarez mod]. | # Download and extract [https://www.moddb.com/mods/fear-xp-rivarez-mod/downloads/fear-xp-rivarez-mod Rivarez mod]. | ||
# Take everything from the folder "''Without weapons changes''" and copy it to the game folder (where the ''FEAR.exe'' is). Confirm override. | # Take everything from the folder "''Without weapons changes''" and copy it to the game folder (where the ''FEAR.exe'' is). Confirm override. | ||
+ | |||
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
{{ii}} Only works in the base game and Extraction Point, not for Perseus Mandate. | {{ii}} Only works in the base game and Extraction Point, not for Perseus Mandate. | ||
− | {{ii}} Includes tool for more resolutions in Extraction Point. | + | {{ii}} Includes a tool for more resolutions in Extraction Point. |
}} | }} | ||
===Dynamic flashlight=== | ===Dynamic flashlight=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Flashlight will cast dynamic shadows|fix= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Flashlight will cast dynamic shadows|ref={{cn|date=2024-06-13}}|fix= |
# Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/518-flashlight-shadows-mod/ mod here]. | # Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/518-flashlight-shadows-mod/ mod here]. | ||
− | # Extract | + | # Extract {{file|.Arch00}} for the chosen version of flashlight to {{folder|{{p|game}}}}. |
− | # Open {{file|Default.archcfg}} in a text editor in | + | # Open {{file|Default.archcfg}} in a text editor in {{folder|{{p|game}}}}. |
− | # Add the line <code>LC_FlashlightMod.Arch00</code> <u>'''or'''</u> <code>LC_FlashlightMod_WIDE.Arch00</code> to the end of the list, corresponding to which mod | + | # Add the line <code>LC_FlashlightMod.Arch00</code> <u>'''or'''</u> <code>LC_FlashlightMod_WIDE.Arch00</code> to the end of the list, corresponding to which mod that's installed. |
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
{{--}} Only works with the base F.E.A.R. game, Extraction Point and Perseus Mandate expansions are not supported. | {{--}} Only works with the base F.E.A.R. game, Extraction Point and Perseus Mandate expansions are not supported. | ||
− | {{ii}} {{file|LC_FlashlightMod_WIDE.Arch00}} casts shadows from | + | {{ii}} {{file|LC_FlashlightMod_WIDE.Arch00}} casts shadows from the player's weapons, which can be a hindrance. |
}} | }} | ||
Latest revision as of 00:32, 14 June 2024
Developers | |
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Monolith Productions | |
Extraction Point | TimeGate Studios |
Publishers | |
2005-2008 | Sierra Entertainment |
2009-present | Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment |
Russia | SoftClub[1] |
Engines | |
Lithtech Jupiter EX | |
Release dates | |
Windows | October 18, 2005 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 88 |
IGDB | 81 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Action, FPS, Shooter |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Horror, Contemporary |
Series | F.E.A.R. |
F.E.A.R. | |
---|---|
F.E.A.R. | 2005 |
F.E.A.R. Perseus Mandate | 2007 |
F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin | 2009 |
F.E.A.R. 3 | 2011 |
F.E.A.R. Online | 2014 |
Warnings
F.E.A.R. is a singleplayer and multiplayer first-person action, FPS and shooter game in the F.E.A.R. series.
The first expansion pack, Extraction Point, was released in October 2006. The second one, Perseus Mandate, was released in November 2007 as a standalone product and is handled in its own article. In 2006, a multiplayer-only client titled F.E.A.R. Combat was also released.
General information
- Official manual
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
- Steam Community Discussions (Extraction Point)
- Steam Community Discussions (Perseus Mandate)
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | SecuROM 7.00.00.0128 DRM, 5 CDs or 1 DVD. | |||
Ultimate Shooter Edition. The only version available in Germany. | ||||
GOG.com | Platinum Edition. Multiplayer executable creates dormant SecuROM files.[2] |
|||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Steam | Complete Pack. Expansions don't require Steam to be running. | |||
GamersGate (unavailable) | SecuROM PA DRM | |||
Steam (unavailable) | Standalone release. SDK needs fixes in registry. |
- The GOG install removes SecuROM, GameSpy, and Punkbuster. GOG is 15.6 GB [136 files], Steam is 16.5 GB [161 files].[3]
- Not available for sale on GOG and Steam in Germany.
Version differences
- The Gold Edition includes the base game and the Extraction Point expansion pack.
- The Ultimate Shooter Edition includes the base game and both expansion packs.
- The Platinum Collection includes the base game, both expansion packs, and a 10-Day Trial demo of World in Conflict.
- The Platinum Edition On GOG, includes the base game, both expansion packs, making-of footage, a live action "declassified" Alma interview, and a F.E.A.R. Machinima episode created by Rooster Teeth.
- The retail only Director's Cut includes the base game, making-of footage, a live action "declassified" Alma interview, and a F.E.A.R. Machinima episode created by Rooster Teeth, and includes a Dark Horse F.E.A.R. comic book.
Demo versions
- Free demo versions are available from GameFront: singleplayer, multiplayer, Extraction Point.
F.E.A.R. Combat
- In 2006, the multiplayer component of the base game was officially released for free, titled F.E.A.R. Combat.
- A fan-maintained client and server are available at F.E.A.R. Combat Community.
Monetization
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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Extraction Point | Demo (standalone) (German website, but demo is in English) 2 CDs on the original release, 1 DVD on the Gold and Platinum Collection Release's. | |
Perseus Mandate | Standalone, works without original game. |
Essential improvements
Patches
- The latest version for the base game is 1.08.
- The expansion packs never received official patches.
4 GB patch
4 GB aware patch |
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|
HUD & subtitles scaling patch
- The HUD and subtitles do not scale at all, and it is difficult to see and read them on 1080p, 32:9, 21:9, 4K resolutions.
Install HUD & subtitles scaling fix |
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Skip intro videos
Skip intro videos via the native config tool[citation needed] |
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|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %PUBLIC%\Documents\Monolith Productions\FEAR\settings.cfg %PUBLIC%\Documents\TimeGate Studios\FEARXP\settings.cfg %PUBLIC%\Documents\TimeGate Studios\FEARXP2\settings.cfg |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/21090/pfx/[Note 1] |
- Key bindings are stored in
%PUBLIC%\Documents\Monolith Productions\FEAR\Profiles\Profile000.gdb
(original game),%PUBLIC%\Documents\TimeGate Studios\FEARXP\Profiles\Profile000.gdb
(Extraction Point),%PUBLIC%\Documents\TimeGate Studios\FEARXP2\Profiles\Profile000.gdb
(Perseus Mandate).
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %PUBLIC%\Documents\Monolith Productions\FEAR\Save\Profile000\SinglePlayer %PUBLIC%\Documents\TimeGate Studios\FEARXP\Save\Profile000\SinglePlayer %PUBLIC%\Documents\TimeGate Studios\FEARXP2\Save\Profile000\SinglePlayer |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/21090/pfx/[Note 1] |
- F.E.A.R. has 10 save slots, plus 1 quicksave slot and 1 autosave slot. Additional save slots can be made by creating a new player profile. There is no ability to replay completed levels other than loading a manual save.
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | Requires Patch 1.08. | ||
Multi-monitor | Requires Patch 1.08. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | Requires Patch 1.08. | ||
4K Ultra HD | Requires Patch 1.08. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | See Field of view (FOV). | ||
Windowed | See Windowed. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See Borderless fullscreen windowed. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Up to 16 samples. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Up to 4x FSAA. Soft shadows are not rendered when enabled. See Anti-aliasing (AA) for an alternative. Users with an Nvidia graphics card can force high quality SGSSAA with the 0x004010C1 AA flag in the Nvidia Profile Inspector. |
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High-fidelity upscaling | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | Double buffered. | ||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | Breaks at very high framerates. High FPS also breaks the jump in the Extraction Point expansion.[5] See High frame rate. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Widescreen resolution
- Widescreen fix is required for Extraction Point only (Steam and GOG versions).
Set custom resolution for Extraction Point[6] |
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Set custom resolution for Extraction Point (alternative)[citation needed] |
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4K Ultra HD
- In-game FSAA setting must be set to Off before changing the resolution to 4K, otherwise the game will be stuck in a black screen. If this happens, reset resolution via
settings.cfg
. If AA is needed at 4K, see Anti-aliasing (AA). - F.E.A.R maintains 1:1 HUD scaling at all resolutions (i.e. there is no HUD scaling). This has the benefit of keeping HUD elements sharp, but they also may become very small on high-density monitors, such as 4K monitors sized below 30". Use this fix corresponding to the chosen resolution to increase the HUD size.
Field of view (FOV)
- This game uses vertical FOV. See FOV Calculator for help.
Set custom FOV[7] |
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Windowed
- FSAA is unavailable in windowed mode. See Anti-aliasing (AA) for an alternative.
Set windowed mode[citation needed] |
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Borderless fullscreen windowed
- FSAA is unavailable in windowed mode. See Anti-aliasing (AA) for an alternative.
- If this method doesn't work or causes issues, try Borderless fullscreen mode.
Set borderless fullscreen windowed mode[citation needed] |
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Anti-aliasing (AA)
- The Soft Shadows option will have no effect if the FSAA option is enabled.
MSAA solution (Nvidia only)[8] |
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Notes |
High frame rate
- The game struggles to go above 60 FPS by default.
- Even with the following fix, framerates above ~200 FPS causes stuttering and lighting problems. Cap the framerate with a tool such as Rivatuner to prevent this.
- Cannot be used with ReShade at the same time (it conflicts with
dinput8.dll
).
Apply High FPS Patch[citation needed] |
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | A slider for mouse smoothing. | |
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | ||
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion | Available as a separate axis action option. |
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 | ||
Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Steam Input | ||
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Steam Input API support | ||
Hook input (legacy mode) | ||
Official controller preset(s) | ||
Steam Controller button prompts | ||
Cursor detection |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Effects, Speech and Music sliders. | |
Surround sound | Up to 7.0 output.[9] May require DirectSound 3D restoration software. | |
Subtitles | Subtitles are too small at high resolutions; see Small subtitles. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | Pauses on loss of focus. | |
EAX support | EAX 2, EAX 4.0.[10] EAX sound examples with HRTF mod and ALchemy Some localized (all games) and English (Extraction Point only) has missing radio voice when using HW mixing (required for EAX, Surround sound). | |
Royalty free audio |
Enable EAX without sound card
Install Creative ALchemy |
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Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Traditional Chinese | Retail only; Extraction Point was also translated, but Perseus Mandate was not. | |||
Czech | Retail only. link #1 | |||
French | Retail only. | |||
German | Retail only, censored. For digital versions, download from DeutschPatch or CompiWare. Includes Extraction Point and Perseus Mandate. | |||
Hungarian | Retail only, which is called Gold Edition and includes Extraction Point. Language files available here. | |||
Italian | Retail only. For digital versions, download from here. | |||
Japanese | Untested. Looks like it's possible (includes localizations for the base game and both expansions): https://memoroh.seesaa.net/article/a47445890.html | |||
Polish | Local retail only. Patch for digital release here. | |||
Brazilian Portuguese | Fan translation, download. Fan translation for Extraction Point, download. |
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Russian | Retail only. Patch for digital release here. | |||
Spanish | Retail only. Patch for digital release here. | |||
Turkish | Fan translation for platinium collection, download. |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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LAN play | 16 | Versus |
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Online play | 16 | Versus, Co-op Install F.E.A.R. Combat Community (SEC2) |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | Dedicated server software available for Windows and Linux. | |
Direct IP | Create a shortcut to the game, write the command +join ip:port in the parameters. Then launch the shortcut. |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
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TCP | 27888 |
UDP | 27888 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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Nvidia 3D Vision | Disable game crosshair by turning the transparency all the way down and then enable 3DVision 3D crosshair (Ctrl+F12). Any depth adjustments must be done via keyboard shortcuts, as the Nvidia pyramid's scroll wheel will not work. | ||
vorpX | G3D, DirectVR Officially supported game, see official vorpx game list. |
Devices | |||
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3RD Space Gaming Vest | |||
Novint Falcon |
Issues unresolved
Long save times
When playing the game, exiting and launching it again without logging out of Windows, saving can take very long. To work around that, log out and back into the Windows profile (or restart the computer) before re-launching the game.[11]
Issues fixed
- TweakGuides has created a comprehensive guide for fixing issues in this game. It can be found here.
Game crashes when loading a map in LAN as a Listen server
Host the game as a dedicated server and then join with the FEAR Combat client[12] |
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Run the game in compatibility mode for Windows XP SP2 and disable fullscreen optimizations/display scaling on high DPI settings[citation needed] |
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"Disconnected from server" when playing singleplayer
Method 1: Apply the 4 GB patch[citation needed] |
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Method 2: If the game shows this error when loading a level, set texture resolution to Medium[citation needed] |
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Slow level loading
- Occurs only on Windows Vista and 7, because of the special graphic stack WDDM.[13]
Apply the 4 GB patch[citation needed] |
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Disable Windows Aero[14] |
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Low frame rate
- Frame rate may drop to around 20-30 FPS after a few minutes of play. This is especially common with Logitech devices.[citation needed]
See High framerate[citation needed] |
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Black screen on ATI/AMD graphics cards
Disable Soft Shadows and Pixel Doubling in the game's settings[citation needed] |
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Run the game in compatibility mode for Windows XP SP3[citation needed] |
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Install RuntimePack.[citation needed] |
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Flickering textures on modern systems
Use dgVoodoo2 wrapper[citation needed] |
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- (nVidia only) Enhancing the in-game AA to SGSSAA may solve this issue as well. (further testing is required)[15]
Broken shadow rendering on Nvidia graphics cards
Fix shadow corruption[16] |
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Soft shadows do not work combined with FSAA
- This is due to the features of the engine and the artificial limitation of the simultaneous use of anti-aliasing with soft shadows, since they can cause graphic artifacts on the shadows.
See Anti-aliasing (AA) for alternative AA solution[8] |
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Screen shaking, broken physics
- This is most likely related to issues with high frame rate.
Limit the frame rate to 60 FPS[17][18][19][20] |
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Turn off FSAA[citation needed] |
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No dialogue playing
Enable/install Windows Media Player[citation needed] |
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Missing radio voices when using hardware audio mixing
- Some Localized versions have this problem for all games. The English version does not suffer from this issue, except for the Extraction Point expansion.
Install an unofficial fix[citation needed] |
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No gunshot sound
Install Creative Alchemy[citation needed] |
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Key mappings are not assigned
Run the game as administrator[citation needed] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 8, 9.0c | |
Shader Model support | 1.1, 2 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Physics | Havok | |
Audio | EAX Unified, Windows Media Player | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video | |
Multiplayer | GameSpy | |
Anti-cheat | PunkBuster | [citation needed] |
Official SDK
- The Steam version includes the SDK with the game.[21] Make sure to read the instructions.
DevMode
DevMode gives the ability to use the debug keys in order to trigger commands like hide HUD, stop time, and fast forward and to load any map, including a few demo levels.
F.E.A.R: AI Upscaled Textures Mod
- Relatively unstable resulting in intermittent crashing, and missing textures and geometry after checkpoints and level loads. To prevent crashes and textures disappearing, restart the game before or after the end of every level and at regular intervals (after checkpoints).
- AI upscaled texture pack that has been processed to aim for stability and upgrading textures that practically improve visual quality.
- The installer no longer features a basic install option, but rather includes a separate Lite version of the files to use to overwrite over a full installation for stability.
- Supports Extraction Point expansion.
- Does not support Perseus Mandate expansion.
- Completely replaces some textures with new ones.
Persistent decals
- Makes blood, bullet holes etc. permanent.
Use Rivarez Mod[22] |
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Notes
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Dynamic flashlight
Flashlight will cast dynamic shadows[citation needed] |
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Notes
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System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 2000 | XP(64 bit) |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium IV 1.7 GHz AMD Athlon XP 1600+ |
Intel Pentium IV 3.0 GHz AMD Athlon 64 3000+ |
System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | 1 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 17 GB [Note 2] | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 4 Ti 4200 ATI Radeon 8500 64 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible Shader model 1.1 support |
Nvidia GeForce 6600 ATI Radeon 9800 Pro 256 MB of VRAM Shader model 2.0 support |
Sound (audio device) | 16-bit DirectX compatible | Sound Blaster X-Fi series |
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 (21090) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
- ↑ The GOG version of "F.E.A.R. Platinum" takes up 15.6 GB
References
- ↑ Official page (Russian) - last accessed on 2023-07-27
- ↑ FEAR installed SecuROM all over my computer. Does anyone know how to get rid of it?, page 9 - Forum - GOG.com - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ File Comparison hosted on GDrive - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:Aemony on 2022-07-31
- Confirmed just now on my Steam copy. Also note that it is against the wiki policy to provide more instructions regarding Steamless than this.
- ↑ Steam Community - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:Plok on 2022-01-21
- ↑ F.E.A.R. - Can FOV be changed? - Dead End Thrills - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 F.E.A.R.: Anti Aliasing and Soft Shadows – together, on nVidia! » The GAT at XIN.at
- ↑ PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Gaming - SoundBlaster.com (retrieved) - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Game Freezing When Saving - last accessed on 2021-02-05
- ↑ Topic: Game won't start/maps not loading | FEAR Combat Community
- ↑ DirectX 12 & WDDM 2.0: Reworking the Windows Graphics Stack - last accessed on
- ↑ [1] - last accessed on
- ↑ Verified by User:ChaosBahamut on 2020-9-27
- ↑ F.E.A.R. Shadows are still broken - GeForce Forums - last accessed on 2017-04-16
- ↑ Steam Community - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Steam Community - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Steam Community - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Steam Community - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ FEAR SDK Problem With Steam Version? - Page 2 - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
- ↑ Reddit - last accessed on May 2023