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+ | {{Disambig|the 2003 shooter game|the web browser|[[List of games available on Chrome Web Store]]}} | ||
{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Chrome cover.jpg | |cover = Chrome cover.jpg | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Techland}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Techland}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Meridian4}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Techland|Poland}} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Gathering of Developers|France, United Kingdom}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|1C Company|Russia}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Strategy First|United States}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Meridian4|Digital}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Chrome Engine}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Chrome Engine|name=Chrome Engine 2}} |
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|June 16, 2003}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|June 16, 2003}} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|chrome|69}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|chrome|rating}} | ||
+ | |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 }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | FPS, Shooter, Action, Stealth }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Sci-Fi, Space }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Chrome }} | ||
|steam appid = 46420 | |steam appid = 46420 | ||
+ | |official site = https://web.archive.org/web/20081219041726/http://www.chromethegame.com | ||
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
+ | |lutris = chrome | ||
+ | |mobygames = 10521 | ||
|wikipedia = Chrome (video game) | |wikipedia = Chrome (video game) | ||
|winehq = 6548 | |winehq = 6548 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
− | + | {{Introduction | |
− | {{ | + | |introduction = |
− | + | ||
+ | |release history = The game was re-released in 2004 as '''''Advanced Battlegrounds: The Future of Combat''''' (known in Europe as '''''Chrome: Gold Edition''''').<ref>[http://www.mobygames.com/game/advanced-battlegrounds-the-future-of-combat Advanced Battlegrounds: The Future of Combat | MobyGames]</ref> It includes a level editor, detailed editor tutorial and Java source code that can be recompiled to change the game logic and settings. | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = The [[#Visual fidelity (unofficial patch)|Unofficial Patch]] is available which provides easy ways to adjust for widescreen, FOV etc. | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | {{DRM|SecuROM|4}} in the English release.<br>{{DRM|StarForce|3}} in the Russian release.<br>Custom DRM in the Polish release. | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Amazon | B003STDJ4O | unknown | | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 46420 | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Amazon | B00BLS4FE2 | Steam | | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Amazon | B003STDJ4O | unknown | | | Windows | unavailable }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| Amazon | B00BLS4FE2 | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | chrome | DRM-free | | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{ii}} This game is no longer available digitally. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Demo=== | ||
+ | A demo can be downloaded from [https://www.gamepressure.com/download.asp?ID=3453 here] or [https://www.moddb.com/games/chrome/downloads/chrome-demo-singleplayer here]. | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
− | {{ii}} [http://patches-scrolls.de/patch/835/7/ Install patch] 1.1.3.0_v2, followed by patch 1.1.3.0_v2 to 1.2.0.0. Advanced Battlegrounds: The Future of Combat(Chrome: Gold Edition) is already patched to latest version. | + | {{ii}} [http://patches-scrolls.de/patch/835/7/ Install patch] 1.1.3.0_v2, followed by patch 1.1.3.0_v2 to 1.2.0.0. Advanced Battlegrounds: The Future of Combat (Chrome: Gold Edition) is already patched to latest version. |
===Visual fidelity (unofficial patch)=== | ===Visual fidelity (unofficial patch)=== | ||
− | {{ | + | {{++}} A set of widescreen, FOV, HUD and text rendering fixes for Chrome and Chrome SpecForce. Enables native support for higher resolutions and {{term|hor+}} FOV. Also includes files to disable mouse acceleration, LOD switching and increase draw distance. [https://www.moddb.com/games/chrome/downloads/chrome-and-chrome-specforce-unofficial-patch Download from Mod DB]. |
− | === | + | ===Limit FPS=== |
− | + | The FPS should be limited to 60, otherwise problems can arise, like "slippery/sliding" movement.<ref name="fps_1">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xHTe_q4PnoA&lc=UgyPN-wcW9-Sfe2X45V4AaABAg</ref><ref name="fps_2">https://steamcommunity.com/app/46420/discussions/0/846944689665842962/</ref><ref name="fps_3">https://steamcommunity.com/app/46420/discussions/0/133261370013840532/</ref> Use a tool like [https://www.guru3d.com/files-details/rtss-rivatuner-statistics-server-download.html Rivatuner Statistics Server] or the graphics driver's control panel, and apply a 60 FPS limit on {{file|ChromeSingle.exe}}. Alternatively, force VSync if it leads to the same outcome for the monitor. | |
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− | |||
− | }} | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\Data\}} | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\Data\}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} {{file|AudioSettings.scr}} contains audio settings. |
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} {{file|Controller.scr}} contains mouse and controller settings. |
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} {{file|VideoSettings.scr}} contains video settings. |
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} {{file|UserControls.scr}} contains key mapping settings. |
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} Each save uses multiple files. | {{ii}} Each save uses multiple files. | ||
+ | {{ii}} There can only be 4 quicksaves and 10 manual saves at a time. | ||
===[[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 | ||
− | |origin | + | |discord = |
− | |origin notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |steam cloud notes = | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | | | + | |gog galaxy = |
− | | | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
+ | |origin = | ||
+ | |origin notes = | ||
+ | |steam cloud = false | ||
+ | |steam cloud notes = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Chrome video settings.png|Video settings.}} | {{Image|Chrome video settings.png|Video settings.}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/chrome/en | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/chrome/en | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = limited | |widescreen wsgf award = limited | ||
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = limited | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = limited | ||
|widescreen resolution = hackable | |widescreen resolution = hackable | ||
− | |widescreen resolution notes= | + | |widescreen resolution notes= Use [[#Visual fidelity (unofficial patch)|Unofficial Patch]] or see [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. |
|multimonitor = hackable | |multimonitor = hackable | ||
− | |multimonitor notes = | + | |multimonitor notes = Use [[#Visual fidelity (unofficial patch)|Unofficial Patch]] or see [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. |
|ultrawidescreen = hackable | |ultrawidescreen = hackable | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen notes = | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = Use [[#Visual fidelity (unofficial patch)|Unofficial Patch]] or see [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. |
|4k ultra hd = hackable | |4k ultra hd = hackable | ||
− | |4k ultra hd notes = | + | |4k ultra hd notes = Use [[#Visual fidelity (unofficial patch)|Unofficial Patch]] or see [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. |
|fov = hackable | |fov = hackable | ||
− | |fov notes = | + | |fov notes = Use [[#Visual fidelity (unofficial patch)|Unofficial Patch]] or see [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]. |
|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
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|borderless windowed notes = Run in window mode and use [[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed#Borderless Gaming|Borderless Gaming]]. | |borderless windowed notes = Run in window mode and use [[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed#Borderless Gaming|Borderless Gaming]]. | ||
|anisotropic = hackable | |anisotropic = hackable | ||
− | |anisotropic notes = Set in | + | |anisotropic notes = Set in {{file|{{p|game}}\Data\VideoSettings.scr}} or use the [[#Visual fidelity (unofficial patch)|unofficial patch]] to enable it in the options menu. Force in the graphics card control panel for the highest quality. |
|antialiasing = false | |antialiasing = false | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
− | |vsync = | + | |upscaling = false |
− | |vsync notes = | + | |upscaling tech = |
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
+ | |vsync = false | ||
+ | |vsync notes = | ||
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
− | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = limited |
− | |120 fps notes = No frame rate cap. Excessively high frame rates ( | + | |120 fps notes = No frame rate cap. Game was designed to be played at 60~ FPS. Excessively high frame rates (over 200) result in delayed player movement responsiveness and sliding on terrain. See [[#Limit FPS|limit FPS]].<ref name="fps_1"/><ref name="fps_2"/><ref name="fps_3"/> |
− | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
− | |color blind = | + | |color blind = false |
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} The below workarounds for widescreen and FOV are unnecessary when using the [[#Visual fidelity (unofficial patch)|Unofficial Patch]] which already incorporates these options. | ||
===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Set resolution in VideoSettings.scr|ref=<ref>[https://www.wsgf.org/dr/chrome/en Chrome | WSGF]</ref>|fix= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Set resolution in {{file|VideoSettings.scr}}|ref=<ref>[https://www.wsgf.org/dr/chrome/en Chrome | WSGF]</ref>|fix= |
− | # | + | # Open {{file|{{p|game}}\Data\VideoSettings.scr}}. |
− | + | # Change the <code>Resolution</code> values to the desired width and height values. | |
− | # Change the <code>Resolution</code> values to the width and height | + | # Save the changes and close the file. |
− | # Save | ||
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
− | {{ii}} [[#Visual fidelity (unofficial patch)|Unofficial patch]] | + | {{ii}} The [[#Visual fidelity (unofficial patch)|Unofficial patch]] makes the game support all available resolutions and displays them in the options menu. It also fixes stretching of some HUD elements. |
}} | }} | ||
===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref=<ref>[ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref=<ref>[https://www.wsgf.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=61&t=25758 Chrome FOV fix | WSGF]</ref>|fix= |
− | + | <ol> | |
− | + | <li>Open {{file|{{p|game}}\code.pak}} with [https://www.7-zip.org 7-Zip] or similar.</li> | |
− | + | <li>Extract {{file|CameraPlayer.class}}.</li> | |
− | + | <li>Open {{file|CameraPlayer.class}} using [http://dirty-joe.com/ dirtyJOE(Java editor)] and in the <code>constant pool</code> tab, find and replace the following values:</li> | |
− | + | <ul> | |
− | + | <li>82 - first person perspective</li> | |
− | + | <li>60 - third person perspective</li> | |
+ | <li>75 - vehicles, sniper, binoculars, etc</li> | ||
+ | </ul> | ||
+ | <li>Drop the edited file inside {{file|{{p|game}}\code.pak}} to replace the existing file.</li> | ||
+ | </ol> | ||
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
− | {{ii}} Edited files can be downloaded from [ | + | {{ii}} Edited files can be downloaded from [https://www.wsgf.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=61&t=25758 WSGF]. |
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} {{file|{{p|game}}\codenet.pak}} contains settings for the multiplayer and the same method can be used. |
− | {{ii}} [[#Visual fidelity (unofficial patch)|Unofficial patch]] | + | {{ii}} The [[#Visual fidelity (unofficial patch)|Unofficial patch]] changes the FOV from {{term|vert-}} to {{term|hor+}} and gives more options to edit different FOV settings. |
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
{{Image|Chrome input settings.png|Input settings.}} | {{Image|Chrome input settings.png|Input settings.}} | ||
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
|acceleration option = hackable | |acceleration option = hackable | ||
− | |acceleration option notes = On by default. [[#Visual fidelity (unofficial patch)|Unofficial patch]] includes recompiled | + | |acceleration option notes = On by default. The [[#Visual fidelity (unofficial patch)|Unofficial patch]] includes a recompiled {{file|Player.class}} that disables it (put it inside {{file|{{p|game}}\{{file|code.pak}}}} and {{file|{{p|game}}\{{file|codenet.pak}}}}). |
|mouse sensitivity = true | |mouse sensitivity = true | ||
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity 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 | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
{{Image|Chrome audio settings.png|Audio settings.}} | {{Image|Chrome audio settings.png|Audio settings.}} | ||
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = Music and FX. | |separate volume notes = Music and FX. | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = true | |eax support = true | ||
− | |eax support notes | + | |eax support notes = Disabled by default. |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = German | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = unknown | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Original German release is censored but can be made uncut, see [[#Uncensor German 2003 release|below]]. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Hungarian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Local retail version only, but can be downloaded from [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2004-chrome-hungarian-translation/ here]. Also a fan translation is available [https://magyaritasok.hu/magyaritasok/chrome/chrome/82 here]. | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|fan = false | |fan = false | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Spanish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ====Uncensor German 2003 release==== | ||
+ | {{ii}} The version released in Germany in 2003 is censored (blood, bullet wounds and ragdolls removed). The German version of the Gold Edition, which was released in Germany in 2005, is uncut.<ref name="schnittberichte">https://www.schnittberichte.com/schnittbericht.php?ID=3460</ref> | ||
+ | {{fixbox|description=Remove censorship|ref=<ref name="schnittberichte"/>|fix= | ||
+ | # Install the [https://www.4players.de/4players.php/download_info/Downloads/Download/5858/Chrome/Patch_1130_dt.html German Patch 1.1.3.0]. | ||
+ | # Install the [https://www.gamepressure.com/download.asp?ID=4532 International Patch 1.2.0.0]. | ||
+ | # Open {{file|{{p|game}}\Data\LocalizedStrings.scr}} and change <code>Locale("German")</code> into <code>Locale("english")</code>. Now the censorship is removed. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Network== | ||
+ | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
+ | |local play = | ||
+ | |local play players = | ||
+ | |local play modes = | ||
+ | |local play notes = | ||
+ | |lan play = true | ||
+ | |lan play players = 32 | ||
+ | |lan play modes = | ||
+ | |lan play notes = | ||
+ | |online play = true | ||
+ | |online play players = 32 | ||
+ | |online play modes = | ||
+ | |online play notes = | ||
+ | |asynchronous = | ||
+ | |asynchronous notes = | ||
+ | }}{{Network/Connections | ||
+ | |matchmaking = false | ||
+ | |matchmaking notes = | ||
+ | |p2p = true | ||
+ | |p2p notes = | ||
+ | |dedicated = true | ||
+ | |dedicated notes = | ||
+ | |self-hosting = true | ||
+ | |self-hosting notes = | ||
+ | |direct ip = false | ||
+ | |direct ip notes = | ||
+ | }}{{Network/Ports | ||
+ | |tcp = | ||
+ | |udp = | ||
+ | |upnp = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | == | + | ==Issues== |
− | {{ | + | ===Advanced Battlegrounds installation problem=== |
− | | | + | {{ii}} The installation process fails with "Error 2711" message. |
− | | | + | {{Fixbox|description=The game refuses to install if the original Chrome is already installed on the computer|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.rage3d.com/board///showthread.php?t=33801834|title=Advanced Battlegrounds installation problem|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
− | | | + | # Uninstall the original Chrome. |
− | | | + | # Install Advanced Battlegrounds. |
− | | | + | }} |
− | | | + | |
− | + | ===Error 1309 when installing from disk ("Error reading from file...")=== | |
− | | | + | {{Fixbox|description=CD 2 has to replace CD 1 in the same drive|fix= |
− | | | + | # Start by inserting/mounting only disk 1. |
− | + | # After installation from disk 1 is finished, eject it and put disk 2 into the same drive (same letter) to finish installation. | |
− | | | + | |
− | + | '''Notes''' | |
− | | | + | {{ii}} Don't put/mount both CDs in different drives or at the same time. |
− | | | + | }} |
− | }}{{ | + | |
− | | | + | ===Environmental sound (rain etc.) disappears=== |
− | | | + | {{Fixbox|description=Quicksave and reload}} |
− | + | ||
− | + | ===Can no longer shoot or jump=== | |
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Drop weapon|fix= | |
− | | | + | * Drop the current weapon (assign a key to it in the options menu) and then pick it back up, it should fix the problem. |
− | | | + | }} |
− | | | + | |
− | | | + | ===Problems with several GPUs (MSHybrid / Nvidia Optimus)=== |
− | | | + | {{ii}} On a system that runs both an integrated Intel GPU and a dedicated GPU (with a system like MSHybrid / Nvidia Optimus), the game might steadfastly refuse to recognize the dedicated GPU, even when set in the GPU control center. |
− | }} | + | {{Fixbox|description=Deactivate the Intel GPU|fix= |
− | | | + | '''Notes''' |
− | | | + | {{ii}} The integrated GPU has to be deactivated (set to "Discrete" on MSHybrid) for the game to use the dedicated GPU. |
− | + | }} | |
+ | |||
+ | ===CScriptManager::RegisterGSClassHierarchy(..) error and crash on startup=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Rename/remove offending files|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Wintersnowfall|date=2024-03-05|comment=}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Navigate to {{folder|{{p|game}}\Data\Mutator}}. | ||
+ | # Rename (append <code>.bak</code>) or remove all files in this directory. | ||
+ | '''Notes:''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} Only versions 1.1.3.0_v2 and 1.2.0.0 are affected. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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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 exe notes = | + | |windows arm app = |
− | |macos 32-bit app | + | |windows exe notes = Initial game version has just {{file|Chrome.exe}}, patch 1.2.0.0 splits it up into {{file|ChromeSingle.exe}} (singleplayer) and {{file|ChromeNet.exe}} (multiplayer). |
− | |macos 64-bit app | + | |macos intel 32-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 = | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | |minOS = 98, ME, 2000, XP | + | |minOS = 98, ME, 2000, XP |
− | |minCPU = | + | |minCPU = Intel Pentium III 800 MHz |
|minRAM = 256 MB | |minRAM = 256 MB | ||
|minHD = 2 GB | |minHD = 2 GB | ||
− | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce | + | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 2 MX |
|minGPU2 = ATI Radeon 7000 chipset | |minGPU2 = ATI Radeon 7000 chipset | ||
|minDX = 8.1 | |minDX = 8.1 | ||
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|recGPU = Nvidia GeForce 4 | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce 4 | ||
|recGPU2 = ATI Radeon 9000 chipset | |recGPU2 = ATI Radeon 9000 chipset | ||
− | |recDX = | + | |recDX = |
|recVRAM = 64 MB | |recVRAM = 64 MB | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
Latest revision as of 21:01, 5 March 2024
This page is for the 2003 shooter game. For the web browser, see List of games available on Chrome Web Store.
Developers | |
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Techland | |
Publishers | |
Poland | Techland |
France, United Kingdom | Gathering of Developers |
Russia | 1C Company |
United States | Strategy First |
Digital | Meridian4 |
Engines | |
Chrome Engine 2 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | June 16, 2003 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 69 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | FPS, Shooter, Action, Stealth |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Sci-fi, Space |
Series | Chrome |
Chrome | |
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Chrome | 2003 |
Chrome SpecForce | 2005 |
Chrome is a singleplayer and multiplayer first-person FPS, shooter, action and stealth game in the Chrome series.
The game was re-released in 2004 as Advanced Battlegrounds: The Future of Combat (known in Europe as Chrome: Gold Edition).[1] It includes a level editor, detailed editor tutorial and Java source code that can be recompiled to change the game logic and settings.
The Unofficial Patch is available which provides easy ways to adjust for widescreen, FOV etc.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | SecuROM 4 DRM in the English release. StarForce 3 DRM[Note 1] in the Russian release. Custom DRM in the Polish release. |
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Steam (unavailable) | ||||
Amazon.com (unavailable) | ||||
Amazon.com (unavailable) | ||||
GamersGate (unavailable) |
- StarForce DRM for this game does not work on modern versions of Windows (see above for affected versions).
- This game is no longer available digitally.
Demo
A demo can be downloaded from here or here.
Essential improvements
Patches
- Install patch 1.1.3.0_v2, followed by patch 1.1.3.0_v2 to 1.2.0.0. Advanced Battlegrounds: The Future of Combat (Chrome: Gold Edition) is already patched to latest version.
Visual fidelity (unofficial patch)
- A set of widescreen, FOV, HUD and text rendering fixes for Chrome and Chrome SpecForce. Enables native support for higher resolutions and Hor+ FOV. Also includes files to disable mouse acceleration, LOD switching and increase draw distance. Download from Mod DB.
Limit FPS
The FPS should be limited to 60, otherwise problems can arise, like "slippery/sliding" movement.[6][7][8] Use a tool like Rivatuner Statistics Server or the graphics driver's control panel, and apply a 60 FPS limit on ChromeSingle.exe
. Alternatively, force VSync if it leads to the same outcome for the monitor.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\Data\[Note 2] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/46420/pfx/[Note 3] |
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AudioSettings.scr
contains audio settings. -
Controller.scr
contains mouse and controller settings. -
VideoSettings.scr
contains video settings. -
UserControls.scr
contains key mapping settings.
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\Save\[Note 2] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/46420/pfx/[Note 3] |
- Each save uses multiple files.
- There can only be 4 quicksaves and 10 manual saves at a time.
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | Use Unofficial Patch or see Widescreen resolution. | ||
Multi-monitor | Use Unofficial Patch or see Widescreen resolution. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | Use Unofficial Patch or see Widescreen resolution. | ||
4K Ultra HD | Use Unofficial Patch or see Widescreen resolution. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | Use Unofficial Patch or see Field of view (FOV). | ||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | Run in window mode and use Borderless Gaming. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Set in <path-to-game>\Data\VideoSettings.scr or use the unofficial patch to enable it in the options menu. Force in the graphics card control panel for the highest quality. |
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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 | |||
120+ FPS | No frame rate cap. Game was designed to be played at 60~ FPS. Excessively high frame rates (over 200) result in delayed player movement responsiveness and sliding on terrain. See limit FPS.[6][7][8] | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) |
- The below workarounds for widescreen and FOV are unnecessary when using the Unofficial Patch which already incorporates these options.
Widescreen resolution
Set resolution in VideoSettings.scr [9]
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Notes
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Field of view (FOV)
Instructions[10] |
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Notes
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | On by default. The Unofficial patch includes a recompiled Player.class that disables it (put it inside <path-to-game>\ and <path-to-game>\ ). |
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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 | Music and FX. | |
Surround sound | 5.0 | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
EAX support | Disabled by default. | |
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
German | Original German release is censored but can be made uncut, see below. | |||
Hungarian | Local retail version only, but can be downloaded from here. Also a fan translation is available here. | |||
Polish | ||||
Russian | Available here. | |||
Spanish |
Uncensor German 2003 release
- The version released in Germany in 2003 is censored (blood, bullet wounds and ragdolls removed). The German version of the Gold Edition, which was released in Germany in 2005, is uncut.[11]
Remove censorship[11] |
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Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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LAN play | 32 | |||
Online play | 32 |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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vorpX | G3D User created game profile, see vorpx forum profile introduction. |
Issues
Advanced Battlegrounds installation problem
- The installation process fails with "Error 2711" message.
The game refuses to install if the original Chrome is already installed on the computer[12] |
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Error 1309 when installing from disk ("Error reading from file...")
CD 2 has to replace CD 1 in the same drive |
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Notes
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Environmental sound (rain etc.) disappears
Quicksave and reload |
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Can no longer shoot or jump
Drop weapon |
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Problems with several GPUs (MSHybrid / Nvidia Optimus)
- On a system that runs both an integrated Intel GPU and a dedicated GPU (with a system like MSHybrid / Nvidia Optimus), the game might steadfastly refuse to recognize the dedicated GPU, even when set in the GPU control center.
Deactivate the Intel GPU |
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Notes
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CScriptManager::RegisterGSClassHierarchy(..) error and crash on startup
Rename/remove offending files[13] |
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Notes:
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 8 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | Initial game version has just Chrome.exe , patch 1.2.0.0 splits it up into ChromeSingle.exe (singleplayer) and ChromeNet.exe (multiplayer). |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98, ME, 2000, XP | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium III 800 MHz | Intel Pentium 4 1.5 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | 512 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 2 MX ATI Radeon 7000 chipset 32 MB of VRAM DirectX 8.1 compatible | Nvidia GeForce 4 ATI Radeon 9000 chipset 64 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ This version of StarForce DRM does not work on Windows Vista or later.[2][3][4][5] For supported versions of Windows the StarForce driver may need to be updated manually using SFUPDATE.
- ↑ 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 (46420) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Advanced Battlegrounds: The Future of Combat | MobyGames
- ↑ Windows Vista support - StarForce Support
- ↑ Windows 7 support - StarForce Support
- ↑ Windows 8.1 support - StarForce Support
- ↑ Windows 10 support - StarForce Support
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xHTe_q4PnoA&lc=UgyPN-wcW9-Sfe2X45V4AaABAg
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 https://steamcommunity.com/app/46420/discussions/0/846944689665842962/
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 https://steamcommunity.com/app/46420/discussions/0/133261370013840532/
- ↑ Chrome | WSGF
- ↑ Chrome FOV fix | WSGF
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 https://www.schnittberichte.com/schnittbericht.php?ID=3460
- ↑ Advanced Battlegrounds installation problem - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:Wintersnowfall on 2024-03-05