Difference between revisions of "BioShock"
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{{ii}} BioShock may [[#Crash on startup|crash on startup]] on Windows 7 and later. See [[#Crash on startup|Crash on startup]]. | {{ii}} BioShock may [[#Crash on startup|crash on startup]] on Windows 7 and later. See [[#Crash on startup|Crash on startup]]. | ||
− | {{--}} | + | {{--}} Physics and animations are locked at 30fps. [[#Physics and animations locked at 30fps|See below]] how to modify the lock. |
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{{Fixbox/fix|Launch the game with <code>-nointro</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]]}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Launch the game with <code>-nointro</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]]}} | ||
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+ | ===Remove physics and animation frame rate cap=== | ||
+ | {{ii}}By default physics and animations are capped to 30fps. | ||
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+ | {{Fixbox/fix|Use Bioshock Physics Unlocker|ref=<ref>[http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=566588100 Choppy Physics Fix]</ref>}} | ||
+ | # Download [https://github.com/TurtleHx/Bioshock-Physics-Unlocker/releases Bioshock Physics Unlocker] | ||
+ | # Extract <code>BioshockPhysicsUnlocker.exe</code> to the game's executable folder (typically located in {{code|{{p|game}}\Builds\Release\}}) | ||
+ | # Open <code>BioshockPhysicsUnlocker.exe</code>, type your desired frame rate and hit Enter | ||
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|120 fps notes = No fps or refresh rate cap. | |120 fps notes = No fps or refresh rate cap. | ||
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Revision as of 16:34, 18 February 2016
Developers | |
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Irrational Games | |
2K Australia | |
Publishers | |
2K Games | |
OS X | Feral Interactive |
Engines | |
Unreal Engine 2.5 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | August 21, 2007 |
macOS (OS X) | October 7, 2009 |
Warnings
- The macOS (OS X) version of this game does not work on macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later due to the removal of support for 32-bit-only apps.
BioShock | |
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BioShock | 2007 |
BioShock 2 | 2010 |
BioShock Infinite | 2013 |
BioShock Remastered | 2016 |
BioShock 2 Remastered | 2016 |
Key points
- BioShock may crash on startup on Windows 7 and later. See Crash on startup.
- Physics and animations are locked at 30fps. See below how to modify the lock.
General information
- Official Forum
- BioShock Wiki - Large wiki for the BioShock series
- Steam Community Discussions
- Steam Users' Forums for game series
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | DRM: SecuROM | |||
Amazon.com | Mac OS X | |||
Amazon.co.uk | ||||
Incorrect store name. See here for available options. | Incorrect store name. See here for available options. | |||
GamersGate | Mac OS X | |||
Incorrect store name. See here for available options. | Incorrect store name. See here for available options. | |||
Incorrect store name. See here for available options. | ||||
Green Man Gaming | Mac OS X (non-steam) | |||
Humble Store | ||||
Mac App Store | ||||
Steam |
- The retail, GamersGate (Windows), and Amazon.com (Windows) versions use SecuROM DRM. There is no activation limit.[1] An internet connection is required for installation.
- All Mac OS X versions, excluding the mac store, use Feral Interactive's DRM system which requires online activation.
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Instructions |
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Remove physics and animation frame rate cap
- By default physics and animations are capped to 30fps.
Instructions |
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Patches
Patch 1.1 - Steam version is already patched.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/7670/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/7670/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Field of view (FOV)
Instructions |
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Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Instructions |
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Input settings
Mouse acceleration
Instructions |
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Mouse sensitivity
Instructions |
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Toggle Zoom
Instructions |
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Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish |
VR support
3D modes | State | GG3D | Notes | |
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Native 3D | ||||
Nvidia 3D Vision | See Helix Mod: Bioshock. | |||
TriDef 3D | ||||
iZ3D |
Devices | |||
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3RD Space Gaming Vest |
Issues fixed
- TweakGuides has created a comprehensive guide for fixing issues in this game.
Crash on startup
Instructions |
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Video settings not saving
Instructions |
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Crashing when changing the resolution
Instructions |
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Instructions |
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Excessive screen tearing (Nvidia)
Instructions |
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Frame rate stuttering
Instructions |
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Instructions |
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Missing sound effects
Instructions |
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Sound cutting out
Instructions |
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Gameplay breaking issues
- Minor spoilers ahead.
In Arcadia (the fifth level), do not have the Scrounger tonic equipped around the time you search Langford's Safe. The safe holds a required quest item. To fix this issue, you must reload an earlier save and remove the tonic by visiting a Gene Bank. Once you have the item from the safe, you can safely use the Scrounger tonic for the rest of the game.
In Fort Frolic, do not leave the level using the Bathysphere that you begin the level next to. If you do leave Fort Frolic using that Bathysphere then when you return to Fort Frolic the curtain that needs to be open to perform the "Cohen's Masterpiece" quest will be permanently closed. If this happens then you cannot get to the Fort Frolic exit Bathysphere to progress to the next level.[2]
In Fort Frolic, it is possible to get trapped in Rapture Records. When trying to kill Silas Cobb, don't use the Hypnotize plasmid. If you do and the Big Daddy kills Cobb before he's able to perform a scripted task, you must return to the main map by killing yourself. (The Incinerate! plasmid at your feet works well.) Reloading an old save is also an option.[3]
If your saves to do not go far enough back then the first two are game-ending issues. Technically, modifying the save file or using a trainer would also fix the issue, but neither solution has been documented.
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9, 10 | |
OpenGL | 2.0 | OS X only. |
Shader Model support | 3, 4 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Physics | Havok | |
Audio | FMOD | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video, Flash |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP SP2 | Vista |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium IV 2.4 GHz | AMD Athlon 64 x2 Intel Core 2 Duo |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | 2 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 6600 ATI Radeon X1300 128 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible Shader model 3.0 support |
Nvidia GeForce 7900 GT (DirectX 9) Nvidia GeForce 8600 (DirectX 10) 512 MB of VRAM DirectX 10 compatible |
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 10.5.8 | |
Processor (CPU) | 1.4 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 1.5 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 8 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 128 MB of VRAM |
- Requires an Intel processor. The game does not support Intel GMA integrated video chipsets (older Mac minis and MacBooks), but does run on GeForce 9400M graphics cards or better.
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 (7670) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.