Difference between revisions of "Prototype"
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===Black screen on Prototype start up=== | ===Black screen on Prototype start up=== | ||
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| − | {{Fixbox/fix|Override refresh rate | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Override refresh rate|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} |
# From the Start menu, Click on Run then type “dxdiag” | # From the Start menu, Click on Run then type “dxdiag” | ||
# Click on the “More Help” Tab then click the “Override Refresh Rate” Button. | # Click on the “More Help” Tab then click the “Override Refresh Rate” Button. | ||
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| − | {{Fixbox/fix|Disable unused HID devices}} | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Disable unused HID devices|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} |
# Open the Start screen/Start menu, type <code>devmgmt.msc</code> and press {{key|Enter}}. | # Open the Start screen/Start menu, type <code>devmgmt.msc</code> and press {{key|Enter}}. | ||
# Select "Human Interface Devices". Disable all "HID-compliant consumer control device", you should not need to disable ANYTHING else. | # Select "Human Interface Devices". Disable all "HID-compliant consumer control device", you should not need to disable ANYTHING else. | ||
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| − | {{Fixbox/fix|Set sound quality to 24 bit, 48000 Hz|}} | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Set sound quality to 24 bit, 48000 Hz|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} |
See [[Glossary:Sound#Sound problems (cracking, delays, missing music/effects, etc.)|Sound problems (cracking, delays, missing music/effects, etc.)]] | See [[Glossary:Sound#Sound problems (cracking, delays, missing music/effects, etc.)|Sound problems (cracking, delays, missing music/effects, etc.)]] | ||
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===Missing textures=== | ===Missing textures=== | ||
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| − | {{Fixbox/fix|Disable all Anti-aliasing}} | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Disable all Anti-aliasing|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} |
* Disable Anti-aliasing (AA) in Prototype’s video options | * Disable Anti-aliasing (AA) in Prototype’s video options | ||
* Disable forced AA from the nVidia control panel or ATI's Catalyst Control Panel. | * Disable forced AA from the nVidia control panel or ATI's Catalyst Control Panel. | ||
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===Crashing after loading saved game=== | ===Crashing after loading saved game=== | ||
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| − | {{Fixbox/fix|Start a new game first}} | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Start a new game first|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} |
# Start a new game in another save slot. | # Start a new game in another save slot. | ||
# Play for a few seconds. | # Play for a few seconds. | ||
Revision as of 12:01, 26 July 2016
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Radical Entertainment | |
| Publishers | |
| Activision | |
| Engines | |
| Titanium | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | June 9, 2009 |
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| Prototype | |
|---|---|
| Prototype | 2009 |
| Prototype 2 | 2012 |
General information
- Prototype Wiki
- Steam Community Discussions
- Steam Users' Forums for game series
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
DRM: SecuROM. | |
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| Amazon.com | |
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| Steam | |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Template:Game data/row
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/10150/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
Template:Game data/row
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/10150/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Video settings.
Multi-monitor
| Instructions |
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Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| Russian | ||||
| Italian | ||||
| Spanish |
Issues unresolved
Low volume
- In-game audio is very quiet except for cutscenes. There is no known solution.
Issues fixed
Black screen on Prototype start up
| Instructions |
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Low frame rate
- This is caused by the engine incorrectly overpolling the USB I/O in Windows.[1]
| Instructions |
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Sound stuttering, crackling
- Having non-default sound quality settings can cause sound problems in this and some other games.
| Instructions |
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Missing textures
| Instructions |
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Crashing after loading saved game
| Instructions |
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Crash after starting or loading a game
- The game will not work on a CPU with hyperthreading turned on
| Instructions |
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Resolution stuck at 1280x800 on 2GB+ VRAM GPUs
| Instructions |
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Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 9 | |
| Shader Model support | 3 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | Scaleform | |
| Cutscenes | Bink Video |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista, 7 | |
| Processor (CPU) | AMD Athlon 64 X2 4000+ Intel Core 2 Duo 2.6 GHz |
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| System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 8 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon X1800 Nvidia GeForce 7800 GT 256 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible |
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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 (10150) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.