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===Unlock Silent Hill 2 references=== | ===Unlock Silent Hill 2 references=== | ||
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+ | {{Fixbox/fix|Use wrapper}} | ||
+ | # Install [https://github.com/07151129/sh3proxy sh3proxy]. | ||
+ | # Start a new game. | ||
+ | }} | ||
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{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
{{Fixbox/fix|Make necessary changes}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Make necessary changes}} | ||
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|widescreen resolution notes= See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. | |widescreen resolution notes= See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. | ||
|multimonitor = hackable | |multimonitor = hackable | ||
− | |multimonitor notes = | + | |multimonitor notes = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]].<ref>[http://www.wsgf.org/forums/viewtopic.php?p=141283#p141283 View topic - Silent Hill 3 | WSGF]</ref> |
|ultrawidescreen = unknown | |ultrawidescreen = unknown | ||
|ultrawidescreen notes = | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
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===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ||
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
− | {{Fixbox/fix|Use Nemesis' Widescreen Fix | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Use wrapper}} |
+ | # Install [https://github.com/07151129/sh3proxy sh3proxy]. | ||
+ | # Open {{file|sh3proxy.ini}} and adjust the {{code|SizeX}} and {{code|SizeY}} values to your liking. | ||
+ | }} | ||
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+ | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
+ | {{Fixbox/fix|Use Nemesis' Widescreen Fix}} | ||
# Download [http://ps2wide.net/pc.html#sh3 Nemesis Widescreen Fix]. | # Download [http://ps2wide.net/pc.html#sh3 Nemesis Widescreen Fix]. | ||
# Drag and drop all files to the root folder (password is sh3) | # Drag and drop all files to the root folder (password is sh3) | ||
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{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
− | {{Fixbox/fix|Edit | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Edit configuration file|ref=<ref name="neogaf">[http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=41496607&postcount=3 Neogaf thread on Silent Hill PC ports], All information regarding the fixes and optimization comes from the user '''Lime'''.</ref>}} |
# Open the game and set up the graphics and the rest of the settings as you like. | # Open the game and set up the graphics and the rest of the settings as you like. | ||
− | # | + | # Open {{file|{{p|game}}\savadata\disp.ini}} with Notepad. |
− | + | # Edit <code>Size</code> value according to the resolution you want to play with. For example: {{code|1="size=1920x1080"}} | |
− | + | # Save the file. If you can't save it due to an access error, drag the file out to your desktop, edit it there, then drag it back in. | |
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
{{ii}} The rendering resolution set in the game options menu is the size of the textures that the game will use. 2048 x 2048 should be fine for HD. | {{ii}} The rendering resolution set in the game options menu is the size of the textures that the game will use. 2048 x 2048 should be fine for HD. | ||
{{ii}} FMVs are stretched, although there are not many FMVs in the game anyway. | {{ii}} FMVs are stretched, although there are not many FMVs in the game anyway. | ||
− | {{--}} | + | {{--}} Opening the options menu will undo the custom resolution. |
}} | }} | ||
===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]=== | ||
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
− | {{Fixbox/fix|Use [https://www.flawlesswidescreen.org Flawless Widescreen] | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Use wrapper}} |
+ | # Install [https://github.com/07151129/sh3proxy sh3proxy]. | ||
+ | # Open {{file|sh3proxy.ini}} and adjust the {{code|FovX}} value to your liking. | ||
+ | }} | ||
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+ | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
+ | {{Fixbox/fix|Use Flawless Widescreen}} | ||
+ | # Install and run [https://www.flawlesswidescreen.org Flawless Widescreen]. | ||
+ | # Install the Silent Hill 3 plugin and adjust the FOV slider. | ||
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
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− | {{Fixbox/fix|Use FOV tool | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Use FOV tool}} |
− | #Download [https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B4lfqq0DpUo-eXVZQnl5OVprUzg/edit Racer_S | + | # Download [https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B4lfqq0DpUo-eXVZQnl5OVprUzg/edit Racer_S FOV hack] and run it alongside the game. |
− | #Press | + | # Adjust the FOV sliders to your liking. Suggested values can be found on the [http://www.wsgf.org/dr/silent-hill-3 WSGF entry]. |
+ | # Press {{key|Numpad *}} in-game to set the FOV. | ||
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
− | + | {{ii}} If the FOV tool crashes, try downloading [https://support.microsoft.com/kb/192461 Visual Basic Runtime]. | |
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Revision as of 16:24, 10 July 2016
Developers | |
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Team Silent | |
Publishers | |
Konami | |
Release dates | |
Windows | October 31, 2003 |
Silent Hill | |
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Silent Hill 2: Director's Cut | 2002 |
Silent Hill 3 | 2003 |
Silent Hill 4: The Room | 2004 |
Silent Hill: Homecoming | 2008 |
Silent Hill: The Arcade (unofficial port) | 2014 |
Silent Hill 2 | 2024 |
Key points
- The PC version adds improved flashlight lighting and the ability to save at any time during the game.
- It is highly recommended to set the Brightness Level in-game to 5 to get the most contrast. Brightness Level 6 and 7 overexposure the white level, while 4 and below are unnecessarily dim.
- Heather has a pixelated real-time shadow. No option to increase shadow resolution, but it can be disabled in-game.
- Bad depth-of-field; use Nemesis Widescreen Fix to tweak or disable.
- FPS may fluctuate between 30 FPS and 60 FPS. There are no known solutions to this.
- Only supports DirectInput for controllers and default bindings are awkward. Controls should be adjusted.
- 14 of Heather's outfits in the PlayStation 2 version are removed.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail |
- The North American physical release had 5 CDs, while the European PC physical release features just one DVD. The European version requires a disc check each time you want to play.
Essential improvements
Unlock Silent Hill 2 references
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
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Save game data location
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Video settings
Widescreen resolution
Instructions |
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Field of view (FOV)
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Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
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French | ||||
German | ||||
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Spanish | ||||
Korean | ||||
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Issues unresolved
Silent Hill 3 is usually considered the best PC port out of the Silent Hill PlayStation 2 releases. Still, it is not a perfect port by any means.
- Low resolution Depth of Field effect. Use Nemesis Widescreen Fix to tweak.
- If using anti aliasing (MSAA, at least), Depth of Field effect becomes corrupted (halos around objects).
- Rendering resolution (usually found under Inventory > Options > Configuration) is actually internal framebuffer resolution. Use it to match your display resolution.
- By default, the game creates savegames in its own folder. This can cause issues for users with non-elevated privileges. The workaround is to change the default save location by modifying the registry.
Issues fixed
Windows 10 fullscreen with borders
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System requirements
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98, 2000, ME, XP | |
Processor (CPU) | Pentium III or Athlon 1GHz | Pentium 4 or Athlon 1.4GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | 512 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 4.7 GB | 6 GB |
Video card (GPU) | GeForce3 Ti Radeon 8500 | GeForce4 Ti GeForce FX |
Sound (audio device) | DirectX compatible sound card |