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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Blacklight Tango Down cover.jpg | |cover = Blacklight Tango Down cover.jpg | ||
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|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|July 14, 2010}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|July 14, 2010}} | ||
| + | |taxonomy = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-Time Game Purchase }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Multiplayer }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-Person }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct Control }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | FPS }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Sci-Fi}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Blacklight }} | ||
|steam appid = 27330 | |steam appid = 27330 | ||
|steam appid side = | |steam appid side = | ||
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
| + | |mobygames = 47623 | ||
| + | |igdb = blacklight-tango-down | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
|wikipedia = Blacklight: Tango Down | |wikipedia = Blacklight: Tango Down | ||
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|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
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'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| Amazon | B00BGEAY00 | Steam, GFWL, online | 4-pack, US-only. | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Amazon | B008PGUVLE | Steam, GFWL, online | | | Windows | unavailable }} | {{Availability/row| Amazon | B008PGUVLE | Steam, GFWL, online | | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| Games for Windows Marketplace | GFWL | GFWL, online | <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110522134436mp_/http://www.gamesforwindows.com/en-US/Games/007--Blood-Stone/|title=007: Blood Stone - Games for Windows|date=19 August 2022}}</ref> | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Steam | 27330 | Steam, GFWL, online | | | Windows | unavailable }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 27330 | Steam, GFWL, online | | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Steam||GFWL|SSA=yes|ZDPP=no|local=no|offline=no}}. | {{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Steam||GFWL|SSA=yes|ZDPP=no|local=no|offline=no}}. | ||
{{ii}} This game is no longer available for purchase as of July 28, 2020.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamdb.info/app/27330/history/?changeid=9045913|title=Displaying change #9045913|date=2020-10-10}}</ref> | {{ii}} This game is no longer available for purchase as of July 28, 2020.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamdb.info/app/27330/history/?changeid=9045913|title=Displaying change #9045913|date=2020-10-10}}</ref> | ||
| + | ==Essential improvements== | ||
| + | ===Steam keeps installing dependencies on every launch=== | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Move the DirectX setup|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=SargeCassidy|date=2023-03-07|comment=After applying, no UAC prompts or first-time dependencies installs are being shown.}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1760568547|title=Stop Admin prompt from showing up on launch - Blacklight: Tango Down on Steam|date=2023-03-07}}</ref>|fix= | ||
| + | # Go to the {{folder|{{P|game}}\Redist}} and '''copy''' {{folder|DXSetup}}. | ||
| + | # Paste {{folder|DXSetup}} in the root {{folder|{{P|game}}}} and rename DXSetup to {{folder|DirectXSetup}}. | ||
| + | # Launch the game and allow Steam to install the dependencies. Subsequent launches will not bring up any prompts. | ||
| + | {{ii}} This issue is caused by a mismatch between where the redistributable should be and where it actually is. | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Rename/remove the files|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=SargeCassidy|date=2023-03-07|comment=After applying, the game boots instantaneously to the splash screen instead of unskippable intro videos.}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1990623191|title=Disable Intro Logos for Faster Startup - Blacklight: Tango Down on Steam|date=2023-03-07}}</ref>|fix= | ||
| + | # Go to {{folder|{{P|game}}\FoxGame\Movies}}. | ||
| + | # Rename or delete the following files: {{file|LogosLegalPCXbox.bik}}, {{file|Startup_ESRB.bik}}, {{file|Startup_intro.bik}}, and {{file|Startup_UTech.bik}}. | ||
| + | }} | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/config|Windows| | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{P|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\Blacklight-Tango Down\FOXGame\Config}} |
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| − | {{ | ||
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}} | }} | ||
===[[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 | ||
| − | |discord | + | |discord = |
| − | |discord notes | + | |discord notes = |
| − | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher = |
| − | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
| − | |gog galaxy | + | |gog galaxy = |
| − | |gog galaxy notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
| − | |origin | + | |origin = |
| − | |origin notes | + | |origin notes = |
| − | |steam cloud | + | |steam cloud = false |
| − | |steam cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
| − | | | + | |ubisoft connect = |
| − | | | + | |ubisoft connect notes = |
| − | |xbox cloud | + | |xbox cloud = true |
| − | |xbox cloud notes | + | |xbox cloud notes = |
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
| − | {{Video settings | + | {{Image|BlacklightTDVideoSettings.png|Video settings}} |
| + | {{Video | ||
|wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/blacklight-tango-down | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/blacklight-tango-down | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = gold | |widescreen wsgf award = gold | ||
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|ultrawidescreen = true | |ultrawidescreen = true | ||
|ultrawidescreen notes = | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
| − | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = true |
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
| − | |fov = | + | |fov = false |
| − | |fov notes = | + | |fov notes = A mod for changing the viewmodel fov is avaliable: nexusmods.com/blacklighttangodown/mods/2 |
|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
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|antialiasing = false | |antialiasing = false | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
| + | |upscaling = unknown | ||
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = false | |vsync = false | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
| − | {{Input | + | {{Image|BlacklightTDControls.png|Controls settings}} |
| − | |key remap = | + | {{Input |
| + | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
| − | |acceleration option = | + | |acceleration option = false |
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
| − | |mouse sensitivity = | + | |mouse sensitivity = true |
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
| − | |mouse menu = | + | |mouse menu = true |
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
| − | |invert mouse y-axis = | + | |invert mouse y-axis = true |
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
|touchscreen = unknown | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
| − | |controller support = | + | |controller support = true |
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
| − | |full controller = | + | |full controller = true |
|full controller notes = | |full controller notes = | ||
| − | |controller remap = | + | |controller remap = false |
| − | |controller remap notes = | + | |controller remap notes = Pre-defined presets only ('''Standard''', '''Standard 2''', '''Standard Lefty''', '''Southpaw''' and '''Southpaw Lefty'''). |
| − | |controller sensitivity = | + | |controller sensitivity = false |
|controller sensitivity notes= | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
| − | |invert controller y-axis = | + | |invert controller y-axis = false |
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
| − | |xinput controllers = | + | |xinput controllers = true |
|xinput controllers notes = | |xinput controllers notes = | ||
| − | |xbox prompts = | + | |xbox prompts = true |
|xbox prompts notes = | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
| − | |impulse triggers = | + | |impulse triggers = false |
|impulse triggers notes = | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
|dualshock 4 = unknown | |dualshock 4 = unknown | ||
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|other button prompts = unknown | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
|other button prompts notes= | |other button prompts notes= | ||
| − | |controller hotplug = | + | |controller hotplug = true |
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
| − | |haptic feedback = | + | |haptic feedback = true |
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
| − | |simultaneous input = | + | |simultaneous input = true |
|simultaneous input notes = | |simultaneous input notes = | ||
|steam input api = unknown | |steam input api = unknown | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
| − | {{Audio | + | {{Image|BlacklightTDSettings.png|General settings}} |
| − | |separate volume = | + | {{Audio |
| − | |separate volume notes = | + | |separate volume = true |
| + | |separate volume notes = '''Music''', '''FX''' and '''Dialogue''' sliders available. | ||
|surround sound = unknown | |surround sound = unknown | ||
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
| − | |closed captions = | + | |closed captions = false |
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
| − | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = always on |
|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
| − | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
| + | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
| + | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | + | {{ii}} Subtitles not displaying when '''Dialogue''' volume is set to 0 is '''intended''' behaviour. | |
{{L10n|content= | {{L10n|content= | ||
| + | {{ii}} To change the language, go to {{folder|{{P|game}}/FoxGame/Config/}} and edit the <code>language=INT</code> line in {{file|DefaultEngine.ini}} with your desired language (using the '''codes''' in each of the language's notes). | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = English | |language = English | ||
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|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
| − | |notes = | + | |notes = '''INT''' |
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = French | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = '''FRA''' | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = German | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = '''DEU''' | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Italian | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = '''ITA''' | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Japanese | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = '''JPN''' <br/> Although the game does have files for playing in Japanese, it can't be changed to Japanese with the method mentioned above. | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Spanish | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = '''ESN''' | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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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 = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
| − | |macos 32-bit app | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = |
| − | |macos 64-bit app | + | |macos intel 64-bit app = |
| + | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|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 = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|physics = PhysX | |physics = PhysX | ||
|physics notes = | |physics notes = | ||
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = Wwise |
|audio notes = | |audio notes = | ||
| − | |interface = | + | |interface = Scaleform |
|interface notes = | |interface notes = | ||
|input = | |input = | ||
|input notes = | |input notes = | ||
| − | |cutscenes = | + | |cutscenes = Bink |
|cutscenes notes = | |cutscenes notes = | ||
|multiplayer = | |multiplayer = | ||
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| Developers | |
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| Zombie Studios | |
| Publishers | |
| Ignition Entertainment | |
| Engines | |
| Unreal Engine 3 | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | July 14, 2010 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase |
| Modes | Multiplayer |
| Perspectives | First-person |
| Controls | Direct control |
| Genres | FPS |
| Art styles | Realistic |
| Themes | Sci-fi |
| Series | Blacklight |
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| Blacklight | |
|---|---|
| Blacklight: Tango Down | 2010 |
| Blacklight: Retribution | 2012 |
Warnings
- For Games for Windows - LIVE on Windows 8 or later, install the latest Games for Windows - LIVE software.
- This game requires a constant internet connection for all game modes.
General information
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon.com | |
4-pack, US-only. | |
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| Amazon.com (unavailable) | |
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| Games for Windows Marketplace (unavailable) | |
[1] | |
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| Steam (unavailable) | |
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- All versions require Steam and Games for Windows - LIVE DRM[Note 1] and a constant internet connection for all game modes.
- This game is no longer available for purchase as of July 28, 2020.[2]
Essential improvements
Steam keeps installing dependencies on every launch
| Move the DirectX setup[3][4] |
|---|
|
Skip intro videos
| Rename/remove the files[5][6] |
|---|
|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Blacklight-Tango Down\FOXGame\Config |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/27330/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Steam Cloud | ||
| Xbox Cloud |
Video
Video settings
| Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | |||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | |||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | A mod for changing the viewmodel fov is avaliable: nexusmods.com/blacklighttangodown/mods/2 | ||
| Windowed | |||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| 60 FPS | |||
| 120+ FPS | See the Unreal Engine 3 page. | ||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
Input
Controls settings
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | ||
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support | ||
| Full controller support | ||
| Controller remapping | Pre-defined presets only (Standard, Standard 2, Standard Lefty, Southpaw and Southpaw Lefty). | |
| Controller sensitivity | ||
| Controller Y-axis inversion |
| Controller types |
|---|
| XInput-compatible controllers | ||
|---|---|---|
| Xbox button prompts | ||
| Impulse Trigger vibration |
| PlayStation controllers |
|---|
| Generic/other controllers |
|---|
| Additional information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Controller hotplugging | ||
| Haptic feedback | ||
| Digital movement supported | ||
| Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
General settings
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | Music, FX and Dialogue sliders available. | |
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Royalty free audio |
- Subtitles not displaying when Dialogue volume is set to 0 is intended behaviour.
Localizations
- To change the language, go to
<path-to-game>/FoxGame/Config/and edit thelanguage=INTline inDefaultEngine.iniwith your desired language (using the codes in each of the language's notes).
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | INT | |||
| French | FRA | |||
| German | DEU | |||
| Italian | ITA | |||
| Japanese | JPN Although the game does have files for playing in Japanese, it can't be changed to Japanese with the method mentioned above. |
|||
| Spanish | ESN |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAN play | |||
| Online play | |||
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 9 | |
| Shader Model support | 3 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Physics | PhysX | |
| Audio | Wwise | |
| Interface | Scaleform | |
| Cutscenes | Bink Video |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | XP | Vista, 7 |
| Processor (CPU) | Dual Core Processor | |
| System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 6800+ ATI x1800+ DirectX 9.0c compatible | |
Notes
- ↑ Games for Windows - LIVE DRM features: SSA activation, requires a Microsoft account - local profiles are not supported.
- ↑ 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 (27330) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ 007: Blood Stone - Games for Windows - last accessed on 19 August 2022
- ↑ Displaying change #9045913 - last accessed on 2020-10-10
- ↑ Verified by User:SargeCassidy on 2023-03-07
- After applying, no UAC prompts or first-time dependencies installs are being shown.
- ↑ Stop Admin prompt from showing up on launch - Blacklight: Tango Down on Steam - last accessed on 2023-03-07
- ↑ Verified by User:SargeCassidy on 2023-03-07
- After applying, the game boots instantaneously to the splash screen instead of unskippable intro videos.
- ↑ Disable Intro Logos for Faster Startup - Blacklight: Tango Down on Steam - last accessed on 2023-03-07