Difference between revisions of "BlowOut"
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|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
− | |wikipedia = | + | |mobygames = blowout |
+ | |wikipedia = BlowOut | ||
|winehq = | |winehq = | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Key points''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} Game features a graphics setting launcher, but is disabled by default in the Steam version. | ||
+ | {{--}} Suffers from significant performance issues on Windows 10. See [[#Increase Rendering Resolution|Increase Rendering Resolution]]. | ||
+ | {{--}} Introduction videos may not work on newer versions of Windows. See [[#Increase Rendering Resolution|Increase Rendering Resolution]]. | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 719070 | | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc check | | | Windows }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| Steam | 719070 | DRM-Free | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Essential improvements== | ||
+ | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to <code>{{p|game}}\video</code> | ||
+ | # Rename, move or delete these files: | ||
+ | <pre> | ||
+ | infernal.mpg | ||
+ | intro.mpg | ||
+ | logo.mpg | ||
+ | </pre> | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/config|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\system\blowout.ini}}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/saves|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\savegame\}}} |
}} | }} | ||
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|origin = | |origin = | ||
|origin notes = | |origin notes = | ||
− | |steam cloud = | + | |steam cloud = false |
− | |steam cloud notes = | + | |steam cloud notes = Local saves only. |
|uplay = | |uplay = | ||
|uplay notes = | |uplay notes = | ||
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==Video settings== | ==Video settings== | ||
+ | {{Image|Blowout_Video_Options_Launcher.png|Video settings launcher.}} | ||
{{Video settings | {{Video settings | ||
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
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|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | ||
|4k ultra hd wsgf award = | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | ||
− | |widescreen resolution = | + | |widescreen resolution = hackable |
− | |widescreen resolution notes= Vert- Menus & UI are also cut off at the top and bottom | + | |widescreen resolution notes= Vert- Menus & UI are also cut off at the top and bottom. See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. |
|multimonitor = unknown | |multimonitor = unknown | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = hackable |
− | |ultrawidescreen notes = | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = Vert- Menus & UI are also cut off at the top and bottom. See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. |
− | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = hackable |
− | |4k ultra hd notes = | + | |4k ultra hd notes = Vert- Menus & UI are also cut off at the top and bottom. See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. |
− | |fov = | + | |fov = false |
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
|windowed = unknown | |windowed = unknown | ||
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|borderless windowed = unknown | |borderless windowed = unknown | ||
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
− | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = hackable |
− | |anisotropic notes = | + | |anisotropic notes = See [[#Increase Rendering Resolution|Increase Rendering Resolution]]. |
− | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = hackable |
− | |antialiasing notes = | + | |antialiasing notes = See [[#Increase Rendering Resolution|Increase Rendering Resolution]]. |
− | |vsync = | + | |vsync = hackable |
− | |vsync notes = | + | |vsync notes = Off by default. See [[#Increase Rendering Resolution|Increase Rendering Resolution]]. |
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
− | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = true |
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
|hdr = unknown | |hdr = unknown | ||
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|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Modify {{code|blowout.ini}}|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
+ | # Open the {{code|blowout.ini}} file with Notepad or other text editor. | ||
+ | # Change the values of {{code|gamePIXX}} and {{code|gamePIXY}} to your desired resolution. | ||
+ | # Save the changes. | ||
+ | {{--}} Menu and UI are cut off on the top and bottom. | ||
+ | {{--}} Vertical FOV is reduced. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Increase Rendering Resolution=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Play at 1080p or higher|fix= | ||
+ | # Download ''[http://dege.freeweb.hu/ dgVoodoo]''. | ||
+ | # Extract <code>dgVoodooCpl.exe</code> and <code>dgVoodoo.conf</code> to {{p|game}}, where <code>Blowout.exe</code> resides. | ||
+ | # Open the <code>MS</code> folder in the dgVoodoo zip and extract <code>DDraw.dll</code>, <code>D3DImm.dll</code>, <code>D3D8.dll</code>, and <code>D3D9.dll</code> from the <code>x86</code> folder to {{p|game}}, again where <code>Blowout.exe</code> resides. | ||
+ | # Open <code>dgVoodooCpl.exe</code>. | ||
+ | # Make sure the '''Config folder / Running instance''' is set to {{p|game}}, it may already be there by default. | ||
+ | # In the '''General''' tab, set '''Adapter(s) to use / enable''' to your current graphics card, '''Appearance''' to '''Full Screen''', and '''Scaling mode''' to either '''Stretched, keep Aspect Ratio''' or '''Stretched, 4:3 Aspect Ratio'''. | ||
+ | # In the '''DirectX''' tab, make sure '''Disable and passthru to real DirectX''' is unchecked, and set '''Resolution''' to '''Max'''. You can uncheck '''dgVoodoo Watermark''' if you wish. | ||
+ | # Optional: under '''Texturing''', set '''Filtering''' to '''Force anisotropic 16x''' and set '''Antialiasing (MSAA)''' to '''8x''' to enable anisotropic filtering and antialiasing respectively. Under '''Miscellaneous''', check '''Force vSync''' to enable vSync. | ||
+ | # Click '''Apply''' and exit the program. | ||
+ | {{++}} Also helps with game performance on Windows 10. | ||
+ | {{++}} Opening videos now play correctly on newer versions of Windows. | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Input settings== | ==Input settings== | ||
+ | <gallery> | ||
+ | file:Blowout_Control_Settings.png|General control settings. | ||
+ | file:Blowout_Keyboard_Rebind.png|Keyboard rebinding. | ||
+ | file:Blowout_Controller_Rebind.png|Controller rebinding. | ||
+ | </gallery> | ||
{{Input settings | {{Input settings | ||
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
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|acceleration option = unknown | |acceleration option = unknown | ||
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
− | |mouse sensitivity = | + | |mouse sensitivity = true |
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
− | |mouse menu = | + | |mouse menu = false |
|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 = Referred to as "Aviation" style. |
|touchscreen = unknown | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
− | |full controller = | + | |full controller = false |
− | |full controller notes = | + | |full controller notes = You can only accept/decline menu options and skip cutscenes with keyboard. |
− | |controller remap = | + | |controller remap = true |
|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
− | |controller sensitivity = | + | |controller sensitivity = true |
|controller sensitivity notes= | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
− | |invert controller y-axis = | + | |invert controller y-axis = true |
− | |invert controller y-axis notes= | + | |invert controller y-axis notes= Referred to as "Aviation" style. |
− | |xinput controllers = | + | |xinput controllers = true |
− | |xinput controllers notes = | + | |xinput controllers notes = Triggers cannot be defined. |
− | |xbox prompts = | + | |xbox prompts = false |
|xbox prompts notes = | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
|impulse triggers = unknown | |impulse triggers = 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 = false |
− | |controller hotplug notes = | + | |controller hotplug notes = Game will be unable to recognize any new controllers. |
− | |haptic feedback = | + | |haptic feedback = false |
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
− | |simultaneous input = | + | |simultaneous input = false |
− | |simultaneous input notes = | + | |simultaneous input notes = Choice between keyboard/mouse or controller. |
|steam input api = unknown | |steam input api = unknown | ||
|steam input api notes = | |steam input api notes = | ||
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==Audio settings== | ==Audio settings== | ||
+ | {{Image|Blowout_General_Settings.png|General settings.}} | ||
{{Audio settings | {{Audio settings | ||
− | |separate volume = | + | |separate volume = true |
− | |separate volume notes = | + | |separate volume notes = Effects and Music. |
|surround sound = unknown | |surround sound = unknown | ||
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |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 = true |
|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
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|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
− | |windows 32-bit exe = | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
− | |windows 64-bit exe = | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
|macos 32-bit app = | |macos 32-bit app = | ||
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|minGPU = | |minGPU = | ||
|minVRAM = 32 MB | |minVRAM = 32 MB | ||
+ | |minDX = 8 | ||
|minGPU2 = | |minGPU2 = | ||
+ | |minother = 4x CD-ROM | ||
|recOS = XP | |recOS = XP | ||
|recCPU = Intel Pentium III 800 MHz | |recCPU = Intel Pentium III 800 MHz | ||
|recRAM = 256 MB | |recRAM = 256 MB | ||
− | |recHD = | + | |recHD = |
|recGPU = Nvidia GeForce4 Ti 4600 | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce4 Ti 4600 | ||
|recGPU2 = ATI Radeon 9800 | |recGPU2 = ATI Radeon 9800 | ||
+ | |recDX = 8.1 | ||
+ | |recaudio = Sound Blaster Audigy | ||
+ | |recother = 8x CD-ROM | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
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Developers | |
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Terminal Reality | |
Publishers | |
Majesco | |
Engines | |
Infernal Engine | |
Release dates | |
Windows | October 28, 2003 |
Key points
- Game features a graphics setting launcher, but is disabled by default in the Steam version.
- Suffers from significant performance issues on Windows 10. See Increase Rendering Resolution.
- Introduction videos may not work on newer versions of Windows. See Increase Rendering Resolution.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | ||||
Steam |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Instructions |
---|
infernal.mpg intro.mpg logo.mpg |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
}
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\system\blowout.ini[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/719070/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
}
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\savegame\[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/719070/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Steam Cloud | Local saves only. |
Video settings
Widescreen resolution
Modify blowout.ini
|
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|
Increase Rendering Resolution
Play at 1080p or higher |
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|
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 8.1 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98, 2000, XP | XP |
Processor (CPU) | 733 MHz AMD equivalent |
Intel Pentium III 800 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 128 MB | 256 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1 GB+200 MB virtual memory | |
Video card (GPU) | 32 MB of VRAM DirectX 8 compatible | Nvidia GeForce4 Ti 4600 ATI Radeon 9800 DirectX 8.1 compatible |
Sound (audio device) | Sound Blaster Audigy | |
Other | 4x CD-ROM | 8x CD-ROM |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 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). - ↑ 2.0 2.1 File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data (use Wine regedit to access Windows registry paths). Games with Steam Cloud support may store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/719070/
in addition to or instead of this directory. The app ID (719070) may differ in some cases. Treat backslashes as forward slashes. See the glossary page for details.