Difference between revisions of "Chaos;Head"
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer}} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Relaxed}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Menu-based}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Visual novel}} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Visual novel}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Anime}} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Anime}} | ||
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'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
{{--}} Original 2008 release. Does not include the graphical improvements and additional character routes from Chaos;Head NoAH. | {{--}} Original 2008 release. Does not include the graphical improvements and additional character routes from Chaos;Head NoAH. | ||
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'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
{{mm}} [https://vndb.org/v382 Visual Novel Database article] | {{mm}} [https://vndb.org/v382 Visual Novel Database article] | ||
| + | {{mm}} [https://www.kirikiribasara.com/ Kiri Kiri Basara] - An English fan site and news resource for the Science Adventure series. | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
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{{Availability/row| official | https://dlsoft.dmm.com/detail/ihobe_0010/ | unknown | Japan only. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| official | https://dlsoft.dmm.com/detail/ihobe_0010/ | unknown | Japan only. | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | {{mm}} A guide for purchasing Chaos;Head outside of Japan can be found [https://www.kirikiribasara.com/2020/06/20/info-how-to-buy-chaoshead-and-play-it-in-english/ here.] | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
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{{ii}}Both patches leave a large majority of the TIPs list untranslated. | {{ii}}Both patches leave a large majority of the TIPs list untranslated. | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Use [https://nipkownix.github.io/ChaoticHead/ Chaotic;Head]|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Use [https://nipkownix.github.io/ChaoticHead/ Chaotic;Head]|fix= | ||
| − | {{++}} The currently recommended English fan translation patch that includes the fixes from Di-Patch on top of some additional improvements, including removing the requirement to use Locale Emulator | + | {{++}} The currently recommended English fan translation patch that includes the fixes from Di-Patch on top of some additional improvements, including removing the requirement to use Locale Emulator and adding multiple alternative text font options. The patch's webpage also includes instructions for installing the Lingerie Conversion System fanservice DLC. |
| + | #Extract the contents of the downloaded zip folder. | ||
| + | #Run <code>Chaotic_1.30.exe</code>. | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Use [https://www.reddit.com/r/steinsgate/comments/aipti1/chaoshead_pc_dipatch_25_released/ Di-Patch]|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Use [https://www.reddit.com/r/steinsgate/comments/aipti1/chaoshead_pc_dipatch_25_released/ Di-Patch]|fix= | ||
{{ii}} Older translation patch that fixes typos and various other issues that the original English fan translation introduced. | {{ii}} Older translation patch that fixes typos and various other issues that the original English fan translation introduced. | ||
| − | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} The game will still require [https://pooi.moe/Locale-Emulator/ Locale Emulator] to run on non-Japanese systems. |
{{--}} Has since been superseded by the Chaotic;Head patch above. | {{--}} Has since been superseded by the Chaotic;Head patch above. | ||
| + | #Extract the contents of the downloaded zip folder. | ||
| + | #Copy all files inside the <code>Di-Patch 2.5</code> folder into the main game folder. | ||
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|appdata}}\Nitroplus\CHAOS;HEAD}} | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|appdata}}\Nitroplus\CHAOS;HEAD}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | {{ii}} Folder name changes to <code>CHAOTIC;HEAD</code> when using the Chaotic;Head patch. | ||
==Video== | ==Video== | ||
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|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
|120 fps = false | |120 fps = false | ||
| − | |120 fps notes = | + | |120 fps notes = Frame rate is capped at 60 FPS. |
|hdr = unknown | |hdr = unknown | ||
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
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|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = false | |controller support = false | ||
| − | |controller support notes = | + | |controller support notes = |
|full controller = false | |full controller = false | ||
|full controller notes = | |full controller notes = | ||
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|subtitles = hackable | |subtitles = hackable | ||
|fan = true | |fan = true | ||
| − | |notes = | + | |notes = Multiple fan translation patches are available, see [[#English translation|English translation]]. |
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | }} | ||
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| + | ==Issues fixed== | ||
| + | ===Game freezes/no rain during the prologue=== | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Install the Basic version of the [https://codecguide.com/download_kl.htm K-Lite Codec Pack.]|ref=<ref name="guide">[http://www.kirikiribasara.com/2020/06/20/info-how-to-buy-chaoshead-and-play-it-in-english/ How to buy Chaos;Head and play it in English - Kiri Kiri Basara]</ref>|fix= | ||
| + | }} | ||
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| + | ===Poor performance on Windows 10=== | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Use [[Compatibility Mode]]||ref=<ref name="guide"></ref>|fix= | ||
| + | Run the game in compatibility mode for '''Windows XP (Service Pack 3)'''. | ||
}} | }} | ||
Revision as of 04:53, 30 November 2021
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| 5pb. | |
| Nitroplus | |
| Publishers | |
| Nitroplus | |
| Engines | |
| N2System | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | April 25, 2008 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Modes | Singleplayer |
| Pacing | Relaxed |
| Perspectives | First-person |
| Controls | Menu-based |
| Genres | Visual novel |
| Art styles | Anime |
| Themes | Contemporary, Detective/mystery, Japan, Supernatural |
| Series | Science Adventure |
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|
| ⤏ Go to series page | |
| Chaos;Head | 2008 |
| Steins;Gate | 2009 |
| Steins;Gate: Variant Space Octet | 2011 |
| Chaos;Child | 2016 |
| Steins;Gate 0 | 2016 |
| Steins;Gate Elite | 2019 |
| Steins;Gate: Linear Bounded Phenogram | 2019 |
| Steins;Gate: My Darling's Embrace | 2019 |
| Robotics;Notes DaSH | 2020 |
| Robotics;Notes Elite | 2020 |
| Chaos;Head NoAH | 2022 |
| Anonymous;Code | 2023 |
Warnings
- This game is only playable in English with a fan translation (see Localizations for details and other supported languages).
Key points
- Original 2008 release. Does not include the graphical improvements and additional character routes from Chaos;Head NoAH.
General information
- Visual Novel Database article
- Kiri Kiri Basara - An English fan site and news resource for the Science Adventure series.
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Official website | |
Japan only. | |
- A guide for purchasing Chaos;Head outside of Japan can be found here.
Essential improvements
English translation
- Both patches leave a large majority of the TIPs list untranslated.
| Use Chaotic;Head |
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| Use Di-Patch |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %APPDATA%\Nitroplus\CHAOS;HEAD |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %APPDATA%\Nitroplus\CHAOS;HEAD |
- Folder name changes to
CHAOTIC;HEADwhen using the Chaotic;Head patch.
Video
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | Resolution is locked to 800 x 600. | ||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | |||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | Toggle in menu or with F. | ||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| 60 FPS | |||
| 120+ FPS | Frame rate is capped at 60 FPS. | ||
Input
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support |
| Controller types |
|---|
Audio
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | Separate sliders for voices, music and sound effects with additional sliders for each individual character's voices. | |
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | Multiple fan translation patches are available, see English translation. | |||
| Japanese |
Issues fixed
Game freezes/no rain during the prologue
| Install the Basic version of the K-Lite Codec Pack.[1] |
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Poor performance on Windows 10
| Use Compatibility Mode[1] |
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Run the game in compatibility mode for Windows XP (Service Pack 3). |
Other information
API
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | XP | Vista, 7 |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium III AMD Athlon XP 1500+ |
Intel Pentium 4 |
| System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 3 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | 32 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible | |
| Other | Minimum resolution of 800 x 600 | |