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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Techland}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Techland}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Meridian4}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Techland|Poland, Digital (GamersGate)}} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|1C Company|Russia}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Koch Media, magnussoft Deutschland|Germany}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Meridian4|Digital (Steam)}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Chrome Engine|name=Chrome Engine 2}} | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Chrome Engine|name=Chrome Engine 2}} | ||
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|reception = | |reception = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|chrome-specforce|62}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|chrome-specforce|62}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|chrome-specforce--1|rating}} | ||
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person, Third-person }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person, Third-person }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action, FPS, Shooter }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action, FPS, Shooter }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
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|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
− | | | + | |lutris = chrome-specforce |
+ | |mobygames = 25783 | ||
|wikipedia = | |wikipedia = | ||
− | |winehq = | + | |winehq = 10001 |
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | + | {{Introduction | |
− | {{ | + | |introduction = |
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = The game includes a level editor and Java source code that can be recompiled to change the game logic and settings. | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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{{Availability/row| Amazon | B008ELN00O | unknown | | | Windows | unavailable }} | {{Availability/row| Amazon | B008ELN00O | unknown | | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Steam | 46430 | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 46430 | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | chrome-specforce | DRM-free | | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Visual fidelity (unofficial patch)=== | ===Visual fidelity (unofficial patch)=== | ||
{{ii}} A set of widescreen, FOV, HUD and text rendering fixes for Chrome and Chrome SpecForce. Enables native support for higher resolutions and {{term|hor+}} FOV. Also includes files to disable mouse acceleration, LOD switching and increase draw distance. [https://www.moddb.com/games/chrome/downloads/chrome-and-chrome-specforce-unofficial-patch Download from Mod DB]. | {{ii}} A set of widescreen, FOV, HUD and text rendering fixes for Chrome and Chrome SpecForce. Enables native support for higher resolutions and {{term|hor+}} FOV. Also includes files to disable mouse acceleration, LOD switching and increase draw distance. [https://www.moddb.com/games/chrome/downloads/chrome-and-chrome-specforce-unofficial-patch Download from Mod DB]. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Limit FPS=== | ||
+ | The FPS should be limited to 60, otherwise problems can arise, like "slippery/sliding" movement.<ref name="fps_1">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xHTe_q4PnoA&lc=UgyPN-wcW9-Sfe2X45V4AaABAg</ref><ref name="fps_2">https://steamcommunity.com/app/46420/discussions/0/846944689665842962/</ref><ref name="fps_3">https://steamcommunity.com/app/46420/discussions/0/133261370013840532/</ref> Use a tool like [https://www.guru3d.com/files-details/rtss-rivatuner-statistics-server-download.html Rivatuner Statistics Server] or the graphics driver's control panel, and apply a 60 FPS limit on {{file|ChromeSingle.exe}}. Alternatively, force VSync if it leads to the same outcome for the monitor. | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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|borderless windowed notes = Run in window mode and use [[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed#Borderless Gaming|Borderless Gaming]]. | |borderless windowed notes = Run in window mode and use [[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed#Borderless Gaming|Borderless Gaming]]. | ||
|anisotropic = hackable | |anisotropic = hackable | ||
− | |anisotropic notes = Set in {{ | + | |anisotropic notes = Set in {{file|{{p|game}}\Data\VideoSettings.scr}} or use the [[#Visual fidelity (unofficial patch)|unofficial patch]] to enable it in the options menu. Force in the graphics card control panel for highest quality. |
|antialiasing = false | |antialiasing = false | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
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|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
− | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = limited |
− | |120 fps notes = No frame rate cap. Excessively high frame rates | + | |120 fps notes = No frame rate cap. Game was designed to be played at 60~ FPS. Excessively high frame rates (over 200) result in delayed player movement responsiveness and sliding on terrain. See [[#Limit FPS|limit FPS]].<ref name="fps_1"/><ref name="fps_2"/><ref name="fps_3"/> |
|hdr = false | |hdr = false | ||
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
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===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Set resolution in VideoSettings.scr|ref=<ref>[https://www.wsgf.org/dr/chrome-specforce/en Chrome SpecForce| WSGF]</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Set resolution in VideoSettings.scr|ref=<ref>[https://www.wsgf.org/dr/chrome-specforce/en Chrome SpecForce| WSGF]</ref>|fix= | ||
− | # | + | # Open {{file|{{p|game}}\Data\VideoSettings.scr}}. |
− | + | # Change the <code>Resolution</code> values to the desired width and height values. | |
− | # Change the <code>Resolution</code> values to the width and height | + | # Save the changes and close the file. |
− | # Save | ||
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
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===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref=<ref>[https://www.wsgf.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=61&t=25759&start=10 Chrome SpecForce FOV fix | WSGF]</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref=<ref>[https://www.wsgf.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=61&t=25759&start=10 Chrome SpecForce FOV fix | WSGF]</ref>|fix= | ||
− | + | <ol> | |
− | + | <li>Open {{file|{{p|game}}\code.pak}} with [https://www.7-zip.org 7-Zip] or similar.</li> | |
− | + | <li>Extract {{file|CameraPlayer.class}}.</li> | |
− | + | <li>Open {{file|CameraPlayer.class}} using [http://dirty-joe.com/ dirtyJOE(Java editor)] and in the <code>constant pool</code> tab, find and replace the following values:</li> | |
− | + | <ul> | |
− | + | <li>82 - first person perspective</li> | |
− | + | <li>60 - third person perspective</li> | |
+ | <li>75 - vehicles, sniper, binoculars, etc</li> | ||
+ | </ul> | ||
+ | <li>Drop the edited file inside {{file|{{p|game}}\code.pak}} to replace the existing file.</li> | ||
+ | </ol> | ||
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
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|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
|acceleration option = hackable | |acceleration option = hackable | ||
− | |acceleration option notes = On by default. [[#Visual fidelity (unofficial patch)|Unofficial patch]] includes a recompiled {{file|Player.class}} that disables it (put it inside {{ | + | |acceleration option notes = On by default. [[#Visual fidelity (unofficial patch)|Unofficial patch]] includes a recompiled {{file|Player.class}} that disables it (put it inside {{file|{{p|game}}\code.pak}}). |
|mouse sensitivity = true | |mouse sensitivity = true | ||
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
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===Steam version installs DirectX at every launch=== | ===Steam version installs DirectX at every launch=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Delete/rename 46430_install.vdf|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Delete/rename 46430_install.vdf|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
− | + | * Delete or rename {{file|{{p|game}}\46430_install.vdf}}. | |
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
===Sliding during movement=== | ===Sliding during movement=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Limit FPS|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/46430/discussions/0/1333474229073231057/|title=Steam Community|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Limit FPS|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/46430/discussions/0/1333474229073231057/|title=Steam Community|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= | ||
− | Use a tool like [https://www.guru3d.com/files-details/rtss-rivatuner-statistics-server-download.html Rivatuner Statistics Server] to limit the maximum FPS in the game to 60. | + | * Use a tool like [https://www.guru3d.com/files-details/rtss-rivatuner-statistics-server-download.html Rivatuner Statistics Server] to limit the maximum FPS in the game to 60. |
}} | }} | ||
Latest revision as of 09:30, 3 March 2024
Developers | |
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Techland | |
Publishers | |
Poland, Digital (GamersGate) | Techland |
Russia | 1C Company |
Germany | Koch Media, magnussoft Deutschland |
Digital (Steam) | Meridian4 |
Engines | |
Chrome Engine 2 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | August 19, 2005 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 62 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person, Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Action, FPS, Shooter |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Sci-fi |
Series | Chrome |
Chrome | |
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Chrome | 2003 |
Chrome SpecForce | 2005 |
Chrome SpecForce is a singleplayer and multiplayer first-person and third-person action, FPS and shooter game in the Chrome series.
The game includes a level editor and Java source code that can be recompiled to change the game logic and settings.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | StarForce 3 DRM[Note 1] | |||
Amazon.com (unavailable) | ||||
Steam (unavailable) | ||||
GamersGate (unavailable) |
- StarForce DRM for this game does not work on modern versions of Windows (see above for affected versions).
Essential improvements
Visual fidelity (unofficial patch)
- A set of widescreen, FOV, HUD and text rendering fixes for Chrome and Chrome SpecForce. Enables native support for higher resolutions and Hor+ FOV. Also includes files to disable mouse acceleration, LOD switching and increase draw distance. Download from Mod DB.
Limit FPS
The FPS should be limited to 60, otherwise problems can arise, like "slippery/sliding" movement.[5][6][7] Use a tool like Rivatuner Statistics Server or the graphics driver's control panel, and apply a 60 FPS limit on ChromeSingle.exe
. Alternatively, force VSync if it leads to the same outcome for the monitor.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\Data\[Note 2] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/46430/pfx/[Note 3] |
-
AudioSettings.scr
contains audio settings. -
Controller.scr
contains mouse and controller settings. -
VideoSettings.scr
contains video settings. -
UserControls.scr
contains key mapping settings.
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\Save\[Note 2] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/46430/pfx/[Note 3] |
- Each save uses multiple files.
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Multi-monitor | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
4K Ultra HD | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | See Field of view (FOV). | ||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | Run in window mode and use Borderless Gaming. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Set in <path-to-game>\Data\VideoSettings.scr or use the unofficial patch to enable it in the options menu. Force in the graphics card control panel for highest quality. |
||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
High-fidelity upscaling | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | Disabled by default. Use D3Doverrider if it can't be forced using the graphics card control panel. | ||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | No frame rate cap. Game was designed to be played at 60~ FPS. Excessively high frame rates (over 200) result in delayed player movement responsiveness and sliding on terrain. See limit FPS.[5][6][7] | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) |
Widescreen resolution
Set resolution in VideoSettings.scr[8] |
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Notes
|
Field of view (FOV)
Instructions[9] |
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Notes
|
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | On by default. Unofficial patch includes a recompiled Player.class that disables it (put it inside <path-to-game>\code.pak ). |
|
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Music and FX. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
EAX support | Disabled by default. | |
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
German | Only for retail, is censored (blood, bullet wounds and ragdoll removed).[10] | |||
Hungarian | Only for retail, the official patch is available. | |||
Italian | Only for retail. | |||
Russian | Fan translation, download. | |||
Spanish | Fan translation by Clan Dlan, download. |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
LAN play | 32 | |||
Online play | 32 |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Issues fixed
Steam version installs DirectX at every launch
Delete/rename 46430_install.vdf[citation needed] |
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Sliding during movement
Limit FPS[11] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 8 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98 | ME, 2000, XP |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium III 1.3 GHz AMD Athlon 1.3 GHz |
Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz AMD Athlon 2.0 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | 512 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 3 ATI Radeon 9200 64 MB of VRAM DirectX 8.0 compatible | Nvidia GeForce FX 5700 ATI Radeon 9600 128 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0 compatible |
Notes
- ↑ This version of StarForce DRM does not work on Windows Vista or later.[1][2][3][4] For supported versions of Windows the StarForce driver may need to be updated manually using SFUPDATE.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 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). - ↑ 3.0 3.1 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 (46430) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Windows Vista support - StarForce Support
- ↑ Windows 7 support - StarForce Support
- ↑ Windows 8.1 support - StarForce Support
- ↑ Windows 10 support - StarForce Support
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xHTe_q4PnoA&lc=UgyPN-wcW9-Sfe2X45V4AaABAg
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 https://steamcommunity.com/app/46420/discussions/0/846944689665842962/
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 https://steamcommunity.com/app/46420/discussions/0/133261370013840532/
- ↑ Chrome SpecForce| WSGF
- ↑ Chrome SpecForce FOV fix | WSGF
- ↑ https://www.schnittberichte.com/schnittbericht.php?ID=3250
- ↑ Steam Community - last accessed on May 2023