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|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 18, 2005}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 18, 2005}} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|fear|88}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|f-e-a-r|81}} | ||
|steam appid = 21090 | |steam appid = 21090 | ||
|steam appid side = 21110 | |steam appid side = 21110 | ||
|gogcom id = 1423058413 | |gogcom id = 1423058413 | ||
+ | |hltb = 3293 | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
|mobygames = fear-first-encounter-assault-recon | |mobygames = fear-first-encounter-assault-recon | ||
− | |wikipedia = F.E.A.R. | + | |wikipedia = F.E.A.R. (video game) |
|winehq = 2878 | |winehq = 2878 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
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{{++}} The multiplayer component (F.E.A.R. Combat) is free to download and continues to be supported by the [http://fear-community.org/ community]. | {{++}} The multiplayer component (F.E.A.R. Combat) is free to download and continues to be supported by the [http://fear-community.org/ community]. | ||
{{++}} Features an in-game benchmarking system. (It is not accurate to in game performance) | {{++}} Features an in-game benchmarking system. (It is not accurate to in game performance) | ||
− | {{--}} Potential performance issues, | + | {{--}} Potential performance issues on modern machines, See [[#Low_frame_rate|Low Frame Rate]]. |
− | {{ii}} Potential graphics issues on modern nVidia GeForce only, use the [ | + | {{ii}} Potential graphics issues on modern nVidia GeForce only, use the [[#Flickering_textures_on_modern_systems|Dx9->Dx11 Wrapping]]. |
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/21090/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/21090/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/21110/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] (Extraction Point) | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/21110/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] (Extraction Point) | ||
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{{mm}} [http://fear-community.org/ F.E.A.R. Combat Community] | {{mm}} [http://fear-community.org/ F.E.A.R. Combat Community] | ||
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{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc, key| {{DRM|SecuROM|7.00.00.0128}}, 5 CDs or 1 DVD.| | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc, key| {{DRM|SecuROM|7.00.00.0128}}, 5 CDs or 1 DVD.| | Windows }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-FEAR | activation | {{DRM|SecuROM PA}} | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-FEAR | activation | {{DRM|SecuROM PA}} | | Windows | unavailable }} |
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 2022-1 | Steam | Ultimate Shooter Edition. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 2022-1 | Steam | Ultimate Shooter Edition. | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | fear_platinum | DRM-free | Multiplayer executable creates dormant [[SecuROM]] files.<ref>[https://www.gog.com/forum/general/fear_installed_securom_all_over_my_computer_does_anyone_know_how_to_get_rid_of_it/post162 FEAR installed SecuROM all over my computer. Does anyone know how to get rid of it?, page 9 - Forum - GOG.com]</ref> | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | fear_platinum | DRM-free | Multiplayer executable creates dormant [[SecuROM]] files.<ref>[https://www.gog.com/forum/general/fear_installed_securom_all_over_my_computer_does_anyone_know_how_to_get_rid_of_it/post162 FEAR installed SecuROM all over my computer. Does anyone know how to get rid of it?, page 9 - Forum - GOG.com]</ref> | | Windows }} | ||
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{{ii}} Additional weapons, instant action levels, and a bonus mission are only in the console versions. Also, content added in F.E.A.R. Files, a Xbox 360 port of expansion packs, are not present on PC.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgvzW0dXfOM&t=1076 The Rise and Fall of F.E.A.R.]</ref> | {{ii}} Additional weapons, instant action levels, and a bonus mission are only in the console versions. Also, content added in F.E.A.R. Files, a Xbox 360 port of expansion packs, are not present on PC.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgvzW0dXfOM&t=1076 The Rise and Fall of F.E.A.R.]</ref> | ||
{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
− | {{DLC/row| Extraction Point | | Windows }} | + | {{DLC/row| Extraction Point | [https://www.4players.de/4players.php/download_info/Downloads/Download/45526/FEAR_Extraction_Point/Singleplayer-Demo.html Demo] (standalone) (German website, but demo is in English) | Windows }} |
{{DLC/row| [[F.E.A.R. Perseus Mandate|Perseus Mandate]] | Standalone, work without original game. | Windows }} | {{DLC/row| [[F.E.A.R. Perseus Mandate|Perseus Mandate]] | Standalone, work without original game. | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Community patch=== | ===Community patch=== | ||
− | The FEAR multiplayer master server was shut down on December 19, 2012. The community has developed an unofficial patch for the game and is offering new FEAR Combat CD keys for free. The latest version of the community-supported FEAR Combat client and new CD keys can be obtained from the [http://fear-community.org/ Fear Combat Community website]. | + | The FEAR multiplayer master server was shut down on December 19, 2012. The community has developed an unofficial patch for the game and is offering new FEAR Combat CD keys for free. The latest version of the community-supported FEAR Combat client and new CD keys can be obtained from the [http://fear-community.org/ Fear Combat Community website] or [http://lastremain.de lastremain.de]. |
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Skip intro videos|ref={{ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Skip intro videos via native config tool|fix= |
+ | #You can navigate to the game's folder, open the Config.exe, move over to the Options tab and tick the disable movies box here to skip movies easily. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Skip intro videos|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Tecc|date=2021-05-16|comment=}}</ref>|fix= | ||
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
# Open {{file|settings.cfg}}. | # Open {{file|settings.cfg}}. | ||
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{{ii}} This doesn't skip the first splash screen which acts as a loading screen. | {{ii}} This doesn't skip the first splash screen which acts as a loading screen. | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[https://www.moddb.com/mods/fear-xp-rivarez-mod/downloads/fear-hd F.E.A.R: HD Textures v1.1]=== | ||
+ | {{++}} AI upscale texture pack that has been processed to aim for stability and upgrading textures that practically improve visual quality | ||
+ | {{++}} Includes an installer that allows you to between a more stable basic installation and a full installation | ||
+ | {{ii}} Does not support Extraction Point yet and will not support [[F.E.A.R. Perseus Mandate|Perseus Mandate]] | ||
+ | {{ii}} Completely replaces some textures with new ones | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ||
− | {{ii}} Widescreen fix is required for the Extraction Point expansion only (STEAM | + | {{ii}} Widescreen fix is required for the Extraction Point expansion only (STEAM and GOG VERSIONS). |
{{Fixbox|description=Set custom resolution|ref={{cn|date=November 2019}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Set custom resolution|ref={{cn|date=November 2019}}|fix= | ||
# Click the <code>Settings</code> symbol on Steam and then <code>Manage\Browse Local Files</code> | # Click the <code>Settings</code> symbol on Steam and then <code>Manage\Browse Local Files</code> | ||
− | # | + | # Doubleclick the <code>FEARXP</code> folder, and right click on the <code>FEARXP.exe</code> application and click on Properties |
# Click the <code>Compatability</code> tab and tick the <code>Disable fullscreen optimizations</code> box and hit Apply | # Click the <code>Compatability</code> tab and tick the <code>Disable fullscreen optimizations</code> box and hit Apply | ||
# Run the game once from Steam and then quit once you reach the main menu. This will generate the <code>settings.cfg</code> file | # Run the game once from Steam and then quit once you reach the main menu. This will generate the <code>settings.cfg</code> file | ||
− | # Go to <code>Public\ | + | # Go to <code>C:\Users\Public\Documents\Monolith Productions\FEAR</code> |
# Open <code>settings.cfg</code> with a text editor. | # Open <code>settings.cfg</code> with a text editor. | ||
# Change the <code>"ScreenWidth" "640"</code> and <code>"ScreenHeight" "480"</code> lines to match your resolution. | # Change the <code>"ScreenWidth" "640"</code> and <code>"ScreenHeight" "480"</code> lines to match your resolution. | ||
# Save your changes and set the file to read-only. | # Save your changes and set the file to read-only. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} For some versions, <code>settings.cfg</code> for the Extraction Point expansion is located at <code>C:\Users\Public\Documents\TimeGate Studios\FEARXP</code> | ||
}} | }} | ||
===[[Glossary:4K Ultra HD|4K Ultra HD]]=== | ===[[Glossary:4K Ultra HD|4K Ultra HD]]=== | ||
{{ii}} In-game FSAA setting '''must''' be set to Off before enabling 4K resolution, otherwise you will be stuck in a black screen. If this happens, reset resolution via {{file|settings.cfg}}. If you need AA at 4K, see [[#Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]]. | {{ii}} In-game FSAA setting '''must''' be set to Off before enabling 4K resolution, otherwise you will be stuck in a black screen. If this happens, reset resolution via {{file|settings.cfg}}. If you need AA at 4K, see [[#Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]]. | ||
− | {{ii}} F.E.A.R maintains 1:1 HUD scaling at all resolutions (i.e. there is no HUD scaling). This has the benefit of keeping HUD elements sharp, but they also may become very small on high-density monitors, such as 4K monitors sized below 30". | + | {{ii}} F.E.A.R maintains 1:1 HUD scaling at all resolutions (i.e. there is no HUD scaling). This has the benefit of keeping HUD elements sharp, but they also may become very small on high-density monitors, such as 4K monitors sized below 30". Use this fix corresponding to your chosen resolution to increase the HUD size: https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=180211741 |
===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]=== | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = Pauses on loss of focus. | |mute on focus lost notes = Pauses on loss of focus. | ||
|eax support = true | |eax support = true | ||
− | |eax support notes = EAX 2, EAX 4.0.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20051027025836/http://www.soundblaster.com/gaming/fear/ Gaming - SoundBlaster.com (retrieved)]</ref> [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUKvxbrW3gl6hXeXVwPxILsPaEpwmlXX7 EAX sound examples with HRTF mod and ALchemy] The Russian version has problems playing some dialogs in EAX, a fix | + | |eax support notes = EAX 2, EAX 4.0.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20051027025836/http://www.soundblaster.com/gaming/fear/ Gaming - SoundBlaster.com (retrieved)]</ref> [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUKvxbrW3gl6hXeXVwPxILsPaEpwmlXX7 EAX sound examples with HRTF mod and ALchemy] The Russian version has problems playing some dialogs in EAX, a fix can be found [https://www.playground.ru/files/f_e_a_r_obnovlenie_ofitsialnoj_rusifikatsii-50809 here]. |
}} | }} | ||
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|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = German | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Retail only. For digital version download from [https://deutschpatch.de/data/FEAR%20Platinum-DE%20Patch.exe DeutschPatch] or [https://www.compiware-forum.de/downloads/file/465-f-e-a-r-platinum-deutsch-patch/?highlight=f.e.a.r CompiWare]. Includes Extraction Point and Perseus Mandate. | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Retail only. For digital version download from See [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=215883178 here] for the Steam version translation. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Retail only, which is called '''Gold Edition''' and includes Extraction Point. [https://mega.nz/file/FLgkHTpQ#TuvmKQZcl4lepbHVwMDNwV_6WeQ3nr-VcMluliUIRDE Language files available here]. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Retail only. Patch for digital release [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=186692041 here]. |
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Polish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Local retail only. Patch for digital release [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2207-fear-platinum-aka-ultimate-shooter-edition-polish-translation here]. | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|keyboard-mouse = | |keyboard-mouse = | ||
|keyboard-mouse notes = | |keyboard-mouse notes = | ||
− | |3rd space gaming vest = | + | |3rd space gaming vest = true |
|3rd space gaming vest notes = | |3rd space gaming vest notes = | ||
− | |novint falcon = | + | |novint falcon = true |
|novint falcon notes = | |novint falcon notes = | ||
|trackir = | |trackir = | ||
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|online play players = | |online play players = | ||
|online play modes = Versus, Co-op | |online play modes = Versus, Co-op | ||
− | |online play notes = Master server is offline; use [http://fear-community.org FEAR Combat Community] version. For co-op install [http://www.moddb.com/mods/fear-coop Coop Warfare] mod. | + | |online play notes = Master server is offline; use [http://fear-community.org FEAR Combat Community] version (mirror [http://lastremain.de] lastremain.de). For co-op install [http://www.moddb.com/mods/fear-coop Coop Warfare] mod, co-op server with all SP levels - [https://www.moddb.com/games/fear/downloads/fearcombat-coop-server fearcombat-coop-server]. |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
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|self-hosting = true | |self-hosting = true | ||
|self-hosting notes = Dedicated server software available for [http://fear-community.org/downloads/ Windows and Linux]. | |self-hosting notes = Dedicated server software available for [http://fear-community.org/downloads/ Windows and Linux]. | ||
− | |direct ip = | + | |direct ip = true |
− | |direct ip notes = | + | |direct ip notes = You need to create a shortcut to the game, write the command +join ip:port in the parameters. Then launch the shortcut. |
}}{{Network/Ports | }}{{Network/Ports | ||
− | |tcp = | + | |tcp = 27888 |
− | |udp = | + | |udp = 27888 |
|upnp = | |upnp = | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Issues unresolved== | ||
+ | ===Long save times=== | ||
+ | When playing the game, exiting and launching it again without logging out of Windows, saving can take very long. To work around that, log out and back into your Windows profile (or restart your computer) before re-launching the game.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/21090/discussions/0/133261907138898387|title=Game Freezing When Saving|date=2021-02-05}}</ref> | ||
==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
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===Slow loading level and aero disabling=== | ===Slow loading level and aero disabling=== | ||
− | |||
− | |||
{{Fixbox|description=Fix slow load level and spontaneous shutdown aero interface|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Fix slow load level and spontaneous shutdown aero interface|fix= | ||
* Install game and addons only on Windows XP, Windows 8.1 or Windows 10.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://vk.com/topic-149428471_39019230|title=|date=}}</ref> | * Install game and addons only on Windows XP, Windows 8.1 or Windows 10.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://vk.com/topic-149428471_39019230|title=|date=}}</ref> | ||
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'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} Occurs only on Windows Vista and Windows 7, because of the special graphic stack WDDM. | ||
{{ii}} Using Windows 8.1 or 10 significantly reduces the launch time of the level, perhaps this is due to improvements in the WDDM graphics stack.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.anandtech.com/show/9543/the-windows-10-review/13|title=DirectX 12 & WDDM 2.0: Reworking the Windows Graphics Stack|date=}}</ref> | {{ii}} Using Windows 8.1 or 10 significantly reduces the launch time of the level, perhaps this is due to improvements in the WDDM graphics stack.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.anandtech.com/show/9543/the-windows-10-review/13|title=DirectX 12 & WDDM 2.0: Reworking the Windows Graphics Stack|date=}}</ref> | ||
{{ii}} Despite the fact that this patch increases the limit of used memory from 2GB to 4GB, the game doesn't need this much, but it does noticeably increase the launch speed of the level. | {{ii}} Despite the fact that this patch increases the limit of used memory from 2GB to 4GB, the game doesn't need this much, but it does noticeably increase the launch speed of the level. | ||
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===Control key settings are not assigned=== | ===Control key settings are not assigned=== | ||
− | {{ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Keyboard settings reset to unassigned when you restart the game|fix= |
− | + | * Run the game as Administrator | |
− | * | ||
}} | }} | ||
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# Unpack on folder with game from MS/x86 folder, only d3d9.dll | # Unpack on folder with game from MS/x86 folder, only d3d9.dll | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}}(nVidia only) Enhancing the in-game AA to SGSSAA may solve this issue as well. (further testing is required)<ref>{{Refcheck|user=ChaosBahamut|date=2020-9-27}}</ref> | ||
===Broken shadow rendering on Nvidia graphics=== | ===Broken shadow rendering on Nvidia graphics=== | ||
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# Open <code>Default.archcfg</code> in Notepad and add <code>FEARL_1920.Arch00</code> at the end of the file as a new line. | # Open <code>Default.archcfg</code> in Notepad and add <code>FEARL_1920.Arch00</code> at the end of the file as a new line. | ||
# For Extraction Point navigate to FEARXP sub-folder and add <code>../FEARL_1920.Arch00</code> to <code>Default.archcfg</code> under <code>; FEAR XP ARCHIVES</code>. | # For Extraction Point navigate to FEARXP sub-folder and add <code>../FEARL_1920.Arch00</code> to <code>Default.archcfg</code> under <code>; FEAR XP ARCHIVES</code>. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Fix for 1440p and 4k (only base game) resolutions|ref=<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=180211741 How to fix the small subtitles font at big screen resolutions - Steam Community Guide]</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Download one of the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1813-fear-collection-small-font-fix-by-deus-and-montonero/ archives, for your desired resolution], and extract to the installation dir. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Low frame rate=== | ===Low frame rate=== | ||
− | {{--}} Frame rate may drop to around 20-30 FPS after a few minutes of play. | + | {{--}} Frame rate may drop to around 20-30 FPS after a few minutes of play. |
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use DirectInput FPS Fix|fix= | ||
+ | # Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/789-directinput-fps-fix/ DirectInput FPS Fix]. | ||
+ | # Extract into <code>{{p|game}}</code> for the main campaign. | ||
+ | # For the Expansion extract it into <code>{{p|game}}\FEARXP</code> | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{ii}} If you are still having frame rate issues. |
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Borderless fullscreen mode|ref={{cn|date=November 2016}}|fix= | |
+ | # First make game into windowed mode. See [[#Windowed|Windowed]]. | ||
+ | # Then use [[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed|Borderless fullscreen mode]]. | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Disable Soft Shadows|fix= | |
− | {{ | + | * Go into settings in game and disable <code>Soft Shadows</code>. |
+ | {{ii}} Soft Shadows are a taxing feature even today on some lower-end machines. | ||
+ | {{--}} Changes the look of the game. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Compatibility mode|ref={{cn|date=March 2019}}|fix= | |
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | Set Windows XP SP3 [[Compatibility Mode|compatibility mode]] on the executable. |
− | |||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Update libraries|ref={{cn|date=Jule 2019}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Update libraries|ref={{cn|date=Jule 2019}}|fix= | ||
# Install [https://www.majorgeeks.com/files/details/runtimepack.html RuntimePack]. | # Install [https://www.majorgeeks.com/files/details/runtimepack.html RuntimePack]. | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Startup Crash on Windows 10|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Startup Crash on Windows 10|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
− | * Set game's compatibility mode to Windows XP (Service Pack 2). If it doesn't help try "Disable display scaling on high DPI settings" also. | + | * Set game's compatibility mode to Windows XP (Service Pack 2). If it doesn't help try "Disable display scaling on high DPI settings" also. RMB on FEAR.exe => Properties => Compatability => Disable fullscreen optimizations |
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description="Disconnected from server" when playing singleplayer|fix= | ||
+ | * This only happens in Extraction Point. When the game crashes with this message while trying to load a level, set texture detail to medium (not maximum) and try again. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|physics = Havok | |physics = Havok | ||
|physics notes = | |physics notes = | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = EAX Unified |
|audio notes = | |audio notes = | ||
|interface = | |interface = | ||
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|minDX = 9.0c | |minDX = 9.0c | ||
|minSM = 1.1 | |minSM = 1.1 | ||
− | |minaudio = 16-bit DirectX | + | |minaudio = 16-bit DirectX compatible |
|recOS = XP | |recOS = XP | ||
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|recVRAM = 256 MB | |recVRAM = 256 MB | ||
|recSM = 2.0 | |recSM = 2.0 | ||
− | |recaudio = Sound Blaster X-Fi series | + | |recaudio = Sound Blaster X-Fi series |
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
Revision as of 13:48, 20 June 2021
Developers | |
---|---|
Monolith Productions | |
Extraction Point | TimeGate Studios |
Publishers | |
Sierra Entertainment | |
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment | |
Engines | |
Lithtech Jupiter EX | |
Release dates | |
Windows | October 18, 2005 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 88 |
IGDB | 81 |
Warnings
F.E.A.R. | |
---|---|
F.E.A.R. | 2005 |
F.E.A.R. Perseus Mandate | 2007 |
F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin | 2009 |
F.E.A.R. 3 | 2011 |
F.E.A.R. Online | 2014 |
Key points
- Master servers for multiplayer were shut down on December 19, 2012. See FEAR Combat Community.
- The multiplayer component (F.E.A.R. Combat) is free to download and continues to be supported by the community.
- Features an in-game benchmarking system. (It is not accurate to in game performance)
- Potential performance issues on modern machines, See Low Frame Rate.
- Potential graphics issues on modern nVidia GeForce only, use the Dx9->Dx11 Wrapping.
General information
- Official manual
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
- Steam Community Discussions (Extraction Point)
- F.E.A.R. Combat Community
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | SecuROM 7.00.00.0128 DRM, 5 CDs or 1 DVD. | |||
GamersGate (unavailable) | SecuROM PA DRM | |||
Ultimate Shooter Edition. | ||||
GOG.com | Multiplayer executable creates dormant SecuROM files.[1] | |||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Steam | Complete Pack also available. SDK need fixes on registry. |
- The GOG.com and Steam releases include both F.E.A.R. Extraction Point and F.E.A.R. Perseus Mandate
- The GOG install removes SecuROM, GameSpy, and Punkbuster. GOG is 15.6GB [136 files], Steam is 16.5GB [161 files]. [2]
- Additional weapons, instant action levels, and a bonus mission are only in the console versions. Also, content added in F.E.A.R. Files, a Xbox 360 port of expansion packs, are not present on PC.[3]
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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Extraction Point | Demo (standalone) (German website, but demo is in English) | |
Perseus Mandate | Standalone, work without original game. |
- Not available for sale in Germany due to German censorship laws.
Essential improvements
Patches
Latest version is 1.08.
Community patch
The FEAR multiplayer master server was shut down on December 19, 2012. The community has developed an unofficial patch for the game and is offering new FEAR Combat CD keys for free. The latest version of the community-supported FEAR Combat client and new CD keys can be obtained from the Fear Combat Community website or lastremain.de.
Skip intro videos
Skip intro videos via native config tool |
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Skip intro videos[4] |
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Notes
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F.E.A.R: HD Textures v1.1
- AI upscale texture pack that has been processed to aim for stability and upgrading textures that practically improve visual quality
- Includes an installer that allows you to between a more stable basic installation and a full installation
- Does not support Extraction Point yet and will not support Perseus Mandate
- Completely replaces some textures with new ones
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %PUBLIC%\Documents\Monolith Productions\FEAR\settings.cfg %PUBLIC%\Documents\TimeGate Studios\FEARXP\settings.cfg |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/21090/pfx/[Note 1] |
- Key bindings are stored in
%PUBLIC%\Documents\Monolith Productions\FEAR\Profiles\Profile000.gdb
and%PUBLIC%\Documents\TimeGate Studios\FEARXP\Profiles\Profile000.gdb
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %PUBLIC%\Documents\Monolith Productions\FEAR\Save\Profile000\SinglePlayer %PUBLIC%\Documents\TimeGate Studios\FEARXP\Save\Profile000\SinglePlayer |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/21090/pfx/[Note 1] |
- F.E.A.R. has 10 save slots, plus 1 quicksave slot and 1 autosave slot. Additional save slots can be made by creating a new player profile. There is no ability to replay completed levels other than loading a manual save.
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Widescreen resolution
- Widescreen fix is required for the Extraction Point expansion only (STEAM and GOG VERSIONS).
Set custom resolution[citation needed] |
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Notes
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4K Ultra HD
- In-game FSAA setting must be set to Off before enabling 4K resolution, otherwise you will be stuck in a black screen. If this happens, reset resolution via
settings.cfg
. If you need AA at 4K, see Anti-aliasing (AA). - F.E.A.R maintains 1:1 HUD scaling at all resolutions (i.e. there is no HUD scaling). This has the benefit of keeping HUD elements sharp, but they also may become very small on high-density monitors, such as 4K monitors sized below 30". Use this fix corresponding to your chosen resolution to increase the HUD size: https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=180211741
Field of view (FOV)
- This game uses vertical FOV. See FOV Calculator for help.
Set custom FOV[5] |
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Windowed
- FSAA is unavailable in windowed mode. See Anti-aliasing (AA) for an alternative.
Set windowed mode[citation needed] |
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Anti-aliasing (AA)
- The Soft Shadows option will have no effect if the FSAA option is enabled.
MSAA solution (Nvidia only)[6] |
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Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
German | Retail only. For digital version download from DeutschPatch or CompiWare. Includes Extraction Point and Perseus Mandate. | |||
Italian | Retail only. For digital version download from See here for the Steam version translation. | |||
Hungarian | Retail only, which is called Gold Edition and includes Extraction Point. Language files available here. | |||
Brazilian Portuguese | Fan translation, download. Fan translation for Extraction Point, download. |
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Russian | Retail only. Patch for digital release here. | |||
Spanish | Retail only. Patch for digital release here. | |||
Polish | Local retail only. Patch for digital release here. |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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Nvidia 3D Vision | Disable game crosshair by turning the transparency all the way down and then enable 3DVision 3D crosshair (Ctrl+F12). Any depth adjustments must be done via KB shortcuts, as the Nvidia pyramid's scroll wheel will not work. | ||
vorpX | G3D, DirectVR Officially supported game, see official vorpx game list. |
Devices | |||
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3RD Space Gaming Vest | |||
Novint Falcon |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Notes | |
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LAN play | Versus |
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Online play | Versus, Co-op Master server is offline; use FEAR Combat Community version (mirror [3] lastremain.de). For co-op install Coop Warfare mod, co-op server with all SP levels - fearcombat-coop-server. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | Dedicated server software available for Windows and Linux. | |
Direct IP | You need to create a shortcut to the game, write the command +join ip:port in the parameters. Then launch the shortcut. |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
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TCP | 27888 |
UDP | 27888 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
Issues unresolved
Long save times
When playing the game, exiting and launching it again without logging out of Windows, saving can take very long. To work around that, log out and back into your Windows profile (or restart your computer) before re-launching the game.[7]
Issues fixed
- TweakGuides has created a comprehensive guide for fixing issues in this game. It can be found https://tweakguides.pcgamingwiki.com/FEAR_1.html here].
Slow loading level and aero disabling
Fix slow load level and spontaneous shutdown aero interface |
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Control key settings are not assigned
Keyboard settings reset to unassigned when you restart the game |
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Flickering textures on modern systems
Use dgVoodoo2 wrapping |
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- (nVidia only) Enhancing the in-game AA to SGSSAA may solve this issue as well. (further testing is required)[11]
Broken shadow rendering on Nvidia graphics
Fix shadow corruption[12] |
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Soft Shadows doesn't work combined with FSAA
Use alternative AA solution[6] |
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Small subtitles
- Turning on large subtitles for non-4:3 resolutions has no effect.
Small subtitles[13] |
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Fix for 1440p and 4k (only base game) resolutions[14] |
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Black screen on ATI/AMD video cards
Black screen on ATI/AMD video cards[citation needed] |
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Can't hear any dialogue
Enable/install Windows Media Player[citation needed] |
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No Torch Glitch
No Torch Glitch[citation needed] |
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Can't hear any gunshots
Install Creative Alchemy[citation needed] |
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Low frame rate
- Frame rate may drop to around 20-30 FPS after a few minutes of play.
Use DirectInput FPS Fix |
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- If you are still having frame rate issues.
Borderless fullscreen mode[citation needed] |
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Disable Soft Shadows |
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Compatibility mode[citation needed] |
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Set Windows XP SP3 compatibility mode on the executable. |
- Additionally, you can also install a more recent set of libraries used by the game.
Update libraries[citation needed] |
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Crashes
Game won't start/maps not loading[15] |
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Startup Crash on Windows 10[citation needed] |
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"Disconnected from server" when playing singleplayer |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 8, 9 | |
Shader Model support | 1.1, 2 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Physics | Havok | |
Audio | EAX Unified | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video | |
Multiplayer | GameSpy | |
Anti-cheat | PunkBuster | [citation needed] |
Official SDK
- The Steam version includes the SDK with the game.[16] Make sure you read instructions
- F.E.A.R. Public Tools (Requires original game patched with version 1.08)
- F.E.A.R. Public Tools v2 (Standalone version, for those who do not own the game)
DevMode
DevMode gives the ability to use the debug keys and to load any map, including a few demo levels.
Dynamic flashlight
Makes the light cast from the flashlight dynamic[citation needed] |
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System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 2000 | XP |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 1.7 GHz AMD Athlon XP 1600+ |
Intel Pentium 4 3.0 GHz AMD Athlon 64 3000+ |
System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | 1 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 17 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce Ti 4200 ATI Radeon 8500 64 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible Shader model 1.1 support |
Nvidia GeForce 6600 ATI Radeon 9800 256 MB of VRAM Shader model 2.0 support |
Sound (audio device) | 16-bit DirectX compatible | Sound Blaster X-Fi series |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 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 (21090) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ FEAR installed SecuROM all over my computer. Does anyone know how to get rid of it?, page 9 - Forum - GOG.com
- ↑ File Comparison hosted on GDrive
- ↑ The Rise and Fall of F.E.A.R.
- ↑ Verified by User:Tecc on 2021-05-16
- ↑ F.E.A.R. - Can FOV be changed? - Dead End Thrills
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 F.E.A.R.: Anti Aliasing and Soft Shadows – together, on nVidia! » The GAT at XIN.at
- ↑ Game Freezing When Saving - last accessed on 2021-02-05
- ↑ [1] - last accessed on
- ↑ [2] - last accessed on
- ↑ DirectX 12 & WDDM 2.0: Reworking the Windows Graphics Stack - last accessed on
- ↑ Verified by User:ChaosBahamut on 2020-9-27
- ↑ F.E.A.R. Shadows are still broken - GeForce Forums - last accessed on 2017-04-16
- ↑ How to fix the small subtitles font at big screen resolutions - Steam Community Guide
- ↑ How to fix the small subtitles font at big screen resolutions - Steam Community Guide
- ↑ Topic: Game won't start/maps not loading | FEAR Combat Community
- ↑ FEAR SDK Problem With Steam Version? - Page 2 - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)