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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 18, 2005}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 18, 2005}} | ||
|steam appid = 21090 | |steam appid = 21090 | ||
| + | |steam appid side = 21110 | ||
|gogcom page = fear_platinum | |gogcom page = fear_platinum | ||
|wikipedia = F.E.A.R. | |wikipedia = F.E.A.R. | ||
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{{GOG.com links|fear_platinum|fear_series|for game series}} | {{GOG.com links|fear_platinum|fear_series|for game series}} | ||
{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/21090/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/21090/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
| + | {{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/21110/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] (Extraction Point) | ||
{{mm}} [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=505 Steam Users' Forums] for game series | {{mm}} [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=505 Steam Users' Forums] for game series | ||
{{mm}} [http://fear.wikia.com/wiki/F.E.A.R._Wiki Unofficial Wiki] for game series | {{mm}} [http://fear.wikia.com/wiki/F.E.A.R._Wiki Unofficial Wiki] for game series | ||
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{{Availability/row| GOG | fear_platinum | DRM-free | Includes [[F.E.A.R. Extraction Point]] and [[F.E.A.R. Perseus Mandate]]. <br />Multiplayer executable creates dormant [[SecuROM]] files<ref>[http://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>}} | {{Availability/row| GOG | fear_platinum | DRM-free | Includes [[F.E.A.R. Extraction Point]] and [[F.E.A.R. Perseus Mandate]]. <br />Multiplayer executable creates dormant [[SecuROM]] files<ref>[http://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>}} | ||
{{Availability/row| Steam | 21090 | Steam | }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 21090 | Steam | }} | ||
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| + | {{DLC/row| Extraction Point | | Windows }} | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|public}}\Documents\Monolith Productions\FEAR\settings.cfg}} | + | {{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|public}}\Documents\Monolith Productions\FEAR\settings.cfg|{{p|public}}\Documents\TimeGate Studios\FEARXP\settings.cfg}} |
}} | }} | ||
| − | {{ii}} Key bindings are stored in <code>{{p|public}}\Documents\Monolith Productions\FEAR\Profiles\Profile000.gdb</code> | + | {{ii}} Key bindings are stored in <code>{{p|public}}\Documents\Monolith Productions\FEAR\Profiles\Profile000.gdb</code> and <code>{{p|public}}\Documents\TimeGate Studios\FEARXP\Profiles\Profile000.gdb</code> |
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|public}}\Documents\Monolith Productions\FEAR\Save\Profile000\SinglePlayer}} | + | {{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|public}}\Documents\Monolith Productions\FEAR\Save\Profile000\SinglePlayer|{{p|public}}\Documents\TimeGate Studios\FEARXP\Save\Profile000\SinglePlayer}} |
}} | }} | ||
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | ||
|widescreen resolution = true | |widescreen resolution = true | ||
| − | |widescreen resolution notes= Added in a [[#Patches|patch 1.08]]. | + | |widescreen resolution notes= Added in a [[#Patches|patch 1.08]]. For Extraction Point see [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. |
|multimonitor = true | |multimonitor = true | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
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|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
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| + | ===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
| + | {{Fixbox/fix|Change resolution}} | ||
| + | # Go to <code>{{p|public}}\Documents\TimeGate Studios\FEARXP</code> | ||
| + | # 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. | ||
| + | # Save your changes and set the file to read-only. | ||
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{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
{{Fixbox/fix|Change FOV|ref=<ref>[http://www.deadendthrills.com/forum/discussion/comment/2396/#Comment_2396 F.E.A.R. - Can FOV be changed? - Dead End Thrills]</ref>}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Change FOV|ref=<ref>[http://www.deadendthrills.com/forum/discussion/comment/2396/#Comment_2396 F.E.A.R. - Can FOV be changed? - Dead End Thrills]</ref>}} | ||
| − | # Go to <code>{{p|public}}\Documents\Monolith Productions\FEAR</code> | + | # Go to the configuration files location: |
| + | #* Base game: <code>{{p|public}}\Documents\Monolith Productions\FEAR</code> | ||
| + | #* Extraction Point: <code>{{p|public}}\Documents\TimeGate Studios\FEARXP</code> | ||
# Open <code>settings.cfg</code> with a text editor. | # Open <code>settings.cfg</code> with a text editor. | ||
# If using a widescreen resolution add this line: <code>"FovYWidescreen" "XX.00"</code> where XX is the vertical FOV value. If using a non-widescreen resolution use <code>"FovY" "XX.00"</code> | # If using a widescreen resolution add this line: <code>"FovYWidescreen" "XX.00"</code> where XX is the vertical FOV value. If using a non-widescreen resolution use <code>"FovY" "XX.00"</code> | ||
Revision as of 08:49, 10 June 2015
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| Developers | |
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| Monolith Productions | |
| Publishers | |
| Sierra Entertainment | |
| Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment | |
| Engines | |
| Lithtech Jupiter EX | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | October 18, 2005 |
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Warnings
| F.E.A.R. | |
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| 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.
- Multiplayer is free to download and continues to be supported by the community.
General information
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
- Steam Community Discussions (Extraction Point)
- Steam Users' Forums for game series
- Unofficial Wiki for game series
- F.E.A.R. Combat Community
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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| Retail | |
DRM: SecuROM | |
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DRM: SecuROM | |
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Includes F.E.A.R. Extraction Point and F.E.A.R. Perseus Mandate. Multiplayer executable creates dormant SecuROM files[1] |
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DLC and expansion packs
| Name | Notes | |
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| Extraction Point | |
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.
Skip intro videos
| Instructions |
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Game data
Game options
Configuration file(s) location
Template:Game data/row
| System | Location |
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| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/21090/pfx/[Note 1] |
- Key bindings are stored in
%PUBLIC%\Documents\Monolith Productions\FEAR\Profiles\Profile000.gdband%PUBLIC%\Documents\TimeGate Studios\FEARXP\Profiles\Profile000.gdb
Save game data location
Template:Game data/row
| System | Location |
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| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/21090/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| GOG Galaxy | ||
| Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Video settings
Advanced computer options
Advanced video card options
Widescreen resolution
| Instructions |
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Field of view (FOV)
| Instructions |
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Input settings
Mouse options
Audio settings
Audio settings
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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| English |
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. For co-op install Coop Warfare mod. |
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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 |
Issues fixed
- TweakGuides has created a comprehensive guide for fixing issues in this game. It can be found here.
Soft Shadows doesn't work combined with AA
| Instructions |
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Small subtitles
| Instructions |
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Black screen on ATI/AMD video cards
| Instructions |
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Can't hear any dialogue
| Instructions |
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No Torch Glitch
| Instructions |
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FPS problems
Method 1
| Instructions |
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Method 2
If you don't have a Logitech device but still has frame rate issues.
| Instructions |
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Game won't start/maps not loading
| Instructions |
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Other information
Official SDK
- Steam users have SDK already included with the game.[2] 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
| Instructions |
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System requirements
| Windows | ||
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| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 2000, XP | 2000, XP |
| Processor (CPU) | Pentium 4 1.7 GHz | Pentium 4 3.0 GHz |
| System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | 1 GB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 5 GB | 5 GB |
| Video card (GPU) | GeForce Ti 4200 Radeon 8500 64 MB of VRAM Shader model 1.1 support |
GeForce 6600 Radeon 9800 256 MB of VRAM Shader model 2.0 support |
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
Categories:
- Pages needing cover images
- Windows
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- Games
- Invalid template usage (Series)
- Invalid template usage (DRM)
- Invalid template usage (Availability)
- Invalid template usage (Fixbox)
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- Self-hosting
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