Difference between revisions of "F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin"

Revision as of 06:09, 3 September 2017

Warnings

GameSpy online services have been shut down (see Network for solutions).

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

GameSpy online server browser has stopped working due to GameSpy services being shut down.

Mouse controls are affected by deadzone and sensitivity problems. Use FEAR 2 Mouse Fix.

General information

GOG.com Community Discussions for game series

GOG.com Support Page

Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source	DRM	Notes	Keys	OS
Retail

GOG.com		Includes F.E.A.R. 2: Reborn
Steam

DLC and expansion packs

Name	Notes
Reborn	Steam version cannot be activated or purchased in Romania and other regions. However, the GOG.com version is available for everyone.

Essential improvements

Skip intro videos

Instructions

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

Template:Game data/row

System	Location
Steam Play (Linux)	<SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/16450/pfx/^{[Note 1]}

Save game data location

Template:Game data/row

System	Location
Steam Play (Linux)	<SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/16450/pfx/^{[Note 1]}

Save game cloud syncing

System	Native	Notes
GOG Galaxy
Steam Cloud

Video settings

"Performance" Settings

"Performance" Advanced Settings

Template:Video settings

Field of view (FOV)

This game uses vertical FOV. See FOV Calculator for help.

Instructions

Instructions

Windowed

Instructions

Input settings

Keyboard Settings

Template:Input settings

Side mouse buttons

Instructions

Audio settings

Audio Settings

Template:Audio settings

Network

Multiplayer types

Type	Native	Notes
LAN play
Online play		Official servers have been shut down.

VR support

3D modes	State	GG3D	Notes
Nvidia 3D Vision			Use Helix Mod: FEAR 2 - Project Origin for better support.
TriDef 3D			Works well with no 2D artifacts. Crosshair can be disabled by mod.

Devices
3RD Space Gaming Vest

Issues fixed

Mouse deadzone and sensitivity problems

The game suffers from a deadzone for small mouse movements, as well as an unusually high sensitivity, even on the lowest settings.

Instructions

Other information

API

Technical specs	Supported	Notes
Direct3D	9

Executable	32-bit	64-bit	Notes
Windows

Middleware

	Middleware	Notes
Multiplayer	GameSpy	GameSpy services have been shut down.

Disable the HUD

Instructions

System requirements

Windows
	Minimum	Recommended
Operating system (OS)	XP SP2, Vista SP1	XP SP3, Vista SP1
Processor (CPU)	AMD Athlon 64 3000+ (3200+ Vista) P4 2.8 GHz (3.2 GHz Vista)	AMD Athlon 64 X2 4400+ Core 2 Duo 2.2 GHz
System memory (RAM)	1 GB (1.5 GB Vista)	1.5 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD)	12 GB	12 GB
Video card (GPU)	ATI Radeon X700 Nvidia GeForce 6800 256 MB of VRAM Shader model 2.0b support	ATI Radeon HD 2900 Nvidia GeForce 8600 GTS 512 MB of VRAM Shader model 3.0 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 (16450) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.

References

[Proton_path_note-1] 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 (16450) may differ in some cases.
Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.

[2] File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.

[3] Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.

[4] The app ID (16450) may differ in some cases.

[5] Treat backslashes as forward slashes.

[6] See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.

[Note 1]

@@ Line 19: / Line 19: @@
 '''Key points'''
 {{--}} GameSpy online server browser has stopped working due to [[GameSpy]] services being shut down.
+{{--}} Mouse controls are affected by deadzone and sensitivity problems. Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/932-fear-2-mouse-fix/ FEAR 2 Mouse Fix].
 '''General information'''
@@ Line 48: / Line 49: @@
 ===Configuration file(s) location===
 {{Game data|
-{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\WBGames\FEAR2\{{p|uid}}\settings.cfg}}
+{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\WBGames\FEAR2\{{p|uid}}\}}
 }}
@@ Line 135: / Line 136: @@
 |key remap                 = true
 |key remap notes           = Primary and alternate mappings available. After the latest patch, {{key|Delete}} cannot be bound due to being used to delete key bindings.
-|acceleration option       = false
+|acceleration option       = hackable
-|acceleration option notes =
+|acceleration option notes = Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/932-fear-2-mouse-fix/ FEAR 2 Mouse Fix] for raw mouse input.
 |mouse sensitivity         = true
-|mouse sensitivity notes   = "Aim sensitivity" slider is located in "game settings". Sensitivity is relatively high even when set to the lowest value.
+|mouse sensitivity notes   = Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/932-fear-2-mouse-fix/ FEAR 2 Mouse Fix] to address high sensitivity problems.
 |mouse menu                = true
 |mouse menu notes          =
@@ Line 168: / Line 169: @@
 {{Fixbox|1=
 {{Fixbox/fix|Map mouse buttons to keys|ref=<ref>[http://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/932145-fear-2-project-origin/48100719 A Simple Solution to the Mouse Button 4 and 5 Problem. - GameFAQs]</ref>}}
-# You have to use [http://www.highrez.co.uk/downloads/XMouseButtonControl.htm XMouseButtonControl].
+# Download [http://www.highrez.co.uk/downloads/XMouseButtonControl.htm XMouseButtonControl].
-# Then map "Mouse Button 4" and "Mouse Button 5" to keys to your liking.
+# Assign "Mouse Button 4" and "Mouse Button 5" to keys of your liking.
 }}
@@ Line 261: / Line 262: @@
 }}
-==Other information==
+==Issues fixed==
-===Disable the HUD===
+===Mouse deadzone and sensitivity problems===
+{{--}} The game suffers from a deadzone for small mouse movements, as well as an unusually high sensitivity, even on the lowest settings.
 {{Fixbox|1=
-{{Fixbox/fix|Use mod|ref=<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20151211094500/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3193205 No HUD mod for F.E.A.R 2 - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref>}}
+{{Fixbox/fix|Use raw mouse input fix|ref=<ref>[https://methanhydrat.wordpress.com/2017/09/03/fear-2-mouse-fix/ FEAR 2 Mouse Fix | The Meth Lab]</ref>}}
-# Download [http://www.mediafire.com/download/2y6segj8qey3tb8/Fear2noHUD.zip Fear2noHUD mod].
+Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/932-fear-2-mouse-fix/ FEAR 2 Mouse Fix] for raw mouse input.
-# Copy content to the installation folder.
-'''Notes'''
-{{--}} Removes the crosshair and key bindings can't be seen in the menu.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Mars icecream|date=2017-8|comment=From the readme.}}</ref>
-{{ii}} To create a crosshair use [http://2xdsoft.de.tl/OverlayXhair.htm OverlayXhair] or similar software.
 }}
@@ Line 276: / Line 274: @@
 ===API===
 {{API
-|direct3d versions      =
+|direct3d versions      = 9
 |direct3d notes         =
 |directdraw versions    =
@@ Line 296: / Line 294: @@
 |shader model versions  =
 |shader model notes     =
-|64-bit executable      = unknown
+|64-bit executable      = false
 |64-bit executable notes=
 }}
@@ Line 314: / Line 312: @@
 |multiplayer      = GameSpy
 |multiplayer notes= [[GameSpy]] services have been shut down.
+}}
+===Disable the HUD===
+{{Fixbox|1=
+{{Fixbox/fix|Use mod|ref=<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20151211094500/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3193205 No HUD mod for F.E.A.R 2 - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref>}}
+# Download [http://www.mediafire.com/download/2y6segj8qey3tb8/Fear2noHUD.zip Fear2noHUD mod].
+# Copy content to the installation folder.
+'''Notes'''
+{{--}} Removes the crosshair and key bindings can't be seen in the menu.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Mars icecream|date=2017-8|comment=From the readme.}}</ref>
+{{ii}} To create a crosshair use [http://2xdsoft.de.tl/OverlayXhair.htm OverlayXhair] or similar software.
 }}

Developers

	Monolith Productions
Publishers
	Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
Engines
	Lithtech Jupiter EX
Release dates
Windows	February 10, 2009