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|steam appid = 21120 | |steam appid = 21120 | ||
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{{--}}Occurs only on Windows Vista and Windows 7, because of the special graphic stack WDDM. | {{--}}Occurs only on Windows Vista and Windows 7, because of the special graphic stack WDDM. | ||
{{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> |
− | * Also you can use 4gb_patch for only Extraction Point and Perseus Mandate. <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://ntcore.com/?page_id=371|title=|date=}}</ref> | + | * Also you can use 4gb_patch for only Extraction Point and Perseus Mandate.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://ntcore.com/?page_id=371|title=|date=}}</ref> |
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
− | {{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. | ||
{{--}} This patch is not compatible with the original game and F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin. | {{--}} This patch is not compatible with the original game and F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin. |
Revision as of 09:01, 14 December 2018
Developers | |
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TimeGate Studios | |
Publishers | |
Sierra Entertainment | |
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment | |
Engines | |
Lithtech Jupiter EX | |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 6, 2007 |
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
- Features an in-game benchmarking system.
- GameSpy multiplayer servers were shut down in 2012.
- Potential performance issues, use the DirectInput FPS Fix.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | SecuROM DRM. | |||
GOG.com | Includes F.E.A.R. and F.E.A.R. Extraction Point. | |||
Steam | Complete Pack also available. |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %PUBLIC%\Documents\TimeGate Studios\FEARXP2\settings.cfg |
Steam Play (Linux) | <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/21120/pfx/[Note 1] |
- Key bindings are saved in
%PUBLIC%\Documents\TimeGate Studios\FEARXP2\Profiles\Profile000.gdb
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %PUBLIC%\Documents\TimeGate Studios\FEARXP2\Save\Profile000\SinglePlayer |
Steam Play (Linux) | <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/21120/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Widescreen resolution
Set custom resolution[citation needed] |
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Field of view (FOV)
- This game uses vertical FOV. See FOV Calculator for help.
Set custom FOV[1] |
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Windowed
Set windowed mode[citation needed] |
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Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Italian | Italian language is only available in the retail version. See here for the Steam version translation. | |||
Brazilian Portuguese | Fan translation, download. | |||
Russian | Retail only. Patch for digital release here. |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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LAN play | 16 | Versus |
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Online play | 16 | Versus GameSpy services have been shut down;[2] see GameSpy for workarounds. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
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.
- These are the default ports used. They can be changed in-game during server setup
Issues fixed
Slow loading level and aero disabling
- Occurs only on Windows Vista and Windows 7, because of the special graphic stack WDDM.
Fix slow load level and spontaneous shutdown aero interface |
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Notes
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Control key settings are not assigned
- Keyboard settings reset to unassigned when you restart the game
Control key settings are not assigned fix |
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Small subtitles
- Turning on large subtitles for non-4:3 resolutions has no effect.
Fix small subtitles[6] |
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Low frame rate
- Frame rate may drop to around 20-30 FPS after a few minutes of play. This is especially common with people using Logitech devices.
Use low frame rate fix[citation needed] |
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Use the DirectInput FPS Fix. |
If you don't own a Logitech, are still having frame rate issues and don't want to use any extra files.
Borderless fullscreen mode[citation needed] |
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Soft Shadows not working
- Soft Shadows not working but setting enabled
Soft Shadows fix |
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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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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Physics | Havok | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video | |
Multiplayer | GameSpy | |
Anti-cheat | PunkBuster |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 2000, XP, Vista | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 1.7 GHz | Intel Pentium 4 3.0 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | 1 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 8 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 4 ATI Radeon 9000 64 MB of VRAM Shader model 1.1 support |
Nvidia GeForce 6600 ATI Radeon 9800 256 MB of VRAM Shader model 2.0 support |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data (use Wine regedit to access Windows registry paths). Games with Steam Cloud support may store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/21120/
in addition to or instead of this directory. The app ID (21120) may differ in some cases. Treat backslashes as forward slashes. See the glossary page for details.
References
- ↑ F.E.A.R. - Can FOV be changed? - Dead End Thrills
- ↑ Pricing | GameSpy Technology
- ↑ [1] - last accessed on
- ↑ [2] - last accessed on
- ↑ DirectX 12 & WDDM 2.0: Reworking the Windows Graphics Stack - last accessed on
- ↑ How to fix the small subtitles font at big screen resolutions - Steam Community Guide