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{{Infobox game
 
{{Infobox game
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|cover        = Necrovision cover.jpg
+
|cover        = Necrovision - cover.png
 
|developers  =  
 
|developers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|The Farm 51}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|The Farm 51}}
 
|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|1C Company}}
+
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|1C Company|2009-2018}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|1C Entertainment|2018-2022}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Fulqrum Publishing|2022-present}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|505 Games}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|505 Games}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Aspyr Media}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Aspyr Media}}
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|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|February 27, 2009}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|February 27, 2009}}
 +
|reception    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|necrovision|63}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|necrovision|rating}}
 +
|taxonomy    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | First-person }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | FPS }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Realistic }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Europe, Supernatural, World War I, Zombies }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | NecroVisioN }}
 
|steam appid  = 7860
 
|steam appid  = 7860
 +
|steam appid side =
 
|gogcom id    = 1624457803
 
|gogcom id    = 1624457803
 +
|gogcom id side =
 +
|official site= http://www.necrovision-game.com
 +
|hltb        = 6467
 +
|mobygames    = 39592
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|strategywiki =  
−
|mobygames    = necrovision
 
 
|wikipedia    = NecroVisioN
 
|wikipedia    = NecroVisioN
 
|winehq      = 10678
 
|winehq      = 10678
 
|license      = commercial
 
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
−
{{Series|NecroVisioN}}
+
 
 +
{{Introduction
 +
|introduction      =
 +
 
 +
|release history  =
 +
 
 +
|current state    =
 +
}}
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
−
{{mm}} [http://www.necrovision-game.com Official website]
 
 
{{GOG.com links|1624457803|necrovision_series|for game series}}
 
{{GOG.com links|1624457803|necrovision_series|for game series}}
 
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/7860/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
 
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/7860/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
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{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|SecuROM|7}}. | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|SecuROM|7}}. | | Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| GamersGate | necrovision | activation | {{DRM|securom|7}} - <ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20120121162815/http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-NECVIS/necrovision</ref> | | Windows | unavailable }}
 
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 3520-1 | Steam |  |  | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 3520-1 | Steam |  |  | Windows }}
−
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | necrovision | DRM-free |  |  | Windows }}
+
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | necrovision | DRM-free | Not available in Germany. |  | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| GMG | necrovision | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| GMG | necrovision | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Humble | necrovision | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Humble | necrovision | Steam | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 7860 | Steam | There is a low violence for Germany - it also doesn't allow to change language | | Windows }}
+
{{Availability/row| Steam | 7860 | Steam | Demo available on store page. | | Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| ZOOM | necrovision-hardcore-edition-original-lost-company | DRM-free | Hardcore Edition - Bundled with [[NecroVisioN: Lost Company]] | | Windows }}
 
}}
 
}}
 +
 +
===Version differences===
 +
{{ii}} The German version is a Low Violence Version and only includes the German language.
  
 
==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==
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===Skip intro videos===
 
===Skip intro videos===
 
{{Fixbox|description=Modify game files<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Mars icecream|date=2017-11}}</ref>|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Modify game files<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Mars icecream|date=2017-11}}</ref>|fix=
−
Delete or rename <code>necro_logo_fin.bik</code> and <code>NVIDIA_logo.bik</code> in <code>{{P|game}}\Data\Movies</code>.
+
Delete or rename {{file|necro_logo_fin.bik}} and {{file|NVIDIA_logo.bik}} in {{file|{{P|game}}\Data\Movies|folder}}.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
−
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\Profiles\{{p|uid}}\SaveGame}}
+
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\Profiles\{{p|uid}}\SaveGame\}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
−
|discord               =  
+
|discord                   =  
−
|discord notes         =  
+
|discord notes             =  
−
|epic games store       =  
+
|epic games launcher       =  
−
|epic games store notes =  
+
|epic games launcher notes =  
−
|gog galaxy             = false
+
|gog galaxy               = false
−
|gog galaxy notes       =  
+
|gog galaxy notes         =  
−
|origin                 =  
+
|origin                   =  
−
|origin notes           =  
+
|origin notes             =  
−
|steam cloud           = true
+
|steam cloud               = true
−
|steam cloud notes     =  
+
|steam cloud notes         =  
−
|uplay                  =  
+
|ubisoft connect          =  
−
|uplay notes           =  
+
|ubisoft connect notes     =  
−
|xbox cloud             =  
+
|xbox cloud               =  
−
|xbox cloud notes       =  
+
|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
==Video settings==
+
==Video==
 
{{Image|Necrovision - video settings.png|Video settings.}}
 
{{Image|Necrovision - video settings.png|Video settings.}}
−
{{Video settings
+
{{Video
 
|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/necrovision
 
|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/necrovision
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = limited
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = limited
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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= See [http://forum.1cpublishing.eu/showthread.php?t=6525 NecroVisioN 1.1 widescreen fix].
+
|widescreen resolution notes= {{term|Vert-}} native. Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2308-necrovision-widescreen-fov-and-triple-head-fixes/ NecroVisioN 1.1 widescreen fix].
 
|multimonitor              = hackable
 
|multimonitor              = hackable
−
|multimonitor notes        = See [http://forum.1cpublishing.eu/showthread.php?t=6525 NecroVisioN 1.1 widescreen fix].
+
|multimonitor notes        = Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2308-necrovision-widescreen-fov-and-triple-head-fixes/ NecroVisioN 1.1 widescreen fix].
−
|ultrawidescreen            = unknown
+
|ultrawidescreen            = hackable
−
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
+
|ultrawidescreen notes      = Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2308-necrovision-widescreen-fov-and-triple-head-fixes/ NecroVisioN 1.1 widescreen fix].
 
|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd                = true
−
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
+
|4k ultra hd notes          = {{term|Vert-}} native. Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2308-necrovision-widescreen-fov-and-triple-head-fixes/ NecroVisioN 1.1 widescreen fix].
 
|fov                        = hackable
 
|fov                        = hackable
 
|fov notes                  = See [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]].
 
|fov notes                  = See [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]].
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|borderless windowed        = false
 
|borderless windowed        = false
 
|borderless windowed notes  =  
 
|borderless windowed notes  =  
−
|anisotropic                = true
+
|anisotropic                = limited
 
|anisotropic notes          = In options menu, but no info how many samples.
 
|anisotropic notes          = In options menu, but no info how many samples.
 
|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing notes        = Up to 8x [[MSAA]].
 
|antialiasing notes        = Up to 8x [[MSAA]].
−
|vsync                      = false
+
|upscaling                  = unknown
−
|vsync notes                = Disabled by default in Steam release, but it might be enabled by default in GOG release. With DX10 rendering causes microstuttering when shooting certain enemies and it [[Glossary:Vertical_sync_(Vsync)#Override_vertical_sync_.28Vsync.29_behavior|overriden to be disabled]]!<ref name="Sui2">{{Refcheck|user=Suicide machine|date=2020-01-30}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqhCyCciWt4|title=s-s-stutter|date=2020-01-30}}</ref>
+
|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =
 +
|vsync                      = always on
 +
|vsync notes                = Enabled by default. Causes microstuttering when shooting certain enemies in DX10.<ref name="Sui2">{{Refcheck|user=Suicide machine|date=2020-01-30}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqhCyCciWt4|title=s-s-stutter - YouTube|date=2020-01-30}}</ref> See [[#Microstuttering when shooting certain enemies|Microstuttering when shooting certain enemies]].<br>
 +
Disabled by default in Steam release.
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|120 fps                    = true
 
|120 fps                    = true
 
|120 fps notes              =  
 
|120 fps notes              =  
−
|hdr                        = unknown
+
|hdr                        = false
 
|hdr notes                  =  
 
|hdr notes                  =  
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind                = unknown
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===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]===
 
{{Fixbox|description=Setting a custom FOV|ref={{cn|date=April 2017}}|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Setting a custom FOV|ref={{cn|date=April 2017}}|fix=
−
# Go to <code>{{p|game}}\Bin\</code>.
+
# Go to {{file|{{p|game}}\Bin|folder}}.
 
# Open {{file|config.ini}}.
 
# Open {{file|config.ini}}.
 
# Change <code>Cfg.FOV =</code>, <code>Cfg.FOVRun =</code> and <code>Cfg.ZoomFOV =</code> to the desired values.
 
# Change <code>Cfg.FOV =</code>, <code>Cfg.FOVRun =</code> and <code>Cfg.ZoomFOV =</code> to the desired values.
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{{Fixbox|description=Add FOV slider to options menu|ref={{cn|date=April 2017}}|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Add FOV slider to options menu|ref={{cn|date=April 2017}}|fix=
 
# Download and extract [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/843-suis-extended-necrovision-menu/ Necrovision Extended Menu].
 
# Download and extract [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/843-suis-extended-necrovision-menu/ Necrovision Extended Menu].
−
# Copy extracted files to game's location.
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# Copy extracted files to {{file|{{p|game}}|folder}}.
 
}}
 
}}
 +
 +
{{ii}} Changing the FOV without applying the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2308-necrovision-widescreen-fov-and-triple-head-fixes/ NecroVisioN 1.1 widescreen fix] first will make the game crash when using iron sights.
  
 
===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]===
 
{{Fixbox|description=Use Necrovision Extended Menu|ref=<ref name="Sui" />|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Use Necrovision Extended Menu|ref=<ref name="Sui" />|fix=
 
# Download and extract [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/843-suis-extended-necrovision-menu/ Necrovision Extended Menu].
 
# Download and extract [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/843-suis-extended-necrovision-menu/ Necrovision Extended Menu].
−
# Copy extracted files to game's location.
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# Copy extracted files to {{file|{{p|game}}|folder}}.
−
# Run the game and disable Fullscreen mode from in-game's options.
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# Run the game and disable fullscreen mode from the game's options.
  
 
'''Notes'''
 
'''Notes'''
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}}
 
}}
  
−
==Input settings==
+
{{Fixbox|description=Use DXWnd|fix=
−
{{Input settings
+
# Download and extract [https://sourceforge.net/projects/dxwnd/ DXWnd] to a user writable directory.
 +
# Open DXWnd.
 +
# Right-click the white area below the menu, click Add, and point the executable path to {{file|{{p|game}}\bin\NecroVision.exe}}.
 +
# Launch game from DXWnd.
 +
 
 +
'''Notes'''
 +
{{ii}} This method seems to work fine with both DirectX 10 and DirectX 9 renderers. If the game crashes launching from DXWnd, launch DXWnd and then launch the game directly.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
==Input==
 +
{{Input
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
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|steam cursor detection notes =  
 
|steam cursor detection notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
 +
{{ii}} If hitting enemies with melee weapons (like the bayonet) is difficult, try aiming slightly to the left of the intended target. The point of impact for most melee weapons is not exactly at the crosshair. For example, to hit an enemy on the head, try targetting a bit to the left of it.
  
−
==Audio settings==
+
==Audio==
 
{{Image|Necrovision - audio settings.png|Audio settings.}}
 
{{Image|Necrovision - audio settings.png|Audio settings.}}
−
{{Audio settings
+
{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
−
|separate volume notes    = Up to 7.1 output. May require [[Glossary:Sound_card#DirectSound_hardware_path|DirectSound3D restoration software.]]
+
|separate volume notes    =
 
|surround sound          = true
 
|surround sound          = true
−
|surround sound notes    =  
+
|surround sound notes    = Up to 7.1 output. May require [[Glossary:Sound card#DirectSound hardware path|DirectSound3D restoration software.]]
 
|subtitles                = true
 
|subtitles                = true
 
|subtitles notes          =  
 
|subtitles notes          =  
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|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|eax support              = true
 
|eax support              = true
−
|eax support notes       = EAX Acoustics.
+
|eax support notes         = EAX Acoustics.
 +
|royalty free audio        = unknown
 +
|royalty free audio notes  =
 
}}
 
}}
−
{{ii}}Set at least ''Four speakers'' in options to activate binaural HRTF mixing with [[DSOAL]].  
+
{{ii}}Set at least ''Four Speakers'' in options to activate binaural HRTF mixing with [[DSOAL]].  
  
 
{{L10n|content=
 
{{L10n|content=
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  |audio    = false
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
−
  |notes    = Not available in the Steam version.
+
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
}}
 
}}
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  |audio    = true
 
  |audio    = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
−
  |notes    = Not available in the Steam version.
+
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Brazilian Portuguese
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = hackable
 +
|notes    = Fan translation; [https://www.gamevicio.com/traducao/traducao-de-necrovision-para-portugues-brasil/ Gamevício.] ou [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2967600263 UPDATE(2023).]
 +
|fan      = true
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
}}
 
}}
 +
}}
 +
 +
==Network==
 +
{{Network/Multiplayer
 +
|local play          =
 +
|local play players  =
 +
|local play modes    =
 +
|local play notes    =
 +
|lan play            = true
 +
|lan play players    = 16
 +
|lan play modes      =
 +
|lan play notes      =
 +
|online play          = false
 +
|online play players  = 16
 +
|online play modes    =
 +
|online play notes    =
 +
|asynchronous        =
 +
|asynchronous notes  =
 +
}}
 +
 +
{{Network/Connections
 +
|matchmaking        = unknown
 +
|matchmaking notes  =
 +
|p2p                = unknown
 +
|p2p notes          =
 +
|dedicated          = true
 +
|dedicated notes    = Added in patch 1.2; use {{file|NVServerGui.exe}} or {{file|NVServer.exe}}.
 +
|self-hosting      = true
 +
|self-hosting notes =
 +
|direct ip          = unknown
 +
|direct ip notes    =
 +
}}{{Network/Ports
 +
|tcp  =
 +
|udp  =
 +
|upnp =
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|play area room-scale        =  
 
|play area room-scale        =  
 
|play area room-scale notes  =  
 
|play area room-scale notes  =  
−
}}
 
−
 
−
==Network==
 
−
{{--}} [[GameSpy]] online server browser has been disabled for this game, prior to May 31, 2014 shutdown date.
 
−
{{Network/Multiplayer
 
−
|local play          =
 
−
|local play players  =
 
−
|local play modes    =
 
−
|local play notes    =
 
−
|lan play            = true
 
−
|lan play players    = 16
 
−
|lan play modes      =
 
−
|lan play notes      =
 
−
|online play          = true
 
−
|online play players  = 16
 
−
|online play modes    =
 
−
|online play notes    = Master server disabled; requires IP address.
 
−
|asynchronous        =
 
−
|asynchronous notes  =
 
−
}}
 
−
 
−
{{Network/Connections
 
−
|matchmaking        = unknown
 
−
|matchmaking notes  =
 
−
|p2p                = unknown
 
−
|p2p notes          =
 
−
|dedicated          = true
 
−
|dedicated notes    = Added in Patch 1.2; use <code>NVServerGui.exe</code> or <code>NVServer.exe</code>.
 
−
|self-hosting      = true
 
−
|self-hosting notes =
 
−
|direct ip          = unknown
 
−
|direct ip notes    =
 
−
}}{{Network/Ports
 
−
|tcp  =
 
−
|udp  =
 
−
|upnp =
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===Microstuttering when shooting certain enemies===
 
===Microstuttering when shooting certain enemies===
−
{{Fixbox|description=[[Glossary:Vertical_sync_(Vsync)#Override_vertical_sync_.28Vsync.29_behavior|Override Vsync to be disabled]]|ref=<ref name="Sui2" />|fix=}}
+
{{Fixbox|description=[[Glossary:Vertical sync (Vsync)#Override vertical sync .28Vsync.29 behavior|Override Vsync to be disabled]]|ref=<ref name="Sui2" />|fix=}}
 
{{Fixbox|description=[[#Starting the game in DX9 mode|Start the game in DX9 mode]]|ref=<ref name="Sui" />|fix=}}
 
{{Fixbox|description=[[#Starting the game in DX9 mode|Start the game in DX9 mode]]|ref=<ref name="Sui" />|fix=}}
  
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{{ii}} May be caused by a faulty desktop shortcut.
 
{{ii}} May be caused by a faulty desktop shortcut.
  
−
{{Fixbox|description=Run .exe file directly|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.1cpublishing.eu/game/necrovision/downloads|title=Game - NecroVisioN - 1C Publishing EU|date=2017-01-24}}</ref>|fix=
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# Open the installation folder, browse to <code>data</code>.  
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# Go to {{file|{{p|game}}\data|folder}}.  
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# Remove any incorrect localization (e.g. <code>voiceovers_german.pak</code>)
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# Remove the incorrect localization files (e.g. {{file|voiceovers_german.pak}})
 
}}
 
}}
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===Game does not launch (demo)===
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In case the game does not launch and instead displays a bluish window in one quarter of the screen, try lowering the desktop resolution to 1920x1080 or below. The game may have launch problems when the Windows resolution is too high. This problem only occurs in the demo, not in the full game.
  
 
==Other information==
 
==Other information==
 
===API===
 
===API===
 
{{API
 
{{API
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|direct3d versions      = 9, 10
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|direct3d versions      = 9.0c, 10
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
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|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
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|windows arm app        = unknown
 
|windows exe notes      =  
 
|windows exe notes      =  
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|macos 32-bit app       =  
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|macos intel 32-bit app =  
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|macos 64-bit app       =  
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|macos intel 64-bit app =  
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|macos arm app          = unknown
 
|macos app notes        =  
 
|macos app notes        =  
 
|linux 32-bit executable=  
 
|linux 32-bit executable=  
 
|linux 64-bit executable=  
 
|linux 64-bit executable=  
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|linux arm app          = unknown
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
}}
 
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===Starting the game in DX9 mode===
 
===Starting the game in DX9 mode===
 
{{Fixbox|description=Start the game in DirectX 9 mode|ref=<ref name="Sui">{{refcheck|user=Suicide_machine|date=2017-01-25}}</ref>|fix=
 
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# Go to {{file|{{p|game}}\Bin}} and edit {{file|config.ini}}.
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# Go to {{file|{{p|game}}\Bin|folder}} and edit {{file|config.ini}}.
 
# Find <code>Cfg.RenderDevice = </code> and set the value to <code>Cfg.RenderDevice = 1</code>.
 
# Find <code>Cfg.RenderDevice = </code> and set the value to <code>Cfg.RenderDevice = 1</code>.
  
 
'''Notes'''
 
'''Notes'''
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{{ii}} Make sure not to use <code>+dx10</code> command line parameter.
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{{ii}} Make sure not to use the <code>+dx10</code> command line parameter.
 
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|physics notes    =  
 
|physics notes    =  
 
|audio            = Miles Sound System
 
|audio            = Miles Sound System
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|audio notes      =  
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|audio notes      = 7.2e
 
|interface        =  
 
|interface        =  
 
|interface notes  =  
 
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|minOS    = XP SP3, Vista SP1
 
|minOS    = XP SP3, Vista SP1
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|minCPU  = Intel Dual Core 2.0 GHz or AMD Athlon 4000+
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|minCPU  = Intel Dual Core 2.0 GHz
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|minCPU2  = AMD Athlon 64 X2 4000+
 
|minRAM  = 1 GB (XP)<br/> 2 GB (Vista)
 
|minRAM  = 1 GB (XP)<br/> 2 GB (Vista)
 
|minHD    = 8.5 GB
 
|minHD    = 8.5 GB
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|minGPU  = ATI Radeon X1600
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|minGPU  = Nvidia GeForce 6800
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|minGPU2 = Nvidia GeForce 6800
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|minGPU2  = ATI Radeon X1600
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|minVRAM = 256 MB
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|minDX    = 9.0c
  
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|recOS    =
 
|recCPU  = Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz
 
|recCPU  = Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz
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|recCPU2  = AMD Athlon Dual Core 5200+
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|recCPU2  = AMD Athlon 64 X2 5200+
 
|recRAM  = 2 GB
 
|recRAM  = 2 GB
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|recGPU  = ATI Radeon HD 3850
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|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce 8800 GT
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|recGPU2  = Nvidia GeForce 8800 GT
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|recGPU2  = ATI Radeon HD 3850
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|recSM    = 3.0
 
}}
 
}}
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{{ii}} Game doesn't support Windows XP x64 and Windows Vista x64. Despite this, it seems to function without issue.{{cn|date=September 2017}}
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{{ii}} Game doesn't officially support Windows XP x64 and Windows Vista x64. Despite this, it seems to function without issue.{{cn|date=September 2017}}
  
 
{{References}}
 
{{References}}

Latest revision as of 04:28, 1 February 2024

NecroVisioN
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Developers
The Farm 51
Publishers
2009-2018 1C Company
2018-2022 1C Entertainment
2022-present Fulqrum Publishing
505 Games
Aspyr Media
Engines
Pain Engine
Release dates
Windows February 27, 2009
Reception
Metacritic 63
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase
Microtransactions None
Modes Singleplayer, Multiplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives First-person
Controls Direct control
Genres FPS
Art styles Realistic
Themes Europe, Supernatural, World War I, Zombies
Series NecroVisioN
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NecroVisioN on IGDB
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NecroVisioN on Wikipedia
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NecroVisioN
NecroVisioN 2009
NecroVisioN: Lost Company 2010

Warnings

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

NecroVisioN is a singleplayer and multiplayer first-person FPS game in the NecroVisioN series.

General information

GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
GOG.com Support Page
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
 SecuROM 7 DRM.
Windows
GamersGate (unavailable)
Requires online activation
 SecuROM 7 DRM - [1]
Windows
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Windows
GOG.com
DRM-free
 Not available in Germany.
Windows
Green Man Gaming
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Windows
Humble Store
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Windows
Steam
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 Demo available on store page.
Windows
ZOOM Platform
DRM-free
 Hardcore Edition - Bundled with NecroVisioN: Lost Company
Windows

Version differences

The German version is a Low Violence Version and only includes the German language.

Essential improvements

Patches

Patch 1.2 is the latest version.

Skip intro videos

Modify game files[2]

Delete or rename necro_logo_fin.bik and NVIDIA_logo.bik in <path-to-game>\Data\Movies.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\Bin\config.ini[Note 1]
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/7860/pfx/[Note 2]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\Profiles\<user-id>\SaveGame\[Note 1]
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/7860/pfx/[Note 2]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
GOG Galaxy
Steam Cloud

Video

Video settings.
Video settings.

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
 
 Vert- native. Use NecroVisioN 1.1 widescreen fix.
Multi-monitor
 
 Use NecroVisioN 1.1 widescreen fix.
Ultra-widescreen
 
 Use NecroVisioN 1.1 widescreen fix.
4K Ultra HD
 
 Vert- native. Use NecroVisioN 1.1 widescreen fix.
Field of view (FOV)
See Field of view (FOV).
Windowed
See Windowed.
Borderless fullscreen windowed
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
In options menu, but no info how many samples.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
Up to 8x MSAA.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
Enabled by default. Causes microstuttering when shooting certain enemies in DX10.[3][4] See Microstuttering when shooting certain enemies.
Disabled by default in Steam release.
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.

Field of view (FOV)

Setting a custom FOV[citation needed]
  1. Go to <path-to-game>\Bin.
  2. Open config.ini.
  3. Change Cfg.FOV =, Cfg.FOVRun = and Cfg.ZoomFOV = to the desired values.
Add FOV slider to options menu[citation needed]
  1. Download and extract Necrovision Extended Menu.
  2. Copy extracted files to <path-to-game>.
Changing the FOV without applying the NecroVisioN 1.1 widescreen fix first will make the game crash when using iron sights.

Windowed

Use Necrovision Extended Menu[5]
  1. Download and extract Necrovision Extended Menu.
  2. Copy extracted files to <path-to-game>.
  3. Run the game and disable fullscreen mode from the game's options.

Notes

It is very likely that the game will bug out when trying to set Windowed mode when using DirectX 10 renderer - use DirectX 9 instead.[5]
The game natively starts in fullscreen mode no matter the config option. Simply go to game's options and toggle fullscreen option twice to force the game to Windowed mode.
Use DXWnd
  1. Download and extract DXWnd to a user writable directory.
  2. Open DXWnd.
  3. Right-click the white area below the menu, click Add, and point the executable path to <path-to-game>\bin\NecroVision.exe.
  4. Launch game from DXWnd.

Notes

This method seems to work fine with both DirectX 10 and DirectX 9 renderers. If the game crashes launching from DXWnd, launch DXWnd and then launch the game directly.

Input

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Mouse acceleration
An option for mouse smoothing. Mouse acceleration not noticed.
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
Controller types
If hitting enemies with melee weapons (like the bayonet) is difficult, try aiming slightly to the left of the intended target. The point of impact for most melee weapons is not exactly at the crosshair. For example, to hit an enemy on the head, try targetting a bit to the left of it.

Audio

Audio settings.
Audio settings.

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Surround sound
Up to 7.1 output. May require DirectSound3D restoration software.
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
EAX support
EAX Acoustics.
Royalty free audio
Set at least Four Speakers in options to activate binaural HRTF mixing with DSOAL.

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Localization may download incorrectly; see Incorrect audio localization.
Czech
French
German
Hungarian
Italian
Polish
Brazilian Portuguese
Fan translation; Gamevício. ou UPDATE(2023).
Russian
Spanish

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
LAN play
16
Online play
16 GameSpy services have been shut down;[6] see GameSpy for workarounds.

Connection types

Type Native Notes
Matchmaking
Peer-to-peer
Dedicated
Added in patch 1.2; use NVServerGui.exe or NVServer.exe.
Self-hosting
Direct IP

VR support

3D modes State Notes
vorpX
G3D
User created game profile, see vorpx forum profile introduction.

Issues fixed

Game crashes after loading

Start the game in DX9 mode[5]

Microstuttering when shooting certain enemies

Override Vsync to be disabled[3]
Start the game in DX9 mode[5]

Script errors appear when launching

May be caused by a faulty desktop shortcut.
Run exacutable file directly[7]

Incorrect audio localization

Steam sometimes downloads both the English and German voiceovers.
Disable localization[citation needed]
  1. Go to <path-to-game>\data.
  2. Remove the incorrect localization files (e.g. voiceovers_german.pak)

Game does not launch (demo)

In case the game does not launch and instead displays a bluish window in one quarter of the screen, try lowering the desktop resolution to 1920x1080 or below. The game may have launch problems when the Windows resolution is too high. This problem only occurs in the demo, not in the full game.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 9.0c, 10
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Starting the game in DX9 mode

Start the game in DirectX 9 mode[5]
  1. Go to <path-to-game>\Bin and edit config.ini.
  2. Find Cfg.RenderDevice = and set the value to Cfg.RenderDevice = 1.

Notes

Make sure not to use the +dx10 command line parameter.

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Physics Havok
Audio Miles Sound System 7.2e
Cutscenes Bink Video
Multiplayer GameSpy

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) XP SP3, Vista SP1
Processor (CPU) Intel Dual Core 2.0 GHz
AMD Athlon 64 X2 4000+		 Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz
AMD Athlon 64 X2 5200+
System memory (RAM) 1 GB (XP)
2 GB (Vista)		 2 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 8.5 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce 6800
ATI Radeon X1600
256 MB of VRAM
DirectX 9.0c compatible 		Nvidia GeForce 8800 GT
ATI Radeon HD 3850
Shader model 3.0 support
Game doesn't officially support Windows XP x64 and Windows Vista x64. Despite this, it seems to function without issue.[citation needed]


Notes

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 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).
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References