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|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|DreamCatcher Interactive}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|DreamCatcher Interactive}}
−
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Mighty Rocket Studio}}
+
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|MC2-Microïds}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Mighty Rocket Studio|Steam}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|1C Company|Russia}}
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/engine|RenderWare}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/engine|RenderWare}}
 
|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 1, 2004}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 1, 2004}}
 +
|reception    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|obscure|63}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|obscure|72}}
 +
|taxonomy    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Cinematic Camera}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Survival horror, TPS }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Realistic }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Contemporary, Horror, North America }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | ObsCure }}
 
|steam appid  = 254460
 
|steam appid  = 254460
−
|gogcom page  = obscure
+
|gogcom id    = 1207658760
 +
|official site= https://web.archive.org/web/20041209155409/http://www.hydravision.com/obscure/index.htm
 +
|hltb        = 6692
 +
|strategywiki =
 +
|mobygames    = obscure
 
|wikipedia    = Obscure (video game)
 
|wikipedia    = Obscure (video game)
 +
|winehq      =
 +
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
−
{{Series|ObsCure}}
+
 
 +
'''Key points'''
 +
{{ii}} Steam release is an updated version featuring full XInput controller support and compatibility fixes for modern machines.
 +
{{--}} Doesn't come with any video settings besides resolution.
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
−
{{GOG.com links|obscure|obscure}}
+
{{GOG.com links|1207658760|obscure}}
−
{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/254460/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
+
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/254460/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
−
{{Availability/row| Retail | | unknown | DRM: [[DRM#StarForce|StarForce]] 3 |}}
+
{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|StarForce|3.3.36.01}} | | Windows }}
−
{{Availability/row| Steam | 254460 | Steam |}}
+
{{Availability/row| Steam | 254460 | Steam | | | Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | obscure | DRM-free | | | Windows | unavailable }}
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
−
{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|game}}\tm_input.ipt|{{p|game}}\Save\options.sav|{{p|hklm}}\Software\MC2\Obscure\}}
+
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\tm_input.ipt|{{p|game}}\Save\options.sav|{{p|hklm}}\Software\{{p|wow64}}\MC2\Obscure\}}
 +
{{Game data/config|Steam|{{p|steam}}\userdata\{{p|uid}}\254460\remote}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
−
{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|game}}\Save\}}
+
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\Save\}}
 +
{{Game data/saves|Steam|{{p|steam}}\userdata\{{p|uid}}\254460\remote}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===[[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
−
|origin               =  
+
|discord                  =
−
|origin notes         =  
+
|discord notes            =
−
|steam cloud           = true
+
|epic games launcher      =
−
|steam cloud notes     =  
+
|epic games launcher notes =
−
|uplay                =  
+
|gog galaxy                = false
−
|uplay notes           =  
+
|gog galaxy notes          =
−
|gamesave manager      =  
+
|origin                   =  
−
|gamesave manager notes=  
+
|origin notes             =  
 +
|steam cloud               = true
 +
|steam cloud notes         =  
 +
|ubisoft connect          =  
 +
|ubisoft connect notes     =  
 +
|xbox cloud                =  
 +
|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
==Video settings==
+
==Video==
−
[[File:Obscure - Launcher.png|290px|right|thumb|Launcher.]]
+
{{Image|Obscure - Launcher.png|Launcher.}}
−
[[File:Obscure - Settings.png|290px|right|thumb|Settings.]]
+
{{Image|Obscure - Settings.png|Settings.}}
−
{{Video settings
+
{{Video
−
|wsgf link                  = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/obscure
+
|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/obscure
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = limited
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = limited
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = unsupported
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = unsupported
 
|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = incomplete
 
|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = incomplete
 
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = incomplete
 
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = incomplete
−
|widescreen resolution      = true
+
|widescreen resolution      = hackable
−
|widescreen resolution notes= Retail version decreases the vertical FOV.<br>Steam version is in 4:3 with black bars.<ref>[http://steamcommunity.com/app/254460/discussions/0/540735426557085893/#c540735426564884981 Any widescreen support? :: Obscure General Discussions]</ref>
+
|widescreen resolution notes= Steam version is {{term|pillarboxed}};<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/254460/discussions/0/540735426557085893/#c540735426564884981|title=Any widescreen support? :: Obscure General Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref> other versions are {{term|Vert-}}. Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1400-obscure-widescreen-multimonitor-fov-fix/ this mod] to fix.
−
|multimonitor              = false
+
|multimonitor              = hackable
−
|multimonitor notes        =  
+
|multimonitor notes        = Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1400-obscure-widescreen-multimonitor-fov-fix/ this mod].
−
|ultrawidescreen            = unknown
+
|ultrawidescreen            = hackable
−
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
+
|ultrawidescreen notes      = Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1400-obscure-widescreen-multimonitor-fov-fix/ this mod].
−
|4k ultra hd                = unknown
+
|4k ultra hd                = hackable
−
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
+
|4k ultra hd notes          = Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1400-obscure-widescreen-multimonitor-fov-fix/ this mod].
 
|fov                        = false
 
|fov                        = false
 
|fov notes                  =  
 
|fov notes                  =  
 
|windowed                  = hackable
 
|windowed                  = hackable
−
|windowed notes            = Use [[Glossary:Windowed#D3DWindower|D3DWindower]].
+
|windowed notes            = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]].
 
|borderless windowed        = hackable
 
|borderless windowed        = hackable
−
|borderless windowed notes  = Enable windowed mode and use a [[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed#Windows|third-party hack]].
+
|borderless windowed notes  = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]].
−
|anisotropic                = hackable
+
|anisotropic                = false
−
|anisotropic notes          = Can be forced through the [[NVIDIA Control Panel#Forcing Anti-Aliasing/Anisotropic Filtering|NVIDIA Control Panel]]/AMD Control Center.
+
|anisotropic notes          =  
−
|antialiasing              = hackable
+
|antialiasing              = false
−
|antialiasing notes        = Can be forced through the [[NVIDIA Control Panel#Forcing Anti-Aliasing/Anisotropic Filtering|NVIDIA Control Panel]]/AMD Control Center.
+
|antialiasing notes        =  
−
|vsync                      = hackable
+
|upscaling                  = unknown
−
|vsync notes                = Enabled by default. Force off externally.
+
|upscaling tech            =
−
|high frame rate            = true
+
|upscaling notes            =
−
|high frame rate notes     =  
+
|vsync                      = always on
 +
|vsync notes                =  
 +
|60 fps                    = true
 +
|60 fps notes              =
 +
|120 fps                    = limited
 +
|120 fps notes              = Camera issues introduced at very high frame rate.
 +
|hdr                        = unknown
 +
|hdr notes                 =  
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
==Input settings==
+
===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]===
−
{{Input settings
+
{{Fixbox|description=Use D3D8 Wrapper|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}|fix=
 +
# Download [https://github.com/ThirteenAG/d3d8-wrapper/releases D3D8 Wrapper].
 +
# Copy the contents to <code>{{p|game}}</code>.
 +
# Open {{file|d3d8.ini}}.
 +
# Set {{code|ForceWindowedMode}} to {{code|1}}.
 +
'''Notes'''
 +
{{--}} Doesn't work with the Steam version.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://github.com/ThirteenAG/d3d8-wrapper/issues/6#issuecomment-1123575957|title=ThirteenAG /
 +
d3d8-wrapper in Github - Issue 6: Not working in Obscure|date=2022-05-11}}</ref>
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Use DxWrapper|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=LukasThyWalls|date=2022-05-11|comment=Comment (optional)}}</ref>|fix=
 +
# Download [https://github.com/elishacloud/dxwrapper/releases DxWrapper].
 +
# Extract from the ZIP file to <code>{{p|game}}</code>:
 +
#* {{file|d3d9.dll}} from the {{folder|Stub}} folder.
 +
#* {{file|dxwrapper.dll}} and {{file|dxwrapper.ini}} from the root ZIP file.
 +
# Open {{file|dxwrapper.ini}}:
 +
#* Set {{code|EnableD3d9Wrapper}} to {{code|1}}.
 +
#* Set {{code|EnableWindowMode}} to {{code|1}}.
 +
'''Notes'''
 +
{{++}} Works with the Steam version.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
==Input==
 +
{{Input
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          = No mouse support.
 
|key remap notes          = No mouse support.
 
|acceleration option      = n/a
 
|acceleration option      = n/a
 
|acceleration option notes =  
 
|acceleration option notes =  
 +
|mouse sensitivity        = n/a
 +
|mouse sensitivity notes  =
 
|mouse menu                = false
 
|mouse menu                = false
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
 
|invert mouse y-axis      = n/a
 
|invert mouse y-axis      = n/a
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 +
|touchscreen              = unknown
 +
|touchscreen notes        =
 
|controller support        = true
 
|controller support        = true
−
|controller support notes  = Have to manually bind in the settings. The Xbox 360 right stick and D-pad aren't recognized, but can be hacked using [[Controller#Keyboard to controller input|emulation software]].<br/>Only displays generic UI prompts (Button 01, Button 09 etc.)
+
|controller support notes  = Steam version fully supports the Xbox 360 Controller. See [[#Controller support|Controller support]].
 
|full controller          = true
 
|full controller          = true
 
|full controller notes    =  
 
|full controller notes    =  
 
|controller remap          = true
 
|controller remap          = true
 
|controller remap notes    =  
 
|controller remap notes    =  
 +
|controller sensitivity    = false
 +
|controller sensitivity notes=
 
|invert controller y-axis  = n/a
 
|invert controller y-axis  = n/a
−
|invert controller y-axis notes= No camera control.
+
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
−
|touchscreen               =  
+
|xinput controllers        = unknown
−
|touchscreen notes        =  
+
|xinput controllers notes  =
 +
|xbox prompts              = unknown
 +
|xbox prompts notes        =
 +
|impulse triggers          = unknown
 +
|impulse triggers notes    =
 +
|dualshock 4               = unknown
 +
|dualshock 4 notes        =
 +
|dualshock prompts        = unknown
 +
|dualshock prompts notes  =
 +
|light bar support        = unknown
 +
|light bar support notes   =
 +
|dualshock 4 modes         = unknown
 +
|dualshock 4 modes notes  =
 +
|tracked motion controllers= unknown
 +
|tracked motion controllers notes =
 +
|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
 +
|tracked motion prompts notes =
 +
|other controllers        = unknown
 +
|other controllers notes  =
 +
|other button prompts      = unknown
 +
|other button prompts notes=
 +
|button prompts            = generic, Xbox
 +
|button prompts notes      = Xbox button prompts are only available in the Steam version.
 +
|controller hotplug        = unknown
 +
|controller hotplug notes  =
 +
|haptic feedback          = true
 +
|haptic feedback notes    =
 +
|simultaneous input        = unknown
 +
|simultaneous input notes  =
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===[[Glossary:Controller|Controller support]]===
 +
{{ii}} In the retail and GOG.com versions, all controller buttons must be assigned manually. Also requires a fix for XInput controllers.
 +
 
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Use XInput Plus|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}|fix=
 +
# Download and run [https://sites.google.com/site/0dd14lab/xinput-plus XInput Plus].
 +
# Set the '''Target Program''' to {{file|Obscure.exe}}.
 +
# Go to '''DirectInput''' and check {{key|Enable DirectInput Output}}.
 +
# Assign '''LT/RT''' to {{code|Button11/12}}.
 +
# Assign '''DPAD''' to {{code|Button 13-16}}.
 +
# Click on {{key|Customize}} and change the following options:
 +
#* Set '''Right Stick-X''' to {{code|Slider1}}.
 +
#* Set '''Right Stick-Y''' to {{code|Slider2}}.
 +
# Click '''Apply''' and DLL files will be added to the installation folder.
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
==Audio settings==
+
==Audio==
−
{{Audio settings
+
{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = false
 
|separate volume          = false
 
|separate volume notes    =  
 
|separate volume notes    =  
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|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support              =  
−
|eax support notes        =  
+
|eax support notes         =
 +
|royalty free audio       = unknown
 +
|royalty free audio notes  =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
  |fan notes =  
+
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = German
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
  |fan       =  
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
−
  |language  = German
+
  |language  = Polish
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = hackable
 +
|notes    = Fan translation for Steam and GOG.com versions; [https://grajpopolsku.pl/forum/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=3913 download].
 +
|fan      = true
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Brazilian Portuguese
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = hackable
 +
|notes    = Fan translation for Steam version; [https://tribogamer.com/traducoes/397_traducao-do-obscure-steam-para-portugues-do-brasil.html download].
 +
|fan      = true
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Russian
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = true
 
  |audio    = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
−
  |notes    =  
+
  |notes    = Retail only. Patch for digital release [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=421922848 here].
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
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==Network==
 
==Network==
 
{{Network/Multiplayer
 
{{Network/Multiplayer
−
|local play          =  
+
|local play          = true
−
|local play players  =  
+
|local play players  = 2
−
|local play notes    =  
+
|local play modes    = Co-op
−
|lan play            =  
+
|local play notes    = Controller required.
 +
|lan play            = false
 
|lan play players    =  
 
|lan play players    =  
 +
|lan play modes      =
 
|lan play notes      =  
 
|lan play notes      =  
−
|online play          =  
+
|online play          = false
 
|online play players  =  
 
|online play players  =  
 +
|online play modes    =
 
|online play notes    =  
 
|online play notes    =  
−
|local co-op          = true
 
−
|local co-op players  = 2
 
−
|local co-op notes    = Cooperative mode, gamepad required.
 
−
|lan co-op            = false
 
−
|lan co-op players    =
 
−
|lan co-op notes      =
 
−
|online co-op        = false
 
−
|online co-op players =
 
−
|online co-op notes  =
 
−
|hot-seat            =
 
−
|hot-seat players    =
 
−
|hot-seat notes      =
 
 
|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
 +
}}
 +
 +
==Issues fixed==
 +
===Vsync does not work on Windows 10===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Use d3d8to9|fix=
 +
# Download [https://github.com/crosire/d3d8to9/releases d3d8to9].
 +
# Copy {{file|d3d8.dll}} to the game directory.
 +
}}
 +
 +
===Camera issues at very high frame rate===
 +
{{ii}} This occurs because camera motion is related to frame rate. Unfortunately, internal Vsync does not work on Windows 10.
 +
 +
{{Fixbox|description=[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)#Frame rate capping|Limit the frame rate]] to 60 FPS|ref={{cn|date=September 2021}}|fix=
 +
}}
 +
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Use d3d8to9|ref={{cn|date=September 2021}}|fix=
 +
# Download [https://github.com/crosire/d3d8to9/releases d3d8to9].
 +
# Copy {{file|d3d8.dll}} to the game directory.
 +
# Set the refresh rate to 60Hz.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===API===
 
===API===
 
{{API
 
{{API
−
|direct3d versions      = 8
+
|direct3d versions      = 8.1
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
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|mantle support        =  
 
|mantle support        =  
 
|mantle support notes  =  
 
|mantle support notes  =  
 +
|vulkan versions        =
 +
|vulkan notes          =
 
|dos modes              =  
 
|dos modes              =  
 
|dos modes notes        =  
 
|dos modes notes        =  
 
|shader model versions  =  
 
|shader model versions  =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
−
|64-bit executable     = false
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|windows 32-bit exe    = true
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|64-bit executable notes=  
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|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 +
|windows arm app        = unknown
 +
|windows exe notes      =
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|macos intel 32-bit app =
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|macos intel 64-bit app =
 +
|macos arm app          = unknown
 +
|macos app notes        =
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|linux 32-bit executable=  
 +
|linux 64-bit executable=
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|linux arm app          = unknown
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|linux executable notes =
 +
}}
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===Middleware===
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{{Middleware
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|physics          =
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|physics notes    =
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|audio            =
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|audio notes      =
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|interface        =
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|interface notes  =
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|input            =
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|input notes      =
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|cutscenes        = Bink Video
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|cutscenes notes  =
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|multiplayer      =
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|multiplayer notes=
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|anticheat        =
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|anticheat notes =  
 
}}
 
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|OSfamily = Windows
 
|OSfamily = Windows
  
−
|minOS    = XP
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|minOS    = 98, Me, 2000, XP
−
|minCPU  = Pentium III 1 GHz
+
|minCPU  = Intel Pentium III 1 GHz
 
|minRAM  = 256 MB
 
|minRAM  = 256 MB
 
|minHD    = 4 GB
 
|minHD    = 4 GB
−
|minDX    = 9.0c
+
|minVRAM  = 32 MB
 +
|minGPU  = Nvidia GeForce 2
 +
|minDX    = 8.1b
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|minaudio = DirectX 8.1b compatible
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|minother = 8X CD-ROM/DVD-ROM
  
 
|recOS    = 7
 
|recOS    = 7
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|recCPU  = Pentium IV 2 GHz
+
|recCPU  = Intel Pentium IV 2 GHz
−
|recRAM  = 512 MB
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|recRAM  = 384 MB
−
|recHD    = 4 GB
+
|recHD    =  
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|recDX    = 9.0c
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|recVRAM  = 128 MB
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|recGPU  =
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|recother = 24X CD-ROM/DVD-ROM
 
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{{References}}
 
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Revision as of 16:04, 26 January 2024

ObsCure
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Developers
Hydravision Entertainment
Publishers
DreamCatcher Interactive
MC2-Microïds
Steam Mighty Rocket Studio
Russia 1C Company
Engines
RenderWare
Release dates
Windows October 1, 2004
Reception
Metacritic 63
IGDB 72
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase
Microtransactions None
Modes Singleplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives Cinematic camera
Controls Direct control
Genres Survival horror, TPS
Art styles Realistic
Themes Contemporary, Horror, North America
Series ObsCure
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ObsCure on IGDB
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ObsCure on MobyGames
ObsCure on Wikipedia
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ObsCure
ObsCure 2004
ObsCure II 2007

Key points

Steam release is an updated version featuring full XInput controller support and compatibility fixes for modern machines.
Doesn't come with any video settings besides resolution.

General information

GOG.com Community Discussions
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)
 StarForce 3.3.36.01 DRM[Note 1]
Windows
Steam
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Windows
GOG.com (unavailable)
DRM-free
Windows
StarForce DRM for this game does not work on modern versions of Windows (see above for affected versions).

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\tm_input.ipt[Note 2]
<path-to-game>\Save\options.sav[Note 2]
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Wow6432Node\MC2\Obscure\[Note 3]
Steam <Steam-folder>\userdata\<user-id>\254460\remote
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/254460/pfx/[Note 4]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\Save\[Note 2]
Steam <Steam-folder>\userdata\<user-id>\254460\remote
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/254460/pfx/[Note 4]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
GOG Galaxy
Steam Cloud

Video

Launcher.
Launcher.
Settings.
Settings.

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
 
 Steam version is pillarboxed;[3] other versions are Vert-. Use this mod to fix.
Multi-monitor
 
 Use this mod.
Ultra-widescreen
 
 Use this mod.
4K Ultra HD
 
 Use this mod.
Field of view (FOV)
Windowed
See Windowed.
Borderless fullscreen windowed
See Windowed.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
60 FPS
120+ FPS
Camera issues introduced at very high frame rate.

Windowed

Use D3D8 Wrapper[citation needed]
  1. Download D3D8 Wrapper.
  2. Copy the contents to <path-to-game>.
  3. Open d3d8.ini.
  4. Set ForceWindowedMode to 1.

Notes

Doesn't work with the Steam version.[4]
Use DxWrapper[5]
  1. Download DxWrapper.
  2. Extract from the ZIP file to <path-to-game>:
    • d3d9.dll from the Stub folder.
    • dxwrapper.dll and dxwrapper.ini from the root ZIP file.
  3. Open dxwrapper.ini:
    • Set EnableD3d9Wrapper to 1.
    • Set EnableWindowMode to 1.

Notes

Works with the Steam version.

Input

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
No mouse support.
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
Steam version fully supports the Xbox 360 Controller. See Controller support.
Full controller support
Controller remapping
Controller sensitivity
Controller Y-axis inversion
Controller types
XInput-compatible controllers
PlayStation controllers
Generic/other controllers
Additional information
Button prompts Input settings icon - Generic Controller.svg
 Xbox button prompts are only available in the Steam version.
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M

Controller support

In the retail and GOG.com versions, all controller buttons must be assigned manually. Also requires a fix for XInput controllers.
Use XInput Plus[citation needed]
  1. Download and run XInput Plus.
  2. Set the Target Program to Obscure.exe.
  3. Go to DirectInput and check Enable DirectInput Output.
  4. Assign LT/RT to Button11/12.
  5. Assign DPAD to Button 13-16.
  6. Click on Customize and change the following options:
    • Set Right Stick-X to Slider1.
    • Set Right Stick-Y to Slider2.
  7. Click Apply and DLL files will be added to the installation folder.

Audio

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Surround sound
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
French
German
Italian
Polish
Fan translation for Steam and GOG.com versions; download.
Brazilian Portuguese
Fan translation for Steam version; download.
Russian
Retail only. Patch for digital release here.
Spanish

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
Local play
2 Co-op
Controller required.
LAN play
Online play

Issues fixed

Vsync does not work on Windows 10

Use d3d8to9
  1. Download d3d8to9.
  2. Copy d3d8.dll to the game directory.

Camera issues at very high frame rate

This occurs because camera motion is related to frame rate. Unfortunately, internal Vsync does not work on Windows 10.
Limit the frame rate to 60 FPS[citation needed]
Use d3d8to9[citation needed]
  1. Download d3d8to9.
  2. Copy d3d8.dll to the game directory.
  3. Set the refresh rate to 60Hz.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 8.1
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Cutscenes Bink Video

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 98, Me, 2000, XP 7
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium III 1 GHz Intel Pentium IV 2 GHz
System memory (RAM) 256 MB 384 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 4 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce 2
32 MB of VRAM
DirectX 8.1b compatible 		128 MB of VRAM
Sound (audio device) DirectX 8.1b compatible
Other 8X CD-ROM/DVD-ROM 24X CD-ROM/DVD-ROM


Notes

  1. ↑ This version of StarForce DRM does not work on Windows 8.1, Windows 10, or Windows 11.[1][2] For supported versions of Windows the StarForce driver may need to be updated manually using SFUPDATE.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 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).
  3. ↑ Applications writing to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE will be redirected to other locations based on various criterias, see the glossary page for more details.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References

  1. ↑ Windows 8.1 support - StarForce Support
  2. ↑ Windows 10 support - StarForce Support
  3. ↑ Any widescreen support? :: Obscure General Discussions - last accessed on May 2023
  4. ↑ [https://github.com/ThirteenAG/d3d8-wrapper/issues/6#issuecomment-1123575957 ThirteenAG / d3d8-wrapper in Github - Issue 6: Not working in Obscure] - last accessed on 2022-05-11
  5. ↑ Verified by User:LukasThyWalls on 2022-05-11