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'''Quick links to the base templates of PCGamingWiki'''
 
'''Quick links to the base templates of PCGamingWiki'''
* <big>'''<span class="plainlinks">[[PCGamingWiki:Sample article/Game|Game]] ([{{fullurl:PCGamingWiki:Sample_article/Game|action=edit}} source])</span>'''</big>
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* <big>'''<span class="plainlinks">[[PCGamingWiki:Sample article/Game (singleplayer)|Game (singleplayer)]] ([{{fullurl:PCGamingWiki:Sample_article/Game_(singleplayer)|action=edit}} source])</span>'''</big>
 
* <big>'''<span class="plainlinks">[[PCGamingWiki:Sample article/Game (multiplayer)|Game (multiplayer)]] ([{{fullurl:PCGamingWiki:Sample_article/Game_(multiplayer)|action=edit}} source])</span>'''</big>
 
* <big>'''<span class="plainlinks">[[PCGamingWiki:Sample article/Game (multiplayer)|Game (multiplayer)]] ([{{fullurl:PCGamingWiki:Sample_article/Game_(multiplayer)|action=edit}} source])</span>'''</big>
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* <big>'''<span class="plainlinks">[[PCGamingWiki:Sample article/Game (unknown)|Game (unknown)]] ([{{fullurl:PCGamingWiki:Sample_article/Game_(unknown)|action=edit}} source])</span>'''</big>
 
* <big>'''<span class="plainlinks">[[PCGamingWiki:Sample_article/Series|Series]] ([{{fullurl:PCGamingWiki:Sample_article/Series|action=edit}} source])</span>'''</big>
 
* <big>'''<span class="plainlinks">[[PCGamingWiki:Sample_article/Series|Series]] ([{{fullurl:PCGamingWiki:Sample_article/Series|action=edit}} source])</span>'''</big>
  
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* The purpose of the bullet point graphics is to provide more brevity and clarity to article content.  
 
* The purpose of the bullet point graphics is to provide more brevity and clarity to article content.  
 
* All icons automatically indent onto a new line.
 
* All icons automatically indent onto a new line.
* Virtually all sentences in all game fix pages should use these codes:
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* Virtually all sentences (excluding {{T|Introduction}} in all game fix pages should use these codes:
 
{{ii}} - <code><nowiki>{{ii}}</nowiki></code> - information.
 
{{ii}} - <code><nowiki>{{ii}}</nowiki></code> - information.
 
{{++}} - <code><nowiki>{{++}}</nowiki></code> - positive / advantage / recommend.
 
{{++}} - <code><nowiki>{{++}}</nowiki></code> - positive / advantage / recommend.
 
{{--}} - <code><nowiki>{{--}}</nowiki></code> - negative / disadvantage / dissuade.
 
{{--}} - <code><nowiki>{{--}}</nowiki></code> - negative / disadvantage / dissuade.
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{{mm}} - <code><nowiki>{{mm}}</nowiki></code> - additional / in-depth information.
  
 
'''Style crib sheet'''
 
'''Style crib sheet'''
{{ii}} We have decided to not include genre information. The focus of the wiki is to provide information about fixing PC games, rather than the content of games.
 
 
{{ii}} Reference where the fixes come from using <nowiki><ref></nowiki> tags and templates {{T|refurl}}, {{T|refcheck}}, {{T|refsnip}}.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.pcgamingwiki.com|title=PCGamingWiki|date=2012-12-21}}</ref>
 
{{ii}} Reference where the fixes come from using <nowiki><ref></nowiki> tags and templates {{T|refurl}}, {{T|refcheck}}, {{T|refsnip}}.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.pcgamingwiki.com|title=PCGamingWiki|date=2012-12-21}}</ref>
{{ii}} All headers and page names to use [[Wikipedia:Sentence_case#Sentence_case|sentence case]]. This means capital letter at the beginning of a sentence, with no other capitals unless it is a proper noun or acryonym.
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{{ii}} All headers and page names should follow the [[PCGamingWiki:Editing guide/Article formatting#Letter case for headers and page names|letter case guidelines]].
 
{{ii}} Use the [[PCGamingWiki:Editing guide/Fixboxes and providing instructions|fixbox]] template to boxout fixes and instructions.
 
{{ii}} Use the [[PCGamingWiki:Editing guide/Fixboxes and providing instructions|fixbox]] template to boxout fixes and instructions.
  
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | | ref= }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | | ref= }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | | ref= }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | | ref= }}
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | First-person }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Action, Shooter }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Stylized }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Sci-fi }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | PCGW Templates }}
 
|steam appid  = 277430
 
|steam appid  = 277430
 
|steam appid side = 10
 
|steam appid side = 10
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|hltb        =
 
|hltb        =
 
|igdb        =  
 
|igdb        =  
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|lutris      =
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|mobygames    =
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|strategywiki =  
|mobygames    =
 
 
|wikipedia    = PCGamingWiki
 
|wikipedia    = PCGamingWiki
 
|winehq      = 2
 
|winehq      = 2
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}}
 
}}
  
'''Key points'''
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{{Introduction
{{ii}} Key points are  the first few things you might say about a game e.g. [[Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II - The Sith Lords]] is vastly improved by the restored content patch.
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|introduction      = Introduction paragraph - see [[PCGamingWiki:Editing_guide/Introduction|Introduction guidelines]]. '''''Gamename''''' is a taxonony/perspective/mode/genre etc. featuring key/unique gameplay features made by company published by company. Game is a sequel/prequel in the series or related series or is a spiritual successor. Game uses engine plus any noteworthy engine information compared to other entries in the series. Game is important/noteworthy for any other reason.
{{ii}} Noteworthy comments about poor performance or stability.
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{{++}} Developer support, updates.
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|release history  = Game was first released on platform on date. Pre-release information including early access, crowdfunding, closed beta, etc. Platform changes with platform (Steam, EGS, GOG etc.) including delays, technical issues. Launch was successful/had issues with player number milestones if noteworthy. History with a focus on technical issues: e.g. major bugs, inability to access the game, DRM, missing advertised features, features missing from console counterpart, missing endings, etc. and whether any of these problems were fixed.
{{--}} Technical comparisons to other games in the series.
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{{--}} Particularly obstructive DRM.
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|current state    = Current major issues that have not been resolved yet. Updates/support is the game regularly updated technically (patches etc.) or content (DLC, expansions, microtransactions or free content updates). Roadmap of future content or features. Multiplayer describe the scene, give an update on number of current players, is it possible for players find games? Modding are there official tools, how are mods distributed. Improvements mentions of essential mods or quality of life improvements, link to anchors further below. Major community additions ONLY INCLUDE if there are major communities outside of 'General information' links such as already linked Steam, GOG, fan forums, e.g. substantial modding communities, Discord communities, alternative servers, hacked multiplayer etc.
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}}
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
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==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
{{Availability/row| Retail | | activation| Example notes: [[SecuROM]] ∞ activations. |  | DOS, Mac OS }}
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | activation | Example notes: [[SecuROM]] ∞ activations. |  | DOS, Mac OS }}
{{Availability/row| Amazon.com | B005HRZ29K | uplay | Example: Amazon. |  | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Amazon.com | B005HRZ29K | ubisoft connect | Example: Amazon. |  | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Developer | http://www.soldak.com/Depths-of-Peril/Buy.html | DRM-free | Example: game released directly from website. | Steam | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
{{Availability/row| Developer | http://www.soldak.com/Depths-of-Peril/Buy.html | DRM-free | Example: game released directly from website. | Steam | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | legend_of_grimrock | DRM-free | Example: GOG.com. |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | legend_of_grimrock | DRM-free | Example: GOG.com. |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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===Version differences===
 
===Version differences===
{{ii}} What are the differences between each edition of the game.
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{{ii}} What are the differences between each edition of the game?
  
 
===Demo/free trial===
 
===Demo/free trial===
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==Monetization==
 
==Monetization==
 
{{Monetization
 
{{Monetization
|ad-supported       = Ad-supported
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|ad-supported           = Ad-supported
|dlc                 = DLC
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|dlc                   = DLC
|expansion pack     = Expansion pack
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|expansion pack         = Expansion pack
|freeware           = Freeware
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|freeware               = Freeware
|free-to-play       = Free-to-play
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|free-to-play           = Free-to-play
|sponsored           = Sponsored
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|one-time game purchase = One-time game purchase
|subscription       = Subscription
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|sponsored             = Sponsored
}}
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|subscription           = Subscription
 
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|subscription gaming service = Subscription gaming service
{{DLC|
 
{{DLC/row| Some DLC name | Example: Only available in Japan | Windows}}
 
{{DLC/row| Some other DLC | | Windows, Linux}}
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|time-limited        = Time-limited
 
|time-limited        = Time-limited
 
|unlock              = Unlock
 
|unlock              = Unlock
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}}
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{{DLC|
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{{DLC/row| Some DLC name | Example: Only available in Japan. | Windows}}
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{{DLC/row| Some other DLC | | Windows, Linux}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===Modifications===
 
===Modifications===
{{ii}} List mods that are very important and would be detrimental if played without the mod, e.g. [[Dark_Souls:_Prepare_to_Die_Edition#DSfix_by_Durante|DSFix]], [[Star_Wars:_Knights_of_the_Old_Republic_II_–_The_Sith_Lords#The_Sith_Lords_Restored_Content_Mod_.28TSLRCM.29|TSLRCM]]. Balance mods and aesthetic mods can also be included if they are stable, mature and popular.
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{{ii}} List mods that are very important and would be detrimental if played without the mod, e.g. [[Dark_Souls:_Prepare_to_Die_Edition#DSfix_by_Durante|DSFix]], [[Star_Wars:_Knights_of_the_Old_Republic_II_–_The_Sith_Lords#The_Sith_Lords_Restored_Content_Mod_.28TSLRCM.29|TSLRCM]].
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{{ii}} Less essential mods, e.g. balance/aesthetic mods or any other type and mod not deemed essential, goes under [[#Other_information|Other information]] or the appropriate section (e.g. texture packs can be placed in the [[#Video|Video]] section).
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
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===[[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               =  
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|discord                   =  
|discord notes         =  
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|discord notes             =  
|epic games store       =  
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|epic games launcher       =  
|epic games store notes =  
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|epic games launcher notes =  
|gog galaxy             = unknown
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|gog galaxy               = unknown
|gog galaxy notes       =  
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|gog galaxy notes         =  
|origin                 = false
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|origin                   = false
|origin notes           =  
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|origin notes             =  
|steam cloud           = true
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|steam cloud               = true
|steam cloud notes     = Syncs save games and settings.
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|steam cloud notes         = Syncs save games and settings.
|uplay                  =  
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|ubisoft connect          = unknown
|uplay notes           =  
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|ubisoft connect notes     =  
|xbox cloud             =  
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|xbox cloud               =  
|xbox cloud notes       =  
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|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Video settings==
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==Video==
{{Video settings
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{{Video
 
|wsgf link                  = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/dmc-devil-may-cry/en
 
|wsgf link                  = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/dmc-devil-may-cry/en
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = gold
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = gold
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = silver
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = silver
|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = limited
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|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = bronze
 
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = unsupported
 
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = unsupported
 
|widescreen resolution      = true
 
|widescreen resolution      = true
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|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing notes        = See [[#Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]].
 
|antialiasing notes        = See [[#Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]].
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|upscaling                  = true
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|upscaling tech            = FSR 2.1
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|upscaling notes            =
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync notes                = See [[#Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]].
 
|vsync notes                = See [[#Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]].
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|hdr                        = false
 
|hdr                        = false
 
|hdr notes                  =
 
|hdr notes                  =
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|ray tracing                = limited
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|ray tracing notes          = Only on Nvidia hardware.
 
|color blind                = true
 
|color blind                = true
 
|color blind notes          = See [[#Color blind mode|Color blind mode]].
 
|color blind notes          = See [[#Color blind mode|Color blind mode]].
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{{ii}} Delete unnecessary headers and links.
 
{{ii}} Delete unnecessary headers and links.
  
==Input settings==
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==Input==
{{Input settings
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{{Input
 
|key remap                = unknown
 
|key remap                = unknown
 
|key remap notes          = See [[#Remapping|Remapping]].
 
|key remap notes          = See [[#Remapping|Remapping]].
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|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 
|touchscreen              = true
 
|touchscreen              = true
|touchscreen notes        = See [[#Touchscreen|Touchscreen]]
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|touchscreen notes        = See [[#Touchscreen|Touchscreen]].
 
|controller support        = true
 
|controller support        = true
 
|controller support notes  = See [[#Controller support|Controller support]].
 
|controller support notes  = See [[#Controller support|Controller support]].
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{{ii}} Delete unnecessary headers and links.
 
{{ii}} Delete unnecessary headers and links.
  
==Audio settings==
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==Audio==
{{Audio settings
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{{Audio
|separate volume         = true
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|separate volume           = true
|separate volume notes   =  
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|separate volume notes     =  
|surround sound           = false
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|surround sound           = false
|surround sound notes     =  
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|surround sound notes     =  
|subtitles               = true
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|subtitles                 = true
|subtitles notes         =  
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|subtitles notes           =  
|closed captions         = false
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|closed captions           = false
|closed captions notes   =  
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|closed captions notes     =  
|mute on focus lost       = false
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|mute on focus lost       = false
|mute on focus lost notes =  
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|mute on focus lost notes =  
|eax support             =  
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|eax support               =  
|eax support notes        =  
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|eax support notes         =
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|royalty free audio       = false
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|royalty free audio notes  =
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|red book cd audio        = true
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|red book cd audio notes  =
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|general midi audio        = true
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|general midi audio notes  = This game supports General MIDI for music.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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==VR support==
 
==VR support==
 
{{VR support
 
{{VR support
|gg3d name                  = Halo 2
 
|native 3d gg3d award        = platinum
 
|nvidia 3d vision gg3d award = gold
 
|tridef 3d gg3d award        = uncertified
 
|iz3d gg3d award            = bronze
 
 
|native 3d                  = true
 
|native 3d                  = true
 
|native 3d notes            =  
 
|native 3d notes            =  
 
|nvidia 3d vision            = unknown
 
|nvidia 3d vision            = unknown
 
|nvidia 3d vision notes      =  
 
|nvidia 3d vision notes      =  
|tridef 3d                  = false
 
|tridef 3d notes            =
 
|iz3d                        = false
 
|iz3d notes                  =
 
 
|vorpx                      =  
 
|vorpx                      =  
 
|vorpx modes                =  
 
|vorpx modes                =  
 
|vorpx notes                =  
 
|vorpx notes                =  
 
|vr only                    = true
 
|vr only                    = true
|htc vive                    = false
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|openxr                      = true
|htc vive notes              =  
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|openxr notes                =
|oculus rift                = true
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|steamvr                    = false
|oculus rift notes          =  
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|steamvr  notes              =  
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|oculusvr                    = true
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|oculusvr    notes          =  
 
|osvr                        = unknown
 
|osvr                        = unknown
 
|osvr notes                  =  
 
|osvr notes                  =  
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|keyboard-mouse              = unknown
 
|keyboard-mouse              = unknown
 
|keyboard-mouse notes        =  
 
|keyboard-mouse notes        =  
|3rd space gaming vest      = true
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|body tracking              = true
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|body tracking notes        =
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|hand tracking              = true
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|hand tracking notes        =
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|face tracking              = false
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|face tracking notes        =
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|eye tracking                = false
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|eye tracking notes          =
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|tobii eye tracking          = true
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|tobii eye tracking notes    =
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|trackir                    = true
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|trackir notes              =
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|3rd space gaming vest      = false
 
|3rd space gaming vest notes =  
 
|3rd space gaming vest notes =  
 
|novint falcon              = false
 
|novint falcon              = false
 
|novint falcon notes        =  
 
|novint falcon notes        =  
|trackir                    = true
 
|trackir notes              =
 
|tobii eye tracking          = true
 
|tobii eye tracking notes    =
 
 
|play area seated            = true
 
|play area seated            = true
 
|play area seated notes      =  
 
|play area seated notes      =  
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|play area room-scale notes  =  
 
|play area room-scale notes  =  
 
}}
 
}}
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===Steam Deck===
  
 
==Issues unresolved==
 
==Issues unresolved==
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==Other information==
 
==Other information==
Miscellaneous information, e.g.:
 
* Visual enhancements.
 
* Enabling minor performance increases.
 
* Useful, but not essential utilities.
 
 
 
===API===
 
===API===
 
{{API
 
{{API
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|software mode          =  
 
|software mode          =  
 
|software mode notes    =  
 
|software mode notes    =  
|mantle support        = true
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|mantle support        =  
 
|mantle support notes  =  
 
|mantle support notes  =  
|metal support          =  
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|metal support          = true
 
|metal support notes    =  
 
|metal support notes    =  
 
|vulkan versions        = unknown
 
|vulkan versions        = unknown
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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      =  
 
|mac os x powerpc app  =  
 
|mac os x powerpc app  =  
 
|macos intel 32-bit app = true
 
|macos intel 32-bit app = true
 
|macos intel 64-bit app = false
 
|macos intel 64-bit app = false
|macos app notes        =  
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|macos arm app          = true
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|macos app notes        = ARM support was added in November 2020.
 
|linux powerpc app      =  
 
|linux powerpc app      =  
 
|linux 32-bit executable= true
 
|linux 32-bit executable= true
 
|linux 64-bit executable= true
 
|linux 64-bit executable= true
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|linux arm app          = unknown
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
}}
 
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===Console commands===
 
===Console commands===
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===Modifications===
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{{ii}} Noteworthy and/or popular mods that might be useful for players gets listed here. Note that '''essential''' mods that are critical to improving/enhancing the gaming experience is featured under [[#Essential_improvements|Essential improvements]] instead.
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===Miscellaneous===
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Miscellaneous information, e.g.:
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* Visual enhancements.
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* Enabling minor performance increases.
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* Useful, but not essential utilities.
  
 
==System requirements==
 
==System requirements==
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{{References}}
 
{{References}}
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Developers
Developer
Publishers
Publisher
Engines
Engine
Release dates
Windows Month dd, yyyy
macOS (OS X) Month dd, yyyy
Linux Month dd, yyyy
Reception
Metacritic 83
OpenCritic 81
IGDB 83
Taxonomy
Modes Singleplayer, Multiplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives First-person
Controls Direct control
Genres Action, Shooter
Art styles Stylized
Themes Sci-fi
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Game (singleplayer) 2019
Game (multiplayer) 2019
Game (unknown) 2019

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Game was first released on platform on date. Pre-release information including early access, crowdfunding, closed beta, etc. Platform changes with platform (Steam, EGS, GOG etc.) including delays, technical issues. Launch was successful/had issues with player number milestones if noteworthy. History with a focus on technical issues: e.g. major bugs, inability to access the game, DRM, missing advertised features, features missing from console counterpart, missing endings, etc. and whether any of these problems were fixed.

Current major issues that have not been resolved yet. Updates/support is the game regularly updated technically (patches etc.) or content (DLC, expansions, microtransactions or free content updates). Roadmap of future content or features. Multiplayer describe the scene, give an update on number of current players, is it possible for players find games? Modding are there official tools, how are mods distributed. Improvements mentions of essential mods or quality of life improvements, link to anchors further below. Major community additions ONLY INCLUDE if there are major communities outside of 'General information' links such as already linked Steam, GOG, fan forums, e.g. substantial modding communities, Discord communities, alternative servers, hacked multiplayer etc.

General information

Official Forum - this is a very active official forum
GOG.com Community Discussions
GOG.com Support Page
Steam Community Discussions
If still relevant, state where bugs can be reported.

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Requires online activation
Example notes: SecuROM ∞ activations.
DOS
Mac OS
Amazon.com
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Example: Amazon.
Windows
Developer website
DRM-free
Example: game released directly from website.
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Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
GOG.com
DRM-free
Example: GOG.com.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Origin
Origin
Windows
Steam
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Example: Steam.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Which is the 'best' version of the game to get?

Version differences

What are the differences between each edition of the game?

Demo/free trial

Name the header either Demo, Free trial, or name of the edition, e.g. ===Starter Edition===
If a demo exists, break down the limitations.
Do progress/achievements carry over to the main game?

Monetization

Type Notes
Ad-supported Ad-supported
DLC DLC
Expansion pack Expansion pack
Freeware Freeware
Free-to-play Free-to-play
One-time game purchase One-time game purchase
Sponsored Sponsored
Subscription Subscription
Subscription gaming service Subscription gaming service

Microtransactions

Type Notes
Boost Boost
Cosmetic Cosmetic
Currency Currency
Finite spend Finite spend
Free-to-grind Free-to-grind
Infinite spend Infinite spend
Loot box Loot box
No microtransactions None
Player trading Player trading
Time-limited Time-limited
Unlock Unlock

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
Some DLC name Example: Only available in Japan.
Windows
Some other DLC
Windows
Linux

Essential improvements

One can use subheaders as below, or simply list individual improvements as 3rd level headers.

Patches

Include If

There is a benefit in using an older patch. For example, Diablo II's latest patch is 1.13, but the high-res mod only supports 1.12.
There is a community or fan patch which is superior to the latest developer patch.
Patch install instructions

How to apply this complex patch installation.

Utilities

Very important launchers, reputable save game editors, etc.

Modifications

List mods that are very important and would be detrimental if played without the mod, e.g. DSFix, TSLRCM.
Less essential mods, e.g. balance/aesthetic mods or any other type and mod not deemed essential, goes under Other information or the appropriate section (e.g. texture packs can be placed in the Video section).

Game data

(Linux only) State whether XDG is being followed (partially, completely, not at all)

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows %APPDATA%\Vessel\
macOS (OS X) ~/Library/Application Support/Vessel/
Linux ~/.config/Vessel/
This game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux.

Save game data location

System Location
Windows %APPDATA%\.minecraft\saves
macOS (OS X) ~/Library/Application Support/minecraft/saves
Linux ~/.minecraft/saves

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
GOG Galaxy
Origin
Steam Cloud
Syncs save games and settings.
Ubisoft Connect

Video

Widescreen resolution

Multi-monitor

Ultra-widescreen

4K Ultra HD

Field of view (FOV)

Windowed

Borderless fullscreen windowed

Anisotropic filtering (AF)

Anti-aliasing (AA)

Vertical sync (Vsync)

Color blind mode

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Input

Remapping

Mouse acceleration

Controller support

Controller remapping

Touchscreen

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Audio

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Surround sound
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio
Red Book CD audio
On Windows, CD music might not play correctly; see the troubleshooting guide for solutions.
General MIDI audio
This game supports General MIDI for music.

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
French
German
Italian
Spanish
Download from here.

Network

Do not include this section in games without Multiplayer modes.

Multiplayer types

Connection types

Ports

Protocol Port(s) and/or port range(s)
TCP 1, 2, 30
UDP 500-600, 3500
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.

VR support

This game requires a virtual reality headset.
3D modes State Notes
Native 3D
Headsets
OpenXR
SteamVR
This game might be playable through SteamVR's support for the OpenXR API, or the Revive Compatibility Layer (compatibility list).
Oculus VR (LibOVR)
Windows Mixed Reality
This game might be playable with the Revive Compatibility Layer, or OpenXR for Windows Mixed Reality.
Devices
Tracked motion controllers
See Input for details.
Traditional controller
See Input for details.
Keyboard/Mouse
Body tracking
Hand tracking
Miscellaneous devices
Tobii Eye Tracking
TrackIR
Play area
Seated
Standing
Use the Head Height mod.
Room-scale

Steam Deck

Issues unresolved

Issue

Issue

Issues fixed

Issue

Fixbox header here

How to apply this fix.

Issue

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 9, 11 Windows only.
OpenGL 3.3, 4 OS X and Linux only.
Metal support
Executable 32-bit 64-bitARM Notes
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Physics PhysX Lacks GPU acceleration on Linux.
Audio FMOD
Interface Scaleform
Cutscenes Bink
Multiplayer Steamworks

Console commands

Modifications

Noteworthy and/or popular mods that might be useful for players gets listed here. Note that essential mods that are critical to improving/enhancing the gaming experience is featured under Essential improvements instead.

Miscellaneous

Miscellaneous information, e.g.:

  • Visual enhancements.
  • Enabling minor performance increases.
  • Useful, but not essential utilities.

System requirements

Avoid adding any prefixes and suffixes* to the OS parameter such as "Windows 7", "OS X Lion 10.7" and "7 64-bit". These do not apply to Linux as many distros are available. *For windows, service packs are the only suffix permitted.
64/32-bit only/recommended mention is noted in the notes parameter as a point.
The separator for more than one operating system is a comma (,) - nothing else.
Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) XP, Vista, 7
Processor (CPU) Dual Core 2.0 GHz or Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 5400+
System memory (RAM) 2 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 8 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce 8600 GTS
512 MB of VRAM
OS X
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 10.5.2
Processor (CPU) Dual Core 2.0 GHz or Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 5400+
System memory (RAM) 2 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 8 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce 8600 GTS
512 MB of VRAM
Linux
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) Kernel 3.0
Processor (CPU) Dual Core 2.0 GHz or Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 5400+
System memory (RAM) 2 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 8 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce 8600 GTS
512 MB of VRAM


References

  1. PCGamingWiki - last accessed on 2012-12-21