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{{Infobox game/row/porter|GameStar|Windows}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/porter|GameStar|Windows}}
 
|publishers  =  
 
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Midway Games}}
 
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
 
|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|June 14, 2004}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|June 14, 2004}}
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|taxonomy    =
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | }}
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|steam appid side  =  
 
|steam appid side  =  
 
|gogcom id    =  
 
|gogcom id    =  
 
|strategywiki = Psi-Ops: The Mindgate Conspiracy
 
|strategywiki = Psi-Ops: The Mindgate Conspiracy
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|mobygames    = psi-ops-the-mindgate-conspiracy
 
|wikipedia    = Psi-Ops: The Mindgate Conspiracy
 
|wikipedia    = Psi-Ops: The Mindgate Conspiracy
 
|winehq      =  
 
|winehq      =  
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'''Key points'''
 
'''Key points'''
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{{++}} Available [https://megagames.com/freeware/psi-ops-mindgate-conspiracy?noradio=1 free].
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{{++}} Available [https://www.majorgeeks.com/files/details/psi_ops_the_mindgate_conspiracy.html free].
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
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{{Fixbox|description=Delete/rename video files|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Delete/rename video files|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 
# Go to <code>{{p|game}}\Data\movies\</code>
 
# Go to <code>{{p|game}}\Data\movies\</code>
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# Delete or rename {{file|GS_logo.sfd}}, {{file|Havock.sfd}}, {{file|Legal.sfd}}, {{file|LOGO.sfd}}, {{file|Psi_logo.sfd}}, and {{file|ZOO.sfd}}.
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# Delete or rename {{file|GS_logo.sfd}}, {{file|Havock.sfd}}, {{file|Legal.sfd}}, {{file|LOGO.sfd}}, and {{file|ZOO.sfd}}(Retail version).
 
}}
 
}}
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===Patches===
 
===Patches===
 
{{ii}} [http://patches-scrolls.de/patch/3272/7/29528 Patch #1] updates the Russian retail release to the latest version.
 
{{ii}} [http://patches-scrolls.de/patch/3272/7/29528 Patch #1] updates the Russian retail release to the latest version.
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}}
 
}}
  
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==Video settings==
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==Video==
 
{{Image|Psi-Ops - The Mindgate Conspiracy video settings.png|Video settings.}}
 
{{Image|Psi-Ops - The Mindgate Conspiracy video settings.png|Video settings.}}
 
{{Image|Psi-Ops - The Mindgate Conspiracy settings.png|General settings.}}
 
{{Image|Psi-Ops - The Mindgate Conspiracy settings.png|General settings.}}
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{{Video settings
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{{Video
 
|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/psi-ops-mindgate-conspiracy/en
 
|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/psi-ops-mindgate-conspiracy/en
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = limited
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = limited
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|ultrawidescreen            = hackable
 
|ultrawidescreen            = hackable
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      = Use [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#psiops Psi-Ops: The Mindgate Conspiracy Widescreen Fix].
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      = Use [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#psiops Psi-Ops: The Mindgate Conspiracy Widescreen Fix].
−
|4k ultra hd                = unknown
+
|4k ultra hd                = hackable
−
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
+
|4k ultra hd notes          = Use [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#psiops Psi-Ops: The Mindgate Conspiracy Widescreen Fix].
 
|fov                        = hackable
 
|fov                        = hackable
 
|fov notes                  = Use [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#psiops Psi-Ops: The Mindgate Conspiracy Widescreen Fix].
 
|fov notes                  = Use [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#psiops Psi-Ops: The Mindgate Conspiracy Widescreen Fix].
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|anisotropic                = false
 
|anisotropic                = false
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
−
|antialiasing              = false
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|antialiasing              = hackable
−
|antialiasing notes        =  
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|antialiasing notes        = MSAA can be forced in [[dgVoodoo 2]]
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|60 fps notes              =  
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|120 fps                    = true
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|120 fps                    = limited
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|120 fps notes              =  
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|120 fps notes              = FPS higher than 60 might result in game breaking behavior like ladders being unusable, jumping not working and extremely slow mouse sensitivity in-game at very high frame rates (300+ FPS). See [[#Main_character_shows_ghosting_when_moving.2C_ladders_launch_and_kill_you.2C_jumping_doesn.27t_work|Main character shows ghosting when moving, ladders launch and kill you, jumping doesn't work]].
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|hdr                        = unknown
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|hdr                        = false
 
|hdr notes                  =  
 
|hdr notes                  =  
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind                = unknown
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}}
 
}}
  
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==Input settings==
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==Input==
 
{{Image|Psi-Ops - The Mindgate Conspiracy input settings.png|Input settings.}}
 
{{Image|Psi-Ops - The Mindgate Conspiracy input settings.png|Input settings.}}
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{{Input settings
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{{Input
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
−
|acceleration option      = false
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|acceleration option      = always on
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|acceleration option notes =  
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|acceleration option notes = Forced negative mouse acceleration
 
|mouse sensitivity        = true
 
|mouse sensitivity        = true
 
|mouse sensitivity notes  =  
 
|mouse sensitivity notes  =  
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}}
 
}}
  
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==Audio settings==
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==Audio==
 
{{Image|Psi-Ops - The Mindgate Conspiracy audio settings.png|Audio settings.}}
 
{{Image|Psi-Ops - The Mindgate Conspiracy audio settings.png|Audio settings.}}
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{{Audio settings
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{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume notes    = FX, Ambient
 
|separate volume notes    = FX, Ambient
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|surround sound          = unknown
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|surround sound          = true
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|surround sound notes    =  
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|surround sound notes    = Up to 7.0 output with [[Glossary:Sound card#DirectSound hardware path|DSOAL]].
 
|subtitles                = false
 
|subtitles                = false
 
|subtitles notes          =  
 
|subtitles notes          =  
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  |audio    = true
 
  |audio    = true
 
  |subtitles = false
 
  |subtitles = false
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  |notes    =  
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  |notes    = For Freeware version See [[#Change_Language_in_the_Free_version|Change Language in the Free version]].
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|fan      =
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}}
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{{L10n/switch
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|language  = French
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|interface = true
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|audio    = true
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|subtitles = false
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|notes    = For Freeware version See [[#Change_Language_in_the_Free_version|Change Language in the Free version]].
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|fan      =
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}}
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{{L10n/switch
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|language  = German
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|interface = true
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|audio    = true
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|subtitles = false
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|notes    = For Freeware version See [[#Change_Language_in_the_Free_version|Change Language in the Free version]].
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|fan      =
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}}
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{{L10n/switch
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|language  = Italian
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|interface = true
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|audio    = true
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|subtitles = false
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|notes    = For Freeware version See [[#Change_Language_in_the_Free_version|Change Language in the Free version]].
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
}}
 
}}
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{{L10n/switch
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|language  = Spanish
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|interface = true
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|audio    = true
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|subtitles = false
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|notes    = For Freeware version See [[#Change_Language_in_the_Free_version|Change Language in the Free version]].
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|fan      =
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}}
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}}
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===Change Language in the Free version===
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The [[Psi-Ops: The Mindgate Conspiracy#Key Points|Free version]] comes with multiple languages, but because it doesn't change Windows registry, only defaults to English.
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{{Fixbox|description=Create [PsiOpsLanguage.reg] and add to registry (For Windows 64 bits)<ref>{{Refcheck|user=LukasThyWalls|date=april 14, 2021}}</ref>|fix=
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Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
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[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\GAMESTAR\PsiOps]
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"LANGUAGE"="'''1'''"
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'''Notes'''
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{{ii}} Change "LANGUAGE" number to:
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# for ''English''
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# for ''French''
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# for ''Italian''
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# for ''Spanish''
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# for ''German''
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{{ii}} Missing key registry defaults to English. If missing folders <code>\GAMESTAR\PsiOps</code> simply create them in registry as new keys, then inside create a new <code>String</code> value and name it <code>LANGUAGE</code>, proceed to change the value to the number corresponding your language.
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}}
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==Issues fixed==
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===Can't begin to play, game not responding to some keyboard keys (e.g. space key)===
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{{Fixbox|description=Reset to the defaults in the keyboard settings|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=LukasThyWalls|date=april 14, 2021}}</ref>}}
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===Main character shows ghosting when moving, ladders launch and kill you, jumping doesn't work===
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{{Fixbox|description=Limit frame rate to 60 FPS|ref={{cn|date=August 2021}}|fix=
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See [[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)#Frame rate capping|Frame rate capping]].
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}}
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===Crash at startup / "The application was unable to start correctly (0xc0000142)." error===
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{{Fixbox|description=Fix Data Execution Prevention setting|ref={{cn|date=September 2023}}|fix=
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Ensure Data Execution Prevention (DEP) is set to the default (Windows programs and services only), or add {{file|PsiOps.exe}} to the exception list.
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If that doesn't work, try adding it as an exception in '''Windows Security''''s DEP settings:
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# Head over to '''App & browser control'''
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# Click '''Exploit protection settings'''
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# Go to the '''Program settings''' tab
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# Click '''Add program to customize''', and then '''Choose exact file path'''
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# Navigate to <code>{{p|game}}</code> and select {{file|PsiOps.exe}}
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# Scroll down to '''Data Execution Prevention (DEP)''', then check '''Override system settings''' and make sure it is turned '''Off''' underneath
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# '''Apply''' and restart the game
 
}}
 
}}
  
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==Other information==
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===API===
 
===API===
 
{{API
 
{{API
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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 =  
 
|macos app notes        =  
 
|macos app notes        =  
 
|linux 32-bit executable=  
 
|linux 32-bit executable=  

Latest revision as of 08:56, 22 September 2023

Psi-Ops: The Mindgate Conspiracy
Psi-Ops: The Mindgate Conspiracy cover
Developers
Midway Games
Windows GameStar
Release dates
Windows June 14, 2004
Psi-Ops: The Mindgate Conspiracy guide on StrategyWiki
Psi-Ops: The Mindgate Conspiracy on MobyGames
Psi-Ops: The Mindgate Conspiracy on Wikipedia
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Warnings

StarForce DRM for this game does not work on modern versions of Windows (see Availability for affected versions).

Key points

Available free.

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
CD key
 StarForce 3.4.70.2 DRM[Note 1].[3]
Windows
StarForce DRM for this game does not work on modern versions of Windows (see above for affected versions).

Essential improvements

Skip intro videos

Delete/rename video files[citation needed]
  1. Go to <path-to-game>\Data\movies\
  2. Delete or rename GS_logo.sfd, Havock.sfd, Legal.sfd, LOGO.sfd, and ZOO.sfd(Retail version).

Patches

Patch #1 updates the Russian retail release to the latest version.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\GameConfig.ini[Note 2]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\save\[Note 2]

Video

Video settings.
Video settings.
General settings.
General settings.

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
 
 Use Psi-Ops: The Mindgate Conspiracy Widescreen Fix.
Multi-monitor
 
 Use Psi-Ops: The Mindgate Conspiracy Widescreen Fix.
Ultra-widescreen
 
 Use Psi-Ops: The Mindgate Conspiracy Widescreen Fix.
4K Ultra HD
 
 Use Psi-Ops: The Mindgate Conspiracy Widescreen Fix.
Field of view (FOV)
Use Psi-Ops: The Mindgate Conspiracy Widescreen Fix.
Windowed
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Borderless fullscreen windowed
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
MSAA can be forced in dgVoodoo 2
Vertical sync (Vsync)
60 FPS
120+ FPS
FPS higher than 60 might result in game breaking behavior like ladders being unusable, jumping not working and extremely slow mouse sensitivity in-game at very high frame rates (300+ FPS). See Main character shows ghosting when moving, ladders launch and kill you, jumping doesn't work.
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.

Input

Input settings.
Input settings.

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Mouse acceleration
Forced negative mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Can also invert X-axis.
Controller
Controller support
Controller types

Audio

Audio settings.
Audio settings.

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
FX, Ambient
Surround sound
Up to 7.0 output with DSOAL.
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
For Freeware version See Change Language in the Free version.
French
For Freeware version See Change Language in the Free version.
German
For Freeware version See Change Language in the Free version.
Italian
For Freeware version See Change Language in the Free version.
Spanish
For Freeware version See Change Language in the Free version.

Change Language in the Free version

The Free version comes with multiple languages, but because it doesn't change Windows registry, only defaults to English.

Create [PsiOpsLanguage.reg] and add to registry (For Windows 64 bits)[4]

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\GAMESTAR\PsiOps]

"LANGUAGE"="1"

Notes

Change "LANGUAGE" number to:
  1. for English
  2. for French
  3. for Italian
  4. for Spanish
  5. for German
Missing key registry defaults to English. If missing folders \GAMESTAR\PsiOps simply create them in registry as new keys, then inside create a new String value and name it LANGUAGE, proceed to change the value to the number corresponding your language.

Issues fixed

Can't begin to play, game not responding to some keyboard keys (e.g. space key)

Reset to the defaults in the keyboard settings[5]

Main character shows ghosting when moving, ladders launch and kill you, jumping doesn't work

Limit frame rate to 60 FPS[citation needed]

See Frame rate capping.

Crash at startup / "The application was unable to start correctly (0xc0000142)." error

Fix Data Execution Prevention setting[citation needed]

Ensure Data Execution Prevention (DEP) is set to the default (Windows programs and services only), or add PsiOps.exe to the exception list.

If that doesn't work, try adding it as an exception in Windows Security's DEP settings:

  1. Head over to App & browser control
  2. Click Exploit protection settings
  3. Go to the Program settings tab
  4. Click Add program to customize, and then Choose exact file path
  5. Navigate to <path-to-game> and select PsiOps.exe
  6. Scroll down to Data Execution Prevention (DEP), then check Override system settings and make sure it is turned Off underneath
  7. Apply and restart the game


API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 9
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Physics Havok

System requirements

Windows
Minimum
Operating system (OS) 98SE, ME, 2000, XP
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium III 1.0 GHz
System memory (RAM) 128 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 2 GB
Video card (GPU) 32 MB of VRAM
DirectX 8.0 compatible


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 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).

References