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{{--}} Anything higher than 1080p may cause artifacts{{cn}}. | {{--}} Anything higher than 1080p may cause artifacts{{cn}}. | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Use [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#secondsight ThirteenAG's fix]}} | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#secondsight ThirteenAG's fix]}|ref=<ref name="AlphaYellow_NC" />} |
{{Fixbox|description=Manually edit configuration file|ref=<ref name="sketltal20230924">{{Refcheck|user=Mr skeltal|date=2023-09-24}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Manually edit configuration file|ref=<ref name="sketltal20230924">{{Refcheck|user=Mr skeltal|date=2023-09-24}}</ref>|fix= | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Force windowed mode|ref={{ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Force windowed mode|ref=<ref name="AlphaYellow_NC" />{{Refcheck|user=AlphaYellow|date=2024-04-08}}</ref>|fix= |
# Install [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#secondsight ThirteenAG's fix]. | # Install [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#secondsight ThirteenAG's fix]. | ||
# Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}}}. | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}}}. | ||
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{{++}} Does not affect the GOG release.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Radishface|date=2023-04-04|comment=Comment (optional)}}</ref> | {{++}} Does not affect the GOG release.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Radishface|date=2023-04-04|comment=Comment (optional)}}</ref> | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Use widescreen fix|ref= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use widescreen fix|ref=<ref name="AlphaYellow_NC" />|fix= |
* Install [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#secondsight ThirteenAG's fix]. | * Install [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#secondsight ThirteenAG's fix]. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{ii}} Although the in-game graphics option allows the selection of 85 Hz, the game will not run higher than 60 Hz. | {{ii}} Although the in-game graphics option allows the selection of 85 Hz, the game will not run higher than 60 Hz. | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Set refresh rate manually|ref= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Set refresh rate manually|ref=<ref name="AlphaYellow_NC" />|fix= |
# Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}}}. | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}}}. | ||
− | # Open {{ | + | # Open {{file|secondsight.cfg}}. |
# Change <code>scr_hz</code> to the screen refresh rate. | # Change <code>scr_hz</code> to the screen refresh rate. | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Game does not launch=== | ===Game does not launch=== | ||
− | {{--}}[https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#secondsight ThirteenAG's widescreen fix] is not compatible with the GOG release.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://github.com/ThirteenAG/WidescreenFixesPack/issues/1259|title=Second Sight Doesn't launch with asi loader dinput8.dll - GitHub|date=2023-04-04}}</ref> | + | {{--}} [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#secondsight ThirteenAG's widescreen fix] is not compatible with the GOG release.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://github.com/ThirteenAG/WidescreenFixesPack/issues/1259|title=Second Sight Doesn't launch with asi loader dinput8.dll - GitHub|date=2023-04-04}}</ref> |
{{++}} GOG release features native widescreen support via in-game settings. No additional patches are needed.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Radishface|date=2023-04-04|comment=Comment (optional)}}</ref> | {{++}} GOG release features native widescreen support via in-game settings. No additional patches are needed.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Radishface|date=2023-04-04|comment=Comment (optional)}}</ref> | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Uninstall ThirteenAG's widescreen fix|ref=|fix= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Uninstall ThirteenAG's widescreen fix|ref=<ref name="AlphaYellow_NC" />|fix= |
− | # Restore the original {{file|dinput8.dll}} | + | # Restore the original {{file|dinput8.dll}} in {{folder|{{p|game}}}}. |
− | # Use the in-game video settings to set widescreen resolution. | + | # Use the in-game video settings to set a widescreen resolution. |
}} | }} | ||
===Rendering artifacts and missing effects=== | ===Rendering artifacts and missing effects=== | ||
{{ii}} Various graphics artifacts are present when running the game at resolutions '''higher''' than 1080p. | {{ii}} Various graphics artifacts are present when running the game at resolutions '''higher''' than 1080p. | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Install Peixoto's patch|ref=|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Install Peixoto's patch|ref=|fix= | ||
# Download the latest version of the [https://1drv.ms/u/s!ApHOE-Ru-xkGgZkOtWEHQyuRYq2NWQ?e=VD0U6w Peixoto's patch]. | # Download the latest version of the [https://1drv.ms/u/s!ApHOE-Ru-xkGgZkOtWEHQyuRYq2NWQ?e=VD0U6w Peixoto's patch]. | ||
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===Game doesn't recognize dgVoodoo 2=== | ===Game doesn't recognize dgVoodoo 2=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Create a file named {{file|secondsight.exe.local}} in {{folder|{{p|game}}}}|ref=<ref name=" | + | {{Fixbox|description=Create a file named {{file|secondsight.exe.local}} in {{folder|{{p|game}}}}|ref=<ref name="AlphaYellow_NC" />}} |
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
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{{API | {{API | ||
|direct3d versions = 9.0c | |direct3d versions = 9.0c | ||
− | |direct3d notes = | + | |direct3d notes = <ref name="AlphaYellow_C1">{{Refcheck|user=AlphaYellow|date=2024-04-08|comment=According to System Informer, the game loads d3d9.dll. dgVoodoo2's traces point to Direct3D 9 (e.g: "Direct3DDevice9").}}</ref> |
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
|directdraw notes = | |directdraw notes = | ||
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|recGPU2 = ATI Radeon 9000 series | |recGPU2 = ATI Radeon 9000 series | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}}Supported graphics cards: ATi Radeon 8500, 9000, 9100, 9200, 9500, 9600, 9700, 9800, X800; nVidia GeForce 3 Ti200/Ti500, GeForce 4 MX420/MX440, Ti4200/Ti4600, GeForce FX5200/FX5600/FX5700/ FX5800/FX5900/FX5950 GeForce 6800 GT | + | {{ii}} Supported graphics cards: ATi Radeon 8500, 9000, 9100, 9200, 9500, 9600, 9700, 9800, X800; nVidia GeForce 3 Ti200/Ti500, GeForce 4 MX420/MX440, Ti4200/Ti4600, GeForce FX5200/FX5600/FX5700/ FX5800/FX5900/FX5950 GeForce 6800 GT |
{{--}} Not compatible with Windows 98/ME | {{--}} Not compatible with Windows 98/ME | ||
{{--}} Not compatible with all integrated sound/graphics solutions (inc. Laptops) | {{--}} Not compatible with all integrated sound/graphics solutions (inc. Laptops) | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
Latest revision as of 17:00, 8 April 2024
Developers | |
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Free Radical Design | |
Publishers | |
Former | Codemasters |
Current | THQ Nordic |
Release dates | |
Windows | February 4, 2005 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 73 |
IGDB | 73 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Action, Shooter, Stealth, TPS |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Contemporary, Europe, North America, Supernatural |
Second Sight is a singleplayer third-person action, shooter, stealth and TPS game.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | StarForce 3.4.62.00 DRM[Note 1] | |||
GamersGate | ||||
GOG.com | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam |
- StarForce DRM for this game does not work on modern versions of Windows (see above for affected versions).
Essential improvements
Peixoto's patch
- Forces the game to run at high resolutions without shrinking the HUD\Menus.
- Fixes rendering artifacts when running the game at resolutions higher than 1080p.
- Not compatible with custom overlay programs such as RTSS and Afterburner.
Installation instructions |
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Skip intro videos
Instructions[3] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\secondsight.cfg[Note 2] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/11550/pfx/[Note 3] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\profiles\[Note 2] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/11550/pfx/[Note 3] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | Only GOG release supports 4K resolution via in-game video settings.[4] | ||
Field of view (FOV) | Use ThirteenAG's fix. | ||
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. | ||
High-fidelity upscaling | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | Capped at 60 FPS. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Widescreen resolution
- GOG release supports widescreen resolutions via in-game video settings[4].
- Anything higher than 1080p may cause artifacts[citation needed].
{{Fixbox|description=Use ThirteenAG's fix}|ref=[5]}
Manually edit configuration file[6] |
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Windowed
Edit manually "secondsight.cfg"[6] |
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Force windowed mode[5]Verified by User:AlphaYellow on 2024-04-08</ref> |
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Notes
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Use DxWnd[8] |
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | XInput is not supported. |
Controller types |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Music, Sound Effects, Voices. | |
Surround sound | 5.1. | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Spanish |
Issues unresolved
Decals are rendered incorrectly
- Some decals - such as bloody footsteps - get offset when panning the camera.
- The issue does not go away even after disabling Draw Decals property in the video settings menu.
Issues fixed
Low frame rate
- The game may initially run at a low frame rate, such as 38 FPS.
Restart the computer[10] |
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Black screen with some resolutions
- Setting the resolution higher than 1024x768 using the in-game options may result in a black screen.
- Does not affect the GOG release.[11]
Use widescreen fix[5] |
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Run the game at screen refresh rate
- Although the in-game graphics option allows the selection of 85 Hz, the game will not run higher than 60 Hz.
Set refresh rate manually[5] |
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Game does not launch
- ThirteenAG's widescreen fix is not compatible with the GOG release.[12]
- GOG release features native widescreen support via in-game settings. No additional patches are needed.[13]
Uninstall ThirteenAG's widescreen fix[5] |
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Rendering artifacts and missing effects
- Various graphics artifacts are present when running the game at resolutions higher than 1080p.
Install Peixoto's patch |
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Game doesn't recognize dgVoodoo 2
Create a file named secondsight.exe.local in <path-to-game> [5]
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9.0c | [14] |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 2000, XP | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium III AMD Athlon 1.0 GHz |
Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz AMD Athlon XP 2000+ |
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | 512 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 3 Ti200 ATI Radeon 8500 DirectX 9.0c compatible | Nvidia GeForce FX 5000 series ATI Radeon 9000 series |
Sound (audio device) | DirectX 9 compatible |
- Supported graphics cards: ATi Radeon 8500, 9000, 9100, 9200, 9500, 9600, 9700, 9800, X800; nVidia GeForce 3 Ti200/Ti500, GeForce 4 MX420/MX440, Ti4200/Ti4600, GeForce FX5200/FX5600/FX5700/ FX5800/FX5900/FX5950 GeForce 6800 GT
- Not compatible with Windows 98/ME
- Not compatible with all integrated sound/graphics solutions (inc. Laptops)
Notes
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ 2.0 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). - ↑ 3.0 3.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (11550) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Windows 8.1 support - StarForce Support
- ↑ Windows 10 support - StarForce Support
- ↑ Verified by User:Mars icecream on 2018-2
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Verified by User:Radishface on 2023-04-04
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 Cite error: Invalid
<ref>
tag; no text was provided for refs namedAlphaYellow_NC
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Verified by User:Mr skeltal on 2023-09-24
- ↑ Second Sight running windowed (wndmode.ini) breaks a particle effect (ThirteenAG's WidescreenFixesPack Github) - last accessed on 2021-04-17
- ↑ Verified by User:LukasThyWalls on 2022-04-05
- ↑ Second Sight - With Projection and Charm, the character is invisible - Comment 2022-04-30 - last accessed on 2022-04-30
- ↑ Shame it runs at 20fps :: Second Sight General Discussions - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:Radishface on 2023-04-04
- ↑ Second Sight Doesn't launch with asi loader dinput8.dll - GitHub - last accessed on 2023-04-04
- ↑ Verified by User:Radishface on 2023-04-04
- ↑ Verified by User:AlphaYellow on 2024-04-08
- According to System Informer, the game loads d3d9.dll. dgVoodoo2's traces point to Direct3D 9 (e.g: "Direct3DDevice9").