Difference between revisions of "Silent Hill 3"
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===Unlock Silent Hill 2 references=== | ===Unlock Silent Hill 2 references=== | ||
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# Install [https://github.com/07151129/sh3proxy sh3proxy]. | # Install [https://github.com/07151129/sh3proxy sh3proxy]. | ||
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# Copy the completed [[Silent Hill 2]] save to <code>savedata</code> in the Silent Hill 3 installation folder. | # Copy the completed [[Silent Hill 2]] save to <code>savedata</code> in the Silent Hill 3 installation folder. | ||
# Go to <code>{{p|hklm}}\SOFTWARE\Konami</code> | # Go to <code>{{p|hklm}}\SOFTWARE\Konami</code> | ||
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===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ||
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# Install [https://github.com/07151129/sh3proxy sh3proxy]. | # Install [https://github.com/07151129/sh3proxy sh3proxy]. | ||
# Open {{file|sh3proxy.ini}} and adjust the {{code|SizeX}} and {{code|SizeY}} values to your liking. | # Open {{file|sh3proxy.ini}} and adjust the {{code|SizeX}} and {{code|SizeY}} values to your liking. | ||
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# Download [http://ps2wide.net/pc.html#sh3 Nemesis Widescreen Fix]. | # Download [http://ps2wide.net/pc.html#sh3 Nemesis Widescreen Fix]. | ||
# Drag and drop all files to the root folder (password is sh3) | # Drag and drop all files to the root folder (password is sh3) | ||
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===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]=== | ||
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# Install [https://github.com/07151129/sh3proxy sh3proxy]. | # Install [https://github.com/07151129/sh3proxy sh3proxy]. | ||
# Open {{file|sh3proxy.ini}} and adjust the {{code|FovX}} value to your liking. | # Open {{file|sh3proxy.ini}} and adjust the {{code|FovX}} value to your liking. | ||
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# Install and run [https://www.flawlesswidescreen.org Flawless Widescreen]. | # Install and run [https://www.flawlesswidescreen.org Flawless Widescreen]. | ||
# Install the Silent Hill 3 plugin and adjust the FOV slider. | # Install the Silent Hill 3 plugin and adjust the FOV slider. | ||
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# Download [https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B4lfqq0DpUo-eXVZQnl5OVprUzg/edit Racer_S FOV hack] and run it alongside the game. | # Download [https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B4lfqq0DpUo-eXVZQnl5OVprUzg/edit Racer_S FOV hack] and run it alongside the game. | ||
# Adjust the FOV sliders to your liking. Suggested values can be found on the [http://www.wsgf.org/dr/silent-hill-3 WSGF entry]. | # Adjust the FOV sliders to your liking. Suggested values can be found on the [http://www.wsgf.org/dr/silent-hill-3 WSGF entry]. | ||
Revision as of 22:03, 26 July 2016
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| Team Silent | |
| Publishers | |
| Konami | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | October 31, 2003 |
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| Silent Hill | |
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| Silent Hill 2: Director's Cut | 2002 |
| Silent Hill 3 | 2003 |
| Silent Hill 4: The Room | 2004 |
| Silent Hill: Homecoming | 2008 |
| Silent Hill 2 | 2024 |
Key points
- The PC version adds improved flashlight lighting and the ability to save at any time during the game.
- Only the PC version takes advantage of video texturing.
- It is highly recommended to set the Brightness Level in-game to 5 to get the most contrast. Brightness Level 6 and 7 overexposure the white level, while 4 and below are unnecessarily dim.
- Heather has a pixelated real-time shadow. No option to increase shadow resolution, but it can be disabled in-game.
- Bad depth-of-field; use Nemesis Widescreen Fix to tweak or disable.
- FPS may fluctuate between 30 FPS and 60 FPS. There are no known solutions to this.
- Only supports DirectInput for controllers and default bindings are awkward. Controls should be adjusted.
- 14 of Heather's outfits in the PlayStation 2 version are removed.
General information
Availability
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| Amazon.co.uk | |
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- The North American physical release had 5 CDs, while the European PC physical release features just one DVD. The European version requires a disc check each time you want to play.
Essential improvements
Unlock Silent Hill 2 references
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
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Save game data location
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Video settings
Silent Hill 3 with corrected FoV
Widescreen resolution
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Field of view (FOV)
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Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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Issues unresolved
Silent Hill 3 is usually considered the best PC port out of the Silent Hill PlayStation 2 releases. Still, it is not a perfect port by any means.
- Low resolution Depth of Field effect. Use Nemesis Widescreen Fix to tweak.
- If using anti aliasing (MSAA, at least), Depth of Field effect becomes corrupted (halos around objects).
- Rendering resolution (usually found under Inventory > Options > Configuration) is actually internal framebuffer resolution. Use it to match your display resolution.
- By default, the game creates savegames in its own folder. This can cause issues for users with non-elevated privileges. The workaround is to change the default save location by modifying the registry.
Issues fixed
Windows 10 fullscreen with borders
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System requirements
| Windows | ||
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| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 98, 2000, ME, XP | |
| Processor (CPU) | Pentium III or Athlon 1GHz | Pentium 4 or Athlon 1.4GHz |
| System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 4.7 GB | 6 GB |
| Video card (GPU) | GeForce3 Ti Radeon 8500 | GeForce4 Ti GeForce FX |
| Sound (audio device) | DirectX compatible sound card | |