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{{Infobox game
 
{{Infobox game
 
|cover        = Silent Hill 4 - cover.png
 
|cover        = Silent Hill 4 - cover.png
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|developers  =  
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|developers  =
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Team Silent}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Team Silent}}
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{{Infobox game/row/porter|Konami Software Shanghai|Windows|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.silenthillmemories.net/sh4/versions/sh4_manual_pc_us.pdf/|title=Silent Hill 4 Manual|date=2024-02-18}}</ref>}}
 
|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Konami}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Konami}}
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}}
 
}}
  
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'''Key points'''
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{{Introduction
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{{ii}} Game must be installed on the main drive. See [[#Issues fixed|Issues fixed]].
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|introduction      = '''''Silent Hill 4: The Room''''' is a {{Glossary:Survival horror}} game developed by [[Company:Team Silent|Team Silent]], and published by [[Company:Konami|Konami]]. It is the fourth installment in the ''[[:Series:Silent Hill|Silent Hill]]'' series.
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{{--}} 30 FPS cap. See [[#High frame rate|High frame rate]].
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{{--}} Lacks the soft shadows of the PlayStation 2 version.{{cn}}
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|release history  = The game was released on September 7, 2004 for the PlayStation 2, with the PC port coming out 2 days later on September 9, 2004.<br> The PC port included a handful of configurable visual options not available in the PlayStation 2 release, However suffered from several inconsistencies, such as a lack of soft shadows, Absence of some of the "hauntings" from the PlayStation 2 version,<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.silenthillmemories.net/sh4/hauntings_en.htm|title=Hauntings - Silent Hill Memories|date=2023-02-17}}</ref> and some missing post-processing effects.<br>In 2020, the game was re-released on GOG, marking the first time the game made an appearance on a digital storefront.<br> This release had many improvements not present in the original version, such as anisotropic filtering, native widescreen support and fixed controller support. While the port did plenty to enhance the shortcomings of the title, the lack of "hauntings" and soft shadows are still present in the re-release - although some of it can be restored with [[#Silent Hill 4 PC Fix by Steam006|mods]].
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{{--}} Some of the "hauntings" from the console version are missing.<ref>http://www.silenthillmemories.net/sh4/hauntings_en.htm</ref> [[#Restore missing hauntings|Restore missing hauntings]].
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 +
|current state    = Several modders over the years have made an effort to restore and correct missing and inconsistent features, as well as to update compatibility with modern systems. The GOG version with [[#Silent Hill 4 PC Fix by Steam006|Steam006's fix]] is recommended, due to how much it covers to fix the port.
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}}
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
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{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability/row| Retail |  | disc | {{DRM|SecuROM|v5}}. | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Retail |  | disc | {{DRM|SecuROM|v5}}. | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| GOG.com | silent_hill_4_the_room | DRM-free | Port of the European PC version.{{cn|date=2021-02-10|reason=Proof and link to the explanation of differences between versions or differences section}} |  | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| GOG.com | silent_hill_4_the_room | DRM-free | Re-release of the European PC version with improvements.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/silenthill/comments/j8dcbu/a_deep_analysis_of_silent_hill_4_gog_port/|title=Reddit|date=28 May 2023}}</ref> |  | Windows }}
 
}}
 
}}
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===Version differences===
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{{ii}} The GOG Re-release comes with a plethora of improvements, including native widescreen resolutions and FOV, restored post processing effects, improved controller support, more language options, and more.
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{{ii}} In addition, It also includes a DirectX wrapper and configuration tool, which allows for Gamma control, Windowed Mode, Antialiasing, V-sync, and Anisotropic Filtering.
  
 
==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==
  
 +
===Utilities===
 +
====GOG DirectX Configuration tool====
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{{Image|SH4_GOG_tool.png|An image of the configuration tool.}}
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{{ii}} Owners of the GOG version can use a configuration tool that allows users tweak various video settings.
 +
{{++}} Allows users take advantage of GOG's wrapper to configure features not present in the Retail release.
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{{Fixbox|description=Run the configuration tool|fix=
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# Next to the play button of GOG Galaxy, click the settings icon.
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# Hover over {{code|Additional executables}} and click on {{code|DirectX Settings}}.
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# Configure the tool to your liking.
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'''Notes'''
 +
{{ii}} It is ''extremely'' important that you do not replace {{code|{{file|d3d8.dll}}}} in the game directory, otherwise the tool and it's enhancements will have no effect.
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}}
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===Modifications===
 
====[https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1332-silent-hill-4-pc-fix-by-steam006/ Silent Hill 4 PC Fix by Steam006]====
 
====[https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1332-silent-hill-4-pc-fix-by-steam006/ Silent Hill 4 PC Fix by Steam006]====
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{{++}} Adds new features such as widescreen resolutions, 30FPS Cutscenes (Fix), restored PS2 brightness levels and fixes some of the bugs found within the game.
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{{++}} Adds new features such as:
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{{ii}} Adding a Windows Security exception may be necessary for moving and using <code>DLLInjector.exe</code>.
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* Proper Widescreen support
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* {{Term|Hor+}} FOV
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{{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref={{cn}}|fix=
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* Cutscene FPS increased from 15 to 30 for Retail copies
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# Copy all the files to {{code|{{P|game}}}}
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* Default brightness/gamma settings more alike to the PS2 version
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# Configure options in {{file|Silent_Hill_4_PC_Fix.ini}}.
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* Restored missing hauntings from the PS2 and/or Xbox versions
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# Start the game with {{file|DLLInjector.exe}}.
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* Minor bug fixes
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{{ii}} When using the GOG version you can add {{file|DLLInjector.exe}} as a custom executable via GOG Galaxy.
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{{ii}} Some of these features are already present in the GOG version, although this fix is still recommended to be used in order to fix missing content.
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{{ii}} It is ideal to add an exception/exclusion to the game directory to prevent any issues with <code>DLLInjector.exe</code>.
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{{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref=|fix=
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{{ii}} Password:pcgw
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# Download the archive and copy the contents to {{code|{{folder|{{P|game}}}}}}.
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# Configure options in {{code|{{file|Silent_Hill_4_PC_Fix.ini}}}}, if desired.
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# Run the game from {{code|{{file|SILENT HILL 4.exe}}}}.
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'''Notes'''
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{{ii}} Password: {{code|pcgw}}
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{{ii}} If using this fix with the GOG version, do not overwrite the pre-existing {{code|{{file|d3d8.dll}}}} found in {{code|{{folder|{{P|game}}}}}}.<br> Rename it to {{code|d3d8R.dll}}; otherwise GOGs wrapper will be overwritten, causing the [[#GOG DirectX Configuration tool|GOG DirectX Configuration tool]] and its enhancements to be dropped.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===Skip intro videos===
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====[https://www.gog.com/forum/silent_hill_4_the_room/silent_hill_4_the_room_169_fmv_pack/post1 Silent Hill 4: The Room 16:9 FMV Pack by CataBridge]====
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{{ii}} Should not be combined with Steam006's Fix.
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{{++}} In-Game FMVs converted from the PlayStation 2 version scaled to 16:9.
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{{Fixbox|description=Use [[#Silent Hill 4: The Room Widescreen Fix by ThirteenAG|Silent Hill 4 Widescreen Fix by ThirteenAG]]|ref=|fix=
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{{ii}} Recommended to be used with [[#Silent Hill 4 PC Fix by Steam006|Steam006's fix]].
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{{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref=|fix=
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# Download the archive [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1K0FJ09jOh12h4_CqEFSp2giOySI80xT9/view?usp=sharing here].
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# Copy the contents to the game directory and overwrite files when prompted.
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'''Notes'''
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{{++}}Allows those using [[#Widescreen resolution|ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix]] to view the FMVs in widescreen without the {{code|Fix2D}} option enabled.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===Restore missing hauntings===
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===Skip intro splash screens===
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{{Fixbox|description=Restore "cut" hauntings|ref=|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Use [[#Widescreen resolution|ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix]]|fix=
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# Download and extract [https://github.com/ThirteenAG/Ultimate-ASI-Loader/releases/download/v4.68/Ultimate-ASI-Loader.zip Ultimate ASI Loader].
 
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# Rename <code>dinput8.dll</code> to <code>dsound.dll</code> then move it to Silent Hill 4's game directory.
 
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# Download and extract [https://github.com/HunterStanton/SilentHill4Randomizer/releases Silent Hill 4 randomizer,].
 
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# Move <code>data</code> & <code>scripts</code> folders to Silent Hill 4's game directory.
 
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# Go to scripts folder, open <code>randomizer.ini</code> and set everything to <code>0</code> except for <code>RestoreHauntings</code> which should remain <code>1</code>.
 
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'''Notes'''
 
'''Notes'''
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{{--}} Made for GOG therefore does not work on retail copies.
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{{--}}Pairing with Steam006's fix may cause undesirable results.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\input.ini}}
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = incomplete
 
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = incomplete
 
|widescreen resolution      = true
 
|widescreen resolution      = true
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|widescreen resolution notes= Native for the GOG version. See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]] for retail versions.
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|widescreen resolution notes= GOG version only.<br> See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]] for retail versions.
 
|multimonitor              = unknown
 
|multimonitor              = unknown
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
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|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
 
|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd                = true
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|4k ultra hd notes          = Native for the GOG version. See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]] for retail versions.
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|4k ultra hd notes          = GOG version only.<br> See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]] for retail versions.
 
|fov                        = hackable
 
|fov                        = hackable
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|fov notes                  = Use [https://github.com/SuiMachine/Silent-Hill-4---Tool/releases sh4tool].
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|fov notes                  = Corrected for widescreen in the GOG version.<br> Use [https://github.com/SuiMachine/Silent-Hill-4---Tool/releases sh4tool] to change.
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|windowed                  = hackable
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|windowed                  = true
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|windowed notes            = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]].
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|windowed notes            = Available in the GOG version.<br> See [[#Windowed|Windowed]] for more details and for retail versions.
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|borderless windowed        = hackable
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|borderless windowed        = false
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|borderless windowed notes  = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]].
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|borderless windowed notes  =  
 
|anisotropic                = true
 
|anisotropic                = true
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|anisotropic notes          = Present in GOG version (2x-16x).
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|anisotropic notes          = 2-16x in the GOG version. See [[#Anisotropic filtering (AF)|Anisotropic filtering (AF)]].
 
|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing              = true
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|antialiasing notes        = Present in GOG version (MSAA 2x-8x).
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|antialiasing notes        = [[Glossary:Anti-aliasing (AA)#Multi-Sample Anti-Aliasing (MSAA)|MSAA]] 2-8x in the GOG version.<br> Minor rendering issues in specific circumstances{{cn|date=2024-02-19}}. See [[#Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]].
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|upscaling                  = unknown
 
 
|upscaling tech            =  
 
|upscaling tech            =  
 
|upscaling notes            =  
 
|upscaling notes            =  
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync                      = true
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|vsync notes                = Present in GOG version.
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|vsync notes                = Present in the GOG version and enabled by default through the [[#GOG DirectX Configuration tool|DirectX Configuration tool]].
 
|60 fps                    = hackable
 
|60 fps                    = hackable
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|60 fps notes              = 30 FPS cap in retail and digital releases. 15 FPS cap for cutscenes in physical release. See [[#High frame rate|High frame rate]].
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|60 fps notes              = Capped to 30 FPS in gameplay.<br>Retail version cutscenes are capped to 15 FPS.<br>See [[#High frame rate|High frame rate]] to increase to 60 FPS.
 
|120 fps                    = false
 
|120 fps                    = false
 
|120 fps notes              =  
 
|120 fps notes              =  
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|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
}}
 
}}
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{{ii}} Recommended in-game settings: Brightness = <code>4</code>, Contrast = <code>8</code>, and all gamma <code>1.0</code>.
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 +
{{ii}} For a more visually faithful experience to the PS2's graphics, it's recommended to set all three gamma values to <code>1.0</code>.  
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===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]===
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====[https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#sh4 Silent Hill 4: The Room Widescreen Fix by ThirteenAG]====
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{{++}} Fixes specific issues with widescreen resolutions in the Retail version.
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{{++}} A D3D8 wrapper which adds some fixes and new features, such as:
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{{ii}} The GOG version does not require any of these.
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{{Fixbox|description=Use [[#Silent_Hill_4_PC_Fix_by_Steam006|Steam006's Fix]]}}
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{{Fixbox|description=Use [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#sh4 ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix]|fix=
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{{++}} This mod aims to correct the game for modern displays, as well as some extras, such as:
 
* Widescreen support.
 
* Widescreen support.
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* Disable cutscene letterboxing.
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* Disabling cutscene/FMV letterboxing.
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* Changes FPS in cutscenes to run at 30 instead of 15.
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* Increasing cutscene FPS from 15 to 30.
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* Correct the UI/ HUD width in widescreen.
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* Disabling hardware check before launching.
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{{--}} Enabling this option disables shader effects and makes some UI elements look strange.
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* Corrected Menus and FOV for widescreen.
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* Disables hardware check before launch.
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'''Notes'''
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{{ii}} Should not be used with [[#Silent Hill 4 PC Fix by Steam006|Steam006's fix]].
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{{ii}} The developer build should be used on the GOG version due to the regular one facing a crash upon launch.
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{{--}} Fixing Menus/HUD via the {{code|2DFix}} option disables some post-processing due to not being scaled correctly when enabled.
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}}
  
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====[https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/694-silent-hill-4-wrapper-by-nemesis/ Silent Hill 4: The Room Wrapper by Nemesis]====
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{{Fixbox|description=Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/694-silent-hill-4-wrapper-by-nemesis/ Nemesis2000's wrapper]|fix=
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{{++}} A wrapper for the North American version which adds some fixes and new features, such as:
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{{ii}} A wrapper for the North American version which adds some fixes and new features, such as:
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* Change the resolution
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* Ability to change the resolution.
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* Correct the FOV to widescreen
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* FOV correction in widescreen.
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* Disable cutscene letterboxing
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* Disabling cutscenes letterboxing.
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* Changes FPS in cutscenes to run at 30 instead of 15
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* Cutscenes at 30 FPS instead of 15 FPS.
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* Enable 60 FPS support. '''Has serious issues''':
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* Disabling blur in cutscenes (change all values to <code>0</code>).
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{{--}} Causes Henry to be unable to move in attack stance.
 
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{{--}} Cannot finish the game because of a game-breaking bug during the final boss.
 
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* Disable the blur in cutscenes (change all values to 0)
 
 
* Pause background will render at native resolution.
 
* Pause background will render at native resolution.
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* Experimental 60 FPS support.
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'''Notes'''
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{{--}} Not compatible with the GOG release.
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{{--}} Enabling 60 FPS comes with major issues. See [[Silent_Hill_4:_The_Room#High_frame_rate|High Frame Rate]] for more details.
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}}
  
 
===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]===
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{{Fixbox|description=Force windowed|ref=|fix=
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{{fixbox|description=Use [[#GOG_DirectX_Configuration_tool|GOG DirectX configuration tool]]|fix=
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# Download and run [https://sourceforge.net/projects/dxwnd/ DxWnd].
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}}
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# Click on '''Edit''', then '''Add'''.
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{{Fixbox|description=Use [https://sourceforge.net/projects/dxwnd/ DxWnd]|ref=|fix=
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# Set the name and executable path.
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# Download and run [https://sourceforge.net/projects/dxwnd/ DxWnd] as administrator.
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# Set the window position and size.
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# Click on {{code|Edit}}, then {{code|Add}}.
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# Set '''Desktop''' for borderless fullscreen windowed.
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# Set name and executable path.
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# Click on '''Input''' tab, set Cursor Clipper to '''On'''.
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# Set {{code|Acquire admin caps}}.
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# Click OK, then '''File''' and '''Save'''.
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# Set {{code|Desktop}} for borderless fullscreen windowed.
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# Click on {{code|Mouse}} tab, set Mouse Clipper to {{code|On}}.
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# Click OK, then {{code|File}} and {{code|Save}}.
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# Run the game directly from DxWnd.
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}}
 +
 
 +
===[[Glossary:Anisotropic filtering (AF)|Anisotropic filtering (AF)]]===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Use [[#GOG_DirectX_Configuration_tool|GOG DirectX configuration tool]]|fix=
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===[[Glossary:Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]]===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Use [[#GOG_DirectX_Configuration_tool|GOG DirectX configuration tool]]|fix=
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)|High frame rate]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)|High frame rate]]===
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{{Fixbox|description=Enable 60 FPS support|ref=|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Install [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/694-silent-hill-4-wrapper-by-nemesis/ Silent Hill 4 Wrapper by Nemesis]|ref=|fix=
 
# Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/694-silent-hill-4-wrapper-by-nemesis/ Silent Hill 4 Wrapper by Nemesis].
 
# Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/694-silent-hill-4-wrapper-by-nemesis/ Silent Hill 4 Wrapper by Nemesis].
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# Copy <code>Nemesis 60FPS</code> contents to the installation folder.
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# Open the 7z file and go to {{code|{{folder|Nemesis 60FPS}}}}.
−
 
+
# Copy the contents to the game directory.
 
'''Notes'''
 
'''Notes'''
 
{{--}} Causes Henry to be unable to move in attack stance.
 
{{--}} Causes Henry to be unable to move in attack stance.
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{{--}} Cannot finish the game because of a game-breaking bug during the final boss.
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{{--}} The game becomes unbeatable due to a game-breaking bug during the final boss.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===Disable blur in cutscenes===
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===Disabling blur in cutscenes===
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{{Fixbox|description=Disable blur|ref=|fix=
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{{ii}} Cutscene blur used to create a depth-of-field effect is broken in Retail copies when using a widescreen fix.
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# Install [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/694-silent-hill-4-wrapper-by-nemesis/ Silent Hill 4: Wrapper by Nemesis].
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{{ii}} Does NOT need to be disabled in the GOG version. Users may have a potential decrease in visual quality if done in the GOG version.
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# Edit {{file|sh4w.ini}} and change all blur values from <code>-1.0</code> to <code>0.0</code>.
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{{Fixbox|description=Use [[Silent_Hill_4:_The_Room#Silent_Hill_4_PC_Fix_by_Steam006|Steam006's Fix]]|fix=
 +
'''Notes'''
 +
{{ii}} By default, the patch sets all blur values to <code>0.0</code>. Original values can be restored in {{code|{{file|Silent_Hill_4_PC_Fix.ini}}}}.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===Fix the flickering screen on Windows 8/8.1===
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{{Fixbox|description=Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/694-silent-hill-4-wrapper-by-nemesis/ Silent Hill 4 Wrapper by Nemesis]|ref=|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Put the D3D8to9 DLL by crosire in the game folder.|ref=|fix=
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'''Notes'''
 +
{{ii}} After installing the wrapper, open {{code|{{file|sh4w.ini}}}} and change all blur values from <code>-1.0</code> to <code>0.0</code>.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|acceleration option      = false
 
|acceleration option      = false
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|acceleration option notes = Mouse deceleration present.
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|acceleration option notes = Mouse deceleration present in the first-person segments.
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|mouse sensitivity        = false
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|mouse sensitivity        = hackable
−
|mouse sensitivity notes  =  
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|mouse sensitivity notes  = Can be adjusted with [[#Silent Hill 4 PC Fix by Steam006|Steam006's Fix]].<br>X/Y axis sensitivity is inconsistent.{{cn|date=2024-02-19|reason=Sandemc: original wording was a bit unclear}}
 
|mouse menu                = true
 
|mouse menu                = true
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
−
|invert mouse y-axis      = unknown
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|invert mouse y-axis      = true
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|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
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|invert mouse y-axis notes = Can be done through [[Silent_Hill_4:_The_Room#Silent_Hill_4_PC_Fix_by_Steam006|Steam006's fix]].<br> Press {{key|F3}} and {{key|F4}} to invert the X/Y axis.
−
|touchscreen              = unknown
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|touchscreen              = false
 
|touchscreen notes        =  
 
|touchscreen notes        =  
 
|controller support        = true
 
|controller support        = true
 
|controller support notes  =  
 
|controller support notes  =  
−
|full controller          = false
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|full controller          = true
−
|full controller notes    =  
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|full controller notes    = Full support in the GOG version.
 
|controller remap          = true
 
|controller remap          = true
 
|controller remap notes    =  
 
|controller remap notes    =  
−
|controller sensitivity    = false
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|controller sensitivity    = hackable
−
|controller sensitivity notes=  
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|controller sensitivity notes= Can be adjusted with [[#Silent Hill 4 PC Fix by Steam006|Steam006's Fix]].<br>X/Y axis sensitivity is inconsistent.{{cn|date=2024-02-19|reason=Sandemc: original wording was a bit unclear}}
−
|invert controller y-axis  = unknown
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|invert controller y-axis  = true
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
−
|xinput controllers        = unknown
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|xinput controllers        = true
−
|xinput controllers notes  =  
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|xinput controllers notes  = Fully working in the GOG version.<br> See [[#Controller support|Controller support]] to fix the partial support on retail versions.
−
|xbox prompts              = unknown
+
|xbox prompts              = false
 
|xbox prompts notes        =  
 
|xbox prompts notes        =  
 
|impulse triggers          = unknown
 
|impulse triggers          = unknown
 
|impulse triggers notes    =  
 
|impulse triggers notes    =  
−
|dualshock 4              = unknown
+
|dualshock 4              = true
−
|dualshock 4 notes        =  
+
|dualshock 4 notes        = Added in the GOG version on August 27, 2021.
 
|dualshock prompts        = unknown
 
|dualshock prompts        = unknown
 
|dualshock prompts notes  =  
 
|dualshock prompts notes  =  
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|other button prompts      = unknown
 
|other button prompts      = unknown
 
|other button prompts notes=  
 
|other button prompts notes=  
−
|button prompts            = generic
+
|button prompts            = false
−
|button prompts notes      =  
+
|button prompts notes      = No prompts in-game. No icons for configuration.
−
|controller hotplug        = false
+
|controller hotplug        = unknown
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
−
|haptic feedback          = true
+
|haptic feedback          = unknown
−
|haptic feedback notes    = For XInput controllers see [[Glossary:Controller#Force feedback driver for XInput|Force feedback driver for XInput]].
+
|haptic feedback notes    =  
 
|simultaneous input        = unknown
 
|simultaneous input        = unknown
 
|simultaneous input notes  =  
 
|simultaneous input notes  =  
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===[[Glossary:Controller|Controller support]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Controller|Controller support]]===
−
{{++}} Controller support was fixed in the GOG version.<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/silenthill/comments/q7ncnl/silent_hill_4_on_gog_now_has_native_controller/]</ref>
+
{{++}} Controller support was fixed in the GOG version.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/silenthill/comments/q7ncnl/silent_hill_4_on_gog_now_has_native_controller/|title=Reddit|date=28 May 2023}}</ref>
−
{{ii}} A fix is required for the game to properly recognize XInput triggers and right analog stick when assigning controls.
+
{{ii}} Retail copies may have a problem related to specific inputs not working, such as the triggers or right stick.
  
 
{{Fixbox|description=Fix button assignment|ref={{cn|date=February 2017}}|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Fix button assignment|ref={{cn|date=February 2017}}|fix=
−
# Download and run [https://sites.google.com/site/0dd14lab/xinput-plus XInput Plus]
+
# Download and run [https://sites.google.com/site/0dd14lab/xinput-plus XInput Plus].
−
# Set the Target Program to <code>SILENT HILL 4.exe</code>
+
# Set {{code|'''Target Program'''}} to {{code|{{file|SILENT HILL 4.exe}}}}.
−
# Go to DirectInput and check Enable DirectInput Output
+
# Go to the {{code|'''DirectInput'''}} tab and check {{key|Enable DirectInput Output}}.
−
# Assign LT/RT to Button 11/12
+
# Assign {{code|'''LT/RT'''}} to {{code|Button11/12}}.
−
# Assign right stick to Z Rot / Z Axis
+
# Assign {{code|'''Right Stick'''}} to {{code|Z Rot/Z Axis}}.
−
# Click Apply, this will install a DLL file in the installation folder
+
# Click {{code|'''Apply'''}} and a DLL file will be added to the game directory.
 
}}
 
}}
−
{{ii}} [https://sites.google.com/site/0dd14lab/xinput-plus XInput Plus] replaces the <code>dinput8.dll</code> included in the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/694-silent-hill-4-wrapper-by-nemesis/ Wrapper by Nemesis].
 
  
 
{{Fixbox|description=Use [https://sites.google.com/site/0dd14lab/xinput-plus XInput Plus] and [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/694-silent-hill-4-wrapper-by-nemesis/ Wrapper by Nemesis]|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Use [https://sites.google.com/site/0dd14lab/xinput-plus XInput Plus] and [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/694-silent-hill-4-wrapper-by-nemesis/ Wrapper by Nemesis]|fix=
−
#Clean up the game installation folder to its initial state: delete all DLLs besides <code>checkdx.dll</code>, <code>drc.dll</code> and <code>dsetup.dll</code>
+
#Go to the game directory and delete all DLLs besides {{code|{{file|checkdx.dll}}}}, {{code|{{file|drc.dll}}}} and {{code|{{file|dsetup.dll}}}}.
−
#Open the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/694-silent-hill-4-wrapper-by-nemesis/ Wrapper by Nemesis] archive, extract <code>Nemesis 60FPS</code> or <code>Nemesis Wrapper</code> folder to the game installation folder (based on your preferable framerate) and rename it to <code>scripts</code>
+
#Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/694-silent-hill-4-wrapper-by-nemesis/ Wrapper by Nemesis].
−
#Delete the <code>dinput8.dll</code> and rename <code>sh4w.dll</code> to <code>sh4w.asi</code> in the <code>scripts</code> folder
+
#Extract the {{code|{{folder|Nemesis 60FPS}}}} or {{code|{{folder|Nemesis Wrapper}}}} folder to the game directory and rename it to {{code|scripts}}.
−
#Download the latest [https://github.com/ThirteenAG/Ultimate-ASI-Loader/releases Ultimate ASI Loader], extract <code>dinput8.dll</code>, rename it to <code>d3d8.dll</code> and place it to the game installation folder
+
#In the {{folder|scripts}} folder, delete {{code|{{file|dinput8.dll}}}} and rename {{code|{{file|sh4w.dll}}}} to {{code|sh4w.asi}}.
−
#Now you can install [https://sites.google.com/site/0dd14lab/xinput-plus XInput Plus]
+
#Download the latest [https://github.com/ThirteenAG/Ultimate-ASI-Loader/releases Ultimate ASI Loader].
 +
#Extract {{code|{{file|dinput8.dll}}}}, then rename it to {{code|d3d8.dll}} and move it to the game directory.
 +
#Install and use [https://sites.google.com/site/0dd14lab/xinput-plus XInput Plus] as described above in "''Fix button assignment''".
 +
'''Notes'''
 +
{{ii}} [https://sites.google.com/site/0dd14lab/xinput-plus XInput Plus] replaces the {{code|{{file|dinput8.dll}}}} included in the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/694-silent-hill-4-wrapper-by-nemesis/ Wrapper by Nemesis].
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
{{ii}} Alternatively, the GOG version can be launched through Steam as a non-Steam game. Steam Input's community controller configurations can then be used.
+
{{Fixbox|description=Use Steam Input|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Shooterboss|date=2021-08-11|comment=Just uploaded a community controller configuration on Steam for this game.}}</ref>|}}
−
{{Fixbox|description=Alternative: Use Steam Input|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Shooterboss|date=2021-08-11|comment=Just uploaded a community controller configuration on Steam for this game.}}</ref>|fix=
 
−
# Add to Steam as a non-Steam game. Path to executable is <code>{{P|game}}\SILENT HILL 4.exe</code>.
 
−
# Launch through Big Picture mode.
 
−
# Check the community-made configurations for an applicable set of bindings.
 
−
}}
 
  
 
==Audio==
 
==Audio==
 
{{Audio
 
{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
−
|separate volume notes    = BGM and SE
+
|separate volume notes    = Separate sliders for BGM and SE
 
|surround sound          = true
 
|surround sound          = true
−
|surround sound notes    = Dolby Digital 5.1. May get up to 7.0 output with [[Glossary:Sound card#DirectSound hardware path|DirectSound3D restoration software.]]
+
|surround sound notes    = Dolby Digital 5.1.<br> May get up to 7.0 output with [[Glossary:Sound card#DirectSound hardware path|DirectSound3D restoration software]].
 
|subtitles                = true
 
|subtitles                = true
 
|subtitles notes          =  
 
|subtitles notes          =  
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|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|eax support              = hackable
 
|eax support              = hackable
−
|eax support notes        = Set Dolby Digital in-game and use [[Glossary:Surround sound#DirectSound3D|DSOAL]] to get HRTF.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ny-1j8agsKo Silent Hill 4: The Room w/ 3D spatial sound 🎧 (OpenAL Soft HRTF audio)]</ref>
+
|eax support notes        = Set Dolby Digital in-game and use [[Glossary:Surround sound#DirectSound3D|DSOAL]] to get HRTF.<ref name=idrinklava>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ny-1j8agsKo|title=Silent Hill 4: The Room w/ 3D spatial sound 🎧 (OpenAL Soft HRTF audio)|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>
−
|royalty free audio        = unknown
+
|royalty free audio        = false
−
|royalty free audio notes  =  
+
|royalty free audio notes  = An optional scene, when the player is looking through the door viewer, features a copyrighted sound effect of "''Spanish or Italian Couple Yelling at Each Other, Through Thick Wall Perspective''". It is part of the '''Hollywood Edge Sound Effects Library''' and gets flagged on Twitch.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Suicide machine|date=2023-10-05)}}</ref>
 
}}
 
}}
  
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  |audio    = false
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
−
  |notes    =  
+
  |notes    = European retail and GOG only
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
}}
 
}}
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  |audio    = false
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
−
  |notes    =  
+
  |notes    = European retail and GOG only
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
}}
 
}}
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  |audio    = false
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
−
  |notes    = Only available in the European version.
+
  |notes    = European retail and GOG only
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
}}
 
}}
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  |subtitles = hackable
 
  |subtitles = hackable
 
  |fan      = true
 
  |fan      = true
−
  |notes    = Fan translation, [https://grajpopolsku.pl/download/silent-hill-4-the-room/ download].
+
  |notes    = Fan translation by grajpopolsku (no diacritics), [https://grajpopolsku.pl/download/silent-hill-4-the-room/ download].<br> A version with diacritics made by different authors is available [https://onedrive.live.com/?authkey=%21AGR4EvYQRMycX2M&id=B3448B8921B0EA83%2127082&cid=B3448B8921B0EA83&parId=root&parQt=sharedby&o=OneUp here].
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |audio    = false
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
−
  |notes    = Only available in the European/Gog version.
+
  |notes    = European retail and GOG only
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
}}
 
}}
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  |subtitles = hackable
 
  |subtitles = hackable
 
  |fan      = true
 
  |fan      = true
−
  |notes    = Fan translation, [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1scJ5YX-qP6mqZVsoGeXTKsarNzXFE1W5/view download].
+
  |notes    = Fan translation, [https://www.nexusmods.com/silenthill4theroom/mods/13 download].
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==Issues fixed==
 
==Issues fixed==
−
===Game closes itself briefly after launching===
+
===The game closes itself immediately after launching===
−
{{ii}} White screen shows up twice, but no logos are visible when they should be. Game closes itself immediately after.
+
{{ii}} White screen shows up twice, but no logos are visible when they should be. The game closes itself immediately after.
−
{{Fixbox|description=Install game on the main drive of the computer|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Shooterboss|date=2021-08-11|comment=}}</ref>|fix=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Install the game on the Local Disk (C:)<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/silent_hill_4_the_room/crash_to_desktop_after_two_flashes_of_white_screen|title=Crash to Desktop after two flashes of white screen|date=January 2024}}</ref>|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Shooterboss|date=2021-08-11|comment=}}</ref>
 
}}
 
}}
−
===Game fails to run===
 
−
{{ii}} Some systems that meet the technical requirements may still fail to run the game.
 
  
−
{{Fixbox|description=Use [[#Silent Hill 4: The Room Widescreen Fix by ThirteenAG|Silent Hill 4 Widescreen Fix]]|ref=|fix=
+
===The game fails to start===
 +
{{ii}}Some systems may fail to launch the game despite meeting the technical requirements.
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Use [[#Silent Hill 4 PC Fix by Steam006|Steam006's Fix]]
 
}}
 
}}
−
{{Fixbox|description=Bypass initial check|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://github.com/dns/Silent-Hill-4-Wide-Screen-Patch|title=dns/Silent-Hill-4-Wide-Screen-Patch: Silent Hill 4 with Wide Screen support|date=2017-01-21}}</ref>|fix=
+
 
−
# Open the folder where the game is installed.
+
{{Fixbox|description=Use [[#Widescreen resolution|ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix]]}}
−
# Rename {{file|CheckSpec.dll}} to something else or delete the file.
+
 
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Delete or rename {{code|{{file|CheckSpec.dll}}}} located in {{code|{{folder|{{P|game}}}}}}|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://github.com/dns/Silent-Hill-4-Wide-Screen-Patch|title=Silent Hill 4 - Widescreen Patch|date=2017-01-21}}</ref>|fix=
 
}}
 
}}
 +
 +
===Screen flickering on Windows 8/8.1===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Use d3d8to9|fix=
 +
# Download [https://github.com/crosire/d3d8to9/releases d3d8to9].
 +
# Copy {{code|{{file|d3d8.dll}}}} to the game directory.
 +
'''Notes'''
 +
{{--}} It breaks FMVs and shows a black screen when they're triggered.<ref>https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1332-silent-hill-4-pc-fix-by-steam006/?do=findComment&comment=5340</ref>
 +
}}
 +
 +
===Audio does not correctly pan between channels on "Stereo"===
 +
{{ii}} The regular stereo mode, by default, does not seem to properly pan sounds between both stereo channels.<br> This results in incorrect mixing between the two channels when the camera moves.
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Switch audio mode to {{code|Dolby Digital}} in the game settings|ref=<ref name=idrinklava></ref>|fix=
 +
'''Notes'''
 +
{{ii}} The option for Dolby Digital seems to be mislabeled. When enabled, audio is properly panned between both channels.<br> Among other things, audio is properly filtered when looking up or down due to the object-based 3D audio.
 +
{{ii}} Recommended to be paired with DSOAL in order to further enhance panning.
 +
}}
 +
 +
===Error: "The game is not installed properly"===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Edit Windows Registry|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/silenthill/comments/fnlvo6/sh_4_pc_the_game_is_not_installed_properly/|title=SH4 PC “The Game is Not Installed Properly”|date=2017-01-21}}</ref>|fix=
 +
# Run Notepad.
 +
# Copy and paste the following code:
 +
<pre>
 +
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
 +
 +
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\KONAMI]
 +
 +
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\KONAMI\Silent Hill 4]
 +
 +
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\KONAMI\Silent Hill 4\1.00.000]
 +
</pre>
 +
<ol start="3">
 +
<li>Save as {{code|sh4.reg}} wherever you wish.</li>
 +
<li>Double-click on the newly saved file, and apply the changes.</li>
 +
</ol>
 +
}}
 +
 +
===Black screen during gameplay (Retail)===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Enable [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility mode]] in the properties of {{file|SILENT HILL 4.exe}}, and set it to {{code|Windows XP (Service Pack 2)}}.}}
  
 
==Other information==
 
==Other information==
 +
 
===API===
 
===API===
 
{{API
 
{{API
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|linux arm app          = unknown
 
|linux arm app          = unknown
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
|linux executable notes =  
 +
}}
 +
 +
===Modifications===
 +
 +
====Silent Hill 4 Randomizer====
 +
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Instructions|fix=
 +
# Download [https://github.com/ThirteenAG/Ultimate-ASI-Loader/releases/download/v4.68/Ultimate-ASI-Loader.zip Ultimate ASI Loader] and extract its contents.
 +
# Rename {{code|{{file|dinput8.dll}}}} to {{code|dsound.dll}} and move it to the game directory.
 +
# Download [https://github.com/HunterStanton/SilentHill4Randomizer/releases Silent Hill 4 randomizer] and extract its contents.
 +
# Move {{code|{{folder|data}}}} and {{code|{{folder|scripts}}}} folders to the game directory.
 +
# Go to the {{code|{{folder|scripts}}}} folder, open {{code|{{file|randomizer.ini}}}} and set '''RestoreHauntings''' to {{code|0}} if using Steam006's fix.
 +
'''Notes'''
 +
{{--}} Not compatible with retail copies.
 
}}
 
}}
  

Latest revision as of 15:51, 12 April 2024

Silent Hill 4: The Room
Silent Hill 4: The Room cover
Developers
Team Silent
Windows Konami Software Shanghai[1]
Publishers
Konami
Release dates
Windows September 9, 2004
Reception
Metacritic 67
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase
Modes Singleplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives Cinematic camera
Controls Direct control
Genres Survival horror
Art styles Realistic
Themes Horror, North America
Series Silent Hill
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Silent Hill
Silent Hill 2: Director's Cut 2002
Silent Hill 3 2003
Silent Hill 4: The Room 2004
Silent Hill: Homecoming 2008
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Silent Hill 4: The Room is a survival horror game developed by Team Silent, and published by Konami. It is the fourth installment in the Silent Hill series.

The game was released on September 7, 2004 for the PlayStation 2, with the PC port coming out 2 days later on September 9, 2004.
The PC port included a handful of configurable visual options not available in the PlayStation 2 release, However suffered from several inconsistencies, such as a lack of soft shadows, Absence of some of the "hauntings" from the PlayStation 2 version,[2] and some missing post-processing effects.
In 2020, the game was re-released on GOG, marking the first time the game made an appearance on a digital storefront.
This release had many improvements not present in the original version, such as anisotropic filtering, native widescreen support and fixed controller support. While the port did plenty to enhance the shortcomings of the title, the lack of "hauntings" and soft shadows are still present in the re-release - although some of it can be restored with mods.

Several modders over the years have made an effort to restore and correct missing and inconsistent features, as well as to update compatibility with modern systems. The GOG version with Steam006's fix is recommended, due to how much it covers to fix the port.

General information

Silent Hill Memories - Informative site
GOG.com Community Discussions
GOG.com Support Page

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
 SecuROM v5 DRM.
Windows
GOG.com
DRM-free
 Re-release of the European PC version with improvements.[3]
Windows

Version differences

The GOG Re-release comes with a plethora of improvements, including native widescreen resolutions and FOV, restored post processing effects, improved controller support, more language options, and more.
In addition, It also includes a DirectX wrapper and configuration tool, which allows for Gamma control, Windowed Mode, Antialiasing, V-sync, and Anisotropic Filtering.

Essential improvements

Utilities

GOG DirectX Configuration tool

An image of the configuration tool.
An image of the configuration tool.
Owners of the GOG version can use a configuration tool that allows users tweak various video settings.
Allows users take advantage of GOG's wrapper to configure features not present in the Retail release.
Run the configuration tool
  1. Next to the play button of GOG Galaxy, click the settings icon.
  2. Hover over Additional executables and click on DirectX Settings.
  3. Configure the tool to your liking.

Notes

It is extremely important that you do not replace d3d8.dll in the game directory, otherwise the tool and it's enhancements will have no effect.

Modifications

Silent Hill 4 PC Fix by Steam006

Adds new features such as:
  • Proper Widescreen support
  • Hor+ FOV
  • Cutscene FPS increased from 15 to 30 for Retail copies
  • Default brightness/gamma settings more alike to the PS2 version
  • Restored missing hauntings from the PS2 and/or Xbox versions
  • Minor bug fixes
Some of these features are already present in the GOG version, although this fix is still recommended to be used in order to fix missing content.
Instructions
  1. Download the archive and copy the contents to <path-to-game>.
  2. Configure options in Silent_Hill_4_PC_Fix.ini, if desired.
  3. Run the game from SILENT HILL 4.exe.

Notes

Password: pcgw
If using this fix with the GOG version, do not overwrite the pre-existing d3d8.dll found in <path-to-game>.
Rename it to d3d8R.dll; otherwise GOGs wrapper will be overwritten, causing the GOG DirectX Configuration tool and its enhancements to be dropped.

Silent Hill 4: The Room 16:9 FMV Pack by CataBridge

In-Game FMVs converted from the PlayStation 2 version scaled to 16:9.
Recommended to be used with Steam006's fix.
Instructions
  1. Download the archive here.
  2. Copy the contents to the game directory and overwrite files when prompted.

Notes

Allows those using ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix to view the FMVs in widescreen without the Fix2D option enabled.

Skip intro splash screens

Use ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix

Notes

Pairing with Steam006's fix may cause undesirable results.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>[Note 1]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\saves\[Note 1]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
GOG Galaxy

Video

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
 
 GOG version only.
See Widescreen resolution for retail versions.
Multi-monitor
 
Ultra-widescreen
 
4K Ultra HD
 
 GOG version only.
See Widescreen resolution for retail versions.
Field of view (FOV)
Corrected for widescreen in the GOG version.
Use sh4tool to change.
Windowed
Available in the GOG version.
See Windowed for more details and for retail versions.
Borderless fullscreen windowed
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
2-16x in the GOG version. See Anisotropic filtering (AF).
Anti-aliasing (AA)
MSAA 2-8x in the GOG version.
Minor rendering issues in specific circumstances[citation needed]. See Anti-aliasing (AA).
Vertical sync (Vsync)
Present in the GOG version and enabled by default through the DirectX Configuration tool.
60 FPS
Capped to 30 FPS in gameplay.
Retail version cutscenes are capped to 15 FPS.
See High frame rate to increase to 60 FPS.
120+ FPS
For a more visually faithful experience to the PS2's graphics, it's recommended to set all three gamma values to 1.0.

Widescreen resolution

Fixes specific issues with widescreen resolutions in the Retail version.
The GOG version does not require any of these.
Use Steam006's Fix
Use ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix
This mod aims to correct the game for modern displays, as well as some extras, such as:
  • Widescreen support.
  • Disabling cutscene/FMV letterboxing.
  • Increasing cutscene FPS from 15 to 30.
  • Disabling hardware check before launching.
  • Corrected Menus and FOV for widescreen.

Notes

Should not be used with Steam006's fix.
The developer build should be used on the GOG version due to the regular one facing a crash upon launch.
Fixing Menus/HUD via the 2DFix option disables some post-processing due to not being scaled correctly when enabled.
Use Nemesis2000's wrapper
A wrapper for the North American version which adds some fixes and new features, such as:
  • Ability to change the resolution.
  • FOV correction in widescreen.
  • Disabling cutscenes letterboxing.
  • Cutscenes at 30 FPS instead of 15 FPS.
  • Disabling blur in cutscenes (change all values to 0).
  • Pause background will render at native resolution.
  • Experimental 60 FPS support.

Notes

Not compatible with the GOG release.
Enabling 60 FPS comes with major issues. See High Frame Rate for more details.

Windowed

Use GOG DirectX configuration tool
Use DxWnd
  1. Download and run DxWnd as administrator.
  2. Click on Edit, then Add.
  3. Set name and executable path.
  4. Set Acquire admin caps.
  5. Set Desktop for borderless fullscreen windowed.
  6. Click on Mouse tab, set Mouse Clipper to On.
  7. Click OK, then File and Save.
  8. Run the game directly from DxWnd.

Anisotropic filtering (AF)

Use GOG DirectX configuration tool

Anti-aliasing (AA)

Use GOG DirectX configuration tool

High frame rate

Install Silent Hill 4 Wrapper by Nemesis
  1. Download Silent Hill 4 Wrapper by Nemesis.
  2. Open the 7z file and go to Nemesis 60FPS.
  3. Copy the contents to the game directory.

Notes

Causes Henry to be unable to move in attack stance.
The game becomes unbeatable due to a game-breaking bug during the final boss.

Disabling blur in cutscenes

Cutscene blur used to create a depth-of-field effect is broken in Retail copies when using a widescreen fix.
Does NOT need to be disabled in the GOG version. Users may have a potential decrease in visual quality if done in the GOG version.
Use Steam006's Fix

Notes

By default, the patch sets all blur values to 0.0. Original values can be restored in Silent_Hill_4_PC_Fix.ini.
Use Silent Hill 4 Wrapper by Nemesis

Notes

After installing the wrapper, open sh4w.ini and change all blur values from -1.0 to 0.0.

Input

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Mouse acceleration
Mouse deceleration present in the first-person segments.
Mouse sensitivity
Can be adjusted with Steam006's Fix.
X/Y axis sensitivity is inconsistent.[citation needed]
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Can be done through Steam006's fix.
Press F3 and F4 to invert the X/Y axis.
Controller
Controller support
Full controller support
Full support in the GOG version.
Controller remapping
Controller sensitivity
Can be adjusted with Steam006's Fix.
X/Y axis sensitivity is inconsistent.[citation needed]
Controller Y-axis inversion
Controller types
XInput-compatible controllers
Fully working in the GOG version.
See Controller support to fix the partial support on retail versions.
Xbox button prompts
Impulse Trigger vibration
PlayStation controllers
Added in the GOG version on August 27, 2021.
PlayStation button prompts
Light bar support
Adaptive trigger support
DualSense haptic feedback support
Connection modes
Generic/other controllers
Additional information
Button prompts
No prompts in-game. No icons for configuration.
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M

Controller support

Controller support was fixed in the GOG version.[4]
Retail copies may have a problem related to specific inputs not working, such as the triggers or right stick.
Fix button assignment[citation needed]
  1. Download and run XInput Plus.
  2. Set Target Program to SILENT HILL 4.exe.
  3. Go to the DirectInput tab and check Enable DirectInput Output.
  4. Assign LT/RT to Button11/12.
  5. Assign Right Stick to Z Rot/Z Axis.
  6. Click Apply and a DLL file will be added to the game directory.
Use XInput Plus and Wrapper by Nemesis
  1. Go to the game directory and delete all DLLs besides checkdx.dll, drc.dll and dsetup.dll.
  2. Download the Wrapper by Nemesis.
  3. Extract the Nemesis 60FPS or Nemesis Wrapper folder to the game directory and rename it to scripts.
  4. In the scripts folder, delete dinput8.dll and rename sh4w.dll to sh4w.asi.
  5. Download the latest Ultimate ASI Loader.
  6. Extract dinput8.dll, then rename it to d3d8.dll and move it to the game directory.
  7. Install and use XInput Plus as described above in "Fix button assignment".

Notes

XInput Plus replaces the dinput8.dll included in the Wrapper by Nemesis.
Use Steam Input[5]

Audio

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Separate sliders for BGM and SE
Surround sound
Dolby Digital 5.1.
May get up to 7.0 output with DirectSound3D restoration software.
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
EAX support
Set Dolby Digital in-game and use DSOAL to get HRTF.[6]
Royalty free audio
An optional scene, when the player is looking through the door viewer, features a copyrighted sound effect of "Spanish or Italian Couple Yelling at Each Other, Through Thick Wall Perspective". It is part of the Hollywood Edge Sound Effects Library and gets flagged on Twitch.[7]

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Simplified Chinese
Fan translation, download.
French
European retail and GOG only
German
European retail and GOG only
Italian
European retail and GOG only
Japanese
Polish
Fan translation by grajpopolsku (no diacritics), download.
A version with diacritics made by different authors is available here.
Brazilian Portuguese
Fan translation, download.
Russian
Retail only. Patch for digital release here.
Spanish
European retail and GOG only
Turkish
Fan translation, download.

Issues fixed

The game closes itself immediately after launching

White screen shows up twice, but no logos are visible when they should be. The game closes itself immediately after.
Install the game on the Local Disk (C:)[8][9]

The game fails to start

Some systems may fail to launch the game despite meeting the technical requirements.
Use Steam006's Fix
Use ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix
Delete or rename CheckSpec.dll located in <path-to-game>[10]

Screen flickering on Windows 8/8.1

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

Notes

It breaks FMVs and shows a black screen when they're triggered.[11]

Audio does not correctly pan between channels on "Stereo"

The regular stereo mode, by default, does not seem to properly pan sounds between both stereo channels.
This results in incorrect mixing between the two channels when the camera moves.
Switch audio mode to Dolby Digital in the game settings[6]

Notes

The option for Dolby Digital seems to be mislabeled. When enabled, audio is properly panned between both channels.
Among other things, audio is properly filtered when looking up or down due to the object-based 3D audio.
Recommended to be paired with DSOAL in order to further enhance panning.

Error: "The game is not installed properly"

Edit Windows Registry[12]
  1. Run Notepad.
  2. Copy and paste the following code:
 Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\KONAMI]

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\KONAMI\Silent Hill 4]

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\KONAMI\Silent Hill 4\1.00.000]
  1. Save as sh4.reg wherever you wish.
  2. Double-click on the newly saved file, and apply the changes.

Black screen during gameplay (Retail)

Enable compatibility mode in the properties of SILENT HILL 4.exe, and set it to Windows XP (Service Pack 2).

Other information

API

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

Modifications

Silent Hill 4 Randomizer

Instructions
  1. Download Ultimate ASI Loader and extract its contents.
  2. Rename dinput8.dll to dsound.dll and move it to the game directory.
  3. Download Silent Hill 4 randomizer and extract its contents.
  4. Move data and scripts folders to the game directory.
  5. Go to the scripts folder, open randomizer.ini and set RestoreHauntings to 0 if using Steam006's fix.

Notes

Not compatible with retail copies.

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 98, ME, 2000, XP
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium III 1.0 GHz or AMD Athlon Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz or AMD Athlon
System memory (RAM) 256 MB 512 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 3 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce 3 Ti
ATI Radeon 8500
32 MB of VRAM
DirectX 8.1b compatible 		Nvidia GeForce 4 Ti
64 MB of VRAM
Sound (audio device) DirectX compatible


Notes

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 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

  1. ↑ Silent Hill 4 Manual - last accessed on 2024-02-18
  2. ↑ Hauntings - Silent Hill Memories - last accessed on 2023-02-17
  3. ↑ Reddit - last accessed on 28 May 2023
  4. ↑ Reddit - last accessed on 28 May 2023
  5. ↑ Verified by User:Shooterboss on 2021-08-11
    Just uploaded a community controller configuration on Steam for this game.
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 Silent Hill 4: The Room w/ 3D spatial sound 🎧 (OpenAL Soft HRTF audio) - last accessed on 9 June 2023
  7. ↑ Verified by User:Suicide machine on 2023-10-05)
  8. ↑ Crash to Desktop after two flashes of white screen - last accessed on January 2024
  9. ↑ Verified by User:Shooterboss on 2021-08-11
  10. ↑ Silent Hill 4 - Widescreen Patch - last accessed on 2017-01-21
  11. ↑ https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1332-silent-hill-4-pc-fix-by-steam006/?do=findComment&comment=5340
  12. ↑ SH4 PC “The Game is Not Installed Properly” - last accessed on 2017-01-21