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|cover = Silent Hill 4 - cover.png | |cover = Silent Hill 4 - cover.png | ||
− | |developers = | + | |developers = |
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Team Silent}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Team Silent}} | ||
+ | {{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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|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 9, 2004}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 9, 2004}} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|silent-hill-4-the-room|67}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|silent-hill-4-the-room|rating}} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = 1141086411 |
+ | |hltb = 8527 | ||
+ | |strategywiki = Silent Hill 4: The Room | ||
+ | |lutris = silent-hill-4-the-room | ||
+ | |mobygames = silent-hill-4-the-room | ||
|wikipedia = Silent Hill 4: The Room | |wikipedia = Silent Hill 4: The Room | ||
+ | |winehq = 4691 | ||
+ | |official site= https://web.archive.org/web/20041108044954/http://www.konami.com/silenthill4/ | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Cinematic camera }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Survival horror }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Horror, North America }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Silent Hill }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
− | ''' | + | {{Introduction |
− | {{ | + | |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. |
− | {{--}} | + | |
− | + | |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]]. | |
− | + | ||
− | + | |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. | |
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | |||
{{mm}} [http://www.silenthillmemories.net/sh4/info_en.htm Silent Hill Memories - Informative site] | {{mm}} [http://www.silenthillmemories.net/sh4/info_en.htm Silent Hill Memories - Informative site] | ||
+ | {{GOG.com links|1141086411|silent_hill_4_the_room}} | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|SecuROM|v5}}. | | Windows }} |
+ | {{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 }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Version differences=== | ||
+ | {{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. | ||
+ | {{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==== |
− | * | + | {{Image|SH4_GOG_tool.png|An image of the configuration tool.}} |
− | * | + | {{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. | |
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Run the configuration tool|fix= | |
+ | # Next to the play button of GOG Galaxy, click the settings icon. | ||
+ | # Hover over {{code|Additional executables}} and click on {{code|DirectX Settings}}. | ||
+ | # Configure the tool to your liking. | ||
+ | '''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. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Modifications=== | ||
+ | ====[https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1332-silent-hill-4-pc-fix-by-steam006/ Silent Hill 4 PC Fix by Steam006]==== | ||
+ | {{++}} Adds new features such as: | ||
+ | * Proper Widescreen support | ||
+ | * {{Term|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 | ||
+ | {{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. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref=|fix= | ||
+ | # Download the archive and copy the contents to {{code|{{folder|{{P|game}}}}}}. | ||
+ | # Configure options in {{code|{{file|Silent_Hill_4_PC_Fix.ini}}}}, if desired. | ||
+ | # Run the game from {{code|{{file|SILENT HILL 4.exe}}}}. | ||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} Password: {{code|pcgw}} | ||
+ | {{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. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ====[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]==== | ||
+ | {{++}} In-Game FMVs converted from the PlayStation 2 version scaled to 16:9. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Recommended to be used with [[#Silent Hill 4 PC Fix by Steam006|Steam006's fix]]. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref=|fix= | ||
+ | # Download the archive [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1K0FJ09jOh12h4_CqEFSp2giOySI80xT9/view?usp=sharing here]. | ||
+ | # Copy the contents to the game directory and overwrite files when prompted. | ||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{++}}Allows those using [[#Widescreen resolution|ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix]] to view the FMVs in widescreen without the {{code|Fix2D}} option enabled. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Skip intro splash screens=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use [[#Widescreen resolution|ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix]]|fix= | ||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{--}}Pairing with Steam006's fix may cause undesirable results. | ||
+ | }} | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\saves\}} |
}} | }} | ||
− | == | + | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== |
− | {{ | + | {{Save game cloud syncing |
− | + | |discord = | |
− | {{Video | + | |discord notes = |
− | |wsgf link = | + | |epic games launcher = |
+ | |epic games launcher notes = | ||
+ | |gog galaxy = true | ||
+ | |gog galaxy notes = | ||
+ | |origin = | ||
+ | |origin notes = | ||
+ | |steam cloud = | ||
+ | |steam cloud notes = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Video== | ||
+ | {{Video | ||
+ | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/silent-hill-4-room/en | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = incomplete | |widescreen wsgf award = incomplete | ||
|multimonitor wsgf award = incomplete | |multimonitor wsgf award = incomplete | ||
|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = incomplete | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = incomplete | ||
|4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | ||
− | |widescreen resolution = | + | |widescreen resolution = true |
− | |widescreen resolution notes = | + | |widescreen resolution notes= GOG version only.<br> See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]] for retail versions. |
− | |multimonitor = | + | |multimonitor = unknown |
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = unknown |
|ultrawidescreen notes = | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
− | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = true |
− | |4k ultra hd notes = | + | |4k ultra hd notes = GOG version only.<br> See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]] for retail versions. |
|fov = hackable | |fov = hackable | ||
− | |fov notes = Use | + | |fov notes = Corrected for widescreen in the GOG version.<br> Use [https://github.com/SuiMachine/Silent-Hill-4---Tool/releases sh4tool] to change. |
− | |windowed = | + | |windowed = true |
− | |windowed notes = | + | |windowed notes = Available in the GOG version.<br> See [[#Windowed|Windowed]] for more details and for retail versions. |
|borderless windowed = false | |borderless windowed = false | ||
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
− | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = true |
− | |anisotropic notes = | + | |anisotropic notes = 2-16x in the GOG version. See [[#Anisotropic filtering (AF)|Anisotropic filtering (AF)]]. |
− | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = true |
− | |antialiasing notes = | + | |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)]]. |
− | |vsync = | + | |upscaling tech = |
− | |vsync notes = | + | |upscaling notes = |
− | |60 fps = | + | |vsync = true |
− | |60 fps notes = | + | |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 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 = | ||
+ | |hdr = unknown | ||
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} | + | {{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>. |
+ | |||
+ | ===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ||
+ | {{++}} Fixes specific issues with widescreen resolutions in the Retail version. | ||
+ | {{ii}} The GOG version does not require any of these. | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use [[#Silent_Hill_4_PC_Fix_by_Steam006|Steam006's Fix]]}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#sh4 ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix]|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''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} Should not be used with [[#Silent Hill 4 PC Fix by Steam006|Steam006's fix]]. | ||
+ | {{ii}} 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 {{code|2DFix}} option disables some post-processing due to not being scaled correctly when enabled. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/694-silent-hill-4-wrapper-by-nemesis/ Nemesis2000's wrapper]|fix= | ||
+ | {{ii}} 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 <code>0</code>). | ||
+ | * 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 [[Silent_Hill_4:_The_Room#High_frame_rate|High Frame Rate]] for more details. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ||
+ | {{fixbox|description=Use [[#GOG_DirectX_Configuration_tool|GOG DirectX configuration tool]]|fix= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use [https://sourceforge.net/projects/dxwnd/ DxWnd]|ref=|fix= | ||
+ | # Download and run [https://sourceforge.net/projects/dxwnd/ DxWnd] as administrator. | ||
+ | # Click on {{code|Edit}}, then {{code|Add}}. | ||
+ | # Set name and executable path. | ||
+ | # Set {{code|Acquire admin caps}}. | ||
+ | # Set {{code|Desktop}} for borderless fullscreen windowed. | ||
+ | # Click on {{code|Mouse}} tab, set Mouse Clipper to {{code|On}}. | ||
+ | # Click OK, then {{code|File}} and {{code|Save}}. | ||
+ | # Run the game directly from DxWnd. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[[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]]=== | ||
+ | {{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]. | ||
+ | # Open the 7z file and go to {{code|{{folder|Nemesis 60FPS}}}}. | ||
+ | # 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=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Cutscene blur used to create a depth-of-field effect is broken in Retail copies when using a widescreen fix. | ||
+ | {{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. | ||
+ | {{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}}}}. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/694-silent-hill-4-wrapper-by-nemesis/ Silent Hill 4 Wrapper by Nemesis]|ref=|fix= | ||
+ | '''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>. | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
|acceleration option = false | |acceleration option = false | ||
− | |acceleration option notes = Mouse deceleration present. | + | |acceleration option notes = Mouse deceleration present in the first-person segments. |
− | |mouse sensitivity = | + | |mouse sensitivity = hackable |
− | |mouse sensitivity notes = | + | |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 = | + | |invert mouse y-axis = true |
− | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | + | |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 = false | ||
+ | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
− | |controller support notes = | + | |controller support notes = |
− | |full controller = | + | |full controller = true |
− | |full controller notes = | + | |full controller notes = Full support in the GOG version. |
|controller remap = true | |controller remap = true | ||
|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
− | |controller sensitivity = | + | |controller sensitivity = hackable |
− | |controller sensitivity notes= | + | |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 = | + | |invert controller y-axis = true |
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
− | | | + | |xinput controllers = true |
− | | | + | |xinput controllers notes = Fully working in the GOG version.<br> See [[#Controller support|Controller support]] to fix the partial support on retail versions. |
− | |button prompts = | + | |xbox prompts = false |
− | |button prompts notes = | + | |xbox prompts notes = |
+ | |impulse triggers = unknown | ||
+ | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 = true | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 notes = Added in the GOG version on August 27, 2021. | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
+ | |light bar support = unknown | ||
+ | |light bar support notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers= unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
+ | |other controllers = unknown | ||
+ | |other controllers notes = | ||
+ | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |other button prompts notes= | ||
+ | |button prompts = false | ||
+ | |button prompts notes = No prompts in-game. No icons for configuration. | ||
|controller hotplug = unknown | |controller hotplug = unknown | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
− | |haptic feedback = | + | |haptic feedback = unknown |
− | |haptic feedback notes = | + | |haptic feedback notes = |
− | | | + | |simultaneous input = unknown |
− | | | + | |simultaneous input notes = |
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[[Glossary:Controller|Controller support]]=== | ||
+ | {{++}} 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}} 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= | ||
+ | # Download and run [https://sites.google.com/site/0dd14lab/xinput-plus XInput Plus]. | ||
+ | # Set {{code|'''Target Program'''}} to {{code|{{file|SILENT HILL 4.exe}}}}. | ||
+ | # Go to the {{code|'''DirectInput'''}} tab and check {{key|Enable DirectInput Output}}. | ||
+ | # Assign {{code|'''LT/RT'''}} to {{code|Button11/12}}. | ||
+ | # Assign {{code|'''Right Stick'''}} to {{code|Z Rot/Z Axis}}. | ||
+ | # Click {{code|'''Apply'''}} and a DLL file will be added to the game directory. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{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= | ||
+ | #Go to the game directory and delete all DLLs besides {{code|{{file|checkdx.dll}}}}, {{code|{{file|drc.dll}}}} and {{code|{{file|dsetup.dll}}}}. | ||
+ | #Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/694-silent-hill-4-wrapper-by-nemesis/ Wrapper by Nemesis]. | ||
+ | #Extract the {{code|{{folder|Nemesis 60FPS}}}} or {{code|{{folder|Nemesis Wrapper}}}} folder to the game directory and rename it to {{code|scripts}}. | ||
+ | #In the {{folder|scripts}} folder, delete {{code|{{file|dinput8.dll}}}} and rename {{code|{{file|sh4w.dll}}}} to {{code|sh4w.asi}}. | ||
+ | #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]. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | {{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>|}} |
− | {{Audio | + | |
− | |separate volume = | + | ==Audio== |
− | |separate volume notes = | + | {{Audio |
− | |surround sound = | + | |separate volume = true |
− | |surround sound notes = | + | |separate volume notes = Separate sliders for BGM and SE |
+ | |surround sound = true | ||
+ | |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 = | ||
− | |closed captions = | + | |closed captions = false |
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
− | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = true |
|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
− | |eax support = | + | |eax support = hackable |
− | |eax support notes = | + | |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 = false | ||
+ | |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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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = English | |language = English | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Simplified Chinese | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation, [https://keylol.com/t630393-1-1 download]. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = French | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = European retail and GOG only | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = German | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = European retail and GOG only | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Italian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = European retail and GOG only | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Japanese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |fan notes = | + | }} |
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Polish | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | |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 | ||
+ | |language = Brazilian Portuguese | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation, [https://www.gamevicio.com/traducao/traducao-de-silent-hill-4-the-room-para-portugues-brasil/ download]. | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Russian | |language = Russian | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Retail only. Patch for digital release [https://www.zoneofgames.ru/games/silent_hill_4_the_room/files/314.html here]. |
− | |fan = | + | |fan = |
− | |fan notes = | + | }} |
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Spanish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = European retail and GOG only | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Turkish | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation, [https://www.nexusmods.com/silenthill4theroom/mods/13 download]. | ||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
− | === | + | ===The game closes itself immediately after launching=== |
− | + | {{ii}} White screen shows up twice, but no logos are visible when they should be. The game closes itself immediately after. | |
+ | {{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> | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===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=Use [[#Widescreen resolution|ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix]]}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{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}} | + | {{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| | + | {{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. |
− | # Download [ | + | }} |
− | # | + | |
− | # | + | ===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== | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===API=== | ||
+ | {{API | ||
+ | |direct3d versions = 8.1 | ||
+ | |direct3d notes = | ||
+ | |directdraw versions = | ||
+ | |directdraw notes = | ||
+ | |opengl versions = | ||
+ | |opengl notes = | ||
+ | |glide versions = | ||
+ | |glide notes = | ||
+ | |software mode = | ||
+ | |software mode notes = | ||
+ | |mantle support = | ||
+ | |mantle support notes = | ||
+ | |metal support = | ||
+ | |metal support notes = | ||
+ | |vulkan versions = | ||
+ | |vulkan notes = | ||
+ | |dos modes = | ||
+ | |dos modes notes = | ||
+ | |shader model versions = | ||
+ | |shader model notes = | ||
+ | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
+ | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |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. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | |minOS = 98 | + | |minOS = 98, ME, 2000, XP |
− | |minCPU = Pentium III | + | |minCPU = Intel Pentium III 1.0 GHz or AMD Athlon |
− | |minCPU2 = | + | |minCPU2 = |
− | |minRAM = | + | |minRAM = 256 MB |
− | |minHD = | + | |minHD = 3 GB |
− | |minGPU = | + | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 3 Ti |
|minGPU2 = ATI Radeon 8500 | |minGPU2 = ATI Radeon 8500 | ||
− | |minDX = 8. | + | |minDX = 8.1b |
+ | |minVRAM = 32 MB | ||
+ | |minaudio = DirectX compatible | ||
+ | |||
+ | |recOS = | ||
+ | |recCPU = Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz or AMD Athlon | ||
+ | |recRAM = 512 MB | ||
+ | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce 4 Ti | ||
+ | |recVRAM = 64 MB | ||
+ | |recDX = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
+ | {{GOG.com Enhancement Project}} |
Revision as of 15:51, 12 April 2024
Developers | |
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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 |
Silent Hill | |
---|---|
Silent Hill 2: Director's Cut | 2002 |
Silent Hill 3 | 2003 |
Silent Hill 4: The Room | 2004 |
Silent Hill: Homecoming | 2008 |
Silent Hill: The Arcade (unofficial port) | 2014 |
Silent Hill 2 | 2024 |
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
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | SecuROM v5 DRM. | |||
GOG.com | Re-release of the European PC version with improvements.[3] |
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
- 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 |
---|
Notes
|
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 |
---|
Notes
|
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 |
---|
Notes
|
Skip intro splash screens
Use ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix |
---|
Notes
|
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 |
---|
Notes
|
Use Nemesis2000's wrapper |
---|
Notes
|
Windowed
Use GOG DirectX configuration tool |
---|
Use 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 |
---|
Notes
|
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
|
Use Silent Hill 4 Wrapper by Nemesis |
---|
Notes
|
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] |
---|
|
Use XInput Plus and Wrapper by Nemesis |
---|
Notes
|
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 located in [10]
|
---|
Screen flickering on Windows 8/8.1
Use d3d8to9 |
---|
Notes
|
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
|
Error: "The game is not installed properly"
Edit Windows Registry[12] |
---|
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]
|
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 |
---|
Notes
|
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
- ↑ 1.0 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
- ↑ Silent Hill 4 Manual - last accessed on 2024-02-18
- ↑ Hauntings - Silent Hill Memories - last accessed on 2023-02-17
- ↑ Reddit - last accessed on 28 May 2023
- ↑ Reddit - last accessed on 28 May 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:Shooterboss on 2021-08-11
- Just uploaded a community controller configuration on Steam for this game.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Silent Hill 4: The Room w/ 3D spatial sound 🎧 (OpenAL Soft HRTF audio) - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:Suicide machine on 2023-10-05)
- ↑ Crash to Desktop after two flashes of white screen - last accessed on January 2024
- ↑ Verified by User:Shooterboss on 2021-08-11
- ↑ Silent Hill 4 - Widescreen Patch - last accessed on 2017-01-21
- ↑ https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1332-silent-hill-4-pc-fix-by-steam006/?do=findComment&comment=5340
- ↑ SH4 PC “The Game is Not Installed Properly” - last accessed on 2017-01-21