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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Nival}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Nival}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|JoWood Productions}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|JoWood Productions|2003-2011}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Nordic Games}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Nordic Games|2011-2016}} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|THQ Nordic|2016-present}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Encore|Retail (USA)}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|1C Company|Retail (Russia)}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Silent Storm Engine}} | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Silent Storm Engine}} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Turn-based }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Bird's-eye view }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Point and select }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Strategy }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | World War II }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Silent Storm }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Silent Storm }} | ||
|steam appid = 254960 | |steam appid = 254960 | ||
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 254960 | DRM-free | Gold Edition. Can be run without Steam. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 254960 | DRM-free | Gold Edition. Can be run without Steam. | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} Demo versions are available for [http://www.strategycore.co.uk/files/silent-storm/demos/ Silent Storm] and [http://www.strategycore.co.uk/files/silent-storm-sentinels/demos/ Sentinels]. | ||
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+ | ===Version differences=== | ||
{{ii}} The '''Gold Edition''' contains both Silent Storm and its expansion Sentinels. | {{ii}} The '''Gold Edition''' contains both Silent Storm and its expansion Sentinels. | ||
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+ | ==Monetization== | ||
{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
− | {{DLC/row| Sentinels | | + | {{DLC/row| Sentinels | | Windows }} |
}} | }} | ||
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</pre> | </pre> | ||
}} | }} | ||
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+ | ===Patches=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} The latest official patch for the base game is 1.2, available from [https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/3737/7/30855 Patches-Scrolls]. | ||
+ | {{ii}} The latest official patch for Sentinels is 1.1, available from Patches-Scrolls: [https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/3738/7/30860 international] | [https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/3739/7/30859 French]. | ||
===[https://bintray.com/novik65/generic/SilentStormSteamVersion/S2 Unofficial Silent Storm Steam patch]=== | ===[https://bintray.com/novik65/generic/SilentStormSteamVersion/S2 Unofficial Silent Storm Steam patch]=== | ||
{{++}} Fixes some game breaking issues near the end of the game. | {{++}} Fixes some game breaking issues near the end of the game. | ||
{{++}} Comes with an already included '''d3d9.dll''' which fixes the shadow issues. | {{++}} Comes with an already included '''d3d9.dll''' which fixes the shadow issues. | ||
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==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
|antialiasing notes = Cannot be disabled (Low, Medium, High, Very high) | |antialiasing notes = Cannot be disabled (Low, Medium, High, Very high) | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = false | |eax support = false | ||
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = Retail and Steam only; [https://www.compiware-forum.de/downloads/file/349-silent-storm-gold-deutsch-patch/ download for GOG.com version]. | |notes = Retail and Steam only; [https://www.compiware-forum.de/downloads/file/349-silent-storm-gold-deutsch-patch/ download for GOG.com version]. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Polish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = unknown | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Retail only. | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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====Simple fix==== | ====Simple fix==== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
− | # Update your game with the [ | + | # Update your game with the [[#Patches|latest official patch]]. |
# Download the fix from [http://www.johannes-bauer.com/software/silentstorm/ss_videocardfix.exe here]. | # Download the fix from [http://www.johannes-bauer.com/software/silentstorm/ss_videocardfix.exe here]. | ||
# Find <code>{{p|game}}\Silent Storm\game.exe</code> then patch it. | # Find <code>{{p|game}}\Silent Storm\game.exe</code> then patch it. | ||
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====Unofficial Steam patch==== | ====Unofficial Steam patch==== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
− | # Download the patch | + | # Download the [[#Unofficial Silent Storm Steam patch|unofficial Steam patch]]. |
# Extract <code>d3d9.dll</code> to <code>{{p|game}}\Silent Storm</code>. | # Extract <code>d3d9.dll</code> to <code>{{p|game}}\Silent Storm</code>. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |windows arm app = false | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
|macos intel 32-bit app = | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Middleware=== | ||
+ | {{Middleware | ||
+ | |physics = | ||
+ | |physics notes = | ||
+ | |audio = | ||
+ | |audio notes = | ||
+ | |interface = | ||
+ | |interface notes = | ||
+ | |input = | ||
+ | |input notes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes = Bink Video | ||
+ | |cutscenes notes = | ||
+ | |multiplayer = | ||
+ | |multiplayer notes= | ||
+ | |anticheat = | ||
+ | |anticheat notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
Revision as of 08:52, 29 October 2022
Developers | |
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Nival | |
Publishers | |
2003-2011 | JoWood Productions |
2011-2016 | Nordic Games |
2016-present | THQ Nordic |
Retail (USA) | Encore |
Retail (Russia) | 1C Company |
Engines | |
Silent Storm Engine | |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 7, 2003 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 83 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Turn-based |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view |
Controls | Point and select |
Genres | Strategy |
Themes | World War II |
Series | Silent Storm |
Silent Storm | |
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Silent Storm | 2003 |
Hammer & Sickle | 2005 |
Key points
- Digital releases fix issues caused by 64-bit operating systems using 4+ GB RAM.[1][2]
- Retail releases have shadow and reflection issues on modern GPUs.[3][4] See Incorrect shadows and reflections.
- Make sure to run the game as an administrator. See Privilege Level.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | ||||
GamersGate | Gold Edition | |||
Green Man Gaming | Gold Edition | |||
Gold Edition | ||||
GOG.com | Gold Edition | |||
Humble Store | Gold Edition | |||
Steam | Gold Edition. Can be run without Steam. |
- Demo versions are available for Silent Storm and Sentinels.
Version differences
- The Gold Edition contains both Silent Storm and its expansion Sentinels.
Monetization
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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Sentinels |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Instructions[citation needed] |
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Delete or rename the following files from these paths.
Intro.bik JoWooD.bik Nival.bik |
Patches
- The latest official patch for the base game is 1.2, available from Patches-Scrolls.
- The latest official patch for Sentinels is 1.1, available from Patches-Scrolls: international | French.
Unofficial Silent Storm Steam patch
- Fixes some game breaking issues near the end of the game.
- Comes with an already included d3d9.dll which fixes the shadow issues.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\cfg\[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/254960/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\save\[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/254960/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
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Widescreen resolution | Sentinels has native widescreen support. Use this for Silent Storm.[citation needed] | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | Fake windowed mode. See Windowed. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | None, x2, x4, x8, x16 | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Cannot be disabled (Low, Medium, High, Very high) | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Windowed
Windowed[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | Only through <path-to-game>\Silent Storm\cfg\input.cfg |
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Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | Invert Turn X & Y, Invert Scroll X & Y | |
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Sound, Music, Character Responses mutable | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
French | Retail and Steam only. | |||
German | Retail and Steam only; download for GOG.com version. | |||
Polish | Retail only. | |||
Russian |
Issues fixed
Unsupported video card
- These fixes are only needed for the retail versions of the game. Digital versions are already patched and fully working. The retail versions requires a No-CD patch for the following fixes.
Simple fix
Instructions[citation needed] |
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Hex editing
Replace and hex edit executable[5] |
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Notes
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Incorrect shadows and reflections
- Huge performance hit on Nvidia videocards, even though with the fix the game runs fine on ATI cards.[6]
Unofficial Steam patch
Instructions[citation needed] |
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WineD3D
- The game might simply lockup on certain setups, poor performance overall.[7]
Put WineD3D components in root installation folder[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 9 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Cutscenes | Bink Video |
Silent Storm Editor
Installing[8] |
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Running the editor[citation needed] |
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Notes
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System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 98, 2000, ME, XP | |
Processor (CPU) | 800 MHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 128 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | ||
Video card (GPU) | 32 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0 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). - ↑ 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (254960) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Windows 7 SP1 64-bit, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com
- ↑ It works! (8GB RAM, widescreen) - Steam Community Discussions
- ↑ No Shadows and/or Refraction? Here's the fix!, page 2 - Forum - GOG.com
- ↑ Graphical gltich - Steam Community Discussions
- ↑ Silent Storm Game Fix - Johannes Bauer's Website
- ↑ Shadows fix - Nvidia framerate issues
- ↑ Tested by RaTcHeT302.
- ↑ Steam Community Guides - Silent Storm Editor