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|engines      =  
 
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|April 2, 2003}}
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|February 14, 2004|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040214132415/http://www.singles-the-game.com:80/german/girls/index_girls.shtml|title=Official website (retrieved)|date=May 2023}}</ref>}}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase}}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Bird's-eye view }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Point and Select}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Life sim }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Realistic }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Contemporary, Adult, Romance }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Singles }}
 
|steam appid  =  
 
|steam appid  =  
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|gogcom page  =  
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|gogcom id    =  
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|strategywiki =  
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|mobygames    = singles-flirt-up-your-life
 
|wikipedia    = Singles: Flirt Up Your Life
 
|wikipedia    = Singles: Flirt Up Your Life
 
|winehq      = 7307
 
|winehq      = 7307
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{{Series|Singles}}
 
  
 
'''Key points'''
 
'''Key points'''
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{{--}} Will not run on modern 64-bit systems (Windows Vista and later), owing to unsupported version of StarForce DRM<ref name="vista">[http://www.star-force.com/support/users/vista/ StarForce Windows Vista support]</ref><ref name="64-bit">[http://www.star-force.com/support/users/64bit/ StarForce 64-bit OS support]</ref>.
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{{ii}} Will not run on modern systems (Windows Vista and newer) without an official patch. See: [[#Issues fixed|Issues fixed]].
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{{ii}} Can be patched to run on modern systems with a "no-CD" crack.
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 +
'''General information'''
 +
{{mm}} [https://web.archive.org/web/20070520093632/http://www.singles-the-game.de/english/girls/index_girls.php Singles] - Official website (retrieved)
 +
{{mm}} [http://faq.kochmedia.co.uk/index.php?action=artikel&cat=5&id=28&artlang=en Koch Media Knowledge Base] - Official support site
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
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{{Availability/row| Retail |  | disc | {{DRM|StarForce|3.03.033.006}} |  | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Retail |  | disc | {{DRM|StarForce|3.03.033.006}} |  | Windows }}
 
}}
 
}}
 +
{{ii}} This game is not available digitally.
 +
 +
===Version differences===
 +
{{ii}} '''''Singles +''''' is an updated re-release, including the latest patch and the Kitchen Set DLC. It was released in the UK.
 +
{{ii}} '''''Singles - Extended Version''''' is an updated re-release, including the latest patch, both the Kitchen Set and Make Up DLC, and some exclusive content. It was released in Germany.
 +
{{ii}} The original US (Eidos) release is censored. The game was later re-released uncensored.
  
 
{{DLC|
 
{{DLC|
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==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==
 
===Patches===
 
===Patches===
−
{{ii}} Patch 1.4 introduced extensions (DLC) which can add to the functionality of the game. See: [[#Downloadable content (DLC) and expansions|Downloadable content (DLC) and expansions]].  
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{{ii}} Patch 1.4 introduced extensions (DLC) which can add to the functionality of the game. See [[#DLC and expansion packs|DLC and expansion packs]].  
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{{ii}} [https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/3766/7/30929 Patch 1.6] was the last patch and was for the EU version only, not for the US version of the game. It adds a photo session mode.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20041207171224/http://www.singles-the-game.com:80/english/girls/downloads_girls.shtml Developer website (retrieved)]</ref>
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{{ii}} [ftp://ftp.kochmedia.com/pub/hotline/deepsilver/singles/ Update 1.6] was the last patch for the EU version only, not for the US (Eidos) version. It includes all of the previous fixes and improvements, and adds a photo session mode. It also installs two official extensions (DLC): Kitchen Set and Make Up.
 +
 
 +
===Skip intro videos===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Delete or rename video files|ref={{cn|date=February 2017}}|fix=
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# Go to <code>{{p|game}}\World\</code>.
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# Delete or rename <code>guiIntro.awl</code>.
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==Game data==
 
==Game data==
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==Video settings==
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==Video==
 
{{Image|Singles general options.png|General options.}}
 
{{Image|Singles general options.png|General options.}}
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{{Video settings
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{{Video
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|widescreen wsgf award      =  
 
|widescreen wsgf award      =  
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|antialiasing              = hackable
 
|antialiasing              = hackable
 
|antialiasing notes        = Off by default. See [[#Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]].
 
|antialiasing notes        = Off by default. See [[#Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]].
 +
|upscaling                  = unknown
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|upscaling tech            =
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|upscaling notes            =
 
|vsync                      = hackable
 
|vsync                      = hackable
 
|vsync notes                = On by default. See [[#Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]].
 
|vsync notes                = On by default. See [[#Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]].
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# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file location]].
 
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file location]].
 
# Open <code>Game.cfg</code> with a text editor.
 
# Open <code>Game.cfg</code> with a text editor.
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# Find the line <b>cameraFOV = 65</b> and set it to your desired value.
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# Find the line '''cameraFOV = 65''' and set it to your desired value.
 
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# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file location]].
 
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file location]].
 
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# Find the line <b>screenAntialiasing = 0</b> and set it to your desired value (2-16).
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}}
 
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# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file location]].
 
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# Find the line <b>screenVerticalSync = 1</b> and set it to one of the values:
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# Find the line '''screenVerticalSync = 1''' and set it to one of the values:
 
<pre>0 = V-sync off
 
<pre>0 = V-sync off
 
1 = V-sync on
 
1 = V-sync on
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# Find the line <b>filterMode = 3</b> and set it to 4 to enable anisotropic filtering.
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# Find the line '''filterMode = 3''' and set it to 4 to enable anisotropic filtering.
 
# Image quality can be further enhanced by forcing a specific filtering level in video card's Control Panel.
 
# Image quality can be further enhanced by forcing a specific filtering level in video card's Control Panel.
 
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# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file location]].
 
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file location]].
 
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# Open <code>Game.cfg</code> with a text editor.
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# Find the line <b>refreshRate = 70</b> and set it to your desired value.
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# Find the line '''refreshRate = 70''' and set it to your desired value.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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==Input settings==
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==Input==
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{{Input settings
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{{Input
 
|key remap                = false
 
|key remap                = false
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
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}}
  
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==Audio settings==
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==Audio==
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{{Audio settings
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{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume notes    = Sliders for music, sound, speech, and ambient.
 
|separate volume notes    = Sliders for music, sound, speech, and ambient.
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|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support              =  
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|eax support notes         =
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|royalty free audio       = unknown
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|royalty free audio notes  =  
 
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{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = English
 
  |language  = English
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  |interface = yes
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  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = n/a
 
  |audio    = n/a
 
  |subtitles = n/a
 
  |subtitles = n/a
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
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|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
|language  = Czech
 
|language  = Czech
−
|interface = yes
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|interface = true
 
|audio    = n/a
 
|audio    = n/a
 
|subtitles = n/a
 
|subtitles = n/a
 
|notes    =  
 
|notes    =  
 
|fan      =  
 
|fan      =  
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|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = French
 
  |language  = French
−
  |interface = yes
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  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = n/a
 
  |audio    = n/a
 
  |subtitles = n/a
 
  |subtitles = n/a
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
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|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = German
 
  |language  = German
−
  |interface = yes
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  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = n/a
 
  |audio    = n/a
 
  |subtitles = n/a
 
  |subtitles = n/a
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
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|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Italian
 
  |language  = Italian
−
  |interface = yes
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  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = n/a
 
  |audio    = n/a
 
  |subtitles = n/a
 
  |subtitles = n/a
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
|language  = Polish
 
|language  = Polish
−
|interface = yes
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|interface = true
 
|audio    = n/a
 
|audio    = n/a
 
|subtitles = n/a
 
|subtitles = n/a
 
|notes    =  
 
|notes    =  
 
|fan      =  
 
|fan      =  
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|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
|language  = Portuguese
 
|language  = Portuguese
−
|interface = yes
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|interface = true
 
|audio    = n/a
 
|audio    = n/a
 
|subtitles = n/a
 
|subtitles = n/a
 
|notes    =  
 
|notes    =  
 
|fan      =  
 
|fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
|language  = Russian
 
|language  = Russian
−
|interface = yes
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|interface = true
 
|audio    = n/a
 
|audio    = n/a
 
|subtitles = n/a
 
|subtitles = n/a
 
|notes    =  
 
|notes    =  
 
|fan      =  
 
|fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Spanish
 
  |language  = Spanish
−
  |interface = yes
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  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = n/a
 
  |audio    = n/a
 
  |subtitles = n/a
 
  |subtitles = n/a
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
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|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
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}}
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==Issues fixed==
 +
===The game won't start===
 +
{{ii}} The game won't run on newer systems owing to an outdated version of [[StarForce]] DRM.
 +
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Apply official patch|ref={{cn|date=August 2018}}|fix=
 +
# Install the latest patch [ftp://ftp.kochmedia.com/pub/hotline/deepsilver/singles/ Update 1.6]
 +
# Download the fixed executable [ftp://ftp.kochmedia.com/pub/hotline/deepsilver/singles/ Singles_1.6_HP.zip] from the official support site.
 +
# Extract the file to <code>{{p|game}}\</code>, overwriting the old executable.
 +
}}
 +
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Fixed language files|ref=<ref>Reference</ref>|fix=
 +
# Copy [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1257-singles-language-config-folder/ this] fixed config folder into your installation
 
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|shader model versions  =  
 
|shader model versions  =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
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|64-bit executable     = false
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|windows 32-bit exe    = true
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|64-bit executable notes=  
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|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 +
|windows arm app        = unknown
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|windows exe notes      =
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|macos intel 32-bit app =
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|macos intel 64-bit app =
 +
|macos arm app          = unknown
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|macos app notes        =
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|linux 32-bit executable=  
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|linux 64-bit executable=
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|linux arm app          = unknown
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|linux executable notes =  
 
}}
 
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{{References}}
 
{{References}}
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[[Category:Custom music]]

Latest revision as of 11:06, 6 January 2024

Singles: Flirt Up Your Life!
Singles: Flirt Up Your Life! cover
Developers
Rotobee
Publishers
Deep Silver
Release dates
Windows February 14, 2004[1]
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase
Modes Singleplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives Bird's-eye view
Controls Point and select
Genres Life sim
Art styles Realistic
Themes Contemporary, Adult, Romance
Series Singles
Singles: Flirt Up Your Life! on MobyGames
Singles: Flirt Up Your Life! on Wikipedia
Icon overlay.png
Singles
Singles: Flirt Up Your Life! 2004
Singles 2: Triple Trouble 2005

Warnings

StarForce DRM for this game does not work on modern versions of Windows (see Availability for affected versions).

Key points

Will not run on modern systems (Windows Vista and newer) without an official patch. See: Issues fixed.

General information

Singles - Official website (retrieved)
Koch Media Knowledge Base - Official support site

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
 StarForce 3.03.033.006 DRM[Note 1]
Windows
StarForce DRM for this game does not work on modern versions of Windows (see above for affected versions).
This game is not available digitally.

Version differences

Singles + is an updated re-release, including the latest patch and the Kitchen Set DLC. It was released in the UK.
Singles - Extended Version is an updated re-release, including the latest patch, both the Kitchen Set and Make Up DLC, and some exclusive content. It was released in Germany.
The original US (Eidos) release is censored. The game was later re-released uncensored.

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
Kitchen Set Adds three furniture items and the option to play custom music.
Windows
Make Up Hair, eye and skin color can be altered.
Windows
Some fan-made extensions can be found here: http://www.singles-corner.de/version2eng/extensionsEng.htm.

Essential improvements

Patches

Patch 1.4 introduced extensions (DLC) which can add to the functionality of the game. See DLC and expansion packs.
Update 1.6 was the last patch for the EU version only, not for the US (Eidos) version. It includes all of the previous fixes and improvements, and adds a photo session mode. It also installs two official extensions (DLC): Kitchen Set and Make Up.

Skip intro videos

Delete or rename video files[citation needed]
  1. Go to <path-to-game>\World\.
  2. Delete or rename guiIntro.awl.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\Config[Note 2]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\Savegame[Note 2]

Video

General options.
General options.

Graphics feature State Notes
Widescreen resolution
Multi-monitor
Ultra-widescreen
4K Ultra HD
Field of view (FOV)
See Field of view (FOV).
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
See Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Anti-aliasing (AA)
Off by default. See Anti-aliasing (AA).
Vertical sync (Vsync)
On by default. See Vertical sync (Vsync).
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
200 fps frame rate cap. See: Refresh rate.

Field of view (FOV)

Set in Game.cfg[citation needed]
  1. Go to the configuration file location.
  2. Open Game.cfg with a text editor.
  3. Find the line cameraFOV = 65 and set it to your desired value.

Anti-aliasing (AA)

Set in Game.cfg[citation needed]
  1. Go to the configuration file location.
  2. Open Game.cfg with a text editor.
  3. Find the line screenAntialiasing = 0 and set it to your desired value (2-16).

Vertical sync (Vsync)

Set in Game.cfg[citation needed]
  1. Go to the configuration file location.
  2. Open Game.cfg with a text editor.
  3. Find the line screenVerticalSync = 1 and set it to one of the values:
0 = V-sync off
1 = V-sync on
2 = double V-sync (half the refresh rate)
3 = triple V-sync (a third of the refresh rate)
4 = quadruple V-sync (a quarter of the refresh rate)

Anisotropic filtering (AF)

Set in Game.cfg[citation needed]
  1. Go to the configuration file location.
  2. Open Game.cfg with a text editor.
  3. Find the line filterMode = 3 and set it to 4 to enable anisotropic filtering.
  4. Image quality can be further enhanced by forcing a specific filtering level in video card's Control Panel.

Refresh rate

Set in Game.cfg[citation needed]
  1. Go to the configuration file location.
  2. Open Game.cfg with a text editor.
  3. Find the line refreshRate = 70 and set it to your desired value.

Input

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
Controller types

Audio

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Sliders for music, sound, speech, and ambient.
Surround sound
Subtitles
Speech sounds akin to Simlish.
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Czech
French
German
Italian
Polish
Portuguese
Russian
Spanish

Issues fixed

The game won't start

The game won't run on newer systems owing to an outdated version of StarForce DRM.
Apply official patch[citation needed]
  1. Install the latest patch Update 1.6
  2. Download the fixed executable Singles_1.6_HP.zip from the official support site.
  3. Extract the file to <path-to-game>\, overwriting the old executable.
Fixed language files[6]
  1. Copy this fixed config folder into your installation

Other information

API

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

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 98SE 2000, XP
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium III 1 GHz
AMD Athlon 1 GHz		 Intel Pentium 4 1.5 GHz
AMD Athlon XP 1500+
System memory (RAM) 256 MB 512 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 700 MB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce 2
32 MB of VRAM
DirectX 8.1 compatible 		64 MB of VRAM


Notes

  1. ↑ This version of StarForce DRM does not work on Windows Vista or later.[2][3][4][5] For supported versions of Windows the StarForce driver may need to be updated manually using SFUPDATE.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below %PROGRAMFILES%, %PROGRAMDATA%, or %WINDIR% might be redirected to %LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore on Windows Vista and later (more details).

References