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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 31, 2019}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 31, 2019}}
 
|reception    =  
 
|reception    =  
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|song-of-horror|71}}
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|song-of-horror|74}}
{{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|8514/song-of-horror|72}}
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|9580/song-of-horror-complete|71}}
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|song-of-horror|70}}
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|song-of-horror|}}
 
|taxonomy    =  
 
|taxonomy    =  
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization|DLC}}
+
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization     | One-time game purchase, DLC}}
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions|None}}
+
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None}}
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes|Singleplayer}}
+
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes             | Singleplayer}}
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives|Cinematic camera}}
+
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | }}
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls|Direct control}}
+
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives     | Cinematic camera}}
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres|Adventure, Survival horror}}
+
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls         | Direct control}}
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles|Realistic}}
+
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres           | Adventure, Survival horror}}
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes|Contemporary}}
+
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles       | Realistic}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes           | Contemporary, Horror}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | }}
 
|steam appid  = 1096570
 
|steam appid  = 1096570
 
|steam appid side  = 1151730,1157230,1158110,1158111
 
|steam appid side  = 1151730,1157230,1158110,1158111
|gogcom id    =  
+
|gogcom id    = 1957403324
 +
|gogcom id side =  
 
|official site= https://www.raisergames.com/song-of-horror/
 
|official site= https://www.raisergames.com/song-of-horror/
 
|hltb        = 72846
 
|hltb        = 72846
 +
|lutris      =
 +
|mobygames    = song-of-horror
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|strategywiki =  
|mobygames    = song-of-horror
 
 
|wikipedia    =  
 
|wikipedia    =  
|winehq      =  
+
|winehq      = 20909
 
|license      = commercial
 
|license      = commercial
 +
}}
 +
 +
{{Introduction
 +
|introduction      =
 +
 +
|release history  =
 +
 +
|current state    =
 
}}
 
}}
  
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'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
 +
{{GOG.com links|1957403324|song_of_horror}}
 
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/1096570/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
 
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/1096570/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
 +
{{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | song-of-horror-20de0c | unknown | Complete Edition. | | Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| GamersGate | dd-song-of-horror-complete-edition | Steam | Complete Edition. | | Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 4691-1 | Steam | Complete Edition. | | Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | song_of_horror | DRM-free | Complete Edition. | | Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| GMG | song-of-horror-complete-edition-pc | Steam | Complete Edition. | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 1096570 | Steam | Complete Edition. |  | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 1096570 | Steam | Complete Edition. |  | Windows }}
 
}}
 
}}
{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Steam}}.
+
 
 +
===Version differences===
 +
{{ii}} The '''Complete Edition''' includes all five episodes.
 +
 
 +
==Monetization==
 +
{{Monetization
 +
|ad-supported          =
 +
|dlc                    = Additional game content.
 +
|expansion pack        =
 +
|freeware              =
 +
|free-to-play          =
 +
|one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access.
 +
|sponsored              =
 +
|subscription          =
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Microtransactions===
 +
{{Microtransactions
 +
|boost              =
 +
|cosmetic            =
 +
|currency            =
 +
|finite spend        =
 +
|infinite spend      =
 +
|free-to-grind      =
 +
|loot box            =
 +
|none                = Game does not contain microtransactions.
 +
|player trading      =
 +
|time-limited        =
 +
|unlock              =
 +
}}
  
 
{{DLC|
 
{{DLC|
{{DLC/row| Episode 2 | ''Eerily Quiet'' | Windows }}
+
{{DLC/row| {{store link|Steam|1147650|Complete Nightmare Season Pass}} |  | Windows }}
{{DLC/row| Episode 3 | ''A Twisted Trail'' | Windows }}
+
{{DLC/row| {{store link|Steam|1151730|Episode 2}} | ''Eerily Quiet'' | Windows }}
{{DLC/row| Episode 4 | ''The Last Concert'' | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| {{store link|Steam|1157230|Episode 3}} | ''A Twisted Trail'' | Windows }}
{{DLC/row| Episode 5 | ''The Horror and The Song'' | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| {{store link|Steam|1158110|Episode 4}} | ''The Last Concert'' | Windows }}
 +
{{DLC/row| {{store link|Steam|1158111|Episode 5}} | ''The Horror and The Song'' | Windows }}
 
}}
 
}}
 
===Version differences===
 
{{ii}} The '''Complete Edition''' includes all five episodes.
 
  
 
==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==
 
===Skip intro videos===
 
===Skip intro videos===
 
{{Fixbox|description=Replace LogosInicio.mp4 with dummy mp4 file|ref=<ref name="baronsmoki refcheck">{{Refcheck|user=Baronsmoki|date=2020-05-07}}</ref>|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Replace LogosInicio.mp4 with dummy mp4 file|ref=<ref name="baronsmoki refcheck">{{Refcheck|user=Baronsmoki|date=2020-05-07}}</ref>|fix=
# Go to <code>{{p|game}}\SongOfHorror\Content\Movies\</code>.
+
# Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\SongOfHorror\Content\Movies\}}.
# Delete or rename the existing file <code>LogosInicio.mp4</code>.
+
# Delete or rename the existing file {{file|LogosInicio.mp4}}.
# Download the dummy file <code>LogosInicio.mp4</code> from [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1885-song-of-horror-intro-logo-skip/ here].
+
# Download the dummy file {{file|LogosInicio.mp4}} from [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1885-song-of-horror-intro-logo-skip/ here].
# Place the downloaded file in <code>{{p|game}}\SongOfHorror\Content\Movies\</code>.
+
# Place the downloaded file in {{folder|{{p|game}}\SongOfHorror\Content\Movies\}}.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
|discord               =  
+
|discord                   =  
|discord notes         =  
+
|discord notes             =  
|epic games store       =  
+
|epic games launcher       = unknown
|epic games store notes =  
+
|epic games launcher notes =  
|gog galaxy             =  
+
|gog galaxy               = true
|gog galaxy notes       =  
+
|gog galaxy notes         =  
|origin                 =  
+
|origin                   =  
|origin notes           =  
+
|origin notes             =  
|steam cloud           = true
+
|steam cloud               = true
|steam cloud notes     =  
+
|steam cloud notes         = Stores up to 105 MB of files.
|uplay                  =  
+
|ubisoft connect          =  
|uplay notes           =  
+
|ubisoft connect notes     =  
|xbox cloud             =  
+
|xbox cloud               =  
|xbox cloud notes       =  
+
|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Video settings==
+
==Video==
 
{{Image|Song of Horror - video settings.png|Video settings.}}
 
{{Image|Song of Horror - video settings.png|Video settings.}}
{{Video settings
+
{{Video
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|widescreen wsgf award      =  
 
|widescreen wsgf award      =  
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|multimonitor notes        = 16:9 {{term|anamorphic}}.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Baronsmoki|date=2020-05-08|comment=Tested at 2560x480 custom resolution.}}</ref>
 
|multimonitor notes        = 16:9 {{term|anamorphic}}.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Baronsmoki|date=2020-05-08|comment=Tested at 2560x480 custom resolution.}}</ref>
 
|ultrawidescreen            = false
 
|ultrawidescreen            = false
|ultrawidescreen notes      = 16:9 {{term|anamorphic}}.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Baronsmoki|date=2020-05-08|comment=Tested at 2560x1080 custom resolution.}}</ref>
+
|ultrawidescreen notes      = 16:9 {{term|anamorphic}}.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Baronsmoki|date=2020-05-08|comment=Tested at 2560x1080 custom resolution.}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/widescreengamingforum/comments/guwy7w/song_of_horror_does_not_support_ultrawide/|title=Song of Horror does not support Ultrawide Resolutions|date=2020-06-02}}</ref>
 
|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
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|borderless windowed        = true
 
|borderless windowed        = true
 
|borderless windowed notes  = Used in place of exclusive fullscreen.
 
|borderless windowed notes  = Used in place of exclusive fullscreen.
|anisotropic                = false
+
|anisotropic                = limited
|anisotropic notes          =  
+
|anisotropic notes          = Scales with '''Effects quality'''.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Baronsmoki|date=2020-05-09|comment=r.maxanisotropy gets set from 0 to 8 depending on the setting, as seen [[Engine:Unreal Engine 4#Enable developer console|in the console]].}}</ref>
 
|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing              = true
|antialiasing notes        = See [[#Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]] for more options.
+
|antialiasing notes        = [[TAA]].
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|60 fps notes              =  
|120 fps                    = unknown
+
|120 fps                    = hackable
|120 fps notes              = Frame rate is capped at 62 FPS when Vsync is disabled.<ref name="baronsmoki refcheck 2020-05-08">{{Refcheck|user=Baronsmoki|date=2020-05-08}}</ref> See [[#High frame rate|High frame rate]].
+
|120 fps notes              = Frame rate is capped at 62 FPS by default. To uncap, open c:\Users\ ... \AppData\Local\SongOfHorror\Saved\Config\WindowsNoEditor\GameUserSettings.ini , then find FrameRateLimit=0.000000 and place desired value, for example FrameRateLimit=117.000000
 
|hdr                        = unknown
 
|hdr                        = unknown
 
|hdr notes                  =  
 
|hdr notes                  =  
 +
|ray tracing                = unknown
 +
|ray tracing notes          =
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
===[[Glossary:Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]]===
+
==Input==
{{Fixbox|description=Change AA type through the config file|ref=<ref name="aa">{{Refcheck|user=Baronsmoki|date=2020-05-08|comment=The changes resulted in a visibly sharper image in the game and screenshots comparisons.}}</ref>|fix=
+
{{Input
# Go to the [[#Configuration_file.28s.29_location|configuration file(s) location]].
 
# Open <code>Engine.ini</code> in a text editor.
 
# Add the following lines:
 
<pre>
 
[SystemSettings]
 
r.DefaultFeature.AntiAliasing=1
 
</pre>
 
{{ii}} The above sets the AA type to [[FXAA]]. Change the 1 to 0 to disable AA.
 
}}
 
 
 
{{Fixbox|description=Enable [[TAA]] sharpening through the config file|ref=<ref name="aa"/>|fix=
 
{{ii}} This makes the game appear less blurry when anti-aliasing is on.
 
# Go to the [[#Configuration_file.28s.29_location|configuration file(s) location]].
 
# Open <code>Engine.ini</code> in a text editor.
 
# Add the following lines:
 
<pre>
 
[SystemSettings]
 
r.TemporalAACurrentFrameWeight=0.2
 
r.TemporalAASharpness=0.8
 
r.Tonemapper.Sharpen=1
 
</pre>
 
}}
 
 
 
===[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)|High frame rate]]===
 
{{Fixbox|description=Modify user settings file|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Baronsmoki|date=2020-05-08|comment=Set to 120.000000 and saw it reflected in-game.}}</ref>|fix=
 
# Go to the [[#Configuration_file.28s.29_location|configuration file(s) location]].
 
# Open <code>GameUserSettings.ini</code> in a text editor.
 
# Locate <code>FrameRateLimit=0.000000</code> and set the value to the desired FPS cap.
 
}}
 
 
 
===Vignette===
 
{{Fixbox|description=Disable vignette through the config file|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Baronsmoki|date=2020-05-08|comment=Compared screenshots. Many textures appear brighter with the vignette disabled.}}</ref>|fix=
 
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
 
# Open <code>Engine.ini</code> in a text editor.
 
# Add the following lines:
 
<pre>
 
[SystemSettings]
 
r.Tonemapper.GrainQuantization=0
 
r.Tonemapper.Quality=0
 
</pre>
 
}}
 
 
 
==Input settings==
 
{{Input settings
 
 
|key remap                = false
 
|key remap                = false
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
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}}
 
}}
  
==Audio settings==
+
==Audio==
 
{{Image|Song of Horror - audio settings.png|Audio settings.}}
 
{{Image|Song of Horror - audio settings.png|Audio settings.}}
 
{{Image|Song of Horror - game settings.png|Game settings.}}
 
{{Image|Song of Horror - game settings.png|Game settings.}}
{{Audio settings
+
{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume notes    = General, Voice, Music
 
|separate volume notes    = General, Voice, Music
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|surround sound notes    = 5.1<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Baronsmoki|date=2020-05-08|comment=Tested with [[Special K]].}}</ref>
 
|surround sound notes    = 5.1<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Baronsmoki|date=2020-05-08|comment=Tested with [[Special K]].}}</ref>
 
|subtitles                = true
 
|subtitles                = true
|subtitles notes          =  
+
|subtitles notes          = Text size is adjustable.
 
|closed captions          = false
 
|closed captions          = false
 
|closed captions notes    =  
 
|closed captions notes    =  
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|eax support              =  
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support notes        =  
 
|eax support notes        =  
 +
|red book cd audio        = unknown
 +
|red book cd audio notes  =
 +
|general midi audio        = unknown
 +
|general midi audio notes  =
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|notes    =  
 
|notes    =  
 
|fan      =  
 
|fan      =  
 +
|ref      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Simplified Chinese
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
|ref      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Traditional Chinese
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
|ref      =
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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|notes    =  
 
|notes    =  
 
|fan      =  
 
|fan      =  
 +
|ref      =
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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|notes    =  
 
|notes    =  
 
|fan      =  
 
|fan      =  
 +
|ref      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Japanese
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
|ref      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Korean
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
|ref      =
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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|notes    =  
 
|notes    =  
 
|fan      =  
 
|fan      =  
 +
|ref      =
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Issues unresolved==
+
==Issues fixed==
===SteamVR launches when starting game===
+
===Crash on startup (AMD GPUs)===
{{ii}} Starting the game while a VR headset is connected can cause SteamVR to unintentionally launch.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/1096570/discussions/0/1640926712937231033/|title=Minor bug: Launching the game launches Steam VR :: SONG OF HORROR General Discussions|date=2020-05-08}}</ref>
+
{{Fixbox|description=Update AMD graphics drivers|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/1096570/discussions/0/1740010344362177067/|title=If your game crashed at launch and you use an AMD card, please read this  :: SONG OF HORROR General Discussions|date=2020-05-09|snippet=AMD has already released compatible drivers (20.1.2), so please make sure you update them.}}</ref>}}
 +
 
 +
===Crash on startup (Intel 10th gen CPU or newer)===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Apply the workaround until the issue is resolved|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://support.gog.com/hc/en-us/articles/360019775837-Game-does-not-launch-Intel-10th-gen-CPU-or-newer|title=Game crash on Intel 10th gen CPU or newer|date=2016-04-15}}</ref>|fix=
 +
# Press {{key|WinKey|R}} to open the Run window
 +
# Type in and enter <code>SystemPropertiesAdvanced</code>.
 +
# Click on {{key|Environment Variables}}.
 +
# In {{key|System Variables}}, click on {{key|New}}.
 +
# Enter the following:
 +
  - Variable Name: <code>OPENSSL_ia32cap</code>
 +
  - Variable Value: <code>~0x20000000</code>
 +
}}
 +
 
  
==Issues fixed==
 
 
===Selected resolution does not persist===
 
===Selected resolution does not persist===
{{Fixbox|description=Enable the following [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility setting]] for the {{code|SongOfHorror.exe}} file:|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/1096570/discussions/0/1747898619775149461/|title=How to fix Resolution Not Sticking  :: SONG OF HORROR General Discussions|date=2020-05-09}}</ref>|fix=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Enable the following [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility setting]] for {{file|SongOfHorror.exe}}:|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/1096570/discussions/0/1747898619775149461/|title=How to fix Resolution Not Sticking  :: SONG OF HORROR General Discussions|date=2020-05-09}}</ref>|fix=
* <code>Disable display scaling on high DPI settings</code>
+
* {{code|Disable display scaling on high DPI settings}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
===Crash on startup (AMD GPUs)===
 
{{Fixbox|description=Update AMD graphics drivers|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/1096570/discussions/0/1740010344362177067/|title=If your game crashed at launch and you use an AMD card, please read this  :: SONG OF HORROR General Discussions|date=2020-05-09|snippet=AMD has already released compatible drivers (20.1.2), so please make sure you update them.}}</ref>}}
 
  
 
==Other information==
 
==Other information==
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|windows 32-bit exe    = false
 
|windows 32-bit exe    = false
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = true
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = true
 +
|windows arm app        = unknown
 
|windows exe notes      =  
 
|windows exe notes      =  
 
|mac os x powerpc app  =  
 
|mac os x powerpc app  =  
 
|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown
 
|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown
 
|macos intel 64-bit app = unknown
 
|macos intel 64-bit app = unknown
 +
|macos arm app          = unknown
 
|macos app notes        =  
 
|macos app notes        =  
 +
|linux powerpc app      =
 
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown
 
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown
 
|linux 64-bit executable= unknown
 
|linux 64-bit executable= unknown
 +
|linux arm app          = unknown
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
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|physics          = PhysX
 
|physics          = PhysX
 
|physics notes    =  
 
|physics notes    =  
|audio            =  
+
|audio            = OGG Vorbis
 
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Song of Horror
Song of Horror cover
Developers
Protocol Games
Publishers
Raiser Games
Engines
Unreal Engine 4[1]
Release dates
Windows October 31, 2019
Reception
Metacritic 74
OpenCritic 71
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase, DLC
Microtransactions None
Modes Singleplayer
Perspectives Cinematic camera
Controls Direct control
Genres Adventure, Survival horror
Art styles Realistic
Themes Contemporary, Horror
Song of Horror on HowLongToBeat
Song of Horror on IGDB
Song of Horror on MobyGames

Song of Horror is a singleplayer cinematic camera adventure and survival horror game.

Key points

Headphones and a controller are recommended for a more immersive experience.

General information

GOG.com Community Discussions
GOG.com Support Page
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Epic Games Store
DRM details are not known
Complete Edition.
Windows
GamersGate
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Complete Edition.
Windows
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Complete Edition.
Windows
GOG.com
DRM-free
Complete Edition.
Windows
Green Man Gaming
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Complete Edition.
Windows
Steam
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Complete Edition.
Windows

Version differences

The Complete Edition includes all five episodes.

Monetization

Type Notes
DLC Additional game content.
One-time game purchase The game requires an upfront purchase to access.

Microtransactions

Type Notes
No microtransactions Game does not contain microtransactions.

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
Complete Nightmare Season Pass
Windows
Episode 2 Eerily Quiet
Windows
Episode 3 A Twisted Trail
Windows
Episode 4 The Last Concert
Windows
Episode 5 The Horror and The Song
Windows

Essential improvements

Skip intro videos

Replace LogosInicio.mp4 with dummy mp4 file[2]
  1. Go to <path-to-game>\SongOfHorror\Content\Movies\.
  2. Delete or rename the existing file LogosInicio.mp4.
  3. Download the dummy file LogosInicio.mp4 from here.
  4. Place the downloaded file in <path-to-game>\SongOfHorror\Content\Movies\.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows %LOCALAPPDATA%\SongOfHorror\Saved\Config\WindowsNoEditor\
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1096570/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows %LOCALAPPDATA%\SongOfHorror\Saved\SaveGames\
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1096570/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Epic Games Launcher
GOG Galaxy
Steam Cloud
Stores up to 105 MB of files.

Video

Video settings.
Video settings.

Graphics feature State Notes
Widescreen resolution
16:9 anamorphic.[3]
Multi-monitor
16:9 anamorphic.[4]
Ultra-widescreen
16:9 anamorphic.[5][6]
4K Ultra HD
Field of view (FOV)
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Used in place of exclusive fullscreen.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Scales with Effects quality.[7]
Anti-aliasing (AA)
TAA.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
60 FPS
120+ FPS
Frame rate is capped at 62 FPS by default. To uncap, open c:\Users\ ... \AppData\Local\SongOfHorror\Saved\Config\WindowsNoEditor\GameUserSettings.ini , then find FrameRateLimit=0.000000 and place desired value, for example FrameRateLimit=117.000000
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the engine page to force native HDR output, or the glossary page for other alternatives.
The game engine may allow for manual configuration of the game via its variables. See the Unreal Engine 4 page for more details.

Input

Audio

Audio settings.
Audio settings.
Game settings.
Game settings.

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
General, Voice, Music
Surround sound
5.1[8]
Subtitles
Text size is adjustable.
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Simplified Chinese
Traditional Chinese
French
German
Japanese
Korean
Spanish

Issues fixed

Crash on startup (AMD GPUs)

Update AMD graphics drivers[9]

Crash on startup (Intel 10th gen CPU or newer)

Apply the workaround until the issue is resolved[10]
  1. Press WinKey+R to open the Run window
  2. Type in and enter SystemPropertiesAdvanced.
  3. Click on Environment Variables.
  4. In System Variables, click on New.
  5. Enter the following:
 - Variable Name: OPENSSL_ia32cap
 - Variable Value: ~0x20000000


Selected resolution does not persist

Enable the following compatibility setting for SongOfHorror.exe:[11]
  • Disable display scaling on high DPI settings

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 11
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Physics PhysX
Audio OGG Vorbis

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 7, 8
Processor (CPU) 2.6 GHz
System memory (RAM) 8 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 25 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce GTX 660
AMD Radeon HD 7950
DirectX 11 compatible
A 64-bit operating system is required.


Notes

  1. 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References

  1. Song of Horror Windows, XONE, PS4 game - Indie DB - last accessed on 2020-05-07
  2. Verified by User:Baronsmoki on 2020-05-07
  3. Verified by User:Baronsmoki on 2020-05-08
    Tested at 2560x1600 resolution.
  4. Verified by User:Baronsmoki on 2020-05-08
    Tested at 2560x480 custom resolution.
  5. Verified by User:Baronsmoki on 2020-05-08
    Tested at 2560x1080 custom resolution.
  6. Song of Horror does not support Ultrawide Resolutions - last accessed on 2020-06-02
  7. Verified by User:Baronsmoki on 2020-05-09
    r.maxanisotropy gets set from 0 to 8 depending on the setting, as seen in the console.
  8. Verified by User:Baronsmoki on 2020-05-08
    Tested with Special K.
  9. If your game crashed at launch and you use an AMD card, please read this :: SONG OF HORROR General Discussions - last accessed on 2020-05-09
    "AMD has already released compatible drivers (20.1.2), so please make sure you update them."
  10. Game crash on Intel 10th gen CPU or newer - last accessed on 2016-04-15
  11. How to fix Resolution Not Sticking :: SONG OF HORROR General Discussions - last accessed on 2020-05-09