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+ | # Install latest [https://github.com/crosire/d3d8to9/releases d3d8to9]. | ||
+ | # Download the latest [https://github.com/doitsujin/dxvk/releases '''DXVK release''']. | ||
+ | # Extract the '''dxvk-version.tar.gz''' archive. | ||
+ | # Copy <code>d3d9.dll</code> from the '''x32''' folder. | ||
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===Stuttering when maximize game=== | ===Stuttering when maximize game=== |
Revision as of 17:47, 2 September 2022
Developers | |
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Saber Interactive | |
Publishers | |
Sierra Entertainment | |
Digital | Activision |
Engines | |
Saber3D Engine | |
Release dates | |
Windows | October 30, 2007 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 71 |
IGDB | 75 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Action, FPS, Shooter |
Vehicles | Motorcycle, Flight |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Sci-fi |
Warnings
Key points
- TimeShift cannot be run on integrated graphics. A possible fix through 3D Analyze is found here.
General information
- Official developer site
- GOG.com Community Discussions
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | SecuROM DRM. | |||
GOG.com | ||||
Steam | Is currently using an outdated version of the game. See Patches. |
- Missing the Urban ReDuel Multiplayer Map Pack DLC, and Futures-Past Multiplayer Map Pack DLC.
- Not available for sale on GOG or Steam in Germany.
Version differences
- The Steam version is outdated and has certain unintended gameplay effects not seen on a fully patched retail copy. I.E. the protective helmets on green-armored enemies do not function correctly, as a result they die in one headshot from any weapon. See Patches for a fix.
Demo
Demo can be downloaded here or here.
Essential improvements
Patches
All available patches for the retail version can be found here.
Patch 1.02 for the Steam release can be found here.[1]
Skip intro videos
Delete game files[citation needed] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\UserConfigs[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/10130/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\UserConfigs[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/10130/pfx/[Note 2] |
- Each hit of the "quicksave" button creates a permanent new save, quicksaves don't override each other.
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | Menu and HUD elements are stretched. FMVs are in 16:9 resolution. | ||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | 75-120° horizontal. Default is 80°. See Field of view (FOV). | ||
Windowed | See Windowed. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See Windowed. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Up to 16 samples. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Nvidia users can force SGSSAA. See Anti-aliasing (AA). | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Capped at 200 fps | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Field of view (FOV)
- This game uses vertical FOV. See FOV Calculator for help.
Set custom FOV[citation needed] |
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FOV = 56.250000 WPN_FOV = 56.250000 Menu_FOV = 56.250000 |
Windowed
Force windowed mode[citation needed] |
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Anti-aliasing (AA)
Force SGSSAA[2] |
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | Options mentions 5.1 but it outputs up to 7.1.[3] | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
EAX support | EAX 5.0. |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | Not available on Steam. | |||
Italian | Not available on Steam. | |||
German | Only retail in Germany, censored violence. This patch adds German language to Steam version while keeping the game uncut, and also includes the 1.2 patch. This patch does the same for the GOG and international DVD versions. | |||
Polish | See this guide to enable in the Steam version. | |||
Brazilian Portuguese | Unofficial translation; TriboGamer. | |||
Russian | Local retail version only, download. | |||
Spanish | GOG only. Steam version, download. |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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LAN play | 16 | |||
Online play | 16 | GameSpy services have been shut down;[4] OpenSpy can be used as a workaround.[5] |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
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TCP | 7777-7877, 27900, 27901, 28910, 29910 |
UDP | 7777-7877, 27900, 27901, 28910, 29910 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
VR support
3D modes | State | GG3D | Notes | |
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Native 3D | ||||
Nvidia 3D Vision | ||||
TriDef 3D | ||||
iZ3D | ||||
vorpX | G3D User created game profile, see vorpx forum profile introduction. |
Devices | |||
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3RD Space Gaming Vest |
Issues fixed
Game does not launch
- The game does not run on CPUs using more than 8 threads. You will be stuck endless on the loading screen before the main menu.[6]
Install Unofficial Patch for > 8 Thread CPUs[7] |
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(AMD only) Use Ryzen Master Utility and limit CPU to 8 cores without multithreading.[8] |
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Setting up compatibility settings[citation needed] |
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Game Pause Glitch on level load
Install the game on the drive where the OS is installed[citation needed] |
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Driver error message upon launch
Setting up compatibility settings[citation needed] |
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Microstuttering
Disable Smooth Shadows[citation needed] |
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Jittery/Laggy movement
Use DXVK |
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Stuttering when maximize game
- When you minimize the game and maximize it, the game reloads everything necessary causing the CPU to stay at 100% for a few seconds and cause stuttering for a few seconds.Just don't minimize the game if you don't want to have stuttering when maximizing it.
Game launches with black screen
Fix black screen[citation needed] |
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Game crashes with Intel GPU
Use one of these fixes when the game launches with a white screen.
Use 3D-Analyze[9] |
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Or, on computers with several GPUs: Deactivate the Intel GPU. |
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"Shadow map resolution" option grayed out and locked to medium
- Due to how graphics card detection was implemented, game doesn't recognizes modern graphics cards and locks "Shadow map resolution" option to medium setting.
Edit Configuration File[10] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9 | |
Shader Model support | 2.0b |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Physics | Havok | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video | |
Multiplayer | GameSpy |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP | Vista |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz | Intel Core 2 Duo E6400 AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200+ |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | 2 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 8 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 6600 ATI Radeon X700 128 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible Shader model 2.0b support |
Nvidia GeForce 8600 GTS 256 MB of VRAM |
- The game does not support Intel integrated graphics chipsets
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 (10130) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Steam Community :: Guide :: TimeShift Update 1.2 - Download and Installation Guide
- ↑ NVidia Anti-Aliasing Guide (updated) - Guru3D.com Forums - last accessed on November 14, 2016
- ↑ PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up
- ↑ Pricing | GameSpy Technology
- ↑ https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1654378740
- ↑ https://www.gog.com/forum/timeshift/success_running_timeshift_on_intel_igpu_and_enabled_hyper_threading/post8
- ↑ https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1869921614 [FIX] CPU and Startup loading crash.
- ↑ https://steamcommunity.com/app/10130/discussions/0/490121928362720121/ (Howto) Running TimeShift on Windows 10 (64 bit) on 4+ cores :: TimeShift General Discussions
- ↑ Possible solution the problems with the launch, that helped me :: TimeShift General Discussions
- ↑ "Shadow map resolution" grayed out, locked to medium :: TimeShift General Discussions