Difference between revisions of "Silent Hill: Homecoming"
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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
− | |cover = Silent Hill Homecoming | + | |cover = Silent Hill Homecoming cover.jpg |
|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Double Helix Games}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Double Helix Games}} | ||
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|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 6, 2008}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 6, 2008}} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|silent-hill-homecoming|64}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|silent-hill-homecoming|}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Third-person }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action, Adventure, 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 }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Silent Hill }} | ||
|steam appid = 19000 | |steam appid = 19000 | ||
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
|strategywiki = Silent Hill: Homecoming | |strategywiki = Silent Hill: Homecoming | ||
+ | |mobygames = silent-hill-homecoming | ||
+ | |hltb = 8528 | ||
|wikipedia = Silent Hill: Homecoming | |wikipedia = Silent Hill: Homecoming | ||
|winehq = 9475 | |winehq = 9475 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
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'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/19000/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/19000/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
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{{mm}} [http://www.silenthillmemories.net/sh5/info_en.htm Silent Hill Memories - Informative site] | {{mm}} [http://www.silenthillmemories.net/sh5/info_en.htm Silent Hill Memories - Informative site] | ||
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{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | | + | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | silent-hill-homecoming | Steam | | | Windows }} |
{{Availability/row| GMG | silent-hill-homecoming-pc | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GMG | silent-hill-homecoming-pc | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Humble | silent-hill-homecoming | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Humble | silent-hill-homecoming | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 19000 | | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 19000 | DRM-free | Not available in many regions [https://steamdb.info/app/19000/]. | | Windows }} |
}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Steam}}. | {{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Steam}}. | ||
− | ==Essential | + | ==Essential Improvements== |
===Unknownproject's Patch=== | ===Unknownproject's Patch=== | ||
− | {{++}} A patch that fixes the | + | {{++}} A patch that enables 60FPS+, Native Controller button prompts, reworks QTE (to deal with broken QTE due to game engine), 21:9 support, crash fixes, and more.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8ps8Uv66dg Silent Hill Homecoming - Silent Hill Homecoming - Patch 2.0 Update 3 [Part 1]]</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xdCcZRgWkYk|title=Silent Hill Homecoming - Special Effects Control - Feature Presentation|date=May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WfrbjR13PQ0|title=Silent Hill Homecoming - Patch 2.0 - Update1 [Interface]|date=9 June 2023}}</ref> |
+ | {{ii}} Changes save game location data. See [[#Save game data location|Save game data location]]. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref=<ref name="ReferenceA">{{Refcheck|user=unknownproject|date=2020-22-10}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Download [https://github.com/unknownproject/Silent_Hill_Homecoming/releases/tag/v2.50_3.0D Unknownproject's Patch v2.50/3.0D] and [https://github.com/unknownproject/Silent_Hill_Homecoming/releases/latest Unknownproject's Patch v3.xx]. | ||
+ | # Install Patch v2.50/3.0D first and then Patch v3.xx to {{Folder|{{p|game}}}}. If installed correctly, a new folder will be added to the game directory (eg. 'Silent Hill Homecoming\Bin_v3.0'). | ||
+ | # Run the game from {{File|{{p|game}}\Bin_v3.0\SilentHill.exe}}), then press {{key|Home}}. If a version number is shown, the patch is working properly. | ||
− | {{ | + | '''Notes''' |
− | + | {{ii}} Consult Unknownproject's official Discord server for more detailed or updated instructions. | |
− | + | {{ii}} Users with GSync displays may need to disable GSync and force Fixed Refresh in NVidia Control Panel. | |
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Save game data location== | + | ===Save game data location=== |
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|public}}\Public Documents\Silent Hill Homecoming\shv_save.bin}} | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|public}}\Public Documents\Silent Hill Homecoming\shv_save.bin}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} Unknownproject's Patch changes save game data location to {{file|{{P|localappdata}}\VirtualStore\Program Files (x86)\KONAMI\Silent Hill Homecoming\Engine\savegame\shv_save.bin}}. | ||
===[[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 | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | |gog galaxy | + | |gog galaxy = |
− | |gog galaxy notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | |origin | + | |origin = |
− | |origin notes | + | |origin notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |steam cloud = false |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect notes = |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |xbox cloud = |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |xbox cloud notes = |
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Silent Hill Homecoming - Video settings.png|In-game video settings. Video quality can be set to either Medium or High, the latter resulting in slightly better textures and shadows.}} | {{Image|Silent Hill Homecoming - Video settings.png|In-game video settings. Video quality can be set to either Medium or High, the latter resulting in slightly better textures and shadows.}} | ||
− | + | {{Video | |
− | {{Video | ||
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | ||
|widescreen resolution = true | |widescreen resolution = true | ||
− | |widescreen resolution notes= Use [[#Unknownproject's Patch|Unknownproject's Patch]] to fix the map and examined inventory items.<ref> | + | |widescreen resolution notes= Use [[#Unknownproject's Patch|Unknownproject's Patch]] to fix the map and examined inventory items.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uFwV4vTVEEs|title=Silent Hill Homecoming - Patch 1.21b - Update 2.1 - YouTube|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
|multimonitor = unknown | |multimonitor = unknown | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
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|4k ultra hd = hackable | |4k ultra hd = hackable | ||
|4k ultra hd notes = Use [[#Unknownproject's Patch|Unknownproject's Patch]]. | |4k ultra hd notes = Use [[#Unknownproject's Patch|Unknownproject's Patch]]. | ||
− | |fov = | + | |fov = false |
− | |fov notes = | + | |fov notes = |
|windowed = hackable | |windowed = hackable | ||
|windowed notes = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]]. | |windowed notes = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]]. | ||
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|antialiasing = false | |antialiasing = false | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |upscaling = false | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = hackable | |vsync = hackable | ||
|vsync notes = Enabled by default. Can be forced off using graphics card control panel. | |vsync notes = Enabled by default. Can be forced off using graphics card control panel. | ||
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|120 fps = hackable | |120 fps = hackable | ||
|120 fps notes = Use [[#Unknownproject's Patch|Unknownproject's Patch]]. | |120 fps notes = Use [[#Unknownproject's Patch|Unknownproject's Patch]]. | ||
− | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
− | |color blind = | + | |color blind = false |
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Set custom resolution|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Set custom resolution|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
− | # Go to | + | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\Engine\}}. |
− | # Open | + | # Open {{file|vars_pc.cfg}}. |
# Change <code>ScreenResHeight=</code> and <code>ScreenResWidth=</code> to the desired resolution. | # Change <code>ScreenResHeight=</code> and <code>ScreenResWidth=</code> to the desired resolution. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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# Click on Options and enable Expert mode. | # Click on Options and enable Expert mode. | ||
# Click on Edit and Add. | # Click on Edit and Add. | ||
− | # Set the path to | + | # Set the path to {{file|{{p|game}}\Bin\SilentHill.exe}}. |
# Set the desired window position and size. | # Set the desired window position and size. | ||
# Set Desktop if you want borderless fullscreen windowed. | # Set Desktop if you want borderless fullscreen windowed. | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Edit secondary config|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=unknownproject|date=2018-02-16}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Edit secondary config|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=unknownproject|date=2018-02-16}}</ref>|fix= | ||
− | # Go to | + | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\Engine\}}. |
− | # Open | + | # Open {{file|vars_pc.cfg}}. |
− | # Change <code>FullScreen=true</code> to <code>FullScreen=false</code>.}} | + | # Change <code>FullScreen=true</code> to <code>FullScreen=false</code>. |
+ | }} | ||
===Film grain=== | ===Film grain=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Remove film grain|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Remove film grain|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/19000/discussions/0/618459931320393870/|title=Replace Button Icons / Remove Film Grain :: Silent Hill: Homecoming General Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
# Download and run [https://steamcommunity.com/app/19000/discussions/0/618459931320393870/ SHHPatcher]. | # Download and run [https://steamcommunity.com/app/19000/discussions/0/618459931320393870/ SHHPatcher]. | ||
# Select the '''Remove Film Grain''' option. | # Select the '''Remove Film Grain''' option. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = Key mappings are stored in the individual save game files rather than a normal configuration file. | |key remap notes = Key mappings are stored in the individual save game files rather than a normal configuration file. | ||
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|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
|mouse sensitivity = true | |mouse sensitivity = true | ||
− | |mouse sensitivity notes = | + | |mouse sensitivity notes = |
|mouse menu = true | |mouse menu = true | ||
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
|invert mouse y-axis = true | |invert mouse y-axis = true | ||
− | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | + | |invert mouse y-axis notes = |
− | |touchscreen = | + | |touchscreen = false |
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Japanese | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation, [https://risinghill.jimdofree.com/sh5hc/ download]. | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Brazilian Portuguese | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = Unofficial translation; for retail or Steam version. [https://www.gamevicio.com/traducao/traducao-de-silent-hill-homecoming-para-portugues-brasil/ Gamevício.] 1) [https://github.com/mayrinck/shh-translation-ptBR Grisson's fan-translation] (Needs unknownproject's patch).<br>2) [https://tribogamer.com/downloads/1659_baixar-traducao-para-silent-hill-homecoming-silent-hill-homecoming.html TriboGamer fan-translation by danielnds] (not tested with the patches mentioned above). | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Russian | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = hackable | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | |notes = 1) [https://www.zoneofgames.ru/games/silent_hill_homecoming/files/3359.html Fan translation by «ZoG team / DK team»].<br>2) [https://www.zoneofgames.ru/games/silent_hill_homecoming/files/3526.html Fan voice-over by «EnclaveTeam»]. | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Polish |
|interface = hackable | |interface = hackable | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
|subtitles = hackable | |subtitles = hackable | ||
|fan = true | |fan = true | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = A Steam guide to install the fan translation is available [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=795987192 here]. |
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===Game crashes on Alt+Tab=== | ===Game crashes on Alt+Tab=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Run the game in windowed mode|ref=<ref name="2017-11-02"/>|fix= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Run the game in [[#Windowed|windowed mode]]|ref=<ref name="2017-11-02"/>|fix=}} |
− | + | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Fullscreen solution|ref=<ref name="ReferenceA">{{Refcheck|user=unknownproject|date=2020-22-10}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | * Use [[Silent Hill: Homecoming#Unknownproject.27s Patch|Unknownproject's Patch]] with bonus executables [v.3.0] that using the WDDM driver model and converting the game from D3D9 to D3D9EX to fix focus management without losing original system requirements. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | === | + | ===Issues arising from high resolution=== |
− | {{ | + | {{--}} Game may crash in certain areas, such as entering the Shepherd House. |
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{{Fixbox|description=Change the resolution to 1920x1080 or lower|ref=<ref name="Talk">[[Talk:Silent Hill: Homecoming#Game crashes and problems with higher than 1280x720 resolutions 5661|Talk:Silent Hill: Homecoming]]</ref>}} | {{Fixbox|description=Change the resolution to 1920x1080 or lower|ref=<ref name="Talk">[[Talk:Silent Hill: Homecoming#Game crashes and problems with higher than 1280x720 resolutions 5661|Talk:Silent Hill: Homecoming]]</ref>}} | ||
− | + | {{--}} Map screen may be improperly cropped. | |
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{{Fixbox|description=Change the resolution to 1920x1080 or lower|ref=<ref name="Talk"/>}} | {{Fixbox|description=Change the resolution to 1920x1080 or lower|ref=<ref name="Talk"/>}} | ||
===Loading screen freezes=== | ===Loading screen freezes=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Enable/disable admin mode|ref={{cn|date=February 2017}}}} | {{Fixbox|description=Enable/disable admin mode|ref={{cn|date=February 2017}}}} | ||
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+ | ===Loading screen crashes=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use [[#Unknownproject's Patch|Unknownproject's Patch]]|ref=|fix= | ||
+ | }} | ||
===Run the game at screen refresh rate=== | ===Run the game at screen refresh rate=== | ||
− | {{--}} Fullscreen mode defaults to 60 or 100 | + | {{--}} Fullscreen mode defaults to 60 or 100 Hz, even if the screen refresh rate is set higher than that.<ref name="refreshRate">[https://steamcommunity.com/app/19000/discussions/0/864979008645546438/ 120hz not staying! :: Silent Hill: Homecoming General Discussions]</ref> |
{{Fixbox|description=Set screen refresh rate|ref=<ref name="2017-11-02">{{Refcheck|user=Keith|date=2017-11-02}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Set screen refresh rate|ref=<ref name="2017-11-02">{{Refcheck|user=Keith|date=2017-11-02}}</ref>|fix= | ||
# Install Special K by following the [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=933337066 Unofficial Special K Guide]. | # Install Special K by following the [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=933337066 Unofficial Special K Guide]. | ||
# Start the game once and close it to allow the configuration file of Special K to be created. | # Start the game once and close it to allow the configuration file of Special K to be created. | ||
− | # Open | + | # Open {{file|{{p|game}}\Bin\d3d9.ini}} or {{file|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Mods\SpecialK\Profiles\SilentHill.exe\SpecialK.ini}}, depending on the installation method used. |
# Change <code>RefreshRate=-1</code> to <code>RefreshRate=0</code> under <code>[Render.FrameRate]</code>. | # Change <code>RefreshRate=-1</code> to <code>RefreshRate=0</code> under <code>[Render.FrameRate]</code>. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use [[#Unknownproject's Patch|Unknownproject's Patch]]|ref=|fix=}} | ||
===Camera won't stop rotating when using controller=== | ===Camera won't stop rotating when using controller=== | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Modify file|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Modify file|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}|fix= | ||
− | # Go to | + | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\Engine\}}. |
# Open {{file|binds_pc_mjs.cfg}}. | # Open {{file|binds_pc_mjs.cfg}}. | ||
# Change: | # Change: | ||
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===Some sounds only come out of the right speaker=== | ===Some sounds only come out of the right speaker=== | ||
+ | {{--}} Game does not support any speaker configuration other than 5.1.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/19000/discussions/0/2381701715732937446/|title=[PATCH] Silent Hill Homecoming BIG Sound FIX|date=24.10.2017}}</ref> | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Change speaker settings|ref={{cn|date=February 2017}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Change speaker settings|ref={{cn|date=February 2017}}|fix= | ||
# Go into audio manager. | # Go into audio manager. | ||
# Change speaker settings to surround sound 5.1. | # Change speaker settings to surround sound 5.1. | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Choose a "Headphones" setting|ref=|fix=}} | |
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Convert audio files from Surround 5.1 to Stereo (for Stereo systems)|ref=|fix= | |
+ | # Download [https://archive.org/download/shh-cover/Suoni%20stereo.7z this package] with audio files converted to Stereo. | ||
+ | # Extract the package to {{Folder|{{p|game}}\Engine\audio\OGG\Streams\}}. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Download and install [https://www.mediafire.com/file/wzux85diw1e02nw/Silent+Hill+Homecoming+BIG+Sound+FIX.exe this sound patch] (For 5.1 Surround systems)|ref={{cn|date=July 2018}}|fix= |
− | + | # If using a Stereo system, perform these additional steps: | |
− | + | # Install [https://www.mediafire.com/file/ra64c1l437taxia/Razer_Surround_Driver_v1.05.26.exe this special sound driver] or [https://realtek-high-definition-audio-driver.software.informer.com/download/?ca18a803 Realtek driver] so that the game thinks it is running in 5.1. | |
− | # | + | # Configure the computer's sound settings to 5.1 after the install. |
− | + | ||
− | #Install | + | '''Notes''' |
− | + | {{--}} The audio may crackle with the Razor sound driver installed. Download and run 'DPC latency checker' to fix this. | |
− | # | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = 9 | + | |direct3d versions = 9.0c |
− | |direct3d notes = | + | |direct3d notes = [[#Unknownproject.27s_Patch|Unknownproject's Patch]] uses 9Ex. |
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
|directdraw notes = | |directdraw notes = | ||
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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 = | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
− | |macos 32-bit app | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = |
− | |macos 64-bit app | + | |macos intel 64-bit app = |
+ | |macos arm app = | ||
|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 = | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | == | + | ===Mods=== |
− | === | + | ====[https://www.nexusmods.com/silenthillhomecoming/mods/2 4K Remastered Pre-Rendered Cutscenes]==== |
− | {{ | + | {{ii}} Remasters the Pre-Rendered Cutscenes of SHH to 4K. |
− | + | ||
− | + | ====[http://enbdev.com/patch_sh5_v11.htm ENBSeries]==== | |
− | + | {{++}} Improves the graphics of the game. | |
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==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | |minOS = XP | + | |minOS = XP, Vista |
|minCPU = Intel Core 2 Duo E6400 | |minCPU = Intel Core 2 Duo E6400 | ||
|minCPU2 = AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200+ | |minCPU2 = AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200+ | ||
− | |minRAM = 1 GB | + | |minRAM = 1 GB (XP)<br/>2 GB (Vista) |
|minHD = 10 GB | |minHD = 10 GB | ||
− | |minGPU = | + | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 7800 series |
− | |minGPU2 = | + | |minGPU2 = ATI Radeon HD series |
|minVRAM = 256 MB | |minVRAM = 256 MB | ||
|minDX = 9.0c | |minDX = 9.0c | ||
+ | |minaudio = DirectX 9.0c compatible | ||
− | |recOS = | + | |recOS = |
− | |recRAM = | + | |recRAM = |
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
Revision as of 00:36, 4 March 2024
Developers | |
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Double Helix Games | |
Publishers | |
Konami | |
Engines | |
Slayer | |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 6, 2008 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 64 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Action, Adventure, Survival horror |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Horror |
Series | Silent Hill |
Silent Hill | |
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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 |
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | ||||
GamersGate | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam | Not available in many regions [1]. |
Essential Improvements
Unknownproject's Patch
- A patch that enables 60FPS+, Native Controller button prompts, reworks QTE (to deal with broken QTE due to game engine), 21:9 support, crash fixes, and more.[1][2][3]
- Changes save game location data. See Save game data location.
Instructions[4] |
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Notes
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\Engine\default_pc.cfg[Note 1] <path-to-game>\Engine\vars_pc.cfg[Note 1] <path-to-game>\Engine\binds_pc_mjs.cfg[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/19000/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %PUBLIC%\Public Documents\Silent Hill Homecoming\shv_save.bin |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/19000/pfx/[Note 2] |
- Unknownproject's Patch changes save game data location to
%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore\Program Files (x86)\KONAMI\Silent Hill Homecoming\Engine\savegame\shv_save.bin
.
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Steam Cloud |
Video
In-game video settings. Video quality can be set to either Medium or High, the latter resulting in slightly better textures and shadows.
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
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Widescreen resolution | Use Unknownproject's Patch to fix the map and examined inventory items.[5] | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | Use Unknownproject's Patch. | ||
4K Ultra HD | Use Unknownproject's Patch. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | See Windowed. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See Windowed. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
High-fidelity upscaling | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | Enabled by default. Can be forced off using graphics card control panel. | ||
60 FPS | Capped at 30 FPS. Use Unknownproject's Patch. | ||
120+ FPS | Use Unknownproject's Patch. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Widescreen resolution
Set custom resolution[citation needed] |
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Windowed
Force windowed[6] |
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Edit secondary config[7] |
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Film grain
Remove film grain[8] |
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | Key mappings are stored in the individual save game files rather than a normal configuration file. | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | Needs to be manually enabled from the configuration menu. Go to the controller settings in the game options and select to use the controller rather than mouse and keyboard, and then press Escape to exit the controller configuration menu. |
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Controller remapping | ||
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | ||
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Xbox button prompts | Use SHHPatcher. | |
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers | ||
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PlayStation button prompts | Use SHHPatcher. | |
Light bar support | ||
Adaptive trigger support | ||
DualSense haptic feedback support | ||
Connection modes |
Generic/other controllers | Generic DirectInput controllers are supported. | |
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Button prompts |
Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | 5.1 only. | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | Fan translation, download. | |||
Brazilian Portuguese | Unofficial translation; for retail or Steam version. Gamevício. 1) Grisson's fan-translation (Needs unknownproject's patch). 2) TriboGamer fan-translation by danielnds (not tested with the patches mentioned above). |
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Russian | 1) Fan translation by «ZoG team / DK team». 2) Fan voice-over by «EnclaveTeam». |
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Spanish | ||||
Polish | A Steam guide to install the fan translation is available here. |
Issues fixed
Game crashes on Alt+Tab
Run the game in windowed mode[9] |
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Fullscreen solution[4] |
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Issues arising from high resolution
- Game may crash in certain areas, such as entering the Shepherd House.
Change the resolution to 1920x1080 or lower[10] |
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- Map screen may be improperly cropped.
Change the resolution to 1920x1080 or lower[10] |
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Loading screen freezes
Enable/disable admin mode[citation needed] |
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Loading screen crashes
Use Unknownproject's Patch |
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Run the game at screen refresh rate
- Fullscreen mode defaults to 60 or 100 Hz, even if the screen refresh rate is set higher than that.[11]
Set screen refresh rate[9] |
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Use Unknownproject's Patch |
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Camera won't stop rotating when using controller
Restart your PC or log out/in[citation needed] |
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Modify file[citation needed] |
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setbind 0 COMMAND_CAMERA_X MOUSE 0 AXIS_X -1.0 1.0 1.0 setbind 0 COMMAND_CAMERA_Y MOUSE 0 AXIS_Y -1.0 1.0 -1.0 setbind 0 COMMAND_CAMERA_Z MOUSE 0 AXIS_Z -1.0 1.0 1.0
setbind 1 COMMAND_CAMERA_X CONTROLLER 0 AXIS_RX -1.0 1.0 1.0 setbind 1 COMMAND_CAMERA_Y CONTROLLER 0 AXIS_RY -1.0 1.0 1.0 setbind 1 COMMAND_CAMERA_Z CONTROLLER 0 AXIS_Z -1.0 1.0 1.0 |
Some sounds only come out of the right speaker
- Game does not support any speaker configuration other than 5.1.[12]
Change speaker settings[citation needed] |
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Choose a "Headphones" setting |
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Convert audio files from Surround 5.1 to Stereo (for Stereo systems) |
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Download and install this sound patch (For 5.1 Surround systems)[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9.0c | Unknownproject's Patch uses 9Ex. |
Shader Model support | 3 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Physics | Havok | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video |
Mods
4K Remastered Pre-Rendered Cutscenes
- Remasters the Pre-Rendered Cutscenes of SHH to 4K.
ENBSeries
- Improves the graphics of the game.
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo E6400 AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200+ |
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System memory (RAM) | 1 GB (XP) 2 GB (Vista) |
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Hard disk drive (HDD) | 10 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 7800 series ATI Radeon HD series 256 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible |
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Sound (audio device) | DirectX 9.0c compatible |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 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 (19000) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Silent Hill Homecoming - Silent Hill Homecoming - Patch 2.0 Update 3 [Part 1]
- ↑ Silent Hill Homecoming - Special Effects Control - Feature Presentation - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Silent Hill Homecoming - Patch 2.0 - Update1 [Interface] - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Verified by User:unknownproject on 2020-22-10
- ↑ Silent Hill Homecoming - Patch 1.21b - Update 2.1 - YouTube - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:Keith on 2017-11-20
- ↑ Verified by User:unknownproject on 2018-02-16
- ↑ Replace Button Icons / Remove Film Grain :: Silent Hill: Homecoming General Discussions - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 Verified by User:Keith on 2017-11-02
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 Talk:Silent Hill: Homecoming
- ↑ 120hz not staying! :: Silent Hill: Homecoming General Discussions
- ↑ [PATCH Silent Hill Homecoming BIG Sound FIX] - last accessed on 24.10.2017