Difference between revisions of "Ghostbusters: The Video Game"
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# Go to <code>{{p|game}}\video\</code> | # Go to <code>{{p|game}}\video\</code> | ||
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===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ||
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# Install Special K by following the [http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=933337066 Special K Unofficial Guide]. | # Install Special K by following the [http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=933337066 Special K Unofficial Guide]. | ||
# Start the game and press {{key|Ctrl|Shift|Backspace}} to toggle Special K's Control Panel. | # Start the game and press {{key|Ctrl|Shift|Backspace}} to toggle Special K's Control Panel. | ||
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# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
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# Install Special K by following the [http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=933337066 Special K Unofficial Guide]. | # Install Special K by following the [http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=933337066 Special K Unofficial 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. |
Revision as of 09:16, 22 November 2017
Developers | |
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Terminal Reality | |
Publishers | |
Atari | |
Engines | |
Infernal Engine | |
Release dates | |
Windows | June 16, 2009 |
This page is for the 2009 game. For the 1986 game, see Ghostbusters. For the 2016 game, see Ghostbusters (2016).
Key points
- PC version lacks the console versions' multiplayer.[1]
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | SecuROM PA DRM | |||
Incorrect store name. See here for available options. |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Delete/rename video files[citation needed] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Template:Game data/row
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/9870/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
Template:Game data/row
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/9870/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Steam Cloud |
Video settings
-
settings.ini
also contains an option for SSAO
Windowed
Force windowed[citation needed] |
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Anti-aliasing (AA)
Set higher AA[citation needed] |
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High frame rate
Remove FPS limit[citation needed] |
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Input settings
Audio settings
Issues fixed
Game not launching in Windows 8.1 and Windows 10
- This issue is most likely caused by a controller being plugged into your computer.
Unplug controller[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Run the game at screen refresh rate
- Fullscreen mode defaults to 60 Hz, even if the screen refresh rate is set higher than that.
Set screen refresh rate[citation needed] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista | |
Processor (CPU) | Any Intel or AMD Dual Core | |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 9 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 8400 ATI Radeon X1300 512 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 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 (9870) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.