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'''Key points'''
 
'''Key points'''
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{{ii}} A glitch in the game causes the difficulty to change itself when multiple save files are present. See [[#Difficulty changes itself when multiple save files are present|Issues Fixed]].
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{{ii}} A glitch in the game causes the difficulty to change itself when multiple save files are present. See [[#Difficulty changes itself when multiple save files are present|Issues fixed]].
 
{{--}} In-game '''[[#Video settings|V-sync]]''' (enabled by default) caps frame rate at 30 FPS<ref name="FPS cap">[http://techreport.com/blog/16061/some-insight-into-dead-space-control-problems Some insight into Dead Space control problems - The Tech Report]</ref> and is bugged. '''''Disable''''' it.
 
{{--}} In-game '''[[#Video settings|V-sync]]''' (enabled by default) caps frame rate at 30 FPS<ref name="FPS cap">[http://techreport.com/blog/16061/some-insight-into-dead-space-control-problems Some insight into Dead Space control problems - The Tech Report]</ref> and is bugged. '''''Disable''''' it.
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{{--}} Exceeding the threshold of 60 FPS cuts down mouse speed.  
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{{--}} Exceeding the threshold of 60 FPS cuts down mouse speed. See [http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/839-dead-space-mouse-fix/ Dead Space Mouse Fix].
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{{--}} Very poor mouse input due to aggressive acceleration.
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{{--}} Very poor mouse input due to aggressive acceleration. See [http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/839-dead-space-mouse-fix/ Dead Space Mouse Fix].
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
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|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps notes              = In-game Vsync caps frame rate at 30 FPS.<ref name="FPS cap"/>
 
|60 fps notes              = In-game Vsync caps frame rate at 30 FPS.<ref name="FPS cap"/>
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|120 fps                    = false
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|120 fps                    = hackable
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|120 fps notes              = The game has problems when running over 60 FPS. See [[#High frame rate|High frame rate]].
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|120 fps notes              = Mouse input has problems when running over 60 FPS. Use [http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/839-dead-space-mouse-fix/ Dead Space Mouse Fix].
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
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File:Dead Space AA AF Comparison 3.jpg|4xAA (driver), 16xAF (driver).
 
File:Dead Space AA AF Comparison 3.jpg|4xAA (driver), 16xAF (driver).
 
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</gallery>
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===[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)|High frame rate]]===
 
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{{ii}} Game doesn't feature any FPS lock besides the disableable v-sync. However mouse view control breaks when exceeding 60 FPS. It's still possible to manually force extreme sensitivities inside the [[#Configuration file(s) location|configuration file]] by increasing <code>Control.MouseSensitivity</code> value
 
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{{ii}} The best way to avoid control issues is to play the game with a controller or by limiting the game to 60 FPS. See [[#Mouse lag and random sensitivity|Mouse lag and random sensitivity]].
 
  
 
==Input settings==
 
==Input settings==
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  |audio    = true
 
  |audio    = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
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  |notes    = See this Steam Community thread [http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=394265070 Русификатор к Dead Space (Текст+Звук)]
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  |notes    = See [http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=394265070 Русификатор к Dead Space (Текст+Звук)].
 
  |fan      = no
 
  |fan      = no
 
  |fan notes =  
 
  |fan notes =  
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{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox/fix|Limit the frame rate to 60 FPS - MSI Afterburner|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
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{{Fixbox/fix|Use raw mouse input fix|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=830188980|title=Steam Community :: Guide :: &#91;DeadSpaceMouseFix&#93; Raw Mouse Input, Easy To Install|date=2017-01-08}}</ref>}}
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# Download and install [http://event.msi.com/vga/afterburner/download.htm MSI Afterburner] (make sure to install the included RivaTuner Statistics Server too)
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* Install [http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/839-dead-space-mouse-fix/ Dead Space Mouse Fix].
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# Open the program and then its settings
 
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# Locate the "On-Screen Display" tab and press the More button
 
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# Add a custom profile for the game by pressing the button in the bottom left corner of the RTSS proprieties
 
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# Set "Framerate limit" to 60
 
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# Minimize the RTSS screen
 
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# Confirm MSI Afterburner settings
 
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{{Fixbox|1=
 
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{{Fixbox/fix|Limit the frame rate to 60 FPS - RadeonPro|ref=<ref>[http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=149371948 Running Dead Space on an AMD GPU - Steam community guide]</ref>}}
 
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# Download and install [http://www.radeonpro.info/ RadeonPro]
 
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# Open the program and "Add new profile" (and select the corresponding game executable)
 
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# Locate the "Tweaks" tab to the right, and enable "Dynamic Framerate Control" to 60 FPS
 
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# Right click on the just created profile on the left and press "Apply now"
 
 
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===Audio Stutter===
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===Audio stutter===
 
{{--}} This must be done every time you launch the game.
 
{{--}} This must be done every time you launch the game.
  
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox/fix|Make Dead Space a High Priority task in Task Manager|ref=<ref>[http://pcgamemonster.blogspot.com/2012/06/how-to-fix-dead-space-audio-issue.html How to Fix Dead Space Audio Issue]</ref>}}
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{{Fixbox/fix|Make Dead Space a high priority task in Task Manager|ref=<ref>[http://pcgamemonster.blogspot.com/2012/06/how-to-fix-dead-space-audio-issue.html How to Fix Dead Space Audio Issue]</ref>}}
 
# Launch Dead Space.
 
# Launch Dead Space.
 
# Hit Alt and Tab to return to the Desktop.
 
# Hit Alt and Tab to return to the Desktop.
 
# Click the Processes tab.
 
# Click the Processes tab.
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# Right Click Dead Space and click "Go to details."
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# Right click Dead Space and click "Go to details."
 
# This selects Dead Space in the Details tab. Right click it, and change priority to "High".
 
# This selects Dead Space in the Details tab. Right click it, and change priority to "High".
 
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===Difficulty changes itself when multiple save files are present===
 
===Difficulty changes itself when multiple save files are present===
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox/fix|Always select "load game" instead of "continue game" on main menu|ref=<ref>http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1743968</ref>}}
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{{Fixbox/fix|Always select "load game" instead of "continue game" on main menu|ref=<ref>[http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1743968 Dead Space: Difficulty Changed Itself - Steam Users' Forums]</ref>}}
 
{{ii}} Alternatively, delete all save files except the one you are using.
 
{{ii}} Alternatively, delete all save files except the one you are using.
 
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Revision as of 18:52, 8 January 2017

Dead Space
Dead Space cover
Developers
EA Redwood Shores
Publishers
Electronic Arts
Release dates
Windows October 20, 2008
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Dead Space guide on StrategyWiki
Dead Space on Wikipedia
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Dead Space
Dead Space 2008
Dead Space 2 2011
Dead Space 3 2013
Dead Space (2023) 2023

Key points

A glitch in the game causes the difficulty to change itself when multiple save files are present. See Issues fixed.
In-game V-sync (enabled by default) caps frame rate at 30 FPS[1] and is bugged. Disable it.
Exceeding the threshold of 60 FPS cuts down mouse speed. See Dead Space Mouse Fix.
Very poor mouse input due to aggressive acceleration. See Dead Space Mouse Fix.

General information

Dead Space Wiki
GOG.com Community Discussions
GOG.com Support Page
Steam Community Discussions
Steam Users' Forums for game series

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Amazon.com
Origin
Windows
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Origin
Windows
GOG.com
DRM-free
Windows
Green Man Gaming
Origin
Windows
Origin
Origin
 DRM: SecuROM
Windows
Steam
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 Automatically unlocks on Origin if Origin is installed
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Windows

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

Template:Game data/row
System Location
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/17470/pfx/[Note 1]
controls.rmp (key-binding file) is encrypted

Save game data location

Template:Game data/row
System Location
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/17470/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
GOG Galaxy
Origin
[citation needed]
Steam Cloud

Video settings

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In-game general video settings.
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In-game advanced video settings.
WSGF multi-monitor screenshot.[2]
WSGF multi-monitor screenshot.[2]

Template:Video settings

  • In-game AA, no AF.

  • In-game AA, 16xAF (driver).

  • 4xAA (driver), 16xAF (driver).

Input settings

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In-game control settings.
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In-game key map settings.
Game uses controller HUD if controller is present. Simply unplug/disable controller when playing with keyboard and mouse.

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Remapping

Hex editing example
Hex editing example
Instructions

Audio settings

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In-game audio settings.

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Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Czech
French
German
Hungarian
Italian
Polish
Russian
See Русификатор к Dead Space (Текст+Звук).
Spanish
Turkish

VR support

3D modes State GG3D Notes
Nvidia 3D Vision
See Helix Mod: Dead Space 3D Vision fix update.
TriDef 3D
iZ3D
Devices
3RD Space Gaming Vest

Issues fixed

Mouse lag and random sensitivity

Mouse view becomes messier the more you exceed 60 FPS.
Instructions

Large deadzone

The game inserts massive deadzones onto the analog sticks, making precise control very difficult, especially on gamepads like the Logitech Gamepad F310, which have their own deadzones.
Instructions

Game crashes at launch

Instructions
Instructions

Audio stutter

This must be done every time you launch the game.
Instructions

Windows mouse cursor visible

If this cursor is visible, it will cause problems on multi-monitor systems.[citation needed]

Disable the Origin In Game overlay. Instructions for doing so is found on Origin.[citation needed]

Spinning camera

Instructions

Difficulty changes itself when multiple save files are present

Instructions

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 9
Shader Model support 3
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Physics Havok

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) XP SP2 Vista
Processor (CPU) AMD Athlon 64 3000+
Intel Pentium IV 2.8 GHz		 AMD Athlon 64 x2 4200+
Intel Core 2 2.0 GHz
System memory (RAM) 1 GB 2 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 7.5 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce 6800 GT
ATI Radeon X1600 Pro
256 MB of VRAM
DirectX 9.0c compatible
Shader model 3.0 support		 Nvidia GeForce 8600 GT
ATI Radeon HD 2600 XT
256 MB of VRAM
DirectX 9.0c compatible
Shader model 3.0 support
Sound (audio device) DirectX 9.0c compatible

Notes

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

References