Difference between revisions of "BlackSite: Area 51"
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{{ii}} Windows 7 (in Aero mode) and later apply triple buffering to applications that run in a window, which prevents screen tearing. | {{ii}} Windows 7 (in Aero mode) and later apply triple buffering to applications that run in a window, which prevents screen tearing. | ||
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# Run the game in window mode. | # Run the game in window mode. | ||
# To play in fullscreen use [[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed#Borderless Gaming|Borderless Gaming]] or similar tool. | # To play in fullscreen use [[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed#Borderless Gaming|Borderless Gaming]] or similar tool. | ||
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{{ii}} Motion blur, light bloom and color correction can be disabled by deleting or renaming an external file. | {{ii}} Motion blur, light bloom and color correction can be disabled by deleting or renaming an external file. | ||
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# Go to <code>{{p|game}}\A52Game\CookedPC</code> | # Go to <code>{{p|game}}\A52Game\CookedPC</code> | ||
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{{ii}} It can sometimes happen that the game freezes when changing dynamic light, anti-aliasing or filtering mode in the video settings menu. | {{ii}} It can sometimes happen that the game freezes when changing dynamic light, anti-aliasing or filtering mode in the video settings menu. | ||
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# Go to <code>{{p|localappdata}}\Midway\Blacksite</code> | # Go to <code>{{p|localappdata}}\Midway\Blacksite</code> | ||
# Delete the file <code>settings.dat</code> | # Delete the file <code>settings.dat</code> |
Revision as of 23:08, 19 November 2017
Developers | |
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Midway Studios Austin | |
Publishers | |
Midway Games | |
Engines | |
Unreal Engine 3 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 12, 2007 |
Area 51 | |
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Area 51 | 1995 |
Area 51 (2005) | 2005 |
BlackSite: Area 51 | 2007 |
Availability
- This game is not available digitally.
Essential improvements
Patches
- Install the latest patch (v1.2).
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Template:Game data/row
System | Location |
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Screen.ini
only contains screen resolution and option to start in window or fullscreen mode. Other settings are encrypted inside other files.
Save game data location
Template:Game data/row
System | Location |
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Video settings
Vertical sync (Vsync)
- The game doesn't support Vsync and it can't be enabled in the graphics card control panel (AMD) to prevent screen tearing.
- Windows 7 (in Aero mode) and later apply triple buffering to applications that run in a window, which prevents screen tearing.
Use windowed mode[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Post-processing effects
- Motion blur, light bloom and color correction can be disabled by deleting or renaming an external file.
Disabling post-processing[citation needed] |
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Input settings
Audio settings
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9 | |
Shader Model support | 3 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Physics | Havok | |
Audio | FMOD | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video |
Issues unresolved
Dynamic shadow rendering bug
- Dynamic shadows of certain characters and objects are rendered incorrectly.
Instructions |
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Issues fixed
Game freezes when changing video settings
- It can sometimes happen that the game freezes when changing dynamic light, anti-aliasing or filtering mode in the video settings menu.
Delete the settings file[citation needed] |
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System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel 3.0 GHz AMD equivalent |
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System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 15 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 256 MB of VRAM DirectX 9 compatible Shader model 3.0 support |