Difference between revisions of "Dead Space"
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'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
{{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]]. | {{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| | + | {{--}} In-game '''[[#Video settings|Vsync]]''' (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. |
{{--}} Exceeding the threshold of 60 FPS cuts down mouse speed. See [http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/840-dead-space-mouse-fix/ Dead Space Mouse Fix]. | {{--}} Exceeding the threshold of 60 FPS cuts down mouse speed. See [http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/840-dead-space-mouse-fix/ Dead Space Mouse Fix]. | ||
{{--}} Very poor mouse input due to aggressive acceleration. See [http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/840-dead-space-mouse-fix/ Dead Space Mouse Fix]. | {{--}} Very poor mouse input due to aggressive acceleration. See [http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/840-dead-space-mouse-fix/ Dead Space Mouse Fix]. | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\Electronic Arts\Dead Space\ | + | {{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\Electronic Arts\Dead Space\}} |
}} | }} | ||
{{--}} {{file|controls.rmp}} (key-binding file) is encrypted | {{--}} {{file|controls.rmp}} (key-binding file) is encrypted | ||
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|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
|fov = hackable | |fov = hackable | ||
| − | |fov notes = Use [https://github.com/dlrudie/WidescreenFixer/releases Widescreen Fixer]. Works with GOG.com version when selecting '''Origin''' | + | |fov notes = Use [https://github.com/dlrudie/WidescreenFixer/releases Widescreen Fixer]. Works with GOG.com version when selecting '''Origin''' in settings. Currently doesn't work with Origin version. |
|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
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|antialiasing notes = Available in game, but has a tendency to blur image. Best results are found by disabling it and forcing through the [[NVIDIA Control Panel#Forcing Anti-Aliasing/Anisotropic Filtering|NVIDIA Control Panel]]/AMD Control Center. | |antialiasing notes = Available in game, but has a tendency to blur image. Best results are found by disabling it and forcing through the [[NVIDIA Control Panel#Forcing Anti-Aliasing/Anisotropic Filtering|NVIDIA Control Panel]]/AMD Control Center. | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
| − | |vsync notes = Caps frame rate at 30 FPS.<ref name="FPS cap"/> | + | |vsync notes = Caps frame rate at 30 FPS.<ref name="FPS cap"/> Disable it and [[Glossary:Vertical sync (Vsync)#Force Vsync|Force Vsync]] externally. |
|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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{{ii}} Game uses controller HUD if controller is present. Simply unplug/disable controller when playing with keyboard and mouse. | {{ii}} Game uses controller HUD if controller is present. Simply unplug/disable controller when playing with keyboard and mouse. | ||
{{Input settings | {{Input settings | ||
| − | |key remap = | + | |key remap = true |
|key remap notes = In-game remapping is ''really'' limited; see [[#Remapping|Remapping]]. | |key remap notes = In-game remapping is ''really'' limited; see [[#Remapping|Remapping]]. | ||
| − | |acceleration option = | + | |acceleration option = hackable |
| − | |acceleration option notes = [ | + | |acceleration option notes = Use [http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/840-dead-space-mouse-fix/ Dead Space Mouse Fix] for raw mouse input. |
|mouse sensitivity = true | |mouse sensitivity = true | ||
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
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|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
| − | |controller support notes = Automatically detected | + | |controller support notes = Automatically detected. |
|full controller = true | |full controller = true | ||
|full controller notes = | |full controller notes = | ||
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|touchscreen = unknown | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
| − | |button prompts = | + | |button prompts = xbox |
| − | |button prompts notes = | + | |button prompts notes = Controller given priority for displaying on-screen buttons. |
|controller hotplug = unknown | |controller hotplug = unknown | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = yes | |fan = yes | ||
| − | |fan notes = | + | |fan notes = See [http://forum.oyunceviri.com/showthread.php?t=1184 Dead Space - %100 Türkçe Yama]. |
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{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
| − | {{Fixbox/fix|Try unplugging controllers|ref=<ref>[http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2492801 Dead Space Crash on start-up D: - Steam Users' Forums]</ref>}} | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Try unplugging or disabling controllers|ref=<ref>[http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2492801 Dead Space Crash on start-up D: - Steam Users' Forums]</ref>}} |
| − | + | # Open [[Microsoft Windows#Device Manager|Device Manager]]. | |
| + | # '''''Disable''''' all <code>HID compliant game controller</code> under <code>Human Interface Devices [HID]</code>. | ||
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{{ii}} If this cursor is visible, it will cause problems on multi-monitor systems.{{cn|date=December 2016}} | {{ii}} If this cursor is visible, it will cause problems on multi-monitor systems.{{cn|date=December 2016}} | ||
| − | + | {{Fixbox|1= | |
| + | {{Fixbox/fix|See [[Store:Origin#Overlays do not work|Disable Origin in game]]|ref={{cn|date=December 2016}}}} | ||
| + | }} | ||
===Spinning camera=== | ===Spinning camera=== | ||
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
{{Fixbox/fix|Unplug any extra input device except mouse and keyboard|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Unplug any extra input device except mouse and keyboard|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} | ||
| − | + | }} | |
| − | This will only disable the Joystick meaning the G13 can still be used to play the game. | + | |
| + | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
| + | {{Fixbox/fix|Disable Logitech G13 Joystick|ref={{cn|date=January 2017}}}} | ||
| + | # Open [[Microsoft Windows#Device Manager|Device Manager]]. | ||
| + | # Under <code>Human Interface Devices [HID]</code> '''''disable''''' the <code>Logitech G13 Joystick</code>. | ||
| + | |||
| + | '''Notes''' | ||
| + | {{ii}} This will only disable the Joystick meaning the G13 can still be used to play the game. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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| EA Redwood Shores | |
| Publishers | |
| Electronic Arts | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | October 20, 2008 |
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| Dead Space | |
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| 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 Vsync (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 |
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| Amazon.com | |
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| GOG.com | |
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| Green Man Gaming | |
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| Origin | |
DRM: SecuROM | |
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Automatically unlocks on Origin if Origin is installed | |
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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/17470/pfx/[Note 1] |
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controls.rmp(key-binding file) is encrypted
Save game data location
Template:Game data/row
| System | Location |
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| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/17470/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
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| GOG Galaxy | ||
| Origin | [citation needed] | |
| Steam Cloud |
Video settings
In-game general video settings.
In-game advanced video settings.
![WSGF multi-monitor screenshot.[2]](/wiki/File:Dead_Space_3x1.jpg)
WSGF multi-monitor screenshot.[2]
In-game AA, no AF.
In-game AA, 16xAF (driver).
4xAA (driver), 16xAF (driver).
Input settings
In-game control settings.
In-game key map settings.
- Game uses controller HUD if controller is present. Simply unplug/disable controller when playing with keyboard and mouse.
Remapping
Hex editing example
| Instructions |
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Audio settings
In-game audio settings.
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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| English | ||||
| Czech | ||||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Hungarian | ||||
| Italian | ||||
| Polish | ||||
| Russian | See Русификатор к Dead Space (Текст+Звук). | |||
| Spanish | ||||
| Turkish |
VR support
| 3D modes | State | GG3D | Notes | |
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| Nvidia 3D Vision | See Helix Mod: Dead Space 3D Vision fix update. | |||
| TriDef 3D | ||||
| iZ3D | ||||
| Devices | |||
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| 3RD Space Gaming Vest | |||
Issues fixed
Mouse lag and random sensitivity
- Mouse view becomes messier the more you exceed 60 FPS.
| Instructions |
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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 |
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Game crashes at launch
| Instructions |
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| Instructions |
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Audio stutter
- This must be done every time you launch the game.
| Instructions |
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Windows mouse cursor visible
- If this cursor is visible, it will cause problems on multi-monitor systems.[citation needed]
| Instructions |
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Spinning camera
| Instructions |
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| Instructions |
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Difficulty changes itself when multiple save files are present
| Instructions |
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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 |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
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| 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
- ↑ 1.0 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 (17470) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
Categories:
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