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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
− | |cover = Hellforces - cover. | + | |cover = Hellforces - cover.jpg |
|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Orion Games}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Orion Games}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Buka Entertainment}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Buka Entertainment}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|GMX Media}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Orion Engine}} | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Orion Engine}} | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 25, 2005}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 25, 2005}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action, Shooter }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Comedy, Contemporary, Zombies}} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
− | |steam appid side | + | |steam appid side = |
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = |
+ | |gogcom id side = | ||
+ | |official site= | ||
+ | |hltb = 4400 | ||
+ | |igdb = | ||
+ | |mobygames = hellforces | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
|wikipedia = | |wikipedia = | ||
− | |winehq = | + | |winehq = 8885 |
+ | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{ii}} Also known as '''Чистильщик''' (original russian release... literally "Chistil'shchik"). | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | {{DRM|StarForce|3.4.76}} (Russian release). <br> English release protected {{DRM|Laserlock}} | | Windows }} |
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Patches== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Latest official patch (version 1.4) released only for Russian version. <ref>http://www.cyber-cafe.ru/sadm_files/Hellforces_Patch_1_4.exe</ref> <ref>https://www.playground.ru/hellforces/file/chistilschik_patch_1_4-916422</ref> | ||
+ | {{mm}} [https://www.playground.ru/hellforces/file/chistilschik_patch_1_4-916422 Download link] | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Essential improvements== | ||
+ | ===[https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/919-hellforces-d3d9-wrapper/ SuicideMachine's Hellforces D3D9 wrapper]=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Installation|ref=<ref>{{refcheck|user=Suicide_machine|date=2017-07-21}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/919-hellforces-d3d9-wrapper/ Download] the wrapper and extract it. | ||
+ | # Copy {{file|d3d9.dll}} and {{file|d3d9.ini}} to the installation folder. | ||
+ | # Edit settings in {{file|d3d9.ini}} if needed. | ||
+ | # Start the game. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} [https://www.microsoft.com/en-US/download/details.aspx?id=48145 Visual C++ 2015 Redistributable] libraries have to be installed in order to run it. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\SAVES\config.cfg}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\SAVES\}} |
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
− | {{Image| | + | {{Image|Hellforces - launcher.png|Launcher window.}} |
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | ||
|4k ultra hd wsgf award = | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | ||
− | |widescreen resolution = | + | |widescreen resolution = hackable |
− | |widescreen resolution notes= | + | |widescreen resolution notes= See [[#Widescreen Resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. |
− | |multimonitor = | + | |multimonitor = hackable |
− | |multimonitor notes = | + | |multimonitor notes = See [[#Widescreen Resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. |
− | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = hackable |
− | |ultrawidescreen notes = | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = See [[#Widescreen Resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. |
|4k ultra hd = false | |4k ultra hd = false | ||
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
− | |fov = | + | |fov = hackable |
− | |fov notes = | + | |fov notes = Use [[#SuicideMachine's Hellforces D3D9 wrapper|D3D9 Wrapper]]. |
|windowed = hackable | |windowed = hackable | ||
− | |windowed notes = | + | |windowed notes = Use [[#SuicideMachine's Hellforces D3D9 wrapper|D3D9 Wrapper]]. |
− | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = false |
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
|anisotropic = true | |anisotropic = true | ||
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|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |upscaling = false | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = unknown | |vsync = unknown | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
|120 fps = true | |120 fps = true | ||
− | |120 fps notes = | + | |120 fps notes = Framerate may be locked at 60fps if Triple Buffering is '''disabled'''.<ref name="Sui" /> |
+ | |hdr = false | ||
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = false | |color blind = false | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Fixbox|description=Hex edit executable|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Demon272481|date=2022-10-06}}</ref>|fix= |
+ | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}}}. | ||
+ | # Use a hex editor such as [https://mh-nexus.de/en/hxd/ HxD] to open the {{file|hell.exe}} executable for editing. | ||
+ | # Navigate to the following offsets and replace their value to the desired width and height written as an IEEE floating point value represented as hex in big-endian byte order: | ||
+ | #* '''Width:''' offset {{code|0x7F059}} and replace {{code|00 00 20 44}} (640) with your desired width. | ||
+ | #* '''Height:''' offset {{code|0x7F063}} and replace {{code|00 00 F0 43}} (480) with your desired height. | ||
+ | #* Here are a few common values that can be used: | ||
+ | #** {{code|00 00 20 44}} = 640, {{code|00 00 F0 43}} = 480. | ||
+ | #** {{code|00 00 A0 44}} = 1280, {{code|00 00 34 44}} = 720. | ||
+ | #** {{code|00 00 F0 44}} = 1920, {{code|00 00 87 44}} = 1080. | ||
+ | #** {{code|00 00 20 45}} = 2560, {{code|00 00 B4 44}} = 1440. | ||
+ | #** {{code|00 00 70 45}} = 3840, {{code|00 00 07 45}} = 2160. | ||
+ | #* For custom values it is suggested to use [https://gregstoll.com/~gregstoll/floattohex/ this tool] to do the conversion: | ||
+ | #*# Enable the '''Swap to use big-endian''' option on the webpage of the tool. | ||
+ | #*# Type in the desired width or height in the '''Float value''' field. | ||
+ | #*# Press the '''Convert to hex''' button. | ||
+ | #*# The above already converted values can be used as a cheat sheet to verify the tool is being used correctly. | ||
+ | # Save the file. | ||
+ | # Launch {{file|{{p|game}}\config.exe}}. | ||
+ | # Select {{code|640x480}} as the resolution to use. This will make the game use your custom resolution instead. | ||
+ | # Click on '''OK''' to save the change. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Input== | ||
+ | {{Input | ||
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
− | |acceleration option = | + | |acceleration option = false |
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
|mouse sensitivity = true | |mouse sensitivity = true | ||
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|mouse menu = true | |mouse menu = true | ||
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
− | |invert mouse y-axis = | + | |invert mouse y-axis = true |
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
− | |controller support = | + | |controller support = false |
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
|full controller = unknown | |full controller = unknown | ||
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|invert controller y-axis = unknown | |invert controller y-axis = unknown | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
− | |touchscreen = | + | |touchscreen = false |
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
− | |||
− | |||
|controller hotplug = unknown | |controller hotplug = unknown | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
|haptic feedback = unknown | |haptic feedback = unknown | ||
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
− | | | + | |simultaneous input = unknown |
− | | | + | |simultaneous input notes = |
+ | |steam input api = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input api notes = | ||
+ | |steam hook input = unknown | ||
+ | |steam hook input notes = | ||
+ | |steam input presets = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input presets notes = | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection = unknown | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
− | |separate volume = | + | |separate volume = true |
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
|surround sound = unknown | |surround sound = unknown | ||
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
− | |closed captions = | + | |closed captions = false |
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
− | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = true |
|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 = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n|content= | {{L10n|content= | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = English |
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |fan notes = | + | }} |
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Russian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = unknown | ||
+ | |subtitles = unknown | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Polish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Local retail only. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|local play modes = | |local play modes = | ||
|local play notes = | |local play notes = | ||
− | |lan play = | + | |lan play = false |
|lan play players = | |lan play players = | ||
|lan play modes = | |lan play modes = | ||
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
− | |online play = | + | |online play = true |
|online play players = | |online play players = | ||
− | |online play modes = | + | |online play modes = Versus |
|online play notes = | |online play notes = | ||
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
}}{{Network/Connections | }}{{Network/Connections | ||
− | |matchmaking = | + | |matchmaking = false |
|matchmaking notes = | |matchmaking notes = | ||
− | |p2p = | + | |p2p = unknown |
|p2p notes = | |p2p notes = | ||
− | |dedicated = | + | |dedicated = unknown |
|dedicated notes = | |dedicated notes = | ||
− | |self-hosting = | + | |self-hosting = true |
|self-hosting notes = | |self-hosting notes = | ||
− | |direct ip = | + | |direct ip = false |
|direct ip notes = | |direct ip notes = | ||
}}{{Network/Ports | }}{{Network/Ports | ||
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|udp = | |udp = | ||
|upnp = | |upnp = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Issues fixed== | ||
+ | ===Light is rendered incorrectly (glitchy shadowmaps)=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Replace vortex shader for lightmaps|ref=<ref name="Sui">{{refcheck|user=Suicide_machine|date=2017-07-11}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/915-hellforces-lightmap-fix/ fixed lightmap shader] and extract it. | ||
+ | # Move the '''folder''' {{file|vshader}} to the installation folder. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===White screen when trying to launch the game=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Start a game using [[Glossary:Windowed#D3DWindower|D3DWindower]]|ref=<ref name="Sui" />}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==VR support== | ||
+ | {{VR support | ||
+ | |gg3d name = | ||
+ | |native 3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision gg3d award = | ||
+ | |tridef 3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |iz3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |native 3d = | ||
+ | |native 3d notes = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision notes = | ||
+ | |tridef 3d = | ||
+ | |tridef 3d notes = | ||
+ | |iz3d = | ||
+ | |iz3d notes = | ||
+ | |vorpx = hackable | ||
+ | |vorpx modes = G3D | ||
+ | |vorpx notes = User created game profile, see [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/topic/hellforces/ vorpx forum] profile introduction.<br>{{ii}} Do Not use the d3d9 wrapper above ! | ||
+ | |htc vive = | ||
+ | |htc vive notes = | ||
+ | |oculus rift = | ||
+ | |oculus rift notes = | ||
+ | |osvr = | ||
+ | |osvr notes = | ||
+ | |windows mixed reality = | ||
+ | |windows mixed reality notes = | ||
+ | |keyboard-mouse = | ||
+ | |keyboard-mouse notes = | ||
+ | |3rd space gaming vest = | ||
+ | |3rd space gaming vest notes = | ||
+ | |novint falcon = | ||
+ | |novint falcon notes = | ||
+ | |trackir = | ||
+ | |trackir notes = | ||
+ | |tobii eye tracking = | ||
+ | |tobii eye tracking notes = | ||
+ | |play area seated = | ||
+ | |play area seated notes = | ||
+ | |play area standing = | ||
+ | |play area standing notes = | ||
+ | |play area room-scale = | ||
+ | |play area room-scale notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 9 |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|metal support = | |metal support = | ||
|metal support notes = | |metal support notes = | ||
− | |vulkan | + | |vulkan versions = |
− | |vulkan | + | |vulkan notes = |
|dos modes = | |dos modes = | ||
|dos modes notes = | |dos modes notes = | ||
− | |shader model versions = | + | |shader model versions = 1.1, 1.4, 2.0 |
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
− | | | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
− | |64-bit | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
− | + | |windows arm app = unknown | |
− | + | |windows exe notes = | |
− | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = | |
− | + | |macos intel 64-bit app = | |
− | | | + | |macos arm app = unknown |
− | + | |macos app notes = | |
− | + | |linux 32-bit executable= | |
− | | | + | |linux 64-bit executable= |
− | | | + | |linux arm app = unknown |
− | | | + | |linux executable notes = |
− | | | ||
− | | | ||
− | | | ||
− | | | ||
− | | | ||
− | | | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | |minOS = 98 | + | |minOS = 98, 2000, XP |
− | |minCPU = 1 | + | |minCPU = 1.5 GHz |
|minRAM = 256 MB | |minRAM = 256 MB | ||
− | |minHD = 1 | + | |minHD = 1.5 GB |
− | |minGPU = GeForce 3 | + | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 3 |
|minVRAM = 64 MB | |minVRAM = 64 MB | ||
|minDX = 9.0a | |minDX = 9.0a | ||
− | |recCPU = 2 | + | |recCPU = 2.5 GHz |
|recRAM = 512 MB | |recRAM = 512 MB | ||
− | |recGPU = GeForce 5600 FX | + | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce 5600 FX |
|recVRAM = 128 MB | |recVRAM = 128 MB | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
Latest revision as of 14:52, 1 February 2024
Developers | |
---|---|
Orion Games | |
Publishers | |
Buka Entertainment | |
GMX Media | |
Engines | |
Orion Engine | |
Release dates | |
Windows | March 25, 2005 |
Taxonomy | |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Action, Shooter |
Themes | Comedy, Contemporary, Zombies |
Warnings
- StarForce DRM for this game does not work on modern versions of Windows (see Availability for affected versions).
- Also known as Чистильщик (original russian release... literally "Chistil'shchik").
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | StarForce 3.4.76 DRM[Note 1] (Russian release). English release protected LaserLock DRM |
- StarForce DRM for this game does not work on modern versions of Windows (see above for affected versions).
Patches
- Latest official patch (version 1.4) released only for Russian version. [3] [4]
- Download link
Essential improvements
SuicideMachine's Hellforces D3D9 wrapper
Installation[5] |
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Notes
|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\SAVES\config.cfg[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\SAVES\[Note 2] |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Multi-monitor | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | Use D3D9 Wrapper. | ||
Windowed | Use D3D9 Wrapper. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
High-fidelity upscaling | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Framerate may be locked at 60fps if Triple Buffering is disabled.[6] | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Widescreen resolution
Hex edit executable[7] |
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|
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Russian | ||||
Polish | Local retail only. |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
LAN play | |||
Online play | Versus |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Issues fixed
Light is rendered incorrectly (glitchy shadowmaps)
Replace vortex shader for lightmaps[6] |
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|
White screen when trying to launch the game
Start a game using D3DWindower[6] |
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VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
vorpX | G3D User created game profile, see vorpx forum profile introduction.
|
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 9 | |
Shader Model support | 1.1, 1.4, 2.0 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98, 2000, XP | |
Processor (CPU) | 1.5 GHz | 2.5 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | 512 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1.5 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 3 64 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0a compatible | Nvidia GeForce 5600 FX 128 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ This version of StarForce DRM does not work on Windows 8.1, Windows 10, or Windows 11.[1][2] For supported versions of Windows the StarForce driver may need to be updated manually using SFUPDATE.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 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).
References
- ↑ Windows 8.1 support - StarForce Support
- ↑ Windows 10 support - StarForce Support
- ↑ http://www.cyber-cafe.ru/sadm_files/Hellforces_Patch_1_4.exe
- ↑ https://www.playground.ru/hellforces/file/chistilschik_patch_1_4-916422
- ↑ Verified by User:Suicide_machine on 2017-07-21
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 Verified by User:Suicide_machine on 2017-07-11
- ↑ Verified by User:Demon272481 on 2022-10-06