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|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Crystal Dynamics}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Crystal Dynamics}} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/porter|Nixxes Software|Windows|ref=<ref name="Nixxes">{{Refurl|url=http://www.nixxes.com/nixxes/projects/19-uk/projects/137-project-snowblind | + | {{Infobox game/row/porter|Nixxes Software|Windows|ref=<ref name="Nixxes">{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180205063127/http://www.nixxes.com/nixxes/projects/19-uk/projects/137-project-snowblind - Project Snowblind Wayback Machine|date=2021-9-5}}</ref>}} |
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Eidos Interactive}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Eidos Interactive|2005-2009}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Square Enix}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Square Enix|2009-present}} |
|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|February 22, 2005|ref=<ref name="Nixxes"/>}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|February 22, 2005|ref=<ref name="Nixxes"/>}} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|project-snowblind|76}} | ||
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer}} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer}} | ||
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|steam appid = 7010 | |steam appid = 7010 | ||
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
+ | |hltb = 7355 | ||
|strategywiki = Project Snowblind | |strategywiki = Project Snowblind | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 16731 |
|wikipedia = Project Snowblind | |wikipedia = Project Snowblind | ||
|winehq = 6356 | |winehq = 6356 | ||
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'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
− | + | {{--}} Aim assist is always enabled.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/7010/discussions/0/1457329561577646297/|title=aim assist :: Project: Snowblind General Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref> | |
− | {{--}} Aim assist is always enabled.<ref> | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|SecuROM|7}} disc check. | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|SecuROM|7}} disc check. Italian covermount is DRM-free.| | Windows }} |
{{Availability/row| Amazon | B009IXL4PA | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Amazon | B009IXL4PA | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GMG | project-snowblind | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GMG | project-snowblind | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Steam | 7010 | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 7010 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Games for Windows Marketplace | project-snowblind | GFWL | <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110205035310mp_/http://www.gamesforwindows.com/en-US/Games/project-snowblind/|title=project-snowblind - Games For Windows (archived)|date=24 September 2022}}</ref> | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Delete/rename video files|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Delete/rename video files|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://forums.eu.square-enix.com/showthread.php?t=62678|title=how to skip intro movies - Square Enix Forums|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
# Go to <code>{{p|game}}\movies\start\pc\</code> | # Go to <code>{{p|game}}\movies\start\pc\</code> | ||
# Delete or rename {{file|Eidos_Bumper.bik}} and {{file|PSB_CD_Bumper.bik}}. | # Delete or rename {{file|Eidos_Bumper.bik}} and {{file|PSB_CD_Bumper.bik}}. | ||
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===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
− | |discord | + | |discord = |
− | |discord notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | |gog galaxy | + | |gog galaxy = |
− | |gog galaxy notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | |origin | + | |origin = |
− | |origin notes | + | |origin notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |steam cloud = false |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect notes = |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |xbox cloud = |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |xbox cloud notes = |
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Project Snowblind settings.png|General settings.}} | {{Image|Project Snowblind settings.png|General settings.}} | ||
{{Image|Project Snowblind video settings.png|Video settings (launcher).}} | {{Image|Project Snowblind video settings.png|Video settings (launcher).}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/project-snowblind/en | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/project-snowblind/en | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = limited | |widescreen wsgf award = limited | ||
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|antialiasing = false | |antialiasing = false | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = Set in [[#Accessing the launcher|launcher]]. | |vsync notes = Set in [[#Accessing the launcher|launcher]]. | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | + | ==Input== | |
− | + | {{Input | |
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− | ==Input | ||
− | {{Input | ||
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = Keys can not be cleared. Max. 3 Keys per action. | |key remap notes = Keys can not be cleared. Max. 3 Keys per action. | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = SFX and Music. | |separate volume notes = SFX and Music. | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = unknown | |eax support = unknown | ||
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Polish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Retail only. Patch for digital release [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NW5SMjm0glZ4PbBgjLxlF8cDW-gC_ucj/view?usp=sharing here]. | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Russian | |language = Russian | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Official localisation by "Новый Диск". Retail only. Patch for digital release [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1142648569 here]. |
− | |fan = | + | |fan = |
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|online play players = 16 | |online play players = 16 | ||
|online play modes = | |online play modes = | ||
− | |online play notes = | + | |online play notes = The official master server has been shut down. |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==VR support== | ||
+ | {{VR support | ||
+ | |native 3d = | ||
+ | |native 3d notes = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision notes = | ||
+ | |vorpx = hackable | ||
+ | |vorpx modes = G3D,Z3D | ||
+ | |vorpx notes = User created game profile, see [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/topic/project-snowblind/ vorpx forum] profile introduction. | ||
+ | |vr only = | ||
+ | |openxr = | ||
+ | |openxr notes = | ||
+ | |steamvr = | ||
+ | |steamvr notes = | ||
+ | |oculusvr = | ||
+ | |oculusvr notes = | ||
+ | |windows mixed reality = | ||
+ | |windows mixed reality notes = | ||
+ | |osvr = | ||
+ | |osvr notes = | ||
+ | |forte vfx1 = | ||
+ | |forte vfx1 notes = | ||
+ | |keyboard-mouse = | ||
+ | |keyboard-mouse notes = | ||
+ | |body tracking = | ||
+ | |body tracking notes = | ||
+ | |hand tracking = | ||
+ | |hand tracking notes = | ||
+ | |face tracking = | ||
+ | |face tracking notes = | ||
+ | |eye tracking = | ||
+ | |eye tracking notes = | ||
+ | |tobii eye tracking = | ||
+ | |tobii eye tracking notes = | ||
+ | |trackir = | ||
+ | |trackir notes = | ||
+ | |3rd space gaming vest = | ||
+ | |3rd space gaming vest notes = | ||
+ | |novint falcon = | ||
+ | |novint falcon notes = | ||
+ | |play area seated = | ||
+ | |play area seated notes = | ||
+ | |play area standing = | ||
+ | |play area standing notes = | ||
+ | |play area room-scale = | ||
+ | |play area room-scale notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
− | ===Random crashes on modern Windows=== | + | ===Random crashes on modern Windows and multicore systems=== |
{{Fixbox|description=Set [[Windows Compatibility Mode|XP SP3 compatibility mode]]|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Blackbird|date=2016-10-05|comment=Finished the whole game with no crashes. No clue why this works. W10 x64 (1607)}}</ref>}} | {{Fixbox|description=Set [[Windows Compatibility Mode|XP SP3 compatibility mode]]|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Blackbird|date=2016-10-05|comment=Finished the whole game with no crashes. No clue why this works. W10 x64 (1607)}}</ref>}} | ||
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Set Core Affinity|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.gamespot.com/forums/pc-mac-linux-society-1000004/project-snowblind-and-vista-x64-solved-26810073|title=Project: Snowblind and Vista x64 - solved!|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= | |
− | {{Fixbox|description=Set Core Affinity|ref=<ref> | ||
# Open Task Manager; | # Open Task Manager; | ||
# Go to process details and right-click on <code>Snowblind.exe</code>; | # Go to process details and right-click on <code>Snowblind.exe</code>; | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
− | |macos 32-bit app | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = |
− | |macos 64-bit app | + | |macos intel 64-bit app = |
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|minSM = 1.1 | |minSM = 1.1 | ||
|minVRAM = 64 MB | |minVRAM = 64 MB | ||
+ | |minaudio = DirectX 9 Compatible | ||
|recCPU = Intel Pentium 4 2.4 GHz | |recCPU = Intel Pentium 4 2.4 GHz | ||
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|recSM = 2.0 | |recSM = 2.0 | ||
|recVRAM = 128 MB | |recVRAM = 128 MB | ||
+ | |notes = {{ii}}Supported Video Chipsets: nVidia GeForce 3Ti/4Ti/FX/6000 series - Note: GeForce MX series is NOT SUPPORTED. ATI Radeon 8500/9xxx or higher. | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
Latest revision as of 10:55, 21 February 2024
Developers | |
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Crystal Dynamics | |
Windows | Nixxes Software[1] |
Publishers | |
2005-2009 | Eidos Interactive |
2009-present | Square Enix |
Release dates | |
Windows | February 22, 2005[1] |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 76 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Shooter, Stealth |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Asia, Cyberpunk, Sci-fi |
Key points
- Aim assist is always enabled.[2]
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | SecuROM 7 DRM disc check. Italian covermount is DRM-free. | |||
Amazon.com | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Steam | ||||
Games for Windows Marketplace (unavailable) | [3] |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Delete/rename video files[4] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Crystal Dynamics\Project: SnowBlind\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/7010/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Project Snowblind\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/7010/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Multi-monitor | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
4K Ultra HD | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Set in launcher. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | Set in launcher. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | No frame rate cap. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Widescreen resolution
Use Widescreen Patch[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | Keys can not be cleared. Max. 3 Keys per action. | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | SFX and Music. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | Always on in-game, menu option affects cutscenes only. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Polish | Retail only. Patch for digital release here. | |||
Russian | Official localisation by "Новый Диск". Retail only. Patch for digital release here. | |||
Spanish |
Change language
Edit game.ini |
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Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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LAN play | 16 | |||
Online play | 16 | The official master server has been shut down. |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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vorpX | G3D, Z3D User created game profile, see vorpx forum profile introduction. |
Issues fixed
Random crashes on modern Windows and multicore systems
Set XP SP3 compatibility mode[5] |
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Set Core Affinity[6] |
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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 |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Cutscenes | Bink Video |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 2000, XP | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 1.5 GHz AMD Athlon XP 1600+ |
Intel Pentium 4 2.4 GHz AMD Athlon 64 4000+ |
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | 512 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 3 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 64 MB of VRAM Shader model 1.1 support |
128 MB of VRAM Shader model 2.0 support |
Sound (audio device) | DirectX 9 Compatible |
- Supported Video Chipsets: nVidia GeForce 3Ti/4Ti/FX/6000 series - Note: GeForce MX series is NOT SUPPORTED. ATI Radeon 8500/9xxx or higher.
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 (7010) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 - Project Snowblind Wayback Machine [missing title] - last accessed on 2021-9-5
- ↑ aim assist :: Project: Snowblind General Discussions - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ project-snowblind - Games For Windows (archived) - last accessed on 24 September 2022
- ↑ how to skip intro movies - Square Enix Forums - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:Blackbird on 2016-10-05
- Finished the whole game with no crashes. No clue why this works. W10 x64 (1607)
- ↑ Project: Snowblind and Vista x64 - solved! - last accessed on May 2023