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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Square Enix|2009-present}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Square Enix|2009-present}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
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|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 | One-time game purchase }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
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|hltb = 7355 | |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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==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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|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 and | + | ===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> | + | {{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= |
# 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>; | ||
Latest revision as of 10:55, 21 February 2024
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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Key points
- Aim assist is always enabled.[2]
General information
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
SecuROM 7 DRM disc check. Italian covermount is DRM-free. | |
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| Amazon.com | |
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| Green Man Gaming | |
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| Steam | |
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| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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
General settings.
Video settings (launcher).
| Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAN play | 16 | |||
| Online play | 16 | The official master server has been shut down. | ||
VR support
| 3D modes | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| vorpX | G3D, Z3D User created game profile, see vorpx forum profile introduction. |
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 9 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Cutscenes | Bink Video |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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