Difference between revisions of "Silent Hill: Homecoming"
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'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
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{{--}} Resolutions above 1920x1080 may have major issues. | {{--}} Resolutions above 1920x1080 may have major issues. | ||
{{--}} The game may crash when using {{key|Alt|Tab}} in fullscreen.<ref name="refreshRate"/> See [[#Windowed|Windowed]]. | {{--}} The game may crash when using {{key|Alt|Tab}} in fullscreen.<ref name="refreshRate"/> See [[#Windowed|Windowed]]. | ||
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|vsync = hackable | |vsync = hackable | ||
|vsync notes = Enabled by default. Can be forced off using graphics card control panel. | |vsync notes = Enabled by default. Can be forced off using graphics card control panel. | ||
− | |60 fps = | + | |60 fps = hackable |
− | |60 fps notes = Frame rate is capped at 30 FPS. | + | |60 fps notes = Frame rate is capped at 30 FPS. See [[#Remove the frame-rate cap|Remove the frame-rate cap]] for a fix. |
|120 fps = false | |120 fps = false | ||
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
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# Open <code>vars_pc.cfg</code>. | # Open <code>vars_pc.cfg</code>. | ||
# Change <code>FullScreen=true</code> to <code>FullScreen=false</code>.}} | # Change <code>FullScreen=true</code> to <code>FullScreen=false</code>.}} | ||
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+ | ===Remove the frame-rate cap=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Install FPS Unlocker|fix= | ||
+ | # Download [https://mega.nz/#!W11EXJbR!Ti92waiyBpz6Nlhgr9WFz9u-iL-6q2WJXaqoqHOfs6s Fps unlocker patch]. | ||
+ | # Copy and replace {{file|g_SilentHill.sgl}} to <code>{{p|game}}\Bin\</code>. | ||
+ | # Check [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJLOcTrOST8 this] video if you want to see how it works. | ||
+ | }} | ||
===Film grain=== | ===Film grain=== | ||
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− | + | ==Issues fixed== | |
− | ==Issues | ||
===Game crashes on Alt+Tab=== | ===Game crashes on Alt+Tab=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Run the game in windowed mode | + | {{Fixbox|description=Run the game in windowed mode|ref=<ref name="2017-11-02"/>|fix= |
See [[#Windowed|Windowed]]. | See [[#Windowed|Windowed]]. | ||
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===Game crashes randomly=== | ===Game crashes randomly=== | ||
{{ii}} The game may crash in certain areas, such as entering the Shepherd House. | {{ii}} The game may crash in certain areas, such as entering the Shepherd House. | ||
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# Extract all other files to <code>{{p|game}}\Bin\</code> | # Extract all other files to <code>{{p|game}}\Bin\</code> | ||
# It's strongly recommended to never set quality level to High in the video options. | # It's strongly recommended to never set quality level to High in the video options. | ||
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Revision as of 02:10, 17 February 2018
Cover image missing, please upload it | |
Developers | |
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Double Helix Games | |
Publishers | |
Konami | |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 6, 2008 |
Silent Hill | |
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Silent Hill 2: Director's Cut | 2002 |
Silent Hill 3 | 2003 |
Silent Hill 4: The Room | 2004 |
Silent Hill: Homecoming | 2008 |
Silent Hill 2 | 2024 |
Key points
- Frame rate is capped at 30 FPS. Can be fixed.
- Resolutions above 1920x1080 may have major issues.
- The game may crash when using Alt+Tab ↹ in fullscreen.[1] See Windowed.
General information
- Steam Community Discussions
- Silent Hill Wiki - A wiki for the series
- Silent Hill Memories - Informative site
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | ||||
Steam |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Template:Game data/row
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/19000/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
Template:Game data/row
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/19000/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Steam Cloud |
Video settings
In-game video settings. Video quality can be set to either Medium or High, the latter resulting in slightly better textures and shadows.
Widescreen resolution
Set custom resolution[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Windowed
Force windowed[2] |
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Edit secondary config[3] |
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Remove the frame-rate cap
Install FPS Unlocker |
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Film grain
Remove film grain[4] |
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Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Spanish |
Issues fixed
Game crashes on Alt+Tab
Run the game in windowed mode[5] |
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See Windowed. |
Game crashes randomly
- The game may crash in certain areas, such as entering the Shepherd House.
Change the resolution to 1920x1080 or lower[6] |
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Map screen is cropped
Change the resolution to 1920x1080 or lower[6] |
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Loading screen freezes
Enable/disable admin mode[citation needed] |
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Run the game at screen refresh rate
- Fullscreen mode defaults to 60 or 100 Hz, even if the screen refresh rate is set higher than that.[1]
Set screen refresh rate[5] |
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Camera won't stop rotating when using controller
Restart your PC or log out/in[citation needed] |
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Modify file[citation needed] |
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setbind 0 COMMAND_CAMERA_X MOUSE 0 AXIS_X -1.0 1.0 1.0 setbind 0 COMMAND_CAMERA_Y MOUSE 0 AXIS_Y -1.0 1.0 -1.0 setbind 0 COMMAND_CAMERA_Z MOUSE 0 AXIS_Z -1.0 1.0 1.0
setbind 1 COMMAND_CAMERA_X CONTROLLER 0 AXIS_RX -1.0 1.0 1.0 setbind 1 COMMAND_CAMERA_Y CONTROLLER 0 AXIS_RY -1.0 1.0 1.0 setbind 1 COMMAND_CAMERA_Z CONTROLLER 0 AXIS_Z -1.0 1.0 1.0 |
Some sounds only come out of the right speaker
Change speaker settings[citation needed] |
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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 | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video |
Other information
ENBSeries
Install ENBSeries[citation needed] |
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System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP | Vista |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo E6400 AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200+ | |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | 2 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 10 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon HD Series Nvidia GeForce 7800 Series 256 MB of VRAM 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 (19000) 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 120hz not staying! :: Silent Hill: Homecoming General Discussions
- ↑ Verified by User:Keith on 2017-11-20
- ↑ Verified by User:unknownproject on 2018-02-16
- ↑ Replace Button Icons / Remove Film Grain :: Silent Hill: Homecoming General Discussions
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Verified by User:Keith on 2017-11-02
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Talk:Silent Hill: Homecoming