Difference between revisions of "Silent Hill: Homecoming"
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'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/19000/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] |
{{mm}} [http://silenthill.wikia.com/wiki/Silent_Hill:_Homecoming Silent Hill Wiki - A wiki for the series] | {{mm}} [http://silenthill.wikia.com/wiki/Silent_Hill:_Homecoming Silent Hill Wiki - A wiki for the series] | ||
{{mm}} [http://www.silenthillmemories.net/sh5/info_en.htm Silent Hill Memories - Informative site] | {{mm}} [http://www.silenthillmemories.net/sh5/info_en.htm Silent Hill Memories - Informative site] | ||
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 19000 | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 19000 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
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− | {{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Steam}} | + | {{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Steam}}. |
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===[https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1157-silent-hill-homecoming-pc-fix-by-steam006/ Silent Hill Homecoming PC Fix by Steam006 1.1]=== | ===[https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1157-silent-hill-homecoming-pc-fix-by-steam006/ Silent Hill Homecoming PC Fix by Steam006 1.1]=== | ||
{{++}} A fix which adds new features and fixes some bugs | {{++}} A fix which adds new features and fixes some bugs | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Install|ref={{CN|date=July 20,2018}}|fix= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Install|ref={{CN|date=July 20, 2018}}|fix= |
# Start the game normally and set the resolution of your monitor in the options menu. Exit the game. | # Start the game normally and set the resolution of your monitor in the options menu. Exit the game. | ||
# Copy all the files to {{code|{{P|game}}\Bin\}} | # Copy all the files to {{code|{{P|game}}\Bin\}} | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Edit secondary config|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=unknownproject|date=2018-02-16}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Edit secondary config|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=unknownproject|date=2018-02-16}}</ref>|fix= | ||
− | # Go to <code> | + | # Go to <code>{{p|game}}\Engine\</code>. |
# 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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===Film grain=== | ===Film grain=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Remove film grain|ref=<ref>[ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Remove film grain|ref=<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/19000/discussions/0/618459931320393870/ Replace Button Icons / Remove Film Grain :: Silent Hill: Homecoming General Discussions]</ref>|fix= |
− | # Download and run [ | + | # Download and run [https://steamcommunity.com/app/19000/discussions/0/618459931320393870/ SHHPatcher]. |
# Select the '''Remove Film Grain''' option. | # Select the '''Remove Film Grain''' option. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|invert controller y-axis = true | |invert controller y-axis = true | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
+ | |xinput controllers = unknown | ||
+ | |xinput controllers notes = | ||
+ | |xbox prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
+ | |impulse triggers = unknown | ||
+ | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
+ | |light bar support = unknown | ||
+ | |light bar support notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers= unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
+ | |other controllers = unknown | ||
+ | |other controllers notes = | ||
+ | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |other button prompts notes= | ||
|button prompts = Xbox, DualShock, Generic | |button prompts = Xbox, DualShock, Generic | ||
− | |button prompts notes = Use [ | + | |button prompts notes = Use [https://steamcommunity.com/app/19000/discussions/0/618459931320393870/ SHHPatcher] for Xbox/PlayStation button prompts. |
|controller hotplug = unknown | |controller hotplug = unknown | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
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|steam input api = unknown | |steam input api = unknown | ||
|steam input api notes = | |steam input api notes = | ||
+ | |steam hook input = unknown | ||
+ | |steam hook input notes = | ||
|steam input presets = unknown | |steam input presets = unknown | ||
|steam input presets notes = | |steam input presets notes = | ||
|steam controller prompts = unknown | |steam controller prompts = unknown | ||
|steam controller prompts notes = | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection = unknown | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===Game crashes on Alt+Tab=== | ===Game crashes on Alt+Tab=== | ||
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===Run the game at screen refresh rate=== | ===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.<ref name="refreshRate">[ | + | {{--}} Fullscreen mode defaults to 60 or 100 Hz, even if the screen refresh rate is set higher than that.<ref name="refreshRate">[https://steamcommunity.com/app/19000/discussions/0/864979008645546438/ 120hz not staying! :: Silent Hill: Homecoming General Discussions]</ref> |
{{Fixbox|description=Set screen refresh rate|ref=<ref name="2017-11-02">{{Refcheck|user=Keith|date=2017-11-02}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Set screen refresh rate|ref=<ref name="2017-11-02">{{Refcheck|user=Keith|date=2017-11-02}}</ref>|fix= | ||
− | # Install Special K by following the [ | + | # Install Special K by following the [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=933337066 Unofficial Special K Guide]. |
# Start the game once and close it to allow the configuration file of Special K to be created. | # Start the game once and close it to allow the configuration file of Special K to be created. | ||
# Open <code>{{p|game}}\Bin\d3d9.ini</code> or <code>{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\My Mods\SpecialK\Profiles\SilentHill.exe\SpecialK.ini</code> depending on the installation method you used. | # Open <code>{{p|game}}\Bin\d3d9.ini</code> or <code>{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\My Mods\SpecialK\Profiles\SilentHill.exe\SpecialK.ini</code> depending on the installation method you used. |
Revision as of 08:30, 22 July 2018
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Developers | |
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Double Helix Games | |
Publishers | |
Konami | |
Engines | |
Slayer | |
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. Can be fixed.
- 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 | ||||
GamersGate | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam |
Essential improvements
Silent Hill Homecoming PC Fix by Steam006 1.1
- A fix which adds new features and fixes some bugs
Install[citation needed] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\Engine\default_pc.cfg[Note 1] <path-to-game>\Engine\vars_pc.cfg[Note 1] <path-to-game>\Engine\binds_pc_mjs.cfg[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/19000/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %PUBLIC%\Public Documents\Silent Hill Homecoming\shv_save.bin |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/19000/pfx/[Note 2] |
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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High frame rate
[Turn on VSYNC through the GPU settings if you have some troubles]
Universal version[4][5][6][7][8] |
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Patch includes:
[This patch is under - WIP - work in progress stage and will be updated as soon as I figure out how to fix the other things.] |
Film grain
Remove film grain[9] |
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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[10] |
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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[11] |
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Map screen is cropped
Change the resolution to 1920x1080 or lower[11] |
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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[10] |
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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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Alternatively, a "Headphones" setting might resolve this issue as well. |
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 1.2 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). - ↑ 2.0 2.1 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
- ↑ Silent Hill Homecoming - Patch 1.21b - Update 1
- ↑ Silent Hill Homecoming - Patch 1.21b - Update 2
- ↑ Silent Hill Homecoming - Patch 1.21b - Update 2.1
- ↑ https://steamcommunity.com/app/19000/discussions/0/1693785669855289684/
- ↑ Verified by User:unknownproject on 2018-07-21
- ↑ Replace Button Icons / Remove Film Grain :: Silent Hill: Homecoming General Discussions
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 Verified by User:Keith on 2017-11-02
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 Talk:Silent Hill: Homecoming