Difference between revisions of "Silent Hill 3"
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{{++}} The PC version adds improved flashlight lighting and the ability to save at any time during the game. | {{++}} The PC version adds improved flashlight lighting and the ability to save at any time during the game. | ||
| − | {{++}} | + | {{++}} The PC version takes advantage of video texturing. |
| − | + | {{--}} Heather has a pixelated real-time shadow. See [[#Shadows are low resolution|Issues fixed]] for a solution. | |
| − | {{--}} Heather has a pixelated real-time shadow. See [[# | + | {{--}} Depth of Field effect has a low resolution. See [[#Depth of Field is low resolution|Issues fixed]] for a solution. |
| − | {{--}} | + | {{--}} Frame rate may fluctuate between 30 and 60 FPS. See [[#Frame rate jitter or fluctuation|Issues fixed]] for a solution. |
| − | {{--}} | + | {{--}} Fourteen of Heather's outfits from the PlayStation 2 version were removed. |
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'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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{{ii}} The rendering resolution set in the options menu is actually the internal framebuffer resolution. | {{ii}} The rendering resolution set in the options menu is actually the internal framebuffer resolution. | ||
| + | {{ii}} It is highly recommended to set the Brightness Level in-game to 5 to get the most contrast. | ||
===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ||
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|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
| − | |controller support notes = | + | |controller support notes = DirectInput only and default bindings are awkward. Controls should be adjusted. |
|full controller = true | |full controller = true | ||
|full controller notes = | |full controller notes = | ||
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==Issues unresolved== | ==Issues unresolved== | ||
===Forcing anti-aliasing=== | ===Forcing anti-aliasing=== | ||
| − | {{--}} If using anti-aliasing (MSAA, at least), Depth of Field effect becomes corrupted (halos around objects).{{cn|Check if workarounds exist|date=September 2016}} | + | {{--}} If using anti-aliasing (MSAA, at least), the Depth of Field effect becomes corrupted (halos around objects).{{cn|Check if workarounds exist|date=September 2016}} |
==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
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{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
| − | {{Fixbox/fix| | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Use DOF fix}} |
# Install [http://ps2wide.net/pc.html#sh3 Widescreen fix] and edit {{file|sh3w.ini}}. | # Install [http://ps2wide.net/pc.html#sh3 Widescreen fix] and edit {{file|sh3w.ini}}. | ||
# Set the {{code|DOF_fix_on}} value to {{code|1}} (by default). | # Set the {{code|DOF_fix_on}} value to {{code|1}} (by default). | ||
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===Fog density becomes thicker=== | ===Fog density becomes thicker=== | ||
| − | {{ii}} By default, when increasing aspect ratio or FOV, the fog density increases. | + | {{ii}} By default, when increasing the aspect ratio or FOV, the fog density increases. |
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
| − | {{Fixbox/fix| | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Use fog fix|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}}} |
# Install [https://github.com/07151129/sh3proxy sh3proxy] and edit {{file|sh3proxy.ini}}. | # Install [https://github.com/07151129/sh3proxy sh3proxy] and edit {{file|sh3proxy.ini}}. | ||
# Set the {{code|CorrectFog}} value to {{code|1}} (by default). | # Set the {{code|CorrectFog}} value to {{code|1}} (by default). | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
| − | {{Fixbox/fix| | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Use fog fix (alternative)|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}}} |
# Install [https://www.flawlesswidescreen.org Flawless Widescreen] and run it alongside the game. | # Install [https://www.flawlesswidescreen.org Flawless Widescreen] and run it alongside the game. | ||
# Install the Silent Hill 3 plugin and enable the Fog Fix. | # Install the Silent Hill 3 plugin and enable the Fog Fix. | ||
Revision as of 12:39, 27 September 2016
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| Developers | |
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| Team Silent | |
| Publishers | |
| Konami | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | October 31, 2003 |
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| 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
- The PC version adds improved flashlight lighting and the ability to save at any time during the game.
- The PC version takes advantage of video texturing.
- Heather has a pixelated real-time shadow. See Issues fixed for a solution.
- Depth of Field effect has a low resolution. See Issues fixed for a solution.
- Frame rate may fluctuate between 30 and 60 FPS. See Issues fixed for a solution.
- Fourteen of Heather's outfits from the PlayStation 2 version were removed.
General information
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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| Retail | |
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| Amazon.co.uk | |
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| Amazon.com | |
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- The North American physical release had 5 CDs, while the European PC physical release features just one DVD. The European version requires a disc check each time you want to play.
Essential improvements
sh3proxy
- sh3proxy is a d3d8 wrapper which provides some fixes for the game.
| Instructions |
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Widescreen fix
- Widescreen fix by nemesis2000 is an alternative to sh3proxy. It may conflict with some aspects of sh3proxy.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Template:Game data/row
| System | Location |
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Save game data location
Template:Game data/row
| System | Location |
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Video settings
Silent Hill 3 with corrected FoV
- The rendering resolution set in the options menu is actually the internal framebuffer resolution.
- It is highly recommended to set the Brightness Level in-game to 5 to get the most contrast.
Widescreen resolution
| Instructions |
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| Instructions |
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Field of view (FOV)
| Instructions |
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Borderless fullscreen windowed
| Instructions |
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Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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| English | ||||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Italian | ||||
| Spanish | ||||
| Korean | ||||
| Simplified Chinese | ||||
| Japanese |
Issues unresolved
Forcing anti-aliasing
- If using anti-aliasing (MSAA, at least), the Depth of Field effect becomes corrupted (halos around objects).[citation needed]
Issues fixed
Windows 10 white border
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Frame rate jitter or fluctuation
| Instructions |
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Depth of Field is low resolution
| Instructions |
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| Instructions |
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Shadows are low resolution
| Instructions |
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Fog density becomes thicker
- By default, when increasing the aspect ratio or FOV, the fog density increases.
| Instructions |
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| Instructions |
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| Instructions |
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Save data not appearing in game folder
- By default, the game creates saves in its own folder. This can cause issues for users with non-elevated privileges.
| Instructions |
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System requirements
| Windows | ||
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| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 98, 2000, ME, XP | |
| Processor (CPU) | Pentium III or Athlon 1GHz | Pentium 4 or Athlon 1.4GHz |
| System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 4.7 GB | 6 GB |
| Video card (GPU) | GeForce3 Ti Radeon 8500 | GeForce4 Ti GeForce FX |
| Sound (audio device) | DirectX compatible sound card | |