Difference between revisions of "Silent Hill 3"
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===[[Glossary:Controller|Controller support]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Controller|Controller support]]=== | ||
| − | {{ii}} A fix is required for the game to recognize XInput LT/RT | + | {{ii}} A fix is required for the game to recognize XInput LT/RT, LS/RS and D-pad when assigning controls. |
{{ii}} Force feedback emulation can also be enabled for XInput controllers. | {{ii}} Force feedback emulation can also be enabled for XInput controllers. | ||
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
| − | {{Fixbox/fix|Fix | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Use XInput Plus and Widescreen Fix|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://github.com/ThirteenAG/WidescreenFixesPack/issues/191|title=[REQ] Provide Controller config for Silent hill 2+3 · Issue #191 · ThirteenAG/WidescreenFixesPack|date=2017-01-21}}</ref>}} |
| + | # Download and install [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#sh3 Silent Hill 3 Widescreen Fix]. | ||
| + | # Download the latest version of [https://github.com/ThirteenAG/Ultimate-ASI-Loader/releases Ultimate ASI Loader]. | ||
| + | # Extract {{file|dinput8.dll}} to the installation folder (replace the existing file when prompted). | ||
| + | # Rename {{file|dinput8.dll}} to {{file|d3d8.dll}}. | ||
# Download and run [https://sites.google.com/site/0dd14lab/xinput-plus XInput Plus]. | # Download and run [https://sites.google.com/site/0dd14lab/xinput-plus XInput Plus]. | ||
# Set the Target Program to <code>sh3.exe</code>. | # Set the Target Program to <code>sh3.exe</code>. | ||
# Go to DirectInput and check Enable DirectInput Output. | # Go to DirectInput and check Enable DirectInput Output. | ||
| − | + | # Assign LT/RT to Button 11/12. | |
| − | + | # Assign DPAD to Button 13-16. | |
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# Click OK and Apply, this will install dll files in the game folder. | # Click OK and Apply, this will install dll files in the game folder. | ||
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Revision as of 23:12, 21 January 2017
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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 | |
|---|---|
| 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.
- Frame rate may fluctuate between 30 and 60 FPS. See Issues fixed for a solution.
- Depth of Field effect has a low resolution. See Issues fixed for a solution.
- Heather has a pixelated real-time shadow. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
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| Amazon.co.uk | |
Retail copy. | |
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| Amazon.com | |
Retail copy. | |
- 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.
- Not available in digital distribution.
Essential improvements
Silent Hill 3 with corrected FoV
Silent Hill 3 Widescreen Fix
- Simple widescreen fix with proper FOV for wide resolutions.
sh3proxy
- A D3D8 wrapper which adds some fixes and new features.
Skip intro videos
| Instructions |
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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
- Rendering resolution is actually internal framebuffer resolution. Use Widescreen Fix to customize.
- It is highly recommended to set the Brightness Level in-game to 5 to get the most contrast.
Field of view (FOV)
| Instructions |
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Input settings
Controller support
- A fix is required for the game to recognize XInput LT/RT, LS/RS and D-pad when assigning controls.
- Force feedback emulation can also be enabled for XInput controllers.
| Instructions |
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Audio settings
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Frame rate fluctuation
- Frame rate may fluctuate between 30 and 60 FPS.
- Both solutions won't work properly with a low FPS. Minimal FPS must be at least 50+.[1]
| Instructions |
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Low resolution Depth of Field
| Instructions |
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Low resolution Shadows
| Instructions |
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Windows 10 white border
| Instructions |
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System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 | |