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|cover = Still Life - cover.jpg | |cover = Still Life - cover.jpg | ||
|developers = | |developers = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/developer| | + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Microids}} |
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Anuman Interactive}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Anuman Interactive}} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher| | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|1C Company|Russia}} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Microids|Digital}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Virtools}} | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Virtools}} | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|April 15, 2005}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|April 15, 2005}} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|November 15, 2013|ref=<ref> | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|November 15, 2013|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/news/bonus_more_mac_games_on_gogcom|title=Mac Game Update: 34 New Additions ● GOG.com|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>}} |
|reception = | |reception = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|still-life|75}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|still-life|75}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|still-life|}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|still-life|}} | ||
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-Person, Cinematic Camera}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Point and Select}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Adventure }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Pre-rendered graphics}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Detective/Mystery}} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series|Still Life}} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series|Still Life}} | ||
|steam appid = 46480 | |steam appid = 46480 | ||
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|hltb = 9211 | |hltb = 9211 | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 17411 |
|wikipedia = Still Life (video game) | |wikipedia = Still Life (video game) | ||
|winehq = 4198 | |winehq = 4198 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Availability/row| Amazon.com | B00895APR6 | unknown | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Amazon.com | B00895APR6 | unknown | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GamersGate | still-life | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | still-life | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | still_life | DRM-free | | | Windows | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | still_life | DRM-free | | | Windows }} |
{{Availability/row| GMG | still-life | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GMG | still-life | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Steam | 46480 | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 46480 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
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|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = always on | |vsync = always on | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Czech |
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Retail only. [https://github.com/hornster02/Still_Life-2005-CZ link #1] | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = French | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = German |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Italian |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
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|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = Retail only. | + | |notes = Retail only. For digital releases use [https://mega.nz/file/ewkgHD6Q#dzb7wpWSnu_MdIeS4GlJyvZNN2wLEluLTZKqpHe8mf4 this] (dub and subtitles or subs only). |
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Russian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Retail only | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Issues fixed== | ||
+ | ===Vsync (Always on) not working on Windows 10/11=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use d3d8to9|fix= | ||
+ | # Download [https://github.com/crosire/d3d8to9/releases d3d8to9]. | ||
+ | # Copy {{File|D3D8.DLL}} from the folder to the game install directory. | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | ===Black screen on startup or the game hangs when starting a dialog=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Create registry entry|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Ancientgameenjoyer|date=2023-10-14|comment=Comment (optional)}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Press {{key|Win|R}} and launch {{file|regedit.exe}}. | ||
+ | # Navigate to {{Registry|{{p|HKLM}}\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\AppCompatFlags\Layers}}. | ||
+ | # Add a new string entry (REG_SZ). | ||
+ | # As a name type in {{file|{{p|game}}\StillLife.exe}}. | ||
+ | # Double click on it and set its value to <code>NT4SP5</code>. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} This fix has only been tested under Windows 10 | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | == | + | ===Black screen on startup on Windows 11=== |
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use Dxwnd|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Luca91|date=2024-03-26|comment=Tested with Dxwnd version 2.06.02f.}}</ref>|fix= | |
− | {{Fixbox|description=|fix= | + | # Download latest version of [https://sourceforge.net/projects/dxwnd/ Dxwnd] and extract it. |
− | # Download | + | # Lauch {{file|Dxwnd.exe}}. |
− | # | + | # Click '''Edit''' and '''Add'''. |
+ | # In '''Main''' tab type in the '''Name''' for the profile (you can just call it '''StillLife'''). | ||
+ | # Click the '''...''' button, right of Path field. | ||
+ | # Navigate to the folder where '''Still Life''' is installed, select {{file|StillLife.exe}} and click '''OK'''. | ||
+ | # Make sure that '''Early hook''', '''Run in Window''' and '''Desktop''' are checked. | ||
+ | # Click OK and launch the game using Dxwnd. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} This fix has only been tested under Windows 11 (GoG version). | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = 8. | + | |direct3d versions = 8.1 |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
− | |windows 64-bit exe = | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
+ | |windows arm app = false | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
− | |mac os x powerpc app = | + | |mac os x powerpc app = unknown |
− | |macos intel 32-bit app = | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = true |
− | |macos intel 64-bit app = | + | |macos intel 64-bit app = false |
− | |macos arm app = | + | |macos arm app = unknown |
− | |macos app notes = | + | |macos app notes = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/game/still_life|title=GOG.com - Still Life|date=2022-04-06|snippet=Mac notice: The game is 32-bit only and will not work on macOS 10.15 and up.}}</ref> |
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= unknown | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|input = | |input = | ||
|input notes = | |input notes = | ||
− | |cutscenes = Bink | + | |cutscenes = Bink Video |
|cutscenes notes = | |cutscenes notes = | ||
|multiplayer = | |multiplayer = | ||
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==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
+ | ===Steam=== | ||
+ | {{System requirements | ||
+ | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
+ | |||
+ | |minOS = XP, Vista, 7 | ||
+ | |minCPU = 1 GHz | ||
+ | |minRAM = 512 MB | ||
+ | |minHD = 1.2 GB | ||
+ | |minVRAM = 128 MB | ||
+ | |minGPU = | ||
+ | |minDX = 9.0c | ||
+ | |minaudio = Sound card with DirectX 9.0c support | ||
+ | |||
+ | |recOS = | ||
+ | |recCPU = | ||
+ | |recRAM = | ||
+ | |recHD = | ||
+ | |recGPU = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Disc Version=== | ||
{{System requirements | {{System requirements | ||
|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
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|minVRAM = 32 MB | |minVRAM = 32 MB | ||
|minDX = 8.1 | |minDX = 8.1 | ||
+ | |minother = 16X CD-ROM | ||
+ | |recOS = | ||
|recCPU = Intel Pentium III 1 GHz | |recCPU = Intel Pentium III 1 GHz | ||
|recRAM = 256 MB | |recRAM = 256 MB | ||
|recHD = 1.2 GB | |recHD = 1.2 GB | ||
− | |recGPU = | + | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce |
+ | |recGPU2 = ATI Radeon | ||
|recDX = | |recDX = | ||
+ | |recother = 24X CD-ROM | ||
}} | }} | ||
Latest revision as of 21:34, 26 March 2024
Developers | |
---|---|
Microids | |
Publishers | |
Anuman Interactive | |
Russia | 1C Company |
Digital | Microids |
Engines | |
Virtools | |
Release dates | |
Windows | April 15, 2005 |
macOS (OS X) | November 15, 2013[1] |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 75 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Perspectives | First-person, Cinematic camera |
Controls | Point and select |
Genres | Adventure |
Art styles | Pre-rendered graphics |
Themes | Detective/mystery |
Series | Still Life |
Still Life | |
---|---|
Post Mortem | 2002 |
Still Life | 2005 |
Still Life 2 | 2009 |
Warnings
- The macOS (OS X) version of this game does not work on macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later due to the removal of support for 32-bit-only apps.
Still Life is a singleplayer first-person and cinematic camera adventure game in the Still Life series.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | StarForce 3.4.65.11 DRM[Note 1] (Russian version is DRM-free). | |||
Amazon.com | ||||
GamersGate | ||||
GOG.com | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Steam | ||||
ZOOM Platform |
- StarForce DRM for this game does not work on modern versions of Windows (see above for affected versions).
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\[Note 2] |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/46480/pfx/[Note 3] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\Save[Note 2] |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/46480/pfx/[Note 3] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | 800x600 only. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | Can run with DXWnd. May not work with some versions of the program.[4][5] | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
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 | Music, dialog and FX. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Czech | Retail only. link #1 | |||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Polish | Retail only. For digital releases use this (dub and subtitles or subs only). | |||
Russian | Retail only | |||
Spanish |
Issues fixed
Vsync (Always on) not working on Windows 10/11
Use d3d8to9 |
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|
Black screen on startup or the game hangs when starting a dialog
Create registry entry[6] |
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Notes
|
Black screen on startup on Windows 11
Use Dxwnd[7] |
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Notes
|
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 8.1 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) | [8] |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Cutscenes | Bink Video |
System requirements
Steam
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista, 7 | |
Processor (CPU) | 1 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1.2 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 128 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible |
|
Sound (audio device) | Sound card with DirectX 9.0c support |
Disc Version
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98, ME, 2000, XP | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium III 800 MHz | Intel Pentium III 1 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 128 MB | 256 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 600 MB | 1.2 GB |
Video card (GPU) | 32 MB of VRAM DirectX 8.1 compatible | Nvidia GeForce ATI Radeon |
Other | 16X CD-ROM | 24X CD-ROM |
macOS (OS X) | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 10.7 | |
Processor (CPU) | 2 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo | |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1.6 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 256 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ This version of StarForce DRM does not work on Windows 8.1, Windows 10, or Windows 11.[2][3] For supported versions of Windows the StarForce driver may need to be updated manually using SFUPDATE.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 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). - ↑ 3.0 3.1 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 (46480) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Mac Game Update: 34 New Additions ● GOG.com - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ Windows 8.1 support - StarForce Support
- ↑ Windows 10 support - StarForce Support
- ↑ Verified by User:Suicide machine on August 13, 2016
- works fine with Dxwnd v2_02_60_build, crashes with v2_02_90_build, v2_03_13_build and crashes after an error with v2_03_14_build
- ↑ Works fine with v2_05_78_fx2_build
- ↑ Verified by User:Ancientgameenjoyer on 2023-10-14
- ↑ Verified by User:Luca91 on 2024-03-26
- Tested with Dxwnd version 2.06.02f.
- ↑ GOG.com - Still Life - last accessed on 2022-04-06
- "Mac notice: The game is 32-bit only and will not work on macOS 10.15 and up."