Difference between revisions of "Velvet Assassin"
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Replay Studios}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Replay Studios}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|SouthPeak Games}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|SouthPeak Games|2009-2015}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Digital Tribe}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Missing Link Games|2015-present}} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Digital Tribe|Mac App Store}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Replay Engine}} | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Replay Engine}} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|April 28, 2009}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|April 28, 2009}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|December 26, 2012}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|December 26, 2012}} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|velvet-assassin|61}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|velvet-assassin|54}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person, Third-person }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Shooter }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | World War II }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | }} | ||
|steam appid = 16720 | |steam appid = 16720 | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = |
|strategywiki = Velvet Assassin | |strategywiki = Velvet Assassin | ||
+ | |mobygames = 40510 | ||
+ | |hltb = 10909 | ||
|wikipedia = Velvet Assassin | |wikipedia = Velvet Assassin | ||
|winehq = 9633 | |winehq = 9633 | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
− | {{ii}} For Windows 8 and later apply the [ | + | {{ii}} For Windows 8 and later apply the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/385-velvet-assassin-fullscreen-border-fix/ fullscreen border fix]. |
− | {{ii}} The Windows version requires the [ | + | {{ii}} The Windows version requires the [https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/drivers/physx/physx-9-13-0604-legacy-driver/ NVIDIA PhysX Legacy System Software] (prevents a [[#Critical Error - Aegia Physics SDK|Critical Error - Aegia Physics SDK]] crash). |
{{ii}} Users have reported stability issues. See [[#Issues fixed|Issues fixed section]] for possible fixes. | {{ii}} Users have reported stability issues. See [[#Issues fixed|Issues fixed section]] for possible fixes. | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/16720/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] |
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| Retail | | activation | | Steam | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | activation | | Steam | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | Russian copies use {{DRM|StarForce|5}}. | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GMG | velvet-assassin | Steam | | | Windows, OS X }} | {{Availability/row| GMG | velvet-assassin | Steam | | | Windows, OS X }} | ||
− | |||
{{Availability/row| Steam | 16720 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 16720 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| MacApp | id586878367 | MacApp | | | OS X | unavailable }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Essential improvements== | ||
+ | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Skip intro videos|ref={{cn|date=July 2017}}|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\Videos\logos}}. | ||
+ | # Delete or rename {{file|PhysX.bik}}, {{file|replay_logo.bik}}, and {{file|southpeak.bik}}. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\Velvet Assassin\|{{p|game}}\aio\}} |
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|OS X|}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\Velvet Assassin\}} |
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|OS X|}} |
}} | }} | ||
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
− | |origin | + | |discord = |
− | |origin notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |steam cloud notes = | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | | | + | |gog galaxy = |
− | | | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
+ | |origin = | ||
+ | |origin notes = | ||
+ | |steam cloud = false | ||
+ | |steam cloud notes = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Velvet Assassin - Launcher.png|Game launcher options.}} | {{Image|Velvet Assassin - Launcher.png|Game launcher options.}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
− | |wsgf link = | + | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/velvet-assassin |
|widescreen wsgf award = gold | |widescreen wsgf award = gold | ||
|multimonitor wsgf award = gold | |multimonitor wsgf award = gold | ||
|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = incomplete | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = incomplete | ||
− | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | + | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = gold |
|widescreen resolution = true | |widescreen resolution = true | ||
|widescreen resolution notes= Resolution set via launcher. | |widescreen resolution notes= Resolution set via launcher. | ||
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|ultrawidescreen = unknown | |ultrawidescreen = unknown | ||
|ultrawidescreen notes = | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
− | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = true |
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
|fov = hackable | |fov = hackable | ||
|fov notes = See [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]. | |fov notes = See [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]. | ||
− | |windowed = | + | |windowed = hackable |
− | |windowed notes = | + | |windowed notes = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]]. |
− | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = hackable |
− | |borderless windowed notes = | + | |borderless windowed notes = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]]. |
− | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = false |
− | |anisotropic notes = | + | |anisotropic notes = |
|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
− | |antialiasing notes = | + | |antialiasing notes = 2x, 4x and maximum. |
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = hackable | |vsync = hackable | ||
− | |vsync notes = Enabled by default. | + | |vsync notes = Enabled by default. See [[#Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]. |
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
− | |60 fps notes = Game works accurately at 60 | + | |60 fps notes = Game works accurately at 60 FPS and below. |
− | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = false |
− | |120 fps notes = | + | |120 fps notes = Frame rate is capped at 130 FPS and will cause audio and animation glitches. See [[#Issues fixed|Issues fixed]] for possible fixes. |
+ | |hdr = unknown | ||
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
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===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Custom FOV|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
− | + | # Go to <code>{{p|game}}\aio\</code>. | |
− | + | # Open <code>player_exdata.cfg</code>. | |
− | + | # Find the following lines and change them to your liking: | |
− | + | <pre> | |
− | Cam3rdPersonFOV = 105 //< FOV in 3rd person mode</pre></ | + | Cam1stPersonFOV = 110 //< FOV in aim mode |
− | </ | + | Cam3rdPersonFOV = 105 //< FOV in 3rd person mode |
+ | </pre> | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Force windowed|ref={{cn|date=July 2017}}|fix= | ||
+ | # Install Special K by following the [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=933337066 Special K Unofficial Guide]. Manual local installation may work better. | ||
+ | # Start the game once and close it to allow the configuration file of Special K to be created. | ||
+ | # Open {{file|{{p|game}}\d3d9.ini}} or {{file|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Mods\SpecialK\Profiles\replay.exe\SpecialK.ini}} depending on the installation method used. | ||
+ | # Change <code>ForceWindowed=false</code> to <code>ForceWindowed=true</code> under <code>[Display.Output]</code> for windowed. | ||
+ | # Change <code>Borderless=false</code> to <code>Borderless=true</code> and <code>Fullscreen=false</code> to <code>Fullscreen=true</code> under <code>[Window.System]</code> for borderless fullscreen windowed. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ===Disable | + | ===[[Glossary:Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]=== |
− | {{ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Disable Vsync|ref={{cn|date=July 2017}}|fix= |
− | {{Fixbox | + | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. |
+ | # Open {{file|config.ini}}. | ||
+ | # Change <code>presentinterval = 1</code> to <code>presentinterval = 0</code>. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} Changing options in the launcher resets the value. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Motion blur=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Disable motion blur|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
# Go to <code>{{p|game}}\FX\PostFX\</code> | # Go to <code>{{p|game}}\FX\PostFX\</code> | ||
− | # | + | # Delete or rename <code>directional_blur.pfx</code>. |
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
{{Image|Velvet Assassin - Input.png|Input settings.}} | {{Image|Velvet Assassin - Input.png|Input settings.}} | ||
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
|acceleration option = false | |acceleration option = false | ||
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
− | |mouse sensitivity = | + | |mouse sensitivity = false |
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
|mouse menu = false | |mouse menu = false | ||
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|invert mouse y-axis = true | |invert mouse y-axis = true | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
+ | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
+ | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
− | |controller support notes = | + | |controller support notes = Controller has to be enabled from in-game settings. |
− | |full controller = | + | |full controller = true |
− | |full controller notes = | + | |full controller notes = |
|controller remap = true | |controller remap = true | ||
− | |controller remap notes = Movement can | + | |controller remap notes = Movement can not be rebound. |
− | |controller sensitivity = | + | |controller sensitivity = true |
|controller sensitivity notes= | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
|invert controller y-axis = true | |invert controller y-axis = true | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
− | | | + | |xinput controllers = true |
− | | | + | |xinput controllers notes = |
− | |button prompts | + | |xbox prompts = true |
− | |button prompts notes | + | |xbox prompts notes = |
+ | |impulse triggers = false | ||
+ | |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= | ||
|controller hotplug = unknown | |controller hotplug = unknown | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
− | |haptic feedback = | + | |haptic feedback = false |
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
− | | | + | |simultaneous input = unknown |
− | | | + | |simultaneous input notes = |
+ | |steam input api = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input api notes = | ||
+ | |steam hook input = unknown | ||
+ | |steam hook input notes = | ||
+ | |steam input presets = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input presets notes = | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection = unknown | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
{{Image|Velvet Assassin - Audio.png|Audio settings.}} | {{Image|Velvet Assassin - Audio.png|Audio settings.}} | ||
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = Master, effects and music. | |separate volume notes = Master, effects and music. | ||
− | |surround sound = | + | |surround sound = true |
− | |surround sound notes = | + | |surround sound notes = |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
|closed captions = false | |closed captions = false | ||
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
− | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = hackable |
− | |mute on focus lost notes = | + | |mute on focus lost notes = See [[#Mute on focus lost|Mute on focus lost]]. |
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = French |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = unknown |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = German |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Italian | |language = Italian | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = unknown |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |fan notes = | + | }} |
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Polish | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation, [https://grajpopolsku.pl/download/velvet-assassin/ download]. | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Spanish | |language = Spanish | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = unknown |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Turkish | |language = Turkish | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = hackable |
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = hackable |
− | + | |fan = true | |
− | |fan = | + | |notes = [https://turkce-yama.com/velvet-assassin-turkce-yama.htm/ Fan translation.] Letters Üü and Öö are display incorrectly. There is ¤ sign instead of diaeresis. |
− | | | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Mute on focus lost=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Set mute in background|ref={{cn|date=July 2017}}|fix= | ||
+ | # Install Special K by following the [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=933337066 Special K Unofficial Guide]. Manual local installation may work better. | ||
+ | # Start the game once and close it to allow the configuration file of Special K to be created. | ||
+ | # Open {{file|{{p|game}}\d3d9.ini}} or {{file|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Mods\SpecialK\Profiles\replay.exe\SpecialK.ini}} depending on the installation method used. | ||
+ | # Change <code>MuteInBackground=false</code> to <code>MuteInBackground=true</code> under <code>[Window.System]</code>. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|native 3d notes = | |native 3d notes = | ||
|nvidia 3d vision = hackable | |nvidia 3d vision = hackable | ||
− | |nvidia 3d vision notes = Use [ | + | |nvidia 3d vision notes = Use [https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2013/05/velvet-assassin.html Helix Mod: Velvet Assassin]. |
|tridef 3d = unknown | |tridef 3d = unknown | ||
|tridef 3d notes = | |tridef 3d notes = | ||
|iz3d = unknown | |iz3d = unknown | ||
|iz3d notes = | |iz3d notes = | ||
+ | |vorpx = hackable | ||
+ | |vorpx modes = G3D | ||
+ | |vorpx notes = User created game profile, see [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/search/Velvet_Assassin%20/ vorpx forum] profile introduction. | ||
|htc vive = | |htc vive = | ||
|htc vive notes = | |htc vive notes = | ||
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|osvr = | |osvr = | ||
|osvr notes = | |osvr notes = | ||
− | |||
− | |||
|keyboard-mouse = | |keyboard-mouse = | ||
|keyboard-mouse notes = | |keyboard-mouse notes = | ||
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|trackir = | |trackir = | ||
|trackir notes = | |trackir notes = | ||
+ | |tobii eye tracking = | ||
+ | |tobii eye tracking notes = | ||
|play area seated = | |play area seated = | ||
|play area seated notes = | |play area seated notes = | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
− | ===Erratic gameplay over | + | ===Erratic gameplay over 60 FPS=== |
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Cap frame rate at 60 FPS|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}|fix= |
− | + | {{ii}} Use a tool such as [[Nvidia Profile Inspector]]. | |
− | {{ii}} Use a tool such as [ | + | {{ii}} Toggle Vsync (see [[#Video|Video settings]]) |
− | {{ii}} Toggle Vsync (see [[#Video | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Enabling Steam overlay=== | ===Enabling Steam overlay=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Replace launcher with games exe|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/16720/discussions/0/864947008434106831/|title=Steam Overlay Fix :: Velvet Assassin General Discussion|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
− | |||
# Go to <code>{{p|game}}</code> | # Go to <code>{{p|game}}</code> | ||
# Rename <code>Launcher.exe</code> to something else. | # Rename <code>Launcher.exe</code> to something else. | ||
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===Critical Error - Aegia Physics SDK=== | ===Critical Error - Aegia Physics SDK=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Install the Nvidia PhysX Legacy System Software|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/16720/discussions/0/846947320668568645/|title=Failed to init Ageia physics SDK :: Velvet Assassin General Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
− | + | Install the [https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/drivers/physx/physx-9-13-0604-legacy-driver/ Nvidia PhysX Legacy System Software]. | |
− | Install the [ | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Crashes=== | ===Crashes=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=CPU Affinity|ref={{cn|date=August 2015}}|fix= |
− | |||
{{ii}} While the game is launched, open task manager, find replay.exe, and adjust the [[CPU affinity]] to the first CPU. These crashes may still occurr but will be slightly less frequent. | {{ii}} While the game is launched, open task manager, find replay.exe, and adjust the [[CPU affinity]] to the first CPU. These crashes may still occurr but will be slightly less frequent. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{ii}} A window border is visible in fullscreen mode on Windows 8 and later. | {{ii}} A window border is visible in fullscreen mode on Windows 8 and later. | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Apply the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/385-velvet-assassin-fullscreen-border-fix/ Velvet Assassin fullscreen border fix]|fix= |
− | |||
− | Apply the [ | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{ii}} The player character may be solid black on systems with AMD graphics. | {{ii}} The player character may be solid black on systems with AMD graphics. | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use shader patch|ref=<ref>[http://www.thetenthplanet.de/archives/3401 Velvet Assassin on Mac (Patch) | The Tenth Planet]</ref>|fix= |
− | |||
Use [http://www.thetenthplanet.de/archives/3401 Shader Patch for Velvet Assassin]. | Use [http://www.thetenthplanet.de/archives/3401 Shader Patch for Velvet Assassin]. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | == | + | ===Run the game at screen refresh rate=== |
− | + | {{--}} Fullscreen mode defaults to 100 Hz, even if the screen refresh rate is set higher than that. | |
− | |||
− | {{ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Set screen refresh rate and 60 FPS cap|ref={{cn|date=July 2017}}|fix= |
− | + | # Install Special K by following the [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=933337066 Special K Unofficial Guide]. Manual local installation may work better. | |
− | [https:// | + | # Start the game once and close it to allow the configuration file of Special K to be created. |
− | + | # Open {{file|{{p|game}}\d3d9.ini}} or {{file|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Mods\SpecialK\Profiles\replay.exe\SpecialK.ini}} depending on the installation method used. | |
− | + | # Change <code>TargetFPS=0.0</code> to <code>TargetFPS=60.0</code> to enable 60 FPS cap. | |
− | + | # Change <code>RefreshRate=-1</code> to <code>RefreshRate=0</code> to set screen refresh rate. | |
− | + | }} | |
− | |||
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− | |||
+ | ==Other information== | ||
===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 9.0c |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|metal support = | |metal support = | ||
|metal support notes = | |metal support notes = | ||
− | |vulkan | + | |vulkan versions = |
− | |vulkan | + | |vulkan notes = |
|dos modes = | |dos modes = | ||
|dos modes notes = | |dos modes notes = | ||
− | |shader model versions = | + | |shader model versions = 3.0 |
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
− | |64-bit executable | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
− | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |mac os x powerpc app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Middleware | {{Middleware | ||
|physics = PhysX | |physics = PhysX | ||
− | |physics notes = Windows version requires the [ | + | |physics notes = Windows version requires the [https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/drivers/physx/physx-9-13-0604-legacy-driver/ Nvidia PhysX Legacy System Software]. |
|audio = | |audio = | ||
|audio notes = | |audio notes = | ||
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|multiplayer notes= | |multiplayer notes= | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Mods=== | ||
+ | ====No Hints mod==== | ||
+ | {{Image|VelvetAssassin NoHints01.jpg|No Hints, Before and After.}} | ||
+ | [https://www.systemshock.org/index.php?topic=3501.0 No Hints mod] removes all highlights on characters, loot, all UI messages and subtitles, decreases the grain filters on assassination animations. It also changes Violette's costume to the pilot suit during Morphine mode. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ====Velvet Assassin: Enhanced Edition==== | ||
+ | [https://www.moddb.com/mods/enhanced-edition-full Velvet Assassin: Enhanced Edition] offers a large variety of user-created tweaks. Some of these range from: | ||
+ | * increasing the difficulty, | ||
+ | * adding new textures, | ||
+ | * tweaking overall weapon damage as well as recoil/accuracy, | ||
+ | * disabling startup movies, | ||
+ | * removing motion blur, etc. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ====Velvet Assassin Fix==== | ||
+ | [http://www.sb-online.org/maluc/index.php?did=velvetassassinfix Velvet Assassin Fix] by Maluc includes PhysX loader fix, windowed mode, and developer mode. | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
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|minOS = XP, Vista | |minOS = XP, Vista | ||
− | |minCPU = Single | + | |minCPU = 3.0 GHz Single Core |
|minRAM = 512 MB | |minRAM = 512 MB | ||
− | |minHD = 5 GB | + | |minHD = 5 GB |
− | |minGPU = Nvidia | + | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 6800 |
− | |minGPU2 = ATI X1600 | + | |minGPU2 = ATI Radeon X1600 |
− | | | + | |minSM = 3 |
|minVRAM = 256 MB | |minVRAM = 256 MB | ||
|minaudio = Stereo | |minaudio = Stereo | ||
− | |recCPU = Dual Core | + | |recCPU = 2.0 GHz Dual Core |
|recRAM = 1 GB | |recRAM = 1 GB | ||
− | |recGPU = Nvidia | + | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce 7900 GT |
− | |recGPU2 = ATI X1900 | + | |recGPU2 = ATI Radeon X1900 XT |
− | |recaudio = 5.1 | + | |recaudio = 5.1 Surround |
}} | }} | ||
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|minRAM = 2 GB | |minRAM = 2 GB | ||
|minHD = 5 GB | |minHD = 5 GB | ||
− | |minGPU = | + | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 8600 |
− | |minGPU2 = | + | |minGPU2 = ATI Radeon HD 2600 |
|minVRAM = 256 MB | |minVRAM = 256 MB | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
Latest revision as of 23:15, 3 November 2023
Developers | |
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Replay Studios | |
Publishers | |
2009-2015 | SouthPeak Games |
2015-present | Missing Link Games |
Mac App Store | Digital Tribe |
Engines | |
Replay Engine | |
Release dates | |
Windows | April 28, 2009 |
macOS (OS X) | December 26, 2012 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 61 |
IGDB | 54 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person, Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Shooter |
Themes | World War II |
Key points
- For Windows 8 and later apply the fullscreen border fix.
- The Windows version requires the NVIDIA PhysX Legacy System Software (prevents a Critical Error - Aegia Physics SDK crash).
- Users have reported stability issues. See Issues fixed section for possible fixes.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | ||||
Retail | Russian copies use StarForce 5 DRM. | |||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Steam | ||||
Mac App Store (unavailable) |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Skip intro videos[citation needed] |
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|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Velvet Assassin\ <path-to-game>\aio\[Note 1] |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/16720/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Velvet Assassin\ |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/16720/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | Resolution set via launcher. | ||
Multi-monitor | Resolution set via launcher. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | See Field of view (FOV). | ||
Windowed | See Windowed. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See Windowed. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | 2x, 4x and maximum. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | Enabled by default. See Vertical sync (Vsync). | ||
60 FPS | Game works accurately at 60 FPS and below. | ||
120+ FPS | Frame rate is capped at 130 FPS and will cause audio and animation glitches. See Issues fixed for possible fixes. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Field of view (FOV)
Custom FOV[citation needed] |
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Cam1stPersonFOV = 110 //< FOV in aim mode Cam3rdPersonFOV = 105 //< FOV in 3rd person mode |
Windowed
Force windowed[citation needed] |
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|
Vertical sync (Vsync)
Disable Vsync[citation needed] |
---|
Notes
|
Motion blur
Disable motion blur[citation needed] |
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|
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | Controller has to be enabled from in-game settings. | |
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | Movement can not be rebound. | |
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | ||
---|---|---|
Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
---|---|---|
Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Master, effects and music. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | See Mute on focus lost. | |
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Polish | Fan translation, download. | |||
Spanish | ||||
Turkish | Fan translation. Letters Üü and Öö are display incorrectly. There is ¤ sign instead of diaeresis. |
Mute on focus lost
Set mute in background[citation needed] |
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|
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Nvidia 3D Vision | Use Helix Mod: Velvet Assassin. | ||
vorpX | G3D User created game profile, see vorpx forum profile introduction. |
Issues fixed
Erratic gameplay over 60 FPS
Cap frame rate at 60 FPS[citation needed] |
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|
Enabling Steam overlay
Replace launcher with games exe[1] |
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Notes
|
Critical Error - Aegia Physics SDK
Install the Nvidia PhysX Legacy System Software[2] |
---|
Install the Nvidia PhysX Legacy System Software. |
Crashes
CPU Affinity[citation needed] |
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|
Window border visible in fullscreen mode
- A window border is visible in fullscreen mode on Windows 8 and later.
Apply the Velvet Assassin fullscreen border fix |
---|
Black shader bug (OS X)
- The player character may be solid black on systems with AMD graphics.
Use shader patch[3] |
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Run the game at screen refresh rate
- Fullscreen mode defaults to 100 Hz, even if the screen refresh rate is set higher than that.
Set screen refresh rate and 60 FPS cap[citation needed] |
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|
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 9.0c | |
Shader Model support | 3.0 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Physics | PhysX | Windows version requires the Nvidia PhysX Legacy System Software. |
Mods
No Hints mod
No Hints mod removes all highlights on characters, loot, all UI messages and subtitles, decreases the grain filters on assassination animations. It also changes Violette's costume to the pilot suit during Morphine mode.
Velvet Assassin: Enhanced Edition
Velvet Assassin: Enhanced Edition offers a large variety of user-created tweaks. Some of these range from:
- increasing the difficulty,
- adding new textures,
- tweaking overall weapon damage as well as recoil/accuracy,
- disabling startup movies,
- removing motion blur, etc.
Velvet Assassin Fix
Velvet Assassin Fix by Maluc includes PhysX loader fix, windowed mode, and developer mode.
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista | |
Processor (CPU) | 3.0 GHz Single Core | 2.0 GHz Dual Core |
System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | 1 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 5 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 6800 ATI Radeon X1600 256 MB of VRAM Shader model 3 support |
Nvidia GeForce 7900 GT ATI Radeon X1900 XT |
Sound (audio device) | Stereo | 5.1 Surround |
macOS (OS X) | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 10.7.5 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo | |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 5 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 8600 ATI Radeon HD 2600 256 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ 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 File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data (use Wine regedit to access Windows registry paths). Games with Steam Cloud support may store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/16720/
in addition to or instead of this directory. The app ID (16720) may differ in some cases. Treat backslashes as forward slashes. See the glossary page for details.
References
- ↑ Steam Overlay Fix :: Velvet Assassin General Discussion - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Failed to init Ageia physics SDK :: Velvet Assassin General Discussions - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Velvet Assassin on Mac (Patch) | The Tenth Planet