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/reception|IGDB|velvet-assassin|54}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|velvet-assassin|54}} | ||
|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 | }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person, Third-person }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Shooter }} |
{{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 | }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | World War II }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | }} | ||
|steam appid = 16720 | |steam appid = 16720 | ||
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
|strategywiki = Velvet Assassin | |strategywiki = Velvet Assassin | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 40510 |
|hltb = 10909 | |hltb = 10909 | ||
|wikipedia = Velvet Assassin | |wikipedia = Velvet Assassin | ||
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===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Skip intro videos|ref={{cn|date=July 2017}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Skip intro videos|ref={{cn|date=July 2017}}|fix= | ||
− | # Go to | + | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\Videos\logos}}. |
− | # Delete or rename | + | # Delete or rename {{file|PhysX.bik}}, {{file|replay_logo.bik}}, and {{file|southpeak.bik}}. |
}} | }} | ||
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# Install Special K by following the [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=933337066 Special K Unofficial Guide]. Manual local installation may work better. | # 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. | # Start the game once and close it to allow the configuration file of Special K to be created. | ||
− | # Open | + | # 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>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. | # 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. | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Disable Vsync|ref={{cn|date=July 2017}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Disable Vsync|ref={{cn|date=July 2017}}|fix= | ||
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
− | # Open | + | # Open {{file|config.ini}}. |
# Change <code>presentinterval = 1</code> to <code>presentinterval = 0</code>. | # Change <code>presentinterval = 1</code> to <code>presentinterval = 0</code>. | ||
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|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
|acceleration option = false | |acceleration option = false | ||
− | |acceleration option notes = | + | |acceleration option notes = |
|mouse sensitivity = false | |mouse sensitivity = false | ||
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
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|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 = true | |controller sensitivity = true | ||
|controller sensitivity notes= | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = French |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = unknown |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = German |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
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# Install Special K by following the [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=933337066 Special K Unofficial Guide]. Manual local installation may work better. | # 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. | # Start the game once and close it to allow the configuration file of Special K to be created. | ||
− | # Open | + | # 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>. | # Change <code>MuteInBackground=false</code> to <code>MuteInBackground=true</code> under <code>[Window.System]</code>. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Enabling Steam overlay=== | ===Enabling Steam overlay=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Replace launcher with games exe|ref=<ref> | + | {{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|description=Install the Nvidia PhysX Legacy System Software|ref=<ref> | + | {{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 [https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/drivers/physx/physx-9-13-0604-legacy-driver/ Nvidia PhysX Legacy System Software]. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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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|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Apply the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/385-velvet-assassin-fullscreen-border-fix/ Velvet Assassin fullscreen border fix]|fix= |
− | Apply the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/385-velvet-assassin-fullscreen-border-fix/ Velvet Assassin fullscreen border fix] | ||
}} | }} | ||
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# Install Special K by following the [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=933337066 Special K Unofficial Guide]. Manual local installation may work better. | # 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. | # Start the game once and close it to allow the configuration file of Special K to be created. | ||
− | # Open | + | # 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>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. | # Change <code>RefreshRate=-1</code> to <code>RefreshRate=0</code> to set screen refresh rate. |
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 |
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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 |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Velvet Assassin\ <path-to-game>\aio\[Note 1] |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/16720/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Velvet Assassin\ |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/16720/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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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] |
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Notes
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Motion blur
Disable motion blur[citation needed] |
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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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 | ||
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Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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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 |
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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 | |
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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
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Critical Error - Aegia Physics SDK
Install the Nvidia PhysX Legacy System Software[2] |
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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 |
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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 |
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Direct3D | 9.0c | |
Shader Model support | 3.0 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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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 | ||
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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) | ||
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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 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 (16720) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
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