Difference between revisions of "F.E.A.R."
m (→HUD scaling patch: Added clarification that the HUD scaling patch includes fixing the subtitles. Clearer steps.) |
imported>Plok (→Audio) |
||
Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
− | |||
{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = F.E.A.R. cover.jpg | |cover = F.E.A.R. cover.jpg | ||
Line 114: | Line 113: | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==== | + | ====Enable EAX without sound card==== |
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Install Creative ALchemy|fix= | |
− | {{Fixbox|description=Install ALchemy|fix= | + | # Download and install [https://archive.org/details/creative-alchemy-all-versions ALchemy v.1.45.03 Universal]. |
− | # [ | + | # Download and install [https://archive.org/details/eax-4-unified-redist-4001 EAX4Unified_redist_4001]. |
− | # | + | # Download [https://www.mediafire.com/file/387vesqfe7o91f4/GenericALchemyDerestrictor-1.0.zip/file GenericALchemyDerestrictor] and put it in the installation folder of Creative Alchemy (default location: C:\Program Files\Creative\ALchemy). |
− | # | + | # Run "GenericALchemyDerestrictor.exe" as administrator and install. |
− | + | # Reboot PC. | |
− | # Run | + | # Go to Creative ALchemy folder and open "ALchemy.exe" |
− | # | + | # Add FEAR.exe, FEARXP.exe, FEARXP2.exe and move them to the "enabled" section. |
− | # | + | # Turn on EAX options in game. |
− | # | + | {{ii}} Should work for most EAX compatible games. |
− | # | ||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | {{ii}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ===Skip intro videos=== | + | ====Skip intro videos==== |
{{Fixbox|description=Skip intro videos via the native config tool|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Skip intro videos via the native config tool|fix= | ||
# Navigate to the game's folder, open the {{file|Config.exe}} | # Navigate to the game's folder, open the {{file|Config.exe}} | ||
Line 154: | Line 148: | ||
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
{{ii}} Only works in the base game and Extraction Point, not for Perseus Mandate. | {{ii}} Only works in the base game and Extraction Point, not for Perseus Mandate. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Includes tool for more resolutions in Extraction Point. | ||
}} | }} | ||
Line 230: | Line 225: | ||
|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
|antialiasing notes = Up to 4x [[FSAA]]. Soft shadows are not rendered when enabled.<br>See [[#Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]] for an alternative. Users with an Nvidia graphics card can force high quality [[SGSSAA]] with the <code>0x004010C1</code> AA flag in the Nvidia Profile Inspector. | |antialiasing notes = Up to 4x [[FSAA]]. Soft shadows are not rendered when enabled.<br>See [[#Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]] for an alternative. Users with an Nvidia graphics card can force high quality [[SGSSAA]] with the <code>0x004010C1</code> AA flag in the Nvidia Profile Inspector. | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
Line 236: | Line 234: | ||
|120 fps = true | |120 fps = true | ||
|120 fps notes = Breaks at very high framerates. High fps also breaks the jump in the Extraction point expansion.<ref>https://steamcommunity.com/app/21110/discussions/0/622954302093164555</ref> | |120 fps notes = Breaks at very high framerates. High fps also breaks the jump in the Extraction point expansion.<ref>https://steamcommunity.com/app/21110/discussions/0/622954302093164555</ref> | ||
− | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = false | |color blind = false | ||
Line 243: | Line 241: | ||
===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ||
− | {{ii}} Widescreen fix is required for | + | {{ii}} Widescreen fix is required for Extraction Point only (Steam and GOG versions). |
{{Fixbox|description=Set custom resolution for Extraction Point|ref=<ref name="refcheck Plok">{{Refcheck|user=Plok|date=2022-01-21|comment=}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Set custom resolution for Extraction Point|ref=<ref name="refcheck Plok">{{Refcheck|user=Plok|date=2022-01-21|comment=}}</ref>|fix= | ||
Line 256: | Line 254: | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Set custom resolution for | + | {{Fixbox|description=Set custom resolution for Extraction Point (alternative)|fix= |
− | # | + | # Download [https://www.moddb.com/mods/fear-xp-rivarez-mod/downloads/fear-xp-rivarez-mod Rivarez mod]. |
− | + | # Use the tool provided in the Extraction Point folder to set custom resolution. | |
− | |||
− | # | ||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
Line 326: | Line 318: | ||
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
{{--}} May have a very negative performance impact even on modern systems. | {{--}} May have a very negative performance impact even on modern systems. | ||
− | {{ii}} Alternatively, SMAA is available through an [ | + | {{ii}} Alternatively, SMAA is available through an [https://www.softpedia.com/get/Tweak/Video-Tweak/injectSMAA.shtml injector]. |
}} | }} | ||
Line 413: | Line 405: | ||
|eax support = true | |eax support = true | ||
|eax support notes = EAX 2, EAX 4.0.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20051027025836/http://www.soundblaster.com/gaming/fear/ Gaming - SoundBlaster.com (retrieved)]</ref> [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUKvxbrW3gl6hXeXVwPxILsPaEpwmlXX7 EAX sound examples with HRTF mod and ALchemy] Some localised version has missing radio voice when using HW mixing (required for EAX, Surround sound), see [[#Missing radio voices when using Audio HW mixing|issue fixed]]. | |eax support notes = EAX 2, EAX 4.0.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20051027025836/http://www.soundblaster.com/gaming/fear/ Gaming - SoundBlaster.com (retrieved)]</ref> [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUKvxbrW3gl6hXeXVwPxILsPaEpwmlXX7 EAX sound examples with HRTF mod and ALchemy] Some localised version has missing radio voice when using HW mixing (required for EAX, Surround sound), see [[#Missing radio voices when using Audio HW mixing|issue fixed]]. | ||
+ | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
Line 508: | Line 502: | ||
|lan play modes = Versus | |lan play modes = Versus | ||
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
− | |online play = | + | |online play = hackable |
|online play players = | |online play players = | ||
|online play modes = Versus, Co-op | |online play modes = Versus, Co-op | ||
Line 650: | Line 644: | ||
# Extract files in your Base game: <code>\FEAR</code> | # Extract files in your Base game: <code>\FEAR</code> | ||
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
− | {{ii}} English version of the game | + | {{ii}} English version of the game does not have this problem |
− | {{ii}} Only some localised (dubbed) | + | {{ii}} Only some localised (dubbed) versions of the game have this bug. |
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
Line 662: | Line 651: | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Install Creative Alchemy|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Install Creative Alchemy|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
# Install [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/68-alchemy/ Alchemy]. | # Install [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/68-alchemy/ Alchemy]. | ||
− | # If using a non-Creative sound card, use [https:// | + | # If using a non-Creative sound card, use [https://www.mediafire.com/file/387vesqfe7o91f4/GenericALchemyDerestrictor-1.0.zip/file GenericALchemyDerestrictor] as well. |
}} | }} | ||
Line 728: | Line 717: | ||
|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
|macos intel 32-bit app = | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
Line 757: | Line 749: | ||
===Official SDK=== | ===Official SDK=== | ||
{{ii}} The Steam version includes the SDK with the game.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20170520123104/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1284271&page=2#post15166215 FEAR SDK Problem With Steam Version? - Page 2 - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref> Make sure you read [https://web.archive.org/web/20170520123009/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1284271#post15155531 instructions] | {{ii}} The Steam version includes the SDK with the game.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20170520123104/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1284271&page=2#post15166215 FEAR SDK Problem With Steam Version? - Page 2 - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref> Make sure you read [https://web.archive.org/web/20170520123009/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1284271#post15155531 instructions] | ||
− | |||
− | |||
===DevMode=== | ===DevMode=== |
Revision as of 11:13, 24 October 2022
Developers | |
---|---|
Monolith Productions | |
Extraction Point | TimeGate Studios |
Publishers | |
2005-2008 | Sierra Entertainment |
2009-present | Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment |
Engines | |
Lithtech Jupiter EX | |
Release dates | |
Windows | October 18, 2005 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 88 |
IGDB | 81 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | FPS |
Themes | Horror, Contemporary |
Series | F.E.A.R. |
F.E.A.R. | |
---|---|
F.E.A.R. | 2005 |
F.E.A.R. Perseus Mandate | 2007 |
F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin | 2009 |
F.E.A.R. 3 | 2011 |
F.E.A.R. Online | 2014 |
Warnings
Key points
- FREE Multiplayer that is still active via a seperate patched F.E.A.R. Combat client.
- Great 32:9, 21:9, 4k support, provided you use the HUD fix (below)
- DirectInput FPS fix should be installed, particularly for players with Logitech hardware, to prevent FPS drops.
- Additional weapons, instant action levels, and a bonus mission are only in the console versions. Also, content added in F.E.A.R. Files, an Xbox 360 port of expansion packs, is not present on PC.[1]
General information
- Official manual
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
- Steam Community Discussions (Extraction Point)
- Steam Community Discussions (Perseus Mandate)
- F.E.A.R. Combat Community
- Mod page
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | SecuROM 7.00.00.0128 DRM, 5 CDs or 1 DVD. | |||
Ultimate Shooter Edition. The only version available in Germany. | ||||
GOG.com | Platinum Edition. Multiplayer executable creates dormant SecuROM files.[2] |
|||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Steam | Complete Pack. | |||
GamersGate (unavailable) | SecuROM PA DRM | |||
Steam (unavailable) | Standalone release. SDK needs fixes in registry. |
- The GOG install removes SecuROM, GameSpy, and Punkbuster. GOG is 15.6GB [136 files], Steam is 16.5GB [161 files].[3]
- Not available for sale on GOG and Steam in Germany.
- Free demo versions are available from GameFront: singleplayer, multiplayer, Extraction Point.
Version differences
- The Ultimate Shooter Edition includes the base game and both expansion packs.
- The Platinum Edition includes the base game, both expansion packs, making-of footage, a live action "declassified" Alma interview, and a F.E.A.R. Machinima episode created by Rooster Teeth.
- The retail only Platinum Edition Director's Cut also includes a Dark Horse F.E.A.R. comic book.
Monetization
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Extraction Point | Demo (standalone) (German website, but demo is in English) | |
Perseus Mandate | Standalone, works without original game. |
Essential improvements
Patches
Official patch
The latest version for the base game is 1.08. The expansion packs never received official patches.
Multiplayer patch
The F.E.A.R. multiplayer master server was shut down on December 19, 2012. The community has developed an unofficial patch for the game and is offering new F.E.A.R. Combat CD keys for free. The latest version of the community-supported F.E.A.R. Combat client and new CD keys can be obtained from the F.E.A.R. Combat Community website.
4 GB patch
4 GB Aware Patch |
---|
|
High FPS patch
The game struggles to go above 60fps by default. Use this patch to fix it.
Apply High FPS Patch |
---|
|
HUD & Subtitles Scaling Patch
The HUD and subtitles do not scale at all, it is difficult to see and read them on 1080p, 32:9, 21:9, 4k resolutions.
Install HUD & Subtitles Scaling Fix |
---|
|
Enable EAX without sound card
Install Creative ALchemy |
---|
|
Skip intro videos
Skip intro videos via the native config tool |
---|
|
Optional improvements
F.E.A.R: AI Upscaled Textures Mod
- Too unstable on the Retail version (frequent crashes and geometry disappears when hitting a checkpoint).
- AI upscaled texture pack that has been processed to aim for stability and upgrading textures that practically improve visual quality.
- The installer no longer features a basic install option, but rather includes a separate Lite version of the files to use to overwrite over a full installation for stability.
- Supports Extraction Point expansion.
- Does not support Perseus Mandate expansion.
- Completely replaces some textures with new ones.
Persistent decals
Makes blood, bullet holes etc. permanent.
Use Rivarez Mod[5] |
---|
Notes
|
Dynamic flashlight
Flashlight will cast dynamic shadows |
---|
Notes
|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %PUBLIC%\Documents\Monolith Productions\FEAR\settings.cfg %PUBLIC%\Documents\TimeGate Studios\FEARXP\settings.cfg %PUBLIC%\Documents\TimeGate Studios\FEARXP2\settings.cfg |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/21090/pfx/[Note 1] |
- Key bindings are stored in
%PUBLIC%\Documents\Monolith Productions\FEAR\Profiles\Profile000.gdb
(Original game)%PUBLIC%\Documents\TimeGate Studios\FEARXP\Profiles\Profile000.gdb
(Expansion Point)%PUBLIC%\Documents\TimeGate Studios\FEARXP2\Profiles\Profile000.gdb
(Perseus Mandate)
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %PUBLIC%\Documents\Monolith Productions\FEAR\Save\Profile000\SinglePlayer %PUBLIC%\Documents\TimeGate Studios\FEARXP\Save\Profile000\SinglePlayer %PUBLIC%\Documents\TimeGate Studios\FEARXP2\Save\Profile000\SinglePlayer |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/21090/pfx/[Note 1] |
- F.E.A.R. has 10 save slots, plus 1 quicksave slot and 1 autosave slot. Additional save slots can be made by creating a new player profile. There is no ability to replay completed levels other than loading a manual save.
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | Requires Patch 1.08 and HUD Scaling patch. | ||
Multi-monitor | Requires Patch 1.08 and HUD Scaling patch. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | Requires Patch 1.08 and HUD Scaling patch. | ||
4K Ultra HD | Requires HUD Scaling patch. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | See Field of view (FOV). | ||
Windowed | See Windowed. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See Borderless fullscreen windowed. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Up to 16 samples. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Up to 4x FSAA. Soft shadows are not rendered when enabled. See Anti-aliasing (AA) for an alternative. Users with an Nvidia graphics card can force high quality SGSSAA with the 0x004010C1 AA flag in the Nvidia Profile Inspector. |
||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Breaks at very high framerates. High fps also breaks the jump in the Extraction point expansion.[6] | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Widescreen resolution
- Widescreen fix is required for Extraction Point only (Steam and GOG versions).
Set custom resolution for Extraction Point[7] |
---|
|
Set custom resolution for Extraction Point (alternative) |
---|
|
4K Ultra HD
- In-game FSAA setting must be set to Off before enabling 4K resolution, otherwise you will be stuck in a black screen. If this happens, reset resolution via
settings.cfg
. If you need AA at 4K, see Anti-aliasing (AA). - F.E.A.R maintains 1:1 HUD scaling at all resolutions (i.e. there is no HUD scaling). This has the benefit of keeping HUD elements sharp, but they also may become very small on high-density monitors, such as 4K monitors sized below 30". Use this fix corresponding to your chosen resolution to increase the HUD size.
Field of view (FOV)
- This game uses vertical FOV. See FOV Calculator for help.
Set custom FOV[8] |
---|
|
Windowed
- FSAA is unavailable in windowed mode. See Anti-aliasing (AA) for an alternative.
Set windowed mode[citation needed] |
---|
|
Borderless fullscreen windowed
- FSAA is unavailable in windowed mode. See Anti-aliasing (AA) for an alternative.
- If this method doesn't work or causes issues, you can try Borderless fullscreen mode.
Set borderless fullscreen windowed mode[citation needed] |
---|
|
Anti-aliasing (AA)
- The Soft Shadows option will have no effect if the FSAA option is enabled.
MSAA solution (Nvidia only)[9] |
---|
Notes
|
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | A slider for mouse smoothing. | |
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | ||
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion | Available as a separate axis action option. |
Controller types |
---|
XInput-compatible controllers |
---|
PlayStation controllers |
---|
Generic/other controllers |
---|
Additional information | ||
---|---|---|
Button prompts | ||
Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Steam Input | ||
---|---|---|
Steam Input API support | ||
Hook input (legacy mode) | ||
Official controller preset(s) | ||
Steam Controller button prompts | ||
Cursor detection |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Effects, speech, music | |
Surround sound | Up to 7.0 output.[10] May require DirectSound 3D restoration software. | |
Subtitles | Subtitles are too small at high resolutions; see Small subtitles. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | Pauses on loss of focus. | |
EAX support | EAX 2, EAX 4.0.[11] EAX sound examples with HRTF mod and ALchemy Some localised version has missing radio voice when using HW mixing (required for EAX, Surround sound), see issue fixed. | |
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
French | Retail only. | |||
German | Retail only. For digital version download from DeutschPatch or CompiWare. Includes Extraction Point and Perseus Mandate. | |||
Italian | Retail only. For digital version download from See here for the Steam version translation. | |||
Hungarian | Retail only, which is called Gold Edition and includes Extraction Point. Language files available here. | |||
Brazilian Portuguese | Fan translation, download. Fan translation for Extraction Point, download. |
|||
Russian | Retail only. Patch for digital release here. | |||
Spanish | Retail only. Patch for digital release here. | |||
Polish | Local retail only. Patch for digital release here. | |||
Traditional Chinese | Extraction Point (2006) also has Traditional Chinese. Perseus Mandate (2007) don't have. |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
LAN play | Versus |
||
Online play | Versus, Co-op Master server is offline; use F.E.A.R. Combat Community version (mirror [2] lastremain.de). For co-op install Coop Warfare mod, co-op server with all SP levels - fearcombat-coop-server. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | Dedicated server software available for Windows and Linux. | |
Direct IP | You need to create a shortcut to the game, write the command +join ip:port in the parameters. Then launch the shortcut. |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
---|---|
TCP | 27888 |
UDP | 27888 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Nvidia 3D Vision | Disable game crosshair by turning the transparency all the way down and then enable 3DVision 3D crosshair (Ctrl+F12). Any depth adjustments must be done via KB shortcuts, as the Nvidia pyramid's scroll wheel will not work. | ||
vorpX | G3D, DirectVR Officially supported game, see official vorpx game list. |
Devices | |||
---|---|---|---|
3RD Space Gaming Vest | |||
Novint Falcon |
Issues unresolved
Long save times
When playing the game, exiting and launching it again without logging out of Windows, saving can take very long. To work around that, log out and back into your Windows profile (or restart your computer) before re-launching the game.[12]
Issues fixed
- TweakGuides has created a comprehensive guide for fixing issues in this game. It can be found here.
Slow loading level and aero disabling
Fix slow load level and spontaneous shutdown aero interface |
---|
Notes
|
Screen shaking, broken physics
- This is most likely related to issues with high frame rate
Limit the Framerate to 60FPS[citation needed] |
---|
Turn off FSAA[citation needed] |
---|
Control key settings are not assigned
Keyboard settings reset to unassigned when you restart the game |
---|
|
Flickering textures on modern systems
Use dgVoodoo2 wrapping |
---|
|
- (nVidia only) Enhancing the in-game AA to SGSSAA may solve this issue as well. (further testing is required)[20]
Broken shadow rendering on Nvidia graphics
Fix shadow corruption[21] |
---|
|
Soft Shadows doesn't work combined with FSAA
Use alternative AA solution[9] |
---|
|
Black screen on ATI/AMD video cards
Black screen on ATI/AMD video cards[citation needed] |
---|
|
Can't hear any dialogue
Enable/install Windows Media Player[citation needed] |
---|
|
Missing radio voices when using Audio HW mixing
You will need to install an unofficial fix to fix this problem |
---|
Notes
|
Can't hear any gunshots
Install Creative Alchemy[citation needed] |
---|
|
Black textures in certain areas
- Go to the game's directory:
- Base game:
\FEAR
- Extraction Point:
\FEARXP
- Perseus Mandate:
\FEARXP2
- Base game:
- Use the 4GB Patch on
FEAR.exe
,FEARXP.exe
, andFEARXP2.exe
(or alternatively the Large Address Aware tool on them). This fix does not work with the Steam version, as it prevents the game from launching.
Disable Soft Shadows |
---|
|
Compatibility mode[citation needed] |
---|
Set Windows XP SP3 compatibility mode on the executable. |
- Additionally, you can also install a more recent set of libraries used by the game.
Update libraries[citation needed] |
---|
|
Crashes
Game won't start/maps not loading[22] |
---|
|
Startup Crash on Windows 10[citation needed] |
---|
|
"Disconnected from server" when playing singleplayer |
---|
|
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 8, 9 | |
Shader Model support | 1.1, 2 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Physics | Havok | |
Audio | EAX Unified | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video | |
Multiplayer | GameSpy | |
Anti-cheat | PunkBuster | [citation needed] |
Official SDK
- The Steam version includes the SDK with the game.[23] Make sure you read instructions
DevMode
DevMode gives the ability to use the debug keys in order to trigger commands like hide HUD, stop time, and fast forward and to load any map, including a few demo levels.
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 2000 | XP(64 bit) |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 1.7 GHz AMD Athlon XP 1600+ |
Intel Pentium 4 3.0 GHz AMD Athlon 64 3000+ |
System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | 1 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 17 GB [Note 2] | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 4 Ti 4200 ATI Radeon 8500 64 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible Shader model 1.1 support |
Nvidia GeForce 6600 ATI Radeon 9800 256 MB of VRAM Shader model 2.0 support |
Sound (audio device) | 16-bit DirectX compatible | Sound Blaster X-Fi series |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 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 (21090) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
- ↑ The GOG version of "F.E.A.R. Platinum" takes up 15.6 GB
References
- ↑ The Rise and Fall of F.E.A.R.
- ↑ FEAR installed SecuROM all over my computer. Does anyone know how to get rid of it?, page 9 - Forum - GOG.com
- ↑ File Comparison hosted on GDrive
- ↑ Verified by User:Aemony on 2022-07-31
- Confirmed just now on my Steam copy. Also note that it is against the wiki policy to provide more instructions regarding Steamless than this.
- ↑ https://old.reddit.com/r/pcgaming/comments/ghrr7s/fear_infinite_blood_gibs_and_bullet_holes
- ↑ https://steamcommunity.com/app/21110/discussions/0/622954302093164555
- ↑ Verified by User:Plok on 2022-01-21
- ↑ F.E.A.R. - Can FOV be changed? - Dead End Thrills
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 F.E.A.R.: Anti Aliasing and Soft Shadows – together, on nVidia! » The GAT at XIN.at
- ↑ PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up
- ↑ Gaming - SoundBlaster.com (retrieved)
- ↑ Game Freezing When Saving - last accessed on 2021-02-05
- ↑ [1] - last accessed on
- ↑ 4GB Patch - NTCore - last accessed on
- ↑ DirectX 12 & WDDM 2.0: Reworking the Windows Graphics Stack - last accessed on
- ↑ https://steamcommunity.com/app/21090/discussions/0/540735426677529256
- ↑ https://steamcommunity.com/app/21090/discussions/0/3454730619123508690
- ↑ https://steamcommunity.com/app/21090/discussions/0/5452154443644561993
- ↑ https://steamcommunity.com/app/21090/discussions/0/3053987085395962177
- ↑ Verified by User:ChaosBahamut on 2020-9-27
- ↑ F.E.A.R. Shadows are still broken - GeForce Forums - last accessed on 2017-04-16
- ↑ Topic: Game won't start/maps not loading | FEAR Combat Community
- ↑ FEAR SDK Problem With Steam Version? - Page 2 - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)