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|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|2K Games}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|2K Games}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Missing Link Games}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Digital Tribe|OS X}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Digital Tribe|OS X}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|November 7, 2013}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|November 7, 2013}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|May 14, 2015}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|May 14, 2015}} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|spec-ops-the-line|76}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|spec-ops-the-line|77}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Third-person }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action, Tactical shooter, TPS }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Contemporary, Middle East }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Spec Ops }} | ||
|steam appid = 50300 | |steam appid = 50300 | ||
+ | |steam appid side = 204980 | ||
|gogcom id = 1710761915 | |gogcom id = 1710761915 | ||
+ | |gogcom id side = | ||
+ | |official site= https://2k.com/en-US/game/spec-ops-the-line/ | ||
+ | |hltb = 8898 | ||
+ | |igdb = spec-ops-the-line | ||
+ | |mobygames = 56710 | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
− | |||
|wikipedia = Spec Ops: The Line | |wikipedia = Spec Ops: The Line | ||
|winehq = 14323 | |winehq = 14323 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
− | |||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ | + | |
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://forums.2k.com/forumdisplay.php?68-Spec-Ops-The-Line-General-Discussion Official forums] |
− | + | {{mm}} [https://specops.fandom.com/wiki/Spec_Ops_Wiki Spec Ops Wiki] - A wiki for the series | |
− | {{mm}} [ | ||
{{GOG.com links|1710761915|spec_ops_the_line}} | {{GOG.com links|1710761915|spec_ops_the_line}} | ||
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/50300/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/50300/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | Premium Edition also available | | Windows, OS X, Linux}} | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | Premium Edition also available. | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Amazon.co.uk | B00GM4SZP0 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux}} | + | {{Availability/row| Amazon.co.uk | B00GM4SZP0 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux | unavailable }} |
− | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | spec_ops_the_line | DRM-free | Singleplayer only. | | Windows | unavailable }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1636-1 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux | + | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | spec-ops-the-line | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux | unavailable }} |
− | + | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1636-1 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux | unavailable }} | |
− | {{Availability/row| GMG | spec-ops-the-line | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | + | {{Availability/row| GMG | spec-ops-the-line | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux | unavailable }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Humble | spec-ops-the-line| Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux}} | + | {{Availability/row| Humble | spec-ops-the-line| Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux | unavailable }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 50300 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux}} | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 50300 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux | unavailable }} |
}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} A faithful, higher quality icon can be found on this wiki's [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1903-spec-ops-the-line-higher-quality-icon/ community site]. | {{ii}} A faithful, higher quality icon can be found on this wiki's [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1903-spec-ops-the-line-higher-quality-icon/ community site]. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Monetization== | ||
+ | ===Microtransactions=== | ||
+ | {{Microtransactions | ||
+ | |none = {{PAGENAME}} has no microtransactions. | ||
+ | }} | ||
===Version differences=== | ===Version differences=== | ||
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Set launch options|fix= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Set launch options|ref=<ref name="refcheck Faalagorn">{{Refcheck|user=Faalagorn|date=2021-05-30}}</ref>|fix= |
− | + | Use the <code>-nostartupmovies</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]]. | |
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Skip the splash screen=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Set launch options|ref={{cn}}|fix= | ||
+ | Use the <code>-nosplash</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]]. | ||
+ | {{ii}}There is no splash screen under OS X {{cn}} and Linux ports.<ref name="refcheck Faalagorn">{{Refcheck|user=Faalagorn|date=2021-05-30}}</ref> | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Skip the update search=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} At startup the game spends quite some time searching for updates. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Prevent game from connecting with online servers | ||
+ | |||
+ | # Open Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security | ||
+ | # Create a new outbound rule | ||
+ | # Block <code>SpecOpsTheLine.exe</code> }} | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{XDG|true}} | {{XDG|true}} | ||
− | {{--}} Configuration files are [[#Edit encrypted configuration files|encrypted]] | + | {{--}} Configuration files are [[#Edit encrypted configuration files|encrypted]] in the Windows version of the game. (The Linux and Apple OS X Steam port configuration files are not encrypted.) |
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\SpecOps-TheLine\SRGame\SaveData}} | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\SpecOps-TheLine\SRGame\SaveData\}} |
{{Game data/saves|Steam|{{p|steam}}/userdata/{{p|uid}}/50300/remote/}} | {{Game data/saves|Steam|{{p|steam}}/userdata/{{p|uid}}/50300/remote/}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===[[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 | ||
− | |discord | + | |discord = |
− | |discord notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | |gog galaxy | + | |gog galaxy = true |
− | |gog galaxy notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | |origin | + | |origin = |
− | |origin notes | + | |origin notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |steam cloud = true |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect notes = |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |xbox cloud = |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |xbox cloud notes = |
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Spec Ops The Line Video.png|In-game video settings.}} | {{Image|Spec Ops The Line Video.png|In-game video settings.}} | ||
{{Image|Spec Ops The Line Brightness.png|In-game brightness settings.<br/>Available filters are {{code|Default}}, {{code|Vintage}}, and {{code|Vibrant}}.}} | {{Image|Spec Ops The Line Brightness.png|In-game brightness settings.<br/>Available filters are {{code|Default}}, {{code|Vintage}}, and {{code|Vibrant}}.}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/spec-ops-line/en | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/spec-ops-line/en | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = gold | |widescreen wsgf award = gold | ||
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|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
|windowed notes = Set in options or use <code>-windowed</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]]. | |windowed notes = Set in options or use <code>-windowed</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]]. | ||
− | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = false |
− | |borderless windowed notes = | + | |borderless windowed notes = |
|anisotropic = hackable | |anisotropic = hackable | ||
|anisotropic notes = Default is 4x. See [[#Anisotropic filtering (AF)|Anisotropic filtering (AF)]]. | |anisotropic notes = Default is 4x. See [[#Anisotropic filtering (AF)|Anisotropic filtering (AF)]]. | ||
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|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
− | |60 fps notes = | + | |60 fps notes = Some cutscenes are pre-rendered at 30 FPS. |
− | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = limited |
− | |120 fps notes = | + | |120 fps notes = See [[#Helicopter_Run_on_FUBAR_difficulty_is_impossible|Helicopter Run on FUBAR difficulty is impossible]]. |
− | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
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# Change <code>(5)</code> to <code>(2)</code> and save the file. | # Change <code>(5)</code> to <code>(2)</code> and save the file. | ||
# Launch Flawless Widescreen and adjust the slider. | # Launch Flawless Widescreen and adjust the slider. | ||
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}} | }} | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
{{Image|Spec Ops The Line Keyboard Mouse.png|In-game keyboard/mouse settings.}} | {{Image|Spec Ops The Line Keyboard Mouse.png|In-game keyboard/mouse settings.}} | ||
{{Image|Spec Ops The Line Gamepad.png|In-game gamepad settings.}} | {{Image|Spec Ops The Line Gamepad.png|In-game gamepad settings.}} | ||
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
− | |key remap notes = | + | |key remap notes = |
|acceleration option = hackable | |acceleration option = hackable | ||
|acceleration option notes = See [[#Mouse acceleration|Mouse acceleration]]. | |acceleration option notes = See [[#Mouse acceleration|Mouse acceleration]]. | ||
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|xbox prompts = true | |xbox prompts = true | ||
|xbox prompts notes = | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
− | |impulse triggers = | + | |impulse triggers = false |
|impulse triggers notes = | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
|dualshock 4 = unknown | |dualshock 4 = unknown | ||
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|dualshock prompts = unknown | |dualshock prompts = unknown | ||
|dualshock prompts notes = | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
− | |light bar support = | + | |light bar support = unknown |
|light bar support notes = | |light bar support notes = | ||
|dualshock 4 modes = unknown | |dualshock 4 modes = unknown | ||
|dualshock 4 modes notes = | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
− | |tracked motion controllers= | + | |tracked motion controllers= false |
|tracked motion controllers notes = | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
|tracked motion prompts = unknown | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
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|other button prompts = unknown | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
|other button prompts notes= | |other button prompts notes= | ||
− | |||
− | |||
|controller hotplug = unknown | |controller hotplug = unknown | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
{{Image|Spec Ops The Line Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}} | {{Image|Spec Ops The Line Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}} | ||
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = Music, Speech, SFX, Voice chat. | |separate volume notes = Music, Speech, SFX, Voice chat. | ||
|surround sound = true | |surround sound = true | ||
− | |surround sound notes = Up to 7.1 output.<ref> | + | |surround sound notes = Up to 7.1 output.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://satsun.org/audio/|title=PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Brazilian Portuguese |
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation; [https://tribogamer.com/traducoes/153_traducao-do-spec-ops-the-line-para-portugues-do-brasil.html download.] | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Russian | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Spanish |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Turkish | |language = Turkish | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = hackable |
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = hackable |
|fan = true | |fan = true | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Fan translation, [https://www.oyunceviri.net/spec-ops-the-line-turkce-yama-ve-incelemesi/ download] |
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Polish | |language = Polish | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = hackable |
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = hackable |
|fan = true | |fan = true | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Fan translation, [https://mega.nz/file/agN3QR5Y#mODagOTiyXACeoUoaNNinVh6-z_F8X5ycvYQjU01b3M download]}} |
}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} Most languages have the in-game option to select English audio. | {{ii}} Most languages have the in-game option to select English audio. | ||
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{{Network/Multiplayer | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
|local play = hackable | |local play = hackable | ||
− | |local play players = | + | |local play players = 8 |
− | |local play modes = Co-op | + | |local play modes = Versus, Co-op |
− | |local play notes = Use [https://github.com/ | + | |local play notes = Use [https://github.com/SplitScreen-Me/splitscreenme-nucleus/releases Nucleus Co-op]. Co-op 2 players |
|lan play = true | |lan play = true | ||
|lan play players = 8 | |lan play players = 8 | ||
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|udp = | |udp = | ||
|upnp = | |upnp = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==VR support== | ||
+ | {{VR support | ||
+ | |gg3d name = | ||
+ | |native 3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision gg3d award = | ||
+ | |tridef 3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |iz3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |native 3d = | ||
+ | |native 3d notes = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision notes = | ||
+ | |tridef 3d = | ||
+ | |tridef 3d notes = | ||
+ | |iz3d = | ||
+ | |iz3d notes = | ||
+ | |vr only = | ||
+ | |vorpx = hackable | ||
+ | |vorpx modes = G3D | ||
+ | |vorpx notes = User created game profile, see [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/topic/spec-ops-the-line/ vorpx forum] profile introduction. | ||
+ | |htc vive = | ||
+ | |htc vive notes = | ||
+ | |oculus rift = | ||
+ | |oculus rift notes = | ||
+ | |osvr = | ||
+ | |osvr notes = | ||
+ | |windows mixed reality = | ||
+ | |windows mixed reality notes = | ||
+ | |keyboard-mouse = | ||
+ | |keyboard-mouse notes = | ||
+ | |3rd space gaming vest = | ||
+ | |3rd space gaming vest notes = | ||
+ | |novint falcon = | ||
+ | |novint falcon notes = | ||
+ | |trackir = | ||
+ | |trackir notes = | ||
+ | |tobii eye tracking = | ||
+ | |tobii eye tracking notes = | ||
+ | |play area seated = | ||
+ | |play area seated notes = | ||
+ | |play area standing = | ||
+ | |play area standing notes = | ||
+ | |play area room-scale = | ||
+ | |play area room-scale notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===D3DERR_INVALIDCALL error=== | ===D3DERR_INVALIDCALL error=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=[[#Video | + | {{Fixbox|description=[[#Video|Launch]] the game in windowed mode|ref=<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20150619190704/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3014351 Game crashes on startup - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref>}} |
+ | |||
+ | ===Helicopter Run on FUBAR difficulty is impossible=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} At high fps, the section where the helicopter appears and you have to run is almost impossible to pass on FUBAR difficulty. | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Limiting the frame rate to 60fps|fix= | ||
+ | * See [[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)#Frame rate capping|Frame Rate (FPS)]] | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Enable Vsync and set refresh rate on 60hz|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/50300/discussions/0/38596748346554383/|title=Helicopter Run on FUBAR-impossible? - Steam Users' Forums|date=May 8, 2022}}</ref>}} | ||
===No sound during cutscenes=== | ===No sound during cutscenes=== | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Disable HDMI output|ref=<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20150619190732/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2780254 Fix for no sound in cutscenes - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Disable HDMI output|ref=<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20150619190732/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2780254 Fix for no sound in cutscenes - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref>|fix= | ||
− | # Go into "control panel" | + | # Go into "control panel" → "hardware and sound" → "device manager" |
# Search under "audio, video and game controller" for the graphics card's audio device | # Search under "audio, video and game controller" for the graphics card's audio device | ||
− | # for AMD: "AMD High Definition Audio Device")-> open the properties | + | # for AMD: "AMD High Definition Audio Device")-> open the properties → open the "driver" tab → deactivate the device |
}} | }} | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Set stereo sound|ref=<ref name=sound/>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Set stereo sound|ref=<ref name=sound/>|fix= | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = 9 | + | |direct3d versions = 9.0c |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |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 = true | |macos intel 32-bit app = true | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = false | |macos intel 64-bit app = false | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
− | |linux 32-bit executable= | + | |linux 32-bit executable= true |
− | |linux 64-bit executable= | + | |linux 64-bit executable= false |
+ | |linux arm app = false | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|multiplayer notes= | |multiplayer notes= | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Mods=== | ||
+ | ====[https://www.moddb.com/mods/spec-ops-eternal-penance/downloads/eternal-penance-files Eternal Penance]==== | ||
+ | {{++}} Greatly rebalances the gameplay | ||
+ | |||
+ | ====[https://www.moddb.com/mods/spec-ops-the-line-deadly-bullets-mod/downloads/spec-ops-the-line-deadly-bullets Deadly Bullets]==== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Alternate mod to Eternal Penance | ||
===Edit encrypted configuration files=== | ===Edit encrypted configuration files=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Use Rick's tools|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use Rick's tools|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://forum.xentax.com/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=9168|title=Spec Ops: The Line encrypted ini files • XeNTaX forums|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
# Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1880-spec-ops-the-line-ini-decryptencrypt-tools-inicryptzip/ decrypter]. | # Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1880-spec-ops-the-line-ini-decryptencrypt-tools-inicryptzip/ decrypter]. | ||
# Unzip it in a handy folder. Such as <code>{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\SpecOps-TheLine\SRGame\Config\</code>. | # Unzip it in a handy folder. Such as <code>{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\SpecOps-TheLine\SRGame\Config\</code>. |
Revision as of 12:38, 11 April 2024
Developers | |
---|---|
Yager Development | |
Multiplayer | Darkside Game Studios |
macOS (OS X) | Virtual Programming |
Linux | Virtual Programming |
Publishers | |
2K Games | |
Missing Link Games | |
OS X | Digital Tribe |
Engines | |
Unreal Engine 3 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | June 26, 2012 |
macOS (OS X) | November 7, 2013 |
Linux | May 14, 2015 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 76 |
IGDB | 77 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Action, Tactical shooter, TPS |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Contemporary, Middle East |
Series | Spec Ops |
Spec Ops | |
---|---|
Spec Ops: Rangers Lead the Way | 1998 |
Spec Ops II: Green Berets | 1999 |
Spec Ops: The Line | 2012 |
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.
Spec Ops: The Line is a singleplayer and multiplayer third-person action, tactical shooter and TPS game in the Spec Ops series.
General information
- Official forums
- Spec Ops Wiki - A wiki for the series
- GOG.com Community Discussions
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | Premium Edition also available. | |||
Amazon.co.uk (unavailable) | ||||
GOG.com (unavailable) | Singleplayer only. | |||
GamersGate (unavailable) | ||||
(unavailable) | ||||
Green Man Gaming (unavailable) | ||||
Humble Store (unavailable) | ||||
Steam (unavailable) |
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Monetization
Microtransactions
Type | Notes |
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No microtransactions | Spec Ops: The Line has no microtransactions. |
Version differences
- Premium Edition content includes:
- FUBAR pack for multiplayer
- Double XP for a week
- AK-47 at Rank 1
- Clan Accesories: Exclusive Skins/Accessories for all classes and Unique and Visually Distinct items
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Set launch options[1] |
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Use the |
Skip the splash screen
Set launch options[citation needed] |
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Use the
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Skip the update search
- At startup the game spends quite some time searching for updates.
Prevent game from connecting with online servers
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\SpecOps-TheLine\SRGame\Config\ |
macOS (OS X) | $HOME/Library/Application Support/Spec Ops The Line/GameDocuments/My Games/SpecOps-TheLine/SRGame/Config/ |
Linux | $XDG_DATA_HOME/yager/specops/GameDocuments/My Games/SpecOps-TheLine/SRGame/Config/ |
- This game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux.
- Configuration files are encrypted in the Windows version of the game. (The Linux and Apple OS X Steam port configuration files are not encrypted.)
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\SpecOps-TheLine\SRGame\SaveData\ |
Steam | <Steam-folder>/userdata/<user-id>/50300/remote/ |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
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 | Non-16:9 resolutions are anamorphic; use Flawless Widescreen to remove.[2] | ||
Multi-monitor | Use Flawless Widescreen | ||
Ultra-widescreen | Use Flawless Widescreen | ||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | Default FOV is 72°. See Field of view (FOV). | ||
Windowed | Set in options or use -windowed parameter. |
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Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Default is 4x. See Anisotropic filtering (AF). | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Nvidia users can force MSAA and TrSSSGAA in Nvidia Profile Inspector with the Antialiasing Compatibility flag 0x080102C1. AMD users can force AA through AMD Control Center. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS | Some cutscenes are pre-rendered at 30 FPS. | ||
120+ FPS | See Helicopter Run on FUBAR difficulty is impossible. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Field of view (FOV)
- Flawless Widescreen can set the FOV up to 92° by default.
Change max FOV for Flawless Widescreen[citation needed] |
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Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Changing anisotropic filtering level[citation needed] |
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Frame rate (FPS)
Limit frame rate[citation needed] |
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Disable motion blur
Disable motion blur[citation needed] |
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | See Mouse acceleration. | |
Mouse sensitivity | See Mouse sensitivity to fine-tune. | |
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
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 |
Mouse acceleration
Disable mouse acceleration[citation needed] |
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Mouse sensitivity
Change general sensitivity[citation needed] |
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Change aim sensitivity[citation needed] |
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Mouse smoothing
Disable mouse smoothing[citation needed] |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Music, Speech, SFX, Voice chat. | |
Surround sound | Up to 7.1 output.[3] | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Brazilian Portuguese | Fan translation; download. | |||
Russian | ||||
Spanish | ||||
Turkish | Fan translation, download | |||
Polish | Fan translation, download |
- Most languages have the in-game option to select English audio.
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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Local play | 8 | Versus, Co-op Use Nucleus Co-op. Co-op 2 players |
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LAN play | 8 | Versus, Co-op Co-op 2 players |
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Online play | 8 | Versus, Co-op Co-op 2 players |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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vorpX | G3D User created game profile, see vorpx forum profile introduction. |
Issues fixed
Xbox button prompts always displayed
Disable XInput controller for the game[citation needed] |
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D3DERR_INVALIDCALL error
Launch the game in windowed mode[4] |
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Helicopter Run on FUBAR difficulty is impossible
- At high fps, the section where the helicopter appears and you have to run is almost impossible to pass on FUBAR difficulty.
Limiting the frame rate to 60fps |
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Enable Vsync and set refresh rate on 60hz[5] |
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No sound during cutscenes
Fix binkw32.dll[6] |
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Disable HDMI output[7] |
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Set stereo sound[6] |
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Crashing and low frame rate
Install Nvidia PhysX[citation needed] |
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Reset configuration files[citation needed] |
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White/Black screen after launching game
Launch game in windowed mode through Steam[8] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9.0c | |
OpenGL | 2.0 | OS X and Linux only. |
Shader Model support | 3 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) | This 32-bit-only macOS game does not work on macOS Catalina (10.15) or later. | ||
Linux |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Physics | PhysX | v2.8.3.14 |
Audio | FMOD | v0.4.32.4 |
Cutscenes | Bink Video | v1.9.99.0 |
Multiplayer | Steamworks |
Mods
Eternal Penance
- Greatly rebalances the gameplay
Deadly Bullets
- Alternate mod to Eternal Penance
Edit encrypted configuration files
Use Rick's tools[9] |
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System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP SP3 | Vista, 7 |
Processor (CPU) | AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+ Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz |
2.4 GHz Quad Core |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | 3 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 6 GB | 10 GB |
Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon HD 2600XT Nvidia GeForce 8600 256 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible | ATI Radeon HD 4850 Nvidia GeForce 9800 GTX 512 MB of VRAM |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Verified by User:Faalagorn on 2021-05-30
- ↑ wsgf (@wsgf) | Twitter
- ↑ PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Game crashes on startup - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
- ↑ Helicopter Run on FUBAR-impossible? - Steam Users' Forums - last accessed on May 8, 2022
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 No Sound in Cutscenes - Page 3 - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
- ↑ Fix for no sound in cutscenes - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
- ↑ Black screen at launch? :: Spec Ops: The Line General Discussion - last accessed on 2013-5-5
- ↑ Spec Ops: The Line encrypted ini files • XeNTaX forums - last accessed on 9 June 2023