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|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Devolver Digital}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Devolver Digital}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|1C-SoftClub|Russia}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Serious Engine|name=Serious Engine 3.5}} | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Serious Engine|name=Serious Engine 3.5}} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|April 23, 2012}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|April 23, 2012}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|November 9, 2012}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|November 9, 2012}} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|serious-sam-3-bfe|72}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|serious-sam-3-bfe|71}} | ||
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | DLC}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person, Third-person}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person, Third-person }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action, Shooter}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action, FPS, Shooter, TPS }} |
{{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 | Realistic}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Egypt, Sci-fi}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Egypt, Sci-fi }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Serious Sam}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Serious Sam }} |
|steam appid = 41070 | |steam appid = 41070 | ||
|steam appid side = 41074, 200330 | |steam appid side = 41074, 200330 | ||
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
+ | |hltb = 8309 | ||
+ | |lutris = serious-sam-3-bfe | ||
|strategywiki = Serious Sam 3: BFE | |strategywiki = Serious Sam 3: BFE | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 54288 |
|wikipedia = Serious Sam 3: BFE | |wikipedia = Serious Sam 3: BFE | ||
|winehq = 13707 | |winehq = 13707 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | Includes [[Serious Sam Double D]].{{cn|date=October 2015}} | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | Includes [[Serious Sam Double D]].{{cn|date=October 2015}} | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
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− | |||
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1943-1 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1943-1 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Humble | serious-sam-3-bfe | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | {{Availability/row| Humble | serious-sam-3-bfe | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 41070 | Steam | | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 41070 | Steam | {{Store link|Steam-bundle|3041|Gold Edition}} also available.<br>Custom {{term|DRM}} code can sabotage the game by spawning an invincible arachnoid in every level, and uncontrollably spinning the player in ''Under the Iron Cloud''. | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| Amazon.com | B007L87VYW | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux | unavailable }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Amazon.co.uk | B006012WA4 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux | unavailable }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-SS3 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Steam}}. | {{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Steam}}. | ||
+ | ==Monetization== | ||
{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
− | + | {{DLC/row| DLC_3 Models | Includes one multiplayer model (Brett Sanderson). Included with the Bonus Content DLC. | Windows, OS X, Linux}} | |
− | {{DLC/row| DLC_3 Models | Includes one multiplayer model (Brett Sanderson) | Windows, OS X, Linux}} | + | {{DLC/row| Sniper Scope for the Devestator | Included with the Bonus Content DLC. | Windows, OS X, Linux}} |
− | {{DLC/row| Sniper Scope for the Devestator | | Windows, OS X, Linux}} | + | {{DLC/row| Jewel of the Nile | Additional campaign<br/>Part of the Gold Edition. | Windows, OS X, Linux}} |
− | {{DLC/row| | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Console command men_bShowIntroCutscene|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Console command men_bShowIntroCutscene|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170519204549/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2247275#post33741343|title=Intro movies need to be skippable - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)|date=2024-05-16|snippet=Enter men_bShowIntroCutscene=0 into the console and you will never see the intro again. It will also speed up loading the game.}}</ref>|fix= |
− | #Run the game and open the console ({{key|~}}). | + | # Run the game and open the console ({{key|~}}). |
− | #Enter command <code>men_bShowIntroCutscene=0</code> | + | # Enter the command <code>men_bShowIntroCutscene=0</code>. |
}} | }} | ||
===Mods=== | ===Mods=== | ||
− | {{ii}} To use the installed mods, | + | {{ii}} To use the installed mods, the moddable version of the game must be launched from the Steam library. While in the moddable version however, achievements and leaderboards are disabled. |
{{ii}} [http://www.seriouszone.com/ Serious Zone] hosts a wide variety of [http://forums.seriouszone.com/forumdisplay.php?f=459 mods] and [http://forums.seriouszone.com/forumdisplay.php?f=458 maps] for Serious Sam 3: BFE, in addition to other games in the series. | {{ii}} [http://www.seriouszone.com/ Serious Zone] hosts a wide variety of [http://forums.seriouszone.com/forumdisplay.php?f=459 mods] and [http://forums.seriouszone.com/forumdisplay.php?f=458 maps] for Serious Sam 3: BFE, in addition to other games in the series. | ||
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{{Game data/saves|Steam|{{p|steam}}/userdata/{{p|uid}}/41070/}} | {{Game data/saves|Steam|{{p|steam}}/userdata/{{p|uid}}/41070/}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} The save games for the moddable version are separate, however can moved over as they are compatible with each other. | + | {{ii}} The save games for the moddable version are separate, however they can be moved over as they are compatible with each other. |
===[[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 = |
− | |gog galaxy notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | |origin | + | |origin = |
− | |origin notes | + | |origin notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |steam cloud = true |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = Approx. 477 MB available. |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect notes = |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |xbox cloud = |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |xbox cloud notes = |
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Serious Sam 3 BFE General Video.png|In-game general video settings.}} | {{Image|Serious Sam 3 BFE General Video.png|In-game general video settings.}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/serious-sam-3-bfe/en | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/serious-sam-3-bfe/en | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = gold | |widescreen wsgf award = gold | ||
|multimonitor wsgf award = gold | |multimonitor wsgf award = gold | ||
|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = gold | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = gold | ||
− | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | + | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = gold |
|widescreen resolution = true | |widescreen resolution = true | ||
|widescreen resolution notes= | |widescreen resolution notes= | ||
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|ultrawidescreen = true | |ultrawidescreen = true | ||
|ultrawidescreen notes = | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
− | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = true |
|4k ultra hd notes = See [[#4K Ultra HD|4K Ultra HD]]. | |4k ultra hd notes = See [[#4K Ultra HD|4K Ultra HD]]. | ||
|fov = true | |fov = true | ||
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|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
|borderless windowed = hackable | |borderless windowed = hackable | ||
− | |borderless windowed notes = Working using [[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed#Borderless Gaming|Borderless Gaming]].<br/>If forced, main menu | + | |borderless windowed notes = Working using [[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed#Borderless Gaming|Borderless Gaming]].<br/>If forced, main menu will have mouse-hud misalignment. See [[#Software mouse cursor for better borderless window support|Software Mouse Cursor]] |
|anisotropic = true | |anisotropic = true | ||
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
− | |antialiasing notes = [[MSAA]], [[FXAA]], and [[SSAA]] | + | |antialiasing notes = [[MSAA]], [[FXAA]], and [[SSAA]]. |
+ | |upscaling = false | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
− | |60 fps notes = | + | |60 fps notes = By default, the menus are capped to 33 FPS. To uncap it, see [[#Uncap menu FPS|Uncap menu FPS]]. |
|120 fps = true | |120 fps = true | ||
− | |120 fps notes = | + | |120 fps notes = Ingame there is no frame rate or refresh rate cap.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://web.archive.org/web/20160913143805/http://120hz.net/showthread.php?3258-New-120Hz-Games-Report|title=New 120Hz Games Report|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
− | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
− | |color blind = | + | |color blind = false |
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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File:Serious Sam 3 BFE Advanced Video VRAM.png|In-game advanced video settings for VRAM. | File:Serious Sam 3 BFE Advanced Video VRAM.png|In-game advanced video settings for VRAM. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Software mouse cursor for better borderless window support=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Using borderless gaming will result in HUD misalignment. | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Open the console and type <code>prj_bHardwareMouseCusor=0</code>|ref={{cn|date=2024-05-16}}|fix= | ||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} Additionally the menus are capped at 33 FPS, this makes the cursor very laggy by default, see the next section. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Uncap menu FPS=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} The game warns that changing this from the default 33 may cause loading issues. Testing shows that on modern machines with a SSD this is not an issue. | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Open the console and type <code>men_iMaxFPSInMenus=60</code>, or replace 60 with whatever value desired (ideally match it with the current refresh rate)|ref={{cn|date=2024-05-16}}}} | ||
===[[Glossary:4K Ultra HD|4K Ultra HD]]=== | ===[[Glossary:4K Ultra HD|4K Ultra HD]]=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Custom | + | {{Fixbox|description=Custom resolution|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}|fix= |
− | {{ | + | <ol> |
− | + | <li>Open {{file|{{p|game}}/Content/SeriousSam3/Config/SeriousSam3.ini}} using a text editor.</li> | |
− | + | <li>Find the lines <code>gfx_pixResWidth</code>, <code>gfx_pixResHeight</code>, <code>gfx_pixLastGoodResWidth</code> and <code>gfx_pixLastGoodResHeight</code>.</li> | |
− | + | <li>Now type the desired resolution, for example:</li> | |
− | + | <pre> | |
− | + | gfx_pixLastGoodResHeight = 2160; | |
− | + | gfx_pixLastGoodResWidth = 3840; | |
− | + | gfx_pixLastGoodWinHeight = 2160; | |
− | + | gfx_pixLastGoodWinWidth = 3840; | |
− | + | gfx_pixResHeight = 2160; | |
− | + | gfx_pixResWidth = 3840; | |
− | + | gfx_pixWinHeight = 2160; | |
+ | </pre> | ||
+ | <li>Now save and set {{file|SeriousSam3.ini}} to '''Read Only''' in properties.</li> | ||
+ | </ol> | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} As of the latest patch the game natively supports 4k. This is still useful if wishing to use custom resolutions. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
{{Image|Serious Sam 3 BFE Controls.png|In-game general keyboard/mouse settings.}} | {{Image|Serious Sam 3 BFE Controls.png|In-game general keyboard/mouse settings.}} | ||
{{Image|Serious Sam 3 BFE Remapping.png|In-game key map settings.}} | {{Image|Serious Sam 3 BFE Remapping.png|In-game key map settings.}} | ||
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{{Image|Serious Sam 3 BFE Gamepad Layout.png|In-game gamepad layout settings.}} | {{Image|Serious Sam 3 BFE Gamepad Layout.png|In-game gamepad layout settings.}} | ||
{{Image|Serious Sam 3 BFE Gamepad Remapping.png|In-game gamepad button map settings.}} | {{Image|Serious Sam 3 BFE Gamepad Remapping.png|In-game gamepad button map settings.}} | ||
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = Some actions like '''Quick Save''' or '''Quick Load''' can not be remapped. | |key remap notes = Some actions like '''Quick Save''' or '''Quick Load''' can not be remapped. | ||
− | |acceleration option = | + | |acceleration option = hackable |
− | |acceleration option notes = | + | |acceleration option notes = Off by default in latest version. On in launch version, see [[Serious Sam 3#Mouse Acceleration|Mouse Acceleration]] for details on how to toggle. |
|mouse sensitivity = true | |mouse sensitivity = true | ||
|mouse sensitivity notes = See also [[#Use lower mouse sensitivity|Use lower mouse sensitivity]]. | |mouse sensitivity notes = See also [[#Use lower mouse sensitivity|Use lower mouse sensitivity]]. | ||
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|invert mouse y-axis = true | |invert mouse y-axis = true | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
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|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
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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 = | + | |dualshock 4 = true |
|dualshock 4 notes = | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
− | |dualshock prompts = | + | |dualshock prompts = false |
|dualshock prompts notes = | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
|light bar support = hackable | |light bar support = hackable | ||
− | |light bar support notes = Use [ | + | |light bar support notes = Use [https://www.project-aurora.com/ Aurora] to add DS4 light bar support. |
− | + | |tracked motion controllers= true | |
− | |||
− | |tracked motion controllers= | ||
|tracked motion controllers notes = | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
− | |tracked motion prompts = | + | |tracked motion prompts = true |
|tracked motion prompts notes = | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
− | |other controllers = | + | |other controllers = true |
|other controllers notes = | |other controllers notes = | ||
− | |other button prompts = | + | |other button prompts = generic |
|other button prompts notes= | |other button prompts notes= | ||
|button prompts = Xbox, Steam | |button prompts = Xbox, Steam | ||
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|controller hotplug notes = Does not work in Split-screen. Switching to a different controller from the first can stop the menu from working. | |controller hotplug notes = Does not work in Split-screen. Switching to a different controller from the first can stop the menu from working. | ||
|haptic feedback = true | |haptic feedback = true | ||
− | |haptic feedback notes = Also allows changing the vibration strength | + | |haptic feedback notes = Also allows changing the vibration strength. |
|simultaneous input = true | |simultaneous input = true | ||
|simultaneous input notes = | |simultaneous input notes = | ||
|steam input api = true | |steam input api = true | ||
|steam input api notes = SCAPI actions are missing the crouch button. It needs to be bound using a legacy method to a keyboard key. | |steam input api notes = SCAPI actions are missing the crouch button. It needs to be bound using a legacy method to a keyboard key. | ||
− | |steam hook input = | + | |steam hook input = true |
|steam hook input notes = | |steam hook input notes = | ||
|steam input presets = true | |steam input presets = true | ||
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|steam controller prompts = true | |steam controller prompts = true | ||
|steam controller prompts notes = | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
− | |steam cursor detection = | + | |steam cursor detection = true |
|steam cursor detection notes = | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
{{Image|Serious Sam 3 BFE Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}} | {{Image|Serious Sam 3 BFE Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}} | ||
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
|surround sound = true | |surround sound = true | ||
− | |surround sound notes = Auto configures up to 7.1 output<ref> | + | |surround sound notes = Auto configures 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 = |
− | |closed captions = | + | |closed captions = true |
− | |closed captions notes = | + | |closed captions notes = Includes inaudible speech, such as screaming and growling. Enabled with the subtitles option set to On, not auto. |
|mute on focus lost = true | |mute on focus lost = true | ||
|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = hackable | |eax support = hackable | ||
− | |eax support notes = Use [[Glossary: | + | |eax support notes = Use [[Glossary:Surround sound#OpenAL|OpenAL Soft]] for binaural HRTF mixing. |
+ | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Croatian | |language = Croatian | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation, [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=899835343 download]. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Czech | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | + | |notes = STEAM - [https://steamdb.info/depot/104805/ #1] | |
− | |notes = | + | |fan = |
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Polish | |language = Polish | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = hackable |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|fan = true | |fan = true | ||
− | |notes = Fan | + | |notes = Fan made joke dub, [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=943046862 download]. |
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Brazilian Portuguese | |language = Brazilian Portuguese | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = hackable |
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = hackable |
|fan = true | |fan = true | ||
|notes = Fan translation, [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=871961694 download]. | |notes = Fan translation, [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=871961694 download]. | ||
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|language = Spanish | |language = Spanish | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = hackable |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Fan dub, [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2253695170 download]. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|matchmaking = true | |matchmaking = true | ||
|matchmaking notes = | |matchmaking notes = | ||
− | |p2p = | + | |p2p = true |
|p2p notes = | |p2p notes = | ||
|dedicated = true | |dedicated = true | ||
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|self-hosting = true | |self-hosting = true | ||
|self-hosting notes = | |self-hosting notes = | ||
− | |direct ip = | + | |direct ip = true |
− | |direct ip notes = | + | |direct ip notes = The the console type gam_strConnecToIP="x.x.x.x" replace the x's with the ip. |
}} | }} | ||
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|3rd space gaming vest = | |3rd space gaming vest = | ||
|3rd space gaming vest notes = | |3rd space gaming vest notes = | ||
− | |novint falcon = | + | |novint falcon = true |
|novint falcon notes = | |novint falcon notes = | ||
|trackir = | |trackir = | ||
|trackir notes = | |trackir notes = | ||
|tobii eye tracking = true | |tobii eye tracking = true | ||
− | |tobii eye tracking notes = | + | |tobii eye tracking notes = Supports: Aim at Gaze, Clean UI, Dynamic Light, Extended View - Eye & Head Tracking, Flashlight Control, Interaction at Gaze. For Eye tracking features to work, use the Serious Sam Fusion 2017 version of this game. |
|play area seated = | |play area seated = | ||
|play area seated notes = | |play area seated notes = | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
+ | ===Mouse acceleration=== | ||
+ | *Latest version: (version 3.0.3 / 261096 as of 2022) The game defaults to raw input, which does not support mouse acceleration. So even though the option remains on by default, it has no effect. In game this is shown in the mouse options by having the Mouse Acceleration option greyed out. Raw input cane be turned off, or make sure it's on by editing {{file|SeriousSam3.ini}}. | ||
+ | ** Change this line to toggle raw input (Change to 0 to disable): <code>inp_bRawInput = 1; _(version="2")</code> | ||
+ | ** With Raw input off, mouse acceleration will be enabled by default. Use this '''console command''' entry to disable: <code>prj_bMouseAcceleration=0</code> | ||
+ | *** '''Note:''' The game does save most console commands to the .ini, but not this one. It also seems to ignore it in startup scripts, so there is no way to save this functionality, the command has to be run again after every startup. Better to just keep on raw input if wanting to have mouse acceleration disabled. | ||
+ | *** '''Also Note:''' The game is still a bit unstable on modern machines, if it crashes, it tends to revert {{file|SeriousSam3.ini}} to "safe" settings, which includes reverting any changes like these. So to make them permanent, set {{file|SeriousSam3.ini}} to read only so the game can't do this. | ||
+ | *Launch version: No Raw input and Mouse acceleration is on by default in the launch version with the default mouse mode. It can be toggled off in the menu but the option is not remembered. | ||
+ | |||
===Keyboard/mouse not working=== | ===Keyboard/mouse not working=== | ||
− | |||
{{ii}} Some background programs like antivirus (specifically ZoneAlarm and F-Secure) are known to cause this. | {{ii}} Some background programs like antivirus (specifically ZoneAlarm and F-Secure) are known to cause this. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use the console|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
# Open the console with {{key|F1}}. | # Open the console with {{key|F1}}. | ||
− | # Type | + | # Type <code>inp_bRawInput=0</code>. |
}} | }} | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Use the console|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Use the console|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
# Open the console with {{key|F1}}. | # Open the console with {{key|F1}}. | ||
− | # Type | + | # Type <code>prj_fMouseSensitivity</code>. |
− | # This will show | + | # This will show the current value that the mouse sensitivity is set to. It should be set to <code>1</code> by default, or <code>0.5</code> if the slider bar is all the way to the left in the options menu. |
− | # Enter <code>prj_fMouseSensitivity=0.2</code> | + | # Enter <code>prj_fMouseSensitivity=0.2</code>. |
− | # This should lower the sensitivity even further. Play around with the numbers to get something | + | # This should lower the sensitivity even further. Play around with the numbers to get something that's comfortable. Numbers like <code>0.25</code> or <code>0.05</code> can be used. |
}} | }} | ||
===Chat message crash=== | ===Chat message crash=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Use the console|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Use the console|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
− | |||
# Open the console with {{key|F1}}. | # Open the console with {{key|F1}}. | ||
− | # Type in <code>ccn_iMaxChatConsoleMessages=50</code> (default value) | + | # Type in <code>ccn_iMaxChatConsoleMessages=50</code> (default value). |
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} Due to a bug in the engine, the game may crash if <code>ccn_iMaxChatConsoleMessages</code> is set to <code>0</code>. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Dynamic shadows flickering=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Turn off Parallax Mapping|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/41070/discussions/0/810925579939389695|title=Serious Sam 3 Light Flickering :: Serious Sam 3: BFE General Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Open the console with {{key|F1}}. | ||
+ | # Type <code>sha_iParallaxMappingMethod=0</code> and then <code>shaReloadShaders()</code>. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Alternative solution<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Vlad 54rus|date=16 Oct, 2022|comment=}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Navigate the [[#Game data|configuration file]] and open it with a text editor. | ||
+ | # Add <code>shb_bVisibilityMesh = 0;</code> at the end of it. | ||
+ | # Save the file. | ||
+ | # Right-lick on the file, click <code>Properties</code>, then mark it as <code>Read Only</code>. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = 9, 11 | + | |direct3d versions = 9.0c, 11 |
− | |direct3d notes = | + | |direct3d notes = Direct3D 9 is the default and most complete renderer on Windows. Direct3D 11 is buggy. Direct3D 12 (beta) is only in the [[Serious Sam Fusion 2017]] version. Direct3D 11 can be forced in this version through the <code>gfx_strAPI="Direct3D11"</code> console command. This will be saved in the .ini for later launches. |
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
|directdraw notes = | |directdraw notes = | ||
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|wing notes = | |wing notes = | ||
|opengl versions = 2.0 | |opengl versions = 2.0 | ||
− | |opengl notes = OS X, Linux | + | |opengl notes = Default on OS X, Linux. Can be forced on Windows via the <code>gfx_strAPI="OpenGL"</code> console command. |
|glide versions = | |glide versions = | ||
|glide notes = | |glide notes = | ||
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|metal support = | |metal support = | ||
|metal support notes = | |metal support notes = | ||
− | |vulkan versions = | + | |vulkan versions = 1.1 |
− | |vulkan notes = | + | |vulkan notes = Only in the [[Serious Sam Fusion 2017]] version. |
|dos modes = | |dos modes = | ||
|dos modes notes = | |dos modes notes = | ||
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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 = unknown | ||
|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= true | |linux 32-bit executable= true | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= false | |linux 64-bit executable= false | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} |
Latest revision as of 14:07, 27 May 2024
Developers | |
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Croteam | |
Publishers | |
Devolver Digital | |
Russia | 1C-SoftClub |
Engines | |
Serious Engine 3.5 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 22, 2011 |
macOS (OS X) | April 23, 2012 |
Linux | November 9, 2012 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 72 |
IGDB | 71 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person, Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Action, FPS, Shooter, TPS |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Egypt, Sci-fi |
Series | Serious Sam |
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.
Serious Sam 3: BFE is a singleplayer and multiplayer first-person and third-person action, FPS, shooter and TPS game in the Serious Sam series.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | Includes Serious Sam Double D.[citation needed] | |||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam | Gold Edition also available. Custom DRM code can sabotage the game by spawning an invincible arachnoid in every level, and uncontrollably spinning the player in Under the Iron Cloud. |
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Amazon.com (unavailable) | ||||
Amazon.co.uk (unavailable) | ||||
GamersGate (unavailable) |
Monetization
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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DLC_3 Models | Includes one multiplayer model (Brett Sanderson). Included with the Bonus Content DLC. | |
Sniper Scope for the Devestator | Included with the Bonus Content DLC. | |
Jewel of the Nile | Additional campaign Part of the Gold Edition. |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Console command men_bShowIntroCutscene[1] |
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|
Mods
- To use the installed mods, the moddable version of the game must be launched from the Steam library. While in the moddable version however, achievements and leaderboards are disabled.
- Serious Zone hosts a wide variety of mods and maps for Serious Sam 3: BFE, in addition to other games in the series.
No More Hitscan Enemies
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Steam | <Steam-folder>/userdata/<user-id>/41070/local/SeriousSam3.ini |
- It's unknown whether this game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux. Please fill in this information.
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Steam | <Steam-folder>/userdata/<user-id>/41070/ |
- The save games for the moddable version are separate, however they can be moved over as they are compatible with each other.
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Steam Cloud | Approx. 477 MB available. |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | Use Widescreen Fixer to set HUD width limit. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | See 4K Ultra HD. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | Slider, 60-120°. | ||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | Working using Borderless Gaming. If forced, main menu will have mouse-hud misalignment. See Software Mouse Cursor |
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Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | MSAA, FXAA, and SSAA. | ||
High-fidelity upscaling | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | By default, the menus are capped to 33 FPS. To uncap it, see Uncap menu FPS. Ingame there is no frame rate or refresh rate cap.[2] |
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High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Software mouse cursor for better borderless window support
- Using borderless gaming will result in HUD misalignment.
Open the console and type prj_bHardwareMouseCusor=0 [citation needed]
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Notes
|
- The game warns that changing this from the default 33 may cause loading issues. Testing shows that on modern machines with a SSD this is not an issue.
Open the console and type men_iMaxFPSInMenus=60 , or replace 60 with whatever value desired (ideally match it with the current refresh rate)[citation needed]
|
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4K Ultra HD
Custom resolution[citation needed] |
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gfx_pixLastGoodResHeight = 2160; gfx_pixLastGoodResWidth = 3840; gfx_pixLastGoodWinHeight = 2160; gfx_pixLastGoodWinWidth = 3840; gfx_pixResHeight = 2160; gfx_pixResWidth = 3840; gfx_pixWinHeight = 2160; Notes
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | Some actions like Quick Save or Quick Load can not be remapped. | |
Mouse acceleration | Off by default in latest version. On in launch version, see Mouse Acceleration for details on how to toggle. | |
Mouse sensitivity | See also Use lower mouse sensitivity. | |
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | Also includes full built-in Steam Controller functionality.[3] | |
Controller remapping | ||
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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PlayStation button prompts | ||
Light bar support | Use Aurora to add DS4 light bar support. | |
Adaptive trigger support | ||
DualSense haptic feedback support | ||
Connection modes |
Tracked motion controllers | ||
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Button/gesture prompts |
Generic/other controllers | ||
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Button prompts |
Additional information | ||
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Button prompts | Works with hotplug and updates live when switching from keyboard and controller. | |
Controller hotplugging | Does not work in Split-screen. Switching to a different controller from the first can stop the menu from working. | |
Haptic feedback | Also allows changing the vibration strength. | |
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Steam Input | ||
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Steam Input API support | SCAPI actions are missing the crouch button. It needs to be bound using a legacy method to a keyboard key. | |
Official controller preset(s) | ||
Steam Controller button prompts |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | Auto configures up to 7.1 output[4] | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | Includes inaudible speech, such as screaming and growling. Enabled with the subtitles option set to On, not auto. | |
Mute on focus lost | ||
EAX support | Use OpenAL Soft for binaural HRTF mixing. | |
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Bulgarian | ||||
Simplified Chinese | ||||
Croatian | Fan translation, download. | |||
Czech | STEAM - #1 | |||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Polish | Fan made joke dub, download. | |||
Brazilian Portuguese | Fan translation, download. | |||
Russian | ||||
Spanish | Fan dub, download. |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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Local play | 4 | Co-op, Versus Split-screen. Supports multiple keyboard and mice. |
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LAN play | 16 | Co-op, Versus |
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Online play | 16 | Co-op, Versus |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | Dedicated Server software is available under Tools in the Steam client. | |
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP | The the console type gam_strConnecToIP="x.x.x.x" replace the x's with the ip. |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
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TCP | 27015 |
UDP | 27015 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
vorpX | G3D Officially supported game, see official vorpx game list. |
Devices | |||
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Tobii Eye Tracking | Supports: Aim at Gaze, Clean UI, Dynamic Light, Extended View - Eye & Head Tracking, Flashlight Control, Interaction at Gaze. For Eye tracking features to work, use the Serious Sam Fusion 2017 version of this game. | ||
Novint Falcon |
Issues fixed
Mouse acceleration
- Latest version: (version 3.0.3 / 261096 as of 2022) The game defaults to raw input, which does not support mouse acceleration. So even though the option remains on by default, it has no effect. In game this is shown in the mouse options by having the Mouse Acceleration option greyed out. Raw input cane be turned off, or make sure it's on by editing
SeriousSam3.ini
.- Change this line to toggle raw input (Change to 0 to disable):
inp_bRawInput = 1; _(version="2")
- With Raw input off, mouse acceleration will be enabled by default. Use this console command entry to disable:
prj_bMouseAcceleration=0
- Note: The game does save most console commands to the .ini, but not this one. It also seems to ignore it in startup scripts, so there is no way to save this functionality, the command has to be run again after every startup. Better to just keep on raw input if wanting to have mouse acceleration disabled.
- Also Note: The game is still a bit unstable on modern machines, if it crashes, it tends to revert
SeriousSam3.ini
to "safe" settings, which includes reverting any changes like these. So to make them permanent, setSeriousSam3.ini
to read only so the game can't do this.
- Change this line to toggle raw input (Change to 0 to disable):
- Launch version: No Raw input and Mouse acceleration is on by default in the launch version with the default mouse mode. It can be toggled off in the menu but the option is not remembered.
Keyboard/mouse not working
- Some background programs like antivirus (specifically ZoneAlarm and F-Secure) are known to cause this.
Use the console[citation needed] |
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Use lower mouse sensitivity
Use the console[citation needed] |
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Chat message crash
Use the console[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Dynamic shadows flickering
Turn off Parallax Mapping[5] |
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Alternative solution[6] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9.0c, 11 | Direct3D 9 is the default and most complete renderer on Windows. Direct3D 11 is buggy. Direct3D 12 (beta) is only in the Serious Sam Fusion 2017 version. Direct3D 11 can be forced in this version through the gfx_strAPI="Direct3D11" console command. This will be saved in the .ini for later launches. |
OpenGL | 2.0 | Default on OS X, Linux. Can be forced on Windows via the gfx_strAPI="OpenGL" console command. |
Vulkan | 1.1 | Only in the Serious Sam Fusion 2017 version. |
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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Audio | XAudio2, DirectSound, OpenAL | |
Multiplayer | Steamworks |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP SP2 | 7 64-bit |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Dual Core 2.0 GHz AMD Dual Core 2.0 GHz |
Intel Quad Core 3.0 GHz (i5, i7) AMD Phenom II 3.0 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | 4 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 4 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 7800/7900/8600 series ATI/AMD Radeon HD2600/3600 or 1800/X1900 series DirectX 9.0c compatible | Nvidia GeForce GTX 480/580 ATI/AMD Radeon HD 5870/6970 |
Sound (audio device) | DirectX 9.0c Compatible Sound Card |
- Due to future updates planning to remove DX9 support, Windows XP support will be likely lost with these updates.
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 10.5.8, 10.6.3 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz | Intel Quad Core 2.7 GHz (i3, i5) |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | 4 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 6 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GT 120/9600M/320M ATI Radeon HD 4670 | Nvidia GeForce 8800/9800/260 ATI Radeon HD 4870 |
Linux | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | Ubuntu 12.04 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Dual Core 2.8 GHz AMD Dual Core 2.8 GHz |
Intel Quad Core i5 3.0 GHz AMD Phenom II 3.0 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | 4 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 4 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 8600/9600 GT ATI/AMD Radeon HD 2600/3600 OpenGL 2.1 compatible | Nvidia GeForce GTX 280/460 ATI/AMD Radeon HD 4870/5770 |
Other | (Graphic drivers: Nvidia 310, AMD 12.11) |
References
- ↑ Intro movies need to be skippable - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved) - last accessed on 2024-05-16
- "Enter men_bShowIntroCutscene=0 into the console and you will never see the intro again. It will also speed up loading the game."
- ↑ New 120Hz Games Report - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Sam 3 Update 233089
- ↑ PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Serious Sam 3 Light Flickering :: Serious Sam 3: BFE General Discussions - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:Vlad 54rus on 16 Oct, 2022