Difference between revisions of "SOMA"
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|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Frictional Games}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Frictional Games}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Art Bully Productions|Art and Animations|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.artbully.co/soma|title=Art Bully Productions|date=2020-11-14}}</ref>}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/porter|Aaron Melcher|OS X}} | {{Infobox game/row/porter|Aaron Melcher|OS X}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/porter|Aaron Melcher|Linux}} | {{Infobox game/row/porter|Aaron Melcher|Linux}} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|1709/soma|83}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|1709/soma|83}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|soma--1|81}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|soma--1|81}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Survival horror }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Post-apocalyptic, Sci-fi }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | }} | ||
|steam appid = 282140 | |steam appid = 282140 | ||
|gogcom id = 1439487606 | |gogcom id = 1439487606 | ||
− | |official site= | + | |official site= https://somagame.com/ |
|hltb = 22549 | |hltb = 22549 | ||
+ | |lutris = soma | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
|mobygames = soma | |mobygames = soma | ||
|wikipedia = Soma (video game) | |wikipedia = Soma (video game) | ||
− | |winehq = | + | |winehq = 19014 |
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{GOG.com links|1439487606|soma}} | {{GOG.com links|1439487606|soma}} | ||
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/282140/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/282140/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | |||
{{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | soma | DRM-free | DRM-free when launched directly from executable.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Baronsmoki|date=2019-10-31}}</ref> | | Windows, OS X }} | {{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | soma | DRM-free | DRM-free when launched directly from executable.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Baronsmoki|date=2019-10-31}}</ref> | | Windows, OS X }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | soma | DRM-free | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | soma | DRM-free | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Humble | soma | DRM-free | | | Windows, Linux }} | {{Availability/row| Humble | soma | DRM-free | | | Windows, Linux }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Mac App Store | id1056646304 | MacApp | | | OS X }} | {{Availability/row| Mac App Store | id1056646304 | MacApp | | | OS X }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 282140 | | + | {{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | C23M2TC1ZFPJ | Microsoft Store | {{store feature|Xbox Play Anywhere}} | | Windows }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| Steam | 282140 | DRM-free | Also includes DRM-free version | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Discord | 489230107093893120 | DRM-Free | | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\Soma\Main\}} | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\Soma\Main\}} | ||
− | {{Game data/config|OS X| | + | {{Game data/config|Microsoft Store|}} |
+ | {{Game data/config|OS X|{{P|osxhome}}/Library/Application Support/Frictional Games/Soma/}} | ||
{{Game data/config|Linux|{{P|xdgdatahome}}/frictionalgames/Soma/Main/}} | {{Game data/config|Linux|{{P|xdgdatahome}}/frictionalgames/Soma/Main/}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\Soma\Main\{{P|uid}}\}} | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\Soma\Main\{{P|uid}}\}} | ||
− | {{Game data/saves|OS X| | + | {{Game data/saves|Microsoft Store|}} |
+ | {{Game data/saves|OS X|{{P|osxhome}}/Library/Application Support/Frictional Games/Soma/{{P|uid}}/}} | ||
{{Game data/saves|Linux|{{P|xdgdatahome}}/frictionalgames/Soma/Main/{{P|uid}}/}} | {{Game data/saves|Linux|{{P|xdgdatahome}}/frictionalgames/Soma/Main/{{P|uid}}/}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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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 = true |
− | |discord notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher = false |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | |gog galaxy | + | |gog galaxy = false |
− | |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 = true |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |xbox cloud notes = |
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|SOMAVideoSettings.png|Video Settings menu.}} | {{Image|SOMAVideoSettings.png|Video Settings menu.}} | ||
{{Image|SOMAVideoSettingsDisplay.png|Video Display Settings.}} | {{Image|SOMAVideoSettingsDisplay.png|Video Display Settings.}} | ||
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{{Image|SOMAVideoSettingsRender.png|Video Rendering Settings.}} | {{Image|SOMAVideoSettingsRender.png|Video Rendering Settings.}} | ||
{{Image|SOMAGameSettings.png|Game Settings some settings affect Post Processing (Color Separation and Video Distortion Effects).}} | {{Image|SOMAGameSettings.png|Game Settings some settings affect Post Processing (Color Separation and Video Distortion Effects).}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/soma/en | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/soma/en | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = silver | |widescreen wsgf award = silver | ||
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|antialiasing = limited | |antialiasing = limited | ||
|antialiasing notes = [[FXAA]]; see [[#Super Sampling|Super Sampling]] to see how to use DSR and VSR SSAA with SOMA | |antialiasing notes = [[FXAA]]; see [[#Super Sampling|Super Sampling]] to see how to use DSR and VSR SSAA with SOMA | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
− | |vsync notes = Off, On, and Adaptive | + | |vsync notes = Off, On (Double Buffering), and Adaptive. |
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
|120 fps = hackable | |120 fps = hackable | ||
|120 fps notes = Frame rate is capped at 60 FPS. See [[#High frame rate|High frame rate]]. | |120 fps notes = Frame rate is capped at 60 FPS. See [[#High frame rate|High frame rate]]. | ||
− | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
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===[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)|High frame rate]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)|High frame rate]]=== | ||
− | {{ii}} The | + | {{ii}} All gameplay elements are locked to 60 FPS. This includes physics, puzzles, player movement, input and most animations. This limit can be removed, but will only affect particles and some animations.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/999220/discussions/0/4227150602816394630/|title=Troubleshooting FAQ / Support / How to report Bugs|snippet=The reason for the cap is due to how physics works in the engine, and to keep that predictable and stable. You can however uncouple rendering from the FPS cap, but some things will not be updated in more than 60FPS.|date=2020-10-22}}</ref><ref>{{Refcheck|user=Litbeep|date=2020-10-27|comment=Email from Peter Wester (engine programmer): "All the gameplay is run at 60 fps. This means physics, puzzles, player movement, mouse/kb/gamepad input and some animations. The only things that can be unlocked are particles, some animations and texture animations"}}</ref> |
− | {{Fixbox|description=Remove FPS cap | + | {{Fixbox|description=Remove FPS cap|fix= |
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
# Open <code>{{P|uid}}_user_settings.cfg</code> with a text editor. | # Open <code>{{P|uid}}_user_settings.cfg</code> with a text editor. | ||
− | # | + | # Change <code>LimitFPS="true"</code> to <code> "false"</code>. |
}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Set | + | ===Force triple buffering=== |
− | + | {{ii}} Frame rate may fluctuate between full and half refresh rate values. | |
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Set triple buffering|ref=<ref name="fpsfix"/>|fix= | ||
+ | # See [[Glossary:Vertical sync (Vsync)#Force Vsync|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]. | ||
+ | # Turn on '''Triple buffering''' by following the instructions. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
{{Image|SOMAControlSettings.png|Control Settings Menu.}} | {{Image|SOMAControlSettings.png|Control Settings Menu.}} | ||
{{Image|SOMAControlSettingsMouse.png|Control Mouse Settings.}} | {{Image|SOMAControlSettingsMouse.png|Control Mouse Settings.}} | ||
{{Image|SOMAControlSettingsGamePad.png|Controller Settings.}} | {{Image|SOMAControlSettingsGamePad.png|Controller Settings.}} | ||
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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|other button prompts = unknown | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
|other button prompts notes= | |other button prompts notes= | ||
− | + | |controller hotplug = true | |
− | |||
− | |controller hotplug = | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
|haptic feedback = true | |haptic feedback = true | ||
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
− | |simultaneous input = | + | |simultaneous input = true |
|simultaneous input notes = | |simultaneous input notes = | ||
|steam input api = unknown | |steam input api = unknown | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
{{Image|SOMAAudioSettings.png|Audio Settings.}} | {{Image|SOMAAudioSettings.png|Audio Settings.}} | ||
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = false | |separate volume = false | ||
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
|surround sound = true | |surround sound = true | ||
− | |surround sound notes = Up to 7.1 output.<ref name=surround>[ | + | |surround sound notes = Up to 7.1 output.<ref name=surround>[https://satsun.org/audio/ PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up]</ref> |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Simplified Chinese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Czech | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = hackable | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation - [https://fenixprodabing.cz/projekt/soma dubbing] or [http://mrazikovycestiny.cz/preklady/doc_download/185-soma-texty-textury-s-updatem-1-50 v1.50+textury] ⠀ [http://mrazikovycestiny.cz/preklady/doc_download/184-soma-s-updatem-1-50 v1.50 bez textur] ⠀ [http://mrazikovycestiny.cz/preklady/doc_download/159-soma-verze-s-texty-i-prekreslenymi-texturami-v-1-1 v1.1+textury] ⠀ [http://mrazikovycestiny.cz/preklady/doc_download/158-soma-verze-bez-prekreslenych-textur bez textur] | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Danish | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation. Available as a modification on Steam Workshop. | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Hungarian | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation. Available to [https://magyaritasok.hu/download/2337/soma download.]</br>It is also available as a modification on Steam Workshop. | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Japanese | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation. Available to [https://ux.getuploader.com/SOMA_mainlang_japanesetrans/ download.] | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Korean | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation. Available to [https://blog.naver.com/lozeca/221185252466 download.]</br>It is also available as a modification on Steam Workshop. | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|subtitles = hackable | |subtitles = hackable | ||
|fan = true | |fan = true | ||
− | |notes = Fan translation | + | |notes = Fan translation. Available to [https://grajpopolsku.pl/download/soma/ download.] |
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = Portuguese | + | |language = Brazilian Portuguese |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
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|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Turkish | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation. Available as a modification on Steam Workshop. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Ukrainian | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation. Available as a modification on Steam Workshop. | ||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
{{ii}} Frictional Games has put together a [https://www.frictionalgames.com/forum/thread-30585.html troubleshooting guide] for SOMA | {{ii}} Frictional Games has put together a [https://www.frictionalgames.com/forum/thread-30585.html troubleshooting guide] for SOMA | ||
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===Super Sampling=== | ===Super Sampling=== | ||
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|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
|directdraw notes = | |directdraw notes = | ||
+ | |wing = | ||
+ | |wing notes = | ||
|opengl versions = 3.3 | |opengl versions = 3.3 | ||
|opengl notes = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.frictionalgames.com/forum/thread-30585.html|title=jens (Frictional Games): SOMA Troubleshooting Guide|date=December 10, 2017}}</ref> | |opengl notes = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.frictionalgames.com/forum/thread-30585.html|title=jens (Frictional Games): SOMA Troubleshooting Guide|date=December 10, 2017}}</ref> | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = false | |windows 32-bit exe = false | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = true | |windows 64-bit exe = true | ||
+ | |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 = false | |macos intel 32-bit app = false | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = true | |macos intel 64-bit app = true | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
− | |linux 32-bit executable= | + | |linux powerpc app = unknown |
− | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | + | |linux 32-bit executable= false |
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= true | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Middleware=== | ===Middleware=== | ||
{{Middleware | {{Middleware | ||
− | |physics = Newton Dynamics | + | |physics = Newton Game Dynamics |
|physics notes = <ref>{{Refurl|url=http://newtondynamics.com/forum/games.php|title=Games using Newton|date=March 3, 2018}}</ref> | |physics notes = <ref>{{Refurl|url=http://newtondynamics.com/forum/games.php|title=Games using Newton|date=March 3, 2018}}</ref> | ||
|audio = FMOD | |audio = FMOD | ||
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===Remove the crosshair=== | ===Remove the crosshair=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Remove the crosshair|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Remove the crosshair|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/soma/comments/3o0we2/pc_version_a_couple_helpful_tweaks/|title=PC Version - A couple helpful tweaks : soma|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
# Go to <code>{{p|game}}\script\player\</code>. | # Go to <code>{{p|game}}\script\player\</code>. | ||
# Open <code>Player.hps</code> with a text editor. | # Open <code>Player.hps</code> with a text editor. | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | |minOS = | + | |minOS = Vista |
|minCPU = Intel Core i3 | |minCPU = Intel Core i3 | ||
|minCPU2 = AMD A6 2.4 GHz | |minCPU2 = AMD A6 2.4 GHz | ||
|minRAM = 4 GB | |minRAM = 4 GB | ||
|minHD = 25 GB | |minHD = 25 GB | ||
− | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce | + | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 260 |
− | |minGPU2 = | + | |minGPU2 = ATI Radeon HD 5750 |
− | |minVRAM = | + | |minVRAM = |
+ | |minOGL = 3.3 | ||
− | |recOS = | + | |recOS = 7 |
|recCPU = Intel Core i5 | |recCPU = Intel Core i5 | ||
− | |recCPU2 = AMD FX | + | |recCPU2 = AMD FX 2.4 GHz |
|recRAM = 8 GB | |recRAM = 8 GB | ||
|recHD = | |recHD = | ||
− | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce 480 | + | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 480 |
− | |recGPU2 = | + | |recGPU2 = ATI Radeon HD 5970 |
− | |recVRAM = | + | |recVRAM = |
}} | }} | ||
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|OSfamily = OS X | |OSfamily = OS X | ||
− | |minOS = 10. | + | |minOS = 10.9 |
|minCPU = Intel Core i3 2.4 GHz | |minCPU = Intel Core i3 2.4 GHz | ||
|minRAM = 4 GB | |minRAM = 4 GB | ||
|minHD = 25 GB | |minHD = 25 GB | ||
− | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce | + | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 260 |
− | |minGPU2 = | + | |minGPU2 = ATI Radeon HD 5750 |
− | |minVRAM = | + | |minVRAM = |
+ | |minOGL = 3.3 | ||
− | |recOS = | + | |recOS = 10.10 |
− | |recCPU = Intel Core i5 | + | |recCPU = Intel Core i5 2.4 GHz |
|recRAM = 8 GB | |recRAM = 8 GB | ||
|recHD = | |recHD = | ||
− | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce 480 | + | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 480 |
− | |recGPU2 = | + | |recGPU2 = ATI Radeon HD 5970 |
− | |recVRAM = | + | |recVRAM = |
− | |notes = | + | |notes = |
}} | }} | ||
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|minRAM = 4 GB | |minRAM = 4 GB | ||
|minHD = 25 GB | |minHD = 25 GB | ||
− | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce | + | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 260 |
− | |minGPU2 = | + | |minGPU2 = ATI Radeon HD 5750 |
− | |minVRAM = | + | |minVRAM = |
+ | |minOGL = 3.3 | ||
|recOS = | |recOS = | ||
|recCPU = Intel Core i5 | |recCPU = Intel Core i5 | ||
− | |recCPU2 = AMD FX | + | |recCPU2 = AMD FX 2.4 GHz |
|recRAM = 8 GB | |recRAM = 8 GB | ||
|recHD = | |recHD = | ||
− | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce 480 | + | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 480 |
− | |recGPU2 = | + | |recGPU2 = ATI Radeon HD 5970 |
− | |recVRAM = | + | |recVRAM = |
− | |notes = | + | |notes = |
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
Latest revision as of 14:52, 18 June 2024
Developers | |
---|---|
Frictional Games | |
Art and Animations | Art Bully Productions[1] |
macOS (OS X) | Aaron Melcher |
Linux | Aaron Melcher |
Engines | |
HPL Engine 3 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | September 22, 2015 |
macOS (OS X) | September 22, 2015 |
Linux | September 22, 2015 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 84 |
OpenCritic | 83 |
IGDB | 81 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Survival horror |
Themes | Post-apocalyptic, Sci-fi |
Key points
- Vsync may cause performance issues due to a lack of triple buffering.[2] Force triple buffering externally to fix this.
- Game is very well optimized, even for low end computers with intel integrated graphics.[3]
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Epic Games Store | DRM-free when launched directly from executable.[4] | |||
GOG.com | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Mac App Store | ||||
Microsoft Store | Xbox Play Anywhere | |||
Steam | Also includes DRM-free version | |||
Discord (unavailable) |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Soma\Main\ |
Microsoft Store | |
macOS (OS X) | $HOME/Library/Application Support/Frictional Games/Soma/ |
Linux | $XDG_DATA_HOME/frictionalgames/Soma/Main/ |
- This game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux.
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Soma\Main\<user-id>\ |
Microsoft Store | |
macOS (OS X) | $HOME/Library/Application Support/Frictional Games/Soma/<user-id>/ |
Linux | $XDG_DATA_HOME/frictionalgames/Soma/Main/<user-id>/ |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Discord | ||
Epic Games Launcher | ||
GOG Galaxy | ||
OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud | ||
Xbox Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | Scales depending on Resolution. Lowest Seen = 60°, Highest Seen = 118° horizontal. | ||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Up to 16 samples. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | FXAA; see Super Sampling to see how to use DSR and VSR SSAA with SOMA | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | Off, On (Double Buffering), and Adaptive. | ||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | Frame rate is capped at 60 FPS. See High frame rate. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
High frame rate
- All gameplay elements are locked to 60 FPS. This includes physics, puzzles, player movement, input and most animations. This limit can be removed, but will only affect particles and some animations.[5][6]
Remove FPS cap |
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Force triple buffering
- Frame rate may fluctuate between full and half refresh rate values.
Set triple buffering[2] |
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | Mouse Smoothing can be toggled but no Mouse Acceleration | |
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | Only 2 controller remap profiles available. | |
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 | Use DualShock 4 Button Mod | |
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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Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
DualShock 4 Button Mod
Use DualShock 4 Button Mod[citation needed] |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | Up to 7.1 output.[7] | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Simplified Chinese | ||||
Czech | Fan translation - dubbing or v1.50+textury ⠀ v1.50 bez textur ⠀ v1.1+textury ⠀ bez textur | |||
Danish | Fan translation. Available as a modification on Steam Workshop. | |||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Hungarian | Fan translation. Available to download. It is also available as a modification on Steam Workshop. |
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Italian | ||||
Japanese | Fan translation. Available to download. | |||
Korean | Fan translation. Available to download. It is also available as a modification on Steam Workshop. |
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Polish | Fan translation. Available to download. | |||
Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
Russian | Fan voice-over by «GamesVoice». | |||
Spanish | ||||
Turkish | Fan translation. Available as a modification on Steam Workshop. | |||
Ukrainian | Fan translation. Available as a modification on Steam Workshop. |
VR support
Devices | State | Notes | |
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Tobii Eye Tracking | Supports: Affect AI at Gaze, Affect Environment at Gaze, Extended View - Eye & Head Tracking, Flashlight Control, Zoom at Gaze. |
Issues fixed
- Frictional Games has put together a troubleshooting guide for SOMA
Super Sampling
Mouse Viewport is smaller than the DSR/VSR resolution
Check "Disable display scaling on high DPI settings"[citation needed] |
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Restart the game after setting the desired DSR/VSR resolution[citation needed] |
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SLI not working
Set 'MULTICHIP_OGL_OPTIONS (0x209746C1)' to '0x00000002'[citation needed] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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OpenGL | 3.3 | [8] |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) | |||
Linux |
Middleware
Remove the crosshair
Remove the crosshair[10] |
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System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | Vista | 7 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i3 AMD A6 2.4 GHz |
Intel Core i5 AMD FX 2.4 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 4 GB | 8 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 25 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 260 ATI Radeon HD 5750 OpenGL 3.3 compatible | Nvidia GeForce GTX 480 ATI Radeon HD 5970 |
- A 64-bit operating system is required.
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 10.9 | 10.10 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i3 2.4 GHz | Intel Core i5 2.4 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 4 GB | 8 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 25 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 260 ATI Radeon HD 5750 OpenGL 3.3 compatible | Nvidia GeForce GTX 480 ATI Radeon HD 5970 |
- A 64-bit operating system is required.
Linux | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | Major Linux distribution from 2014 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i3 AMD A6 2.4 GHz |
Intel Core i5 AMD FX 2.4 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 4 GB | 8 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 25 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 260 ATI Radeon HD 5750 OpenGL 3.3 compatible | Nvidia GeForce GTX 480 ATI Radeon HD 5970 |
- A 64-bit operating system is required.
References
- ↑ Art Bully Productions - last accessed on 2020-11-14
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Vsync/FPS issues :: SOMA General Discussions
- ↑ Verified by User:Ultragamer2004 on 2020-06-06
- Got 30 fps on highest possible settings at 1600*900 screen resolution on my Late-2014 Mac mini.
- ↑ Verified by User:Baronsmoki on 2019-10-31
- ↑ Troubleshooting FAQ / Support / How to report Bugs - last accessed on 2020-10-22
- "The reason for the cap is due to how physics works in the engine, and to keep that predictable and stable. You can however uncouple rendering from the FPS cap, but some things will not be updated in more than 60FPS."
- ↑ Verified by User:Litbeep on 2020-10-27
- Email from Peter Wester (engine programmer): "All the gameplay is run at 60 fps. This means physics, puzzles, player movement, mouse/kb/gamepad input and some animations. The only things that can be unlocked are particles, some animations and texture animations"
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up
- ↑ jens (Frictional Games): SOMA Troubleshooting Guide - last accessed on December 10, 2017
- ↑ Games using Newton - last accessed on March 3, 2018
- ↑ PC Version - A couple helpful tweaks : soma - last accessed on May 2023