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+ | {{disambig|the original game|the remake|[[Dead Space (2023)]]}} | ||
{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Dead Space Cover.png | |cover = Dead Space Cover.png | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Electronic Arts}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Electronic Arts}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Visceral Engine}} | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 20, 2008}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 20, 2008}} | ||
|reception = | |reception = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|dead-space| | + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|dead-space-2008|87}} |
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|dead-space|88}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|dead-space|88}} | ||
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, Subscription gaming service }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Third-person }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Third-person }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Shooter, Survival horror }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action, Shooter, Survival horror, 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 | Horror, Sci-fi, Space }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Horror, Sci-fi, Space }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Dead Space }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Dead Space }} | ||
|steam appid = 17470 | |steam appid = 17470 | ||
|gogcom id = 1312818781 | |gogcom id = 1312818781 | ||
− | |official site= https://www.ea.com/games/dead-space/dead-space | + | |official site= https://www.ea.com/games/dead-space/dead-space-classic |
|hltb = 2333 | |hltb = 2333 | ||
+ | |lutris = dead-space | ||
+ | |mobygames = 37332 | ||
|strategywiki = Dead Space | |strategywiki = Dead Space | ||
− | + | |wikipedia = Dead Space (2008 video game) | |
− | |wikipedia = Dead Space (video game) | ||
|winehq = 8621 | |winehq = 8621 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | + | {{Introduction | |
− | {{ | + | |introduction = |
− | + | ||
− | + | |release history = | |
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | |||
{{GOG.com links|1312818781|dead_space}} | {{GOG.com links|1312818781|dead_space}} | ||
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/17470/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/17470/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc, activation, key, actlimit | {{DRM|SecuROM PA}}. | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc, activation, key, actlimit | {{DRM|SecuROM|v7.38.0007}} & {{DRM|SecuROM PA}}. 4 machines limit. A [https://activate.ea.com/deauthorize/ De-Authorization Tool] is available. | Origin | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Amazon | B0047O2L70 | unknown | | | Windows | | + | {{Availability/row| Amazon | B0047O2L70 | Origin | | | Windows }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | dead-space-2008-f45921 | unknown | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | dead_space | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9NZ1BL9SMVG4 | Microsoft Store, Origin | Included exclusively with {{Store feature|Xbox Game Pass}} as part of its version of EA Play. | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Origin | dead-space/dead-space | Origin | Included with {{Store feature|EA Play}}.<br/>[https://www.ea.com/games/dead-space/dead-space-classic/ Manual link for EA App purchase]. | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Steam | 17470 | Steam, key | Included with {{store feature|EA Play}}.<br> Key is located in {{registry|{{p|hklm}}\SOFTWARE\{{p|wow64}}\Electronic Arts\EA Games\Dead Space\ergc}}. | Origin | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 2240-1 | Origin | | | Windows | Unavailable }} | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 2240-1 | Origin | | | Windows | Unavailable }} | ||
− | {{ | + | }} |
− | {{ | + | |
− | {{ | + | ==Monetization== |
+ | {{Monetization | ||
+ | |ad-supported = | ||
+ | |cross-game bonus = | ||
+ | |dlc = | ||
+ | |expansion pack = | ||
+ | |freeware = | ||
+ | |free-to-play = | ||
+ | |one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access. | ||
+ | |sponsored = | ||
+ | |subscription = | ||
+ | |subscription gaming service = Available via [[EA Play]]. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Essential Improvements== | ||
+ | ===Use Borderless Gaming=== | ||
+ | {{++}} Fixes multiple issues such as [[#Fullscreen_brightness_levels_are_raised|high brightness]] and [[#Fixing the mouse|jerky mouse movement]]. | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1119973997|title=Steam Community :: Guide :: Dead Space 2K100: Mouse Fix, Anti Aliasing & Anisotropic Filtering, Fixed Brightness, Proper Vsync, Borderless Window, Bug Fixes|date=2024-05-21}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Download [https://github.com/Codeusa/Borderless-Gaming/releases Borderless Gaming] and install it. | ||
+ | # Navigate to the Borderless Gaming installation path and run {{file|BorderlessGaming.exe}}. | ||
+ | # Run the game in '''Windowed''' mode, then {{key|Alt|Tab}} to the Desktop and open Borderless Gaming again. | ||
+ | # Select the game's executable from under the '''Applications''' field, then push the first '''Right Arrow''' button located at the top. | ||
+ | # Make sure Borderless Gaming runs in the background before playing the game again. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Use [[DXVK]] to run the game on Vulkan=== | ||
+ | {{++}} Locks the game at 60 FPS to prevent the bugs [[#High frame rate issues|mentioned below]].<ref>https://github.com/doitsujin/dxvk/releases/tag/v1.10.2</ref> as well as fixing some graphical issues. <ref>https://github.com/doitsujin/dxvk/releases/tag/v1.10.2</ref><ref>https://github.com/doitsujin/dxvk/releases/tag/v2.3.1</ref> | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|fix= | ||
+ | # Download the latest [https://github.com/doitsujin/dxvk/releases DXVK release]. | ||
+ | # Copy {{file|d3d9.dll}} from {{folder|x32}}. | ||
+ | # Paste {{file|d3d9.dll}} into {{folder|{{p|game}}}}. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\Electronic Arts\Dead Space\}} | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\Electronic Arts\Dead Space\settings.txt}} |
+ | {{Game data/config|Microsoft Store|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{--}} The file for key-bindings {{file|controls.rmp}} is in a binary format and requires hex editing. | + | {{--}} The file for key-bindings ({{file|controls.rmp}}) is in a binary format and requires hex editing. |
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Electronic Arts\Dead Space\}} | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Electronic Arts\Dead Space\}} | ||
+ | {{Game data/saves|Microsoft Store|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} 20 save slots available. | {{ii}} 20 save slots available. | ||
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|discord = | |discord = | ||
|discord notes = | |discord notes = | ||
− | |epic games launcher = | + | |epic games launcher = false |
|epic games launcher notes = | |epic games launcher notes = | ||
|gog galaxy = false | |gog galaxy = false | ||
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|ubisoft connect = | |ubisoft connect = | ||
|ubisoft connect notes = | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
− | |xbox cloud = | + | |xbox cloud = unknown |
|xbox cloud notes = | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Image|Dead Space - Graphics.png|Graphics settings.}} | {{Image|Dead Space - Graphics.png|Graphics settings.}} | ||
{{Image|Dead Space - Advanced graphics.png|Advanced graphics settings.}} | {{Image|Dead Space - Advanced graphics.png|Advanced graphics settings.}} | ||
− | {{Image|Dead Space - Brightness.png|Brightness settings. | + | {{Image|Dead Space - Brightness.png|Brightness settings. In exclusive fullscreen mode, game is so much brighter that even lowest value looks relatively bright.}} |
{{Image|Dead Space 3x1.jpg|WSGF multi-monitor screenshot.<ref>[https://www.wsgf.org/dr/dead-space/en Dead Space | WSGF]</ref>}} | {{Image|Dead Space 3x1.jpg|WSGF multi-monitor screenshot.<ref>[https://www.wsgf.org/dr/dead-space/en Dead Space | WSGF]</ref>}} | ||
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|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
|ultrawidescreen = true | |ultrawidescreen = true | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen notes = Only if | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = Only if the display supports a refresh rate of 60 Hz or more.{{note|note=At 3440x1440 and a 50 refresh, max resolution is limited to 1920x1080}} |
|4k ultra hd = true | |4k ultra hd = true | ||
− | |4k ultra hd notes = Subtitles | + | |4k ultra hd notes = Subtitles scales poorly with resolution larger than 1280 pixels wide, making them too small in very high resolution. [https://fearlessrevolution.com/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=18320 Untested Cheat Engine table for subtitle scaling]. |
|fov = hackable | |fov = hackable | ||
− | |fov notes = | + | |fov notes = See [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]. |
|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
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|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
|antialiasing = limited | |antialiasing = limited | ||
− | |antialiasing notes = Ingame antialiasing is a simple blur shader. On/off toggle. | + | |antialiasing notes = Ingame antialiasing is a simple blur shader. On/off toggle. See [[#Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]] for an alternative. |
− | |vsync = | + | |upscaling = false |
− | |vsync notes = | + | |upscaling tech = |
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
+ | |vsync = true | ||
+ | |vsync notes = Dual interval in fullscreen mode, works as a 30 FPS cap otherwise. See the [[Glossary:Vertical sync (Vsync)#Override vertical sync .28Vsync.29 behavior|glossary page]] for proper Vsync. | ||
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
|120 fps = limited | |120 fps = limited | ||
− | |120 fps notes = | + | |120 fps notes = An uncapped frame rate can result in several issues [[#High frame rate issues|mentioned below]]. |
− | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
− | |color blind = | + | |ray tracing = false |
+ | |ray tracing notes = | ||
+ | |color blind = false | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
− | ===[[ | + | ===[[#Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]]=== |
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{ii}} Alternative Anti-aliasing option for Dead Space. |
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=MSAA and SGSSAA solution (Nvidia only)|fix= | ||
+ | # Disable '''Anti Aliasing''' and '''Blur''' options in-game. | ||
# Download and run [[Nvidia Profile Inspector]]. | # Download and run [[Nvidia Profile Inspector]]. | ||
− | # | + | # Search and open the game profile. |
− | # | + | # Set <code>Antialiasing - Compatibility (DX9)</code> to <code>0x004010C0</code>. |
− | # | + | # Set <code>Antialiasing Fix</code> to <code>On</code>. |
− | # | + | # Set <code>Antialiasing - Transparency Supersampling</code> to <code>8x Sparse Grid Supersampling</code>. |
− | # | + | # Set <code>Antialiasing (MSAA) - Behaviour Flags</code> to <code>None</code>. |
− | + | # Set <code>Antialiasing (MSAA) - Mode</code> to <code>Override any application setting</code> | |
− | # | + | # Set <code>Antialiasing (MSAA) - Setting</code> to <code>8xQ [8x Multisampling]</code>. |
+ | # Apply changes. | ||
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
− | {{ii}} | + | {{--}} May have a very negative performance impact even on modern systems. |
+ | {{ii}} Alternatively, [[SMAA]] is available through an [https://www.softpedia.com/get/Tweak/Video-Tweak/injectSMAA.shtml injector]. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Another method is forcing [[MSAA]] through [[DgVoodoo 2#DirectX 2-8|DgVoodoo2]]. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Use | + | |
− | Download and | + | ===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]=== |
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use Widescreen Fixer|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://github.com/dlrudie/WidescreenFixer/releases/|title= Widescreen Fixer v3.4 r737 v3.4 r737|date=2021-9-5}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Download and install [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1754-widescreen-fixer-v34-r737/ Widescreen Fixer]. | ||
+ | # Run the program. | ||
+ | # Select the ''Main'' tab, and select ''Dead Space'' from the dropdown menu. | ||
+ | # Click the settings cog next to the drop down bar. | ||
+ | # In the window this opens, enter the desired FOV of choice (0.3 is recommended). | ||
+ | # Click ''Save Settings'' and then ''Close Window''. | ||
+ | # Click the ''Settings'' tab, go to 'Hotkey' at the bottom, and input the desired hotkey (e.g. {{key|Alt|F1}}). | ||
+ | # Leave the program running. | ||
+ | # Launch 'Dead Space'. | ||
+ | # When in game, press the hotkey that was typed in step 6. | ||
+ | # The field of view of choice should now be visible in-game. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} When looking at the Widescreen Fixer program, below the ''Select game'' dropdown menu is ''Status''. ''Game Running'', and ''Fix Enabled'' should both be Yes if it worked correctly. Please note that the program must be kept running alongside the game for the selected FOV to work. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Creates minor issues with menus and has to be toggled on in every game start with the hotkey. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|invert mouse y-axis = true | |invert mouse y-axis = true | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
− | |touchscreen = | + | |touchscreen = false |
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
− | |full controller = | + | |full controller = false |
− | |full controller notes = | + | |full controller notes = Some menus need the mouse to accept changes or to default options. |
|controller remap = false | |controller remap = false | ||
− | |controller remap notes = Renders most DirectInput controllers | + | |controller remap notes = Renders most DirectInput controllers unusable. |
|controller sensitivity = hackable | |controller sensitivity = hackable | ||
− | |controller sensitivity notes= The command has to be manually added through | + | |controller sensitivity notes= The command has to be manually added through {{file|settings.txt}} for the game (command unknown). Controller sensitivity is higher than what it should be at FPS higher then 30 but still playable (Xpadder could be used to lower it whilst at over 30 FPS). |
|invert controller y-axis = true | |invert controller y-axis = true | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
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|impulse triggers = false | |impulse triggers = false | ||
|impulse triggers notes = | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
− | | | + | |playstation controllers = unknown |
− | | | + | |playstation controller models = |
− | | | + | |playstation controllers notes = |
− | | | + | |playstation prompts = unknown |
+ | |playstation prompts notes = | ||
|light bar support = unknown | |light bar support = unknown | ||
|light bar support notes = | |light bar support notes = | ||
− | | | + | |dualsense adaptive trigger support = unknown |
− | | | + | |dualsense adaptive trigger support notes = |
+ | |dualsense haptics support = unknown | ||
+ | |dualsense haptics support notes = | ||
+ | |playstation connection modes = unknown | ||
+ | |playstation connection modes notes = | ||
|tracked motion controllers= unknown | |tracked motion controllers= unknown | ||
|tracked motion controllers notes = | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
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|tracked motion prompts notes = | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
|other controllers = true | |other controllers = true | ||
− | |other controllers notes = Game tries its best to autoassign buttons in correct places, but often fails, leading controller to be | + | |other controllers notes = Game tries its best to autoassign buttons in correct places, but often fails, leading controller to be unusable.<br/>[[Glossary:Controller|XInput wrapping highly recommended]]. |
|other button prompts = false | |other button prompts = false | ||
|other button prompts notes= Keyboard buttons shown if DirectInput controller used. | |other button prompts notes= Keyboard buttons shown if DirectInput controller used. | ||
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===[[Glossary:Remapping|Remapping]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Remapping|Remapping]]=== | ||
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Allow full remapping through ''felayga'' tool|ref={{cn|date=2022-12-01|reason=}}|fix= | |
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{ii}} It allows to modify keyboard and mouse binds. |
− | + | # Download [https://github.com/felayga/deadspacething/blob/master/bin/Debug/dead%20space%20config.exe dead space config.exe] and run it. | |
− | + | '''Notes''' | |
− | + | {{ii}} Manual edits still required to bind wheel or unlock action for mouse binds and to bind hidden actions, such as map zoom. | |
− | + | }} | |
− | |||
− | # | ||
− | |||
− | + | ===Large deadzone=== | |
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} The game inserts large deadzones onto the analog sticks, making precise control very difficult, especially on gamepads like the [[Controller:Logitech Gamepad F310|Logitech Gamepad F310]], which have their own deadzones. |
− | + | ||
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Make deadzones smaller|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/17470/discussions/0/828925849283656800/|title=Dead Space XBOX Controller/60fps Fixes - Steam community discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= | |
+ | # Download [https://github.com/KrossX/Durazno/releases Durazno XInput Wrapper]. | ||
+ | # Extract the contents and run {{file|Durazno.exe}}. | ||
+ | # Set the AntiDeadzone option to 40%, close the program. | ||
+ | # Copy {{file|Durazno.ini}} and {{file|xinput1_3.dll}} to {{folder|{{p|game}}}}. | ||
+ | # Open the game and disable Vsync. Force it through the graphics driver's control panel if wanting Vsync. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Make deadzones smaller|ref={{cn|date=2022-12-01|reason=}}|fix= | ||
+ | # Start the game. | ||
+ | # Open '''Steam Overlay'''. | ||
+ | # Go to '''Controller Configuration'''. | ||
+ | # Choose '''Browse Configs'''. | ||
+ | # Go to '''Community''' tab. | ||
+ | # Choose any from ones at the top that say they fix deadzone problem. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
|mute on focus lost = false | |mute on focus lost = false | ||
− | |mute on focus lost notes = Only when minimized | + | |mute on focus lost notes = Only when minimized. |
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
+ | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Both English US and English GB are available |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Arabic | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation by AR Team, available [http://www.mediafire.com/file/h1n2qvsvq0oqcbv/Dead_Space_1_Arabic.zip here]. | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Simplified Chinese | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = [https://dl.3dmgame.com/patch/12987.html Fan translation], [https://dl1.qwp365.cn/CHS/3DMGAME-Deadspace.CHS.Patch.Fix.rar donwload]. | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = GOG, Origin and Retail version | + | |notes = GOG, Origin and Retail version. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = GOG, Origin and Retail version. | + | |notes = GOG, Origin and Retail version. For Steam version [https://steamsolo.com/guide/dead-space-spolszczenie-dead-space/ download]. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Brazilian Portuguese | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation: [https://ggames.com.br/files/file/267-tradu%C3%A7%C3%A3o-dead-space-pt-br/ download (GGames)]. | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = GOG, Origin and Retail version, [https:// | + | |notes = GOG, Origin and Retail version, [https://www.playground.ru/dead_space/file/rusifikator_dead_space_polnyj_dlya_steam_versii-919236 download]. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|subtitles = hackable | |subtitles = hackable | ||
|fan = true | |fan = true | ||
− | |notes = Fan translation available [https://oyunceviri.net/dead-space-turkce-yama/ here] | + | |notes = Fan translation available [https://oyunceviri.net/dead-space-turkce-yama/ here]. |
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Ukrainian | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation, [https://drive.google.com/file/d/15DVxfBFRvTcKBauthO8zi5ztpHCO7zwU/view?usp=sharing download]. | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|native 3d notes = | |native 3d notes = | ||
|nvidia 3d vision = hackable | |nvidia 3d vision = hackable | ||
− | |nvidia 3d vision notes = See [ | + | |nvidia 3d vision notes = See [https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2012/03/dead-space-3d-vision-fix-update.html Helix Mod: Dead Space 3D Vision fix update]. |
|tridef 3d = true | |tridef 3d = true | ||
|tridef 3d notes = | |tridef 3d notes = | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
− | === | + | ===High frame rate issues=== |
− | {{ | + | {{ii}} An uncapped frame rate can result in several issues, including: |
− | + | * Problems with QTEs, physics (specifically ragdoll), and animations. | |
− | {{ | + | * Can introduce desyncing issues with extremely high framerates (300+ FPS).<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Marioysikax|date=2019-04-01}}</ref> |
− | * | + | * Some of the UI speed is tied to FPS. If frame rate is too high, the game will slow down. |
− | + | * The first door after getting the Plasma Cutter may be impassable and the first Necromorph fails to spawn (in Chapter 1: New Arrivals) | |
− | + | * Containers and crates may not be interactable. | |
− | + | * Hair physics may "explode" and stretch unnaturally. This can be observed in the very first scene. | |
− | + | * Doctor Challus Mercer doesn't appear (in Chapter 5: Lethal Devotion) | |
+ | * Crashes the game during elevator use (in Chapter 7: Into the Void) | ||
+ | * There's a risk of player getting soft-locked in landing state during zero gravity sections, game resolves this lock-up by forcibly killing the player after 5–10 seconds. | ||
+ | * Excessive tearing due to very frequent flickering lights | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref={{cn|date=2024-05-21}}|fix= |
− | + | # Use the Nvidia Control Panel and AMD Radeon Software to set Vsync and FPS limit for Dead Space. | |
+ | # Disable Vsync in-game. | ||
+ | # Set the monitor's refresh rate to less than or equal to 120 Hz. | ||
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} Due to engine limitations, game caps FPS at half of the refresh rate when using in-game Vsync and introduces severe input lag. |
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− | === | + | ===Fullscreen brightness levels are raised=== |
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} The game might look brighter than it should when running in exclusive fullscreen mode on certain systems and the in-game brightness slider can't be set low enough to fix it. |
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Change brightness through config files|ref={{cn|date=2023-08-06}}|fix= |
− | + | # Open {{file|settings.txt}} in the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]] with a text editor. | |
+ | # Change {{code|Window.Gamma}} value to a negative value, e.g. {{code|-0.50000000}}. The default value is {{code|0.50000000}}. A value of {{code|-0.15000000}} should be equivalent to the default value with proper brightness levels. | ||
+ | # Save the file. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | === | + | ===Fixing the mouse=== |
− | {{ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/840-dead-space-mouse-fix/ Dead Space Mouse Fix]|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=830188980|title=Steam Community :: Guide :: [DeadSpaceMouseFix] Raw Mouse Input, Easy To Install|date=2017-01-08}}</ref>|fix= |
− | + | '''Notes''' | |
− | {{ | + | {{++}} Disables mouse acceleration and uses similar sensitivity for look/aim. |
− | + | {{--}} Breaks controller look/aim support. | |
− | + | {{--}} Sensitivity will wildly increase while walking on organic matter (normalizes when aiming). | |
}} | }} | ||
− | === | + | ===Difficulty changes itself when multiple save files are present=== |
− | {{ | + | {{ii}} Difficulty only changes itself when save at end of a chapter (save in the train). |
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− | === | + | {{Fixbox|description=Always select "load game" instead of "continue game" on main menu|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151025155325/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1743968|title=Dead Space: Difficulty Changed Itself - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)|date=2024-05-21}}</ref>}} |
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− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use CheatEngine to change the game difficulty|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200704223644/https://www.reddit.com/r/DeadSpace/comments/7lyrjs/dead_space_1_a_fix_for_the_continue_bug_pc_only/|title=Dead Space 1 - A Fix for the "Continue bug" (PC Only) - Reddit|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= | |
− | + | # Run Dead Space and load the save. | |
− | + | # Download & Open [https://www.cheatengine.org/ Cheat Engine]. | |
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | # Click <code>Open Process</code> and attach to the running Dead Space executable. |
− | # Download [https:// | + | # Click <code>Add Address Manually</code> and enter <code>"Dead Space.exe"+A8ADC0</code> (for Steam version) or <code>"Dead Space.exe"+A88E30</code> (for GOG/Origin version), select <code>Byte</code> Type. |
− | # | + | # Change the value to 0, 1, 2, or 3, depending on the desired difficulty: |
− | + | :* 0 = Easy | |
− | + | :* 1 = Medium | |
− | + | :* 2 = Hard | |
− | + | :* 3 = Impossible | |
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− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | ===Game crashes on CPU's with more than ten cores=== |
− | # | + | {{Fixbox|description=Set Windows to automatically limit the game to one CPU core|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/DeadSpace/comments/y3kxrl/comment/isizz2d|title=Does anyone know how to fix this texture flickering in Dead Space 2? (specs in comments)|date=2022-12-14}}</ref>|fix= |
− | # | + | # Download the [https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/get-started/adk-install Windows ADK]. |
− | # Click | + | # During installation, it gives the option to select multiple tools; the only one needed is ''Compatibility Administrator''. |
− | # | + | # Once installed, open the Start Menu folder named Windows Kits, and launch Compatiblity Administrator (32-bit). |
− | + | # Select the new database under custom databases. | |
− | + | # Click the database menu > Create New > Application Fix. | |
− | + | # Provide the full path of {{file|dead space.exe}} and give it a name of choosing. | |
− | + | # Skip past the compatibility mode options. | |
− | + | # In compatibility fixes select '''ProcessorCountLieForHybridCPU'''. | |
+ | # Save the database from the '''Database''' menu and give it a name when prompted. | ||
+ | # Select File > Install. Now the fix will automatically be applied whenever the game is launched. | ||
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+ | |||
+ | ===Save game editor=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} A tool by ''malkhal'' that allows players to modify their Dead Space game save data. Backing up the original save files is recommended before using this tool. Can be downloaded [https://github.com/malkhal/Dead-Space-PC-Save-Editor/releases here]. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Mods== | ||
+ | ===First person mod=== | ||
+ | Download [https://www.nexusmods.com/deadspace/mods/37 here]. Requires CheatEngine or Cheat Evolution. | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
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Latest revision as of 14:29, 2 September 2024
This page is for the original game. For the remake, see Dead Space (2023).
Developers | |
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EA Redwood Shores | |
Publishers | |
Electronic Arts | |
Engines | |
Visceral Engine | |
Release dates | |
Windows | October 20, 2008 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 87 |
IGDB | 88 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, Subscription gaming service |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Action, Shooter, Survival horror, TPS |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Horror, Sci-fi, Space |
Series | Dead Space |
Dead Space | |
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Dead Space | 2008 |
Dead Space 2 | 2011 |
Dead Space 3 | 2013 |
Dead Space (2023) | 2023 |
Dead Space is a singleplayer third-person action, shooter, survival horror and TPS game in the Dead Space series.
General information
- GOG.com Community Discussions
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
- Dead Space on TheGameEngine.org
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | SecuROM v7.38.0007 DRM & SecuROM PA DRM. 4 machines limit. A De-Authorization Tool is available. | |||
Amazon.com | ||||
Epic Games Store | ||||
GOG.com | ||||
Microsoft Store | Included exclusively with Xbox Game Pass for PC as part of its version of EA Play. | |||
Origin | Included with EA Play. Manual link for EA App purchase. |
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Steam | Included with EA Play (Steam). Key is located in HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Electronic Arts\EA Games\Dead Space\ergc . |
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(unavailable) |
Monetization
Type | Notes |
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One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
Subscription gaming service | Available via EA Play. |
Essential Improvements
Use Borderless Gaming
- Fixes multiple issues such as high brightness and jerky mouse movement.
Instructions[1] |
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Use DXVK to run the game on Vulkan
- Locks the game at 60 FPS to prevent the bugs mentioned below.[2] as well as fixing some graphical issues. [3][4]
Instructions |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\Electronic Arts\Dead Space\settings.txt |
Microsoft Store | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/17470/pfx/[Note 1] |
- The file for key-bindings (
controls.rmp
) is in a binary format and requires hex editing.
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Electronic Arts\Dead Space\ |
Microsoft Store | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/17470/pfx/[Note 1] |
- 20 save slots available.
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Epic Games Launcher | ||
GOG Galaxy | ||
Origin | ||
OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud | ||
Xbox Cloud |
Video
Brightness settings. In exclusive fullscreen mode, game is so much brighter that even lowest value looks relatively bright.
WSGF multi-monitor screenshot.[5]
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | Game's brightness is much higher in exclusive fullscreen mode. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | Only if the display supports a refresh rate of 60 Hz or more.[Note 2] | ||
4K Ultra HD | Subtitles scales poorly with resolution larger than 1280 pixels wide, making them too small in very high resolution. Untested Cheat Engine table for subtitle scaling. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | See Field of view (FOV). | ||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Ingame antialiasing is a simple blur shader. On/off toggle. See Anti-aliasing (AA) for an alternative. | ||
High-fidelity upscaling | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | Dual interval in fullscreen mode, works as a 30 FPS cap otherwise. See the glossary page for proper Vsync. | ||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | An uncapped frame rate can result in several issues mentioned below. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
Ray tracing (RT) |
Anti-aliasing (AA)
- Alternative Anti-aliasing option for Dead Space.
MSAA and SGSSAA solution (Nvidia only) |
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Notes |
Field of view (FOV)
Use Widescreen Fixer[6] |
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Notes
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Input
- Game uses controller HUD if controller is present. Simply unplug/disable controller when playing with keyboard and mouse.
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | Two keys per action. In-game remapping is really limited; see Remapping. |
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Mouse acceleration | Use Dead Space Mouse Fix for raw mouse input. | |
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | Some menus need the mouse to accept changes or to default options. | |
Controller remapping | Renders most DirectInput controllers unusable. | |
Controller sensitivity | The command has to be manually added through settings.txt for the game (command unknown). Controller sensitivity is higher than what it should be at FPS higher then 30 but still playable (Xpadder could be used to lower it whilst at over 30 FPS). |
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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 | Game tries its best to autoassign buttons in correct places, but often fails, leading controller to be unusable. XInput wrapping highly recommended. |
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Button prompts | Keyboard buttons shown if DirectInput controller used. |
Additional information | ||
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Button prompts | Controller given priority for displaying on-screen buttons. | |
Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | XInput only. | |
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Steam Input | ||
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Steam Input API support | ||
Hook input (legacy mode) | ||
Official controller preset(s) | ||
Steam Controller button prompts |
Remapping
Allow full remapping through felayga tool[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Large deadzone
- The game inserts large deadzones onto the analog sticks, making precise control very difficult, especially on gamepads like the Logitech Gamepad F310, which have their own deadzones.
Make deadzones smaller[7] |
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Make deadzones smaller[citation needed] |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | Up to 5.0 output.[8] | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | Only when minimized. | |
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | Both English US and English GB are available | |||
Arabic | Fan translation by AR Team, available here. | |||
Simplified Chinese | Fan translation, donwload. | |||
Czech | GOG and Origin version. | |||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Hungarian | GOG, Origin and Retail version. | |||
Italian | ||||
Polish | GOG, Origin and Retail version. For Steam version download. | |||
Brazilian Portuguese | Fan translation: download (GGames). | |||
Russian | GOG, Origin and Retail version, download. | |||
Spanish | ||||
Turkish | Fan translation available here. | |||
Ukrainian | Fan translation, download. |
VR support
3D modes | State | GG3D | Notes | |
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Nvidia 3D Vision | See Helix Mod: Dead Space 3D Vision fix update. | |||
TriDef 3D | ||||
iZ3D | ||||
vorpX | G3D Officially supported game, see official vorpx game list. |
Devices | |||
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3RD Space Gaming Vest | |||
Novint Falcon |
Issues fixed
High frame rate issues
- An uncapped frame rate can result in several issues, including:
- Problems with QTEs, physics (specifically ragdoll), and animations.
- Can introduce desyncing issues with extremely high framerates (300+ FPS).[9]
- Some of the UI speed is tied to FPS. If frame rate is too high, the game will slow down.
- The first door after getting the Plasma Cutter may be impassable and the first Necromorph fails to spawn (in Chapter 1: New Arrivals)
- Containers and crates may not be interactable.
- Hair physics may "explode" and stretch unnaturally. This can be observed in the very first scene.
- Doctor Challus Mercer doesn't appear (in Chapter 5: Lethal Devotion)
- Crashes the game during elevator use (in Chapter 7: Into the Void)
- There's a risk of player getting soft-locked in landing state during zero gravity sections, game resolves this lock-up by forcibly killing the player after 5–10 seconds.
- Excessive tearing due to very frequent flickering lights
Instructions[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Fullscreen brightness levels are raised
- The game might look brighter than it should when running in exclusive fullscreen mode on certain systems and the in-game brightness slider can't be set low enough to fix it.
Change brightness through config files[citation needed] |
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Fixing the mouse
Use Dead Space Mouse Fix[10] |
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Notes
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Difficulty changes itself when multiple save files are present
- Difficulty only changes itself when save at end of a chapter (save in the train).
Always select "load game" instead of "continue game" on main menu[11] |
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Use CheatEngine to change the game difficulty[12] |
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Notes
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Game crashes on CPU's with more than ten cores
Set Windows to automatically limit the game to one CPU core[13] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9.0c | |
Shader Model support | 3 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Physics | Havok | |
Audio | RwAudioCore | [8] |
Unlock impossible difficulty without playthrough
Modify settings.txt[citation needed] |
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Save game editor
- A tool by malkhal that allows players to modify their Dead Space game save data. Backing up the original save files is recommended before using this tool. Can be downloaded here.
Mods
First person mod
Download here. Requires CheatEngine or Cheat Evolution.
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP SP2 | Vista |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 2.8 GHz AMD Athlon 64 3000+ |
Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200+ |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | 2 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 7.5 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 6800 GT ATI Radeon X1600 Pro 256 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible Shader model 3.0 support |
Nvidia GeForce 8600 GT ATI Radeon HD 2600 XT |
Sound (audio device) | DirectX 9.0c compatible |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (17470) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
- ↑ At 3440x1440 and a 50 refresh, max resolution is limited to 1920x1080
References
- ↑ Steam Community :: Guide :: Dead Space 2K100: Mouse Fix, Anti Aliasing & Anisotropic Filtering, Fixed Brightness, Proper Vsync, Borderless Window, Bug Fixes - last accessed on 2024-05-21
- ↑ https://github.com/doitsujin/dxvk/releases/tag/v1.10.2
- ↑ https://github.com/doitsujin/dxvk/releases/tag/v1.10.2
- ↑ https://github.com/doitsujin/dxvk/releases/tag/v2.3.1
- ↑ Dead Space | WSGF
- ↑ Widescreen Fixer v3.4 r737 v3.4 r737 - last accessed on 2021-9-5
- ↑ Dead Space XBOX Controller/60fps Fixes - Steam community discussions - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up
- ↑ Verified by User:Marioysikax on 2019-04-01
- ↑ Steam Community :: Guide :: [DeadSpaceMouseFix] Raw Mouse Input, Easy To Install - last accessed on 2017-01-08
- ↑ Dead Space: Difficulty Changed Itself - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved) - last accessed on 2024-05-21
- ↑ Dead Space 1 - A Fix for the "Continue bug" (PC Only) - Reddit - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Does anyone know how to fix this texture flickering in Dead Space 2? (specs in comments) - last accessed on 2022-12-14