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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Midway Chicago}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Midway Chicago}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Midway Games}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Midway Games|Retail}} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment|Digital}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Unreal Engine 3}} | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Unreal Engine 3}} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|stranglehold|77}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|stranglehold|77}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|stranglehold|80}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|stranglehold|80}} | ||
+ | |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 | Third-person }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | TPS }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Contemporary }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | }} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
|gogcom id = 1928816144 | |gogcom id = 1928816144 | ||
+ | |official site= https://web.archive.org/web/20081205192249/http://www.midway.com/us/Game_Stranglehold.html | ||
|hltb = 9220 | |hltb = 9220 | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 30533 |
|wikipedia = Stranglehold (video game) | |wikipedia = Stranglehold (video game) | ||
|winehq = 5915 | |winehq = 5915 | ||
+ | |lutris = stranglehold | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | + | {{Introduction | |
− | {{ | + | |introduction = |
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{--}} The [https://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/Product/Stranglehold-Map-Pack/00000000-0000-400c-80cf-00014d5707d2 Map Pack DLC] and [https://www.amazon.com/Stranglehold-Collectors-Hard-Boiled-Playstation-3/dp/B000O5DS46?th=1 Collector's Edition] were not released for PC. | {{--}} The [https://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/Product/Stranglehold-Map-Pack/00000000-0000-400c-80cf-00014d5707d2 Map Pack DLC] and [https://www.amazon.com/Stranglehold-Collectors-Hard-Boiled-Playstation-3/dp/B000O5DS46?th=1 Collector's Edition] were not released for PC. | ||
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
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===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Delete or rename files|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Mars icecream|date=2019-11|comment=Verified for the GOG version (1.1, 31068)}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Delete or rename files|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Mars icecream|date=2019-11|comment=Verified for the GOG version (1.1, 31068)}}</ref>|fix= | ||
− | # Navigate to | + | # Navigate to {{file|{{P|game}}\StrangleholdGame\Movies|folder}} |
# Delete or rename the following files: | # Delete or rename the following files: | ||
<pre> | <pre> | ||
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</pre> | </pre> | ||
{{ii}} A brief Midway video is still present. | {{ii}} A brief Midway video is still present. | ||
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} {{file|intro_c0010_bink.bik}} may contain FMV footage not seen in the game. |
}} | }} | ||
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|fov notes = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. | |fov notes = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. | ||
|windowed = hackable | |windowed = hackable | ||
− | |windowed notes = Use the <code>-windowed</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]]<ref> | + | |windowed notes = Use the <code>-windowed</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]]<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://forums.guru3d.com/threads/stranglehold-fix.238786/|title=Stranglehold fix..|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
|borderless windowed = unknown | |borderless windowed = unknown | ||
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
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|antialiasing = hackable | |antialiasing = hackable | ||
|antialiasing notes = [[SGSSAA]] or [[OGSSAA]] bits = 0x000200C1 | |antialiasing notes = [[SGSSAA]] or [[OGSSAA]] bits = 0x000200C1 | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = always on | |vsync = always on | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1590-stranglehold-hor-fov-fix/ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1590-stranglehold-hor-fov-fix/ HOR+ FOV fix] to unlock all resolutions and adjust FOV (disable GoG Galaxy overlay first)|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Keith|date=2019-11-29|comment=}}</ref>|fix= |
}} | }} | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Set custom resolution and FOV (v1.0)|ref=<ref>[https://www.wsgf.org/dr/stranglehold-v10 Stranglehold v1.0 | WSGF]</ref><ref>[https://www.wsgf.org/dr/stranglehold-v11 Stranglehold v1.1 | WSGF]</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Set custom resolution and FOV (v1.0)|ref=<ref>[https://www.wsgf.org/dr/stranglehold-v10 Stranglehold v1.0 | WSGF]</ref><ref>[https://www.wsgf.org/dr/stranglehold-v11 Stranglehold v1.1 | WSGF]</ref>|fix= | ||
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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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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Czech | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = Retail only. [https://github.com/hornster02/Stranglehold-2007-CZ link #1] or [https://www.moddb.com/games/stranglehold/downloads/stranglehold-czech-language-patch link #2] | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
|notes = Local retail only, [https://mega.nz/folder/hKwmjaSQ#KyyMJwHvA8ftdzxjCV77bg available to download.] | |notes = Local retail only, [https://mega.nz/folder/hKwmjaSQ#KyyMJwHvA8ftdzxjCV77bg available to download.] | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Polish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = Voice-over translation. | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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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/2015/08/stranglehold.html Helix Mod: Stranglehold]. |
|tridef 3d = unknown | |tridef 3d = unknown | ||
|tridef 3d notes = | |tridef 3d 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 = | ||
|macos intel 32-bit app = | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 7800 | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 7800 | ||
|minGPU2 = ATI Radeon X1300 | |minGPU2 = ATI Radeon X1300 | ||
+ | |minDX = 9.0c | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
{{GOG.com Enhancement Project}} | {{GOG.com Enhancement Project}} |
Latest revision as of 21:59, 5 June 2024
Developers | |
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Midway Chicago | |
Publishers | |
Retail | Midway Games |
Digital | Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment |
Engines | |
Unreal Engine 3 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | September 18, 2007 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 77 |
IGDB | 80 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | TPS |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Contemporary |
Stranglehold is a singleplayer third-person TPS game.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | SecuROM 7 DRM disc check. Polish and Hungarian copies uses SafeDisc v4.85 DRM[Note 1]. |
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GOG.com |
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).
- The Map Pack DLC and Collector's Edition were not released for PC.
Essential improvements
Patches
- Patch v1.1 updates the game to the latest version.
Skip intro videos
Delete or rename files[3] |
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intro_Legal_Euro.bik intro_Legal_US.bik intro_Logo_Midway_HD.bik intro_Logo_Shared.bik intro_Logo_TigerHill_HD.bik intro_Logo_Unreal.bik intro_c0010_bink.bik
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Stranglehold\ |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Multi-monitor | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | See Widescreen resolution. Interface elements are skewed and cinematics are pillarboxed.[4] | ||
4K Ultra HD | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Windowed | Use the -windowed command line argument[5] |
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Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | SGSSAA or OGSSAA bits = 0x000200C1 | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Widescreen resolution
Use the HOR+ FOV fix to unlock all resolutions and adjust FOV (disable GoG Galaxy overlay first)[6] |
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Set custom resolution and FOV (v1.0)[7][8] |
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | Not accessible from the main menu. | |
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | Inversion options only available once campaign is loaded. | |
Controller | ||
Controller support |
- Y-axis mouse sensitivity is significantly lower than x-axis, and may need to be adjusted to compensate.[9][10]
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Czech | Retail only. link #1 or link #2 | |||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Hungarian | Local retail only, available to download. | |||
Italian | ||||
Polish | Voice-over translation. | |||
Russian | ||||
Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Local play | |||
LAN play | |||
Online play | Online servers have been shut down. |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Nvidia 3D Vision | See Helix Mod: Stranglehold. | ||
vorpX | G3D User created game profile, see important hints in the vorpx forum profile introduction. |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 9.0c |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | XP SP2, Vista | |
Processor (CPU) | Dual Core | |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 15 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 7800 ATI Radeon X1300 DirectX 9.0c compatible |
Notes
References
- ↑ Not Loading in Windows 10; this will break thousands of - Microsoft Community - last accessed on 2017-01-16
- ↑ Microsoft - MS15-097: Description of the security update for the graphics component in Windows: September 8, 2015 - last accessed on 2018-02-16
- ↑ Verified by User:Mars icecream on 2019-11
- Verified for the GOG version (1.1, 31068)
- ↑ Stranglehold - PC GOG release - Gameplay 3440x1440 with FOV mod - last accessed on 2019-11-29
- ↑ Stranglehold fix.. - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:Keith on 2019-11-29
- ↑ Stranglehold v1.0 | WSGF
- ↑ Stranglehold v1.1 | WSGF
- ↑ PC port quality of John Woo's "Stranglehold" - last accessed on 2019-11-29
- "Vertical sensitivity is significantly lower."
- ↑ Verified by User:Andytizer on 2019-11-29
- Raising y-axis mouse sensitivity to much higher than x-axis gave an adequate playing experience.