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{{Infobox game
 
{{Infobox game
 
|cover        = Silent Hill 4 - cover.png
 
|cover        = Silent Hill 4 - cover.png
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|developers  =  
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|developers  =
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Team Silent}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Team Silent}}
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{{Infobox game/row/porter|Konami Software Shanghai|Windows|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.silenthillmemories.net/sh4/versions/sh4_manual_pc_us.pdf/|title=Silent Hill 4 Manual|date=2024-02-18}}</ref>}}
 
|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Konami}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Konami}}
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|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 9, 2004}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 9, 2004}}
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|reception    =
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|silent-hill-4-the-room|67}}
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|silent-hill-4-the-room|rating}}
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|taxonomy    =
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Cinematic camera }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Action, Shooter, Survival horror }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Realistic }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Horror, North America }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Silent Hill }}
 
|steam appid  =  
 
|steam appid  =  
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|gogcom page  =  
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|gogcom id    = 1141086411
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|official site= https://web.archive.org/web/20041108044954/http://www.konami.com/silenthill4/
 +
|hltb        = 8527
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|lutris      = silent-hill-4-the-room
 +
|mobygames    = 14830
 +
|strategywiki = Silent Hill 4: The Room
 
|wikipedia    = Silent Hill 4: The Room
 
|wikipedia    = Silent Hill 4: The Room
 +
|winehq      = 4691
 +
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
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{{Series|Silent Hill}}
 
  
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'''Key points'''
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{{Introduction
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{{--}} Gameplay locked to 30 FPS, cutscenes locked to 15 FPS.
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|introduction      = '''''Silent Hill 4: The Room''''' is a {{Glossary:Survival horror}} game developed by [[Company:Team Silent|Team Silent]], and published by [[Company:Konami|Konami]].<br> It is the fourth installment in the ''[[:Series:Silent Hill|Silent Hill]]'' series.
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{{--}} Max resolution locked to 4:3 1024x768. Requires modding to increase to widescreen 1920x1080. FMVs are stretched, though there are not a lot of FMVs in the game anyway.
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{{--}} Outdated controller (Dinput, not Xinput) and camera/keyboard controls
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|release history  = The game was released on September 7, 2004 for the PlayStation 2, with the PC port coming out 2 days later on September 9, 2004.<br> The PC port included a handful of configurable visual options not available in the PlayStation 2 release.<br> It also suffered from several inconsistencies such as a lack of soft shadows, absence of some of the "hauntings" from the PlayStation 2 version,<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.silenthillmemories.net/sh4/hauntings_en.htm|title=Hauntings - Silent Hill Memories|date=2023-02-17}}</ref> and some missing post-processing effects.<br>In 2020, the game was re-released on GOG, marking the first time the game made an appearance on a digital storefront.<br> This release had many improvements not present in the original version, such as anisotropic filtering, native widescreen support and fixed controller support. Whereas the port did plenty to enhance the shortcomings of the title, the lack of "hauntings" and soft shadows are still present in the re-release.
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{{ii}} It is highly recommended to adjust the default brightness and contrast. Brightness = 3, Contrast = 8, default gamma looks fine.
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 +
|current state    = Several modders over the years have made efforts to restore missing content and fix inconsistent features, as well as to update compatibility with modern systems. The GOG version with [[#Silent Hill 4 PC Fix by Steam006|Steam006's fix]] is recommended to fix the issues mentioned.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
'''General information'''
 +
{{mm}} [http://www.silenthillmemories.net/sh4/info_en.htm Silent Hill Memories - Informative site]
 +
{{GOG.com links|1141086411|silent_hill_4_the_room}}
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
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{{Availability/row| Retail |  | Unknown | | }}
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{{Availability/row| Retail |  | disc | {{DRM|SecuROM|v5}}. | | Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | silent_hill_4_the_room | DRM-free | Re-release of the European PC version with improvements.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/silenthill/comments/j8dcbu/a_deep_analysis_of_silent_hill_4_gog_port/|title=Reddit|date=28 May 2023}}</ref> |  | Windows }}
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Version differences===
 +
{{ii}} The GOG Re-release comes with a plethora of improvements, including native widescreen resolutions and FOV, restored post processing effects, improved controller support, more language options, and more.
 +
{{ii}} In addition, It also includes a DirectX wrapper and configuration tool, which allows for Gamma control, Windowed Mode, Antialiasing, V-sync, and Anisotropic Filtering.
 +
 
 +
==Essential improvements==
 +
===Silent Hill 4 PC Fix by Steam006===
 +
{{++}} Adds new features such as:
 +
* Proper widescreen support.
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* {{Term|Hor+}} FOV.
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* Cutscene FPS increased from 15 to 30 for retail copies.
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* Default brightness/gamma settings more alike to the PS2 version.
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* Restored missing hauntings from the PS2 and/or Xbox versions.
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* Minor bug fixes.
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{{ii}} Some of these features are already present in the GOG version, although this fix is still recommended to be used in order to restore missing content.
 +
 
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref={{cn|date=2024-08-19}}|fix=
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# Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1332-silent-hill-4-pc-fix-by-steam006/ Silent Hill 4 PC Fix by Steam006] and extract the archive (password is {{code|pcgw}}).
 +
# For the GOG.com version, rename {{file|d3d8.dll}} to {{file|d3d8R.dll}} otherwise GOG's wrapper will be overwritten.
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# Copy the contents of the archive to {{folder|{{p|game}}}}.
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# Configure options in {{file|Silent_Hill_4_PC_Fix.ini}}, if desired.
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}}
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 +
====[https://www.gog.com/forum/silent_hill_4_the_room/silent_hill_4_the_room_169_fmv_pack/post1 Silent Hill 4: The Room 16:9 FMV Pack by CataBridge]====
 +
{{++}} FMVs from the PlayStation 2 version scaled to 16:9.
 +
{{ii}} Recommended to be used with [[#Silent Hill 4 PC Fix by Steam006|Steam006's fix]].
 +
 
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref={{cn|date=2024-08-19}}|fix=
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# Download the archive [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1K0FJ09jOh12h4_CqEFSp2giOySI80xT9/view?usp=sharing here].
 +
# Copy the contents to the game directory and overwrite files when prompted.
 +
'''Notes'''
 +
{{++}} Allows those using [[#Modfifications|ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix]] to view the FMVs in widescreen without the {{code|Fix2D}} option enabled.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
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{{Game data/row|Windows|}}
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
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{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|game}}\saves}}
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\saves\}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
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{{Save game cloud syncing
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{{Save game cloud syncing  
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|origin               =  
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|discord                  =
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|origin notes         =  
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|discord notes            =
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|steam cloud           =  
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|epic games launcher      =
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|steam cloud notes     =  
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|epic games launcher notes =
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|uplay                =  
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|gog galaxy                = true
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|uplay notes           =  
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|gog galaxy notes          =
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|gamesave manager      =  
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|origin                   =  
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|gamesave manager notes=  
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|origin notes             =  
 +
|steam cloud               =  
 +
|steam cloud notes         =  
 +
|ubisoft connect          =  
 +
|ubisoft connect notes     =  
 +
|xbox cloud                =  
 +
|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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==Video settings==
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==Video==
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{{Video settings
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{{ii}} For a visually more faithful experience to the PS2 graphics, it's recommended to set all three gamma values to <code>1.0</code>.
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|wsgf link                  = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/silent-hill-4-room/en
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{{Video
 +
|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/silent-hill-4-room/en
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = incomplete
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = incomplete
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = incomplete
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = incomplete
 
|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = incomplete
 
|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = incomplete
 
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = incomplete
 
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = incomplete
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|widescreen resolution      = hackable
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|widescreen resolution      = true
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|widescreen resolution notes= Download the two attachments for resolution and FOV at WSGF and follow the instructions. Run the game using sh4w1.exe (16:9), or sh4w1.exe (16:10). Do not bother with the outdated Artmoney method.
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|widescreen resolution notes= GOG.com only. See [[#Modifications|Modifications]] for retail version.
 
|multimonitor              = unknown
 
|multimonitor              = unknown
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
 
|ultrawidescreen            = unknown
 
|ultrawidescreen            = unknown
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
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|4k ultra hd                = unknown
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|4k ultra hd                = true
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|4k ultra hd notes          =  
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|4k ultra hd notes          = GOG.com only. See [[#Modifications|Modifications]] for retail version.
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|fov                        = unknown
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|fov                        = hackable
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|fov notes                  =  
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|fov notes                  = Use [https://github.com/SuiMachine/Silent-Hill-4---Tool/releases sh4tool] (default camera) or [https://github.com/zealottormunds/sh4modloader/releases sh4modloader] (1st and 3rd person).
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|windowed                  = false
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|windowed                  = true
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|windowed notes            =  
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|windowed notes            = GOG.com only. See [[#Windowed|Windowed]] for retail version.
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|borderless windowed        = unknown
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|borderless windowed        = false
 
|borderless windowed notes  =  
 
|borderless windowed notes  =  
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|anisotropic                = unknown
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|anisotropic                = true
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|anisotropic notes          =  
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|anisotropic notes          = GOG.com only. Up to 16 samples.
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|antialiasing              = unknown
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|antialiasing              = true
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|antialiasing notes        =  
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|antialiasing notes        = GOG.com only. [[MSAA]] 2-8x. Minor rendering issues in specific circumstances.{{cn|date=2024-02-19}}
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|vsync                      = unknown
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|upscaling tech            =
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|vsync notes                =  
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|upscaling notes            =  
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|oculus rift                = unknown
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|vsync                      = true
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|oculus rift notes         =  
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|vsync notes                = GOG.com only.
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|high frame rate           = false
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|60 fps                    = false
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|high frame rate notes     =  
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|60 fps notes               = Capped at 30 FPS during gameplay.<br>In the retail version, cutscenes are capped at 15 FPS. See [[#High frame rate|High frame rate]].
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|color blind                = unknown
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|120 fps                    = false
 +
|120 fps notes              =
 +
|hdr                        = false
 +
|hdr notes                 =  
 +
|color blind                = false
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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==Input settings==
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===GOG DirectX Configuration tool===
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{{Input settings
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{{Image|SH4_GOG_tool.png|An image of the configuration tool.}}
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|key remap                = unknown
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{{ii}} Owners of the GOG version can use a configuration tool that allows users tweak various video settings.
 +
{{ii}} Don't replace {{file|d3d8.dll}} in {{folder|{{p|game}}}}; otherwise, the tool and its enhancements will have no effect.
 +
 
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Run the configuration tool|ref={{cn|date=2024-08-19}}|fix=
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# Next to the play button of GOG Galaxy, click the settings icon.
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# Hover over {{code|Additional executables}} and click on {{code|DirectX Settings}} to open.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Use [https://sourceforge.net/projects/dxwnd/ DxWnd] (retail only)|ref={{cn|date=2024-08-19}}|fix=
 +
# Download and run [https://sourceforge.net/projects/dxwnd/ DxWnd] as administrator.
 +
# Click on {{code|Edit}}, then {{code|Add}}.
 +
# Set name and executable path.
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# Set {{code|Acquire admin caps}}.
 +
# Set {{code|Desktop}} for borderless fullscreen windowed.
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# Click on {{code|Mouse}} tab, set Mouse Clipper to {{code|On}}.
 +
# Click OK, then {{code|File}} and {{code|Save}}.
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# Run the game directly from DxWnd.
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}}
 +
 
 +
===[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)|High frame rate]]===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Use [https://github.com/zealottormunds/sh4modloader/releases sh4modloader] or [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/694-silent-hill-4-wrapper-by-nemesis/ Nemesis' 60 FPS fix]|ref={{cn|date=2024-08-19}}|fix=
 +
'''Notes'''
 +
{{--}} Extremely buggy. Henry can't move in attack stance and the final boss is unbeatable.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===[https://github.com/zealottormunds/sh4modloader/releases Zealot's Camera Mod]===
 +
{{++}} Adds over-the-shoulder camera, first-person camera, and various camera tweaks.
 +
 
 +
==Input==
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{{Input
 +
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
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|acceleration option      = unknown
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|acceleration option      = false
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|acceleration option notes =  
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|acceleration option notes = Mouse deceleration present in the first-person segments.
−
|mouse menu                = unknown
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|mouse sensitivity        = hackable
 +
|mouse sensitivity notes  = Can be adjusted with [[#Silent Hill 4 PC Fix by Steam006|Steam006's Fix]].<br>X/Y axis sensitivity is inconsistent.{{cn|date=2024-02-19|reason=Sandemc: original wording was a bit unclear}}
 +
|mouse menu                = true
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
−
|invert mouse y-axis      = unknown
+
|invert mouse y-axis      = true
−
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
+
|invert mouse y-axis notes = Can be done through [[Silent_Hill_4:_The_Room#Silent_Hill_4_PC_Fix_by_Steam006|Steam006's fix]].<br> Press {{key|F3}} and {{key|F4}} to invert the X/Y axis.
−
|controller support        = unknown
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|touchscreen              = false
−
|controller support notes  =  
+
|touchscreen notes        =  
−
|full controller          = unknown
+
|controller support        = true
 +
|controller support notes  = GOG.com only. See [[#Controller support|Controller support]].
 +
|full controller          = false
 
|full controller notes    =  
 
|full controller notes    =  
−
|controller remap          = unknown
+
|controller remap          = true
 
|controller remap notes    =  
 
|controller remap notes    =  
−
|invert controller y-axis  = unknown
+
|controller sensitivity    = hackable
 +
|controller sensitivity notes= Can be adjusted with [[#Silent Hill 4 PC Fix by Steam006|Steam006's Fix]].<br>X/Y axis sensitivity is inconsistent.{{cn|date=2024-02-19|reason=Sandemc: original wording was a bit unclear}}
 +
|invert controller y-axis  = true
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
−
|touchscreen               = unknown
+
|xinput controllers        = true
−
|touchscreen notes        =  
+
|xinput controllers notes  = Fully working in the GOG version.<br> See [[#Controller support|Controller support]] to fix the partial support on retail versions.
 +
|xbox prompts              = false
 +
|xbox prompts notes        =
 +
|impulse triggers          = unknown
 +
|impulse triggers notes    =
 +
|dualshock 4               = true
 +
|dualshock 4 notes        = Added in the GOG version on August 27, 2021.
 +
|dualshock prompts        = unknown
 +
|dualshock prompts notes  =
 +
|light bar support        = unknown
 +
|light bar support notes  =
 +
|dualshock 4 modes        = unknown
 +
|dualshock 4 modes notes  =
 +
|tracked motion controllers= unknown
 +
|tracked motion controllers notes =
 +
|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
 +
|tracked motion prompts notes =
 +
|other controllers         = unknown
 +
|other controllers notes  =
 +
|other button prompts      = unknown
 +
|other button prompts notes=
 +
|button prompts            = false
 +
|button prompts notes      = No in-game prompts. No icons for configuration.
 +
|controller hotplug        = unknown
 +
|controller hotplug notes  =
 +
|haptic feedback          = unknown
 +
|haptic feedback notes    =
 +
|simultaneous input        = unknown
 +
|simultaneous input notes  =
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===[[Glossary:Controller|Controller support]]===
 +
{{++}} Controller support was fixed in the GOG version.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/silenthill/comments/q7ncnl/silent_hill_4_on_gog_now_has_native_controller/|title=Reddit|date=28 May 2023}}</ref>
 +
{{ii}} Retail copies may have a problem related to specific inputs not working, such as the triggers or right stick.
 +
 
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Fix button assignment|ref={{cn|date=February 2017}}|fix=
 +
# Download and run [https://sites.google.com/site/0dd14lab/xinput-plus XInput Plus].
 +
# Set {{code|'''Target Program'''}} to {{file|SILENT HILL 4.exe}}.
 +
# Go to the {{code|'''DirectInput'''}} tab and check {{key|Enable DirectInput Output}}.
 +
# Assign {{code|'''LT/RT'''}} to {{code|Button11/12}}.
 +
# Assign {{code|'''Right Stick'''}} to {{code|Z Rot/Z Axis}}.
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# Click {{code|'''Apply'''}} and a DLL file will be added to the game directory.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Use [https://sites.google.com/site/0dd14lab/xinput-plus XInput Plus] and [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/694-silent-hill-4-wrapper-by-nemesis/ Wrapper by Nemesis]|fix=
 +
# Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}}} and delete all DLLs besides {{file|checkdx.dll}}, {{file|drc.dll}}, and {{file|dsetup.dll}}.
 +
# Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/694-silent-hill-4-wrapper-by-nemesis/ Wrapper by Nemesis].
 +
# Extract {{folder|Nemesis 60FPS}} or {{folder|Nemesis Wrapper}} to {{folder|{{p|game}}}} and rename it to {{folder|scripts}}.
 +
# Inside {{folder|scripts}}, delete {{file|dinput8.dll}} and rename {{file|sh4w.dll}} to {{file|sh4w.asi}}.
 +
# Download the latest [https://github.com/ThirteenAG/Ultimate-ASI-Loader/releases Ultimate ASI Loader].
 +
# Extract {{file|dinput8.dll}}, then rename it to {{file|d3d8.dll}} and move it to {{folder|{{p|game}}}}.
 +
# Install and use [https://sites.google.com/site/0dd14lab/xinput-plus XInput Plus] as described above in "''Fix button assignment''".
 +
 
 +
'''Notes'''
 +
{{ii}} [https://sites.google.com/site/0dd14lab/xinput-plus XInput Plus] replaces {{file|dinput8.dll}} included in the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/694-silent-hill-4-wrapper-by-nemesis/ Wrapper by Nemesis].
 
}}
 
}}
  
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==Audio settings==
+
{{Fixbox|description=Use Steam Input|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Shooterboss|date=2021-08-11|comment=Just uploaded a community controller configuration on Steam for this game.}}</ref>}}
−
{{Audio settings
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−
|separate volume          = unknown
+
==Audio==
−
|separate volume notes    =  
+
{{Audio
−
|surround sound          = unknown
+
|separate volume          = true
−
|surround sound notes    =  
+
|separate volume notes    = Separate sliders for background music and sound effects.
 +
|surround sound          = true
 +
|surround sound notes    = Dolby Digital 5.1.<br> May get up to 7.0 output with [[Glossary:Sound card#DirectSound hardware path|DirectSound3D restoration software]].
 
|subtitles                = true
 
|subtitles                = true
 
|subtitles notes          =  
 
|subtitles notes          =  
−
|closed captions          = unknown
+
|closed captions          = false
 
|closed captions notes    =  
 
|closed captions notes    =  
−
|mute on focus lost      = unknown
+
|mute on focus lost      = true
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
−
|eax support              =  
+
|eax support              = hackable
−
|eax support notes        =  
+
|eax support notes         = Set Dolby Digital in the game settings and use [[Glossary:Surround sound#DirectSound3D|DSOAL]] to get HRTF.<ref name=idrinklava>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ny-1j8agsKo|title=Silent Hill 4: The Room w/ 3D spatial sound 🎧 (OpenAL Soft HRTF audio)|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>
 +
|royalty free audio       = false
 +
|royalty free audio notes  = An optional scene, when the player is looking through the door viewer, features a copyrighted sound effect of "''Spanish or Italian Couple Yelling at Each Other, Through Thick Wall Perspective''". It is part of the '''Hollywood Edge Sound Effects Library''' and gets flagged on Twitch.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Suicide machine|date=2023-10-05)}}</ref>
 
}}
 
}}
  
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  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = true
 
  |audio    = true
−
  |subtitles =  
+
  |subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Simplified Chinese
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = hackable
 +
|fan      = true
 +
|notes    = Fan translation, [https://keylol.com/t630393-1-1 download].
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Czech
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = hackable
 +
|notes    = Fan translation, [https://www.abcgames.cz/?p=preklady_zobraz&id=7935 download].
 +
|fan      = true
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = French
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    = European retail and GOG only.
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = German
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    = European retail and GOG only.
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Italian
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    = European retail and GOG only.
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Japanese
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Polish
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = hackable
 +
|fan      = true
 +
|notes    = Fan translation by grajpopolsku (no diacritics), [https://grajpopolsku.pl/download/silent-hill-4-the-room/ download].<br> A version with diacritics made by different authors is available [https://onedrive.live.com/?authkey=%21AGR4EvYQRMycX2M&id=B3448B8921B0EA83%2127082&cid=B3448B8921B0EA83&parId=root&parQt=sharedby&o=OneUp here].
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Brazilian Portuguese
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = hackable
 +
|fan      = true
 +
|notes    = Fan translation, [https://www.gamevicio.com/traducao/traducao-de-silent-hill-4-the-room-para-portugues-brasil/ download].
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Russian
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    = Retail only. Patch for digital release [https://www.zoneofgames.ru/games/silent_hill_4_the_room/files/314.html here].
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Spanish
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    = European retail and GOG only.
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Turkish
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = hackable
 +
|fan      = true
 +
|notes    = Fan translation, [https://www.nexusmods.com/silenthill4theroom/mods/13 download].
 +
}}
 +
}}
 +
 +
==Issues fixed==
 +
===The game closes itself immediately after launching===
 +
{{ii}} White screen shows up twice, but no logos are visible when they should be. The game closes itself immediately after.
 +
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Install the game on the Local Disk (C:)|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/silent_hill_4_the_room/crash_to_desktop_after_two_flashes_of_white_screen|title=Crash to Desktop after two flashes of white screen|date=January 2024}}</ref><ref>{{Refcheck|user=Shooterboss|date=2021-08-11}}</ref>}}
 +
 +
===The game fails to start===
 +
{{ii}} Some systems may fail to launch the game despite meeting the technical requirements.
 +
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Use [[#Silent Hill 4 PC Fix by Steam006|Steam006's Fix]]|ref={{cn|date=2024-08-19}}}}
 +
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Use [[#ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix|ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix]]|ref={{cn|date=2024-08-19}}}}
 +
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Delete or rename {{file|CheckSpec.dll}} located in {{folder|{{p|game}}}}|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://github.com/dns/Silent-Hill-4-Wide-Screen-Patch|title=Silent Hill 4 - Widescreen Patch|date=2017-01-21}}</ref>}}
 +
 +
===Screen flickering on Windows 8/8.1===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Use d3d8to9|ref={{cn|date=2024-08-19}}|fix=
 +
# Download [https://github.com/crosire/d3d8to9/releases d3d8to9].
 +
# Copy {{file|d3d8.dll}} to {{folder|{{p|game}}}}.
 +
 +
'''Notes'''
 +
{{--}} It breaks FMVs and shows a black screen when they're triggered.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1332-silent-hill-4-pc-fix-by-steam006/?do=findComment&comment=5340|title=Silent Hill 4 PC Fix by Steam006 - Page 3 - Unofficial patches - PCGamingWiki PCGW Community|date=2024-08-19}}</ref>
 +
}}
 +
 +
===Audio does not correctly pan between channels on "Stereo"===
 +
{{ii}} The regular stereo mode, by default, does not seem to properly pan sounds between both stereo channels.<br> This results in incorrect mixing between the two channels when the camera moves.
 +
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Switch audio mode to {{code|Dolby Digital}} in the game settings|ref=<ref name="idrinklava"/>|fix=
 +
'''Notes'''
 +
{{ii}} The option for Dolby Digital seems to be mislabeled. When enabled, audio is properly panned between both channels.<br> Among other things, audio is properly filtered when looking up or down due to the object-based 3D audio.
 +
{{ii}} Recommended to be paired with DSOAL in order to further enhance panning.
 +
}}
 +
 +
===Error: "The game is not installed properly"===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Edit Windows Registry|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/silenthill/comments/fnlvo6/sh_4_pc_the_game_is_not_installed_properly/|title=SH4 PC “The Game is Not Installed Properly”|date=2017-01-21}}</ref>|fix=
 +
# Run Notepad.
 +
# Copy and paste the following code:
 +
<pre>
 +
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
 +
 +
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\KONAMI]
 +
 +
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\KONAMI\Silent Hill 4]
 +
 +
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\KONAMI\Silent Hill 4\1.00.000]
 +
</pre>
 +
<ol start="3">
 +
<li>Save as {{file|sh4.reg}} wherever desired.</li>
 +
<li>Double-click on the newly saved file and apply the changes.</li>
 +
</ol>
 +
'''Notes'''
 +
{{ii}} For 32-bit operating systems, it is necessary to remove all {{code|\WOW6432Node}} from the above code.
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
== Issues fixed ==
+
===Black screen during gameplay (Retail)===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Enable [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility mode]] in the properties of {{file|SILENT HILL 4.exe}} and set it to {{code|Windows XP (Service Pack 2)}}|ref={{cn|date=2024-08-19}}}}
  
−
=== Resolution locked to 400 x 300 ===
+
===Cutscene blur with widescreen fixes===
−
Go to the game's folder, locate "CheckSpec.dll", and rename or delete it.
+
{{ii}} Cutscene blur used to create a depth-of-field effect is broken in Retail copies when using a widescreen fix.
 +
{{ii}} Does NOT need to be disabled in the GOG version. Users may have a potential decrease in visual quality if done in the GOG version.
 +
 
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Use [[Silent_Hill_4:_The_Room#Silent_Hill_4_PC_Fix_by_Steam006|Steam006's Fix]]|ref={{cn|date=2024-08-19}}|fix=
 +
'''Notes'''
 +
{{ii}} By default, the patch sets all blur values to <code>0.0</code>. Original values can be restored in {{file|Silent_Hill_4_PC_Fix.ini}}.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/694-silent-hill-4-wrapper-by-nemesis/ Silent Hill 4 Wrapper by Nemesis]|ref={{cn|date=2024-08-19}}|fix=
 +
'''Notes'''
 +
{{ii}} After installing the wrapper, open {{file|sh4w.ini}} and change all blur values from <code>-1.0</code> to <code>0.0</code>.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===A warning message pops up when the game crashes===
 +
{{ii}} Warning: "A crash occurred the last time that game was played. Using safe graphics options."
 +
{{ii}} If this occurs, the game settings will be restored to their initial state.
 +
 
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Use [[#Silent Hill 4 PC Fix by Steam006|Steam006's Fix]] to disable safe mode}}
 +
 
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Use [[#ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix|ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix]] to disable safe mode}}
 +
 
 +
==Other information==
 +
===API===
 +
{{API
 +
|direct3d versions      = 8.1
 +
|direct3d notes        =
 +
|directdraw versions    =
 +
|directdraw notes      =
 +
|opengl versions        =
 +
|opengl notes          =
 +
|glide versions        =
 +
|glide notes            =
 +
|software mode          =
 +
|software mode notes    =
 +
|mantle support        =
 +
|mantle support notes  =
 +
|metal support          =
 +
|metal support notes    =
 +
|vulkan versions        =
 +
|vulkan notes          =
 +
|dos modes              =
 +
|dos modes notes        =
 +
|shader model versions  =
 +
|shader model notes    =
 +
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 +
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 +
|windows arm app        =
 +
|windows exe notes      =
 +
|macos intel 32-bit app =
 +
|macos intel 64-bit app =
 +
|macos arm app          =
 +
|macos app notes        =
 +
|linux 32-bit executable=
 +
|linux 64-bit executable=
 +
|linux arm app          =
 +
|linux executable notes =
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Modifications===
 +
====[https://github.com/HunterStanton/SilentHill4Randomizer?tab=readme-ov-file#installation Silent Hill 4 Randomizer]====
 +
{{++}} Offers new gameplay scenarios and challenges.
 +
{{ii}} Set <code>RestoreHauntings</code> to {{code|0}} if using Steam006's fix.
 +
{{--}} Not compatible with retail copies.
 +
 
 +
====[https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#sh4 ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix]====
 +
{{++}} This mod aims to correct the game for modern displays, as well as some extras, such as:
 +
* Widescreen support.
 +
* Disabling cutscene/FMV letterboxing.
 +
* Increasing cutscene FPS from 15 to 30.
 +
* Disabling hardware check before launching.
 +
* Corrected menus and FOV for widescreen.
 +
* Ability to skip intro splash screens.
 +
{{ii}} Should not be used with [[#Silent Hill 4 PC Fix by Steam006|Steam006's fix]].
 +
{{ii}} The developer build should be used on the GOG version due to the regular one facing a crash upon launch.
 +
{{--}} Fixing Menus/HUD via the {{code|2DFix}} option disables some post-processing due to not being scaled correctly when enabled.
 +
 
 +
====[https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/694-silent-hill-4-wrapper-by-nemesis/ Nemesis2000's wrapper]====
 +
{{ii}} A wrapper for the North American version which adds some fixes and new features, such as:
 +
* Ability to change the resolution.
 +
* FOV correction in widescreen.
 +
* Disabling cutscenes letterboxing.
 +
* Cutscenes at 30 FPS instead of 15 FPS.
 +
* Disabling blur in cutscenes (change all values to <code>0</code>).
 +
* Pause background will render at native resolution.
 +
* Experimental 60 FPS support.
 +
{{--}} Not compatible with the GOG release.
  
 
==System requirements==
 
==System requirements==
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|OSfamily = Windows
 
|OSfamily = Windows
  
−
|minOS    = 98/ME/2000/XP
+
|minOS    = 98, ME, 2000, XP
−
|minCPU  = Pentium III - 1GHz
+
|minCPU  = Intel Pentium III 1.0 GHz or AMD Athlon
−
|minCPU2  = AMD Athlon - 1GHz
+
|minCPU2  =  
−
|minRAM  = 256MB RAM
+
|minRAM  = 256 MB
−
|minHD    = 3GB
+
|minHD    = 3 GB
−
|minGPU  = NVIDIA GeForce 3 Ti
+
|minGPU  = Nvidia GeForce 3 Ti
 
|minGPU2  = ATI Radeon 8500
 
|minGPU2  = ATI Radeon 8500
−
|minDX    = 8.1
+
|minDX    = 8.1b
 +
|minVRAM  = 32 MB
 +
|minaudio = DirectX compatible
 +
 
 +
|recOS    =
 +
|recCPU  = Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz or AMD Athlon
 +
|recRAM  = 512 MB
 +
|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce 4 Ti
 +
|recVRAM  = 64 MB
 +
|recDX    =
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
{{References}}
 
{{References}}
 +
{{GOG.com Enhancement Project}}

Latest revision as of 23:20, 7 September 2024

Silent Hill 4: The Room
Silent Hill 4: The Room cover
Developers
Team Silent
Windows Konami Software Shanghai[1]
Publishers
Konami
Release dates
Windows September 9, 2004
Reception
Metacritic 67
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase
Modes Singleplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives Cinematic camera
Controls Direct control
Genres Action, Shooter, Survival horror
Art styles Realistic
Themes Horror, North America
Series Silent Hill
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Silent Hill 4: The Room on IGDB
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Silent Hill 4: The Room guide on StrategyWiki
Silent Hill 4: The Room on MobyGames
Silent Hill 4: The Room on Wikipedia
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Silent Hill
Silent Hill 2: Director's Cut 2002
Silent Hill 3 2003
Silent Hill 4: The Room 2004
Silent Hill: Homecoming 2008
Silent Hill: The Arcade (unofficial port) 2014
Silent Hill 2 2024

Silent Hill 4: The Room is a survival horror game developed by Team Silent, and published by Konami.
It is the fourth installment in the Silent Hill series.

The game was released on September 7, 2004 for the PlayStation 2, with the PC port coming out 2 days later on September 9, 2004.
The PC port included a handful of configurable visual options not available in the PlayStation 2 release.
It also suffered from several inconsistencies such as a lack of soft shadows, absence of some of the "hauntings" from the PlayStation 2 version,[2] and some missing post-processing effects.
In 2020, the game was re-released on GOG, marking the first time the game made an appearance on a digital storefront.
This release had many improvements not present in the original version, such as anisotropic filtering, native widescreen support and fixed controller support. Whereas the port did plenty to enhance the shortcomings of the title, the lack of "hauntings" and soft shadows are still present in the re-release.

Several modders over the years have made efforts to restore missing content and fix inconsistent features, as well as to update compatibility with modern systems. The GOG version with Steam006's fix is recommended to fix the issues mentioned.

General information

Silent Hill Memories - Informative site
GOG.com Community Discussions
GOG.com Support Page

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
 SecuROM v5 DRM.
Windows
GOG.com
DRM-free
 Re-release of the European PC version with improvements.[3]
Windows

Version differences

The GOG Re-release comes with a plethora of improvements, including native widescreen resolutions and FOV, restored post processing effects, improved controller support, more language options, and more.
In addition, It also includes a DirectX wrapper and configuration tool, which allows for Gamma control, Windowed Mode, Antialiasing, V-sync, and Anisotropic Filtering.

Essential improvements

Silent Hill 4 PC Fix by Steam006

Adds new features such as:
  • Proper widescreen support.
  • Hor+ FOV.
  • Cutscene FPS increased from 15 to 30 for retail copies.
  • Default brightness/gamma settings more alike to the PS2 version.
  • Restored missing hauntings from the PS2 and/or Xbox versions.
  • Minor bug fixes.
Some of these features are already present in the GOG version, although this fix is still recommended to be used in order to restore missing content.
Instructions[citation needed]
  1. Download Silent Hill 4 PC Fix by Steam006 and extract the archive (password is pcgw).
  2. For the GOG.com version, rename d3d8.dll to d3d8R.dll otherwise GOG's wrapper will be overwritten.
  3. Copy the contents of the archive to <path-to-game>.
  4. Configure options in Silent_Hill_4_PC_Fix.ini, if desired.

Silent Hill 4: The Room 16:9 FMV Pack by CataBridge

FMVs from the PlayStation 2 version scaled to 16:9.
Recommended to be used with Steam006's fix.
Instructions[citation needed]
  1. Download the archive here.
  2. Copy the contents to the game directory and overwrite files when prompted.

Notes

Allows those using ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix to view the FMVs in widescreen without the Fix2D option enabled.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>[Note 1]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\saves\[Note 1]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
GOG Galaxy

Video

For a visually more faithful experience to the PS2 graphics, it's recommended to set all three gamma values to 1.0.

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
 
 GOG.com only. See Modifications for retail version.
Multi-monitor
 
Ultra-widescreen
 
4K Ultra HD
 
 GOG.com only. See Modifications for retail version.
Field of view (FOV)
Use sh4tool (default camera) or sh4modloader (1st and 3rd person).
Windowed
GOG.com only. See Windowed for retail version.
Borderless fullscreen windowed
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
GOG.com only. Up to 16 samples.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
GOG.com only. MSAA 2-8x. Minor rendering issues in specific circumstances.[citation needed]
Vertical sync (Vsync)
GOG.com only.
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
Capped at 30 FPS during gameplay.
In the retail version, cutscenes are capped at 15 FPS. See High frame rate.
High dynamic range display (HDR)

GOG DirectX Configuration tool

An image of the configuration tool.
An image of the configuration tool.
Owners of the GOG version can use a configuration tool that allows users tweak various video settings.
Don't replace d3d8.dll in <path-to-game>; otherwise, the tool and its enhancements will have no effect.
Run the configuration tool[citation needed]
  1. Next to the play button of GOG Galaxy, click the settings icon.
  2. Hover over Additional executables and click on DirectX Settings to open.

Windowed

Use DxWnd (retail only)[citation needed]
  1. Download and run DxWnd as administrator.
  2. Click on Edit, then Add.
  3. Set name and executable path.
  4. Set Acquire admin caps.
  5. Set Desktop for borderless fullscreen windowed.
  6. Click on Mouse tab, set Mouse Clipper to On.
  7. Click OK, then File and Save.
  8. Run the game directly from DxWnd.

High frame rate

Use sh4modloader or Nemesis' 60 FPS fix[citation needed]

Notes

Extremely buggy. Henry can't move in attack stance and the final boss is unbeatable.

Zealot's Camera Mod

Adds over-the-shoulder camera, first-person camera, and various camera tweaks.

Input

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Mouse acceleration
Mouse deceleration present in the first-person segments.
Mouse sensitivity
Can be adjusted with Steam006's Fix.
X/Y axis sensitivity is inconsistent.[citation needed]
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Can be done through Steam006's fix.
Press F3 and F4 to invert the X/Y axis.
Controller
Controller support
GOG.com only. See Controller support.
Full controller support
Controller remapping
Controller sensitivity
Can be adjusted with Steam006's Fix.
X/Y axis sensitivity is inconsistent.[citation needed]
Controller Y-axis inversion
Controller types
XInput-compatible controllers
Fully working in the GOG version.
See Controller support to fix the partial support on retail versions.
Xbox button prompts
Impulse Trigger vibration
PlayStation controllers
Added in the GOG version on August 27, 2021.
PlayStation button prompts
Light bar support
Adaptive trigger support
DualSense haptic feedback support
Connection modes
Generic/other controllers
Additional information
Button prompts
No in-game prompts. No icons for configuration.
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M

Controller support

Controller support was fixed in the GOG version.[4]
Retail copies may have a problem related to specific inputs not working, such as the triggers or right stick.
Fix button assignment[citation needed]
  1. Download and run XInput Plus.
  2. Set Target Program to SILENT HILL 4.exe.
  3. Go to the DirectInput tab and check Enable DirectInput Output.
  4. Assign LT/RT to Button11/12.
  5. Assign Right Stick to Z Rot/Z Axis.
  6. Click Apply and a DLL file will be added to the game directory.
Use XInput Plus and Wrapper by Nemesis
  1. Go to <path-to-game> and delete all DLLs besides checkdx.dll, drc.dll, and dsetup.dll.
  2. Download the Wrapper by Nemesis.
  3. Extract Nemesis 60FPS or Nemesis Wrapper to <path-to-game> and rename it to scripts.
  4. Inside scripts, delete dinput8.dll and rename sh4w.dll to sh4w.asi.
  5. Download the latest Ultimate ASI Loader.
  6. Extract dinput8.dll, then rename it to d3d8.dll and move it to <path-to-game>.
  7. Install and use XInput Plus as described above in "Fix button assignment".

Notes

XInput Plus replaces dinput8.dll included in the Wrapper by Nemesis.
Use Steam Input[5]

Audio

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Separate sliders for background music and sound effects.
Surround sound
Dolby Digital 5.1.
May get up to 7.0 output with DirectSound3D restoration software.
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
EAX support
Set Dolby Digital in the game settings and use DSOAL to get HRTF.[6]
Royalty free audio
An optional scene, when the player is looking through the door viewer, features a copyrighted sound effect of "Spanish or Italian Couple Yelling at Each Other, Through Thick Wall Perspective". It is part of the Hollywood Edge Sound Effects Library and gets flagged on Twitch.[7]

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Simplified Chinese
Fan translation, download.
Czech
Fan translation, download.
French
European retail and GOG only.
German
European retail and GOG only.
Italian
European retail and GOG only.
Japanese
Polish
Fan translation by grajpopolsku (no diacritics), download.
A version with diacritics made by different authors is available here.
Brazilian Portuguese
Fan translation, download.
Russian
Retail only. Patch for digital release here.
Spanish
European retail and GOG only.
Turkish
Fan translation, download.

Issues fixed

The game closes itself immediately after launching

White screen shows up twice, but no logos are visible when they should be. The game closes itself immediately after.
Install the game on the Local Disk (C:)[8][9]

The game fails to start

Some systems may fail to launch the game despite meeting the technical requirements.
Use Steam006's Fix[citation needed]
Use ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix[citation needed]
Delete or rename CheckSpec.dll located in <path-to-game>[10]

Screen flickering on Windows 8/8.1

Use d3d8to9[citation needed]
  1. Download d3d8to9.
  2. Copy d3d8.dll to <path-to-game>.

Notes

It breaks FMVs and shows a black screen when they're triggered.[11]

Audio does not correctly pan between channels on "Stereo"

The regular stereo mode, by default, does not seem to properly pan sounds between both stereo channels.
This results in incorrect mixing between the two channels when the camera moves.
Switch audio mode to Dolby Digital in the game settings[6]

Notes

The option for Dolby Digital seems to be mislabeled. When enabled, audio is properly panned between both channels.
Among other things, audio is properly filtered when looking up or down due to the object-based 3D audio.
Recommended to be paired with DSOAL in order to further enhance panning.

Error: "The game is not installed properly"

Edit Windows Registry[12]
  1. Run Notepad.
  2. Copy and paste the following code:
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\KONAMI]

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\KONAMI\Silent Hill 4]

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\KONAMI\Silent Hill 4\1.00.000]
  1. Save as sh4.reg wherever desired.
  2. Double-click on the newly saved file and apply the changes.

Notes

For 32-bit operating systems, it is necessary to remove all \WOW6432Node from the above code.

Black screen during gameplay (Retail)

Enable compatibility mode in the properties of SILENT HILL 4.exe and set it to Windows XP (Service Pack 2)[citation needed]

Cutscene blur with widescreen fixes

Cutscene blur used to create a depth-of-field effect is broken in Retail copies when using a widescreen fix.
Does NOT need to be disabled in the GOG version. Users may have a potential decrease in visual quality if done in the GOG version.
Use Steam006's Fix[citation needed]

Notes

By default, the patch sets all blur values to 0.0. Original values can be restored in Silent_Hill_4_PC_Fix.ini.
Use Silent Hill 4 Wrapper by Nemesis[citation needed]

Notes

After installing the wrapper, open sh4w.ini and change all blur values from -1.0 to 0.0.

A warning message pops up when the game crashes

Warning: "A crash occurred the last time that game was played. Using safe graphics options."
If this occurs, the game settings will be restored to their initial state.
Use Steam006's Fix to disable safe mode
Use ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix to disable safe mode

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 8.1
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Modifications

Silent Hill 4 Randomizer

Offers new gameplay scenarios and challenges.
Set RestoreHauntings to 0 if using Steam006's fix.
Not compatible with retail copies.

ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix

This mod aims to correct the game for modern displays, as well as some extras, such as:
  • Widescreen support.
  • Disabling cutscene/FMV letterboxing.
  • Increasing cutscene FPS from 15 to 30.
  • Disabling hardware check before launching.
  • Corrected menus and FOV for widescreen.
  • Ability to skip intro splash screens.
Should not be used with Steam006's fix.
The developer build should be used on the GOG version due to the regular one facing a crash upon launch.
Fixing Menus/HUD via the 2DFix option disables some post-processing due to not being scaled correctly when enabled.

Nemesis2000's wrapper

A wrapper for the North American version which adds some fixes and new features, such as:
  • Ability to change the resolution.
  • FOV correction in widescreen.
  • Disabling cutscenes letterboxing.
  • Cutscenes at 30 FPS instead of 15 FPS.
  • Disabling blur in cutscenes (change all values to 0).
  • Pause background will render at native resolution.
  • Experimental 60 FPS support.
Not compatible with the GOG release.

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 98, ME, 2000, XP
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium III 1.0 GHz or AMD Athlon Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz or AMD Athlon
System memory (RAM) 256 MB 512 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 3 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce 3 Ti
ATI Radeon 8500
32 MB of VRAM
DirectX 8.1b compatible 		Nvidia GeForce 4 Ti
64 MB of VRAM
Sound (audio device) DirectX compatible


Notes

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below %PROGRAMFILES%, %PROGRAMDATA%, or %WINDIR% might be redirected to %LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore on Windows Vista and later (more details).

References

  1. ↑ Silent Hill 4 Manual - last accessed on 2024-02-18
  2. ↑ Hauntings - Silent Hill Memories - last accessed on 2023-02-17
  3. ↑ Reddit - last accessed on 28 May 2023
  4. ↑ Reddit - last accessed on 28 May 2023
  5. ↑ Verified by User:Shooterboss on 2021-08-11
    Just uploaded a community controller configuration on Steam for this game.
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 Silent Hill 4: The Room w/ 3D spatial sound 🎧 (OpenAL Soft HRTF audio) - last accessed on 9 June 2023
  7. ↑ Verified by User:Suicide machine on 2023-10-05)
  8. ↑ Crash to Desktop after two flashes of white screen - last accessed on January 2024
  9. ↑ Verified by User:Shooterboss on 2021-08-11
  10. ↑ Silent Hill 4 - Widescreen Patch - last accessed on 2017-01-21
  11. ↑ Silent Hill 4 PC Fix by Steam006 - Page 3 - Unofficial patches - PCGamingWiki PCGW Community - last accessed on 2024-08-19
  12. ↑ SH4 PC “The Game is Not Installed Properly” - last accessed on 2017-01-21