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{{ii}} Available as a standalone on Steam, or as a mod to Half-Life. | {{ii}} Available as a standalone on Steam, or as a mod to Half-Life. | ||
{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Steam}}. | {{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Steam}}. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Essential Improvements== | ||
+ | ===Widescreen FOV=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} The game by default uses {{Term|Vert-}} to scale it's FOV, and cannot be increased through the traditional GoldSrc method. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Increase the FOV multiplier|fix= | ||
+ | <ul> | ||
+ | <li>Open the console and use {{code|cl_fovmultiplier}} to adjust FOV. | ||
+ | <ul> | ||
+ | <li> 1.18 for 16:9.</li> | ||
+ | <li> 2.33 for 21:9.</li> | ||
+ | </ul> | ||
+ | </li> | ||
+ | </ul> | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}}Your Hor+ FOV can be calculated by dividing your aspect ratio by width and height. | ||
+ | }} | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\}} | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\cryoffear\autoexec.cfg}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\SAVE| | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\SAVE\| |
{{p|game}}\cryoffear\scriptsettings.dat}} | {{p|game}}\cryoffear\scriptsettings.dat}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|upscaling notes = | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = always on | |vsync = always on | ||
− | |vsync notes = | + | |vsync notes = Triple Buffering.<br>On by default, can be switched off through the GPU control panel. |
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
− | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = hackable |
− | |120 fps notes = Capped at 100 FPS. | + | |120 fps notes = Capped at 100 FPS. See [[#High frame rate|high frame rate]]. |
|hdr = unknown | |hdr = unknown | ||
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)|High frame rate]]=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref=<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/223710/discussions/0/2243300286291995391/ Remove 100 FPS Cap | Cry of Fear Steamcommunity.com]</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | <ol> | ||
+ | <li>Go to <code>{{p|game}}\cryoffear\</code> and open {{file|autoexec.cfg}} in a text editor. | ||
+ | <li>Add the following lines: | ||
+ | <pre> | ||
+ | gl_vsync 0 | ||
+ | fps_max 0 | ||
+ | fps_override 1 | ||
+ | </pre> | ||
+ | <li> Save the file. | ||
+ | <li>Open your GPU control panel and force Vsync off for <code>cof.exe</code>. | ||
+ | <li>Launch the game and press {{key|`}} to open the console. | ||
+ | <li>Type <code> developer 1</code> and then type <code>fps_max</code> up to <code>1000</code>. | ||
+ | </ol> | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = [https://www.moddb.com/games/cry-of-fear/downloads/cry-of-fear-russian-localization-v162 Unofficial translation by Qwertyus, Psycho-A and Amilman.] | |notes = [https://www.moddb.com/games/cry-of-fear/downloads/cry-of-fear-russian-localization-v162 Unofficial translation by Qwertyus, Psycho-A and Amilman.] | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Polish | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation; [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3260282158 download.] | ||
|fan = true | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Enable Override high DPI scaling behaviour|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Enable Override high DPI scaling behaviour|fix= | ||
# Go to <code>{{p|game}}</code> | # Go to <code>{{p|game}}</code> | ||
− | # Right click on <code>cof.exe</code> or <code>CoFLaunchApp.exe</code> (the fix works on both exes) and choose Properties | + | # Right click on <code>cof.exe</code> or <code>CoFLaunchApp.exe</code> (the fix works on both exes) and choose '''Properties'''. |
− | # Go to the compatibility tab, and click on 'Change high DPI settings'. | + | # Go to the compatibility tab, and click on '''Change high DPI settings'''. |
− | # Check the box that says 'Override high DPI scaling behaviour', and in the dropdown menu, choose Application. Click Apply and OK. | + | # Check the box that says '''Override high DPI scaling behaviour''', and in the dropdown menu, choose '''Application'''. Click '''Apply''' and then '''OK'''. |
− | {{ii}} If the brightness becomes too dark, you can go to the game's Options > Advanced then adjust the '''brightness boost''' and '''contrast''' (the brightness and | + | {{ii}} If the brightness becomes too dark, you can go to the game's Options > Advanced tab then adjust the '''brightness boost''' and '''contrast''' (the brightness and gamma sliders in the Video tab appear to be broken).{{cn}} |
}} | }} | ||
Latest revision as of 01:36, 23 June 2024
Developers | |
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Team Psykskallar | |
Engines | |
GoldSrc | |
Release dates | |
Windows | April 23, 2013 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | Freeware |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Survival horror, FPS |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Europe, Horror |
Key points
- Available for free.
- Highly CPU dependent, recommended to run on a two threads per core CPU, e.g. any Intel Core G4000 / i3 / i7 or any AMD Ryzen series CPU.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Steam |
Essential Improvements
Widescreen FOV
- The game by default uses Vert- to scale it's FOV, and cannot be increased through the traditional GoldSrc method.
Increase the FOV multiplier |
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Notes
|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\cryoffear\autoexec.cfg[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/223710/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\SAVE\[Note 1] <path-to-game>\cryoffear\scriptsettings.dat[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/223710/pfx/[Note 2] |
- scriptsettings.dat stores the unlocked items[1]
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Steam Cloud | Mistakenly marked as a feature |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
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Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | The game can't be launched at resolutions above 1920x1080 as it will crash, but changing the resolution after the game is loaded (using the in-game menu) works. Menus, text and interface elements become small and hard to read. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | Open the console with ~ and type in cl_fovmultiplier XX where XX is the desired value, e.g. 1.2 or 1.3 (default is 1). |
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Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | Triple Buffering. On by default, can be switched off through the GPU control panel. |
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60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | Capped at 100 FPS. See high frame rate. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
High frame rate
Instructions[2] |
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | ||
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers |
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PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
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 | ||
Cursor detection |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | Lost with Half-Life Linux update.[3] | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
EAX support | A3D 2.0[4] and EAX were supported. | |
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Dutch | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Norwegian | ||||
Russian | Unofficial translation by Qwertyus, Psycho-A and Amilman. | |||
Polish | Fan translation; download. | |||
Brazilian Portuguese | Unofficial translation by Alex "OAleex" Félix and Lucaz "BIG BOSS" Andrade. | |||
Spanish | ||||
Swedish |
Network
- For more information, see the "Half-Life Dedicated Server" section of our GoldSrc article.
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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LAN play | 4 | Co-op |
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Online play | 4 | Co-op |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
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TCP | 27015, 27020 |
UDP | 27015, 27020 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
Issues fixed
Game zoomed in at 1920x1080 or higher
- The game does not adjust to the dekstop's high resolution scaling. When playing at 1920x1080 or higher, the game may become zoomed in.
Enable Override high DPI scaling behaviour |
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Set the desktop resolution scaling to 100% |
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Disable Mouse Accelleration
Add -noforcemparms to the launch options
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 7 | Lost with Linux update.[5] |
OpenGL | 2.1 | |
Software renderer |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) | [citation needed] | ||
Linux | [citation needed] |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Audio | Miles Sound System | 6.0m |
Cutscenes | Microsoft Video | 1 (CRAM) |
Multiplayer | Steamworks |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP | Vista, 7 |
Processor (CPU) | 1 GHz | 2 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | 2 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 5 GB | 7 GB |
Video card (GPU) | 128 MB of VRAM | 512 MB of VRAM |
Other | Microsoft .NET Framework 4 |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 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). - ↑ 2.0 2.1 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 (223710) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ CoF on Facebook - last accessed on 2020-11-14
- ↑ Remove 100 FPS Cap | Cry of Fear Steamcommunity.com
- ↑ Steam HL1 5.1 sound - Steam discussions forums.
- ↑ Tech help: Half-Life - Vortex of Sound (retrieved) - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Steam HL1 5.1 sound - Steam discussions forums.