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|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 18, 2005}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 18, 2005}} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|April 23, 2013|ref=<ref> | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|April 23, 2013|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/news/april_mac_game_update_22_new_additions|title=Mac Game Update: 22 New Additions - GOG.com|date=May 2023}}</ref>}} |
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|sniper-elite|76}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|link|rating}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|sniper-elite|rating}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person, Third-person }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action, FPS, Shooter, Stealth, TPS }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Europe, Historical, World War II }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Sniper Elite }} | ||
|steam appid = 3700 | |steam appid = 3700 | ||
|gogcom id = 1207658852 | |gogcom id = 1207658852 | ||
+ | |official site= https://rebellion.com/games/sniper-elite/ | ||
+ | |hltb = 8678 | ||
|strategywiki = Sniper Elite | |strategywiki = Sniper Elite | ||
− | |wikipedia = Sniper Elite | + | |mobygames = sniper-elite |
+ | |wikipedia = Sniper Elite (video game) | ||
|winehq = 5099 | |winehq = 5099 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | |||
{{GOG.com links|1207658852|sniper_elite_berlin_1945}} | {{GOG.com links|1207658852|sniper_elite_berlin_1945}} | ||
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/3700/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/3700/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|StarForce|3.5.10.01}}<ref> | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|StarForce|3.5.10.01}}<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://forum.daemon-tools.cc/gamedb.php?letter=s|title=Game Database - DAEMON Tools Forum|date=May 2023}}</ref> | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | | + | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | sniper-elite-berlin-1945 | Steam | | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | sniper_elite_berlin_1945 | DRM-free | | | Windows | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | sniper_elite_berlin_1945 | DRM-free | | | Windows }} |
{{Availability/row| GMG | sniper-elite | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GMG | sniper-elite | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 3700 | | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 3700 | DRM-free | Game starts from .exe | | Windows }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| ZOOM | sniper-elite-berlin-1945 | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | it doesn't have the wii exclusive mission, flak tower | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
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{{Game data/config|OS X|}} | {{Game data/config|OS X|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{--}} Configuration file is encrypted | + | {{--}} Configuration file is encrypted. |
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
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===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
− | |discord | + | |discord = |
− | |discord notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | |gog galaxy | + | |gog galaxy = false |
− | |gog galaxy notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | |origin | + | |origin = |
− | |origin notes | + | |origin notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |steam cloud = false |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect notes = |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |xbox cloud = |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |xbox cloud notes = |
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Sniper Elite - Video Settings.jpg|Video Settings}} | {{Image|Sniper Elite - Video Settings.jpg|Video Settings}} | ||
{{Image|Sniper Elite - Game Settings.jpg|Game Settings}} | {{Image|Sniper Elite - Game Settings.jpg|Game Settings}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/sniper-elite | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/sniper-elite | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = limited | |widescreen wsgf award = limited | ||
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|widescreen resolution = hackable | |widescreen resolution = hackable | ||
|widescreen resolution notes= Stretched. Use [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#sniperelite ThirteenAG's fix]. | |widescreen resolution notes= Stretched. Use [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#sniperelite ThirteenAG's fix]. | ||
− | |multimonitor = | + | |multimonitor = hackable |
− | |multimonitor notes = | + | |multimonitor notes = Use [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#sniperelite ThirteenAG's fix]. |
|ultrawidescreen = hackable | |ultrawidescreen = hackable | ||
|ultrawidescreen notes = Stretched. Use [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#sniperelite ThirteenAG's fix]. | |ultrawidescreen notes = Stretched. Use [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#sniperelite ThirteenAG's fix]. | ||
− | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = hackable |
− | |4k ultra hd notes = | + | |4k ultra hd notes = Use [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#sniperelite ThirteenAG's fix]. |
|fov = false | |fov = false | ||
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
|windowed = hackable | |windowed = hackable | ||
|windowed notes = Use the <code>-windowed</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]]. | |windowed notes = Use the <code>-windowed</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]]. | ||
− | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = false |
− | |borderless windowed notes = | + | |borderless windowed notes = |
|anisotropic = true | |anisotropic = true | ||
− | |anisotropic notes = 0 up to | + | |anisotropic notes = 0 up to 16x. |
|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
− | |antialiasing notes = Off,2x,4x. In windowed mode it must be forced externally. | + | |antialiasing notes = Off, 2x, 4x. In windowed mode, it must be forced externally. |
+ | |upscaling = false | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = always on | |vsync = always on | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
− | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = limited |
− | |120 fps notes = | + | |120 fps notes = High FPS can cause erratic physics behavior. Set refresh rate to 60 Hz to fix. |
− | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
− | |color blind = | + | |color blind = false |
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
{{Image|Sniper Elite - Input Settings.jpg|Input Settings}} | {{Image|Sniper Elite - Input Settings.jpg|Input Settings}} | ||
{{Image|Sniper Elite - Control Settings.jpg|Control Settings}} | {{Image|Sniper Elite - Control Settings.jpg|Control Settings}} | ||
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
|acceleration option = false | |acceleration option = false | ||
|acceleration option notes = No acceleration. | |acceleration option notes = No acceleration. | ||
− | |mouse sensitivity = | + | |mouse sensitivity = true |
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
|mouse menu = true | |mouse menu = true | ||
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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 = false | |controller support = false | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
{{Image|Sniper Elite - Audio Settings.jpg|Audio Settings}} | {{Image|Sniper Elite - Audio Settings.jpg|Audio Settings}} | ||
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
− | |separate volume notes = Sound,Music | + | |separate volume notes = Sound, Music |
|surround sound = true | |surround sound = true | ||
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = Takes a few seconds for sound to be muted. | |mute on focus lost notes = Takes a few seconds for sound to be muted. | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Hungarian | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation, [http://lajti.hu/l/hu/letoltesek/download/2-magyaritasok/12-sniper-elite-hun #1], [https://magyaritasok.hu/magyaritasok/sniper-elite/1152 #2]. | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|lan play modes = | |lan play modes = | ||
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
− | |online play = | + | |online play = false |
|online play players = | |online play players = | ||
|online play modes = | |online play modes = | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===Game Crashing after "Rebellion" logo=== | ===Game Crashing after "Rebellion" logo=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Crashing after "Rebellion" logo|ref={{ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Crashing after "Rebellion" logo|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AlphaYellow|date=2023-12-13}}</ref>|fix= |
− | + | <ul> | |
− | {{ii}} Do not use | + | <li>Launch game in compatibility mode (Windows Vista service pack 2).</li> |
+ | </ul> | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} Do not use anti-aliasing, it will crash the game. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Vsync (Enabled by default) not working on Windows 10=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use [[DgVoodoo_2|dgVoodoo2]].|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AlphaYellow|date=2023-12-13}}</ref>}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use [https://github.com/crosire/d3d8to9/releases crosire's d3d8to9 wrapper].|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AlphaYellow|date=2023-12-13}}</ref>}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===High FPS Issues=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} This is due to the movement physics being tied to FPS. The game uses Vsync (Enabled by default) to limit itself, but it does not work in Windows 10 because it has broken Vsync in DirectX 8. | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Limit the Framerate to 60FPS|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AlphaYellow|date=2023-12-13}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | * See [[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)#Frame rate capping|Frame rate capping]]. | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use [[DgVoodoo_2|dgVoodoo2]].|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AlphaYellow|date=2023-12-13}}</ref>}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | |||
+ | ===Broken Enemy A=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Loading into a save via the main menu causes enemy AI to always be on the lowest setting. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Start a mission on the difficulty you want the enemy AI on from the new game menu then load that save. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
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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 = | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
|mac os x powerpc app = | |mac os x powerpc app = | ||
− | |macos intel 32-bit app = | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = true |
− | |macos intel 64-bit app = | + | |macos intel 64-bit app = false |
+ | |macos arm app = | ||
|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 = | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} |
Latest revision as of 11:20, 8 June 2024
Developers | |
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Rebellion Developments | |
Engines | |
Asura | |
Release dates | |
Windows | October 18, 2005 |
macOS (OS X) | April 23, 2013[1] |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 76 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person, Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Action, FPS, Shooter, Stealth, TPS |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Europe, Historical, World War II |
Series | Sniper Elite |
Sniper Elite | |
---|---|
Sniper Elite | 2005 |
Sniper Elite V2 | 2012 |
Zombie Army (series) | |
Sniper Elite III | 2014 |
Sniper Elite 4 | 2017 |
Sniper Elite V2 Remastered | 2019 |
Sniper Elite VR | 2021 |
Sniper Elite 5 | 2022 |
Warnings
- The macOS (OS X) version of this game does not work on macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later due to the removal of support for 32-bit-only apps.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | StarForce 3.5.10.01 DRM[Note 1][4] | |||
GamersGate | ||||
GOG.com | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Steam | Game starts from .exe | |||
ZOOM Platform |
- StarForce DRM for this game does not work on modern versions of Windows (see above for affected versions).
it doesn't have the wii exclusive mission, flak tower
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\Prof\<user-id>\[Note 2] |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/3700/pfx/[Note 3] |
- Configuration file is encrypted.
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\Prof\<user-id>\[Note 2] |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/3700/pfx/[Note 3] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | Stretched. Use ThirteenAG's fix. | ||
Multi-monitor | Use ThirteenAG's fix. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | Stretched. Use ThirteenAG's fix. | ||
4K Ultra HD | Use ThirteenAG's fix. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | Use the -windowed parameter. |
||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | 0 up to 16x. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Off, 2x, 4x. In windowed mode, it must be forced externally. | ||
High-fidelity upscaling | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | High FPS can cause erratic physics behavior. Set refresh rate to 60 Hz to fix. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | No acceleration. | |
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Sound, Music | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | Takes a few seconds for sound to be muted. | |
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Hungarian | Fan translation, #1, #2. | |||
Russian | Retail only. Patch for digital release here. |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
LAN play | 8 | |||
Online play | GameSpy services have been shut down;[5] see GameSpy for workarounds. |
Issues fixed
Game Crashing after "Rebellion" logo
Crashing after "Rebellion" logo[6] |
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Notes
|
Vsync (Enabled by default) not working on Windows 10
Use dgVoodoo2.[7] |
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Use crosire's d3d8to9 wrapper.[8] |
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High FPS Issues
- This is due to the movement physics being tied to FPS. The game uses Vsync (Enabled by default) to limit itself, but it does not work in Windows 10 because it has broken Vsync in DirectX 8.
Limit the Framerate to 60FPS[9] |
---|
|
Use dgVoodoo2.[10] |
---|
Broken Enemy A
- Loading into a save via the main menu causes enemy AI to always be on the lowest setting.
Start a mission on the difficulty you want the enemy AI on from the new game menu then load that save. |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 8 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) | This 32-bit-only macOS game does not work on macOS Catalina (10.15) or later. |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Cutscenes | Bink Video | |
Multiplayer | GameSpy |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 1.0 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 4 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 2 32 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible |
macOS (OS X) | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 10.6.8 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 4 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 64 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ This version of StarForce DRM does not work on Windows 8.1, Windows 10, or Windows 11.[2][3] For supported versions of Windows the StarForce driver may need to be updated manually using SFUPDATE.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 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). - ↑ 3.0 3.1 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 (3700) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Mac Game Update: 22 New Additions - GOG.com - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Windows 8.1 support - StarForce Support
- ↑ Windows 10 support - StarForce Support
- ↑ Game Database - DAEMON Tools Forum - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Pricing | GameSpy Technology
- ↑ Verified by User:AlphaYellow on 2023-12-13
- ↑ Verified by User:AlphaYellow on 2023-12-13
- ↑ Verified by User:AlphaYellow on 2023-12-13
- ↑ Verified by User:AlphaYellow on 2023-12-13
- ↑ Verified by User:AlphaYellow on 2023-12-13