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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = BlowOut cover.jpg | |cover = BlowOut cover.jpg | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Terminal Reality}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Terminal Reality}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Majesco}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Majesco|Retail}} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Mirrorsoft|Digital}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Infernal Engine}} | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Infernal Engine}} | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 28, 2003}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 28, 2003}} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|blowout|rating}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|link|rating}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|blowout|rating}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | }} | ||
|steam appid = 719070 | |steam appid = 719070 | ||
|steam appid side = | |steam appid side = | ||
− | |gogcom id = | + | |gogcom id = 1514251494 |
+ | |official site= https://mirrorsoft.com/index.php/project/blowout/ | ||
+ | |hltb = 1200 | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
|mobygames = blowout | |mobygames = blowout | ||
|wikipedia = BlowOut | |wikipedia = BlowOut | ||
|winehq = | |winehq = | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
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'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
+ | {{GOG.com links|1514251494|blowout}} | ||
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/719070/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/719070/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
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{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc check | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc check | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | blowout | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Steam | 719070 | DRM-Free | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 719070 | DRM-Free | | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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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 = true |
− | |gog galaxy notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | |origin | + | |origin = |
− | |origin notes | + | |origin notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |steam cloud = false |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = Local saves only. |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect notes = |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |xbox cloud = |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |xbox cloud notes = |
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
− | {{Video settings | + | {{Image|Blowout_Video_Options_Launcher.png|Video settings launcher.}} |
+ | {{Video | ||
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | ||
|widescreen resolution = hackable | |widescreen resolution = hackable | ||
− | |widescreen resolution notes= Vert- Menus & UI are also cut off at the top and bottom. See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. | + | |widescreen resolution notes= {{term|Vert-}}. Menus & UI are also cut off at the top and bottom. See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. |
|multimonitor = unknown | |multimonitor = unknown | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
|ultrawidescreen = hackable | |ultrawidescreen = hackable | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen notes = Vert- Menus & UI are also cut off at the top and bottom. See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = {{term|Vert-}}. Menus & UI are also cut off at the top and bottom. See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. |
|4k ultra hd = hackable | |4k ultra hd = hackable | ||
− | |4k ultra hd notes = Vert- Menus & UI are also cut off at the top and bottom. See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. | + | |4k ultra hd notes = {{term|Vert-}}. Menus & UI are also cut off at the top and bottom. See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. |
|fov = false | |fov = false | ||
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
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|antialiasing notes = See [[#Increase Rendering Resolution|Increase Rendering Resolution]]. | |antialiasing notes = See [[#Increase Rendering Resolution|Increase Rendering Resolution]]. | ||
|vsync = hackable | |vsync = hackable | ||
− | |vsync notes = Off by default. | + | |vsync notes = Off by default. See [[#Increase Rendering Resolution|Increase Rendering Resolution]]. |
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | {{Input | + | <gallery> |
+ | file:Blowout_Control_Settings.png|General control settings. | ||
+ | file:Blowout_Keyboard_Rebind.png|Keyboard rebinding. | ||
+ | file:Blowout_Controller_Rebind.png|Controller rebinding. | ||
+ | </gallery> | ||
+ | {{Input | ||
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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|xbox prompts = false | |xbox prompts = false | ||
|xbox prompts notes = | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
− | |impulse triggers = | + | |impulse triggers = false |
|impulse triggers notes = | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
|dualshock 4 = unknown | |dualshock 4 = unknown | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | {{Audio | + | {{Image|Blowout_General_Settings.png|General settings.}} |
+ | {{Audio | ||
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = Effects and Music. | |separate volume notes = Effects and Music. | ||
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|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==VR support== | ||
+ | {{VR support | ||
+ | |gg3d name = | ||
+ | |native 3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision gg3d award = | ||
+ | |tridef 3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |iz3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |native 3d = | ||
+ | |native 3d notes = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision notes = | ||
+ | |tridef 3d = | ||
+ | |tridef 3d notes = | ||
+ | |iz3d = | ||
+ | |iz3d notes = | ||
+ | |vr only = | ||
+ | |vorpx = hackable | ||
+ | |vorpx modes = G3D | ||
+ | |vorpx notes = User created profile, requires [[DgVoodoo 2|DGVoodoo2 v 2.6]], see [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/topic/blowout/ profile introdution]. <br><code>Note:</code> Profile may not work with the latest wrapper, in case of issues please report to the [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/topic/blowout/ vorpx forum]. | ||
+ | |htc vive = | ||
+ | |htc vive notes = | ||
+ | |oculus rift = | ||
+ | |oculus rift notes = | ||
+ | |osvr = | ||
+ | |osvr notes = | ||
+ | |windows mixed reality = | ||
+ | |windows mixed reality notes = | ||
+ | |keyboard-mouse = | ||
+ | |keyboard-mouse notes = | ||
+ | |3rd space gaming vest = | ||
+ | |3rd space gaming vest notes = | ||
+ | |novint falcon = | ||
+ | |novint falcon notes = | ||
+ | |trackir = | ||
+ | |trackir notes = | ||
+ | |tobii eye tracking = | ||
+ | |tobii eye tracking notes = | ||
+ | |play area seated = | ||
+ | |play area seated notes = | ||
+ | |play area standing = | ||
+ | |play area standing notes = | ||
+ | |play area room-scale = | ||
+ | |play area room-scale 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 32-bit app | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = |
− | |macos 64-bit app | + | |macos intel 64-bit app = |
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
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|minGPU = | |minGPU = | ||
|minVRAM = 32 MB | |minVRAM = 32 MB | ||
− | | | + | |minDX = 8 |
|minGPU2 = | |minGPU2 = | ||
|minother = 4x CD-ROM | |minother = 4x CD-ROM | ||
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|recGPU = Nvidia GeForce4 Ti 4600 | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce4 Ti 4600 | ||
|recGPU2 = ATI Radeon 9800 | |recGPU2 = ATI Radeon 9800 | ||
− | | | + | |recDX = 8.1 |
|recaudio = Sound Blaster Audigy | |recaudio = Sound Blaster Audigy | ||
|recother = 8x CD-ROM | |recother = 8x CD-ROM |
Latest revision as of 20:38, 8 March 2023
Developers | |
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Terminal Reality | |
Publishers | |
Retail | Majesco |
Digital | Mirrorsoft |
Engines | |
Infernal Engine | |
Release dates | |
Windows | October 28, 2003 |
Key points
- Game features a graphics setting launcher, but is disabled by default in the Steam version.
- Suffers from significant performance issues on Windows 10. See Increase Rendering Resolution.
- Introduction videos may not work on newer versions of Windows. See Increase Rendering Resolution.
General information
Availability
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Instructions |
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infernal.mpg intro.mpg logo.mpg |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
}
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\system\blowout.ini[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/719070/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
}
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\savegame\[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/719070/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud | Local saves only. |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | Vert-. Menus & UI are also cut off at the top and bottom. See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | Vert-. Menus & UI are also cut off at the top and bottom. See Widescreen resolution. | ||
4K Ultra HD | Vert-. Menus & UI are also cut off at the top and bottom. See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See Increase Rendering Resolution. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | See Increase Rendering Resolution. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | Off by default. See Increase Rendering Resolution. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS |
Widescreen resolution
Modify blowout.ini
|
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Increase Rendering Resolution
Play at 1080p or higher |
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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 | Referred to as "Aviation" style. | |
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | You can only accept/decline menu options and skip cutscenes with keyboard. | |
Controller remapping | ||
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion | Referred to as "Aviation" style. |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | Triggers cannot be defined. | |
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Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | Game will be unable to recognize any new controllers. | |
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M | Choice between keyboard/mouse or controller. |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Effects and Music. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
vorpX | G3D User created profile, requires DGVoodoo2 v 2.6, see profile introdution. Note: Profile may not work with the latest wrapper, in case of issues please report to the vorpx forum. |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 8.1 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98, 2000, XP | XP |
Processor (CPU) | 733 MHz AMD equivalent |
Intel Pentium III 800 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 128 MB | 256 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1 GB+200 MB virtual memory | |
Video card (GPU) | 32 MB of VRAM DirectX 8 compatible | Nvidia GeForce4 Ti 4600 ATI Radeon 9800 DirectX 8.1 compatible |
Sound (audio device) | Sound Blaster Audigy | |
Other | 4x CD-ROM | 8x CD-ROM |
Notes
- ↑ 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). - ↑ 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 (719070) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.