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{{Infobox game/row/developer|The Farm 51}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|The Farm 51}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|1C Company}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|1C Company|2009-2018}} |
| + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|1C Entertainment|2018-2022}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Fulqrum Publishing|2022-present}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|505 Games}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|505 Games}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Aspyr Media}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Aspyr Media}} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|necrovision|rating}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|necrovision|rating}} | ||
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
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|official site= http://www.necrovision-game.com | |official site= http://www.necrovision-game.com | ||
|hltb = 6467 | |hltb = 6467 | ||
| − | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 39592 |
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
|wikipedia = NecroVisioN | |wikipedia = NecroVisioN | ||
|winehq = 10678 | |winehq = 10678 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{Introduction | ||
| + | |introduction = | ||
| + | |||
| + | |release history = | ||
| + | |||
| + | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|SecuROM|7}}. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|SecuROM|7}}. | | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | necrovision | activation | {{DRM|securom|7}} - <ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20120121162815/http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-NECVIS/necrovision</ref> | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 3520-1 | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 3520-1 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | necrovision | DRM-free | Not available in Germany. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | necrovision | DRM-free | Not available in Germany. | | Windows }} | ||
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===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Modify game files<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Mars icecream|date=2017-11}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Modify game files<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Mars icecream|date=2017-11}}</ref>|fix= | ||
| − | Delete or rename | + | Delete or rename {{file|necro_logo_fin.bik}} and {{file|NVIDIA_logo.bik}} in {{file|{{P|game}}\Data\Movies|folder}}. |
}} | }} | ||
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|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
|antialiasing notes = Up to 8x [[MSAA]]. | |antialiasing notes = Up to 8x [[MSAA]]. | ||
| + | |upscaling = unknown | ||
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = always on | |vsync = always on | ||
|vsync notes = Enabled by default. Causes microstuttering when shooting certain enemies in DX10.<ref name="Sui2">{{Refcheck|user=Suicide machine|date=2020-01-30}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqhCyCciWt4|title=s-s-stutter - YouTube|date=2020-01-30}}</ref> See [[#Microstuttering when shooting certain enemies|Microstuttering when shooting certain enemies]].<br> | |vsync notes = Enabled by default. Causes microstuttering when shooting certain enemies in DX10.<ref name="Sui2">{{Refcheck|user=Suicide machine|date=2020-01-30}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqhCyCciWt4|title=s-s-stutter - YouTube|date=2020-01-30}}</ref> See [[#Microstuttering when shooting certain enemies|Microstuttering when shooting certain enemies]].<br> | ||
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===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Setting a custom FOV|ref={{cn|date=April 2017}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Setting a custom FOV|ref={{cn|date=April 2017}}|fix= | ||
| − | # Go to | + | # Go to {{file|{{p|game}}\Bin|folder}}. |
# Open {{file|config.ini}}. | # Open {{file|config.ini}}. | ||
# Change <code>Cfg.FOV =</code>, <code>Cfg.FOVRun =</code> and <code>Cfg.ZoomFOV =</code> to the desired values. | # Change <code>Cfg.FOV =</code>, <code>Cfg.FOVRun =</code> and <code>Cfg.ZoomFOV =</code> to the desired values. | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Add FOV slider to options menu|ref={{cn|date=April 2017}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Add FOV slider to options menu|ref={{cn|date=April 2017}}|fix= | ||
# Download and extract [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/843-suis-extended-necrovision-menu/ Necrovision Extended Menu]. | # Download and extract [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/843-suis-extended-necrovision-menu/ Necrovision Extended Menu]. | ||
| − | # Copy extracted files to game | + | # Copy extracted files to {{file|{{p|game}}|folder}}. |
}} | }} | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Use Necrovision Extended Menu|ref=<ref name="Sui" />|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Use Necrovision Extended Menu|ref=<ref name="Sui" />|fix= | ||
# Download and extract [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/843-suis-extended-necrovision-menu/ Necrovision Extended Menu]. | # Download and extract [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/843-suis-extended-necrovision-menu/ Necrovision Extended Menu]. | ||
| − | # Copy extracted files to game | + | # Copy extracted files to {{file|{{p|game}}|folder}}. |
| − | # Run the game and disable | + | # Run the game and disable fullscreen mode from the game's options. |
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | {{Fixbox|description=Use | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use DXWnd|fix= |
# Download and extract [https://sourceforge.net/projects/dxwnd/ DXWnd] to a user writable directory. | # Download and extract [https://sourceforge.net/projects/dxwnd/ DXWnd] to a user writable directory. | ||
# Open DXWnd. | # Open DXWnd. | ||
| − | # Right click the white area below the menu, click Add, and point the executable path to | + | # Right-click the white area below the menu, click Add, and point the executable path to {{file|{{p|game}}\bin\NecroVision.exe}}. |
# Launch game from DXWnd. | # Launch game from DXWnd. | ||
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
| − | {{ii}} This method seems to work fine with both DirectX 10 and DirectX 9 renderers. If the game crashes launching from DXWnd, | + | {{ii}} This method seems to work fine with both DirectX 10 and DirectX 9 renderers. If the game crashes launching from DXWnd, launch DXWnd and then launch the game directly. |
}} | }} | ||
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==Input== | ==Input== | ||
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|steam cursor detection notes = | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | {{ii}} If | + | {{ii}} If hitting enemies with melee weapons (like the bayonet) is difficult, try aiming slightly to the left of the intended target. The point of impact for most melee weapons is not exactly at the crosshair. For example, to hit an enemy on the head, try targetting a bit to the left of it. |
==Audio== | ==Audio== | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = true | |eax support = true | ||
| − | |eax support notes | + | |eax support notes = EAX Acoustics. |
| + | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
| + | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{ii}}Set at least ''Four Speakers'' in options to activate binaural HRTF mixing with [[DSOAL]]. | {{ii}}Set at least ''Four Speakers'' in options to activate binaural HRTF mixing with [[DSOAL]]. | ||
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|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
| − | |notes = | + | |notes = |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
| − | |notes = | + | |notes = |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = hackable | |subtitles = hackable | ||
| − | |notes = Fan translation; [https://www.gamevicio.com/traducao/traducao-de-necrovision-para-portugues-brasil/ Gamevício.] | + | |notes = Fan translation; [https://www.gamevicio.com/traducao/traducao-de-necrovision-para-portugues-brasil/ Gamevício.] ou [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2967600263 UPDATE(2023).] |
|fan = true | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Network== | ==Network== | ||
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{{Network/Multiplayer | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
|local play = | |local play = | ||
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|lan play modes = | |lan play modes = | ||
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
| − | |online play = | + | |online play = false |
|online play players = 16 | |online play players = 16 | ||
|online play modes = | |online play modes = | ||
| − | |online play notes = | + | |online play notes = |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
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|p2p notes = | |p2p notes = | ||
|dedicated = true | |dedicated = true | ||
| − | |dedicated notes = Added in | + | |dedicated notes = Added in patch 1.2; use {{file|NVServerGui.exe}} or {{file|NVServer.exe}}. |
|self-hosting = true | |self-hosting = true | ||
|self-hosting notes = | |self-hosting notes = | ||
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{{ii}} May be caused by a faulty desktop shortcut. | {{ii}} May be caused by a faulty desktop shortcut. | ||
| − | {{Fixbox|description=Run | + | {{Fixbox|description=Run exacutable file directly|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.1cpublishing.eu/game/necrovision/downloads|title=Game - NecroVisioN - 1C Publishing EU|date=2017-01-24}}</ref>|fix= |
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}} | }} | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Disable localization|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Disable localization|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
| − | # | + | # Go to {{file|{{p|game}}\data|folder}}. |
| − | # Remove | + | # Remove the incorrect localization files (e.g. {{file|voiceovers_german.pak}}) |
}} | }} | ||
| − | ===Game | + | ===Game does not launch (demo)=== |
| − | In case the game | + | In case the game does not launch and instead displays a bluish window in one quarter of the screen, try lowering the desktop resolution to 1920x1080 or below. The game may have launch problems when the Windows resolution is too high. This problem only occurs in the demo, not in the full game. |
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
| − | |direct3d versions = 9, 10 | + | |direct3d versions = 9.0c, 10 |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
| + | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
|macos intel 32-bit app = | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
| + | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
| + | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Starting the game in DX9 mode=== | ===Starting the game in DX9 mode=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Start the game in DirectX 9 mode|ref=<ref name="Sui">{{refcheck|user=Suicide_machine|date=2017-01-25}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Start the game in DirectX 9 mode|ref=<ref name="Sui">{{refcheck|user=Suicide_machine|date=2017-01-25}}</ref>|fix= | ||
| − | # Go to {{file|{{p|game}}\Bin}} and edit {{file|config.ini}}. | + | # Go to {{file|{{p|game}}\Bin|folder}} and edit {{file|config.ini}}. |
# Find <code>Cfg.RenderDevice = </code> and set the value to <code>Cfg.RenderDevice = 1</code>. | # Find <code>Cfg.RenderDevice = </code> and set the value to <code>Cfg.RenderDevice = 1</code>. | ||
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
| − | {{ii}} Make sure not to use <code>+dx10</code> command line parameter. | + | {{ii}} Make sure not to use the <code>+dx10</code> command line parameter. |
}} | }} | ||
Latest revision as of 04:28, 1 February 2024
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| The Farm 51 | |
| Publishers | |
| 2009-2018 | 1C Company |
| 2018-2022 | 1C Entertainment |
| 2022-present | Fulqrum Publishing |
| 505 Games | |
| Aspyr Media | |
| Engines | |
| Pain Engine | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | February 27, 2009 |
| Reception | |
| Metacritic | 63 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase |
| Microtransactions | None |
| Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | First-person |
| Controls | Direct control |
| Genres | FPS |
| Art styles | Realistic |
| Themes | Europe, Supernatural, World War I, Zombies |
| Series | NecroVisioN |
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| NecroVisioN | |
|---|---|
| NecroVisioN | 2009 |
| NecroVisioN: Lost Company | 2010 |
Warnings
NecroVisioN is a singleplayer and multiplayer first-person FPS game in the NecroVisioN series.
General information
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
SecuROM 7 DRM. | |
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| GamersGate (unavailable) | |
SecuROM 7 DRM - [1] | |
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| GOG.com | |
Not available in Germany. | |
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| Green Man Gaming | |
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| Humble Store | |
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| Steam | |
Demo available on store page. | |
|
| ZOOM Platform | |
Hardcore Edition - Bundled with NecroVisioN: Lost Company | |
Version differences
- The German version is a Low Violence Version and only includes the German language.
Essential improvements
Patches
- Patch 1.2 is the latest version.
Skip intro videos
| Modify game files[2] |
|---|
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Delete or rename |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\Bin\config.ini[Note 1] |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/7860/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\Profiles\<user-id>\SaveGame\[Note 1] |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/7860/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| GOG Galaxy | ||
| Steam Cloud |
Video
Video settings.
| Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | Vert- native. Use NecroVisioN 1.1 widescreen fix. | ||
| Multi-monitor | Use NecroVisioN 1.1 widescreen fix. | ||
| Ultra-widescreen | Use NecroVisioN 1.1 widescreen fix. | ||
| 4K Ultra HD | Vert- native. Use NecroVisioN 1.1 widescreen fix. | ||
| Field of view (FOV) | See Field of view (FOV). | ||
| Windowed | See Windowed. | ||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | In options menu, but no info how many samples. | ||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | Up to 8x MSAA. | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | Enabled by default. Causes microstuttering when shooting certain enemies in DX10.[3][4] See Microstuttering when shooting certain enemies. Disabled by default in Steam release. |
||
| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
Field of view (FOV)
| Setting a custom FOV[citation needed] |
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| Add FOV slider to options menu[citation needed] |
|---|
|
- Changing the FOV without applying the NecroVisioN 1.1 widescreen fix first will make the game crash when using iron sights.
Windowed
| Use Necrovision Extended Menu[5] |
|---|
Notes
|
| Use DXWnd |
|---|
Notes
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Input
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | ||
| Mouse acceleration | An option for mouse smoothing. Mouse acceleration not noticed. | |
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support |
| Controller types |
|---|
- If hitting enemies with melee weapons (like the bayonet) is difficult, try aiming slightly to the left of the intended target. The point of impact for most melee weapons is not exactly at the crosshair. For example, to hit an enemy on the head, try targetting a bit to the left of it.
Audio
Audio settings.
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | ||
| Surround sound | Up to 7.1 output. May require DirectSound3D restoration software. | |
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| EAX support | EAX Acoustics. | |
| Royalty free audio |
- Set at least Four Speakers in options to activate binaural HRTF mixing with DSOAL.
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | Localization may download incorrectly; see Incorrect audio localization. | |||
| Czech | ||||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Hungarian | ||||
| Italian | ||||
| Polish | ||||
| Brazilian Portuguese | Fan translation; Gamevício. ou UPDATE(2023). | |||
| Russian | ||||
| Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAN play | 16 | |||
| Online play | 16 | GameSpy services have been shut down;[6] see GameSpy for workarounds. | ||
Connection types
| Type | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Matchmaking | ||
| Peer-to-peer | ||
| Dedicated | Added in patch 1.2; use NVServerGui.exe or NVServer.exe. |
|
| Self-hosting | ||
| Direct IP |
VR support
| 3D modes | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| vorpX | G3D User created game profile, see vorpx forum profile introduction. |
||
Issues fixed
Game crashes after loading
| Start the game in DX9 mode[5] |
|---|
Microstuttering when shooting certain enemies
| Override Vsync to be disabled[3] |
|---|
| Start the game in DX9 mode[5] |
|---|
Script errors appear when launching
- May be caused by a faulty desktop shortcut.
| Run exacutable file directly[7] |
|---|
Incorrect audio localization
- Steam sometimes downloads both the English and German voiceovers.
| Disable localization[citation needed] |
|---|
|
Game does not launch (demo)
In case the game does not launch and instead displays a bluish window in one quarter of the screen, try lowering the desktop resolution to 1920x1080 or below. The game may have launch problems when the Windows resolution is too high. This problem only occurs in the demo, not in the full game.
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 9.0c, 10 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
Starting the game in DX9 mode
| Start the game in DirectX 9 mode[5] |
|---|
Notes
|
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Physics | Havok | |
| Audio | Miles Sound System | 7.2e |
| Cutscenes | Bink Video | |
| Multiplayer | GameSpy |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | XP SP3, Vista SP1 | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Dual Core 2.0 GHz AMD Athlon 64 X2 4000+ |
Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz AMD Athlon 64 X2 5200+ |
| System memory (RAM) | 1 GB (XP) 2 GB (Vista) |
2 GB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 8.5 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 6800 ATI Radeon X1600 256 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible | Nvidia GeForce 8800 GT ATI Radeon HD 3850 Shader model 3.0 support |
- Game doesn't officially support Windows XP x64 and Windows Vista x64. Despite this, it seems to function without issue.[citation needed]
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%\VirtualStoreon 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.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/7860/. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (7860) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20120121162815/http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-NECVIS/necrovision
- ↑ Verified by User:Mars icecream on 2017-11
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Verified by User:Suicide machine on 2020-01-30
- ↑ s-s-stutter - YouTube - last accessed on 2020-01-30
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 Verified by User:Suicide_machine on 2017-01-25
- ↑ Pricing | GameSpy Technology
- ↑ Game - NecroVisioN - 1C Publishing EU - last accessed on 2017-01-24