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| − | + | '''Quick links to the base templates of PCGamingWiki''' | |
| − | <span | + | * <big>'''<span class="plainlinks">[[PCGamingWiki:Sample article/Game (singleplayer)|Game (singleplayer)]] ([{{fullurl:PCGamingWiki:Sample_article/Game_(singleplayer)|action=edit}} source])</span>'''</big> |
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'''Instructions''' | '''Instructions''' | ||
| − | *Code sections can be copied | + | * Code sections can be copied either from the sample articles above, the relevant section of the [[PCGamingWiki:Editing guide|editing guide]], or from the [{{fullurl:PCGamingWiki:Sample_article/Game|action=edit}} source] of this page. |
| − | + | * The [[Series:Fallout|Fallout series]] of articles is an excellent reference point for example of good articles. | |
| − | *The [[Series:Fallout|Fallout series]] of articles is an excellent reference point for example of good articles. | ||
'''Bullet point icons''' | '''Bullet point icons''' | ||
| − | *The purpose of the bullet point graphics is to provide more brevity and clarity to article content. | + | * The purpose of the bullet point graphics is to provide more brevity and clarity to article content. |
| − | *All icons automatically indent onto a new line. | + | * All icons automatically indent onto a new line. |
| − | *Virtually all sentences in all game fix pages should use these codes: | + | * Virtually all sentences (excluding {{T|Introduction}} in all game fix pages should use these codes: |
{{ii}} - <code><nowiki>{{ii}}</nowiki></code> - information. | {{ii}} - <code><nowiki>{{ii}}</nowiki></code> - information. | ||
{{++}} - <code><nowiki>{{++}}</nowiki></code> - positive / advantage / recommend. | {{++}} - <code><nowiki>{{++}}</nowiki></code> - positive / advantage / recommend. | ||
{{--}} - <code><nowiki>{{--}}</nowiki></code> - negative / disadvantage / dissuade. | {{--}} - <code><nowiki>{{--}}</nowiki></code> - negative / disadvantage / dissuade. | ||
| + | {{mm}} - <code><nowiki>{{mm}}</nowiki></code> - additional / in-depth information. | ||
'''Style crib sheet''' | '''Style crib sheet''' | ||
| − | + | {{ii}} Reference where the fixes come from using <nowiki><ref></nowiki> tags and templates {{T|refurl}}, {{T|refcheck}}, {{T|refsnip}}.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.pcgamingwiki.com|title=PCGamingWiki|date=2012-12-21}}</ref> | |
| − | {{ii}} Reference where the fixes come from using <nowiki><ref></nowiki> tags.<ref> | + | {{ii}} All headers and page names should follow the [[PCGamingWiki:Editing guide/Article formatting#Letter case for headers and page names|letter case guidelines]]. |
| − | {{ii}} All headers and page names | + | {{ii}} Use the [[PCGamingWiki:Editing guide/Fixboxes and providing instructions|fixbox]] template to boxout fixes and instructions. |
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| + | <span style="font-size:150%">Sample article</span> | ||
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|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|Month dd, yyyy}} <!-- (Example: January 3, 2012) --> | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|Month dd, yyyy}} <!-- (Example: January 3, 2012) --> | ||
| − | |steam appid = | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|Month dd, yyyy}} |
| − | |gogcom | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|Month dd, yyyy}} |
| + | |reception = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|deus-ex-mankind-divided|83}} <!-- (Example: URL section and score - Deus Ex: Mankind Divded) --> | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Opencritic|1812/deus-ex-mankind-divided|81}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|deus-ex-mankind-divided|83}} | ||
| + | |taxonomy = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | | ref= }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | | ref= }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action, Shooter }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Stylized }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Sci-fi }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | PCGW Templates }} | ||
| + | |steam appid = 277430 | ||
| + | |steam appid side = 10 | ||
| + | |gogcom id = 1207658682 | ||
| + | |gogcom id side = | ||
| + | |official site= https://example.com/ | ||
| + | |hltb = | ||
| + | |igdb = | ||
| + | |lutris = | ||
| + | |mobygames = | ||
| + | |strategywiki = | ||
|wikipedia = PCGamingWiki | |wikipedia = PCGamingWiki | ||
| + | |winehq = 2 | ||
| + | |license = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ''' | + | {{Introduction |
| − | + | |introduction = Introduction paragraph - see [[PCGamingWiki:Editing_guide/Introduction|Introduction guidelines]]. '''''Gamename''''' is a taxonony/perspective/mode/genre etc. featuring key/unique gameplay features made by company published by company. Game is a sequel/prequel in the series or related series or is a spiritual successor. Game uses engine plus any noteworthy engine information compared to other entries in the series. Game is important/noteworthy for any other reason. | |
| − | + | ||
| − | + | |release history = Game was first released on platform on date. Pre-release information including early access, crowdfunding, closed beta, etc. Platform changes with platform (Steam, EGS, GOG etc.) including delays, technical issues. Launch was successful/had issues with player number milestones if noteworthy. History with a focus on technical issues: e.g. major bugs, inability to access the game, DRM, missing advertised features, features missing from console counterpart, missing endings, etc. and whether any of these problems were fixed. | |
| − | + | ||
| − | + | |current state = Current major issues that have not been resolved yet. Updates/support is the game regularly updated technically (patches etc.) or content (DLC, expansions, microtransactions or free content updates). Roadmap of future content or features. Multiplayer describe the scene, give an update on number of current players, is it possible for players find games? Modding are there official tools, how are mods distributed. Improvements mentions of essential mods or quality of life improvements, link to anchors further below. Major community additions ONLY INCLUDE if there are major communities outside of 'General information' links such as already linked Steam, GOG, fan forums, e.g. substantial modding communities, Discord communities, alternative servers, hacked multiplayer etc. | |
| + | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
{{mm}} [http://forums.sleepingdogs.net/viewforum.php?f=2 Official Forum] - this is a very active official forum | {{mm}} [http://forums.sleepingdogs.net/viewforum.php?f=2 Official Forum] - this is a very active official forum | ||
| − | {{ | + | {{GOG.com links|1207658924|the_witcher}} |
| − | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/00000/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] |
| − | + | {{mm}} If still relevant, state where bugs can be reported. | |
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| − | {{mm}} If still relevant, state where can | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| Developer | http://www.soldak.com/Depths-of-Peril/Buy.html | DRM-free | Example: game released directly from website. | Steam}} | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | activation | Example notes: [[SecuROM]] ∞ activations. | | DOS, Mac OS }} |
| − | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| Amazon.com | B005HRZ29K | ubisoft connect | Example: Amazon. | | Windows }} |
| − | + | {{Availability/row| Developer | http://www.soldak.com/Depths-of-Peril/Buy.html | DRM-free | Example: game released directly from website. | Steam | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | |
| − | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | legend_of_grimrock | DRM-free | Example: GOG.com. | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} |
| − | {{Availability/row| Steam | 207170 | Steam | Example: Steam. | + | {{Availability/row| Origin | mass-effect-3 | Origin | | | Windows }} |
| − | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 207170 | Steam | Example: Steam. | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | |
}} | }} | ||
{{++}} Which is the 'best' version of the game to get? <!-- This cannot be subjective, if you're going to state something factual back it up with relevant sources. --> | {{++}} Which is the 'best' version of the game to get? <!-- This cannot be subjective, if you're going to state something factual back it up with relevant sources. --> | ||
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| + | ===Version differences=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} What are the differences between each edition of the game? | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Demo/free trial=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} Name the header either Demo, Free trial, or name of the edition, e.g. <nowiki>===Starter Edition===</nowiki> | ||
| + | {{ii}} If a demo exists, break down the limitations. | ||
| + | {{ii}} Do progress/achievements carry over to the main game? | ||
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| + | ==Monetization== | ||
| + | {{Monetization | ||
| + | |ad-supported = Ad-supported | ||
| + | |dlc = DLC | ||
| + | |expansion pack = Expansion pack | ||
| + | |freeware = Freeware | ||
| + | |free-to-play = Free-to-play | ||
| + | |one-time game purchase = One-time game purchase | ||
| + | |sponsored = Sponsored | ||
| + | |subscription = Subscription | ||
| + | |subscription gaming service = Subscription gaming service | ||
| + | }} | ||
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| + | ===Microtransactions=== | ||
| + | {{Microtransactions | ||
| + | |boost = Boost | ||
| + | |cosmetic = Cosmetic | ||
| + | |currency = Currency | ||
| + | |finite spend = Finite spend | ||
| + | |infinite spend = Infinite spend | ||
| + | |free-to-grind = Free-to-grind | ||
| + | |loot box = Loot box | ||
| + | |none = None | ||
| + | |player trading = Player trading | ||
| + | |time-limited = Time-limited | ||
| + | |unlock = Unlock | ||
| + | }} | ||
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| + | {{DLC| | ||
| + | {{DLC/row| Some DLC name | Example: Only available in Japan. | Windows}} | ||
| + | {{DLC/row| Some other DLC | | Windows, Linux}} | ||
| + | }} | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
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{{ii}} There is a benefit in using an older patch. For example, [[Diablo II]]'s latest patch is 1.13, but the high-res mod only supports 1.12. | {{ii}} There is a benefit in using an older patch. For example, [[Diablo II]]'s latest patch is 1.13, but the high-res mod only supports 1.12. | ||
{{ii}} There is a community or fan patch which is superior to the latest developer patch. | {{ii}} There is a community or fan patch which is superior to the latest developer patch. | ||
| − | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Patch install instructions|fix= |
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How to apply this complex patch installation. | How to apply this complex patch installation. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Modifications=== | ===Modifications=== | ||
| − | {{ii}} List mods that are very important and would be detrimental if played without the mod, e.g. [[Dark_Souls:_Prepare_to_Die_Edition#DSfix_by_Durante|DSFix]], [[Star_Wars:_Knights_of_the_Old_Republic_II_–_The_Sith_Lords#The_Sith_Lords_Restored_Content_Mod_.28TSLRCM.29|TSLRCM]]. | + | {{ii}} List mods that are very important and would be detrimental if played without the mod, e.g. [[Dark_Souls:_Prepare_to_Die_Edition#DSfix_by_Durante|DSFix]], [[Star_Wars:_Knights_of_the_Old_Republic_II_–_The_Sith_Lords#The_Sith_Lords_Restored_Content_Mod_.28TSLRCM.29|TSLRCM]]. |
| + | {{ii}} Less essential mods, e.g. balance/aesthetic mods or any other type and mod not deemed essential, goes under [[#Other_information|Other information]] or the appropriate section (e.g. texture packs can be placed in the [[#Video|Video]] section). | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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{{ii}} ''(Linux only)'' State whether XDG is being followed (partially, completely, not at all) | {{ii}} ''(Linux only)'' State whether XDG is being followed (partially, completely, not at all) | ||
| + | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
| + | {{Game data| | ||
| + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|appdata}}\Vessel\}} | ||
| + | {{Game data/config|OS X|~/Library/Application Support/Vessel/}} | ||
| + | {{Game data/config|Linux|~/.config/Vessel/}} | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{XDG|true}} | ||
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| + | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|appdata}}\.minecraft\saves}} |
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|OS X|~/Library/Application Support/minecraft/saves}} |
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Linux|~/.minecraft/saves}} |
}} | }} | ||
===[[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 notes = |
| − | | | + | |epic games launcher = |
| − | | | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
| − | |steam cloud | + | |gog galaxy = unknown |
| − | |steam cloud notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
| − | | | + | |origin = false |
| − | | | + | |origin notes = |
| − | | | + | |steam cloud = true |
| − | | | + | |steam cloud notes = Syncs save games and settings. |
| + | |ubisoft connect = unknown | ||
| + | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
| + | |xbox cloud = | ||
| + | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
| − | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/dmc-devil-may-cry/en | |wsgf link = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/dmc-devil-may-cry/en | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = gold | |widescreen wsgf award = gold | ||
|multimonitor wsgf award = silver | |multimonitor wsgf award = silver | ||
| − | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | + | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = bronze |
|4k ultra hd wsgf award = unsupported | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = unsupported | ||
|widescreen resolution = true | |widescreen resolution = true | ||
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|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
|antialiasing notes = See [[#Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]]. | |antialiasing notes = See [[#Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]]. | ||
| + | |upscaling = true | ||
| + | |upscaling tech = FSR 2.1 | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = See [[#Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]. | |vsync notes = See [[#Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]. | ||
| − | | | + | |60 fps = true |
| − | | | + | |60 fps notes = |
| − | | | + | |120 fps = false |
| − | | | + | |120 fps notes = |
| + | |hdr = false | ||
| + | |hdr notes = | ||
| + | |ray tracing = limited | ||
| + | |ray tracing notes = Only on Nvidia hardware. | ||
|color blind = true | |color blind = true | ||
|color blind notes = See [[#Color blind mode|Color blind mode]]. | |color blind notes = See [[#Color blind mode|Color blind mode]]. | ||
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===[[Glossary:4K Ultra HD|4K Ultra HD]]=== | ===[[Glossary:4K Ultra HD|4K Ultra HD]]=== | ||
===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]=== | ||
| − | ===[[Glossary: | + | ===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== |
===[[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed|Borderless fullscreen windowed]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed|Borderless fullscreen windowed]]=== | ||
===[[Glossary:Anisotropic filtering (AF)|Anisotropic filtering (AF)]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Anisotropic filtering (AF)|Anisotropic filtering (AF)]]=== | ||
===[[Glossary:Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]]=== | ||
===[[Glossary:Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]=== | ||
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===[[Glossary:Color blind mode|Color blind mode]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Color blind mode|Color blind mode]]=== | ||
{{ii}} Delete unnecessary headers and links. | {{ii}} Delete unnecessary headers and links. | ||
| − | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
| − | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = unknown | |key remap = unknown | ||
|key remap notes = See [[#Remapping|Remapping]]. | |key remap notes = See [[#Remapping|Remapping]]. | ||
|acceleration option = hackable | |acceleration option = hackable | ||
|acceleration option notes = See [[#Mouse acceleration|Mouse acceleration]]. | |acceleration option notes = See [[#Mouse acceleration|Mouse acceleration]]. | ||
| + | |mouse sensitivity = unknown | ||
| + | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
|mouse menu = false | |mouse menu = false | ||
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
|invert mouse y-axis = true | |invert mouse y-axis = true | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
| + | |touchscreen = true | ||
| + | |touchscreen notes = See [[#Touchscreen|Touchscreen]]. | ||
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
|controller support notes = See [[#Controller support|Controller support]]. | |controller support notes = See [[#Controller support|Controller support]]. | ||
| − | |full controller = | + | |full controller = false |
|full controller notes = | |full controller notes = | ||
|controller remap = false | |controller remap = false | ||
|controller remap notes = See [[#Controller remapping|Controller remapping]]. | |controller remap notes = See [[#Controller remapping|Controller remapping]]. | ||
| + | |controller sensitivity = unknown | ||
| + | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
|invert controller y-axis = true | |invert controller y-axis = true | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
| − | | | + | |xinput controllers = true |
| − | | | + | |xinput controllers notes = |
| + | |xbox prompts = true | ||
| + | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
| + | |impulse triggers = false | ||
| + | |impulse triggers notes = Xbox One only. | ||
| + | |dualshock 4 = true | ||
| + | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
| + | |dualshock prompts = true | ||
| + | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
| + | |light bar support = false | ||
| + | |light bar support notes = | ||
| + | |dualshock 4 modes = USB | ||
| + | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
| + | |tracked motion controllers= true | ||
| + | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
| + | |tracked motion prompts = false | ||
| + | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
| + | |other controllers = true | ||
| + | |other controllers notes = | ||
| + | |other button prompts = Generic, Nintendo | ||
| + | |other button prompts notes= | ||
| + | |controller hotplug = false | ||
| + | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
| + | |haptic feedback = false | ||
| + | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
| + | |simultaneous input = true | ||
| + | |simultaneous input notes = | ||
| + | |steam input api = false | ||
| + | |steam input api notes = | ||
| + | |steam hook input = unknown | ||
| + | |steam hook input notes = | ||
| + | |steam input presets = true | ||
| + | |steam input presets notes = | ||
| + | |steam controller prompts = unknown | ||
| + | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
| + | |steam cursor detection = unknown | ||
| + | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | |||
===[[Glossary:Remapping|Remapping]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Remapping|Remapping]]=== | ||
===[[Glossary:Mouse acceleration|Mouse acceleration]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Mouse acceleration|Mouse acceleration]]=== | ||
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{{ii}} Delete unnecessary headers and links. | {{ii}} Delete unnecessary headers and links. | ||
| − | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
| − | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
| − | |separate volume | + | |separate volume = true |
| − | |separate volume notes | + | |separate volume notes = |
| − | |surround sound | + | |surround sound = false |
| − | |surround sound notes | + | |surround sound notes = |
| − | |subtitles | + | |subtitles = true |
| − | |subtitles notes | + | |subtitles notes = |
| − | |closed captions | + | |closed captions = false |
| − | |closed captions notes | + | |closed captions notes = |
| − | |mute on focus lost | + | |mute on focus lost = false |
| − | |mute on focus lost notes = | + | |mute on focus lost notes = |
| − | |eax support | + | |eax support = |
| − | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
| + | |royalty free audio = false | ||
| + | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
| + | |red book cd audio = true | ||
| + | |red book cd audio notes = | ||
| + | |general midi audio = true | ||
| + | |general midi audio notes = This game supports General MIDI for music. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
| − | |||
| − | |||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
| − | |notes = | + | |notes = Download from [http://example.org here]. |
| − | |fan = | + | |fan = true |
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}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Network/Multiplayer | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
|local play = true | |local play = true | ||
| − | |local play players = | + | |local play players = 2 |
| + | |local play modes = | ||
|local play notes = | |local play notes = | ||
| − | |lan play = | + | |lan play = false |
|lan play players = | |lan play players = | ||
| + | |lan play modes = | ||
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
|online play = true | |online play = true | ||
|online play players = | |online play players = | ||
| + | |online play modes = | ||
|online play notes = | |online play notes = | ||
| − | | | + | |asynchronous = true |
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|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|tcp = 1, 2, 30 | |tcp = 1, 2, 30 | ||
|udp = 500-600, 3500 | |udp = 500-600, 3500 | ||
| − | |upnp = | + | |upnp = unknown |
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==VR support== | ||
| + | {{VR support | ||
| + | |native 3d = true | ||
| + | |native 3d notes = | ||
| + | |nvidia 3d vision = unknown | ||
| + | |nvidia 3d vision notes = | ||
| + | |vorpx = | ||
| + | |vorpx modes = | ||
| + | |vorpx notes = | ||
| + | |vr only = true | ||
| + | |openxr = true | ||
| + | |openxr notes = | ||
| + | |steamvr = false | ||
| + | |steamvr notes = | ||
| + | |oculusvr = true | ||
| + | |oculusvr notes = | ||
| + | |osvr = unknown | ||
| + | |osvr notes = | ||
| + | |windows mixed reality = false | ||
| + | |windows mixed reality notes = | ||
| + | |keyboard-mouse = unknown | ||
| + | |keyboard-mouse notes = | ||
| + | |body tracking = true | ||
| + | |body tracking notes = | ||
| + | |hand tracking = true | ||
| + | |hand tracking notes = | ||
| + | |face tracking = false | ||
| + | |face tracking notes = | ||
| + | |eye tracking = false | ||
| + | |eye tracking notes = | ||
| + | |tobii eye tracking = true | ||
| + | |tobii eye tracking notes = | ||
| + | |trackir = true | ||
| + | |trackir notes = | ||
| + | |3rd space gaming vest = false | ||
| + | |3rd space gaming vest notes = | ||
| + | |novint falcon = false | ||
| + | |novint falcon notes = | ||
| + | |play area seated = true | ||
| + | |play area seated notes = | ||
| + | |play area standing = hackable | ||
| + | |play area standing notes = Use the [http://example.org Head Height] mod. | ||
| + | |play area room-scale = true | ||
| + | |play area room-scale notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Steam Deck=== | ||
==Issues unresolved== | ==Issues unresolved== | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===Issue=== | ===Issue=== | ||
| − | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Fixbox header here|fix= |
| − | |||
How to apply this fix. | How to apply this fix. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
| + | ===API=== | ||
| + | {{API | ||
| + | |direct3d versions = 9, 11 | ||
| + | |direct3d notes = Windows only. | ||
| + | |directdraw versions = | ||
| + | |directdraw notes = | ||
| + | |wing = | ||
| + | |wing notes = | ||
| + | |opengl versions = 3.3, 4 | ||
| + | |opengl notes = OS X and Linux only. | ||
| + | |glide versions = | ||
| + | |glide notes = | ||
| + | |software mode = | ||
| + | |software mode notes = | ||
| + | |mantle support = | ||
| + | |mantle support notes = | ||
| + | |metal support = true | ||
| + | |metal support notes = | ||
| + | |vulkan versions = unknown | ||
| + | |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 = unknown | ||
| + | |windows exe notes = | ||
| + | |mac os x powerpc app = | ||
| + | |macos intel 32-bit app = true | ||
| + | |macos intel 64-bit app = false | ||
| + | |macos arm app = true | ||
| + | |macos app notes = ARM support was added in November 2020. | ||
| + | |linux powerpc app = | ||
| + | |linux 32-bit executable= true | ||
| + | |linux 64-bit executable= true | ||
| + | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |linux executable notes = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Middleware=== | ||
| + | {{Middleware | ||
| + | |physics = PhysX | ||
| + | |physics notes = Lacks GPU acceleration on Linux. | ||
| + | |audio = FMOD | ||
| + | |audio notes = | ||
| + | |interface = Scaleform | ||
| + | |interface notes = | ||
| + | |input = | ||
| + | |input notes = | ||
| + | |cutscenes = Bink | ||
| + | |cutscenes notes = | ||
| + | |multiplayer = Steamworks | ||
| + | |multiplayer notes= | ||
| + | |anticheat = | ||
| + | |anticheat notes = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Console commands=== | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Modifications=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} Noteworthy and/or popular mods that might be useful for players gets listed here. Note that '''essential''' mods that are critical to improving/enhancing the gaming experience is featured under [[#Essential_improvements|Essential improvements]] instead. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Miscellaneous=== | ||
Miscellaneous information, e.g.: | Miscellaneous information, e.g.: | ||
* Visual enhancements. | * Visual enhancements. | ||
* Enabling minor performance increases. | * Enabling minor performance increases. | ||
* Useful, but not essential utilities. | * Useful, but not essential utilities. | ||
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==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
{{ii}} Avoid adding any prefixes and suffixes* to the OS parameter such as "'''Windows''' 7", "'''OS X Lion''' 10.7" and "7 '''64-bit'''". These do not apply to Linux as many distros are available. *For windows, service packs are the only suffix permitted. | {{ii}} Avoid adding any prefixes and suffixes* to the OS parameter such as "'''Windows''' 7", "'''OS X Lion''' 10.7" and "7 '''64-bit'''". These do not apply to Linux as many distros are available. *For windows, service packs are the only suffix permitted. | ||
| − | {{ii}} 64/32-bit only/recommended mention | + | {{ii}} 64/32-bit only/recommended mention is noted in the notes parameter as a point. |
{{ii}} The separator for more than one operating system is a comma (,) - nothing else. | {{ii}} The separator for more than one operating system is a comma (,) - nothing else. | ||
{{System requirements | {{System requirements | ||
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|recHD = | |recHD = | ||
|recGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 285 | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 285 | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|recHD = | |recHD = | ||
|recGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 285 | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 285 | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|recHD = | |recHD = | ||
|recGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 285 | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 285 | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
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Introduction paragraph - see Introduction guidelines. Gamename is a taxonony/perspective/mode/genre etc. featuring key/unique gameplay features made by company published by company. Game is a sequel/prequel in the series or related series or is a spiritual successor. Game uses engine plus any noteworthy engine information compared to other entries in the series. Game is important/noteworthy for any other reason.
Game was first released on platform on date. Pre-release information including early access, crowdfunding, closed beta, etc. Platform changes with platform (Steam, EGS, GOG etc.) including delays, technical issues. Launch was successful/had issues with player number milestones if noteworthy. History with a focus on technical issues: e.g. major bugs, inability to access the game, DRM, missing advertised features, features missing from console counterpart, missing endings, etc. and whether any of these problems were fixed.
Current major issues that have not been resolved yet. Updates/support is the game regularly updated technically (patches etc.) or content (DLC, expansions, microtransactions or free content updates). Roadmap of future content or features. Multiplayer describe the scene, give an update on number of current players, is it possible for players find games? Modding are there official tools, how are mods distributed. Improvements mentions of essential mods or quality of life improvements, link to anchors further below. Major community additions ONLY INCLUDE if there are major communities outside of 'General information' links such as already linked Steam, GOG, fan forums, e.g. substantial modding communities, Discord communities, alternative servers, hacked multiplayer etc.
General information
- Official Forum - this is a very active official forum
- GOG.com Community Discussions
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
- If still relevant, state where bugs can be reported.
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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| Retail | |
Example notes: SecuROM ∞ activations. | |
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| Amazon.com | |
Example: Amazon. | |
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| Developer website | |
Example: game released directly from website. | |
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| GOG.com | |
Example: GOG.com. | |
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| Origin | |
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| Steam | |
Example: Steam. | |
- Which is the 'best' version of the game to get?
Version differences
- What are the differences between each edition of the game?
Demo/free trial
- Name the header either Demo, Free trial, or name of the edition, e.g. ===Starter Edition===
- If a demo exists, break down the limitations.
- Do progress/achievements carry over to the main game?
Monetization
| Type | Notes |
|---|---|
| Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| DLC | DLC |
| Expansion pack | Expansion pack |
| Freeware | Freeware |
| Free-to-play | Free-to-play |
| One-time game purchase | One-time game purchase |
| Sponsored | Sponsored |
| Subscription | Subscription |
| Subscription gaming service | Subscription gaming service |
Microtransactions
| Type | Notes |
|---|---|
| Boost | Boost |
| Cosmetic | Cosmetic |
| Currency | Currency |
| Finite spend | Finite spend |
| Free-to-grind | Free-to-grind |
| Infinite spend | Infinite spend |
| Loot box | Loot box |
| No microtransactions | None |
| Player trading | Player trading |
| Time-limited | Time-limited |
| Unlock | Unlock |
DLC and expansion packs
| Name | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Some DLC name | Example: Only available in Japan. | |
| Some other DLC | |
Essential improvements
- One can use subheaders as below, or simply list individual improvements as 3rd level headers.
Patches
Include If
- There is a benefit in using an older patch. For example, Diablo II's latest patch is 1.13, but the high-res mod only supports 1.12.
- There is a community or fan patch which is superior to the latest developer patch.
| Patch install instructions |
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How to apply this complex patch installation. |
Utilities
- Very important launchers, reputable save game editors, etc.
Modifications
- List mods that are very important and would be detrimental if played without the mod, e.g. DSFix, TSLRCM.
- Less essential mods, e.g. balance/aesthetic mods or any other type and mod not deemed essential, goes under Other information or the appropriate section (e.g. texture packs can be placed in the Video section).
Game data
- (Linux only) State whether XDG is being followed (partially, completely, not at all)
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %APPDATA%\Vessel\ |
| macOS (OS X) | ~/Library/Application Support/Vessel/ |
| Linux | ~/.config/Vessel/ |
- This game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux.
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %APPDATA%\.minecraft\saves |
| macOS (OS X) | ~/Library/Application Support/minecraft/saves |
| Linux | ~/.minecraft/saves |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| GOG Galaxy | ||
| Origin | ||
| Steam Cloud | Syncs save games and settings. | |
| Ubisoft Connect |
Video
| Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
| Multi-monitor | See Multi-monitor. | ||
| Ultra-widescreen | See Ultra-widescreen. | ||
| 4K Ultra HD | See 4K Ultra HD. | ||
| Field of view (FOV) | See Field of view (FOV). | ||
| Windowed | See Windowed. | ||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | See Borderless fullscreen windowed. | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See Anisotropic filtering (AF). | ||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | See Anti-aliasing (AA). | ||
| High-fidelity upscaling | FSR 2.1 |
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| Vertical sync (Vsync) | See Vertical sync (Vsync). | ||
| 60 FPS | |||
| 120+ FPS | |||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | |||
| Ray tracing (RT) | Only on Nvidia hardware. | ||
| Color blind mode | See Color blind mode. | ||
Widescreen resolution
Multi-monitor
Ultra-widescreen
4K Ultra HD
Field of view (FOV)
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Anti-aliasing (AA)
Vertical sync (Vsync)
Color blind mode
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Input
| Keyboard and mouse, touch | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | See Remapping. | |
| Mouse acceleration | See Mouse acceleration. | |
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Touchscreen optimised | See Touchscreen. | |
| Controller | ||
| Controller support | See Controller support. | |
| Full controller support | ||
| Controller remapping | See Controller remapping. | |
| Controller sensitivity | ||
| Controller Y-axis inversion |
| Controller types |
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| XInput-compatible controllers | ||
|---|---|---|
| Xbox button prompts | ||
| Impulse Trigger vibration | Xbox One only. |
| PlayStation controllers | ||
|---|---|---|
| PlayStation button prompts | ||
| Light bar support | ||
| Adaptive trigger support | ||
| DualSense haptic feedback support | ||
| Connection modes | Wired |
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| Tracked motion controllers | ||
|---|---|---|
| Button/gesture prompts |
| Generic/other controllers | ||
|---|---|---|
| Button prompts |  |
| Additional information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Controller hotplugging | ||
| Haptic feedback | ||
| Digital movement supported | ||
| Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
| Steam Input | ||
|---|---|---|
| Steam Input API support | ||
| Hook input (legacy mode) | ||
| Official controller preset(s) | ||
| Steam Controller button prompts |
Remapping
Mouse acceleration
Controller support
Controller remapping
Touchscreen
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Audio
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | ||
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Royalty free audio | ||
| Red Book CD audio | On Windows, CD music might not play correctly; see the troubleshooting guide for solutions. | |
| General MIDI audio | This game supports General MIDI for music. |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Italian | ||||
| Spanish | Download from here. |
Network
- Do not include this section in games without Multiplayer modes.
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local play | 2 | |||
| LAN play | ||||
| Online play | ||||
| Asynchronous multiplayer | ||||
Connection types
| Type | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Matchmaking | ||
| Peer-to-peer | ||
| Dedicated | ||
| Self-hosting | ||
| Direct IP |
Ports
| Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
|---|---|
| TCP | 1, 2, 30 |
| UDP | 500-600, 3500 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
VR support
- This game requires a virtual reality headset.
| 3D modes | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native 3D | |||
| Headsets | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| OpenXR | |||
| SteamVR | This game might be playable through SteamVR's support for the OpenXR API, or the Revive Compatibility Layer (compatibility list). | ||
| Oculus VR (LibOVR) | |||
| Windows Mixed Reality | This game might be playable with the Revive Compatibility Layer, or OpenXR for Windows Mixed Reality. | ||
| Devices | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracked motion controllers | See Input for details. | ||
| Traditional controller | See Input for details. | ||
| Keyboard/Mouse | |||
| Body tracking | |||
| Hand tracking | |||
| Miscellaneous devices | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Tobii Eye Tracking | |||
| TrackIR | |||
| Play area | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Seated | |||
| Standing | Use the Head Height mod. | ||
| Room-scale | |||
Steam Deck
Issues unresolved
Issue
Issue
Issues fixed
Issue
| Fixbox header here |
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How to apply this fix. |
Issue
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 9, 11 | Windows only. |
| OpenGL | 3.3, 4 | OS X and Linux only. |
| Metal support |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | ARM | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windows | ||||
| macOS (OS X) | ||||
| Linux |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Physics | PhysX | Lacks GPU acceleration on Linux. |
| Audio | FMOD | |
| Interface | Scaleform | |
| Cutscenes | Bink Video | |
| Multiplayer | Steamworks |
Console commands
Modifications
- Noteworthy and/or popular mods that might be useful for players gets listed here. Note that essential mods that are critical to improving/enhancing the gaming experience is featured under Essential improvements instead.
Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous information, e.g.:
- Visual enhancements.
- Enabling minor performance increases.
- Useful, but not essential utilities.
System requirements
- Avoid adding any prefixes and suffixes* to the OS parameter such as "Windows 7", "OS X Lion 10.7" and "7 64-bit". These do not apply to Linux as many distros are available. *For windows, service packs are the only suffix permitted.
- 64/32-bit only/recommended mention is noted in the notes parameter as a point.
- The separator for more than one operating system is a comma (,) - nothing else.
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista, 7 | 7 |
| Processor (CPU) | Dual Core 2.0 GHz or Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 5400+ | Quad core Intel or AMD Phenom 9850 Quad-Core |
| System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | 4 GB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 8 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 8600 GTS 512 MB of VRAM | Nvidia GeForce GTX 285 |
| OS X | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 10.5.2 | 10.6.4 |
| Processor (CPU) | Dual Core 2.0 GHz or Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 5400+ | Quad core Intel or AMD Phenom 9850 Quad-Core |
| System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | 4 GB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 8 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 8600 GTS 512 MB of VRAM | Nvidia GeForce GTX 285 |
| Linux | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | Kernel 3.0 | Kernel 3.2 |
| Processor (CPU) | Dual Core 2.0 GHz or Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 5400+ | Quad core Intel or AMD Phenom 9850 Quad-Core |
| System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | 4 GB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 8 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 8600 GTS 512 MB of VRAM | Nvidia GeForce GTX 285 |
References
- ↑ PCGamingWiki - last accessed on 2012-12-21