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'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
− | {{--}} Frame rate is capped at 30 FPS, cutscenes at 15 FPS. See [[# | + | {{--}} Frame rate is capped at 30 FPS, cutscenes at 15 FPS. See [[#High frame rate|High frame rate]]. |
− | |||
{{--}} Only supports DirectInput for controllers, with no true analog support. | {{--}} Only supports DirectInput for controllers, with no true analog support. | ||
− | {{--}} Some of the hauntings from the console version are missing. | + | {{--}} Some of the hauntings from the console version are missing.<ref>http://www.silenthillmemories.net/sh4/hauntings_en.htm</ref> |
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|SecuROM|v5}}. | | Windows }} |
}} | }} | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
− | ===[ | + | ===[https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/694-silent-hill-4-wrapper-by-nemesis/ Silent Hill 4: The Room Wrapper by Nemesis]=== |
− | A wrapper for the North American version which can: | + | {{++}} A wrapper for the North American version which can: |
*Disable cutscene letterboxing | *Disable cutscene letterboxing | ||
*Change the 15 FPS cutscenes to 30 FPS | *Change the 15 FPS cutscenes to 30 FPS | ||
+ | *Enable 60 FPS support. Has serious issues: | ||
+ | **Causes Henry to be unable to move in attack stance | ||
+ | **Cannot finish the game because of a game breaking bug during the final boss | ||
*Disable the blur in cutscenes (change all values to 0) | *Disable the blur in cutscenes (change all values to 0) | ||
*Change the resolution | *Change the resolution | ||
*Correct the FOV to widescreen | *Correct the FOV to widescreen | ||
− | * | + | |
− | + | ===[https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#sh4 Silent Hill 4: The Room Widescreen Fix by ThirteenAG]=== | |
− | * | + | {{++}} A D3D8 wrapper which adds some fixes and new features, such as: |
− | * | + | *Widescreen support |
+ | *Disable cutscene letterboxing | ||
+ | *Correct the UI/ HUD width in widescreen. | ||
+ | **Enabling this option disables shader effects. | ||
+ | *Corrects the cutscenes framerate from 15 to 30 | ||
+ | *Disables hardware check before launch | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\input.ini}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\saves\}} |
}} | }} | ||
==Video settings== | ==Video settings== | ||
{{Image|SH4wide.png|''Silent Hill 4'' in widescreen HD.}} | {{Image|SH4wide.png|''Silent Hill 4'' in widescreen HD.}} | ||
− | |||
{{Video settings | {{Video settings | ||
|wsgf link = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/silent-hill-4-room/en | |wsgf link = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/silent-hill-4-room/en | ||
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | ||
|widescreen resolution = hackable | |widescreen resolution = hackable | ||
− | |widescreen resolution notes= | + | |widescreen resolution notes= Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/694-silent-hill-4-wrapper-by-nemesis/ Silent Hill 4: Wrapper by Nemesis] or [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#sh4 Silent Hill 4 Widescreen Fix]. |
− | |multimonitor = | + | |multimonitor = unknown |
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = unknown |
|ultrawidescreen notes = | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
|4k ultra hd = hackable | |4k ultra hd = hackable | ||
− | |4k ultra hd notes = Use | + | |4k ultra hd notes = Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/694-silent-hill-4-wrapper-by-nemesis/ Silent Hill 4: Wrapper by Nemesis] or [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#sh4 Silent Hill 4 Widescreen Fix]. |
|fov = hackable | |fov = hackable | ||
− | |fov notes = Use [https://github.com/SuiMachine/Silent-Hill-4---Tool/releases sh4tool] | + | |fov notes = Use [https://github.com/SuiMachine/Silent-Hill-4---Tool/releases sh4tool]. |
− | |windowed = | + | |windowed = hackable |
− | |windowed notes = | + | |windowed notes = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]]. |
− | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = hackable |
− | |borderless windowed notes = | + | |borderless windowed notes = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]]. |
|anisotropic = false | |anisotropic = false | ||
|anisotropic notes = Forcing through GPU driver can cause visual glitches. | |anisotropic notes = Forcing through GPU driver can cause visual glitches. | ||
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|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
|60 fps = hackable | |60 fps = hackable | ||
− | |60 fps notes = | + | |60 fps notes = See [[#High frame rate|High frame rate]]. |
|120 fps = false | |120 fps = false | ||
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
− | |color blind = | + | |hdr = unknown |
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
+ | |color blind = unknown | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} It is highly recommended to adjust the default brightness and contrast. Brightness = 4, Contrast = 8, all gamma 1.0 looks fine. | {{ii}} It is highly recommended to adjust the default brightness and contrast. Brightness = 4, Contrast = 8, all gamma 1.0 looks fine. | ||
+ | {{ii}} It is highly recommended to set on realtime shadows in the game settings. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Force windowed|ref={{cn|date=February 2017}}|fix= | ||
+ | # Download and run [https://sourceforge.net/projects/dxwnd/ DxWnd]. | ||
+ | # Click on '''Edit''', then '''Add'''. | ||
+ | # Set the name and executable path. | ||
+ | # Set the window position and size. | ||
+ | # Set '''Desktop''' for borderless fullscreen windowed. | ||
+ | # Click on '''Input''' tab, set Cursor Clipper to '''On'''. | ||
+ | # Click OK, then '''File''' and '''Save'''. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)|High frame rate]]=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Enable 60 FPS support|ref={{cn|date=March 2017}}|fix= | ||
+ | # Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/694-silent-hill-4-wrapper-by-nemesis/ Silent Hill 4 Wrapper by Nemesis]. | ||
+ | # Copy <code>Nemesis 60FPS</code> contents to the installation folder. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} Causes Henry to be unable to move in attack stance. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Cannot finish the game because of a game breaking bug during the final boss. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Disable blur in cutscenes=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Disable blur|ref={{cn|date=March 2017}}|fix= | ||
+ | # Install [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/694-silent-hill-4-wrapper-by-nemesis/ Silent Hill 4: Wrapper by Nemesis]. | ||
+ | # Edit {{file|sh4w.ini}} and change all blur values from <code>-1.0</code> to <code>0.0</code>. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Fix the flickering screen on Windows 8/8.1=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Fix the flickering|ref={{cn|date=June 2018}}|fix= | ||
+ | # Put the D3D8to9 DLL by crosire in the game folder. | ||
+ | }} | ||
==Input settings== | ==Input settings== | ||
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|acceleration option = false | |acceleration option = false | ||
|acceleration option notes = Mouse deceleration present. | |acceleration option notes = Mouse deceleration present. | ||
− | |mouse sensitivity = | + | |mouse sensitivity = false |
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
|mouse menu = true | |mouse menu = true | ||
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|invert mouse y-axis = unknown | |invert mouse y-axis = unknown | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
+ | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
+ | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
− | |controller support notes = | + | |controller support notes = DirectInput only. No true analog support. |
− | |full controller = | + | |full controller = false |
|full controller notes = | |full controller notes = | ||
|controller remap = true | |controller remap = true | ||
− | |controller remap notes = | + | |controller remap notes = Default bindings are awkward. Controls should be adjusted. |
− | |controller sensitivity = | + | |controller sensitivity = false |
|controller sensitivity notes= | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
|invert controller y-axis = unknown | |invert controller y-axis = unknown | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
− | |||
− | |||
|button prompts = generic | |button prompts = generic | ||
|button prompts notes = | |button prompts notes = | ||
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|haptic feedback = true | |haptic feedback = true | ||
|haptic feedback notes = For XInput controllers see [[Glossary:Controller#Force feedback driver for XInput|Force feedback driver for XInput]]. | |haptic feedback notes = For XInput controllers see [[Glossary:Controller#Force feedback driver for XInput|Force feedback driver for XInput]]. | ||
− | | | + | |simultaneous input = unknown |
− | | | + | |simultaneous input notes = |
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[[Glossary:Controller|Controller support]]=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} A fix is required for the game to properly recognize XInput triggers and right analog stick when assigning controls. | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Fix button assignment|ref={{cn|date=February 2017}}|fix= | ||
+ | # Download and run [https://sites.google.com/site/0dd14lab/xinput-plus XInput Plus] | ||
+ | # Set the Target Program to <code>SILENT HILL 4.exe</code> | ||
+ | # Go to DirectInput and check Enable DirectInput Output | ||
+ | # Assign LT/RT to Button 11/12 | ||
+ | # Assign right stick to Z Axis/Z Rot | ||
+ | # Click Apply, this will install a DLL file in the installation folder | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} [https://sites.google.com/site/0dd14lab/xinput-plus XInput Plus] replaces the <code>dinput8.dll</code> included in the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/694-silent-hill-4-wrapper-by-nemesis/ Wrapper by Nemesis]. | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use [https://sites.google.com/site/0dd14lab/xinput-plus XInput Plus] and [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/694-silent-hill-4-wrapper-by-nemesis/ Wrapper by Nemesis]|fix= | ||
+ | #Clean up the game installation folder to its initial state: delete all DLLs besides <code>checkdx.dll</code>, <code>drc.dll</code> and <code>dsetup.dll</code> | ||
+ | #Open the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/694-silent-hill-4-wrapper-by-nemesis/ Wrapper by Nemesis] archive, extract <code>Nemesis 60FPS</code> or <code>Nemesis Wrapper</code> folder to the game installation folder (based on your preferable framerate) and rename it to <code>scripts</code> | ||
+ | #Delete the <code>dinput8.dll</code> and rename <code>sh4w.dll</code> to <code>sh4w.asi</code> in the <code>scripts</code> folder | ||
+ | #Download the latest [https://github.com/ThirteenAG/Ultimate-ASI-Loader/releases Ultimate ASI Loader], extract <code>dinput8.dll</code>, rename it to <code>d3d8.dll</code> and place it to the game installation folder | ||
+ | #Now you can install [https://sites.google.com/site/0dd14lab/xinput-plus XInput Plus] | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
|closed captions = false | |closed captions = false | ||
− | |mute on focus lost = | + | |closed captions notes = |
+ | |mute on focus lost = true | ||
|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Polish |
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = yes | ||
+ | |fan notes = Fan translation, [http://grajpopolsku.pl/download/silent-hill-4-the-room/ download]. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Brazilian Portuguese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = yes | |fan = yes | ||
− | |fan notes = | + | |fan notes = Fan translation, [https://www.gamevicio.com/traducao/traducao-de-silent-hill-4-the-room-para-portugues-brasil/ download]. |
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Russian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Retail only. Patch for digital release [http://www.zoneofgames.ru/games/silent_hill_4_the_room/files/314.html here]. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | |fan notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
− | === | + | ===Game fails to run=== |
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} On some systems, even though you meet the requirements to play the game it won't run. |
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Bypass initial check|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://github.com/dns/Silent-Hill-4-Wide-Screen-Patch|title=dns/Silent-Hill-4-Wide-Screen-Patch: Silent Hill 4 with Wide Screen support|date=2017-01-21}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Open the folder where the game is installed. | ||
+ | # Rename {{file|CheckSpec.dll}} to something else or delete the file. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Other information== | ||
+ | ===API=== | ||
+ | {{API | ||
+ | |direct3d versions = 8 | ||
+ | |direct3d notes = | ||
+ | |directdraw versions = | ||
+ | |directdraw notes = | ||
+ | |opengl versions = | ||
+ | |opengl notes = | ||
+ | |glide versions = | ||
+ | |glide notes = | ||
+ | |software mode = | ||
+ | |software mode notes = | ||
+ | |mantle support = | ||
+ | |mantle support notes = | ||
+ | |metal support = | ||
+ | |metal support notes = | ||
+ | |vulkan versions = | ||
+ | |vulkan notes = | ||
+ | |dos modes = | ||
+ | |dos modes notes = | ||
+ | |shader model versions = | ||
+ | |shader model notes = | ||
+ | |64-bit executable = false | ||
+ | |64-bit executable notes= | ||
+ | }} | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | |minOS = 98 | + | |minOS = 98 |
− | |minCPU = Pentium III - | + | |minCPU = Intel Pentium III - 1 GHz |
− | |minCPU2 = AMD Athlon - | + | |minCPU2 = AMD Athlon - 1 GHz |
− | |minRAM = | + | |minRAM = 256 MB |
− | |minHD = | + | |minHD = 3 GB |
− | |minGPU = | + | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 3 Ti |
|minGPU2 = ATI Radeon 8500 | |minGPU2 = ATI Radeon 8500 | ||
|minDX = 8.1 | |minDX = 8.1 | ||
+ | |||
+ | |recOS = ME, 2000, XP | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
Revision as of 10:12, 16 July 2018
Developers | |
---|---|
Team Silent | |
Publishers | |
Konami | |
Release dates | |
Windows | September 9, 2004 |
Silent Hill | |
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Silent Hill 2: Director's Cut | 2002 |
Silent Hill 3 | 2003 |
Silent Hill 4: The Room | 2004 |
Silent Hill: Homecoming | 2008 |
Silent Hill 2 | 2024 |
Key points
- Frame rate is capped at 30 FPS, cutscenes at 15 FPS. See High frame rate.
- Only supports DirectInput for controllers, with no true analog support.
- Some of the hauntings from the console version are missing.[1]
General information
Availability
Essential improvements
Silent Hill 4: The Room Wrapper by Nemesis
- A wrapper for the North American version which can:
- Disable cutscene letterboxing
- Change the 15 FPS cutscenes to 30 FPS
- Enable 60 FPS support. Has serious issues:
- Causes Henry to be unable to move in attack stance
- Cannot finish the game because of a game breaking bug during the final boss
- Disable the blur in cutscenes (change all values to 0)
- Change the resolution
- Correct the FOV to widescreen
Silent Hill 4: The Room Widescreen Fix by ThirteenAG
- A D3D8 wrapper which adds some fixes and new features, such as:
- Widescreen support
- Disable cutscene letterboxing
- Correct the UI/ HUD width in widescreen.
- Enabling this option disables shader effects.
- Corrects the cutscenes framerate from 15 to 30
- Disables hardware check before launch
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\input.ini[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\saves\[Note 1] |
Video settings
- It is highly recommended to adjust the default brightness and contrast. Brightness = 4, Contrast = 8, all gamma 1.0 looks fine.
- It is highly recommended to set on realtime shadows in the game settings.
Windowed
Force windowed[citation needed] |
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|
High frame rate
Enable 60 FPS support[citation needed] |
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Notes
|
Disable blur in cutscenes
Disable blur[citation needed] |
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|
Fix the flickering screen on Windows 8/8.1
Fix the flickering[citation needed] |
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|
Input settings
Controller support
- A fix is required for the game to properly recognize XInput triggers and right analog stick when assigning controls.
Fix button assignment[citation needed] |
---|
|
- XInput Plus replaces the
dinput8.dll
included in the Wrapper by Nemesis.
Use XInput Plus and Wrapper by Nemesis |
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|
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Italian | Only available in the European version. | |||
Japanese | ||||
Polish | ||||
Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
Russian | Retail only. Patch for digital release here. | |||
Spanish | Only available in the European version. |
Issues unresolved
Poor cutscene shadows
- Shadows looks poor in many cutscenes and the player may want to disable them in the options.
Issues fixed
Game fails to run
- On some systems, even though you meet the requirements to play the game it won't run.
Bypass initial check[2] |
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|
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 8 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98 | ME, 2000, XP |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium III - 1 GHz AMD Athlon - 1 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 3 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 3 Ti ATI Radeon 8500 DirectX 8.1 compatible |
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).
References
- ↑ http://www.silenthillmemories.net/sh4/hauntings_en.htm
- ↑ dns/Silent-Hill-4-Wide-Screen-Patch: Silent Hill 4 with Wide Screen support - last accessed on 2017-01-21