Difference between revisions of "The Saboteur"
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− | {{ii}} The resolution will not be taken into account if the refresh rate is set higher than 60 Hz | + | {{ii}} The resolution will not be taken into account if the refresh rate is set higher than 60 Hz in the launcher. |
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− | {{Fixbox/fix| | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Change refresh rate|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}}} |
− | + | For running the game at higher than 60 Hz properly, see [[#Run the game at screen refresh rate|Run the game at screen refresh rate]]. | |
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− | {{Fixbox/fix| | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Set windowed mode|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}}} |
− | # Open <code>{{p|game}}\ | + | See [[#Windowed|Windowed]]. |
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+ | ===Run the game at screen refresh rate=== | ||
+ | {{--}} Fullscreen mode defaults to 60 Hz, even if the screen refresh rate is set higher than that. | ||
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+ | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
+ | {{Fixbox/fix|Set screen refresh rate|ref={{cn|date=July 2017}}}} | ||
+ | # Open <code>VideoSetup.exe</code> in the installation folder. | ||
+ | # Set refresh rate to 60 Hz or less. | ||
+ | # Install Special K by following the [http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=933337066 Special K Unofficial Guide]. Manual local installation may work better. | ||
+ | # Start the game once and close it to allow the configuration file of Special K to be created. | ||
+ | # Open <code>{{p|game}}\d3d9.ini</code> or <code>{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\My Mods\SpecialK\Profiles\Saboteur.exe\SpecialK.ini</code> depending on the installation method you used. | ||
+ | # Change <code>RefreshRate=-1</code> to <code>RefreshRate=0</code> under <code>[Render.FrameRate]</code>. | ||
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Revision as of 08:27, 21 July 2017
Developers | |
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Pandemic Studios | |
Publishers | |
Electronic Arts | |
Engines | |
Odin | |
Release dates | |
Windows | December 8, 2009 |
Key points
- Large performance issues even on more modern systems.[1]
- The game will not start on Intel based systems with more than 6 physical CPU cores.[citation needed]
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | SecuROM DRM disc check.[2] | |||
Amazon.com | ||||
GOG.com | ||||
Origin | SecuROM PA DRM, limited to five activations per machine. |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Instructions |
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Patches
- The latest version is Patch 1.03b.
- This patch may slightly improve any performance issues on ATI/AMD cards.
Large Address Aware
- Allows the game to use more than 2 GB of RAM (already enabled in the GOG.com version, you do not have to patch it).
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
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Save game data location
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Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Origin |
Video settings
Windowed
Instructions |
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Vertical sync (Vsync)
Instructions |
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Motion blur
Instructions |
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Input settings
Toggles
Instructions |
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Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Polish | ||||
Russian |
- Languages can be changed by modifying entries under
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\electronic arts\The Saboteur
Issues fixed
Low performance on modern systems
Instructions |
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Instructions |
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Instructions |
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Broken map overlay
- Fixed in the GOG.com release.[3]
Instructions |
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Game only runs at 640x480 resolution
- The resolution will not be taken into account if the refresh rate is set higher than 60 Hz in the launcher.
Instructions |
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Instructions |
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Run the game at screen refresh rate
- Fullscreen mode defaults to 60 Hz, even if the screen refresh rate is set higher than that.
Instructions |
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"The Saboteur is unable to continue due to an error initializing your graphics hardware."
Instructions |
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Controller incorrectly mapped
Instructions |
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Xbox 360 Controller camera control fix
Instructions |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9 | |
Shader Model support | 3 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista, 7 | |
Processor (CPU) | AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 4600+ Intel Core 2 Duo E6320 1.86 GHz |
AMD Phenom 9500 Quad Core Intel Core 2 Quad Q6850 3.0 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | 3 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 7 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon HD 2600 Nvidia GeForce 7800 GTX 256 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible | ATI Radeon HD 3800 Nvidia GeForce 8800 GTS 512 MB of VRAM |
References
- ↑ Verified by RaTcHeT302 on August 13, 2016
- ↑ Reclaim Your Game - RYG's SecuROM 7+ DRM List
- ↑ Map bug fixed?
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