Difference between revisions of "The Suffering"
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
| − | {{ii}} [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/774-the-suffering-v10-to-v11-patch/ Patch 1.1 | + | {{ii}} [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/774-the-suffering-v10-to-v11-patch/ Patch 1.1]. |
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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{{Input settings | {{Input settings | ||
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
| − | |key remap notes = | + | |key remap notes = |
|acceleration option = false | |acceleration option = false | ||
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
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{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
{{Fixbox/fix|Use IndirectSound|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Use IndirectSound|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}}} | ||
| − | # Install [http://www.indirectsound.com/downloads | + | # Install [http://www.indirectsound.com/downloads IndirectSound sound library] in game installation folder. |
# Untick box in "Sounds" page called "Use 3D Sound Buffers" in game launcher. | # Untick box in "Sounds" page called "Use 3D Sound Buffers" in game launcher. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{ii}} With a frame rate higher than 60, there are many problems with the AI of both monster and human characters. The game is possibly un-finishable due to the risk of certain NPCs not triggering key cutscenes.{{cn|date=May 2016}} | {{ii}} With a frame rate higher than 60, there are many problems with the AI of both monster and human characters. The game is possibly un-finishable due to the risk of certain NPCs not triggering key cutscenes.{{cn|date=May 2016}} | ||
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
| − | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 9 |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
Revision as of 22:13, 22 May 2017
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| Developers | |
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| Surreal Software | |
| Midway Home Entertainment | |
| Next Level Games | |
| Publishers | |
| Midway Games | |
| Engines | |
| Riot Engine | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | June 8, 2004 |
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| The Suffering | |
|---|---|
| The Suffering | 2004 |
| The Suffering: Ties That Bind | 2005 |
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
SafeDisc 3 DRM[Note 1] disc check. | |
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| Official website | |
Free release. Ad-supported. PCGamingWiki mirror | |
Essential improvements
Patches
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Template:Game data/row
| System | Location |
|---|
Save game data location
Template:Game data/row
| System | Location |
|---|
Video settings
General settings.
Graphics settings.
Input settings
Input settings.
Audio settings
Audio settings.
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English |
Issues fixed
Missing sound effects
| Instructions |
|---|
| Instructions |
|---|
Glitchy enemies and NPCs AI
- With a frame rate higher than 60, there are many problems with the AI of both monster and human characters. The game is possibly un-finishable due to the risk of certain NPCs not triggering key cutscenes.[citation needed]
| Instructions |
|---|
Re-opening the launcher
- After the first time launching the game, the launcher won't show up again and you will be unable to configure the settings.
| Instructions |
|---|
| Instructions |
|---|
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 9 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 98SE, ME, 2000, XP | 98SE, ME, 2000, XP |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium III 1.0 GHz | Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz |
| System memory (RAM) | 128 MB | 512 MB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Video card (GPU) | 32 MB of VRAM DirectX 8.0 compatible | 64 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible |
Notes
References
- ↑ Not Loading in Windows 10; this will break thousands of - Microsoft Community - last accessed on 2017-01-16
- ↑ Microsoft - MS15-097: Description of the security update for the graphics component in Windows: September 8, 2015 - last accessed on 2018-02-16