JeffM4
11-14-2007, 08:52 AM
USEFUL LINKS
Steam page (http://www.steampowered.com/v/index.php?area=game&AppId=11200)
Official site (http://www.shadowgroundssurvivor.com/)
Official Wiki (http://www.shadowgroundsgame.com/wiki/)
Videos (http://www.youtube.com/user/meridian4games)
Additional info (http://www.meridian4.com/games/Shadowgrounds2/index.html)
GENERAL INFORMATION
WHAT IS SHADOWGROUNDS SURVIVOR?
Shadowgrounds Survivor tells the story of three survivors who join forces with the last remaining human resistance in the heated battle against the ongoing alien onslaught. The acclaimed atmosphere and gameplay mechanics of the original Shadowgrounds make a triumphant return armed with a new feature set!
• 3 playable characters, each with impressive new tactics.
• RPG-like upgrade system for weapons and characters; including special attacks such as the all-engrossing Napalm Flame and the mighty Brute Slayer.
• New gameplay features such as the Sentry Turret and the powerful Mech!
• Campaign mode short of filler and full of action, running parallel to the Shadowgrounds story and expanding it to new locations, including snow and ice environments, gritty sewers and the suffering New Atlantis colony.
• Survival mode where the player is pitted against hordes of alien monsters – the clock is ticking and they just keep on coming!
• New graphics enhancements, including raging snowstorm effects, new weapon effects and much more!
• Integrated physics that bring the world alive with hundreds of physics objects, taking the destruction to the next level.
• New original soundtrack composed by praised Shadowgrounds composer Ari Pulkkinen.
• Editor tools, sample missions and modding Wiki for easy modding; take part in the Shadowgrounds mod community and create mods for the Campaign or the Survival mode – or just enjoy the results of others!
WHAT ARE THE SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS?
Minimum System Requirements:
Windows XP/Vista
1.5 GHz processor
384 MB RAM
DirectX 9.0c
DirectX compatible 128 MB graphics card (GeForce FX 5500 or Radeon 9200)
DirectX compatible sound card
1 GB of available hard drive space
Recommended System:
Windows XP/Vista
2.0 GHz Dual-Core processor
1 GB RAM
DirectX 9.0c
DirectX compatible 256 MB graphics card (GeForce 7900 or Radeon X1800)
DirectX compatible sound card
1 GB of available hard drive space
Joypad for co-op play
AGEIA PhysX(tm) card
NOTE: Shadowgrounds Survivor will not work on GeForce 4 MX or integrated graphics cards.
WHY IS THE GAME SO DARK?
You can change the Gamma setting if the picture is too dark or bright for your taste. Please note that Shadowgrounds Survivor has been designed to be somewhat dark. It is recommended that you play in dim conditions and leave the Gamma setting rather low.
IS THERE A MANUAL AVAILABLE?
Yes, the full game manual can be found by opening Steam and selecting the My Games tab. Locate SHADOWGROUNDS SURVIVOR, right click then select View Player Manual.
The manual is also available from the Shadowgrounds Survivor game page.
Please read the game’s ReadMe file for last minute documentation that may not be available in this manual.
SHOULD I USE THE SURVIVOR LAUNCHER TO START THE GAME?
Yes. This allows you to change many technical options including screen resolution, graphic detail settings and other important options. Some options are divided into sub menus that let you tweak individual settings in more detail.
Some settings will influence the game’s performance and speed.
ARE THE CONTROLS CONFIGURABLE?
You can reconfigure the default control settings to fit your gameplay preferences. From the Main Menu, select Options to access the keyboard and mouse configuration settings.
CAN I ADJUST/CHANGE THE CAMERA?
Free camera (on by default) shows the character in a more isometric perspective, allowing you to see much more of your surroundings. The Free Camera mode also allows you to shoot in any direction, and rotate the camera by moving your mouse cursor to the edge of the screen.
Having Free Camera enabled allows you to lock the Y-axis of the camera, adjust mouse spring and camera speed.
Free camera can be turned off locking it to the character, if you prefer playing in that style.
WHAT IS CO-OP?
Shadowgrounds Survivor can be played by up to 4 players in co-op mode on the same computer. Both the campaign and the Survival mode are available in co-op.
DOES CO-OP SUPPORT MULTIPLE KEYBOARDS AND MICE?
Yes. Players can use gamepads or multiple keyboards and mice. To enable this, check the Physics / Misc tab of the Launcher and tick on the "Use multiple input devices" option. After this you can use up to four USB keyboards and/or mice in co-op.
CAN I USE A CONSOLE GAMEPAD TO PLAY CO-OP?
Shadowgrounds Survivor has been tested to work with most gamepads that are recognized by the operating system (including both console and PC gamepads), and also with console gamepads used via an adapter.
CAN I PLAY CO-OP ONLINE?
At this time co-op play is only possible using the same computer.
WHAT IS SURVIVAL MODE?
Survival missions pit you against an ever-growing wave of aliens that are all out to get you. You can select your character and weaponry at the beginning and use upgrades as usual but the play area is small and the aliens just keep on coming. Try to survive as long as possible. When you die, your score will be calculated based on the survival time and the number of aliens killed. Good scores get to the high score list!
WHERE CAN I FIND MORE INFO ABOUT THE MOD TOOLS?
Shadowgrounds Survivor features extensive mod tools. These can be accessed from the Launcher. Main features of the mod tools include easy-to-use and versatile block sets for creating buildings, easy mission export to game, and lots of new content.
For more information on the mod tools and to see upcoming mods (or list your own!) check out the official wiki (http://www.shadowgroundsgame.com/wiki/).
TROUBLESHOOTING
For additional troubleshooting, please see the ReadMe file and/or the official website, http://www.shadowgroundssurvivor.com.
MY GAME DOESN’T START!
Please make sure you have DirectX 9.0c or later installed. Also make sure you have the latest graphics card drivers and that you system meets the minimum system requirements.
THE GAME RUNS REALLY SLOW ON MY COMPUTER.
Most settings in the Graphics tab of the launcher influence the game’s performance and speed. Try setting your graphics options to Low or Very Low settings. Also note that “Disappearing corpses” (dead monsters will disappear in 30 seconds after their death) improves performance. Another such option is the “Distortion”, which means the beautiful Heat Distortion effect used with the flamethrower and explosions – Distortion should definitely be deselected on slow machines. On Very Low settings the game automatically uses half-resolution rendering for the in-game resolution, which means that the actual resolution is 512x384 instead of the 1024x768 shown in the Launcher. This improves performance greatly.
AFTER PLAYING FOR A WHILE, MY FRAME RATE DROPS DRAMATICALLY.
This error may occur with certain graphics cards with certain drivers. Try visiting the operating system desktop once by pressing alt-tab (not by exiting the game). Then go back to the game using alt-tab, or click the Shadowgrounds Survivor button in the Taskbar. This should fix the poor fps.
WHEN I TRY TO START THE GAME IT SAYS “VERSION MISMATCH”!
This error is due to a copied executable file. If you have bought the game from a store or online, this error should not happen. Please contact Support for more information.
WHERE CAN I GET SUPPORT FOR THIS GAME?
For an optimal gaming experience, be sure to update your computer with the latest drivers and system updates. Some of the most popular hardware and system software companies are listed below. Be sure to check your PC manufacturer’s Web site for additional updates and drivers.
• ATI Technologies® (www.ati.com)
• Creative (www.creative.com)
• nVIDIA® (www.nvidia.com)
• Microsoft® DirectX® (www.microsoft.com/windows/directx)
• Windows® Update (windowsupdate.microsoft.com)
Should you have any questions concerning the operation of this product, first check our Support page on our web site listed below to see if your issue has already been resolved. If you still need to contact us, please send an email to our technical support staff at: support@meridian4.com.
Meridian4 web site: www.meridian4.com
If you are having a problem with your SHADOWGROUNDS SURVIVOR order or your Steam account from which you purchased the game, please contact Steam Support (http://support.steampowered.com/cgi-bin/steampowered.cfg/php/enduser/home.php).
Frozenbyte and Meridian4 would like to thank you for your interest in SHADOWGROUNDS SURVIVOR.
Enjoy the game!
Steam page (http://www.steampowered.com/v/index.php?area=game&AppId=11200)
Official site (http://www.shadowgroundssurvivor.com/)
Official Wiki (http://www.shadowgroundsgame.com/wiki/)
Videos (http://www.youtube.com/user/meridian4games)
Additional info (http://www.meridian4.com/games/Shadowgrounds2/index.html)
GENERAL INFORMATION
WHAT IS SHADOWGROUNDS SURVIVOR?
Shadowgrounds Survivor tells the story of three survivors who join forces with the last remaining human resistance in the heated battle against the ongoing alien onslaught. The acclaimed atmosphere and gameplay mechanics of the original Shadowgrounds make a triumphant return armed with a new feature set!
• 3 playable characters, each with impressive new tactics.
• RPG-like upgrade system for weapons and characters; including special attacks such as the all-engrossing Napalm Flame and the mighty Brute Slayer.
• New gameplay features such as the Sentry Turret and the powerful Mech!
• Campaign mode short of filler and full of action, running parallel to the Shadowgrounds story and expanding it to new locations, including snow and ice environments, gritty sewers and the suffering New Atlantis colony.
• Survival mode where the player is pitted against hordes of alien monsters – the clock is ticking and they just keep on coming!
• New graphics enhancements, including raging snowstorm effects, new weapon effects and much more!
• Integrated physics that bring the world alive with hundreds of physics objects, taking the destruction to the next level.
• New original soundtrack composed by praised Shadowgrounds composer Ari Pulkkinen.
• Editor tools, sample missions and modding Wiki for easy modding; take part in the Shadowgrounds mod community and create mods for the Campaign or the Survival mode – or just enjoy the results of others!
WHAT ARE THE SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS?
Minimum System Requirements:
Windows XP/Vista
1.5 GHz processor
384 MB RAM
DirectX 9.0c
DirectX compatible 128 MB graphics card (GeForce FX 5500 or Radeon 9200)
DirectX compatible sound card
1 GB of available hard drive space
Recommended System:
Windows XP/Vista
2.0 GHz Dual-Core processor
1 GB RAM
DirectX 9.0c
DirectX compatible 256 MB graphics card (GeForce 7900 or Radeon X1800)
DirectX compatible sound card
1 GB of available hard drive space
Joypad for co-op play
AGEIA PhysX(tm) card
NOTE: Shadowgrounds Survivor will not work on GeForce 4 MX or integrated graphics cards.
WHY IS THE GAME SO DARK?
You can change the Gamma setting if the picture is too dark or bright for your taste. Please note that Shadowgrounds Survivor has been designed to be somewhat dark. It is recommended that you play in dim conditions and leave the Gamma setting rather low.
IS THERE A MANUAL AVAILABLE?
Yes, the full game manual can be found by opening Steam and selecting the My Games tab. Locate SHADOWGROUNDS SURVIVOR, right click then select View Player Manual.
The manual is also available from the Shadowgrounds Survivor game page.
Please read the game’s ReadMe file for last minute documentation that may not be available in this manual.
SHOULD I USE THE SURVIVOR LAUNCHER TO START THE GAME?
Yes. This allows you to change many technical options including screen resolution, graphic detail settings and other important options. Some options are divided into sub menus that let you tweak individual settings in more detail.
Some settings will influence the game’s performance and speed.
ARE THE CONTROLS CONFIGURABLE?
You can reconfigure the default control settings to fit your gameplay preferences. From the Main Menu, select Options to access the keyboard and mouse configuration settings.
CAN I ADJUST/CHANGE THE CAMERA?
Free camera (on by default) shows the character in a more isometric perspective, allowing you to see much more of your surroundings. The Free Camera mode also allows you to shoot in any direction, and rotate the camera by moving your mouse cursor to the edge of the screen.
Having Free Camera enabled allows you to lock the Y-axis of the camera, adjust mouse spring and camera speed.
Free camera can be turned off locking it to the character, if you prefer playing in that style.
WHAT IS CO-OP?
Shadowgrounds Survivor can be played by up to 4 players in co-op mode on the same computer. Both the campaign and the Survival mode are available in co-op.
DOES CO-OP SUPPORT MULTIPLE KEYBOARDS AND MICE?
Yes. Players can use gamepads or multiple keyboards and mice. To enable this, check the Physics / Misc tab of the Launcher and tick on the "Use multiple input devices" option. After this you can use up to four USB keyboards and/or mice in co-op.
CAN I USE A CONSOLE GAMEPAD TO PLAY CO-OP?
Shadowgrounds Survivor has been tested to work with most gamepads that are recognized by the operating system (including both console and PC gamepads), and also with console gamepads used via an adapter.
CAN I PLAY CO-OP ONLINE?
At this time co-op play is only possible using the same computer.
WHAT IS SURVIVAL MODE?
Survival missions pit you against an ever-growing wave of aliens that are all out to get you. You can select your character and weaponry at the beginning and use upgrades as usual but the play area is small and the aliens just keep on coming. Try to survive as long as possible. When you die, your score will be calculated based on the survival time and the number of aliens killed. Good scores get to the high score list!
WHERE CAN I FIND MORE INFO ABOUT THE MOD TOOLS?
Shadowgrounds Survivor features extensive mod tools. These can be accessed from the Launcher. Main features of the mod tools include easy-to-use and versatile block sets for creating buildings, easy mission export to game, and lots of new content.
For more information on the mod tools and to see upcoming mods (or list your own!) check out the official wiki (http://www.shadowgroundsgame.com/wiki/).
TROUBLESHOOTING
For additional troubleshooting, please see the ReadMe file and/or the official website, http://www.shadowgroundssurvivor.com.
MY GAME DOESN’T START!
Please make sure you have DirectX 9.0c or later installed. Also make sure you have the latest graphics card drivers and that you system meets the minimum system requirements.
THE GAME RUNS REALLY SLOW ON MY COMPUTER.
Most settings in the Graphics tab of the launcher influence the game’s performance and speed. Try setting your graphics options to Low or Very Low settings. Also note that “Disappearing corpses” (dead monsters will disappear in 30 seconds after their death) improves performance. Another such option is the “Distortion”, which means the beautiful Heat Distortion effect used with the flamethrower and explosions – Distortion should definitely be deselected on slow machines. On Very Low settings the game automatically uses half-resolution rendering for the in-game resolution, which means that the actual resolution is 512x384 instead of the 1024x768 shown in the Launcher. This improves performance greatly.
AFTER PLAYING FOR A WHILE, MY FRAME RATE DROPS DRAMATICALLY.
This error may occur with certain graphics cards with certain drivers. Try visiting the operating system desktop once by pressing alt-tab (not by exiting the game). Then go back to the game using alt-tab, or click the Shadowgrounds Survivor button in the Taskbar. This should fix the poor fps.
WHEN I TRY TO START THE GAME IT SAYS “VERSION MISMATCH”!
This error is due to a copied executable file. If you have bought the game from a store or online, this error should not happen. Please contact Support for more information.
WHERE CAN I GET SUPPORT FOR THIS GAME?
For an optimal gaming experience, be sure to update your computer with the latest drivers and system updates. Some of the most popular hardware and system software companies are listed below. Be sure to check your PC manufacturer’s Web site for additional updates and drivers.
• ATI Technologies® (www.ati.com)
• Creative (www.creative.com)
• nVIDIA® (www.nvidia.com)
• Microsoft® DirectX® (www.microsoft.com/windows/directx)
• Windows® Update (windowsupdate.microsoft.com)
Should you have any questions concerning the operation of this product, first check our Support page on our web site listed below to see if your issue has already been resolved. If you still need to contact us, please send an email to our technical support staff at: support@meridian4.com.
Meridian4 web site: www.meridian4.com
If you are having a problem with your SHADOWGROUNDS SURVIVOR order or your Steam account from which you purchased the game, please contact Steam Support (http://support.steampowered.com/cgi-bin/steampowered.cfg/php/enduser/home.php).
Frozenbyte and Meridian4 would like to thank you for your interest in SHADOWGROUNDS SURVIVOR.
Enjoy the game!