How Broken

[Sp4zzmatica]

So, I plan on getting this version. How broken is it?

[🌎Earth]

Honestly not that broken. Lots of people complain about the mouse but it's nothing you can't easily get use to. The only real broken thing I can think of is there is one level in the expansion that has invisible mines sprites.

[Sp4zzmatica]

Originally posted by Earth:

Honestly not that broken. Lots of people complain about the mouse but it's nothing you can't easily get use to. The only real broken thing I can think of is there is one level in the expansion that has invisible mines sprites.

Alright, sounds good to me. Thanks.

[Allard]

The mouse aiming is bad only if you don't set it up properly. Long as you get your X and Y axes right and turn off V-Sync (it makes things worse), you'll do fine.

Those invisible mine sprites can be a bit of a pain in the ass. There is a sound cue and you can try and use the grenade launcher to blow them up with splash damage by guessing their locations based on sound, but still. Thankfully it's just one level in the second expansion.

[☣Patient Zero☣]

Originally posted by Allard:

The mouse aiming is bad only if you don't set it up properly. Long as you get your X and Y axes right and turn off V-Sync (it makes things worse), you'll do fine.

Those invisible mine sprites can be a bit of a pain in the ass. There is a sound cue and you can try and use the grenade launcher to blow them up with splash damage by guessing their locations based on sound, but still. Thankfully it's just one level in the second expansion.

There was a change.

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"sdl1 runs under the first version of SDL, while the main branch runs under SDL 2. Some people experienced issues after the version upgrade, so that branch was created."
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Source: https://steamcommunity.com/app/225140/discussions/0/451852225143370097/


How to go back to SDL 1 if you experience any issues https://steamcommunity.com/app/225160/discussions/0/3264459260622490613/#c1649919326316321640


This might be the the best way to play SW. I wouldn't call it broken.

I tried this briefly but had crackling audio issues.
http://proasm.com/sw/swp.html

I've not tried this from 2005 http://www.jonof.id.au/jfsw


PS. Summer sale soon.

[Solidus Cocklidus]

It has performance issues for many and a negative mouse acceleration you can't turn off, even without v-sync. If you can look past those then it's a port for it's price yeah

[Allard]

Originally posted by ☩ Rex Power Colt ☩:

It has performance issues for many and a negative mouse acceleration you can't turn off, even without v-sync. If you can look past those then it's a port for it's price yeah

When I turned off V-Sync, the negative mouse acceleration went away.

[I Kill Friendlies]

I've had zero issues with it other than 2 random crashes. People say v-sync causes stuttering issues but if you have a half-decent PC you don't need it on. I haven't had any mouse problems like some people say.

[pxl]

I have fps drops for some reason, I might return it

[ModestGlen]

I played through the first two levels and everything has been smooth. Mouse controls are great. Loving it so far. Vsync off.

[Sp4zzmatica]

So, I got it. I already refunded it. The performance and mouse issues are just too irritating to deal with.

[Crypto Carlos]

There's still an issue with the framerate dropping heavily when you're on/in moving sectors/sectors that moved previously.

[Shimmy Zlotnik]

I can't even launch it. It instantly crashes, and after searching for solutions for hours, I still can't even load it. I have the same problem with Duke Nukem 3D: Megaton Edition.

Blood: Fresh Supply is the only one I actually have no issues with. Play that.

[☣Patient Zero☣]

Originally posted by BlumpkinSpice:

Blood: Fresh Supply is the only one I actually have no issues with. Play that.

Blood FS is not great and has many problems. I would recommend the free nBlood that uses bloods games files.

[Genuine Panic Attack]

Originally posted by Earth:

Honestly not that broken. Lots of people complain about the mouse but it's nothing you can't easily get use to. The only real broken thing I can think of is there is one level in the expansion that has invisible mines sprites.

The second level of twin dragon is what you're talking about.

[🌎Earth]

ah yea, that's the one.