Cross-platform Beta Release (PC/Mac/Linux/Android/iOS/Xbox)

[SlickAmogus]

Hello everyone. As the game is updated through the launcher and nightly repo most of the time, I have not posted a release here in awhile. Since there have been a ton of updates in the three months since the first Beta was posted, I feel it is time to post another, with all currently available platforms included.

So below you will find the current builds for PC, Android, iOS, and OG Xbox. All should be fully playable (with the exception of Mac and Linux which are still a WIP. Android and iOS support touch controls. Also, the android version was specially designed to be compatible with the old Android Arcade1Up cabinets, so if you have one of those, enjoy, but still needs work. It is compatible with modern devices as well of course.

N64, PS3, PSP, and Xbox 360 are in the works. Though I've hit a snag with Xbox 360 and it could be a very long time before that one sees the light of day. PS3 and PSP are closv er and have a semi functional build already.

N64 is also, surprisingly, very close. I actually have functional gameplay on a real console presently. It runs at about 20 FPS and starts in the police station. You can go into the next room, view documents, navigate inventory, shoot your weapon, pick up items, etc. I had it fully functional at about 5 FPS, but since then have redone the renderer to make it more N64 friendly. Will share more details, footage, and source code for that project very soon.

Instructions

For all releases, you need a legitimate copy of the Silent Hill game data (bin file) to play. It is assumed that you already have this file.

PC:

• Extract the release anywhere on your PC.
• Put your game disc image in the gamedata folder. Any filename works, since the launcher auto-detects it by region, but Silent Hill (USA).bin is a safe default.
• Run SilentHillPC_Launcher to configure, or run SilentHillPC to play. The build is unsigned, so Windows SmartScreen may block it the first time; run the game once, then the launcher.

Android:

• Enable unknown sources on your device and use any available method to install the APK file (ADB, FTP, etc)
• Make sure your BIN file is on your device

iOS:

• You must enable developer mode on your device, then use an app like Sideloadly to install it (detailed guides are available for this all over the internet)

Xbox:

• You must have a modded or softmodded xbox.
• Extract the default.xbe file and place it in a folder on your Xbox that your dashboard can see (like Applications)
• Place your game data in the same folder
• Launch on xbox

If you meed help, feel free to ask on the discord.

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