Game:

Far Cry (2004)

Category:

Guide

Duration: 18:49

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Remap any keyboard key press or mouse option to any controller. Grab the PC version here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1v160mF8B4Se6eipTRzLoFuJmbPhtGdJF/view?usp=sharing

00:00 - Introduction - Why do you need AntiMicro?
00:20 - Download AntiMicro from Github
00:35 - Download and Install a Clean Windows version, from my Google Drive.
00:44 - What is AntiMicro? - Control any Windows Keyboard input-based game or emulator
01:22 - What happens when you plug in a controller, and press the buttons?
01:47 - Identifying the controller by the red tabs, switching controller tabs
02:04 - Left/right, Up/Down is on the same button.
02:14 - Programming a simple 8-bit analogue controller (Joystick) for ZX as Left and Right.
02:52 - Explaining the Keyboard keypress simulator
03:05 - Testing the keyboard keypress simulator
03:30 - Selecting the 8 different controller map slots
03:43 - Programming a simple controller (Joystick) to the Arrow/Cursor keys.
04:23 - Introduction to Gamepads and Playstation Controllers
04:33 - A sample selection of PC video games and system emulators
04:47 - Exploring my NES emulator AntiMicro configuration.
05:27 - How AntiMicro works.
05:44 - Introduction and configuration for Crysis 1 (PC).
06:09 - Changing the emulated mouse speed and acceleration.
06:17 - Programming a controller button (or direction) as the mouse.
06:36 - Configuring Toggle mode and Turbo mode (for Rapid / Turbo fire)
07:04 - Buildup to running Crysis 1 (PC).
07:12 - Exploring my ZX Spectrum emulator, using 'redefine keys' option with Crysis config.
07:39 - Playing ZX Commando, with controller mapped for Crysis.
08:26 - Loading PC Crysis.
09:00 - Looking at the Configuration and in-game keys within Crysis.
10:31 - Playing PC Crysis 1 a gamepad, the keys and mouse mapped into AntiMicro.
12:00 - Looking at the Crysis Configuration in AntiMicro, and how to input those in.
12:33 - The Method: - How to assign a set first, then input your setup, then SAVE.
12:39 - Changing the labels of your configurations / sets with Sets/Settings.
13:00 - Using Duel Adaptors and port splitters.
13:08 - Saving your configurations.
13:35 - Limitations of Duel Adaptors.
14:09 - Using the Quick Set tool to quickly map your controller.
15:00 - Introduction and loading to PC Far Cry 1
16:33 - Playing PC Far Cry 1 with a gamepad, - using the Crysis configuration.
17:58 - Changing Security options for games run in Admin mode, final thoughts

Production Notes:
Captured 3rd Oct 2020

When I installed console and computer emulators on my PC, only a few of them made use of my controller. Even with some PC games, like Far Cry and Crysis, they have no input options for game pads or other devices, and this made me look at the options out there. Eventually I found this package, a keyboard remapper, and it is something which has become essential. Of course, your game must be set up to use the keyboard, or your inputs from AntiMicro wont appear to do anything.

This video is something I've wanted to talk about for ages, but is something quite tricky to explain. I dont think I made a good job with explaining, but I cover the basics. Please dont ask me troubleshooting questions in the comments, Im not a master of this package, and only use the basics.

The footage of Crysis came out nice and smooth, with hardly any dropped frames, but for some reason Far Cry didnt capture too well, and seems stuttery. Both games play 100% smoothly on my machine usually. During Far Cry you can see the screen does a jump cut when I turn to look at the rusty barrel. This jump was on my machine, and wasnt the ripper in that case. But after crunching and compressing the video with HandBrake, the image and definition quality (as well as the colour palette) of Far Cry was completely muddied - leaving almost no crispness or definition. Thats why it looks like crap compared to the real thing.

The only limitations I found with this (so far) is when trying to emulator Wii controllers and remapping them, as you are converting analogue motion to digital, and its not perfect. Same with PS4 analogue triggers.

Bugs:
My microphone is echoing for some reason. I went through all the sound options after recording this so hopefully I fixed it.

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