FreeVGUI interface
The map-based VGUI menus have been moved to FreeVGUI, providing a native-like interface in place of workarounds for engine limitations.
CRY OF FEAR
ENHANCED
A modernisation of Cry of Fear, powered by Xash3D.
Extensive engine modernisation and compatibility work.
About the project
Cry of Fear: Enhanced is an extensive modernisation based on Xash3D. The project involves substantial restructuring and adaptation of engine subsystems, a FreeVGUI-based interface, and improved integration of the custom PARANOIA OpenGL renderer with Xash3D. Understanding and reverse engineering the existing rendering implementation is a major part of this work.
Windows-only. This project is not a recompilation. On Linux and Steam Deck, use the Windows version through Proton. Native builds for other platforms are not provided.
Screenshots
Cry of Fear: Enhanced
What’s enhanced
Engine, rendering, and interface updates.
OpenGL integration
Improved integration of the custom PARANOIA OpenGL renderer with Xash3D.
Modern Windows & high DPI support
Compatibility updates for modern Windows systems, with high DPI scaling for the interface.
1440p & 4K support
Support for rendering at 2560 × 1440 and 3840 × 2160 resolutions.
FOV & viewmodel settings
Configurable field of view and viewmodel settings.
HUD scaling
Adjustable HUD scale for different screen resolutions and pixel densities.
Save anywhere
Save the game in the pause menu instead of using a tape recorder. Off by default
Restored console commands
Access restored developer console commands and cheats.
Developed with AI-assistance. Definitely wouldn’t happen without it.
Dependencies & credits
Upstream projects
Engine dependency
Xash3D FWGS
Game engine maintained by FWGS.
View on GitHub UI dependencyFreeVGUI
Free and open-source reimplementation of the Half-Life 1 GUI library.
View on GitHubCredit belongs to the respective upstream authors and contributors. These links point to dependency repositories, not the Enhanced project source.
Download Cry of Fear: Enhanced
Windows build · Proton recommended for Linux / Steam Deck
Coming soon.