Devil May Cry 3: Special Edition

Devil May Cry 3: Special Edition

DMC3SE Style Switcher Installation Guide (2023)
Do not attempt to use this mod in the HD Collection.

What does this mod do?
- Custom graphic settings
- 16:9 aspect ratio support
- Custom resolution
- Custom keyboard binding
- Xbox Controller fix (XInput Plus) - old method
- Supports variety of controllers (DMC3 Inputs Thing + SDL2) - new method
- Too many to mention, refer to the documentation.html

Requirements:
- DMC3SE v1.3 (Steam or CD/DVD Retail)[community.pcgamingwiki.com]
- DirectX Redistributable (June 2010)[www.techpowerup.com]
- Visual C++ Redistributable 2015-2022 x86[aka.ms]. x64[aka.ms] can be optional.

Download and install everything. It is also required to restart your computer just to be sure.

1. After installing and updating required files, download
Style Switcher + Inputs Thing[www.dropbox.com] (new method)

or you can use

Style Switcher + XInput Plus[www.dropbox.com] (old method).

These files are pre-configured for easy installation.

2. Extract the files into the DMC3SE game folder.

3. Run "install.bat".

4. A prompt will appear that allows you to choose between "0. dinput8.dll" or "1. dsound.dll". If you're using "Inputs Thing", enter "0".

For "XInput Plus" it will not show the selection prompt.

5. After choosing, the necessary files will be moved to different folders while the irrelevant ones will be moved to the "Restore" folder.

6. Run the game.

NOTE: If you want to utilize the mod features of the game, read the "documentation.html" and customize the values inside "StyleSwitcher.ini". Style Switcher and Weapon Switcher are disabled by default if you want to play the game with Vanilla experience.

For XInput Plus users (mainly for Xbox controller support), edit "dmc3se.ini" file via Notepad and make sure to match your controller name to the bracket. Run "joy.cpl" to check your controller name. Also use Ctrl + F and check if your controller name exists in the config file. If not, try using the GPadCfg app (not advisable for generic controllers unless you "convert" it into an Xbox controller first).
If your controller makes the Right Analog move Dante, edit "dmc3se.ini" and find your controller name. Change the "L<->R" value between "0" and "1" then Save and Restart the game.

For Inputs Thing users, move/rename "dmc3se.ini" if it still exist in the game folder or the controller fix will not work.

Uninstallation:
Run "uninstall.bat" and every file and folder will be restored to the default state. The mod will be removed as well.

Credits:
- Serpentiem for the Style Switcher[www.nexusmods.com] (features Switch Styles/Weapons on the fly, Trainer-like feature, KB Button Config, too many to mention... just read the documentation)
- muhopenspores for the DMC3 Inputs Thing[github.com] (features DMC4 Inertia, Controller Fix, Style Switch FX, etc. Press "Insert" to show the mod menu.)
Last edited by ProjectXsent; 19 Feb @ 9:15pm
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tur290 11 Jan @ 8:47pm 
Link Style Switcher + Inputs Thing broke, please update it
Last edited by tur290; 11 Jan @ 8:47pm
Originally posted by tur290:
Link Style Switcher + Inputs Thing broke, please update it
Gonna send it here since it might take while for the Edit to get verified
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/313haetdbhx9rjol23nns/?rlkey=8dsi6oq48hjuwm4fawjexnxal
Last edited by ProjectXsent; 11 Jan @ 8:55pm
working good, finally can play the game normally <3
Originally posted by キングスレイヤー (Aedi):
working good, finally can play the game normally <3
Enjoy! :D
If it was only so easy...
How do I install Directx redistributable june 2010?
On the MS page it says to simply download and click RUN...
The download has NO run button...instead it demands I choose an extraction folder...
When clicking browse it automatically highlights TEMP folder...which seems to extract to a massive text file along with a thousand other things including some EPIC files?


yeah...stuck at 1st step in guide...(game already at 1.3)
Last edited by Dr_Simulacrum; 5 Feb @ 9:31pm
Originally posted by Dr_Simulacrum:
If it was only so easy...
How do I install Directx redistributable june 2010?
On the MS page it says to simply download and click RUN...
The download has NO run button...instead it demands I choose an extraction folder...
When clicking browse it automatically highlights TEMP folder...which seems to extract to a massive text file along with a thousand other things including some EPIC files?


yeah...stuck at 1st step in guide...(game already at 1.3)
Extract the installer with WinRAR/7-Zip File Manager then run Dxsetup.exe
Last edited by ProjectXsent; 6 Feb @ 2:03am
LylaFur 5 Feb @ 10:23pm 
"Do not attempt to use this mod in the HD Collection." i have it installed in HD collection and it works fine.
Originally posted by Lyla:
"Do not attempt to use this mod in the HD Collection." i have it installed in HD collection and it works fine.
This specific version of Style Switcher won't work for HDC which has its own version called DDMK.
debiru 10 Feb @ 5:28pm 
i now cant enter fullscreen mode with alt + enter :( does anyone know why?
Originally posted by debiru:
i now cant enter fullscreen mode with alt + enter :( does anyone know why?
Open StyleSwitcher.ini and set "Mode=1"
I'm getting some extreme lag on 1440p, am I overlooking some setting or is there just some engine limitation?
Originally posted by SPINNEPHOBIA:
I'm getting some extreme lag on 1440p, am I overlooking some setting or is there just some engine limitation?
Try experimenting "ForceMode0" between "0" and "1" in StyleSwitcher.ini file and save.
Last edited by ProjectXsent; 19 Feb @ 9:13pm
Originally posted by ProjectXsent:
Originally posted by SPINNEPHOBIA:
I'm getting some extreme lag on 1440p, am I overlooking some setting or is there just some engine limitation?
Try experimenting "ForceMode0" between "0" and "1" in StyleSwitcher.ini file and save.
Mhmm I did, but I'm still only getting about 40 fps is much much better but still not ideal
Originally posted by SPINNEPHOBIA:
Originally posted by ProjectXsent:
Try experimenting "ForceMode0" between "0" and "1" in StyleSwitcher.ini file and save.
Mhmm I did, but I'm still only getting about 40 fps is much much better but still not ideal
Option 1: Try making a .bat file in the game folder with this code (use Notepad to edit .bat file) to set CPU Affinity and run that batch file.
echo off start /affinity 1 dmc3se.exe

Option 2: Set "DisableSoundDriver" to 0 to disable BGM but might also include cutscene audios.

Option 3: Install DirectX Redist (June 2010) to fix old game video and audio libraries on newer systems and restart computer.
Last edited by ProjectXsent; 19 Feb @ 9:44pm
Originally posted by ProjectXsent:
Originally posted by SPINNEPHOBIA:
Mhmm I did, but I'm still only getting about 40 fps is much much better but still not ideal
Option 1: Try making a .bat file in the game folder with this code to set CPU Affinity and run that batch file.
echo off start /affinity 1 dmc3se.exe

Option 2: Set "DisableSoundDriver" to 0 to disable BGM but might also include cutscene audios.

Option 3: Install DirectX Redist (June 2010) to fix old game video and audio libraries on newer systems and restart computer.
Will try that in the morning! Thank you!
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