SoftTH (DX9 x86). Edit (path-to-game)\Engine\ Config\BaseEngine.ini. Switch AspectRatio_MaintainXFOV to ...YFOV. Flawless Widescreen, HUD fix (shrinks menu *). In-game select fullscreen & massive resolution.
(PLP screenshot with bezel effect)
* FWS's FOV slider not needed & its resulting view is far too close. Stock FOV works right, cropping at knees during Episode 0's line-walk.
View guide for general help with the instructions.