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− | |official site= | + | |official site= https://web.archive.org/web/20100102032828/http://2kgames.com/index.php?p=games&platform=PC&title=dvc |
|lutris = the-da-vinci-code | |lutris = the-da-vinci-code | ||
|igdb = the-da-vinci-code | |igdb = the-da-vinci-code | ||
|hltb = 9824 | |hltb = 9824 | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 22827 |
|strategywiki = The Da Vinci Code | |strategywiki = The Da Vinci Code | ||
|wikipedia = The Da Vinci Code (video game) | |wikipedia = The Da Vinci Code (video game) | ||
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{{ii}} The PC version uses lower quality 22.050 KHz MP3 tracks compared to the 44.1 KHz WMA tracks from the Xbox version. | {{ii}} The PC version uses lower quality 22.050 KHz MP3 tracks compared to the 44.1 KHz WMA tracks from the Xbox version. | ||
{{ii}} Make sure to use Creative ALchemy for the highest quality sound playback. | {{ii}} Make sure to use Creative ALchemy for the highest quality sound playback. | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Replace music tracks with higher quality Xbox music tracks|fix= | + | |
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Replace music tracks with higher quality Xbox music tracks|ref=<ref name="alphayellow_17_05_2024">{{Refcheck|user=AlphaYellow|date=2024-05-17}}</ref>|fix= | ||
# Download and unzip the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2522-the-da-vinci-code-higher-quality-music-and-ambience-xbox/ replacement archive]. | # Download and unzip the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2522-the-da-vinci-code-higher-quality-music-and-ambience-xbox/ replacement archive]. | ||
# Copy the files to {{folder|{{p|game}}\engine\music\}}, overwriting any existing files. | # Copy the files to {{folder|{{p|game}}\engine\music\}}, overwriting any existing files. | ||
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===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Skip intro videos|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AlphaYellow|date=2022-11-21}}</ref>|fix= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Skip intro videos|ref=<ref name="alphayellow_21_11_2022">{{Refcheck|user=AlphaYellow|date=2022-11-21}}</ref>|fix= |
# Open {{file|{{p|game}}\engine\default_pc.cfg}}. | # Open {{file|{{p|game}}\engine\default_pc.cfg}}. | ||
# Change <code>playlicensemovie:1</code> to <code>playlicensemovie:0</code>. | # Change <code>playlicensemovie:1</code> to <code>playlicensemovie:0</code>. | ||
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===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Change Field of View|ref=<ref | + | {{Fixbox|description=Change Field of View|ref=<ref name="alphayellow_21_11_2022"/>|fix= |
# Open {{file|{{p|game}}\engine\vars_pc.cfg}}. | # Open {{file|{{p|game}}\engine\vars_pc.cfg}}. | ||
# Change <code>defaultfov=65</code> to the desired value. | # Change <code>defaultfov=65</code> to the desired value. | ||
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===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Enable windowed mode|ref=<ref | + | {{Fixbox|description=Enable windowed mode|ref=<ref name="alphayellow_21_11_2022"/>|fix= |
# Open {{file|{{p|game}}\engine\default_pc.cfg}}. | # Open {{file|{{p|game}}\engine\default_pc.cfg}}. | ||
# Change <code>fullscreen:1</code> to <code>fullscreen:0</code>. | # Change <code>fullscreen:1</code> to <code>fullscreen:0</code>. | ||
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===[[Glossary:Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Disable vsync|ref=<ref | + | {{Fixbox|description=Disable vsync|ref=<ref name="alphayellow_21_11_2022"/>|fix= |
# Open {{file|{{p|game}}\engine\default_pc.cfg}}. | # Open {{file|{{p|game}}\engine\default_pc.cfg}}. | ||
# Add the line <code>vsyncinterval:0</code> (<code>vsyncinterval:2</code> means VSync is on). | # Add the line <code>vsyncinterval:0</code> (<code>vsyncinterval:2</code> means VSync is on). | ||
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===[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)|High frame rate]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)|High frame rate]]=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Remove FPS cap|ref=<ref | + | {{Fixbox|description=Remove FPS cap|ref=<ref name="alphayellow_21_11_2022"/>|fix= |
# Open {{file|{{p|game}}\engine\vars_pc.cfg}}. | # Open {{file|{{p|game}}\engine\vars_pc.cfg}}. | ||
# Change <code>fpsLimit=60</code> and <code>maxFPSLimit=60</code> to the desired value (Setting to 0 disables the limit entirely). | # Change <code>fpsLimit=60</code> and <code>maxFPSLimit=60</code> to the desired value (Setting to 0 disables the limit entirely). | ||
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===[[Glossary:Remapping|Remapping]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Remapping|Remapping]]=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Change keybinds|ref=<ref | + | {{Fixbox|description=Change keybinds|ref=<ref name="alphayellow_21_11_2022"/>|fix= |
# Open {{file|{{p|game}}\engine\binds_pc.cfg}}. | # Open {{file|{{p|game}}\engine\binds_pc.cfg}}. | ||
# Keyboard controls are the top of the file. Controller controls are the lower two sections of the file. | # Keyboard controls are the top of the file. Controller controls are the lower two sections of the file. | ||
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===[[Glossary:Mouse#Sensitivity|Mouse sensitivity]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Mouse#Sensitivity|Mouse sensitivity]]=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Mouse sensitivity|ref=<ref | + | {{Fixbox|description=Mouse sensitivity|ref=<ref name="alphayellow_21_11_2022"/>|fix= |
# Open {{file|{{p|game}}\engine\vars_pc.cfg}}. | # Open {{file|{{p|game}}\engine\vars_pc.cfg}}. | ||
# Change <code>mousespeed=0.50000</code> (found roughly half way down) to the desired value. | # Change <code>mousespeed=0.50000</code> (found roughly half way down) to the desired value. | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===Game crashes on Alt+Tab=== | ===Game crashes on Alt+Tab=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Run the game in [[#Windowed|windowed mode]]}} | + | {{Fixbox|description=Run the game in [[#Windowed|windowed mode]]|ref=<ref name="alphayellow_21_11_2022"/>}} |
− | {{Fixbox|description=Use [[dgVoodoo 2]]}} | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use [[dgVoodoo 2]]|ref=<ref name="alphayellow_21_11_2022"/>}} |
===Poor performance on Windows 8/8.1/10/11=== | ===Poor performance on Windows 8/8.1/10/11=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Use [[dgVoodoo 2]]}} | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use [[dgVoodoo 2]]|ref=<ref name="alphayellow_21_11_2022"/>}} |
− | {{Fixbox|description=Use crosire's d3d8to9 wrapper|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AlphaYellow|date=2023-12-19}}</ref>|fix= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use crosire's d3d8to9 wrapper|ref=<ref name="alphayellow_19_12_2023">{{Refcheck|user=AlphaYellow|date=2023-12-19}}</ref>|fix= |
# Download [https://github.com/crosire/d3d8to9/releases/latest d3d8to9]. | # Download [https://github.com/crosire/d3d8to9/releases/latest d3d8to9]. | ||
# Place {{file|d3d8.dll}} into {{folder|{{p|game}}\_bin\}}. | # Place {{file|d3d8.dll}} into {{folder|{{p|game}}\_bin\}}. | ||
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===Various engine options=== | ===Various engine options=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|fix= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref=<ref name="alphayellow_17_05_2024"/>|fix= |
# Download [https://github.com/unknownproject/DaVinciCode/blob/master/DaVinciCode_DebugPatch_Update1.zip Debug Patch] to enable hidden DebugUI and Debug windows. | # Download [https://github.com/unknownproject/DaVinciCode/blob/master/DaVinciCode_DebugPatch_Update1.zip Debug Patch] to enable hidden DebugUI and Debug windows. | ||
}} | }} |
Latest revision as of 19:24, 17 May 2024
Developers | |
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The Collective | |
Publishers | |
2K Games | |
Germany | Ak tronic Software & Services[1] |
Russia | 1C Company[2] |
Engines | |
Slayer | |
Release dates | |
Windows | May 19, 2006 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 53 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Action, Adventure, Puzzle, Quick time events |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Contemporary, Detective/mystery, Europe |
Warnings
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see Availability for affected versions).
The Da Vinci Code is a singleplayer third-person action, adventure, puzzle and quick time events game.
Availability
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).
- This game is not available digitally.
Essential improvements
Higher quality music
- The PC version uses lower quality 22.050 KHz MP3 tracks compared to the 44.1 KHz WMA tracks from the Xbox version.
- Make sure to use Creative ALchemy for the highest quality sound playback.
Replace music tracks with higher quality Xbox music tracks[5] |
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Skip intro videos
Skip intro videos[6] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\engine\[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %PUBLIC%\Documents\the da vinci code\ |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
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Widescreen resolution | See Widescreen Patch. | ||
Multi-monitor | See Widescreen Patch. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | See Widescreen Patch. | ||
4K Ultra HD | See Widescreen Patch. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | 65º by default. See Field of view (FOV). | ||
Windowed | Borderless only. See Windowed. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
High-fidelity upscaling | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | Always enabled. To turn it off, see Vertical sync (Vsync). | ||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | Capped at 60 FPS by default. See High frame rate. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) |
Field of view (FOV)
Change Field of View[6] |
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Notes
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Windowed
Enable windowed mode[6] |
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Vertical sync (Vsync)
Disable vsync[6] |
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High frame rate
Remove FPS cap[6] |
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | See Remapping. | |
Mouse acceleration | Mouse acceleration is present. Can't be disabled. | |
Mouse sensitivity | See Mouse sensitivity. | |
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | See Remapping. | |
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers |
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PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Remapping
Change keybinds[6] |
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Mouse sensitivity
Mouse sensitivity[6] |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Dialogue, Music and Effects. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | Game pauses, but audio continues. |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Traditional Chinese | Dafenqi Mima. | |||
Dutch | ||||
French | Da Vinci Code. | |||
German | The Da Vinci Code: Sakrileg. | |||
Italian | Il codice da Vinci. | |||
Brazilian Portuguese | O Código Da Vinci. Fan translation for retail english version by GameVicio, download. | |||
Russian | Код да Винчи. | |||
Spanish | El código Da Vinci. |
Issues fixed
Game crashes on Alt+Tab
Run the game in windowed mode[6] |
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Use dgVoodoo 2[6] |
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Poor performance on Windows 8/8.1/10/11
Use dgVoodoo 2[6] |
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Use crosire's d3d8to9 wrapper[7] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 8.1 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Various engine options
Instructions[5] |
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Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Audio | Miles Sound System | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 2000 | XP |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 1.8 GHz AMD Athlon XP 1.8 GHz |
Intel Pentium 4 2.4 GHz AMD Athlon XP 2.4 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | 1 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 3 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 3 ATI Radeon 8500 64 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible | Nvidia GeForce 4 ATI Radeon 9000 128 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10[3] or Windows 11 and is disabled by default on Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 when the KB3086255 update is installed.[4]
- ↑ When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%
,%PROGRAMDATA%
, or%WINDIR%
might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details).
References
- ↑ The Da Vinci Code (2006) release dates - MobyGames - last accessed on [unknown]
- ↑ The Da Vinci Code (2006) release dates - MobyGames - last accessed on [unknown]
- ↑ Not Loading in Windows 10; this will break thousands of - Microsoft Community - last accessed on 2017-01-16
- ↑ Microsoft - MS15-097: Description of the security update for the graphics component in Windows: September 8, 2015 - last accessed on 2018-02-16
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Verified by User:AlphaYellow on 2024-05-17
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 6.6 6.7 6.8 6.9 Verified by User:AlphaYellow on 2022-11-21
- ↑ Verified by User:AlphaYellow on 2023-12-19