Difference between revisions of "The Typing of the Dead"
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===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/saves|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|The 'pol' directory where you installed the game.}} |
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/house-dead-2/en | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/house-dead-2/en | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = limited | |widescreen wsgf award = limited | ||
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|fov = false | |fov = false | ||
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
− | |windowed = | + | |windowed = false |
− | |windowed notes = | + | |windowed notes = |
− | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = false |
− | |borderless windowed notes = | + | |borderless windowed notes = |
− | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = false |
− | |anisotropic notes = | + | |anisotropic notes = |
− | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = false |
− | |antialiasing notes = | + | |antialiasing notes = |
− | |vsync = | + | |upscaling = false |
− | |vsync notes = | + | |upscaling tech = |
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
+ | |vsync = false | ||
+ | |vsync notes = | ||
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = false | |key remap = false | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = false | |separate volume = false | ||
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = unknown | |eax support = unknown | ||
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Network== | ==Network== | ||
{{Network/Multiplayer | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
− | |local play = | + | |local play = unknown |
− | |local play players = | + | |local play players = 2 |
|local play modes = | |local play modes = | ||
− | |local play notes = | + | |local play notes = Use two keyboards. Availability unknown. |
|lan play = true | |lan play = true | ||
|lan play players = 2 | |lan play players = 2 | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
− | |macos 32-bit app | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = |
− | |macos 64-bit app | + | |macos intel 64-bit app = |
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | |minOS = 95 | + | |minOS = 95, 98, Me |
− | |minCPU = Intel Pentium II | + | |minCPU = Intel Pentium II 233 MHz |
+ | |minRAM = 64 MB | ||
+ | |minHD = 660 MB | ||
|minVRAM = 8 MB | |minVRAM = 8 MB | ||
− | |||
− | |||
|minaudio = DirectX compatible | |minaudio = DirectX compatible | ||
+ | |minother = 8X CD-ROM | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===No sound=== | ===No sound=== | ||
After installation, <code>setup.bat</code> in the root folder must be run to unpack all audio files. | After installation, <code>setup.bat</code> in the root folder must be run to unpack all audio files. | ||
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+ | ===Unable to network=== | ||
+ | '''For two windows machines on LAN:''' Add exceptions (Inbound Rules) to Windows Firewall for the machine hosting the game. | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
Latest revision as of 19:29, 28 May 2023
Developers | |
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Wow Entertainment | |
Smilebit | |
Publishers | |
Sega | |
Simplified Chinese | Tian Ren Hu Dong |
Release dates | |
Windows | September 23, 2001 |
Taxonomy | |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person |
Controls | Text input |
Genres | Arcade, Rail shooter |
Themes | Zombies |
Series | The Typing of the Dead |
The Typing of the Dead | |
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The Typing of the Dead | 2000 |
The Typing of the Dead 2 | 2008 |
The Typing of The Dead: Overkill | 2013 |
Key points
- There is no way to change graphical options.
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | Simple disc check. |
- The game is not sold digitally.
Essential improvements
Change blood color
- The option to change blood color is absent from the in-game settings of the PC version, but the data files for red blood are still included in the game.
Swap the file names of blood graphics |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | The 'pol' directory where you installed the game. |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | See the WSGF entry. | ||
Multi-monitor | See the WSGF entry. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | See the WSGF entry. | ||
4K Ultra HD | See the WSGF entry. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
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) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | Frame rate is capped at 60 FPS. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | Cannot be disabled. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Simplified Chinese | Launcher was used on English version |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Local play | 2 | Use two keyboards. Availability unknown. | ||
LAN play | 2 | Arcade Mode only (listed as "Network mode") | ||
Online play | 2 | Arcade Mode only (listed as "Network mode") | ||
Asynchronous multiplayer |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Other information
API
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 95, 98, Me | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium II 233 MHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 64 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 660 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 8 MB of VRAM | |
Sound (audio device) | DirectX compatible | |
Other | 8X CD-ROM |
Issues fixed
No sound
After installation, setup.bat
in the root folder must be run to unpack all audio files.
Unable to network
For two windows machines on LAN: Add exceptions (Inbound Rules) to Windows Firewall for the machine hosting the game.