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{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|appdata}}\Groove Games\IwoJima\*.ini}} | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|appdata}}\Groove Games\IwoJima\*.ini}} | ||
+ | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|appdata}}\Groove Games\IwoJima\Profiles\{{P|uid}}.ini}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} {{file|Iwo.ini}} contains general settings. | {{ii}} {{file|Iwo.ini}} contains general settings. | ||
{{ii}} {{file|User.ini}} contains camera FOV, mouse, keyboard/controller bindings and other settings. | {{ii}} {{file|User.ini}} contains camera FOV, mouse, keyboard/controller bindings and other settings. | ||
+ | {{ii}} {{file|{{P|uid}}.ini}} contains profile settings. | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Edit ini file|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AlphaYellow|date=2023-06-05}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Edit ini file|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AlphaYellow|date=2023-06-05}}</ref>|fix= | ||
# Launch the game at least once then close it. | # Launch the game at least once then close it. | ||
− | # | + | # Open {{file|[[#Game data|Iwo.ini]]}}. |
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# Go to the <code>[WinDrv.WindowsClient]</code> section. | # Go to the <code>[WinDrv.WindowsClient]</code> section. | ||
# Set <code>FullscreenViewportX</code> and <code>FullscreenViewportY</code> to the desired resolution. | # Set <code>FullscreenViewportX</code> and <code>FullscreenViewportY</code> to the desired resolution. | ||
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# Launch the game at least once then close it. | # Launch the game at least once then close it. | ||
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
− | # Open {{file|User.ini}} and {{file|{{P|uid}}.ini}} (Username is inside {{folder|Profiles}} folder). | + | # Open {{file|[[#Game data|User.ini]]}} and {{file|{{P|uid}}.ini}} (Username is inside the {{folder|Profiles}} folder). |
# Define FoV in following lines: | # Define FoV in following lines: | ||
<pre> | <pre> | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Edit ini file|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AlphaYellow|date=2023-06-05}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Edit ini file|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AlphaYellow|date=2023-06-05}}</ref>|fix= | ||
# Launch the game at least once then close it. | # Launch the game at least once then close it. | ||
− | # | + | # Open {{file|[[#Game data|Iwo.ini]]}}. |
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# Find the section <code>[WinDrv.WindowsClient]</code>. | # Find the section <code>[WinDrv.WindowsClient]</code>. | ||
# In that section, find an entry <code>WindowedViewportX=</code> and set its value to your desired window width. | # In that section, find an entry <code>WindowedViewportX=</code> and set its value to your desired window width. | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Edit ini file|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AlphaYellow|date=2023-06-05}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Edit ini file|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AlphaYellow|date=2023-06-05}}</ref>|fix= | ||
# Launch the game at least once then close it. | # Launch the game at least once then close it. | ||
− | # | + | # Open {{file|[[#Game data|Iwo.ini]]}}. |
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# Change the line <code>LevelOfAnisotropy=1</code> to any value desired (between 1 and 16). | # Change the line <code>LevelOfAnisotropy=1</code> to any value desired (between 1 and 16). | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Edit ini file|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AlphaYellow|date=2023-06-05}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Edit ini file|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AlphaYellow|date=2023-06-05}}</ref>|fix= | ||
# Launch the game at least once then close it. | # Launch the game at least once then close it. | ||
− | # | + | # Open {{file|[[#Game data|Iwo.ini]]}}. |
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# Change the line <code>UseVSync=False</code> to <code>UseVSync=True</code>. | # Change the line <code>UseVSync=False</code> to <code>UseVSync=True</code>. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Edit ini file<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AlphaYellow|date=2023-06-05}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Edit ini file<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AlphaYellow|date=2023-06-05}}</ref>|fix= | ||
# Launch the game at least once then close it. | # Launch the game at least once then close it. | ||
− | # | + | # Open {{file|[[#Game data|User.ini]]}} and {{file|{{P|uid}}.ini}} (Username is inside {{folder|Profiles}} folder). |
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# Change the line <code>MouseAccelThreshold=</code> to <code>0</code>. | # Change the line <code>MouseAccelThreshold=</code> to <code>0</code>. | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Edit ini file<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AlphaYellow|date=2023-06-05}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Edit ini file<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AlphaYellow|date=2023-06-05}}</ref>|fix= | ||
# Calculate your sensitivity for UT2004 on [http://www.mouse-sensitivity.com mouse-sensitivity.com]. | # Calculate your sensitivity for UT2004 on [http://www.mouse-sensitivity.com mouse-sensitivity.com]. | ||
− | # | + | # Open {{file|[[#Game data|User.ini]]}} and {{file|{{P|uid}}.ini}} (Username is inside {{folder|Profiles}} folder). |
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# Change the line <code>MouseSensitivity=</code> to the desired value. | # Change the line <code>MouseSensitivity=</code> to the desired value. | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Edit ini file|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AlphaYellow|date=2023-05-06}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Edit ini file|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AlphaYellow|date=2023-05-06}}</ref>|fix= | ||
# Launch the game at least once then close it. | # Launch the game at least once then close it. | ||
− | # | + | # Open {{file|[[#Game data|User.ini]]}} and {{file|{{P|uid}}.ini}} (Username is inside the {{folder|Profiles}} folder). |
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# Go to the following lines and change <code>6</code> to <code>0.1</code>:<br><pre><nowiki>MouseX=Count bXAxis | Axis aMouseX Speed=6</nowiki></pre><pre><nowiki>MouseY=Count bYAxis | Axis aMouseY Speed=6</nowiki></pre> | # Go to the following lines and change <code>6</code> to <code>0.1</code>:<br><pre><nowiki>MouseX=Count bXAxis | Axis aMouseX Speed=6</nowiki></pre><pre><nowiki>MouseY=Count bYAxis | Axis aMouseY Speed=6</nowiki></pre> | ||
# Change the line <code>MouseSmoothingMode=</code> to {{code|1}} and <code>MouseSamplingTime=</code> to: | # Change the line <code>MouseSmoothingMode=</code> to {{code|1}} and <code>MouseSamplingTime=</code> to: | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Restore surround sound<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AlphaYellow|date=2023-06-06}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Restore surround sound<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AlphaYellow|date=2023-06-06}}</ref>|fix= | ||
# Launch the game at least once then close it. | # Launch the game at least once then close it. | ||
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# Open {{file|Iwo.ini}}. | # Open {{file|Iwo.ini}}. | ||
# Set <code>Use3DSound=True</code> and <code>UseDefaultDriver=False</code>, and save. | # Set <code>Use3DSound=True</code> and <code>UseDefaultDriver=False</code>, and save. | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Set fullscreen refresh rate<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AlphaYellow|date=2023-06-05}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Set fullscreen refresh rate<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AlphaYellow|date=2023-06-05}}</ref>|fix= | ||
# Launch the game at least once then close it. | # Launch the game at least once then close it. | ||
− | # | + | # Open {{file|[[#Game data|Iwo.ini]]}}. |
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# Find the line <code>DesiredRefreshRate=60</code>. | # Find the line <code>DesiredRefreshRate=60</code>. | ||
# Change the value to set your monitor's refresh rate. For example, 120 or 144. | # Change the value to set your monitor's refresh rate. For example, 120 or 144. |
Revision as of 12:32, 7 June 2023
Developers | |
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Direct Action Games | |
Publishers | |
France, United States | Groove Games |
Poland | City Interactive |
Engines | |
Unreal Engine 2 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | July 25, 2006 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 26 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Action, FPS, Shooter |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Historical, Japan, World War II |
Series | World War II (Groove Games series) |
World War II (Groove Games series) | |
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World War II: Sniper - Call to Victory | 2004 |
World War II Combat: Road to Berlin | 2006 |
World War II Combat: Iwo Jima | 2006 |
Warnings
World War II Combat: Iwo Jima is a singleplayer and multiplayer first-person action, FPS and shooter game in the World War II (Groove Games series) series.
Key points
- Suffers from poor performance on Windows 8/8.1/10/11, due to their bad DirectDraw emulation. See Issues fixed.
- Retrofitted by City Interactive as The Heat of War (in Poland).
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | Simple disc check. |
- This game is not available digitally.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %APPDATA%\Groove Games\IwoJima\*.ini |
Windows | %APPDATA%\Groove Games\IwoJima\Profiles\<user-id>.ini |
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Iwo.ini
contains general settings. -
User.ini
contains camera FOV, mouse, keyboard/controller bindings and other settings. -
<user-id>.ini
contains profile settings.
Save game data location
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
4K Ultra HD | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | 85° by default. See Field of view (FOV). | ||
Windowed | Toggle with Alt+↵ Enter. See Windowed. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | Use dgVoodoo2. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See Anisotropic filtering (AF). | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Use dgVoodoo2. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See Vertical sync (Vsync). | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | See Run the game at screen refresh rate. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) |
Widescreen resolution
Edit ini file[1] |
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Notes
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Field of view (FOV)
Edit ini file[2] |
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DesiredFOV=85.000000 DefaultFOV=85.000000 Notes
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Windowed
Edit ini file[3] |
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Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Edit ini file[4] |
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Use dgVoodoo2.[5] |
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Vertical sync (Vsync)
Edit ini file[6] |
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Use dgVoodoo2.[7] |
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | Enabled by default, see Mouse acceleration to disable it. | |
Mouse sensitivity | Max of 10. For higher, see Mouse sensitivity. | |
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | Set UseJoystick=True in Iwo.ini under [WinDrv.WindowsClient] . See config location. |
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Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | Edit in User.ini . |
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Controller sensitivity | Edit in User.ini . |
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Controller Y-axis inversion | Edit bindings in User.ini . |
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 |
Mouse acceleration
Edit ini file[8] |
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Notes
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Mouse sensitivity
Edit ini file[9] |
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Notes
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Jerky/Uneven mouse movement
Edit ini file[10] |
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Notes
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Music, Effects. | |
Surround sound | Up to 7.0 output with DirectSound3D restoration software or OpenAL. See Surround sound. | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
EAX support | EAX 3. | |
Royalty free audio |
Surround sound
- By default the game ouput to stereo on modern versions of Windows. This will force the game to use the system OpenAL device as ouput and restore surround sound.
- Forcing the game to use system OpenAL device may lead to audio dropouts, missing and substituted audio samples.
Restore surround sound[11] |
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Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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Local play | ||||
LAN play | 16 | |||
Online play | 16 | GameSpy services have been shut down;[12] see GameSpy for workarounds. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Issues fixed
Poor performance on Windows 8/8.1/10/11
Install dgVoodoo2. |
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Run the game at screen refresh rate
- Maximum selectable refresh rate is 60 Hz. This does not limit FPS, but may set your monitor's refresh rate to 100 Hz, which may result in screen tearing on a 120 Hz or 144 Hz monitor.
Set fullscreen refresh rate[13] |
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Notes
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 8 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Audio | OpenAL | |
Multiplayer | GameSpy |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | ||
Processor (CPU) | ||
System memory (RAM) | ||
Hard disk drive (HDD) |
References
- ↑ Verified by User:AlphaYellow on 2023-06-05
- ↑ Verified by User:AlphaYellow on 2023-06-05
- ↑ Verified by User:AlphaYellow on 2023-06-05
- ↑ Verified by User:AlphaYellow on 2023-06-05
- ↑ Verified by User:AlphaYellow on 2023-06-05
- ↑ Verified by User:AlphaYellow on 2023-06-05
- ↑ Verified by User:AlphaYellow on 2023-06-05
- ↑ Verified by User:AlphaYellow on 2023-06-05
- ↑ Verified by User:AlphaYellow on 2023-06-05
- ↑ Verified by User:AlphaYellow on 2023-05-06
- ↑ Verified by User:AlphaYellow on 2023-06-06
- ↑ Pricing | GameSpy Technology
- ↑ Verified by User:AlphaYellow on 2023-06-05