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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|peter-jackson-s-king-kong-the-official-game-of-the-movie|80}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|peter-jackson-s-king-kong-the-official-game-of-the-movie|80}} | ||
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
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|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
|gogcom id side = | |gogcom id side = | ||
− | |official site= | + | |official site= https://web.archive.org/web/20051027215532/http://www.ubi.com/US/Games/Info.aspx?pId=3984 |
|hltb = 6981 | |hltb = 6981 | ||
|igdb = | |igdb = | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|StarForce|3.6.10.06}} ( | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|StarForce|3.6.10.06}} (protection drivers incompatible with Windows-7/8/10/11)| | Windows }} |
}} | }} | ||
===Version differences=== | ===Version differences=== | ||
− | {{ii}} This standard version is a PlayStation 2 port. It uses {{DRM|StarForce|}} and is only playable on Windows | + | {{ii}} This standard version is a PlayStation 2 port. It uses {{DRM|StarForce|}} and is only playable on Windows-7 and later with [[#WIFIDarthMaul's fix|WIFIDarthMaul's fix]] (''but on Windows-7 the videogame work with crack by RELOADED'') which fully removes the DRM and certain registry dependencies [author this full crack - '''KRBDZSKL''' from torrent-forum "Rutracker"]. |
{{ii}} The [[Peter Jackson's King Kong Gamer's Edition|Gamer's Edition]] is an enhanced, DRM-free PC port featuring all the visual features from the Xbox 360 version such as higher quality textures and 3D models. | {{ii}} The [[Peter Jackson's King Kong Gamer's Edition|Gamer's Edition]] is an enhanced, DRM-free PC port featuring all the visual features from the Xbox 360 version such as higher quality textures and 3D models. | ||
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===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Delete/rename files|ref=<ref name="refcheck Antrad">{{refcheck|user=Antrad|date=August 23, 2018}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Delete/rename files|ref=<ref name="refcheck Antrad">{{refcheck|user=Antrad|date=August 23, 2018}}</ref>|fix= | ||
− | # Go to | + | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\video\}}. |
# Delete or rename {{file|mov1.BIK}}, {{file|mov2.BIK}}, {{file|mov3.BIK}} and {{file|mov4.BIK}}. | # Delete or rename {{file|mov1.BIK}}, {{file|mov2.BIK}}, {{file|mov3.BIK}} and {{file|mov4.BIK}}. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===[https://github.com/WIFIDarthMaul/Peter-Jackson-s-King-Kong-Signature-Edition-Fix WIFIDarthMaul's fix]=== | ===[https://github.com/WIFIDarthMaul/Peter-Jackson-s-King-Kong-Signature-Edition-Fix WIFIDarthMaul's fix]=== | ||
{{++}} Removes the DRM making it possible to play the game on modern systems. | {{++}} Removes the DRM making it possible to play the game on modern systems. | ||
+ | Use the installer with no DRM as an alternative: https://archive.org/details/king-kong-signature-edition-drm-free. | ||
+ | Alternatively use this instead : https://archive.org/details/peterjacksonskingkonggame. | ||
===[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Bkmv8BVrYNSz1beAXsDPQgNwdzSFmI32/view AuToMaNiAk005 and charliebrown7195's fix]=== | ===[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Bkmv8BVrYNSz1beAXsDPQgNwdzSFmI32/view AuToMaNiAk005 and charliebrown7195's fix]=== | ||
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|multimonitor = false | |multimonitor = false | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = hackable |
− | |ultrawidescreen notes = | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = See [[#Essential improvements|Essential improvements]]. |
|4k ultra hd = true | |4k ultra hd = true | ||
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
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|upscaling notes = | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = always on | |vsync = always on | ||
− | |vsync notes = | + | |vsync notes = Triple Buffering. |
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
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|hdr = false | |hdr = false | ||
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
− | |color blind = | + | |color blind = false |
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Enable windowed mode|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Enable windowed mode|fix= | ||
− | # Go to | + | # Go to {{Registry|{{p|hkcu}}\Software\Ubisoft\KingKong\{111E336D-30BF-4CD4-8D69-4541732AFB27}\Basic video}}. |
# Change the '''WindowedMode''' value to '''1'''. | # Change the '''WindowedMode''' value to '''1'''. | ||
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|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = Remapping is only available outside the game. | |key remap notes = Remapping is only available outside the game. | ||
− | |acceleration option = | + | |acceleration option = always on |
− | |acceleration option notes = | + | |acceleration option notes = Forced negative mouse acceleration. |
|mouse sensitivity = true | |mouse sensitivity = true | ||
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
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|invert mouse y-axis = true | |invert mouse y-axis = true | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
− | |touchscreen = | + | |touchscreen = false |
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
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|eax support = true | |eax support = true | ||
|eax support notes = EAX 3. | |eax support notes = EAX 3. | ||
− | |royalty free audio = | + | |royalty free audio = true |
|royalty free audio notes = | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===King Kong not properly installed=== | ===King Kong not properly installed=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://github.com/WIFIDarthMaul/Peter-Jackson-s-King-Kong-Signature-Edition-Fix/blob/main/README.md/|title= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://github.com/WIFIDarthMaul/Peter-Jackson-s-King-Kong-Signature-Edition-Fix/blob/main/README.md/|title=GitHub|date=26 May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
− | + | * Install [https://github.com/WIFIDarthMaul/Peter-Jackson-s-King-Kong-Signature-Edition-Fix/ WIFI_Darth_Maul's fix] (this removes ''InstallPath'' registry dependency). | |
}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Steam Deck (Linux Proton)|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://github.com/WIFIDarthMaul/Peter-Jackson-s-King-Kong-Signature-Edition-Fix/blob/main/README.md/|title= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Steam Deck (Linux Proton)|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://github.com/WIFIDarthMaul/Peter-Jackson-s-King-Kong-Signature-Edition-Fix/blob/main/README.md/|title=GitHub|date=26 May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
− | + | * Install [https://github.com/WIFIDarthMaul/Peter-Jackson-s-King-Kong-Signature-Edition-Fix/ WIFI_Darth_Maul's Steam Deck (Linux) fix] (this removes ''InstallPath'' registry dependency). | |
}} | }} | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Alternative|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Alternative|fix= | ||
− | + | * Install [https://www.regfiles.net/registry/peter-jacksons-king-kong-signature-edition-registry registry fix] (this removes ''InstallPath'' registry dependency). | |
}} | }} | ||
==="No BigFile specified as First .exe Argument" error=== | ==="No BigFile specified as First .exe Argument" error=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Use the {{code|/B /TX /lang:%s /tex:%d /spg:%d KingKongTheGame.bf}} [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]] or launch the game using {{code|CheckApplication.exe}} | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use the {{code|/B /TX /lang:%s /tex:%d /spg:%d KingKongTheGame.bf}} [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]] or launch the game using {{code|CheckApplication.exe}}|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=icup321|date=2022-03-15|comment=}}</ref>|fix= |
}} | }} | ||
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{{ii}} High framerates will cause some enemies to freeze, some enemy attacks will not be triggered, NPC scripting will break in certain areas, it will break the screen when the player takes damage and King Kong will not be able to lift pillars off blocked doors preventing further progress. | {{ii}} High framerates will cause some enemies to freeze, some enemy attacks will not be triggered, NPC scripting will break in certain areas, it will break the screen when the player takes damage and King Kong will not be able to lift pillars off blocked doors preventing further progress. | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Instructions|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|fix= | ||
− | + | * Set ''DirectX version'' to ''DirectX 9.0'' and ''Refresh rate'' to ''60 Hz'' using {{code|SettingsApplication.exe}}. Checking ''Dualcore System'' is also recommended for improved performance. | |
}} | }} | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Alternative (DirectX 8.1 mode only)|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Alternative (DirectX 8.1 mode only)|fix= | ||
− | + | * Use ''RivaTuner Statistics Server'' to limit framerate to 60 FPS. | |
}} | }} | ||
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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 = | + | |windows arm app = |
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
|macos intel 32-bit app = | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
− | |macos arm app = | + | |macos arm app = |
|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 = | + | |linux arm app = |
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|minDX = 8.1 | |minDX = 8.1 | ||
|minaudio = DirectX 8.1 compatible | |minaudio = DirectX 8.1 compatible | ||
+ | |minother = 8X CD-ROM | ||
|recOS = | |recOS = | ||
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|recVRAM = 128 MB | |recVRAM = 128 MB | ||
|recDX = 9 | |recDX = 9 | ||
− | |notes = {{ii}} Laptop versions of these chipsets may work, but are not supported. {{ii}} Nvidia GeForce 4 MX series are not supported. | + | |recother = 32X CD-ROM |
+ | |notes = {{ii}} Supported Video Cards: Nvidia GeForce 3/4/FX/6/7, ATI Radeon 8500/9000/X {{ii}} Laptop versions of these chipsets may work, but are not supported. {{ii}} Nvidia GeForce 4 MX series are not supported. | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
Latest revision as of 03:44, 31 January 2024
Developers | |
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Ubisoft Montpellier | |
Windows | Ubisoft Bucharest |
Publishers | |
Ubisoft | |
Poland | Cenega |
Russia | Buka Entertainment |
Engines | |
Jade | |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 17, 2005 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 77 |
IGDB | 80 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person, Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Action, Brawler, Shooter, Platform |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Prehistoric, Supernatural |
Series | King Kong |
King Kong | |
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King Kong 2: Yomigaeru Densetsu | 1986 |
Peter Jackson's King Kong | 2005 |
Peter Jackson's King Kong Gamer's Edition | 2005 |
Warnings
- StarForce DRM for this game does not work on modern versions of Windows (see Availability for affected versions).
Peter Jackson's King Kong is a singleplayer first-person and third-person action, brawler, shooter and platform game in the King Kong series.
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | StarForce 3.6.10.06 DRM[Note 1] (protection drivers incompatible with Windows-7/8/10/11) |
- StarForce DRM for this game does not work on modern versions of Windows (see above for affected versions).
Version differences
- This standard version is a PlayStation 2 port. It uses StarForce DRM and is only playable on Windows-7 and later with WIFIDarthMaul's fix (but on Windows-7 the videogame work with crack by RELOADED) which fully removes the DRM and certain registry dependencies [author this full crack - KRBDZSKL from torrent-forum "Rutracker"].
- The Gamer's Edition is an enhanced, DRM-free PC port featuring all the visual features from the Xbox 360 version such as higher quality textures and 3D models.
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Delete/rename files[3] |
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|
WIFIDarthMaul's fix
- Removes the DRM making it possible to play the game on modern systems.
Use the installer with no DRM as an alternative: https://archive.org/details/king-kong-signature-edition-drm-free. Alternatively use this instead : https://archive.org/details/peterjacksonskingkonggame.
AuToMaNiAk005 and charliebrown7195's fix
- Sets a proper 16:9 aspect ratio; Adds other aspect ratios; Ajusts field of view (Jack's persepctive only). Use dgVoodoo if unable to open the game.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Ubisoft\KingKong\ |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\KingKong.sav[Note 2] |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | Game supports 16:9 resolutions (16:9 aspect ratio must be selected in in-game options menu to prevent stretching), but the FOV is Vert- and additionally the image is letterboxed. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | See Essential improvements. | ||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | Vert-. | ||
Windowed | See Windowed. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Up to 8x MSAA. | ||
High-fidelity upscaling | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | Triple Buffering. | ||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | Limit FPS to 60 to prevent game breaking bugs. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Windowed
Enable windowed mode |
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Notes
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | Remapping is only available outside the game. | |
Mouse acceleration | Forced negative mouse acceleration. | |
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | ||
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | ||
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Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. |
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Generic/other controllers | ||
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Button prompts | Keyboard and mouse button prompts only. |
Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | The vibration setting has no effect.[4] | |
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | Up to 7.0 output. May require DirectSound 3D restoration software. | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
EAX support | EAX 3. | |
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Danish | ||||
Dutch | ||||
Finnish | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Norwegian | ||||
Polish | Polish retail version only. | |||
Russian | Russian retail version only. | |||
Spanish | ||||
Swedish |
Issues fixed
King Kong not properly installed
Instructions[5] |
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Steam Deck (Linux Proton)[6] |
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Alternative |
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"No BigFile specified as First .exe Argument" error
Use the /B /TX /lang:%s /tex:%d /spg:%d KingKongTheGame.bf command line argument or launch the game using CheckApplication.exe [7]
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Game breaking bugs at high framerates
- High framerates will cause some enemies to freeze, some enemy attacks will not be triggered, NPC scripting will break in certain areas, it will break the screen when the player takes damage and King Kong will not be able to lift pillars off blocked doors preventing further progress.
Instructions |
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Alternative (DirectX 8.1 mode only) |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 8.1, 9.0c |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Cutscenes | Bink Video |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98SE, ME, 2000, XP | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium III 1.0 GHz AMD Athlon 1.0 GHz |
Intel Pentium 4 2.5 GHz AMD Athlon 2.5 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | 512 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1.5 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 3 ATI Radeon 8500 64 MB of VRAM DirectX 8.1 compatible | 128 MB of VRAM DirectX 9 compatible |
Sound (audio device) | DirectX 8.1 compatible | |
Other | 8X CD-ROM | 32X CD-ROM |
- Supported Video Cards: Nvidia GeForce 3/4/FX/6/7, ATI Radeon 8500/9000/X
- Laptop versions of these chipsets may work, but are not supported.
- Nvidia GeForce 4 MX series are not supported.
Notes
- ↑ This version of StarForce DRM does not work on Windows 8.1, Windows 10, or Windows 11.[1][2] For supported versions of Windows the StarForce driver may need to be updated manually using SFUPDATE.
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Windows 8.1 support - StarForce Support
- ↑ Windows 10 support - StarForce Support
- ↑ Verified by User:Antrad on August 23, 2018
- ↑ Verified by User:icup321 on 2022-03-16
- Although there is indeed a vibration setting in the menu, even with said option activated neither my Xbox 360 controller nor my DirectInput controller rumbled.
- ↑ GitHub - last accessed on 26 May 2023
- ↑ GitHub - last accessed on 26 May 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:icup321 on 2022-03-15