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|lutris = painkiller-overdose | |lutris = painkiller-overdose | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 30849 |
|wikipedia = Painkiller: Overdose | |wikipedia = Painkiller: Overdose | ||
|winehq = 6005 | |winehq = 6005 | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | + | {{Introduction | |
− | {{ | + | |introduction = |
+ | |||
+ | |release history = The game is compatibile in multiplayer with the original ''[[Painkiller]]'' maps and game modes. | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{mm}} | + | {{mm}} {{GOG.com links|1879874988|painkiller_series|for game series}} |
− | {{GOG.com links|1879874988|painkiller_series|for game series}} | ||
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/3270/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/3270/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|SecuROM|7}} | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|SecuROM|7}} | | Windows }} |
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | painkiller_overdose | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | painkiller_overdose | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GMG | painkiller-overdose | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GMG | painkiller-overdose | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 3270 | Steam | Not available in Germany | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 3270 | Steam | Not available in Germany | | Windows }} |
{{Availability/row| GamersGate | painkiller-overdose | DRM-free | | | Windows | unavailable }} | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | painkiller-overdose | DRM-free | | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-PKU | DRM-free | Painkiller Universe | | Windows | unavailable }} | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-PKU | DRM-free | Painkiller Universe | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} The latest official patch can be found [https://www.patches-scrolls.com/painkiller_overdose.php here]. Digital distribution versions are already patched. |
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Delete or rename video files|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Diskersen|date=2018-01-22}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Delete or rename video files|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Diskersen|date=2018-01-22}}</ref>|fix= | ||
− | # Go to | + | # Go to {{folder|{{P|game}}\Data\Movies}}. |
− | # Delete or rename | + | # Delete or rename {{file|LogoDreamCatcher.bik}}, {{file|LogoMindware.bik}} and {{file|LogoNVidia.bik}}. |
}} | }} | ||
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|widescreen resolution notes= Natively supported. HUD is scaled incorrectly and can be additionally fixed with [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/786-painkiller-overdose-widescreen-hud-fix/ Overdose Widescreen HUD Fix]. | |widescreen resolution notes= Natively supported. HUD is scaled incorrectly and can be additionally fixed with [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/786-painkiller-overdose-widescreen-hud-fix/ Overdose Widescreen HUD Fix]. | ||
|multimonitor = hackable | |multimonitor = hackable | ||
− | |multimonitor notes = Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/786-painkiller-overdose-widescreen-hud-fix/ Overdose Widescreen HUD Fix] | + | |multimonitor notes = Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/786-painkiller-overdose-widescreen-hud-fix/ Overdose Widescreen HUD Fix] |
|ultrawidescreen = unknown | |ultrawidescreen = unknown | ||
|ultrawidescreen notes = | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
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|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
− | |vsync = | + | |vsync = false |
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
|120 fps = true | |120 fps = true | ||
− | |120 fps notes = | + | |120 fps notes = Frame rate affects the speed of the loading time. |
− | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
− | |color blind = | + | |color blind = false |
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Audio | {{Audio | ||
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
− | |separate volume notes = Master, (battle | + | |separate volume notes = Master, music (battle & ambient), and sound. |
|surround sound = true | |surround sound = true | ||
− | |surround sound notes = Up to 8 speakers<ref> | + | |surround sound notes = Up to 8 speakers<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.bluesnews.com/cgi-bin/board.pl?action=viewthread&boardid=1&threadid=48181&id=160042&view=threads|title=Painkiller Demo 2 - Blue's News Comments|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
|subtitles = false | |subtitles = false | ||
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = true | |eax support = true | ||
− | |eax support notes = A3D, EAX 3<ref> | + | |eax support notes = A3D, EAX 3.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://arstechnica.com/civis/viewtopic.php?p=10925808#p10925808|title=Painkiller demo out! - Ars Technica OpenForum|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
}} | }} | ||
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|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = false | |subtitles = false | ||
− | |notes = Not available in the Steam version | + | |notes = Not available in the Steam version |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = false | |subtitles = false | ||
− | |notes = Not available in the Steam version | + | |notes = Not available in the Steam version |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = false | |subtitles = false | ||
− | |notes = Not available in the Steam version | + | |notes = Not available in the Steam version |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Spanish | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = false | ||
+ | |notes = [https://steamcommunity.com/app/3270/discussions/0/619574421414816602/ Fan translation] | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Italian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = false | ||
+ | |notes = Retail only. [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2298159519 Download]. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
− | === | + | ===Slow loading times=== |
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=285147649|title=Fixes for OVER-F*CKING-LONG loadings - Steam Community Guide- |date=24-03-2018}}</ref>|fix= |
+ | # Go to {{folder|{{P|game}}\Data}} and create a new folder called {{code|Maps}}. | ||
+ | # Disable Vsync in the GPU control panel. | ||
+ | # '''Optional:''' Run the game, then open the in-game console by pressing the key above {{key|Tab}}, and type {{code|/setmaxfps XX}}. | ||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} {{code|XX}} stands for the frame rate. It is recommended to type the value corresponding to the monitor's refresh rate. | ||
+ | }} | ||
==Network== | ==Network== | ||
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|upnp = unknown | |upnp = unknown | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} This is the default port used. It can be changed in-game by the user | + | {{ii}} This is the default port used. It can be changed in-game by the user. |
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
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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 = false | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
|macos intel 32-bit app = | |macos intel 32-bit app = |
Latest revision as of 13:15, 20 February 2024
Developers | |
---|---|
Mindware Studios | |
Publishers | |
Retail | DreamCatcher Interactive |
Digital until 2020 | THQ Nordic |
Digital as of 2020 | Deep Silver |
Engines | |
Pain Engine | |
Release dates | |
Windows | October 30, 2007 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 65 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | FPS |
Themes | Horror |
Series | Painkiller |
Painkiller | |
---|---|
Painkiller | 2004 |
Painkiller: Overdose | 2007 |
Painkiller: Resurrection | 2009 |
Painkiller: Redemption | 2011 |
Painkiller: Recurring Evil | 2012 |
Painkiller: Hell & Damnation | 2012 |
Warnings
Painkiller: Overdose is a singleplayer and multiplayer first-person FPS game in the Painkiller series.
The game is compatibile in multiplayer with the original Painkiller maps and game modes.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | SecuROM 7 DRM | |||
GOG.com | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Steam | Not available in Germany | |||
GamersGate (unavailable) | ||||
GamersGate (unavailable) | Painkiller Universe |
- Painkiller Universe includes the base game and Painkiller along with the Battle out of Hell expansion.
Demo
A free demo can be installed with Steam using this link (allow Steam popup): steam://install/3280
.
Essential improvements
Patches
- The latest official patch can be found here. Digital distribution versions are already patched.
Skip intro videos
Delete or rename video files[1] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\Painkiller Overdose |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/3270/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\Painkiller Overdose\Saves |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/3270/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | Natively supported. HUD is scaled incorrectly and can be additionally fixed with Overdose Widescreen HUD Fix. | ||
Multi-monitor | Use Overdose Widescreen HUD Fix | ||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | Use Overdose Widescreen HUD Fix. | ||
Windowed | Use ThirteenAG's D3D9 Wrapper. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | Use ThirteenAG's D3D9 Wrapper. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Frame rate affects the speed of the loading time. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Master, music (battle & ambient), and sound. | |
Surround sound | Up to 8 speakers[2] | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
EAX support | A3D, EAX 3.[3] |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
French | Not available in the Steam version | |||
German | ||||
Polish | Not available in the Steam version | |||
Russian | Not available in the Steam version | |||
Spanish | Fan translation | |||
Italian | Retail only. Download. |
Issues fixed
Slow loading times
Instructions[4] |
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Notes
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Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
LAN play | 16 | Versus |
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Online play | 16 | Versus GameSpy services have been shut down;[5] see GameSpy for workarounds. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
---|---|
TCP | 4974 |
UDP | 4974 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
- This is the default port used. It can be changed in-game by the user.
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 9 | |
Shader Model support | 2 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Physics | Havok | |
Audio | Miles Sound System | 7.1a |
Cutscenes | Bink Video | 1.8s |
Multiplayer | GameSpy |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 2000 | XP, Vista |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 1.5 GHz AMD Athlon XP 1800+ |
Intel Pentium 4 2.4 GHz AMD Athlon 64 3800+ |
System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | 1 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2.5 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce FX 5600 ATI Radeon 9600 128 MB of VRAM DirectX 9 compatible | Nvidia GeForce 7800 ATI Radeon X1800 256 MB of VRAM |
Sound (audio device) | DirectX 9 compatible |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (3270) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Verified by User:Diskersen on 2018-01-22
- ↑ Painkiller Demo 2 - Blue's News Comments - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Painkiller demo out! - Ars Technica OpenForum - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Fixes for OVER-F*CKING-LONG loadings - Steam Community Guide- - last accessed on 24-03-2018
- ↑ Pricing | GameSpy Technology