Difference between revisions of "Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days"
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|IO Interactive}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|IO Interactive}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/porter|Nixxes Software|Windows}} | {{Infobox game/row/porter|Nixxes Software|Windows}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/developer|General Arcade|GOG.com|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://generalarcade.com/project/kane-lynch-2-dog-days-complete-edition/|title=Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days – Complete Edition|date=2022-08-16}}</ref>}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Eidos Interactive|Former}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Eidos Interactive|Former}} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Third-person }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Shooter }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Contemporary }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Kane & Lynch }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Kane & Lynch }} | ||
|steam appid = 28000 | |steam appid = 28000 | ||
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|hltb = 4923 | |hltb = 4923 | ||
|lutris = kane-lynch-2-dog-days | |lutris = kane-lynch-2-dog-days | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 47734 |
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
|wikipedia = Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days | |wikipedia = Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | + | {{Introduction | |
− | {{- | + | |introduction = |
+ | |||
+ | |release history = The game was ported to PC by Nixxes Software. The game lacks multiple features found in console versions, such as Splitscreen Co-op, Visual Effects, in addition to bugs not present on the Console versions. | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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{{Availability/row| publisher | https://store.na.square-enix-games.com/en_US/product/280925/kane-lynch-2-dog-days-steam | Steam | [https://store.na.square-enix-games.com/en_US/product/294000/kane-lynch-collection-steam Kane & Lynch Collection] also available. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| publisher | https://store.na.square-enix-games.com/en_US/product/280925/kane-lynch-2-dog-days-steam | Steam | [https://store.na.square-enix-games.com/en_US/product/294000/kane-lynch-collection-steam Kane & Lynch Collection] also available. | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1370-1 | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1370-1 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | kane_lynch_2_dog_days | DRM-free | Complete Edition. | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | kane_lynch_2_dog_days | DRM-free | Complete Edition. Multiplayer is not available. | | Windows }} |
{{Availability/row| GMG | kane-and-lynch-2-dog-days | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GMG | kane-and-lynch-2-dog-days | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Humble | kane-lynch-2-dog-days | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Humble | kane-lynch-2-dog-days | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
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|widescreen resolution notes= | |widescreen resolution notes= | ||
|multimonitor = hackable | |multimonitor = hackable | ||
− | |multimonitor notes = Use [ | + | |multimonitor notes = Use [https://www.wsgf.org/f/u/knlFOV_0.zip Racer_S FOV hack] (only supports version 1.0). |
|ultrawidescreen = unknown | |ultrawidescreen = unknown | ||
|ultrawidescreen notes = | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
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|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
|fov = hackable | |fov = hackable | ||
− | |fov notes = Use [ | + | |fov notes = Use [https://www.wsgf.org/f/u/knlFOV_0.zip Racer_S FOV hack] (only supports version 1.0). |
|windowed = hackable | |windowed = hackable | ||
|windowed notes = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]]. | |windowed notes = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]]. | ||
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|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
|antialiasing notes = Up to 16x [[MSAA]] and [[QCSAA]]. | |antialiasing notes = Up to 16x [[MSAA]] and [[QCSAA]]. | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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# Click on Options and enable '''Expert mode'''. | # Click on Options and enable '''Expert mode'''. | ||
# Click on Edit and Add. | # Click on Edit and Add. | ||
− | # Set the '''Path''' to | + | # Set the '''Path''' to {{file|{{p|game}}\kl2.exe}}. |
# Configure one of the following options. | # Configure one of the following options. | ||
#* Disable '''Run in Window''' for fullscreen mode. | #* Disable '''Run in Window''' for fullscreen mode. | ||
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|invert controller y-axis = true | |invert controller y-axis = true | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
− | |xinput controllers = | + | |xinput controllers = true |
|xinput controllers notes = | |xinput controllers notes = | ||
− | |xbox prompts = | + | |xbox prompts = true |
|xbox prompts notes = | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
− | |impulse triggers = | + | |impulse triggers = false |
|impulse triggers notes = | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
|dualshock 4 = unknown | |dualshock 4 = unknown | ||
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|other button prompts = unknown | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
|other button prompts notes= | |other button prompts notes= | ||
− | |||
− | |||
|controller hotplug = true | |controller hotplug = true | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
|haptic feedback = true | |haptic feedback = true | ||
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
− | |simultaneous input = | + | |simultaneous input = true |
|simultaneous input notes = | |simultaneous input notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = true | |eax support = true | ||
− | |eax support notes | + | |eax support notes = EFX. Use [[Glossary:Surround sound#OpenAL|OpenAL Soft]] for binaural HRTF mixing.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vENnMnUFZxA|title=Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days with 3D spatial sound 🎧 (OpenAL Soft HRTF audio)|date=9 June 2023}}</ref> |
+ | |royalty free audio = true | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|language = German | |language = German | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
− | |notes = Voice language cannot be changed to English without [https://steamcommunity.com/app/28000/discussions/0/613957600532997434/ this patcher]. | + | |notes = Voice language cannot be changed to English without [https://steamcommunity.com/app/28000/discussions/0/613957600532997434/ this patcher].<br>Steam only; [https://www.compiware-forum.de/downloads/file/905-kane-lynch-2-dog-days-deutsch-patch/ download for GOG.com release]. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = hackable | |subtitles = hackable | ||
− | |notes = Fan translation; [https:// | + | |notes = Fan translation; [https://www.centraldetraducoes.net.br/2011/06/traducao-do-kane-lynch-2-dog-days-pc.html download.] |
|fan = true | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Issues | + | ==Issues Unresolved== |
− | === | + | ===Missing Film Grain=== |
− | {{ | + | {{--}} There are missing visual effects in the PC port, including the Noise Grain and other effects present on X360/PS3. |
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− | === | + | ===Can't turn off aim assist=== |
+ | {{--}} Despite there being an option in the settings to disable aim assist, it seems to have no effect whatsoever. | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=The game tries to connect to a dead | + | ==Issues fixed== |
− | # | + | ===Crashes at start-up=== |
+ | {{Fixbox|description=The game tries to connect to a dead domain|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/28000/discussions/0/1743357605567608491/#c1837937637883617076|title=Steam Community / General Discussions / can't get off title screen|date=17 May 2023}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | #Go to {{file|{{p|windir}}\System32\drivers\etc|folder}}. | ||
+ | #Open the {{file|hosts}} file in a text editor running as administrator. | ||
#Add <code>127.0.0.1 kl2-pc-game-content.eidos.co.uk</code> to the bottom of the file. | #Add <code>127.0.0.1 kl2-pc-game-content.eidos.co.uk</code> to the bottom of the file. | ||
#Save and close the file. | #Save and close the file. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Disable any anti-cheat tools | + | {{Fixbox|description=Disable any anti-cheat tools and [[User Account Control]]|ref=|fix= |
}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=OpenAL fix|fix= |
+ | #Download an OpenAL fix or find the default two dll files ({{file|openAL.dll}} and {{file|wrap_oal.dll}}) from {{file|{{p|windir}}\system32|folder}} and paste them into {{file|{{p|game}}|folder}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | + | ===Secondary screens are blacked out=== | |
− | + | {{ii}} The game uses a second window, making other screens appear black. | |
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Remove black window with DxWnd|ref=<ref name="dxwnd"/>|fix= | |
− | # | + | See [[#Windowed|Windowed]] for instructions. |
− | |||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
===Story Mode 42% crashes=== | ===Story Mode 42% crashes=== | ||
− | {{ii}} Game crashes in | + | {{ii}} Game crashes in story mode on any chapter on any difficulty at exactly 42%. |
− | {{Fixbox|description=Lower the | + | {{Fixbox|description=Lower the texture resolution from high to medium. |
}} | }} | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = 9 | + | |direct3d versions = 9.0c |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|dos modes = | |dos modes = | ||
|dos modes notes = | |dos modes notes = | ||
− | |shader model versions = | + | |shader model versions = 3.0 |
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
|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 intel 32-bit app = | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
|macos intel 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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|cutscenes notes = | |cutscenes notes = | ||
|multiplayer = Steamworks | |multiplayer = Steamworks | ||
− | |multiplayer notes= | + | |multiplayer notes= Multiplayer is not available on the GOG version. |
}} | }} | ||
Revision as of 00:31, 26 February 2024
Developers | |
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IO Interactive | |
Windows | Nixxes Software |
GOG.com | General Arcade[1] |
Publishers | |
Former | Eidos Interactive |
Square Enix | |
Engines | |
Glacier | |
Release dates | |
Windows | August 17, 2010 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 66 |
IGDB | 69 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Shooter |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Contemporary |
Series | Kane & Lynch |
Kane & Lynch | |
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Kane & Lynch: Dead Men | 2007 |
Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days | 2010 |
Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days is a singleplayer and multiplayer third-person shooter game in the Kane & Lynch series.
The game was ported to PC by Nixxes Software. The game lacks multiple features found in console versions, such as Splitscreen Co-op, Visual Effects, in addition to bugs not present on the Console versions.
General information
- Square Enix Forums - Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days section
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | ||||
Publisher website | Kane & Lynch Collection also available. | |||
GOG.com | Complete Edition. Multiplayer is not available. | |||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam |
Version differences
- The Complete Edition includes Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days and all DLC.
- The Kane & Lynch Collection includes Kane & Lynch: Dead Men, Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days, and all DLC.
Monetization
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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Alliance Weapon Pack | ||
The Doggie Bag | ||
Multiplayer Masks Pack |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\IO Interactive\Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/28000/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\<user-id>\28000\ %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Square Enix\Kane & Lynch 2 - Dog Days\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/28000/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | Use Racer_S FOV hack (only supports version 1.0). | ||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | Use Racer_S FOV hack (only supports version 1.0). | ||
Windowed | See Windowed. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See Windowed. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Up to 16 samples. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Up to 16x MSAA and QCSAA. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Windowed
- The game only runs in exclusive fullscreen mode by default (other screens will be blacked out).
Force windowed / remove black window[2] |
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
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 |
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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 |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | Up to 7.0 output through OpenAL. | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
EAX support | EFX. Use OpenAL Soft for binaural HRTF mixing.[3] | |
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
German | Voice language cannot be changed to English without this patcher. Steam only; download for GOG.com release. |
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Italian | ||||
Polish | Retail only. | |||
Brazilian Portuguese | Fan translation; download. | |||
Russian | Follow this guide. | |||
Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Local play | 2 | Console versions only | ||
LAN play | 12 | Versus |
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Online play | 12 | Versus, Co-op |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Issues Unresolved
Missing Film Grain
- There are missing visual effects in the PC port, including the Noise Grain and other effects present on X360/PS3.
Can't turn off aim assist
- Despite there being an option in the settings to disable aim assist, it seems to have no effect whatsoever.
Issues fixed
Crashes at start-up
The game tries to connect to a dead domain[4] |
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Disable any anti-cheat tools and User Account Control |
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OpenAL fix |
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Secondary screens are blacked out
- The game uses a second window, making other screens appear black.
Remove black window with DxWnd[2] |
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See Windowed for instructions. |
Story Mode 42% crashes
- Game crashes in story mode on any chapter on any difficulty at exactly 42%.
Lower the texture resolution from high to medium. |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 9.0c | |
Shader Model support | 3.0 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Audio | OpenAL | |
Multiplayer | Steamworks | Multiplayer is not available on the GOG version. |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 2000 SP4, XP, Vista, 7 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel 3.0 GHz AMD 2.5 GHz |
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System memory (RAM) | 1 GB (XP) 2 GB (Vista) |
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Hard disk drive (HDD) | 7 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 7800 ATI Radeon X1800 512 MB of VRAM Shader model 3.0 support |
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 (28000) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days – Complete Edition - last accessed on 2022-08-16
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 DxWnd / Discussion / General Discussion:Kane & Lynch 2
- ↑ Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days with 3D spatial sound 🎧 (OpenAL Soft HRTF audio) - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ Steam Community / General Discussions / can't get off title screen - last accessed on 17 May 2023