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|cover = Necronomicon The Dawning of Darkness cover.jpg | |cover = Necronomicon The Dawning of Darkness cover.jpg | ||
|developers = | |developers = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/developer| | + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Wanadoo Edition}} |
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Microids}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Cryo Interactive|France}} |
| + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|DreamCatcher Interactive|United States}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Wanadoo Edition|UK, Germany}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|index+|Germany}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|1C Company|Russia}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Microids|Digital}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Phoenix VR}} | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows| | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 23, 2000}} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X| | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|December 8, 2012|ref={{cn|reason=Might be incorrect, using iOS release from Metacritic.|date=2022-07-13}}}} |
| + | |reception = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|necronomicon-the-gateway-to-beyond|rating}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|link|rating}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|necronomicon-the-dawning-of-darkness|rating}} | ||
| + | |taxonomy = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Point and select }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Adventure }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Lovecraftian, Horror, Detective/mystery, Interwar, North America }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | }} | ||
|steam appid = 302390 | |steam appid = 302390 | ||
|steam appid side = | |steam appid side = | ||
| − | |gogcom id = | + | |gogcom id = 1606010486 |
| + | |hltb = 6465 | ||
| + | |lutris = necronomicon-the-dawning-of-darkness | ||
| + | |mobygames = necronomicon-the-gateway-to-beyond | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
| − | |||
|wikipedia = Necronomicon: The Dawning of Darkness | |wikipedia = Necronomicon: The Dawning of Darkness | ||
|winehq = 1449 | |winehq = 1449 | ||
| + | |license = commercial | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{Introduction | ||
| + | |introduction = | ||
| + | |||
| + | |release history = | ||
| + | |||
| + | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
| + | {{GOG.com links|1606010486|necronomicon_the_dawning_of_darkness}} | ||
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/302390/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/302390/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | necronomicon_the_dawning_of_darkness | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9pbl92gswlg6 | Microsoft Store | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9pbl92gswlg6 | Microsoft Store | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Steam | 302390 | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 302390 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
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===Steam version has game breaking bugs=== | ===Steam version has game breaking bugs=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Steam version has game breaking bug and some videos won't play.|ref=<ref>https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=341051983</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Steam version has game breaking bug and some videos won't play.|ref=<ref>https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=341051983</ref>|fix= | ||
| − | # Download [https:// | + | Late in the Steam version, your alchemic briefcase will be greyed out, which means that you will not be able to progress in the game any further. This file is from the 2001 disk version, which does not contain this bug. |
| + | # Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2280-necronomicon-the-dawning-of-darkness-steam-fix/ this fix] | ||
# Go to <code>{{p|game}}</code>. | # Go to <code>{{p|game}}</code>. | ||
# Add the downloaded <code>Necrono.exe</code> into <code>{{p|game}}</code> and select yes to overwrite. | # Add the downloaded <code>Necrono.exe</code> into <code>{{p|game}}</code> and select yes to overwrite. | ||
| − | |||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
{{Game data/config|Windows|}} | {{Game data/config|Windows|}} | ||
| + | {{Game data/config|Microsoft Store|}} | ||
{{Game data/config|OS X|}} | {{Game data/config|OS X|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\}} | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\}} | ||
| + | {{Game data/saves|Microsoft Store|}} | ||
{{Game data/saves|OS X|}} | {{Game data/saves|OS X|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
| − | |discord | + | |discord = |
| − | |discord notes | + | |discord notes = |
| − | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher = |
| − | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
| − | |gog galaxy | + | |gog galaxy = true |
| − | |gog galaxy notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
| − | |origin | + | |origin = |
| − | |origin notes | + | |origin notes = |
| − | |steam cloud | + | |steam cloud = false |
| − | |steam cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
| − | | | + | |ubisoft connect = |
| − | | | + | |ubisoft connect notes = |
| − | |xbox cloud | + | |xbox cloud = unknown |
| − | |xbox cloud notes | + | |xbox cloud notes = |
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
| − | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | ||
|4k ultra hd wsgf award = | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | ||
| − | |widescreen resolution = | + | |widescreen resolution = false |
|widescreen resolution notes= | |widescreen resolution notes= | ||
| − | |multimonitor = | + | |multimonitor = false |
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
| − | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = false |
|ultrawidescreen notes = | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
| − | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = false |
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
| − | |fov = | + | |fov = false |
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
|windowed = unknown | |windowed = unknown | ||
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|antialiasing = unknown | |antialiasing = unknown | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
| + | |upscaling = unknown | ||
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = unknown | |vsync = unknown | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
| − | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = unknown | |key remap = unknown | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
| − | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = unknown | |separate volume = unknown | ||
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
|surround sound = unknown | |surround sound = unknown | ||
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = false |
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
| − | |closed captions = | + | |closed captions = false |
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
|mute on focus lost = unknown | |mute on focus lost = unknown | ||
|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
| − | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
| + | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
| + | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|language = English | |language = English | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = false |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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|language = French | |language = French | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = false |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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|language = German | |language = German | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = false |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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|language = Italian | |language = Italian | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = false |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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|language = Portuguese | |language = Portuguese | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = false |
| − | |notes = | + | |notes = <ref>{{Refcheck|user=DarkSonicPT|date=2023-03-20|comment=https://wikidobragens.fandom.com/pt/wiki/Necronomicon:_O_Despertar_das_Trevas}}</ref> |
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Russian | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = true | ||
| + | |subtitles = false | ||
| + | |notes = Retail only. | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|language = Spanish | |language = Spanish | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = false |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
| − | |windows 64-bit exe = | + | |windows 64-bit exe = true |
| + | |windows arm app = false | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
| − | |macos 32-bit app | + | |mac os x powerpc app = unknown |
| − | |macos 64-bit app | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = unknown |
| + | |macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | ||
| + | |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 = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Middleware=== | ||
| + | {{Middleware | ||
| + | |physics = | ||
| + | |physics notes = | ||
| + | |audio = | ||
| + | |audio notes = | ||
| + | |interface = | ||
| + | |interface notes = | ||
| + | |input = | ||
| + | |input notes = | ||
| + | |cutscenes = Smacker Video Technology | ||
| + | |cutscenes notes = | ||
| + | |multiplayer = | ||
| + | |multiplayer notes= | ||
| + | |anticheat = | ||
| + | |anticheat notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
| − | |minOS = | + | |minOS = 95, 98 |
| − | |minCPU = | + | |minCPU = Intel Pentium 166 MHz |
| − | |minRAM = | + | |minRAM = 16 MB |
| − | |minHD = | + | |minHD = |
|minGPU = | |minGPU = | ||
| − | |minDX = | + | |minDX = |
| + | |minother = 4x CD-ROM drive | ||
| + | |minaudio = 16-bit | ||
| − | |recOS = | + | |recOS = |
| − | |recCPU = | + | |recCPU = Intel Pentium 200 MHz |
| − | |recRAM = | + | |recRAM = 32 MB |
|recHD = | |recHD = | ||
|recGPU = | |recGPU = | ||
|recDX = | |recDX = | ||
| + | |recother = 8x CD-ROM drive | ||
}} | }} | ||
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| Developers | |
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| Wanadoo Edition | |
| Publishers | |
| France | Cryo Interactive |
| United States | DreamCatcher Interactive |
| UK, Germany | Wanadoo Edition |
| Germany | index+ |
| Russia | 1C Company |
| Digital | Microids |
| Engines | |
| Phoenix VR | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | October 23, 2000 |
| macOS (OS X) | December 8, 2012[citation needed] |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase |
| Modes | Singleplayer |
| Controls | Point and select |
| Genres | Adventure |
| Art styles | Realistic |
| Themes | Lovecraftian, Horror, Detective/mystery, Interwar, North America |
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Necronomicon: The Dawning of Darkness is a singleplayer adventure game.
General information
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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| GOG.com | |
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| Microsoft Store | |
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| Steam | |
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| ZOOM Platform | |
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| Mac App Store (unavailable) | |
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Essential improvements
Steam version has game breaking bugs
| Steam version has game breaking bug and some videos won't play.[1] |
|---|
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Late in the Steam version, your alchemic briefcase will be greyed out, which means that you will not be able to progress in the game any further. This file is from the 2001 disk version, which does not contain this bug.
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | |
| Microsoft Store | |
| macOS (OS X) | |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/302390/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\[Note 2] |
| Microsoft Store | |
| macOS (OS X) | |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/302390/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| GOG Galaxy | ||
| Steam Cloud |
Video
Input
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | ||
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support |
| Controller types |
|---|
Audio
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | ||
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Italian | ||||
| Portuguese | [2] | |||
| Russian | Retail only. | |||
| Spanish |
Other information
API
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows | |||
| macOS (OS X) |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Cutscenes | Smacker Video Technology |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 95, 98 | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 166 MHz | Intel Pentium 200 MHz |
| System memory (RAM) | 16 MB | 32 MB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | ||
| Sound (audio device) | 16-bit | |
| Other | 4x CD-ROM drive | 8x CD-ROM drive |
| macOS (OS X) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | 10.4 | |
| Processor (CPU) | ||
| System memory (RAM) | ||
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | ||
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 (302390) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
- ↑ 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%\VirtualStoreon Windows Vista and later (more details).