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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 11, 2008}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 11, 2008}} | ||
|reception = | |reception = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic| | + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|the-history-channel-civil-war-secret-missions|51}} |
{{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|link|rating}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|link|rating}} | ||
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|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 | None }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person }} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action, FPS, 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 | Historical, North America }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | The History Channel }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | The History Channel }} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
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|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
|gogcom id side = | |gogcom id side = | ||
| − | |official site= | + | |official site= www.activisionvalue.com |
| − | |hltb = | + | |hltb = 12240 |
| − | |igdb = | + | |igdb = history-civil-war-secret-missions |
| − | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = civil-war-secret-missions |
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
| − | |wikipedia = | + | |wikipedia = History_Civil_War:_Secret_Missions |
|winehq = | |winehq = | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| retail | | | + | {{Availability/row| retail | | DRM-free | | | Windows }} |
}} | }} | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/config|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\Config\key_binding.txt}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/saves|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\Profiles}} |
}} | }} | ||
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|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | ||
|4k ultra hd wsgf award = | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | ||
| − | |widescreen resolution = | + | |widescreen resolution = true |
|widescreen resolution notes= | |widescreen resolution notes= | ||
|multimonitor = unknown | |multimonitor = unknown | ||
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|ultrawidescreen = unknown | |ultrawidescreen = unknown | ||
|ultrawidescreen notes = | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
| − | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = false |
| − | |4k ultra hd notes = | + | |4k ultra hd notes = Maximum supported resolution is 2560x1600{{cn}} (makes sound disappear, it is recommended to use 2560x1440). |
| − | |fov = | + | |fov = hackable |
| − | |fov notes = | + | |fov notes = Use this mod to change the FOV to ~90: https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2881-the-history-channel-civil-war-secret-missions-fov-fix/ |
| − | |windowed = | + | |windowed = false |
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
| − | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = false |
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
| − | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = false |
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
| − | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = false |
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
| − | |vsync = | + | |upscaling = false |
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
| + | |vsync = false | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
| − | |60 fps = | + | |60 fps = true |
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
| − | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = limited |
| − | |120 fps notes = | + | |120 fps notes = Hit detection breaks at higher frame rates. See [[#Enemies not taking any damage when you shoot them|Issues fixed]]. |
| − | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
| − | + | |color blind = false | |
| − | |||
| − | |color blind = | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Input== | ==Input== | ||
{{Input | {{Input | ||
| − | |key remap = | + | |key remap = true |
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
| − | |acceleration option = | + | |acceleration option = false |
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
| − | |mouse sensitivity = | + | |mouse sensitivity = true |
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
| − | |mouse menu = | + | |mouse menu = true |
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
| − | |invert mouse y-axis = | + | |invert mouse y-axis = true |
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
| − | |touchscreen = | + | |touchscreen = false |
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
| − | |controller support = | + | |controller support = false |
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
|full controller = unknown | |full controller = unknown | ||
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==Audio== | ==Audio== | ||
{{Audio | {{Audio | ||
| − | |separate volume | + | |separate volume = true |
| − | |separate volume notes | + | |separate volume notes = |
| − | |surround sound | + | |surround sound = unknown |
| − | |surround sound notes | + | |surround sound notes = |
| − | |subtitles | + | |subtitles = true |
| − | |subtitles notes | + | |subtitles notes = |
| − | |closed captions | + | |closed captions = false |
| − | |closed captions notes | + | |closed captions notes = |
| − | |mute on focus lost | + | |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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| − | | | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|language = English | |language = English | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Issues fixed== | ||
| + | ===Enemies not taking any damage when you shoot them=== | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Cap frame rate to 85 FPS via Nvidia Control Panel|ref={{cn|date=March 2022}}|fix= | ||
| + | # Open Nvidia Control Panel and navigate to '''Manage 3D settings'''. | ||
| + | # Under the '''Program Settings''' tab, select '''cw2.exe'''. | ||
| + | # Set the max frame rate to '''85 FPS''' and save. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
| − | |direct3d versions = | + | |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 = 2, 3 |
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
| − | |windows 32-bit exe = | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
| − | |windows 64-bit exe = | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
| − | |windows arm app = | + | |windows arm app = |
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
|mac os x powerpc app = | |mac os x powerpc app = | ||
| − | |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 powerpc app = | |linux powerpc app = | ||
| − | |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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===Middleware=== | ===Middleware=== | ||
{{Middleware | {{Middleware | ||
| − | |physics = | + | |physics = Havok |
|physics notes = | |physics notes = | ||
|audio = | |audio = | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
| − | |minOS = | + | |minOS = XP/Vista |
| − | |minCPU = | + | |minCPU = Intel Pentium 4 2.5 GHz |
| − | |minRAM = | + | |minCPU2 = AMD equivalent |
| − | |minHD = | + | |minRAM = 512 MB |
| − | |minGPU = | + | |minHD = 3 GB |
| + | |minGPU = ATI Radeon x800 | ||
| + | |minGPU2 = NVIDIA GeForce 6800 | ||
| + | |minGPU3 = | ||
| + | |minVRAM = 256 MB | ||
| + | |minOGL = | ||
| + | |minDX = 9.0c | ||
| + | |minSM = Pixel/vertex version 2.0 | ||
| + | |minaudio = Direct X compatible | ||
| + | |mincont = | ||
| + | |minother = | ||
|recOS = | |recOS = | ||
| − | |recCPU = | + | |recCPU = Duel Core 2 GHz |
| − | |recRAM = | + | |recCPU2 = |
| + | |recRAM = 1 GB | ||
|recHD = | |recHD = | ||
| − | |recGPU = | + | |recGPU = ATI Radeon x1900 |
| + | |recGPU2 = Nvidia GeForce 7900 | ||
| + | |recGPU3 = | ||
| + | |recVRAM = 512 MB | ||
| + | |recOGL = | ||
| + | |recDX = | ||
| + | |recSM = version 3.0 | ||
| + | |recaudio = | ||
| + | |reccont = | ||
| + | |recother = | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
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| Developers | |
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| Cauldron | |
| Publishers | |
| Activision | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | November 11, 2008 |
| Reception | |
| Metacritic | 51 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase |
| Microtransactions | None |
| Modes | Singleplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | First-person |
| Controls | Direct control |
| Genres | Action, FPS, Shooter |
| Art styles | Realistic |
| Themes | Historical, North America |
| Series | The History Channel |
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The History Channel: Civil War - Secret Missions is a singleplayer first-person action, FPS and shooter game in the The History Channel series.
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\Config\key_binding.txt[Note 1] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\Profiles[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
- No save game cloud syncing information; you can edit this page to add it.
Video
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | |||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | |||
| 4K Ultra HD | Maximum supported resolution is 2560x1600[citation needed] (makes sound disappear, it is recommended to use 2560x1440). | ||
| Field of view (FOV) | Use this mod to change the FOV to ~90: https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2881-the-history-channel-civil-war-secret-missions-fov-fix/ | ||
| Windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| High-fidelity upscaling | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| 60 FPS | |||
| 120+ FPS | Hit detection breaks at higher frame rates. See Issues fixed. | ||
| 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 |
|---|
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 |
Issues fixed
Enemies not taking any damage when you shoot them
| Cap frame rate to 85 FPS via Nvidia Control Panel[citation needed] |
|---|
|
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 9.0c | |
| Shader Model support | 2, 3 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Physics | Havok |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | XP/Vista | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 2.5 GHz AMD equivalent |
Duel Core 2 GHz |
| System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | 1 GB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 3 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon x800 NVIDIA GeForce 6800 256 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible Shader model Pixel/vertex version 2.0 support |
ATI Radeon x1900 Nvidia GeForce 7900 512 MB of VRAM Shader model version 3.0 support |
| Sound (audio device) | Direct X compatible | |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 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).