Difference between revisions of "The History Channel: Civil War - Secret Missions"
From PCGamingWiki, the wiki about fixing PC games
m (Website from physical release instructions) |
|||
| (5 intermediate revisions by 4 users not shown) | |||
| Line 10: | Line 10: | ||
{{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}} | ||
| − | |||
|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 = | ||
| Line 30: | Line 29: | ||
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
|gogcom id side = | |gogcom id side = | ||
| − | |official site= | + | |official site= www.activisionvalue.com |
|hltb = 12240 | |hltb = 12240 | ||
| − | |igdb = | + | |igdb = history-civil-war-secret-missions |
|mobygames = civil-war-secret-missions | |mobygames = civil-war-secret-missions | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
| − | |wikipedia = | + | |wikipedia = History_Civil_War:_Secret_Missions |
|winehq = | |winehq = | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
| Line 97: | Line 96: | ||
|4k ultra hd = false | |4k ultra hd = false | ||
|4k ultra hd notes = Maximum supported resolution is 2560x1600{{cn}} (makes sound disappear, it is recommended to use 2560x1440). | |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 = false | |windowed = false | ||
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
| Line 118: | Line 117: | ||
|hdr = false | |hdr = false | ||
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
| − | |color blind = | + | |color blind = false |
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| Line 134: | Line 133: | ||
|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 = false | |controller support = false | ||
| Line 226: | Line 225: | ||
===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
| − | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 9.0c |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
| Line 246: | Line 245: | ||
|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 = 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 = | ||
|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 = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| Line 266: | Line 265: | ||
===Middleware=== | ===Middleware=== | ||
{{Middleware | {{Middleware | ||
| − | |physics = | + | |physics = Havok |
|physics notes = | |physics notes = | ||
|audio = | |audio = | ||
| Line 286: | Line 285: | ||
|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}} | ||
Latest revision as of 17:52, 24 April 2024
This page is a stub: it lacks content and/or basic article components. You can help to expand this page
by adding an image or additional information.
 |
|
| Developers | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
 |
|
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).