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|cover = KillerIsDeadcover.jpg | |cover = KillerIsDeadcover.jpg | ||
|developers = | |developers = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Dragami Games}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Grasshopper Manufacture}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Grasshopper Manufacture}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Deep Silver}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Deep Silver}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Buka Entertainment|Russia|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://piper.old-games.ru/view-2.php?id=10533|title=|date=2023-06-15}}</ref>}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Unreal Engine 3}} | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Unreal Engine 3}} | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|May 23, 2014}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|May 23, 2014}} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | |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 | Real-time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Third-person }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action, Brawler, Hack and Slash, Shooter }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Stylized }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Supernatural }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | }} | ||
|steam appid = 261110 | |steam appid = 261110 | ||
− | |gogcom id = | + | |gogcom id = 1408399958 |
− | |strategywiki = | + | |mobygames = killer-is-dead |
+ | |strategywiki = Killer is Dead | ||
|wikipedia = Killer Is Dead | |wikipedia = Killer Is Dead | ||
− | |winehq = | + | |winehq = 18389 |
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
+ | |official site= http://www.loveandkill.com/ | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
{{ii}} Frame rate is capped at ~30 FPS. See [[#High frame rate|High frame rate]]. | {{ii}} Frame rate is capped at ~30 FPS. See [[#High frame rate|High frame rate]]. | ||
− | {{ii}} Game crashes after the | + | {{ii}} Game crashes after the Mission 3 boss if you are running a multi-core CPU.<ref name="Steam Discussion on mission 3 loading crash">[https://steamcommunity.com/app/261110/discussions/0/37470847704719805/ Steam Discussion on mission 3 loading crash]</ref> See [[#Crash after boss fights|Crash after boss fights]].<ref name="Steam Discussion on Dual core fix">[https://steamcommunity.com/app/261110/discussions/0/610574394234879652/ Steam Discussion Dual Core Fix]</ref> |
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{ | + | {{GOG.com links|1408399958|killer_is_dead_nightmare_edition}} |
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/261110/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/261110/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | Europe only; comes with 2 DVDs. | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Amazon | B00K5VVXJ6 | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Amazon | B00K5VVXJ6 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 2596-1 | Steam | | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 2596-1 | Steam | | | Windows | Unavailable }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | killer_is_dead_nightmare_edition | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GMG | killer-is-dead-nightmare-edition | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GMG | killer-is-dead-nightmare-edition | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
− | |||
{{Availability/row| Humble | killer-is-dead-nightmare-edition | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Humble | killer-is-dead-nightmare-edition | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 261110 | Steam | | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 261110 | DRM-free | Can be played without Steam by using the [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command-line argument]] {{code|-nosteam}}.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=2019-12-17|comment=}}</ref> Online leaderboards however will be inaccessible without a Steam log-in. | | Windows }} |
}} | }} | ||
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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 = true |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect notes = |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |xbox cloud = |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |xbox cloud notes = |
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Killer Is Dead - Graphics.png|Graphics settings.}} | {{Image|Killer Is Dead - Graphics.png|Graphics settings.}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/killer-dead/en | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/killer-dead/en | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = silver | |widescreen wsgf award = silver | ||
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|borderless windowed = hackable | |borderless windowed = hackable | ||
|borderless windowed notes = Use [[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed#GeDoSaTo|GeDoSaTo]]. | |borderless windowed notes = Use [[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed#GeDoSaTo|GeDoSaTo]]. | ||
− | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = false |
− | |anisotropic notes = | + | |anisotropic notes = |
|antialiasing = hackable | |antialiasing = hackable | ||
− | |antialiasing notes = Use flag <code>0x080000C1</code> in [[Nvidia Profile Inspector]].<ref> | + | |antialiasing notes = Use flag <code>0x080000C1</code> in [[Nvidia Profile Inspector]].<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://forums.guru3d.com/showthread.php?t=357956|title=Nvidia Anti-Aliasing Guide - Guru3D.com Forums|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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# Change <code>ResX=</code> and <code>ResY=</code> to the desired values. | # Change <code>ResX=</code> and <code>ResY=</code> to the desired values. | ||
# Use [https://www.flawlesswidescreen.org Flawless Widescreen] to fix the FOV and HUD scaling. | # Use [https://www.flawlesswidescreen.org Flawless Widescreen] to fix the FOV and HUD scaling. | ||
+ | # Use [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/killer-dead/en the fade-out fix from WSGF] to fix the scaling of the fade-out rectangle so it matches the changed resolution | ||
}} | }} | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
{{Image|Killer Is Dead - General.png|General settings.}} | {{Image|Killer Is Dead - General.png|General settings.}} | ||
{{Image|Killer Is Dead - Keyboard.png|QWERTY keyboard bindings.}} | {{Image|Killer Is Dead - Keyboard.png|QWERTY keyboard bindings.}} | ||
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Keyboard bindings and mouse sensitivity can be changed via KidInput.ini or DefaultInput.ini found in Steam\steamapps\common\KillerIsDead\KidGame\Config. You should be able to change controller bindings there as well. This guide uses DefaultInput.ini: https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=326313177 | Keyboard bindings and mouse sensitivity can be changed via KidInput.ini or DefaultInput.ini found in Steam\steamapps\common\KillerIsDead\KidGame\Config. You should be able to change controller bindings there as well. This guide uses DefaultInput.ini: https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=326313177 | ||
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = Two preset configurations: QWERTY and AZERTY. Can be edited in KidInput.ini. | |key remap notes = Two preset configurations: QWERTY and AZERTY. Can be edited in KidInput.ini. | ||
− | |acceleration option = | + | |acceleration option = always on |
|acceleration option notes = Negative mouse acceleration. | |acceleration option notes = Negative mouse acceleration. | ||
|mouse sensitivity = true | |mouse sensitivity = true | ||
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|invert controller y-axis = true | |invert controller y-axis = true | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= X-axis can be inverted as well | |invert controller y-axis notes= X-axis can be inverted as well | ||
− | |xinput controllers = | + | |xinput controllers = true |
|xinput controllers notes = | |xinput controllers notes = | ||
− | |xbox prompts = | + | |xbox prompts = true |
|xbox prompts notes = | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
|impulse triggers = unknown | |impulse triggers = unknown | ||
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|other button prompts = unknown | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
|other button prompts notes= | |other button prompts notes= | ||
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|controller hotplug = true | |controller hotplug = true | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
{{Image|Killer Is Dead - Audio.png|Audio settings.}} | {{Image|Killer Is Dead - Audio.png|Audio settings.}} | ||
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
− | |separate volume notes = BGM, Sound Effects, and | + | |separate volume notes = BGM, Sound Effects, and Language (Voices). |
|surround sound = true | |surround sound = true | ||
− | |surround sound notes = Up to 7.0 output.<ref> | + | |surround sound notes = Up to 7.0 output.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://satsun.org/audio/|title=PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
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|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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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Russian | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | |notes = [https://www.zoneofgames.ru/games/killer_is_dead/files/5127.html Fan translation by «ZoG Forum Team»] | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
− | === | + | ===Crash after boss fights=== |
− | {{ii}} Mainly affects | + | {{ii}} Mainly affects multi-core CPU users. |
{{Fixbox|description=Method 1: Replace KidGame|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Method 1: Replace KidGame|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
− | # Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/608-killer-is-dead-crash-fix/ | + | # Download EXE for [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2054-killer-is-dead-crash-fix-gogcom/ GOG] or [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/608-killer-is-dead-crash-fix/ Steam]. |
− | # | + | # Go to <code>{{p|game}}\KillerIsDead\Binaries\Win32\</code> |
# Replace <code>KidGame.exe</code> with the crashfix. | # Replace <code>KidGame.exe</code> with the crashfix. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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# Change the byte <code>7D</code> to <code>EB</code>. | # Change the byte <code>7D</code> to <code>EB</code>. | ||
# Save the file. | # Save the file. | ||
− | # | + | }} |
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Method 3: Edit KidEngine.ini|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/261110/discussions/0/522728813811121054|title=Possible hangs/crashes fix|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Open <code>{{p|game}}\KidGame\Config\KidEngine.ini</code> | ||
+ | # Replace the <code>[XAudio2.XAudio2Device]</code> section with the following: | ||
+ | <pre> | ||
+ | [XAudio2.XAudio2Device] | ||
+ | MaxChannels=64 | ||
+ | CommonAudioPoolSize=320 | ||
+ | MinCompressedDurationGame=0.3 | ||
+ | MinCompressedDurationEditor=500 | ||
+ | LowPassFilterResonance=0.9 | ||
+ | WorkAroundXDKRegression=FALSE | ||
+ | </pre> | ||
}} | }} | ||
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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 = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
− | |macos 32-bit app | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = |
− | |macos 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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|physics = PhysX, APEX | |physics = PhysX, APEX | ||
|physics notes = | |physics notes = | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = OGG Vorbis |
|audio notes = | |audio notes = | ||
|interface = | |interface = | ||
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|input = | |input = | ||
|input notes = | |input notes = | ||
− | |cutscenes = Bink | + | |cutscenes = Bink Video |
|cutscenes notes = | |cutscenes notes = | ||
|multiplayer = | |multiplayer = |
Latest revision as of 19:09, 30 April 2024
Developers | |
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Dragami Games | |
Grasshopper Manufacture | |
Publishers | |
Deep Silver | |
Russia | Buka Entertainment[1] |
Engines | |
Unreal Engine 3 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | May 23, 2014 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Action, Brawler, Hack and slash, Shooter |
Art styles | Stylized |
Themes | Supernatural |
Key points
- Frame rate is capped at ~30 FPS. See High frame rate.
- Game crashes after the Mission 3 boss if you are running a multi-core CPU.[2] See Crash after boss fights.[3]
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | Europe only; comes with 2 DVDs. | |||
Amazon.com | ||||
(unavailable) | ||||
GOG.com | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam | Can be played without Steam by using the command-line argument -nosteam .[4] Online leaderboards however will be inaccessible without a Steam log-in. |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Delete/rename files[citation needed] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\KidGame\Config\[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/261110/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\KidGame\SaveData\KID.sav[Note 1] |
Steam | <Steam-folder>\userdata\<user-id>\261110\remote\profile.bin |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/261110/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | In game option only up to 1920x1080 and FoV scales with Vert- See Widescreen resolution. |
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Multi-monitor | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
4K Ultra HD | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | Use Flawless Widescreen. | ||
Windowed | Use -windowed parameter. |
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Borderless fullscreen windowed | Use GeDoSaTo. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Use flag 0x080000C1 in Nvidia Profile Inspector.[5] |
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Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS | Frame rate is capped at 31 FPS; see High frame rate. | ||
120+ FPS | With higher frame rates can introduce some severe and noticeable issues. See High frame rate. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Widescreen resolution
- Natively supports up to 1920x1080 only.
Set resolution and FOV[6] |
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High frame rate
- Frame rate is capped at 31 FPS by default; these steps will fix the cap and increase the QTE delay.
Raise frame rate smoothing value and QTE values[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Input
- 360 button prompts are given if controller is present. Unplug or disable controllers if playing with mouse and keyboard. Similarly, additional joysticks etc. will prevent normal controller functionality, so unplug or disable extras if you wish to use a controller.
Keyboard bindings and mouse sensitivity can be changed via KidInput.ini or DefaultInput.ini found in Steam\steamapps\common\KillerIsDead\KidGame\Config. You should be able to change controller bindings there as well. This guide uses DefaultInput.ini: https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=326313177
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | Two preset configurations: QWERTY and AZERTY. Can be edited in KidInput.ini. | |
Mouse acceleration | Negative mouse acceleration. | |
Mouse sensitivity | Can be edited in KidInput.ini. | |
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | X-axis can be inverted as well | |
Controller | ||
Controller support | XInput only. | |
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion | X-axis can be inverted as well |
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 | BGM, Sound Effects, and Language (Voices). | |
Surround sound | Up to 7.0 output.[8] | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Russian | Fan translation by «ZoG Forum Team» | |||
Spanish |
Issues fixed
Crash after boss fights
- Mainly affects multi-core CPU users.
Method 1: Replace KidGame[citation needed] |
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Method 2: Modify game executable[citation needed] |
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Method 3: Edit KidEngine.ini[9] |
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[XAudio2.XAudio2Device] MaxChannels=64 CommonAudioPoolSize=320 MinCompressedDurationGame=0.3 MinCompressedDurationEditor=500 LowPassFilterResonance=0.9 WorkAroundXDKRegression=FALSE |
Japanese voice language plays some sounds in English
Edit language setting[citation needed] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9, 11 | |
Shader Model support | 3.0 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Physics | PhysX, APEX | |
Audio | OGG Vorbis | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | Vista | 7, 8, 8.1 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Quad 2.3 GHz AMD Phenom X4 2.3 GHz |
Quad Core 2.3 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 4 GB | 8 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 13 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | DirectX 10 compatible Shader model 3.0 support |
Nvidia GeForce GTS 250 AMD Radeon HD 2900 DirectX 11 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%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details). - ↑ 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/261110/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (261110) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ [1] - last accessed on 2023-06-15
- ↑ Steam Discussion on mission 3 loading crash
- ↑ Steam Discussion Dual Core Fix
- ↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on 2019-12-17
- ↑ Nvidia Anti-Aliasing Guide - Guru3D.com Forums - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Killer is Dead | WSGF
- ↑ Frame rate above 30fps speeds up menu and HUD animations
- ↑ PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Possible hangs/crashes fix - last accessed on May 2023