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− | {{Infobox | + | {{Infobox game |
− | |cover | + | |cover = Children of the Nile Cover.png |
− | |developer | + | |developers = |
− | | | + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Tilted Mill Entertainment}} |
− | |engine | + | |publishers = |
− | |release dates | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Myelin Media|Retail (North America)}} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sega|Retail (Europe)}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|1C-SoftClub|Retail (Russia)}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sold Out Software|Retail re-release}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Tilted Mill Entertainment|Digital}} | ||
+ | |engines = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Titan 2.0}} | ||
+ | |release dates= | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 8, 2004}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Bird's-eye view }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Point and select }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Building }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Egypt, Classical }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | City Building (Sierra) }} | ||
+ | |steam appid = 17100 | ||
+ | |steam appid side = 17120 | ||
+ | |gogcom id = 1207659204 | ||
+ | |official site= http://immortalcities.com/cotn/ | ||
+ | |hltb = 4633 | ||
+ | |lutris = children-of-the-nile | ||
+ | |strategywiki = | ||
+ | |mobygames = 16480 | ||
+ | |wikipedia = Immortal Cities: Children of the Nile | ||
+ | |winehq = 3684 | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | + | {{Introduction | |
− | {{ | + | |introduction = |
− | + | ||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{ | + | {{ii}} Originally released as '''Immortal Cities: Children of the Nile''' |
− | {{mm}} [http://tiltedmill.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=3 Official | + | {{mm}} [http://tiltedmill.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=3 Official forum] |
+ | {{GOG.com links|1207659204|children_of_the_nile_complete}} | ||
+ | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/17100/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
− | |||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
− | {{Availability | + | {{Availability| |
− | {{Availability | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|SecuROM|V4}} on Standard Edition, {{DRM|SecuROM|V7}} on Enhanced Edition. | | Windows }} |
− | {{ | + | {{Availability/row| Amazon | B0043VDM5C | unknown | Enhanced Edition | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability | + | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | children-of-the-nile-enhanced-edition | Steam | Enhanced Edition. {{store link|GamersGate|children-of-the-nile-pack|Pack with Alexandria}} also available. | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | children_of_the_nile_complete | DRM-free | Enhanced Edition + Alexandria | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 17100 | Steam | Enhanced Edition | | Windows }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | children-of-the-nile | DRM-free | Alexandria | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} Free demo versions are available from GameFront: [https://www.gamefront.com/games/immortal-cities-children-of-the-nile/file/immortal-cities-children-of-the-nile-demo original version], [https://www.gamefront.com/games/immortal-cities-children-of-the-nile/file/immortal-cities-children-of-the-nile-enhanced-edition-demo Enhanced Edition]. | ||
− | {{ | + | ==Monetization== |
− | {{ | + | {{DLC| |
− | + | {{DLC/row| Alexandria | | Windows }} | |
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Essential improvements== | ||
+ | ===Patches=== | ||
+ | ====Enhanced Edition Patch (v1.3)==== | ||
+ | {{ii}} This patch has already been applied to all digital releases of the game | ||
+ | A massive overhaul to the game, it adds modern Windows support, new buildings, and a variety of gameplay tweaks and bug fixes. | ||
+ | |||
+ | It can be downloaded from [https://www.patches-scrolls.com/immortal_cities_children_of_the_nile.php here]. | ||
===Modifications=== | ===Modifications=== | ||
{{ii}} [http://cotn.heavengames.com/downloads/showfile.php?fileid=3596 Wolfie's Transparent HUD] | {{ii}} [http://cotn.heavengames.com/downloads/showfile.php?fileid=3596 Wolfie's Transparent HUD] | ||
− | {{ii}} [http://horus-top.blogspot.com | + | {{ii}} [http://horus-top.blogspot.com/ Texture Overhaul Project] |
{{ii}} More mods are available at [http://cotn.heavengames.com/ Children of the Nile Heaven] | {{ii}} More mods are available at [http://cotn.heavengames.com/ Children of the Nile Heaven] | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Game data== |
− | {{Video Settings | + | ===Configuration file(s) location=== |
− | | | + | {{Game data| |
− | | | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Tilted Mill\Children of the Nile\}} |
− | |windowed = | + | }} |
− | | | + | |
− | | | + | ===Save game data location=== |
− | | | + | {{Game data| |
− | |anisotropic =true | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Tilted Mill\Children of the Nile\Saved Games\}} |
− | | | + | }} |
− | |antialiasing =false | + | |
− | | | + | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== |
− | | | + | {{Save game cloud syncing |
− | | | + | |discord = |
+ | |discord notes = | ||
+ | |epic games launcher = | ||
+ | |epic games launcher notes = | ||
+ | |gog galaxy = false | ||
+ | |gog galaxy notes = | ||
+ | |origin = | ||
+ | |origin notes = | ||
+ | |steam cloud = false | ||
+ | |steam cloud notes = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Video== | ||
+ | {{Image|Children of the Nile Video Settings.png|In-game video settings.}} | ||
+ | {{Video | ||
+ | |wsgf link = | ||
+ | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
+ | |multimonitor wsgf award = | ||
+ | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | ||
+ | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | ||
+ | |widescreen resolution = limited | ||
+ | |widescreen resolution notes= Main menu restricted to 800x600, which may result in the incorrect frequency being chosen by some displays (mainly TVs); use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1798-children-of-the-nile-enhanced-edition-fix/ this modified executable] to resolve this. | ||
+ | |multimonitor = false | ||
+ | |multimonitor notes = | ||
+ | |ultrawidescreen = hackable | ||
+ | |ultrawidescreen notes = See the [https://www.wsgf.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?p=170136#p170136 WSGF topic]. | ||
+ | |4k ultra hd = hackable | ||
+ | |4k ultra hd notes = See the [https://www.wsgf.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?p=170136#p170136 WSGF topic]. | ||
+ | |fov = n/a | ||
+ | |fov notes = | ||
+ | |windowed = hackable | ||
+ | |windowed notes = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]]. | ||
+ | |borderless windowed = hackable | ||
+ | |borderless windowed notes = Use [[Glossary:Windowed#Force borderless fullscreen windowed mode|Borderless Gaming]]. The main menu will be stuck to the upper left corner, but the rest of the game works and covers the full screen fine. | ||
+ | |anisotropic = true | ||
+ | |anisotropic notes = | ||
+ | |antialiasing = false | ||
+ | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |upscaling = false | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
+ | |vsync = true | ||
+ | |vsync notes = | ||
+ | |60 fps = true | ||
+ | |60 fps notes = | ||
+ | |120 fps = true | ||
+ | |120 fps notes = | ||
+ | |hdr = false | ||
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
+ | |color blind = false | ||
+ | |color blind notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Edit configuration file|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to {{folder|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Tilted Mill\Children of the Nile}}. | ||
+ | # Open {{file|CotN.ini}}. | ||
+ | # Change {{code|Full Screen Mode}} from {{code|1}} to {{code|0}}. | ||
+ | # Save the file. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | |||
+ | ==Input== | ||
+ | {{Image|Children of the Nile Input Settings.png|In-game control settings.}} | ||
+ | {{Input | ||
+ | |key remap = false | ||
+ | |key remap notes = | ||
+ | |acceleration option = false | ||
+ | |acceleration option notes = | ||
+ | |mouse sensitivity = false | ||
+ | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
+ | |mouse menu = true | ||
+ | |mouse menu notes = | ||
+ | |invert mouse y-axis = true | ||
+ | |invert mouse y-axis notes = Can be toggled on/off | ||
+ | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
+ | |touchscreen notes = | ||
+ | |controller support = false | ||
+ | |controller support notes = | ||
+ | |full controller = unknown | ||
+ | |full controller notes = | ||
+ | |controller remap = unknown | ||
+ | |controller remap notes = | ||
+ | |controller sensitivity = unknown | ||
+ | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
+ | |invert controller y-axis = unknown | ||
+ | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
+ | |xinput controllers = unknown | ||
+ | |xinput controllers notes = | ||
+ | |xbox prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
+ | |impulse triggers = unknown | ||
+ | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
+ | |light bar support = unknown | ||
+ | |light bar support notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers= unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
+ | |other controllers = unknown | ||
+ | |other controllers notes = | ||
+ | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |other button prompts notes= | ||
+ | |controller hotplug = unknown | ||
+ | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
+ | |haptic feedback = unknown | ||
+ | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
+ | |simultaneous input = unknown | ||
+ | |simultaneous input notes = | ||
+ | |steam input api = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input api notes = | ||
+ | |steam hook input = unknown | ||
+ | |steam hook input notes = | ||
+ | |steam input presets = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input presets notes = | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection = unknown | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Audio== | ||
+ | {{Image|Children of the Nile Audio Settings.png|In-game audio settings.}} | ||
+ | {{Audio | ||
+ | |separate volume = true | ||
+ | |separate volume notes = Music, sound and speech | ||
+ | |surround sound = false | ||
+ | |surround sound notes = | ||
+ | |subtitles = false | ||
+ | |subtitles notes = | ||
+ | |closed captions = false | ||
+ | |closed captions notes = | ||
+ | |mute on focus lost = false | ||
+ | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
+ | |eax support = | ||
+ | |eax support notes = | ||
+ | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{L10n|content= | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = English | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = false | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = French | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = false | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = German | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = false | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Hungarian | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = false | ||
+ | |notes = [https://magyaritasok.hu/magyaritasok/children-of-the-nile-enhanced-edition/children-of-the-nile-enhanced-edition/2260 Fan translation.] | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Italian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = false | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Russian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = false | ||
+ | |notes = Official localization by "Soft-club". Local retail only. [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1509770315 Patch for digital version] | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Spanish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = false | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Other information== | ||
+ | ===API=== | ||
+ | {{API | ||
+ | |direct3d versions = 9.0b | ||
+ | |direct3d notes = | ||
+ | |directdraw versions = | ||
+ | |directdraw notes = | ||
+ | |opengl versions = | ||
+ | |opengl notes = | ||
+ | |glide versions = | ||
+ | |glide notes = | ||
+ | |software mode = | ||
+ | |software mode notes = | ||
+ | |mantle support = | ||
+ | |mantle support notes = | ||
+ | |vulkan versions = | ||
+ | |vulkan notes = | ||
+ | |dos modes = | ||
+ | |dos modes notes = | ||
+ | |shader model versions = 3 | ||
+ | |shader model notes = | ||
+ | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
+ | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | === | + | ===Middleware=== |
− | {{ | + | {{Middleware |
+ | |physics = | ||
+ | |physics notes = | ||
+ | |audio = Miles Sound System | ||
+ | |audio notes = | ||
+ | |interface = | ||
+ | |interface notes = | ||
+ | |input = | ||
+ | |input notes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes = Bink Video | ||
+ | |cutscenes notes = | ||
+ | |multiplayer = | ||
+ | |multiplayer notes= | ||
+ | }} | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
− | {{System | + | {{System requirements |
− | | | + | |OSfamily = Windows |
+ | |||
+ | |minOS = 98 | ||
+ | |minCPU = Intel Pentium III 800 MHz | ||
+ | |minCPU2 = AMD Athlon 800 MHz | ||
+ | |minRAM = 256 MB | ||
+ | |minHD = 1.1 GB | ||
+ | |minVRAM = 32 MB | ||
+ | |minGPU = | ||
+ | |minDX = 9.0b | ||
− | | | + | |recOS = 2000, ME, XP, Vista |
− | | | + | |recCPU = Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz |
− | | | + | |recCPU2 = AMD Athlon 64 3200+ |
− | | | + | |recRAM = 512 MB (XP)<br />1 GB (Vista) |
− | | | + | |recHD = |
− | | | + | |recGPU = |
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{References}} |
Revision as of 11:19, 2 May 2024
Developers | |
---|---|
Tilted Mill Entertainment | |
Publishers | |
Retail (North America) | Myelin Media |
Retail (Europe) | Sega |
Retail (Russia) | 1C-SoftClub |
Retail re-release | Sold Out Software |
Digital | Tilted Mill Entertainment |
Engines | |
Titan 2.0 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 8, 2004 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view |
Controls | Point and select |
Genres | Building |
Themes | Egypt, Classical |
Series | City Building (Sierra) |
City Building (Sierra) | |
---|---|
Caesar (series) | |
Pharaoh | 1999 |
Zeus: Master of Olympus | 2000 |
Emperor: Rise of the Middle Kingdom | 2002 |
Children of the Nile | 2004 |
Pharaoh: A New Era | 2023 |
Children of the Nile is a singleplayer bird's-eye view building game in the City Building (Sierra) series.
General information
- Originally released as Immortal Cities: Children of the Nile
- Official forum
- GOG.com Community Discussions
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | SecuROM V4 DRM on Standard Edition, SecuROM V7 DRM on Enhanced Edition. | |||
Amazon.com | Enhanced Edition | |||
GamersGate | Enhanced Edition. Pack with Alexandria also available. | |||
GOG.com | Enhanced Edition + Alexandria | |||
Steam | Enhanced Edition | |||
GamersGate (unavailable) | Alexandria |
- Free demo versions are available from GameFront: original version, Enhanced Edition.
Monetization
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Alexandria |
Essential improvements
Patches
Enhanced Edition Patch (v1.3)
- This patch has already been applied to all digital releases of the game
A massive overhaul to the game, it adds modern Windows support, new buildings, and a variety of gameplay tweaks and bug fixes.
It can be downloaded from here.
Modifications
- Wolfie's Transparent HUD
- Texture Overhaul Project
- More mods are available at Children of the Nile Heaven
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Tilted Mill\Children of the Nile\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/17100/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Tilted Mill\Children of the Nile\Saved Games\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/17100/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | Main menu restricted to 800x600, which may result in the incorrect frequency being chosen by some displays (mainly TVs); use this modified executable to resolve this. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | See the WSGF topic. | ||
4K Ultra HD | See the WSGF topic. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | See Windowed. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | Use Borderless Gaming. The main menu will be stuck to the upper left corner, but the rest of the game works and covers the full screen fine. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
High-fidelity upscaling | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Windowed
Edit configuration file[citation needed] |
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|
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | Can be toggled on/off | |
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
---|
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Music, sound and speech | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Hungarian | Fan translation. | |||
Italian | ||||
Russian | Official localization by "Soft-club". Local retail only. Patch for digital version | |||
Spanish |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 9.0b | |
Shader Model support | 3 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Audio | Miles Sound System | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98 | 2000, ME, XP, Vista |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium III 800 MHz AMD Athlon 800 MHz |
Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz AMD Athlon 64 3200+ |
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | 512 MB (XP) 1 GB (Vista) |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1.1 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 32 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0b compatible |
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 (17100) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.