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|steam appid = 10460 | |steam appid = 10460 | ||
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
− | | | + | |lutris = the-club |
+ | |mobygames = 32786 | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
|wikipedia = The Club (video game) | |wikipedia = The Club (video game) | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | + | {{Introduction | |
− | {{ | + | |introduction = |
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = The mouse sensitivity does not have separate settings for hip fire, and aiming down sights (see [[#Mouse sensitivity workaround|workaround]] for Logitech gaming mice). | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc,GFWL | {{DRM|SecuROM}} disc check.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.reclaimyourgame.com/content.php/19-SecuROM-7-List|title=Reclaim Your Game - RYG's SecuROM 7+ DRM List|date=May 2023}}</ref> | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc, GFWL | {{DRM|SecuROM}} disc check.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.reclaimyourgame.com/content.php/19-SecuROM-7-List|title=Reclaim Your Game - RYG's SecuROM 7+ DRM List|date=May 2023}}</ref> | | Windows }} |
{{Availability/row| Humble | the-club | Steam, GFWL | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Humble | the-club | Steam, GFWL | | | Windows }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 10460 | Steam,GFWL | Steam overlay doesn't work | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 10460 | Steam, GFWL | Steam overlay doesn't work | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Games for Windows Marketplace | GFWL | GFWL | <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/ | + | {{Availability/row| Games for Windows Marketplace | GFWL | unknown, GFWL | <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120719030935/http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/Product/The-Club/66acd000-77fe-1000-9115-d804534507f6|title=The Club - Xbox.com|date=20224-05-12}}</ref> | | Windows | unavailable }} |
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|GFWL|SSA=no|ZDPP=no|local=unknown}} | + | {{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|GFWL|SSA=no|ZDPP=no|local=unknown}}. |
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
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==Video== | ==Video== | ||
{{Image|TheClub-Options-System.png|In-game video settings.}} | {{Image|TheClub-Options-System.png|In-game video settings.}} | ||
− | {{ii}} Motion blur, and depth of field are only enabled when 'Post Processing Effects' is set to High or Ultra. | + | {{ii}} Motion blur, and depth of field are only enabled when 'Post Processing Effects' is set to '''High''' or '''Ultra'''. |
{{Video | {{Video | ||
|wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/club | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/club | ||
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|fov = false | |fov = false | ||
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
− | |windowed = | + | |windowed = false |
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
− | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = false |
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
|anisotropic = true | |anisotropic = true | ||
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|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
− | |upscaling = | + | |upscaling = false |
|upscaling tech = | |upscaling tech = | ||
|upscaling notes = | |upscaling notes = | ||
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|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
|60 fps = limited | |60 fps = limited | ||
− | |60 fps notes = Some enemy scripting breaks over | + | |60 fps notes = Some enemy scripting breaks over 30 FPS, causes enemies to freeze, and jitter and menu navigation becomes extremely fast at very high framerates. |
|120 fps = limited | |120 fps = limited | ||
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
− | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
− | |color blind = | + | |color blind = false |
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|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 = true | |controller support = true | ||
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|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
|surround sound = true | |surround sound = true | ||
− | |surround sound notes = 5.1 | + | |surround sound notes = 5.1, adjustable in audio settings. |
|subtitles = false | |subtitles = false | ||
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
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|lan play players = 8 | |lan play players = 8 | ||
|lan play modes = | |lan play modes = | ||
− | |lan play notes = Called 'System Link' | + | |lan play notes = Called 'System Link'. |
|online play = true | |online play = true | ||
|online play players = 8 | |online play players = 8 | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
− | |||
===Game does not launch on Windows 8 and newer=== | ===Game does not launch on Windows 8 and newer=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Install Games for Windows - LIVE|ref=| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Install Games for Windows - LIVE|ref={{cn|date=2024-05-12}}|fix= |
− | |||
# Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1012-microsoft-games-for-windows-live/ Microsoft Games for Windows - LIVE] installer. | # Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1012-microsoft-games-for-windows-live/ Microsoft Games for Windows - LIVE] installer. | ||
# Extract the archive. | # Extract the archive. | ||
# Run the {{file|gfwlivesetup.exe}} and follow installation instructions. | # Run the {{file|gfwlivesetup.exe}} and follow installation instructions. | ||
# Upon installation completion, run the game, and sign in to your Games for Windows - LIVE (Xbox LIVE) profile. | # Upon installation completion, run the game, and sign in to your Games for Windows - LIVE (Xbox LIVE) profile. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{++}} Restores online multiplayer and other online features. | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Title update fails to install automatically=== | ===Title update fails to install automatically=== | ||
− | {{ii}} Automatic update will fail, and will prompt | + | {{ii}} Automatic update will fail, and will prompt to update every time the game is opened. |
+ | |||
{{Fixbox|description=Install title update manually|ref=<ref>Manually installing the patch - Steam Community[https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=152539445]</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Install title update manually|ref=<ref>Manually installing the patch - Steam Community[https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=152539445]</ref>|fix= | ||
<ol> | <ol> | ||
<li>Launch the game and update install the update when prompted.</li> | <li>Launch the game and update install the update when prompted.</li> | ||
− | <li>When the game | + | <li>When the game asks to quit, click '''Yes'''.</li> |
<li>Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2655-gfwl-title-update-for-the-club/ title update].</li> | <li>Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2655-gfwl-title-update-for-the-club/ title update].</li> | ||
<li>Open the {{file|tu10000082_00000000.cab}} archive.</li> | <li>Open the {{file|tu10000082_00000000.cab}} archive.</li> | ||
− | <li>Copy the following files, and paste them into | + | <li>Copy the following files, and paste them into {{folder|{{p|game}}}} (overwrite when prompted): |
− | <pre>binkw32.dll | + | <pre> |
+ | binkw32.dll | ||
TheClub.dll | TheClub.dll | ||
TheClub.exe | TheClub.exe | ||
TheClub.exe.cat | TheClub.exe.cat | ||
TheClub.exe.cfg | TheClub.exe.cfg | ||
− | updatehelper.exe</pre></li> | + | updatehelper.exe |
− | <li>Copy | + | </pre></li> |
− | + | <li>Copy {{file|gamedata.pak}} and paste it into {{folder|{{p|game}}\image\}} (overwrite when prompted):</li> | |
− | <li>Copy | + | <li>Copy {{file|UILua.bin}} and paste it into {{folder|{{p|game}}\image\ui\data\}} (overwrite when prompted):</li> |
− | |||
<li>Launch the game.</li> | <li>Launch the game.</li> | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Stuttering and low framerate=== | ===Stuttering and low framerate=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Install [[DirectPlay]]| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Install [[DirectPlay]]|ref={{cn|date=2024-05-12}}}} |
− | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Install [[DgVoodoo_2#DirectX_9|dgVoodoo 2]] for DirectX 9 applications|fix= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Install [[DgVoodoo_2#DirectX_9|dgVoodoo 2]] for DirectX 9 applications|ref={{cn|date=2024-05-12}}|fix= |
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
{{++}} Improves performance considerably on modern systems by forcing the game to use the best DirectX API available. | {{++}} Improves performance considerably on modern systems by forcing the game to use the best DirectX API available. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Resetting CPU affinity|fix= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Resetting CPU affinity|ref={{cn|date=2024-05-12}}|fix= |
− | #While the game is running, {{key|Alt|Tab}}, and open Task Manager. Make sure you click the 'More details' arrow to show the full Task Manager. | + | # While the game is running, {{key|Alt|Tab}}, and open Task Manager. Make sure you click the 'More details' arrow to show the full Task Manager. |
− | #Go to the 'Details' tab, and find the process | + | # Go to the 'Details' tab, and find the process {{file|TheClub.exe}}. |
− | #Right click the process, and select 'Set affinity'. | + | # Right click the process, and select 'Set affinity'. |
− | #Uncheck the box for '<All Processors>', recheck 'CPU 0', and click OK. | + | # Uncheck the box for '<All Processors>', recheck 'CPU 0', and click OK. |
− | #Right click the | + | # Right click the {{file|TheClub.exe}} process again, and recheck the box for '<All Processors>', and click OK. |
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
{{ii}} This has to be done every time the game is launched. | {{ii}} This has to be done every time the game is launched. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Mouse sensitivity workaround=== | ===Mouse sensitivity workaround=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Logitech DPI Script|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/G502MasterRace/comments/b4vqu3/can_someone_help_me_with_this_mouse_sensitivity/ejgsdir/?context=3|title=Logitech DPI Script|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Logitech DPI Script|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/G502MasterRace/comments/b4vqu3/can_someone_help_me_with_this_mouse_sensitivity/ejgsdir/?context=3|title=Logitech DPI Script|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= | ||
− | + | # Download the [https://support.logitech.com/en_us/software/lgs Logitech Gaming Software]. | |
− | + | # Make sure to use the 'Automatic Game Detection' mode in the 'Home' menu. | |
− | #Download the [https://support.logitech.com/en_us/software/lgs Logitech Gaming Software]. | + | # Add a new profile in the 'Custom buttons' menu by either scanning for new games, and selecting 'The Club', or adding {{file|TheClub.exe}} manually. |
− | #Make sure to use the 'Automatic Game Detection' mode in the 'Home' menu. | + | # In commands menu, add the 'DPI Up' and 'DPI Down' commands from the 'Mouse Function' tab. They will now show up in the commands list, but do not add them to any buttons. |
− | #Add a new profile in the 'Custom buttons' menu by either scanning for new games, and selecting 'The Club', or adding | + | # In the 'Customize pointer settings' menu, enable per profile pointer settings. Make sure to set two DPI settings of your choice. Make sure to set a default sensitivity, preferably the highest DPI setting. |
− | #In commands menu, add the 'DPI Up' and 'DPI Down' commands from the 'Mouse Function' tab. They will now show up in the commands list, but do not add them to any buttons. | + | # Click on the down arrow for the profile, and click on 'Scripting'. Paste this command, and save the script: |
− | #In the 'Customize pointer settings' menu, enable per profile pointer settings. Make sure to set two DPI settings of your choice. Make sure to set a default sensitivity, preferably the highest DPI setting. | ||
− | #Click on the down arrow for the profile, and click on 'Scripting'. Paste this command, and save the script: | ||
<pre> | <pre> | ||
function OnEvent(event, gkey, family) | function OnEvent(event, gkey, family) | ||
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end | end | ||
</pre> | </pre> | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} Only works with Logitech gaming mouses, and if your aim key for the game is assigned on a mouse button. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Default script is set to trigger when pressing the right mouse button. This can be changed by looking up the commands in the 'Scripting API' in the 'Help' tab of the scripting window. | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Increased game speed=== | ===Increased game speed=== | ||
− | + | {{ii}} Some hardware configurations experience an issue where the game runs at 125% normal speed, speeding up running and reloading. | |
− | {{ii}} Some hardware configurations experience an issue where the game runs at 125% normal speed, speeding up running and reloading | + | {{Fixbox|description=Cheat Engine Speedhack|ref={{cn|date=2024-05-12}}|fix= |
− | #Download the latest version of [https://www.cheatengine.org/ Cheat Engine] | + | # Download the latest version of [https://www.cheatengine.org/ Cheat Engine]. |
− | #When in-game attach Cheat Engine to | + | # When in-game attach Cheat Engine to {{file|TheClub.exe}}. |
− | #Tick the "Enable Speedhack" Option | + | # Tick the "Enable Speedhack" Option. |
− | #Set the Speedhack multiplier to 0.75 | + | # Set the Speedhack multiplier to 0.75. |
− | #Click Apply | + | # Click Apply. |
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
{{ii}} Unknown if this causes any side effects but does set the game to run at normal speeds. | {{ii}} Unknown if this causes any side effects but does set the game to run at normal speeds. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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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 = | + | |windows arm app = |
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
|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 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 = | ||
}} | }} |
Latest revision as of 15:05, 12 May 2024
Developers | |
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Bizarre Creations | |
Publishers | |
Sega | |
Release dates | |
Windows | February 7, 2008 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 67 |
IGDB | 74 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Action, Arcade, Shooter |
Art styles | Realistic |
Warnings
- For Games for Windows - LIVE on Windows 8 or later, install the latest Games for Windows - LIVE software.
The Club is a singleplayer and multiplayer third-person action, arcade and shooter game.
The mouse sensitivity does not have separate settings for hip fire, and aiming down sights (see workaround for Logitech gaming mice).
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | SecuROM DRM disc check.[1] | |||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam | Steam overlay doesn't work | |||
Games for Windows Marketplace (unavailable) | [2] |
- All versions require Games for Windows - LIVE DRM.[Note 1].
Essential improvements
Patches
- A Title Update is available. The game should automatically prompt for the update when using a LIVE profile.
- Automatic Title Update tends to fail. It is strongly recommended to install the update manually.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %PUBLIC%\Documents\The Club Game Save Data\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/10460/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %PUBLIC%\Documents\The Club Game Save Data\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/10460/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Steam Cloud |
Video
- Motion blur, and depth of field are only enabled when 'Post Processing Effects' is set to High or Ultra.
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
High-fidelity upscaling | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Some enemy scripting breaks over 30 FPS, causes enemies to freeze, and jitter and menu navigation becomes extremely fast at very high framerates. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | One global setting; the hip fire, and aiming down sights sensitivity is the same. | |
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | Choice of two controller presets. | |
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers |
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PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Button prompts | Xbox prompts even when using the keyboard. | |
Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
- Most of the audio is delayed by 0.5 seconds.
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | 5.1, adjustable in audio settings. | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English |
Network
- Online features require a Microsoft account (optional for offline play).
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Local play | 4 | Gunplay (Hotseat) is still included, but split screen was removed. | ||
LAN play | 8 | Called 'System Link'. | ||
Online play | 8 |
Issues fixed
Game does not launch on Windows 8 and newer
Install Games for Windows - LIVE[citation needed] |
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Notes
|
Title update fails to install automatically
- Automatic update will fail, and will prompt to update every time the game is opened.
Install title update manually[3] |
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|
Stuttering and low framerate
Install DirectPlay[citation needed] |
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Install dgVoodoo 2 for DirectX 9 applications[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Resetting CPU affinity[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Mouse sensitivity workaround
Logitech DPI Script[4] |
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function OnEvent(event, gkey, family) if event == "MOUSE_BUTTON_PRESSED" and gkey == 2 then PlayMacro("DPI Down") elseif event == "MOUSE_BUTTON_RELEASED" and gkey == 2 then PlayMacro("DPI Up") end end Notes
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Increased game speed
- Some hardware configurations experience an issue where the game runs at 125% normal speed, speeding up running and reloading.
Cheat Engine Speedhack[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Other information
API
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 2000 or XP | |
Processor (CPU) | 2.0 GHz Intel Pentium 4, AMD Athlon XP 2000+ processor | 2.5 GHz Intel Pentium 4, AMD Athlon XP 2500+ processor |
System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | 1 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 6 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 64 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible | ATI Radeon X800 series or higher video card with latest manufacturer drivers |
Notes
- ↑ Games for Windows - LIVE DRM features: Legacy activation, local profile support unknown.
- ↑ 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.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (10460) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Reclaim Your Game - RYG's SecuROM 7+ DRM List - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ The Club - Xbox.com - last accessed on 20224-05-12
- ↑ Manually installing the patch - Steam Community[1]
- ↑ Logitech DPI Script - last accessed on May 2023