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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Darkness 2.jpg | |cover = Darkness 2.jpg | ||
− | |developers = | + | |developers = |
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Digital Extremes}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Digital Extremes}} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/ | + | {{Infobox game/row/porter|TransGaming|OS X}} |
− | |publishers = | + | |publishers = |
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|2K Games}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|2K Games}} | ||
− | |engines = | + | |engines = |
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Evolution}} | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Evolution}} | ||
− | |release dates= | + | |release dates= |
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|February 7, 2012}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|February 7, 2012}} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|April 24, 2012}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|April 24, 2012|wrapper=Cider}} |
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|the-darkness-ii|77}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|the-darkness-ii|77}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Multiplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Shooter }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | }} | ||
|steam appid = 67370 | |steam appid = 67370 | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = |
+ | |official site= https://2k.com/en-US/game/the-darkness-ii/ | ||
+ | |hltb = 9830 | ||
+ | |lutris = the-darkness-ii | ||
+ | |strategywiki = | ||
+ | |mobygames = 55230 | ||
|wikipedia = The Darkness II | |wikipedia = The Darkness II | ||
+ | |winehq = 13915 | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = The game has significant issues on OS X, due to the port using [[Cider]].<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://forums.2k.com/showthread.php?135321-darkness-2-for-mac-is-just-a-wine-wrapped-pc-version|title="darkness 2 for mac is just a wine-wrapped pc version" - 2K Forums|date=May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/67370/discussions/0/846960628365673473/|title="Yellow screen" - Steam Community Discussions|date=17 May 2023}}</ref> | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | |||
{{mm}} [http://forums.2kgames.com/forumdisplay.php?17-The-Darkness The Darkness II 2K Forums] | {{mm}} [http://forums.2kgames.com/forumdisplay.php?17-The-Darkness The Darkness II 2K Forums] | ||
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/67370/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] |
− | |||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
− | {{Availability | + | {{Availability| |
− | {{Availability | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | Limited Edition also available | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability | + | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1638-1 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X }} |
− | {{Availability | + | {{Availability/row| Humble | the-darkness-ii | Steam | | | Windows, OS X }} |
− | {{Availability | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 67370 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X }} |
− | {{ | + | }} |
− | {{ | + | {{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Steam}}. |
− | {{ | + | |
+ | ===Version differences=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Limited Edition content includes the Gourmet Hearts & Relic Hunter character abilities, Crazy Abdul Darkling Outfit, custom illustration by Marc Silvestri, and The Darkness Origins Volume 1 & Volume 2 | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Essential improvements== | ||
+ | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Delete/rename video files|ref={{cn|date=August 2019}}|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\Cache.Windows}}. | ||
+ | # Delete or rename {{file|F.VideoTextureSlow.toc}}, {{file|F.VideoTextureSlow.cache}}. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|appdata}}\DarknessII\}} |
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|OS X|}} |
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} Configuration files are encrypted. | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|appdata}}\DarknessII\}} |
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|OS X|}} |
}} | }} | ||
===[[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 | ||
− | |origin | + | |discord = |
− | |origin notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | | | + | |gog galaxy = |
− | | | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | | | + | |origin = |
− | | | + | |origin notes = |
+ | |steam cloud = false | ||
+ | |steam cloud notes = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
− | + | {{Image|The Darkness 2 - Video Settings.jpg|Video settings.}} | |
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
− | |wsgf link = | + | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/darkness-ii/en |
|widescreen wsgf award = silver | |widescreen wsgf award = silver | ||
|multimonitor wsgf award = limited | |multimonitor wsgf award = limited | ||
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|widescreen resolution = true | |widescreen resolution = true | ||
|widescreen resolution notes= | |widescreen resolution notes= | ||
− | |multimonitor = | + | |multimonitor = hackable |
− | |multimonitor notes = | + | |multimonitor notes = Use [https://www.flawlesswidescreen.org Flawless Widescreen]. |
− | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = true |
− | |ultrawidescreen notes = | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = May only work in windowed mode. Fullscreen mode may result in a {{term|stretched}} 16:9 image. Use [https://www.flawlesswidescreen.org Flawless Widescreen]. Some screen effects are {{term|pillarboxed}} 16:9.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8g6ybfFfCB8|title=The Darkness II 21:9 Gameplay (2560x1080) (60fps) (Ultrawide) - YouTube|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
− | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = true |
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
|fov = true | |fov = true | ||
− | |fov notes = | + | |fov notes = Features an in-game slider, but it is Windows only. Use [https://www.flawlesswidescreen.org Flawless Widescreen] for higher settings. |
|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
− | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = false |
− | |borderless windowed notes = | + | |borderless windowed notes = |
|anisotropic = false | |anisotropic = false | ||
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
− | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = always on |
− | |antialiasing notes = | + | |antialiasing notes = Enabled by default. No option in-game. Most likely an [[FXAA]] implementation. |
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
− | | | + | |60 fps = true |
− | | | + | |60 fps notes = |
+ | |120 fps = true | ||
+ | |120 fps notes = Exceeding 60 FPS causes an issue in [[#Getting stuck in an invisible wall inside a vent|one part of the game]]. | ||
+ | |hdr = unknown | ||
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
+ | |ray tracing = unknown | ||
+ | |ray tracing notes = | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | == | + | ==Input== |
− | + | {{Image|The Darkness 2 - Input Settings.jpg|Input settings.}} | |
− | + | {{Input | |
− | |||
− | {{Input | ||
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
|acceleration option = false | |acceleration option = false | ||
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
+ | |mouse sensitivity = true | ||
+ | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
|mouse menu = true | |mouse menu = true | ||
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
|invert mouse y-axis = true | |invert mouse y-axis = true | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
+ | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
+ | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
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|full controller notes = | |full controller notes = | ||
|controller remap = false | |controller remap = false | ||
− | |controller remap notes = | + | |controller remap notes = Choose between Default and Southpaw controls |
− | |invert controller y-axis = | + | |controller sensitivity = true |
+ | |controller sensitivity notes= Mouse and Controller share the same sensitivity slider | ||
+ | |invert controller y-axis = true | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
− | | | + | |xinput controllers = true |
− | | | + | |xinput controllers notes = |
+ | |xbox prompts = true | ||
+ | |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 = true | ||
+ | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
+ | |simultaneous input = true | ||
+ | |simultaneous input notes = The game will prioritize gamepad prompts over KB/M prompts when a gamepad is plugged in | ||
+ | |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|The Darkness 2 - Audio Settings.jpg|Audio settings.}} | ||
+ | {{Audio | ||
+ | |separate volume = true | ||
+ | |separate volume notes = | ||
+ | |surround sound = always on | ||
+ | |surround sound notes = Auto detects and outputs up to 5.1 surround.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://satsun.org/audio/|title=PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up|date=17 May 2023}}</ref> | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |subtitles notes = | ||
+ | |closed captions = false | ||
+ | |closed captions notes = | ||
+ | |mute on focus lost = true | ||
+ | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
+ | |eax support = | ||
+ | |eax support notes = | ||
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
+ | |red book cd audio = | ||
+ | |red book cd audio notes = | ||
+ | |general midi audio = | ||
+ | |general midi audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | == | + | {{L10n|content= |
− | + | {{L10n/switch | |
− | {{ | + | |language = English |
− | | | + | |interface = true |
− | | | + | |audio = true |
− | | | + | |subtitles = true |
− | | | + | |notes = |
− | |subtitles | + | |fan = |
− | | | + | }} |
− | | | + | {{L10n/switch |
− | | | + | |language = Czech |
− | | | + | |interface = true |
− | | | + | |audio = false |
− | | | + | |subtitles = true |
− | | | + | |notes = Fan translation - [http://mrazikovycestiny.cz/preklady/doc_download/108-the-darkness-2 #1] |
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = French | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = German | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Italian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Japanese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Polish | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation, [https://gamesub.pl/spolszczenie-darkness-2/ download]. | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Russian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Spanish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} All other languages have the in-game option to select English audio. | ||
==Network== | ==Network== | ||
{{Network/Multiplayer | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
− | |local play = | + | |local play = hackable |
− | |local play players = | + | |local play players = 4 |
− | |local play notes = | + | |local play modes = Co-op |
− | |lan play = | + | |local play notes = Use [https://github.com/SplitScreen-Me/splitscreenme-nucleus/releases Nucleus Co-op]. |
+ | |lan play = unknown | ||
|lan play players = | |lan play players = | ||
+ | |lan play modes = | ||
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
− | |online play = | + | |online play = true |
− | |online play players = | + | |online play players = 4 |
+ | |online play modes = Co-op | ||
|online play notes = | |online play notes = | ||
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|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
− | }}{{Network/Connections | + | }} |
+ | |||
+ | {{Network/Connections | ||
|matchmaking = true | |matchmaking = true | ||
|matchmaking notes = | |matchmaking notes = | ||
− | |p2p = | + | |p2p = true |
|p2p notes = | |p2p notes = | ||
|dedicated = false | |dedicated = false | ||
|dedicated notes = | |dedicated notes = | ||
− | |self-hosting = | + | |self-hosting = true |
|self-hosting notes = | |self-hosting notes = | ||
|direct ip = false | |direct ip = false | ||
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|udp = | |udp = | ||
|upnp = | |upnp = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==VR support== | ||
+ | {{VR support | ||
+ | |gg3d name = | ||
+ | |native 3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision gg3d award = | ||
+ | |tridef 3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |iz3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |native 3d = | ||
+ | |native 3d notes = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision notes = | ||
+ | |tridef 3d = | ||
+ | |tridef 3d notes = | ||
+ | |iz3d = | ||
+ | |iz3d notes = | ||
+ | |vorpx = true | ||
+ | |vorpx modes = G3D | ||
+ | |vorpx notes = Officially supported game, see [https://www.vorpx.com/supported-games/ official vorpx game list]. | ||
+ | |htc vive = | ||
+ | |htc vive notes = | ||
+ | |oculus rift = | ||
+ | |oculus rift notes = | ||
+ | |osvr = | ||
+ | |osvr notes = | ||
+ | |windows mixed reality = | ||
+ | |windows mixed reality notes = | ||
+ | |keyboard-mouse = | ||
+ | |keyboard-mouse notes = | ||
+ | |3rd space gaming vest = | ||
+ | |3rd space gaming vest notes = | ||
+ | |novint falcon = | ||
+ | |novint falcon notes = | ||
+ | |trackir = | ||
+ | |trackir notes = | ||
+ | |tobii eye tracking = | ||
+ | |tobii eye tracking notes = | ||
+ | |play area seated = | ||
+ | |play area seated notes = | ||
+ | |play area standing = | ||
+ | |play area standing notes = | ||
+ | |play area room-scale = | ||
+ | |play area room-scale notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
− | ===Yellow Screen Issue | + | ===Yellow Screen Issue=== |
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=For Nvidia users|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
− | {{ | + | # Open the Nvidia Control Panel. |
− | # Open the | ||
# Go to '''Manage 3D settings'''. | # Go to '''Manage 3D settings'''. | ||
# Select '''Application-controlled''' for '''Antialiasing - Mode''' under Global Settings. | # Select '''Application-controlled''' for '''Antialiasing - Mode''' under Global Settings. | ||
# Ensure there is no custom profile for The Darkness II under the Program Settings tab overriding the global option you just set. | # Ensure there is no custom profile for The Darkness II under the Program Settings tab overriding the global option you just set. | ||
# Play. | # Play. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=For AMD users|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
+ | # Open the Catalyst Control Panel. | ||
+ | # Set Anti-aliasing to be application-controlled. | ||
+ | # Play. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=For OS X users|ref={{cn|date=January 2017}}|fix= | ||
+ | {{ii}} Unfortunately, no solution has been found for fixing this issue in the OS X version of The Darkness II, and developer support seems to have ceased. The issue is likely to be caused by Intel integrated graphics cards, and may not occur if using Nvidia or AMD cards. | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Crashes right after pressing the Play button=== | ===Crashes right after pressing the Play button=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Run {{file|DarknessII.exe}} with [[Windows Compatibility Mode|disabled desktop composition]].|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
− | {{ | ||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
==="Could not load image"=== | ==="Could not load image"=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Run the game directly from {{file|DarknessII.exe}}|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
− | ===Getting stuck in an invisible wall | + | ===Getting stuck in an invisible wall inside a vent=== |
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Possible solutions|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
− | Possible solutions | + | * [[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)#Frame rate capping|Capping to 60 FPS]]<ref name="Invisible wall bugfix">[https://web.archive.org/web/20141205131531/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2537400 Invisible wall bug-fix - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref> |
− | {{ | + | * Verifying game cache |
+ | * Enable VSync | ||
+ | * Mash the jump button | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox | + | ===Performance/FPS problems=== |
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Run the game in windowed mode|ref={{cn|date=January 2017}}|fix= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Blurry screen=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Switch from fullscreen to windowed mode and back|ref=|fix= | ||
+ | {{ii}} This is not a permanent fix and will need to be performed every time it occurs. | ||
+ | # Pause the game and go into Options, Display. | ||
+ | # Switch Display Mode from Full Screen to Windowed. Apply changes. | ||
+ | # When the game asks if to keep or revert changes, revert them. | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | {{ | + | ==Other information== |
+ | ===API=== | ||
+ | {{API | ||
+ | |direct3d versions = 9.0c | ||
+ | |direct3d notes = | ||
+ | |directdraw versions = | ||
+ | |directdraw notes = | ||
+ | |wing = | ||
+ | |wing notes = | ||
+ | |opengl versions = | ||
+ | |opengl notes = | ||
+ | |glide versions = | ||
+ | |glide notes = | ||
+ | |software mode = | ||
+ | |software mode notes = | ||
+ | |mantle support = | ||
+ | |mantle support notes = | ||
+ | |metal support = | ||
+ | |metal support notes = | ||
+ | |vulkan versions = | ||
+ | |vulkan notes = | ||
+ | |dos modes = | ||
+ | |dos modes notes = | ||
+ | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
+ | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |mac os x powerpc app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = true | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = false | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux powerpc app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux 68k app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
+ | |mac os powerpc app = unknown | ||
+ | |mac os 68k app = unknown | ||
+ | |mac os executable notes= | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | === | + | ===Middleware=== |
− | {{ | + | {{Middleware |
− | + | |physics = PhysX | |
− | + | |physics notes = | |
+ | |audio = | ||
+ | |audio notes = | ||
+ | |interface = | ||
+ | |interface notes = | ||
+ | |input = | ||
+ | |input notes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes = Bink Video | ||
+ | |cutscenes notes = | ||
+ | |multiplayer = | ||
+ | |multiplayer notes= | ||
+ | |anticheat = | ||
+ | |anticheat notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | |minOS = XP | + | |minOS = XP |
− | |minCPU = Intel Core 2 | + | |minCPU = Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz |
− | | | + | |minCPU2 = AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200+ |
+ | |minRAM = 1.5 GB | ||
|minHD = 10 GB | |minHD = 10 GB | ||
− | |minGPU = | + | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 8600 |
+ | |minGPU2 = ATI Radeon HD 2600 | ||
|minVRAM = 256 MB | |minVRAM = 256 MB | ||
− | |recCPU = 2.4 GHz Quad Core | + | |recOS = Vista, 7 |
− | | | + | |recCPU = 2.4 GHz Quad Core |
− | |recGPU = | + | |recRAM = 2 GB |
+ | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce 9800 GTX or ATI equivalent | ||
|recVRAM = 512 MB | |recVRAM = 512 MB | ||
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|minHD = 11 GB | |minHD = 11 GB | ||
− | |minGPU = AMD HD2600 | + | |minGPU = AMD Radeon HD2600 |
+ | |minGPU2 = Nvidia GeForce 9600GT | ||
|minVRAM = 256 MB | |minVRAM = 256 MB | ||
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Developers | |
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Digital Extremes | |
macOS (OS X) | TransGaming |
Publishers | |
2K Games | |
Engines | |
Evolution | |
Release dates | |
Windows | February 7, 2012 |
macOS (OS X) (Cider) | April 24, 2012 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 77 |
IGDB | 77 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Shooter |
Warnings
- The macOS (OS X) version of this game does not work on macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later due to the removal of support for 32-bit-only apps.
The Darkness II is a multiplayer first-person shooter game.
The game has significant issues on OS X, due to the port using Cider.[1][2]
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | Limited Edition also available | |||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam |
Version differences
- Limited Edition content includes the Gourmet Hearts & Relic Hunter character abilities, Crazy Abdul Darkling Outfit, custom illustration by Marc Silvestri, and The Darkness Origins Volume 1 & Volume 2
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Delete/rename video files[citation needed] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %APPDATA%\DarknessII\ |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/67370/pfx/[Note 1] |
- Configuration files are encrypted.
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %APPDATA%\DarknessII\ |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/67370/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | Use Flawless Widescreen. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | May only work in windowed mode. Fullscreen mode may result in a stretched 16:9 image. Use Flawless Widescreen. Some screen effects are pillarboxed 16:9.[3] | ||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | Features an in-game slider, but it is Windows only. Use Flawless Widescreen for higher settings. | ||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Enabled by default. No option in-game. Most likely an FXAA implementation. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Exceeding 60 FPS causes an issue in one part of the game. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | Choose between Default and Southpaw controls | |
Controller sensitivity | Mouse and Controller share the same sensitivity slider | |
Controller Y-axis inversion |
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 | The game will prioritize gamepad prompts over KB/M prompts when a gamepad is plugged in |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | Auto detects and outputs up to 5.1 surround.[4] | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Czech | Fan translation - #1 | |||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Polish | Fan translation, download. | |||
Russian | ||||
Spanish |
- All other languages have the in-game option to select English audio.
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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Local play | 4 | Co-op Use Nucleus Co-op. |
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LAN play | ||||
Online play | 4 | Co-op |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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vorpX | G3D Officially supported game, see official vorpx game list. |
Issues fixed
Yellow Screen Issue
For Nvidia users[citation needed] |
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For AMD users[citation needed] |
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For OS X users[citation needed] |
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Crashes right after pressing the Play button
Run DarknessII.exe with disabled desktop composition.[citation needed]
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"Could not load image"
Run the game directly from DarknessII.exe [citation needed]
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Getting stuck in an invisible wall inside a vent
Possible solutions[citation needed] |
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Performance/FPS problems
Run the game in windowed mode[citation needed] |
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Blurry screen
Switch from fullscreen to windowed mode and back |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9.0c |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) | This 32-bit-only macOS game does not work on macOS Catalina (10.15) or later. |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Physics | PhysX | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP | Vista, 7 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200+ |
2.4 GHz Quad Core |
System memory (RAM) | 1.5 GB | 2 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 10 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 8600 ATI Radeon HD 2600 256 MB of VRAM | Nvidia GeForce 9800 GTX or ATI equivalent 512 MB of VRAM |
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 10.6.8 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo | |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 11 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | AMD Radeon HD2600 Nvidia GeForce 9600GT 256 MB of VRAM | Nvidia GeForce 9800 GTX 512 MB of VRAM |
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 (67370) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ "darkness 2 for mac is just a wine-wrapped pc version" - 2K Forums - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ "Yellow screen" - Steam Community Discussions - last accessed on 17 May 2023
- ↑ The Darkness II 21:9 Gameplay (2560x1080) (60fps) (Ultrawide) - YouTube - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up - last accessed on 17 May 2023
- ↑ Invisible wall bug-fix - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)