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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
+ | ==="New Game" Crash Fix=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=DLL to fix the crash that happens when selecting New Game or loading a Save File|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
+ | # Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2365-too-many-cores-crash-fix-lost-planet-2/ New Game Crash Fix] | ||
+ | # Extract to where the games EXE file is located. | ||
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+ | Alternatively use Special K's "Spoof CPU Core Count" setting within the FPS Limiter's "Advanced" section and set it to 6 or less CPU cores. Do not combine the above fix with Special K. | ||
+ | }} | ||
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===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Rename/delete files|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Rename/delete files|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
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|60 fps notes = Pre-rendered cutscenes are at 30 FPS. Frame rate is uncapped during the videos. | |60 fps notes = Pre-rendered cutscenes are at 30 FPS. Frame rate is uncapped during the videos. | ||
|120 fps = true | |120 fps = true | ||
− | |120 fps notes = No frame rate or refresh rate cap.<ref> | + | |120 fps notes = No frame rate or refresh rate cap.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://120hz.net/showthread.php?104-Games-That-Run-Above-60FPS|title="Games That Run Above 60FPS" - 120Hz.net Forums|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
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{{ii}} The game becomes very prone to crashing after Alt-Tabbing on some machines. | {{ii}} The game becomes very prone to crashing after Alt-Tabbing on some machines. | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Use Command Prompt|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use Command Prompt|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/darksiders_series/enable_task_switch_in_ds1?staff=yes|title=Enable task switch in DS1, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
# Open the Start menu, search for <code>Command Prompt</code> and open it. | # Open the Start menu, search for <code>Command Prompt</code> and open it. | ||
# Copy this: <code>sdbinst -u -g {c0728393-3782-4e36-a2cd-b3aa27cd6836}</code> | # Copy this: <code>sdbinst -u -g {c0728393-3782-4e36-a2cd-b3aa27cd6836}</code> |
Latest revision as of 21:38, 6 April 2024
This page is for the original release. For the Warmastered Edition, see Darksiders Warmastered Edition.
Developers | |
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Vigil Games | |
Publishers | |
THQ | |
Nordic Games | |
Russia | Buka Entertainment |
Engines | |
Phoenix Engine | |
Release dates | |
Windows | September 23, 2010 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 83 |
IGDB | 82 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Third-person |
Genres | RPG |
Themes | Post-apocalyptic, Sci-fi |
Series | Darksiders |
Darksiders | |
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Darksiders | 2010 |
Darksiders II | 2012 |
Darksiders II: Deathinitive Edition | 2015 |
Darksiders Warmastered Edition | 2016 |
Darksiders III | 2018 |
Darksiders Genesis | 2019 |
Darksiders is a singleplayer third-person RPG game in the Darksiders series.
General information
- Official manual
- Darksiders Community Forums
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | ||||
GOG.com | Included in the Extras for Darksiders Warmastered Edition.[1] | |||
Steam | Bundled with Darksiders Warmastered Edition. | |||
Origin (unavailable) | Was bundled with Darksiders II: Digital Deluxe |
- All owners of any Steam copy of Darksiders will automatically see the Warmastered Edition as part of their library.[2]
Essential improvements
"New Game" Crash Fix
DLL to fix the crash that happens when selecting New Game or loading a Save File[citation needed] |
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Alternatively use Special K's "Spoof CPU Core Count" setting within the FPS Limiter's "Advanced" section and set it to 6 or less CPU cores. Do not combine the above fix with Special K. |
Skip intro videos
Rename/delete files[citation needed] |
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Stuttering fix
Run the game through Steam Big Picture[3] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\Darksiders\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/50620/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Darksiders\ |
Epic Games Launcher | %USERPROFILE%\Saved Games\darksiders1.exe |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/50620/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Origin | ||
OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud | Approx. 100 MB available. |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | Use Flawless Widescreen or Widescreen Fixer. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | See the WSGF entry. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | See Windowed. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Pre-rendered cutscenes are at 30 FPS. Frame rate is uncapped during the videos. No frame rate or refresh rate cap.[4] |
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High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Windowed
Manually edit options.dopt[citation needed] |
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Input
- Keyboard and mouse controls are disabled if a controller is plugged in.
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | Under Advanced options. | |
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | XInput and DirectInput. Designed for XInput controllers. First/primary controller only. | |
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | Renders most DirectInput controllers unuseable. Use XInput wrapper to bypass the issue. | |
Controller sensitivity | Separate for X- and Y-axis. | |
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 | DirectInput hotplugging crashes the game. | |
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
- Global hotkeys (for example volume keys on some keyboards) are disabled when game is in focus.
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Sliders for music, sound, voice and videos. | |
Surround sound | Auto-detection, 7.1 audio is supported. | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Czech | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Polish | ||||
Brazilian Portuguese | Fan translation, download. | |||
Russian | ||||
Spanish | ||||
Turkish | Fan translation[citation needed]. |
VR support
3D modes | State | GG3D | Notes | |
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Native 3D | ||||
Nvidia 3D Vision | See also Helix Mod: Darksiders (new 2016 fix). | |||
TriDef 3D | ||||
iZ3D | ||||
vorpX | G3D Officially supported game, see official vorpx game list. |
Issues fixed
Steam achievements not unlocking
- Steam achievements will fail to unlock if the game has already been launched on the current instance of Steam.
Restart Steam[citation needed] |
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Cutscenes do not play
Cutscenes do not play[citation needed] |
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Game doesn't reach menu[citation needed] |
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Game freezes at initial black screen
Game freezes at initial black screen[citation needed] |
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Cutscenes are only visible on half of the screen
- This can be caused by the MS13-057/KB2803821 update; reinstall the update to resolve the issue.[5]
Reinstall KB2803821[5] |
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Unresponsive controls, Controller buttons with keyboard
- This is most likely caused by game detecting some of computers devices as controller.
Remove unused controllers, set main controller as primary one[citation needed] |
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Disable DirectInput support[citation needed] |
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Game causes system reboot when it crashes
Game causes system reboot when it crashes[citation needed] |
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Black screen on multi-monitor systems
When playing on a system with multiple monitors, the game will default to fullscreen on the primary monitor. When the game is alt-tabbed out of and reopened, the screen will go black. Once there simply wiggle the mouse. Sometimes the game will go back to normal, and sometimes the game will crash instead.
Can't Alt+Tab ↹ with the GOG.com version
- The game becomes very prone to crashing after Alt-Tabbing on some machines.
Use Command Prompt[6] |
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Rename executable[citation needed] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9.0c | |
Shader Model support | 3.0 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Physics | Havok | |
Audio | FMOD | |
Interface | Scaleform | |
Cutscenes | Windows Media |
Increase performance
- As the game doesn't feature many graphical options, for lower end machines, this disables most of the game's effects.
Rename/delete files[citation needed] |
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System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP SP3, Vista SP1, 7 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 530 3.0 GHz AMD Athlon 64 3800+ 2.4 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Duo E6420 2.13 GHz AMD Athlon 64 X2 5200+ 2.6 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB (XP) 2 GB (Vista, 7) |
2 GB (XP) 3 GB (Vista, 7) |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 12 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 8800 Nvidia GeForce GT 220 ATI Radeon X1900 256 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible Shader model 3.0 support |
Nvidia GeForce GTS 240 ATI Radeon HD 3870 |
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.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/50620/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (50620) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Does Warmastered Edition includes original version? - GOG Community Discussions for the Darksiders series - last accessed on December 5, 2016
- ↑ Steam Community :: Group Announcements :: Darksiders - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ FOR PEOPLE HAVING CHOPPY FRAMES! :: Darksiders General Discussion - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ "Games That Run Above 60FPS" - 120Hz.net Forums - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 MS13-057: Description of the security update for Windows Media Format Runtime 9 and 9.5 (wmvdmod.dll), and for Windows Media Player 11 and 12: July 9, 2013
- ↑ Enable task switch in DS1, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com - last accessed on May 2023