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|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 21, 2003}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 21, 2003}} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|nosferatu-the-wrath-of-malachi|70}} | ||
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | FPS, Survival horror, Immersive Sim }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action, FPS, Survival horror, Immersive Sim }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Horror, Supernatural }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Horror, Supernatural }} | ||
|steam appid = 283290 | |steam appid = 283290 | ||
|gogcom id = 1207666093 | |gogcom id = 1207666093 | ||
+ | |igdb = nosferatu-the-wrath-of-malachi | ||
+ | |lutris = nosferatu-the-wrath-of-malachi | ||
|mobygames = nosferatu-the-wrath-of-malachi | |mobygames = nosferatu-the-wrath-of-malachi | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
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|winehq = 10100 | |winehq = 10100 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Availability/row| ZOOM | nosferatu-the-wrath-of-malachi | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| ZOOM | nosferatu-the-wrath-of-malachi | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} A free demo is available | + | |
+ | ===Demo/free trial=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} A free demo is available on [https://www.gamepressure.com/download.asp?ID=3587 GamePressure]. | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Edit settings=== | ===Edit settings=== | ||
− | To access the settings, launch the game using | + | To access the settings, launch the game using {{file|{{p|game}}\start.exe}} and then click on 'Settings'. |
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|hklm}}\SOFTWARE\{{p|wow64}}\Idol FX\Nosferatu}} | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|hklm}}\SOFTWARE\{{p|wow64}}\Idol FX\Nosferatu\}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\Version\Data}} | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\Version\Data\}} |
}} | }} | ||
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|anisotropic = true | |anisotropic = true | ||
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
− | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = false |
− | |antialiasing notes = The in-game anti-aliasing does not seem to work | + | |antialiasing notes = The in-game anti-aliasing does not seem to work. |
− | |upscaling = | + | |upscaling = false |
|upscaling tech = | |upscaling tech = | ||
|upscaling notes = | |upscaling notes = | ||
− | |vsync = | + | |vsync = false |
− | |vsync notes = | + | |vsync notes = |
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
|120 fps = true | |120 fps = true | ||
|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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|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = Retail only. [https://github.com/hornster02/Nosferatu_The_Wrath_of_Malachi-2003-CZ | + | |notes = Retail only. Available in [https://github.com/hornster02/Nosferatu_The_Wrath_of_Malachi-2003-CZ here]. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = Retail only, [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=455460955 | + | |notes = Retail only, download for digital releases [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=455460955 here]. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Add keys to the registry|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/283290/discussions/0/620695877466151555|title=FIXES: Graphic options and help/manual|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Add keys to the registry|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/283290/discussions/0/620695877466151555|title=FIXES: Graphic options and help/manual|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= | ||
<ol><li>Create a new temporary text file anywhere you would like.</li> | <ol><li>Create a new temporary text file anywhere you would like.</li> | ||
− | <li>Name it nosferatu.reg</li> | + | <li>Name it as {{file|nosferatu.reg}}.</li> |
<li>Copy the following lines into it:</li> | <li>Copy the following lines into it:</li> | ||
<pre> | <pre> | ||
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</pre> | </pre> | ||
<li>Save your file and then run it to add the keys to your registry.</li> | <li>Save your file and then run it to add the keys to your registry.</li> | ||
− | <li>Run the game from | + | <li>Run the game from {{file|{{p|game}}\start.exe}} or else the default settings will be used.</li></ol> |
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
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===Jerky/Uneven mouse movement=== | ===Jerky/Uneven mouse movement=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Use RInput|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Use RInput|fix= | ||
− | + | # Open {{file|RInput.exe}}. | |
− | # Open | + | # Type the executable's name (it's case-sensitive). |
− | # Type the executable's name. | ||
# Press Enter and it's done. | # Press Enter and it's done. | ||
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{{ii}} The game's performance is significantly degraded with Proton 5.13-6 and newer. | {{ii}} The game's performance is significantly degraded with Proton 5.13-6 and newer. | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Use Proton 5.0-10 or older|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Use Proton 5.0-10 or older|fix= | ||
− | In the Compatibility tab of the game's Properties window in Steam, enable the "Force the use of a specific Steam Play compatibility tool" option and select Proton 5.0-10 or older from the drop-down list. | + | * In the Compatibility tab of the game's Properties window in Steam, enable the "Force the use of a specific Steam Play compatibility tool" option and select Proton 5.0-10 or older from the drop-down list. |
}} | }} | ||
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{{ii}} The game's pre-rendered cutscenes do not work out-of-the-box with Proton 5.0-10 and older. | {{ii}} The game's pre-rendered cutscenes do not work out-of-the-box with Proton 5.0-10 and older. | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Install {{code|quartz.dll}} and disable {{code|winegstreamer.dll}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Install {{code|quartz.dll}} and disable {{code|winegstreamer.dll}}|fix= | ||
− | # Install {{ | + | # Install {{file|quartz.dll}} using [https://github.com/Matoking/protontricks Protontricks]: {{pre|protontricks 283290 quartz}} |
# In the General tab of the game's Properties window in Steam, put <code>WINEDLLOVERRIDES="winegstreamer=" %command%</code> in the launch options field. | # In the General tab of the game's Properties window in Steam, put <code>WINEDLLOVERRIDES="winegstreamer=" %command%</code> in the launch options field. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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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 = | ||
}} | }} |
Revision as of 14:14, 11 April 2024
Developers | |
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Idol FX | |
Publishers | |
Retail | Pan Vision |
Digital (former) | KISS ltd |
Digital (former) | Blue Moon Red Owl |
Digital (current) | Funbox Media |
Engines | |
Architectural Generator Engine | |
Release dates | |
Windows | October 21, 2003 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 70 |
Taxonomy | |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Action, FPS, Survival horror, Immersive sim |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Horror, Supernatural |
Nosferatu: The Wrath of Malachi is a singleplayer first-person action, FPS, survival horror and immersive sim game.
General information
Availability
Demo/free trial
- A free demo is available on GamePressure.
Essential improvements
Edit settings
To access the settings, launch the game using <path-to-game>\start.exe
and then click on 'Settings'.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Idol FX\Nosferatu\[Note 2] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/283290/pfx/[Note 3] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\Version\Data\[Note 4] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/283290/pfx/[Note 3] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | Use Nosferatu widescreen fix. | ||
Multi-monitor | Use Nosferatu widescreen fix. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | See the WSGF topic. | ||
4K Ultra HD | Use dgVoodoo2. | ||
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) | The in-game anti-aliasing does not seem to work. | ||
High-fidelity upscaling | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | Certain keys are hard-coded. | |
Mouse acceleration | Acceleration always on. To disable it externally, use RInput. | |
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | Not in cutscenes. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Czech | Retail only. Available in here. | |||
French | ||||
German | Retail only, download for digital releases. | |||
Polish | Retail only, Details. Download for digital releases. | |||
Russian | Retail only, download for digital releases. | |||
Spanish | Retail only, download for digital releases here. |
Issues fixed
Settings aren't saved (Steam)
The game saves its settings in the Windows registry. The keys are not created by default and need to be created by you. Once created you can edit the settings from the launcher and they will be saved.
Add keys to the registry[3] |
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Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\Idol FX] [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\Idol FX\Nosferatu] "Adapter"="0" "TextureQuality"="32" "TextureFiltering"="2" "AntiAlias"="0" "LevelGeometry"="2" "LevelTextures"="2" "ParticleDetail"="2" "SoundEnabled"="1" "Width"="1280" "Height"="960" "Depth"="32" Notes
|
Jerky/Uneven mouse movement
Use RInput |
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Notes
|
Poor performance with Proton 5.13-6 and newer (Linux)
- The game's performance is significantly degraded with Proton 5.13-6 and newer.
Use Proton 5.0-10 or older |
---|
|
Cutscenes not working with Proton 5.0-10 and older (Linux)
- The game's pre-rendered cutscenes do not work out-of-the-box with Proton 5.0-10 and older.
Install quartz.dll and disable winegstreamer.dll
|
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|
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 8 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 98, 2000, XP, 7, 8 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium III 733 MHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 128 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 353 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | Direct3D Compatible 16 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10[1] or Windows 11 and is disabled by default on Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 when the KB3086255 update is installed.[2]
- ↑ Applications writing to
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE
will be redirected to other locations based on various criterias, see the glossary page for more details. - ↑ 3.0 3.1 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>/283290/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (283290) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
- ↑ 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).
References
- ↑ Not Loading in Windows 10; this will break thousands of - Microsoft Community - last accessed on 2017-01-16
- ↑ Microsoft - MS15-097: Description of the security update for the graphics component in Windows: September 8, 2015 - last accessed on 2018-02-16
- ↑ FIXES: Graphic options and help/manual - last accessed on May 2023