Difference between revisions of "Call of Cthulhu: Dark Corners of the Earth"
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|widescreen wsgf award = unsupported | |widescreen wsgf award = unsupported | ||
|multimonitor wsgf award = unsupported | |multimonitor wsgf award = unsupported | ||
| − | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | + | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = |
| − | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | + | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = |
|widescreen resolution = false | |widescreen resolution = false | ||
|widescreen resolution notes= Stretched by default. Currently no fix available. | |widescreen resolution notes= Stretched by default. Currently no fix available. | ||
|multimonitor = false | |multimonitor = false | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
| − | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = unknown |
|ultrawidescreen notes = | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
| − | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = unknown |
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
|fov = hackable | |fov = hackable | ||
| − | |fov notes = Use [http://dcotetools.sucklead.com/p/dcotepatch.html DCoTEPatch]. | + | |fov notes = Use [http://dcotetools.sucklead.com/p/dcotepatch.html DCoTEPatch]. Requires starting a new game. |
| − | |windowed = | + | |windowed = hackable |
| − | |windowed notes = | + | |windowed notes = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]]. |
| − | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = hackable |
| − | |borderless windowed notes = | + | |borderless windowed notes = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]]. |
|anisotropic = hackable | |anisotropic = hackable | ||
|anisotropic notes = Force in the graphics card control panel. | |anisotropic notes = Force in the graphics card control panel. | ||
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|120 fps = true | |120 fps = true | ||
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
| − | |color blind = | + | |color blind = |
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{--}} Resolutions above default reduce movement speed, making the game unwinnable.<ref>[http://www.gamefaqs.com/pc/470998-call-of-cthulhu-dark-corners-of-the-earth/reviews/review-126810 Review on GameFAQs]. Other reports indicate it is fixed in Steam version.</ref> | {{--}} Resolutions above default reduce movement speed, making the game unwinnable.<ref>[http://www.gamefaqs.com/pc/470998-call-of-cthulhu-dark-corners-of-the-earth/reviews/review-126810 Review on GameFAQs]. Other reports indicate it is fixed in Steam version.</ref> | ||
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| + | ===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
| + | {{Fixbox/fix|Force game into windowed mode|ref={{cn|date=November 2016}}}} | ||
| + | # Download [http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/87-the-bards-tale-2005-windowed-mode/ d3d9hook]. | ||
| + | # Go to <code>{{p|game}}\Engine\</code>. | ||
| + | # Extract {{file|d3d9.dll}} to the folder. | ||
| + | }} | ||
==Input settings== | ==Input settings== | ||
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|invert controller y-axis = false | |invert controller y-axis = false | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= false | |invert controller y-axis notes= false | ||
| − | |touchscreen = | + | |touchscreen = unknown |
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|button prompts = unknown | |button prompts = unknown | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Issues | + | ==Issues unresolved== |
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===Basement stairs crash=== | ===Basement stairs crash=== | ||
When descending into the basement during the prologue, the game may crash if you don't get down fast enough. The crash can be avoided if you jump off of the ladder without touching the stairs. Be advised that this may take a few tries. | When descending into the basement during the prologue, the game may crash if you don't get down fast enough. The crash can be avoided if you jump off of the ladder without touching the stairs. Be advised that this may take a few tries. | ||
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In chapter 3 (Attack of the fishmen) you will sneak through a warehouse. After crawling under the floor you will climb into an office. When you try to get to the save symbol by pushing the bookshelf the game crashes. | In chapter 3 (Attack of the fishmen) you will sneak through a warehouse. After crawling under the floor you will climb into an office. When you try to get to the save symbol by pushing the bookshelf the game crashes. | ||
| + | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===Invisible cannon targets=== | ===Invisible cannon targets=== | ||
| − | When you first get to use the cannon, you need to hit three targets shown as a blue light. If playing on Windows Vista or | + | When you first get to use the cannon, you need to hit three targets shown as a blue light. If playing on Windows Vista or later, these targets are not visible. |
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| + | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
| + | {{Fixbox/fix|Use fixed shaders|ref={{cn|date=November 2016}}}} | ||
| + | * See [[#Fixed shaders for modern OS|Fixed shaders for modern OS]]. | ||
| + | }} | ||
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
{{Fixbox/fix|Run [http://dcotetools.sucklead.com/p/dcotepatch.html DCoTEPatch]|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Run [http://dcotetools.sucklead.com/p/dcotepatch.html DCoTEPatch]|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} | ||
| − | * This fix adjusts the script, with the result being equivalent as if the sorcerers only made three waves against the ship. | + | * This fix adjusts the script, with the result being equivalent as if the sorcerers only made three waves against the ship. |
| + | * A [http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=144143757 blind-fire guide] also exists. | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | + | ===Alt+Tab crashes the game=== | |
| + | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
| + | {{Fixbox/fix|Force game into windowed mode|ref={{cn|date=November 2016}}}} | ||
| + | * See [[#Windowed|Windowed]]. | ||
| + | }} | ||
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
| − | + | ===[http://www.tahionic.com/computers/Call%20of%20Cthulhu%20-%20Dark%20Corners%20of%20the%20Earth/game%20cheats.html Digital ArchAngel's patch]=== | |
{{ii}} Changes various aspects of the gameplay and adds support for cheats. | {{ii}} Changes various aspects of the gameplay and adds support for cheats. | ||
Revision as of 17:36, 14 November 2016
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| Headfirst Productions | |
| Publishers | |
| Bethesda Softworks | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | March 27, 2006 |
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Key points
- Unofficial Patch fixes most of the game-breaking bugs.
- Features many technical issues and very limited video options.
General information
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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| Amazon.com | |
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| Green Man Gaming | |
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| Steam | |
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Essential improvements
DCoTEPatch
- Fixes game breaking bugs, allows changing FOV, skipping intro videos and more.
- Only the original retail version enables all features.
Fixed shaders for modern OS
- Fixes the reef bug (blue light) and the sky lighting problems[1]
Game data
Configuration file location
Template:Game data/row
| System | Location |
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| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/22340/pfx/[Note 1] |
- Configuration file is encrypted.
Save game data location
Template:Game data/row
| System | Location |
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| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/22340/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
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| Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Launcher.
- Resolutions above default reduce movement speed, making the game unwinnable.[2]
Windowed
| Instructions |
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Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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| English | ||||
| French | ||||
| German |
Issues unresolved
Basement stairs crash
When descending into the basement during the prologue, the game may crash if you don't get down fast enough. The crash can be avoided if you jump off of the ladder without touching the stairs. Be advised that this may take a few tries.
Room with the hung woman glitch
In the old newspaper office, during A Visit to Old Town near the beginning of the game, there are two doors on your way out, if you take the right door you will enter a room with a woman who has hung herself. This room can sometimes glitch and will cause you to lose mobility of Jack and be unable to progress. Just skip that room as there is nothing of interest otherwise in it, take the locked door on the left, by unbolting it in the upper corner of the door.
Hogg's Office bookcase crash
In chapter 3 (Attack of the fishmen) you will sneak through a warehouse. After crawling under the floor you will climb into an office. When you try to get to the save symbol by pushing the bookshelf the game crashes.
Issues fixed
Invisible cannon targets
When you first get to use the cannon, you need to hit three targets shown as a blue light. If playing on Windows Vista or later, these targets are not visible.
| Instructions |
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| Instructions |
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Alt+Tab crashes the game
| Instructions |
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Other information
Digital ArchAngel's patch
- Changes various aspects of the gameplay and adds support for cheats.
SweetFX
- Adds HDR and bloom lighting, as well as advanced contrast for more natural and realistic lightning.
- In-game MSAA must be disabled in order to work. Force it through graphics card control panel.
| Instructions |
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System requirements
| Windows | ||
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| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | 2000 | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium III 800 MHz | |
| System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | 128 MB of VRAM DirectX 9 compatible |
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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 (22340) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Topic on GeForce forum
- ↑ Review on GameFAQs. Other reports indicate it is fixed in Steam version.