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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Catwoman Cover.jpg | |cover = Catwoman Cover.jpg | ||
|developers = | |developers = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Argonaut Games}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|EA UK}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|EA UK}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Electronic Arts}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Electronic Arts}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|1C-SoftClub}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|July 20, 2004}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|July 20, 2004}} | ||
| + | |taxonomy = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Third-person }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Contemporary }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | DC}} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
|steam appid side = | |steam appid side = | ||
| − | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = |
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
| + | |mobygames = catwoman | ||
|wikipedia = Catwoman (video game) | |wikipedia = Catwoman (video game) | ||
|winehq = 5163 | |winehq = 5163 | ||
| + | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
{{--}} No graphics or audio settings other than resolution, brightness and subtitles. | {{--}} No graphics or audio settings other than resolution, brightness and subtitles. | ||
| + | {{--}} Framerate is locked at 30FPS. | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc check, key | {{DRM|SafeDisc|v4}} | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc check, key | {{DRM|SafeDisc|v4}} | | Windows }} | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{ii}} This game is not available digitally. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Essential improvements== | ||
| + | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|fix= | ||
| + | # Go to <code>{{p|game}}\Movies</code> | ||
| + | # Rename, move or delete these files: | ||
| + | <pre> | ||
| + | ealogode.bik | ||
| + | ealogodk.bik | ||
| + | ealogoes.bik | ||
| + | ealogofr.bik | ||
| + | ealogoit.bik | ||
| + | ealogonl.bik | ||
| + | ealogouk.bik | ||
| + | WBLOGO.BIK | ||
| + | </pre> | ||
| + | |||
| + | '''Notes''' | ||
| + | {{ii}} The WB and DC copyright screens will still be shown. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\EA GAMES\Catwoman\Saved Games\}} |
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Catwoman - Resolution.jpg|Resolution settings.}} | {{Image|Catwoman - Resolution.jpg|Resolution settings.}} | ||
| − | {{Video | + | {{Video |
| − | |wsgf link = | + | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/catwoman |
|widescreen wsgf award = incomplete | |widescreen wsgf award = incomplete | ||
|multimonitor wsgf award = incomplete | |multimonitor wsgf award = incomplete | ||
|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = incomplete | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = incomplete | ||
|4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | ||
| − | |widescreen resolution = | + | |widescreen resolution = limited |
| − | |widescreen resolution notes= | + | |widescreen resolution notes= Combination of {{term|Hor+}} and {{term|Vert-}}; image is slightly wider and slightly shorter. |
| − | |multimonitor = | + | |multimonitor = false |
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
|ultrawidescreen = unknown | |ultrawidescreen = unknown | ||
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|antialiasing = false | |antialiasing = false | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
| − | |vsync = | + | |upscaling = false |
| − | |vsync notes = | + | |upscaling tech = |
| − | |60 fps = | + | |upscaling notes = |
| − | |60 fps notes = | + | |vsync = always on |
| − | |120 fps = | + | |vsync notes = |
| + | |60 fps = false | ||
| + | |60 fps notes = Framerate is capped at 30FPS. | ||
| + | |120 fps = false | ||
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
| + | |hdr = false | ||
| + | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
{{Image|Catwoman - Rebinding.jpg|Keyboard and controller rebinding.}} | {{Image|Catwoman - Rebinding.jpg|Keyboard and controller rebinding.}} | ||
{{Image|Catwoman - Control options.jpg|General control options.}} | {{Image|Catwoman - Control options.jpg|General control options.}} | ||
| − | {{Input | + | {{Image|Catwoman - General control options + subtitles setting.jpg|General control options 2 + Subtitles setting.}} |
| + | {{Input | ||
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap 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 = unknown | ||
| + | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
| − | |full controller = | + | |full controller = true |
|full controller notes = | |full controller notes = | ||
|controller remap = true | |controller remap = true | ||
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|invert controller y-axis = true | |invert controller y-axis = true | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
| − | | | + | |xinput controllers = true |
| − | | | + | |xinput controllers notes = |
| + | |xbox prompts = false | ||
| + | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
| + | |impulse triggers = false | ||
| + | |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= | ||
|button prompts = generic | |button prompts = generic | ||
|button prompts notes = | |button prompts notes = | ||
| − | |controller hotplug = | + | |controller hotplug = false |
| − | |controller hotplug notes = | + | |controller hotplug notes = Controller must be plugged in before game starts. |
|haptic feedback = true | |haptic feedback = true | ||
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
| − | | | + | |simultaneous input = true |
| − | | | + | |simultaneous input notes = |
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
| − | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = false | |separate volume = false | ||
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
| − | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
| + | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
| + | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = English | |language = English | ||
| − | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | |||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==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 = false | ||
| + | |vorpx modes = | ||
| + | |vorpx notes = Game kept repeatedly asking for CD key on install attempt (WIN7). | ||
| + | |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== | ||
| + | ===Crashing at Startup=== | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Change Compatibility Settings|fix= | ||
| + | # Right Click on CATWOMAN.exe and change the compatibility to Windows XP (Service Pack 2) | ||
| + | # Additional fix if setting the compatibility setting doesn't fix it, you can also run this as administrator.}} | ||
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
| − | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 9.0b |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|metal support = | |metal support = | ||
|metal support notes = | |metal support notes = | ||
| − | |vulkan | + | |vulkan versions = |
| − | |vulkan | + | |vulkan notes = |
|dos modes = | |dos modes = | ||
|dos modes notes = | |dos modes notes = | ||
|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
| − | |64-bit executable | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
| − | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
| + | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |windows exe notes = | ||
| + | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
| + | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
| + | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |macos app notes = | ||
| + | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
| + | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
| + | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |linux executable notes = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Middleware=== | ||
| + | {{Middleware | ||
| + | |physics = | ||
| + | |physics notes = | ||
| + | |audio = | ||
| + | |audio notes = | ||
| + | |interface = | ||
| + | |interface notes = | ||
| + | |input = | ||
| + | |input notes = | ||
| + | |cutscenes = Bink | ||
| + | |cutscenes notes = | ||
| + | |multiplayer = | ||
| + | |multiplayer notes= | ||
| + | |anticheat = | ||
| + | |anticheat notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
| − | |minOS = | + | |minOS = 98 SE |
| − | |minCPU = | + | |minCPU = Intel Pentium III 800 MHz |
| − | |minRAM = | + | |minCPU2 = AMD Athlon 800 MHz |
| − | |minHD = | + | |minRAM = 256 MB |
| − | |minGPU = | + | |minHD = 1.5 GB |
| − | |minVRAM = | + | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce2 series |
| − | |minDX = | + | |minGPU2 = ATI Radeon 7500 |
| + | |minVRAM = 64 MB | ||
| + | |minDX = 9.0b | ||
| + | |||
| + | |recOS = ME, 2000, XP | ||
| + | |recCPU = Intel Pentium III | ||
| + | |recCPU2 = AMD Athlon MP | ||
| + | |recRAM = | ||
| + | |recHD = | ||
| + | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce 6600 | ||
| + | |recGPU2 = ATI Radeon 9250 | ||
| + | |recVRAM = 128 MB | ||
| + | |recDX = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
Latest revision as of 22:59, 10 January 2024
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Argonaut Games | |
| EA UK | |
| Publishers | |
| Electronic Arts | |
| 1C-SoftClub | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | July 20, 2004 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase |
| Microtransactions | None |
| Modes | Singleplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | Third-person |
| Controls | Direct control |
| Genres | Action |
| Themes | Contemporary |
| Series | DC |
 |
|
| ⤏ Go to series page | |
| Superman (series) | |
| Batman (series) | |
| Aquaman: War of the Water Worlds | 1996 |
| Catwoman | 2004 |
| Constantine | 2005 |
| DC Universe Online | 2011 |
| Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure | 2013 |
| Injustice (series) | |
| Watchmen (series) | |
| Young Justice: Legacy | 2013 |
| Infinite Crisis | 2015 |
| Suicide Squad: Special Ops | 2016 |
| Justice League VR | 2017 |
| DC League of Super-Pets: The Adventures of Krypto and Ace | 2022 |
| DC's Justice League: Cosmic Chaos | 2023 |
| DC Dual Force | EA |
Warnings
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see Availability for affected versions).
Key points
- No graphics or audio settings other than resolution, brightness and subtitles.
- Framerate is locked at 30FPS.
Availability
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).
- This game is not available digitally.
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
| Instructions |
|---|
ealogode.bik ealogodk.bik ealogoes.bik ealogofr.bik ealogoit.bik ealogonl.bik ealogouk.bik WBLOGO.BIK Notes
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\EA GAMES\Catwoman\Saved Games\ |
Video
Resolution settings.
| Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | Combination of Hor+ and Vert-; image is slightly wider and slightly shorter. | ||
| 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) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| 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 | Framerate is capped at 30FPS. | ||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
Input
Keyboard and controller rebinding.
General control options.
General control options 2 + Subtitles setting.
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | ||
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support | ||
| Full controller support | ||
| Controller remapping | ||
| Controller sensitivity | Shares the same option with mouse. | |
| Controller Y-axis inversion |
| Controller types |
|---|
| XInput-compatible controllers | ||
|---|---|---|
| Xbox button prompts | ||
| Impulse Trigger vibration |
| PlayStation controllers |
|---|
| Generic/other controllers |
|---|
| Additional information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Button prompts |  |
|
| Controller hotplugging | Controller must be plugged in before game starts. | |
| Haptic feedback | ||
| Digital movement supported | ||
| Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | ||
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English |
VR support
| 3D modes | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| vorpX | Game kept repeatedly asking for CD key on install attempt (WIN7). | ||
Issues fixed
Crashing at Startup
| Change Compatibility Settings |
|---|
|
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 9.0b |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Cutscenes | Bink Video |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 98 SE | ME, 2000, XP |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium III 800 MHz AMD Athlon 800 MHz |
Intel Pentium III AMD Athlon MP |
| System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1.5 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce2 series ATI Radeon 7500 64 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0b compatible | Nvidia GeForce 6600 ATI Radeon 9250 128 MB of VRAM |
Notes
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