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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Tilted Mill Entertainment}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Tilted Mill Entertainment}}
 
|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
−
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Myelin Media}}
+
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Myelin Media|Retail (North America)}}
−
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sega}}
+
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sega|Retail (Europe)}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|1C-SoftClub|Retail (Russia)}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sold Out Software|Retail re-release}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Tilted Mill Entertainment|Digital}}
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Titan 2.0}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Titan 2.0}}
 
|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 8, 2004}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 8, 2004}}
 +
|taxonomy    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Bird's-eye view }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Point and select }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Building }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Egypt, Classical }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | City Building (Sierra) }}
 
|steam appid  = 17100
 
|steam appid  = 17100
 
|steam appid side = 17120
 
|steam appid side = 17120
−
|gogcom page  = children_of_the_nile_complete
+
|gogcom id    = 1207659204
 +
|official site= http://immortalcities.com/cotn/
 +
|hltb        = 4633
 +
|lutris      = children-of-the-nile
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|strategywiki =  
 +
|mobygames    = 16480
 
|wikipedia    = Immortal Cities: Children of the Nile
 
|wikipedia    = Immortal Cities: Children of the Nile
 
|winehq      = 3684
 
|winehq      = 3684
 +
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
−
{{Series|City Building Series}}
 
  
−
'''Key points'''
+
{{Introduction
−
{{ii}} Also titled '''Immortal Cities: Children of the Nile'''
+
|introduction      =
−
{{++}} Vastly improved by the free [[#Enhanced Edition Patch (v1.3)|Enhanced Edition patch]]
+
 
−
{{--}} Main menu restricted to 800x600, though the game itself will run at any supported resolution
+
|release history  =
 +
 
 +
|current state    =
 +
}}
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
−
{{mm}} [http://immortalcities.com/cotn/ Official website]
+
{{ii}} Originally released as '''Immortal Cities: Children of the Nile'''
 
{{mm}} [http://tiltedmill.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=3 Official forum]
 
{{mm}} [http://tiltedmill.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=3 Official forum]
−
{{GOG.com links|children_of_the_nile_complete|children_of_the_nile_complete}}
+
{{GOG.com links|1207659204|children_of_the_nile_complete}}
−
{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/17100/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
+
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/17100/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
−
{{Availability/row| Retail | | unknown | | | Windows }}
+
{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|SecuROM|V4}} on Standard Edition, {{DRM|SecuROM|V7}} on Enhanced Edition. | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Amazon | B0043VDM5C | unknown | Enhanced Edition | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Amazon | B0043VDM5C | unknown | Enhanced Edition | | Windows }}
−
{{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-COTNEE-STEAM | Steam | Enhanced Edition | | Windows }}
+
{{Availability/row| GamersGate | children-of-the-nile-enhanced-edition | Steam | Enhanced Edition. {{store link|GamersGate|children-of-the-nile-pack|Pack with Alexandria}} also available. | | Windows }}
−
{{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-COTNA | GamersGate | Alexandria | | Windows }}
+
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | children_of_the_nile_complete | DRM-free | Enhanced Edition + Alexandria | | Windows }}
−
{{Availability/row| GOG | children_of_the_nile_complete | DRM-free | Enhanced Edition + Alexandria | | Windows }}
 
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 17100 | Steam | Enhanced Edition | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 17100 | Steam | Enhanced Edition | | Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| GamersGate | children-of-the-nile | DRM-free | Alexandria | | Windows | unavailable }}
 
}}
 
}}
 +
{{ii}} Free demo versions are available from GameFront: [https://www.gamefront.com/games/immortal-cities-children-of-the-nile/file/immortal-cities-children-of-the-nile-demo original version], [https://www.gamefront.com/games/immortal-cities-children-of-the-nile/file/immortal-cities-children-of-the-nile-enhanced-edition-demo Enhanced Edition].
  
 +
==Monetization==
 
{{DLC|
 
{{DLC|
 
{{DLC/row| Alexandria |  | Windows }}
 
{{DLC/row| Alexandria |  | Windows }}
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A massive overhaul to the game, it adds modern Windows support, new buildings, and a variety of gameplay tweaks and bug fixes.
 
A massive overhaul to the game, it adds modern Windows support, new buildings, and a variety of gameplay tweaks and bug fixes.
  
−
It can be download from the [http://immortalcities.com/cotn/downloads/patch.php official website].
+
It can be downloaded from [https://www.patches-scrolls.com/immortal_cities_children_of_the_nile.php here].
  
 
===Modifications===
 
===Modifications===
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===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
−
{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\Tilted Mill\Children of the Nile}}
+
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Tilted Mill\Children of the Nile\}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
−
{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\Tilted Mill\Children of the Nile\Saved Games\}}
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Tilted Mill\Children of the Nile\Saved Games\}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===[[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
−
|gog galaxy           = false
+
|discord                  =
−
|gog galaxy notes     =  
+
|discord notes            =
−
|origin               =  
+
|epic games launcher      =
−
|origin notes         =  
+
|epic games launcher notes =
−
|steam cloud           = false
+
|gog galaxy               = false
−
|steam cloud notes     =  
+
|gog galaxy notes         =  
−
|uplay                =  
+
|origin                   =  
−
|uplay notes           =  
+
|origin notes             =  
−
|xbox cloud           =  
+
|steam cloud               = false
−
|xbox cloud notes     =  
+
|steam cloud notes         =  
 +
|ubisoft connect          =  
 +
|ubisoft connect notes     =  
 +
|xbox cloud               =  
 +
|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
==Video settings==
+
==Video==
 
{{Image|Children of the Nile Video Settings.png|In-game video settings.}}
 
{{Image|Children of the Nile Video Settings.png|In-game video settings.}}
−
{{Video settings
+
{{Video
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|widescreen wsgf award      =  
 
|widescreen wsgf award      =  
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|ultrawidescreen wsgf award =  
 
|ultrawidescreen wsgf award =  
 
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    =  
 
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    =  
−
|widescreen resolution      = true
+
|widescreen resolution      = limited
−
|widescreen resolution notes= Main menu restricted to 800x600; see the [http://www.wsgf.org/forums/viewtopic.php?p=170136#p170136 WSGF topic].
+
|widescreen resolution notes= Main menu restricted to 800x600, which may result in the incorrect frequency being chosen by some displays (mainly TVs); use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1798-children-of-the-nile-enhanced-edition-fix/ this modified executable] to resolve this.
−
|multimonitor              = unknown
+
|multimonitor              = false
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
 
|ultrawidescreen            = hackable
 
|ultrawidescreen            = hackable
−
|ultrawidescreen notes      = See the [http://www.wsgf.org/forums/viewtopic.php?p=170136#p170136 WSGF topic].
+
|ultrawidescreen notes      = See the [https://www.wsgf.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?p=170136#p170136 WSGF topic].
 
|4k ultra hd                = hackable
 
|4k ultra hd                = hackable
−
|4k ultra hd notes          = See the [http://www.wsgf.org/forums/viewtopic.php?p=170136#p170136 WSGF topic].
+
|4k ultra hd notes          = See the [https://www.wsgf.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?p=170136#p170136 WSGF topic].
 
|fov                        = n/a
 
|fov                        = n/a
 
|fov notes                  =  
 
|fov notes                  =  
 
|windowed                  = hackable
 
|windowed                  = hackable
 
|windowed notes            = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]].
 
|windowed notes            = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]].
−
|borderless windowed        = false
+
|borderless windowed        = hackable
−
|borderless windowed notes  =  
+
|borderless windowed notes  = Use [[Glossary:Windowed#Force borderless fullscreen windowed mode|Borderless Gaming]]. The main menu will be stuck to the upper left corner, but the rest of the game works and covers the full screen fine.
 
|anisotropic                = true
 
|anisotropic                = true
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|antialiasing              = false
 
|antialiasing              = false
 
|antialiasing notes        =  
 
|antialiasing notes        =  
 +
|upscaling                  = unknown
 +
|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|vsync notes                =  
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|120 fps                    = true
 
|120 fps                    = true
 
|120 fps notes              =  
 
|120 fps notes              =  
 +
|hdr                        = unknown
 +
|hdr notes                  =
 
|color blind                = false
 
|color blind                = false
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
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===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]===
−
{{Fixbox|description=Editing {{code|CotN.ini}}|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Edit configuration file|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
−
# Go to {{code|{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\Tilted Mill\Children of the Nile}}.
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# Go to {{folder|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Tilted Mill\Children of the Nile}}.
−
# Open {{code|CotN.ini}}.
+
# Open {{file|CotN.ini}}.
−
# Change Full Screen Mode from {{code|1}} to {{code|0}}.
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# Change {{code|Full Screen Mode}} from {{code|1}} to {{code|0}}.
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# Save changes.
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# Save the file.
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
==Input settings==
+
 
 +
==Input==
 
{{Image|Children of the Nile Input Settings.png|In-game control settings.}}
 
{{Image|Children of the Nile Input Settings.png|In-game control settings.}}
−
{{Input settings
+
{{Input
 
|key remap                = false
 
|key remap                = false
 
|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 = Can be toggled on/off
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes = Can be toggled on/off
 +
|touchscreen              = unknown
 +
|touchscreen notes        =
 
|controller support        = false
 
|controller support        = false
 
|controller support notes  =  
 
|controller support notes  =  
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|invert controller y-axis  = unknown
 
|invert controller y-axis  = unknown
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
−
|touchscreen               = unknown
+
|xinput controllers        = unknown
−
|touchscreen notes        =  
+
|xinput controllers notes  =
−
|button prompts           = unknown
+
|xbox prompts              = unknown
−
|button prompts notes     =  
+
|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        = unknown
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|haptic feedback          = unknown
 
|haptic feedback          = unknown
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
−
|light bar support        = unknown
+
|simultaneous input        = unknown
−
|light bar support notes   =  
+
|simultaneous input notes  =
 +
|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 settings==
+
==Audio==
 
{{Image|Children of the Nile Audio Settings.png|In-game audio settings.}}
 
{{Image|Children of the Nile Audio Settings.png|In-game audio settings.}}
−
{{Audio settings
+
{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume notes    = Music, sound and speech
 
|separate volume notes    = Music, sound and speech
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|eax support              =  
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support notes        =  
 
|eax support notes        =  
 +
|royalty free audio      = always on
 +
|royalty free audio notes =
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = English
 
  |language  = English
−
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    = yes
+
  |audio    = true
−
  |subtitles = no
+
  |subtitles = false
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = French
 
  |language  = French
−
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    = no
+
  |audio    = false
−
  |subtitles = no
+
  |subtitles = false
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = German
 
  |language  = German
−
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    = no
+
  |audio    = false
−
  |subtitles = no
+
  |subtitles = false
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
  |fan notes =  
+
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Hungarian
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = false
 +
|notes    = [https://magyaritasok.hu/magyaritasok/children-of-the-nile-enhanced-edition/children-of-the-nile-enhanced-edition/2260 Fan translation.]
 +
  |fan       = true
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Italian
 
  |language  = Italian
−
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    = no
+
  |audio    = false
−
  |subtitles = no
+
  |subtitles = false
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
  |fan notes =  
+
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Russian
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = false
 +
|notes    = Official localization by "Soft-club". Local retail only. [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1509770315 Patch for digital version]
 +
  |fan       =  
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Spanish
 
  |language  = Spanish
−
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    = no
+
  |audio    = false
−
  |subtitles = no
+
  |subtitles = false
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
−
}}
 
−
 
−
==Issues fixed==
 
−
===Main menu restricted to 800x600===
 
−
{{ii}} Due to the menu being locked at 800x600, this may result in the incorrect frequency being chosen by some displays (mainly TVs).
 
−
 
−
{{Fixbox|description=Fix menu resolution|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 
−
# Download the custom {{code|CotN.exe}} file from [http://www.wsgf.org/forums/viewtopic.php?p=170136#p170136 wsgf.org].
 
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# Extract the desired {{code|CotN.exe}} to {{code|{{p|game}}}} and overwrite the original {{code|CotN.exe}}.
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===API===
 
===API===
 
{{API
 
{{API
−
|direct3d versions      = 9
+
|direct3d versions      = 9.0b
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
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|mantle support        =  
 
|mantle support        =  
 
|mantle support notes  =  
 
|mantle support notes  =  
−
|vulkan support        =  
+
|vulkan versions        =  
−
|vulkan support notes   =  
+
|vulkan notes           =  
 
|dos modes              =  
 
|dos modes              =  
 
|dos modes notes        =  
 
|dos modes notes        =  
 
|shader model versions  = 3
 
|shader model versions  = 3
 
|shader model notes    =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
−
|64-bit executable     = false
+
|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 =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|recOS    = 2000, ME, XP, Vista
 
|recOS    = 2000, ME, XP, Vista
−
|recCPU  = Intel Pentium IV 2.0 GHz
+
|recCPU  = Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz
 
|recCPU2  = AMD Athlon 64 3200+
 
|recCPU2  = AMD Athlon 64 3200+
 
|recRAM  = 512 MB (XP)<br />1 GB (Vista)
 
|recRAM  = 512 MB (XP)<br />1 GB (Vista)

Latest revision as of 13:10, 1 March 2024

Children of the Nile
Children of the Nile cover
Developers
Tilted Mill Entertainment
Publishers
Retail (North America) Myelin Media
Retail (Europe) Sega
Retail (Russia) 1C-SoftClub
Retail re-release Sold Out Software
Digital Tilted Mill Entertainment
Engines
Titan 2.0
Release dates
Windows November 8, 2004
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase, Expansion pack
Modes Singleplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives Bird's-eye view
Controls Point and select
Genres Building
Themes Egypt, Classical
Series City Building (Sierra)
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Children of the Nile on MobyGames
Children of the Nile on Wikipedia
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Children of the Nile is a singleplayer bird's-eye view building game in the City Building (Sierra) series.

General information

Originally released as Immortal Cities: Children of the Nile
Official forum
GOG.com Community Discussions
GOG.com Support Page
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
 SecuROM V4 DRM on Standard Edition, SecuROM V7 DRM on Enhanced Edition.
Windows
Amazon.com
DRM details are not known
 Enhanced Edition
Windows
GamersGate
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 Enhanced Edition. Pack with Alexandria also available.
Windows
GOG.com
DRM-free
 Enhanced Edition + Alexandria
Windows
Steam
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 Enhanced Edition
Windows
GamersGate (unavailable)
DRM-free after installation (requires an internet connection during installation)
 Alexandria
Windows
Free demo versions are available from GameFront: original version, Enhanced Edition.

Monetization

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
Alexandria
Windows

Essential improvements

Patches

Enhanced Edition Patch (v1.3)

This patch has already been applied to all digital releases of the game

A massive overhaul to the game, it adds modern Windows support, new buildings, and a variety of gameplay tweaks and bug fixes.

It can be downloaded from here.

Modifications

Wolfie's Transparent HUD
Texture Overhaul Project
More mods are available at Children of the Nile Heaven

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Tilted Mill\Children of the Nile\
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/17100/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Tilted Mill\Children of the Nile\Saved Games\
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/17100/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
GOG Galaxy
OneDrive
Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers.
Steam Cloud

Video

In-game video settings.
In-game video settings.

Graphics feature State Notes
Widescreen resolution
Main menu restricted to 800x600, which may result in the incorrect frequency being chosen by some displays (mainly TVs); use this modified executable to resolve this.
Multi-monitor
Ultra-widescreen
See the WSGF topic.
4K Ultra HD
See the WSGF topic.
Field of view (FOV)
Windowed
See Windowed.
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Use Borderless Gaming. The main menu will be stuck to the upper left corner, but the rest of the game works and covers the full screen fine.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Anti-aliasing (AA)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.

Windowed

Edit configuration file[citation needed]
  1. Go to %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Tilted Mill\Children of the Nile.
  2. Open CotN.ini.
  3. Change Full Screen Mode from 1 to 0.
  4. Save the file.


Input

In-game control settings.
In-game control settings.

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Can be toggled on/off
Controller
Controller support
Controller types

Audio

In-game audio settings.
In-game audio settings.

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Music, sound and speech
Surround sound
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
French
German
Hungarian
Fan translation.
Italian
Russian
Official localization by "Soft-club". Local retail only. Patch for digital version
Spanish

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 9.0b
Shader Model support 3
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Audio Miles Sound System
Cutscenes Bink Video

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 98 2000, ME, XP, Vista
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium III 800 MHz
AMD Athlon 800 MHz		 Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz
AMD Athlon 64 3200+
System memory (RAM) 256 MB 512 MB (XP)
1 GB (Vista)
Hard disk drive (HDD) 1.1 GB
Video card (GPU) 32 MB of VRAM
DirectX 9.0b compatible


Notes

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References