Difference between revisions of "Condemned: Criminal Origins"
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|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|April 11, 2006}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|April 11, 2006}} | ||
| + | |reception = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|condemned-criminal-origins|78}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|condemned-criminal-origins|74}} | ||
| + | |taxonomy = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-Time}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Brawler, FPS}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Contemporary, North America, Detective/mystery }} | ||
|steam appid = 4720 | |steam appid = 4720 | ||
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
| + | |hltb = 1881 | ||
| + | |lutris = condemned-criminal-origins | ||
|mobygames = condemned-criminal-origins | |mobygames = condemned-criminal-origins | ||
|wikipedia = Condemned: Criminal Origins | |wikipedia = Condemned: Criminal Origins | ||
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'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
| − | {{ | + | {{ii}} [[#Low frame rate|DirectInput FPS Fix]] should be installed, particularly for players with Logitech hardware, to prevent FPS drops. |
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| Retail | | | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | {{DRM|SafeDisc|4}} | | Windows }} |
| − | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| Humble | condemned-criminal-origins | Steam | | | Windows }} |
| − | {{Availability/row| Steam | 4720 | | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 4720 | DRM-free | DRM-free when launched directly from the executable. The Steam version is missing some [[#Missing sound effects in Steam version|sound effects]]. | | Windows }} |
| + | {{Availability/row| GMG | condemned-criminal-origins | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | ===Demo=== | ||
| + | A demo can be downloaded [https://www.gamepressure.com/download.asp?ID=11354 here]. | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
| − | |||
| − | |||
| − | |||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
| − | {{Fixbox|description=Disable movies|ref={{ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Disable movies|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Tecc|date=2021-05-16|comment=}}</ref>|fix= |
# Go to the installation folder. | # Go to the installation folder. | ||
# Edit {{file|autoexec.cfg}} with Notepad. | # Edit {{file|autoexec.cfg}} with Notepad. | ||
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|public}}\Documents\Monolith Productions\Condemned\Save\}} | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|public}}\Documents\Monolith Productions\Condemned\Save\}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | {{ii}} The [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#condemned Condemned Widescreen Fix] | + | {{ii}} The [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#condemned Condemned Widescreen Fix] can change the folder locations to {{code|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Monolith Productions\Condemned\}}, making it possible to sync to Steam Cloud. |
===[[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 | ||
| − | |discord | + | |discord = |
| − | |discord notes | + | |discord notes = |
| − | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher = |
| − | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
| − | |gog galaxy | + | |gog galaxy = |
| − | |gog galaxy notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
| − | |origin | + | |onedrive = limited |
| − | |origin notes | + | |onedrive notes = See [[#Save game data location|Save game data location]]. Requires enabling backup of the '''Documents''' folder in OneDrive on all computers. |
| − | |steam cloud | + | |origin = |
| − | |steam cloud notes | + | |origin notes = |
| − | | | + | |steam cloud = limited |
| − | | | + | |steam cloud notes = Despite the feature being activated, the game doesn't synchronize anything due to it being pointed to {{code|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}}} instead of {{code|{{p|public}}\Documents}}. See [[#Save game data location|Save game data location]] |
| − | |xbox cloud | + | |ubisoft connect = |
| − | |xbox cloud notes | + | |ubisoft connect notes = |
| + | |xbox cloud = | ||
| + | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|condemned settings1.jpg|Condemned's graphics settings menu.}} | {{Image|condemned settings1.jpg|Condemned's graphics settings menu.}} | ||
{{Image|condemned settings2.jpg|Condemned's detail settings menu.}} | {{Image|condemned settings2.jpg|Condemned's detail settings menu.}} | ||
| − | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/condemned-criminal-origins | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/condemned-criminal-origins | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = gold | |widescreen wsgf award = gold | ||
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|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
|antialiasing notes = Up to 4x [[FSAA]]. The soft shadows option has no effect if the FSAA option is enabled.<br/>Nvidia users can force [[SGSSAA]], see [[#Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]]. | |antialiasing notes = Up to 4x [[FSAA]]. The soft shadows option has no effect if the FSAA option is enabled.<br/>Nvidia users can force [[SGSSAA]], see [[#Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]]. | ||
| + | |upscaling = unknown | ||
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = Seems to disable itself sometimes when adjusting graphic settings. | |vsync notes = Seems to disable itself sometimes when adjusting graphic settings. | ||
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===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ||
| − | {{Fixbox|description=Set windowed mode|ref={{ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Set windowed mode|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Tecc|date=2021-05-16|comment=}}</ref>|fix= |
# Go to the installation folder. | # Go to the installation folder. | ||
# Edit {{file|autoexec.cfg}} with Notepad. | # Edit {{file|autoexec.cfg}} with Notepad. | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Input | + | ===HD Textures=== |
| − | {{Input | + | Neural Origins mod. Original game textures upscaled with neural networks. All game textures are upscaled. Download on [https://www.moddb.com/mods/neural-origins ModDB] and [https://www.nexusmods.com/condemnedcriminalorigins/mods/1 Nexus]. |
| + | |||
| + | ==Input== | ||
| + | {{Input | ||
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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{{--}} May not be compatible with the [[#Low frame rate|DirectInput FPS Fix]]. | {{--}} May not be compatible with the [[#Low frame rate|DirectInput FPS Fix]]. | ||
| − | {{Fixbox|description=Fix remapping issues|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Fix remapping issues|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1593741074|title=Steam Community :: Guide :: Fix for various issues / Missing Files / Aspect Ratio / Low FPS / How to play with gamepad and more|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
# Download and run [https://sites.google.com/site/0dd14lab/xinput-plus XInput Plus]. | # Download and run [https://sites.google.com/site/0dd14lab/xinput-plus XInput Plus]. | ||
# Set the "Target Program" to <code>Condemned.exe</code>. | # Set the "Target Program" to <code>Condemned.exe</code>. | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
| − | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = Music, sound effects and speech. | |separate volume notes = Music, sound effects and speech. | ||
|surround sound = true | |surround sound = true | ||
| − | |surround sound notes = Up to 7.0 output.<ref> | + | |surround sound notes = Up to 7.0 output.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://satsun.org/audio/|title=PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = true | |eax support = true | ||
| − | |eax support notes | + | |eax support notes = EAX 2.0 and EAX Advanced HD. |
| + | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
| + | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} May require [[Glossary:Sound card#DirectSound hardware path|DirectSound3D restoration software]] to enable EAX and surround sound functionality on Vista and newer Windows operating systems. | {{ii}} May require [[Glossary:Sound card#DirectSound hardware path|DirectSound3D restoration software]] to enable EAX and surround sound functionality on Vista and newer Windows operating systems. | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
| − | |language = | + | |language = French |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
| − | |language = | + | |language = German |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Polish | ||
| + | |interface = hackable | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = hackable | ||
| + | |fan = true | ||
| + | |notes = Fan translation, [https://grajpopolsku.pl/download/condemned-criminal-origins download]. | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Brazilian Portuguese | ||
| + | |interface = hackable | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = hackable | ||
| + | |notes = Fan translation: [https://ggames.com.br/topico/10655-download-traducao-condemned-criminal-origins-pt-br/ download (GGames)] | ||
| + | |fan = true | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Russian | ||
| + | |interface = hackable | ||
| + | |audio = hackable | ||
| + | |subtitles = hackable | ||
| + | |fan = true | ||
| + | |notes = 1) Fan full sound and cinematics translation available [https://www.zoneofgames.ru/games/condemned_criminal_origins/files/5190.html here].<br>2) [https://enpy.net/forum/files/file/62-condemned-criminal-origins/ Fan translation by «ENPY Studio/Spirit Team»]. | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Turkish | |language = Turkish | ||
| − | |interface = | + | |interface = hackable |
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = hackable |
|fan = true | |fan = true | ||
| − | |notes = Fan translation | + | |notes = Fan translation, [https://oyunceviri.net/condemned-criminal-origins-turkce-yama-ve-incelemesi download]. |
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
| − | |language = | + | |language = Vietnamese |
|interface = hackable | |interface = hackable | ||
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
|subtitles = hackable | |subtitles = hackable | ||
|fan = true | |fan = true | ||
| − | |notes = | + | |notes = Fan translation, [https://viethoagame.com/threads/pc-condemned-criminal-origins-viet-hoa.482/ download]. |
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|play area room-scale notes = | |play area room-scale notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Issues unresolved== | ||
| + | ===Load aborted/Error loading Level=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} Savegames doesn't load from main menu when you do an "Exit to title" after playing. The first time you load the game from title works fine.<ref>{{refcheck|user=LukasThyWalls|date=2021-08-16}}</ref> | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Use the load game dialog from pause menu, or if you are in title menu and doesn't work, restart the game.|fix=}} | ||
==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
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===Missing sound effects in Steam version=== | ===Missing sound effects in Steam version=== | ||
| − | {{ii}} In particular, the train sounds at the end of chapter four are missing.<ref> | + | {{ii}} In particular, the train sounds at the end of chapter four are missing.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/4720/discussions/0/864950181811815560/#c540734792821666396|title=Sound Problems :: Condemned: Criminal Origins General Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref> The footage from "The Dark" game prototype is also corrupted.<ref name="Sui">{{refcheck|user=Suicide_machine|date=2018-10-15}}</ref> |
| − | {{Fixbox|description=Use [https://github.com/ThirteenAG/WidescreenFixesPack/releases/tag/condemned Condemned Missing Steam Files Fix]|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use [https://github.com/ThirteenAG/WidescreenFixesPack/releases/tag/condemned Condemned Missing Steam Files Fix]|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=629312845|title=Steam Community :: Guide :: Missing sounds fix|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
}} | }} | ||
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===Invisible menu text on Windows 10=== | ===Invisible menu text on Windows 10=== | ||
| − | {{Fixbox|description=Change game's language to English|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Change game's language to English|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/4720/discussions/0/611701999533171846/|title=Menu Options Can't Be Seen :: Condemned: Criminal Origins General Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
}} | }} | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Use compability mode with older version of Windows|ref={{cn|date=December 2018}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Use compability mode with older version of Windows|ref={{cn|date=December 2018}}|fix= | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=If you use DPI scaling in Windows settings, change this option and use custom DPI setting|ref={{cn|date=December 2018}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=If you use DPI scaling in Windows settings, change this option and use custom DPI setting|ref={{cn|date=December 2018}}|fix= | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | {{ii}} Since the keybindings are invisible for languages other than english, the player can also click in the invisible space underneath subtitles, located in options in order to gain access to the keybindings and control settings of the game. | ||
===Slow loading level and aero disabling=== | ===Slow loading level and aero disabling=== | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Install game only on Windows XP, Windows 8.1, or Windows 10|ref={{cn|date=December 2018}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Install game only on Windows XP, Windows 8.1, or Windows 10|ref={{cn|date=December 2018}}|fix= | ||
| − | {{++}} Using Windows 8.1 or 10 significantly reduces the launch time of the level; perhaps this is due to improvements in the WDDM graphics stack.<ref> | + | {{++}} Using Windows 8.1 or 10 significantly reduces the launch time of the level; perhaps this is due to improvements in the WDDM graphics stack.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.anandtech.com/show/9543/the-windows-10-review/13|title=DirectX 12 & WDDM 2.0: Reworking the Windows Graphics Stack|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Black screen on startup=== | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Disable fullscreen optimization|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/4720/discussions/0/2448217801766596725|title=Steam Community|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= | ||
| + | Right-click on the game executable -> properties -> compatibility -> check "Disable fullscreen optimization". | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Glitched flickering lights=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} The effect for flickering lights may render incorrectly on modern hardware, producing artifacts. Particularly noticeable in Chapter 3, Metro Station Platform. | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Enable V-Sync in the options menu <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/4720/discussions/0/405694115207695259/|title=Steam Community :: Discussions :: Odd lighting Bug|date=October 2023}}</ref>|fix= | ||
}} | }} | ||
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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 = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
| − | |macos 32-bit app | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = |
| − | |macos 64-bit app | + | |macos intel 64-bit app = |
| + | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|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 = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|minOS = XP, Vista, 7 | |minOS = XP, Vista, 7 | ||
| − | |minCPU = 2.0 GHz | + | |minCPU = Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz |
|minCPU2 = AMD Athlon | |minCPU2 = AMD Athlon | ||
|minRAM = 512 MB | |minRAM = 512 MB | ||
|minHD = 8 GB | |minHD = 8 GB | ||
| − | |minGPU = | + | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 6200 |
| + | |minGPU2 = ATI Radeon 9500 | ||
|minDX = 9.0 | |minDX = 9.0 | ||
|minVRAM = 128 MB | |minVRAM = 128 MB | ||
| + | |minaudio = DirectX 9.0 compatible | ||
|recOS = | |recOS = | ||
| − | |recCPU = 2.4 GHz | + | |recCPU = Intel Pentium 4 2.4 GHz |
|recCPU2 = AMD Athlon | |recCPU2 = AMD Athlon | ||
| − | |recRAM = | + | |recRAM = 768 MB |
| − | |recHD = | + | |recHD = |
| − | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce | + | |recVRAM = 256 MB |
| − | |recGPU2 = ATI Radeon | + | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce 6800 |
| + | |recGPU2 = ATI Radeon 9800 | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Monolith Productions | |
| Publishers | |
| Sega | |
| Engines | |
| Lithtech Jupiter EX | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | April 11, 2006 |
| Reception | |
| Metacritic | 78 |
| IGDB | 74 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase |
| Modes | Singleplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | First-person |
| Genres | Brawler, FPS |
| Art styles | Realistic |
| Themes | Contemporary, North America, Detective/mystery |
 |
|
Key points
- DirectInput FPS Fix should be installed, particularly for players with Logitech hardware, to prevent FPS drops.
General information
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
SafeDisc 4 DRM[Note 1] | |
|
| Humble Store | |
|
||
| Steam | |
DRM-free when launched directly from the executable. The Steam version is missing some sound effects. | |
|
| Green Man Gaming (unavailable) | |
|
Demo
A demo can be downloaded here.
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
| Disable movies[3] |
|---|
|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %PUBLIC%\Documents\Monolith Productions\Condemned\settings.cfg |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/4720/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %PUBLIC%\Documents\Monolith Productions\Condemned\Save\ |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/4720/pfx/[Note 2] |
- The Condemned Widescreen Fix can change the folder locations to
%USERPROFILE%\Documents\Monolith Productions\Condemned\, making it possible to sync to Steam Cloud.
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Steam Cloud | Despite the feature being activated, the game doesn't synchronize anything due to it being pointed to %USERPROFILE%\Documents instead of %PUBLIC%\Documents. See Save game data location |
Video
Condemned's graphics settings menu.
Condemned's detail settings menu.
| Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | Use Condemned Widescreen Fix to fix various issues. | ||
| Multi-monitor | Use Condemned Widescreen Fix. | ||
| Ultra-widescreen | Use Condemned Widescreen Fix. | ||
| 4K Ultra HD | Use Condemned Widescreen Fix to fix various issues. | ||
| Field of view (FOV) | See Field of view (FOV). | ||
| Windowed | See Windowed. | ||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | See Windowed. | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Up to 16 samples. | ||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | Up to 4x FSAA. The soft shadows option has no effect if the FSAA option is enabled. Nvidia users can force SGSSAA, see Anti-aliasing (AA). |
||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | Seems to disable itself sometimes when adjusting graphic settings. | ||
| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
Widescreen
- Normally the game is stretched when using widescreen.
| Use widescreen fix |
|---|
|
Field of view (FOV)
- This game uses vertical FOV. See FOV Calculator for help.
| Set custom FOV[citation needed] |
|---|
|
Windowed
| Set windowed mode[4] |
|---|
|
Anti-aliasing (AA)
| Force SGSSAA (Nvidia only)[5] |
|---|
|
HD Textures
Neural Origins mod. Original game textures upscaled with neural networks. All game textures are upscaled. Download on ModDB and Nexus.
Input
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | ||
| Mouse acceleration | Acceleration is off by default; mouse smoothing can be adjusted by slider. | |
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support | DirectInput. For XInput controllers, see Controller support. | |
| Full controller support | ||
| Controller remapping | Assign controls in keyboard menu. | |
| Controller sensitivity | ||
| Controller Y-axis inversion |
| Controller types |
|---|
| XInput-compatible controllers |
|---|
| PlayStation controllers |
|---|
| Generic/other controllers |
|---|
| Additional information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Controller hotplugging | ||
| Haptic feedback | ||
| Digital movement supported | ||
| Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Controller support
- A fix is required to assign triggers on the Xbox 360 Controller.
- May not be compatible with the DirectInput FPS Fix.
| Fix remapping issues[6] |
|---|
Notes
|
Audio
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | Music, sound effects and speech. | |
| Surround sound | Up to 7.0 output.[7] | |
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| EAX support | EAX 2.0 and EAX Advanced HD. | |
| Royalty free audio |
- May require DirectSound3D restoration software to enable EAX and surround sound functionality on Vista and newer Windows operating systems.
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Italian | ||||
| Polish | Fan translation, download. | |||
| Brazilian Portuguese | Fan translation: download (GGames) | |||
| Russian | 1) Fan full sound and cinematics translation available here. 2) Fan translation by «ENPY Studio/Spirit Team». |
|||
| Spanish | ||||
| Turkish | Fan translation, download. | |||
| Vietnamese | Fan translation, download. |
VR support
| 3D modes | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| vorpX | G3D User created game profile, for important hints see vorpx forum profile introduction. |
||
Issues unresolved
Load aborted/Error loading Level
- Savegames doesn't load from main menu when you do an "Exit to title" after playing. The first time you load the game from title works fine.[8]
| Use the load game dialog from pause menu, or if you are in title menu and doesn't work, restart the game. |
|---|
Issues fixed
Low frame rate
- Frame rate may drop to around 20-30 FPS after a few minutes of play.
| Use DirectInput FPS Fix |
|---|
|
Missing sound effects in Steam version
- In particular, the train sounds at the end of chapter four are missing.[9] The footage from "The Dark" game prototype is also corrupted.[10]
| Use Condemned Missing Steam Files Fix[11] |
|---|
Keyboard settings reset to unassigned
- Some settings can't be saved unless the game is launched as administrator.
| Use Condemned Widescreen Fix[citation needed] |
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Soft shadows don't work with in-game FSAA
- This is due to the features of the engine and the artificial limitation of the simultaneous use of anti-aliasing with soft shadows, since they can cause graphic artifacts on the shadows.
| Disable in-game FSAA[citation needed] |
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| Change game's language to English[12] |
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| Use compability mode with older version of Windows[citation needed] |
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| If you use DPI scaling in Windows settings, change this option and use custom DPI setting[citation needed] |
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- Since the keybindings are invisible for languages other than english, the player can also click in the invisible space underneath subtitles, located in options in order to gain access to the keybindings and control settings of the game.
Slow loading level and aero disabling
- Occurs only on Windows Vista and Windows 7 because of the special graphic stack WDDM.
| Install game only on Windows XP, Windows 8.1, or Windows 10[citation needed] |
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Black screen on startup
| Disable fullscreen optimization[14] |
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Right-click on the game executable -> properties -> compatibility -> check "Disable fullscreen optimization". |
Glitched flickering lights
- The effect for flickering lights may render incorrectly on modern hardware, producing artifacts. Particularly noticeable in Chapter 3, Metro Station Platform.
| Enable V-Sync in the options menu [15] |
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Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 9 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | EAX Unified | 4.0 |
| Cutscenes | Bink Video | 1.8g |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista, 7 | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz AMD Athlon |
Intel Pentium 4 2.4 GHz AMD Athlon |
| System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | 768 MB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 8 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 6200 ATI Radeon 9500 128 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0 compatible | Nvidia GeForce 6800 ATI Radeon 9800 256 MB of VRAM |
| Sound (audio device) | DirectX 9.0 compatible | |
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]
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data (use Wine regedit to access Windows registry paths). Games with Steam Cloud support may store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/4720/in addition to or instead of this directory. The app ID (4720) may differ in some cases. Treat backslashes as forward slashes. See the glossary page for 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
- ↑ Verified by User:Tecc on 2021-05-16
- ↑ Verified by User:Tecc on 2021-05-16
- ↑ NVidia Anti-Aliasing Guide (updated) | guru3D Forums
- ↑ Steam Community :: Guide :: Fix for various issues / Missing Files / Aspect Ratio / Low FPS / How to play with gamepad and more - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:LukasThyWalls on 2021-08-16
- ↑ Sound Problems :: Condemned: Criminal Origins General Discussions - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:Suicide_machine on 2018-10-15
- ↑ Steam Community :: Guide :: Missing sounds fix - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Menu Options Can't Be Seen :: Condemned: Criminal Origins General Discussions - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ DirectX 12 & WDDM 2.0: Reworking the Windows Graphics Stack - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Steam Community - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Steam Community :: Discussions :: Odd lighting Bug - last accessed on October 2023