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Difference between revisions of "Condemned: Criminal Origins"

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'''Key points'''
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{{--}} Potential performance issues; use the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/789-directinput-fps-fix/ DirectInput FPS Fix].
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{{--}} Potential performance issues; see [[#Low frame rate|Low frame rate]] to fix.
  
 
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# Edit {{file|autoexec.cfg}} with Notepad.
 
# Edit {{file|autoexec.cfg}} with Notepad.
 
# Add {{code|"DisableMovies" "1"}} on a new line.
 
# Add {{code|"DisableMovies" "1"}} on a new line.
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===Missing sound effects / "The Dark" prototype footage being corrupted===
 
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{{--}} The Steam version's {{file|CondemnedA.Arch00}} is noticeably smaller when compared to the retail game. Because of this, and reversed audio files within the {{file|.Arch00}} file, many sounds are simply missing from the Steam version. In particular, the train sounds at the end of Chapter 3 are missing.<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/4720/discussions/0/864950181811815560/#c540734792821666396 Sound Problems :: Condemned: Criminal Origins General Discussions]</ref> The footage from "The Dark" game prototype is also corrupted.<ref name="Sui">{{refcheck|user=Suicide_machine|date=2018-10-15}}</ref>
 
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{{Fixbox|description=Use replacement files or xdelta patch|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}|fix=
 
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* Use the [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=629312845 Missing sounds fix].
 
 
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|origin notes          =  
 
|origin notes          =  
 
|steam cloud          = true
 
|steam cloud          = true
−
|steam cloud notes    = Despite the steam cloud feature is activated, the game doesn't seem to synchronize anything
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|steam cloud notes    = Despite the feature being activated, the game doesn't seem to synchronize anything.
 
|uplay                =  
 
|uplay                =  
 
|uplay notes          =  
 
|uplay notes          =  
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = incomplete
 
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = incomplete
 
|widescreen resolution      = true
 
|widescreen resolution      = true
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|widescreen resolution notes= See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]].
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|widescreen resolution notes= Use [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#condemned Condemned Widescreen Fix] to fix various issues.
 
|multimonitor              = hackable
 
|multimonitor              = hackable
−
|multimonitor notes        = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]].
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|multimonitor notes        = Use [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#condemned Condemned Widescreen Fix].
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|ultrawidescreen            = unknown
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|ultrawidescreen            = hackable
−
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
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|ultrawidescreen notes      = Use [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#condemned Condemned Widescreen Fix].
 
|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd                = true
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|4k ultra hd notes          =  
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|4k ultra hd notes          = Use [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#condemned Condemned Widescreen Fix] to fix various issues.
 
|fov                        = hackable
 
|fov                        = hackable
 
|fov notes                  = See [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]].
 
|fov notes                  = See [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]].
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|windowed notes            = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]].
 
|windowed notes            = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]].
 
|borderless windowed        = hackable
 
|borderless windowed        = hackable
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|borderless windowed notes  = Use [[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed#Borderless Gaming|Borderless Gaming]].
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|borderless windowed notes  = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]].
 
|anisotropic                = true
 
|anisotropic                = true
 
|anisotropic notes          = Up to 16 samples.
 
|anisotropic notes          = Up to 16 samples.
 
|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing              = true
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|antialiasing notes        = Up to 4x [[FSAA]]. For SGSSAA via Nvidia Inspector, use <code>0x000000C0</code>.
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|antialiasing notes        = Up to 4x [[FSAA]]. For SGSSAA, see [[#Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]].
 
|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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|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
}}
 
}}
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===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]===
 
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{{ii}} In case the game does not recognize or is unable to switch to your resolution.
 
−
 
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{{Fixbox|description=Set custom resolution|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 
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# Go to <code>{{p|public}}\Documents\Monolith Productions\Condemned</code>
 
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# Edit <code>settings.cfg</code>
 
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# Change the <code>"ScreenWidth"</code> and <code>"ScreenHeight"</code> values to the desired resolution.
 
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}}
 
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====Letterboxing====
 
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{{ii}} By default the game uses letterboxing for aspect ratios other than 16:9.
 
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{{Fixbox|description=Remove letterboxing|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 
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# Download [http://www.wsgf.org/f/u/contrib/dr/144/hacks/conFOV5_0.zip Racer_S's conFOV5 utility].
 
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# Run it and use the sliders to adjust GUI distance from screen edges.
 
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# Run the game.
 
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'''Notes'''
 
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{{ii}} Additionally you can add <code>"Widescreen" "0"</code> to <code>settings.cfg</code> file, which will render game in 4:3 AR with black bars on the sides. It can then be stretched to fullscreen with conFOV5 utility. See screenshots for comparison.
 
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}}
 
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<gallery widths=160px heights=100px>
 
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File:condemned_vanilla.jpg|Default setting without any modifications.
 
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File:condemned_vanilla_fov.jpg|Default setting with conFOV5.
 
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File:condemned_ws_0.jpg|"Widescreen" "0" without conFOV5.
 
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File:condemned_ws_0_fov.jpg|"Widescreen" "0" with conFOV5.
 
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</gallery>
 
  
 
===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]===
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# Go to the installation folder.
 
# Edit {{file|autoexec.cfg}} with Notepad.
 
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# Add {{code|"FovY" "XX"}} on a new line, where XX is the desired vertical FOV.
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# Add {{code|"FovY" "XX"}} at the end where XX is the desired vertical FOV.
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]===
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{{ii}} Some players game may only launch as a black screen while in windowed mode but will be perfectly fine during fullscreen.
 
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{{Fixbox|description=Set windowed mode|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Set windowed mode|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}|fix=
 
# Go to the installation folder.
 
# Go to the installation folder.
 
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# Edit {{file|autoexec.cfg}} with Notepad.
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# Add {{code|"Windowed" "1"}} on a new line.
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# Add {{code|"Windowed" "1"}} at the end.
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# For borderless, use [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#condemned Condemned Widescreen Fix].
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}}
 +
 
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===[[Glossary:Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]]===
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{{ii}} The soft shadows option has no effect if the FSAA option is enabled.
 +
 
 +
{{Fixbox|description=SGSSAA solution (Nvidia only)|ref=<ref>[https://forums.guru3d.com/threads/nvidia-anti-aliasing-guide-updated.357956/ NVidia Anti-Aliasing Guide (updated) | guru3D Forums]</ref>|fix=
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# Disable the in-game FSAA option.
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# Download and run [[NVIDIA Profile Inspector]].
 +
# Search and open the game profile.
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# Set Antialiasing Compatibility to <code>0x000000C0</code>.
 +
# Set Antialiasing Mode to Override any application setting.
 +
# Set Antialiasing Setting to 4x Multisampling or your desired level of MSAA.
 +
# Set Antialiasing Transparency Supersampling to 4x Sparse Grid Supersampling or your desired level of SGSSSAA.
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# Apply changes.
 
}}
 
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|key remap notes          =  
 
|acceleration option      = false
 
|acceleration option      = false
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|acceleration option notes = Acceleration is off by default, mouse smoothing can be adjusted by slider.
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|acceleration option notes = Acceleration is off by default; mouse smoothing can be adjusted by slider.
 
|mouse sensitivity        = true
 
|mouse sensitivity        = true
 
|mouse sensitivity notes  =  
 
|mouse sensitivity notes  =  
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===[[Glossary:Controller|Controller support]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Controller|Controller support]]===
 
{{ii}} A fix is required to assign triggers on the Xbox 360 Controller.
 
{{ii}} A fix is required to assign triggers on the Xbox 360 Controller.
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{{--}} May not be compatible with the [[#Low frame rate|low frame rate fix]].
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{{--}} May not be compatible with the [[#Low frame rate|DirectInput FPS Fix]].
  
 
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==Issues fixed==
 
==Issues fixed==
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===Slow loading level and aero disabling===
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===Low frame rate===
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{{--}}Occurs only on Windows Vista and Windows 7, because of the special graphic stack WDDM.
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{{ii}} Frame rate may drop to around 20-30 FPS after a few minutes of play. This is especially common with systems utilizing Logitech devices.
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{{Fixbox|description=Fix slow load level and spontaneous shutdown aero interface|fix=
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* Install game only on Windows XP, Windows 8.1 or Windows 10. <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://vk.com/topic-149428471_39019230|title=|date=}}</ref>
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{{Fixbox|description=Use [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#condemned Condemned Widescreen Fix]|ref={{cn|date=December 2018}}|fix=
 +
}}
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/789-directinput-fps-fix/ DirectInput FPS Fix]|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}|fix=
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Missing sound effects in Steam version===
 +
{{ii}} In particular, the train sounds at the end of Chapter four are missing.<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/4720/discussions/0/864950181811815560/#c540734792821666396 Sound Problems :: Condemned: Criminal Origins General Discussions]</ref> The footage from "The Dark" game prototype is also corrupted.<ref name="Sui">{{refcheck|user=Suicide_machine|date=2018-10-15}}</ref>
  
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'''Notes'''
+
{{Fixbox|description=Use the [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=629312845 Missing sounds fix]|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}|fix=
−
{{ii}} 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=}}</ref>
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===Invisible text===
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===Keyboard settings reset to unassigned===
−
{{--}} Some users are reporting that Windows 10 causes text to be invisible.<ref>https://steamcommunity.com/app/4720/discussions/0/611701999533171846/</ref>
+
{{ii}} Some settings can't be saved unless the game is launched as administrator.
−
{{Fixbox|description=Fix Invisible text|fix=
+
 
−
* Use compability mode with older version of Windows
+
{{Fixbox|description=Use [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#condemned Condemned Widescreen Fix]|ref={{cn|date=December 2018}}|fix=
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* If else you use dpi scaling in Windows settings, change this option and use custom DPI setting
+
{{++}} This fix moves save location from public documents to my documents folder.
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
===Control key settings are not assigned===
+
===Soft shadows don't work with in-game FSAA===
−
{{--}} Keyboard settings reset to unassigned when you restart the game
+
{{ii}} 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.
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{{Fixbox|description=Control key settings are not assigned fix|fix=
+
 
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* Need run game as Administrator
+
{{Fixbox|description=Disable in-game FSAA|ref={{cn|date=December 2018}}|fix=
 +
{{ii}} If you want anti-aliasing, see [[#Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]].
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
===Low frame rate===
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===Menu text invisible on Windows 10===
−
{{--}} Frame rate may drop to around 20-30 FPS after a few minutes of play. This is especially common with systems utilizing Logitech devices.
+
{{Fixbox|description=Change game's language to English|ref=<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/4720/discussions/0/611701999533171846/ Menu Options Can't Be Seen :: Condemned: Criminal Origins General Discussions]</ref>|fix=
−
{{Fixbox|description=DirectInput FPS Fix|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}|fix=
+
}}
−
* Use the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/789-directinput-fps-fix/ DirectInput FPS Fix].
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{{Fixbox|description=Use compability mode with older version of Windows|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=
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===Soft Shadows not working===
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===Slow loading level and aero disabling===
−
{{--}} Soft Shadows not working but setting enabled
+
{{ii}} Occurs only on Windows Vista and Windows 7 because of the special graphic stack WDDM.
−
{{Fixbox|description=Soft Shadows fix|fix=
+
 
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* Need disable anti-aliasing in game options
+
{{Fixbox|description=Install game only on Windows XP, Windows 8.1 or Windows 10|ref={{cn|date=December 2018}}|fix=
−
{{ii}} 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.
+
{{++}} 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>[https://www.anandtech.com/show/9543/the-windows-10-review/13 DirectX 12 & WDDM 2.0: Reworking the Windows Graphics Stack]]</ref>
 
}}
 
}}
  

Revision as of 06:22, 18 December 2018

Condemned: Criminal Origins
Condemned: Criminal Origins cover
Developers
Monolith Productions
Publishers
Sega
Engines
Lithtech Jupiter EX
Release dates
Windows April 11, 2006
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Condemned: Criminal Origins on Wikipedia
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Key points

Potential performance issues; see Low frame rate to fix.

General information

Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
Windows
Green Man Gaming
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Windows
Steam
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 The Steam version is missing some sound effects.
Windows

Essential improvements

Skip intro videos

Disable movies[citation needed]
  1. Go to the installation folder.
  2. Edit autoexec.cfg with Notepad.
  3. Add "DisableMovies" "1" on a new line.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows %PUBLIC%\Documents\Monolith Productions\Condemned\settings.cfg
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/4720/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows %PUBLIC%\Documents\Monolith Productions\Condemned\Save\
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/4720/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Steam Cloud
Despite the feature being activated, the game doesn't seem to synchronize anything.

Video settings

Condemned's graphics settings menu.
Condemned's graphics settings menu.
Condemned's detail settings menu.
Condemned's detail settings menu.

Template:Video settings

Field of view (FOV)

This game uses vertical FOV. See FOV Calculator for help.
Set custom FOV[citation needed]
  1. Go to the installation folder.
  2. Edit autoexec.cfg with Notepad.
  3. Add "FovY" "XX" at the end where XX is the desired vertical FOV.

Windowed

Set windowed mode[citation needed]
  1. Go to the installation folder.
  2. Edit autoexec.cfg with Notepad.
  3. Add "Windowed" "1" at the end.
  4. For borderless, use Condemned Widescreen Fix.

Anti-aliasing (AA)

The soft shadows option has no effect if the FSAA option is enabled.
SGSSAA solution (Nvidia only)[1]
  1. Disable the in-game FSAA option.
  2. Download and run NVIDIA Profile Inspector.
  3. Search and open the game profile.
  4. Set Antialiasing Compatibility to 0x000000C0.
  5. Set Antialiasing Mode to Override any application setting.
  6. Set Antialiasing Setting to 4x Multisampling or your desired level of MSAA.
  7. Set Antialiasing Transparency Supersampling to 4x Sparse Grid Supersampling or your desired level of SGSSSAA.
  8. Apply changes.

Input settings

Template:Input settings

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[citation needed]
  1. Download and run XInput Plus.
  2. Set the "Target Program" to Condemned.exe.
  3. Go to "DirectInput" and check "Enable DirectInput Output".
  4. Assign LT/RT to Button 11/12.
  5. Click Apply and OK.

Audio settings

Template:Audio settings

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
German
French
Italian
Spanish
Turkish
Fan translation.
Russian
Fan full sound and cinematics translation available here.

Issues fixed

Low frame rate

Frame rate may drop to around 20-30 FPS after a few minutes of play. This is especially common with systems utilizing Logitech devices.
Use Condemned Widescreen Fix[citation needed]
Use DirectInput FPS Fix[citation needed]

Missing sound effects in Steam version

In particular, the train sounds at the end of Chapter four are missing.[2] The footage from "The Dark" game prototype is also corrupted.[3]
Use the Missing sounds fix[citation needed]

Keyboard settings reset to unassigned

Some settings can't be saved unless the game is launched as administrator.
Use Condemned Widescreen Fix[citation needed]
This fix moves save location from public documents to my documents folder.

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]
If you want anti-aliasing, see Anti-aliasing (AA).

Menu text invisible on Windows 10

Change game's language to English[4]
Use compability mode with older version of Windows[citation needed]
If you use DPI scaling in Windows settings, change this option and use custom DPI setting[citation needed]

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]
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.[5]

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 9
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) XP, Vista, 7
Processor (CPU) 2.0 GHz Intel Pentium 4
AMD Athlon		 2.4 GHz Intel Pentium 4
AMD Athlon
System memory (RAM) 512 MB 512 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 8 GB 8 GB
Video card (GPU) 128 MB of VRAM
DirectX 9.0 compatible 		Nvidia GeForce 6600
ATI Radeon 9700 PRO

Notes

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

References