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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Hellgate London.jpg | |cover = Hellgate London.jpg | ||
|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Flagship Studios}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Flagship Studios}} | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/developer|HanbitSoft | + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|HanbitSoft}} |
{{Infobox game/row/developer|T3 Entertainment|Steam}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|T3 Entertainment|Steam}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Bandai Namco Entertainment}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Bandai Namco Entertainment|Retail (North America)}} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Electronic Arts}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Electronic Arts|Retail (Europe)}} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/ | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|HanbitSoft|2008 re-release and Steam}} |
|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 31, 2007}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 31, 2007}} | ||
| + | |reception = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|hellgate-london|70}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|link|rating}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|hellgate-london|rating}} | ||
| + | |taxonomy = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person, Third-person }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action, Shooter, Open world, RPG }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Europe, Supernatural }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Hellgate }} | ||
|steam appid = 939520 | |steam appid = 939520 | ||
| + | |steam appid side = | ||
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
| + | |gogcom id side = | ||
| + | |official site= | ||
| + | |hltb = 4401 | ||
| + | |igdb = | ||
| + | |mobygames = 30909 | ||
|strategywiki = Hellgate: London | |strategywiki = Hellgate: London | ||
|wikipedia = Hellgate: London | |wikipedia = Hellgate: London | ||
|winehq = 5889 | |winehq = 5889 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{Introduction | ||
| + | |introduction = | ||
| + | |||
| + | |release history = | ||
| + | |||
| + | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
| − | {{ii}} Multiplayer servers were shutdown February 1, 2009 | + | {{ii}} Multiplayer servers were shutdown February 1, 2009. |
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'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 939520 | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 939520 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | {{ii}} A free singleplayer demo in English can be downloaded from [https://www.gamepressure.com/download.asp?ID=17708 GamePressure] or [https://www.4players.de/4players.php/download_info/Downloads/Download/46470/Hellgate_London/Englische_Demo.html 4Players]. | ||
===Version differences=== | ===Version differences=== | ||
| − | {{ii}} Steam version is | + | {{ii}} The Steam version is singleplayer-only (and incompatible with the [https://london2038.com/ London 2038] community server). A full list of differences between the original release and the Steam version can be found [https://steamcommunity.com/games/939520/announcements/detail/1698315265993778339 here]. |
| − | {{ | + | {{--}} The Steam version does not include 64-bit executable or DirectX 10 support. |
| + | |||
| + | ==Essential improvements== | ||
| + | {{ii}} The latest singleplayer patch for the retail version is v1.2, with international version available from [https://www.moddb.com/games/hellgate-london/downloads/patch-1-2-18 ModDB] and the Asian one available from [https://www.patches-scrolls.com/dl.php?file=hellgate_patch_sea_sp_121_180746.zip Patches-Scrolls]. | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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===[[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 | + | |origin = |
| − | |origin notes | + | |origin notes = |
| − | |steam cloud | + | |steam cloud = false |
| − | |steam cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
| − | | | + | |ubisoft connect = |
| − | | | + | |ubisoft connect notes = |
| − | |xbox cloud | + | |xbox cloud = |
| − | |xbox cloud notes | + | |xbox cloud notes = |
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Hellgate_London_DX10.jpg|Graphics Settings.}} | {{Image|Hellgate_London_DX10.jpg|Graphics Settings.}} | ||
| − | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/hellgate-london | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/hellgate-london | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = limited | |widescreen wsgf award = limited | ||
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|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
| − | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = false |
| − | |borderless windowed notes = | + | |borderless windowed notes = |
|anisotropic = true | |anisotropic = true | ||
|anisotropic notes = On/Off setting with an unspecified level, possibly 4x | |anisotropic notes = On/Off setting with an unspecified level, possibly 4x | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
{{Image|Hellgate_London_Misc.jpg|Mouse Settings.}} | {{Image|Hellgate_London_Misc.jpg|Mouse Settings.}} | ||
| − | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
{{Image|Hellgate_London_Audio.jpg|Audio Settings.}} | {{Image|Hellgate_London_Audio.jpg|Audio Settings.}} | ||
| − | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = Sound, music and UI. | |separate volume notes = Sound, music and UI. | ||
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|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
| + | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
| + | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{L10n|content= | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = English | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = true | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | |ref = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = French | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = Retail only. | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | |ref = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = German | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = true | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = Retail only. | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | |ref = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Italian | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = Retail only. | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | |ref = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Spanish | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = Retail only. | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | |ref = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Network== | ||
| + | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
| + | |local play = | ||
| + | |local play players = | ||
| + | |local play modes = | ||
| + | |local play notes = | ||
| + | |lan play = false | ||
| + | |lan play players = | ||
| + | |lan play modes = | ||
| + | |lan play notes = | ||
| + | |online play = hackable | ||
| + | |online play players = | ||
| + | |online play modes = | ||
| + | |online play notes = Original servers have been shut down on February 1, 2009; use [https://london2038.com/ London 2038] (non-Steam versions only); refer to [https://london2038.com/quickstart-guide/ this guide] for installation. | ||
| + | |asynchronous = | ||
| + | |asynchronous notes = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{Network/Connections | ||
| + | |matchmaking = false | ||
| + | |matchmaking notes = | ||
| + | |p2p = false | ||
| + | |p2p notes = | ||
| + | |dedicated = hackable | ||
| + | |dedicated notes = Use [https://london2038.com/ London 2038]. | ||
| + | |self-hosting = false | ||
| + | |self-hosting notes = | ||
| + | |direct ip = false | ||
| + | |direct ip notes = | ||
| + | }}{{Network/Ports | ||
| + | |tcp = | ||
| + | |udp = | ||
| + | |upnp = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | == | + | ==Issues unresolved== |
| − | + | ===1 FPS bug=== | |
| − | + | {{ii}} The game's framerate can often fall down to 1 FPS. This is a game engine bug and can not be fixed by using stronger hardware.<ref>https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2355963486</ref> | |
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==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
| − | |direct3d versions = 9, 10 | + | |direct3d versions = 9.0c, 10 |
| − | |direct3d notes = Extreme Shader preset, which includes DoF and Motion Blur, requires DX10 to be enabled. | + | |direct3d notes = Extreme Shader preset, which includes DoF and Motion Blur, requires DX10 to be enabled.<br>DirectX 10 support removed from Steam release. |
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
|directdraw notes = | |directdraw notes = | ||
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|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
| − | |windows 32-bit exe = | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
|windows 64-bit exe = true | |windows 64-bit exe = true | ||
| − | |windows exe notes = | + | |windows arm app = false |
| − | |macos 32-bit app | + | |windows exe notes = Steam version is 32-bit only. |
| − | |macos 64-bit app | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = |
| + | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Middleware=== | ||
| + | {{Middleware | ||
| + | |physics = Havok | ||
| + | |physics notes = | ||
| + | |audio = FMOD Ex, Miles Sound System | ||
| + | |audio notes = | ||
| + | |interface = | ||
| + | |interface notes = | ||
| + | |input = | ||
| + | |input notes = | ||
| + | |cutscenes = Bink Video | ||
| + | |cutscenes notes = | ||
| + | |multiplayer = | ||
| + | |multiplayer notes= | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|recCPU = 2.4 GHz | |recCPU = 2.4 GHz | ||
|recRAM = 2 GB | |recRAM = 2 GB | ||
| − | |recHD = | + | |recHD = |
|recGPU = Nvidia GeForce 6200 | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce 6200 | ||
|recGPU2 = ATI Radeon 9000 chipset or greater | |recGPU2 = ATI Radeon 9000 chipset or greater | ||
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Flagship Studios | |
| HanbitSoft | |
| Steam | T3 Entertainment |
| Publishers | |
| Retail (North America) | Bandai Namco Entertainment |
| Retail (Europe) | Electronic Arts |
| 2008 re-release and Steam | HanbitSoft |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | October 31, 2007 |
| Reception | |
| Metacritic | 70 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase |
| Microtransactions | None |
| Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | First-person, Third-person |
| Controls | Direct control |
| Genres | Action, Shooter, Open world, RPG |
| Art styles | Realistic |
| Themes | Europe, Supernatural |
| Series | Hellgate |
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| Hellgate | |
|---|---|
| Hellgate: London | 2007 |
| Hellgate VR | 2021 |
Hellgate: London is a singleplayer and multiplayer first-person and third-person action, shooter, open world and RPG game in the Hellgate series.
Key points
- Multiplayer servers were shutdown February 1, 2009.
General information
Availability
- A free singleplayer demo in English can be downloaded from GamePressure or 4Players.
Version differences
- The Steam version is singleplayer-only (and incompatible with the London 2038 community server). A full list of differences between the original release and the Steam version can be found here.
- The Steam version does not include 64-bit executable or DirectX 10 support.
Essential improvements
- The latest singleplayer patch for the retail version is v1.2, with international version available from ModDB and the Asian one available from Patches-Scrolls.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Hellgate\Settings\ |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/939520/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Hellgate\Save\ |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/939520/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
| Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics Settings.
| Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | |||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | |||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | |||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | On/Off setting with an unspecified level, possibly 4x | ||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | "Disabled, Low, Medium, High, and Very High" options are "None, 2X MSAA, 4X MSAA, 16X CSAA, and 16XQ CSAA" respectively | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | Might not work on newer Windows versions. | ||
| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
Input
Mouse Settings.
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | ||
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | Sensitivity lower than 1.0 causes issues with very slow mouse movements. | |
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support |
| Controller types |
|---|
Audio
Audio Settings.
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | Sound, music and UI. | |
| Surround sound | Up to 7.1 output. | |
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| French | Retail only. | |||
| German | Retail only. | |||
| Italian | Retail only. | |||
| Spanish | Retail only. |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAN play | |||
| Online play | Original servers have been shut down on February 1, 2009; use London 2038 (non-Steam versions only); refer to this guide for installation. | ||
Connection types
| Type | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Matchmaking | ||
| Peer-to-peer | ||
| Dedicated | Use London 2038. | |
| Self-hosting | ||
| Direct IP |
VR support
| 3D modes | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| vorpX | G3D User created game profile, see vorpx forum profile introduction. |
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Issues unresolved
1 FPS bug
- The game's framerate can often fall down to 1 FPS. This is a game engine bug and can not be fixed by using stronger hardware.[1]
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 9.0c, 10 | Extreme Shader preset, which includes DoF and Motion Blur, requires DX10 to be enabled. DirectX 10 support removed from Steam release. |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows | Steam version is 32-bit only. |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Physics | Havok | |
| Audio | FMOD Ex, Miles Sound System | |
| Cutscenes | Bink Video |
System requirements
- These are the retail requirements.
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | XP | Vista |
| Processor (CPU) | 1.8 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
| System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | 2 GB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 6 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 6200 ATI Radeon 9000 chipset or greater | Nvidia GeForce 6200 ATI Radeon 9000 chipset or greater |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (939520) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.