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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Kohan II Kings of War cover.jpg | |cover = Kohan II Kings of War cover.jpg | ||
|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|TimeGate Studios}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|TimeGate Studios}} | ||
| − | |publishers = | + | |publishers = |
| + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Global Star Software}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sold Out Software}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 21, 2004}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 21, 2004}} | ||
| + | |reception = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|kohan-ii-kings-of-war|81}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|kohan-ii-kings-of-war|rating}} | ||
| + | |taxonomy = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Kohan }} | ||
|steam appid = 97130 | |steam appid = 97130 | ||
|steam appid side = | |steam appid side = | ||
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
| + | |hltb = 5114 | ||
| + | |igdb = kohan-ii-kings-of-war | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
| − | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 15381 |
|wikipedia = Kohan_II:_Kings_of_War | |wikipedia = Kohan_II:_Kings_of_War | ||
|winehq = 2334 | |winehq = 2334 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
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'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 97130 | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 97130 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | {{ii}} A free demo version is available from [https://archive.org/details/KohanIiKingsOfWarDemo Archive.org]. | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
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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|Kohan 2 Video Options.png|Video options menu.}} | {{Image|Kohan 2 Video Options.png|Video options menu.}} | ||
| − | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
| − | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = false | |key remap = false | ||
|key remap notes = Can choose one of four presets for hotkey mappings. | |key remap notes = Can choose one of four presets for hotkey mappings. | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
{{Image|Kohan 2 Audio Options.png|Audio options menu.}} | {{Image|Kohan 2 Audio Options.png|Audio options menu.}} | ||
| − | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
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|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = German | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = true | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = Retail only; [https://www.compiware-forum.de/downloads/file/596-kohan-ii-kings-of-war-german-patch/ download for digital releases]. | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|lan play modes = | |lan play modes = | ||
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
| − | |online play = | + | |online play = false |
|online play players = 8 | |online play players = 8 | ||
|online play modes = | |online play modes = | ||
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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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|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 app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
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|input = | |input = | ||
|input notes = | |input notes = | ||
| − | |cutscenes = | + | |cutscenes = Bink Video |
|cutscenes notes = | |cutscenes notes = | ||
|multiplayer = GameSpy | |multiplayer = GameSpy | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
| − | |minOS = | + | |minOS = 98, SE, ME, 2000 |
| − | |minCPU = Pentium | + | |minCPU = Intel Pentium 4 1.5 GHz |
|minRAM = 256 MB | |minRAM = 256 MB | ||
|minHD = 700 MB | |minHD = 700 MB | ||
| − | |minGPU = | + | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 3 |
| + | |minGPU2 = ATI Radeon 8500 | ||
| + | |minVRAM = 64 MB | ||
| + | |minDX = 9.0b | ||
| + | |minaudio = 100% DirectX 9.0b compatible | ||
| − | |recOS = | + | |recOS = XP, Vista, 7 |
| − | |recCPU = Pentium | + | |recCPU = Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz |
|recRAM = 512 MB | |recRAM = 512 MB | ||
| − | |recHD = | + | |recHD = |
| − | |recGPU = ATI Radeon 9500 | + | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce 4 Ti |
| + | |recGPU2 = ATI Radeon 9500 | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
Latest revision as of 11:50, 17 September 2023
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| TimeGate Studios | |
| Publishers | |
| Global Star Software | |
| Sold Out Software | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | September 21, 2004 |
| Reception | |
| Metacritic | 81 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Series | Kohan |
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| Kohan | |
|---|---|
| Kohan: Immortal Sovereigns | 2001 |
| Kohan: Ahriman's Gift | 2001 |
| Kohan II: Kings of War | 2004 |
Warnings
General information
Availability
- A free demo version is available from Archive.org.
Essential improvements
Patches
Retail game
- 1.1.4.0 (200?-??)
- 1.1.5.0 (200?-??)
- 1.2.3.0 (2005-01) Last official. Included in the 'Kohan Warchest boxset'.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/97130/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/97130/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Steam Cloud |
Video
Video options menu.
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | |||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | |||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
Input
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | Can choose one of four presets for hotkey mappings. | |
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support |
| Controller types |
|---|
Audio
Audio options menu.
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | ||
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| German | Retail only; download for digital releases. |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAN play | 8 | |||
| Online play | 8 | GameSpy services have been shut down;[1] see GameSpy for workarounds. | ||
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 9.0b |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Cutscenes | Bink Video | |
| Multiplayer | GameSpy |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 98, SE, ME, 2000 | XP, Vista, 7 |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 1.5 GHz | Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz |
| System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 700 MB | |
| Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 3 ATI Radeon 8500 64 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0b compatible | Nvidia GeForce 4 Ti ATI Radeon 9500 |
| Sound (audio device) | 100% DirectX 9.0b compatible | |
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 (97130) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.