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{{Infobox game/row/developer|People Can Fly}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|People Can Fly}}
 
|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|DreamCatcher Interactive}}
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|DreamCatcher Interactive|Retail}}
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|THQ Nordic}}
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Akella|Retail (Russia)}}
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Akella|Russia}}
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|THQ Nordic|Digital (2007-2020)}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Deep Silver|Digital (2020-present)}}
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Pain Engine}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Pain Engine}}
 
|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|April 12, 2004}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|April 12, 2004}}
 +
|reception    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|painkiller|81}}
 +
|taxonomy    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes        | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing      | Real-time }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls    | Direct control }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres      | Action, FPS, Shooter }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles  | Realistic }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes      | Dark, Horror, Supernatural, Zombies }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series      | Painkiller }}
 
|steam appid  = 39530
 
|steam appid  = 39530
 
|steam appid side = 3200
 
|steam appid side = 3200
 
|gogcom id    = 1207658715
 
|gogcom id    = 1207658715
 +
|hltb        = 6871
 +
|lutris      = painkiller-black-edition
 
|strategywiki = Painkiller
 
|strategywiki = Painkiller
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|mobygames    = painkiller
+
|mobygames    = 12938
 
|wikipedia    = Painkiller (video game)
 
|wikipedia    = Painkiller (video game)
 
|winehq      = 2630
 
|winehq      = 2630
 
|license      = commercial
 
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
−
{{Series|Painkiller}}
+
 
 +
{{Introduction
 +
|introduction      =
 +
 
 +
|release history  =
 +
 
 +
|current state    =
 +
}}
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
−
{{mm}} [http://painkiller.wikia.com/wiki/Painkiller_Wiki Painkiller Wiki]
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{{mm}} [https://web.archive.org/web/20211031085300/http://pkzone.org/ Painkiller Zone] - A fansite for the series (archived)
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{{mm}} [http://pkzone.org/ Painkiller Zone] - A fansite for the series
 
 
{{GOG.com links|1207658715|painkiller_series|for game series}}
 
{{GOG.com links|1207658715|painkiller_series|for game series}}
 
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/39530/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
 
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/39530/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
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==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | {{DRM|SafeDisc|v3}}. <br/> Black Edition is DRM-free. |  | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | {{DRM|SafeDisc|v3}} internationally. <br/> {{DRM|StarForce|3.04}} in Russian releases. |  | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | {{DRM|StarForce|3.04}} (Russian copies) | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | DRM-free | Black Edition | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-PK | DRM-free | |  | Windows}}
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{{Availability/row| GOG.com | painkiller | DRM-free, key | Black Edition. Serial keys for multiplayer available by request to GOG support team.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://support.gog.com/hc/en-us/articles/360013544117-Painkiller-Black-Edition-Multiplayer-key-request?product=gog|title=Painkiller Black Edition - Multiplayer key request|date=2021-06-13}}</ref> |  | Windows }}
−
{{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-PKU | DRM-free | Painkiller Universe | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 39530 | Steam, key | Black Edition | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 3577-1 | Steam | Painkiller: Black Edition |  | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-PK | DRM-free | |  | Windows | unavailable }}
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{{Availability/row| GOG.com | painkiller | DRM-free | Painkiller: Black Edition | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-PKU | DRM-free | Painkiller Universe | | Windows | unavailable }}
−
{{Availability/row| Steam | 39530 | Steam | Painkiller: Black Edition |  | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 3577-1 | Steam | Black Edition |  | Windows | unavailable }}
 
}}
 
}}
−
{{ii}} Painkiller: Black Edition includes the base game along with the "Battle out of Hell" expansion.
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{{ii}} '''Painkiller: Black Edition''' includes the base game along with the "''Battle out of Hell''" expansion.
−
{{ii}} Painkiller Universe includes the base game along with the "Battle out of Hell" expansion and [[Painkiller: Overdose]].
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{{ii}} '''Painkiller Universe''' includes the base game along with the "''Battle out of Hell''" expansion and [[Painkiller: Overdose]].
  
 
{{DLC|
 
{{DLC|
 
{{DLC/row| Battle out of Hell | | Windows }}
 
{{DLC/row| Battle out of Hell | | Windows }}
 
}}
 
}}
 +
 +
===Demo===
 +
A free demo can be installed on Steam by using a direct link (allow Steam popup): <code>steam://install/3210</code>.
  
 
==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==
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===Randomguy7's Fix Compilation===
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===Patches===
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{{Fixbox|description=Install a mod|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.moddb.com/mods/randomguy7s-fix-compilation|title=Randomguy7's Fix Compilation mod for Painkiller - Mod DB|date=2016-10-21}}</ref>|fix=
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{{ii}} A list of official patches can be found [https://www.patches-scrolls.com/painkiller.php here]. Digital distribution versions are already patched.
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# Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/624-painkiller-mega-patch/ this patch].
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−
# Unzip the contents of the "Painkiller Mega Patch" into <code>{{p|game}}</code>.
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===Unofficial Patch v1.66===
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# Run the .bat file.
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{{Fixbox|description=Install Unoffcial Patch|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://pkzone.org/unofficial-patch-v1-65/|title=Unofficial Patch v1.65 for Painkiller|date=2019-10-08}}</ref>|fix=
 +
# Download [https://www.moddb.com/mods/painkiller-black-edition-unofficial-patch-166/downloads/pkbe-unofficial-166 the patch].
 +
# Copy the contents to {{folder|{{p|game}}}}.
 +
# If the game language is other than English, download [https://www.moddb.com/mods/painkiller-black-edition-unofficial-patch-166/downloads/pkbe-trans-subtitles this archive] and copy the contents of the desired language.
  
 
'''Notes'''
 
'''Notes'''
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{{ii}} Fixes slowdown on dual-core computers, FOV and HUD can be modified, increases draw distance by removing fog among other fixes.
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{{ii}} Contains fixes for various issues like broken items, enemies placement, levels logic, weapons and tarot cards behavior.
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{{ii}} Removing fog changes the intended look and feel of some of the levels.
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
===Unofficial v1.65 Patch===
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===Randomguy7's Fix Compilation===
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{{Fixbox|description=Install a patch|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://pkzone.org/unofficial-patch-v1-65/|title=Unofficial Patch v1.65 for Painkiller|date=2019-10-08}}</ref>|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Install Fix Compilation|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.moddb.com/mods/randomguy7s-fix-compilation|title=Randomguy7's Fix Compilation mod for Painkiller - Mod DB|date=2016-10-21}}</ref>|fix=
−
# Download [http://pkzone.org/download/patches/Unofficial_Patch_v1.65_Black.zip the patch].
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# Download [https://www.moddb.com/mods/randomguy7s-fix-compilation/downloads the patch].
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# Unzip the contents into <code>{{p|game}}</code>.
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# Copy the contents to {{folder|{{p|game}}}}.
  
 
'''Notes'''
 
'''Notes'''
−
{{ii}} The patch contains various fixes for broken item and enemy placements, level logic, enemy, weapon and tarot card behavior, text strings, audio issues, shaders, etc, while staying true to the original game.
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{{ii}} Fixes slowdown on dual-core CPUs, FOV and HUD can be modified among other fixes.
 +
{{ii}} Latest version includes fixes from the unofficial patch v1.66.
 +
{{ii}} Both versions of the patch are available to those who prefer the older fix.
 +
{{ii}} The new version of the patch fixes clipping issues with HUD elements.
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Skip intro videos===
 
===Skip intro videos===
−
{{Fixbox|description=Delete/rename video files|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Diskersen|date=2018-01-27}}</ref>|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Diskersen|date=2018-01-27}}</ref>|fix=
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# Go to <code>{{P|game}}\Data\Movies\</code> in the installation folder.
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# Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\Data\Movies\}}.
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# Delete or rename <code>logo-dreamcatcher.bik</code>, <code>logo-nvidia.bik</code> and <code>logo-pcf.bik</code>.
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# Delete or rename {{file|logo-dreamcatcher.bik}}, {{file|logo-nvidia.bik}} and {{file|logo-pcf.bik}}.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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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 store       =  
+
|epic games launcher       =  
−
|epic games store notes =  
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|epic games launcher notes =  
−
|gog galaxy             = true
+
|gog galaxy               = true
−
|gog galaxy notes       =  
+
|gog galaxy notes         =  
−
|origin                 =  
+
|origin                   =  
−
|origin notes           =  
+
|origin notes             =  
−
|steam cloud           = false
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|steam cloud               = false
−
|steam cloud notes     =  
+
|steam cloud notes         =  
−
|uplay                  =  
+
|ubisoft connect          =  
−
|uplay notes           =  
+
|ubisoft connect notes     =  
−
|xbox cloud             =  
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|xbox cloud               =  
−
|xbox cloud notes       =  
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|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
==Video settings==
+
==Video==
 
{{Image|Painkiller General Video.png|In-game general video settings.}}
 
{{Image|Painkiller General Video.png|In-game general video settings.}}
 
{{Image|Painkiller Advanced Video.png|In-game advanced video settings.}}
 
{{Image|Painkiller Advanced Video.png|In-game advanced video settings.}}
−
{{Video settings
+
{{Video
 
|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/painkiller
 
|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/painkiller
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = silver
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = silver
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = incomplete
 
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = incomplete
 
|widescreen resolution      = hackable
 
|widescreen resolution      = hackable
−
|widescreen resolution notes= Use [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=193714598 Widescreen HUD Fix].
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|widescreen resolution notes= Use the [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=193714598 Widescreen HUD Fix].
 
|multimonitor              = hackable
 
|multimonitor              = hackable
−
|multimonitor notes        = Use [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=193714598 Widescreen HUD Fix].
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|multimonitor notes        = Use the [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=193714598 Widescreen HUD Fix].
 
|ultrawidescreen            = hackable
 
|ultrawidescreen            = hackable
−
|ultrawidescreen notes      = Use [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=193714598 Widescreen HUD Fix].
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|ultrawidescreen notes      = Use the [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=193714598 Widescreen HUD Fix].
−
|4k ultra hd                = unknown
+
|4k ultra hd                = hackable
−
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
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|4k ultra hd notes          = Use the [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=193714598 Widescreen HUD Fix].
 
|fov                        = hackable
 
|fov                        = hackable
−
|fov notes                  = Use [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=193714598 Widescreen HUD Fix] or the <code>fov ''number''</code> console command.
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|fov notes                  = Use the [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=193714598 Widescreen HUD Fix] or the <code>fov ''number''</code> console command.
 
|windowed                  = hackable
 
|windowed                  = hackable
 
|windowed notes            = Use [https://github.com/ThirteenAG/d3d9-wrapper/releases ThirteenAG's D3D9 Wrapper].
 
|windowed notes            = Use [https://github.com/ThirteenAG/d3d9-wrapper/releases ThirteenAG's D3D9 Wrapper].
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|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing              = true
−
|antialiasing notes        = Ingame MSAA disables support for overclocked refreshrates, use driver level antialiasing instead.
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|antialiasing notes        = In-game MSAA disables support for overclocked refresh rates.<br> Use driver level anti-aliasing instead.
 +
|upscaling                  = false
 +
|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =
 
|vsync                      = false
 
|vsync                      = false
−
|vsync notes                = Can be forced through drivers but causes slowdowns at 60Hz when the player is being hit.
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|vsync notes                = It can be forced through the drivers.<br> If playing at 60Hz, it may cause slowdowns when the player takes damage.
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|120 fps                    = true
 
|120 fps                    = true
 
|120 fps notes              =  
 
|120 fps notes              =  
−
|hdr                        = unknown
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|hdr                        = false
 
|hdr notes                  =  
 
|hdr notes                  =  
−
|color blind                = unknown
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|color blind                = false
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
==Input settings==
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==Input==
 
{{Image|Painkiller Controls.png|In-game control settings.}}
 
{{Image|Painkiller Controls.png|In-game control settings.}}
−
{{Input settings
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{{Input
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|acceleration option      = true
 
|acceleration option      = true
−
|acceleration option notes = Mouse smoothing; can be disabled in controls options
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|acceleration option notes = Mouse smoothing can be disabled in the control options.
 
|mouse sensitivity        = true
 
|mouse sensitivity        = true
 
|mouse sensitivity notes  =  
 
|mouse sensitivity notes  =  
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|invert mouse y-axis      = true
 
|invert mouse y-axis      = true
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
−
|touchscreen              = unknown
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|touchscreen              = false
 
|touchscreen notes        =  
 
|touchscreen notes        =  
 
|controller support        = false
 
|controller support        = false
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}}
 
}}
  
−
==Audio settings==
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==Audio==
 
{{Image|Painkiller Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}}
 
{{Image|Painkiller Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}}
−
{{Audio settings
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{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
−
|separate volume notes    = Master, (battle and ambient) music, sound
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|separate volume notes    = Master, music (battle & ambient), and sound.
 
|surround sound          = true
 
|surround sound          = true
−
|surround sound notes    = Up to 8 speakers<ref>[http://www.bluesnews.com/cgi-bin/board.pl?action=viewthread&boardid=1&threadid=48181&id=160042&view=threads Painkiller Demo 2 - Blue's News Comments]</ref>
+
|surround sound notes    = Up to 8 speakers.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.bluesnews.com/cgi-bin/board.pl?action=viewthread&boardid=1&threadid=48181&id=160042&view=threads|title=Painkiller Demo 2 - Blue's News Comments|date=May 2023}}</ref>
 
|subtitles                = false
 
|subtitles                = false
−
|subtitles notes          =  
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|subtitles notes          = [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IwwlizKN7V9PjgPCbVcM4klyGOm80zFd/view Subtitle files] to be viewed via media player.
 
|closed captions          = false
 
|closed captions          = false
 
|closed captions notes    =  
 
|closed captions notes    =  
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|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|eax support              = true
 
|eax support              = true
−
|eax support notes       = A3D, EAX 3<ref>[http://arstechnica.com/civis/viewtopic.php?p=10925808#p10925808 Painkiller demo out! - Ars Technica OpenForum]</ref>
+
|eax support notes         = A3D, EAX 3.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://arstechnica.com/civis/viewtopic.php?p=10925808#p10925808|title=Painkiller demo out! - Ars Technica OpenForum|date=May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20051228070214/http://www.soundblaster.com:80/eax/gaming/gameindex.asp?gameid=55523|title=EAX Featured Game: Painkiller: Gold Edition|date=May 2023}}</ref>
 +
|royalty free audio        = unknown
 +
|royalty free audio notes  =
 
}}
 
}}
  
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  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = true
 
  |audio    = true
−
  |subtitles = false
+
  |subtitles = n/a
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Czech
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = n/a
 +
|notes    = Retail only. [https://github.com/hornster02/Painkiller-2004-CZ link #1] or [https://www.folkemonovycestiny.cz/painkiller-black-edition/ link #2]
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
}}
 
}}
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  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = unknown
 
  |audio    = unknown
−
  |subtitles = false
+
  |subtitles = n/a
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
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  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = true
 
  |audio    = true
−
  |subtitles = false
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  |subtitles = n/a
−
  |notes    =  
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  |notes    = Retail and Steam only. [https://www.compiware-forum.de/downloads/file/252-painkiller-black-edition-german-patch/ Download] for GOG.com version.
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
}}
 
}}
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  |language  = Italian
 
  |language  = Italian
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    = true
+
  |audio    = false
−
  |subtitles = false
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  |subtitles = n/a
−
  |notes    = Retail version only.
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  |notes    = Retail only. [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2298845936 Download].
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
}}
 
}}
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  |language  = Polish
 
  |language  = Polish
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = n/a
 +
|notes    = Retail and GOG.com only.
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Brazilian Portuguese
 +
|interface = hackable
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |audio    = false
−
  |subtitles = false
+
  |subtitles = n/a
−
  |notes    =  
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  |notes    = Fan translation. [https://tribogamer.com/downloads/1603_baixar-traducao-para-painkiller-painkiller.html Download].
−
  |fan      =  
+
  |fan      = true
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = true
 
  |audio    = true
−
  |subtitles = false
+
  |subtitles = n/a
−
  |notes    = Retail version only.
+
  |notes    = Retail and GOG.com only. Patch for Steam release [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2299363021 here].
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
}}
 
}}
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  |language  = Spanish
 
  |language  = Spanish
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    = unknown
+
  |audio    = true
−
  |subtitles = false
+
  |subtitles = n/a
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
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 +
==Network==
 +
{{Network/Multiplayer
 +
|local play          =
 +
|local play players  =
 +
|local play modes    =
 +
|local play notes    =
 +
|lan play            = true
 +
|lan play players    = 16
 +
|lan play modes      = Versus
 +
|lan play notes      =
 +
|online play          = false
 +
|online play players  = 16
 +
|online play modes    = Versus
 +
|online play notes    =
 +
|asynchronous        =
 +
|asynchronous notes  =
 +
}}
 +
 +
{{Network/Connections
 +
|matchmaking        = false
 +
|matchmaking notes  =
 +
|p2p                = true
 +
|p2p notes          =
 +
|dedicated          = true
 +
|dedicated notes    =
 +
|self-hosting      = true
 +
|self-hosting notes =
 +
|direct ip          = true
 +
|direct ip notes    =
 +
}}
 +
 +
{{Network/Ports
 +
|tcp  = 3455
 +
|udp  = 3455
 +
|upnp = unknown
 +
}}
 +
{{ii}} This is the default port used. It can be changed in-game by the user.
  
 
==VR support==
 
==VR support==
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}}
 
}}
  
−
==Network==
+
==Issues fixed==
−
{{Network/Multiplayer
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===Fluctuating game speed===
−
|local play          =  
+
{{Fixbox|description=Enable Vsync in the GPU control panel|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://support.gog.com/hc/en-us/articles/212451249-Painkiller-Black-Edition-Fluctuating-game-speed-?product=gog|title=How to fix the game speed|date=12-11-2023}}</ref>|fix=
−
|local play players  =  
+
'''Notes'''
−
|local play modes    =  
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{{ii}} If it does not fix the issue, try disabling it.
−
|local play notes    =  
+
}}
−
|lan play            = true
+
 
−
|lan play players    = 16
+
===Editor asks for CD-ROM===
−
|lan play modes      = Versus
+
{{Fixbox|description=Edit hex code|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G8UaWSYydEg|title=x64dbg and HxD Tutorial: How to Patch "CD Required" Errors (No-CD Patches) &#91;PainKiller Editor&#93;|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>|fix=
−
|lan play notes      =  
+
# Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\Bin\Editor\}}.
−
|online play          = true
+
# Open {{file|PainEditor.exe}} with a hex editor.
−
|online play players  = 16
+
# Go to offset {{code|36C1}}, and change {{code|75 0C}} to {{code|EB 0C}}.
−
|online play modes    = Versus
 
−
|online play notes    =
 
−
|asynchronous        =
 
−
|asynchronous notes  =
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
{{Network/Connections
+
===Bypass GameSpy Installer===
−
|matchmaking        = false
+
{{Fixbox|description=Delete or rename GameSpy Installer|fix=
−
|matchmaking notes  =  
+
# Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\GameSpy\}}.
−
|p2p                = true
+
# Delete or rename {{file|ArcadeInstallPAINKILLER14c.exe}}.
−
|p2p notes          =  
 
−
|dedicated          = true
 
−
|dedicated notes    =  
 
−
|self-hosting      = true
 
−
|self-hosting notes =
 
−
|direct ip          = true
 
−
|direct ip notes    =
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
{{Network/Ports
+
===Low frame rate on GeForce FX series and similar old cards===
−
|tcp  = 3455
+
{{Fixbox|description=Disable {{key|Bloom}} in the advanced video settings}}
−
|udp  = 3455
+
 
−
|upnp = unknown
+
===Game doesn't fill screen (Proton/Linux)===
 +
{{ii}} With Proton 6.3-8 and newer, the game occupies only a small area of the screen and may not be fully visible.
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Use Proton 5.13-6 or older|fix=
 +
# In the game properties on Steam, go to '''Compatibility'''.
 +
# Enable {{key|''Force the use of a specific Steam Play compatibility tool''}}.
 +
# Select {{code|Proton 5.13-6}} or older from the drop-down menu.
 
}}
 
}}
−
{{ii}} This is the default port used. It can be changed in-game by the user
 
  
−
==Issues fixed==
+
{{Fixbox|description=GameScope|fix=
−
===Editor asks for CD-ROM===
+
* Alternatively, set the windowed mode and run the game via gamescope with the {{code|-f}} flag to play in fullscreen.
−
{{Fixbox|description=Hex patch executable|ref=<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G8UaWSYydEg x64dbg and HxD Tutorial: How to Patch "CD Required" Errors (No-CD Patches) &#91;PainKiller Editor&#93;]</ref>|fix=
 
−
# Open <code>{{p|game}}\Bin\Editor\PainEditor.exe</code> in a hex editor
 
−
# Go to offset <code>36C1</code>
 
−
# Change <code>75 0C</code> to <code>EB 0C</code>
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===API===
 
===API===
 
{{API
 
{{API
−
|direct3d versions      = 8, 9
+
|direct3d versions      = 8.1b, 9
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
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|dos modes notes        =  
 
|dos modes notes        =  
 
|shader model versions  = 2, 3
 
|shader model versions  = 2, 3
−
|shader model notes    = Shader version 3 requires game to be patched to 1.61 (or higher)
+
|shader model notes    = Shader version 3 requires game to be patched to 1.61 (or higher).
 
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 +
|windows arm app        =
 
|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          =
 
|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          =
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
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{{References}}
 
{{References}}
 +
{{GOG.com Enhancement Project}}

Latest revision as of 03:07, 27 March 2024

Painkiller
Painkiller cover
Developers
People Can Fly
Publishers
Retail DreamCatcher Interactive
Retail (Russia) Akella
Digital (2007-2020) THQ Nordic
Digital (2020-present) Deep Silver
Engines
Pain Engine
Release dates
Windows April 12, 2004
Reception
Metacritic 81
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase, Expansion pack
Modes Singleplayer, Multiplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives First-person
Controls Direct control
Genres Action, FPS, Shooter
Art styles Realistic
Themes Dark, Horror, Supernatural, Zombies
Series Painkiller
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Painkiller on HowLongToBeat
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Painkiller guide on StrategyWiki
Painkiller on MobyGames
Painkiller on Wikipedia
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Painkiller
Painkiller 2004
Painkiller: Overdose 2007
Painkiller: Resurrection 2009
Painkiller: Redemption 2011
Painkiller: Recurring Evil 2012
Painkiller: Hell & Damnation 2012

Warnings

GameSpy online services have been shut down (see Network for solutions).

Painkiller is a singleplayer and multiplayer first-person action, FPS and shooter game in the Painkiller series.

General information

Painkiller Zone - A fansite for the series (archived)
GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
GOG.com Support Page
Steam Community Discussions
Steam Community Discussions Gold Edition

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
 SafeDisc v3 DRM[Note 1] internationally.
StarForce 3.04 DRM[Note 2] in Russian releases.
Windows
Retail
DRM-free
 Black Edition
Windows
GOG.com
DRM-free
CD key
 Black Edition. Serial keys for multiplayer available by request to GOG support team.[7]
Windows
Steam
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CD key
 Black Edition
Windows
GamersGate (unavailable)
DRM-free after installation (requires an internet connection during installation)
Windows
GamersGate (unavailable)
DRM-free after installation (requires an internet connection during installation)
 Painkiller Universe
Windows
Gamesplanet logo.svg (unavailable)
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 Black Edition
Windows
SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).
StarForce DRM for this game does not work on modern versions of Windows (see above for affected versions).
Painkiller: Black Edition includes the base game along with the "Battle out of Hell" expansion.
Painkiller Universe includes the base game along with the "Battle out of Hell" expansion and Painkiller: Overdose.

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
Battle out of Hell
Windows

Demo

A free demo can be installed on Steam by using a direct link (allow Steam popup): steam://install/3210.

Essential improvements

Patches

A list of official patches can be found here. Digital distribution versions are already patched.

Unofficial Patch v1.66

Install Unoffcial Patch[8]
  1. Download the patch.
  2. Copy the contents to <path-to-game>.
  3. If the game language is other than English, download this archive and copy the contents of the desired language.

Notes

Contains fixes for various issues like broken items, enemies placement, levels logic, weapons and tarot cards behavior.

Randomguy7's Fix Compilation

Install Fix Compilation[9]
  1. Download the patch.
  2. Copy the contents to <path-to-game>.

Notes

Fixes slowdown on dual-core CPUs, FOV and HUD can be modified among other fixes.
Latest version includes fixes from the unofficial patch v1.66.
Both versions of the patch are available to those who prefer the older fix.
The new version of the patch fixes clipping issues with HUD elements.

Skip intro videos

Instructions[10]
  1. Go to <path-to-game>\Data\Movies\.
  2. Delete or rename logo-dreamcatcher.bik, logo-nvidia.bik and logo-pcf.bik.

Game data

In-game HUD settings.
In-game HUD settings.

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\Bin\config.ini[Note 3]
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/39530/pfx/[Note 4]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\SaveGames[Note 3]
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/39530/pfx/[Note 4]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
GOG Galaxy
Steam Cloud

Video

In-game general video settings.
In-game general video settings.
In-game advanced video settings.
In-game advanced video settings.

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
 
 Use the Widescreen HUD Fix.
Multi-monitor
 
 Use the Widescreen HUD Fix.
Ultra-widescreen
 
 Use the Widescreen HUD Fix.
4K Ultra HD
 
 Use the Widescreen HUD Fix.
Field of view (FOV)
Use the Widescreen HUD Fix or the fov number console command.
Windowed
Use ThirteenAG's D3D9 Wrapper.
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Use ThirteenAG's D3D9 Wrapper.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Anti-aliasing (AA)
In-game MSAA disables support for overclocked refresh rates.
Use driver level anti-aliasing instead.
High-fidelity upscaling
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
It can be forced through the drivers.
If playing at 60Hz, it may cause slowdowns when the player takes damage.
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.

Input

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

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Mouse acceleration
Mouse smoothing can be disabled in the control options.
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
Controller types

Audio

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

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Master, music (battle & ambient), and sound.
Surround sound
Up to 8 speakers.[11]
Subtitles
Subtitle files to be viewed via media player.
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
EAX support
A3D, EAX 3.[12][13]
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Czech
Retail only. link #1 or link #2
French
German
Retail and Steam only. Download for GOG.com version.
Italian
Retail only. Download.
Polish
Retail and GOG.com only.
Brazilian Portuguese
Fan translation. Download.
Russian
Retail and GOG.com only. Patch for Steam release here.
Spanish

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
LAN play
16 Versus
Online play
16 Versus
GameSpy services have been shut down;[14] see GameSpy for workarounds.

Connection types

Type Native Notes
Matchmaking
Peer-to-peer
Dedicated
Self-hosting
Direct IP

Ports

Protocol Port(s) and/or port range(s)
TCP 3455
UDP 3455
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
This is the default port used. It can be changed in-game by the user.

VR support

3D modes State Notes
vorpX
G3D
User created game profile, see vorpx forum profile introduction.

Issues fixed

Fluctuating game speed

Enable Vsync in the GPU control panel[15]

Notes

If it does not fix the issue, try disabling it.

Editor asks for CD-ROM

Edit hex code[16]
  1. Go to <path-to-game>\Bin\Editor\.
  2. Open PainEditor.exe with a hex editor.
  3. Go to offset 36C1, and change 75 0C to EB 0C.

Bypass GameSpy Installer

Delete or rename GameSpy Installer
  1. Go to <path-to-game>\GameSpy\.
  2. Delete or rename ArcadeInstallPAINKILLER14c.exe.

Low frame rate on GeForce FX series and similar old cards

Disable Bloom in the advanced video settings

Game doesn't fill screen (Proton/Linux)

With Proton 6.3-8 and newer, the game occupies only a small area of the screen and may not be fully visible.
Use Proton 5.13-6 or older
  1. In the game properties on Steam, go to Compatibility.
  2. Enable Force the use of a specific Steam Play compatibility tool.
  3. Select Proton 5.13-6 or older from the drop-down menu.
GameScope
  • Alternatively, set the windowed mode and run the game via gamescope with the -f flag to play in fullscreen.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 8.1, 9
Shader Model support 2, 3 Shader version 3 requires game to be patched to 1.61 (or higher).
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Physics Havok 2
Audio Miles Sound System 6.6a
Cutscenes Bink Video 1.6g
Multiplayer GameSpy

Unlock all levels

Install "all levels" mod.

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 98 ME, 2000, XP
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium III 1.2 GHz
Intel Pentium 4 1.6 GHz
AMD Athlon 1.2 GHz		 Intel Pentium 4 2.4 GHz
AMD Athlon XP 2400+
System memory (RAM) 384 MB 512 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 2.6 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce2 GTS
ATI Radeon 8500
64 MB of VRAM
DirectX 8.1b compatible 		Nvidia GeForce FX 5700
ATI Radeon 9700
256 MB of VRAM
DirectX 9 compatible


Notes

  1. ↑ 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. ↑ This version of StarForce DRM does not work on Windows Vista or later.[3][4][5][6] For supported versions of Windows the StarForce driver may need to be updated manually using SFUPDATE.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below %PROGRAMFILES%, %PROGRAMDATA%, or %WINDIR% might be redirected to %LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore on Windows Vista and later (more details).
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References