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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Mindware Studios}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Mindware Studios}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|DreamCatcher Interactive}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|DreamCatcher Interactive|Retail}} |
| + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|THQ Nordic|Digital until 2020}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Deep Silver|Digital as of 2020}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Pain Engine}} | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Pain Engine}} | ||
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|reception = | |reception = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|painkiller-overdose|65}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|painkiller-overdose|65}} | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|painkiller-overdose| | + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|painkiller-overdose|rating}} |
| + | |taxonomy = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
| + | {{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 | FPS }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Horror }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Painkiller }} | ||
|steam appid = 3270 | |steam appid = 3270 | ||
|gogcom id = 1879874988 | |gogcom id = 1879874988 | ||
| + | |hltb = 6877 | ||
| + | |lutris = painkiller-overdose | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
| − | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 30849 |
|wikipedia = Painkiller: Overdose | |wikipedia = Painkiller: Overdose | ||
|winehq = 6005 | |winehq = 6005 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | |||
| − | + | {{Introduction | |
| − | {{ | + | |introduction = |
| + | |||
| + | |release history = The game is compatibile in multiplayer with the original ''[[Painkiller]]'' maps and game modes. | ||
| + | |||
| + | |current state = | ||
| + | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
| − | {{mm}} | + | {{mm}} {{GOG.com links|1879874988|painkiller_series|for game series}} |
| − | |||
| − | {{GOG.com links|1879874988|painkiller_series|for game series}} | ||
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/3270/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/3270/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|SecuROM|7}} | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|SecuROM|7}} | | Windows }} |
| − | |||
| − | |||
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | painkiller_overdose | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | painkiller_overdose | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GMG | painkiller-overdose | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GMG | painkiller-overdose | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| Steam | 3270 | Steam | Not available in Germany | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 3270 | Steam | Not available in Germany | | Windows }} |
| + | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | painkiller-overdose | DRM-free | | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-PKU | DRM-free | Painkiller Universe | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | {{ii}} Painkiller Universe includes the base game and [[Painkiller]] along with the [[Painkiller# | + | {{ii}} Painkiller Universe includes the base game and [[Painkiller]] along with the [[Painkiller#DLC and expansion packs|Battle out of Hell]] expansion. |
===Demo=== | ===Demo=== | ||
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
| − | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} The latest official patch can be found [https://www.patches-scrolls.com/painkiller_overdose.php here]. Digital distribution versions are already patched. |
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Delete or rename video files|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Diskersen|date=2018-01-22}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Delete or rename video files|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Diskersen|date=2018-01-22}}</ref>|fix= | ||
| − | # Go to | + | # Go to {{folder|{{P|game}}\Data\Movies}}. |
| − | # Delete or rename | + | # Delete or rename {{file|LogoDreamCatcher.bik}}, {{file|LogoMindware.bik}} and {{file|LogoNVidia.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 | + | |epic games launcher = |
| − | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
| − | |gog galaxy | + | |gog galaxy = false |
| − | |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|Painkiller Overdose General Video.png|In-game general video settings.}} | {{Image|Painkiller Overdose General Video.png|In-game general video settings.}} | ||
{{Image|Painkiller Overdose Advanced Video.png|In-game advanced video settings.}} | {{Image|Painkiller Overdose Advanced Video.png|In-game advanced video settings.}} | ||
| − | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/painkiller-overdose | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/painkiller-overdose | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = silver | |widescreen wsgf award = silver | ||
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|widescreen resolution notes= Natively supported. HUD is scaled incorrectly and can be additionally fixed with [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/786-painkiller-overdose-widescreen-hud-fix/ Overdose Widescreen HUD Fix]. | |widescreen resolution notes= Natively supported. HUD is scaled incorrectly and can be additionally fixed with [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/786-painkiller-overdose-widescreen-hud-fix/ Overdose Widescreen HUD Fix]. | ||
|multimonitor = hackable | |multimonitor = hackable | ||
| − | |multimonitor notes = Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/786-painkiller-overdose-widescreen-hud-fix/ Overdose Widescreen HUD Fix] | + | |multimonitor notes = Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/786-painkiller-overdose-widescreen-hud-fix/ Overdose Widescreen HUD Fix] |
|ultrawidescreen = unknown | |ultrawidescreen = unknown | ||
|ultrawidescreen notes = | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
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|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
| − | |vsync = | + | |vsync = false |
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
|120 fps = true | |120 fps = true | ||
| − | |120 fps notes = | + | |120 fps notes = Frame rate affects the speed of the loading time. |
| − | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
| − | |color blind = | + | |color blind = false |
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
{{Image|Painkiller Overdose Controls.png|In-game control settings.}} | {{Image|Painkiller Overdose Controls.png|In-game control settings.}} | ||
| − | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
{{Image|Painkiller Overdose Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}} | {{Image|Painkiller Overdose Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}} | ||
| − | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
| − | |separate volume notes = Master, (battle | + | |separate volume notes = Master, music (battle & ambient), and sound. |
|surround sound = true | |surround sound = true | ||
| − | |surround sound notes = Up to 8 speakers<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 = | |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 = A3D, EAX 3<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> |
}} | }} | ||
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|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = false | |subtitles = false | ||
| − | |notes = Not available in the Steam version | + | |notes = Not available in the Steam version |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = false | |subtitles = false | ||
| − | |notes = Not available in the Steam version | + | |notes = Not available in the Steam version |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = false | |subtitles = false | ||
| − | |notes = Not available in the Steam version | + | |notes = Not available in the Steam version |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Spanish | ||
| + | |interface = hackable | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = false | ||
| + | |notes = [https://steamcommunity.com/app/3270/discussions/0/619574421414816602/ Fan translation] | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Italian | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = true | ||
| + | |subtitles = false | ||
| + | |notes = Retail only. [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2298159519 Download]. | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
| − | === | + | ===Slow loading times=== |
| − | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=285147649|title=Fixes for OVER-F*CKING-LONG loadings - Steam Community Guide- |date=24-03-2018}}</ref>|fix= |
| + | # Go to {{folder|{{P|game}}\Data}} and create a new folder called {{code|Maps}}. | ||
| + | # Disable Vsync in the GPU control panel. | ||
| + | # '''Optional:''' Run the game, then open the in-game console by pressing the key above {{key|Tab}}, and type {{code|/setmaxfps XX}}. | ||
| + | '''Notes''' | ||
| + | {{ii}} {{code|XX}} stands for the frame rate. It is recommended to type the value corresponding to the monitor's refresh rate. | ||
| + | }} | ||
==Network== | ==Network== | ||
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|lan play modes = Versus | |lan play modes = Versus | ||
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
| − | |online play = | + | |online play = false |
|online play players = 16 | |online play players = 16 | ||
|online play modes = Versus | |online play modes = Versus | ||
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|upnp = unknown | |upnp = unknown | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | {{ii}} This is the default port used. It can be changed in-game by the user | + | {{ii}} This is the default port used. It can be changed in-game by the user. |
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
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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 = false | ||
|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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|minVRAM = 128 MB | |minVRAM = 128 MB | ||
|minDX = 9 | |minDX = 9 | ||
| + | |minaudio = DirectX 9 compatible | ||
|recOS = XP, Vista | |recOS = XP, Vista | ||
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{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
| − | + | {{GOG.com Enhancement Project}} | |
Latest revision as of 13:15, 20 February 2024
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Mindware Studios | |
| Publishers | |
| Retail | DreamCatcher Interactive |
| Digital until 2020 | THQ Nordic |
| Digital as of 2020 | Deep Silver |
| Engines | |
| Pain Engine | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | October 30, 2007 |
| Reception | |
| Metacritic | 65 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase |
| Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | First-person |
| Controls | Direct control |
| Genres | FPS |
| Themes | Horror |
| Series | Painkiller |
 |
|
| Painkiller | |
|---|---|
| Painkiller | 2004 |
| Painkiller: Overdose | 2007 |
| Painkiller: Resurrection | 2009 |
| Painkiller: Redemption | 2011 |
| Painkiller: Recurring Evil | 2012 |
| Painkiller: Hell & Damnation | 2012 |
Warnings
Painkiller: Overdose is a singleplayer and multiplayer first-person FPS game in the Painkiller series.
The game is compatibile in multiplayer with the original Painkiller maps and game modes.
General information
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
SecuROM 7 DRM | |
|
| GOG.com | |
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| Green Man Gaming | |
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| Steam | |
Not available in Germany | |
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| GamersGate (unavailable) | |
|
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| GamersGate (unavailable) | |
Painkiller Universe | |
- Painkiller Universe includes the base game and Painkiller along with the Battle out of Hell expansion.
Demo
A free demo can be installed with Steam using this link (allow Steam popup): steam://install/3280.
Essential improvements
Patches
- The latest official patch can be found here. Digital distribution versions are already patched.
Skip intro videos
| Delete or rename video files[1] |
|---|
|
Game data
In-game HUD settings.
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\Painkiller Overdose |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/3270/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\Painkiller Overdose\Saves |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/3270/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| GOG Galaxy | ||
| Steam Cloud |
Video
In-game general video settings.
In-game advanced video settings.
| Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | Natively supported. HUD is scaled incorrectly and can be additionally fixed with Overdose Widescreen HUD Fix. | ||
| Multi-monitor | Use Overdose Widescreen HUD Fix | ||
| Ultra-widescreen | |||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | Use Overdose Widescreen HUD Fix. | ||
| Windowed | Use ThirteenAG's D3D9 Wrapper. | ||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | Use ThirteenAG's D3D9 Wrapper. | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Frame rate affects the speed of the loading time. | ||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
Input
In-game control settings.
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | ||
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support |
| Controller types |
|---|
Audio
In-game audio settings.
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | Master, music (battle & ambient), and sound. | |
| Surround sound | Up to 8 speakers[2] | |
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| EAX support | A3D, EAX 3.[3] |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| French | Not available in the Steam version | |||
| German | ||||
| Polish | Not available in the Steam version | |||
| Russian | Not available in the Steam version | |||
| Spanish | Fan translation | |||
| Italian | Retail only. Download. |
Issues fixed
Slow loading times
| Instructions[4] |
|---|
Notes
|
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAN play | 16 | Versus |
||
| Online play | 16 | Versus GameSpy services have been shut down;[5] 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 | 4974 |
| UDP | 4974 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
- This is the default port used. It can be changed in-game by the user.
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 9 | |
| Shader Model support | 2 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Physics | Havok | |
| Audio | Miles Sound System | 7.1a |
| Cutscenes | Bink Video | 1.8s |
| Multiplayer | GameSpy |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 2000 | XP, Vista |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 1.5 GHz AMD Athlon XP 1800+ |
Intel Pentium 4 2.4 GHz AMD Athlon 64 3800+ |
| System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | 1 GB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2.5 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce FX 5600 ATI Radeon 9600 128 MB of VRAM DirectX 9 compatible | Nvidia GeForce 7800 ATI Radeon X1800 256 MB of VRAM |
| Sound (audio device) | DirectX 9 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 (3270) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Verified by User:Diskersen on 2018-01-22
- ↑ Painkiller Demo 2 - Blue's News Comments - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Painkiller demo out! - Ars Technica OpenForum - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Fixes for OVER-F*CKING-LONG loadings - Steam Community Guide- - last accessed on 24-03-2018
- ↑ Pricing | GameSpy Technology