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|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Digital Extremes}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Digital Extremes}} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/ | + | {{Infobox game/row/porter|TransGaming Inc.|OS X}} |
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|2K Games}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|2K Games}} | ||
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|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|February 7, 2012}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|February 7, 2012}} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|April 24, 2012}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|April 24, 2012|wrapper=Cider}} |
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|the-darkness-ii|77}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|the-darkness-ii|77}} | ||
|steam appid = 67370 | |steam appid = 67370 | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = |
+ | |official site= https://2k.com/en-US/game/the-darkness-ii/ | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
+ | |mobygames = darkness-ii | ||
|wikipedia = The Darkness II | |wikipedia = The Darkness II | ||
|winehq = 13915 | |winehq = 13915 | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
− | {{--}} Game has significant issues on OS X, | + | {{--}} Game has significant issues on OS X, due to the port using [[Cider]].<ref>[http://forums.2k.com/showthread.php?135321-darkness-2-for-mac-is-just-a-wine-wrapped-pc-version "darkness 2 for mac is just a wine-wrapped pc version" - 2K Forums]</ref><ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/67370/discussions/0/846960628365673473/ "Yellow screen" - Steam Community Discussions]</ref> |
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | |||
{{mm}} [http://forums.2kgames.com/forumdisplay.php?17-The-Darkness The Darkness II 2K Forums] | {{mm}} [http://forums.2kgames.com/forumdisplay.php?17-The-Darkness The Darkness II 2K Forums] | ||
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/67370/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] |
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | Limited Edition also available | | Windows }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1638-1 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Humble | the-darkness-ii | Steam | | | Windows, OS X }} | {{Availability/row| Humble | the-darkness-ii | Steam | | | Windows, OS X }} | ||
− | |||
− | |||
{{Availability/row| Steam | 67370 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 67370 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Steam}}. | {{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Steam}}. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Version differences=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Limited Edition content includes the Gourmet Hearts & Relic Hunter character abilities, Crazy Abdul Darkling Outfit, custom illustration by Marc Silvestri, and The Darkness Origins Volume 1 & Volume 2 | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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{{Game data/config|OS X|}} | {{Game data/config|OS X|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} Configuration files are encrypted. | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
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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 | ||
− | |origin | + | |discord = |
− | |origin notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |epic games store = |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |epic games store notes = |
− | |uplay | + | |gog galaxy = |
− | |uplay notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
+ | |origin = | ||
+ | |origin notes = | ||
+ | |steam cloud = false | ||
+ | |steam cloud notes = | ||
+ | |uplay = | ||
+ | |uplay notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|The Darkness 2 - Video Settings.jpg|Video settings.}} | {{Image|The Darkness 2 - Video Settings.jpg|Video settings.}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
− | |wsgf link = | + | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/darkness-ii/en |
|widescreen wsgf award = silver | |widescreen wsgf award = silver | ||
|multimonitor wsgf award = limited | |multimonitor wsgf award = limited | ||
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|multimonitor notes = Use [https://www.flawlesswidescreen.org Flawless Widescreen]. | |multimonitor notes = Use [https://www.flawlesswidescreen.org Flawless Widescreen]. | ||
|ultrawidescreen = true | |ultrawidescreen = true | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen notes = Some screen effects are pillarboxed 16:9.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8g6ybfFfCB8 The Darkness II 21:9 Gameplay (2560x1080) (60fps) (Ultrawide) - YouTube]</ref> | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = May only work in windowed mode. Fullscreen mode may result in a {{term|stretched}} 16:9 image. Use [https://www.flawlesswidescreen.org Flawless Widescreen]. Some screen effects are {{term|pillarboxed}} 16:9.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8g6ybfFfCB8 The Darkness II 21:9 Gameplay (2560x1080) (60fps) (Ultrawide) - YouTube]</ref> |
|4k ultra hd = true | |4k ultra hd = true | ||
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
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|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
− | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = false |
− | |borderless windowed notes = | + | |borderless windowed notes = |
|anisotropic = false | |anisotropic = false | ||
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
− | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = always on |
− | |antialiasing notes = | + | |antialiasing notes = Seems to be enabled by default. No option in-game. |
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
|120 fps = true | |120 fps = true | ||
− | |120 fps notes = Exceeding 60 FPS causes an issue in [[#Getting stuck in an invisible wall | + | |120 fps notes = Exceeding 60 FPS causes an issue in [[#Getting stuck in an invisible wall inside a vent|one part of the game]]. |
|hdr = unknown | |hdr = unknown | ||
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
{{Image|The Darkness 2 - Input Settings.jpg|Input settings.}} | {{Image|The Darkness 2 - Input Settings.jpg|Input settings.}} | ||
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap 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 | ||
+ | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
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|invert controller y-axis = true | |invert controller y-axis = true | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
− | | | + | |xinput controllers = unknown |
− | | | + | |xinput controllers notes = |
+ | |xbox prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
+ | |impulse triggers = unknown | ||
+ | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
+ | |light bar support = unknown | ||
+ | |light bar support notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers= unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
+ | |other controllers = unknown | ||
+ | |other controllers notes = | ||
+ | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |other button prompts notes= | ||
|button prompts = Xbox | |button prompts = Xbox | ||
|button prompts notes = | |button prompts notes = | ||
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|steam input api = unknown | |steam input api = unknown | ||
|steam input api notes = | |steam input api notes = | ||
− | | | + | |steam hook input = unknown |
− | | | + | |steam hook input notes = |
+ | |steam input presets = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input presets notes = | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection = unknown | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
{{Image|The Darkness 2 - Audio Settings.jpg|Audio settings.}} | {{Image|The Darkness 2 - Audio Settings.jpg|Audio settings.}} | ||
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
− | |surround sound = | + | |surround sound = always on |
− | |surround sound notes = Auto detects up to 5.1 surround<ref>[ | + | |surround sound notes = Auto detects and outputs up to 5.1 surround.<ref>[https://satsun.org/audio/ PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up]</ref> |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |fan notes = | + | }} |
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Polish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation, [https://gamesub.pl/spolszczenie-darkness-2/ download]. | ||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} All other languages have the in-game option to select English audio. | {{ii}} All other languages have the in-game option to select English audio. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==VR support== | ||
+ | {{VR support | ||
+ | |gg3d name = | ||
+ | |native 3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision gg3d award = | ||
+ | |tridef 3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |iz3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |native 3d = | ||
+ | |native 3d notes = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision notes = | ||
+ | |tridef 3d = | ||
+ | |tridef 3d notes = | ||
+ | |iz3d = | ||
+ | |iz3d notes = | ||
+ | |vorpx = true | ||
+ | |vorpx modes = G3D | ||
+ | |vorpx notes = Officially supported game, see [https://www.vorpx.com/supported-games/ official vorpx game list]. | ||
+ | |htc vive = | ||
+ | |htc vive notes = | ||
+ | |oculus rift = | ||
+ | |oculus rift notes = | ||
+ | |osvr = | ||
+ | |osvr notes = | ||
+ | |windows mixed reality = | ||
+ | |windows mixed reality notes = | ||
+ | |keyboard-mouse = | ||
+ | |keyboard-mouse notes = | ||
+ | |3rd space gaming vest = | ||
+ | |3rd space gaming vest notes = | ||
+ | |novint falcon = | ||
+ | |novint falcon notes = | ||
+ | |trackir = | ||
+ | |trackir notes = | ||
+ | |tobii eye tracking = | ||
+ | |tobii eye tracking notes = | ||
+ | |play area seated = | ||
+ | |play area seated notes = | ||
+ | |play area standing = | ||
+ | |play area standing notes = | ||
+ | |play area room-scale = | ||
+ | |play area room-scale notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
==Network== | ==Network== | ||
{{Network/Multiplayer | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
− | |local play = | + | |local play = hackable |
− | |local play players = | + | |local play players = 4 |
− | |local play modes = | + | |local play modes = Co-op |
− | |local play notes = | + | |local play notes = Use [https://github.com/lucasassislar/nucleuscoop/releases Nucleus Coop] & [https://github.com/ZeroFox5866/nucleuscoop Unofficial mod]. |
|lan play = unknown | |lan play = unknown | ||
|lan play players = | |lan play players = | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Run the game in Windowed Mode|ref={{cn|date=January 2017}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Run the game in Windowed Mode|ref={{cn|date=January 2017}}|fix= | ||
{{ii}} Running the game in windowed mode has been reported to alleviate certain frame rate issues. | {{ii}} Running the game in windowed mode has been reported to alleviate certain frame rate issues. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Blurry screen=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Switch from Full Screen to Windowed mode and back|ref=|fix= | ||
+ | {{ii}} This is not a permanent fix and will need to be performed every time it occurs. | ||
+ | # Pause the game and go into Options, Display. | ||
+ | # Switch Display Mode from Full Screen to Windowed. Apply changes. | ||
+ | # When the game asks if you would like to Keep or Revert changes, revert them. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 9 |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
− | |64-bit executable | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
− | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |mac os x powerpc app = | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = true | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = false | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Middleware=== | ||
+ | {{Middleware | ||
+ | |physics = PhysX | ||
+ | |physics notes = | ||
+ | |audio = | ||
+ | |audio notes = | ||
+ | |interface = | ||
+ | |interface notes = | ||
+ | |input = | ||
+ | |input notes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes = Bink Video | ||
+ | |cutscenes notes = | ||
+ | |multiplayer = | ||
+ | |multiplayer notes= | ||
+ | |anticheat = | ||
+ | |anticheat notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
Revision as of 17:31, 15 June 2021
Developers | |
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Digital Extremes | |
macOS (OS X) | TransGaming Inc. |
Publishers | |
2K Games | |
Engines | |
Evolution | |
Release dates | |
Windows | February 7, 2012 |
macOS (OS X) (Cider) | April 24, 2012 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 77 |
IGDB | 77 |
Warnings
- The macOS (OS X) version of this game does not work on macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later due to the removal of support for 32-bit-only apps.
Key points
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | Limited Edition also available | |||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam |
Version differences
- Limited Edition content includes the Gourmet Hearts & Relic Hunter character abilities, Crazy Abdul Darkling Outfit, custom illustration by Marc Silvestri, and The Darkness Origins Volume 1 & Volume 2
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %APPDATA%\DarknessII\ |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/67370/pfx/[Note 1] |
- Configuration files are encrypted.
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %APPDATA%\DarknessII\ |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/67370/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | Use Flawless Widescreen. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | May only work in windowed mode. Fullscreen mode may result in a stretched 16:9 image. Use Flawless Widescreen. Some screen effects are pillarboxed 16:9.[3] | ||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | Features an in-game slider, but it is Windows only. Use Flawless Widescreen for higher settings. | ||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Seems to be enabled by default. No option in-game. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Exceeding 60 FPS causes an issue in one part of the game. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | Choose between Default and Southpaw controls | |
Controller sensitivity | Mouse and Controller share the same sensitivity slider | |
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers |
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PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
---|---|---|
Button prompts | ||
Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M | The game will prioritize gamepad prompts over KB/M prompts when a gamepad is plugged in |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | Auto detects and outputs up to 5.1 surround.[4] | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish | ||||
Polish | Fan translation, download. |
- All other languages have the in-game option to select English audio.
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
vorpX | G3D Officially supported game, see official vorpx game list. |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Local play | 4 | Co-op Use Nucleus Coop & Unofficial mod. |
||
LAN play | ||||
Online play | 4 | Co-op |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Issues fixed
Yellow Screen Issue
For Nvidia users[citation needed] |
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For AMD users[citation needed] |
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For OS X users[citation needed] |
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Crashes right after pressing the Play button
Run in Compatibility Mode[citation needed] |
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"Could not load image"
Run the game from DarknessII.exe[citation needed] |
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Getting stuck in an invisible wall inside a vent
Possible solutions[citation needed] |
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Performance/FPS problems
Run the game in Windowed Mode[citation needed] |
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Blurry screen
Switch from Full Screen to Windowed mode and back |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 9 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) | This 32-bit-only macOS game does not work on macOS Catalina (10.15) or later. |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Physics | PhysX | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP | Vista, 7 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200+ |
2.4 GHz Quad Core |
System memory (RAM) | 1.5 GB | 2 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 10 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 8600 ATI Radeon HD 2600 256 MB of VRAM | Nvidia GeForce 9800 GTX or ATI equivalent 512 MB of VRAM |
macOS (OS X) | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 10.6.8 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo | |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 11 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | AMD Radeon HD2600 Nvidia GeForce 9600GT 256 MB of VRAM | Nvidia GeForce 9800 GTX 512 MB of VRAM |
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 (67370) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.