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{{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|wrapper=Cider}} | {{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 id = | |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 | ||
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'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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{{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}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/67370/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/67370/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|The Darkness 2 - Video Settings.jpg|Video settings.}} | {{Image|The Darkness 2 - Video Settings.jpg|Video settings.}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/darkness-ii/en | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/darkness-ii/en | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = silver | |widescreen wsgf award = silver | ||
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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 = | ||
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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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}} | }} | ||
− | ==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 = always on | |surround sound = always on | ||
− | |surround sound notes = Auto detects and outputs 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 | ||
+ | |language = Polish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation, [https://gamesub.pl/spolszczenie-darkness-2/ download]. | ||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==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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|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
|mac os x powerpc app = | |mac os x powerpc app = | ||
− | |macos intel 32-bit app = | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = true |
− | |macos intel 64-bit app = | + | |macos intel 64-bit app = false |
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= unknown | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |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 |
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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) | <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/67370/pfx/[Note 1] |
- Configuration files are encrypted.
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %APPDATA%\DarknessII\ |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/67370/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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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 |
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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 | ||
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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 | |
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Local play | 4 | Co-op Use Nucleus Coop & Unofficial mod. |
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LAN play | ||||
Online play | 4 | Co-op |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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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 |
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Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) | This 32-bit-only macOS game does not work on macOS Catalina (10.15) or later. |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Physics | PhysX | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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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) | ||
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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 File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data (use Wine regedit to access Windows registry paths). Games with Steam Cloud support may store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/67370/
in addition to or instead of this directory. The app ID (67370) may differ in some cases. Treat backslashes as forward slashes. See the glossary page for details.