Difference between revisions of "The Darkness II"
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===Yellow Screen Issue=== | ===Yellow Screen Issue=== | ||
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# Open the NVIDIA Control Panel. | # Open the NVIDIA Control Panel. | ||
# Go to '''Manage 3D settings'''. | # Go to '''Manage 3D settings'''. | ||
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− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=For AMD users|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
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# Open the Catalyst Control Panel. | # Open the Catalyst Control Panel. | ||
# Set Anti-aliasing to be application-controlled. | # Set Anti-aliasing to be application-controlled. | ||
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{{ii}} Unfortunately, no solution has been found for fixing this issue in the OS X version of The Darkness II, and developer support seems to have ceased. The issue is likely to be caused by Intel integrated graphics cards, and may not occur if using Nvidia or AMD cards. | {{ii}} Unfortunately, no solution has been found for fixing this issue in the OS X version of The Darkness II, and developer support seems to have ceased. The issue is likely to be caused by Intel integrated graphics cards, and may not occur if using Nvidia or AMD cards. | ||
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===Crashes right after pressing the Play button=== | ===Crashes right after pressing the Play button=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Run in Compatibility Mode|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
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# Go the The Darkness II installation folder <code>C:\Program Files (x86)\2K Games\Digital Extremes\The Darkness II\</code> | # Go the The Darkness II installation folder <code>C:\Program Files (x86)\2K Games\Digital Extremes\The Darkness II\</code> | ||
# Right-click a file named <code>DarknessII.exe</code> | # Right-click a file named <code>DarknessII.exe</code> | ||
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==="Could not load image"=== | ==="Could not load image"=== | ||
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# Go to the The Darkness II installation folder <code>C:\Program Files (x86)\2K Games\Digital Extremes\The Darkness II\</code> and look for <code>DarknessII.exe</code>. | # Go to the The Darkness II installation folder <code>C:\Program Files (x86)\2K Games\Digital Extremes\The Darkness II\</code> and look for <code>DarknessII.exe</code>. | ||
# Run it directly from this file, rather than using the shortcut or client link. | # Run it directly from this file, rather than using the shortcut or client link. | ||
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===Getting stuck in an invisible wall inside a vent=== | ===Getting stuck in an invisible wall inside a vent=== | ||
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* [[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)#Frame rate capping|Capping to 60 FPS]]<ref name="Invisible wall bugfix">[https://web.archive.org/web/20141205131531/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2537400 Invisible wall bug-fix - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref> | * [[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)#Frame rate capping|Capping to 60 FPS]]<ref name="Invisible wall bugfix">[https://web.archive.org/web/20141205131531/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2537400 Invisible wall bug-fix - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref> | ||
* Verifying game cache | * Verifying game cache | ||
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===Performance/FPS problems=== | ===Performance/FPS problems=== | ||
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{{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. | ||
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Revision as of 10:25, 22 November 2017
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Developers | |
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Digital Extremes | |
Publishers | |
2K Games | |
Engines | |
Evolution | |
Release dates | |
Windows | February 7, 2012 |
macOS (OS X) | April 24, 2012 |
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 | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Incorrect store name. See here for available options. | ||||
Steam |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Template:Game data/rowTemplate:Game data/row
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/67370/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
Template:Game data/rowTemplate:Game data/row
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/67370/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish |
- All other languages have the in-game option to select English audio.
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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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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Other information
API
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) |
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 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.