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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|May 22, 2013}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|November 20, 2013}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|November 20, 2013}}
 +
|reception    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|the-incredible-adventures-of-van-helsing|72}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|the-incredible-adventures-of-van-helsing|64}}
 +
 +
|taxonomy    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Multiplayer }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing }}
 
|steam appid  = 215530
 
|steam appid  = 215530
 
|steam appid side = 215534,215535,215536
 
|steam appid side = 215534,215535,215536
 
|gogcom id    = 1432136857
 
|gogcom id    = 1432136857
 +
|hltb        = 9946
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|strategywiki =  
 +
|mobygames    = incredible-adventures-of-van-helsing
 
|wikipedia    = The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing
 
|wikipedia    = The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing
 
|winehq      = 15758
 
|winehq      = 15758
 
|license      = commercial
 
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
−
{{Series|The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing}}
 
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
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==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
−
{{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-IAVH | Steam | | | Windows, OS X }}
+
{{Availability/row| GamersGate | incredible-adventures-van-helsing-complete-pack | Steam | | | Windows, OS X }}
 
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | the_incredible_adventures_of_van_helsing_final_cut | DRM-free | Complete series bundle. | | Windows}}
 
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | the_incredible_adventures_of_van_helsing_final_cut | DRM-free | Complete series bundle. | | Windows}}
 
{{Availability/row| GMG | incredible-adventures-van-helsing-complete-pack | Steam | Complete pack | | Windows, OS X }}
 
{{Availability/row| GMG | incredible-adventures-van-helsing-complete-pack | Steam | Complete pack | | Windows, OS X }}
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#* OS X: <code>neocore_logo.mov</code> and <code>VH_Logo.mov</code>
 
#* OS X: <code>neocore_logo.mov</code> and <code>VH_Logo.mov</code>
 
}}
 
}}
 +
===Speed up game startup===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Delete unused languages|fix=
 +
# Go to <code>{{p|game}}\Strings</code>
 +
# Delete every language folder but the one you use (e.g. all folders but Eng for English-speakers)
 +
}}
 +
===1920x1080 or above Resolutions missing on Non 100% DPI Scaling on Windows 10 (125%,200% etc)===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Set Scaling override|fix=
 +
# Go to <code>{{p|game}}\VanHelsing_x64.exe</code>
 +
# Go to compatibility "Change high DPI settings" > High DPI Scaling override
 +
# Check box Override high DPI scaling behavior. "Scaling performed by": Select in drop box "Application"
 +
# Do the same for VanHelsing_x64_win10.exe
 +
# if above does not work try falling back to 100% display scaling.
 +
}}
 +
===Decrease install size===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Delete unused textures to massively reduce install size|fix=
 +
# Run the game and go to video settings.
 +
# Ensure the desired texture resolution (either low, medium, or high) is selected.
 +
# Exit the game.
 +
# Go to <code>{{p|game}}\Terrains</code>. Inside each folder is a low, medium, and high subfolder.
 +
# Delete the two subfolders that are NOT the desired texture resolution. For example, if high is the desired texture resolution, then delete low and medium.
 +
#* This is a simple BASH command for Linux that will automate this process: <code>find {{p|game}}/Terrains/ -iname <the texture resolution to delete> -exec bash -c "rm {}" \;</code>
 +
#* The command will need to be run twice: Once for each texture to delete.
 +
#* <code>gio trash</code> can be used in place of <code>rm</code> for anybody who is uncomfortable with <code>rm</code>. Instead of immediately deleting the files/folders, they will instead be moved to the trash bin, where they can be safely restored in the event of an error.
 +
#** NOTE: Install size will NOT decrease until the folders in the trash bin are completely deleted.
 +
}}
 +
 +
===Bug fix, text correction, and content restoration===
 +
[https://www.nexusmods.com/theincredibleadventuresofvanhelsingfinalcut/mods/2 Prometheus Mod]
 +
 +
===Van Helsing Enhanced===
 +
[https://github.com/FelesNoctis/VHFC-Enhanced/blob/main/Van%20Helsing%20Enhanced%20v9-2.zip  Van Helsing Enhanced]
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
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===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
−
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|hkcu}}\SOFTWARE\NeoCore Games\Van Helsing\}}
+
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|hkcu}}\Software\NeoCore Games\Van Helsing\}}
 
{{Game data/config|OS X|}}
 
{{Game data/config|OS X|}}
 
}}
 
}}
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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 =  
+
|epic games launcher notes =  
−
|gog galaxy             = false
+
|gog galaxy               = false
−
|gog galaxy notes       =  
+
|gog galaxy notes         =  
−
|origin                 =  
+
|origin                   =  
−
|origin notes           =  
+
|origin notes             =  
−
|steam cloud           = true
+
|steam cloud               = true
−
|steam cloud notes     =  
+
|steam cloud notes         =  
−
|uplay                  =  
+
|ubisoft connect          =  
−
|uplay notes           =  
+
|ubisoft connect notes     =  
−
|xbox cloud             =  
+
|xbox cloud               =  
−
|xbox cloud notes       =  
+
|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
==Video settings==
+
==Video==
 
{{Image|The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing - Graphics.png|Video settings.}}
 
{{Image|The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing - Graphics.png|Video settings.}}
 
{{Image|The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing - Advanced graphics.png|Advanced Video settings.}}
 
{{Image|The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing - Advanced graphics.png|Advanced Video settings.}}
−
{{Video settings
+
{{Video
 
|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/incredible-adventures-van-helsing/en
 
|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/incredible-adventures-van-helsing/en
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = gold
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = gold
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|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed notes            = Requires restarting game to enable/disable.
 
|windowed notes            = Requires restarting game to enable/disable.
−
|borderless windowed        = hackable
+
|borderless windowed        = false
−
|borderless windowed notes  = Use a tool like Borderless Gaming.
+
|borderless windowed notes  =  
 
|anisotropic                = false
 
|anisotropic                = false
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing notes        = [[MLAA]]
 
|antialiasing notes        = [[MLAA]]
 +
|upscaling                  = unknown
 +
|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|vsync notes                =  
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}}
 
}}
  
−
==Input settings==
+
==Input==
 
{{Image|The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing - Input.png|Input settings.}}
 
{{Image|The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing - Input.png|Input settings.}}
 
{{Image|The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing - Controller.png|Controller bindings and settings.}}
 
{{Image|The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing - Controller.png|Controller bindings and settings.}}
 
{{Image|The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing - Hotplugging.png|When removing controller after starting the game, the game requires one to be connected (top). If controller is plugged in after starting the game, the game requires restart to use it (bottom). Disabling controller from the settings requires restart as well.}}
 
{{Image|The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing - Hotplugging.png|When removing controller after starting the game, the game requires one to be connected (top). If controller is plugged in after starting the game, the game requires restart to use it (bottom). Disabling controller from the settings requires restart as well.}}
 
{{--}} If controller is present when game is started it's required to play the game. Unplugging brings popup window asking to reconnect controller. However simply unplugging controller before starting the game and unchecking controller option from controls settings makes it possible to play with mouse and keyboard even if controller is connected.  
 
{{--}} If controller is present when game is started it's required to play the game. Unplugging brings popup window asking to reconnect controller. However simply unplugging controller before starting the game and unchecking controller option from controls settings makes it possible to play with mouse and keyboard even if controller is connected.  
−
{{Input settings
+
{{Input
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
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}}
 
}}
  
−
==Audio settings==
+
==Audio==
 
{{Image|The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing - Audio.png|Audio settings.}}
 
{{Image|The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing - Audio.png|Audio settings.}}
−
{{Audio settings
+
{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume notes    = Master, music, battle sounds, terrain sounds, SFX and speech.
 
|separate volume notes    = Master, music, battle sounds, terrain sounds, SFX and speech.
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|mute on focus lost notes = Slight delay.
 
|mute on focus lost notes = Slight delay.
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support              =  
−
|eax support notes        =  
+
|eax support notes         =
 +
|royalty free audio       = unknown
 +
|royalty free audio notes  =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
−
  |language  = Portuguese
+
  |language  = Polish
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |audio    = false
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}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
−
  |language  = Spanish
+
  |language  = Portuguese
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |audio    = false
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}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
−
  |language  = Polish
+
  |language  = Russian
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |audio    = false
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}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
−
  |language  = Russian
+
  |language  = Spanish
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |audio    = false
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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/SplitScreen-Me/splitscreenme-nucleus/releases Nucleus Co-op].
 
|lan play            = unknown
 
|lan play            = unknown
 
|lan play players    =  
 
|lan play players    =  
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|native 3d notes            =  
 
|native 3d notes            =  
 
|nvidia 3d vision            = hackable
 
|nvidia 3d vision            = hackable
−
|nvidia 3d vision notes      = See [http://helixmod.blogspot.com/2015/05/the-incredible-adventures-of-van-helsing.html Helix Mod: The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing].
+
|nvidia 3d vision notes      = See [https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2015/05/the-incredible-adventures-of-van-helsing.html Helix Mod: The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing].
 
|tridef 3d                  = unknown
 
|tridef 3d                  = unknown
 
|tridef 3d notes            =  
 
|tridef 3d notes            =  
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===API===
 
===API===
 
{{API
 
{{API
−
|direct3d versions      = 9, 11
+
|direct3d versions      = 9.0c, 11
 
|direct3d notes        = Selectable from game settings. Defaults to DirectX 9.
 
|direct3d notes        = Selectable from game settings. Defaults to DirectX 9.
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
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|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = true
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = true
 +
|windows arm app        = unknown
 
|windows exe notes      = Can be forced to run x86 executable from game settings.
 
|windows exe notes      = Can be forced to run x86 executable from game settings.
−
|macos 32-bit app       = unknown
+
|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown
−
|macos 64-bit app       = unknown
+
|macos intel 64-bit app = unknown
 +
|macos arm app          = unknown
 
|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          = unknown
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
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|OSfamily = Windows
 
|OSfamily = Windows
  
−
|minOS    = XP, Vista, 7, 8
+
|minOS    = XP SP3
−
|minCPU  = Dual Core CPU 2.0 GHz
+
|minCPU  = 2.0 GHz Dual Core
−
|minRAM  = 1 GB
+
|minRAM  = 2 GB
 
|minHD    = 20 GB
 
|minHD    = 20 GB
−
|minGPU  = Nvidia GeForce 8800 GT
+
|minGPU  = Nvidia GeForce 8800
−
|minGPU2  = Intel HD4000
+
|minGPU2 = ATI Radeon HD 4000
−
|minGPU3 = AMD Radeon HD3850
+
|minGPU3 = Intel HD Graphics 4000
 +
|minVRAM = 512 MB
 +
|minDX    = 9.0c
 +
|minaudio = DirectX 9.0c compatible
  
−
|recOS    = XP, Vista, 7, 8
+
|recOS    = 7, 8
−
|recCPU  = Quad Core CPU 2.0 GHz
+
|recCPU  = 2.5 GHz Quad Core
−
|recRAM  = 2 GB
+
|recRAM  = 4 GB
−
|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce 275 GTX
+
|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 560
−
|recGPU2  = AMD Radeon HD5770
+
|recGPU2  = ATI Radeon HD 5800
 +
|recDX    = 11
 +
|recaudio = DirectX 11 compatible
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|minOS    = 10.6
 
|minOS    = 10.6
−
|minCPU  = Dual Core CPU 2.0 GHz
+
|minCPU  = 2.0 GHz Dual Core
 
|minRAM  = 1 GB
 
|minRAM  = 1 GB
 
|minHD    = 20 GB
 
|minHD    = 20 GB
−
|minGPU  = Nvidia GeForce 330M
+
|minGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GT 330M
−
|minGPU2  = Intel HD4000
+
|minGPU2  = ATI Radeon HD 4670
−
|minGPU3  = AMD Radeon HD4670
+
|minGPU3  = Intel HD Graphics 4000
  
−
|recCPU  = Quad Core CPU 2.0 GHz
+
|recCPU  = 2.0 GHz Quad Core
 
|recRAM  = 2 GB
 
|recRAM  = 2 GB
−
|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce 285M
+
|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 285M
−
|recGPU2  = Nvidia GeForce 640M
+
|recGPU2  = Nvidia GeForce GT 640M
−
|recGPU3  = AMD Radeon HD4870
+
|recGPU3  = ATI Radeon HD 4870
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
{{References}}
 
{{References}}

Latest revision as of 04:37, 17 March 2024

The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing
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Developers
NeocoreGames
Release dates
Windows May 22, 2013
macOS (OS X) November 20, 2013
Reception
Metacritic 72
IGDB 64
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase
Modes Multiplayer
Series The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing
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The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing on HowLongToBeat
The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing on IGDB
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The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing on MobyGames
The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing on Wikipedia
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The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing
The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing 2013
The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing II 2014
The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing III 2015
The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing: Final Cut 2015

General information

Developers Forums
GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
GOG.com Support Page
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
GamersGate
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Windows
macOS (OS X)
GOG.com
DRM-free
 Complete series bundle.
Windows
Green Man Gaming
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 Complete pack
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Steam
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Windows
macOS (OS X)

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
Blue blood
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Thaumaturge
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Arcane Mechanic
Windows
macOS (OS X)

Essential improvements

Skip intro videos

Rename/delete intro videos[citation needed]
  1. Go to <path-to-game>\Videos\ENG
  2. Delete or rename the following files for the appropriate version.
    • Windows: neocore_logo.ogg, neocore_logo.wmv, nvidia.ogg, nvidia.wmv, VH_Logo.ogg and VH_Logo.wmv
    • OS X: neocore_logo.mov and VH_Logo.mov

Speed up game startup

Delete unused languages
  1. Go to <path-to-game>\Strings
  2. Delete every language folder but the one you use (e.g. all folders but Eng for English-speakers)

1920x1080 or above Resolutions missing on Non 100% DPI Scaling on Windows 10 (125%,200% etc)

Set Scaling override
  1. Go to <path-to-game>\VanHelsing_x64.exe
  2. Go to compatibility "Change high DPI settings" > High DPI Scaling override
  3. Check box Override high DPI scaling behavior. "Scaling performed by": Select in drop box "Application"
  4. Do the same for VanHelsing_x64_win10.exe
  5. if above does not work try falling back to 100% display scaling.

Decrease install size

Delete unused textures to massively reduce install size
  1. Run the game and go to video settings.
  2. Ensure the desired texture resolution (either low, medium, or high) is selected.
  3. Exit the game.
  4. Go to <path-to-game>\Terrains. Inside each folder is a low, medium, and high subfolder.
  5. Delete the two subfolders that are NOT the desired texture resolution. For example, if high is the desired texture resolution, then delete low and medium.
    • This is a simple BASH command for Linux that will automate this process: find <path-to-game>/Terrains/ -iname <the texture resolution to delete> -exec bash -c "rm {}" \;
    • The command will need to be run twice: Once for each texture to delete.
    • gio trash can be used in place of rm for anybody who is uncomfortable with rm. Instead of immediately deleting the files/folders, they will instead be moved to the trash bin, where they can be safely restored in the event of an error.
      • NOTE: Install size will NOT decrease until the folders in the trash bin are completely deleted.

Bug fix, text correction, and content restoration

Prometheus Mod

Van Helsing Enhanced

Van Helsing Enhanced

Game data

General settings.
General settings.

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\NeoCore Games\Van Helsing\
macOS (OS X)
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/215530/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\NeocoreGames\Van Helsing\SaveGame\
macOS (OS X)
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/215530/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
GOG Galaxy
OneDrive
Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers.
Steam Cloud

Video

Video settings.
Video settings.
Advanced Video settings.
Advanced Video settings.

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
 
Multi-monitor
 
Ultra-widescreen
 
4K Ultra HD
 
Field of view (FOV)
Windowed
Requires restarting game to enable/disable.
Borderless fullscreen windowed
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
MLAA
Vertical sync (Vsync)
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
Optional cap which is disabled by default.
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.

Input

Input settings.
Input settings.
Controller bindings and settings.
Controller bindings and settings.
When removing controller after starting the game, the game requires one to be connected (top). If controller is plugged in after starting the game, the game requires restart to use it (bottom). Disabling controller from the settings requires restart as well.
When removing controller after starting the game, the game requires one to be connected (top). If controller is plugged in after starting the game, the game requires restart to use it (bottom). Disabling controller from the settings requires restart as well.
If controller is present when game is started it's required to play the game. Unplugging brings popup window asking to reconnect controller. However simply unplugging controller before starting the game and unchecking controller option from controls settings makes it possible to play with mouse and keyboard even if controller is connected.

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
XInput only.
Full controller support
Controller remapping
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Controller sensitivity
Controller Y-axis inversion
Controller types
XInput-compatible controllers
Xbox button prompts
Impulse Trigger vibration
PlayStation controllers
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Generic/other controllers
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Additional information
Controller hotplugging
See image.
Haptic feedback
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M

Audio

Audio settings.
Audio settings.

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Master, music, battle sounds, terrain sounds, SFX and speech.
Surround sound
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Slight delay.
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
French
German
Hungarian
Italian
Polish
Portuguese
Russian
Spanish

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
Local play
4 Co-op
Use Nucleus Co-op.
LAN play
Online play
4 Co-op

VR support

3D modes State Notes
Native 3D
Nvidia 3D Vision
See Helix Mod: The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing.
vorpX
G3D
User created game profile, see vorpx forum profile introduction.

Issues fixed

Workarounds and fixes for common issues are listed at games official forum.

Start-up crash

Game features automatic detection of hardware to adjust settings automatically. However, in some cases this fails and closes the game.
Disable hardware check[citation needed]
  1. Go to the configuration file location.
  2. Under options, change MeasuredHardwarePerformance value to 0.
Other issue may be that game detects resolution that isn't supported by the monitor, which causes game to either crash or monitor not showing anything.
Enable windowed mode and remove resolution value[citation needed]
  1. Go to the configuration file location.
  2. Under options, change WindowedStyle value to 1.
    • You may also try completely removing Resolution.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 9.0c, 11 Selectable from game settings. Defaults to DirectX 9.
OpenGL
Selectable from game settings.
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
Can be forced to run x86 executable from game settings.
macOS (OS X)

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Physics PhysX

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) XP SP3 7, 8
Processor (CPU) 2.0 GHz Dual Core 2.5 GHz Quad Core
System memory (RAM) 2 GB 4 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 20 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce 8800
ATI Radeon HD 4000
Intel HD Graphics 4000
512 MB of VRAM
DirectX 9.0c compatible 		Nvidia GeForce GTX 560
ATI Radeon HD 5800
DirectX 11 compatible
Sound (audio device) DirectX 9.0c compatible DirectX 11 compatible
macOS (OS X)
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 10.6
Processor (CPU) 2.0 GHz Dual Core 2.0 GHz Quad Core
System memory (RAM) 1 GB 2 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 20 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce GT 330M
ATI Radeon HD 4670
Intel HD Graphics 4000 		Nvidia GeForce GTX 285M
Nvidia GeForce GT 640M
ATI Radeon HD 4870


Notes

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References