Anonymous edits have been disabled on the wiki. If you want to contribute please login or create an account.

Warning for game developers: PCGamingWiki staff members will only ever reach out to you using the official press@pcgamingwiki.com mail address.
Be aware of scammers claiming to be representatives or affiliates of PCGamingWiki who promise a PCGW page for a game key.

Difference between revisions of "Painkiller"

From PCGamingWiki, the wiki about fixing PC games
(→‎Mega Patch: added ref)
m
 
(193 intermediate revisions by 62 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
 
{{Infobox game
 
{{Infobox game
−
|cover        = Painkiller Coverart.png
+
|cover        = Painkiller cover.jpg
 
|developers  =  
 
|developers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|People Can Fly}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|People Can Fly}}
 
|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
−
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|DreamCatcher Interactive}}
+
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|DreamCatcher Interactive|Retail}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Akella|Retail (Russia)}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|THQ Nordic|Digital (2007-2020)}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Deep Silver|Digital (2020-present)}}
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Pain Engine}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Pain Engine}}
 
|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|April 12, 2004}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|April 12, 2004}}
−
|steam appid  = 3200
+
|reception    =
−
|steam appid side = 39530
+
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|painkiller|81}}
−
|gogcom page  = painkiller
+
|taxonomy    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack }}
 +
{{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      | Action, FPS, Shooter }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles  | Realistic }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes      | Dark, Horror, Supernatural, Zombies }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series      | Painkiller }}
 +
|steam appid  = 39530
 +
|steam appid side = 3200
 +
|gogcom id    = 1207658715
 +
|hltb        = 6871
 +
|lutris      = painkiller-black-edition
 
|strategywiki = Painkiller
 
|strategywiki = Painkiller
 +
|mobygames    = 12938
 
|wikipedia    = Painkiller (video game)
 
|wikipedia    = Painkiller (video game)
 
|winehq      = 2630
 
|winehq      = 2630
 +
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
−
{{Series|Painkiller}}
 
  
−
'''Key points'''
+
{{Introduction
−
{{--}} GameSpy online server browser stopped working on May 31, 2014 due to [[GameSpy]] services being shut down.
+
|introduction      =
 +
 
 +
|release history  =
 +
 
 +
|current state    =
 +
}}
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
−
{{mm}} [http://painkiller.wikia.com/wiki/Painkiller_Wiki Painkiller Wiki]
+
{{mm}} [https://web.archive.org/web/20211031085300/http://pkzone.org/ Painkiller Zone] - A fansite for the series (archived)
−
{{mm}} [http://pkzone.org/ Painkiller Zone] - A fansite for the series
+
{{GOG.com links|1207658715|painkiller_series|for game series}}
−
{{GOG.com links|painkiller|painkiller_black_edition}}
+
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/39530/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
−
{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/3200/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
+
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/3200/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] Gold Edition
−
{{mm}} [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=146 Steam Users' Forums] for game series
 
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
−
{{Availability/row| Retail |  | Unknown |  |  | Windows }}
+
{{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | {{DRM|SafeDisc|v3}} internationally. <br/> {{DRM|StarForce|3.04}} in Russian releases. |  | Windows }}
−
{{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-PK | GamersGate |  |  | Windows}}
+
{{Availability/row| Retail | | DRM-free | Black Edition | | Windows }}
−
{{Availability/row| GOG | painkiller | DRM-free | Painkiller: Black Edition | | Windows }}
+
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | painkiller | DRM-free, key | Black Edition. Serial keys for multiplayer available by request to GOG support team.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://support.gog.com/hc/en-us/articles/360013544117-Painkiller-Black-Edition-Multiplayer-key-request?product=gog|title=Painkiller Black Edition - Multiplayer key request|date=2021-06-13}}</ref> |  | Windows }}
−
{{Availability/row| Steam | 3200 | Steam | Painkiller: Black Edition |  | Windows }}
+
{{Availability/row| Steam | 39530 | Steam, key | Black Edition |  | Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-PK | DRM-free |  |  | Windows | unavailable }}
 +
{{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-PKU | DRM-free | Painkiller Universe | | Windows | unavailable }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 3577-1 | Steam | Black Edition |  | Windows | unavailable }}
 
}}
 
}}
−
{{++}} Painkiller: Black Edition includes the base game along with the "Battle out of Hell" expansion
+
{{ii}} '''Painkiller: Black Edition''' includes the base game along with the "''Battle out of Hell''" expansion.
 +
{{ii}} '''Painkiller Universe''' includes the base game along with the "''Battle out of Hell''" expansion and [[Painkiller: Overdose]].
  
 
{{DLC|
 
{{DLC|
 
{{DLC/row| Battle out of Hell | | Windows }}
 
{{DLC/row| Battle out of Hell | | Windows }}
 
}}
 
}}
 +
 +
===Demo===
 +
A free demo can be installed on Steam by using a direct link (allow Steam popup): <code>steam://install/3210</code>.
  
 
==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==
−
===Mega Patch===
+
===Patches===
−
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{ii}} A list of official patches can be found [https://www.patches-scrolls.com/painkiller.php here]. Digital distribution versions are already patched.
−
{{Fixbox/fix|Install mega fix|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.moddb.com/mods/randomguy7s-fix-compilation|title=Randomguy7's Fix Compilation mod for Painkiller - Mod DB|date=2016-10-21}}</ref>}}
+
 
−
# Download [http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/624-painkiller-mega-patch/ this patch].
+
===Unofficial Patch v1.66===
−
# Unzip the contents of the "Painkiller Mega Patch" into <code>{{p|game}}</code>.
+
{{Fixbox|description=Install Unoffcial Patch|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://pkzone.org/unofficial-patch-v1-65/|title=Unofficial Patch v1.65 for Painkiller|date=2019-10-08}}</ref>|fix=
−
# Run the .bat file.
+
# Download [https://www.moddb.com/mods/painkiller-black-edition-unofficial-patch-166/downloads/pkbe-unofficial-166 the patch].
 +
# Copy the contents to {{folder|{{p|game}}}}.
 +
# If the game language is other than English, download [https://www.moddb.com/mods/painkiller-black-edition-unofficial-patch-166/downloads/pkbe-trans-subtitles this archive] and copy the contents of the desired language.
  
 
'''Notes'''
 
'''Notes'''
−
{{++}} Fixes lag on dual core computers.
+
{{ii}} Contains fixes for various issues like broken items, enemies placement, levels logic, weapons and tarot cards behavior.
−
{{++}} Makes FOV and HUD changeable (among other things).
+
}}
 +
 
 +
===Randomguy7's Fix Compilation===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Install Fix Compilation|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.moddb.com/mods/randomguy7s-fix-compilation|title=Randomguy7's Fix Compilation mod for Painkiller - Mod DB|date=2016-10-21}}</ref>|fix=
 +
# Download [https://www.moddb.com/mods/randomguy7s-fix-compilation/downloads the patch].
 +
# Copy the contents to {{folder|{{p|game}}}}.
 +
 
 +
'''Notes'''
 +
{{ii}} Fixes slowdown on dual-core CPUs, FOV and HUD can be modified among other fixes.
 +
{{ii}} Latest version includes fixes from the unofficial patch v1.66.
 +
{{ii}} Both versions of the patch are available to those who prefer the older fix.
 +
{{ii}} The new version of the patch fixes clipping issues with HUD elements.
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
===Patches===
 
−
A list of patches for the game and the expansions can be found [http://pkzone.org/category/downloads/patches/ here].
 
 
===Skip intro videos===
 
===Skip intro videos===
−
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Diskersen|date=2018-01-27}}</ref>|fix=
−
{{Fixbox/fix|Delete/rename video files|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
+
# Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\Data\Movies\}}.
−
# Go to <code>\Data\Movies</code> in the installation folder.
+
# Delete or rename {{file|logo-dreamcatcher.bik}}, {{file|logo-nvidia.bik}} and {{file|logo-pcf.bik}}.
−
# Delete or rename <code>logo-dreamcatcher.bik</code>, <code>logo-nvidia.bik</code> and <code>logo-pcf.bik</code>.
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
Line 68: Line 107:
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
−
{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|game}}\Bin}}
+
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\Bin\config.ini}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
−
{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|game}}\SaveGames}}
+
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\SaveGames}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===[[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           = false
+
|epic games launcher      =
−
|steam cloud notes    =  
+
|epic games launcher notes =
−
|uplay                =  
+
|gog galaxy                = true
−
|uplay notes           =  
+
|gog galaxy notes          =
 +
|origin                   =  
 +
|origin notes             =  
 +
|steam cloud               = false
 +
|steam cloud notes        =
 +
|ubisoft connect          =
 +
|ubisoft connect notes    =  
 +
|xbox cloud                =  
 +
|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
==Video settings==
+
==Video==
 
{{Image|Painkiller General Video.png|In-game general video settings.}}
 
{{Image|Painkiller General Video.png|In-game general video settings.}}
 
{{Image|Painkiller Advanced Video.png|In-game advanced video settings.}}
 
{{Image|Painkiller Advanced Video.png|In-game advanced video settings.}}
−
{{Video settings
+
{{Video
−
|wsgf link                  = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/painkiller
+
|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/painkiller
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = silver
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = silver
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = silver
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = silver
 
|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = incomplete
 
|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = incomplete
 
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = incomplete
 
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = incomplete
−
|widescreen resolution      = true
+
|widescreen resolution      = hackable
−
|widescreen resolution notes=  
+
|widescreen resolution notes= Use the [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=193714598 Widescreen HUD Fix].
−
|multimonitor              = true
+
|multimonitor              = hackable
−
|multimonitor notes        =  
+
|multimonitor notes        = Use the [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=193714598 Widescreen HUD Fix].
−
|ultrawidescreen            = unknown
+
|ultrawidescreen            = hackable
−
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
+
|ultrawidescreen notes      = Use the [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=193714598 Widescreen HUD Fix].
−
|4k ultra hd                = unknown
+
|4k ultra hd                = hackable
−
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
+
|4k ultra hd notes          = Use the [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=193714598 Widescreen HUD Fix].
 
|fov                        = hackable
 
|fov                        = hackable
−
|fov notes                  = Use the <code>fov [number here]</code> command in the in-game console.
+
|fov notes                  = Use the [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=193714598 Widescreen HUD Fix] or the <code>fov ''number''</code> console command.
−
|windowed                  = false
+
|windowed                  = hackable
−
|windowed notes            =  
+
|windowed notes            = Use [https://github.com/ThirteenAG/d3d9-wrapper/releases ThirteenAG's D3D9 Wrapper].
−
|borderless windowed        = false
+
|borderless windowed        = hackable
−
|borderless windowed notes  =  
+
|borderless windowed notes  = Use [https://github.com/ThirteenAG/d3d9-wrapper/releases ThirteenAG's D3D9 Wrapper].
 
|anisotropic                = true
 
|anisotropic                = true
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing              = true
−
|antialiasing notes        =  
+
|antialiasing notes        = In-game MSAA disables support for overclocked refresh rates.<br> Use driver level anti-aliasing instead.
 +
|upscaling                  = false
 +
|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =  
 
|vsync                      = false
 
|vsync                      = false
−
|vsync notes                =  
+
|vsync notes                = It can be forced through the drivers.<br> If playing at 60Hz, it may cause slowdowns when the player takes damage.
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|120 fps                    = true
 
|120 fps                    = true
 
|120 fps notes              =  
 
|120 fps notes              =  
−
|color blind                = unknown
+
|hdr                        = false
 +
|hdr notes                  =
 +
|color blind                = false
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
==Input settings==
+
==Input==
 
{{Image|Painkiller Controls.png|In-game control settings.}}
 
{{Image|Painkiller Controls.png|In-game control settings.}}
−
{{Input settings
+
{{Input
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|acceleration option      = true
 
|acceleration option      = true
−
|acceleration option notes = Mouse smoothing; can be disabled in controls options
+
|acceleration option notes = Mouse smoothing can be disabled in the control options.
 
|mouse sensitivity        = true
 
|mouse sensitivity        = true
 
|mouse sensitivity notes  =  
 
|mouse sensitivity notes  =  
Line 136: Line 188:
 
|invert mouse y-axis      = true
 
|invert mouse y-axis      = true
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 +
|touchscreen              = false
 +
|touchscreen notes        =
 
|controller support        = false
 
|controller support        = false
 
|controller support notes  =  
 
|controller support notes  =  
Line 146: Line 200:
 
|invert controller y-axis  = unknown
 
|invert controller y-axis  = unknown
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
−
|touchscreen               = unknown
+
|xinput controllers        = unknown
−
|touchscreen notes        =  
+
|xinput controllers notes  =
−
|button prompts           = unknown
+
|xbox prompts              = unknown
−
|button prompts notes     =  
+
|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=  
 
|controller hotplug        = unknown
 
|controller hotplug        = unknown
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|haptic feedback          = unknown
 
|haptic feedback          = unknown
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
−
|light bar support        = unknown
+
|simultaneous input        = unknown
−
|light bar support notes   =  
+
|simultaneous input notes  =
 +
|steam input api          = unknown
 +
|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 settings==
+
==Audio==
 
{{Image|Painkiller Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}}
 
{{Image|Painkiller Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}}
−
{{Audio settings
+
{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
−
|separate volume notes    = Master, (battle and ambient) music, sound
+
|separate volume notes    = Master, music (battle & ambient), and sound.
 
|surround sound          = true
 
|surround sound          = true
−
|surround sound notes    = Up to 8 speakers<ref>[http://www.bluesnews.com/cgi-bin/board.pl?action=viewthread&boardid=1&threadid=48181&id=160042&view=threads Painkiller Demo 2 - Blue's News Comments]</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          = [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IwwlizKN7V9PjgPCbVcM4klyGOm80zFd/view Subtitle files] to be viewed via media player.
 
|closed captions          = false
 
|closed captions          = false
 
|closed captions notes    =  
 
|closed captions notes    =  
Line 172: Line 254:
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|eax support              = true
 
|eax support              = true
−
|eax support notes       = A3D, EAX 3<ref>[http://arstechnica.com/civis/viewtopic.php?p=10925808#p10925808 Painkiller demo out! - Ars Technica OpenForum]</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><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20051228070214/http://www.soundblaster.com:80/eax/gaming/gameindex.asp?gameid=55523|title=EAX Featured Game: Painkiller: Gold Edition|date=May 2023}}</ref>
 +
|royalty free audio        = unknown
 +
|royalty free audio notes  =
 
}}
 
}}
  
Line 180: Line 264:
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = true
 
  |audio    = true
−
  |subtitles = false
+
  |subtitles = n/a
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
  |fan notes =  
+
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Czech
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = n/a
 +
|notes    = Retail only. [https://github.com/hornster02/Painkiller-2004-CZ link #1] or [https://www.folkemonovycestiny.cz/painkiller-black-edition/ link #2]
 +
  |fan       =  
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
Line 189: Line 280:
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = unknown
 
  |audio    = unknown
−
  |subtitles = unknown
+
  |subtitles = n/a
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = German
 
  |language  = German
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    = unknown
+
  |audio    = true
−
  |subtitles = unknown
+
  |subtitles = n/a
−
  |notes    =  
+
  |notes    = Retail and Steam only. [https://www.compiware-forum.de/downloads/file/252-painkiller-black-edition-german-patch/ Download] for GOG.com version.
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Italian
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = n/a
 +
|notes    = Retail only. [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2298845936 Download].
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Polish
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = n/a
 +
|notes    = Retail and GOG.com only.
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Brazilian Portuguese
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = n/a
 +
|notes    = Fan translation. [https://tribogamer.com/downloads/1603_baixar-traducao-para-painkiller-painkiller.html Download].
 +
|fan      = true
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Russian
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = n/a
 +
|notes    = Retail and GOG.com only. Patch for Steam release [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2299363021 here].
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Spanish
 
  |language  = Spanish
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    = unknown
+
  |audio    = true
−
  |subtitles = unknown
+
  |subtitles = n/a
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
Line 224: Line 344:
 
|lan play modes      = Versus
 
|lan play modes      = Versus
 
|lan play notes      =  
 
|lan play notes      =  
−
|online play          = true
+
|online play          = false
 
|online play players  = 16
 
|online play players  = 16
 
|online play modes    = Versus
 
|online play modes    = Versus
Line 248: Line 368:
 
|tcp  = 3455
 
|tcp  = 3455
 
|udp  = 3455
 
|udp  = 3455
−
|upnp =  
+
|upnp = unknown
 +
}}
 +
{{ii}} This is the default port used. It can be changed in-game by the user.
 +
 
 +
==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                      = hackable
 +
|vorpx modes                = G3D
 +
|vorpx notes                = User created game profile, see [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/topic/painkiller/ vorpx forum] profile introduction.
 +
|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  =
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
==Issues fixed==
 +
===Fluctuating game speed===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Enable Vsync in the GPU control panel|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://support.gog.com/hc/en-us/articles/212451249-Painkiller-Black-Edition-Fluctuating-game-speed-?product=gog|title=How to fix the game speed|date=12-11-2023}}</ref>|fix=
 +
'''Notes'''
 +
{{ii}} If it does not fix the issue, try disabling it.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Editor asks for CD-ROM===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Edit hex code|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G8UaWSYydEg|title=x64dbg and HxD Tutorial: How to Patch "CD Required" Errors (No-CD Patches) &#91;PainKiller Editor&#93;|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>|fix=
 +
# Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\Bin\Editor\}}.
 +
# Open {{file|PainEditor.exe}} with a hex editor.
 +
# Go to offset {{code|36C1}}, and change {{code|75 0C}} to {{code|EB 0C}}.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Bypass GameSpy Installer===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Delete or rename GameSpy Installer|fix=
 +
# Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\GameSpy\}}.
 +
# Delete or rename {{file|ArcadeInstallPAINKILLER14c.exe}}.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Low frame rate on GeForce FX series and similar old cards===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Disable {{key|Bloom}} in the advanced video settings}}
 +
 
 +
===Game doesn't fill screen (Proton/Linux)===
 +
{{ii}} With Proton 6.3-8 and newer, the game occupies only a small area of the screen and may not be fully visible.
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Use Proton 5.13-6 or older|fix=
 +
# In the game properties on Steam, go to '''Compatibility'''.
 +
# Enable {{key|''Force the use of a specific Steam Play compatibility tool''}}.
 +
# Select {{code|Proton 5.13-6}} or older from the drop-down menu.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
{{Fixbox|description=GameScope|fix=
 +
* Alternatively, set the windowed mode and run the game via gamescope with the {{code|-f}} flag to play in fullscreen.
 
}}
 
}}
−
{{ii}} This is the default port used. It can be changed in-game by the user
 
  
 
==Other information==
 
==Other information==
 
===API===
 
===API===
 
{{API
 
{{API
−
|direct3d versions      = 9
+
|direct3d versions      = 8.1b, 9
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
Line 267: Line 466:
 
|mantle support        =  
 
|mantle support        =  
 
|mantle support notes  =  
 
|mantle support notes  =  
−
|vulkan support        =  
+
|vulkan versions        =  
−
|vulkan support notes   =  
+
|vulkan notes           =  
 
|dos modes              =  
 
|dos modes              =  
 
|dos modes notes        =  
 
|dos modes notes        =  
−
|shader model versions  = 2
+
|shader model versions  = 2, 3
−
|shader model notes    =  
+
|shader model notes    = Shader version 3 requires game to be patched to 1.61 (or higher).
−
|64-bit executable     = false
+
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
−
|64-bit executable notes=  
+
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 +
|windows arm app        =
 +
|windows exe notes      =
 +
|macos intel 32-bit app =
 +
|macos intel 64-bit app =
 +
|macos arm app          =
 +
|macos app notes        =
 +
|linux 32-bit executable=  
 +
|linux 64-bit executable=
 +
|linux arm app          =
 +
|linux executable notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
Line 280: Line 489:
 
{{Middleware
 
{{Middleware
 
|physics          = Havok
 
|physics          = Havok
−
|physics notes    =  
+
|physics notes    = 2
 
|audio            = Miles Sound System
 
|audio            = Miles Sound System
−
|audio notes      =  
+
|audio notes      = 6.6a
 
|interface        =  
 
|interface        =  
 
|interface notes  =  
 
|interface notes  =  
Line 288: Line 497:
 
|input notes      =  
 
|input notes      =  
 
|cutscenes        = Bink Video
 
|cutscenes        = Bink Video
−
|cutscenes notes  =  
+
|cutscenes notes  = 1.6g
 
|multiplayer      = GameSpy
 
|multiplayer      = GameSpy
 
|multiplayer notes=  
 
|multiplayer notes=  
 
}}
 
}}
 +
 +
===Unlock all levels===
 +
{{ii}} Install [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/871-painkiller-all-levels-mod/ "all levels" mod].
  
 
==System requirements==
 
==System requirements==
Line 298: Line 510:
  
 
|minOS    = 98
 
|minOS    = 98
−
|minCPU  = 1.5 GHz
+
|minCPU  = Intel Pentium III 1.2 GHz <br /> Intel Pentium 4 1.6 GHz
 +
|minCPU2  = AMD Athlon 1.2 GHz
 
|minRAM  = 384 MB
 
|minRAM  = 384 MB
 
|minHD    = 2.6 GB
 
|minHD    = 2.6 GB
 
|minGPU  = Nvidia GeForce2 GTS
 
|minGPU  = Nvidia GeForce2 GTS
 +
|minGPU2  = ATI Radeon 8500
 
|minVRAM  = 64 MB
 
|minVRAM  = 64 MB
 
|minDX    = 8.1b
 
|minDX    = 8.1b
  
 
|recOS    = ME, 2000, XP
 
|recOS    = ME, 2000, XP
−
|recCPU  = 2.4 GHz
+
|recCPU  = Intel Pentium 4 2.4 GHz
 +
|recCPU2  = AMD Athlon XP 2400+
 
|recRAM  = 512 MB
 
|recRAM  = 512 MB
 
|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce FX 5700
 
|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce FX 5700
 +
|recGPU2  = ATI Radeon 9700
 
|recVRAM  = 256 MB
 
|recVRAM  = 256 MB
 
|recDX    = 9
 
|recDX    = 9
Line 314: Line 530:
  
 
{{References}}
 
{{References}}
 +
{{GOG.com Enhancement Project}}

Latest revision as of 03:07, 27 March 2024

Painkiller
Painkiller cover
Developers
People Can Fly
Publishers
Retail DreamCatcher Interactive
Retail (Russia) Akella
Digital (2007-2020) THQ Nordic
Digital (2020-present) Deep Silver
Engines
Pain Engine
Release dates
Windows April 12, 2004
Reception
Metacritic 81
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase, Expansion pack
Modes Singleplayer, Multiplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives First-person
Controls Direct control
Genres Action, FPS, Shooter
Art styles Realistic
Themes Dark, Horror, Supernatural, Zombies
Series Painkiller
Icon overlay.png
Painkiller on HowLongToBeat
Icon overlay.png
Icon overlay.png
Icon overlay.png
Icon overlay.png
Icon overlay.png
Painkiller guide on StrategyWiki
Painkiller on MobyGames
Painkiller on Wikipedia
Icon overlay.png
Icon overlay.png
Painkiller
Painkiller 2004
Painkiller: Overdose 2007
Painkiller: Resurrection 2009
Painkiller: Redemption 2011
Painkiller: Recurring Evil 2012
Painkiller: Hell & Damnation 2012

Warnings

GameSpy online services have been shut down (see Network for solutions).

Painkiller is a singleplayer and multiplayer first-person action, FPS and shooter game in the Painkiller series.

General information

Painkiller Zone - A fansite for the series (archived)
GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
GOG.com Support Page
Steam Community Discussions
Steam Community Discussions Gold Edition

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
 SafeDisc v3 DRM[Note 1] internationally.
StarForce 3.04 DRM[Note 2] in Russian releases.
Windows
Retail
DRM-free
 Black Edition
Windows
GOG.com
DRM-free
CD key
 Black Edition. Serial keys for multiplayer available by request to GOG support team.[7]
Windows
Steam
Icon overlay.png
CD key
 Black Edition
Windows
GamersGate (unavailable)
DRM-free after installation (requires an internet connection during installation)
Windows
GamersGate (unavailable)
DRM-free after installation (requires an internet connection during installation)
 Painkiller Universe
Windows
Gamesplanet logo.svg (unavailable)
Icon overlay.png
 Black Edition
Windows
SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).
StarForce DRM for this game does not work on modern versions of Windows (see above for affected versions).
Painkiller: Black Edition includes the base game along with the "Battle out of Hell" expansion.
Painkiller Universe includes the base game along with the "Battle out of Hell" expansion and Painkiller: Overdose.

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
Battle out of Hell
Windows

Demo

A free demo can be installed on Steam by using a direct link (allow Steam popup): steam://install/3210.

Essential improvements

Patches

A list of official patches can be found here. Digital distribution versions are already patched.

Unofficial Patch v1.66

Install Unoffcial Patch[8]
  1. Download the patch.
  2. Copy the contents to <path-to-game>.
  3. If the game language is other than English, download this archive and copy the contents of the desired language.

Notes

Contains fixes for various issues like broken items, enemies placement, levels logic, weapons and tarot cards behavior.

Randomguy7's Fix Compilation

Install Fix Compilation[9]
  1. Download the patch.
  2. Copy the contents to <path-to-game>.

Notes

Fixes slowdown on dual-core CPUs, FOV and HUD can be modified among other fixes.
Latest version includes fixes from the unofficial patch v1.66.
Both versions of the patch are available to those who prefer the older fix.
The new version of the patch fixes clipping issues with HUD elements.

Skip intro videos

Instructions[10]
  1. Go to <path-to-game>\Data\Movies\.
  2. Delete or rename logo-dreamcatcher.bik, logo-nvidia.bik and logo-pcf.bik.

Game data

In-game HUD settings.
In-game HUD settings.

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\Bin\config.ini[Note 3]
Steam Play (Linux) <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/39530/pfx/[Note 4]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\SaveGames[Note 3]
Steam Play (Linux) <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/39530/pfx/[Note 4]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
GOG Galaxy
Steam Cloud

Video

In-game general video settings.
In-game general video settings.
In-game advanced video settings.
In-game advanced video settings.

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
 
 Use the Widescreen HUD Fix.
Multi-monitor
 
 Use the Widescreen HUD Fix.
Ultra-widescreen
 
 Use the Widescreen HUD Fix.
4K Ultra HD
 
 Use the Widescreen HUD Fix.
Field of view (FOV)
Use the Widescreen HUD Fix or the fov number console command.
Windowed
Use ThirteenAG's D3D9 Wrapper.
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Use ThirteenAG's D3D9 Wrapper.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Anti-aliasing (AA)
In-game MSAA disables support for overclocked refresh rates.
Use driver level anti-aliasing instead.
High-fidelity upscaling
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
It can be forced through the drivers.
If playing at 60Hz, it may cause slowdowns when the player takes damage.
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.

Input

In-game control settings.
In-game control settings.

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Mouse acceleration
Mouse smoothing can be disabled in the control options.
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
Controller types

Audio

In-game audio settings.
In-game audio settings.

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Master, music (battle & ambient), and sound.
Surround sound
Up to 8 speakers.[11]
Subtitles
Subtitle files to be viewed via media player.
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
EAX support
A3D, EAX 3.[12][13]
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Czech
Retail only. link #1 or link #2
French
German
Retail and Steam only. Download for GOG.com version.
Italian
Retail only. Download.
Polish
Retail and GOG.com only.
Brazilian Portuguese
Fan translation. Download.
Russian
Retail and GOG.com only. Patch for Steam release here.
Spanish

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
LAN play
16 Versus
Online play
16 Versus
GameSpy services have been shut down;[14] 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 3455
UDP 3455
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
This is the default port used. It can be changed in-game by the user.

VR support

3D modes State Notes
vorpX
G3D
User created game profile, see vorpx forum profile introduction.

Issues fixed

Fluctuating game speed

Enable Vsync in the GPU control panel[15]

Notes

If it does not fix the issue, try disabling it.

Editor asks for CD-ROM

Edit hex code[16]
  1. Go to <path-to-game>\Bin\Editor\.
  2. Open PainEditor.exe with a hex editor.
  3. Go to offset 36C1, and change 75 0C to EB 0C.

Bypass GameSpy Installer

Delete or rename GameSpy Installer
  1. Go to <path-to-game>\GameSpy\.
  2. Delete or rename ArcadeInstallPAINKILLER14c.exe.

Low frame rate on GeForce FX series and similar old cards

Disable Bloom in the advanced video settings

Game doesn't fill screen (Proton/Linux)

With Proton 6.3-8 and newer, the game occupies only a small area of the screen and may not be fully visible.
Use Proton 5.13-6 or older
  1. In the game properties on Steam, go to Compatibility.
  2. Enable Force the use of a specific Steam Play compatibility tool.
  3. Select Proton 5.13-6 or older from the drop-down menu.
GameScope
  • Alternatively, set the windowed mode and run the game via gamescope with the -f flag to play in fullscreen.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 8.1, 9
Shader Model support 2, 3 Shader version 3 requires game to be patched to 1.61 (or higher).
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Physics Havok 2
Audio Miles Sound System 6.6a
Cutscenes Bink Video 1.6g
Multiplayer GameSpy

Unlock all levels

Install "all levels" mod.

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 98 ME, 2000, XP
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium III 1.2 GHz
Intel Pentium 4 1.6 GHz
AMD Athlon 1.2 GHz		 Intel Pentium 4 2.4 GHz
AMD Athlon XP 2400+
System memory (RAM) 384 MB 512 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 2.6 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce2 GTS
ATI Radeon 8500
64 MB of VRAM
DirectX 8.1b compatible 		Nvidia GeForce FX 5700
ATI Radeon 9700
256 MB of VRAM
DirectX 9 compatible


Notes

  1. ↑ SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10[1] or Windows 11 and is disabled by default on Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 when the KB3086255 update is installed.[2]
  2. ↑ This version of StarForce DRM does not work on Windows Vista or later.[3][4][5][6] For supported versions of Windows the StarForce driver may need to be updated manually using SFUPDATE.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below %PROGRAMFILES%, %PROGRAMDATA%, or %WINDIR% might be redirected to %LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore on Windows Vista and later (more details).
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 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>/39530/ in addition to or instead of this directory. The app ID (39530) may differ in some cases. Treat backslashes as forward slashes. See the glossary page for details.

References