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|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 4, 2009}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 4, 2009}} | ||
| + | |reception = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|watchmen-the-end-is-nigh|61}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|link|rating}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|watchmen-the-end-is-nigh|48}} | ||
| + | |taxonomy = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Third-person }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action, Brawler, Adventure }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Contemporary, North America, Supernatural, Dark, Detective/mystery }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Watchmen }} | ||
|steam appid = 21010 | |steam appid = 21010 | ||
|steam appid side = | |steam appid side = | ||
| − | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = |
| + | |gogcom id side = | ||
| + | |official site= http://www.watchmenvideogame.com/ | ||
| + | |hltb = 11102 | ||
| + | |lutris = watchmen-the-end-is-nigh | ||
| + | |mobygames = watchmen-the-end-is-nigh | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
|wikipedia = Watchmen: The End Is Nigh | |wikipedia = Watchmen: The End Is Nigh | ||
|winehq = | |winehq = | ||
| + | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | |||
| − | + | {{Introduction | |
| − | {{ | + | |introduction = |
| + | |||
| + | |release history = | ||
| + | |||
| + | |current state = | ||
| + | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
| − | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/21010/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] |
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|SecuROM|7}}.<br>Bundled with [[Watchmen: The End is Nigh Part 2|Part 2]]. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|SecuROM|7}}.<br>Bundled with [[Watchmen: The End is Nigh Part 2|Part 2]]. | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Steam | 21010 | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 21010 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{ii}} Free demo available on Steam: <code>steam://install/21020</code> | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Monetization== | ||
| + | {{Monetization | ||
| + | |ad-supported = | ||
| + | |cross-game bonus = | ||
| + | |dlc = | ||
| + | |expansion pack = | ||
| + | |freeware = | ||
| + | |free-to-play = | ||
| + | |one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access. | ||
| + | |sponsored = | ||
| + | |subscription = | ||
| + | |subscription gaming service = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Microtransactions=== | ||
| + | {{Microtransactions | ||
| + | |boost = | ||
| + | |cosmetic = | ||
| + | |currency = | ||
| + | |finite spend = | ||
| + | |infinite spend = | ||
| + | |free-to-grind = | ||
| + | |loot box = | ||
| + | |none = None | ||
| + | |player trading = | ||
| + | |time-limited = | ||
| + | |unlock = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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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 launcher = |
| − | |steam cloud notes | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
| − | | | + | |gog galaxy = |
| − | | | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
| − | |xbox cloud | + | |origin = |
| − | |xbox cloud notes | + | |origin notes = |
| + | |steam cloud = false | ||
| + | |steam cloud notes = | ||
| + | |ubisoft connect = | ||
| + | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
| + | |xbox cloud = | ||
| + | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
| − | {{Video | + | {{Image|Watchmen tein graphics.png|Graphics settings}} |
| + | {{Video | ||
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
|antialiasing notes = On/Off toggle. | |antialiasing notes = On/Off toggle. | ||
| + | |upscaling = false | ||
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = hackable | |vsync = hackable | ||
|vsync notes = Off by default. Can be forced on through the graphics card control panel. | |vsync notes = Off by default. Can be forced on through the graphics card control panel. | ||
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|120 fps = true | |120 fps = true | ||
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
| − | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
| − | |color blind = | + | |ray tracing = n/a |
| + | |ray tracing notes = | ||
| + | |color blind = false | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
| − | {{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 = X-axis can also be inverted. | |invert mouse y-axis notes = X-axis can also be inverted. | ||
| + | |touchscreen = false | ||
| + | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
| − | |controller support notes = | + | |controller support notes = Requires to be toggled in the controls settings. |
|full controller = false | |full controller = false | ||
|full controller notes = Launcher requires mouse input. | |full controller notes = Launcher requires mouse input. | ||
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|impulse triggers = false | |impulse triggers = false | ||
|impulse triggers notes = | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
| − | | | + | |playstation controllers = unknown |
| − | | | + | |playstation controller models = unknown |
| − | | | + | |playstation controllers notes = |
| − | | | + | |playstation prompts = unknown |
| + | |playstation prompts notes = | ||
|light bar support = unknown | |light bar support = unknown | ||
|light bar support notes = | |light bar support notes = | ||
| − | | | + | |dualsense adaptive trigger support = unknown |
| − | | | + | |dualsense adaptive trigger support notes = |
| + | |dualsense haptics support = unknown | ||
| + | |dualsense haptics support notes = | ||
| + | |playstation connection modes = unknown | ||
| + | |playstation connection modes notes = | ||
|tracked motion controllers= false | |tracked motion controllers= false | ||
|tracked motion controllers notes = | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
|tracked motion prompts = unknown | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
|tracked motion prompts notes = | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
| − | |other controllers = | + | |other controllers = true |
|other controllers notes = | |other controllers notes = | ||
|other button prompts = unknown | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
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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 = unknown | ||
|steam input presets notes = | |steam input presets notes = | ||
|steam controller prompts = unknown | |steam controller prompts = unknown | ||
|steam controller prompts notes = | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
| + | |steam cursor detection = unknown | ||
| + | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
| − | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
| − | |separate volume | + | |separate volume = true |
| − | |separate volume notes | + | |separate volume notes = Master, Effects, Voice, Music |
| − | |surround sound | + | |surround sound = unknown |
| − | |surround sound notes | + | |surround sound notes = |
| − | |subtitles | + | |subtitles = true |
| − | |subtitles notes | + | |subtitles notes = |
| − | |closed captions | + | |closed captions = false |
| − | |closed captions notes | + | |closed captions notes = |
| − | |mute on focus lost | + | |mute on focus lost = true |
| − | |mute on focus lost notes = | + | |mute on focus lost notes = |
| − | |eax support | + | |eax support = true |
| − | |eax support notes | + | |eax support notes = EAX 5.0 |
| + | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
| + | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
| + | |red book cd audio = | ||
| + | |red book cd audio notes = | ||
| + | |general midi audio = | ||
| + | |general midi audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | | | + | |ref = |
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = French | |language = French | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | | | + | |ref = |
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
| − | |language = | + | |language = Italian |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | | | + | |ref = |
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
| − | |language = | + | |language = German |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | | | + | |ref = |
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Spanish | |language = Spanish | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | | | + | |ref = |
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|online play modes = | |online play modes = | ||
|online play notes = | |online play notes = | ||
| − | |asynchronous = | + | |asynchronous = |
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
| − | }}{{Network/Connections | + | }} |
| + | {{Network/Connections | ||
|matchmaking = | |matchmaking = | ||
|matchmaking notes = | |matchmaking notes = | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
| − | |direct3d versions = 9 | + | |direct3d versions = 9.0c |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
|directdraw notes = | |directdraw notes = | ||
| + | |wing = | ||
| + | |wing notes = | ||
|opengl versions = | |opengl versions = | ||
|opengl notes = | |opengl notes = | ||
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|dos modes = | |dos modes = | ||
|dos modes notes = | |dos modes notes = | ||
| − | |shader model versions = | + | |shader model versions = 3.0 |
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
| − | |64-bit executable | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
| − | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
| + | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |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 68k app = | ||
| + | |linux executable notes = | ||
| + | |mac os powerpc app = | ||
| + | |mac os 68k app = | ||
| + | |mac os 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 = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|minOS = XP SP1, Vista SP1 | |minOS = XP SP1, Vista SP1 | ||
| − | |minCPU = 1.8 GHz | + | |minCPU = 64-bit Dual Core @ 1.8 GHz |
| + | |minCPU2 = | ||
|minRAM = 1 GB | |minRAM = 1 GB | ||
|minHD = 2 GB | |minHD = 2 GB | ||
|minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 6 series | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 6 series | ||
|minGPU2 = ATI Radeon x800 series | |minGPU2 = ATI Radeon x800 series | ||
| − | | | + | |minGPU3 = |
|minVRAM = 256 MB | |minVRAM = 256 MB | ||
| + | |minOGL = | ||
|minDX = 9.0c | |minDX = 9.0c | ||
| + | |minSM = 3.0 | ||
| + | |minaudio = Direct X compatible | ||
| + | |mincont = | ||
| + | |minother = | ||
|recOS = | |recOS = | ||
|recCPU = | |recCPU = | ||
| + | |recCPU2 = | ||
|recRAM = | |recRAM = | ||
|recHD = | |recHD = | ||
|recGPU = | |recGPU = | ||
| + | |recGPU2 = | ||
| + | |recGPU3 = | ||
| + | |recVRAM = | ||
| + | |recOGL = | ||
|recDX = | |recDX = | ||
| + | |recSM = | ||
| + | |recaudio = | ||
| + | |reccont = | ||
| + | |recother = | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Deadline Games | |
| Publishers | |
| Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment | |
| Engines | |
| Kapow | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | March 4, 2009 |
| Reception | |
| Metacritic | 61 |
| IGDB | 48 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase |
| Microtransactions | None |
| Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | Third-person |
| Controls | Direct control |
| Genres | Action, Brawler, Adventure |
| Art styles | Realistic |
| Themes | Contemporary, North America, Supernatural, Dark, Detective/mystery |
| Series | Watchmen |
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| Watchmen | |
|---|---|
| Subseries of DC | |
| Watchmen: The End is Nigh | 2009 |
| Watchmen: The End is Nigh Part 2 | 2009 |
Watchmen: The End is Nigh is a singleplayer and multiplayer third-person action, brawler and adventure game in the Watchmen series.
General information
Availability
- Free demo available on Steam:
steam://install/21020
Monetization
| Type | Notes |
|---|---|
| One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
Microtransactions
| Type | Notes |
|---|---|
| No microtransactions | None |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\SaveData\Profile1\[Note 1] |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/21010/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\SaveData\Profile1\[Note 1] |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/21010/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics settings
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | |||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | |||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | |||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | On/Off toggle. | ||
| High-fidelity upscaling | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | Off by default. Can be forced on through the graphics card control panel. | ||
| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
| Ray tracing (RT) | |||
Input
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | ||
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | X-axis can also be inverted. | |
| Controller | ||
| Controller support | Requires to be toggled in the controls settings. | |
| Full controller support | Launcher requires mouse input. | |
| Controller remapping | ||
| Controller sensitivity | ||
| Controller Y-axis inversion | X-axis can also be inverted. |
| Controller types |
|---|
| XInput-compatible controllers | ||
|---|---|---|
| Xbox button prompts | ||
| Impulse Trigger vibration |
| PlayStation controllers |
|---|
| Generic/other controllers | ||
|---|---|---|
| Button prompts |
| Additional information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Controller hotplugging | ||
| Haptic feedback | ||
| Digital movement supported | ||
| Simultaneous controller+KB/M | Menus only. |
Audio
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | Master, Effects, Voice, Music | |
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| EAX support | EAX 5.0 | |
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| French | ||||
| Italian | ||||
| German | ||||
| Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local play | 2 | Co-op |
||
| LAN play | ||||
| Online play | ||||
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 9.0c | |
| Shader Model support | 3.0 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Physics | PhysX | |
| Cutscenes | Bink Video |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | XP SP1, Vista SP1 | |
| Processor (CPU) | 64-bit Dual Core @ 1.8 GHz | |
| System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 6 series ATI Radeon x800 series 256 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible Shader model 3.0 support |
|
| Sound (audio device) | Direct X compatible | |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 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%\VirtualStoreon Windows Vista and later (more details). - ↑ 2.0 2.1 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 (21010) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.