Difference between revisions of "Watchmen: The End is Nigh"
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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 = | |taxonomy = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Third-person }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Third-person }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action, Adventure | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action, Brawler, Adventure }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Contemporary, North America }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Contemporary, North America, Supernatural, Dark, Detective/mystery }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Watchmen }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Watchmen }} | ||
|steam appid = 21010 | |steam appid = 21010 | ||
|steam appid side = | |steam appid side = | ||
|gogcom id = | |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 = | + | |license = commercial |
}} | }} | ||
'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
+ | {{--}} Co-op is local play only with no option for online. | ||
{{ii}} No graphics options in-game, all video settings must be changed in the launcher. | {{ii}} No graphics options in-game, all video settings must be changed in the launcher. | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/21010/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/21010/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = Released two days before the theatrical US release, the movie takes place before the movie, with Patrick Wilson and Jackie Earle Haley reprising their roles as Nite Owl and Rorschach. The game received mixed to average reviews by critics with criticisms towards the value compared to the length and the repetitiveness of the combat, locations, and enemy types. The fan service, graphical engine, and production value for a budget game did receive praise overall. | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
+ | }} | ||
==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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|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
|antialiasing notes = On/Off toggle. | |antialiasing notes = On/Off toggle. | ||
− | |upscaling = | + | |upscaling = false |
|upscaling tech = | |upscaling tech = | ||
|upscaling notes = | |upscaling notes = | ||
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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 = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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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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|royalty free audio = unknown | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
|royalty free audio notes = | |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 = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
|directdraw notes = | |directdraw notes = | ||
+ | |wing = | ||
+ | |wing notes = | ||
|opengl versions = | |opengl versions = | ||
|opengl notes = | |opengl notes = | ||
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|macos intel 32-bit app = | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
− | |macos arm app = | + | |macos arm app = |
|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 = | + | |linux arm app = |
+ | |linux 68k app = | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
+ | |mac os powerpc app = | ||
+ | |mac os 68k app = | ||
+ | |mac os executable 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}} |
Revision as of 04:00, 8 May 2024
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 |
Watchmen | |
---|---|
Subseries of DC | |
Watchmen: The End is Nigh | 2009 |
Watchmen: The End is Nigh Part 2 | 2009 |
Key points
- Co-op is local play only with no option for online.
- No graphics options in-game, all video settings must be changed in the launcher.
General information
Watchmen: The End is Nigh is a singleplayer and multiplayer third-person action, brawler and adventure game in the Watchmen series.
Released two days before the theatrical US release, the movie takes place before the movie, with Patrick Wilson and Jackie Earle Haley reprising their roles as Nite Owl and Rorschach. The game received mixed to average reviews by critics with criticisms towards the value compared to the length and the repetitiveness of the combat, locations, and enemy types. The fan service, graphical engine, and production value for a budget game did receive praise overall.
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 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 |
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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%\VirtualStore
on 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.