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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Kane and Lynch Dead Men Cover.jpg | |cover = Kane and Lynch Dead Men Cover.jpg | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|IO Interactive}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|IO Interactive}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Eidos Interactive}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Eidos Interactive|2007-2009}} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Square Enix|2009-present}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Spike Chunsoft|Retail (Japan)}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sold Out Software|Retail re-release}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Glacier}} | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Glacier}} | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 13, 2007}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 13, 2007}} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|kane-lynch-dead-men|67}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|link|rating}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|kane-lynch-dead-men|rating}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{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, TPS }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Contemporary, Japan, North America }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Kane & Lynch }} | ||
|steam appid = 8080 | |steam appid = 8080 | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |steam appid side = |
+ | |gogcom id = 1721096025 | ||
+ | |gogcom id side = | ||
+ | |official site= | ||
+ | |hltb = 4924 | ||
+ | |lutris = kane-lynch-dead-men | ||
+ | |mobygames = 31483 | ||
+ | |strategywiki = Kane & Lynch: Dead Men | ||
|wikipedia = Kane & Lynch: Dead Men | |wikipedia = Kane & Lynch: Dead Men | ||
+ | |winehq = 7938 | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{mm}} [http://forums. | + | {{mm}} [http://forums.eu.square-enix.com/forumdisplay.php?f=301 Square Enix Forums - Kane & Lynch: Dead Men section] |
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{GOG.com links|1721096025|kane_lynch_series|for game series}} |
− | + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/8080/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | |
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc, GFWL | {{DRM|SecuROM}} | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | kane_and_lynch_dead_men | DRM-free | | | Windows }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1370-2 | Steam | '''Kane & Lynch Collection'''. | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Publisher | https://store.na.square-enix-games.com/en_US/product/294000/kane-lynch-collection-steam | Steam | '''Kane & Lynch Collection'''. | | Windows | unavailable}} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Publisher | https://store.na.square-enix-games.com/en_US/product/280931/kane-lynch-dead-men-steam | Steam, GFWL | | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Amazon | B009IXNPDE | Steam, GFWL | | | Windows | unavailable}} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Games for Windows Marketplace | GFWL | unknown, GFWL | <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101226042959/http://www.gamesforwindows.com/es-MX/Games/Kane---Lynch--Dead-Men/|title=Kane & Lynch: Dead Men - Games For Windows|date=2022-10-13}}</ref> | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| GMG | kane-lynch-dead-men | Steam, GFWL | | | Windows | unavailable}} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Humble | kane-lynch-dead-men | Steam, GFWL | | | Windows | unavailable}} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Steam | 8080 | Steam, GFWL | Temporarily delisted.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://delistedgames.com/kane-lynch-temporarily-delisted-on-steam/|title=Kane & Lynch temporarily delisted on Steam - Delisted Games|date=2022-10-13}}</ref> | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|GFWL|SSA=no|ZDPP=no|local=yes}}. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Version differences=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} The '''Kane & Lynch Collection''' includes Kane & Lynch: Dead Men, [[Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days]], and all DLC. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Essential improvements== | ||
+ | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Skip intro|ref={{cn|date=2024-05-12}}|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\Movies\}}. | ||
+ | # Delete all files starting with {{code|M00_Intro}}. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Play without Games for Windows - LIVE=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Play without GFWL|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/id/bizargh/recommended/99810|title=Steam Community :: Bizargh :: Review for Bulletstorm|date=2022-10-13}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/576-bulletstorm-xlivedll/ replacement xlive.dll]. | ||
+ | # Extract into {{folder|{{p|game}}}}. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} Can only be used in singleplayer. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\kaneandlynch\main.ini}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\kaneandlynch\0.kls}} |
}} | }} | ||
===[[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 = true |
− | | | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | | | + | |origin = |
− | | | + | |origin notes = |
+ | |steam cloud = false | ||
+ | |steam cloud notes = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
− | + | {{Image|Kane & Lynch Dead Men Video 1.png|Video settings (1/2)}} | |
− | + | {{Image|Kane & Lynch Dead Men Video 2.png|Video settings (2/2)}} | |
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
− | |wsgf link = | + | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/kane-lynch-dead-men |
|widescreen wsgf award = limited | |widescreen wsgf award = limited | ||
|multimonitor wsgf award = limited | |multimonitor wsgf award = limited | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | + | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = limited |
|4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | ||
− | |widescreen resolution = | + | |widescreen resolution = limited |
− | |widescreen resolution notes= | + | |widescreen resolution notes= {{term|Vert-}}. See [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]. |
− | |multimonitor = | + | |multimonitor = hackable |
− | |multimonitor notes = | + | |multimonitor notes = See the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/kane-lynch-dead-men WSGF entry]. |
− | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = hackable |
− | |ultrawidescreen notes = | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = Any custom resolution and aspect ratio works including 21:9 and 32:9 as long as aspect ratio and resolution is changed in {{file|{{p|localappdata}}\kaneandlynch\main.ini}}. Alternatively, use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2300-kane-and-lynch-219-fix/ czarman's fix]. |
− | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = true |
− | |4k ultra hd notes = | + | |4k ultra hd notes = HUD does not scale well. |
− | |fov = | + | |fov = hackable |
− | |fov notes = | + | |fov notes = See [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]. |
|windowed = hackable | |windowed = hackable | ||
− | |windowed notes = | + | |windowed notes = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]]. |
− | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = false |
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
|anisotropic = true | |anisotropic = true | ||
− | |anisotropic notes = | + | |anisotropic notes = Up to 16x. |
|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
− | |antialiasing notes = | + | |antialiasing notes = Up to 8x [[MSAA]]. |
+ | |upscaling = false | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
− | | | + | |60 fps = true |
− | | | + | |60 fps notes = |
− | |color blind = | + | |120 fps = true |
+ | |120 fps notes = No frame rate cap without Vsync. | ||
+ | |hdr = hackable | ||
+ | |hdr notes = Use [[ReShade]] and [http://skyrim-beautification-project.com/kanelynch/index.htm this mod]. | ||
+ | |color blind = false | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | == | + | ===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]=== |
− | [[ | + | {{ii}} 16:9 resolutions have a narrow FOV compared to 4:3 resolutions. |
− | {{Input settings | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use the Kane & Lynch 16:9 FOV Fix.|ref=<ref name="FOV fix">{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/8080/discussions/0/3178981452994274580/|title=Kane & Lynch FOV Fix - Steam Community discussions|date=2022-10-13}}</ref>|fix= |
+ | # Download the fix from [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2382-kane-lynch-169-fov-fix/ here] along with [https://github.com/ThirteenAG/Ultimate-ASI-Loader/releases ThirteenAG's Universal ASI Loader], and optionally [https://gtaforums.com/topic/937674-iv-gfwl-protection-disabler/ Zolika1351's GFWL Protection Disabler] if using GFWL. | ||
+ | # Drag {{file|eASIer.asi}} and {{file|eASIer.txt}} to {{folder|{{p|game}}}} alongside the Universal ASI Loader's dinput8.dll and GFWL Protection Disabler's {{file|GFWLProtectionDisabler2019.asi}} (if using GFWL Protection Disabler). | ||
+ | # Run the game. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} The number 246 in {{file|eASIer.txt}} can be changed up or down to a max of 255 to increase or decrease FOV accordingly. | ||
+ | {{ii}} This is only tested on the Steam release. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Modify {{file|main.ini}}|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Orzelek303|date=2022-10-13}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Open {{file|{{p|localappdata}}\kaneandlynch\main.ini}} with a text editor. | ||
+ | # Add the line {{code|Window 1}} at the end of the file. | ||
+ | # Save the changes. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Input== | ||
+ | {{Image|Kane & Lynch Dead Men Controls.png|Control settings}} | ||
+ | {{Image|Kane & Lynch Dead Men Remapping.png|Key map settings}} | ||
+ | {{Input | ||
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
− | |key remap notes = | + | |key remap notes = Must unplug controller to use keyboard and mouse. |
|acceleration option = unknown | |acceleration option = unknown | ||
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
− | |mouse menu = | + | |mouse sensitivity = true |
+ | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
+ | |mouse menu = true | ||
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
|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 = true | |controller support = true | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
− | |full controller = | + | |full controller = true |
|full controller notes = | |full controller notes = | ||
− | |controller remap = | + | |controller remap = false |
|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
− | |invert controller y-axis = | + | |controller sensitivity = true |
+ | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
+ | |invert controller y-axis = true | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
− | | | + | |xinput controllers = true |
− | | | + | |xinput controllers notes = |
+ | |xbox prompts = true | ||
+ | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
+ | |impulse triggers = false | ||
+ | |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 = | ||
+ | |other button prompts notes= | ||
+ | |controller hotplug = true | ||
+ | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
+ | |haptic feedback = true | ||
+ | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
+ | |simultaneous input = false | ||
+ | |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 | + | ==Audio== |
− | + | {{Image|Kane & Lynch Dead Men Audio.png|Audio settings}} | |
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
− | |separate volume notes = Effects, Speech, Music, Ambience | + | |separate volume notes = Effects, Speech, Music, Ambience. |
− | |surround sound = | + | |surround sound = true |
− | |surround sound notes = | + | |surround sound notes = Up to 7.0 output through [[Glossary:Sound card#Set up OpenAL|OpenAL]] or [[Glossary:Sound card#DirectSound hardware path|DirectSound3D restoration software]]. |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = true | |eax support = true | ||
− | |eax support notes | + | |eax support notes = EAX 3.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://techgage.com/article/creative_eax_vs_asus_ds3d_gx_20/5/|title=Techgage - Creative EAX vs Asus ds3d GX 2.0|date=2022-10-13}}</ref> |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Image|Kane & Lynch Dead Men Language.png|Language settings}} | ||
+ | {{L10n|content= | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = English | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = French | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = German | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Italian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Polish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Retail only. Patch for digital release [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2057-kane-lynch-dead-man-polish-translation here]. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Brazilian Portuguese | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = Unofficial translation; [https://tribogamer.com/traducoes/271_traducao-do-kane-lynch-dead-men-para-portugues-do-brasil.html TriboGamer]. | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Russian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Retail only. Patch for digital release [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1762373506 here]. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Spanish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
+ | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Network== | ==Network== | ||
{{ii}} Online features require a [https://live.xbox.com/Account/Signin Microsoft account] (optional for offline play). | {{ii}} Online features require a [https://live.xbox.com/Account/Signin Microsoft account] (optional for offline play). | ||
+ | {{--}} Co-op component is available in local play (split screen) only. | ||
{{Network/Multiplayer | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
− | |local play = | + | |local play = true |
− | |local play players = | + | |local play players = 2 |
− | |local play notes = | + | |local play modes = Co-op |
+ | |local play notes = Co-op version of singleplayer campaign. | ||
|lan play = unknown | |lan play = unknown | ||
− | |lan play players = | + | |lan play players = |
+ | |lan play modes = | ||
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
|online play = true | |online play = true | ||
− | |online play players = | + | |online play players = 8 |
+ | |online play modes = | ||
|online play notes = | |online play notes = | ||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
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|upnp = | |upnp = | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Issues unresolved== | ||
+ | ===Chapter 9: Incorrect crew voices=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Crew members have incorrect voices during the Retomoto Tower chapter. | ||
==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
+ | ===Chapter 4: police car kills Lynch inside the van=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} In chapter 4 of the police chase, a patrol car seems to consistently spawn inside the van, causing Lynch to be injured. Eventually Lynch will bleed out as you cannot revive him and the mission will fail.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dJI-Xm24Fo&t=895s|title=IO Interactive's Other Games - Critical Nobody|date=2022-10-13}}</ref> | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)#Frame rate capping|Cap the frame rate]] to 30 FPS|ref={{cn|date=2022-07-17}}}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Gamepad not recognized=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Edit the Windows registry|ref={{cn|date=2024-05-12}}|fix= | ||
+ | # Open the [[Registry Editor]] and search for {{code|OEMNAME}}. | ||
+ | # Replace {{code|OEMNAME}} with {{code|XBOX 360 Controller for Windows}}. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} If using a DualShock 4 controller, try using [[Controller:DualShock 4#DS4Windows|DS4Windows]] instead. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Micro stuttering=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use DInput8Wrapper|ref={{cn|date=2024-05-12}}|fix= | ||
+ | # Download [https://github.com/geeky/dinput8wrapper/ DInput8Wrapper]. | ||
+ | # Extract into {{folder|{{p|game}}}}. | ||
+ | # Run the game. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use DirectInput FPS Fix|ref={{cn|date=2024-05-12}}|fix= | ||
+ | # Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/789-directinput-fps-fix/ DirectInput FPS Fix]. | ||
+ | # Extract into {{folder|{{p|game}}}}. | ||
+ | # Run the game. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use Windows Device Manager|ref={{cn|date=2024-05-12}}|fix= | ||
+ | # Open the [[Windows#Device_Manager|Windows Device Manager]]. | ||
+ | # Find {{code|Human Interface Devices}} in the list and double click on it. | ||
+ | # Right-click and disable the ones on the list with {{code|HID-compliant device}} in their name. | ||
+ | # (Optional) Try disabling {{code|HID-compliant consumer control device}} as well, if this does not work. | ||
+ | # Run the game. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} Reverse the changes when done playing. | ||
+ | {{--}} Features such as side buttons or special keys might not work during the game. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
===Crash on startup=== | ===Crash on startup=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Update [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1012-microsoft-games-for-windows-live Games for Windows Live Client]|ref={{cn|date=October 2023}}}} |
− | {{Fixbox | + | |
+ | ===Crash to desktop after the first campaign loading screen=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Head into the main menu audio options and change the Sound Render from OpenAL to DirectSound|ref=<ref name="Crash fix">{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/8080/discussions/0/341537671992048958/|title=Kane & Lynch: Dead Men - Steam forums|date=2022-10-13}}</ref>}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Open the [[#Configuration file(s) location|configuration file]] and ensure the correct aspect ratio is set for the monitor's native resolution, and that <code>Use EAX</code> is set to 0|ref={{cn|date=2024-05-12}}}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Other information== | ||
+ | ===API=== | ||
+ | {{API | ||
+ | |direct3d versions = 9.0c | ||
+ | |direct3d notes = | ||
+ | |directdraw versions = | ||
+ | |directdraw notes = | ||
+ | |wing = | ||
+ | |wing notes = | ||
+ | |opengl versions = | ||
+ | |opengl notes = | ||
+ | |glide versions = | ||
+ | |glide notes = | ||
+ | |software mode = | ||
+ | |software mode notes = | ||
+ | |mantle support = | ||
+ | |mantle support notes = | ||
+ | |metal support = | ||
+ | |metal support notes = | ||
+ | |vulkan versions = | ||
+ | |vulkan notes = | ||
+ | |dos modes = | ||
+ | |dos modes notes = | ||
+ | |shader model versions = | ||
+ | |shader model notes = | ||
+ | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
+ | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |windows arm app = | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |mac os x powerpc app = | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos arm app = | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux powerpc app = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Middleware=== | ||
+ | {{Middleware | ||
+ | |physics = | ||
+ | |physics notes = | ||
+ | |audio = OpenAL, DirectSound3D | ||
+ | |audio notes = May fall back to DirectSound3D if no {{file|OpenAL32.dll}} is detected in {{folder|{{p|windir}}\SysWOW64\}}. | ||
+ | |interface = | ||
+ | |interface notes = | ||
+ | |input = | ||
+ | |input notes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes = Bink Video | ||
+ | |cutscenes notes = 1.6a. | ||
+ | |multiplayer = | ||
+ | |multiplayer notes= | ||
+ | |anticheat = | ||
+ | |anticheat notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | |minOS = XP SP2 | + | |minOS = XP SP2 |
|minCPU = AMD Athlon XP 1800+ | |minCPU = AMD Athlon XP 1800+ | ||
|minCPU2 = Intel Pentium 4 2 GHz | |minCPU2 = Intel Pentium 4 2 GHz | ||
|minRAM = 1 GB | |minRAM = 1 GB | ||
|minHD = 7 GB | |minHD = 7 GB | ||
− | |minGPU = ATI X1300 | + | |minGPU = ATI Radeon X1300 |
− | |minGPU2 = | + | |minGPU2 = Nvidia GeForce 6600 |
|minVRAM = 128 MB | |minVRAM = 128 MB | ||
+ | |minDX = | ||
+ | |recOS = Vista | ||
|recCPU = AMD Athlon XP 2400+ | |recCPU = AMD Athlon XP 2400+ | ||
|recCPU2 = Intel Pentium 4 2.5 GHz | |recCPU2 = Intel Pentium 4 2.5 GHz | ||
|recRAM = 2 GB | |recRAM = 2 GB | ||
− | |recGPU = ATI X1800 | + | |recHD = |
− | |recGPU2 = | + | |recGPU = ATI Radeon X1800 |
− | |recVRAM = | + | |recGPU2 = Nvidia GeForce 8300 |
+ | |recVRAM = | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
Latest revision as of 15:22, 12 May 2024
Developers | |
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IO Interactive | |
Publishers | |
2007-2009 | Eidos Interactive |
2009-present | Square Enix |
Retail (Japan) | Spike Chunsoft |
Retail re-release | Sold Out Software |
Engines | |
Glacier | |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 13, 2007 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 67 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Action, TPS |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Contemporary, Japan, North America |
Series | Kane & Lynch |
Kane & Lynch | |
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Kane & Lynch: Dead Men | 2007 |
Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days | 2010 |
Warnings
- For Games for Windows - LIVE on Windows 8 or later, install the latest Games for Windows - LIVE software.
Kane & Lynch: Dead Men is a singleplayer and multiplayer third-person action and TPS game in the Kane & Lynch series.
General information
- Square Enix Forums - Kane & Lynch: Dead Men section
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | SecuROM DRM | |||
GOG.com | ||||
Kane & Lynch Collection. | ||||
Publisher website (unavailable) | Kane & Lynch Collection. | |||
Publisher website (unavailable) | ||||
Amazon.com (unavailable) | ||||
Games for Windows Marketplace (unavailable) | [1] | |||
Green Man Gaming (unavailable) | ||||
Humble Store (unavailable) | ||||
Steam (unavailable) | Temporarily delisted.[2] |
- All versions require Games for Windows - LIVE DRM.[Note 1].
Version differences
- The Kane & Lynch Collection includes Kane & Lynch: Dead Men, Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days, and all DLC.
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Skip intro[citation needed] |
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|
Play without Games for Windows - LIVE
Play without GFWL[3] |
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Notes
|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\kaneandlynch\main.ini |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/8080/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\kaneandlynch\0.kls |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/8080/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | Vert-. See Field of view (FOV). | ||
Multi-monitor | See the WSGF entry. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | Any custom resolution and aspect ratio works including 21:9 and 32:9 as long as aspect ratio and resolution is changed in %LOCALAPPDATA%\kaneandlynch\main.ini . Alternatively, use czarman's fix. |
||
4K Ultra HD | HUD does not scale well. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | See Field of view (FOV). | ||
Windowed | See Windowed. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Up to 16x. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Up to 8x MSAA. | ||
High-fidelity upscaling | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | No frame rate cap without Vsync. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | Use ReShade and this mod. |
Field of view (FOV)
- 16:9 resolutions have a narrow FOV compared to 4:3 resolutions.
Use the Kane & Lynch 16:9 FOV Fix.[4] |
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Notes
|
Windowed
Modify main.ini [5]
|
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|
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | Must unplug controller to use keyboard and mouse. | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | ||
---|---|---|
Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Effects, Speech, Music, Ambience. | |
Surround sound | Up to 7.0 output through OpenAL or DirectSound3D restoration software. | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
EAX support | EAX 3.[6] | |
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Polish | Retail only. Patch for digital release here. | |||
Brazilian Portuguese | Unofficial translation; TriboGamer. | |||
Russian | Retail only. Patch for digital release here. | |||
Spanish |
Network
- Online features require a Microsoft account (optional for offline play).
- Co-op component is available in local play (split screen) only.
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Local play | 2 | Co-op Co-op version of singleplayer campaign. |
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LAN play | ||||
Online play | 8 |
Issues unresolved
Chapter 9: Incorrect crew voices
- Crew members have incorrect voices during the Retomoto Tower chapter.
Issues fixed
Chapter 4: police car kills Lynch inside the van
- In chapter 4 of the police chase, a patrol car seems to consistently spawn inside the van, causing Lynch to be injured. Eventually Lynch will bleed out as you cannot revive him and the mission will fail.[7]
Cap the frame rate to 30 FPS[citation needed] |
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Gamepad not recognized
Edit the Windows registry[citation needed] |
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Notes
|
Micro stuttering
Use DInput8Wrapper[citation needed] |
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|
Use DirectInput FPS Fix[citation needed] |
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Use Windows Device Manager[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Crash on startup
Update Games for Windows Live Client[citation needed] |
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Crash to desktop after the first campaign loading screen
Head into the main menu audio options and change the Sound Render from OpenAL to DirectSound[8] |
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Open the configuration file and ensure the correct aspect ratio is set for the monitor's native resolution, and that Use EAX is set to 0[citation needed]
|
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9.0c |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Audio | OpenAL, DirectSound3D | May fall back to DirectSound3D if no OpenAL32.dll is detected in %WINDIR%\SysWOW64\ . |
Cutscenes | Bink Video | 1.6a. |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP SP2 | Vista |
Processor (CPU) | AMD Athlon XP 1800+ Intel Pentium 4 2 GHz |
AMD Athlon XP 2400+ Intel Pentium 4 2.5 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | 2 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 7 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon X1300 Nvidia GeForce 6600 128 MB of VRAM | ATI Radeon X1800 Nvidia GeForce 8300 |
Notes
- ↑ Games for Windows - LIVE DRM features: Legacy activation, supports local profiles.
- ↑ 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 (8080) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Kane & Lynch: Dead Men - Games For Windows - last accessed on 2022-10-13
- ↑ Kane & Lynch temporarily delisted on Steam - Delisted Games - last accessed on 2022-10-13
- ↑ Steam Community :: Bizargh :: Review for Bulletstorm - last accessed on 2022-10-13
- ↑ Kane & Lynch FOV Fix - Steam Community discussions - last accessed on 2022-10-13
- ↑ Verified by User:Orzelek303 on 2022-10-13
- ↑ Techgage - Creative EAX vs Asus ds3d GX 2.0 - last accessed on 2022-10-13
- ↑ IO Interactive's Other Games - Critical Nobody - last accessed on 2022-10-13
- ↑ Kane & Lynch: Dead Men - Steam forums - last accessed on 2022-10-13