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|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|February 15, 2005}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|February 15, 2005}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | DC }} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
|steam appid side = | |steam appid side = | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = |
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
+ | |mobygames = constantine | ||
|wikipedia = Constantine (video game) | |wikipedia = Constantine (video game) | ||
|winehq = 12784 | |winehq = 12784 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Constantine - video settings.png|Video settings.}} | {{Image|Constantine - video settings.png|Video settings.}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
− | |wsgf link = | + | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/constantine/en |
|widescreen wsgf award = limited | |widescreen wsgf award = limited | ||
|multimonitor wsgf award = incomplete | |multimonitor wsgf award = incomplete | ||
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | ||
|widescreen resolution = hackable | |widescreen resolution = hackable | ||
− | |widescreen resolution notes= See the [ | + | |widescreen resolution notes= See the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/constantine/en WSGF entry]. |
|multimonitor = unknown | |multimonitor = unknown | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
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|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
− | |windowed notes = Toggled by pressing {{key|F2}} | + | |windowed notes = Toggled by pressing {{key|F2}} in the video options screen. See [[#Windowed|Windowed]]. |
|borderless windowed = unknown | |borderless windowed = unknown | ||
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
|anisotropic = true | |anisotropic = true | ||
− | |anisotropic notes = Toggle On | + | |anisotropic notes = Toggle On/Off. If enabled, It seems to be a x2 or x4 anisotropic filter. |
|antialiasing = false | |antialiasing = false | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |upscaling = false | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = false | |vsync = false | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
− | |60 fps = | + | |60 fps = hackable |
− | |60 fps notes = | + | |60 fps notes = This game has a hard-coded frame limit set to 30 FPS. Use '''[https://github.com/unknownproject/Constantine FPS Utility by unknownproject]''' to unlock the frame rate and then cap it to 60 FPS.<ref name="Sui" /> |
|120 fps = false | |120 fps = false | ||
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
− | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = false | |color blind = false | ||
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===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Set windowed resolution manually|ref=<ref name="Sui" />|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Set windowed resolution manually|ref=<ref name="Sui" />|fix= | ||
− | :1. Download and | + | :1. Download and run [https://autohotkey.com/ AutoHotkey]. |
− | :2. | + | :2. Create a new script or edit the default one. |
:3. Use the following script: | :3. Use the following script: | ||
<pre>#UseHook On | <pre>#UseHook On | ||
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Return</pre> | Return</pre> | ||
− | :4. | + | :4. Set {{code|GameWidth}} and {{code|GameHeight}} to the desidered values. |
− | :5. | + | :5. Run the game in windowed mode. |
− | :6. Press {{key|F12}} | + | :6. Press {{key|F12}} when the game is in the foreground to set the window resolution. |
− | :7. {{key|ALT|TAB}} | + | :7. {{key|ALT|TAB}} the game, then restart the renderer and make it adapt to the resolution. |
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
{{Image|Constantine - in-game input settings.png|In-game input settings.}} | {{Image|Constantine - in-game input settings.png|In-game input settings.}} | ||
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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|acceleration option notes = Negative mouse acceleration. | |acceleration option notes = Negative mouse acceleration. | ||
|mouse sensitivity = true | |mouse sensitivity = true | ||
− | |mouse sensitivity notes = Available | + | |mouse sensitivity notes = Available in the pause menu. |
|mouse menu = false | |mouse menu = false | ||
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
|invert mouse y-axis = true | |invert mouse y-axis = true | ||
− | |invert mouse y-axis notes = Available | + | |invert mouse y-axis notes = Available in the pause menu. |
|touchscreen = unknown | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
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|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
|controller sensitivity = true | |controller sensitivity = true | ||
− | |controller sensitivity notes= Available | + | |controller sensitivity notes= Available in the pause menu. |
|invert controller y-axis = true | |invert controller y-axis = true | ||
− | |invert controller y-axis notes= Available | + | |invert controller y-axis notes= Available in the pause menu. |
|xinput controllers = unknown | |xinput controllers = unknown | ||
|xinput controllers notes = | |xinput controllers notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
{{Image|Constantine - audio settings.png|Audio settings.}} | {{Image|Constantine - audio settings.png|Audio settings.}} | ||
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = None of the sliders affects FMV volume.<ref name="Sui" /> | |separate volume notes = None of the sliders affects FMV volume.<ref name="Sui" /> | ||
− | |surround sound = | + | |surround sound = true |
− | |surround sound notes = | + | |surround sound notes = If running the game on Windows Vista and/or later, use '''[[Glossary:Sound card#DirectSound hardware path|DirectSound 3D restoration software]]'''. |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
|closed captions = false | |closed captions = false | ||
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
− | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = always on |
|mute on focus lost notes = No option to disable it. | |mute on focus lost notes = No option to disable it. | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Czech | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Retail only | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Spanish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Issues fixed== | ||
+ | ===Refuse to run on Windows 10=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} It does not occur on all Windows 10 setups. The cause of the issue is still unknown.<ref name="sourceforge.net">{{Refurl|url=https://sourceforge.net/p/dxwnd/discussion/general/thread/87facd6bca/#f30d|title=DxWnd Constantine Thread - Test results|date=2022-01-15}}</ref> | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Set the compatibility mode for {{file|Constantine.exe}} to {{code|Windows 7}}|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://sourceforge.net/p/dxwnd/discussion/general/thread/87facd6bca/|title=DxWnd Constantine Thread|date=2022-01-11}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{--}} May cause crashes during video playback. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use DxWnd|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://sourceforge.net/p/dxwnd/discussion/general/thread/87facd6bca/#97e8/e9c0/58b8/323c/06b4|title=DxWnd Constantine Thread - Tested Handle Exceptions|date=2022-01-21}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | * To play in windowed mode, import the profile dedicated to ''Constantine'' from the {{folder|exports}} folder. | ||
+ | |||
+ | * To play in full screen mode, add a new blank profile and untick {{key|Run in Window}} in the '''Main''' tab. | ||
+ | |||
+ | * For both cases, set the desired resolution in the '''Main''' tab ''(it must also be set in the game)'' and tick {{key|Handle Exceptions}} in the '''Compat''' tab. | ||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{++}} No crashes experienced.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=LukasThyWalls|date=2022-01-21}}</ref> | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Resolution does not change when in windowed mode <ref name="sourceforge.net"/>=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} The in-game resolution settings menu only seems to affect full screen mode and not windowed mode. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Modify DWORD values|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=LukasThyWalls|date=2022-01-15}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Open '''Regedit''' and go to {{Code|{{p|HKCU}}\Software\SCi Games\Constantine_3.23\}}. | ||
+ | # Ensure that {{Code|Windowed}} and {{Code|WindowQuality}} are set to {{Code|1}}. | ||
+ | # Ensure that {{Code|WindowWidth}} and {{Code|WindowHeight}} are set to the desired ones. | ||
+ | # Run the game. | ||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} Ensure the changes are made in decimal, as the values are originally hexadecimal. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==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, important hints see [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/topic/constantine-the-game/ 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 = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|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 = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|recOS = XP | |recOS = XP | ||
− | |recCPU = AMD or Intel - 2. | + | |recCPU = AMD or Intel - 2.8 GHz |
|recRAM = 512 MB | |recRAM = 512 MB | ||
|recVRAM = 128 MB | |recVRAM = 128 MB |
Latest revision as of 17:21, 22 May 2024
Developers | |
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Bits Studios | |
SCi Games | |
Publishers | |
THQ | |
Release dates | |
Windows | February 15, 2005 |
Taxonomy | |
Series | DC |
⤏ Go to series page | |
Superman (series) | |
Batman (series) | |
Aquaman: War of the Water Worlds | 1996 |
Catwoman | 2004 |
Constantine | 2005 |
DC Universe Online | 2011 |
Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure | 2013 |
Injustice (series) | |
Watchmen (series) | |
Young Justice: Legacy | 2013 |
Infinite Crisis | 2015 |
Suicide Squad: Special Ops | 2016 |
Justice League VR | 2017 |
DC League of Super-Pets: The Adventures of Krypto and Ace | 2022 |
DC's Justice League: Cosmic Chaos | 2023 |
DC Dual Force | EA |
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Start the game with -skipMovies command line argument[1]
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\SCi Games\Constantine_3.23\ |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\*.dat[Note 1] <path-to-game>\*.dpt[Note 1] |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | See the WSGF entry. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | Toggled by pressing F2 in the video options screen. See Windowed. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Toggle On/Off. If enabled, It seems to be a x2 or x4 anisotropic filter. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
High-fidelity upscaling | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS | This game has a hard-coded frame limit set to 30 FPS. Use FPS Utility by unknownproject to unlock the frame rate and then cap it to 60 FPS.[1] | ||
120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Windowed
Set windowed resolution manually[1] |
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#UseHook On F12:: GameWidth := 1600 GameHeight := 900 WinGet, WindowID, ID, A ;WinSet, Style, -0xC40000, ahk_id %WindowID% WinMove, ahk_id %WindowID%, , 1920/2 - GameWidth/2, 0, GameWidth, GameHeight Return
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | Negative mouse acceleration. | |
Mouse sensitivity | Available in the pause menu. | |
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | Available in the pause menu. | |
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | ||
Controller sensitivity | Available in the pause menu. | |
Controller Y-axis inversion | Available in the pause menu. |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers |
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PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Button prompts | ||
Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | None of the sliders affects FMV volume.[1] | |
Surround sound | If running the game on Windows Vista and/or later, use DirectSound 3D restoration software. | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | No option to disable it. | |
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Czech | Retail only | |||
Spanish |
Issues fixed
Refuse to run on Windows 10
- It does not occur on all Windows 10 setups. The cause of the issue is still unknown.[2]
Set the compatibility mode for Constantine.exe to Windows 7 [3]
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Notes
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Use DxWnd[4] |
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Notes
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Resolution does not change when in windowed mode [2]
- The in-game resolution settings menu only seems to affect full screen mode and not windowed mode.
Modify DWORD values[6] |
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Notes
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VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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vorpX | G3D User created game profile, important hints see vorpx forum profile introduction. |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Cutscenes | Bink Video |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98, 2000, ME, XP | XP |
Processor (CPU) | AMD or Intel - 1.5 GHz | AMD or Intel - 2.8 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 128 MB | 512 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2.5 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 64 MB of VRAM Shader model 2.0 support |
128 MB of VRAM |
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).
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Verified by User:Suicide machine on 2017-05-17
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 DxWnd Constantine Thread - Test results - last accessed on 2022-01-15
- ↑ DxWnd Constantine Thread - last accessed on 2022-01-11
- ↑ DxWnd Constantine Thread - Tested Handle Exceptions - last accessed on 2022-01-21
- ↑ Verified by User:LukasThyWalls on 2022-01-21
- ↑ Verified by User:LukasThyWalls on 2022-01-15