Difference between revisions of "Call of Cthulhu: Dark Corners of the Earth"
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 27, 2006}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 27, 2006}} | ||
|steam appid = 22340 | |steam appid = 22340 | ||
− | |gogcom page = | + | |gogcom page = call_of_cthulhu_dark_corners_of_the_earth |
|strategywiki = Call of Cthulhu: Dark Corners of the Earth | |strategywiki = Call of Cthulhu: Dark Corners of the Earth | ||
|wikipedia = Call of Cthulhu: Dark Corners of the Earth | |wikipedia = Call of Cthulhu: Dark Corners of the Earth | ||
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'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
+ | {{GOG.com links|call_of_cthulhu_dark_corners_of_the_earth|call_of_cthulhu_dark_corners_of_the_earth}} | ||
{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/22340/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/22340/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
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{{Availability/row| Amazon | B00GXHIK4M | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Amazon | B00GXHIK4M | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-CCDCE | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-CCDCE | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| GOG | call_of_cthulhu_dark_corners_of_the_earth | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GMG | call-cthulhu-dark-corners-earth | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GMG | call-cthulhu-dark-corners-earth | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Humble | call-of-cthulhu-dark-corners-of-the-earth | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Humble | call-of-cthulhu-dark-corners-of-the-earth | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Steam | 22340 | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 22340 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
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+ | ===Version differences=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} The GOG.com version includes various small fixes, including: proper Vsync functionality, a fix for the triangle raindrops on AMD cards, and a custom-made fix provided by user Guzz, which allows the invisible sorcerers on the reef to appear properly, plus restores skybox rendering.<ref name="GOGrelease">[https://www.gog.com/news/release_call_of_cthulhu_dark_corners_of_the_earth Release: Call of Cthulhu: Dark Corners of the Earth - GOG.com]</ref> | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
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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 | ||
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+ | |gog galaxy notes = | ||
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|origin notes = | |origin notes = | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
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− | + | {{++}} Fixed in the GOG.com version.<ref name="GOGrelease"/> | |
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{{Fixbox/fix|Use fixed shaders|ref=<ref name="jackfuste">{{refurl|url=https://forums.geforce.com/default/topic/884419/geforce-drivers/call-of-cthulhu-corrupted-graphics-windows-7-fix-/|title=Call of Cthulhu corrupted graphics - Windows 7 fix? - GeForce Forums|date=November 14, 2016}}</ref>}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Use fixed shaders|ref=<ref name="jackfuste">{{refurl|url=https://forums.geforce.com/default/topic/884419/geforce-drivers/call-of-cthulhu-corrupted-graphics-windows-7-fix-/|title=Call of Cthulhu corrupted graphics - Windows 7 fix? - GeForce Forums|date=November 14, 2016}}</ref>}} | ||
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===Invisible cannon targets=== | ===Invisible cannon targets=== | ||
− | When you first get to use the cannon, you need to hit three targets shown as a blue light. If playing on Windows Vista or later, these targets are not visible. | + | {{ii}} When you first get to use the cannon, you need to hit three targets shown as a blue light. If playing on Windows Vista or later, these targets are not visible. |
+ | {{++}} Fixed in the GOG.com version.<ref name="GOGrelease"/> | ||
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
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* See [[#Windowed|Windowed]]. | * See [[#Windowed|Windowed]]. | ||
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+ | ===High frame rate issues=== | ||
+ | All of the below issues can be solved through [[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)#Frame rate capping|limiting the FPS]]. However, this only works for some users{{cn|date=March 2017}}. | ||
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+ | ====Basement stairs crash==== | ||
+ | When descending into the basement during the prologue, the game may crash if you don't get down fast enough. The crash can be avoided if you jump off of the ladder without touching the stairs. Be advised that this may take a few tries. | ||
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+ | ====Room with the hung woman glitch==== | ||
+ | In the old newspaper office, during A Visit to Old Town near the beginning of the game, there are two doors on your way out, if you take the right door you will enter a room with a woman who has hung herself. This room can sometimes glitch and will cause you to lose mobility of Jack and be unable to progress. Just skip that room as there is nothing of interest otherwise in it, take the locked door on the left, by unbolting it in the upper corner of the door. | ||
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+ | ====Hogg's Office bookcase crash==== | ||
+ | In chapter 3 (Attack of the fishmen) you will sneak through a warehouse. After crawling under the floor you will climb into an office. When you try to get to the save symbol by pushing the bookshelf the game crashes. | ||
==Other information== | ==Other information== |
Revision as of 02:08, 1 November 2017
Developers | |
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Headfirst Productions | |
Publishers | |
Bethesda Softworks | |
Release dates | |
Windows | March 27, 2006 |
Key points
- DCoTEPatch unlocks extra features, adds cheats and allows modifying gameplay values.
- The game is unstable at frame rates above 60 FPS.[1] See Frame rate capping methods.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | ||||
Amazon.com | ||||
GamersGate | ||||
GOG.com | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam |
Version differences
- The GOG.com version includes various small fixes, including: proper Vsync functionality, a fix for the triangle raindrops on AMD cards, and a custom-made fix provided by user Guzz, which allows the invisible sorcerers on the reef to appear properly, plus restores skybox rendering.[2]
Essential improvements
DCoTEPatch
- Bypasses a game breaking bug, allows changing FOV, skipping intro videos and more.
- Only the original retail executable enables all features.
Skip intro videos
Instructions |
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Game data
Configuration file location
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/22340/pfx/[Note 1] |
- Configuration file is encrypted.
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/22340/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video settings
- Resolutions above default reduce movement speed, making the game unwinnable.[3]
Windowed
Instructions |
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Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Russian |
Issues fixed
Sky lighting problems
- Fixed in the GOG.com version.[2]
Instructions |
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Invisible cannon targets
- When you first get to use the cannon, you need to hit three targets shown as a blue light. If playing on Windows Vista or later, these targets are not visible.
- Fixed in the GOG.com version.[2]
Instructions |
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Instructions |
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Alt+Tab crashes the game
Instructions |
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High frame rate issues
All of the below issues can be solved through limiting the FPS. However, this only works for some users[citation needed].
Basement stairs crash
When descending into the basement during the prologue, the game may crash if you don't get down fast enough. The crash can be avoided if you jump off of the ladder without touching the stairs. Be advised that this may take a few tries.
Room with the hung woman glitch
In the old newspaper office, during A Visit to Old Town near the beginning of the game, there are two doors on your way out, if you take the right door you will enter a room with a woman who has hung herself. This room can sometimes glitch and will cause you to lose mobility of Jack and be unable to progress. Just skip that room as there is nothing of interest otherwise in it, take the locked door on the left, by unbolting it in the upper corner of the door.
Hogg's Office bookcase crash
In chapter 3 (Attack of the fishmen) you will sneak through a warehouse. After crawling under the floor you will climb into an office. When you try to get to the save symbol by pushing the bookshelf the game crashes.
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Digital ArchAngel's patch
- Changes various aspects of the gameplay and adds support for cheats.
SweetFX
- Simulates HDR and bloom lighting, as well as advanced contrast for a more natural and realistic atmosphere.
- In-game MSAA must be disabled in order to work. Force it through graphics card control panel.
Instructions |
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System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 2000 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium III 800 MHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 128 MB of VRAM DirectX 9 compatible |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 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 (22340) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Cite error: Invalid
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- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Release: Call of Cthulhu: Dark Corners of the Earth - GOG.com
- ↑ Review on GameFAQs. Other reports indicate it is fixed in Steam version.
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