Difference between revisions of "The Punisher (2005)"
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|strategywiki = The Punisher (2005) | |strategywiki = The Punisher (2005) | ||
|wikipedia = The Punisher (2004 video game) | |wikipedia = The Punisher (2004 video game) | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Skip intro videos|ref={{cn|date=April 2017}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Skip intro videos|ref={{cn|date=April 2017}}|fix= | ||
# Install [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#punisher The Punisher Widescreen Fix]. | # Install [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#punisher The Punisher Widescreen Fix]. | ||
− | # Open | + | # Open {{file|ThePunisher.WidescreenFix.ini}} with a text editor. |
# Change <code>SkipIntro = 0</code> to <code>SkipIntro = 1</code>. | # Change <code>SkipIntro = 0</code> to <code>SkipIntro = 1</code>. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{ii}} Optionally disable score penalties for executing enemies. | {{ii}} Optionally disable score penalties for executing enemies. | ||
{{ii}} Optionally enable dual wielding every weapon. | {{ii}} Optionally enable dual wielding every weapon. | ||
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} Supported {{file|pun.exe}} size: 2 605 056 bytes. |
===[https://github.com/ermaccer/ThePunisher.DebugMenu/ Debug Menu]=== | ===[https://github.com/ermaccer/ThePunisher.DebugMenu/ Debug Menu]=== | ||
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{{++}} Removes "black and white" filter from interrogations. | {{++}} Removes "black and white" filter from interrogations. | ||
{{++}} Restores unfinished blood effects on faces and a few quick kill animations. | {{++}} Restores unfinished blood effects on faces and a few quick kill animations. | ||
− | {{ii}} Compatible with PunisherPlugin if | + | {{ii}} Compatible with PunisherPlugin if using {{file|pun.exe}} instead of {{file|The Punisher No Black & White Effects.exe}}; this is recommended because it allows skipping the trainer included in the "gore patch" to disable the black & white filter. |
{{ii}} Compatible with both US and UK versions of the game. All European versions of the game are compatible with the UK version of the patch. | {{ii}} Compatible with both US and UK versions of the game. All European versions of the game are compatible with the UK version of the patch. | ||
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===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Use [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#punisher The Punisher Widescreen Fix]|ref={{cn|date=April 2017}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Use [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#punisher The Punisher Widescreen Fix]|ref={{cn|date=April 2017}}|fix= | ||
− | {{ii}} To change the FOV, open | + | {{ii}} To change the FOV, open {{file|ThePunisher.WidescreenFix.ini}} and increase the <code>FOVFactor</code> value. |
{{ii}} To run in windowed mode, create {{file|wndmode.ini}} in the installation folder. | {{ii}} To run in windowed mode, create {{file|wndmode.ini}} in the installation folder. | ||
{{ii}} To change the FPS limit, open {{file|d3d8.ini}} and modify the <code>FPSLimit</code> value. | {{ii}} To change the FPS limit, open {{file|d3d8.ini}} and modify the <code>FPSLimit</code> value. | ||
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* Copy the content of the archive to the game's install folder. | * Copy the content of the archive to the game's install folder. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Limit the Framerate to | + | |
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Limit the Framerate to 60 FPS|ref={{cn|date=September 2021}}|fix= | ||
* See [[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)#Frame rate capping|Frame rate capping]]. | * See [[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)#Frame rate capping|Frame rate capping]]. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Use d3d8to9 wrapper|ref={{cn|date=September 2020}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Use d3d8to9 wrapper|ref={{cn|date=September 2020}}|fix= | ||
{{ii}} Use this method only if not already using ThirteenAG's fix and do not intend to play the game in widescreen. | {{ii}} Use this method only if not already using ThirteenAG's fix and do not intend to play the game in widescreen. | ||
# Download [https://github.com/crosire/d3d8to9/releases d3d8to9]. | # Download [https://github.com/crosire/d3d8to9/releases d3d8to9]. | ||
− | # Copy D3D8.DLL to the game install directory. | + | # Copy {{file|D3D8.DLL}} to the game install directory. |
# Set monitor refresh rate to 60 Hz | # Set monitor refresh rate to 60 Hz | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Incorrect black levels=== | ===Incorrect black levels=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Black level correction with ReShade||ref={{cn|date=September 2020}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Black level correction with ReShade||ref={{cn|date=September 2020}}|fix= | ||
− | # Download and install [ | + | # Download and install [[dgVoodoo 2]] for this game. |
# Download the latest version of [[ReShade]] and run the ReShade Setup program. | # Download the latest version of [[ReShade]] and run the ReShade Setup program. | ||
− | # Click ''Select game'', then select | + | # Click ''Select game'', then select {{file|pun.exe}} found in {{folder|{{p|game}}}}. |
# Delete ''d3d9.dll'' | # Delete ''d3d9.dll'' | ||
# Select ''Direct3D 9'' as the rendering API. | # Select ''Direct3D 9'' as the rendering API. | ||
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===Greenish smoke/fog, rough color transitions, visual artifacts during closed captions=== | ===Greenish smoke/fog, rough color transitions, visual artifacts during closed captions=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use dgVoodoo 2.}} |
− | Use dgVoodoo 2. | ||
− | }} | ||
===Stuttering on HDD=== | ===Stuttering on HDD=== |
Revision as of 22:38, 15 April 2023
Developers | |
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Volition | |
Publishers | |
THQ | |
Russobit-M | |
Engines | |
CTG[1] | |
Release dates | |
Windows | January 16, 2005 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 67 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | TPS |
Art styles | Realistic, Comic book |
Themes | Contemporary, North America |
Series | The Punisher |
The Punisher | |
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Subseries of Marvel | |
The Punisher | 1990 |
The Punisher (2005) | 2005 |
The Punisher (2005) is a singleplayer third-person TPS game in the The Punisher series.
Availability
- This game is not available digitally.
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Skip intro videos[citation needed] |
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|
PunisherPlugin
- Removes "black and white" filter from interrogations.
- Optionally disable score penalties for executing enemies.
- Optionally enable dual wielding every weapon.
- Supported
pun.exe
size: 2 605 056 bytes.
Debug Menu
- Enables various debug options
- Change player model, enable infinite health/ammo, freecam mode, etc.
The Punisher Gore Patch
- Removes "black and white" filter from interrogations.
- Restores unfinished blood effects on faces and a few quick kill animations.
- Compatible with PunisherPlugin if using
pun.exe
instead ofThe Punisher No Black & White Effects.exe
; this is recommended because it allows skipping the trainer included in the "gore patch" to disable the black & white filter. - Compatible with both US and UK versions of the game. All European versions of the game are compatible with the UK version of the patch.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\profiles\[Note 1] |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Multi-monitor | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
4K Ultra HD | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Windowed | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Can be forced in GPU control panel. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Up to 8x MSAA via dgVoodoo2. | ||
High-fidelity upscaling | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | Frame rates higher than 60 FPS can cause problems with interrogations and aiming. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) |
Widescreen resolution
Use The Punisher Widescreen Fix[citation needed] |
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|
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Effects, Music, Voice. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
French | ||||
Italian | ||||
Polish | Local retail only. | |||
Brazilian Portuguese | Fan translation. | |||
Russian | ||||
Spanish |
Issues fixed
Interrogations and aiming issues
Use ThirteenAG's fix |
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|
Limit the Framerate to 60 FPS[citation needed] |
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|
Use d3d8to9 wrapper[citation needed] |
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|
Incorrect black levels
Black level correction with ReShade[citation needed] |
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|
Use dgVoodoo 2. |
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Stuttering on HDD
Disable APM[2] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 8.1 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98 SE, ME | 2000, XP |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium III 1.0 GHz AMD Athlon 1.0 GHz |
Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz AMD Athlon XP 2400+ |
System memory (RAM) | 128 MB | 256 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Hardware T&L compatible 64 MB of VRAM | Nvidia GeForce 4 ATI Radeon 8500 128 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ 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
- ↑ What was the engine used to run the Punisher game from 2004? - Twitter - last accessed on 2015-05-05
- ↑ Stuttering on secondary HD - Tom's Hardware - last accessed on May 9, 2014