Difference between revisions of "Kane & Lynch: Dead Men"
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+ | '''General information''' | ||
+ | {{mm}} [http://forums.eu.square-enix.com/forumdisplay.php?f=301 Square Enix Forums - Kane & Lynch: Dead Men section] | ||
+ | {{GOG.com links|1721096025|kane_lynch_series|for game series}} | ||
+ | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/8080/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
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===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Skip intro|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Skip intro|fix= | ||
− | # Go to {{ | + | # Go to {{file|{{p|game}}\Movies|folder}}. |
# Delete all files starting with {{code|M00_Intro}}. | # Delete all files starting with {{code|M00_Intro}}. | ||
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{{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= | {{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]. | # Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/576-bulletstorm-xlivedll/ replacement xlive.dll]. | ||
− | # Extract into {{ | + | # Extract into {{file|{{p|game}}|folder}}. |
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
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===Windowed=== | ===Windowed=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Modify {{ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Modify {{file|main.ini}}|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Orzelek303|date=2022-10-13}}</ref>|fix= |
− | # Go to {{ | + | # Go to {{file|{{p|localappdata}}\kaneandlynch|folder}}. |
− | # Open the {{ | + | # Open the {{file|main.ini}} file with a text editor. |
# Add the line {{code|Window 1}} at the end of the file. | # Add the line {{code|Window 1}} at the end of the file. | ||
# Save the changes. | # Save the changes. | ||
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===Gamepad not recognized=== | ===Gamepad not recognized=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=The Registry Editor allows users to edit the Windows registry.|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=The Registry Editor allows users to edit the Windows registry.|fix= | ||
− | # | + | # Open the [[Registry Editor]] and search for {{code|OEMNAME}}. |
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# Replace {{code|OEMNAME}} with {{code|XBOX 360 Controller for Windows}}. | # Replace {{code|OEMNAME}} with {{code|XBOX 360 Controller for Windows}}. | ||
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
− | {{ii}} If using a DualShock 4 | + | {{ii}} If using a DualShock 4 controller, try using [[Controller:DualShock 4#DS4Windows|DS4Windows]] instead. |
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{{Fixbox|description=Use DirectInput FPS Fix.|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Use DirectInput FPS Fix.|fix= | ||
# Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/789-directinput-fps-fix/ DirectInput FPS Fix]. | # Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/789-directinput-fps-fix/ DirectInput FPS Fix]. | ||
− | # Extract into {{ | + | # Extract into {{file|{{p|game}}|folder}}. |
# Run the game. | # Run the game. | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Use DInput8Wrapper|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Use DInput8Wrapper|fix= | ||
# Download [https://github.com/geeky/dinput8wrapper/ DInput8Wrapper]. | # Download [https://github.com/geeky/dinput8wrapper/ DInput8Wrapper]. | ||
− | # Extract into {{ | + | # Extract into {{file|{{p|game}}|folder}}. |
# Run the game. | # Run the game. | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Use Windows Device Manager.|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Use Windows Device Manager.|fix= | ||
− | # | + | # Open the [[Windows#Device_Manager|Windows Device Manager]]. |
# Find {{code|Human Interface Devices}} in the list and double click on it. | # 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. | # 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 | + | # (Optional) Try disabling {{code|HID-compliant consumer control device}} as well, if this does not work. |
# Run the game. | # Run the game. | ||
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'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
− | {{ii}} Reverse the changes | + | {{ii}} Reverse the changes when done playing. |
− | {{--}} Features such as side buttons or special keys | + | {{--}} Features such as side buttons or special keys might not work during the game. |
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|audio = OpenAL, DirectSound3D | |audio = OpenAL, DirectSound3D | ||
− | |audio notes = May fall back to DirectSound3D if no {{ | + | |audio notes = May fall back to DirectSound3D if no {{file|OpenAL32.dll}} is detected in {{file|{{p|windir}}\SysWOW64|folder}}. |
|interface = | |interface = | ||
|interface notes = | |interface notes = |
Revision as of 15:06, 8 January 2023
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 |
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Retail | SecuROM DRM | |||
Publisher website | Kane & Lynch Collection also available. | |||
GOG.com | ||||
Amazon.com (unavailable) | ||||
Games for Windows Marketplace (unavailable) | [1] | |||
Green Man Gaming (unavailable) | ||||
Humble Store (unavailable) | ||||
Steam (unavailable) | Temporarily delisted.[2] |
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 |
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Play without Games for Windows - LIVE
Play without GFWL[3] |
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Notes
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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 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\kaneandlynch\0.kls |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/8080/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | Vert-. See Widescreen resolution. | ||
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 the main.ini file. Alternatively use czarman's fix. | ||
4K Ultra HD | HUD does not scale well. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Windowed | See Windowed. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Up to 16× | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Up to 8× MSAA | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | No frame rate cap without Vsync. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | Using ReShade and this. |
Widescreen resolution
- 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
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Windowed
Modify main.ini [5]
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | Must unplug controller to use keyboard+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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Brazilian Portuguese | Unofficial translation; TriboGamer. | |||
Spanish | ||||
Polish | Retail only. Patch for digital release here. | |||
Russian | Retail only. Patch for digital release here. |
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 | |
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Local play | 2 | Co-op Co-op version of single-player campaign. |
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LAN play | ||||
Online play | 8 |
Issues unresolved
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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Issues fixed
Gamepad not recognized
The Registry Editor allows users to edit the Windows registry. |
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Notes
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Micro stuttering
Use DirectInput FPS Fix. |
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Use DInput8Wrapper |
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Use Windows Device Manager. |
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Notes
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Crash on startup
Update GFWL 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.
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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 | |
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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
- ↑ 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 (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