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|official site= | |official site= | ||
|hltb = 4924 | |hltb = 4924 | ||
− | + | |lutris = kane-lynch-dead-men | |
− | |lutris = | ||
|mobygames = 31483 | |mobygames = 31483 | ||
|strategywiki = Kane & Lynch: Dead Men | |strategywiki = Kane & Lynch: Dead Men | ||
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{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc, GFWL | {{DRM|SecuROM}} | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc, GFWL | {{DRM|SecuROM}} | | Windows }} | ||
− | |||
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | kane_and_lynch_dead_men | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | kane_and_lynch_dead_men | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1370-2 | Steam | '''Kane & Lynch Collection'''. | | 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| 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| Amazon | B009IXNPDE | Steam, GFWL | | | Windows | unavailable}} | ||
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{{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 }} | {{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=== | ===Version differences=== | ||
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===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Skip intro|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Skip intro|fix= | ||
− | # Go to {{ | + | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\Movies\}}. |
# 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 {{folder|{{p|game}}}}. |
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
− | {{ii}} Can only be used in | + | {{ii}} Can only be used in singleplayer. |
}} | }} | ||
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | ||
|widescreen resolution = limited | |widescreen resolution = limited | ||
− | |widescreen resolution notes= {{term|Vert-}}. See [[# | + | |widescreen resolution notes= {{term|Vert-}}. See [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]. |
|multimonitor = hackable | |multimonitor = hackable | ||
|multimonitor notes = See the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/kane-lynch-dead-men WSGF entry]. | |multimonitor notes = See the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/kane-lynch-dead-men WSGF entry]. | ||
|ultrawidescreen = hackable | |ultrawidescreen = hackable | ||
− | |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 | + | |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 = true | |4k ultra hd = true | ||
|4k ultra hd notes = HUD does not scale well. | |4k ultra hd notes = HUD does not scale well. | ||
|fov = hackable | |fov = hackable | ||
− | |fov notes = See [[# | + | |fov notes = See [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]. |
|windowed = hackable | |windowed = hackable | ||
|windowed notes = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]]. | |windowed notes = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]]. | ||
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|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
|anisotropic = true | |anisotropic = true | ||
− | |anisotropic notes = Up to | + | |anisotropic notes = Up to 16x. |
|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
− | |antialiasing notes = Up to | + | |antialiasing notes = Up to 8x [[MSAA]]. |
− | |upscaling = | + | |upscaling = false |
|upscaling tech = | |upscaling tech = | ||
|upscaling notes = | |upscaling notes = | ||
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|120 fps notes = No frame rate cap without Vsync. | |120 fps notes = No frame rate cap without Vsync. | ||
|hdr = hackable | |hdr = hackable | ||
− | |hdr notes = | + | |hdr notes = Use [[ReShade]] and [http://skyrim-beautification-project.com/kanelynch/index.htm this mod]. |
− | |color blind = | + | |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. | {{ii}} 16:9 resolutions have a narrow FOV compared to 4:3 resolutions. | ||
{{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= | {{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. | + | # 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 eASIer.asi and eASIer.txt to the | + | # 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. | # Run the game. | ||
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
− | {{ii}} The number 246 in | + | {{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. | {{ii}} This is only tested on the Steam release. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ===Windowed=== | + | ===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== |
{{Fixbox|description=Modify {{file|main.ini}}|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Orzelek303|date=2022-10-13}}</ref>|fix= | {{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. | # Add the line {{code|Window 1}} at the end of the file. | ||
# Save the changes. | # Save the changes. | ||
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{{Input | {{Input | ||
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
− | |key remap notes = Must unplug controller to use keyboard | + | |key remap notes = Must unplug controller to use keyboard and mouse. |
|acceleration option = unknown | |acceleration option = unknown | ||
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
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|invert mouse y-axis = true | |invert mouse y-axis = true | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
− | |touchscreen = | + | |touchscreen = false |
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
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{{Audio | {{Audio | ||
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
− | |separate volume notes = Effects, Speech, Music, Ambience | + | |separate volume notes = Effects, Speech, Music, Ambience. |
|surround sound = true | |surround sound = true | ||
|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]]. | |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]]. | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = true | |eax support = true | ||
− | |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> | + | |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 = unknown | ||
|royalty free audio notes = | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
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|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |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 = | |fan = | ||
|ref = | |ref = | ||
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|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = hackable | |subtitles = hackable | ||
− | |notes = Unofficial translation; [https://tribogamer.com/traducoes/271_traducao-do-kane-lynch-dead-men-para-portugues-do-brasil.html TriboGamer. | + | |notes = Unofficial translation; [https://tribogamer.com/traducoes/271_traducao-do-kane-lynch-dead-men-para-portugues-do-brasil.html TriboGamer]. |
|fan = true | |fan = true | ||
|ref = | |ref = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Russian |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Retail only. Patch for digital release [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1762373506 here]. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
|ref = | |ref = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Spanish |
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
|ref = | |ref = | ||
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|local play players = 2 | |local play players = 2 | ||
|local play modes = Co-op | |local play modes = Co-op | ||
− | |local play notes = Co-op version of | + | |local play notes = Co-op version of singleplayer campaign. |
|lan play = unknown | |lan play = unknown | ||
|lan play players = | |lan play players = | ||
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==Issues unresolved== | ==Issues unresolved== | ||
+ | ===Chapter 9: Incorrect crew voices=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Crew members have incorrect voices during the Retomoto Tower chapter. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===Chapter 4: police car kills Lynch inside the van=== | ===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> | + | {{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 | + | {{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=== | ===Gamepad not recognized=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Edit the Windows registry|fix= |
# Open the [[Registry Editor]] and search for {{code|OEMNAME}}. | # Open the [[Registry Editor]] and search for {{code|OEMNAME}}. | ||
# Replace {{code|OEMNAME}} with {{code|XBOX 360 Controller for Windows}}. | # Replace {{code|OEMNAME}} with {{code|XBOX 360 Controller for Windows}}. | ||
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===Micro stuttering=== | ===Micro stuttering=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Use | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use DInput8Wrapper|fix= |
− | # Download [https:// | + | # Download [https://github.com/geeky/dinput8wrapper/ DInput8Wrapper]. |
− | # Extract into {{ | + | # Extract into {{folder|{{p|game}}}}. |
# Run the game. | # Run the game. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Use | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use DirectInput FPS Fix|fix= |
− | # Download [https:// | + | # Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/789-directinput-fps-fix/ DirectInput FPS Fix]. |
− | # Extract into {{ | + | # Extract into {{folder|{{p|game}}}}. |
# Run the game. | # Run the game. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Use Windows Device Manager | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use Windows Device Manager|fix= |
# Open the [[Windows#Device_Manager|Windows Device Manager]]. | # 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. | ||
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===Crash on startup=== | ===Crash on startup=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Update [ | + | {{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}}}} |
===Crash to desktop after the first campaign loading screen=== | ===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=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 | + | |
+ | {{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=}} | ||
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
− | |windows arm app = | + | |windows arm app = |
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
|mac os x powerpc app = | |mac os x powerpc app = | ||
− | |macos intel 32-bit app = | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = |
− | |macos intel 64-bit app = | + | |macos intel 64-bit app = |
− | |macos arm app = | + | |macos arm app = |
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux powerpc app = | |linux powerpc app = | ||
− | |linux 32-bit executable= | + | |linux 32-bit executable= |
− | |linux 64-bit executable= | + | |linux 64-bit executable= |
− | |linux arm app = | + | |linux arm app = |
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|physics notes = | |physics notes = | ||
|audio = OpenAL, DirectSound3D | |audio = OpenAL, DirectSound3D | ||
− | |audio notes = May fall back to DirectSound3D if no {{file|OpenAL32.dll}} is detected in {{ | + | |audio notes = May fall back to DirectSound3D if no {{file|OpenAL32.dll}} is detected in {{folder|{{p|windir}}\SysWOW64\}}. |
|interface = | |interface = | ||
|interface notes = | |interface notes = | ||
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|input notes = | |input notes = | ||
|cutscenes = Bink Video | |cutscenes = Bink Video | ||
− | |cutscenes notes = 1.6a | + | |cutscenes notes = 1.6a. |
|multiplayer = | |multiplayer = | ||
|multiplayer notes= | |multiplayer notes= |
Revision as of 13:52, 24 March 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 |
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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 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. |
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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
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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 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 | ||
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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 |
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Notes
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Micro stuttering
Use DInput8Wrapper |
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Use DirectInput FPS Fix |
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Use Windows Device Manager |
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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
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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
- ↑ Games for Windows - LIVE DRM features: 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