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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
| − | |cover = | + | |cover = Killing Time cover.jpg |
|developers = | |developers = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/developer| | + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|3DO}} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/ | + | {{Infobox game/row/porter|Intrepid Software|Windows}} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/ | + | {{Infobox game/row/porter|Logicware|Mac OS}} |
| + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Jordan Freeman Group|Digital release}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|The 3DO Company|Retail}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Prism Entertainment|Digital}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Ziggurat Interactive|Digital}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 31, 1996}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 31, 1996}} | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/date|Mac OS|December, | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Mac OS|December 1997}} |
| − | |steam appid = | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|March 18, 2003}} |
| − | |gogcom | + | |taxonomy = |
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | FPS }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Horror }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | }} | ||
| + | |steam appid = 493320 | ||
| + | |gogcom id = 1259063039 | ||
| + | |hltb = 18919 | ||
| + | |igdb = killing-time | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
| + | |mobygames = 6380 | ||
|wikipedia = Killing Time (video game) | |wikipedia = Killing Time (video game) | ||
|winehq = 15447 | |winehq = 15447 | ||
| + | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{Introduction | ||
| + | |introduction = | ||
| + | |||
| + | |release history = | ||
| + | |||
| + | |current state = The [[#Community Patch|Community Patch]] is highly recommended to play the game. The GOG and Steam versions seem to be different - the former uses an old version of the community patch while the latter is closer to the original release. The original game doesn't support turning while strafing so for a more modern control experience, the Community Patch is a must. | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | '''General information''' | ||
| + | {{GOG.com links|1259063039|killing_time}} | ||
| + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/493320/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| Retail | | unknown | | | Windows, Mac OS }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | unknown | | | Windows, Mac OS }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | killing_time | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 493320 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| ZOOM | killing-time | DRM-free | Original 2015 Prism Entertainment digital distribution release. Now includes a separate edition with community patch as bonus content. | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | {{ii}} All three digital distribution versions of ''Killing Time'' use a slightly different method to run the game on modern systems. GOG's initial 2016 release and the Steam version are known to have glitched colors and graphics on some systems due to an issue with desktop color depth. | ||
| + | {{ii}} Due to licensing conflict between Ziggurat and Zoom, as of 2021 all Majesco titles have been delisted from Zoom alongside with Killing Time. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Essential improvements== | ||
| + | ===[http://cubanraul.altervista.org/kt/index.htm Community Patch]=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} Included in the GOG version (outdated 2.1 version) and Zoom Platform release. | ||
| + | {{ii}} Includes the following: | ||
| + | :* Full mouselook support | ||
| + | :* Direct3D rendering via dgVoodoo wrapper | ||
| + | :* No need to kill <code>explorer.exe</code> to play the game | ||
| + | :* Fixes video playback on Windows XP and newer | ||
| + | :* Much cleaner intro and ending cutscenes, along with fixing stuttering/crackling issues | ||
| + | :* Automatic "install game from CD" option for retail release | ||
| + | :* Code fixes to prevent the game from crashing | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{ii}} Despite mentioning that a CD is needed to apply it, it can be used without it. | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{P|game}}/KillTime.cfg}} |
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Mac OS|}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{P|game}}/Savegame.*}} |
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Mac OS|}} |
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{ii}} 6 save slots available. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
| + | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
| + | |discord = | ||
| + | |discord notes = | ||
| + | |epic games launcher = | ||
| + | |epic games launcher notes = | ||
| + | |gog galaxy = false | ||
| + | |gog galaxy notes = | ||
| + | |origin = | ||
| + | |origin notes = | ||
| + | |steam cloud = false | ||
| + | |steam cloud notes = | ||
| + | |ubisoft connect = | ||
| + | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
| + | |xbox cloud = | ||
| + | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
| − | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | ||
|widescreen resolution = false | |widescreen resolution = false | ||
| − | |widescreen resolution notes= | + | |widescreen resolution notes= Fixed 640x480 resolution. |
|multimonitor = false | |multimonitor = false | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
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|borderless windowed = unknown | |borderless windowed = unknown | ||
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
| − | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = false |
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
| − | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = false |
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
| − | |vsync = | + | |upscaling = unknown |
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
| + | |vsync = false | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
| − | |60 fps = | + | |60 fps = true |
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
| − | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = false |
| − | |120 fps notes = | + | |120 fps notes = Frame rate capped at 60 fps. |
| + | |hdr = unknown | ||
| + | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
| − | {{Input | + | {{Input |
| − | |key remap = | + | |key remap = true |
| − | |key remap notes = | + | |key remap notes = Mouse buttons and functions cannot be remapped. Some keys such as Enter and Backslash cannot be mapped. |
|acceleration option = unknown | |acceleration option = unknown | ||
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
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|mouse menu = unknown | |mouse menu = unknown | ||
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
| − | |invert mouse y-axis = | + | |invert mouse y-axis = false |
| − | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | + | |invert mouse y-axis notes = Mouse Y axis mapped to forward/backward movement and cannot be used to look up and down. (Mouselook supported in Community Patch 2.6, but with no invert mouse axis option) |
| + | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
| + | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = unknown | |controller support = unknown | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
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|invert controller y-axis = unknown | |invert controller y-axis = unknown | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
| − | | | + | |xinput controllers = unknown |
| − | | | + | |xinput controllers notes = |
| − | |button prompts | + | |xbox prompts = unknown |
| − | |button prompts notes | + | |xbox prompts notes = |
| + | |impulse triggers = unknown | ||
| + | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
| + | |dualshock 4 = unknown | ||
| + | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
| + | |dualshock prompts = unknown | ||
| + | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
| + | |light bar support = unknown | ||
| + | |light bar support notes = | ||
| + | |dualshock 4 modes = unknown | ||
| + | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
| + | |tracked motion controllers= unknown | ||
| + | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
| + | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
| + | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
| + | |other controllers = unknown | ||
| + | |other controllers notes = | ||
| + | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
| + | |other button prompts notes= | ||
|controller hotplug = unknown | |controller hotplug = unknown | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
|haptic feedback = unknown | |haptic feedback = unknown | ||
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
| − | | | + | |simultaneous input = unknown |
| − | | | + | |simultaneous input notes = |
| + | |steam input api = unknown | ||
| + | |steam input api notes = | ||
| + | |steam hook input = unknown | ||
| + | |steam hook input notes = | ||
| + | |steam input presets = unknown | ||
| + | |steam input presets notes = | ||
| + | |steam controller prompts = unknown | ||
| + | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
| + | |steam cursor detection = unknown | ||
| + | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
| − | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = unknown | |separate volume = unknown | ||
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
| − | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
| + | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
| + | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{L10n|content= | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = English | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = unknown | ||
| + | |subtitles = unknown | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Issues fixed== | ||
| + | ===Glitched colors on Steam version=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} The Steam version uses a flawed solution to run the game on modern systems. This results in glitched colors on some systems due to a desktop color depth bug. | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Launch the game with a custom batch file|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/493320/discussions/0/143388408897209180/|title=Solution for the messed up colors bug :: Killing Time General Discussion|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= | ||
| + | # Go to the installation folder. | ||
| + | # Create a new Windows batch file (extension .bat) and insert the following: | ||
| + | |||
| + | <pre>@ECHO OFF | ||
| + | cd /d %~dp0 | ||
| + | |||
| + | :start | ||
| + | taskkill /f /im "Explorer.exe" | ||
| + | |||
| + | :killingtime | ||
| + | tasklist /fi "imagename eq Explorer.exe" |find ":" > nul | ||
| + | if errorlevel 1 ( | ||
| + | goto start | ||
| + | ) | ||
| + | KILLTIME.EXE | ||
| + | goto rerunexplorer | ||
| + | |||
| + | :rerunexplorer | ||
| + | start explorer.exe | ||
| + | tasklist /fi "imagename eq explorer.exe" |find ":" > nul | ||
| + | if errorlevel 1 ( | ||
| + | goto end | ||
| + | ) | ||
| + | goto rerunexplorer | ||
| + | |||
| + | :end</pre> | ||
| + | |||
| + | '''Notes''' | ||
| + | {{ii}} It is recommended to create the batch file using Wordpad instead of Notepad, as Notepad may not save the line spacing correctly. | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Killtime.exe has stopped working=== | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Fix Data Execution Prevention setting|ref=<ref name="GOG">[https://www.gog.com/forum/killing_time/killtimeexe_has_stopped_working Killtime.exe has stopped working? :: GOG Community Discussions]</ref>|fix= | ||
| + | Ensure Data Execution Prevention (DEP) is set to the default (Windows programs and services only). | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Disable FRAPS||fix= | ||
| + | FRAPS may cause the intro FMV to be blank and cause the game to crash when attempting to load the main menu. | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Other information== | ||
| + | ===API=== | ||
| + | {{API | ||
| + | |direct3d versions = | ||
| + | |direct3d notes = | ||
| + | |directdraw versions = | ||
| + | |directdraw notes = | ||
| + | |opengl versions = | ||
| + | |opengl notes = | ||
| + | |glide versions = | ||
| + | |glide notes = | ||
| + | |software mode = | ||
| + | |software mode notes = | ||
| + | |mantle support = | ||
| + | |mantle support notes = | ||
| + | |metal support = | ||
| + | |metal support notes = | ||
| + | |vulkan versions = | ||
| + | |vulkan notes = | ||
| + | |dos modes = | ||
| + | |dos modes notes = | ||
| + | |shader model versions = | ||
| + | |shader model notes = | ||
| + | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
| + | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
| + | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |windows exe notes = | ||
| + | |mac os x powerpc app = true | ||
| + | |macos intel 32-bit app = false | ||
| + | |macos intel 64-bit app = false | ||
| + | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |macos app notes = | ||
| + | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
| + | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
| + | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |linux executable notes = | ||
| + | |mac os powerpc app = unknown | ||
| + | |mac os 68k app = unknown | ||
| + | |mac os executable notes= | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|recOS = | |recOS = | ||
| − | |recCPU = Pentium | + | |recCPU = Intel Pentium 90 MHz |
|recRAM = | |recRAM = | ||
|recHD = | |recHD = | ||
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{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
| + | {{GOG.com Enhancement Project}} | ||
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| 3DO | |
| Windows | Intrepid Software |
| Mac OS (Classic) | Logicware |
| Digital release | Jordan Freeman Group |
| Publishers | |
| Retail | The 3DO Company |
| Digital | Prism Entertainment |
| Digital | Ziggurat Interactive |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | October 31, 1996 |
| Mac OS (Classic) | December 1997 |
| macOS (OS X) | March 18, 2003 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase |
| Modes | Singleplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | First-person |
| Genres | FPS |
| Themes | Horror |
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Warnings
- The Mac OS X version of this game does not work on Mac OS X Lion (version 10.7) or later due to the removal of support for PowerPC apps.
Killing Time is a singleplayer first-person FPS game.
The Community Patch is highly recommended to play the game. The GOG and Steam versions seem to be different - the former uses an old version of the community patch while the latter is closer to the original release. The original game doesn't support turning while strafing so for a more modern control experience, the Community Patch is a must.
General information
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
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| GOG.com | |
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| Steam | |
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| ZOOM Platform (unavailable) | |
Original 2015 Prism Entertainment digital distribution release. Now includes a separate edition with community patch as bonus content. | |
- All three digital distribution versions of Killing Time use a slightly different method to run the game on modern systems. GOG's initial 2016 release and the Steam version are known to have glitched colors and graphics on some systems due to an issue with desktop color depth.
- Due to licensing conflict between Ziggurat and Zoom, as of 2021 all Majesco titles have been delisted from Zoom alongside with Killing Time.
Essential improvements
Community Patch
- Included in the GOG version (outdated 2.1 version) and Zoom Platform release.
- Includes the following:
- Full mouselook support
- Direct3D rendering via dgVoodoo wrapper
- No need to kill
explorer.exeto play the game - Fixes video playback on Windows XP and newer
- Much cleaner intro and ending cutscenes, along with fixing stuttering/crackling issues
- Automatic "install game from CD" option for retail release
- Code fixes to prevent the game from crashing
- Despite mentioning that a CD is needed to apply it, it can be used without it.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>/KillTime.cfg[Note 1] |
| Mac OS (Classic) | |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/493320/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>/Savegame.*[Note 1] |
| Mac OS (Classic) | |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/493320/pfx/[Note 2] |
- 6 save slots available.
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| GOG Galaxy | ||
| Steam Cloud |
Video
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | Fixed 640x480 resolution. | ||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | |||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | |||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| 60 FPS | |||
| 120+ FPS | Frame rate capped at 60 fps. | ||
Input
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | Mouse buttons and functions cannot be remapped. Some keys such as Enter and Backslash cannot be mapped. | |
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | Mouse Y axis mapped to forward/backward movement and cannot be used to look up and down. (Mouselook supported in Community Patch 2.6, but with no invert mouse axis option) | |
| Controller | ||
| Controller support |
| Controller types |
|---|
Audio
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | ||
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English |
Issues fixed
Glitched colors on Steam version
- The Steam version uses a flawed solution to run the game on modern systems. This results in glitched colors on some systems due to a desktop color depth bug.
| Launch the game with a custom batch file[1] |
|---|
@ECHO OFF cd /d %~dp0 :start taskkill /f /im "Explorer.exe" :killingtime tasklist /fi "imagename eq Explorer.exe" |find ":" > nul if errorlevel 1 ( goto start ) KILLTIME.EXE goto rerunexplorer :rerunexplorer start explorer.exe tasklist /fi "imagename eq explorer.exe" |find ":" > nul if errorlevel 1 ( goto end ) goto rerunexplorer :end Notes
|
Killtime.exe has stopped working
| Fix Data Execution Prevention setting[2] |
|---|
|
Ensure Data Execution Prevention (DEP) is set to the default (Windows programs and services only). |
| Disable FRAPS |
|---|
|
FRAPS may cause the intro FMV to be blank and cause the game to crash when attempting to load the main menu. |
Other information
API
| Executable | PPC | 16-bit | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windows | |||||
| macOS (OS X) | |||||
| Mac OS (Classic) |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 95 | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 90 MHz | |
| System memory (RAM) | 12 MB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 30 MB | |
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%\VirtualStoreon Windows Vista and later (more details). - ↑ 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 (493320) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.