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| + | {{disambig|the original release|the HD Remaster|[[Kingpin: Reloaded]]}} | ||
{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Kingpin Life of Crime cover.jpg | |cover = Kingpin Life of Crime cover.jpg | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Xatrix Entertainment}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Xatrix Entertainment}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Interplay | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Interplay Entertainment}} |
| + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sold Out Software|Re-release}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/engine|id Tech 2}} | {{Infobox game/row/engine|id Tech 2}} | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows| | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|July 2, 1999}} |
{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|July 1999}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|July 1999}} | ||
| + | |reception = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|Kingpin-life-of-crime|81}} | ||
| + | |taxonomy = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action, FPS, Shooter }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Stylized }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Interwar }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Kingpin }} | ||
|steam appid = 38430 | |steam appid = 38430 | ||
|gogcom id = 9 | |gogcom id = 9 | ||
| + | |official site=https://web.archive.org/web/19990503030534/http://interplay.com/kingpin/index.html | ||
| + | |hltb = 5057 | ||
| + | |lutris = kingpin-life-of-crime | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
| + | |mobygames = 1345 | ||
|wikipedia = Kingpin: Life of Crime | |wikipedia = Kingpin: Life of Crime | ||
|winehq = 588 | |winehq = 588 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{Introduction | ||
| + | |introduction = | ||
| + | |||
| + | |release history = | ||
| + | |||
| + | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| − | {{Availability/row|1= Retail |2= |3= disc |4= Use [ | + | {{Availability/row|1= Retail |2= |3= disc |4= Use [https://www.kingpin.info/download/index.php?dir=kingpin/patches/unofficial/mh%27s_kingpin_patch/ MH's Kingpin Patch] to remove disc check. |5= |6= Windows, Linux}} |
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | kingpin_life_of_crime | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | kingpin_life_of_crime | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| Steam | 38430 | Steam | No background music during gameplay. | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 38430 | Steam | No background music during gameplay. Not available in Germany. | | Windows }} |
}} | }} | ||
| − | {{ii}} The Linux installer can be found [ | + | {{ii}} The Linux installer can be found [https://icculus.org/~ravage/kingpin/ here]. Requires the CD of the game in order to install it. |
| + | {{ii}} A free demo can be downloaded from [https://www.moddb.com/games/kingpin/downloads/kingpin-demo ModDB] or [https://archive.org/details/KingpinLifeOfCrime Archive.org]. | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
| − | {{ii}} [http://download.kingpin.info/index.php?dir=kingpin/patches/official/ | + | {{ii}} The latest official patch 1.21 is available at [http://download.kingpin.info/index.php?dir=kingpin/patches/official/ kingpin.info] and at [https://soggi.org/misc/game-patches.htm soggi.org]. It is not needed for digital releases. |
| − | ===[ | + | ===[https://www.kingpin.info/download/index.php?dir=kingpin/patches/unofficial/windows/mh%27s_kingpin_patch MH's Kingpin Patch]=== |
{{++}} Fixes various bugs and adds support for custom resolutions. | {{++}} Fixes various bugs and adds support for custom resolutions. | ||
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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 | ||
| − | |discord | + | |discord = |
| − | |discord notes | + | |discord notes = |
| − | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher = |
| − | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
| − | |gog galaxy | + | |gog galaxy = false |
| − | |gog galaxy notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
| − | |origin | + | |origin = |
| − | |origin notes | + | |origin notes = |
| − | |steam cloud | + | |steam cloud = false |
| − | |steam cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
| − | | | + | |ubisoft connect = |
| − | | | + | |ubisoft connect notes = |
| − | |xbox cloud | + | |xbox cloud = |
| − | |xbox cloud notes | + | |xbox cloud notes = |
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Kingpin video settings.png|Video settings.}} | {{Image|Kingpin video settings.png|Video settings.}} | ||
| − | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/kingpin-life-crime/en | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/kingpin-life-crime/en | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = limited | |widescreen wsgf award = limited | ||
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | ||
|widescreen resolution = hackable | |widescreen resolution = hackable | ||
| − | |widescreen resolution notes= Use [ | + | |widescreen resolution notes= Use [https://www.kingpin.info/download/index.php?dir=kingpin/patches/unofficial/windows/mh%27s_kingpin_patch/ MH's Kingpin Patch]. |
|multimonitor = unknown | |multimonitor = unknown | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
|ultrawidescreen = hackable | |ultrawidescreen = hackable | ||
| − | |ultrawidescreen notes = Use [ | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = Use [https://www.kingpin.info/download/index.php?dir=kingpin/patches/unofficial/windows/mh%27s_kingpin_patch/ MH's Kingpin Patch]. |
|4k ultra hd = hackable | |4k ultra hd = hackable | ||
| − | |4k ultra hd notes = Use [ | + | |4k ultra hd notes = Use [https://www.kingpin.info/download/index.php?dir=kingpin/patches/unofficial/windows/mh%27s_kingpin_patch/ MH's Kingpin Patch]. |
|fov = hackable | |fov = hackable | ||
|fov notes = See [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]. | |fov notes = See [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]. | ||
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|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
|anisotropic = hackable | |anisotropic = hackable | ||
| − | |anisotropic notes = Use [ | + | |anisotropic notes = Use [https://www.kingpin.info/download/index.php?dir=kingpin/patches/unofficial/windows/mh%27s_kingpin_patch/ MH's Kingpin Patch]. |
|antialiasing = hackable | |antialiasing = hackable | ||
| − | |antialiasing notes = Use [ | + | |antialiasing notes = Use [https://www.kingpin.info/download/index.php?dir=kingpin/patches/unofficial/windows/mh%27s_kingpin_patch/ MH's Kingpin Patch]. |
| − | |vsync = | + | |upscaling = unknown |
| − | |vsync notes = | + | |upscaling tech = |
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
| + | |vsync = true | ||
| + | |vsync notes = Labeled "sync every frame". | ||
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = Frame rate is capped at 83 FPS. | |60 fps notes = Frame rate is capped at 83 FPS. | ||
|120 fps = hackable | |120 fps = hackable | ||
| − | |120 fps notes = Use [ | + | |120 fps notes = Use [https://www.kingpin.info/download/index.php?dir=kingpin/patches/unofficial/windows/mh%27s_kingpin_patch/ MH's Kingpin Patch]. |
|hdr = unknown | |hdr = unknown | ||
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
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===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Custom FOV|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Custom FOV|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
| − | # Go to | + | # Go to {{file|{{p|game}}\main\|folder}} |
# Open {{file|config.cfg}} with a text editor. | # Open {{file|config.cfg}} with a text editor. | ||
# Change <code>fov "90"</code> to the desired FOV. | # Change <code>fov "90"</code> to the desired FOV. | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
| − | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
| − | |key remap notes = Use [ | + | |key remap notes = Use [https://www.kingpin.info/download/index.php?dir=kingpin/patches/unofficial/windows/mh%27s_kingpin_patch/ MH's Kingpin Patch] to add support for Mouse4 and Mouse5. |
|acceleration option = hackable | |acceleration option = hackable | ||
|acceleration option notes = Mouse acceleration is forced on. Use MarkC mouse accel fix. | |acceleration option notes = Mouse acceleration is forced on. Use MarkC mouse accel fix. | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
| − | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = false | |separate volume = false | ||
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
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|closed captions = false | |closed captions = false | ||
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
| − | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = always on |
|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
| + | |royalty free audio = false | ||
| + | |royalty free audio notes = Licensed music from Cypress Hill | ||
| + | |red book cd audio = true | ||
| + | |red book cd audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|lan play modes = | |lan play modes = | ||
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
| − | |online play = | + | |online play = false |
|online play players = 16 | |online play players = 16 | ||
|online play modes = | |online play modes = | ||
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===Game always starts in a window=== | ===Game always starts in a window=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Force fullscreen|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Force fullscreen|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
| − | # Go to | + | # Go to {{file|{{p|game}}\main\|folder}} |
# Open {{file|autoexec.cfg}} with a text editor. | # Open {{file|autoexec.cfg}} with a text editor. | ||
# Add the line <code>set vid_fullscreen 1</code>. | # Add the line <code>set vid_fullscreen 1</code>. | ||
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|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
|directdraw notes = | |directdraw notes = | ||
| − | |opengl versions = | + | |opengl versions = true |
|opengl notes = | |opengl notes = | ||
|glide versions = | |glide versions = | ||
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|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
| − | |64-bit executable | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
| − | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
| + | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |windows exe notes = | ||
| + | |mac os x powerpc app = | ||
| + | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
| + | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
| + | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |macos app notes = | ||
| + | |linux powerpc app = | ||
| + | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
| + | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
| + | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Enable developer console=== | ===Enable developer console=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Enable console|ref={{cn|date=March 2017}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Enable console|ref={{cn|date=March 2017}}|fix= | ||
| − | # Go to | + | # Go to {{file|{{p|game}}\main|folder}} |
# Open {{file|autoexec.cfg}} with a text editor. | # Open {{file|autoexec.cfg}} with a text editor. | ||
# Add the line <code>developer 1</code>. | # Add the line <code>developer 1</code>. | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Mods=== | ||
| + | ====[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FbcflrB1aAo9QkapRWTGrR1v0iGjNX6f/view?usp=sharing Rags 2 Riches]==== | ||
| + | {{++}} Perfetly rebalances the gameplay | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
| − | |minOS = | + | |minOS = 95 |
| − | |minCPU = 233 MHz | + | |minCPU = Intel Pentium 233 MHz |
|minRAM = 64 MB | |minRAM = 64 MB | ||
|minHD = 570 MB | |minHD = 570 MB | ||
|minGPU = OpenGL-based video card | |minGPU = OpenGL-based video card | ||
| + | |||
| + | |recOS = 98, NT | ||
| + | |recCPU = Intel Pentium II 300 MHz | ||
| + | |recRAM = 128 MB | ||
| + | |recHD = | ||
| + | |recGPU = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
Latest revision as of 04:29, 17 February 2024
This page is for the original release. For the HD Remaster, see Kingpin: Reloaded.
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| Developers | |
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| Xatrix Entertainment | |
| Publishers | |
| Interplay Entertainment | |
| Re-release | Sold Out Software |
| Engines | |
| id Tech 2 | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | July 2, 1999 |
| Linux | July 1999 |
| Reception | |
| Metacritic | 81 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase |
| Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | First-person |
| Controls | Direct control |
| Genres | Action, FPS, Shooter |
| Art styles | Stylized |
| Themes | Interwar |
| Series | Kingpin |
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| Kingpin | |
|---|---|
| Kingpin: Life of Crime | 1999 |
| Kingpin: Reloaded | 2023 |
Warnings
Kingpin: Life of Crime is a singleplayer and multiplayer first-person action, FPS and shooter game in the Kingpin series.
General information
- GOG.com Community Discussions
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
- Kingpin.info - demo, mods, patches, etc.
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
Use MH's Kingpin Patch to remove disc check. | |
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| GOG.com | |
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| Steam | |
No background music during gameplay. Not available in Germany. | |
- The Linux installer can be found here. Requires the CD of the game in order to install it.
- A free demo can be downloaded from ModDB or Archive.org.
Essential improvements
Patches
- The latest official patch 1.21 is available at kingpin.info and at soggi.org. It is not needed for digital releases.
MH's Kingpin Patch
- Fixes various bugs and adds support for custom resolutions.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\main\config.cfg[Note 1] |
| Linux | |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/38430/pfx/[Note 2] |
- It's unknown whether this game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux. Please fill in this information.
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\main\save\[Note 1] |
| Linux | |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/38430/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| GOG Galaxy | ||
| Steam Cloud |
Video
Video settings.
| Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | Use MH's Kingpin Patch. | ||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | Use MH's Kingpin Patch. | ||
| 4K Ultra HD | Use MH's Kingpin Patch. | ||
| Field of view (FOV) | See Field of view (FOV). | ||
| Windowed | Can also be toggled with Alt+↵ Enter. | ||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Use MH's Kingpin Patch. | ||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | Use MH's Kingpin Patch. | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | Labeled "sync every frame". | ||
| 60 FPS | Frame rate is capped at 83 FPS. | ||
| 120+ FPS | Use MH's Kingpin Patch. | ||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
Field of view (FOV)
| Custom FOV[citation needed] |
|---|
|
Input
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | Use MH's Kingpin Patch to add support for Mouse4 and Mouse5. | |
| Mouse acceleration | Mouse acceleration is forced on. Use MarkC mouse accel fix. | |
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support | ||
| Full controller support | ||
| Controller remapping | Sticks and triggers can't be remapped. | |
| Controller sensitivity | ||
| Controller Y-axis inversion |
| Controller types |
|---|
| XInput-compatible controllers |
|---|
| PlayStation controllers |
|---|
| Generic/other controllers |
|---|
| Additional information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Button prompts |  |
|
| Controller hotplugging | ||
| Haptic feedback | ||
| Digital movement supported | ||
| Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | ||
| Surround sound | Stereo output only. | |
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Royalty free audio | Licensed music from Cypress Hill | |
| Red Book CD audio | On Windows, CD music might not play correctly; see the troubleshooting guide for solutions. |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| French | Menus were left untouched for clients compatibility in multiplayer. | |||
| Russian | Unofficial localization by «Fargus Multimedia». Attached as bonus to GOG version. |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAN play | 16 | |||
| Online play | 16 | GameSpy services have been shut down;[1] see GameSpy for workarounds. | ||
Issues fixed
Game always starts in a window
| Force fullscreen[citation needed] |
|---|
|
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| OpenGL |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows | |||
| Linux |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Multiplayer | GameSpy |
Enable developer console
| Enable console[citation needed] |
|---|
|
Mods
Rags 2 Riches
- Perfetly rebalances the gameplay
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 95 | 98, NT |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 233 MHz | Intel Pentium II 300 MHz |
| System memory (RAM) | 64 MB | 128 MB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 570 MB | |
| Video card (GPU) | OpenGL-based video card | |
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 (38430) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.