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|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Ubisoft Montpellier}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Ubisoft Montpellier}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/porter|Ubisoft Bucharest|Windows}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Ubisoft}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Ubisoft}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Cenega|Poland}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Buka Entertainment|Russia}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Jade}} | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Jade}} | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 17, 2005}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 17, 2005}} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|peter-jacksons-king-kong-the-official-game-of-the-movie|77}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|peter-jackson-s-king-kong-the-official-game-of-the-movie|80}} | ||
+ | |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, Third-person }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action, Brawler, Shooter, Platform }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Prehistoric, Supernatural }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | King Kong }} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |steam appid side = |
− | | | + | |gogcom id = |
− | | | + | |gogcom id side = |
+ | |official site= https://web.archive.org/web/20051027215532/http://www.ubi.com/US/Games/Info.aspx?pId=3984 | ||
+ | |hltb = 6981 | ||
+ | |igdb = | ||
+ | |mobygames = peter-jacksons-king-kong-the-official-game-of-the-movie | ||
+ | |strategywiki = Peter Jackson's King Kong: The Official Game of the Movie | ||
+ | |wikipedia = King Kong (2005 video game) | ||
|winehq = | |winehq = | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | + | {{Introduction | |
− | {{ | + | |introduction = |
− | + | |release history = | |
− | + | ||
+ | |current state = | ||
+ | }} | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|StarForce|3. | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|StarForce|3.6.10.06}} (protection drivers incompatible with Windows-7/8/10/11)| | Windows }} |
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}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} | + | |
+ | ===Version differences=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} This standard version is a PlayStation 2 port. It uses {{DRM|StarForce|}} and is only playable on Windows-7 and later with [[#WIFIDarthMaul's fix|WIFIDarthMaul's fix]] (''but on Windows-7 the videogame work with crack by RELOADED'') which fully removes the DRM and certain registry dependencies [author this full crack - '''KRBDZSKL''' from torrent-forum "Rutracker"]. | ||
+ | {{ii}} The [[Peter Jackson's King Kong Gamer's Edition|Gamer's Edition]] is an enhanced, DRM-free PC port featuring all the visual features from the Xbox 360 version such as higher quality textures and 3D models. | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Delete/rename files|ref=<ref name="refcheck Antrad">{{refcheck|user=Antrad|date=August 23, 2018}}</ref>|fix= |
− | + | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\video\}}. | |
− | # Go to | + | # Delete or rename {{file|mov1.BIK}}, {{file|mov2.BIK}}, {{file|mov3.BIK}} and {{file|mov4.BIK}}. |
− | # Delete or rename {{file|mov1.BIK}}, {{file|mov2.BIK}}, {{file|mov3.BIK}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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+ | ===[https://github.com/WIFIDarthMaul/Peter-Jackson-s-King-Kong-Signature-Edition-Fix WIFIDarthMaul's fix]=== | ||
+ | {{++}} Removes the DRM making it possible to play the game on modern systems. | ||
+ | Use the installer with no DRM as an alternative: https://archive.org/details/king-kong-signature-edition-drm-free. | ||
+ | Alternatively use this instead : https://archive.org/details/peterjacksonskingkonggame. | ||
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+ | ===[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Bkmv8BVrYNSz1beAXsDPQgNwdzSFmI32/view AuToMaNiAk005 and charliebrown7195's fix]=== | ||
+ | {{++}} Sets a proper 16:9 aspect ratio; Adds other aspect ratios; Ajusts field of view (Jack's persepctive only). Use dgVoodoo if unable to open the game. | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|hkcu}}\Software\Ubisoft\KingKong\}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\KingKong.sav}} |
}} | }} | ||
− | + | <gallery> | |
− | + | King Kong SE - in-game video settings.png|In-game video settings. | |
− | | | + | King Kong SE - in-game interface settings.png|In-game interface settings. |
− | | | + | King Kong SE - in-game controls settings.png|In-game controls settings. |
− | | | + | King Kong SE - in-game sound settings.png|In-game sound settings. |
− | + | </gallery> | |
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− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
− | {{Video | + | {{Image|King Kong SE - settings application - graphics settings.PNG|Settings application - graphics settings.}} |
− | |wsgf link = | + | {{Image|King Kong SE - settings application - Advanced settings.PNG|Settings application - advanced settings.}} |
+ | {{Video | ||
+ | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/peter-jacksons-king-kong | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = limited | |widescreen wsgf award = limited | ||
|multimonitor wsgf award = unsupported | |multimonitor wsgf award = unsupported | ||
|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = incomplete | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = incomplete | ||
|4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | ||
− | |widescreen resolution = | + | |widescreen resolution = limited |
− | |widescreen resolution notes= Game supports | + | |widescreen resolution notes= Game supports 16:9 resolutions (16:9 aspect ratio must be selected in in-game options menu to prevent {{term|stretch}}ing), but the FOV is {{term|Vert-}} and additionally the image is {{term|letterboxed}}. |
|multimonitor = false | |multimonitor = false | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = hackable |
− | |ultrawidescreen notes = | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = See [[#Essential improvements|Essential improvements]]. |
− | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = true |
− | |4k ultra hd notes = | + | |4k ultra hd notes = |
− | |fov = | + | |fov = false |
− | |fov notes = | + | |fov notes = {{term|Vert-}}. |
|windowed = hackable | |windowed = hackable | ||
|windowed notes = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]]. | |windowed notes = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]]. | ||
− | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = false |
− | |borderless windowed notes = | + | |borderless windowed notes = |
− | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = false |
− | |anisotropic notes = | + | |anisotropic notes = |
− | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = true |
− | |antialiasing notes = | + | |antialiasing notes = Up to 8x [[MSAA]]. |
− | |vsync = | + | |upscaling = false |
− | |vsync notes = | + | |upscaling tech = |
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
+ | |vsync = always on | ||
+ | |vsync notes = Triple Buffering. | ||
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
|120 fps = false | |120 fps = false | ||
− | |120 fps notes = Limit FPS to 60 to prevent game breaking bugs | + | |120 fps notes = Limit FPS to 60 to prevent [[#Game breaking bugs at high framerates|game breaking bugs]]. |
− | |color blind = | + | |hdr = false |
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
+ | |color blind = false | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Enable windowed mode|fix= |
− | + | # Go to {{Registry|{{p|hkcu}}\Software\Ubisoft\KingKong\{111E336D-30BF-4CD4-8D69-4541732AFB27}\Basic video}}. | |
− | # Go to | ||
# Change the '''WindowedMode''' value to '''1'''. | # Change the '''WindowedMode''' value to '''1'''. | ||
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− | + | '''Notes''' | |
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} If the game crashes during the intro videos, [[#Skip intro videos|remove or delete them]]. |
− | + | {{ii}} If the game stops responding during level loading, just give it some time to load, it's only the loading screen that isn't being updated correctly. | |
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Image|King Kong SE - settings application - Jack Control settings.PNG|Settings application - Jack controls.}} |
+ | {{Image|King Kong SE - settings application - King Kong Control settings.PNG|Settings application - King Kong controls.}} | ||
+ | {{Input | ||
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = Remapping is only available outside the game. | |key remap notes = Remapping is only available outside the game. | ||
− | |acceleration option = | + | |acceleration option = always on |
− | |acceleration option notes = | + | |acceleration option notes = Forced negative mouse acceleration. |
|mouse sensitivity = true | |mouse sensitivity = true | ||
− | |mouse sensitivity notes = | + | |mouse sensitivity notes = |
|mouse menu = true | |mouse menu = true | ||
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
|invert mouse y-axis = true | |invert mouse y-axis = true | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
+ | |touchscreen = false | ||
+ | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
− | |controller support notes = | + | |controller support notes = |
|full controller = false | |full controller = false | ||
|full controller notes = | |full controller notes = | ||
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|invert controller y-axis = true | |invert controller y-axis = true | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
− | | | + | |xinput controllers = true |
− | | | + | |xinput controllers notes = |
− | |button prompts | + | |xbox prompts = false |
− | |button prompts notes | + | |xbox prompts notes = |
+ | |impulse triggers = false | ||
+ | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 = false | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts = false | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
+ | |light bar support = unknown | ||
+ | |light bar support notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers= false | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
+ | |other controllers = true | ||
+ | |other controllers notes = | ||
+ | |other button prompts = false | ||
+ | |other button prompts notes= Keyboard and mouse button prompts only. | ||
|controller hotplug = false | |controller hotplug = false | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
− | |haptic feedback = | + | |haptic feedback = false |
− | |haptic feedback notes = | + | |haptic feedback notes = The vibration setting has no effect.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=icup321|date=2022-03-16|comment=Although there is indeed a vibration setting in the menu, even with said option activated neither my Xbox 360 controller nor my DirectInput controller rumbled.}}</ref> |
− | | | + | |simultaneous input = true |
− | | | + | |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 | + | {{Image|King Kong SE - settings application - Sound settings.PNG|Settings application - Sound settings.}} |
+ | {{Audio | ||
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
− | |surround sound = | + | |surround sound = true |
− | |surround sound notes = | + | |surround sound notes = Up to 7.0 output. May require [[Glossary:Sound card#DirectSound hardware path|DirectSound 3D restoration software]]. |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
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|mute on focus lost = true | |mute on focus lost = true | ||
|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
− | |eax support = | + | |eax support = true |
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = EAX 3. |
+ | |royalty free audio = true | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |fan notes = | + | }} |
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Danish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Dutch | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Finnish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |fan notes = | + | }} |
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Norwegian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Polish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Polish retail version only. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Russian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Russian retail version only. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |fan | + | }} |
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Swedish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
− | === | + | ===King Kong not properly installed=== |
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://github.com/WIFIDarthMaul/Peter-Jackson-s-King-Kong-Signature-Edition-Fix/blob/main/README.md/|title=GitHub|date=26 May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
− | + | * Install [https://github.com/WIFIDarthMaul/Peter-Jackson-s-King-Kong-Signature-Edition-Fix/ WIFI_Darth_Maul's fix] (this removes ''InstallPath'' registry dependency). | |
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− | = | + | {{Fixbox|description=Steam Deck (Linux Proton)|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://github.com/WIFIDarthMaul/Peter-Jackson-s-King-Kong-Signature-Edition-Fix/blob/main/README.md/|title=GitHub|date=26 May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
− | {{ | + | * Install [https://github.com/WIFIDarthMaul/Peter-Jackson-s-King-Kong-Signature-Edition-Fix/ WIFI_Darth_Maul's Steam Deck (Linux) fix] (this removes ''InstallPath'' registry dependency). |
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}} | }} | ||
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Alternative|fix= | |
− | + | * Install [https://www.regfiles.net/registry/peter-jacksons-king-kong-signature-edition-registry registry fix] (this removes ''InstallPath'' registry dependency). | |
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}} | }} | ||
− | + | ==="No BigFile specified as First .exe Argument" error=== | |
− | {{Fixbox | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use the {{code|/B /TX /lang:%s /tex:%d /spg:%d KingKongTheGame.bf}} [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]] or launch the game using {{code|CheckApplication.exe}}|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=icup321|date=2022-03-15|comment=}}</ref>|fix= |
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}} | }} | ||
− | === | + | ===Game breaking bugs at high framerates=== |
− | {{ | + | {{ii}} High framerates will cause some enemies to freeze, some enemy attacks will not be triggered, NPC scripting will break in certain areas, it will break the screen when the player takes damage and King Kong will not be able to lift pillars off blocked doors preventing further progress. |
− | {{Fixbox | + | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|fix= |
− | {{ | + | * Set ''DirectX version'' to ''DirectX 9.0'' and ''Refresh rate'' to ''60 Hz'' using {{code|SettingsApplication.exe}}. Checking ''Dualcore System'' is also recommended for improved performance. |
}} | }} | ||
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Alternative (DirectX 8.1 mode only)|fix= | |
− | + | * Use ''RivaTuner Statistics Server'' to limit framerate to 60 FPS. | |
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = 9 | + | |direct3d versions = 8.1, 9.0c |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|metal support = | |metal support = | ||
|metal support notes = | |metal support notes = | ||
− | |vulkan | + | |vulkan versions = |
− | |vulkan | + | |vulkan notes = |
|dos modes = | |dos modes = | ||
|dos modes notes = | |dos modes notes = | ||
|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 = | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos arm app = | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Middleware=== | ||
+ | {{Middleware | ||
+ | |physics = | ||
+ | |physics notes = | ||
+ | |audio = | ||
+ | |audio notes = | ||
+ | |interface = | ||
+ | |interface notes = | ||
+ | |input = | ||
+ | |input notes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes = Bink Video | ||
+ | |cutscenes notes = | ||
+ | |multiplayer = | ||
+ | |multiplayer notes= | ||
+ | |anticheat = | ||
+ | |anticheat notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
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{{System requirements | {{System requirements | ||
|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
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− | |minOS = | + | |minOS = 98SE, ME, 2000, XP |
− | |minCPU = | + | |minCPU = Intel Pentium III 1.0 GHz |
− | |minCPU2 = | + | |minCPU2 = AMD Athlon 1.0 GHz |
|minRAM = 256 MB | |minRAM = 256 MB | ||
|minHD = 1.5 GB | |minHD = 1.5 GB | ||
− | |minGPU = | + | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 3 |
+ | |minGPU2 = ATI Radeon 8500 | ||
|minVRAM = 64 MB | |minVRAM = 64 MB | ||
|minDX = 8.1 | |minDX = 8.1 | ||
|minaudio = DirectX 8.1 compatible | |minaudio = DirectX 8.1 compatible | ||
+ | |minother = 8X CD-ROM | ||
− | |recOS = | + | |recOS = |
− | |recCPU = Intel Pentium | + | |recCPU = Intel Pentium 4 2.5 GHz |
+ | |recCPU2 = AMD Athlon 2.5 GHz | ||
|recRAM = 512 MB | |recRAM = 512 MB | ||
|recHD = | |recHD = | ||
|recGPU = | |recGPU = | ||
|recVRAM = 128 MB | |recVRAM = 128 MB | ||
− | |recDX = | + | |recDX = 9 |
− | }} | + | |recother = 32X CD-ROM |
− | {{ii}} | + | |notes = {{ii}} Supported Video Cards: Nvidia GeForce 3/4/FX/6/7, ATI Radeon 8500/9000/X {{ii}} Laptop versions of these chipsets may work, but are not supported. {{ii}} Nvidia GeForce 4 MX series are not supported. |
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{{References}} | {{References}} |
Latest revision as of 03:44, 31 January 2024
Developers | |
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Ubisoft Montpellier | |
Windows | Ubisoft Bucharest |
Publishers | |
Ubisoft | |
Poland | Cenega |
Russia | Buka Entertainment |
Engines | |
Jade | |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 17, 2005 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 77 |
IGDB | 80 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person, Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Action, Brawler, Shooter, Platform |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Prehistoric, Supernatural |
Series | King Kong |
King Kong | |
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King Kong 2: Yomigaeru Densetsu | 1986 |
Peter Jackson's King Kong | 2005 |
Peter Jackson's King Kong Gamer's Edition | 2005 |
Warnings
- StarForce DRM for this game does not work on modern versions of Windows (see Availability for affected versions).
Peter Jackson's King Kong is a singleplayer first-person and third-person action, brawler, shooter and platform game in the King Kong series.
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | StarForce 3.6.10.06 DRM[Note 1] (protection drivers incompatible with Windows-7/8/10/11) |
- StarForce DRM for this game does not work on modern versions of Windows (see above for affected versions).
Version differences
- This standard version is a PlayStation 2 port. It uses StarForce DRM and is only playable on Windows-7 and later with WIFIDarthMaul's fix (but on Windows-7 the videogame work with crack by RELOADED) which fully removes the DRM and certain registry dependencies [author this full crack - KRBDZSKL from torrent-forum "Rutracker"].
- The Gamer's Edition is an enhanced, DRM-free PC port featuring all the visual features from the Xbox 360 version such as higher quality textures and 3D models.
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Delete/rename files[3] |
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WIFIDarthMaul's fix
- Removes the DRM making it possible to play the game on modern systems.
Use the installer with no DRM as an alternative: https://archive.org/details/king-kong-signature-edition-drm-free. Alternatively use this instead : https://archive.org/details/peterjacksonskingkonggame.
AuToMaNiAk005 and charliebrown7195's fix
- Sets a proper 16:9 aspect ratio; Adds other aspect ratios; Ajusts field of view (Jack's persepctive only). Use dgVoodoo if unable to open the game.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Ubisoft\KingKong\ |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\KingKong.sav[Note 2] |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | Game supports 16:9 resolutions (16:9 aspect ratio must be selected in in-game options menu to prevent stretching), but the FOV is Vert- and additionally the image is letterboxed. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | See Essential improvements. | ||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | Vert-. | ||
Windowed | See Windowed. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Up to 8x MSAA. | ||
High-fidelity upscaling | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | Triple Buffering. | ||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | Limit FPS to 60 to prevent game breaking bugs. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Windowed
Enable windowed mode |
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Notes
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | Remapping is only available outside the game. | |
Mouse acceleration | Forced negative mouse acceleration. | |
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | ||
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 | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. |
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Generic/other controllers | ||
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Button prompts | Keyboard and mouse button prompts only. |
Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | The vibration setting has no effect.[4] | |
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | Up to 7.0 output. May require DirectSound 3D restoration software. | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
EAX support | EAX 3. | |
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Danish | ||||
Dutch | ||||
Finnish | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Norwegian | ||||
Polish | Polish retail version only. | |||
Russian | Russian retail version only. | |||
Spanish | ||||
Swedish |
Issues fixed
King Kong not properly installed
Instructions[5] |
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Steam Deck (Linux Proton)[6] |
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Alternative |
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"No BigFile specified as First .exe Argument" error
Use the /B /TX /lang:%s /tex:%d /spg:%d KingKongTheGame.bf command line argument or launch the game using CheckApplication.exe [7]
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Game breaking bugs at high framerates
- High framerates will cause some enemies to freeze, some enemy attacks will not be triggered, NPC scripting will break in certain areas, it will break the screen when the player takes damage and King Kong will not be able to lift pillars off blocked doors preventing further progress.
Instructions |
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Alternative (DirectX 8.1 mode only) |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 8.1, 9.0c |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Cutscenes | Bink Video |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98SE, ME, 2000, XP | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium III 1.0 GHz AMD Athlon 1.0 GHz |
Intel Pentium 4 2.5 GHz AMD Athlon 2.5 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | 512 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1.5 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 3 ATI Radeon 8500 64 MB of VRAM DirectX 8.1 compatible | 128 MB of VRAM DirectX 9 compatible |
Sound (audio device) | DirectX 8.1 compatible | |
Other | 8X CD-ROM | 32X CD-ROM |
- Supported Video Cards: Nvidia GeForce 3/4/FX/6/7, ATI Radeon 8500/9000/X
- Laptop versions of these chipsets may work, but are not supported.
- Nvidia GeForce 4 MX series are not supported.
Notes
- ↑ This version of StarForce DRM does not work on Windows 8.1, Windows 10, or Windows 11.[1][2] For supported versions of Windows the StarForce driver may need to be updated manually using SFUPDATE.
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Windows 8.1 support - StarForce Support
- ↑ Windows 10 support - StarForce Support
- ↑ Verified by User:Antrad on August 23, 2018
- ↑ Verified by User:icup321 on 2022-03-16
- Although there is indeed a vibration setting in the menu, even with said option activated neither my Xbox 360 controller nor my DirectInput controller rumbled.
- ↑ GitHub - last accessed on 26 May 2023
- ↑ GitHub - last accessed on 26 May 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:icup321 on 2022-03-15