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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Atari}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Atari}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Starbreeze Engine|ref=<ref>https://forums.cgsociety.org/t/chronicles-of-riddick-first-doom3-engine-game/810414</ref>}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Starbreeze Engine|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://forums.cgsociety.org/t/chronicles-of-riddick-first-doom3-engine-game/810414|title=forums.cgsociety.org|date=17 May 2023}}</ref>}} |
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|April 7, 2009}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|April 7, 2009}} | ||
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'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
{{++}} Includes a remake of [[The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay]]. | {{++}} Includes a remake of [[The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay]]. | ||
− | {{--}} The game is very unoptimized for anti-aliasing,<ref> | + | {{--}} The game is very unoptimized for anti-aliasing,<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.giantbomb.com/the-chronicles-of-riddick-assault-on-dark-athena/3030-20987/forums/butcher-bay-add-on-looksrough-on-my-pc-494510/?page=1#js-message-4105687|title=Butcher bay add-on looks....rough on my PC - The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena - Giant Bomb|date=May 2023}}</ref> recommended to disable it if you have performance issues. |
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| Retail | | activation | {{DRM|TAGES}} 30-day timer on Windows release. Internet activation for OS X release. | | Windows, OS X }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | activation | {{DRM|TAGES}} 30-day timer on Windows release. Internet activation for OS X release. | | Windows, OS X }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Amazon | B0044DEQ7W | activation | Digital download. {{DRM|TAGES}} 30-day timer. | | Windows | + | {{Availability/row| GamersGate |chronicles-of-riddick-assault-on-dark-athena | activation | {{DRM|TAGES}} - <ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20110310094429/http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-CRADA/chronicles-of-riddick-assault-on-dark-athena</ref> | | Windows | unavailable}} |
+ | {{Availability/row| Amazon.com | B0044DEQ7W | activation | Digital download. {{DRM|TAGES}} 30-day timer. <br> The link to the store for some reason leads to the wrong place [Xbox-version there], although it is indicated here - https://amazon.com/dp/B0044DEQ7W | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | the_chronicles_of_riddick_assault_on_dark_athena | DRM-free | | | Windows | unavailable }} | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | the_chronicles_of_riddick_assault_on_dark_athena | DRM-free | | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Steam | 9860 | Steam, activation | {{DRM|TAGES}} 30-day timer. | | Windows | unavailable }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 9860 | Steam, activation | {{DRM|TAGES}} 30-day timer. | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
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===Version differences=== | ===Version differences=== | ||
− | {{ii}} All Windows versions except the retired GOG.com edition have TAGES DRM. After activating the game for a third time, TAGES will start a 30-day timer. After 30 days an activation will be restored up to the original total of three activations.<ref> | + | {{ii}} All Windows versions except the retired GOG.com edition have TAGES DRM. After activating the game for a third time, TAGES will start a 30-day timer. After 30 days an activation will be restored up to the original total of three activations.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130326175517/https://store.steampowered.com/app/9860|title=The Chronicles of Riddick™ Assault on Dark Athena on Steam|date=9 June 2023}}</ref> |
{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
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{{ii}} An in-game debug menu can be enabled in the {{file|CubeWnd.xrg}} file - a pre-edited version can be downloaded [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2302-the-chronicles-of-riddick-assault-on-dark-athena-debug-menu/ here] | {{ii}} An in-game debug menu can be enabled in the {{file|CubeWnd.xrg}} file - a pre-edited version can be downloaded [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2302-the-chronicles-of-riddick-assault-on-dark-athena-debug-menu/ here] | ||
− | === | + | ===TAGES Fix (Steam Release)=== |
{{ii}} Replacing the {{folder|WIN32_X86}} folder with the same folder from the GOG release results in the game being playable via Steam. | {{ii}} Replacing the {{folder|WIN32_X86}} folder with the same folder from the GOG release results in the game being playable via Steam. | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
+ | {{Image|The Chronicles of Riddick Assault on Dark Athena game.png|Game settings.}} | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\Atari\The Chronicles of Riddick - Assault on Dark Athena}} | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\Atari\The Chronicles of Riddick - Assault on Dark Athena\}} |
− | {{Game data/config|OS X| | + | {{Game data/config|OS X|{{p|osxhome}}/Library/Application Support/Dark Athena}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|appdata}}\Atari\The Chronicles of Riddick - Assault on Dark Athena\SaveGames}} | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|appdata}}\Atari\The Chronicles of Riddick - Assault on Dark Athena\SaveGames\{{P|uid}}\}} |
− | {{Game data/saves|OS X| | + | {{Game data/saves|OS X|{{p|osxhome}}/Library/Application Support/Dark Athena/Application Data/Atari/The Chronicles of Riddick - Assault on Dark Athena/SaveGames/}} |
}} | }} | ||
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==Video== | ==Video== | ||
+ | {{Image|The Chronicles of Riddick Assault on Dark Athena video.png|Video settings.}} | ||
{{Video | {{Video | ||
|wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/chronicles-riddick-assault-dark-athena | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/chronicles-riddick-assault-dark-athena | ||
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==Input== | ==Input== | ||
+ | {{Image|The Chronicles of Riddick Assault on Dark Athena controls.png|Controls settings.}} | ||
{{Input | {{Input | ||
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
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==Audio== | ==Audio== | ||
+ | {{Image|The Chronicles of Riddick Assault on Dark Athena audio.png|Audio settings.}} | ||
+ | {{Image|The Chronicles of Riddick Assault on Dark Athena subtitles.png|Subtitles settings.}} | ||
{{Audio | {{Audio | ||
|separate volume = false | |separate volume = false | ||
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|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
− | |closed captions = | + | |closed captions = false |
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
|mute on focus lost = true | |mute on focus lost = true | ||
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|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = hackable | |subtitles = hackable | ||
− | |notes = [ | + | |notes = Improved fan translation by ''Clan Dlan'', [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_cWHVjvajb-9P8D-KSxAoqFQxhfXeD0K/view?usp=drive_link download]. |
|fan = true | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Slow Performance=== | ===Slow Performance=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Disable Threaded optimization (Nvidia only)|ref=<ref>https://www.gog.com/forum/chronicles_of_riddick_the/riddickuloasly_bad_lag_on_even_lowest_settingsresolution_on_modern_rig_wtf/post4</ref>|fix= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Disable Threaded optimization (Nvidia only)|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/chronicles_of_riddick_the/riddickuloasly_bad_lag_on_even_lowest_settingsresolution_on_modern_rig_wtf/post4|title=gog.com|date=17 May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
# Run Nvidia Control Panel, | # Run Nvidia Control Panel, | ||
# Select or add Chronicles of Riddick. | # Select or add Chronicles of Riddick. | ||
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{{API | {{API | ||
|direct3d versions = 9.0c | |direct3d versions = 9.0c | ||
− | |direct3d notes = <ref>according to manual included with GOG version</ref> | + | |direct3d notes = <ref>according to manual included with GOG version</ref> Game does not contain the d3d9 files despite this claim |
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
|directdraw notes = | |directdraw notes = | ||
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|windows arm app = false | |windows arm app = false | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
− | |mac os x powerpc app = | + | |mac os x powerpc app = unknown |
|macos intel 32-bit app = false | |macos intel 32-bit app = false | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = true | |macos intel 64-bit app = true | ||
− | |macos arm app = | + | |macos arm app = unknown |
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
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===Enable quick save=== | ===Enable quick save=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Bind in console|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Bind in console|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/954872-the-chronicles-of-riddick-assault-on-dark-athena/49487385#3|title=No quick-save? :( - The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena Message Board for PC - GameFAQs|date=17 May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
# Open console with {{key|Ctrl|Alt|~}}. | # Open console with {{key|Ctrl|Alt|~}}. | ||
# Enter <code>bind f5 savegame('quick')</code> and <code>bind f8 loadgame('quick')</code> | # Enter <code>bind f5 savegame('quick')</code> and <code>bind f8 loadgame('quick')</code> | ||
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|recOS = 7 | |recOS = 7 | ||
+ | |recCPU = Core2Duo 1.8GHz | ||
+ | |recCPU2 = AMD Athlon X2 +5200 | ||
+ | |recRAM = 2GB | ||
+ | |recHD = 11 GB | ||
|recGPU = ATI Radeon HD 3850 | |recGPU = ATI Radeon HD 3850 | ||
|recGPU2 = Nvidia GeForce 8800GT | |recGPU2 = Nvidia GeForce 8800GT |
Latest revision as of 18:26, 9 February 2024
Developers | |
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Starbreeze Studios | |
Tigon Studios | |
macOS (OS X) | Virtual Programming |
Publishers | |
Atari | |
Engines | |
Starbreeze Engine[1] | |
Release dates | |
Windows | April 7, 2009 |
macOS (OS X) | April 16, 2010 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 80 |
IGDB | 81 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | FPS, Stealth |
Vehicles | Robot |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Sci-fi |
Series | The Chronicles of Riddick |
The Chronicles of Riddick | |
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The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay | 2004 |
The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena | 2009 |
Key points
- Includes a remake of The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay.
- The game is very unoptimized for anti-aliasing,[2] recommended to disable it if you have performance issues.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | TAGES DRM 30-day timer on Windows release. Internet activation for OS X release. | |||
GamersGate (unavailable) | TAGES DRM - [3] | |||
Amazon.com (unavailable) | Digital download. TAGES DRM 30-day timer. The link to the store for some reason leads to the wrong place [Xbox-version there], although it is indicated here - https://amazon.com/dp/B0044DEQ7W |
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GOG.com (unavailable) | ||||
Steam (unavailable) | TAGES DRM 30-day timer. |
Set up the Amazon Digital Download |
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Version differences
- All Windows versions except the retired GOG.com edition have TAGES DRM. After activating the game for a third time, TAGES will start a 30-day timer. After 30 days an activation will be restored up to the original total of three activations.[4]
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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Escape From Butcher Bay Commentary Mode | Download from Mod DB or The Patches Scrolls. | |
Multiplayer Map: Tracker Star (CTF) | Download from Mod DB or The Patches Scrolls. | |
Multiplayer Map: Viper Run (Butcher Bay Riot) | Download from Mod DB or The Patches Scrolls. | |
Multiplayer Map: The Tangle (Pitch Black) | Download from Mod DB or The Patches Scrolls. | |
Multiplayer Map: Sneerock (DM) | Download from Mod DB or The Patches Scrolls. |
Essential improvements
Patches
- Patch 1.01 is available for Windows and OS X. An alternate download for Windows is available on Mod DB. Warning: this is not needed for the GOG.com version, it will also try to install/update the TAGES DRM driver.
Skip intro videos
Delete/rename audio files[citation needed] |
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Escape From Butcher Bay commentary
- The commentary mode from the original EFBB can be added via DLC. By default it will only be available after completing the EFBB campaign for the first time.
Turn on commentary manually[5] |
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*GAME_FINISHED_EFBB 1 *GAME_COMMENTARY 1.000000 Notes
|
Debug Menu
- An in-game debug menu can be enabled in the
CubeWnd.xrg
file - a pre-edited version can be downloaded here
TAGES Fix (Steam Release)
- Replacing the
WIN32_X86
folder with the same folder from the GOG release results in the game being playable via Steam.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\Atari\The Chronicles of Riddick - Assault on Dark Athena\ |
macOS (OS X) | $HOME/Library/Application Support/Dark Athena |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/9860/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %APPDATA%\Atari\The Chronicles of Riddick - Assault on Dark Athena\SaveGames\<user-id>\ |
macOS (OS X) | $HOME/Library/Application Support/Dark Athena/Application Data/Atari/The Chronicles of Riddick - Assault on Dark Athena/SaveGames/ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/9860/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | Anamorphic by default; see Widescreen resolution. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | Only 2560x1080 appears to be supported. Higher ultrawide resolutions cannot be used. | ||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | FOV is increased when in stealth mode. | ||
Windowed | Can also be toggled with Alt+↵ Enter. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | Resolution is reduced in windowed mode (e.g. 1920x1017 rather than 1920x1080). | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Appears as "Anisotropy" in a percent setting. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | MSAA and CSAA, up to 32x. Turning on AA automatically disables SSAO and vice versa. The game is very unoptimized for anti-aliasing, recommended to disable it if you have performance issues. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Refresh rate can be set up to 144 Hz in graphics options. A bug may result in it being reset to 23 Hz when you re-launch the game. See Incorrect refresh rate every time game is launched. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Widescreen resolution
- Non-16:9 resolutions are letterboxed by default.
- If you're letterboxed on a 16:9 resolution, open
Environment.cfg
(located in%LOCALAPPDATA%\Atari\The Chronicles of Riddick - Assault on Dark Athena
) and make sure that VID_DWIDTH and VID_DHEIGHT are set to the correct values.
Remove letterboxing[6] |
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Notes
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Borderless Fullscreen Windowed
Use DxWnd[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Screen Space Ambient Occlusion (SSAO)
Use AA and SSAO at the same time[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Remove "Green color filter / Reduced Color" Shading
Delete file[citation needed] |
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Remove Grain
Use a modded file[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Reduce Specular Highlight
Reduces the shiny:ness without destroying the look of textures.[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | Supports adjusting the sensitivity for both axes separately. | |
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | Controller needs to be enabled before launching the game, there's no button prompts, nor haptic feedback | |
Controller remapping | ||
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers |
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PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Button prompts | ||
Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Only music is adjustable | |
Surround sound | 5.0 (Maybe require to set 7.1 in the Windows Sound settings, otherwise only Stereo sound available) | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Hungarian | A fan translation available, that fixes some mistranslations. | |||
Italian | ||||
Polish | Retail only. Patch for digital release here. | |||
Brazilian Portuguese | Unofficial translation; download. | |||
Russian | Official localization (by Akella), retail only. | |||
Russian | Fan translation, download. | |||
Spanish | Official translation. | |||
Spanish | Improved fan translation by Clan Dlan, download. |
Change to other languages
- It only affects the GUI, menu and subtitles.
Run the game launcher |
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Notes
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Change the configuration file |
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Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
LAN play | 12 | |||
Online play | Official servers have been shut down. |
VR support
Devices | State | Notes | |
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3RD Space Gaming Vest |
Issues unresolved
Screen saver mode deletes save files
- Save files will delete themselves if the game is left running and your computer goes into screen saver mode. To avoid this, remember to quit the game before leaving it unattended or disable screen saver mode.
The game fails to restore resolution settings
- The game may fail to change the desktop resolution back to the previous one (by default it launches at 640x480 fullscreen).
Set the startup resolution[citation needed] |
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Issues fixed
Game window too large for monitor
- If you're running Windows 7/8/10 and the game window doesn't fit on your monitor when in full screen mode, you may need to lower the scaling on font size. Display Settings > Change the size of text.
Open properties of the DarkAthena.exe in the Win32_x86 folder, go to Compatibility , Change high DPI settings , and in the High DPI scaling override , check the box so that the Application setting will be active. Press OK and Apply .
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Unexpected error (13:6)
Update TAGES |
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Incorrect refresh rate every time game is launched
- Open
Environment.cfg
(located in%LOCALAPPDATA%\Atari\The Chronicles of Riddick - Assault on Dark Athena
) and make sure that VID_DWIDTH and VID_DHEIGHT are set to the correct values.
Crash to desktop on launch
Use Compatibility Mode for Windows XP Service Pack 3.
Slow Performance
Disable Threaded optimization (Nvidia only)[7] |
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Notes
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9.0c | [8] Game does not contain the d3d9 files despite this claim |
OpenGL |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) |
Enable quick save
Bind in console[9] |
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Notes
|
Reduce Bloom-like fog
Removes the fog-like effect in front of the player.[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Soft Shadows
Softens the shadows.[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Higher Resolution Shadows
Higher Resolution Shadows |
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Notes
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System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP SP2, Vista | 7 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium D 805 AMD Athlon X2 +3800 |
Core2Duo 1.8GHz AMD Athlon X2 +5200 |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB 2 GB (Vista) |
2GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 11 GB | 11 GB |
Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon HD 2600 XT Nvidia GeForce 6800 Ultra Intel HD 620 DirectX 9.0c compatible | ATI Radeon HD 3850 Nvidia GeForce 8800GT |
Controller | Keyboard, mouse or dual-analog gamepad works with Xbox 360 controller |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (9860) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ forums.cgsociety.org - last accessed on 17 May 2023
- ↑ Butcher bay add-on looks....rough on my PC - The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena - Giant Bomb - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20110310094429/http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-CRADA/chronicles-of-riddick-assault-on-dark-athena
- ↑ The Chronicles of Riddick™ Assault on Dark Athena on Steam - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ DLC and Commentary Mode *HOW-TO* :: The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena General Discussions
- ↑ View topic - The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena | WSGF
- ↑ gog.com - last accessed on 17 May 2023
- ↑ according to manual included with GOG version
- ↑ No quick-save? :( - The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena Message Board for PC - GameFAQs - last accessed on 17 May 2023