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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Activision}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Activision}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Noviy Disk|Russia|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.nd.ru/catalog/products/transformersriseofthedarkspark/|title=Трансформеры: Битва за Темную Искру|date=2023-06-18}}</ref>}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Unreal Engine 3}} | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Unreal Engine 3}} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|transformers-rise-of-the-dark-spark--1|48}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|transformers-rise-of-the-dark-spark--1|48}} | ||
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase}} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Third-person }} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action, Shooter}} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | Automobile, Truck}} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic}} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Sci-Fi }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Transformers }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Transformers }} | ||
|steam appid = 245760 | |steam appid = 245760 | ||
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'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
{{--}} Frame rate is capped at 30 FPS in Escalation co-op mode.<ref name="FPS cap">[https://steamcommunity.com/app/245760/discussions/0/540744935927341273/ Locked at 30FPS (Escalation only) :: TRANSFORMERS: Rise of the Dark Spark General Discussions]</ref> see [[#60 FPS in Escalation|60 FPS in Escalation]]. | {{--}} Frame rate is capped at 30 FPS in Escalation co-op mode.<ref name="FPS cap">[https://steamcommunity.com/app/245760/discussions/0/540744935927341273/ Locked at 30FPS (Escalation only) :: TRANSFORMERS: Rise of the Dark Spark General Discussions]</ref> see [[#60 FPS in Escalation|60 FPS in Escalation]]. | ||
| − | {{ | + | {{ii}} Official Master server for multiplayer was shut down on April 17, 2020. Can be restored with a mod, see [[#Multiplayer types|Multiplayer types]] |
{{--}} Lacks the improved lighting and reflectors from the PS4/Xbox One Versions. | {{--}} Lacks the improved lighting and reflectors from the PS4/Xbox One Versions. | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| Amazon | B00KZ3CEFG | Steam | | | Windows}} | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | Europe only. 1 DVD; some of the data needs to be downloaded via Steam directly. | | Windows | }} |
| + | {{Availability/row| Amazon | B00KZ3CEFG | Steam | Keys only work in the US. | | Windows}} | ||
{{Availability/row| Steam | 245760 | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 245760 | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\TransGame\Config\PC\Cooked\}} | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\TransGame\Config\PC\Cooked|{{p|game}}\TransGame\Localization\PC\Cooked|{{p|hkcu}}\SOFTWARE\Activision\Transformers - Rise of the Dark Spark}} |
}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/547-tf-games-configuration-utility/ TF Games Configuration Utility] to edit the file. | {{ii}} Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/547-tf-games-configuration-utility/ TF Games Configuration Utility] to edit the file. | ||
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|ultrawidescreen notes = | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
|4k ultra hd = limited | |4k ultra hd = limited | ||
| − | |4k ultra hd notes = The game runs fine on 1440p and 1620p, but on 2160p the textures get bugged and load only low-res textures. | + | |4k ultra hd notes = The game runs fine on 1440p and 1620p, but on 2160p the textures get bugged and load only low-res textures. Subtitles also scales poorly with resolutions larger than 1280 pixels wide, making them too small in very high resolutions. |
|fov = false | |fov = false | ||
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
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|borderless windowed = hackable | |borderless windowed = hackable | ||
|borderless windowed notes = See [[#Borderless fullscreen windowed|Borderless fullscreen windowed]]. | |borderless windowed notes = See [[#Borderless fullscreen windowed|Borderless fullscreen windowed]]. | ||
| − | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = always on |
|anisotropic notes = Default is 4 samples (MaxAnisotropy=4); set MaxAnisotropy=16 in {{file|Coalesced.ini}} for 16 samples. | |anisotropic notes = Default is 4 samples (MaxAnisotropy=4); set MaxAnisotropy=16 in {{file|Coalesced.ini}} for 16 samples. | ||
|antialiasing = hackable | |antialiasing = hackable | ||
| − | |antialiasing notes = Extra Quality graphics setting uses unknown form of post process AA. Nvidia users can force [[SGSSAA]] with [[Nvidia Profile Inspector]], using the compatibility bits {{code|0x000012C1}} | + | |antialiasing notes = Extra Quality graphics setting uses unknown form of post process AA. Nvidia users can force [[SGSSAA]] with [[Nvidia Profile Inspector]], using the compatibility bits {{code|0x000012C1}} alternatively you can turn on [[FXAA]] and/or set MaxMultisamples=x ([[MSAA]]) Coalesced.ini. Replace x with,2,4,6,or 8. in {{file|Coalesced.ini}} |
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
| − | |60 fps = limited | + | |60 fps = limited |
|60 fps notes = 30 FPS for Escalation, <ref name="FPS cap"/> see [[#60 FPS in Escalation|60 FPS in Escalation]]. | |60 fps notes = 30 FPS for Escalation, <ref name="FPS cap"/> see [[#60 FPS in Escalation|60 FPS in Escalation]]. | ||
|120 fps = hackable | |120 fps = hackable | ||
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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 = | + | |xinput controllers = true |
|xinput controllers notes = | |xinput controllers notes = | ||
| − | |xbox prompts = | + | |xbox prompts = true |
| − | |xbox prompts notes = | + | |xbox prompts notes = The game always shows Xbox prompts even with no controller pugged in. |
|impulse triggers = unknown | |impulse triggers = unknown | ||
|impulse triggers notes = | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
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|other button prompts = unknown | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
|other button prompts notes= | |other button prompts notes= | ||
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|controller hotplug = unknown | |controller hotplug = unknown | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
| − | |language = | + | |language = German |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
| − | |language = | + | |language = Italian |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
| − | |language = | + | |language = Russian |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
| − | |notes = | + | |notes = Official localization by [[Company:Noviy Disk|Noviy Disk]]. A fan overhaul that corrects the translation errors is also available [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=904518827 here]. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
| − | |language = | + | |language = Spanish |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
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==Network== | ==Network== | ||
{{Network/Multiplayer | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
| − | |local play = | + | |local play = false |
|local play players = | |local play players = | ||
|local play modes = | |local play modes = | ||
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|online play players = 4 | |online play players = 4 | ||
|online play modes = Co-op | |online play modes = Co-op | ||
| − | |online play notes = | + | |online play notes = See this website for restoring the Multiplayer: https://wiki.aiwarehouse.xyz/en/tfc-rotds-pc-guide |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
Revision as of 17:04, 8 January 2024
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Edge of Reality | |
| Publishers | |
| Activision | |
| Russia | Noviy Disk[1] |
| Engines | |
| Unreal Engine 3 | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | June 24, 2014 |
| Reception | |
| Metacritic | 49 |
| OpenCritic | 45 |
| IGDB | 48 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase |
| Microtransactions | None |
| Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | Third-person |
| Controls | Direct control |
| Genres | Action, Shooter |
| Vehicles | Automobile, Truck |
| Art styles | Realistic |
| Themes | Sci-fi |
| Series | Transformers |
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Key points
- Frame rate is capped at 30 FPS in Escalation co-op mode.[2] see 60 FPS in Escalation.
- Official Master server for multiplayer was shut down on April 17, 2020. Can be restored with a mod, see Multiplayer types
- Lacks the improved lighting and reflectors from the PS4/Xbox One Versions.
General information
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
Europe only. 1 DVD; some of the data needs to be downloaded via Steam directly. | |
|
| Amazon.com | |
Keys only work in the US. | |
|
| Steam (unavailable) | |
|
- All versions require Steam DRM.
- No longer available digitally, due to Activision losing the license for the IP, But Amazon is still selling it for unknown reasons.
DLC and expansion packs
| Name | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Electro Bolter Weapon | |
|
| Glass Gas Cannon Weapon | |
|
| Skywarp Character | |
|
| Stinger Character | |
|
| Thundercracker Character | |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
| Delete/rename video files[citation needed] |
|---|
|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\TransGame\Config\PC\Cooked[Note 1] <path-to-game>\TransGame\Localization\PC\Cooked[Note 1] HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Activision\Transformers - Rise of the Dark Spark |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/245760/pfx/[Note 2] |
- Use TF Games Configuration Utility to edit the file.
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\TransformersRotDS\TransGame\SaveData\ |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/245760/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
| Steam Cloud |
Video
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | |||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | |||
| 4K Ultra HD | The game runs fine on 1440p and 1620p, but on 2160p the textures get bugged and load only low-res textures. Subtitles also scales poorly with resolutions larger than 1280 pixels wide, making them too small in very high resolutions. | ||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | Toggled in options menu, or by Alt+↵ Enter. | ||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | See Borderless fullscreen windowed. | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Default is 4 samples (MaxAnisotropy=4); set MaxAnisotropy=16 in Coalesced.ini for 16 samples. |
||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | Extra Quality graphics setting uses unknown form of post process AA. Nvidia users can force SGSSAA with Nvidia Profile Inspector, using the compatibility bits 0x000012C1 alternatively you can turn on FXAA and/or set MaxMultisamples=x (MSAA) Coalesced.ini. Replace x with,2,4,6,or 8. in Coalesced.ini |
||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
| 60 FPS | 30 FPS for Escalation, [2] see 60 FPS in Escalation. | ||
| 120+ FPS | Frame rate is capped at 60 FPS for single player,
For single player, use the launch option -silent FPS=118.[3] Breaks interaction with levers. |
||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed
| Use GeDoSaTo[citation needed] |
|---|
|
60 FPS in Escalation
Use the launch option -silent FPS=60 command line argument.
|
|---|
- Use another FPS program to cap the frame rate back to 60FPS.
Notes
- Physics issues above 90 FPS.
Input
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support | ||
| Full controller support | ||
| Controller remapping | Choice of presets | |
| Controller sensitivity | ||
| Controller Y-axis inversion |
| Controller types |
|---|
| XInput-compatible controllers | ||
|---|---|---|
| Xbox button prompts | The game always shows Xbox prompts even with no controller pugged in. | |
| Impulse Trigger vibration |
| PlayStation controllers |
|---|
| Generic/other controllers |
|---|
| Additional information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Controller hotplugging | ||
| Haptic feedback | ||
| Digital movement supported | ||
| Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | FX, Music and Dialog | |
| Surround sound | 5.1 | |
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Italian | ||||
| Russian | Official localization by Noviy Disk. A fan overhaul that corrects the translation errors is also available here. | |||
| Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local play | ||||
| LAN play | ||||
| Online play | 4 | Co-op See this website for restoring the Multiplayer: https://wiki.aiwarehouse.xyz/en/tfc-rotds-pc-guide |
||
Connection types
| Type | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Matchmaking | You can only join game lobbies. | |
| Peer-to-peer | ||
| Dedicated | ||
| Self-hosting | ||
| Direct IP |
VR support
| 3D modes | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nvidia 3D Vision | Use Helix Mod: Transformers - Rise of the Dark Spark. | ||
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 9 | A D3D10 setting exacts in the config file but nothing happens. |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | Vista, 7, 8 | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo 2.6 GHz AMD Phenom X3 8750 |
|
| System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 10 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 8800 GT ATI Radeon HD 4850 512 MB of VRAM |
|
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 (245760) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Трансформеры: Битва за Темную Искру - last accessed on 2023-06-18
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Locked at 30FPS (Escalation only) :: TRANSFORMERS: Rise of the Dark Spark General Discussions
- ↑ Verified by User:Keith on 2021-12-26