Painkiller Single-Player Demo

Painkiller Single Player Demo Readme File v1.0

Contents
1. Introduction

2. System Requirements

2.1. Minimum

2.2. Recommended

3. DirectX 9 and Drivers

4. Performance

5. Uninstalling Painkiller

6. Technical Support & Contact

7. Related Web Sites

8. Legal

1. Introduction
Painkiller is an action-driven FPS (first person shooter) game set in a dark and sinister world somewhere between heaven and hell. You take on the role of Daniel Garner, a seemingly regular guy, who has just been killed in a horrific car accident. As you struggle to find the reasons why you've been denied entrance into heaven, you must fight against hordes of demonic soldiers in an attempt to stop an imminent holy war.

This demo features two battles from the third chapter of Painkiller.

To Play the Game:

1) Launch the Painkiller shortcut.
2) From the Main Menu select “Sign the Pact.”
3) Select your difficulty level.
4) Use the map instrument to select the "City on Water" or "Ruins" level.
5) Select the crimson crystal to begin.

You can also adjust various settings like controls, video settings, and game options of the Main Menu under the Options selection.

2. System Requirements
2.1. Minimum:

OS: Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP
CPU: 1.5 GHz Pentium III or AMD Athlon processor
RAM: 384 MB
CD-ROM/DVD-ROM: 8X speed
Hard Drive Space: 1.2 GB available
Video: 64 MB DirectX 8.1 card with hardware
Transform & Lighting support (NVIDIA GeForce2 GTS or better)
Sound: DirectX 8.1b or better compatible
Input: Keyboard and mouse

2.2. Recommended:

OS: Windows XP
CPU: 2.4 GHz Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon processor
RAM: 512 MB
CD-ROM/DVD-ROM: 8X speed
Hard Drive Space: 1.2 GB available
Video: 128 MB DirectX 9 card, NVIDIA GeForce FX 5800 or better
Sound: DirectX 8.1b or better compatible
Input: Keyboard and mouse

3. DirectX 9 and Drivers
Painkiller has been tested with a variety of video and sound cards.

Please ensure all drivers are up to date for the system hardware, especially for video cards.

The latest drivers for NVIDIA based cards can be found here: http://www.nvidia.com/content/drivers/drivers.asp

The latest drivers for ATI based cards can be found here:
http://www.ati.com/support/driver.html

Painkiller also requires the installation of DirectX 9.0b. If you don't have the latest version of DirectX, please download the installer from:
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/directx/downloads/default.asp

4. Performance
Painkiller requires both good CPU and Graphics processing power for an optimum playing experience. If you find your framerate to be too low, please adjust your video settings under the Options Menu. Dropping texture quality levels for the game architecture, sky, characters, and weapons to lower levels, as well as the overall graphics resolution will help achieve improved game performance.

5. Uninstalling Painkiller
To uninstall Painkiller, browse to the Painkiller folder on your Start Menu, then select "Uninstall."

Alternatively, you can open your Control Panel, choose "Add/Remove Programs," select Painkiller then click "Remove."

6. Technical Support & Contact
If you are experiencing technical problems with this software, and you have carefully followed the instructions in this readme, you may find further
support in the following places:

Online Support ­ http://www.dreamcatchergames.com/

We have posted common problems and solutions that may help you. We also suggest that you complete the Technical Support form located at our Web site.
Please provide a detailed description of the problem you are experiencing (i.e. error message, where in the game the problem occurs, etc.). This will help our Representatives find a solution much quicker.

Phone Support - 416-638-6151*

If you would like to speak with one of our Technical Support Representatives, our hours of operation are from 9am to 9pm EST, Monday through Friday.

Please have the following ready:

1) Information about your computer's configuration (i.e. RAM, MHz, video and sound cards). You may use the Technical Support form at our Web site as a guide.

2) A detailed description of the problem (i.e. error message, where in the game the problem occurs, etc.).

3) Immediate access to your computer so the Representative may walk you through the steps.

4) Pen and paper to take any notes.

* Phone support is located in Toronto, Canada. Long distance charges may apply.

7. Related Web Sites
This demo of Painkiller was brought to you by People Can Fly and DreamCatcher Games. Please visit us online at:

http://www.painkillergame.com
The Official Painkiller website and forums.

http://www.dreamcatchergames.com/
DreamCatcher's North American website.

http://www.dcegames.com/
DreamCatchers's European website.

http://www.peoplecanfly.com
The website of People Can Fly.

8. Legal
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