We told you it would come and it finally has, we got notified via twitter from the porter in question that Painkiller: Hell and Damnation (Steam Link) now in beta and be sure to read the release notes.
If you have Painkiller H&D on Steam check your Linux Games!
Leszek Godlewski (@TheIneQuation) October 16, 2013
You can find the steam announcement here with the notes:
QuoteDear Painkiller Linux fans,
We just set the Beta to our Linux version live.
Please mind these known issues and note that these issues are temporary and being worked upon!:
* Open-source GPU drivers (Gallium rx00, radeonsi, Intel) may not work.
Those drivers may lack support for the necessary OpenGL extensions. For the
best experience we recommend the latest proprietary, vendor-supported GPU
drivers.
* Loading times may be slow because of shader compilations.
Not much can be done about this because of the way the Unreal Engine 3
handles shaders. :(
* Loading screen movies have no sound.
* Game controllers have no force feedback.
* No multiplayer compatibility with Windows.
* Multiplayer host might crash when a client is trying to join.
This is a bug in the Steam Client fixed in the beta - if it happens, opt in
for the beta: http://steamcommunity.com/groups/SteamClientBeta/discussions/1/864957817328247556/
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You have to own Painkiller Hell & Damnation to get access to the Linux Beta version.
Your Nordic Games Team
It's a bit sad to see more games come out that don't have cross-platform multiplayer on them (like Worms in the recent Humble Bundle), I guess sometimes it cannot be helped for older ports. I hope no brand new games do this though.
Compatibility for multiplayer will be added the developer confirmed:
@gamingonlinux Liam, multiplayer compatibility will be there in an update, don't despair! :)
— Leszek Godlewski (@TheIneQuation) October 16, 2013
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Heaven's Hitman is Back... With a Vengeance
Evil has returned! Demonic powers are manifesting themselves as a myriad of dark creatures, fighting over the fates of imprisoned souls caught in Purgatory.
Once again, it is up to Daniel Garner, in the unenviable position of being the Curse of Darkness and the Toy of Light, to fight his way past hordes of demons and fiends.
Questions remain… “Can he stop the powerful creatures that stand in his way? Will he ever leave the hell of Purgatory and be reunited with his wife Catherine?”
Painkiller Hell & Damnation is a fast-paced, thrilling modern remake of an all-action shooter Classic!
Been waiting on this for a while, cannot wait to try it I do love a good FPS game.
Article taken from GamingOnLinux.com.
Quoting: Quote from happygirlJust because it is one of the few titles that put your skills over scripts doesn't mean it's "medicore game", I'd actually rate it 10/10.
Don't get me wrong, I have nothing against the concept of traditional FPS based more on skill than on a story (I like Quake II a lot). I just think that the original Painkiller is better game (more levels and mor fun). Hell and Damnation added modern graphic but cut levels. Also mediocre doesn't mean bad.
philip550c Oct 16, 2013
Quoting: Quote from happygirlI agree. I love this series more than the other Nordic gamesQuoting: Quote from heleQuoting: Quote from OZSeafordI'm wondering why they chose Painkiller, because it's not the best game in their catalogue (quite mediocre actually).Quoting: Quote from heleI'm not interested in Painkiller, but I'm wondering if Nordic Games can port Alan Wake and Gothic 3. I'd also appreciate Dungeon Lords MMXII.Gothic 3 huuuuummmmm, lovely
Just because it is one of the few titles that put your skills over scripts doesn't mean it's "medicore game", I'd actually rate it 10/10.
Oh man, this such an awesome time for Linux gaming! I never, ever thought I would see all these games come over
Quoting: Quote from SCDoes Painkiller have a ton of DLC? Will this work on Linux?Same, this is kind of confusing. Before I was very hungry of games and bought everything possible, now there are just too much of them, I have to select much more and restrict myself x)
Oh man, this such an awesome time for Linux gaming! I never, ever thought I would see all these games come over
Quoting: Quote from AnonymousNow, we are starting to have more food than we can eat, this is awesome!Quoting: Quote from SCDoes Painkiller have a ton of DLC? Will this work on Linux?Same, this is kind of confusing. Before I was very hungry of games and bought everything possible, now there are just too much of them, I have to select much more and restrict myself x)
Oh man, this such an awesome time for Linux gaming! I never, ever thought I would see all these games come over
philip550c Oct 17, 2013
Quoting: Quote from oldrocker99It's downloading on my box right now!I did yesterday but havent had a chance to launch it yet, let us know how it goes.
I cant wait to play this at the LAN party at work. I just need to wait for the multiplayer to work with windows as most of us are on linux but some still use windows. Does anyone know if this is on mac too?
philip550c Oct 17, 2013
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