Painkiller
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  • Publisher: DreamCatcher Games
  • Developer: People Can Fly
  • Platform: PC / Windows
  • Genre: Action
  • Score: 5.6
  • Release Date: April 12th 2004

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Painkiller game description
Painkiller is a first-person horror shooter, designed to satisfy the gamer's hunger for intense, fast-paced action. You are Painkiller, a mercenary for hire, charged with cleaning out nests of the undead.

But an unholy pact with a demon unknowingly puts you square in the middle of a fight for control of the underworld... with the future of humanity hanging in the balance.

Painkiller ESRB rating
No rating

Painkiller system requirements
Windows 98ME2000XP, 1 GHz Intel Pentium III or AMD Athlon processor, 256 MB RAM, 4x CDROM, 1.2 GB available hard disk space, 32 MB Direct 3D compatible video card.

Painkiller downloads
Painkiller (Demo)
This third demo features the latest version of the PAIN Engine and the latest enhancements from the 1.35 update.

Painkiller (Demo)
This multiplayer demo uses the latest code and includes two maps, playable in the Free For All and Light Bearer modes.

Painkiller (Demo)
New single player demo contains the City on Water level, based on final code. Game release set for April 12.

Painkiller (Demo)
The single player demo includes three levels.

Painkiller (Movie)
This is the intro trailer for DreamCatcher's highly anticipated Havok 2.0 based first-person shooter.

Painkiller (Movie)
View the full introduction to the game with cinematic footage and plenty of gameplay action!

Painkiller (Movie)
This one is from the Opera level in the game and shows a lot of slow-motion killing that looks extra cool.

Painkiller (Movie)
Check out this intense trailer featuring frantic gameplay action and one huge mid-level boss!

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Painkiller CPL Update Released
1.61 Cyberathlete Professional League update released with new content and much more.
27 Jan, 2005

Painkiller CPL Event Update
Overwhelming demand prompted an increase in the number of competitors.
3 Jun, 2004

CPL Painkiller Tournament
One of the official tournament games for the Extreme World Championships in Dallas.
18 May, 2004

Painkiller Multiplayer Details
Jolt administering the servers for DreamCatcher's gothic FPS.
19 Apr, 2004

Painkiller Cheat Codes
Toggle God mode, get all weapons, full ammo, lots of gold and other goodies.
14 Apr, 2004

Painkiller Demo Review
Playing this demo should be a vital ingredient in your gaming diet this week!
10 Apr, 2004

Painkiller Giveaway
Tell us about your most painful experience to be in the running for cool Painkiller prizes!
30 Mar, 2004

NetFire Host Painkiller Servers
DreamCatcher and NetFire reach an agreement for hosting of the official Painkiller servers.
30 Mar, 2004

Painkiller Goes Gold
DreamCatcher's highly anticipated first-person shooter will be available April 12.
29 Mar, 2004

Painkiller Screenshots
39 tasty new multiplayer screenshots showing off some of the un-holy carnage in the game.
24 Mar, 2004

Painkiller Developer Chat
It's on for tonight with the fine folks over at People Can Fly.
2 Mar, 2004

Painkiller Demo Smashes Expectations
The demo had been downloaded more than 1 Million times, with a multiplayer demo planned for release close to the game's ship date on April 12.
1 Mar, 2004

Painkiller Demo Review
Find out what we thought of the demo, before you download!
17 Feb, 2004

Painkiller Pre-order Launched
Five major retailers will offer a range of great incentives to make pre-ordering the game a must.
12 Feb, 2004

Official Painkiller Demo Monday
DreamCatcher Games has today confirmed that the long-awaited demo of its first-person shooter will be available for download by 2.00pm PT on February 16th.
12 Feb, 2004

New Painkiller Screenshots Released
We just received around 50 new screenshots direct from the developer. View them now!
5 Feb, 2004

New Painkiller Site Live
The new Painkiller website is live, and this time it means business with the first opportunity to pre-order.
28 Jan, 2004

Painkiller Screenshots
Fresh from the 2004 press launch in Paris are some great new Painkiller screens showing off new levels, a new mode and multi-player action!
22 Jan, 2004

DreamCatcher Comments On Painkiller Leak
The company is encouraging fans of the game to wait until early February for the official single-player demo release.
5 Jan, 2004

Painkiller To Debut At CPL Dallas
DreamCatcher Games’ first person shooter is set to make its long-awaited first public appearance at CPL Winter 2003, December 16 to 20.
10 Dec, 2003

Painkiller Nvidia Partnership
Nvidia's GeForce FX is the game's "preferred GPU", according to the developer Dreamcatcher Games.
3 Dec, 2003

Painkiller Nvidia Partnership
Nvidia's GeForce FX is the game's "preferred GPU", according to the developer Dreamcatcher Games.
2 Dec, 2003

Painkiller Fan Site Materials Available
All of the materials that a fan-site could need are now posted on the official Painkiller website.
25 Nov, 2003

Painkiller Fan Site Materials Available
All of the materials that a fan-site could need are now posted on the official Painkiller website.
24 Nov, 2003

Painkiller Release Date
DreamCatcher Games will release their highly anticipated first-person shooter on March 10, 2004.
29 Sep, 2003

Painkiller Beta Opens
This is not a demo, but a closed beta to stress test the netcode and playtest maps.
27 Sep, 2003

Painkiller Screenshots
34 new, high-res screens from the now-dirty floor of ECTS.
1 Sep, 2003

Painkiller Coming To Xbox
DreamCatcher will publish the adrenaline-filled first person shooter on the Xbox platform in Q2 2004.
29 Jul, 2003

Painkiller Physics Engine
Check out a cool shockwave demo of the Havok rag-doll physics engine to be used in DreamCatcher's highly anticipated shooter.
2 Jul, 2003

Painkiller Dispensing In October
An easy to swallow, first-person shooter with a powerful combination of gaming ingredients that targets the site of pain fast.
11 Jun, 2003

Exclusive: Painkiller Interview
We talk with Brian Gladman, Product Manager of DreamCatcher Games about the first-person shooter that took us all by surprise at E3.
10 Jun, 2003

Painkiller Preview & Screens
Richly detailed environments and Havok 2.0 based physics will have you salivating for more of this shooter.
2 Jun, 2003

DreamCatcher Unveils E3 Plans
The company will be showcasing 5 new products, including the much anticipated first-person shooter, Painkiller.
24 Apr, 2003

Painkiller game review
Read our Mega-Review for this fast paced, out-of-control action shooter that merges Quake-style gameplay with cutting edge technology!
27 Apr, 2004

Painkiller game preview
As a newcomer to the game development marketplace, Poland based People Can Fly hopes to make a splash with their first-person horror shooter.
6 Jan, 2004

The richly detailed environments and Havok 2.0 based physics will have most gamers salivating for more of this action shooter.
2 Jun, 2003
EverWars.com - You have GOT to play this game!