Difference between revisions of "Pool Shark 2"
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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Pool Shark 2 Zoom cover.jpg | |cover = Pool Shark 2 Zoom cover.jpg | ||
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|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 12, 2004}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 12, 2004}} | ||
| + | |taxonomy = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person, Third-person }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Simulation, Sports }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | Pool or snooker }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Actua Sports }} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
| + | |hltb = 12449 | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
| − | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 43021 |
|wikipedia = | |wikipedia = | ||
|winehq = | |winehq = | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{Introduction | ||
| + | |introduction = | ||
| + | |||
| + | |release history = | ||
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| + | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| Retail | | unknown | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | unknown | | | Windows }} | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| ZOOM Platform | pool-shark-2 | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| ZOOM Platform | pool-shark-2 | DRM-free | Comes with [[dgVoodoo 2]]. | | Windows }} |
{{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-POOLS2 | unknown | | | Windows | unavailable }} | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-POOLS2 | unknown | | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/config|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|hklm}}\Software\{{p|wow64}}\ZooDigital\Poolshark 2\startup}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/saves|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}Saves}} |
}} | }} | ||
| + | {{ii}} The above is not a typo; the game creates a folder on the same level as its own directory titled "Pool Shark 2Saves". | ||
==Video== | ==Video== | ||
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | ||
|widescreen resolution = false | |widescreen resolution = false | ||
| − | |widescreen resolution notes= Limited choice of resolutions: 640x480, 800x600, 1024x768, 1152x864, 1280x960. | + | |widescreen resolution notes= Limited choice of resolutions: 640x480, 800x600, 1024x768, 1152x864, 1280x960, 1440x1080. Forcing a widescreen resolution by [[dgVoodoo 2]] stretches the display. |
|multimonitor = false | |multimonitor = false | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
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|fov = false | |fov = false | ||
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
| − | |windowed = | + | |windowed = hackable |
| − | |windowed notes = | + | |windowed notes = Can be forced by [[dgVoodoo 2]]. |
| − | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = hackable |
| − | |borderless windowed notes = | + | |borderless windowed notes = Can be forced by [[dgVoodoo 2]]. |
|anisotropic = false | |anisotropic = false | ||
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
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|vsync = unknown | |vsync = unknown | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
| − | |60 fps = | + | |60 fps = true |
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
| − | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = false |
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
|hdr = false | |hdr = false | ||
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|touchscreen = false | |touchscreen = false | ||
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
| − | |controller support = | + | |controller support = false |
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
|full controller = unknown | |full controller = unknown | ||
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|steam cursor detection = unknown | |steam cursor detection = unknown | ||
|steam cursor detection notes = | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
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|closed captions = false | |closed captions = false | ||
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
| − | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = always on |
|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | }} | ||
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| + | ==Network== | ||
| + | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
| + | |local play = true | ||
| + | |local play players = 2 | ||
| + | |local play modes = Versus | ||
| + | |local play notes = | ||
| + | |lan play = false | ||
| + | |lan play players = | ||
| + | |lan play modes = | ||
| + | |lan play notes = | ||
| + | |online play = false | ||
| + | |online play players = | ||
| + | |online play modes = Versus | ||
| + | |online play notes = Used GameSpy. | ||
| + | |asynchronous = | ||
| + | |asynchronous notes = | ||
| + | }}{{Network/Connections | ||
| + | |matchmaking = false | ||
| + | |matchmaking notes = | ||
| + | |p2p = true | ||
| + | |p2p notes = | ||
| + | |dedicated = false | ||
| + | |dedicated notes = | ||
| + | |self-hosting = true | ||
| + | |self-hosting notes = | ||
| + | |direct ip = false | ||
| + | |direct ip notes = | ||
| + | }}{{Network/Ports | ||
| + | |tcp = | ||
| + | |udp = | ||
| + | |upnp = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
| + | |windows arm app = false | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
| − | |macos 32-bit app | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = |
| − | |macos 64-bit app | + | |macos intel 64-bit app = |
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
| − | |minOS = | + | |minOS = 98 SE, ME, 2000, XP |
|minCPU = Intel Pentium III 1.0 GHz | |minCPU = Intel Pentium III 1.0 GHz | ||
|minRAM = 128 MB | |minRAM = 128 MB | ||
Latest revision as of 15:18, 3 September 2023
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Blade Interactive Studios | |
| Publishers | |
| Retail | Zoo Digital Publishing |
| Digital | Funbox Media |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | November 12, 2004 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase |
| Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
| Perspectives | First-person, Third-person |
| Genres | Simulation, Sports |
| Sports | Pool or snooker |
| Art styles | Realistic |
| Series | Actua Sports |
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| Actua Sports | |
|---|---|
| Actua Soccer (series) | |
| UEFA Euro 96 | 1996 |
| Actua Golf (series) | |
| Premier Manager (series) | |
| Actua Ice Hockey (series) | |
| Actua Tennis | 1998 |
| Actua Pool | 1999 |
| Pool Shark 2 | 2004 |
Warnings
Pool Shark 2 is a singleplayer and multiplayer first-person and third-person simulation and sports game in the Actua Sports series.
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
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| ZOOM Platform | |
Comes with dgVoodoo 2. | |
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| GamersGate (unavailable) | |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Wow6432Node\ZooDigital\Poolshark 2\startup[Note 1] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>Saves[Note 2] |
- The above is not a typo; the game creates a folder on the same level as its own directory titled "Pool Shark 2Saves".
Video
Launcher application with graphical and language settings
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | Limited choice of resolutions: 640x480, 800x600, 1024x768, 1152x864, 1280x960, 1440x1080. Forcing a widescreen resolution by dgVoodoo 2 stretches the display. | ||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | |||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | Can be forced by dgVoodoo 2. | ||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | Can be forced by dgVoodoo 2. | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
| 60 FPS | |||
| 120+ FPS | |||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
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 |
| Controller types |
|---|
Audio
Sound settings
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | Music, sound effects, ambient sounds, speech | |
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Italian | ||||
| Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local play | 2 | Versus |
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| LAN play | ||||
| Online play | Versus Used GameSpy. |
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Connection types
| Type | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Matchmaking | ||
| Peer-to-peer | ||
| Dedicated | ||
| Self-hosting | ||
| Direct IP |
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 9.0c |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | Windows Media Foundation | |
| Cutscenes | Windows Media Video | Codec version 8 |
| Multiplayer | GameSpy |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 98 SE, ME, 2000, XP | XP |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium III 1.0 GHz | Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz |
| System memory (RAM) | 128 MB | 512 MB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | 32 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible | 64 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ Applications writing to
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWAREwill be redirected to other locations based on various criterias, see the glossary page for more details. - ↑ 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).