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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Ubisoft Shanghai|China}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Ubisoft Shanghai|China}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Akella|Russia}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Akella|Russia}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sold Out Software|Retail re-release}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
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|strategywiki = Resident Evil 2 | |strategywiki = Resident Evil 2 | ||
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|wikipedia = Resident Evil 2 | |wikipedia = Resident Evil 2 | ||
|winehq = 8375 | |winehq = 8375 | ||
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'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
− | {{--}} Capped at 30 FPS | + | {{--}} Capped at 30 FPS. |
− | {{--}} Poor compatibility with modern systems | + | {{--}} Poor compatibility with modern systems. |
− | {{ii}} Released as Resident Evil 2: Platinum in the United States | + | {{ii}} Released as Resident Evil 2: Platinum in the United States. |
+ | {{++}} No installation required. The game can run directly from the CD. | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | Simple disc check | | Windows }} |
}} | }} | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
+ | ===Patches=== | ||
+ | [https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/3411/7/49138/download Patch 1.04] is the latest version. | ||
===[https://www.patreon.com/user?u=44312848 Peixoto's patch]=== | ===[https://www.patreon.com/user?u=44312848 Peixoto's patch]=== | ||
− | {{ii}} Fixes the "Failed to initialize DirectX" error, forces the game to run in HD, 32 bit color depth, and adds full compatibility with Xinput controllers, among other things. | + | {{ii}} Fixes the "Failed to initialize DirectX" error, forces the game to run in HD, 32-bit color depth, and adds full compatibility with Xinput controllers, among other things. |
===[https://mega.nz/file/uEoEHQoQ#WG6qIpUuXLkGOkq8sddu0tX2frPg1eHUSums0Ikx9AA Alternative installer]=== | ===[https://mega.nz/file/uEoEHQoQ#WG6qIpUuXLkGOkq8sddu0tX2frPg1eHUSums0Ikx9AA Alternative installer]=== | ||
− | {{ii}} Installs the game patched to the 1.04 version and sets the location for | + | {{ii}} Installs the game patched to the 1.04 version and sets the location for save files to the correct path. |
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/config|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|hklm}}\Software\CAPCOM\RESIDENT EVIL2}} |
}} | }} | ||
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|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
− | |windowed notes = | + | |windowed notes = |
|borderless windowed = false | |borderless windowed = false | ||
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
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{{Audio | {{Audio | ||
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
− | |separate volume notes = Background Music | + | |separate volume notes = Background Music and Sound Effects |
|surround sound = false | |surround sound = false | ||
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = German |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Some effects censored (green blood on floor/ impacts spread grey dust not red blood, ... ) |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Italian |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
==="Failed to initialize DirectX" error=== | ==="Failed to initialize DirectX" error=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Use [http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=53121 Peixoto's patch] | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use [http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=53121 Peixoto's patch] <ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qn-x9HKtK1w Resident Evil 2 1998 (PC) Windows 10 Gameplay</ref>}} |
+ | |||
+ | ===Low frame rate=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Play a media file through ''Windows Media Player'' or [https://codecguide.com/download_k-lite_codec_pack_standard.htm MPC-HC] in the background}} | ||
==Other information== | ==Other information== |
Revision as of 22:56, 13 March 2024
This page is for the original 1999 port. For the Sourcenext port, see Biohazard 2 (Sourcenext). For the remake, see Resident Evil 2 (2019).
Developers | |
---|---|
Capcom | |
Publishers | |
Japan | Tsukuda Original |
North America | Capcom |
Europe | Virgin Interactive |
China | Ubisoft Shanghai |
Russia | Akella |
Retail re-release | Sold Out Software |
Release dates | |
Windows | February 19, 1999[1] |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Cinematic camera |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Survival horror |
Art styles | Pre-rendered graphics, Realistic |
Themes | Contemporary, Horror, North America, Zombies |
Series | Resident Evil |
⤏ Go to series page | |
Resident Evil | 1996 |
Resident Evil 2 | 1999 |
Resident Evil 3: Nemesis | 1999 |
Resident Evil Survivor | 2002 |
Biohazard 2 (Sourcenext) | 2006 |
Biohazard 3: Last Escape (Sourcenext) | 2006 |
Resident Evil 4 | 2007 |
Resident Evil 5 | 2009 |
Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City | 2012 |
Resident Evil 6 | 2013 |
Resident Evil: Revelations (series) | |
Resident Evil 4 Ultimate HD Edition | 2014 |
Resident Evil HD Remaster | 2015 |
Resident Evil Zero HD Remaster | 2016 |
Umbrella Corps | 2016 |
Resident Evil 7 Teaser: Beginning Hour | 2016 |
Resident Evil 7: Biohazard | 2017 |
Resident Evil 2 (2019) | 2019 |
Resident Evil 3 (2020) | 2020 |
Resident Evil Resistance | 2020 |
Resident Evil Village | 2021 |
Resident Evil Re:Verse | 2022 |
Resident Evil 4 (2023) | 2023 |
Key points
- Capped at 30 FPS.
- Poor compatibility with modern systems.
- Released as Resident Evil 2: Platinum in the United States.
- No installation required. The game can run directly from the CD.
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | Simple disc check |
Essential improvements
Patches
Patch 1.04 is the latest version.
Peixoto's patch
- Fixes the "Failed to initialize DirectX" error, forces the game to run in HD, 32-bit color depth, and adds full compatibility with Xinput controllers, among other things.
Alternative installer
- Installs the game patched to the 1.04 version and sets the location for save files to the correct path.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\CAPCOM\RESIDENT EVIL2[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\[Note 2] |
- This is the default path used by the game. The save file location can be determined by the user.
Video
- Recommended "Device Setup": Voodoo RUSH.
- To play in full screen 640x480 resolution on unsupported video card, if the option selected in the settings does not work, during the game press F8 until select the video option 640x480 full screen.
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | No mouse support. | |
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | ||
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | Use Peixoto's patch to add support for XInput controllers. | |
---|---|---|
Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
---|---|---|
Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Background Music and Sound Effects | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
German | Some effects censored (green blood on floor/ impacts spread grey dust not red blood, ... ) | |||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Russian | Fan voice-over by «Team Raccoon» | |||
Spanish |
Issues fixed
"Failed to initialize DirectX" error
Use Peixoto's patch [2] |
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Low frame rate
Play a media file through Windows Media Player or MPC-HC in the background |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 6 | |
Software renderer |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95 | 98 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 166 MHz (software mode) | Intel Pentium 200 MHz (software mode) Intel Pentium 133 MHz (hardware mode) |
System memory (RAM) | 24 MB | 32 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 100 MB | 550 MB |
Video card (GPU) | 2 MB of VRAM DirectX 6 compatible | 4 MB of VRAM |
- Supported chipsets: Voodoo, Voodoo2, Voodoo Rush, Voodoo Banshee, Verite Rendition V1000 series, Verite Rendition V2000 series, RIVA 128, RIVA TNT, 3D Rage Pro (ATI), Permedia 2 (3D Labs), Savage 3D (S3), Intel 740, Millennium II (Matrox), Millennium G200 (Matrox)
Notes
- ↑ Applications writing to
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE
will 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%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details).
References
- ↑ Resident Evil 2 (1998) Box Shots and Screenshots for PC - GameFAQs
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qn-x9HKtK1w Resident Evil 2 1998 (PC) Windows 10 Gameplay