Difference between revisions of "Tony Hawk's Underground 2"
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Activision}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Activision}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/engine|RenderWare}} | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 4, 2004}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 4, 2004}} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|tony-hawk-s-underground-2|82}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|tony-hawk-s-underground-2|82}} | ||
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Third-person }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Tricks }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Tricks }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | Skateboarding }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Contemporary }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Tony Hawk's }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Tony Hawk's }} | ||
|strategywiki = Tony Hawk's Underground 2 | |strategywiki = Tony Hawk's Underground 2 | ||
|hltb = 10504 | |hltb = 10504 | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 15197 |
|wikipedia = Tony Hawk's Underground 2 | |wikipedia = Tony Hawk's Underground 2 | ||
|winehq = 6517 | |winehq = 6517 | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | + | {{Introduction | |
− | {{ | + | |introduction = |
− | + | ||
+ | |release history = The PC port is based on the Xbox version, and is missing the PSP version's exclusive content. | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
+ | }} | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc, Key | {{DRM|SafeDisc V3}}. | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc, Key | {{DRM|SafeDisc|V3}}. | | Windows }} |
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
− | |||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use [[#ClownJob'd|ClownJob'd]]|fix= |
− | # Go to | + | }} |
− | # Delete, rename, or move: | + | |
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Modify .bik files|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\Game\Data\movies\bik}}. | ||
+ | # Delete, rename, or move: {{file|ATVI.bik}}, {{file|Beenox_Shift.bik}}, {{file|Dolby_Digital.bik}}, {{file|Intel_intro.bik}}, {{file|intro.bik}}, {{file|introf.bik}}, and {{file|NSlogo.bik}}. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ===[ | + | ===[https://thpsx.com/forums/index.php?topic=1529 ClownJob'd]=== |
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} The purpose of this mod is to add some bug fixes and features asked about in the community, all while being self-contained and not making changes to any loose files. |
− | {{++}} | + | {{++}} Adds support for modern Windows, more resolutions and borderless windowed mode, and multiplayer support via [http://openspy.net OpenSpy]. |
− | + | {{++}} Allows the use of PS2-style controls and XInput controllers. | |
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Installation|fix= | |
− | + | # Download archive from link above. | |
− | + | # Extract {{file|THUGTWO.exe}}, {{file|ClownJob'd.dll}} and {{file|ClownJob'd.ini}} into {{folder|{{P|game}}\Game}}. | |
− | + | # Run game using {{file|THUGTWO.exe}}. | |
+ | }} | ||
− | {{--}} | + | ===[http://thugpro.com Tony Hawk's Underground: Pro (THUG Pro)]=== |
+ | {{++}} Ported levels from the original Tony Hawk's Pro Skater through Tony Hawk's Project 8. | ||
+ | {{++}} More customization options in the Create-A-Skater creator. | ||
+ | {{++}} XInput support, multiplayer support via [http://openspy.net OpenSpy] (without split-screen support). | ||
+ | {{ii}} Singleplayer can be added with [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/11874szyjfJ8-CrPUMaXXqBg4wH5hGph- this mod]. | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | ||
|widescreen resolution = hackable | |widescreen resolution = hackable | ||
− | |widescreen resolution notes= Use [https://github.com/ThirteenAG/WidescreenFixesPack/releases/tag/thug2 ThirteenAG's fix]. | + | |widescreen resolution notes= Use [[#ClownJob'd|ClownJob'd]] or [https://github.com/ThirteenAG/WidescreenFixesPack/releases/tag/thug2 ThirteenAG's fix]. |
|multimonitor = hackable | |multimonitor = hackable | ||
− | |multimonitor notes = Use [https://github.com/ThirteenAG/WidescreenFixesPack/releases/tag/thug2 ThirteenAG's fix]. | + | |multimonitor notes = Use [[#ClownJob'd|ClownJob'd]] or [https://github.com/ThirteenAG/WidescreenFixesPack/releases/tag/thug2 ThirteenAG's fix]. |
|ultrawidescreen = hackable | |ultrawidescreen = hackable | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen notes = Use [https://github.com/ThirteenAG/WidescreenFixesPack/releases/tag/thug2 ThirteenAG's fix]. | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = Use [[#ClownJob'd|ClownJob'd]] or [https://github.com/ThirteenAG/WidescreenFixesPack/releases/tag/thug2 ThirteenAG's fix]. |
− | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = hackable |
− | |4k ultra hd notes = | + | |4k ultra hd notes = Use [[#ClownJob'd|ClownJob'd]]. |
|fov = unknown | |fov = unknown | ||
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
− | |windowed = | + | |windowed = hackable |
− | |windowed notes = | + | |windowed notes = Use [[#ClownJob'd|ClownJob'd]]. |
− | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = hackable |
− | |borderless windowed notes = | + | |borderless windowed notes = Use [[#ClownJob'd|ClownJob'd]]. |
|anisotropic = false | |anisotropic = false | ||
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
− | |antialiasing notes = | + | |antialiasing notes = [[FSAA]] toggle. Force [[MSAA]] in the graphics card control panel. |
+ | |upscaling = false | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = false | |vsync = false | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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|invert mouse y-axis = false | |invert mouse y-axis = false | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
− | |||
− | |||
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
− | |controller support notes = | + | |controller support notes = DirectInput only. Use [[#ClownJob'd|ClownJob'd]] for XInput support |
|full controller = true | |full controller = true | ||
|full controller notes = | |full controller notes = | ||
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|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
|xinput controllers = limited | |xinput controllers = limited | ||
− | |xinput controllers notes = Trigger split is not supported. | + | |xinput controllers notes = Trigger split is not supported. Fixed using [[#ClownJob'd|ClownJob'd]]. |
|xbox prompts = false | |xbox prompts = false | ||
|xbox prompts notes = Shows button references, such as "K" which means kickflip. | |xbox prompts notes = Shows button references, such as "K" which means kickflip. | ||
|impulse triggers = hackable | |impulse triggers = hackable | ||
− | |impulse triggers notes = Supported on [[ | + | |impulse triggers notes = Supported on [[#ClownJob'd|ClownJob'd]] and [[#Tony Hawk's Underground: Pro (THUG Pro)|THUG Pro]]. |
|dualshock 4 = true | |dualshock 4 = true | ||
|dualshock 4 notes = | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
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|tracked motion prompts = false | |tracked motion prompts = false | ||
|tracked motion prompts notes = | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
− | |other controllers = | + | |other controllers = true |
|other controllers notes = | |other controllers notes = | ||
|other button prompts = unknown | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
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|surround sound = always on | |surround sound = always on | ||
|surround sound notes = Uses center channel for sounds and front channels for music and cutscenes, other channels are barely used if at all.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Brownd|date=2021-06-29|comment=[https://brownd.net.ar/random/thug2_surround_test.mp4 Video proof]}}</ref> | |surround sound notes = Uses center channel for sounds and front channels for music and cutscenes, other channels are barely used if at all.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Brownd|date=2021-06-29|comment=[https://brownd.net.ar/random/thug2_surround_test.mp4 Video proof]}}</ref> | ||
− | |||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|subtitles notes = Cutscenes only. | |subtitles notes = Cutscenes only. | ||
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|mute on focus lost = true | |mute on focus lost = true | ||
|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
+ | |royalty free audio = false | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = The game uses licensed songs with no option to change to other songs | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{L10n|content= | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = English | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = French | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = German | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Polish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Local retail only. For other regional releases use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2737-tony-hawks-underground-2-polish-translation this]. | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|lan play modes = | |lan play modes = | ||
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
− | |online play = | + | |online play = false |
|online play players = 8 | |online play players = 8 | ||
|online play modes = | |online play modes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Issues | + | ==Issues fixed== |
===Buggy blur effect on Windows Vista and higher=== | ===Buggy blur effect on Windows Vista and higher=== | ||
− | {{ii}}When using Windows Vista or higher, you will notice that if you use focus, use a teleporter, or be in the main menu, a weird blur bug will occur.<ref> | + | {{ii}}When using Windows Vista or higher, you will notice that if you use focus, use a teleporter, or be in the main menu, a weird blur bug will occur.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://thps-mods.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=655|title=Tony Hawks Pro Skater 2 Blur Bug|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
{{Fixbox|description=Replace script files with patched ones|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Replace script files with patched ones|fix= | ||
# Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/108-tony-hawks-underground-2-blur-bug-fix/ this archive]. | # Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/108-tony-hawks-underground-2-blur-bug-fix/ this archive]. | ||
− | # Replace | + | # Replace {{file|qb_scripts.prd}}, {{file|qb_scripts.prf}} and {{file|qb_scripts.prx}} in {{folder|{{p|game}}\Game\Data\pre}} with dummy files from the archive's {{folder|Data\pre}} folder. |
− | # Replace | + | # Replace {{file|skutils.qb}} in {{folder|{{p|game}}\Game\Data\scripts\game}} with dummy files from the archive's {{folder|Data\scripts\game}} folder. |
}} | }} | ||
+ | ===Random soundtrack setting playing the same order by default=== | ||
+ | {{fixbox|description=Use [[#Clownjob'd|Clownjob'd]] or [https://github.com/ThirteenAG/WidescreenFixesPack/releases/tag/thug2 ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix].|ref={{cn|2024-04-06}}|ref= | ||
+ | }} | ||
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = 9. | + | |direct3d versions = 9.0c |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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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 = unknown | ||
|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 arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|recOS = | |recOS = | ||
− | |recCPU = | + | |recCPU = Intel Pentium 4 |
|recRAM = | |recRAM = | ||
|recHD = | |recHD = | ||
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{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
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Latest revision as of 17:07, 6 April 2024
Developers | |
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Neversoft | |
Windows | Beenox Shift |
Publishers | |
Activision | |
Engines | |
RenderWare | |
Release dates | |
Windows | October 4, 2004 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 85 |
IGDB | 82 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Tricks |
Sports | Skateboarding |
Themes | Contemporary |
Series | Tony Hawk's |
Warnings
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see Availability for affected versions).
Tony Hawk's Underground 2 is a singleplayer and multiplayer third-person tricks game in the Tony Hawk's series.
The PC port is based on the Xbox version, and is missing the PSP version's exclusive content.
Availability
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Use ClownJob'd |
---|
Modify .bik files |
---|
|
ClownJob'd
- The purpose of this mod is to add some bug fixes and features asked about in the community, all while being self-contained and not making changes to any loose files.
- Adds support for modern Windows, more resolutions and borderless windowed mode, and multiplayer support via OpenSpy.
- Allows the use of PS2-style controls and XInput controllers.
Installation |
---|
|
Tony Hawk's Underground: Pro (THUG Pro)
- Ported levels from the original Tony Hawk's Pro Skater through Tony Hawk's Project 8.
- More customization options in the Create-A-Skater creator.
- XInput support, multiplayer support via OpenSpy (without split-screen support).
- Singleplayer can be added with this mod.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\Game\Save\[Note 2] |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | Use ClownJob'd or ThirteenAG's fix. | ||
Multi-monitor | Use ClownJob'd or ThirteenAG's fix. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | Use ClownJob'd or ThirteenAG's fix. | ||
4K Ultra HD | Use ClownJob'd. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | Use ClownJob'd. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | Use ClownJob'd. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | FSAA toggle. Force MSAA in the graphics card control panel. | ||
High-fidelity upscaling | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS | Capped 60fps | ||
120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | DirectInput only. Use ClownJob'd for XInput support | |
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | ||
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | Trigger split is not supported. Fixed using ClownJob'd. | |
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Xbox button prompts | Shows button references, such as "K" which means kickflip. | |
Impulse Trigger vibration | Supported on ClownJob'd and THUG Pro. |
PlayStation controllers | ||
---|---|---|
PlayStation button prompts | ||
Light bar support | ||
Adaptive trigger support | ||
DualSense haptic feedback support | ||
Connection modes | Wired, Wireless (Bluetooth) |
Generic/other controllers | ||
---|---|---|
Button prompts |
Additional information | ||
---|---|---|
Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Music and sound can be adjusted separately. Special sounds and music zones can either be enabled or disabled. | |
Surround sound | Uses center channel for sounds and front channels for music and cutscenes, other channels are barely used if at all.[3] | |
Subtitles | Cutscenes only. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio | The game uses licensed songs with no option to change to other songs |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Polish | Local retail only. For other regional releases use this. |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Local play | 2 | Versus Can only be selected in the main menu if a second controller is connected. Split-screen can be changed to horizontal or vertical. |
||
LAN play | 8 | |||
Online play | 8 | GameSpy services have been shut down;[4] see GameSpy for workarounds. |
Issues fixed
Buggy blur effect on Windows Vista and higher
- When using Windows Vista or higher, you will notice that if you use focus, use a teleporter, or be in the main menu, a weird blur bug will occur.[5]
Replace script files with patched ones |
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|
Random soundtrack setting playing the same order by default
Use Clownjob'd or ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix. |
---|
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 9.0c |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Cutscenes | Bink Video | |
Multiplayer | GameSpy |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98, ME, 2000, XP | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium III 800 MHz AMD Athlon 800 MHz |
Intel Pentium 4 |
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2.5 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 32 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible |
Notes
- ↑ SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10[1] or Windows 11 and is disabled by default on Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 when the KB3086255 update is installed.[2]
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Not Loading in Windows 10; this will break thousands of - Microsoft Community - last accessed on 2017-01-16
- ↑ Microsoft - MS15-097: Description of the security update for the graphics component in Windows: September 8, 2015 - last accessed on 2018-02-16
- ↑ Verified by User:Brownd on 2021-06-29
- ↑ Pricing | GameSpy Technology
- ↑ Tony Hawks Pro Skater 2 Blur Bug - last accessed on May 2023