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− | |current state = The game remains unavailable for purchase due to licensing issues between [[Company:Activision Blizzard|Activision Blizzard]] (as successors of [[Company:Sierra|Sierra Entertainment]]) and [[Company:Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment|WB Games]] (as current owners of developer [[Company:Monolith Productions|Monolith Productions]]). The has no major issues on modern systems, though the community fix known as the [[#NOLF 2 Modernizer|NOLF 2 Modernizer]] resolves most outstanding problems, and is a recommended installation on modern systems. | + | |current state = The game remains unavailable for purchase due to licensing issues between [[Company:Activision Blizzard|Activision Blizzard]] (as successors of [[Company:Sierra|Sierra Entertainment]]) and [[Company:Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment|WB Games]] (as current owners of developer [[Company:Monolith Productions|Monolith Productions]]). The game has no major issues on modern systems, though the community fix known as the [[#NOLF 2 Modernizer|NOLF 2 Modernizer]] resolves most outstanding problems, and is a recommended installation on modern systems. |
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===[https://haekb.itch.io/nolf2-modernizer NOLF 2 Modernizer]=== | ===[https://haekb.itch.io/nolf2-modernizer NOLF 2 Modernizer]=== | ||
{{++}} Fixes some long standing bugs and updates some more outdated features of the game. | {{++}} Fixes some long standing bugs and updates some more outdated features of the game. | ||
+ | {{--}} Causes very choppy (even at 120+ FPS) camera movement on AMD RX 6600 and ? | ||
{{ii}} For Multilingual version [https://www.moddb.com/games/no-one-lives-forever-2-a-spy-in-harm/downloads/no-one-lives-forever-2-modernizer-multilingual see] | {{ii}} For Multilingual version [https://www.moddb.com/games/no-one-lives-forever-2-a-spy-in-harm/downloads/no-one-lives-forever-2-modernizer-multilingual see] | ||
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|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Czech | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Retail only. [https://github.com/hornster02/No_One_Lives_Forever_2-2002-CZ link #1] | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Language files from retail version, [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cDQ4LDI8_gXlo6ZtTpCxQcYxUB98FVK4/view?usp=drive_link download] (From ''Clan Dlan'' archives). |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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|local play notes = | |local play notes = | ||
|lan play = true | |lan play = true | ||
− | |lan play players = | + | |lan play players = 16 |
|lan play modes = Co-op, Versus | |lan play modes = Co-op, Versus | ||
− | |lan play notes = | + | |lan play notes = 4 player for Co-op mode |
|online play = hackable | |online play = hackable | ||
− | |online play players = | + | |online play players = 16 |
|online play modes = Co-op, Versus | |online play modes = Co-op, Versus | ||
|online play notes = The official [[GameSpy]] service has been shut down on November 3, 2008; see [[#NOLF 2 Modernizer|NOLF 2 Modernizer]] or the [https://nolfgirl.net/Unityhq/forums/files/file/55-multiplayer-launcher-server-mod-beta-031/ Multiplayer Launcher & Server Mod]. You can also Direct IP connect using the <code>+join</code> launch option. | |online play notes = The official [[GameSpy]] service has been shut down on November 3, 2008; see [[#NOLF 2 Modernizer|NOLF 2 Modernizer]] or the [https://nolfgirl.net/Unityhq/forums/files/file/55-multiplayer-launcher-server-mod-beta-031/ Multiplayer Launcher & Server Mod]. You can also Direct IP connect using the <code>+join</code> launch option. | ||
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{{API | {{API | ||
|direct3d versions = 8.1 | |direct3d versions = 8.1 | ||
− | |direct3d notes = | + | |direct3d notes = <ref>{{Refcheck|user=AlphaYellow|date=2024-04-08|comment=According to System Informer, the game loads d3d8.dll. dgVoodoo2's traces point to Direct3D 8 (e.g: "Direct3DDevice8").}}</ref> |
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
|directdraw notes = | |directdraw notes = | ||
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|cutscenes notes = | |cutscenes notes = | ||
|multiplayer = GameSpy | |multiplayer = GameSpy | ||
− | |multiplayer notes= | + | |multiplayer notes= Shut down in 3 November 2008. |
}} | }} | ||
Revision as of 05:16, 13 April 2024
Developers | |
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Monolith Productions | |
macOS (OS X) | MacPlay |
Publishers | |
Fox Interactive | |
Sierra Entertainment | |
OS X | MacPlay |
Engines | |
Lithtech Jupiter | |
Release dates | |
Windows | September 30, 2002 |
macOS (OS X) | October 8, 2003 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 91 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | FPS, Action, Stealth |
Vehicles | Off-roading |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Cold War, Comedy, Europe, Asia, Japan, North America, Antarctica |
Series | No One Lives Forever |
No One Lives Forever | |
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The Operative: No One Lives Forever | 2000 |
No One Lives Forever 2: A Spy in H.A.R.M.'s Way | 2002 |
Contract J.A.C.K. | 2003 |
Warnings
- The Mac OS X version of this game does not work on Mac OS X Lion (version 10.7) or later due to the removal of support for PowerPC apps.
No One Lives Forever 2: A Spy in H.A.R.M.'s Way is a singleplayer and multiplayer first-person FPS, action and stealth game in the No One Lives Forever series.
The game remains unavailable for purchase due to licensing issues between Activision Blizzard (as successors of Sierra Entertainment) and WB Games (as current owners of developer Monolith Productions). The game has no major issues on modern systems, though the community fix known as the NOLF 2 Modernizer resolves most outstanding problems, and is a recommended installation on modern systems.
General information
- UnityHQ - A fansite for the series
Availability
- Demos are available for Single Player, A Taste of Ohio Teaser, and Multiplayer.
- Official map packs are available: Map Pack 1 and Map Pack 2.
- The game is not sold digitally due to various legality issues with several parties.
Essential improvements
Patches
- Patch 1.3 is the latest version.
Skip intro videos
Skip intro videos[1] |
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|
NOLF 2 Modernizer
- Fixes some long standing bugs and updates some more outdated features of the game.
- Causes very choppy (even at 120+ FPS) camera movement on AMD RX 6600 and ?
- For Multilingual version see
Crash on Load Screen
- Eliminates random crashes encountered while loading.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\*.cfg[Note 1] |
macOS (OS X) |
- Files are
autoexec.cfg
anddisplay.cfg
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\Save\Player\SinglePlayer[Note 1] |
macOS (OS X) |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Multi-monitor | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
4K Ultra HD | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Windowed | See Windowed. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | On/off only. Use NOLF 2 Modernizer. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Use NOLF 2 Modernizer. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See Vsync broken on Windows 10. | ||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | Some elements are tied to frame rate. See High frame rate. |
Widescreen resolution
Use NOLF 2 Modernizer[1] |
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|
Use No One Lives Forever 2 Widescreen Fix[2] |
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Windowed
Use NOLF 2 Modernizer[1] |
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Use a command-line parameter[1] |
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High frame rate
Use experimental hack[1] |
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Notes
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | Sticks, triggers and D-pads can only be mapped to predefined functions (turn, strafe, etc.) | |
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | ||
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Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers |
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Tracked motion controllers |
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Generic/other controllers | ||
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Button prompts |
Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | Up to 7.0 with Creative ALchemy | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
EAX support | EAX 2 | |
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Czech | Retail only. link #1 | |||
French | ||||
German | Censored release. | |||
Italian | ||||
Polish | Fan translation download | |||
Russian | ||||
Spanish | Language files from retail version, download (From Clan Dlan archives). |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Local play | ||||
LAN play | 16 | Co-op, Versus 4 player for Co-op mode |
||
Online play | 16 | Co-op, Versus The official GameSpy service has been shut down on November 3, 2008; see NOLF 2 Modernizer or the Multiplayer Launcher & Server Mod. You can also Direct IP connect using the +join launch option. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP | Use +join <ip address:port> as a launch option. |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
---|---|
TCP | 2300-2400, 7000-10000 |
UDP | 27888-27889 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
VR support
Headsets | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
SteamVR | Use the R.E.A.L. mod. | ||
Oculus VR (LibOVR) | Use the R.E.A.L. mod. | ||
Windows Mixed Reality | Use the R.E.A.L. mod. | ||
OSVR |
Devices | |||
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Tracked motion controllers | |||
Traditional controller | See Input for details. | ||
Keyboard/Mouse |
Play area | |||
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Seated | |||
Standing | |||
Room-scale |
Issues fixed
Crash on 64-bit operating systems
Instructions[3] |
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Stuttering when guards are alerted
- The game has problems with dynamic music transitions at frame rates higher than 100 FPS.
Use NOLF 2 Modernizer[1] |
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Use dgVoodoo wrapper[1] |
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Too high mouse sensitivity
- The high FPS causes high mouse sensivity.
Use NOLF 2 Modernizer[1] |
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Use dgVoodoo wrapper[1] |
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Uncontrollable mouse movement
- Mouse moves in wavelike pattern when attempting y-axis movement.
Use NOLF 2 Modernizer[1] |
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V-sync broken on Windows 10
Use dgVoodoo wrapper[1] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 8.1 | [4] |
Executable | PPC | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
Windows | ||||
macOS (OS X) |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Cutscenes | Bink Video | |
Multiplayer | GameSpy | Shut down in 3 November 2008. |
Upscaled Textures
- Ups the textures in the game as high as 8k
- Website it hosted on requires an account and has a very strict limit on how much you can download
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98 | 98SE, ME, 2000, XP |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium III 500 MHz | Intel Pentium III 1 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 128 MB 256 MB (XP) |
256 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1.4 GB | 1.7 GB |
Video card (GPU) | 32 MB of VRAM DirectX 8.1 compatible | 64 MB of VRAM |
Sound (audio device) | 16-bit DirectX 8.1 compatible | EAX support |
Other | 4X CD/DVD-ROM |
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 10.2.6 | |
Processor (CPU) | PowerPC G4 700 MHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB 512 MB (iMacs) |
|
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1.4 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 32 MB of VRAM |
- Supported Nvidia chipsets: Nvidia GeForce 4, Nvidia GeForce 3, Nvidia GeForce 2, Nvidia GeForce 256
- Supported ATI chipsets: ATI Radeon 9700, ATI Radeon 9000, ATI Radeon 8500, ATI Radeon 7500, ATI Radeon 7200, ATI Radeon
- Other supported chipsets: Matrox Parhelia 512
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 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
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 Verified by User:Keith on 2021-08-27
- ↑ View topic - No One Lives Forever 2 Widescreen fix WIP | WSGF
- ↑ Verified by User:CrazyBaldhead on 2018-02-13
- ↑ Verified by User:AlphaYellow on 2024-04-08
- According to System Informer, the game loads d3d8.dll. dgVoodoo2's traces point to Direct3D 8 (e.g: "Direct3DDevice8").