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|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Fox Interactive}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Fox Interactive}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sierra Entertainment}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|MacPlay|OS X}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|MacPlay|OS X}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 30, 2002}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 30, 2002}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|October 8, 2003}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|October 8, 2003}} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|no-one-lives-forever-2-a-spy-in-harms-way|91}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | FPS, Action, Stealth }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | Off-roading }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Cold War, Comedy, Europe, Asia, Japan, North America, Antarctica }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | No One Lives Forever }} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
+ | |hltb = 6657 | ||
+ | |igdb = no-one-lives-forever-2-a-spy-in-h-a-r-m-s-way | ||
+ | |lutris = no-one-lives-forever-2-a-spy-in-harms-way | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
+ | |mobygames = 7391 | ||
|wikipedia = No One Lives Forever 2: A Spy in H.A.R.M.'s Way | |wikipedia = No One Lives Forever 2: A Spy in H.A.R.M.'s Way | ||
|winehq = 2631 | |winehq = 2631 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
− | + | {{Introduction | |
− | {{ | + | |introduction = |
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |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. | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://www.unityhq.net/ UnityHQ] - A fansite for the series |
− | |||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|SecuROM|4}}. | | Windows, OS X }} | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc, key | {{DRM|SecuROM|4}}. | | Windows, OS X }} |
}} | }} | ||
− | + | {{ii}} Demos are available for [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/318-no-one-lives-forever-2-a-spy-in-harms-way-single-player-demo/ Single Player], [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/320-no-one-lives-forever-2-a-spy-in-harms-way-a-taste-of-ohio-teaser-demo/ A Taste of Ohio Teaser], and [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/319-no-one-lives-forever-2-a-spy-in-harms-way-multiplayer-demo/ Multiplayer]. | |
− | + | {{ii}} Official map packs are available: [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/313-no-one-lives-forever-2-a-spy-in-harms-way-map-pack-1/ Map Pack 1] and [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/314-no-one-lives-forever-2-a-spy-in-harms-way-map-pack-2/ Map Pack 2]. | |
− | + | {{--}} The game is not sold digitally due to various legality issues with several parties. | |
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
− | + | {{ii}} [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/303-no-one-lives-forever-2-a-spy-in-harms-way-patch/ Patch 1.3] is the latest version. | |
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===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Skip intro videos|ref= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Skip intro videos|ref=<ref name="Keith"/>|fix= |
# Go to the installation folder. | # Go to the installation folder. | ||
− | # Delete or rename the | + | # Delete or rename the {{folder|Movies}} folder. |
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[https://haekb.itch.io/nolf2-modernizer 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 ? | ||
+ | {{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] | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[https://nolfgirl.net/Unityhq/forums/files/file/173-loading-crash-fix Crash on Load Screen]=== | ||
+ | {{++}} Eliminates random crashes encountered while loading. | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|No One Lives Forever 2 video settings.png|Video settings.}} | {{Image|No One Lives Forever 2 video settings.png|Video settings.}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/no-one-lives-forever-2-spy-harms-way | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/no-one-lives-forever-2-spy-harms-way | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = limited | |widescreen wsgf award = limited | ||
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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= | + | |widescreen resolution notes= See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. |
|multimonitor = hackable | |multimonitor = hackable | ||
− | |multimonitor notes = | + | |multimonitor notes = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. |
− | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = hackable |
− | |ultrawidescreen notes = | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. |
|4k ultra hd = hackable | |4k ultra hd = hackable | ||
− | |4k ultra hd notes = | + | |4k ultra hd notes = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. |
|fov = hackable | |fov = hackable | ||
− | |fov notes = | + | |fov notes = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. |
|windowed = hackable | |windowed = hackable | ||
|windowed notes = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]]. | |windowed notes = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]]. | ||
− | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = false |
− | |borderless windowed notes = | + | |borderless windowed notes = |
− | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = limited |
− | |anisotropic notes = | + | |anisotropic notes = On/off only. Use [[#NOLF 2 Modernizer|NOLF 2 Modernizer]]. |
|antialiasing = hackable | |antialiasing = hackable | ||
− | |antialiasing notes = | + | |antialiasing notes = Use [[#NOLF 2 Modernizer|NOLF 2 Modernizer]]. |
− | |vsync = | + | |upscaling = unknown |
− | |vsync notes = | + | |upscaling tech = |
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
+ | |vsync = always on | ||
+ | |vsync notes = See [[#Vsync broken on Windows 10|Vsync broken on Windows 10]]. | ||
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
− | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = hackable |
− | |120 fps notes = | + | |120 fps notes = Some elements are tied to frame rate. See [[#High frame rate|High frame rate]]. |
|hdr = unknown | |hdr = unknown | ||
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use [[#NOLF 2 Modernizer|NOLF 2 Modernizer]]|ref=<ref name="Keith">{{Refcheck|user=Keith|date=2021-08-27|comment=}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | {{++}} 4:3 cutscenes can be toggled via settings. | ||
+ | {{++}} FOV from 70° to 150° available via settings. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/562-no-one-lives-forever-2-widescreen-fix/ No One Lives Forever 2 Widescreen Fix]|ref=<ref>[https://www.wsgf.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?p=156426#p156426 View topic - No One Lives Forever 2 Widescreen fix WIP | WSGF]</ref>|fix= | ||
}} | }} | ||
===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Use a command-line parameter|ref= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use [[#NOLF 2 Modernizer|NOLF 2 Modernizer]]|ref=<ref name="Keith"/>|fix= |
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use a command-line parameter|ref=<ref name="Keith"/>|fix= | ||
# Start the game's launcher and click on '''Options'''. | # Start the game's launcher and click on '''Options'''. | ||
# In '''Command-Line''' field type in: <code>+windowed 1</code> | # In '''Command-Line''' field type in: <code>+windowed 1</code> | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ===[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)|High frame rate]]=== |
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use experimental hack|ref=<ref name="Keith"/>|fix= | ||
+ | # Install [[#NOLF 2 Modernizer|NOLF 2 Modernizer]]. | ||
+ | # Open experimental settings in game. | ||
+ | # Turn on Unlocked Framerate. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} Weapon animation and movement speed are affected by frame rate. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Animation pathing is slow with high frame rate. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Input== | ||
{{Image|No One Lives Forever 2 input keyboard settings.png|Keyboard settings.}} | {{Image|No One Lives Forever 2 input keyboard settings.png|Keyboard settings.}} | ||
{{Image|No One Lives Forever 2 input mouse settings.png|Mouse settings.}} | {{Image|No One Lives Forever 2 input mouse settings.png|Mouse settings.}} | ||
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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|full controller = false | |full controller = false | ||
|full controller notes = | |full controller notes = | ||
− | |controller remap = | + | |controller remap = limited |
|controller remap notes = Sticks, triggers and D-pads can only be mapped to predefined functions (turn, strafe, etc.) | |controller remap notes = Sticks, triggers and D-pads can only be mapped to predefined functions (turn, strafe, etc.) | ||
|controller sensitivity = false | |controller sensitivity = false | ||
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|invert controller y-axis = false | |invert controller y-axis = false | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
− | |xinput controllers = | + | |xinput controllers = true |
|xinput controllers notes = | |xinput controllers notes = | ||
|xbox prompts = unknown | |xbox prompts = unknown | ||
|xbox prompts notes = | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
− | |impulse triggers = | + | |impulse triggers = false |
|impulse triggers notes = | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
|dualshock 4 = unknown | |dualshock 4 = unknown | ||
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|haptic feedback = unknown | |haptic feedback = unknown | ||
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
− | |simultaneous input = | + | |simultaneous input = true |
|simultaneous input notes = | |simultaneous input notes = | ||
|steam input api = unknown | |steam input api = unknown | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
{{Image|No One Lives Forever 2 audio settings.png|Audio settings.}} | {{Image|No One Lives Forever 2 audio settings.png|Audio settings.}} | ||
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
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|eax support = true | |eax support = true | ||
|eax support notes = EAX 2 | |eax support notes = EAX 2 | ||
+ | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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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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|language = French | |language = French | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Censored release. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Polish | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation [https://mega.nz/#!AYMDwSTC!mR1JsvnPxNekTwwop3YcuVApuMlY5oJ-348O98vGz_o download] | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|language = Spanish | |language = Spanish | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |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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}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Network== | ==Network== | ||
{{Network/Multiplayer | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
− | |local play = | + | |local play = false |
|local play players = | |local play players = | ||
|local play modes = | |local play modes = | ||
|local play notes = | |local play notes = | ||
|lan play = true | |lan play = true | ||
− | |lan play players = | + | |lan play players = 16 |
− | |lan play modes = | + | |lan play modes = Co-op, Versus |
− | |lan play notes = | + | |lan play notes = 4 player for Co-op mode |
− | |online play = | + | |online play = hackable |
− | |online play players = | + | |online play players = 16 |
− | |online play modes = | + | |online play modes = Co-op, Versus |
− | |online play notes = | + | |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. |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
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|self-hosting = true | |self-hosting = true | ||
|self-hosting notes = | |self-hosting notes = | ||
− | |direct ip = | + | |direct ip = true |
− | |direct ip notes = | + | |direct ip notes = Use <code>+join <ip address:port></code> as a launch option. |
}} | }} | ||
{{Network/Ports | {{Network/Ports | ||
|tcp = 2300-2400, 7000-10000 | |tcp = 2300-2400, 7000-10000 | ||
− | |udp = 27888 | + | |udp = 27888-27889 |
|upnp = unknown | |upnp = unknown | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Crash on 64-bit operating systems=== | ===Crash on 64-bit operating systems=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=CrazyBaldhead|date=2018-02-13}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=CrazyBaldhead|date=2018-02-13}}</ref>|fix= | ||
− | # Go to {{file|{{P|windir}}\system32\}}. | + | # Go to {{file|{{P|windir}}\system32\|folder}}. |
− | # Copy {{file|dmusic.dll}} to {{file|{{P|game}}}}. | + | # Copy {{file|dmusic.dll}} to {{file|{{P|game}}|folder}}. |
}} | }} | ||
===Stuttering when guards are alerted=== | ===Stuttering when guards are alerted=== | ||
− | {{ii}} The game has | + | {{ii}} The game has problems with dynamic music transitions at frame rates higher than 100 FPS. |
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use [[#NOLF 2 Modernizer|NOLF 2 Modernizer]]|ref=<ref name="Keith"/>|fix= |
+ | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use dgVoodoo wrapper|ref=<ref name="Keith"/>|fix= |
− | # Download | + | # Download [[dgVoodoo 2]]. |
− | # | + | # Copy {{file|dgVoodooCpl.exe}} and {{file|D3D8.DLL}} from the {{file|\MS\x86\|folder}} folder to {{file|{{p|game}}|folder}}. |
− | + | # Enable v-sync in video options and set the refresh rate to 60 Hz | |
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}} | }} | ||
− | ===Too high mouse | + | ===Too high mouse sensitivity=== |
− | {{ii}} The | + | {{ii}} The high FPS causes high mouse sensivity. |
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use [[#NOLF 2 Modernizer|NOLF 2 Modernizer]]|ref=<ref name="Keith"/>|fix= | ||
+ | {{++}} Implements rewritten input system. | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use dgVoodoo wrapper|ref=<ref name="Keith"/>|fix= |
− | # | + | # Download [[dgVoodoo 2]]. |
− | # | + | # Copy {{file|D3D8.DLL}} from the {{folder|MS\x86\}} folder to {{file|{{p|game}}}}. |
+ | # Enable v-sync in video options and set the refresh rate to 60 Hz. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{ii}} Mouse moves in wavelike pattern when attempting y-axis movement. | {{ii}} Mouse moves in wavelike pattern when attempting y-axis movement. | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use [[#NOLF 2 Modernizer|NOLF 2 Modernizer]]|ref=<ref name="Keith"/>|fix= |
+ | {{++}} Implements rewritten input system. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===V-sync broken on Windows 10=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use dgVoodoo wrapper|ref=<ref name="Keith"/>|fix= | ||
+ | # Download [[dgVoodoo 2]]. | ||
+ | # Copy {{file|dgVoodooCpl.exe}} and {{file|D3D8.DLL}} from the {{file|\MS\x86\|folder}} folder to {{file|{{p|game}}|folder}}. | ||
+ | }} | ||
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
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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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|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
− | |windows 32-bit exe = | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
− | |windows 64-bit exe = | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
+ | |windows arm app = false | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
|mac os x powerpc app = true | |mac os x powerpc app = true | ||
− | |macos intel 32-bit app = | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = false |
− | |macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | + | |macos intel 64-bit app = false |
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux powerpc app = unknown | |linux powerpc app = unknown | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= unknown | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Middleware=== | ||
+ | {{Middleware | ||
+ | |physics = | ||
+ | |physics notes = | ||
+ | |audio = | ||
+ | |audio notes = | ||
+ | |interface = | ||
+ | |interface notes = | ||
+ | |input = | ||
+ | |input notes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes = Bink Video | ||
+ | |cutscenes notes = | ||
+ | |multiplayer = GameSpy | ||
+ | |multiplayer notes= Shut down in 3 November 2008. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[https://nolfgirl.net/Unityhq/forums/files/file/194-no-one-lives-forever-2-upscaled-texture-pack/ 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== | ==System requirements== | ||
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|minGPU = | |minGPU = | ||
|minDX = 8.1 | |minDX = 8.1 | ||
+ | |minaudio = 16-bit DirectX 8.1 compatible | ||
+ | |minother = 4X CD/DVD-ROM | ||
|recOS = 98SE, ME, 2000, XP | |recOS = 98SE, ME, 2000, XP | ||
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|recHD = 1.7 GB | |recHD = 1.7 GB | ||
|recVRAM = 64 MB | |recVRAM = 64 MB | ||
+ | |recaudio = EAX support | ||
}} | }} | ||
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 | |
---|---|
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 |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\Save\Player\SinglePlayer[Note 1] |
macOS (OS X) |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 | |
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Local play | ||||
LAN play | 16 | Co-op, Versus 4 player for Co-op mode |
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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 |
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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) |
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TCP | 2300-2400, 7000-10000 |
UDP | 27888-27889 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
VR support
Headsets | State | Notes | |
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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 |
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Direct3D | 8.1 | [4] |
Executable | PPC | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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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) |
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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").