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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|December 2, 2002}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|December 2, 2002}} | ||
|reception = | |reception = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|silent-hill-2|70}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|silent-hill-2-2001|70}} |
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|silent-hill-2|rating}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|silent-hill-2|rating}} | ||
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | CD | {{DRM|SecuROM|4.83}} | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | CD | {{DRM|SecuROM|4.83}}.<br>The [[#Patches|Sound Patch]] removes ''SecuROM'', although a simple disc check remains. | | Windows }} |
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} There are two versions: the North American version and the European Director's Cut version. If the title screen lacks "Director's Cut" on it, it's the North American version. Both versions include the extra scenario ''Born from a Wish'' along with an extra UFO ending. | + | {{ii}} Released on 3 CDs. |
+ | {{ii}} There are two versions: the North American version and the European Director's Cut version.<br>If the title screen lacks "''Director's Cut''" on it, it's the North American version.<br>Both versions include the extra scenario ''Born from a Wish'' along with an extra UFO ending. | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
+ | ===Patches=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} There are two official patches: | ||
+ | * [https://www.gamepressure.com/download.asp?ID=2207 Sound Patch], also known as "''Patch 1.1''". Designed exclusively for the North American version of the game, it was supposed to fix the sound looping issues. | ||
+ | * [https://www.gamepressure.com/download.asp?ID=3171 GeForce FX Fix]. Fixes missing text and/or missing videos on Nvidia GeForce FX GPUs (mobile chipsets are not included). | ||
+ | {{--}} Unfortunately, the '''Sound Patch''' does not fix the sound looping issues. | ||
+ | {{ii}} It is possible to apply the '''Sound Patch''' to the EUR PC version. Download the EXE file v1.0 (US version) from [https://mega.nz/file/nnoQGBjD#Ulutz8mDHzdenDq1mAuPAGDuaU4e4QM7rKFWYuJT-sE here], then copy it to {{code|{{p|game}}}} and finally apply the '''Sound Patch'''. | ||
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===[http://enhanced.townofsilenthill.com/SH2 Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition]=== | ===[http://enhanced.townofsilenthill.com/SH2 Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition]=== | ||
{{ii}} All improvements in this section are included in the full installation of the Enhanced Edition project. | {{ii}} All improvements in this section are included in the full installation of the Enhanced Edition project. | ||
− | {{++}} ''Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition'' is a compilation of mods which | + | {{++}} ''Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition'' is a compilation of mods which implements widescreen resolution support, adds PlayStation 2 audio quality and fog that were missing from the PC version, provides upscaled images and FMVs, adds support for 60 FPS, improves controller and keyboard/mouse support and fixes countless bugs among other things. |
==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 [[#Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition|Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition]] | + | |widescreen resolution notes= Use [[#Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition|Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition]] |
|multimonitor = unknown | |multimonitor = unknown | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
|ultrawidescreen = hackable | |ultrawidescreen = hackable | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen notes = Use [[#Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition|Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition]] | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = Use [[#Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition|Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition]] |
|4k ultra hd = hackable | |4k ultra hd = hackable | ||
− | |4k ultra hd notes = Use [[#Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition|Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition]] | + | |4k ultra hd notes = Use [[#Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition|Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition]] |
|fov = false | |fov = false | ||
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
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|borderless windowed notes = Use [[#Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition|Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition]], then set <code>ScreenMode = 2</code> in {{file|d3d8.ini}}. | |borderless windowed notes = Use [[#Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition|Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition]], then set <code>ScreenMode = 2</code> in {{file|d3d8.ini}}. | ||
|anisotropic = false | |anisotropic = false | ||
− | |anisotropic notes = | + | |anisotropic notes = Causes black lines to appear in some textures when forced.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://github.com/elishacloud/Silent-Hill-2-Enhancements/issues/695|title=Feature Support: Anisotropic filtering · Issue #695 · elishacloud/Silent-Hill-2-Enhancements|date=2023-06-11}}</ref> |
|antialiasing = hackable | |antialiasing = hackable | ||
− | |antialiasing notes = Use [[#Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition|Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition]] for [[SMAA]]; set <code>EnableSMAA = 1</code> in {{file|d3d8.ini}}. Alternatively, [[MSAA]] can be forced via the GPU control panel | + | |antialiasing notes = Use [[#Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition|Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition]] for [[SMAA]]; set <code>EnableSMAA = 1</code> in {{file|d3d8.ini}}. Alternatively, [[MSAA]] can be forced via the GPU control panel.<br>See [http://enhanced.townofsilenthill.com/SH2/troubleshoot.htm#what-antialiasing-should-i-use-for-the-game here] for instructions and recommended settings. |
|upscaling = false | |upscaling = false | ||
|upscaling tech = | |upscaling tech = | ||
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|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
|60 fps = hackable | |60 fps = hackable | ||
− | |60 fps notes = Capped at 30 FPS. See [[#High frame rate|High frame rate]] for | + | |60 fps notes = Capped at 30 FPS by default. See [[#High frame rate|High frame rate]] for 60 FPS support. |
− | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = false |
− | |120 fps notes = | + | |120 fps notes = The game engine starts to break in various ways, such as character movement becoming disabled, when playing at high frame rate. |
|hdr = false | |hdr = false | ||
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
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===[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)|High frame rate]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)|High frame rate]]=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{ii}} The game runs at 30 FPS by default. Use [[#Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition|Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition]] to run the game at 60 FPS while fixing egregious high frame rate issues. |
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Install [[#Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition|Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition]] and enable 60 FPS support|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://enhanced.townofsilenthill.com/SH2/config.htm#SetSixtyFPS|title=Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition - Configuration Details|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= | ||
# Install [[#Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition|Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition]]. | # Install [[#Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition|Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition]]. | ||
− | # Open {{file|d3d8.ini}} | + | # Open {{file|d3d8.ini}} and ensure that {{code|SetSixtyFPS}} is set to {{code|1}}. |
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'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} Interpolated videos at 60 FPS are available [https://github.com/elishacloud/Silent-Hill-2-Enhancements/issues/724#issue-1599558811 here]. |
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}} | }} | ||
===Change noise effect resolution=== | ===Change noise effect resolution=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Change IncreaseNoiseEffectRes|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Change IncreaseNoiseEffectRes|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://enhanced.townofsilenthill.com/SH2/config.htm#IncreaseNoiseEffectRes|title=Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition - Configuration Examples|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
# Install [[#Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition|Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition]]. | # Install [[#Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition|Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition]]. | ||
# Open {{file|d3d8.ini}}. | # Open {{file|d3d8.ini}}. | ||
− | # Set <code>IncreaseNoiseEffectRes</code> to any value between <code>128</code> and <code>4096</code>. | + | # Set <code>IncreaseNoiseEffectRes</code> to any value between <code>128</code> and <code>4096</code>. |
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} If the value increases, the noise grain decreases. | ||
+ | {{ii}} <code>512</code> is the default noise grain value. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Input | {{Input | ||
|key remap = limited | |key remap = limited | ||
− | |key remap notes = Mouse buttons cannot be remapped with other keys. | + | |key remap notes = All game functions can be remapped on the keyboard.<br>Mouse buttons cannot be remapped with other keys.<br>Use [[#Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition|Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition]] to assign different actions to the same input on keyboard. |
|acceleration option = false | |acceleration option = false | ||
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
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|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
|mouse menu = limited | |mouse menu = limited | ||
− | |mouse menu notes = | + | |mouse menu notes = Some menus do not support mouse input.<br>For full mouse menu support, use [[#Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition|Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition]], then set <code>EnableEnhancedMouse = 1</code> in {{file|d3d8.ini}}. |
|invert mouse y-axis = false | |invert mouse y-axis = false | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
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|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
− | |controller support notes = DirectInput only. | + | |controller support notes = DirectInput only. See [[#Controller support|Controller support]]. |
|full controller = true | |full controller = true | ||
|full controller notes = | |full controller notes = | ||
|controller remap = true | |controller remap = true | ||
− | |controller remap notes = Use [[#Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition|Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition]] to assign | + | |controller remap notes = Use [[#Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition|Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition]] to assign different actions to the same button on controllers. |
− | |controller sensitivity = | + | |controller sensitivity = limited |
− | |controller sensitivity notes= | + | |controller sensitivity notes= '''''Silent Hill 2: Director's Cut''''' supports analog movement for controller joysticks but does not support pressure sensitive face buttons. |
|invert controller y-axis = false | |invert controller y-axis = false | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
|xinput controllers = hackable | |xinput controllers = hackable | ||
− | |xinput controllers notes = See [[#Controller support|Controller support]] | + | |xinput controllers notes = See [[#Controller support|Controller support]] |
|xbox prompts = unknown | |xbox prompts = unknown | ||
|xbox prompts notes = | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
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|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
|haptic feedback = true | |haptic feedback = true | ||
− | |haptic feedback notes = DirectInput only. Use [[#Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition|Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition]] to restore vibration for XInput controllers. | + | |haptic feedback notes = DirectInput only.<br>Use [[#Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition|Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition]] to restore vibration for XInput controllers. |
|simultaneous input = unknown | |simultaneous input = unknown | ||
|simultaneous input notes = | |simultaneous input notes = | ||
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{{ii}} Analog triggers and vibration on XInput controllers won't function without workarounds. | {{ii}} Analog triggers and vibration on XInput controllers won't function without workarounds. | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use [[#Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition|Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition]]|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=377H3K9jAGA|title=Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition - Update Video #3 - YouTube|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
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'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
− | {{ii}} The " | + | {{ii}} The "Xidi" package, included in the project, must be installed to restore triggers and vibration for XInput controllers.<br>It includes a pre-configured [[#Configuration_file.28s.29_location|{{file|keyconf.dat}}]] file so that controls are mapped correctly.<br>This will also improve hotplugging support for other XInput-based controllers. |
}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use XInput Plus|fix= |
# Download and run [https://sites.google.com/site/0dd14lab/xinput-plus XInput Plus]. | # Download and run [https://sites.google.com/site/0dd14lab/xinput-plus XInput Plus]. | ||
# Set '''Target Program''' to {{file|sh2pc.exe}}. | # Set '''Target Program''' to {{file|sh2pc.exe}}. | ||
− | # Go to '''DirectInput''' and check {{key|Enable DirectInput Output}}. | + | # Go to the '''DirectInput''' tab and check {{key|Enable DirectInput Output}}. |
# Assign '''LT/RT''' to {{code|Button 11/12}}. | # Assign '''LT/RT''' to {{code|Button 11/12}}. | ||
# Click '''Apply''' and a DLL file will be added to the game directory. | # Click '''Apply''' and a DLL file will be added to the game directory. | ||
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|separate volume notes = Background music and sound effects. | |separate volume notes = Background music and sound effects. | ||
|surround sound = true | |surround sound = true | ||
− | |surround sound notes = Up to 7.0 output.<ref> | + | |surround sound notes = Up to 7.0 output.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://satsun.org/audio/|title=PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
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|royalty free audio notes = | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} It may require [[Glossary:Sound card#Restore legacy audio effects on newer OS|DirectSound3D restoration software]] to restore hardware-accelerated 3D sound functionality on Windows Vista and later. |
+ | {{ii}} '''DSOAL''' is included in [[#Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition|Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition]]. | ||
{{L10n|content= | {{L10n|content= | ||
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|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Japanese | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = Use [[#Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition|Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition]] to restore the Japanese language. | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = hackable | |subtitles = hackable | ||
− | |notes = Fan translation, [https:// | + | |notes = Fan translation, [https://grajpopolsku.pl/download/silent-hill-2-ee/ download]. |
|fan = true | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|audio = hackable | |audio = hackable | ||
|subtitles = hackable | |subtitles = hackable | ||
− | |notes = Fan translation | + | |notes = Fan translation, [https://enhanced.townofsilenthill.com/SH2/languagepacks.htm download]. Version with dubbing is available [http://silentfandub.blogspot.com/2022/04/pc-silent-hill-2-enhanced-edition.html here]. |
|fan = true | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = Improved fan translation, [https://tiovictor.romhackhispano.org/silent-hill-2-directors-cut/descargar/ download]. | + | |notes = Improved fan translation, [https://tiovictor.romhackhispano.org/silent-hill-2-directors-cut/descargar/ download].<br>Included in [[#Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition|Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition]]. |
|fan = true | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|subtitles = hackable | |subtitles = hackable | ||
|notes = Fan translation, [https://blog.tanshaydar.com/silent-hill-2-turkce-yama-v3-0.html download]. | |notes = Fan translation, [https://blog.tanshaydar.com/silent-hill-2-turkce-yama-v3-0.html download]. | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Ukrainian | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation, [https://enhanced.townofsilenthill.com/SH2/languagepacks.htm download]. | ||
|fan = true | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===Audio stutters endlessly or stops completely=== | ===Audio stutters endlessly or stops completely=== | ||
− | {{ii}} The game | + | {{ii}} The game comes with a buggy, beta version of CRIWARE audio middleware that has issues running correctly on multi-core CPUs.<br>[[#Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition|Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition]] includes a custom reimplementation of this audio engine to fix the issue. |
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use EnableCriWareReimplementation|fix= | |
− | {{Fixbox|description=Use EnableCriWareReimplementation | ||
# Install [[#Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition|Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition]]. | # Install [[#Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition|Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition]]. | ||
− | # Open {{file|d3d8.ini}} and ensure | + | # Open {{file|d3d8.ini}} and ensure that {{code|EnableCriWareReimplementation}} is set to {{code|1}}. |
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=[[Microsoft Windows#Force CPU affinity|Force CPU affinity]] to one core}} | ||
===Clicking or popping sound effects=== | ===Clicking or popping sound effects=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Use AudioClipDetection|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use AudioClipDetection|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://enhanced.townofsilenthill.com/SH2/config.htm#AudioClipDetection|title=Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition - Configuration Details|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
# Install [[#Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition|Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition]]. | # Install [[#Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition|Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition]]. | ||
− | # Open {{file|d3d8.ini}} and ensure | + | # Open {{file|d3d8.ini}} and ensure that {{code|AudioClipDetection}} is set to {{code|1}}. |
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=[[Microsoft Windows#Force CPU affinity|Force CPU affinity]] to one core}} | ||
===Textures appear as solid white surfaces=== | ===Textures appear as solid white surfaces=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Use WhiteShaderFix|ref=<ref> | + | {{ii}} Certain areas appear white when they should be black. This issue affects Nvidia GPUs. |
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use WhiteShaderFix|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://enhanced.townofsilenthill.com/SH2/config.htm#WhiteShaderFix|title=Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition - Installation Guide|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= | ||
# Install [[#Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition|Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition]]. | # Install [[#Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition|Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition]]. | ||
− | # Open {{file|d3d8.ini}} and ensure | + | # Open {{file|d3d8.ini}} and ensure that {{code|WhiteShaderFix}} is set to {{code|1}}. |
}} | }} | ||
==="Insert a disc" message appears during the ending=== | ==="Insert a disc" message appears during the ending=== | ||
− | {{ii}} In rare situations, the game will look for | + | {{ii}} In rare situations, the game will look for {{file|end.bik}} instead of {{file|ending.bik}} for the credits video. If that happens, this error will occur. |
− | {{Fixbox|description=Install [[#Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition|Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition]]|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Install [[#Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition|Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition]]|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/silenthill/comments/3p88a5/silent_hill_2_directors_cut_pc_ending_troubles/|title=Silent Hill 2 Director's Cut PC Ending Troubles : silenthill|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
{{ii}} The project fixes this issue without having to rename the video file. | {{ii}} The project fixes this issue without having to rename the video file. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Rename | + | {{Fixbox|description=Rename video file|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/silenthill/comments/3p88a5/silent_hill_2_directors_cut_pc_ending_troubles/|title=Silent Hill 2 Director's Cut PC Ending Troubles : silenthill|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
# Go to <code>{{p|game}}\data\movie\</code>. | # Go to <code>{{p|game}}\data\movie\</code>. | ||
− | # Rename {{file|ending.bik}} to {{ | + | # Rename {{file|ending.bik}} to {{code|end.bik}}. |
+ | }} | ||
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+ | ===Installation on modern systems=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} On some modern systems, the installer won't run. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Run {{file|Setup.exe}} as administrator}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Missing DAT and INI files=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} DAT and INI files, used to store the game settings, won't be created after running the game for the first time. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Run {{file|sh2pc.exe}} as administrator}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Unable to save=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Run {{file|sh2pc.exe}} as administrator}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===A warning message pops up when the game crashes=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Warning: "A crash occurred the last time that game was played. Using safe graphics options." | ||
+ | {{ii}} If this occurs, the game settings will be restored to their initial state. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Set INI file to read-only mode|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to {{code|{{p|game}}}}. | ||
+ | # Right-click on {{file|settings.ini}} and select '''Properties'''. | ||
+ | # Tick {{key|Read-only}}, then click '''Apply''' and '''OK'''. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|physics notes = | |physics notes = | ||
|audio = ADX | |audio = ADX | ||
− | |audio notes = Sound files are compressed compared to the PlayStation 2 version. PlayStation 2 quality audio can be restored into the PC version by installing the Audio Enhancement Pack as part of the [[#Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition|Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition]] project. | + | |audio notes = Sound files are compressed compared to the PlayStation 2 version.<br>The original PlayStation 2 quality audio files can be restored into the PC version by installing the Audio Enhancement Pack as part of the [[#Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition|Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition]] project. |
|interface = | |interface = | ||
|interface notes = | |interface notes = | ||
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===[https://www.moddb.com/mods/silent-hill-2-hd-voice-pack Silent Hill 2 HD Collection Voice Pack]=== | ===[https://www.moddb.com/mods/silent-hill-2-hd-voice-pack Silent Hill 2 HD Collection Voice Pack]=== | ||
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} Replaces the original voice acting with the new voices from the Silent Hill HD Collection release.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4L3KiqpgQU&t|title=Voice Comparison|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
{{ii}} The HD Collection voices are very divisive and often considered to be inferior to the original voice acting. | {{ii}} The HD Collection voices are very divisive and often considered to be inferior to the original voice acting. | ||
− | {{++}} | + | {{++}} Includes and integrates both the Audio Enhancement Pack and the FMV Enhancement Pack from the [[#Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition|Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition]] project for its audio improvements. |
===[https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1399-silent-hill-2-pc-fix-by-steam006/ Silent Hill 2 PC Fix by Steam006]=== | ===[https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1399-silent-hill-2-pc-fix-by-steam006/ Silent Hill 2 PC Fix by Steam006]=== | ||
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{{++}} An outdated alternative fix which adds new features and fixes some bugs. | {{++}} An outdated alternative fix which adds new features and fixes some bugs. | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref={{cn}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref={{cn}}|fix= | ||
− | # Copy all | + | # Copy all files to {{code|{{P|game}}}}. |
− | # Configure | + | # Configure options in {{file|Silent_Hill_2_PC_Fix.ini}}. |
− | # | + | # Run the game from {{file|DLLInjector.exe}}. |
}} | }} | ||
− | === | + | ===Unlimited stamina=== |
− | {{Fixbox|description=Apply unlimited stamina | + | {{Fixbox|description=Apply hack for unlimited stamina|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://github.com/ThirteenAG/WidescreenFixesPack/issues/344|title=Silent Hill 2 stamina fix · Issue #344 · ThirteenAG/WidescreenFixesPack|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
# Open {{file|sh2pc.exe}} with a hex-editor such as [https://mh-nexus.de/en/ HxD]. | # Open {{file|sh2pc.exe}} with a hex-editor such as [https://mh-nexus.de/en/ HxD]. | ||
− | # Press {{key|Ctrl|F}} and find address | + | # Press {{key|Ctrl|F}} and find the address {{code|89 BE 20 01 00 00 D8 B6 40 01 00 00}} (Hex-values). |
− | # Press {{key|Ctrl|G}} and go to | + | # Press {{key|Ctrl|G}} and go to {{code|41}} (offset relative to: current offset). |
− | # Change the value | + | # Change the value {{code|CF}} to {{code|C8}} and save the changes. |
}} | }} | ||
===Disable background fog=== | ===Disable background fog=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Disable fogging|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Disable fogging|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://sourceforge.net/p/dxwnd/discussion/general/thread/75efbfb3/|title=DxWnd / Discussion / General Discussion:Silent Hill 2: no sound on alt-tab|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
# Download and run [https://sourceforge.net/projects/dxwnd/ DxWnd] as administrator. | # Download and run [https://sourceforge.net/projects/dxwnd/ DxWnd] as administrator. | ||
# Click on Edit, then Add. | # Click on Edit, then Add. | ||
− | # Set | + | # Set path to <code>{{p|game}}\sh2pc.exe</code>. |
+ | # Set '''Acquire admin caps'''. | ||
# Disable '''Run in Window'''. | # Disable '''Run in Window'''. | ||
# Click on the '''3D''' tab and tick {{key|Disable Fogging}}. | # Click on the '''3D''' tab and tick {{key|Disable Fogging}}. | ||
Line 458: | Line 496: | ||
===Add icon to executable file=== | ===Add icon to executable file=== | ||
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} {{file|sh2pc.exe}} may have no icon set by default. |
− | {{Fixbox|description=Set icon with Rcedit|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Set icon with Rcedit|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://github.com/ThirteenAG/WidescreenFixesPack/issues/375#issuecomment-379578064|title=SH2 Options/Inventory Font Resolution · Issue #375 · ThirteenAG/WidescreenFixesPack|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
− | # Download [https://github.com/electron/rcedit/releases Rcedit] depending on the OS bitness, and copy it to {{p|game}}. | + | # Download [https://github.com/electron/rcedit/releases Rcedit] depending on the OS bitness, and copy it to <code>{{p|game}}</code>. |
− | # Download [https://github.com/ThirteenAG/WidescreenFixesPack/issues/375#issuecomment-379578064 sh2_newicon.zip] and extract | + | # Download [https://github.com/ThirteenAG/WidescreenFixesPack/issues/375#issuecomment-379578064 sh2_newicon.zip] and extract {{file|sh2_new.ico}} to <code>{{p|game}}</code>. |
# Open a [[Microsoft Windows#Command Prompt|Command Prompt]]. | # Open a [[Microsoft Windows#Command Prompt|Command Prompt]]. | ||
# Type in and enter <code>cd {{p|game}}</code>. | # Type in and enter <code>cd {{p|game}}</code>. | ||
− | #* Replace {{p|game}} with the actual path; e.g. <code>cd C:\Games\Silent Hill 2</code>. | + | #* Replace <code>{{p|game}}</code> with the actual path; e.g. <code>cd C:\Games\Silent Hill 2</code>. |
# Type in and enter <code>rcedit-x64.exe sh2pc.exe --set-icon sh2_new.ico</code>. | # Type in and enter <code>rcedit-x64.exe sh2pc.exe --set-icon sh2_new.ico</code>. | ||
− | #* If the 32-bit version is used, replace | + | #* If the 32-bit version is used, replace {{file|rcedit-x64.exe}} with {{file|rcedit-x86.exe}} above. |
}} | }} | ||
Revision as of 15:10, 17 May 2024
This page is for the original Silent Hill 2. For the remake, see Silent Hill 2.
Developers | |
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Team Silent | |
Windows | Creature Labs |
Publishers | |
Konami | |
Release dates | |
Windows | December 2, 2002 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 70 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Cinematic camera, Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Survival horror |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Contemporary, Horror, North America |
Series | Silent Hill |
Silent Hill | |
---|---|
Silent Hill 2: Director's Cut | 2002 |
Silent Hill 3 | 2003 |
Silent Hill 4: The Room | 2004 |
Silent Hill: Homecoming | 2008 |
Silent Hill: The Arcade (unofficial port) | 2014 |
Silent Hill 2 | 2024 |
Silent Hill 2: Director's Cut is a survival horror game developed by Team Silent, ported by Creature Labs, and published by Konami. It is the second installment in the Silent Hill series.
The game was originally released for the PlayStation 2 on September 21, 2001 worldwide. The game later received an extended Director's Cut version on PlayStation 2 as a Greatest Hits re-release, Xbox, and PC, which added a new Born from a Wish scenario, a secret UFO ending, and for the PC version, a quick-save function, real-time weapon swapping, and a movie gallery. The PC version also features improved flashlight lighting like in the Xbox port, however, it also has a number of inaccuracies, missing or downgraded effects, and lower audio and FMV quality than previous versions.[1] It also has compatibility issues with newer versions of Windows and hardware (see here for details).
There have been growing efforts by modders to fix the issues with the PC version, starting with sh2proxy by emoose to address compatibility issues and implement widescreen support for the game. It has since been succeeded by Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition, a community-driven project for the PC version that restores features from the original PlayStation 2 version, adds support for HD and widescreen resolutions, improved controller support, and other quality-of-life improvements.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | SecuROM 4.83 DRM. The Sound Patch removes SecuROM, although a simple disc check remains. |
- Released on 3 CDs.
- There are two versions: the North American version and the European Director's Cut version.
If the title screen lacks "Director's Cut" on it, it's the North American version.
Both versions include the extra scenario Born from a Wish along with an extra UFO ending.
Essential improvements
Patches
- There are two official patches:
- Sound Patch, also known as "Patch 1.1". Designed exclusively for the North American version of the game, it was supposed to fix the sound looping issues.
- GeForce FX Fix. Fixes missing text and/or missing videos on Nvidia GeForce FX GPUs (mobile chipsets are not included).
- Unfortunately, the Sound Patch does not fix the sound looping issues.
- It is possible to apply the Sound Patch to the EUR PC version. Download the EXE file v1.0 (US version) from here, then copy it to
<path-to-game>
and finally apply the Sound Patch.
Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition
- All improvements in this section are included in the full installation of the Enhanced Edition project.
- Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition is a compilation of mods which implements widescreen resolution support, adds PlayStation 2 audio quality and fog that were missing from the PC version, provides upscaled images and FMVs, adds support for 60 FPS, improves controller and keyboard/mouse support and fixes countless bugs among other things.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\[Note 1] |
-
keyconf.dat
stores input bindings. -
language.ini
stores language settings. -
options.ini
stores gameplay and volume settings. -
settings.ini
stores video and audio settings.
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\data\save\Folder 01\[Note 1] |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | Use Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | Use Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition | ||
4K Ultra HD | Use Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition | ||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | Use Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition, then set ScreenMode = 1 in d3d8.ini . |
||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | Use Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition, then set ScreenMode = 2 in d3d8.ini . |
||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Causes black lines to appear in some textures when forced.[2] | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Use Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition for SMAA; set EnableSMAA = 1 in d3d8.ini . Alternatively, MSAA can be forced via the GPU control panel.See here for instructions and recommended settings. |
||
High-fidelity upscaling | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS | Capped at 30 FPS by default. See High frame rate for 60 FPS support. | ||
120+ FPS | The game engine starts to break in various ways, such as character movement becoming disabled, when playing at high frame rate. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) |
High frame rate
- The game runs at 30 FPS by default. Use Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition to run the game at 60 FPS while fixing egregious high frame rate issues.
Install Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition and enable 60 FPS support[3] |
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Notes
|
Change noise effect resolution
Change IncreaseNoiseEffectRes[4] |
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Notes
|
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | All game functions can be remapped on the keyboard. Mouse buttons cannot be remapped with other keys. Use Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition to assign different actions to the same input on keyboard. |
|
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | Some menus do not support mouse input. For full mouse menu support, use Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition, then set EnableEnhancedMouse = 1 in d3d8.ini . |
|
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | DirectInput only. See Controller support. | |
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | Use Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition to assign different actions to the same button on controllers. | |
Controller sensitivity | Silent Hill 2: Director's Cut supports analog movement for controller joysticks but does not support pressure sensitive face buttons. | |
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | See Controller support | |
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Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers | ||
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PlayStation button prompts | ||
Light bar support | ||
Adaptive trigger support | ||
DualSense haptic feedback support | ||
Connection modes | Wired |
Generic/other controllers | ||
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Button prompts |
Additional information | ||
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Button prompts | ||
Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | DirectInput only. Use Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition to restore vibration for XInput controllers. |
|
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Controller support
- Analog triggers and vibration on XInput controllers won't function without workarounds.
Use Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition[5] |
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Notes
|
Use XInput Plus |
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|
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Background music and sound effects. | |
Surround sound | Up to 7.0 output.[6] | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
EAX support | DirectSound3D. | |
Royalty free audio |
- It may require DirectSound3D restoration software to restore hardware-accelerated 3D sound functionality on Windows Vista and later.
- DSOAL is included in Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition.
Localizations
- Use Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition to restore the language selection in the options menu.
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Arabic | Fan translation, download. | |||
Simplified Chinese | Fan translation, download. | |||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Indonesian | Fan translation, download. | |||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | Use Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition to restore the Japanese language. | |||
Polish | Fan translation, download. | |||
Brazilian Portuguese | Fan translation, download. Version with dubbing is available here. | |||
Russian | Fan translation, download. | |||
Spanish | Improved fan translation, download. Included in Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition. |
|||
Turkish | Fan translation, download. | |||
Ukrainian | Fan translation, download. |
Issues fixed
Audio stutters endlessly or stops completely
- The game comes with a buggy, beta version of CRIWARE audio middleware that has issues running correctly on multi-core CPUs.
Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition includes a custom reimplementation of this audio engine to fix the issue.
Use EnableCriWareReimplementation |
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|
Force CPU affinity to one core |
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Clicking or popping sound effects
Use AudioClipDetection[7] |
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|
Force CPU affinity to one core |
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Textures appear as solid white surfaces
- Certain areas appear white when they should be black. This issue affects Nvidia GPUs.
Use WhiteShaderFix[8] |
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|
"Insert a disc" message appears during the ending
- In rare situations, the game will look for
end.bik
instead ofending.bik
for the credits video. If that happens, this error will occur.
Install Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition[9] |
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Notes
|
Rename video file[10] |
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|
Installation on modern systems
- On some modern systems, the installer won't run.
Run Setup.exe as administrator
|
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Missing DAT and INI files
- DAT and INI files, used to store the game settings, won't be created after running the game for the first time.
Run sh2pc.exe as administrator
|
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Unable to save
Run sh2pc.exe as administrator
|
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A warning message pops up when the game crashes
- Warning: "A crash occurred the last time that game was played. Using safe graphics options."
- If this occurs, the game settings will be restored to their initial state.
Set INI file to read-only mode |
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|
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 8.1 | For Direct3D 9 support, use Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition. |
Shader Model support | 1.4 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Audio | ADX | Sound files are compressed compared to the PlayStation 2 version. The original PlayStation 2 quality audio files can be restored into the PC version by installing the Audio Enhancement Pack as part of the Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition project. |
Cutscenes | Bink Video | FMVs are compressed and play at 29.97 full frames per second (29.97p), compared to the PlayStation 2 version which plays them at 59.94 half frames per second (29.97i). The quality of the PC version's FMVs can be improved by installing the FMV Enhancement Pack as part of the Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition project. |
Silent Hill 2 HD Collection Voice Pack
- Replaces the original voice acting with the new voices from the Silent Hill HD Collection release.[11]
- The HD Collection voices are very divisive and often considered to be inferior to the original voice acting.
- Includes and integrates both the Audio Enhancement Pack and the FMV Enhancement Pack from the Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition project for its audio improvements.
Silent Hill 2 PC Fix by Steam006
- This fix should not be combined with the Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition project.
- An outdated alternative fix which adds new features and fixes some bugs.
Instructions[citation needed] |
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Unlimited stamina
Apply hack for unlimited stamina[12] |
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Disable background fog
Disable fogging[13] |
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Add icon to executable file
-
sh2pc.exe
may have no icon set by default.
Set icon with Rcedit[14] |
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System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98, ME, 2000, XP | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 700 MHz AMD Athlon 700 MHz |
Intel Pentium 1.0 GHz AMD Athlon 1.0 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 64 MB | 128 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1.8 GB | 2.3 GB |
Video card (GPU) | 32 MB of VRAM DirectX 8.1 compatible | 64 MB of VRAM |
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
- ↑ DF Retro: Silent Hill 2 - Horror Perfected on PS2/Xbox/PC/PS3 - YouTube - last accessed on 2020-11-01
- ↑ Feature Support: Anisotropic filtering · Issue #695 · elishacloud/Silent-Hill-2-Enhancements - last accessed on 2023-06-11
- ↑ Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition - Configuration Details - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition - Configuration Examples - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition - Update Video #3 - YouTube - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition - Configuration Details - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition - Installation Guide - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Silent Hill 2 Director's Cut PC Ending Troubles : silenthill - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Silent Hill 2 Director's Cut PC Ending Troubles : silenthill - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Voice Comparison - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Silent Hill 2 stamina fix · Issue #344 · ThirteenAG/WidescreenFixesPack - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ DxWnd / Discussion / General Discussion:Silent Hill 2: no sound on alt-tab - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ SH2 Options/Inventory Font Resolution · Issue #375 · ThirteenAG/WidescreenFixesPack - last accessed on 9 June 2023