Difference between revisions of "Aliens versus Predator 2"
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{{:Aliens versus Predator (series)}} | {{:Aliens versus Predator (series)}} | ||
| − | Aliens Vs Predator 2 works well on most modern computers when certain compatibility-options are activated | + | '''Key points''' |
| − | + | {{++}} Aliens Vs Predator 2 works well on most modern computers when certain compatibility-options are activated. | |
| − | + | '''General information''' | |
| − | + | {{mm}} [http://aliensvspredator2.filefront.com/ AvP2 on filefront] Patches, mods and fixes for the game. | |
| − | + | {{mm}} [http://www.avpuniverse.com/enc/games/avp2.html Alien vs Predator Universe profile] with some useful links | |
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| − | == Patches == | + | ==Availability== |
| − | + | {{--}} The game is not available through digital distribution methods, but physical copies can still be bought online. | |
| − | Latest official patch | + | {{++}} A serial key is not required to install or play the game. |
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| + | ==Patches== | ||
| + | {{mm}} [http://aliensvspredator2.filefront.com/file/AvP2_Update_1096;8730 1.0.9.6 Latest official patch] | ||
| + | {{mm}} [http://aliensvspredator2.filefront.com/file/AVP2_Widescreen_Patch;91071 Avp2 Widescreen Patcher] | ||
Unofficial fix to remove the stretching when using widescreen-resolutions. | Unofficial fix to remove the stretching when using widescreen-resolutions. | ||
| − | == | + | ==Game data== |
| − | === | + | {{Game Location Table| |
| − | + | {{Game Location Table/row|Save game location|<pre>..\Aliens vs. Predator 2\Save\Player_0</pre>}} | |
| + | {{Game Location Table/row|Configuration file location|<pre>..\Aliens vs. Predator 2\autoexec.cfg</pre>}} | ||
| + | }} | ||
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| + | ==Video settings== | ||
| + | <!--[[File:aliens_vesrus_predator_2_settings.png|300px|right|thumb|General settings.]]--> | ||
| + | {{Video Settings | ||
| + | |widescreen_resolution =hackable | ||
| + | |widescreen_resolution_notes=See [[#Higher/wide-screen resolutions|Higher/wide-screen resolutions]] | ||
| + | |multimonitor =hackable | ||
| + | |multimonitor_notes =See [[#Higher/wide-screen resolutions|Higher/wide-screen resolutions]] | ||
| + | |fov =hackable | ||
| + | |fov_notes =See [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]. | ||
| + | |windowed =unknown | ||
| + | |windowed_notes = | ||
| + | |fullscreen =unknown | ||
| + | |fullscreen_notes = | ||
| + | |anisotropic =false | ||
| + | |anisotropic_notes = | ||
| + | |antialiasing =false | ||
| + | |antialiasing_notes = | ||
| + | |vsync =false | ||
| + | |vsync_notes =Game FPS is locked to refresh rate. | ||
| + | }} | ||
| − | + | ===Higher/wide-screen resolutions=== | |
| − | === Higher/wide-screen resolutions === | + | {{Fixbox|1= |
| − | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Description}} | |
| + | {{ii}} Make sure to set ALL your other options before doing this because the resolution will reset to 640x480 if you enter the graphics menu. | ||
| + | {{ii}} Field of view will not scale with resolution. See [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]] for fix | ||
| − | < | + | 1) Navigate to game folder and open <code>autoexec.cfg</code> |
| − | + | 2) Locate lines: | |
<pre> | <pre> | ||
SCREENWIDTH | SCREENWIDTH | ||
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GameScreenHeight | GameScreenHeight | ||
</pre> | </pre> | ||
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| − | === Field of View Fix (FOV) === | + | and change them to your desired resolution. |
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| + | 3) Save file, right click on it, select Properties and set attribute to <code>Read Only</code>. | ||
| + | }} | ||
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| + | ===Field of View Fix (FOV)=== | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
| + | {{Fixbox/fix|External FOV fix}} | ||
| + | Download [http://aliensvspredator2.filefront.com/file/AVP2_Widescreen_Patch;91071 Avp2 Widescreen Patcher] and run the .exe for the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Vector_Video_Standards2.svg aspect ratio] you will be using and let it run in the background while you play. | ||
| + | }} | ||
| − | = | + | {{Fixbox|1= |
| − | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Ingame FOV fix}} | |
| + | # Start game, in-game, hit Enter | ||
| + | # Type <code><cheat> mpfov</code> and hit Enter. You should now be able to modify the H-FOV using the A & D keys. | ||
| + | # Change FOV to suit your taste | ||
| + | # Hit Enter and type <code><cheat> mpfov</code> | ||
| + | # Now you are back in regular gameplay mode with the adjusted FOV. | ||
| + | }} | ||
| − | === | + | ==Input settings== |
| − | + | {{Input Settings | |
| + | |key_remap =unknown | ||
| + | |key_remap_notes = | ||
| + | |acceleration_option =unknown | ||
| + | |acceleration_option_notes = | ||
| + | |controller_support =unknown | ||
| + | |controller_support_notes = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| − | === | + | ==Issues and Fixes == |
| − | + | ===The game won't launch=== | |
| + | If nothing happens when you click the .exe you might have to try using a crack instead and then running the game in Windows 98 compatibility-mode. To do this right-click '''avp2.exe''', click options and go to the compatibility-tab. Check the compatibility-box and choose Windows 98. Also tick '''Run this program as an administrator'''. | ||
| − | == | + | ==Improvements== |
| − | === | + | ===Skip Introductions, Cutscenes and Videos=== |
| − | + | Intro videos can be skipped by clicking on <code>Options</code> in the launcher and ticking <code>Disable Logos</code>. | |
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| − | == | + | ===Higher resolution textures=== |
| − | + | [http://aliensvspredator2.filefront.com/file/AvP2_2007_Complete_texture_overhaul;83836 AvP2 2007] Mod that replaces most textures in the game with higher resolution ones. | |
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| − | == System | + | ==System requirement == |
{{SysReq_BaseTemplate | {{SysReq_BaseTemplate | ||
|minOS_ = Windows 98 | |minOS_ = Windows 98 | ||
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|minVRAM_ = 16 MB | |minVRAM_ = 16 MB | ||
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[[Category:Game]] | [[Category:Game]] | ||
[[Category:Windows]] | [[Category:Windows]] | ||
Revision as of 20:30, 12 January 2013
Template:Infobox Template:Infobox Aliens versus Predator (series)
Key points
- Aliens Vs Predator 2 works well on most modern computers when certain compatibility-options are activated.
General information
- AvP2 on filefront Patches, mods and fixes for the game.
- Alien vs Predator Universe profile with some useful links
Availability
- The game is not available through digital distribution methods, but physical copies can still be bought online.
- A serial key is not required to install or play the game.
Patches
Unofficial fix to remove the stretching when using widescreen-resolutions.
Game data
Video settings
Higher/wide-screen resolutions
| Instructions |
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Field of View Fix (FOV)
| Instructions |
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| Instructions |
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Input settings
Issues and Fixes
The game won't launch
If nothing happens when you click the .exe you might have to try using a crack instead and then running the game in Windows 98 compatibility-mode. To do this right-click avp2.exe, click options and go to the compatibility-tab. Check the compatibility-box and choose Windows 98. Also tick Run this program as an administrator.
Improvements
Skip Introductions, Cutscenes and Videos
Intro videos can be skipped by clicking on Options in the launcher and ticking Disable Logos.
Higher resolution textures
AvP2 2007 Mod that replaces most textures in the game with higher resolution ones.