Difference between revisions of "Hitman 2: Silent Assassin"
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+ | {{Fixbox/fix|Use DX8 to DX9 enb convertor|ref=<ref name="Sui" />}} | ||
+ | # Download the newest [http://enbdev.com/download_convertor_dx8todx9.htm DX8 to DX9 convertor]. | ||
+ | # Place it in a folder with the game. | ||
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+ | {{Fixbox/fix|Limiting the frame rate|ref=<ref name="Sui" />}} | ||
+ | * See [[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)#Limit FPS|Frame Rate (FPS)]] for instructions on how to limit the frame rate. Keep in mind, that this is DirectX 8 based game and some solutions may not work out of the box. | ||
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Revision as of 16:17, 27 September 2016
Developers | |
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IO Interactive | |
Publishers | |
Eidos Interactive | |
Engines | |
Glacier | |
Release dates | |
Windows | October 1, 2002 |
Hitman | |
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Hitman: Codename 47 | 2000 |
Hitman 2: Silent Assassin | 2002 |
Hitman: Contracts | 2004 |
Hitman: Blood Money | 2006 |
Hitman: Sniper Challenge | 2012 |
Hitman: Absolution | 2012 |
Hitman GO | 2015 |
Hitman | 2016 |
Hitman 2 | 2018 |
Hitman World of Assassination | 2021 |
General information
- Hitman Wiki
- Neoseeker Forums
- Hitman 2: Silent Assassin
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
- Steam Users' Forums for game series
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | The version included in the retail 'Hitman Collection' (Eidos, 2009) is entirely DRM free. | |||
Publisher website | ||||
Amazon.com | ||||
Amazon.co.uk | ||||
GamersGate | ||||
Incorrect store name. See here for available options. | ||||
GOG.com | Version 1.01 uncensored. | |||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam |
- The Steam version (v1.02) is slightly censored (removed certain lines of dialog, alcohol references, and minor changes to certain disguises)[1]
- The European release of the Hitman Collection is DRM-free, already patched to the latest version and have the cheats enable by default.
Version differences
- The GOG.com version is patched to work better on modern operating systems and it's the uncensored version 1.01.
Demos
Essential improvements
Patches
Patch v1.01 is the latest patch available. English, French, and German versions of the patch are available.
Skip intro videos
Instructions |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Template:Game data/row
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/6850/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
Template:Game data/row
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/6850/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Widescreen resolution
Instructions |
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Instructions |
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Input settings
Audio settings
- May require DirectSound3D restoration software to restore proper sound functionality on Windows Vista and later.
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Spanish | subtitles and interface with a mod | |||
Italian | Available here. | |||
Polish | Retail and here. Retail only translation available. |
Issues fixed
Game is displayed in-between screens
- The window is displayed in the middle of Windows workspace, which may end up being in-between screens.
Instructions |
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Fatal Error - Unable to create device
Instructions |
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Crash To Desktop (Steam)
Instructions |
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Failed to find Steam
Instructions |
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Instructions |
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Black screen during the cutscenes
Instructions |
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Instructions |
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Instructions |
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Instructions |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 8.1 | |
OpenGL | 1.4 | |
Shader Model support | 1.4 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Interface | FreeType |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98, ME, XP | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium III 450 MHz | Intel Pentium III 1 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 128 MB | 256 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 800 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 16 MB of VRAM DirectX 8.1 compatible | 32 MB of VRAM DirectX 8.1 compatible |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/6850/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (6850) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
Categories:
- Windows
- Invalid template usage (Infobox game)
- Games
- Invalid template usage (Series)
- Invalid template usage (DRM)
- Invalid template usage (Availability)
- Invalid template usage (Fixbox)
- Invalid template usage (Save game cloud syncing)
- Invalid section order
- Invalid template usage (API)
- Missing section (Video)
- Missing section (Input)
- Missing section (Audio)