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== Input settings == | == Input settings == | ||
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| − | | | + | |key remap = true |
| − | | | + | |key remap notes = |
| − | | | + | |acceleration option = true |
| − | | | + | |acceleration option notes = |
| − | | | + | |mouse menu = unknown |
| − | | | + | |mouse menu notes = |
| + | |invert mouse y-axis = unknown | ||
| + | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
| + | |controller support = unknown | ||
| + | |controller support notes = | ||
| + | |full controller = unknown | ||
| + | |full controller notes = | ||
| + | |controller remap = unknown | ||
| + | |controller remap notes = | ||
| + | |invert controller y-axis = unknown | ||
| + | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
| + | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
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|minproc = Pentium 90 MHz | |minproc = Pentium 90 MHz | ||
|minmem = 16 MB | |minmem = 16 MB | ||
|minHD = 25 MB free | |minHD = 25 MB free | ||
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|recproc = Pentium 133 MHz | |recproc = Pentium 133 MHz | ||
|recmem = 24 MB | |recmem = 24 MB | ||
|recHD = 400 MB free | |recHD = 400 MB free | ||
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Revision as of 03:39, 29 October 2013
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| id Software | |
| Publishers | |
| Activision | |
| Engines | |
| id Tech 2 | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | December 9, 1997 |
| Mac OS (Classic) | 1997 |
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|
| Quake | |
|---|---|
| Quake | 1996 |
| Quake II | 1997 |
| Quake III Arena | 1999 |
| Quake 4 | 2005 |
| Enemy Territory: Quake Wars | 2007 |
| Quake Live | 2010 |
| Quake II RTX | 2019 |
| Quake Enhanced | 2021 |
| Quake Champions | 2022 |
| Quake II Enhanced | 2023 |
Key points
- Engine is open source with modern multi-platform ports available; see Source Ports
- Runs well on low-end hardware
- Small but hardcore community[citation needed]
- Easy to mod
- The Steam Version lacks the Soundtrack, but this can be fixed.
General information
- Quake Wiki - A detailed wiki for every Quake game made.
- Steam Users' Forums - The Steam forums for the Quake series.
- FAQ on Steam forums - A starting point for new Quake II players.
- Func_Msgboard - The mapper hub, new map releases, technique improvements.
- bit7.org/quake - Community site with extensive mirrors section, reviews and details on editions of the game.
Availability
- The Steam version (and others) can also be played on Mac OS X and Linux using a source port.
Mission Pack: Ground Zero
Mission Pack: The Reckoning
Source Ports
Since the release of the source code various engine overhauls and source ports have been created to enhance or modify the game in different ways. Which one to use is a matter of taste.
- 3.24 This is a simple patch that fixes bugs and adds certain things to the engine such as widescreen-support. Easy to install and use.
- R1Q2 Source port that focuses on the multiplayer aspect of the game.
- KMQuake An enhanced source port. Allows for customization of textures, game interface etc.
- LWJake2 A LWJGL-based source port focusing on compatibility and bugfixes.
- Quetoo Another source port which adds support for Linux and FreeBSD. Only for people who know what they're doing.
- Yamagi Quake II An "enhanced client" focusing mainly on bug- and code-fixes.
- Ultimate Quake II Patch Designed for the Steam version of Quake II but is also compatible with retail versions by changing the install path of the mod. Adds bug-fixes, improved graphics, enables mouse use in menus as well as music through software playback.
Improvements
Patches
3.20. Latest official patch.
3.24. Unofficial patch that focuses on bugfixes and minor tweaks.
Game data
Game files location
- The files for The Reckoning expansion are in the "xatrix" folder, while the Ground Zero expansion files are in the "rogue" folder.
Save files location
Save game cloud syncing
Template:Save Game Cloud Syncing
Video settings
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
It is not built in, but forcing it through graphics drivers should work.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
The game doesn't have built in anti-aliasing but forcing it through your graphics control panel should work.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
The game is capped at 90 fps. To fix this, create a text-file in C:\Program Files (x86)\id Software\Quake2\baseq2\ then add the line cl_maxfps "120" (or whatever you want the maximum fps to be) and save it as autoexec.cfg. You can also force V-sync through graphics drivers control panel.
Input settings
Audio settings
Issues and Fixes
No Music Playback
The music plays directly from the game-CD so the Steam version unfortunately lacks it. Try applying the Ultimate Quake II patch mentioned above.
If you prefer to use the original engine you can download the soundtrack from the Steam forums. Either burn a new CD from the image file or use a CD emulator like WinCDEmu to mount the image.
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 95, NT 4.0 | 98, ME, 2000, XP |
| Processor (CPU) | ||
| System memory (RAM) | ||
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 25 MB free | 400 MB free |