Difference between revisions of "Doom II: Hell on Earth"
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{{mm}} [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=297 Steam Users' Forums] for game series | {{mm}} [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=297 Steam Users' Forums] for game series | ||
− | == Availability == | + | ==Availability== |
{{Availability Table| | {{Availability Table| | ||
{{Availability Table/row| [http://store.steampowered.com/app/2300/ Steam] | {{ID|Steam}} | Pre-configured to run with DOSBox (included in download).}} | {{Availability Table/row| [http://store.steampowered.com/app/2300/ Steam] | {{ID|Steam}} | Pre-configured to run with DOSBox (included in download).}} | ||
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{{--}} The "Master Levels for Doom II" expansion cannot be purchased separately on Steam. It must be purchased as part of a Doom pack | {{--}} The "Master Levels for Doom II" expansion cannot be purchased separately on Steam. It must be purchased as part of a Doom pack | ||
− | == Versions == | + | ==Versions== |
− | === Source Ports === | + | ===Source Ports=== |
Since the release of the source code, several modified engines have emerged. | Since the release of the source code, several modified engines have emerged. | ||
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You can view a more exhaustive list on [[Wikipedia:Doom source port|Wikipedia]] or a set of comparison tables on [http://doomwiki.org/wiki/Comparison_of_Doom_source_ports DoomWiki.org]. The history of various source ports is examined on [http://www.doomworld.com/10years/ports/ Doomworld]. | You can view a more exhaustive list on [[Wikipedia:Doom source port|Wikipedia]] or a set of comparison tables on [http://doomwiki.org/wiki/Comparison_of_Doom_source_ports DoomWiki.org]. The history of various source ports is examined on [http://www.doomworld.com/10years/ports/ Doomworld]. | ||
− | === Content === | + | ===Content=== |
A freely redistributable replacement of DOOM-like assets is available at [http://www.nongnu.org/freedoom/ Freedoom], forming a completely free and open source game. Art assets from the original game such as the levels, sounds, textures, etc., remain under copyright. They can be purchased from Steam or copied from an original game disk. | A freely redistributable replacement of DOOM-like assets is available at [http://www.nongnu.org/freedoom/ Freedoom], forming a completely free and open source game. Art assets from the original game such as the levels, sounds, textures, etc., remain under copyright. They can be purchased from Steam or copied from an original game disk. | ||
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===Configuration file and save game data location=== | ===Configuration file and save game data location=== | ||
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[[File:Doom II Options.png|290px|right|thumb|In-game options menu.]] | [[File:Doom II Options.png|290px|right|thumb|In-game options menu.]] | ||
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− | === [[Field of view (FOV)]] === | + | ===[[Field of view (FOV)]]=== |
Depending on your choice of engine, you can usually change the field of view with a console command, or even in the options. Try <nowiki>fov <1-179></nowiki> or <nowiki>gr_fov <1-179></nowiki>. | Depending on your choice of engine, you can usually change the field of view with a console command, or even in the options. Try <nowiki>fov <1-179></nowiki> or <nowiki>gr_fov <1-179></nowiki>. | ||
− | === [[Multi-monitor]] === | + | ===[[Multi-monitor]]=== |
ZDoom [http://forum.zdoom.org/viewtopic.php?t=26755 seeks to support multiple monitors out of the box since version 2.5.0]. [http://www.wsgf.org/dr/doom Widescreen Gaming Forum] discusses multimonitor set ups with GZDoom. | ZDoom [http://forum.zdoom.org/viewtopic.php?t=26755 seeks to support multiple monitors out of the box since version 2.5.0]. [http://www.wsgf.org/dr/doom Widescreen Gaming Forum] discusses multimonitor set ups with GZDoom. | ||
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{{Input settings | {{Input settings | ||
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{{System requirements | {{System requirements | ||
|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows |
Revision as of 20:23, 21 January 2014
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Developers | |
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id Software | |
Publishers | |
GT Interactive | |
Engines | |
Doom | |
Release dates | |
DOS | September 30, 1994 |
Mac OS (Classic) | 1995 |
⤏ Go to series page | |
Doom (1993) | 1993 |
Doom II: Hell on Earth | 1994 |
Final Doom | 1996 |
DRL (unofficial game) | 2002 |
Doom 3 | 2004 |
Doom 64 EX (unofficial port) | 2008 |
Doom 3: BFG Edition | 2012 |
Doom (2016) | 2016 |
Doom VFR | 2017 |
MiniDoom 2 (unofficial game) | 2018 |
Doom I Enhanced | 2020 |
Doom II Enhanced | 2020 |
Doom Eternal | 2020 |
Doom 64 | 2020 |
Doom: The Dark Ages | 2025 |
Key points
- Runs on very low end hardware.
- The Doom engine was made open source in 1997, making the game very mod-friendly.
General information
- Doom Wiki
- Steam Community Discussions
- Steam Users' Forums for game series
Availability
- Doom II: Hell on Earth is also available as part of Doom 3: BFG Edition - this version includes Steam achievements and the "No Rest for the Living" expansion (previously exclusive to the Xbox 360 version).
- The "Master Levels for Doom II" expansion cannot be purchased separately on Steam. It must be purchased as part of a Doom pack
Versions
Source Ports
Since the release of the source code, several modified engines have emerged.
You can view a more exhaustive list on Wikipedia or a set of comparison tables on DoomWiki.org. The history of various source ports is examined on Doomworld.
Content
A freely redistributable replacement of DOOM-like assets is available at Freedoom, forming a completely free and open source game. Art assets from the original game such as the levels, sounds, textures, etc., remain under copyright. They can be purchased from Steam or copied from an original game disk.
Game data
Configuration file and save game data location
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/2300/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Field of view (FOV)
Depending on your choice of engine, you can usually change the field of view with a console command, or even in the options. Try fov <1-179> or gr_fov <1-179>.
Multi-monitor
ZDoom seeks to support multiple monitors out of the box since version 2.5.0. Widescreen Gaming Forum discusses multimonitor set ups with GZDoom.
Input settings
Audio settings
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | MS-DOS | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel 386 Processor | Intel 486 Processor |
System memory (RAM) | ||
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 100 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | VGA graphics card |
Notes
- ↑ 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>/2300/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (2300) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.