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{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|soldier-of-fortune-ii-double-helix|80}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|soldier-of-fortune-ii-double-helix|80}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|soldier-of-fortune-ii-double-helix|68}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|soldier-of-fortune-ii-double-helix|68}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Shooter, Stealth }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Asia, Contemporary, Europe, Middle East, North America, South America }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Soldier of Fortune }} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
|gogcom id = 1228964594 | |gogcom id = 1228964594 | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
|hltb = 8725 | |hltb = 8725 | ||
− | | | + | |lutris = soldier-of-fortune-ii-double-helix |
+ | |mobygames = 6428 | ||
|wikipedia = Soldier of Fortune II: Double Helix | |wikipedia = Soldier of Fortune II: Double Helix | ||
|winehq = 751 | |winehq = 751 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ | + | |
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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{{Availability/row| GOG.com | soldier_of_fortune_ii_double_helix_gold_edition | DRM-free | Gold Edition | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | soldier_of_fortune_ii_double_helix_gold_edition | DRM-free | Gold Edition | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Demo versions=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Free demo versions are available from GameFront: [https://www.gamefront.com/games/soldier-of-fortune-2/file/sof2-single-player-demo singleplayer], [https://www.gamefront.com/games/soldier-of-fortune-2/file/soldier-of-fortune-ii-double-helix-multiplayer-test multiplayer]. | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
− | {{ii}} Patches are available for both [ | + | {{ii}} Patches are available for both [https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/3817/7/ Windows] and [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/822-soldier-of-fortune-ii-double-helix-mac-patch/ OS X]. |
===[https://github.com/SuiMachine/Soldier-of-Fortune-2-SuisFix/releases Sui's Fix]=== | ===[https://github.com/SuiMachine/Soldier-of-Fortune-2-SuisFix/releases Sui's Fix]=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Installing Sui's Fix|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Suicide machine|date=2019-08-13}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Installing Sui's Fix|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Suicide machine|date=2019-08-13}}</ref>|fix= | ||
# Download latest [https://github.com/SuiMachine/Soldier-of-Fortune-2-SuisFix/releases Sui's Fix] and extract it. | # Download latest [https://github.com/SuiMachine/Soldier-of-Fortune-2-SuisFix/releases Sui's Fix] and extract it. | ||
− | # Move extracted files ( | + | # Move extracted files ({{file|winmm.dll}} and folders {{file|base|folder}} and {{file|scripts|folder}}) to {{file|{{p|game}}|folder}}. |
# Edit the file {{file|{{p|game}}\scripts\SoF2-Fixes.ini}} to configure the fix. | # Edit the file {{file|{{p|game}}\scripts\SoF2-Fixes.ini}} to configure the fix. | ||
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} The fix requires the Gold Edition (1.03). Fix works only for singleplayer. |
+ | {{++}} Modified function responsible for obtaining resolution to allow for resolution override. | ||
+ | {{++}} Implemented FOV override on library load (FOV scales as hor+) | ||
+ | {{++}} Implemented HUD cropping fix by AntonioR. | ||
+ | {{++}} Added option to override the window style with borderless mode. | ||
+ | {{--}} Remove's FMV's Causing them to be black | ||
+ | {{--}} May cause game to not work as intended | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Game data/config|OS X|}} | {{Game data/config|OS X|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} {{file|sof2sp.cfg}} contains | + | {{ii}} {{file|sof2sp.cfg}} contains singleplayer settings. |
{{ii}} {{file|mp\sof2mp.cfg}} contains multiplayer settings. | {{ii}} {{file|mp\sof2mp.cfg}} contains multiplayer settings. | ||
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===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
− | |discord | + | |discord = |
− | |discord notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | |gog galaxy | + | |gog galaxy = true |
− | |gog galaxy notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | |origin | + | |origin = |
− | |origin notes | + | |origin notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |steam cloud = |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect notes = |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |xbox cloud = |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |xbox cloud notes = |
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Soldier of fortune 2 video basic.jpg|Basic video settings.}} | {{Image|Soldier of fortune 2 video basic.jpg|Basic video settings.}} | ||
{{Image|Soldier of fortune 2 video advanced.jpg|Advanced video settings.}} | {{Image|Soldier of fortune 2 video advanced.jpg|Advanced video settings.}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/soldier-fortune-ii-double-helix-gold-edition | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/soldier-fortune-ii-double-helix-gold-edition | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = limited | |widescreen wsgf award = limited | ||
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|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
|antialiasing notes = FSAA, up to 4 samples. | |antialiasing notes = FSAA, up to 4 samples. | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Running the game in widescreen resolution in single player|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Running the game in widescreen resolution in single player|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
# Start the game. | # Start the game. | ||
− | # Open the console ({{key|Shift|~}}). | + | # Open the console ({{key|Shift|~}}){{note|On German keyboards, {{key|Shift|^}}}}. |
# Type in: <code>r_customwidth X</code>, where X is width of your desired resolution (for example, for 1680x1050 resolution, replace X with 1680). | # Type in: <code>r_customwidth X</code>, where X is width of your desired resolution (for example, for 1680x1050 resolution, replace X with 1680). | ||
# Now, type in: <code>r_customheight Y</code>, where Y is height of your desired resolution (for example, for 1680x1050 resolution, replace Y with 1050). | # Now, type in: <code>r_customheight Y</code>, where Y is height of your desired resolution (for example, for 1680x1050 resolution, replace Y with 1050). | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Setting the single player configuration file for widescreen|ref={{cn|date=November 2018}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Setting the single player configuration file for widescreen|ref={{cn|date=November 2018}}|fix= | ||
# Run the game at least once and set the graphic options to your preference. | # Run the game at least once and set the graphic options to your preference. | ||
− | # Edit the file {{p|game}}\base\sof2sp.cfg. | + | # Edit the file {{file|{{p|game}}\base\sof2sp.cfg}}. |
− | # Set <code>r_customwidth X</code>, where X is width of | + | # Set <code>r_customwidth X</code>, where X is width of the desired resolution. |
− | # Set <code>r_customheight Y</code>, where Y is height of | + | # Set <code>r_customheight Y</code>, where Y is height of the desired resolution. |
# Set <code>r_mode -1</code> to make the game use custom resolutions. | # Set <code>r_mode -1</code> to make the game use custom resolutions. | ||
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
{{ii}} See the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/soldier-fortune-ii-double-helix-gold-edition WSGF entry] to fix the HUD in widescreen. | {{ii}} See the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/soldier-fortune-ii-double-helix-gold-edition WSGF entry] to fix the HUD in widescreen. | ||
− | {{ii}} This method | + | {{ii}} This method does not work for multiplayer. |
{{ii}} Image will be Vert- and FOV will need to be adjusted to compensate. | {{ii}} Image will be Vert- and FOV will need to be adjusted to compensate. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Running the game in widescreen resolution in multiplayer|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Running the game in widescreen resolution in multiplayer|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
# Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1141-soldier-of-fortune-2-multiplayer-widescreen-patch/ Soldier of fortune 2 Multiplayer Widescreen Patch]. | # Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1141-soldier-of-fortune-2-multiplayer-widescreen-patch/ Soldier of fortune 2 Multiplayer Widescreen Patch]. | ||
− | # Extract the file to | + | # Extract the file to {{file|{{p|game}}|folder}}. |
− | # Run the | + | # Run the patch and choose the desired resolution. |
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
− | {{ii}} In the game parameters, select 640x480 as the default resolution, otherwise the patch | + | {{ii}} In the game parameters, select 640x480 as the default resolution, otherwise the patch will not work. |
− | {{ii}} This method | + | {{ii}} This method does not work for singleplayer. |
}} | }} | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Changing FOV using hex editor|ref=<ref>[https://www.wsgf.org/dr/soldier-fortune-ii-double-helix-gold-edition Soldier of Fortune II: Double Helix (Gold Edition) | WSGF]</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Changing FOV using hex editor|ref=<ref>[https://www.wsgf.org/dr/soldier-fortune-ii-double-helix-gold-edition Soldier of Fortune II: Double Helix (Gold Edition) | WSGF]</ref>|fix= | ||
# Go to the installation folder. | # Go to the installation folder. | ||
− | # Open | + | # Open {{file|cgamex86.dll}} with a hex editor such as [https://mh-nexus.de/en/downloads.php?product=HxD HxD]. |
− | # Go to the address '''AEB00''' (game | + | # Go to the address '''AEB00''' (game version 1.00) or '''AEA54''' (game version 1.03 / Gold Update). |
− | # | + | # By default, is set to <code>38 30</code>, which is 80. Change it to the desired value (<code>39 30</code> (90) for 16:10 monitors and <code>39 35</code> (95) for 16:9). |
# Save the file and run the game. | # Save the file and run the game. | ||
# To check FOV while in game, type in <code>cg_fov</code> (without the attribute behind it). | # To check FOV while in game, type in <code>cg_fov</code> (without the attribute behind it). | ||
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
− | {{ii}} Be sure to backup | + | {{ii}} Be sure to backup {{file|cgamex86.dll}} before editing. |
− | {{ii}} cg_fov may also need to be changed in sof2sp.cfg for this solution to work. | + | {{ii}} {{code|cg_fov}} may also need to be changed in {{file|sof2sp.cfg}} for this solution to work. |
}} | }} | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Changing FOV using console in Multiplayer|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Changing FOV using console in Multiplayer|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}|fix= | ||
− | Changing FOV in multiplayer is easier, because command <code>cg_fov X</code> | + | Changing FOV in multiplayer is easier, because command <code>cg_fov X</code> is not cheat-protected. |
# Start SOF2 Multiplayer. | # Start SOF2 Multiplayer. | ||
# Join a server (or host it) | # Join a server (or host it) | ||
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'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
− | {{ii}} Exceeding 60 FPS will cause the character to get stuck in some places.<ref> | + | {{ii}} Exceeding 60 FPS will cause the character to get stuck in some places.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/soldier_of_fortune_series/sof_2_buggy_movement|title=SOF 2 buggy movement, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
}} | }} | ||
===Head bob=== | ===Head bob=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Disable head bob|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Mars icecream|date=2018}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Disable head bob|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Mars icecream|date=2018}}</ref>|fix= | ||
− | + | # Open [[#Configuration file(s) location|the configuration file]]. | |
− | + | # Change the value of <code>seta cg_bobup</code>, <code>seta cg_bobpitch</code> and <code>seta cg_bobroll</code> to <code>"0"</code>. | |
− | + | # Save the file. (save with ''read-only'' attribute, to prevent change from reverting itself) | |
}} | }} | ||
===Oversized Crosshair=== | ===Oversized Crosshair=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Reduce the Oversized Crosshair|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Heymzey|date=2021}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Reduce the Oversized Crosshair|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Heymzey|date=2021}}</ref>|fix= | ||
− | + | # Open [[#Configuration file(s) location|the configuration file]]. | |
− | + | # Change the default value of <code>seta cg_crosshairSize "24"</code>, to a lower, desired, one. | |
− | + | # Save the file. Add the ''Read-Only'' attribute to prevent change from reverting itself. | |
}} | }} | ||
===FPS OSD is missing=== | ===FPS OSD is missing=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Restore the missing FPS OSD (on-screen display) when using custom resolutions|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Heymzey|date=2021}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Restore the missing FPS OSD (on-screen display) when using custom resolutions|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Heymzey|date=2021}}</ref>|fix= | ||
− | + | # Open [[#Configuration file(s) location|the configuration file]]. | |
− | + | # Add new line with: <code>seta r_customPixelAspect "1" </code> | |
− | + | # Save the file. Add the ''Read-Only'' attribute (to prevent change from reverting itself. | |
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
{{Image|Soldier of fortune 2 input settings.jpg|Input settings.}} | {{Image|Soldier of fortune 2 input settings.jpg|Input settings.}} | ||
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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|full controller = unknown | |full controller = unknown | ||
|full controller notes = | |full controller notes = | ||
− | |controller remap = | + | |controller remap = unknown |
|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
− | |controller sensitivity = | + | |controller sensitivity = unknown |
|controller sensitivity notes= | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
|invert controller y-axis = unknown | |invert controller y-axis = unknown | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
− | |xinput controllers = | + | |xinput controllers = unknown |
|xinput controllers notes = | |xinput controllers notes = | ||
− | |xbox prompts = | + | |xbox prompts = unknown |
|xbox prompts notes = | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
− | |impulse triggers = | + | |impulse triggers = unknown |
|impulse triggers notes = | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
− | |dualshock 4 = | + | |dualshock 4 = unknown |
|dualshock 4 notes = | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
− | |dualshock prompts = | + | |dualshock prompts = unknown |
|dualshock prompts notes = | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
− | |light bar support = | + | |light bar support = unknown |
|light bar support notes = | |light bar support notes = | ||
− | |dualshock 4 modes = | + | |dualshock 4 modes = unknown |
|dualshock 4 modes notes = | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
− | |tracked motion controllers= | + | |tracked motion controllers= unknown |
|tracked motion controllers notes = | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
− | |tracked motion prompts = | + | |tracked motion prompts = unknown |
|tracked motion prompts notes = | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
− | |other controllers = | + | |other controllers = unknown |
|other controllers notes = | |other controllers notes = | ||
− | |other button prompts = | + | |other button prompts = unknown |
|other button prompts notes= | |other button prompts notes= | ||
− | |controller hotplug = | + | |controller hotplug = unknown |
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
|haptic feedback = true | |haptic feedback = true | ||
|haptic feedback notes = Mouse Force Feedback. | |haptic feedback notes = Mouse Force Feedback. | ||
− | |simultaneous input = | + | |simultaneous input = unknown |
|simultaneous input notes = | |simultaneous input notes = | ||
− | |steam input api = | + | |steam input api = unknown |
|steam input api notes = | |steam input api notes = | ||
|steam hook input = unknown | |steam hook input = unknown | ||
|steam hook input notes = | |steam hook input notes = | ||
− | |steam input presets = | + | |steam input presets = unknown |
|steam input presets notes = | |steam input presets notes = | ||
|steam controller prompts = unknown | |steam controller prompts = unknown | ||
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===[[Glossary:Mouse acceleration|Mouse acceleration]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Mouse acceleration|Mouse acceleration]]=== | ||
− | Both | + | {{ii}} Both mouse acceleration and mouse filtering are disabled by default. There is an option to enable mouse filtering under "Misc Settings". Mouse acceleration can be activated using console command <code>cl_mouseAccel 1</code>. |
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = true | |eax support = true | ||
− | |eax support notes = EAX 3<ref> | + | |eax support notes = EAX 3<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20021008114303/http://eax.creative.com/gaming/sof.asp|title=Soldier Of Fortune 2: Double Helix - EAX.CREATIVE.COM (retrieved)|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
+ | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Traditional Chinese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Czech | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation - [http://mrazikovycestiny.cz/preklady/doc_download/93-soldier-of-fortune-ii-double-helix #1] or dubbing [https://fenixprodabing.cz/projekt/soldier-of-fortune-2-double-helix #2] | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|lan play modes = | |lan play modes = | ||
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
− | |online play = | + | |online play = hackable |
|online play players = 64 | |online play players = 64 | ||
|online play modes = | |online play modes = | ||
− | |online play notes = | + | |online play notes = The official [[GameSpy]] service shut down in 2014; custom master server available [https://www.sof2.org/1fx-master-server/ here]. |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Issues | + | ==Issues fixed== |
− | ===Game can't be uninstalled=== | + | ===Game can't be uninstalled (Error: "Could not open INSTALL.LOG file")=== |
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} This happens when there is a space in the game's install path. |
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Copy folder to C drive and run {{file|UNWISE.EXE}}|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}}}. | ||
+ | # Copy {{folder|Uninstall}} directly to the C: drive. | ||
+ | # Go into the copied folder and run {{file|UNWISE.EXE}}. | ||
+ | # After uninstalling, remove the folder from C: drive. | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | == | + | ===Brightness slider not working/Brightness too dark=== |
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Edit {{file|sof2sp.cfg}}|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\base\}}. | ||
+ | # Open {{file|sof2sp.cfg}}. | ||
+ | # Search for <code>seta r_overBrightBits "1"</code> and set to <code>seta r_overBrightBits "0"</code>. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Game refuses to boot but the process is visible in the taskbar=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Rename executable|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/soldier_of_fortune_series/sof_will_not_launch/post13|title=SoF will not launch., page 1 - Forum|date=2024-02-09}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}}}. | ||
+ | # Rename {{file|SoF.exe}} to {{file|mohaa.exe}}. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use Microsoft Application Compatibility Toolkit|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/soldier_of_fortune_series/sof_will_not_launch/page1|title=gog.com|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Download and install [https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/win7appqual/application-compatibility-toolkit--act- Microsoft Application Compatibility Toolkit]. | ||
+ | # Run the program ({{file|C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Kits\10\Assessment and Deployment Kit\Application Compatibility Toolkit\Compatibility Administrator (32-bit)}}. | ||
+ | # Find the entry for Soldier of Fortune, right-click on <code>Sof.exe</code> to open the context menu and click on "Disable". | ||
+ | }} | ||
===Shadow glitch=== | ===Shadow glitch=== | ||
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===FPS drops on modern systems=== | ===FPS drops on modern systems=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Change '''Light Flares''' setting|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
# Go to the options menu. | # Go to the options menu. | ||
− | # Select Video Options. | + | # Select '''Video Options'''. |
− | # Just below the Gamma slider, | + | # Just below the Gamma slider, change the Light Flares setting to '''Simple''' or '''Off'''. |
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
===Graphics settings are lost each time when starting multiplayer=== | ===Graphics settings are lost each time when starting multiplayer=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Edit {{file|sof2mp.cfg}}|ref={{cn|date=June 2018}}|fix= |
− | # Go to | + | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\base\MP\}}. |
− | # Open | + | # Open {{file|sof2mp.cfg}}. |
− | # Add these lines : | + | # Add these lines: |
<pre> | <pre> | ||
seta cg_shadows 3 | seta cg_shadows 3 | ||
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'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
− | {{ii}} Solution to fix | + | {{ii}} Solution to fix texture filter and FX quality reset remains to be found. |
}} | }} | ||
===Impossible to download custom maps / mods=== | ===Impossible to download custom maps / mods=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Run {{file|Sof2MP.exe}} as administrator|ref={{cn|date=June 2018}}|fix= |
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
|mac os x powerpc app = true | |mac os x powerpc app = true | ||
− | |macos 32-bit app | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = unknown |
− | |macos 64-bit app | + | |macos intel 64-bit app = false |
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|physics = | |physics = | ||
|physics notes = | |physics notes = | ||
− | |audio = OpenAL | + | |audio = DirectSound, OpenAL |
|audio notes = | |audio notes = | ||
|interface = | |interface = | ||
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|input = | |input = | ||
|input notes = | |input notes = | ||
− | |cutscenes = | + | |cutscenes = Bink Video |
|cutscenes notes = | |cutscenes notes = | ||
− | |multiplayer = | + | |multiplayer = GameSpy |
|multiplayer notes= | |multiplayer notes= | ||
|anticheat = PunkBuster | |anticheat = PunkBuster | ||
|anticheat notes = {{cn}} | |anticheat notes = {{cn}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Mods=== | ||
+ | ====[https://www.moddb.com/mods/sof2-rmg-expansion-and-sp-tweaks-mod SoF2 RMG Expansion and SP Tweaks Mod]==== | ||
+ | {{++}} Adds the multiplayer only SIG 551, MP5, and Silver Talon to the singleplayer game | ||
+ | |||
+ | ====[https://www.moddb.com/mods/williammacaus-killer-weapon-mod/downloads/williammacaus-killer-weapon-mod-beta-1 WilliamMacau's Killer Weapon MOD]==== | ||
+ | {{ii}} An Weapon Overhaul Mod | ||
+ | |||
+ | ====[https://www.moddb.com/mods/sof-2-remastered-edition/downloads/sof-2-remastered-edition SOF 2: Remastered Edition]==== | ||
+ | {{++}} Includes Widescreen, FOV and HUD fix,Multiplayer Weapons Mod and more | ||
+ | |||
+ | ====[https://www.moddb.com/games/soldier-of-fortune-ii/addons/realtmistic-single-player-addon-v5 REAL(tm)istic Single Player Addon v5]==== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Alternate mod to WilliamMacau's Killer Weapon MOD | ||
+ | |||
+ | ====[https://www.moddb.com/games/soldier-of-fortune-ii/addons/weapons-mod-v5 Weapons Mod v5]==== | ||
+ | {{++}} Adds more Weapons in the game | ||
+ | |||
+ | ====[https://www.moddb.com/games/soldier-of-fortune-ii/addons/kin-edition-12-weapons-mod-50 Kin Edition 1.2 + Weapons Mod 5.0]==== | ||
+ | {{++}} Alternate mod to Weapons Mod v5 | ||
+ | |||
+ | ====[https://www.lonebullet.com/mods/download-real-gore-soldier-of-fortune-2-mod-free-23511.htm Real Gore]==== | ||
+ | {{++}} Improves the gore in the game | ||
+ | {{ii}} Use this along with [https://www.lonebullet.com/mods/download-bloody-chunks-soldier-of-fortune-2-mod-free-23768.htm Bloody Chunks] for better experience | ||
+ | |||
+ | ====[https://www.nexusmods.com/soldieroffortune2/mods/3784?tab=description FIXED PerfectFX]==== | ||
+ | {{++}} Enhances FX effects in game, such as smoke, blood effects, bullet trails, smoke, etc. | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
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|minCPU = Intel Pentium III 450 MHz or AMD Athlon | |minCPU = Intel Pentium III 450 MHz or AMD Athlon | ||
|minRAM = 128 MB | |minRAM = 128 MB | ||
− | |minHD = 1. | + | |minHD = 1.6 GB |
|minGPU = OpenGL compatible | |minGPU = OpenGL compatible | ||
|minVRAM = 16 MB | |minVRAM = 16 MB | ||
+ | |minother = 8X CD-ROM | ||
|recOS = 2000, XP | |recOS = 2000, XP | ||
|recCPU = Intel Pentium III 800 MHz | |recCPU = Intel Pentium III 800 MHz | ||
− | |recRAM = | + | |recRAM = |
− | |recHD = | + | |recHD = |
− | |recGPU = | + | |recGPU = |
− | |recVRAM = | + | |recVRAM = |
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
− | + | {{GOG.com Enhancement Project}} |
Latest revision as of 17:04, 3 June 2024
Developers | |
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Raven Software | |
Publishers | |
Activision | |
OS X | MacPlay |
Engines | |
id Tech 3 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | May 20, 2002 |
macOS (OS X) | September 9, 2002 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 80 |
IGDB | 68 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Shooter, Stealth |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Asia, Contemporary, Europe, Middle East, North America, South America |
Series | Soldier of Fortune |
Soldier of Fortune | |
---|---|
Soldier of Fortune | 2000 |
Soldier of Fortune II: Double Helix | 2002 |
Soldier of Fortune: Payback | 2007 |
Warnings
Soldier of Fortune II: Double Helix is a singleplayer and multiplayer first-person shooter and stealth game in the Soldier of Fortune series.
General information
- Soldier of Fortune 2 Multiplayer Community - patches, mods and forum.
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | Simple disc check. Original and Gold releases. | |||
GOG.com | Gold Edition |
Demo versions
- Free demo versions are available from GameFront: singleplayer, multiplayer.
Essential improvements
Patches
Sui's Fix
Installing Sui's Fix[1] |
---|
Notes
|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\base\[Note 1] |
macOS (OS X) |
-
sof2sp.cfg
contains singleplayer settings. -
mp\sof2mp.cfg
contains multiplayer settings.
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\base\save[Note 1] |
macOS (OS X) |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | Use Sui's Fix or see Widescreen resolution. | ||
Multi-monitor | See the WSGF entry. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | See the WSGF entry. | ||
4K Ultra HD | Use Sui's Fix or see Widescreen resolution. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | Default FOV is 80°. See Sui's Fix or Field of view (FOV). | ||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Slider, maximum is 16x. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | FSAA, up to 4 samples. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | Capped at 91 FPS. See High frame rate. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Widescreen resolution
Running the game in widescreen resolution in single player[citation needed] |
---|
Notes
|
Setting the single player configuration file for widescreen[citation needed] |
---|
Notes
|
Running the game in widescreen resolution in multiplayer[citation needed] |
---|
Notes
|
Field of view (FOV)
Changing FOV using hex editor[2] |
---|
Notes
|
Changing FOV using console in singleplayer[citation needed] |
---|
Notes
|
Changing FOV using console in Multiplayer[citation needed] |
---|
Changing FOV in multiplayer is easier, because command
|
High frame rate
Custom FPS cap[citation needed] |
---|
Notes
|
Head bob
Disable head bob[4] |
---|
|
Oversized Crosshair
Reduce the Oversized Crosshair[5] |
---|
|
FPS OSD is missing
Restore the missing FPS OSD (on-screen display) when using custom resolutions[6] |
---|
Notes
|
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | See Mouse acceleration. | |
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | Open the console and enter /m_pitch -0.022 . |
|
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
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Additional information | ||
---|---|---|
Haptic feedback | Mouse Force Feedback. |
Mouse acceleration
- Both mouse acceleration and mouse filtering are disabled by default. There is an option to enable mouse filtering under "Misc Settings". Mouse acceleration can be activated using console command
cl_mouseAccel 1
.
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | Up to 7.0 with EAX enabled. | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
EAX support | EAX 3[7] | |
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Traditional Chinese | ||||
Czech | Fan translation - #1 or dubbing #2 | |||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
LAN play | 64 | |||
Online play | 64 | The official GameSpy service shut down in 2014; custom master server available here. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | Dedicated servers can be made in-game or with Linux dedicated server. | |
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Issues fixed
Game can't be uninstalled (Error: "Could not open INSTALL.LOG file")
- This happens when there is a space in the game's install path.
Copy folder to C drive and run UNWISE.EXE
|
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|
Brightness slider not working/Brightness too dark
Edit sof2sp.cfg
|
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|
Game refuses to boot but the process is visible in the taskbar
Rename executable[8] |
---|
|
Use Microsoft Application Compatibility Toolkit[9] |
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|
Shadow glitch
Lower shadow quality[10] |
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|
FPS drops on modern systems
Change Light Flares setting[citation needed] |
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|
Graphics settings are lost each time when starting multiplayer
Edit sof2mp.cfg [citation needed]
|
---|
seta cg_shadows 3 seta cg_shellejection 1 seta cg_goredetail 2 Notes
|
Impossible to download custom maps / mods
Run Sof2MP.exe as administrator[citation needed]
|
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
OpenGL | 1.2 |
Executable | PPC | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
Windows | ||||
macOS (OS X) |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Audio | DirectSound, OpenAL | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video | |
Multiplayer | GameSpy | |
Anti-cheat | PunkBuster | [citation needed] |
Mods
SoF2 RMG Expansion and SP Tweaks Mod
- Adds the multiplayer only SIG 551, MP5, and Silver Talon to the singleplayer game
WilliamMacau's Killer Weapon MOD
- An Weapon Overhaul Mod
SOF 2: Remastered Edition
- Includes Widescreen, FOV and HUD fix,Multiplayer Weapons Mod and more
REAL(tm)istic Single Player Addon v5
- Alternate mod to WilliamMacau's Killer Weapon MOD
Weapons Mod v5
- Adds more Weapons in the game
Kin Edition 1.2 + Weapons Mod 5.0
- Alternate mod to Weapons Mod v5
Real Gore
- Improves the gore in the game
- Use this along with Bloody Chunks for better experience
FIXED PerfectFX
- Enhances FX effects in game, such as smoke, blood effects, bullet trails, smoke, etc.
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98, ME | 2000, XP |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium III 450 MHz or AMD Athlon | Intel Pentium III 800 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 128 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1.6 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | OpenGL compatible 16 MB of VRAM | |
Other | 8X CD-ROM |
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). - ↑ On German keyboards, ⇧ Shift+^
References
- ↑ Verified by User:Suicide machine on 2019-08-13
- ↑ Soldier of Fortune II: Double Helix (Gold Edition) | WSGF
- ↑ SOF 2 buggy movement, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:Mars icecream on 2018
- ↑ Verified by User:Heymzey on 2021
- ↑ Verified by User:Heymzey on 2021
- ↑ Soldier Of Fortune 2: Double Helix - EAX.CREATIVE.COM (retrieved) - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ SoF will not launch., page 1 - Forum - last accessed on 2024-02-09
- ↑ gog.com - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:Mars icecream on 2018-8