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{{Availability/row| Games for Windows Marketplace | GFWL | GFWL | <ref>{{Refurl|url= https://web.archive.org/web/20110626121758/http://www.gamesforwindows.com/en-US/Games/Max-Payne-2/ |title=Max Payne 2 - Games for Windows|date=2023-06-26}}</ref> | | Windows | unavailable }} | {{Availability/row| Games for Windows Marketplace | GFWL | GFWL | <ref>{{Refurl|url= https://web.archive.org/web/20110626121758/http://www.gamesforwindows.com/en-US/Games/Max-Payne-2/ |title=Max Payne 2 - Games for Windows|date=2023-06-26}}</ref> | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | {{ii}} A faithful higher quality icons for [[Max Payne]] and Max Payne 2: The Fall Of Max Payne can be found [https://www.deviantart.com/jadelune/art/Max-Payne-Icon-Pack-870479569 here].<br> The player must be logged in to download. | ||
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| + | ===Demo=== | ||
{{ii}} A [https://www.gamepressure.com/download.asp?ID=4031 demo] is available. | {{ii}} A [https://www.gamepressure.com/download.asp?ID=4031 demo] is available. | ||
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
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{{ii}} The latest version is [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1044-max-payne-2-patch/ v1.01]. The Steam version is up-to-date. | {{ii}} The latest version is [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1044-max-payne-2-patch/ v1.01]. The Steam version is up-to-date. | ||
| − | ===[https:// | + | ===[https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#mp2 ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix]=== |
| − | {{++}} Fixes many | + | {{++}} Fixes aspect ratio issues with widescreen displays and includes a d3d8to9 wrapper, which resolves many issues when running the game on modern systems. |
===Fix packs=== | ===Fix packs=== | ||
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===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
| − | {{Fixbox|description=Run the game with the <code>-skipstartup</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]]}} | + | {{Fixbox|description=Run the game with the <code>-skipstartup</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]]|ref={{cn|date=2024-06-13}}}} |
===Skip launcher=== | ===Skip launcher=== | ||
| − | {{Fixbox|description=Run the game with the <code>-nodialog</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]]}} | + | {{Fixbox|description=Run the game with the <code>-nodialog</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]]|ref={{cn|date=2024-06-13}}}} |
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Use widescreen fix|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AlphaYellow|date=2023-12-15}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Use widescreen fix|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AlphaYellow|date=2023-12-15}}</ref>|fix= | ||
| − | # Install [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#mp2 ThirteenAG's | + | # Install [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#mp2 ThirteenAG's Fix]. |
# Edit {{file|MaxPayne2.WidescreenFix.ini}}. | # Edit {{file|MaxPayne2.WidescreenFix.ini}}. | ||
# Set {{code|FOVFactor}} to the desired value. | # Set {{code|FOVFactor}} to the desired value. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Use game's console command|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AlphaYellow|date=2023-12-15}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Use game's console command|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AlphaYellow|date=2023-12-15}}</ref>|fix= | ||
# Start the game with the <code>-developer</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]]. | # Start the game with the <code>-developer</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]]. | ||
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===[[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed|Borderless fullscreen windowed]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed|Borderless fullscreen windowed]]=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Force borderless fullscreen|ref={{cn|date=June 2017}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Force borderless fullscreen|ref={{cn|date=June 2017}}|fix= | ||
| − | # | + | # Download [https://github.com/crosire/d3d8to9/releases d3d8to9] and move {{file|d3d8.dll}} to {{folder|{{p|game}}}}. |
# Install Special K by following the [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=933337066 Special K Unofficial Guide]. | # Install Special K by following the [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=933337066 Special K Unofficial Guide]. | ||
# Start the game once and close it to allow the configuration file of Special K to be created. | # Start the game once and close it to allow the configuration file of Special K to be created. | ||
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# Disable antialiasing in the Max Payne 2 launcher. | # Disable antialiasing in the Max Payne 2 launcher. | ||
# Select the Max Payne 2 driver profile in [[Nvidia Profile Inspector]]. | # Select the Max Payne 2 driver profile in [[Nvidia Profile Inspector]]. | ||
| − | # Change <code>Antialiasing compatibility</code> to <code>0x00000040</code> or <code>0x02000001</code> | + | # Change <code>Antialiasing compatibility</code> to <code>0x00000040</code> or <code>0x02000001</code>. |
| − | # Change <code>Antialiasing - Mode</code> to <code>Override any application setting</code> | + | # Change <code>Antialiasing - Mode</code> to <code>Override any application setting</code>. |
# Change <code>Antialiasing - Setting</code> to <code>4x [4x Multisampling]</code> or another level of MSAA. | # Change <code>Antialiasing - Setting</code> to <code>4x [4x Multisampling]</code> or another level of MSAA. | ||
# (Optional) To use SGSSAA, change <code>Antialiasing - Transparency Supersampling</code> to <code>4x Sparse Grid Supersampling</code> or any other level of SGSSAA. The amount used should be equal to MSAA for proper application. | # (Optional) To use SGSSAA, change <code>Antialiasing - Transparency Supersampling</code> to <code>4x Sparse Grid Supersampling</code> or any other level of SGSSAA. The amount used should be equal to MSAA for proper application. | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = true | |eax support = true | ||
| − | |eax support notes = EAX 3.0 | + | |eax support notes = EAX 3.0. |
|royalty free audio = false | |royalty free audio = false | ||
| − | |royalty free audio notes = Credits feature the song " | + | |royalty free audio notes = Credits feature the song "Late Goodbye" by the band Poets of the Fall. |
}} | }} | ||
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|subtitles = hackable | |subtitles = hackable | ||
|fan = true | |fan = true | ||
| − | |notes = Fan translation | + | |notes = Fan translation available to download [https://www.oyunceviri.net/max-payne-2-100-turkce-yama/ here]. |
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Error: setFullscreen - creating the device failed: E_FAIL=== | ===Error: setFullscreen - creating the device failed: E_FAIL=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Use ThirteenAG's fix|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Use ThirteenAG's fix|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
| − | # Download [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#mp2 ThirteenAG's | + | # Download [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#mp2 ThirteenAG's Fix]. |
| − | # Extract the contents to | + | # Extract the contents to {{folder|{{p|game}}}}. |
# Disable anti-aliasing in the game's launcher. | # Disable anti-aliasing in the game's launcher. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Error: Exception in startupInit: Directory \data not found=== | ===Error: Exception in startupInit: Directory \data not found=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Move the game to a folder without spaces|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Move the game to a folder without spaces|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}|fix= | ||
| − | Reinstall the game to a folder without spaces in the folder path (e.g. '''C:\Games\MaxPayne2'''). | + | * Reinstall the game to a folder without spaces in the folder path (e.g. '''C:\Games\MaxPayne2'''). |
}} | }} | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=(Steam) Move the game to a folder without spaces|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=(Steam) Move the game to a folder without spaces|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
# Set up a new Steam library folder without spaces in the folder path (e.g. '''C:\Steam'''). | # Set up a new Steam library folder without spaces in the folder path (e.g. '''C:\Steam'''). | ||
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# Go back to the '''SteamApps''' folder and open {{file|appmanifest_12150.acf}} with a text editor. | # Go back to the '''SteamApps''' folder and open {{file|appmanifest_12150.acf}} with a text editor. | ||
#* If Windows Notepad can't read it, use another text editor like [https://notepad-plus-plus.org/ Notepad++]. | #* If Windows Notepad can't read it, use another text editor like [https://notepad-plus-plus.org/ Notepad++]. | ||
| − | # Change the line <code>"installdir" "Max Payne 2 The Fall of Max Payne"</code> to <code>"installdir" "MaxPayne2"</code> | + | # Change the line <code>"installdir" "Max Payne 2 The Fall of Max Payne"</code> to <code>"installdir" "MaxPayne2"</code>. |
# Restart Steam. | # Restart Steam. | ||
# If needed, run the game in [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility mode]] for '''Windows 98 / Me'''. | # If needed, run the game in [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility mode]] for '''Windows 98 / Me'''. | ||
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===Game won't launch on modern AMD graphics cards, still shows up in task manager=== | ===Game won't launch on modern AMD graphics cards, still shows up in task manager=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Use the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/838-max-payne-series-startup-hang-patch/ Unofficial startup hang patch]|ref={{cn|date=January 2017}}}} | {{Fixbox|description=Use the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/838-max-payne-series-startup-hang-patch/ Unofficial startup hang patch]|ref={{cn|date=January 2017}}}} | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Set the [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility mode]] to <code>Windows 98 / Me</code>|ref={{cn|date=September 2015}}}} | {{Fixbox|description=Set the [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility mode]] to <code>Windows 98 / Me</code>|ref={{cn|date=September 2015}}}} | ||
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===Launcher starts, but game won't launch on Nvidia graphics cards, crashes and doesn't show up in task manager=== | ===Launcher starts, but game won't launch on Nvidia graphics cards, crashes and doesn't show up in task manager=== | ||
| − | {{Fixbox|description=Make sure that Options->Video Settings->Antialiasing is set to 'Off'}} | + | {{Fixbox|description=Make sure that Options->Video Settings->Antialiasing is set to 'Off'|ref={{cn|date=2024-06-11}}}} |
===Mods don't work=== | ===Mods don't work=== | ||
| − | {{Fixbox|description=Make sure that version of the game contains few RAS archive files, instead of unpacked game files to folder | + | {{Fixbox|description=Make sure that version of the game contains few RAS archive files, instead of unpacked game files to {{folder|data}}|ref={{cn|date=2024-06-11}}}} |
===Mouse hitches and stops oddly=== | ===Mouse hitches and stops oddly=== | ||
| − | {{Fixbox|description=Make sure that Options->Video Settings->Antialiasing is set to 'Off'}} | + | {{Fixbox|description=Make sure that Options->Video Settings->Antialiasing is set to 'Off'|ref={{cn|date=2024-06-11}}}} |
===High frame rate and/or V-sync issues=== | ===High frame rate and/or V-sync issues=== | ||
| − | {{ii}} There appears to be Vsync issues when using DX8 on Windows 10 and Windows 11 | + | {{ii}} There appears to be Vsync issues when using DX8 on Windows 10 and Windows 11. |
| − | {{Fixbox|description=Use d3d8to9|fix= | + | |
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Use d3d8to9|ref={{cn|date=2024-06-11}}|fix= | ||
# Download [https://github.com/crosire/d3d8to9/releases d3d8to9]. | # Download [https://github.com/crosire/d3d8to9/releases d3d8to9]. | ||
| − | # Copy {{file|d3d8.dll}} to | + | # Copy {{file|d3d8.dll}} to {{folder|{{p|game}}}}. |
}} | }} | ||
===Reshade/SweetFX doesn't work=== | ===Reshade/SweetFX doesn't work=== | ||
| − | {{ii}} This problem occurs when using | + | {{ii}} This problem occurs when using ThirteenAG's Fix. |
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{{Fixbox|description=Use d3d8to9|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Averygoodperson|date=2022-01-22}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Use d3d8to9|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Averygoodperson|date=2022-01-22}}</ref>|fix= | ||
| − | # Go to | + | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}}}, and rename {{file|d3d8.dll}} to {{file|dinput.dll}}. |
| − | # Download and copy [https://github.com/crosire/d3d8to9/releases d3d8to9] to | + | # Download and copy [https://github.com/crosire/d3d8to9/releases d3d8to9] to {{folder|{{p|game}}}}. |
# Install [[ReShade]] or SweetFX as DirectX 9. | # Install [[ReShade]] or SweetFX as DirectX 9. | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Edit INI file|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Averygoodperson|date=2022-01-22}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Edit INI file|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Averygoodperson|date=2022-01-22}}</ref>|fix= | ||
| − | # | + | # Open {{file|{{p|game}}\scripts\global.ini}}. |
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# Change <code>UseD3D8to9=0</code> to <code>UseD3D8to9=1</code>. | # Change <code>UseD3D8to9=0</code> to <code>UseD3D8to9=1</code>. | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Max and/or Mona suddenly run continuously without pressing anything=== | ===Max and/or Mona suddenly run continuously without pressing anything=== | ||
| − | {{Fixbox|description=[[Microsoft Windows#Force CPU affinity|Force CPU affinity]] to one core}} | + | {{Fixbox|description=[[Microsoft Windows#Force CPU affinity|Force CPU affinity]] to one core|ref={{cn|date=2024-06-11}}}} |
===Reduced color depth (Proton/Linux)=== | ===Reduced color depth (Proton/Linux)=== | ||
{{ii}} Color banding may occur with Proton 6.3-8 or newer. | {{ii}} Color banding may occur with Proton 6.3-8 or newer. | ||
| − | {{Fixbox|description=Use Proton 5.13-6 or older|fix= | + | |
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Use Proton 5.13-6 or older|ref={{cn|date=2024-06-11}}|fix= | ||
# In the game properties on Steam, go to '''Compatibility'''. | # In the game properties on Steam, go to '''Compatibility'''. | ||
# Enable {{key|''Force the use of a specific Steam Play compatibility tool''}}. | # Enable {{key|''Force the use of a specific Steam Play compatibility tool''}}. | ||
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|vr only = | |vr only = | ||
|vorpx = hackable | |vorpx = hackable | ||
| − | |vorpx modes = G3D,Z3D | + | |vorpx modes = G3D, Z3D |
|vorpx notes = Requires "D3D8to9" wrapper, see [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/topic/max-payne-2-d3d8to9/ vorpx forum] profile introduction. | |vorpx notes = Requires "D3D8to9" wrapper, see [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/topic/max-payne-2-d3d8to9/ vorpx forum] profile introduction. | ||
|htc vive = | |htc vive = | ||
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{{--}} Will not work if there is {{folder|data}} in {{folder|{{p|game}}}}, if this patch is used with {{folder|data}} in {{folder|{{p|game}}}}, the folder and {{file|MP2_Arsenal.ras}} have to be deleted and {{file|MP2_Data.ras}} has to be redownloaded. | {{--}} Will not work if there is {{folder|data}} in {{folder|{{p|game}}}}, if this patch is used with {{folder|data}} in {{folder|{{p|game}}}}, the folder and {{file|MP2_Arsenal.ras}} have to be deleted and {{file|MP2_Data.ras}} has to be redownloaded. | ||
| − | * [https://www.moddb.com/mods/max-payne-2-epilepsy-accessibility-mod Epilepsy Accessibility Mod] Removes certain effects to make the game accessible to those with epilepsy issues. | + | * [https://www.moddb.com/mods/max-payne-2-epilepsy-accessibility-mod Epilepsy Accessibility Mod] - Removes certain effects to make the game accessible to those with epilepsy issues. |
| − | * [https://www.moddb.com/mods/payne-effects-3 Payne Effects 3] Gameplay mod that adds new effects and overhauls most of the gameplay mechanics. (not recommended to use with EAX) | + | * [https://www.moddb.com/mods/payne-effects-3 Payne Effects 3] - Gameplay mod that adds new effects and overhauls most of the gameplay mechanics. (not recommended to use with EAX) |
| − | * [https://www.moddb.com/mods/payne-evolution Payne Evolution] Gameplay mod that emulates the mechanics closer to that of [[Max Payne 3]]. (not recommended to use with EAX) | + | * [https://www.moddb.com/mods/payne-evolution Payne Evolution] - Gameplay mod that emulates the mechanics closer to that of [[Max Payne 3]]. (not recommended to use with EAX) |
| − | * [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2104-max-payne-2-fixing-the-payne/ Fixing the Payne] Adds lots of minor tweaks like balance fixes, skipping bullet time reload cutscene, additional bullet cam, sounds ported from [[Max Payne]] etc. | + | * [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2104-max-payne-2-fixing-the-payne/ Fixing the Payne] - Adds lots of minor tweaks like balance fixes, skipping bullet time reload cutscene, additional bullet cam, sounds ported from [[Max Payne]], etc. |
| − | * [https://github.com/ThirteenAG/XboxRainDroplets/releases/tag/maxpayne2 Xbox Rain Droplets] Basic implementation of Xbox rain droplets from [https://github.com/aap/skygfx SkyGFX] for other games. | + | * [https://github.com/ThirteenAG/XboxRainDroplets/releases/tag/maxpayne2 Xbox Rain Droplets] - Basic implementation of Xbox rain droplets from [https://github.com/aap/skygfx SkyGFX] for other games. |
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
Latest revision as of 14:32, 13 June 2024
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| Developers | |
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| Remedy Entertainment | |
| Producer | 3D Realms |
| Publishers | |
| Rockstar Games | |
| Russia | 1C-SoftClub |
| Engines | |
| MAX FX 2.0 | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | October 14, 2003[1] |
| Reception | |
| Metacritic | 86 |
| IGDB | 84 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase |
| Microtransactions | None |
| Modes | Singleplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | Third-person |
| Controls | Direct control |
| Genres | Action, Shooter, TPS |
| Art styles | Realistic |
| Themes | Contemporary, Detective/mystery, North America |
| Series | Max Payne |
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| Max Payne | |
|---|---|
| Max Payne | 2001 |
| Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne | 2003 |
| Max Payne 3 | 2012 |
| Max Payne 1&2 Remake | TBA |
Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne is a singleplayer third-person action, shooter and TPS game in the Max Payne series.
General information
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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| Retail | |
SecuROM DRM disc check. 3 CDs. | |
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Max Payne Anthology released only in Poland and Germany | |
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| Green Man Gaming | |
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| GamersGate (unavailable) | |
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| Games for Windows Marketplace (unavailable) | |
[2] | |
- A faithful higher quality icons for Max Payne and Max Payne 2: The Fall Of Max Payne can be found here.
The player must be logged in to download.
Demo
- A demo is available.
Essential improvements
Patches
- The latest version is v1.01. The Steam version is up-to-date.
ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix
- Fixes aspect ratio issues with widescreen displays and includes a d3d8to9 wrapper, which resolves many issues when running the game on modern systems.
Fix packs
- Max2Fixes. A combined patch with startup hang patch, ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix, different options for video wrappers and other fixes.
- Definitive Fix. A combined patch with startup hang patch, ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix, bonus maps for dead man walking, a d3d9 wrapper and other fixes.
Skip intro videos
Run the game with the -skipstartup parameter[citation needed]
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Skip launcher
Run the game with the -nodialog parameter[citation needed]
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Game data
In-game general settings.
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\MP2_Init.ras[Note 1] HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Remedy Entertainment\Max Payne 2\ |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/12150/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Max Payne 2 Savegames\ |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/12150/pfx/[Note 2] |
- 10 save slots + 2 quicksave slots + 1 autosave slot available.
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
| Steam Cloud |
Video
Launcher general settings.
Launcher advanced settings.
In-game video settings.
- Can only be changed in the launcher
| Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | Use ThirteenAG's fix. | ||
| Multi-monitor | Use ThirteenAG's fix. | ||
| Ultra-widescreen | Use ThirteenAG's fix. | ||
| 4K Ultra HD | Use ThirteenAG's fix. | ||
| Field of view (FOV) | See Field of view (FOV). | ||
| Windowed | Toggle with Alt+↵ Enter or use the -window parameter. |
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| Borderless fullscreen windowed | See Borderless fullscreen windowed. | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Can be improved by forcing 16x in the graphics card control panel. | ||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | Not applied when Bullet Time is active; Nvidia users see Anti-aliasing (AA). | ||
| High-fidelity upscaling | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | Triple buffering are available. Use d3d8to9 on Windows 10. ThirteenAG's fix includes d3d8to9 by default; enable it in global.ini. |
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| 60 FPS | |||
| 120+ FPS | Uncapped frame rate causes minor issues. Physics objects and dead bodies jump more, NPCs may be knocked down by doors when opening them during scripted animations.[3] | ||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | |||
Field of view (FOV)
- Changing the FOV causes visual glitches during some in-game cutscenes, and might turn the nightmare levels unplayable, since these sections of the game already alter the camera FOV.
| Use widescreen fix[4] |
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| Use game's console command[5] |
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Borderless fullscreen windowed
| Force borderless fullscreen[citation needed] |
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Anti-aliasing (AA)
- Graphical issues occur when using anti-aliasing.
| Apply MSAA/SGSSAA[6] |
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Notes
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Input
In-game key map settings.
In-game mouse settings.
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | Quick save/load cannot be remapped (set to F5 and F9, respectively). | |
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support | [7] |
| Controller types |
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Audio
In-game audio settings.
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | ||
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| EAX support | EAX 3.0. | |
| Royalty free audio | Credits feature the song "Late Goodbye" by the band Poets of the Fall. |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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| English | ||||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Italian | ||||
| Polish | Retail only. Patch for digital release here. | |||
| Brazilian Portuguese | Fan translation, download. | |||
| Russian | Retail only. Patch for digital release here. | |||
| Spanish | Retail only. Patch for digital release here. | |||
| Turkish | Fan translation available to download here. |
Issues fixed
Application load error 5:0000065434
Set Anti-aliasing to Off[citation needed]
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The launcher does not start
| Laptops using Nvidia Optimus must set the preferred graphics processor for Max Payne 2 to "Intel Integrated Graphics"[citation needed] |
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Set the compatibility mode to Windows 98 / Me[8]
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Error: setFullscreen - creating the device failed: E_FAIL
| Use ThirteenAG's fix[citation needed] |
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Exception in engineInit: Unable to load save game "Files"
| Reinstall the game on the C: drive[citation needed] |
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Error: Exception in startupInit: Directory \data not found
| Move the game to a folder without spaces[citation needed] |
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| (Steam) Move the game to a folder without spaces[citation needed] |
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Game won't launch on modern AMD graphics cards, still shows up in task manager
| Use the Unofficial startup hang patch[citation needed] |
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Set the compatibility mode to Windows 98 / Me[citation needed]
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| Roll back CCC drivers to Catalyst 12.6[citation needed] |
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| Force CPU affinity to one core[citation needed] |
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Launcher starts, but game won't launch on Nvidia graphics cards, crashes and doesn't show up in task manager
| Make sure that Options->Video Settings->Antialiasing is set to 'Off'[citation needed] |
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Mods don't work
Make sure that version of the game contains few RAS archive files, instead of unpacked game files to data[citation needed]
|
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Mouse hitches and stops oddly
| Make sure that Options->Video Settings->Antialiasing is set to 'Off'[citation needed] |
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High frame rate and/or V-sync issues
- There appears to be Vsync issues when using DX8 on Windows 10 and Windows 11.
| Use d3d8to9[citation needed] |
|---|
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Reshade/SweetFX doesn't work
- This problem occurs when using ThirteenAG's Fix.
| Use d3d8to9[9] |
|---|
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| Edit INI file[10] |
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Max and/or Mona suddenly run continuously without pressing anything
| Force CPU affinity to one core[citation needed] |
|---|
Reduced color depth (Proton/Linux)
- Color banding may occur with Proton 6.3-8 or newer.
| Use Proton 5.13-6 or older[citation needed] |
|---|
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The player's head is not rendered in the reflection while looking in a mirror
| Use Fixed Payne[11] |
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Notes
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VR support
| 3D modes | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| vorpX | G3D, Z3D Requires "D3D8to9" wrapper, see vorpx forum profile introduction. |
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Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 8 | [12] |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Physics | Havok | |
| Audio | DirectSound | |
| Cutscenes | Bink Video |
Command line arguments
- See command line arguments on how to use the following options.
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| -screenshot | Enables F10 for taking screen shots. Screen shots are saved to the "screenshots" folder under the Max Payne 2 installation folder. |
| -nodialog | Skips the Max Payne 2 startup dialog when loading the game (uses options previously set). |
| -skipstartup | Skips the startup video. |
| -disable3dpreloads | If the system runs out of texture memory while loading a level, this option may prevent the game from crashing due to a driver error. |
| -window | Runs the game in a windowed mode, in the resolution selected from the Max Payne 2 launch dialog. Not all 3D accelerators support running in a windowed mode. |
| -novidmemcheck | Disables the video memory check at the start of the game. |
| -developer | Enables "developer mode", including console (toggled with ~). Mostly useful for mod developers. |
| -developerkeys | Enables special developer keys (requires -developer as well). Note: the game flow can be broken using developer keys. |
| -showprogress | Sshows extended loading information. -developer is required. |
| -profile | Enables in-game profiler. Toggle profile with F11, and see console aliases for profiling options. |
Dead Man Walking mode bonus chapters
- Official maps for the Dead Man Walking mode made by Rockstar games.
Modifications
Weapon patch
- Allows for mods to have more weapons than in the original game.
- Required by most mods.
- Will not work if there is
datain<path-to-game>, if this patch is used withdatain<path-to-game>, the folder andMP2_Arsenal.rashave to be deleted andMP2_Data.rashas to be redownloaded.
- Epilepsy Accessibility Mod - Removes certain effects to make the game accessible to those with epilepsy issues.
- Payne Effects 3 - Gameplay mod that adds new effects and overhauls most of the gameplay mechanics. (not recommended to use with EAX)
- Payne Evolution - Gameplay mod that emulates the mechanics closer to that of Max Payne 3. (not recommended to use with EAX)
- Fixing the Payne - Adds lots of minor tweaks like balance fixes, skipping bullet time reload cutscene, additional bullet cam, sounds ported from Max Payne, etc.
- Xbox Rain Droplets - Basic implementation of Xbox rain droplets from SkyGFX for other games.
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 98 | 2000, ME, XP |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium III 1.0 GHz Intel Celeron 1.2 GHz AMD Athlon 1.0 GHz AMD Duron 1.2 GHz |
Intel Pentium 4 1.7 GHz Intel Celeron 1.7 GHz AMD Athlon 1.4 GHz AMD Duron 1.7 GHz |
| System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1.5 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | 32 MB of VRAM DirectX 9 compatible | 64 MB of VRAM |
| Sound (audio device) | DirectSound compatible sound card | |
Notes
- ↑ 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%\VirtualStoreon Windows Vista and later (more details). - ↑ 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (12150) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Max Payne 2 Ships (retrieved) - last accessed on 2023-09-03
- ↑ Max Payne 2 - Games for Windows - last accessed on 2023-06-26
- ↑ Max Payne frame limit · Issue #568 · ThirteenAG/WidescreenFixesPack - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:AlphaYellow on 2023-12-15
- ↑ Verified by User:AlphaYellow on 2023-12-15
- ↑ Verified by User:Flang on 2019-07-21
- ↑ Joystick/Joypad support for Max Payne 2 on PC – Rockstar Support - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:Chick'n'Duck on 2023-11-30
- ↑ Verified by User:Averygoodperson on 2022-01-22
- ↑ Verified by User:Averygoodperson on 2022-01-22
- ↑ Fixed Mirror image - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:AlphaYellow on 2024-05-02
- According to System Informer, the game loads d3d8.dll. According to DebugView's logs, dgVoodoo2's traces point to Direct3D 8 (game loads Direct3DDevice8 interfaces).