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− | {{ | + | {{Disambig|the 1997 Sega Saturn port|the 2010 Sega Genesis port|[[Virtua Fighter 2 (2010)]]}} |
{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|title = Virtua Fighter 2 | |title = Virtua Fighter 2 | ||
|cover = VirtuaFighter2 PC EU.jpg | |cover = VirtuaFighter2 PC EU.jpg | ||
|developers = | |developers = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Sega AM2}}{{Infobox game/row/ | + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Sega AM2}} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/porter|Sega PC|Windows}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sega}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sega}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows| | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 5, 1997}} |
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Side view}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Arcade, Fighting}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Virtua Fighter}} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = |
|strategywiki = Virtua_Fighter_2 | |strategywiki = Virtua_Fighter_2 | ||
+ | |mobygames = virtua-fighter-2 | ||
|wikipedia = Virtua_Fighter_2 | |wikipedia = Virtua_Fighter_2 | ||
|winehq = 8131 | |winehq = 8131 | ||
+ | |license = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
− | {{ii}} Port of the Sega Saturn game with the same name <ref> | + | {{ii}} Port of the Sega Saturn game with the same name.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://segaretro.org/Virtua_Fighter_2|title=Virtua Fighter 2 - SegaRetro|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
− | {{--}} Learning AI system cannot be managed using Windows 7 compatibility mode; see [[#Play in 16-bit color depth|Play in 16-bit color depth]]. | + | {{--}} Learning AI system cannot be managed using Windows 7 and earlier compatibility mode; see [[#Play in 16-bit color depth|Play in 16-bit color depth]]. |
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|VF2 ScreenMode.png|Screen Mode Settings}} | {{Image|VF2 ScreenMode.png|Screen Mode Settings}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|antialiasing = false | |antialiasing = false | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |upscaling = false | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = Frame Mode should be set to AUTO or SYNC. | |vsync notes = Frame Mode should be set to AUTO or SYNC. | ||
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|120 fps = false | |120 fps = false | ||
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
− | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = false | |color blind = false | ||
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{{--}} Choosing any Frame Mode other than AUTO or SYNC renders the game too fast to play. | {{--}} Choosing any Frame Mode other than AUTO or SYNC renders the game too fast to play. | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
{{Image|Vf2keys.png|Key Assignment Settings}} | {{Image|Vf2keys.png|Key Assignment Settings}} | ||
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
|xinput controllers = true | |xinput controllers = true | ||
− | |xinput controllers notes = Left stick is reserved for directions; right stick, | + | |xinput controllers notes = Left stick is reserved for directions; right stick, D-pad, and trigger buttons have no function. |
|xbox prompts = false | |xbox prompts = false | ||
|xbox prompts notes = | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
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* {{key|Alt|P}}: Save replay data (only during the playback of a replay) | * {{key|Alt|P}}: Save replay data (only during the playback of a replay) | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = false | |separate volume = false | ||
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
− | |surround sound = | + | |surround sound = false |
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
|subtitles = false | |subtitles = false | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = Automatically pauses entirely when focus is lost. | |mute on focus lost notes = Automatically pauses entirely when focus is lost. | ||
|eax support = false | |eax support = false | ||
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
+ | |red book cd audio = true | ||
+ | |red book cd audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|online play players = | |online play players = | ||
|online play modes = | |online play modes = | ||
− | |online play notes = HEAT.net, provided by Sega. This was shut down October 31, 2000<ref> | + | |online play notes = HEAT.net, provided by Sega. This was shut down October 31, 2000.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://segaretro.org/Heat.net|title=Heat.net - SegaRetro|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
|asynchronous = false | |asynchronous = false | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===Play in 16-bit color depth=== | ===Play in 16-bit color depth=== | ||
− | {{--}} Learning AI system only | + | {{--}} Learning AI system only works properly in 16-bit color depth mode. |
− | {{++}} | + | {{++}} Display Changer and QRes can be used to automatically switch the color depth mode of the system. |
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Windows 7: use Display Changer|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Vad420|date=2018-06-15}}</ref>|fix= | |
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | # Download [https://12noon.com/wordpress/?page_id=80 Display Changer]. |
− | # Download | + | # Copy {{file|dc64cmd.exe}} (64-bit) or {{file|dccmd.exe}} (32-bit) to <code>{{p|game}}</code>. |
− | # Copy | + | # Run Notepad and type the following commands: |
− | # | + | <pre> |
− | <pre> | ||
dccmd.exe -depth=16 | dccmd.exe -depth=16 | ||
− | vf2.exe | + | "path-to-game\vf2.exe" |
dccmd.exe -depth=32 | dccmd.exe -depth=32 | ||
− | + | </pre> | |
− | 4 | + | ::* These commands are for the 32-bit version. |
− | + | ::* For the 64-bit version, just replace the executable name. | |
− | + | <ol start="4"> | |
+ | <li>Save to <code>{{p|game}}</code> as {{file|VF2.bat}}.</li> | ||
+ | <li>Run the game directly from the BAT file.</li> | ||
+ | </ol> | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Windows XP and earlier: use QRes|fix= | ||
+ | # Download [https://www.softpedia.com/get/Multimedia/Video/Other-VIDEO-Tools/QRes.shtml QRes]. | ||
+ | # Copy {{file|QRes.exe}} to <code>{{p|game}}</code>. | ||
+ | # Run Notepad and type the following commands: | ||
+ | <pre> | ||
+ | QRes.exe /c:16 | ||
+ | "path-to-game\vf2.exe" | ||
+ | QRes.exe /c:32 | ||
+ | </pre> | ||
+ | <ol start="4"> | ||
+ | <li>Save to <code>{{p|game}}</code> as {{file|VF2.bat}}.</li> | ||
+ | <li>Run the game directly from the BAT file.</li> | ||
+ | </ol> | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|software mode = | |software mode = | ||
|software mode notes = | |software mode notes = | ||
− | |mantle support = | + | |mantle support = |
|mantle support notes = | |mantle support notes = | ||
− | |metal support = | + | |metal support = |
|metal support notes = | |metal support notes = | ||
|vulkan versions = | |vulkan versions = | ||
|vulkan notes = | |vulkan notes = | ||
− | |dos modes = | + | |dos modes = |
|dos modes notes = | |dos modes notes = | ||
|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
− | |64-bit executable | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
− | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
Latest revision as of 15:13, 1 November 2023
This page is for the 1997 Sega Saturn port. For the 2010 Sega Genesis port, see Virtua Fighter 2 (2010).
Developers | |
---|---|
Sega AM2 | |
Windows | Sega PC |
Publishers | |
Sega | |
Release dates | |
Windows | September 5, 1997 |
Taxonomy | |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Side view |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Arcade, Fighting |
Series | Virtua Fighter |
Virtua Fighter | |
---|---|
Virtua Fighter PC | 1996 |
Virtua Fighter 2 | 1997 |
Virtua Fighter 2 (2010) | 2010 |
Key points
- Port of the Sega Saturn game with the same name.[1]
- Learning AI system cannot be managed using Windows 7 and earlier compatibility mode; see Play in 16-bit color depth.
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | Disc Check |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\VF2.ini[Note 1] <path-to-game>\option.dat[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\VF2.GID[Note 1] <path-to-game>\LEARNING\*.VFL[Note 1] <path-to-game>\PLAYBACK\*.VFP[Note 1] |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | 640x480 is the only choice (color depth of 8-bit or 16-bit). | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
High-fidelity upscaling | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | Frame Mode should be set to AUTO or SYNC. | ||
60 FPS | Frame Mode should be set to AUTO or SYNC. | ||
120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) |
- Choosing any Frame Mode other than AUTO or SYNC renders the game too fast to play.
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | For navigating the menu bar, after pausing the game with F3. | |
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | This is possible after assigning a controller to one of the players. | |
Controller remapping | Directional buttons cannot be remapped. | |
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
---|
XInput-compatible controllers | Left stick is reserved for directions; right stick, D-pad, and trigger buttons have no function. | |
---|---|---|
Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers |
---|
Generic/other controllers |
---|
Additional information | ||
---|---|---|
Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Function Keys
- The following keys can be used at all times during the game, unless otherwise specified:
- F1: Open Help
- Alt+F2: Reset the game to the title screen (only during character select screen, during a match, and during replays)
- F3: Pause the game
- Alt+F4: Quit the game
- F5: Options menu (only during title and character select screens)
- F6: Screen Mode menu
- F11: Chat window (only during a multiplayer session)
- Alt+P: Save replay data (only during the playback of a replay)
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | Automatically pauses entirely when focus is lost. | |
Red Book CD audio | On Windows, CD music might not play correctly; see the troubleshooting guide for solutions. |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Local play | 10 | Hot seat, Versus |
||
LAN play | 10 | Versus TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, dialup modem, or serial connection |
||
Online play | HEAT.net, provided by Sega. This was shut down October 31, 2000.[2] | |||
Asynchronous multiplayer |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Matchmaking | Provided by the defunct HEAT.net service. | |
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | The defunct HEAT.net service was managed by SegaSoft. | |
Self-hosting | One player is selected as the host during Team Battle for Multiplayer mode. | |
Direct IP |
Issues fixed
Play in 16-bit color depth
- Learning AI system only works properly in 16-bit color depth mode.
- Display Changer and QRes can be used to automatically switch the color depth mode of the system.
Windows 7: use Display Changer[3] |
---|
dccmd.exe -depth=16 "path-to-game\vf2.exe" dccmd.exe -depth=32
|
Windows XP and earlier: use QRes |
---|
QRes.exe /c:16 "path-to-game\vf2.exe" QRes.exe /c:32
|
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 3 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 90 MHz | Intel Pentium 166 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 16 MB | 32 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 45 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | DirectX 3.0 compatible |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 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).
References
- ↑ Virtua Fighter 2 - SegaRetro - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Heat.net - SegaRetro - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:Vad420 on 2018-06-15