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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Mind Over Matter Studios}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Mind Over Matter Studios}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Nordic Games}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Nordic Games|2012-2016}} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|THQ Nordic|2016-present}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|January 16, 2014}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|January 16, 2014}} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|spellforce-2-demons-of-the-past|54}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|spellforce-2-demons-of-the-past|}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Bird's-eye view }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Multiple select, Point and select }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | RPG, RTS }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Fantasy }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | SpellForce }} | ||
|steam appid = 245050 | |steam appid = 245050 | ||
|gogcom id = 1207660473 | |gogcom id = 1207660473 | ||
+ | |hltb = 17449 | ||
+ | |lutris = spellforce-2-demons-of-the-past | ||
+ | |mobygames = 72090 | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
|wikipedia = | |wikipedia = | ||
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|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
− | + | {{Introduction | |
− | {{ | + | |introduction = |
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| Amazon | B00HWYNM7U | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Amazon | B00HWYNM7U | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | | + | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | spellforce-2-demons-of-the-past | Steam | | | Windows }} |
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1087-4 | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1087-4 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | spellforce_2_demons_of_the_past | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | spellforce_2_demons_of_the_past | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | ||
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Move, delete or rename file|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
− | # Go to | + | # Go to {{file|{{p|game}}\base\video|folder}}. |
− | # | + | # Move, delete or rename {{file|pub_logo.bik}}. |
}} | }} | ||
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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 | ||
− | |gog galaxy | + | |discord = |
− | |gog galaxy notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |origin | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |origin notes | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |gog galaxy = false |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | | | + | |origin = |
− | | | + | |origin notes = |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |steam cloud = false |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|sf2-dotp-graphics.png|Graphics settings}} | {{Image|sf2-dotp-graphics.png|Graphics settings}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
|antialiasing notes = [[FXAA]] and [[SSAA]] (125,150,175,200) | |antialiasing notes = [[FXAA]] and [[SSAA]] (125,150,175,200) | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Change fullscreen value to 0 in config_todp.xml|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Change fullscreen value to 0 in config_todp.xml|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
− | # Go to | + | # Go to {{file|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\SpellForce2|folder}} |
− | # Edit | + | # Edit {{file|config_todp.xml}}. |
− | # Change <code>fullscreen="1"=</code> to <code>fullscreen="0"</code> and save | + | # Change <code>fullscreen="1"=</code> to <code>fullscreen="0"</code> and save the changes. |
− | # Set | + | # Set {{file|config_todp.xml}} to read-only to prevent the game overwriting the changes. |
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = false | |key remap = false | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
{{Image|Sp2-dotp-audio.png|Audio settings}} | {{Image|Sp2-dotp-audio.png|Audio settings}} | ||
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = Music, effect, voice and message | |separate volume notes = Music, effect, voice and message | ||
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|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
+ | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|udp = | |udp = | ||
|upnp = | |upnp = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==VR support== | ||
+ | {{VR support | ||
+ | |gg3d name = | ||
+ | |native 3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision gg3d award = | ||
+ | |tridef 3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |iz3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |native 3d = | ||
+ | |native 3d notes = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision notes = | ||
+ | |tridef 3d = | ||
+ | |tridef 3d notes = | ||
+ | |iz3d = | ||
+ | |iz3d notes = | ||
+ | |vr only = | ||
+ | |vorpx = hackable | ||
+ | |vorpx modes = G3D | ||
+ | |vorpx notes = User created game profile, see [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/topic/spellforce-2-demons-of-the-past/ vorpx forum] profile introduction. | ||
+ | |htc vive = | ||
+ | |htc vive notes = | ||
+ | |oculus rift = | ||
+ | |oculus rift notes = | ||
+ | |osvr = | ||
+ | |osvr notes = | ||
+ | |windows mixed reality = | ||
+ | |windows mixed reality notes = | ||
+ | |keyboard-mouse = | ||
+ | |keyboard-mouse notes = | ||
+ | |3rd space gaming vest = | ||
+ | |3rd space gaming vest notes = | ||
+ | |novint falcon = | ||
+ | |novint falcon notes = | ||
+ | |trackir = | ||
+ | |trackir notes = | ||
+ | |tobii eye tracking = | ||
+ | |tobii eye tracking notes = | ||
+ | |play area seated = | ||
+ | |play area seated notes = | ||
+ | |play area standing = | ||
+ | |play area standing notes = | ||
+ | |play area room-scale = | ||
+ | |play area room-scale notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===The game won't launch (runtime error)=== | ===The game won't launch (runtime error)=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Delete Spellforce 2 folder inside {{p|userprofile\Documents}}|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Delete Spellforce 2 folder inside {{p|userprofile\Documents}}|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/spellforce_series/spell_force_2_want_launchstart|title=GOG.com Forums - Spell force 2 want launch/START|date=May 2023}}</ref>}} |
===Opening cinematic has no sound=== | ===Opening cinematic has no sound=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Restart the campaign|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Restart the campaign|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/245050/discussions/0/648817377563491788/#c648817377567914494|title=Steam Community Discussions - The Bug Thread|date=May 2023}}</ref>}} |
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 9.0c |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|dos modes = | |dos modes = | ||
|dos modes notes = | |dos modes notes = | ||
− | |shader model versions = | + | |shader model versions = 3.0 |
|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 = false | ||
+ | |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 = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Middleware=== | ||
+ | {{Middleware | ||
+ | |physics = | ||
+ | |physics notes = | ||
+ | |audio = Miles Sound System | ||
+ | |audio notes = | ||
+ | |interface = | ||
+ | |interface notes = | ||
+ | |input = | ||
+ | |input notes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes = Bink Video | ||
+ | |cutscenes notes = | ||
+ | |multiplayer = | ||
+ | |multiplayer notes= | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | |minOS = XP SP3 | + | |minOS = XP SP3, Vista SP2, 7, 8 |
− | |minCPU = | + | |minCPU = 2.4 GHz Dual Core |
|minRAM = 1 GB | |minRAM = 1 GB | ||
|minHD = 9 GB | |minHD = 9 GB | ||
|minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 8800 | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 8800 | ||
− | |minGPU2 = | + | |minGPU2 = ATI Radeon HD 3870 |
|minVRAM = 512 MB | |minVRAM = 512 MB | ||
|minSM = 3.0 | |minSM = 3.0 | ||
+ | |minDX = 9.0c | ||
+ | |minaudio = DirectX compatible | ||
|recOS = 10 | |recOS = 10 | ||
− | |recCPU = | + | |recCPU = 3.2 GHz Dual Core |
|recRAM = 2 GB | |recRAM = 2 GB | ||
− | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce 560 | + | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 560 |
|recGPU2 = AMD Radeon HD 6850 | |recGPU2 = AMD Radeon HD 6850 | ||
|recVRAM = 2 GB | |recVRAM = 2 GB |
Latest revision as of 10:54, 12 April 2024
Developers | |
---|---|
Nordic Games | |
Mind Over Matter Studios | |
Publishers | |
2012-2016 | Nordic Games |
2016-present | THQ Nordic |
Release dates | |
Windows | January 16, 2014 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 54 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view |
Controls | Multiple select, Point and select |
Genres | RPG, RTS |
Themes | Fantasy |
Series | SpellForce |
SpellForce 2: Demons of the Past is a singleplayer and multiplayer bird's-eye view RPG and RTS game in the SpellForce series.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Amazon.com | ||||
GamersGate | ||||
GOG.com | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Move, delete or rename file[citation needed] |
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|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\SpellForce2\config_dotp.xml |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/245050/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\SpellForce2\save |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/245050/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | See Windowed. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | FXAA and SSAA (125,150,175,200) | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
Color blind mode |
Windowed
Change fullscreen value to 0 in config_todp.xml[citation needed] |
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Music, effect, voice and message | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | No option for turning on or off, ingame cutscenes features subtitles. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
German |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
LAN play | |||
Online play |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
vorpX | G3D User created game profile, see vorpx forum profile introduction. |
Issues fixed
The game won't launch (runtime error)
Delete Spellforce 2 folder inside %USERPROFILE%\Documents[1] |
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Opening cinematic has no sound
Restart the campaign[2] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 9.0c | |
Shader Model support | 3.0 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Audio | Miles Sound System | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP SP3, Vista SP2, 7, 8 | 10 |
Processor (CPU) | 2.4 GHz Dual Core | 3.2 GHz Dual Core |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | 2 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 9 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 8800 ATI Radeon HD 3870 512 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible Shader model 3.0 support |
Nvidia GeForce GTX 560 AMD Radeon HD 6850 2 GB of VRAM |
Sound (audio device) | DirectX compatible |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 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 (245050) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ GOG.com Forums - Spell force 2 want launch/START - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Steam Community Discussions - The Bug Thread - last accessed on May 2023