Difference between revisions of "Biohazard 2 (Sourcenext)"
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{{ii}} Latest version is [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1223-biohazard-2-sourcenext-110-patch/ 1.1.0]. Save files from version 1.0 will not work with version 1.1.0. | {{ii}} Latest version is [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1223-biohazard-2-sourcenext-110-patch/ 1.1.0]. Save files from version 1.0 will not work with version 1.1.0. | ||
| − | ===[http://appleofeden.de-doc.com/index.php/download/resident-evil-2-classic-rebirth/ | + | ===[http://appleofeden.de-doc.com/index.php/download/resident-evil-2-classic-rebirth/ Resident Evil 2 Classic REbirth]=== |
{{++}} Translates the game into English, adds support for higher resolutions by pressing F8, adds XInput, DS3 and DS4 support, fixes some lag issues on Windows 10, fixes color space issues for the prerendered backgrounds, restores some missing audio tracks, removes censored death scenes, and allows the game to run as a portable program. | {{++}} Translates the game into English, adds support for higher resolutions by pressing F8, adds XInput, DS3 and DS4 support, fixes some lag issues on Windows 10, fixes color space issues for the prerendered backgrounds, restores some missing audio tracks, removes censored death scenes, and allows the game to run as a portable program. | ||
{{ii}} Provides extended mod support. | {{ii}} Provides extended mod support. | ||
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|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
|borderless windowed = hackable | |borderless windowed = hackable | ||
| − | |borderless windowed notes = [[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed#Borderless Gaming|Borderless Gaming]] or [[# | + | |borderless windowed notes = [[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed#Borderless Gaming|Borderless Gaming]] or [[#Resident Evil 2 Classic REbirth|Resident Evil 2 Classic REbirth]] can be used. |
|anisotropic = false | |anisotropic = false | ||
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
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|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
|60 fps = false | |60 fps = false | ||
| − | |60 fps notes = Game defaults incorrectly to 28.97 FPS; use [[# | + | |60 fps notes = Game defaults incorrectly to 28.97 FPS; use [[#Resident Evil 2 Classic REbirth|Resident Evil 2 Classic REbirth]] for the intended 30 FPS. Menus and door loading screens run at 60 FPS. |
|120 fps = false | |120 fps = false | ||
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
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|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
|xinput controllers = hackable | |xinput controllers = hackable | ||
| − | |xinput controllers notes = Use [[# | + | |xinput controllers notes = Use [[#Resident Evil 2 Classic REbirth|Resident Evil 2 Classic REbirth]] to add support for XInput controllers. |
|xbox prompts = hackable | |xbox prompts = hackable | ||
| − | |xbox prompts notes = Use [[# | + | |xbox prompts notes = Use [[#Resident Evil 2 Classic REbirth|Resident Evil 2 Classic REbirth]] to add XInput button prompts. |
|impulse triggers = false | |impulse triggers = false | ||
|impulse triggers notes = | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
|dualshock 4 = hackable | |dualshock 4 = hackable | ||
| − | |dualshock 4 notes = Use [[# | + | |dualshock 4 notes = Use [[#Resident Evil 2 Classic REbirth|Resident Evil 2 Classic REbirth]] via USB to add support for DS4 controllers. |
|dualshock prompts = hackable | |dualshock prompts = hackable | ||
| − | |dualshock prompts notes = Use [[# | + | |dualshock prompts notes = Use [[#Resident Evil 2 Classic REbirth|Resident Evil 2 Classic REbirth]] to add DS4 button prompts. |
|light bar support = hackable | |light bar support = hackable | ||
| − | |light bar support notes = Use [[# | + | |light bar support notes = Use [[#Resident Evil 2 Classic REbirth|Resident Evil 2 Classic REbirth]] via USB to add DS4 light bar support. |
|dualshock 4 modes = USB | |dualshock 4 modes = USB | ||
|dualshock 4 modes notes = | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
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|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
|haptic feedback = hackable | |haptic feedback = hackable | ||
| − | |haptic feedback notes = Available via [[# | + | |haptic feedback notes = Available via [[#Resident Evil 2 Classic REbirth|Resident Evil 2 Classic REbirth]]. |
|simultaneous input = true | |simultaneous input = true | ||
|simultaneous input notes = | |simultaneous input notes = | ||
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|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = false | |subtitles = false | ||
| − | |notes = Use [[# | + | |notes = Use [[#Resident Evil 2 Classic REbirth|Resident Evil 2 Classic REbirth]] for English text. |
|fan = true | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
| − | |notes = [https://www.nexusmods.com/residentevil21998/mods/2 Fan translation by CiTRU5], requires [[# | + | |notes = [https://www.nexusmods.com/residentevil21998/mods/2 Fan translation by CiTRU5], requires [[#Resident Evil 2 Classic REbirth|Resident Evil 2 Classic REbirth]] |
|fan = true | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
| − | |notes = [https://mega.nz/#F!GrxWQKjK!dGxFM6W5-u0MSZHAW1EXDw Translation by CasperPRO], requires [[# | + | |notes = [https://mega.nz/#F!GrxWQKjK!dGxFM6W5-u0MSZHAW1EXDw Translation by CasperPRO], requires [[#Resident Evil 2 Classic REbirth|Resident Evil 2 Classic REbirth]]. [https://mega.nz/#!OignmAqZ!CYPSe03F9zHt_RXjFiAw4a5vqGIqd1epbNymJlSGKBw Voice acting by Webcoll] (need to unpack to game folder and run xdelta.bat). For subtitles, unzip over fix. |
|fan = true | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{ii}} This is generally caused by DirectShow codecs on Windows 10 being incompatible with Nvidia desktop drivers. Versions such as Windows XP do have the codecs to run the cutscenes with no issues. | {{ii}} This is generally caused by DirectShow codecs on Windows 10 being incompatible with Nvidia desktop drivers. Versions such as Windows XP do have the codecs to run the cutscenes with no issues. | ||
| − | {{Fixbox|description=[[# | + | {{Fixbox|description=[[#Resident Evil 2 Classic REbirth|Resident Evil 2 Classic REbirth]] makes FMV work again by replacing DirectShow with FFMPEG.<ref>[http://appleofeden.de-doc.com/index.php/re2cb-changelog/ RE2 Classic Rebirth change log]</ref>}} |
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
Revision as of 18:21, 5 May 2021
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Capcom | |
| Windows | Sourcenext |
| Publishers | |
| Capcom | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | February 17, 2006[1] |
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Warnings
- This game is only playable in English with a fan translation (see Localizations for details and other supported languages).
| ⤏ Go to series page | |
| Resident Evil | 1996 |
| Resident Evil 2 | 1999 |
| Resident Evil 3: Nemesis | 1999 |
| Resident Evil Survivor | 2002 |
| Biohazard 2 (Sourcenext) | 2006 |
| Biohazard 3: Last Escape (Sourcenext) | 2006 |
| Resident Evil 4 | 2007 |
| Resident Evil 5 | 2009 |
| Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City | 2012 |
| Resident Evil 6 | 2013 |
| Resident Evil: Revelations (series) | |
| Resident Evil 4 Ultimate HD Edition | 2014 |
| Resident Evil HD Remaster | 2015 |
| Resident Evil Zero HD Remaster | 2016 |
| Umbrella Corps | 2016 |
| Resident Evil 7 Teaser: Beginning Hour | 2016 |
| Resident Evil 7: Biohazard | 2017 |
| Resident Evil 2 (2019) | 2019 |
| Resident Evil 3 (2020) | 2020 |
| Resident Evil Resistance | 2020 |
| Resident Evil Village | 2021 |
| Resident Evil Re:Verse | 2022 |
| Resident Evil 4 (2023) | 2023 |
Key points
- Port of Biohazard 2 made for Windows 2000 / XP.
- Has improved compatibility for modern versions of Windows.
- Allows both scenarios to be played without needing to change discs.
- Has the highest quality FMVs out of any other release.
- Death scenes are censored in Original Mode.
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
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Essential improvements
Patches
- Latest version is 1.1.0. Save files from version 1.0 will not work with version 1.1.0.
Resident Evil 2 Classic REbirth
- Translates the game into English, adds support for higher resolutions by pressing F8, adds XInput, DS3 and DS4 support, fixes some lag issues on Windows 10, fixes color space issues for the prerendered backgrounds, restores some missing audio tracks, removes censored death scenes, and allows the game to run as a portable program.
- Provides extended mod support.
- Requires version 1.1.0.
- Launch game with
-configcommand line argument in order to change options before each game launch.
RE2SN HQ sound for Classic REbirth
- Replaces the audio in the game with higher quality sounds.
RE2SN Better Quality H264 Movies for Classic REbirth
- Replaces in-game video cut-scenes with noise reduced and better quality MP4 files.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Capcom\Biohazard 2[Note 1] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\savedata[Note 2] |
- This is the default path used by the game. The save file location can be determined by the user by editing the SavePath value in the registry.
- CLAIRE_MAX.BIOHAZARD2 and LEON_MAX.BIOHAZARD2 are required to start a new game.
Video
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | |||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | |||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | |||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | Borderless Gaming or Resident Evil 2 Classic REbirth can be used. | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | Force in GPU control panel. | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Game defaults incorrectly to 28.97 FPS; use Resident Evil 2 Classic REbirth for the intended 30 FPS. Menus and door loading screens run at 60 FPS. | ||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | |||
Input
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | ||
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | No mouse support. | |
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support | ||
| Full controller support | ||
| Controller remapping | ||
| Controller sensitivity | Only uses digital input. | |
| Controller Y-axis inversion |
| Controller types |
|---|
| XInput-compatible controllers | Use Resident Evil 2 Classic REbirth to add support for XInput controllers. | |
|---|---|---|
| Xbox button prompts | Use Resident Evil 2 Classic REbirth to add XInput button prompts. | |
| Impulse Trigger vibration |
| PlayStation controllers | Use Resident Evil 2 Classic REbirth via USB to add support for DS4 controllers. | |
|---|---|---|
| PlayStation button prompts | Use Resident Evil 2 Classic REbirth to add DS4 button prompts. | |
| Light bar support | Use Resident Evil 2 Classic REbirth via USB to add DS4 light bar support. | |
| Adaptive trigger support | ||
| DualSense haptic feedback support | ||
| Connection modes | Wired |
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| Generic/other controllers | ||
|---|---|---|
| Button prompts |  |
| Additional information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Button prompts | |
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| Controller hotplugging | ||
| Haptic feedback | Available via Resident Evil 2 Classic REbirth. | |
| Digital movement supported | ||
| Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | ||
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | FMVs have subtitles that are part of the FMV itself. | |||
| English | Use Resident Evil 2 Classic REbirth for English text. | |||
| Spanish | Fan translation by CiTRU5, requires Resident Evil 2 Classic REbirth | |||
| Russian | Translation by CasperPRO, requires Resident Evil 2 Classic REbirth. Voice acting by Webcoll (need to unpack to game folder and run xdelta.bat). For subtitles, unzip over fix. |
Issues fixed
Black screen when playing FMVs
- This is generally caused by DirectShow codecs on Windows 10 being incompatible with Nvidia desktop drivers. Versions such as Windows XP do have the codecs to run the cutscenes with no issues.
| Resident Evil 2 Classic REbirth makes FMV work again by replacing DirectShow with FFMPEG.[2] |
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Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 7 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 2000, XP | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium III 1.0 GHz | Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz |
| System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1.6 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | 64 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible | 128 MB of VRAM |
| Sound (audio device) | DirectX 9.0c compatible | |
| Other | 2x speed CD-ROM | 4x speed CD-ROM |
Notes
- ↑ Applications writing to
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWAREwill be redirected to other locations based on various criterias, see the glossary page for more details. - ↑ 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).