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− | {{ii}} Can only run stably on a single core. See [[#Modern Compatibility Fix|Modern Compatibility Fix]]. | + | {{ii}} Can only run stably on a single core. See [[#Modern Compatibility Fix|Modern Compatibility Fix]] or [https://github.com/emoose/sh2proxy sh2proxy]. |
{{--}} The atmospheric fog and the shadowing are a lot simpler and less refined than the PS2 version.<ref>[http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=41496788&postcount=6 Differences between the original PS2 versions and the ported PC versions - NeoGAF]</ref> | {{--}} The atmospheric fog and the shadowing are a lot simpler and less refined than the PS2 version.<ref>[http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=41496788&postcount=6 Differences between the original PS2 versions and the ported PC versions - NeoGAF]</ref> | ||
{{--}} Max resolution is 1600 x 1200 and aspect ratio is 4:3. The Modern Compatibility Fix makes 1920 x 1080 16:9 and above possible. | {{--}} Max resolution is 1600 x 1200 and aspect ratio is 4:3. The Modern Compatibility Fix makes 1920 x 1080 16:9 and above possible. | ||
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{{ii}} Selectable resolutions do not go up all the way to 4k, enabling GeDoSaTo or Nvidia DSR does not affect the list. Selecting a higher resolution than your monitor's crashes the game. | {{ii}} Selectable resolutions do not go up all the way to 4k, enabling GeDoSaTo or Nvidia DSR does not affect the list. Selecting a higher resolution than your monitor's crashes the game. | ||
+ | {{--}} Using a high resolution results in slow transitions speeds (opening inventory/map, etc.). | ||
+ | ===[https://github.com/emoose/sh2proxy sh2proxy]=== | ||
+ | A D3D8 wrapper which allows custom resolutions and windowed mode. Also fixes Antialiasing and processor affinity. | ||
+ | {{++}} Allows you to use a high resolution without slowing down transition speeds. | ||
===[http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=47730959&postcount=168 Remastered corrected widescreen FMVs]=== | ===[http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=47730959&postcount=168 Remastered corrected widescreen FMVs]=== | ||
*All-in-one archive: [https://mega.co.nz/#!dQQ0TABI!PzYL7VmhVseZzOAztlCMbCVLWfviSERZ4LydGyWa74s MEGA] | *All-in-one archive: [https://mega.co.nz/#!dQQ0TABI!PzYL7VmhVseZzOAztlCMbCVLWfviSERZ4LydGyWa74s MEGA] | ||
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|widescreen resolution = hackable | |widescreen resolution = hackable | ||
− | |widescreen resolution notes= Install [[#Modern Compatibility Fix|Modern Compatibility Fix]] | + | |widescreen resolution notes= Install [[#Modern Compatibility Fix|Modern Compatibility Fix]] or [[#sh2proxy|sh2proxy]] |
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|windowed = false | |windowed = false | ||
− | |windowed notes = | + | |windowed notes = Install [[#sh2proxy|sh2proxy]] |
|borderless windowed = false | |borderless windowed = false | ||
− | |borderless windowed notes = | + | |borderless windowed notes = Install [[#sh2proxy|sh2proxy]] |
|anisotropic = false | |anisotropic = false | ||
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
|antialiasing = hackable | |antialiasing = hackable | ||
− | |antialiasing notes = Install [[#Modern Compatibility Fix|Modern Compatibility Fix]] | + | |antialiasing notes = Install [[#Modern Compatibility Fix|Modern Compatibility Fix]] or [[#sh2proxy|sh2proxy]] |
|vsync = false | |vsync = false | ||
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Developers | |
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Team Silent | |
Publishers | |
Konami | |
Release dates | |
Windows | December 2, 2002 |
Silent Hill | |
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Silent Hill 2: Director's Cut | 2002 |
Silent Hill 3 | 2003 |
Silent Hill 4: The Room | 2004 |
Silent Hill: Homecoming | 2008 |
Silent Hill 2 | 2024 |
Key points
- Can only run stably on a single core. See Modern Compatibility Fix or sh2proxy.
- The atmospheric fog and the shadowing are a lot simpler and less refined than the PS2 version.[1]
- Max resolution is 1600 x 1200 and aspect ratio is 4:3. The Modern Compatibility Fix makes 1920 x 1080 16:9 and above possible.
- Locked to 30 FPS.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail |
- The Director's Cut edition is the only version available on PC and includes the extra scenario Born from a Wish along with an extra UFO ending.
Essential improvements
Modern Compatibility Fix
Allows higher resolutions and easier anti aliasing application (at the cost of some glitches).
Instructions |
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- Selectable resolutions do not go up all the way to 4k, enabling GeDoSaTo or Nvidia DSR does not affect the list. Selecting a higher resolution than your monitor's crashes the game.
- Using a high resolution results in slow transitions speeds (opening inventory/map, etc.).
sh2proxy
A D3D8 wrapper which allows custom resolutions and windowed mode. Also fixes Antialiasing and processor affinity.
- Allows you to use a high resolution without slowing down transition speeds.
Remastered corrected widescreen FMVs
- All-in-one archive: MEGA
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
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Save game data location
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Save game cloud syncing
- No save game cloud syncing information; you can edit this page to add it.
Video settings
Input settings
Controller support
- Xpadder works with Silent Hill 2, and may fix any annoyances in the controls. A pre-made profile can be found here.
Audio settings
- May require DirectSound3D restoration software to restore hardware-accelerated 3D sound functionality on Windows Vista and later.
Issues fixed
- A general collection of game fixes and stuff can be found on NeoGAF forums
Weird lines across the screen
Instructions |
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System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98, 2000, ME, XP | |
Processor (CPU) | AMD Athlon - 700 MHz Intel Pentium - 700 MHz |
AMD Athlon - 1 GHz Intel Pentium - 1 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 64 MB | 128 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1.8 GB | 2.3 GB |
Video card (GPU) | 32 MB of VRAM DirectX 8.1 compatible | 64 MB of VRAM DirectX 8.1 compatible |
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