Difference between revisions of "Resident Evil 2"
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− | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|February 19, 1999}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|February 19, 1999|ref=<ref name="release date">[https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/pc/198456-resident-evil-2-1998/images Resident Evil 2 (1998) Box Shots and Screenshots for PC - GameFAQs]</ref>}} |
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'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
{{--}} Poor compatibility with modern systems | {{--}} Poor compatibility with modern systems | ||
+ | {{--}} US version removes auto-aim present in other versions | ||
+ | {{ii}} Released as Resident Evil 2: Platinum in the United States | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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===[http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=53121 Peixoto's patch]=== | ===[http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=53121 Peixoto's patch]=== | ||
{{ii}} Fixes the "Failed to initialize DirectX" error, forces the game to run in HD 32 bit color depth, and adds full compatibility with XInput controllers, among other things. | {{ii}} Fixes the "Failed to initialize DirectX" error, forces the game to run in HD 32 bit color depth, and adds full compatibility with XInput controllers, among other things. | ||
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==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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|borderless windowed = false | |borderless windowed = false | ||
− | |borderless windowed notes = [[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed#Borderless Gaming|Borderless Gaming] | + | |borderless windowed notes = [[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed#Borderless Gaming|Borderless Gaming]] can be used. |
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{{Fixbox|description=Use [http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=53121 Peixoto's patch]|ref={{cn|date=March 2017}}}} | {{Fixbox|description=Use [http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=53121 Peixoto's patch]|ref={{cn|date=March 2017}}}} | ||
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==Other information== | ==Other information== |
Revision as of 09:02, 16 December 2018
Developers | |
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Capcom | |
Release dates | |
Windows | February 19, 1999[1] |
⤏ 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 |
This page is for the original 1999 game. For the remake, see Resident Evil 2 (2019).
Key points
- Poor compatibility with modern systems
- US version removes auto-aim present in other versions
- Released as Resident Evil 2: Platinum in the United States
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail |
Essential improvements
Peixoto's patch
- Fixes the "Failed to initialize DirectX" error, forces the game to run in HD 32 bit color depth, and adds full compatibility with XInput controllers, among other things.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\[Note 1] |
- This is the default path used by the game. The save file location can be determined by the user.
Video settings
Recommended "Device Setup": Voodoo RUSH.
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
Japanese | ||||
English | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish | ||||
German | Some effects censored (green blood on floor/ impacts spread grey dust not red blood, ... ) |
Issues fixed
"Failed to initialize DirectX" error
Use Peixoto's patch[citation needed] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 6 | |
Software renderer |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95 | 98 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 166 MHz (software mode) | Intel Pentium 200 MHz (software mode) Intel Pentium 133 MHz (hardware mode) |
System memory (RAM) | 24 MB | 32 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 100 MB | 550 MB |
Video card (GPU) | 2 MB of VRAM DirectX 6 compatible | 4 MB of VRAM |
- Supported chipsets: Voodoo, Voodoo2, Voodoo Rush, Voodoo Banshee, Verite Rendition V1000 series, Verite Rendition V2000 series, RIVA 128, RIVA TNT, 3D Rage Pro (ATI), Permedia 2 (3D Labs), Savage 3D (S3), Intel 740, Millennium II (Matrox), Millennium G200 (Matrox)
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%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details).