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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
| − | |cover = | + | |cover = Carnivores 2 cover.png |
|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Action Forms}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Action Forms}} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Infogrames}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Infogrames}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/engine|AtmosFear}} | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|1999}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|1999}} | ||
|reception = | |reception = | ||
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|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Shooter, Sports, Simulation}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Hunting, Shooter, Sports, Simulation }} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Carnivores }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Carnivores }} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
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|current state = | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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| + | '''Key points''' | ||
| + | {{++}} Small but dedicated modding community.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.moddb.com/games/carnivores-2/mods|title=Mods - Carnivores 2 - Mod DB|date=November 2023}}</ref> | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} This game is not available digitally. | {{ii}} This game is not available digitally. | ||
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| + | ==Essential improvements== | ||
| + | |||
| + | ====[https://www.moddb.com/mods/carnivores-modders-edition Carnivores Modders Edition]==== | ||
| + | {{++}} A more flexible engine for Carnivores mod-creators. | ||
| + | {{--}} Carnivores Modders Edition currently has a bug where the game crashes to the hunt menu after playing for about 5 minutes, for now it is recommended to use [https://www.moddb.com/games/carnivores-2/downloads/modders-edition-crash-fix this unofficial fix.] | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}}} | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\trophy**.sav}} |
}} | }} | ||
| + | {{ii}} The game allows up to 5 save slots. | ||
| + | {{ii}} Profiles can be manually renamed by editing the first line of code when opening {{file|trophy**.sav}} | ||
| + | {{ii}} Save slots can be manually rearranged by renaming the respective {{file|trophy**.sav}} file correspondingly (for example, renaming {{file|trophy00.sav}} to {{file|trophy01.sav}} will move it from the first save slot to the second save slot). | ||
==Video== | ==Video== | ||
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|120 fps = unknown | |120 fps = unknown | ||
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
| − | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
| − | |direct3d versions = 6 | + | |direct3d versions = 6 |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
| + | |windows arm app = false | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
|mac os x powerpc app = | |mac os x powerpc app = | ||
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|anticheat notes = | |anticheat notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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| + | ==Modifications== | ||
| + | {{++}} Carnivores has garnered a small but dedicated following which includes a very active [https://www.moddb.com/games/carnivores-2/mods modding community.] | ||
| + | Below are some basic recommendations. | ||
| + | |||
| + | '''Notes''' | ||
| + | {{ii}} Most mods are completely standalone and don't require the original game to play or install over. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ====[https://www.moddb.com/mods/carnivores-legacy Carnivores: Legacy]==== | ||
| + | {{ii}} A total conversion mod for Carnivores 2 built on the Modders Edition Engine, intended to reimagine and expand on the vision of the original Carnivores. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ====[https://www.moddb.com/mods/carnivores-triassic Carnivores Triassic]==== | ||
| + | {{ii}} Considered by many to be the 4th unofficial Carnivores game, featuring a new setting on the planet FMM-UV32: a region of arid deserts, ruled by Permian and Triassic reptiles. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ====[https://www.moddb.com/mods/mandibles Mandibles]==== | ||
| + | {{ii}} The sequel to Carnivores Triassic. Explore a new region of planet FMM-UV32, the Eos Sector, where giant arthropods abound amidst primordial swamps. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ====[https://www.moddb.com/mods/jurassic-park-hunter-legends Jurassic Park Hunter Legends]==== | ||
| + | {{ii}} A total conversion mod based on the first 3 Jurassic Park films. | ||
| + | {{++}} Latest release (Special Edition) runs on Modders Edition base, boasting a huge amount of new content. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ====[https://www.moddb.com/mods/jurassic-park-revolution Jurassic Park Revolution]==== | ||
| + | {{ii}} A total conversion mod based on the Jurassic Park series, taking inspiration from various related media. | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
| − | |minOS = 95 | + | |minOS = 95, 98 |
| − | |minCPU = Pentium 233 | + | |minCPU = Intel Pentium 233 |
|minRAM = 32MB | |minRAM = 32MB | ||
|minHD = 200MB | |minHD = 200MB | ||
| − | |minGPU = | + | |minGPU = |
| + | |minDX = 6.1 | ||
|recOS = | |recOS = | ||
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|recHD = | |recHD = | ||
|recGPU = D3D or 3Dfx Voodoo accelerator | |recGPU = D3D or 3Dfx Voodoo accelerator | ||
| − | | | + | |minaudio = EAX/A3D/DS3D sound card |
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
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| Developers | |
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| Action Forms | |
| Publishers | |
| Infogrames | |
| Engines | |
| AtmosFear | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | 1999 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase |
| Modes | Singleplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | First-person |
| Controls | Direct control |
| Genres | Hunting, Shooter, Sports, Simulation |
| Series | Carnivores |
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| Carnivores | |
|---|---|
| Carnivores | 1998 |
| Carnivores 2 | 1999 |
| Carnivores: Ice Age | 2001 |
| Carnivores: Cityscape | 2002 |
| Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunter Reborn | 2015 |
| Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunt | 2022 |
Carnivores 2 is the second game in the Carnivores series of dinosaur hunting games by Action Forms.
Key points
- Small but dedicated modding community.[1]
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
|
- This game is not available digitally.
Essential improvements
Carnivores Modders Edition
- A more flexible engine for Carnivores mod-creators.
- Carnivores Modders Edition currently has a bug where the game crashes to the hunt menu after playing for about 5 minutes, for now it is recommended to use this unofficial fix.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>[Note 1] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\trophy**.sav[Note 1] |
- The game allows up to 5 save slots.
- Profiles can be manually renamed by editing the first line of code when opening
trophy**.sav - Save slots can be manually rearranged by renaming the respective
trophy**.savfile correspondingly (for example, renamingtrophy00.savtotrophy01.savwill move it from the first save slot to the second save slot).
Video
Options menu.
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | Only 4:3 supported natively. Menus always run in 800x600. | ||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | |||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| 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. | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
| 60 FPS | |||
| 120+ FPS | |||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | |||
Input
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | ||
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support |
| Controller types |
|---|
Audio
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | No volume sliders at all. | |
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English |
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 6 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
Middleware
- No middleware information; you can edit this page to add it.
Modifications
- Carnivores has garnered a small but dedicated following which includes a very active modding community.
Below are some basic recommendations.
Notes
- Most mods are completely standalone and don't require the original game to play or install over.
Carnivores: Legacy
- A total conversion mod for Carnivores 2 built on the Modders Edition Engine, intended to reimagine and expand on the vision of the original Carnivores.
Carnivores Triassic
- Considered by many to be the 4th unofficial Carnivores game, featuring a new setting on the planet FMM-UV32: a region of arid deserts, ruled by Permian and Triassic reptiles.
Mandibles
- The sequel to Carnivores Triassic. Explore a new region of planet FMM-UV32, the Eos Sector, where giant arthropods abound amidst primordial swamps.
Jurassic Park Hunter Legends
- A total conversion mod based on the first 3 Jurassic Park films.
- Latest release (Special Edition) runs on Modders Edition base, boasting a huge amount of new content.
Jurassic Park Revolution
- A total conversion mod based on the Jurassic Park series, taking inspiration from various related media.
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 95, 98 | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 233 | Pentium II |
| System memory (RAM) | 32MB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 200MB | |
| Video card (GPU) | DirectX 6.1 compatible | D3D or 3Dfx Voodoo accelerator |
| Sound (audio device) | EAX/A3D/DS3D sound card | |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 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).
References
- ↑ Mods - Carnivores 2 - Mod DB - last accessed on November 2023