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|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Capcom}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Capcom}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|1C-SoftClub|Russia}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Forge|ref=<ref> | + | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Forge|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.ausgamers.com/features/read/2891659|title=Dead Rising 2 Developer Interview and Hands-On Preview|date=May 2023}}</ref>}} |
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 11, 2011}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 11, 2011}} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|dead-rising-2-off-the-record|72}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|dead-rising-2-off-the-record|72}} | ||
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
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|official site= http://www.deadrising.com/dead-rising-2-off-the-record/index.html | |official site= http://www.deadrising.com/dead-rising-2-off-the-record/index.html | ||
|hltb = 2329 | |hltb = 2329 | ||
| + | |lutris = dead-rising-2-off-the-record | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
| − | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 54459 |
|wikipedia = Dead Rising 2: Off the Record | |wikipedia = Dead Rising 2: Off the Record | ||
|winehq = 16604 | |winehq = 16604 | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | + | {{Introduction | |
| − | {{ | + | |introduction = |
| − | + | ||
| + | |release history = | ||
| + | |||
| + | |current state = It's based on [[Dead Rising 2]] with similar overall content but slightly improved gameplay features. Steam version's DRM was switched from Games for Windows Live to Steamworks.<ref name="Steamworks">[http://www.capcom-unity.com/gregaman/blog/2015/03/16/dead-rising-2-and-off-the-record-steamworks-transition-imminent Dead Rising 2 and Off the Record Steamworks transition imminent - GregaMan > Manage Blog]</ref> | ||
| + | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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{{Availability/row| Humble | dead-rising-2-off-the-record | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Humble | dead-rising-2-off-the-record | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Steam | 45770 | Steam | Some regions excluded (Germany/Israel). | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 45770 | Steam | Some regions excluded (Germany/Israel). | | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| Games for Windows Marketplace | GFWL | GFWL | <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130114151944/http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/Product/Dead-Rising-2-Off-The-Record/66acd000-77fe-1000-9115-d80443430fa2|title=Dead Rising 2 Off The Record - Xbox.com|date=2024-05-11}}</ref> | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| Origin | # | Origin, GFWL | <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120616062857/http://store.origin.com/store/ea/en_US/pd/ThemeID.718200/productID.237490300|title=DEAD RISING® 2: OFF THE RECORD|date=7 June 2022}}</ref> | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | {{ii}} All non-Steam versions require {{DRM|GFWL|SSA=yes|ZDPP=yes|local=false}} | + | {{ii}} All non-Steam versions require {{DRM|GFWL|SSA=yes|ZDPP=yes|local=false}}. |
{{ii}} Retail product keys activate on Steam (Games for Windows Marketplace game and DLC cannot be transferred).<ref name="Steamworks"/> | {{ii}} Retail product keys activate on Steam (Games for Windows Marketplace game and DLC cannot be transferred).<ref name="Steamworks"/> | ||
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
| − | {{ii}} A title update is available. The game should automatically prompt for the update when using a LIVE profile; the update can also be [http://download.xbox.com/content/43430fa2/tu10000083_10000183.cab downloaded manually] (extract the contents and run | + | {{ii}} A title update is available. The game should automatically prompt for the update when using a LIVE profile; the update can also be [http://download.xbox.com/content/43430fa2/tu10000083_10000183.cab downloaded manually] (extract the contents and run {{file|setup.exe}}).<ref name="GFWL">[https://web.archive.org/web/20170603111205/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2676395&page=2 GFWL won't connect. Can't play! - Page 2 - Steam Users' Forums]</ref> |
| + | |||
| + | ===[https://github.com/Xinerki/DR2Hookary/releases DR2Hookary]=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} DR2Hookary will allow you to do quite a few things that make the overall experience better like: Skipping the intro logos, Allowing you to play in Windowed or Borderless fullscreen windowed & Enabling Debug options. | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref={{cn|date=2024-05-16}}|fix= | ||
| + | # Download [https://github.com/Xinerki/DR2Hookary/releases DR2Hookary]. | ||
| + | # Place {{file|DR2Hookary.asi}} and {{file|DR2Hookary.ini}} into {{folder|{{p|game}}}}. | ||
| + | # Download the 32-bit version of [https://github.com/ThirteenAG/Ultimate-ASI-Loader/releases Ultimate ASI Loader]. | ||
| + | # Place {{file|dinput8.dll}} into {{folder|{{p|game}}}}. | ||
| + | # Open {{file|DR2Hookary.ini}} and set the options to the desired ones and save the file. | ||
| + | # Start up the game and the changes should now be in effect. | ||
| + | }} | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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|gog galaxy = | |gog galaxy = | ||
|gog galaxy notes = | |gog galaxy notes = | ||
| − | |origin = | + | |origin = unknown |
|origin notes = | |origin notes = | ||
|steam cloud = true | |steam cloud = true | ||
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|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
|antialiasing notes = 2x/4x/8x [[MSAA]]. | |antialiasing notes = 2x/4x/8x [[MSAA]]. | ||
| + | |upscaling = false | ||
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
|120 fps = true | |120 fps = true | ||
| − | |120 fps notes = The game is locked to 120 FPS.<ref>{{Refcheck|user= | + | |120 fps notes = The game is locked to 120 FPS.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=SargeCassidy|date=2021-09-20|comment=Tested with a retail, GFWL-enabled copy and a 144hz display. With the 144hz resolution option selected, regardless if V-sync is enabled or not, the game does not exceed 120 FPS at any point.}}</ref> |
| − | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
| − | |color blind = | + | |color blind = false |
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]=== | ||
| − | {{Fixbox|description=Use Gibbed.DeadRising2.Tools|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use Gibbed.DeadRising2.Tools|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uf_QXtnnWu8|title=Dead Rising 2 - PC - How to Edit datafile.big & change Field of View (FOV) - YouTube|date=May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://deadrising2mods.proboards.com/thread/3045/rising-unpacker-repacker-gibbed-tools|title=Dead Rising 2 - .BIG Unpacker/Repacker (Gibbed Tools) | DEAD RISING Forum|date=2024-05-16}}</ref>|fix= |
# Download [http://svn.gib.me/builds/deadrising2/ Gibbed.DeadRising2.Tools] and extract it somewhere. | # Download [http://svn.gib.me/builds/deadrising2/ Gibbed.DeadRising2.Tools] and extract it somewhere. | ||
| − | # Go to | + | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\data\}}. |
| − | # Drag | + | # Drag {{file|datafile.big}} and place it onto {{file|Gibbed.DeadRising2.Unpack.exe}}. |
| − | # When it's finished unpacking, open | + | # When it's finished unpacking, open {{folder|datafile_big}} that was created inside {{folder|data}}. |
| − | # Open | + | # Open {{file|camera.txt}} with Notepad, and click Edit → Replace. |
# Type <code>FOV = "43"</code> in the '''Find''', and <code>FOV = "63"</code> in the '''Replace''' (change 63 to desired FOV) and click '''Replace All'''. | # Type <code>FOV = "43"</code> in the '''Find''', and <code>FOV = "63"</code> in the '''Replace''' (change 63 to desired FOV) and click '''Replace All'''. | ||
# Some other cameras use <code>FOV = "45"</code> which can also be replaced, such as in the <code>cVehicleBehaviorCam PushableCam</code> section. | # Some other cameras use <code>FOV = "45"</code> which can also be replaced, such as in the <code>cVehicleBehaviorCam PushableCam</code> section. | ||
# Save the file. | # Save the file. | ||
| − | # Drag | + | # Drag {{folder|datafile_big}} and place it onto {{file|Gibbed.DeadRising2.Pack.exe}}. This will create a new file called {{file|datafile_big.big}}. |
| − | # Backup the original | + | # Backup the original {{file|datafile.big}} by renaming it to something else. |
| − | # Rename | + | # Rename {{file|datafile_big.big}} to {{file|datafile.big}}. |
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
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===Disable depth of field=== | ===Disable depth of field=== | ||
| − | {{Fixbox|description=Hex-edit the game executable|ref=<ref name="deadrising2mods.proboards.com"> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Hex-edit the game executable|ref=<ref name="deadrising2mods.proboards.com">{{Refurl|url=https://deadrising2mods.proboards.com/thread/1188/remove-dof-vignette-luminance-variation|title=How to remove DOF/Vignette/Luminance variation | DEAD RISING Forum|date=2024-05-16}}</ref>|fix= |
| − | # Open | + | # Open {{file|deadrising2otr.exe}} with a hex editor such as [https://mh-nexus.de/en/downloads.php?product=HxD HxD]. |
| + | # Press {{key|Ctrl|F}} and set '''Datatype''' to '''Text-string'''. | ||
# Find and replace <code>gDOF</code> with <code>xDOF</code>. | # Find and replace <code>gDOF</code> with <code>xDOF</code>. | ||
| − | # Save | + | # Save the changes. |
}} | }} | ||
===Disable screen vignette=== | ===Disable screen vignette=== | ||
| − | {{Fixbox|description=Hex-edit the game executable|ref=<ref name="deadrising2mods.proboards.com" | + | {{Fixbox|description=Hex-edit the game executable|ref=<ref name="deadrising2mods.proboards.com"/>|fix= |
| − | # Open | + | # Open {{file|deadrising2otr.exe}} with a hex editor such as [https://mh-nexus.de/en/downloads.php?product=HxD HxD]. |
| − | # Find and replace <code>gVignette</code> with <code>xVignette</code> | + | # Press {{key|Ctrl|F}} and set '''Datatype''' to '''Text-string'''. |
| − | # Save | + | # Find and replace <code>gVignette</code> with <code>xVignette</code>. |
| + | # Save the changes. | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Disable fog=== | ===Disable fog=== | ||
| − | {{Fixbox|description=Hex-edit the game executable|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Hex-edit the game executable|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://deadrising2mods.proboards.com/thread/3015/undeadfrankies-dead-rising-otr-mods|title=UndeadFrankie's Dead Rising 2 OTR Mods | DEAD RISING Forum|date=2024-05-16}}</ref>|fix= |
| − | # Open | + | # Open {{file|deadrising2otr.exe}} with a hex editor such as [https://mh-nexus.de/en/downloads.php?product=HxD HxD]. |
| + | # Press {{key|Ctrl|F}} and set '''Datatype''' to '''Text-string'''. | ||
# Find and replace <code>mFogMax</code> with <code>xFogMax</code>. | # Find and replace <code>mFogMax</code> with <code>xFogMax</code>. | ||
# Find and replace <code>mFogEnd</code> with <code>xFogEnd</code>. | # Find and replace <code>mFogEnd</code> with <code>xFogEnd</code>. | ||
# Find and replace <code>mFogStart</code> with <code>xFogStart</code>. | # Find and replace <code>mFogStart</code> with <code>xFogStart</code>. | ||
# Find and replace <code>mFogColour</code> with <code>xFogColour</code>. | # Find and replace <code>mFogColour</code> with <code>xFogColour</code>. | ||
| − | # Save | + | # Save the changes. |
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
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|invert mouse y-axis = true | |invert mouse y-axis = true | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
| − | |touchscreen = | + | |touchscreen = false |
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = limited | |controller support = limited | ||
| − | |controller support notes = Official Xbox 360 controllers only.<ref>{{Refcheck|user= | + | |controller support notes = Official Xbox 360 controllers only.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=SargeCassidy|date=2021-04-19|comment=Tested with a wired Xbox One (model 1537) controller. The game does not recognize Xbox One controllers at all.}}</ref> |
|full controller = true | |full controller = true | ||
|full controller notes = | |full controller notes = | ||
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|other button prompts = unknown | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
|other button prompts notes= | |other button prompts notes= | ||
| − | |button prompts = Xbox, DualShock | + | |button prompts = Xbox, DualShock |
| − | |button prompts notes = | + | |button prompts notes = For DualShock prompts, use the [https://deadrising2mods.proboards.com/thread/3074/ps3-button-promots-dr2-pc PS3 Button Prompts For DR2].<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Mew90|date=2021-08-28|comment=It has been tested by me and does replace Xbox prompts for PS3 prompts with dr2otr.}}</ref> |
|controller hotplug = unknown | |controller hotplug = unknown | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
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===[[Glossary:Remapping|Remapping]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Remapping|Remapping]]=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Rebinding keys|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Rebinding keys|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
| − | # Go to | + | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\data\controls\}}. |
| − | # Edit | + | # Edit {{file|keymap.txt}} (keyboard controls) or {{file|mousemap.txt}} (mouse controls). |
}} | }} | ||
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|separate volume notes = Volume sliders for music and sound effects. | |separate volume notes = Volume sliders for music and sound effects. | ||
|surround sound = true | |surround sound = true | ||
| − | |surround sound notes = Up to 5.1 output<ref> | + | |surround sound notes = Up to 5.1 output.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://satsun.org/audio/|title=PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
| − | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
| + | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
| + | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = hackable | |subtitles = hackable | ||
| − | |notes = [ | + | |notes = Fan translation available [https://www.trc-playground.hu/forditasok/#deadrising2otr here]. |
|fan = true | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
| − | |language = | + | |language = Polish |
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = Local retail only. For digital release use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2336-dead-rising-2-off-the-record-polish-translation this patch]. | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Brazilian Portuguese | ||
| + | |interface = hackable | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = hackable | ||
| + | |notes = Fan translation — [https://tribogamer.com/traducoes/107_traducao-do-dead-rising-2-off-the-record-para-portugues-do-brasil.html download]. | ||
| + | |fan = true | ||
| + | |ref = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Russian | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
| − | |notes = | + | |notes = Local retail only. Use [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=283459059 this patch] for digital release. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
| − | |language = | + | |language = Spanish |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
| − | |notes = | + | |notes = |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|local play players = 2 | |local play players = 2 | ||
|local play modes = Co-op | |local play modes = Co-op | ||
| − | |local play notes = Use [https://github.com/ | + | |local play notes = Use [https://github.com/SplitScreen-Me/splitscreenme-nucleus/releases Nucleus Co-op]. |
|lan play = false | |lan play = false | ||
|lan play players = | |lan play players = | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===Game is stuck on a white screen after starting a new save=== | ===Game is stuck on a white screen after starting a new save=== | ||
| − | {{Fixbox|description=Fixing corrupted save game|ref= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Fixing corrupted save game|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/45770/discussions/0/523890681416697354/|title=DR2:OTR Corrupted save fix ( Cannot Start Game/White screen, crazy number stats and day that stuff) :: Dead Rising 2: Off the Record General Discussions|date=2024-05-16}}</ref>|fix= |
{{ii}} The example used in this guide is for Steam downloads. | {{ii}} The example used in this guide is for Steam downloads. | ||
| − | + | # Right click Dead Rising 2: Off the Record in Steam. | |
| − | # Right click Dead Rising 2: Off the Record in Steam | + | # Click on Properties. |
| − | # Click on Properties | + | # Click on the Updates tab. |
| − | # Click on the Updates tab | + | # Disable Steam Cloud synchronization. |
| − | # Disable Steam Cloud synchronization | + | # Navigate to {{folder|%USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Dead Rising 2 Off The Record\saves\}}. |
| − | # Navigate to | ||
# Delete any save files in this folder | # Delete any save files in this folder | ||
| − | # Navigate to | + | # Navigate to {{folder|{{p|steam}}\userdata\}} |
| − | # Select your SteamID folder | + | # Select your SteamID folder. |
| − | # Open | + | # Open {{folder|45770}}. |
| − | # Delete all files inside this folder | + | # Delete all files inside this folder. |
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
| − | {{ii}} If | + | {{ii}} If unable to find the installation folder in My Games try using the search bar in File Explorer. |
}} | }} | ||
===Game doesn't recognize Xbox 360 controller=== | ===Game doesn't recognize Xbox 360 controller=== | ||
| − | {{Fixbox|description=Enabling controller support<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/45770/discussions/0/343786746002621060/|title=Xbox 360 Controller Fix | + | {{Fixbox|description=Enabling controller support<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/45770/discussions/0/343786746002621060/|title=Xbox 360 Controller Fix|date=2020-21-03}}</ref>|fix= |
| − | |date=2020-21-03}}</ref>|fix= | + | # Download [https://x360ce.github.io/x360ce/ TocaEdit Xbox 360 Controller Emulator]. |
| − | # Download | + | # Extract {{file|x360ce.exe}} to {{folder|{{p|game}}}}. |
| − | # Extract | ||
# Unplug the controller. | # Unplug the controller. | ||
| − | # Open | + | # Open {{file|x360ce.exe}}. Say yes when it wants to create some files. |
| − | # In the Presets dropdown menu, select <code>Controller (Xbox 360 Wireless Receiver for Windows)</code>. Click | + | # In the Presets dropdown menu, select <code>Controller (Xbox 360 Wireless Receiver for Windows)</code>. Click {{key|Load}}. |
| − | # In the Options tab, check | + | # In the Options tab, check {{file|xinput1_2.dll}}, {{file|xinput1_1.dll}}, {{file|xinput9_1_0.dll}}. InputHook Hook Mode: <code>Compatibility</code>. |
# In the Advanced tab of the conroller tab, Device Type: <code>GamePad</code>. | # In the Advanced tab of the conroller tab, Device Type: <code>GamePad</code>. | ||
# Plug in the controller and verify all the buttons work. | # Plug in the controller and verify all the buttons work. | ||
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===Game cannot connect to the internet to verify release date for the GFWL version=== | ===Game cannot connect to the internet to verify release date for the GFWL version=== | ||
| − | {{ii}}After installing the game, it tries to verify the release date using ZDPP but fails, making it impossible to launch and activate the game. | + | {{ii}} After installing the game, it tries to verify the release date using ZDPP but fails, making it impossible to launch and activate the game. |
| − | {{Fixbox|description=Manually install the [[#Patches|title update]] | + | |
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Manually install the [[#Patches|title update]]|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=SargeCassidy|date=2021-09-17|comment=Tested with the retail, GFWL-enabled copy. After trying to launch the game, a window for ZDPP appears. After accepting the date check, it times out after 15-20 seconds. Manually installing the title update allowed me to launch and activate the copy.}}</ref>|fix= | ||
# Download and extract the [http://download.xbox.com/content/43430fa2/tu10000083_10000183.cab title update]. | # Download and extract the [http://download.xbox.com/content/43430fa2/tu10000083_10000183.cab title update]. | ||
| − | # Go to {{ | + | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}}}, and delete {{file|deadrising2otr.exe.zdp}} and {{folder|Zdp}}. |
| − | # Launch | + | # Launch {{file|setup.exe}} from the extracted title update. |
}} | }} | ||
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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 = | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
|macos intel 32-bit app = | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
| + | |macos arm app = | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
| + | |linux arm app = | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Capcom Vancouver | |
| Windows | Mercenary Technology |
| Publishers | |
| Capcom | |
| Russia | 1C-SoftClub |
| Engines | |
| Forge[1] | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | October 11, 2011 |
| Reception | |
| Metacritic | 66 |
| IGDB | 72 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase |
| Microtransactions | None |
| Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | Third-person |
| Controls | Direct control |
| Genres | Action, Survival horror |
| Art styles | Realistic |
| Themes | North America, Post-apocalyptic, Zombies |
| Series | Dead Rising |
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| Dead Rising | |
|---|---|
| Dead Rising 2 | 2010 |
| Dead Rising 2: Off the Record | 2011 |
| Dead Rising 3 | 2014 |
| Dead Rising | 2016 |
| Dead Rising 4 | 2016 |
Warnings
- For Games for Windows - LIVE on Windows 8 or later, install the latest Games for Windows - LIVE software.
Dead Rising 2: Off the Record is a singleplayer and multiplayer third-person action and survival horror game in the Dead Rising series.
It's based on Dead Rising 2 with similar overall content but slightly improved gameplay features. Steam version's DRM was switched from Games for Windows Live to Steamworks.[2]
General information
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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- All non-Steam versions require Games for Windows - LIVE DRM.[Note 1].
- Retail product keys activate on Steam (Games for Windows Marketplace game and DLC cannot be transferred).[2]
DLC and expansion packs
- Purchasing DLC has been disabled from Steam, it also has issues working properly for some users.
| Name | Notes | |
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| Cyborg Skills Pack | |
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| BBQ Chef Skills Pack | |
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| COSPLAY Skills Pack | |
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| Firefighter Skills Pack | |
Essential improvements
Patches
- A title update is available. The game should automatically prompt for the update when using a LIVE profile; the update can also be downloaded manually (extract the contents and run
setup.exe).[5]
DR2Hookary
- DR2Hookary will allow you to do quite a few things that make the overall experience better like: Skipping the intro logos, Allowing you to play in Windowed or Borderless fullscreen windowed & Enabling Debug options.
| Instructions[citation needed] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
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| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Dead Rising 2 Off The Record |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/45770/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
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| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Dead Rising 2 Off The Record\saves\ |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/45770/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
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| Origin | ||
| OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
| Steam Cloud |
Video
In-game video settings.
| Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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| Widescreen resolution | |||
| Multi-monitor | Use Flawless Widescreen. | ||
| Ultra-widescreen | Use Flawless Widescreen. | ||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | See the Field of view (FOV) or WSGF entry. | ||
| Windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | 2x/4x/8x MSAA. | ||
| High-fidelity upscaling | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | The game is locked to 120 FPS.[6] | ||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | |||
Field of view (FOV)
| Use Gibbed.DeadRising2.Tools[7][8] |
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Notes
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Disable depth of field
| Hex-edit the game executable[9] |
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Disable screen vignette
| Hex-edit the game executable[9] |
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Disable fog
| Hex-edit the game executable[10] |
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Input
In-game input settings.
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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| Remapping | See Remapping. | |
| Mouse acceleration | Negative mouse acceleration is active. | |
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | Only if controller is disabled. | |
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support | Official Xbox 360 controllers only.[11] | |
| Full controller support | ||
| Controller remapping | See Remapping. | |
| Controller sensitivity | ||
| Controller Y-axis inversion |
| Controller types |
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| Xbox button prompts | Uses Xbox 360 button prompts. | |
| Impulse Trigger vibration |
| PlayStation controllers | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. |
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| Generic/other controllers | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. |
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| Additional information | ||
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| Button prompts | For DualShock prompts, use the PS3 Button Prompts For DR2.[12] | |
| Controller hotplugging | ||
| Haptic feedback | ||
| Digital movement supported | ||
| Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Remapping
| Rebinding keys[citation needed] |
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Audio
In-game sound settings.
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
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| Separate volume controls | Volume sliders for music and sound effects. | |
| Surround sound | Up to 5.1 output.[13] | |
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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| English | ||||
| French | ||||
| Hungarian | Fan translation available here. | |||
| Italian | ||||
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| Korean | ||||
| Polish | Local retail only. For digital release use this patch. | |||
| Brazilian Portuguese | Fan translation — download. | |||
| Russian | Local retail only. Use this patch for digital release. | |||
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Network
- Online features require a Microsoft account (optional for offline play).
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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| Local play | 2 | Co-op Use Nucleus Co-op. |
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| Online play | 2 | Co-op Co-op campaign. |
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VR Support
| 3D modes | State | Notes | |
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| Nvidia 3D Vision | In the properties of deadrising2otr.exe, go to the Compatibility tab and check Disable fullscreen optimizations and Run this program as administrator |
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Issues fixed
Game is stuck on a white screen after starting a new save
| Fixing corrupted save game[14] |
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Game doesn't recognize Xbox 360 controller
| Enabling controller support[15] |
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Game cannot connect to the internet to verify release date for the GFWL version
- After installing the game, it tries to verify the release date using ZDPP but fails, making it impossible to launch and activate the game.
| Manually install the title update[16] |
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Other information
API
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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| Windows |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
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| Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista, 7 | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz AMD Athlon X2 2.2 GHz |
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| System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 8.5 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 8800 GTS ATI Radeon HD 3850 DirectX 9.0c compatible |
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Notes
- ↑ Games for Windows - LIVE DRM features: SSA+ZDPP activation, requires a Microsoft account - local profiles are not supported.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/45770/. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (45770) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Dead Rising 2 Developer Interview and Hands-On Preview - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Dead Rising 2 and Off the Record Steamworks transition imminent - GregaMan > Manage Blog
- ↑ Dead Rising 2 Off The Record - Xbox.com - last accessed on 2024-05-11
- ↑ DEAD RISING® 2: OFF THE RECORD - last accessed on 7 June 2022
- ↑ GFWL won't connect. Can't play! - Page 2 - Steam Users' Forums
- ↑ Verified by User:SargeCassidy on 2021-09-20
- Tested with a retail, GFWL-enabled copy and a 144hz display. With the 144hz resolution option selected, regardless if V-sync is enabled or not, the game does not exceed 120 FPS at any point.
- ↑ Dead Rising 2 - PC - How to Edit datafile.big & change Field of View (FOV) - YouTube - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Dead Rising 2 - .BIG Unpacker/Repacker (Gibbed Tools) - last accessed on 2024-05-16
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 How to remove DOF/Vignette/Luminance variation - last accessed on 2024-05-16
- ↑ UndeadFrankie's Dead Rising 2 OTR Mods - last accessed on 2024-05-16
- ↑ Verified by User:SargeCassidy on 2021-04-19
- Tested with a wired Xbox One (model 1537) controller. The game does not recognize Xbox One controllers at all.
- ↑ Verified by User:Mew90 on 2021-08-28
- It has been tested by me and does replace Xbox prompts for PS3 prompts with dr2otr.
- ↑ PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ DR2:OTR Corrupted save fix ( Cannot Start Game/White screen, crazy number stats and day that stuff) :: Dead Rising 2: Off the Record General Discussions - last accessed on 2024-05-16
- ↑ Xbox 360 Controller Fix - last accessed on 2020-21-03
- ↑ Verified by User:SargeCassidy on 2021-09-17
- Tested with the retail, GFWL-enabled copy. After trying to launch the game, a window for ZDPP appears. After accepting the date check, it times out after 15-20 seconds. Manually installing the title update allowed me to launch and activate the copy.