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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
| − | |cover = Dead to Rights II | + | |cover = Dead to Rights II (PC Cover).png |
|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Widescreen Games}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Widescreen Games}} | ||
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|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Namco}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Namco}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Akella|Russia}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/engine|RenderWare}} | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|August 15, 2005}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|August 15, 2005}} | ||
| + | |taxonomy = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Third-person }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action, Hack and slash, Shooter, TPS }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Contemporary, Detective/mystery }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Dead to Rights }} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
| + | |mobygames = dead-to-rights-ii | ||
|wikipedia = Dead to Rights II | |wikipedia = Dead to Rights II | ||
|winehq = | |winehq = | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| Retail | | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | activation | English version. Uses {{DRM|ActiveMark}}.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Ptolemy|date=2020-08-07|comment=Verified using Protection ID.}}</ref> | | Windows }} |
| + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | Russian version. Uses {{DRM|StarForce|3}}. | | Windows }} | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{--}} Activation servers for the English version were shut down at an unknown date.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Ptolemy|date=2020-08-07|comment=Tried activating the game on August 7th, 2020. Could not do so.}}</ref> | ||
| + | {{ii}} Not available digitally. | ||
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| + | ==Essential improvements== | ||
| + | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Skip intro movies|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AlphaYellow|date=2023-07-03}}</ref>|fix= | ||
| + | # Go to <code>{{p|game}}\video\</code>. | ||
| + | # Delete or rename {{file|INTRO_RW.pss}}, {{file|lg_namco.pss}} and {{file|lg_wsg.pss}}. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/config|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\pc.cfg}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/saves|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\save\}} |
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
| − | {{Video | + | {{Image|DeadtoRights2Launcher.jpg|Video and controls can be edited via launcher}} |
| + | {{Video | ||
|wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/dead-rights-ii/en | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/dead-rights-ii/en | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = silver | |widescreen wsgf award = silver | ||
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|4k ultra hd = hackable | |4k ultra hd = hackable | ||
|4k ultra hd notes = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. | |4k ultra hd notes = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. | ||
| − | |fov = | + | |fov = false |
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
| − | |windowed = | + | |windowed = false |
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
| − | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = false |
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
| − | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = false |
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
| − | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = false |
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
| − | |vsync = | + | |upscaling = |
| − | |vsync notes = | + | |upscaling tech = |
| − | |60 fps = | + | |upscaling notes = |
| + | |vsync = always on | ||
| + | |vsync notes = | ||
| + | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
|120 fps = false | |120 fps = false | ||
| − | |120 fps notes = | + | |120 fps notes = The controls become unresponsive at framerates above 60 FPS.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AlphaYellow|date=2023-07-03}}</ref> |
| − | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
| − | |color blind = | + | |color blind = false |
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Set widescreen resolution|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.wsgf.org/dr/dead-rights-ii/en|title=Dead to Rights II {{!}} WSGF|date=2017-04-13}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Set widescreen resolution|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.wsgf.org/dr/dead-rights-ii/en|title=Dead to Rights II {{!}} WSGF|date=2017-04-13}}</ref>|fix= | ||
<ol> | <ol> | ||
| − | <li>Remove | + | <li>Remove {{file|Settings.cfg}} from <code>{{p|game}}\save\</code> if you have it.</li> |
| − | <li>Edit | + | <li>Edit {{file|pc.cfg}} in the installation folder and find the following strings:</li> |
<pre> | <pre> | ||
SetBkInt32 ASPECT_WIDTH 4 | SetBkInt32 ASPECT_WIDTH 4 | ||
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<li>Modify them to the desired resolution, e.g. for 1920x1080:</li> | <li>Modify them to the desired resolution, e.g. for 1920x1080:</li> | ||
<pre> | <pre> | ||
| − | SetBkInt32 ASPECT_WIDTH | + | SetBkInt32 ASPECT_WIDTH 16 |
| − | SetBkInt32 ASPECT_HEIGHT | + | SetBkInt32 ASPECT_HEIGHT 9 |
SetBkInt32 MODE_WIDTH 1920 | SetBkInt32 MODE_WIDTH 1920 | ||
SetBkInt32 MODE_HEIGHT 1080 | SetBkInt32 MODE_HEIGHT 1080 | ||
</pre> | </pre> | ||
| − | <li>After this modification, always start game directly from | + | <li>After this modification, always start game directly from {{file|DTR2.exe}} in the installation folder, not from the game launcher.</li> |
</ol> | </ol> | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
| − | {{Input | + | {{Input |
| − | |key remap = | + | |key remap = true |
| − | |key remap notes = | + | |key remap notes = Possible in the launcher. |
| − | |acceleration option = | + | |acceleration option = false |
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
| − | |mouse sensitivity = | + | |mouse sensitivity = false |
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
| − | |mouse menu = | + | |mouse menu = false |
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
| − | |invert mouse y-axis = | + | |invert mouse y-axis = true |
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
| − | |touchscreen = | + | |touchscreen = false |
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
| − | |controller support = | + | |controller support = true |
| − | |controller support notes = | + | |controller support notes = DirectInput. |
| − | |full controller = | + | |full controller = true |
|full controller notes = | |full controller notes = | ||
| − | |controller remap = | + | |controller remap = true |
| − | |controller remap notes = | + | |controller remap notes = Possible in the launcher. |
| − | |controller sensitivity = | + | |controller sensitivity = false |
|controller sensitivity notes= | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
| − | |invert controller y-axis = | + | |invert controller y-axis = true |
| − | |invert controller y-axis notes= | + | |invert controller y-axis notes= ingame |
| − | |xinput controllers = | + | |xinput controllers = false |
|xinput controllers notes = | |xinput controllers notes = | ||
|xbox prompts = unknown | |xbox prompts = unknown | ||
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|impulse triggers = unknown | |impulse triggers = unknown | ||
|impulse triggers notes = | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
| − | |dualshock 4 = | + | |dualshock 4 = true |
|dualshock 4 notes = | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
|dualshock prompts = unknown | |dualshock prompts = unknown | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
| − | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
| − | |separate volume = | + | |separate volume = true |
| − | |separate volume notes = | + | |separate volume notes = Sound Effects and Music. |
|surround sound = unknown | |surround sound = unknown | ||
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = false |
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
| − | |closed captions = | + | |closed captions = false |
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
| − | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = false |
|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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|language = English | |language = English | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Polish | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = true | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = [https://dubbingpedia.pl/wiki/Dead_to_Rights_II:_Hell_to_Pay Details] | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Russian | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = true | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = Local retail only. | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | }} | ||
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| + | ==Issues fixed== | ||
| + | ===The launcher fails to start=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} The root installation folder can get flagged as read-only and prevent the launcher from working. | ||
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| + | {{Fixbox|description=Flag the game folder as not read-only|ref={{cn}}|fix= | ||
| + | # Browse to the folder above {{p|game}}. | ||
| + | # Right click on the game folder and select '''Properties'''. | ||
| + | # Under '''Attributes''', uncheck <code>Read-only</code> and click '''OK'''. | ||
| + | # Alternatively move the contents of the game folder to another folder for the launcher to work. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
| − | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 9 |
|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 = | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
| − | |macos 32-bit app | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = |
| − | |macos 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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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
| − | |minOS = | + | |minOS = Windows XP |
| − | |minCPU = | + | |minCPU = Pentium III 1 GHz |
| − | |minRAM = | + | |minRAM = 256 MB |
| − | |minGPU = | + | |minGPU = 32 MB DirectX9-compatible graphics card |
| − | |minHD = | + | |minHD = 1,5 GB |
|minVRAM = | |minVRAM = | ||
|minDX = | |minDX = | ||
Latest revision as of 04:35, 10 September 2023
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| Developers | |
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| Widescreen Games | |
| Windows | Namco |
| Publishers | |
| Namco | |
| Russia | Akella |
| Engines | |
| RenderWare | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | August 15, 2005 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase |
| Modes | Singleplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | Third-person |
| Controls | Direct control |
| Genres | Action, Hack and slash, Shooter, TPS |
| Art styles | Realistic |
| Themes | Contemporary, Detective/mystery |
| Series | Dead to Rights |
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| Dead to Rights | |
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| Dead to Rights | 2003 |
| Dead to Rights II | 2005 |
Warnings
- StarForce DRM for this game does not work on modern versions of Windows (see Availability for affected versions).
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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| Retail | |
English version. Uses ActiveMark DRM.[1] | |
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| Retail | |
Russian version. Uses StarForce 3 DRM[Note 1]. | |
- StarForce DRM for this game does not work on modern versions of Windows (see above for affected versions).
- Activation servers for the English version were shut down at an unknown date.[6]
- Not available digitally.
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
| Skip intro movies[7] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
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| Windows | <path-to-game>\pc.cfg[Note 2] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
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| Windows | <path-to-game>\save\[Note 2] |
Video
Video and controls can be edited via launcher
| Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
| Multi-monitor | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
| Ultra-widescreen | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
| 4K Ultra HD | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
| 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) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| 60 FPS | |||
| 120+ FPS | The controls become unresponsive at framerates above 60 FPS.[8] | ||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
Widescreen resolution
| Set widescreen resolution[9] |
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SetBkInt32 ASPECT_WIDTH 4 SetBkInt32 ASPECT_HEIGHT 3 SetBkInt32 MODE_WIDTH 1024 SetBkInt32 MODE_HEIGHT 768 SetBkInt32 ASPECT_WIDTH 16 SetBkInt32 ASPECT_HEIGHT 9 SetBkInt32 MODE_WIDTH 1920 SetBkInt32 MODE_HEIGHT 1080 |
Input
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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| Remapping | Possible in the launcher. | |
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support | DirectInput. | |
| Full controller support | ||
| Controller remapping | Possible in the launcher. | |
| Controller sensitivity | ||
| Controller Y-axis inversion | ingame |
| Controller types |
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| XInput-compatible controllers | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. |
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| PlayStation controllers | ||
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| PlayStation button prompts | ||
| Light bar support | ||
| Adaptive trigger support | ||
| DualSense haptic feedback support | ||
| Connection modes | ||
| Generic/other controllers |
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| Additional information | ||
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| Controller hotplugging | ||
| Haptic feedback | ||
| Digital movement supported | ||
| Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
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| Separate volume controls | Sound Effects and Music. | |
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| Polish | Details | |||
| Russian | Local retail only. |
Issues fixed
The launcher fails to start
- The root installation folder can get flagged as read-only and prevent the launcher from working.
| Flag the game folder as not read-only[citation needed] |
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Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 9 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | Windows XP | |
| Processor (CPU) | Pentium III 1 GHz | |
| System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1,5 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | 32 MB DirectX9-compatible graphics card | |
Notes
- ↑ This version of StarForce DRM does not work on Windows Vista or later.[2][3][4][5] For supported versions of Windows the StarForce driver may need to be updated manually using SFUPDATE.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 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
- ↑ Verified by User:Ptolemy on 2020-08-07
- Verified using Protection ID.
- ↑ Windows Vista support - StarForce Support
- ↑ Windows 7 support - StarForce Support
- ↑ Windows 8.1 support - StarForce Support
- ↑ Windows 10 support - StarForce Support
- ↑ Verified by User:Ptolemy on 2020-08-07
- Tried activating the game on August 7th, 2020. Could not do so.
- ↑ Verified by User:AlphaYellow on 2023-07-03
- ↑ Verified by User:AlphaYellow on 2023-07-03
- ↑ Dead to Rights II | WSGF - last accessed on 2017-04-13