Difference between revisions of "Grandia II"
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+ | {{disambig|the original 2002 release|the 2015 version|[[Grandia II Anniversary Edition]]}} | ||
{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Grandia II cover.jpg | |cover = Grandia II cover.jpg | ||
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|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 10, 2002}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 10, 2002}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Grandia }} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = |
− | |strategywiki = | + | |strategywiki = Grandia II |
+ | |mobygames = grandia-ii | ||
|wikipedia = Grandia II | |wikipedia = Grandia II | ||
|winehq = 2724 | |winehq = 2724 | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
− | |||
'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|SafeDisc|v2.5}} (disk 2 only). | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|SafeDisc|v2.5}} (disk 2 only).</br></br>Taiwan and some German releases have no protection. | | Windows }} |
}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} Not available via digital distribution. | {{ii}} Not available via digital distribution. | ||
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===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{P|game}}\GRANDIA2_ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{P|game}}\GRANDIA2_*.sav}} |
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Grandia II resolutions.png|Available resolution settings.}} | {{Image|Grandia II resolutions.png|Available resolution settings.}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
− | |wsgf link = | + | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/grandia-ii |
|widescreen wsgf award = unsupported | |widescreen wsgf award = unsupported | ||
|multimonitor wsgf award = unsupported | |multimonitor wsgf award = unsupported | ||
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|fov = false | |fov = false | ||
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
− | |windowed = | + | |windowed = hackable |
− | |windowed notes = | + | |windowed notes = No native support. See [[#Borderless fullscreen windowed|Borderless fullscreen windowed]]. |
− | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = hackable |
− | |borderless windowed notes = | + | |borderless windowed notes = See [[#Borderless fullscreen windowed|Borderless fullscreen windowed]]. |
|anisotropic = false | |anisotropic = false | ||
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
|antialiasing = hackable | |antialiasing = hackable | ||
|antialiasing notes = Forceable through your GPU control panel (OGSSAA works well). | |antialiasing notes = Forceable through your GPU control panel (OGSSAA works well). | ||
+ | |upscaling = false | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = false | |vsync = false | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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|120 fps = false | |120 fps = false | ||
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
− | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ===Borderless fullscreen windowed=== |
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Run in borderless fullscreen windowed|ref={{cn}}|fix= | ||
+ | # Download and run [https://sourceforge.net/projects/dxwnd/ DxWnd]. | ||
+ | # Click on Options and enable '''Expert mode'''. | ||
+ | # Click on Edit and Add. | ||
+ | # Set the path to <code>{{p|game}}\Grandia2.EXE</code>. | ||
+ | # Enable '''Desktop center'''. | ||
+ | # Insert resolution values in <code>W</code> and <code>H</code> boxes under '''Window initial position & size'''. | ||
+ | # Click OK, then File and Save. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Input== | ||
{{Image|Grandia II config.png|Configuration.}} | {{Image|Grandia II config.png|Configuration.}} | ||
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = false | |separate volume = false | ||
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume 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 = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{L10n|content= | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = English | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = unknown | ||
+ | |subtitles = unknown | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 6 |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
− | |64-bit executable | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
− | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
Latest revision as of 12:30, 24 September 2023
This page is for the original 2002 release. For the 2015 version, see Grandia II Anniversary Edition.
Developers | |
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Game Arts | |
Publishers | |
Ubisoft | |
Release dates | |
Windows | March 10, 2002 |
Taxonomy | |
Series | Grandia |
Grandia | |
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Grandia II | 2002 |
Grandia Online | 2009 |
Grandia II Anniversary Edition | 2015 |
Grandia HD Remaster | 2019 |
Warnings
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see Availability for affected versions).
Key points
- Frame rate is capped at 30 FPS outside of battles.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | SafeDisc v2.5 DRM[Note 1] (disk 2 only). Taiwan and some German releases have no protection. |
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).
- Not available via digital distribution.
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Move/Rename vGA_LOGO.avi and vubi.avi in <path-to-game>\VISUAL\
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\Config.cfg[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\GRANDIA2_*.sav[Note 2] |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | Stretches from 4:3. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | No native support. See Borderless fullscreen windowed. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See Borderless fullscreen windowed. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Forceable through your GPU control panel (OGSSAA works well). | ||
High-fidelity upscaling | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Frame rate is capped at 60 FPS in battles, 30 FPS elsewhere. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) |
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Run in borderless fullscreen windowed[citation needed] |
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | No controller navigation support in configuration. | |
Controller remapping | ||
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers |
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PlayStation controllers |
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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 | ||
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English |
Issues fixed
Can't view cutscenes
Run GMCONFIG.exe from the installation folder every time you run the game[citation needed]
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The game can corrupt its own config file every time is it run on modern versions of Windows.[citation needed] |
Run Grandia2.exe in Windows XP compatibility mode
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Required for modern versions of Windows to view in-game cutscenes. |
Press F9 to skip the cutscene |
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Game crashes due to music
Replace corrupt .vms music tracks[citation needed] |
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The last nine music tracks on the CD are corrupt. These are |
Millenia never casts Zap
Don't talk to any tutorial givers at any point[citation needed] |
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Talking to the tutorial guy permanently changes the AI. Load a save before you talk to the tutorial guy, or start a new game. Then, don't talk to any tutorial givers at any point. |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 6 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95 | 98, ME, 2000, XP |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium II 300 MHz | Intel Pentium III, AMD Athlon |
System memory (RAM) | 64 MB | 128 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 850 MB (available) | |
Video card (GPU) | 8 MB texture memory, 16 MB of VRAM DirectX 8 compatible | 16 MB texture memory, 32 MB of VRAM |
Sound (audio device) | DirectX 8 compatible | |
Other | 8X CD-ROM | 16X CD-ROM, DirectX-compatible game pad |
Notes
- ↑ SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10[1] or Windows 11 and is disabled by default on Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 when the KB3086255 update is installed.[2]
- ↑ 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%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details).
References
- ↑ Not Loading in Windows 10; this will break thousands of - Microsoft Community - last accessed on 2017-01-16
- ↑ Microsoft - MS15-097: Description of the security update for the graphics component in Windows: September 8, 2015 - last accessed on 2018-02-16