Difference between revisions of "Heavy Gear II"
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|April 5, 2000}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|April 5, 2000}} | ||
|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, Multiplayer }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
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|hltb = 4373 | |hltb = 4373 | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 1042 |
|wikipedia = Heavy Gear II | |wikipedia = Heavy Gear II | ||
|winehq = 13397 | |winehq = 13397 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | Oversized {{term|DRM}}. Can join multiplayer games without disc | | Windows, Linux }} | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | Oversized {{term|DRM}} (lead-out area shortened and used for data, to prevent most contemporary CD-RW drives from copying the method). Can join multiplayer games without disc | | Windows, Linux }} |
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} A free demo version is available from [https://archive.org/details/heavygear2 Archive.org]. |
+ | {{ii}} The game manual is available [http://misc.weedwhacker.org/misc/manualuk.pdf here] | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
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|windowed = hackable | |windowed = hackable | ||
|windowed notes = Possible with DxWnd. | |windowed notes = Possible with DxWnd. | ||
− | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = false |
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
− | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = false |
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
− | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = hackable |
− | |antialiasing notes = | + | |antialiasing notes = Use [[dgVoodoo 2]] |
− | |vsync = | + | |upscaling = unknown |
− | |vsync notes = | + | |upscaling tech = |
− | |60 fps = | + | |upscaling notes = |
− | |60 fps notes = | + | |vsync = hackable |
− | |120 fps = | + | |vsync notes = Use [[dgVoodoo 2]] |
+ | |60 fps = false | ||
+ | |60 fps notes = Capped at 58 FPS. | ||
+ | |120 fps = false | ||
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
|hdr = unknown | |hdr = unknown | ||
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==Input== | ==Input== | ||
{{Input | {{Input | ||
− | |key remap = | + | |key remap = true |
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
− | |acceleration option = | + | |acceleration option = false |
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
− | |mouse sensitivity = | + | |mouse sensitivity = true |
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
− | |mouse menu = | + | |mouse menu = true |
|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 = unknown | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
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==Audio== | ==Audio== | ||
{{Audio | {{Audio | ||
− | |separate volume = | + | |separate volume = true |
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
|surround sound = unknown | |surround sound = unknown | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = true | |eax support = true | ||
− | |eax support notes | + | |eax support notes = Interactive Around-Sound 2.0<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.3dgaming.com/fps/sound/interviews/earsound.htm|title=Interview with EAR - 3D Sound Pages pages on 3DGaming|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
+ | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|language = English | |language = English | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = false |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|ref = | |ref = | ||
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|lan play modes = Versus | |lan play modes = Versus | ||
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
− | |online play = | + | |online play = false |
|online play players = 8 | |online play players = 8 | ||
|online play modes = Versus | |online play modes = Versus | ||
− | |online play notes = | + | |online play notes = The official [[MPlayer.com]] service has been shut down. |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
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===Everything renders inside out=== | ===Everything renders inside out=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Apply the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/355-heavy-gear-ii-culling-fix/ Heavy Gear II culling fix]|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Apply the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/355-heavy-gear-ii-culling-fix/ Heavy Gear II culling fix]|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/general_archive/heavy_gear_2_culling_fix/page1|title=Heavy Gear 2 culling fix - GOG.com Community Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref>}} |
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
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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 = unknown | ||
|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 = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= unknown | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Middleware=== | ||
+ | {{Middleware | ||
+ | |physics = | ||
+ | |physics notes = | ||
+ | |audio = | ||
+ | |audio notes = | ||
+ | |interface = | ||
+ | |interface notes = | ||
+ | |input = | ||
+ | |input notes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes notes = | ||
+ | |multiplayer = MPlayer.com | ||
+ | |multiplayer notes= | ||
+ | |anticheat = | ||
+ | |anticheat notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|minGPU = 3D Hardware Accelerator | |minGPU = 3D Hardware Accelerator | ||
|minDX = 6.1 | |minDX = 6.1 | ||
+ | |minother = 4X CD-ROM | ||
|recOS = 98 | |recOS = 98 | ||
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{{System requirements | {{System requirements | ||
− | |OSfamily = Linux | + | |OSfamily = Linux |
|minOS = Kernel 2.2.x | |minOS = Kernel 2.2.x |
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Developers | |
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Activision | |
Linux | Loki Software |
Publishers | |
Activision | |
Engines | |
Dark Side | |
Release dates | |
Windows | June 18, 1999 |
Linux | April 5, 2000 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person, Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Vehicle combat |
Vehicles | Robot |
Themes | Sci-fi |
Series | Heavy Gear |
Heavy Gear | |
---|---|
Heavy Gear | 1997 |
Heavy Gear II | 1999 |
Heavy Gear Assault | TBA |
Heavy Gear II is a singleplayer and multiplayer first-person and third-person vehicle combat game in the Heavy Gear series.
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | Oversized DRM (lead-out area shortened and used for data, to prevent most contemporary CD-RW drives from copying the method). Can join multiplayer games without disc |
- A free demo version is available from Archive.org.
- The game manual is available here
Essential improvements
Patches
- Linux patches can be found here
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | |
Linux |
- It's unknown whether this game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux. Please fill in this information.
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | |
Linux |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | Possible with DxWnd. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Use dgVoodoo 2 | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | Use dgVoodoo 2 | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Capped at 58 FPS. |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
EAX support | Interactive Around-Sound 2.0[1] | |
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Brazilian Portuguese | 3D Gamer release. |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Local play | ||||
LAN play | 8 | Versus |
||
Online play | 8 | Versus The official MPlayer.com service has been shut down. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Issues fixed
- A list with many problems and relative workaround can be found here
Everything renders inside out
Apply the Heavy Gear II culling fix[2] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 6 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows | |||
Linux |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Multiplayer | MPlayer.com |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95 | 98 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 166 MHz | Intel Pentium 233 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 64 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 530 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 3D Hardware Accelerator 4 MB of VRAM DirectX 6.1 compatible | |
Other | 4X CD-ROM |
Linux | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | Kernel 2.2.x | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium | |
System memory (RAM) | 64 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | ||
Video card (GPU) | 8 MB of VRAM OpenGL 1.0 compatible |
|
Sound (audio device) | OSS-compatible sound card |
References
- ↑ Interview with EAR - 3D Sound Pages pages on 3DGaming - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Heavy Gear 2 culling fix - GOG.com Community Discussions - last accessed on May 2023