Difference between revisions of "Hitman 2: Silent Assassin"
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− | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|hitman-2-silent-assassin| | + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|hitman-2-silent-assassin|rating}} |
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | ||
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|hltb = 4473 | |hltb = 4473 | ||
|strategywiki = Hitman 2: Silent Assassin | |strategywiki = Hitman 2: Silent Assassin | ||
+ | |igdb = hitman-2-silent-assassin | ||
|mobygames = hitman-2-silent-assassin | |mobygames = hitman-2-silent-assassin | ||
|wikipedia = Hitman 2: Silent Assassin | |wikipedia = Hitman 2: Silent Assassin | ||
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'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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{{mm}} [http://www.neoseeker.com/forums/367/ Neoseeker Forums] | {{mm}} [http://www.neoseeker.com/forums/367/ Neoseeker Forums] | ||
{{mm}} [http://www.hitmanforum.com/c/hitman-silent-assassin Hitman 2: Silent Assassin] | {{mm}} [http://www.hitmanforum.com/c/hitman-silent-assassin Hitman 2: Silent Assassin] | ||
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 6850 | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 6850 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{--}} The Steam version (v1.02) is slightly censored (removed certain lines of dialog, alcohol references, and minor changes to certain disguises)<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/6850/discussions/0/864951657813105569/ Steam Hitman 2: Silent Assassin is the Censored Version :: Steam Community Discussions]</ref> | + | {{--}} The Steam version (v1.02) is slightly censored (removed certain lines of dialog, alcohol references, and minor changes to certain disguises).<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/6850/discussions/0/864951657813105569/ Steam Hitman 2: Silent Assassin is the Censored Version :: Steam Community Discussions]</ref> Follow [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1663221359 this guide] to remove censorship. |
{{ii}} The European release of the Hitman Collection is DRM-free, already patched to the latest version and have the cheats enable by default. | {{ii}} The European release of the Hitman Collection is DRM-free, already patched to the latest version and have the cheats enable by default. | ||
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|origin = | |origin = | ||
|origin notes = | |origin notes = | ||
− | |steam cloud = | + | |steam cloud = true |
− | |steam cloud notes = | + | |steam cloud notes = Added on September 11, 2020.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamdb.info/app/6850/history/?changeid=9442746|title=Hitman 2: Silent Assassin - SteamDB Depot Changelog|date=2020-09-12}}</ref> |
|uplay = | |uplay = | ||
|uplay notes = | |uplay notes = | ||
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|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
− | |antialiasing notes = Up to 8x. | + | |antialiasing notes = Up to 8x [[MSAA]]. |
|vsync = false | |vsync = false | ||
|vsync notes = Always enabled in fullscreen mode. | |vsync notes = Always enabled in fullscreen mode. | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Widescreen fix ({{term|Hor+}} alternative)|ref=<ref>[https://www.wsgf.org/dr/hitman-2-silent-assassin Hitman 2: Silent Assassin | WSGF]</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Widescreen fix ({{term|Hor+}} alternative)|ref=<ref>[https://www.wsgf.org/dr/hitman-2-silent-assassin Hitman 2: Silent Assassin | WSGF]</ref>|fix= | ||
− | # | + | # Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1471-hitman-2-silent-assassin-fov-fix/ Hitman.2 - Widescreen-GOG.7z]. |
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# Extract {{file|hitman2.exe}} and {{file|Hitman2.ini}} to {{p|game}}. | # Extract {{file|hitman2.exe}} and {{file|Hitman2.ini}} to {{p|game}}. | ||
# Open the appropriate {{code|FOV}} folder and extract {{code|RenderD3D.dll}} to {{p|game}}. | # Open the appropriate {{code|FOV}} folder and extract {{code|RenderD3D.dll}} to {{p|game}}. | ||
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'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
{{--}} Not compatible with the Steam version. | {{--}} Not compatible with the Steam version. | ||
− | {{--}} Causes crashes on | + | {{--}} Causes crashes on multiple levels. |
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|eax support notes = EAX 3 | |eax support notes = EAX 3 | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} May require [[Glossary:Sound card#DirectSound hardware path|DirectSound3D restoration software]] to restore proper sound functionality on Windows Vista and later. An AM3D "DieselPower" audio engine for the game is available [https:// | + | {{ii}} May require [[Glossary:Sound card#DirectSound hardware path|DirectSound3D restoration software]] to restore proper sound functionality on Windows Vista and later. An AM3D "DieselPower" audio engine for the game is available [https://web.archive.org/web/20100113044513/http://www.am3d.com/63a68361-b990-4ef3-a6ab-88e32a84a554.W5Doc here]. |
{{L10n|content= | {{L10n|content= | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
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===Game is displayed in-between screens=== | ===Game is displayed in-between screens=== | ||
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# Open {{code|{{p|game}}\Hitman2.ini}}. | # Open {{code|{{p|game}}\Hitman2.ini}}. | ||
# Add {{code|StartUpperPos 0,0}} to the file. | # Add {{code|StartUpperPos 0,0}} to the file. | ||
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− | ===Failed to find Steam=== | + | ===Failed to find Steam (Steam)=== |
{{Fixbox|description=Launch the game through the Steam library|ref=<ref name="Sui" />}} | {{Fixbox|description=Launch the game through the Steam library|ref=<ref name="Sui" />}} | ||
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===Black screen during the cutscenes=== | ===Black screen during the cutscenes=== | ||
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+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use Elisha's Windows 10 Patch|ref={{cn|date=September 2017}}|fix= | ||
+ | # Download the [https://github.com/elishacloud/dxwrapper/wiki/Hitman-2-Silent-Assassin Hitman 2 Silent Assassin Windows 10 Patch]. | ||
+ | # Unzip the files to {{p|game}}. | ||
+ | # Disable F5 Glove from the Game Configuration (<code>config.exe</code>). | ||
+ | # Set the Texture Filter to 'Bilinear' and Anti-Aliasing to 'Off' in the Graphics Options in the game if needed. | ||
+ | # Set refresh rate on 60hz | ||
+ | {{ii}} Can be made compatible with nemesis2000's widescreen fix by renaming the fix's included dlls to ''.asi'' and enabling the setting <code>LoadPlugins</code> in ''dxwrapper.ini''. Alternatively could use [https://github.com/ThirteenAG/Ultimate-ASI-Loader/releases Ultimate ASI Loader] (which integrates Crosire's [https://github.com/crosire/d3d8to9 d3d8to9]) by renaming ''dinput8.dll'' to ''d3d8.dll'' and adding the following to a ''global.ini'' file: | ||
+ | <pre> | ||
+ | [GlobalSets] | ||
+ | UseD3D8to9=1 | ||
+ | </pre> | ||
+ | }} | ||
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+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use (d3d8to9 on Windows10) and set monitor on 60hz.|fix= | ||
+ | }} | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Use DX8 to DX9 enb convertor|ref=<ref name="Sui" />|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Use DX8 to DX9 enb convertor|ref=<ref name="Sui" />|fix= | ||
# Download the newest [http://enbdev.com/download_convertor_dx8todx9.htm DX8 to DX9 convertor]. | # Download the newest [http://enbdev.com/download_convertor_dx8todx9.htm DX8 to DX9 convertor]. | ||
# Place it in a folder with the game. | # Place it in a folder with the game. | ||
+ | # Set refresh rate on 60hz | ||
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* See [[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)#Limit FPS|Frame Rate (FPS)]] for instructions on how to limit the frame rate. Keep in mind, that this is DirectX 8 based game and some solutions may not work out of the box. | * See [[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)#Limit FPS|Frame Rate (FPS)]] for instructions on how to limit the frame rate. Keep in mind, that this is DirectX 8 based game and some solutions may not work out of the box. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Fullscreen mode|ref=<ref name="Sui" />|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Fullscreen mode|ref=<ref name="Sui" />|fix= | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | + | ===High frame rate issues=== | |
− | + | {{ii}} Frame rates above 60 fps will cause NPCs to be more sensitive than intended and may affect pathing timing. Game is still playable at 144 fps, but issues may arise if attempting to play through a level with perfect stealth. | |
− | + | {{ii}} Very high frame rates will cause a "slow motion" effect in-game. Extremely high frame rate (above 1024 FPS) will freeze character movement and break in-game cutscenes, which can make it impossible to load the opening level.<ref name="Sui" /> | |
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Framerate can be limited using Nvidia Inspector|ref=<ref name="Sui">{{refcheck|user=Suicide machine|date=2015-08-08|comment=Tested by with MSI Afterburner (required memory modification).}}</ref>|fix= | |
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− | = | + | {{Fixbox|description=Vsync (Enable by default) not working on Windows10|fix= |
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}}The game uses vsync enable by default but in windows 10 it does not work because the game uses Directx 8 and the vsync of directx 8 in windows10 is broken |
− | + | # Download [https://github.com/crosire/d3d8to9/releases ] d3d8to9. | |
− | + | # Copy D3D8.DLL from the folder to the game install directory and set monitor on 60hz. | |
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|recVRAM = 32 MB | |recVRAM = 32 MB | ||
|recGPU = | |recGPU = | ||
− | |recDX = | + | |recDX = |
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
Revision as of 00:22, 6 June 2021
This page is for the 2002 game. For the 2018 game, see Hitman 2.
Developers | |
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IO Interactive | |
Publishers | |
Eidos Interactive | |
Engines | |
Glacier | |
Release dates | |
Windows | October 1, 2002 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 87 |
Taxonomy | |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person, Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Stealth |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Asia, Contemporary, Eastern Europe, Europe, Japan |
Series | Hitman |
Hitman | |
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Hitman: Codename 47 | 2000 |
Hitman 2: Silent Assassin | 2002 |
Hitman: Contracts | 2004 |
Hitman: Blood Money | 2006 |
Hitman: Sniper Challenge | 2012 |
Hitman: Absolution | 2012 |
Hitman GO | 2015 |
Hitman | 2016 |
Hitman 2 | 2018 |
Hitman World of Assassination | 2021 |
General information
- Neoseeker Forums
- Hitman 2: Silent Assassin
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | SecuROM 4 DRM. | |||
Retail | The version included in the retail 'Hitman Collection' (Eidos, 2009) is entirely DRM-free. | |||
GamersGate | ||||
GOG.com | Version 1.01 uncensored. | |||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam |
- The Steam version (v1.02) is slightly censored (removed certain lines of dialog, alcohol references, and minor changes to certain disguises).[1] Follow this guide to remove censorship.
- The European release of the Hitman Collection is DRM-free, already patched to the latest version and have the cheats enable by default.
Version differences
- The GOG.com version is patched to work better on modern operating systems and it's the uncensored version 1.01.
Demos
Essential improvements
Patches
- Patch v1.01 is the latest patch available. English, French, and German versions of the patch are available.
Skip intro videos
Skip intro[2] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\Hitman2.ini[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/6850/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\Save[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/6850/pfx/[Note 2] |
- Maximum of 99 save files.
- Save states contain system information. Loading a mid-mission save file from a different computer or operating system may result in severe broken game timing.
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud | Added on September 11, 2020.[3] |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | Only 4:3 aspect ratio with maximum resolution of 1600 x 1200 supported by default. See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Multi-monitor | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
4K Ultra HD | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | Use Borderless Gaming. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Up to 8x MSAA. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | Always enabled in fullscreen mode. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | High frame rate affects game logic and can also prevent certain levels from launching. See High frame rate issues. |
Widescreen resolution
- Some widescreen methods are reported to cause crashes at least on the Kirov Park Meeting level.[4][5]
Widescreen fix (Hor+)[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Widescreen fix (Hor+ alternative)[6] |
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Notes
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Widescreen fix (Vert-)[citation needed] |
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Notes
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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 |
Controller types |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | Up to 7.0 output.[7] | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | Always enabled. | |
EAX support | EAX 3 |
- May require DirectSound3D restoration software to restore proper sound functionality on Windows Vista and later. An AM3D "DieselPower" audio engine for the game is available here.
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Italian | Retail version, download. | |||
Hungarian | Fan translation | |||
Polish | Retail and here. Retail only translation available. | |||
Russian | Retail version, download. | |||
Spanish | Retail version, download. |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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Nvidia 3D Vision | See Helix Mod: Hitman 2: Silent Assassin. |
Issues fixed
Game is displayed in-between screens
- The window is displayed in the middle of Windows workspace, which may end up being in-between screens.
Set window position[8] |
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Crash To Desktop (Steam)
Fixing the Crash to Desktop[8] |
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Failed to find Steam (Steam)
Launch the game through the Steam library[8] |
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Copy Steam.dll from the Steam folder and place it in <path-to-game>[citation needed] |
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Black screen during the cutscenes
Use Elisha's Windows 10 Patch[citation needed] |
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[GlobalSets] UseD3D8to9=1 |
Use (d3d8to9 on Windows10) and set monitor on 60hz. |
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Use DX8 to DX9 enb convertor[8] |
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Limiting the frame rate[8] |
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Fullscreen mode[8] |
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Notes
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High frame rate issues
- Frame rates above 60 fps will cause NPCs to be more sensitive than intended and may affect pathing timing. Game is still playable at 144 fps, but issues may arise if attempting to play through a level with perfect stealth.
- Very high frame rates will cause a "slow motion" effect in-game. Extremely high frame rate (above 1024 FPS) will freeze character movement and break in-game cutscenes, which can make it impossible to load the opening level.[8]
Framerate can be limited using Nvidia Inspector[8] |
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Vsync (Enable by default) not working on Windows10 |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 8.1 | |
OpenGL | 1.4 | Support is buggy and incomplete. |
Shader Model support | 1.1 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Interface | FreeType |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98, 2000, XP | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium III 450 MHz | Intel Pentium III 800 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 128 MB | 192 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 800 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 16 MB of VRAM DirectX 8.1 compatible | 32 MB of VRAM |
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%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details). - ↑ 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>/6850/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (6850) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Steam Hitman 2: Silent Assassin is the Censored Version :: Steam Community Discussions
- ↑ WineHQ - Hitman: Contracts 1.174
- ↑ Hitman 2: Silent Assassin - SteamDB Depot Changelog - last accessed on 2020-09-12
- ↑ https://steamcommunity.com/app/6850/discussions/0/540737414654109085
- ↑ Verified by User:Mars icecream on 2016-10-26
- Radio tower area is prone to crashing.
- ↑ Hitman 2: Silent Assassin | WSGF
- ↑ PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 8.5 8.6 8.7 Verified by User:Suicide_machine on 2016-09-07 Cite error: Invalid
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