Difference between revisions of "Hitman 2: Silent Assassin"
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===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Skip intro|ref=<ref>[https://appdb.winehq.org/objectManager.php?sClass=version&iId=8914&iTestingId=32266&sAllBugs WineHQ - Hitman: Contracts 1.174]</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Skip intro|ref=<ref>[https://appdb.winehq.org/objectManager.php?sClass=version&iId=8914&iTestingId=32266&sAllBugs WineHQ - Hitman: Contracts 1.174]</ref>|fix= | ||
− | # | + | # Open {{code| {{p|game}}\Hitman2.ini}}. |
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# Set <code>DefaultScene=AllLevels/Logos.gms</code> to <code>DefaultScene=mainmenu.gms</code> | # Set <code>DefaultScene=AllLevels/Logos.gms</code> to <code>DefaultScene=mainmenu.gms</code> | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\Save | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\Save}} |
}} | }} | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Widescreen fix ({{term|Hor+}})|ref={{cn|date=March 2017}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Widescreen fix ({{term|Hor+}})|ref={{cn|date=March 2017}}|fix= | ||
# Download [http://ps2wide.net/pc.html#h2 Widescreen fix by nemesis2000]. | # Download [http://ps2wide.net/pc.html#h2 Widescreen fix by nemesis2000]. | ||
− | # Extract {{file|h2.7z}} or {{file|h2_enb.7z}} files to | + | # Extract {{file|h2.7z}} or {{file|h2_enb.7z}} files to {{p|game}} ''(password=h2)''. |
# Run {{file|upx.bat}} for GOG.com version of the game. | # Run {{file|upx.bat}} for GOG.com version of the game. | ||
# Edit {{file|h2.ini}} to set the resolution and FOV multiplier. | # Edit {{file|h2.ini}} to set the resolution and FOV multiplier. | ||
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# See the [http://www.wsgf.org/dr/hitman-2-silent-assassin WSGF entry]. | # See the [http://www.wsgf.org/dr/hitman-2-silent-assassin WSGF entry]. | ||
# Download the attachment ({{file|Hitman.2 - Widescreen-GOG.zip}}). | # Download the attachment ({{file|Hitman.2 - Widescreen-GOG.zip}}). | ||
− | # Extract {{file|hitman2.exe}} and {{file|Hitman2.ini}} to | + | # Extract {{file|hitman2.exe}} and {{file|Hitman2.ini}} to {{p|game}}. |
− | # Open the appropriate {{code|FOV}} folder and extract {{code|RenderD3D.dll}} to | + | # Open the appropriate {{code|FOV}} folder and extract {{code|RenderD3D.dll}} to {{p|game}}. |
# Edit {{file|Hitman2.ini}} and set the {{code|Resolution}} setting to the appropriate one. | # Edit {{file|Hitman2.ini}} and set the {{code|Resolution}} setting to the appropriate one. | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Widescreen fix ({{term|Vert-}})|ref={{cn|date=February 2017}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Widescreen fix ({{term|Vert-}})|ref={{cn|date=February 2017}}|fix= | ||
− | # | + | # Open {{code| {{p|game}}\Hitman2.ini}}. |
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# Add {{code|Window 1}} to the file. | # Add {{code|Window 1}} to the file. | ||
# Add {{code|StartUpperPos 0,0}} to the file. | # Add {{code|StartUpperPos 0,0}} to the file. | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Use Elisha's Windows 10 Patch|ref={{cn|date=September 2017}}|fix= | {{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]. | # Download the [https://github.com/elishacloud/dxwrapper/wiki/Hitman-2-Silent-Assassin Hitman 2 Silent Assassin Windows 10 Patch]. | ||
− | # Unzip the files to | + | # Unzip the files to {{p|game}}. |
# Disable F5 Glove from the Game Configuration (<code>config.exe</code>). | # 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 the Texture Filter to 'Bilinear' and Anti-Aliasing to 'Off' in the Graphics Options in the game if needed. | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Set window position|ref=<ref name="Sui">{{refcheck|user=Suicide_machine|date=2016-09-07}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Set window position|ref=<ref name="Sui">{{refcheck|user=Suicide_machine|date=2016-09-07}}</ref>|fix= | ||
− | # | + | # Open {{code| {{p|game}}\Hitman2.ini}}. |
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# Add {{code|StartUpperPos 0,0}} to the file. | # Add {{code|StartUpperPos 0,0}} to the file. | ||
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{{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" />}} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Copy Steam.dll from the Steam folder and place it in | + | {{Fixbox|description=Copy Steam.dll from the Steam folder and place it in {{p|game}}|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}}} |
===Black screen during the cutscenes=== | ===Black screen during the cutscenes=== |
Revision as of 22:13, 29 May 2018
Developers | |
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IO Interactive | |
Publishers | |
Eidos Interactive | |
Engines | |
Glacier | |
Release dates | |
Windows | October 1, 2002 |
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
- Hitman Wiki
- 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 | The version included in the retail 'Hitman Collection' (Eidos, 2009) is entirely DRM-free. | |||
Publisher website | ||||
Amazon.com | ||||
Amazon.co.uk | ||||
Incorrect store name. See here for available options. | ||||
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]
- 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] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Widescreen resolution
- Some widescreen methods are reported to cause crashes at least on the Kirov Park Meeting level.[3][4]
Widescreen fix (Hor+)[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Widescreen fix (Hor+ alternative)[5] |
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Notes
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Widescreen fix (Vert-)[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Input settings
Audio settings
- 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. | |||
Polish | Retail and here. Retail only translation available. | |||
Russian | Retail only. Patch for digital release here. | |||
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 shows a gray or black screen on Windows 10
Use Elisha's Windows 10 Patch[citation needed] |
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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[6] |
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Fatal Error - Unable to create device
Set windowed mode[citation needed] |
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Crash To Desktop (Steam)
Fixing the Crash to Desktop[6] |
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Failed to find Steam
Launch the game through the Steam library[6] |
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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 DX8 to DX9 enb convertor[6] |
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Limiting the frame rate[6] |
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Fullscreen mode[6] |
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Notes
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Set the renderer to OpenGL[6] |
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Notes
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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 DirectX 8.1 compatible |
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
- ↑ 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
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 6.6 Verified by User:Suicide_machine on 2016-09-07
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