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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Third-person }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Fantasy }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Legacy of Kain }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Legacy of Kain }} | ||
|steam appid = 242960 | |steam appid = 242960 | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | + | {{Introduction | |
− | {{--}} | + | |introduction = |
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+ | |release history = The PC version lacks some effects from the Xbox and PlayStation 2 versions. | ||
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+ | |current state = The game has compatibility issues on modern systems; use the [[#Re-vamped|Re-vamped]] patch to fix them. | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
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===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
[https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/638/7/39205/download Patch 1.02] is the latest version. Digital distribution versions are already patched. | [https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/638/7/39205/download Patch 1.02] is the latest version. Digital distribution versions are already patched. | ||
− | ===[https:// | + | ===[https://classicrebirth.com/index.php/blood-omen-2-re-vamped/ Re-vamped]=== |
− | + | {{++}} Fixes crashes related to audio (no longer requires single core affinity) and the Bink video player. | |
+ | {{++}} Fully restores motion blur by improving the effect, replaces FSAA with MSAA, and adds support for aspect ratio at any resolution. | ||
+ | {{++}} Adds compatibility with all DirectInput and XInput controllers. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Requires version 1.02 from GOG.com or Steam. | ||
===[https://www.moddb.com/mods/blood-omen-2-conceptual-edition Blood Omen 2: Conceptual Edition]=== | ===[https://www.moddb.com/mods/blood-omen-2-conceptual-edition Blood Omen 2: Conceptual Edition]=== | ||
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===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Instructions|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|fix= | ||
− | # Go to | + | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\data}}. |
# Delete or rename {{file|bo2intro.dat}}, {{file|crystal.dat}} and {{file|eidos.dat}}. | # Delete or rename {{file|bo2intro.dat}}, {{file|crystal.dat}} and {{file|eidos.dat}}. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Extra setup dialog options=== | ===Extra setup dialog options=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Add DWORD value|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Add DWORD value|fix= | ||
− | # | + | # With the [[Registry Editor]], go to {{registry|{{p|hkcu}}\Software\Crystal Dynamics\Blood Omen 2}}. |
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# Create a new ''DWORD (32-bit) Value'' and rename it to {{code|ExtendedDialog}}. | # Create a new ''DWORD (32-bit) Value'' and rename it to {{code|ExtendedDialog}}. | ||
# Change its value data from {{code|0}} to {{code|1}}. | # Change its value data from {{code|0}} to {{code|1}}. | ||
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===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{P|userprofile\Documents}}\Blood Omen 2\\ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{P|userprofile\Documents}}\Blood Omen 2\Save *\}} |
}} | }} | ||
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | ||
|widescreen resolution = hackable | |widescreen resolution = hackable | ||
− | |widescreen resolution notes= | + | |widescreen resolution notes= Use [[#Re-vamped|Re-vamped]] or see the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1493-blood-omen-2-legacy-of-kain-aspect-ratio-fix/ WSGF entry] |
|multimonitor = hackable | |multimonitor = hackable | ||
|multimonitor notes = Use [https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2017/11/legacy-of-kain-blood-omen-2.html Helix Mod: Legacy of Kain: Blood Omen 2] | |multimonitor notes = Use [https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2017/11/legacy-of-kain-blood-omen-2.html Helix Mod: Legacy of Kain: Blood Omen 2] | ||
|ultrawidescreen = hackable | |ultrawidescreen = hackable | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen notes = | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = Use [[#Re-vamped|Re-vamped]] or see the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/blood-omen-2-legacy-kain WSGF entry] |
− | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = hackable |
− | |4k ultra hd notes = | + | |4k ultra hd notes = Use [[#Re-vamped|Re-vamped]] |
|fov = false | |fov = false | ||
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
|windowed = hackable | |windowed = hackable | ||
− | |windowed notes = | + | |windowed notes = Use [[#Re-vamped|Re-vamped]] |
|borderless windowed = hackable | |borderless windowed = hackable | ||
− | |borderless windowed notes = | + | |borderless windowed notes = Use [[#Re-vamped|Re-vamped]] or see [https://www.wsgf.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=63&t=33120 WSGF topic] |
|anisotropic = true | |anisotropic = true | ||
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
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|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
− | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = hackable |
− | |120 fps notes = Exceeding the range of 900-1000 FPS slows down the main menu a lot and causes glitches (brief teleportation and a bit of blocking) that occur when touching walls or other geometrical elements. | + | |120 fps notes = Exceeding the range of 900-1000 FPS slows down the main menu a lot and causes glitches (brief teleportation and a bit of blocking) that occur when touching walls or other geometrical elements. Use [[#Re-vamped|Re-vamped]] to prevent these issues. |
|hdr = unknown | |hdr = unknown | ||
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = false | |color blind = false | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
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|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
− | |full controller = | + | |full controller = limited |
− | |full controller notes = | + | |full controller notes = Can be played with controller.<br> Keyboard and mouse are necessary to access the main and pause menus. |
|controller remap = unknown | |controller remap = unknown | ||
|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
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|invert controller y-axis = unknown | |invert controller y-axis = unknown | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
− | |xinput controllers = | + | |xinput controllers = hackable |
− | |xinput controllers notes = | + | |xinput controllers notes = Use [[#Re-vamped|Re-vamped]] to add support to XInput controllers. |
|xbox prompts = unknown | |xbox prompts = unknown | ||
|xbox prompts notes = | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
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|vorpx = false | |vorpx = false | ||
|vorpx modes = | |vorpx modes = | ||
− | |vorpx notes = Crashes after intro on Windows 7 | + | |vorpx notes = Crashes after intro on Windows 7 |
|vr only = | |vr only = | ||
|htc vive = | |htc vive = | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===Random crashes and freezes=== | ===Random crashes and freezes=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Use | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use [[#Re-vamped|Re-vamped]]}} |
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− | {{Fixbox|description=[[Microsoft Windows#Force CPU affinity|Force CPU affinity]] to one core | + | {{Fixbox|description=[[Microsoft Windows#Force CPU affinity|Force CPU affinity]] to one core<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/242960/discussions/0/666824800553890684/?l=polish|title=Set affinity to CPU 0|date=May 2023}}</ref>}} |
===Uncapped frame rate issue=== | ===Uncapped frame rate issue=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)#Frame rate capping|Limit the frame rate]] to 60 FPS | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use [[#Re-vamped|Re-vamped]]}} |
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+ | {{Fixbox|description=[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)#Frame rate capping|Limit the frame rate]] to 60 FPS<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/legacy_of_kain_series/blood_omen_2_stuck_menu/page1|title=It's a FPS problem|date=May 2023}}</ref>}} | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Enable VSync and set the refresh rate to 60Hz}} | {{Fixbox|description=Enable VSync and set the refresh rate to 60Hz}} | ||
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+ | ===Mouse cursor does not remain inside the monitor=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Occurs when running the game with a secondary monitor connected. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use [[#Re-vamped|Re-vamped]]}} | ||
===VSync does not work on Windows 10=== | ===VSync does not work on Windows 10=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Use | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use [[#Re-vamped|Re-vamped]]}} |
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− | {{Fixbox|description=Use | + | ===FMVs play slow or choppy=== |
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use [[#Re-vamped|Re-vamped]]}} | |
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{{Fixbox|description=Run {{file|bo2.exe}} with {{code|-setup}} [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]] and tick {{key|Switch resolution for movies}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Run {{file|bo2.exe}} with {{code|-setup}} [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]] and tick {{key|Switch resolution for movies}}|fix= | ||
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
− | {{ii}} If the intent is to enjoy the FMVs provided | + | {{ii}} If the intent is to enjoy the FMVs provided with "''Blood Omen 2: Conceptual Edition''", it's necessary to disable this option to prevent crashes at startup. |
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− | ===Crashes | + | ===Crashes during the playback of Soul Reaver 2 trailer=== |
{{ii}} Appears to be an issue with some digital distribution versions. | {{ii}} Appears to be an issue with some digital distribution versions. | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Replace video file|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Replace video file|fix= | ||
# Download this [https://mega.nz/file/6vYH3I7K#wU9fLINBZMvrDl6Y89RBbglNA6pj13qLAX6Cgh6v7Hs video file]. | # Download this [https://mega.nz/file/6vYH3I7K#wU9fLINBZMvrDl6Y89RBbglNA6pj13qLAX6Cgh6v7Hs video file]. | ||
− | # Copy the video file to | + | # Copy the video file to {{code|{{p|game}}\data}} by overwriting the existing one. |
}} | }} | ||
− | ===Black screen=== | + | ===Black screen at startup=== |
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use [[#Re-vamped|Re-vamped]]}} | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Modify DWORD value|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Modify DWORD value|fix= | ||
# Press {{key|Win|R}}. | # Press {{key|Win|R}}. | ||
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{{API | {{API | ||
|direct3d versions = 8.1 | |direct3d versions = 8.1 | ||
− | |direct3d notes = | + | |direct3d notes = Use [[#Re-vamped|Re-vamped]] for Direct3D9 |
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
|directdraw notes = | |directdraw notes = |
Revision as of 12:26, 26 December 2023
Developers | |
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Crystal Dynamics | |
Windows | Nixxes Software[1] |
Publishers | |
2002-2009 | Eidos Interactive |
2009-2023 | Square Enix |
2023-present | Crystal Dynamics |
Retail re-release | Sold Out Software |
Release dates | |
Windows | March 29, 2002 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 66 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Action |
Themes | Fantasy |
Series | Legacy of Kain |
Legacy of Kain | |
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Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain | 1997 |
Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver | 1999 |
Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 2 | 2001 |
Legacy of Kain: Blood Omen 2 | 2002 |
Legacy of Kain: Defiance | 2003 |
Nosgoth | Cancelled |
Legacy of Kain: Blood Omen 2 is a singleplayer third-person action game in the Legacy of Kain series.
The PC version lacks some effects from the Xbox and PlayStation 2 versions.
The game has compatibility issues on modern systems; use the Re-vamped patch to fix them.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | Simple disc check | |||
Includes Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver, Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 2 and Legacy of Kain: Defiance. | ||||
GOG.com | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam | ||||
Publisher website (unavailable) |
Essential improvements
Patches
Patch 1.02 is the latest version. Digital distribution versions are already patched.
Re-vamped
- Fixes crashes related to audio (no longer requires single core affinity) and the Bink video player.
- Fully restores motion blur by improving the effect, replaces FSAA with MSAA, and adds support for aspect ratio at any resolution.
- Adds compatibility with all DirectInput and XInput controllers.
- Requires version 1.02 from GOG.com or Steam.
Blood Omen 2: Conceptual Edition
This project aims to restore cut content, solve various in-game issues, retexture most of the characters, tweak in-game elements and bring FMVs from the PlayStation 2 version in high quality with fixed widescreen aspect ratio.
Skip intro videos
Instructions |
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Extra setup dialog options
Add DWORD value |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Crystal Dynamics\Blood Omen 2\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/242960/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Blood Omen 2\Save *\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/242960/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | Use Re-vamped or see the WSGF entry | ||
Multi-monitor | Use Helix Mod: Legacy of Kain: Blood Omen 2 | ||
Ultra-widescreen | Use Re-vamped or see the WSGF entry | ||
4K Ultra HD | Use Re-vamped | ||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | Use Re-vamped | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | Use Re-vamped or see WSGF topic | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | Run bo2.exe with -setup command line argument and tick Sync to refresh |
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60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | Exceeding the range of 900-1000 FPS slows down the main menu a lot and causes glitches (brief teleportation and a bit of blocking) that occur when touching walls or other geometrical elements. Use Re-vamped to prevent these issues. |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | Acceleration is always on | |
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | Can be played with controller. Keyboard and mouse are necessary to access the main and pause menus. |
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Controller remapping | ||
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | Use Re-vamped to add support to XInput controllers. | |
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Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers | Generic DirectInput controllers are supported. | |
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Button prompts |
Additional information | ||
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Button prompts | ||
Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Sound & Music | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | Retail only. download for digital releases. | |||
German | Retail and GOG.com only. download for Steam release. | |||
Italian | Retail only. download for digital releases. | |||
Russian | Retail only. download for digital releases. | |||
Spanish | Retail only. download for digital releases. |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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Nvidia 3D Vision | See Helix Mod: Legacy of Kain: Blood Omen 2 | ||
vorpX | Crashes after intro on Windows 7 |
Issues fixed
Random crashes and freezes
Use Re-vamped |
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Force CPU affinity to one core[2] |
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Uncapped frame rate issue
Use Re-vamped |
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Limit the frame rate to 60 FPS[3] |
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Enable VSync and set the refresh rate to 60Hz |
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Mouse cursor does not remain inside the monitor
- Occurs when running the game with a secondary monitor connected.
Use Re-vamped |
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VSync does not work on Windows 10
Use Re-vamped |
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FMVs play slow or choppy
Use Re-vamped |
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Run bo2.exe with -setup command line argument and tick Switch resolution for movies
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Notes
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Crashes during the playback of Soul Reaver 2 trailer
- Appears to be an issue with some digital distribution versions.
Replace video file |
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Black screen at startup
Use Re-vamped |
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Modify DWORD value |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 8.1 | Use Re-vamped for Direct3D9 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98, XP | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium III 450 MHz | Intel Pentium III 800 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 128 MB | 256 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1,8 GB | 2 GB |
Video card (GPU) | 16 MB of VRAM DirectX 8.1 compatible | 64 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (242960) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ blood omen2 Wayback Machine [missing title] - last accessed on 2021-9-5
- ↑ Set affinity to CPU 0 - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ It's a FPS problem - last accessed on May 2023