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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Rockstar Vienna}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Rockstar Vienna}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Rockstar North}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Rockstar North}}
−
{{Infobox game/row/winporter|Rockstar Toronto}}
+
{{Infobox game/row/porter|Rockstar Toronto|Windows}}
 
|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Rockstar Games}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Rockstar Games}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|1C-SoftClub|Russia}}
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Rockstar Leeds 3D Engine}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Rockstar Leeds 3D Engine}}
 
|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 6, 2009}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 6, 2009}}
 +
|reception    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|manhunt-2|61}}
 
|steam appid  =  
 
|steam appid  =  
−
|gogcom page  =  
+
|official site= https://www.rockstargames.com/games/manhunt2
 +
|gogcom id    =
 +
|hltb        = 5601
 
|strategywiki = Manhunt 2
 
|strategywiki = Manhunt 2
 +
|mobygames    = manhunt-2
 
|wikipedia    = Manhunt 2
 
|wikipedia    = Manhunt 2
 
|winehq      = 10601
 
|winehq      = 10601
 +
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{Series|Manhunt}}
 
{{Series|Manhunt}}
  
 
'''Key points'''
 
'''Key points'''
−
{{++}} PC version is uncut and uncensored.<ref name="Manhunt Wikia">[http://manhunt.wikia.com/wiki/Manhunt_2_Version_Differences Manhunt Wikia - Manhunt 2 Version Differences]<br />
+
{{ii}} PC version is uncut and uncensored.<ref name="Manhunt Wikia">[http://manhunt.wikia.com/wiki/Manhunt_2_Version_Differences Manhunt Wikia - Manhunt 2 Version Differences]<br />
 
"In the Beta and PC, the executions are uncut and uncensored, with only a faint red filter that shows during an execution (although the PC version allows players to take this off on their desktop at the start menu by putting it in "Stereoscopic mode" which removes the red filter completely and also increases the visual quality)."</ref><ref>https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2009/11/02/slash-it-up-manhunt-2-finally-pc/</ref>
 
"In the Beta and PC, the executions are uncut and uncensored, with only a faint red filter that shows during an execution (although the PC version allows players to take this off on their desktop at the start menu by putting it in "Stereoscopic mode" which removes the red filter completely and also increases the visual quality)."</ref><ref>https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2009/11/02/slash-it-up-manhunt-2-finally-pc/</ref>
−
{{--}} Frame rate is capped at 30 FPS. Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/879-manhunt-2-60-fps-patch/ 60 FPS Patch].
+
{{--}} Frame rate is capped at 30 FPS. See [[#High frame rate|High frame rate]].
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
−
{{mm}} [http://www.rockstargames.com/manhunt2/index.html Official website]
+
{{mm}} [https://www.dixmor-hospital.com/forum/ Dixmor Hospital Forum]
−
{{mm}} [http://www.projectmanhunt.com/forums/viewforum.php?f=4 Project Manhunt Forum]
 
−
{{mm}} [http://manhunt.wikia.com/wiki/Wikihunt Manhunt Wikia]
 
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
−
{{Availability/row| Retail |  | activation | {{DRM|SecuROM PA}} | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Retail |  | disc, activation | {{DRM|SecuROM|7|SecuROM PA}}. | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Retail | | DRM-free | Russian Version |  |  Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Retail | | DRM-free | Russian Version |  |  Windows }}
−
{{Availability/row| Amazon | B00CMSCT8Y | activation | {{DRM|SecuROM PA}} | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Amazon | B00CMSCT8Y | Key, Activation | {{DRM|SecuROM PA}} | | Windows | unavailable }}
 +
{{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-MANHUNT2 | Key, Activation | {{DRM|SecuROM PA}} |  | Windows | unavailable }}
 
}}
 
}}
 +
{{--}} There is no longer any official way to purchase a Manhunt 2 on PC.<ref>https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2011/07/11/manhunt-2-pc-no-longer-available-anywhere/</ref>
  
 
==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==
 
===Skip intro videos===
 
===Skip intro videos===
−
{{Fixbox|description=Delete movie files|ref={{cn|date=November 2016}}|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Skip videos and legal screen|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Tecc|date=2021-05-16|comment=}}</ref>|fix=
 
# Go to <code>{{p|game}}\movies\</code>.
 
# Go to <code>{{p|game}}\movies\</code>.
 
# Delete or rename <code>stinger.bik</code> and <code>stinger_wide.bik</code>.
 
# Delete or rename <code>stinger.bik</code> and <code>stinger_wide.bik</code>.
 +
# Download [https://github.com/ThirteenAG/Ultimate-ASI-Loader/releases/latest Ultimate ASI Loader] and [https://github.com/ermaccer/Manhunt2.PluginMH2/releases/latest Manhunt2.PluginMH2].
 +
# Extract <code>dinput8.dll</code>, <code>PluginMH2.asi</code>, and <code>PluginMH2.ini</code> to the installation folder.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{Image|Manhunt2Graphics.jpg|Video settings.}}
 
{{Image|Manhunt2Graphics.jpg|Video settings.}}
 
{{Video settings
 
{{Video settings
−
|wsgf link                  = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/manhunt-2
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|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/manhunt-2
−
|widescreen wsgf award      = Incomplete
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|widescreen wsgf award      = incomplete
−
|multimonitor wsgf award    = Unsupported
+
|multimonitor wsgf award    = unsupported
−
|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = Incomplete
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|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = incomplete
−
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = Incomplete
+
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = incomplete
 
|widescreen resolution      = true
 
|widescreen resolution      = true
 
|widescreen resolution notes=  
 
|widescreen resolution notes=  
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|vsync notes                = Enabled by default, can be forced off.
 
|vsync notes                = Enabled by default, can be forced off.
 
|60 fps                    = hackable
 
|60 fps                    = hackable
−
|60 fps notes              = Capped at 30 FPS. Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/879-manhunt-2-60-fps-patch/ 60 FPS Patch].
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|60 fps notes              = Capped at 30 FPS. See [[#High frame rate|High frame rate]].
 
|120 fps                    = false
 
|120 fps                    = false
 
|120 fps notes              =  
 
|120 fps notes              =  
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===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]===
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{{Fixbox|description=Use launch parameter|ref={{cn|date=November 2016}}|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Use launch parameter|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Tecc|date=2021-05-16|comment=}}</ref>|fix=
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Use <code>-windowed</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]].
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Use the <code>-windowed</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]].
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{Fixbox|description=Edit configuration file|ref={{cn|date=November 2016}}|fix=
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===[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)|High frame rate]]===
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# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
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{{Fixbox|description=Use PluginMH2|ref=<ref>[https://github.com/ermaccer/Manhunt2.PluginMH2 ermaccer/Manhunt2.PluginMH2: Free camera, 60 fps patch and more!]</ref>|fix=
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# Open <code>settings.dat</code> with a hex editor such as [https://mh-nexus.de/en/downloads.php?product=HxD HxD].
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# Download [https://github.com/ThirteenAG/Ultimate-ASI-Loader/releases/latest Ultimate ASI Loader] and [https://github.com/ermaccer/Manhunt2.PluginMH2/releases/latest Manhunt2.PluginMH2].
−
# Go to offset '''0C''' (hex) and replace '''01''' with '''00'''.
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# Extract <code>dinput8.dll</code> to the installation folder and <code>PluginMH2.asi</code> and <code>PluginMH2.ini</code> to the installation folder or a <code>scripts</code> folder.
 +
# Rename <code>dinput8.dll</code> to <code>d3d9.dll</code>
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|steam input api          = unknown
 
|steam input api          = unknown
 
|steam input api notes    =  
 
|steam input api notes    =  
 +
|steam hook input          = unknown
 +
|steam hook input notes    =
 
|steam input presets      = unknown
 
|steam input presets      = unknown
 
|steam input presets notes =  
 
|steam input presets notes =  
 
|steam controller prompts  = unknown
 
|steam controller prompts  = unknown
 
|steam controller prompts notes =  
 
|steam controller prompts notes =  
 +
|steam cursor detection    = unknown
 +
|steam cursor detection notes =
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = English
 
  |language  = English
−
  |interface = yes
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  |interface = true
−
  |audio    = yes
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  |audio    = true
−
  |subtitles = yes
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  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Russian
 
  |language  = Russian
−
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    = no
+
  |audio    = false
−
  |subtitles = yes
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  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    = Retail only. Patch for digital release [http://www.playground.ru/files/manhunt_2_rusifikator_menyu_igra_subtitry_rukovodstvo_k_igre-41448/ here].
 
  |notes    = Retail only. Patch for digital release [http://www.playground.ru/files/manhunt_2_rusifikator_menyu_igra_subtitry_rukovodstvo_k_igre-41448/ here].
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Spanish
 
  |language  = Spanish
−
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = hackable
−
  |audio    = no
+
  |audio    = false
−
  |subtitles = yes
+
  |subtitles = hackable
−
|notes    =
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  |fan      = true
−
  |fan      = yes
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  |notes     = Fan translation, [http://academia.clandlan.net/?page=academia/view&id=309 download].
−
  |fan notes = Fan translation, [http://academia.clandlan.net/?page=academia/view&id=309 download].
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}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Polish
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = hackable
 +
|fan      = true
 +
|notes    = Fan translation, [https://ikskoks.pl/IKS_DOWNLOAD/Manhunt_2_PL.exe download].
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
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|shader model versions  =  
 
|shader model versions  =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
−
|64-bit executable     = false
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|windows 32-bit exe    = true
−
|64-bit executable notes=  
+
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 +
|windows exe notes      =
 +
|macos 32-bit app      =
 +
|macos 64-bit app      =
 +
|macos app notes        =
 +
|linux 32-bit executable=  
 +
|linux 64-bit executable=
 +
|linux executable notes =
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Middleware===
 +
{{Middleware
 +
|physics          =
 +
|physics notes    =
 +
|audio            = FMOD Ex
 +
|audio notes      = 4.8.5
 +
|interface        =
 +
|interface notes  =
 +
|input            =
 +
|input notes      =
 +
|cutscenes        = Bink Video
 +
|cutscenes notes  = 1.8w
 +
|multiplayer      =
 +
|multiplayer notes=
 +
|anticheat        =
 +
|anticheat notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Mods===
 
===Mods===
 +
====CameraPatch====
 +
{{++}} Allows the player for a proper Y-axis camera movement in 3rd person like in Manhunt 1, replaces Wii firearms crosshair with a proper PC one and fixes guns aiming-mode delay.
 +
 +
{{Fixbox|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VBz2o9fEwYA&t=272s Manhunt 2 Y-Axis test 2 "Assassination"
 +
- YouTube]</ref>|fix=
 +
See [https://github.com/majesticR3/Manhunt2.CameraPatch/releases Manhunt2.CameraPatch].
 +
}}
 +
 
====Extended executions====
 
====Extended executions====
 
{{++}} Restores all PlayStation 2 beta executions and adds some new ones.
 
{{++}} Restores all PlayStation 2 beta executions and adds some new ones.
 +
{{ii}} Includes both interactive and non interactive executions, read the READ ME! included in the file for more information.
  
 
{{Fixbox|description=Use Executions mod|ref=<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_cLpnTY_Crs Manhunt 2 PC Extended Executions with Static Camera - YouTube]</ref>|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Use Executions mod|ref=<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_cLpnTY_Crs Manhunt 2 PC Extended Executions with Static Camera - YouTube]</ref>|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Use FMV replacements|ref={{cn|date=November 2016}}|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Use FMV replacements|ref={{cn|date=November 2016}}|fix=
−
See the [http://www.projectmanhunt.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=13738 Project Manhunt topic].
+
See the [https://www.dixmor-hospital.com/forum/projectmanhunt-com-archive/manhunt-2/fmv-replacements Dixmor Hospital topic].
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|minCPU  = Intel Pentium 4 1.8 GHz
 
|minCPU  = Intel Pentium 4 1.8 GHz
 
|minCPU2  = AMD Athlon XP 2600+
 
|minCPU2  = AMD Athlon XP 2600+
−
|minRAM  = 512 MB (XP)<br />1 GB (Vista/7)
+
|minRAM  = 512 MB (XP)<br />1 GB (Vista, 7)
 
|minHD    = 3.8 GB
 
|minHD    = 3.8 GB
 
|minGPU  = Nvidia GeForce 6200
 
|minGPU  = Nvidia GeForce 6200
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|minDX    = 9
 
|minDX    = 9
 
|minSM    = 2.0b
 
|minSM    = 2.0b
 +
|minaudio = DirectX compatible
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
{{References}}
 
{{References}}

Revision as of 19:55, 22 July 2021

Manhunt 2
Manhunt 2 cover
Developers
Rockstar London
Rockstar Vienna
Rockstar North
Windows Rockstar Toronto
Publishers
Rockstar Games
Russia 1C-SoftClub
Engines
Rockstar Leeds 3D Engine
Release dates
Windows November 6, 2009
Reception
IGDB 61
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Manhunt 2 on HowLongToBeat
Manhunt 2 on IGDB
Manhunt 2 guide on StrategyWiki
Manhunt 2 on MobyGames
Manhunt 2 on Wikipedia
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Manhunt
Manhunt 2004
Manhunt 2 2007

Key points

PC version is uncut and uncensored.[1][2]
Frame rate is capped at 30 FPS. See High frame rate.

General information

Dixmor Hospital Forum

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
Requires online activation
 SecuROM 7 and SecuROM PA DRM.
Windows
Retail
DRM-free
 Russian Version
Windows
Amazon.com (unavailable)
CD key
Requires online activation
 SecuROM PA DRM
Windows
GamersGate (unavailable)
CD key
Requires online activation
 SecuROM PA DRM
Windows
There is no longer any official way to purchase a Manhunt 2 on PC.[3]

Essential improvements

Skip intro videos

Skip videos and legal screen[4]
  1. Go to <path-to-game>\movies\.
  2. Delete or rename stinger.bik and stinger_wide.bik.
  3. Download Ultimate ASI Loader and Manhunt2.PluginMH2.
  4. Extract dinput8.dll, PluginMH2.asi, and PluginMH2.ini to the installation folder.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows %LOCALAPPDATA%\Rockstar Games\Manhunt 2\settings
Configuration file is encrypted.

Save game data location

System Location
Windows %LOCALAPPDATA%\Rockstar Games\Manhunt 2\savegames

Video settings

Video settings.
Video settings.

Template:Video settings

Windowed

Use launch parameter[5]

Use the -windowed command line argument.

High frame rate

Use PluginMH2[6]
  1. Download Ultimate ASI Loader and Manhunt2.PluginMH2.
  2. Extract dinput8.dll to the installation folder and PluginMH2.asi and PluginMH2.ini to the installation folder or a scripts folder.
  3. Rename dinput8.dll to d3d9.dll

Anti-aliasing & ambient occlusion

Adds a strong form of AA and HBAO+
Nvidia GPUs only[citation needed]
  1. Download Nvidia Inspector
  2. Create a profile for the game
  3. Use 0x00000040 for AA, 0x0000002C for AO
  4. Set AA Mode to 'Override any application setting', AA Setting to '8xQ' and AA Transparency Supersampling to '8x Sparse Grid Supersampling'
  5. Set AO Setting to 'Quality' and AO Usage to 'Enabled'
  6. Apply changes

Input settings

Controls menu.
Controls menu.

Template:Input settings

Audio settings

Audio settings.
Audio settings.
May have audio popping with sound set to 192000 Hz, the fix for this is to simply set your audio settings in Windows to 48000 Hz

Template:Audio settings

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Russian
Retail only. Patch for digital release here.
Spanish
Fan translation, download.
Polish
Fan translation, download.

Issues fixed

Run the game at screen refresh rate

Some resolutions are limited to 100 Hz, even if the screen refresh rate is set higher than that.
Set screen refresh rate[citation needed]
  1. Download Special K.
  2. Copy SpecialK32.dll to the installation folder.
  3. Rename SpecialK32.dll to d3d9.dll.
  4. Start the game and exit.
  5. Open d3d9.ini in the installation folder.
  6. Change RefreshRate=-1 to RefreshRate=0 under [Render.FrameRate].

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 9.0c
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Audio FMOD Ex 4.8.5
Cutscenes Bink Video 1.8w

Mods

CameraPatch

Allows the player for a proper Y-axis camera movement in 3rd person like in Manhunt 1, replaces Wii firearms crosshair with a proper PC one and fixes guns aiming-mode delay.
Instructions

See Manhunt2.CameraPatch.

Extended executions

Restores all PlayStation 2 beta executions and adds some new ones.
Includes both interactive and non interactive executions, read the READ ME! included in the file for more information.
Use Executions mod[7]

See Manhunt 2 Extended Executions.

Uncensored FMV

Bloody characters, extended cinematics.
Use FMV replacements[citation needed]

See the Dixmor Hospital topic.

No red filter

Removes the "red filter" present in executions without eliminating other effects.
Use No "stereo" mode required[citation needed]

Download No red filter.

Static camera

Removes camera "shake" from executions.
Compatible with Extended Executions mod.
Includes "with, and without" red filter version.
Use "static" camera[citation needed]

Download Static Camera.

System requirements

Windows
Minimum
Operating system (OS) XP SP1, Vista, 7
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium 4 1.8 GHz
AMD Athlon XP 2600+
System memory (RAM) 512 MB (XP)
1 GB (Vista, 7)
Hard disk drive (HDD) 3.8 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce 6200
ATI Radeon X300
128 MB of VRAM
DirectX 9 compatible
Shader model 2.0b support
Sound (audio device) DirectX compatible

References

  1. ↑ Manhunt Wikia - Manhunt 2 Version Differences
    "In the Beta and PC, the executions are uncut and uncensored, with only a faint red filter that shows during an execution (although the PC version allows players to take this off on their desktop at the start menu by putting it in "Stereoscopic mode" which removes the red filter completely and also increases the visual quality)."
  2. ↑ https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2009/11/02/slash-it-up-manhunt-2-finally-pc/
  3. ↑ https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2011/07/11/manhunt-2-pc-no-longer-available-anywhere/
  4. ↑ Verified by User:Tecc on 2021-05-16
  5. ↑ Verified by User:Tecc on 2021-05-16
  6. ↑ ermaccer/Manhunt2.PluginMH2: Free camera, 60 fps patch and more!
  7. ↑ Manhunt 2 PC Extended Executions with Static Camera - YouTube