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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase }}
 
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Third-person }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Action, Shooter, Survival horror, TPS }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Realistic }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Horror }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Manhunt }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Manhunt }}
 
|steam appid  =  
 
|steam appid  =  
 
|gogcom id    =  
 
|gogcom id    =  
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|official site= https://www.rockstargames.com/games/manhunt2
+
|official site= https://www.dixmor-hospital.com/museum/manhunt2/index2.html
 
|hltb        = 5601
 
|hltb        = 5601
 
|lutris      = manhunt-2
 
|lutris      = manhunt-2
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}}
 
}}
  
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'''Key points'''
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{{Introduction
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{{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 />
+
|introduction      =
−
"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>
+
 
 +
|release history  =
 +
 
 +
|current state    = The PC version is uncut and uncensored.<ref name="Manhunt Wikia">[https://manhunt.fandom.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>{{Refurl|url=https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2009/11/02/slash-it-up-manhunt-2-finally-pc/|title=rockpapershotgun.com|date=May 2023}}</ref>
 +
}}
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
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{{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-MANHUNT2 | 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 Manhunt 2 on PC.<ref>https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2011/07/11/manhunt-2-pc-no-longer-available-anywhere/</ref>
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{{ii}} This game is no longer available digitally.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2011/07/11/manhunt-2-pc-no-longer-available-anywhere/|title=rockpapershotgun.com|date=May 2023}}</ref>
  
 
==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==
−
====[https://github.com/ermaccer/Manhunt2.PluginMH2/releases/latest Manhunt2.PluginMH2]====
 
−
{{++}} [[#High frame rate|Raises default 30 fps cap to 60]], [[#Skip intro videos|skips intro video and legal screen]] and fixes disappearing decals (like brain bits, bullets and arrows) as soon as they hit the ground. All these enhancements are on by default.
 
−
{{++}} Still actively maintained.
 
−
{{++}} Setting certain values to true in <code>PluginMH2.ini</code> allows users to enable many other enhancements: restore rats/cockroaches, disable exploding headshots for all weapons but snipers and shotguns, disable camera shake, allow execute all 3 execution levels with firearms, disable execution camera, enabling a first person mode and [[#FOV|increasing FOV]].<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Mrtnptrs|date=2022-09-21|comment=From PluginMH2.ini file}}</ref>
 
−
{{ii}} After having set <code>bFirstPersonMode</code> to <code>true</code> in <code>PluginMH2.ini</code>, press {{Key|T}} on the keyboard while in-game to activate first person mode.
 
−
 
−
====[https://github.com/majesticR3/mh2Patch mh2Patch]====
 
−
{{++}} Allows the player for a proper Y-axis camera movement in 3rd person like in Manhunt 1 and fixes guns aiming-mode delay.
 
−
{{++}} Also includes a fix for player blood decals not appearing with interactive executions off.
 
−
 
 
===Skip intro videos===
 
===Skip intro videos===
 
{{Fixbox|description=[[#Manhunt2.PluginMH2|Skip intro video and legal screen through Manhunt2.PluginMH2 mod]]|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Mrtnptrs|date=2022-09-21|comment=}}</ref>|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=[[#Manhunt2.PluginMH2|Skip intro video and legal screen through Manhunt2.PluginMH2 mod]]|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Mrtnptrs|date=2022-09-21|comment=}}</ref>|fix=
−
{{ii}} By default <code>bDisableLegalScreen</code> in the <code>PluginMH2.ini</code> file is set to <code>true</code>, skipping both the legal screen as well as the intro video.
+
{{ii}} By default <code>bDisableLegalScreen</code> in {{file|PluginMH2.ini}} is set to <code>true</code>, skipping both the legal screen as well as the intro video.
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
{{Fixbox|description=Delete or rename intro video files|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Tecc|date=2021-05-16|comment=}}</ref>|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Delete or rename intro video files|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Tecc|date=2021-05-16|comment=}}</ref>|fix=
 +
# Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\movies\}}.
 +
# Delete or rename {{file|stinger.bik}} and {{file|stinger_wide.bik}}.
 +
 +
'''Notes'''
 
{{--}} Does not skip the legal screen and thus only skips the intro video.
 
{{--}} Does not skip the legal screen and thus only skips the intro video.
−
# Go to <code>{{p|game}}\movies\</code>.
 
−
# Delete or rename <code>stinger.bik</code> and <code>stinger_wide.bik</code>.
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing notes        =  
 
|antialiasing notes        =  
−
|upscaling                  = unknown
+
|upscaling                  = false
 
|upscaling tech            =  
 
|upscaling tech            =  
 
|upscaling notes            =  
 
|upscaling 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. See [[#High frame rate|High frame rate]] for raising this cap to 60.
+
|60 fps notes              = Capped at 30 FPS.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Johnmooth|date=2023-04-01|comment=Rockstar Games is always capping 30 FPS by default, otherwise may cause some bugs and glitches on higher frame rates and does not cap to 60hz.}}</ref> See [[#High frame rate|High frame rate]] for raising this cap to 60.
 
|120 fps                    = false
 
|120 fps                    = false
 
|120 fps notes              =  
 
|120 fps notes              =  
−
|hdr                        = unknown
+
|hdr                        = false
 
|hdr notes                  =  
 
|hdr notes                  =  
−
|color blind                = unknown
+
|color blind                = false
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
}}
 
}}
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===[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)|High frame rate]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)|High frame rate]]===
−
{{Fixbox|description=[[#Manhunt2.PluginMH2|Use Manhunt2.PluginMH2 to set 60 fps cap]]|ref=<ref>[https://github.com/ermaccer/Manhunt2.PluginMH2 ermaccer/Manhunt2.PluginMH2: Free camera, 60 fps patch and more!]</ref>|fix=
+
{{Fixbox|description=[[#Manhunt2.PluginMH2|Use Manhunt2.PluginMH2 to set 60 fps cap]]|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://github.com/ermaccer/Manhunt2.PluginMH2|title=ermaccer/Manhunt2.PluginMH2: Free camera, 60 fps patch and more!|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
−
{{ii}} Raises 30 fps cap to a 60 fps cap.
+
{{ii}} Raises 30 FPS cap to 60.
−
{{--}} Sped up animations.
+
{{--}} Sped up animations.{{cn|date=2023-03-08|reason=It is not clear from GitHub page which animations would be sped-up then, needs a source.}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===FOV===
 
===FOV===
−
{{Fixbox|description=[[#Manhunt2.PluginMH2|Use Manhunt2.PluginMH2 mod to change FOV]]|ref=<ref>[https://github.com/ermaccer/Manhunt2.PluginMH2 ermaccer/Manhunt2.PluginMH2: Free camera, 60 fps patch and more!]</ref>|fix=
+
{{Fixbox|description=[[#Manhunt2.PluginMH2|Use Manhunt2.PluginMH2 mod to change FOV]]|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://github.com/ermaccer/Manhunt2.PluginMH2|title=ermaccer/Manhunt2.PluginMH2: Free camera, 60 fps patch and more!|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
−
{{ii}} <code>fFOVFactor</code> value (by default set to <code>0.0</code>) in the mod's <code>PluginMH2.ini</code> file can be changed to adjust the FOV. Values can range from 0.01 to approximately 2.0, where smaller values result in widening the FOV.
+
{{ii}} <code>fFOVFactor</code> value (by default set to <code>0.0</code>) in the mod's {{file|PluginMH2.ini}} can be changed to adjust the FOV. Values can range from 0.01 to approximately 2.0, where smaller values result in widening the FOV.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{++}} Adds a strong form of AA and HBAO+.
 
{{++}} Adds a strong form of AA and HBAO+.
  
−
{{Fixbox|description=Nvidia GPUs only|ref={{cn|date=November 2016}}|fix=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Nvidia GPUs only|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AlphaYellow|date=2023-12-12}}</ref>|fix=
−
# Download Nvidia Inspector
+
# Download Nvidia Profile Inspector.
−
# Create a profile for the game
+
# Create a profile for the game.
−
# Use 0x00000040 for AA, 0x0000002C for AO
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# Use {{code|0x00000040}} for AA, {{code|0x0000002C}} for AO.
−
# Set AA Mode to 'Override any application setting', AA Setting to '8xQ' and AA Transparency Supersampling to '8x Sparse Grid Supersampling'
+
# Set AA Mode to '''Override any application setting''', AA Setting to '''8xQ''' and AA Transparency Supersampling to '''8x Sparse Grid Supersampling'''.
−
# Set AO Setting to 'Quality' and AO Usage to 'Enabled'
+
# Set AO Setting to 'Quality' and AO Usage to 'Enabled'.
−
# Apply changes
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# Apply the changes.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|invert mouse y-axis      = true
 
|invert mouse y-axis      = true
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
−
|touchscreen              = unknown
+
|touchscreen              = false
 
|touchscreen notes        =  
 
|touchscreen notes        =  
 
|controller support        = false
 
|controller support        = false
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  |audio    = false
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 +
|notes    = Translation by ''Clan Dlan'', [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Wx05hq3pTk_MYlvf9tAjqmJuEQm2hLCa/view?usp=drive_link download].
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
|notes    =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{ii}} Newer Direct2Drive versions included French, German, Italian and Spanish. For different releases use [https://www-compiware--forum-de.translate.goog/downloads/file/892-manhunt-2-multi-texte/?_x_tr_sl=de&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=pl&_x_tr_pto=sc this].
 
{{ii}} Newer Direct2Drive versions included French, German, Italian and Spanish. For different releases use [https://www-compiware--forum-de.translate.goog/downloads/file/892-manhunt-2-multi-texte/?_x_tr_sl=de&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=pl&_x_tr_pto=sc this].
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{{--}} Some resolutions are limited to 100&nbsp;Hz, even if the screen refresh rate is set higher than that.
 
{{--}} Some resolutions are limited to 100&nbsp;Hz, even if the screen refresh rate is set higher than that.
  
−
{{Fixbox|description=Set screen refresh rate|ref={{cn|date=May 2017}}|fix=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Set screen refresh rate|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AlphaYellow|date=2023-12-12}}</ref>|fix=
 
# Download [https://gitlab.com/Kaldaien/SpecialK/tags Special K].
 
# Download [https://gitlab.com/Kaldaien/SpecialK/tags Special K].
−
# Copy <code>SpecialK32.dll</code> to the installation folder.
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# Copy {{file|SpecialK32.dll}} to the installation folder.
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# Rename <code>SpecialK32.dll</code> to <code>d3d9.dll</code>.
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# Rename {{file|SpecialK32.dll}} to {{file|d3d9.dll}}.
 
# Start the game and exit.
 
# Start the game and exit.
−
# Open <code>d3d9.ini</code> in the installation folder.
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# Open {{file|d3d9.ini}} in the installation folder.
 
# Change <code>RefreshRate=-1</code> to <code>RefreshRate=0</code> under <code>[Render.FrameRate]</code>.
 
# Change <code>RefreshRate=-1</code> to <code>RefreshRate=0</code> under <code>[Render.FrameRate]</code>.
 
}}
 
}}
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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 arm app        =  
 
|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 arm app          =  
 
|macos app notes        =  
 
|macos app notes        =  
 
|linux 32-bit executable=  
 
|linux 32-bit executable=  
 
|linux 64-bit executable=  
 
|linux 64-bit executable=  
−
|linux arm app          = unknown
+
|linux arm app          =  
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
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===Mods===
 
===Mods===
 +
====[https://github.com/ermaccer/Manhunt2.PluginMH2/releases/latest Manhunt2.PluginMH2]====
 +
{{++}} [[#High frame rate|Raises default 30 fps cap to 60]], [[#Skip intro videos|skips intro video and legal screen]] and fixes disappearing decals (like brain bits, bullets and arrows) as soon as they hit the ground. All these enhancements are on by default.
 +
{{++}} Setting certain values to true in {{file|PluginMH2.ini}} allows users to enable many other enhancements: restore rats/cockroaches, disable exploding headshots for all weapons but snipers and shotguns, disable camera shake, unlock all 3 execution levels with firearms, disable execution camera, enable a first person mode and [[#FOV|increase FOV]].<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Mrtnptrs|date=2022-09-21|comment=From PluginMH2.ini file}}</ref>
 +
{{ii}} After having set <code>bFirstPersonMode</code> to <code>true</code> in {{file|PluginMH2.ini}}, press {{Key|T}} on the keyboard while in-game to activate first person mode.
 +
 +
====[https://github.com/majesticR3/mh2Patch mh2Patch]====
 +
{{++}} Allows the player for a proper Y-axis camera movement in 3rd person like in Manhunt 1 and fixes guns aiming-mode delay.
 +
{{++}} Also includes a fix for player blood decals not appearing with interactive executions off.
 +
 
====[https://www.moddb.com/mods/manhunt-2-pc-extended-executions-with-static-camer Extended Executions]====
 
====[https://www.moddb.com/mods/manhunt-2-pc-extended-executions-with-static-camer 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.
+
{{ii}} Includes both interactive and non interactive executions, read the {{file|READ ME!.txt}} included in the file for more information.
 +
{{--}} Not compatible with Definitive weapon placements mod.
  
 
====[https://app.box.com/shared/static/o188a7qa0qjlhyv5zt29zsa2peegpb1h.zip Uncensored FMV]====
 
====[https://app.box.com/shared/static/o188a7qa0qjlhyv5zt29zsa2peegpb1h.zip Uncensored FMV]====
 
{{++}} Bloody characters, extended cinematics.
 
{{++}} Bloody characters, extended cinematics.
 
{{--}} These FMVs are taken from different console versions of the game, which results in cutscenes that are visually inconsistent to gameplay as those ports used inferior lighting and textures. On top of that, the videos are too dark and of a lower quality.
 
{{--}} These FMVs are taken from different console versions of the game, which results in cutscenes that are visually inconsistent to gameplay as those ports used inferior lighting and textures. On top of that, the videos are too dark and of a lower quality.
 +
 +
====[https://www.nexusmods.com/manhunt2/mods/20?tab=files Enhanced Cutscenes]====
 +
{{++}} Enhances the cutscenes with higher quality, extended, and 60FPS support.
 +
{{++}} Taken from various console versions.
 +
{{--}} Unlike Uncensored FMV, the characters are not bloody.
 +
 +
====[https://www.moddb.com/mods/manhunt-2-blood-overhaul/downloads/manhunt-2-blood-overhaul-v1-0-by-debugwolf Manhunt 2 Blood Overhaul]====
 +
{{++}} Adds more blood in the game.
 +
 +
====[https://www.moddb.com/games/manhunt-2/addons/definitive-weapon-placements Definitive weapon placements]====
 +
{{++}} Adds weapon placements from other versions.
 +
{{--}} Not compatible with Extended Executions mod.
 +
 +
====[https://www.dixmor-hospital.com/mods/view/lost-environmental-executions-the-vending-machine Lost Environmental Executions - The Vending Machine]====
 +
{{++}} Restores the beta execution.
  
 
====[https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/980-no-stereo-mode-required/ No red filter]====
 
====[https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/980-no-stereo-mode-required/ No red filter]====
−
{{++}} Removes the "red filter" present in executions without eliminating other effects.
+
{{ii}} Removes the "red filter" present in executions without eliminating other effects.
  
 
====[https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/981-static-camera-with-and-without-red-filter/ Static Camera]====
 
====[https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/981-static-camera-with-and-without-red-filter/ Static Camera]====
−
{{++}} Removes camera "shake" from executions.
+
{{ii}} Removes camera "shake" from executions.
 +
{{ii}} Includes "with, and without" red filter version.
 
{{++}} Compatible with Extended Executions mod.
 
{{++}} Compatible with Extended Executions mod.
−
{{ii}} Includes "with, and without" red filter version.
 
  
 
==System requirements==
 
==System requirements==

Latest revision as of 02:23, 14 March 2024

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
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase
Modes Singleplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives Third-person
Controls Direct control
Genres Action, Shooter, Survival horror, TPS
Art styles Realistic
Themes Horror
Series Manhunt
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Manhunt 2 on HowLongToBeat
Manhunt 2 on IGDB
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Manhunt 2 guide on StrategyWiki
Manhunt 2 on MobyGames
Manhunt 2 on Wikipedia
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Manhunt
Manhunt 2004
Manhunt 2 2007

Manhunt 2 is a singleplayer third-person action, shooter, survival horror and TPS game in the Manhunt series.

The PC version is uncut and uncensored.[1][2]

General information

Dixmor Hospital Forum

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
CD key
Requires online activation
 SecuROM 7 and SecuROM PA DRM.
Windows
Retail
DRM-free
 Russian release.
Windows
Amazon.com (unavailable)
CD key
Requires online activation
 SecuROM PA DRM
Windows
GamersGate (unavailable)
CD key
Requires online activation
 SecuROM PA DRM
Windows
This game is no longer available digitally.[3]

Essential improvements

Skip intro videos

Skip intro video and legal screen through Manhunt2.PluginMH2 mod[4]
By default bDisableLegalScreen in PluginMH2.ini is set to true, skipping both the legal screen as well as the intro video.
Delete or rename intro video files[5]
  1. Go to <path-to-game>\movies\.
  2. Delete or rename stinger.bik and stinger_wide.bik.

Notes

Does not skip the legal screen and thus only skips the intro video.

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

Video settings.
Video settings.

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
 
 Use RoseTheFlower's solution.
Multi-monitor
 
 Use RoseTheFlower's solution.
Ultra-widescreen
 
 Use RoseTheFlower's solution.
4K Ultra HD
 
Field of view (FOV)
See FOV or Use RoseTheFlower's solution.
Windowed
See Windowed.
Borderless fullscreen windowed
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Anti-aliasing (AA)
High-fidelity upscaling
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
Enabled by default, can be forced off.
60 FPS
Capped at 30 FPS.[6] See High frame rate for raising this cap to 60.
120+ FPS
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.

Windowed

Use launch parameter[7]

Use the -windowed command line argument.

Use -fullscreen to return to fullscreen.

High frame rate

Use Manhunt2.PluginMH2 to set 60 fps cap[8]
Raises 30 FPS cap to 60.
Sped up animations.[citation needed]

FOV

Use Manhunt2.PluginMH2 mod to change FOV[9]
fFOVFactor value (by default set to 0.0) in the mod's PluginMH2.ini can be changed to adjust the FOV. Values can range from 0.01 to approximately 2.0, where smaller values result in widening the FOV.

Anti-aliasing & ambient occlusion

Adds a strong form of AA and HBAO+.
Nvidia GPUs only[10]
  1. Download Nvidia Profile 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 the changes.

Input

Controls menu.
Controls menu.

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Only 2 preset layouts.
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Can configure X and Y axis independently.
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
Controller types

Audio

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.

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Music and SFX.
Surround sound
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Fullscreen mode only.
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Newer Direct2Drive versions included French, German, Italian and Spanish. For different releases use this.
Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
French
German
Italian
Polish
Fan translation, download.
Brazilian Portuguese
Fan translation, download.
Russian
Retail only. Patch for digital release here.
Spanish
Translation by Clan Dlan, 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[11]
  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
Shader Model support 2.0b
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Audio FMOD Ex 4.8.5
Cutscenes Bink Video 1.8w

Mods

Manhunt2.PluginMH2

Raises default 30 fps cap to 60, skips intro video and legal screen and fixes disappearing decals (like brain bits, bullets and arrows) as soon as they hit the ground. All these enhancements are on by default.
Setting certain values to true in PluginMH2.ini allows users to enable many other enhancements: restore rats/cockroaches, disable exploding headshots for all weapons but snipers and shotguns, disable camera shake, unlock all 3 execution levels with firearms, disable execution camera, enable a first person mode and increase FOV.[12]
After having set bFirstPersonMode to true in PluginMH2.ini, press T on the keyboard while in-game to activate first person mode.

mh2Patch

Allows the player for a proper Y-axis camera movement in 3rd person like in Manhunt 1 and fixes guns aiming-mode delay.
Also includes a fix for player blood decals not appearing with interactive executions off.

Extended Executions

Restores all PlayStation 2 beta executions and adds some new ones.
Includes both interactive and non interactive executions, read the READ ME!.txt included in the file for more information.
Not compatible with Definitive weapon placements mod.

Uncensored FMV

Bloody characters, extended cinematics.
These FMVs are taken from different console versions of the game, which results in cutscenes that are visually inconsistent to gameplay as those ports used inferior lighting and textures. On top of that, the videos are too dark and of a lower quality.

Enhanced Cutscenes

Enhances the cutscenes with higher quality, extended, and 60FPS support.
Taken from various console versions.
Unlike Uncensored FMV, the characters are not bloody.

Manhunt 2 Blood Overhaul

Adds more blood in the game.

Definitive weapon placements

Adds weapon placements from other versions.
Not compatible with Extended Executions mod.

Lost Environmental Executions - The Vending Machine

Restores the beta execution.

No red filter

Removes the "red filter" present in executions without eliminating other effects.

Static Camera

Removes camera "shake" from executions.
Includes "with, and without" red filter version.
Compatible with Extended Executions mod.

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 9.0c 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. ↑ rockpapershotgun.com - last accessed on May 2023
  3. ↑ rockpapershotgun.com - last accessed on May 2023
  4. ↑ Verified by User:Mrtnptrs on 2022-09-21
  5. ↑ Verified by User:Tecc on 2021-05-16
  6. ↑ Verified by User:Johnmooth on 2023-04-01
    Rockstar Games is always capping 30 FPS by default, otherwise may cause some bugs and glitches on higher frame rates and does not cap to 60hz.
  7. ↑ Verified by User:Tecc on 2021-05-16
  8. ↑ ermaccer/Manhunt2.PluginMH2: Free camera, 60 fps patch and more! - last accessed on May 2023
  9. ↑ ermaccer/Manhunt2.PluginMH2: Free camera, 60 fps patch and more! - last accessed on May 2023
  10. ↑ Verified by User:AlphaYellow on 2023-12-12
  11. ↑ Verified by User:AlphaYellow on 2023-12-12
  12. ↑ Verified by User:Mrtnptrs on 2022-09-21
    From PluginMH2.ini file