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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
− | |cover = Metal Gear Solid 2 Substance cover. | + | |cover = Metal Gear Solid 2 Substance cover.png |
|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Konami Computer Entertainment Japan}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Konami Computer Entertainment Japan}} | ||
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|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 27, 2003}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 27, 2003}} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|metal-gear-solid-2-substance|77}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|metal-gear-solid-2-substance|80}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series|Metal Gear}} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = 2069117974 |
+ | |hltb = 5911 | ||
|strategywiki = Metal Gear Solid 2: Substance | |strategywiki = Metal Gear Solid 2: Substance | ||
+ | |mobygames = metal-gear-solid-2-substance | ||
|wikipedia = Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty | |wikipedia = Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty | ||
|winehq = 2899 | |winehq = 2899 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
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'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{ | + | {{GOG.com links|2069117974|metal_gear_series}} |
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc check | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc check | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | metal_gear_solid_2_substance | DRM-Free | | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{++}} Easy resolution and graphics setup. | {{++}} Easy resolution and graphics setup. | ||
{{++}} Nvidia & Intel fix automatically applied. | {{++}} Nvidia & Intel fix automatically applied. | ||
− | {{++}} [ | + | {{++}} [http://ps2wide.net/pc.html#mgs2 Nemesis2000 widescreen fix] automatically applied. |
{{++}} Xbox 360 Controller supported + restored vibration (uses [https://sites.google.com/site/0dd14lab/xinput-plus XInput Plus]). | {{++}} Xbox 360 Controller supported + restored vibration (uses [https://sites.google.com/site/0dd14lab/xinput-plus XInput Plus]). | ||
{{++}} V's button layout + simil-PS2 one. | {{++}} V's button layout + simil-PS2 one. | ||
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\savedata}} | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\savedata}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} [https://github.com/VFansss/mgs2-v-s-fix MGS2 V's Fix] (version 1.7 and above) will move savegames location to {{code|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\METAL GEAR SOLID 2 SUBSTANCE\}} | ||
− | ==Video | + | {{Save game cloud syncing |
+ | |discord = | ||
+ | |discord notes = | ||
+ | |epic games store = | ||
+ | |epic games store notes = | ||
+ | |gog galaxy = true | ||
+ | |gog galaxy notes = | ||
+ | |origin = | ||
+ | |origin notes = | ||
+ | |steam cloud = | ||
+ | |steam cloud notes = | ||
+ | |uplay = | ||
+ | |uplay notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Video== | ||
{{Image|Metal Gear Solid 2 - Options Menu.jpg|General settings.}} | {{Image|Metal Gear Solid 2 - Options Menu.jpg|General settings.}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
− | |wsgf link = | + | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/metal-gear-solid-2-substance |
|widescreen wsgf award = limited | |widescreen wsgf award = limited | ||
|multimonitor wsgf award = limited | |multimonitor wsgf award = limited | ||
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|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
− | |60 fps notes = | + | |60 fps notes = Cutscenes are locked at 30 fps. |
|120 fps = false | |120 fps = false | ||
|120 fps notes = Frame rate is capped at 60 FPS. | |120 fps notes = Frame rate is capped at 60 FPS. | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
{{ii}} While playing the {{key|Right Click}} button is used to shoot any weapons, choke, drag, throw or drop enemies around. | {{ii}} While playing the {{key|Right Click}} button is used to shoot any weapons, choke, drag, throw or drop enemies around. | ||
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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|full controller notes = | |full controller notes = | ||
|controller remap = hackable | |controller remap = hackable | ||
− | |controller remap notes = | + | |controller remap notes = See [[#Controller support|Controller support]] |
|controller sensitivity = unknown | |controller sensitivity = unknown | ||
|controller sensitivity notes= | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
|invert controller y-axis = hackable | |invert controller y-axis = hackable | ||
− | |invert controller y-axis notes= | + | |invert controller y-axis notes= See [[#Controller support|Controller support]] |
|controller hotplug = unknown | |controller hotplug = unknown | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
− | |surround sound = | + | |surround sound = limited |
− | |surround sound notes = | + | |surround sound notes = Certain Cutscenes and transitions are presented in stereo |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Japanese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Russian | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = [https://www.zoneofgames.ru/games/metal_gear_solid_2_substance/files/5806.html Unofficial translation by «7 Wolf» and translation by «8-bit»] | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
− | < | + | ===Green screen on the projector in Tanker Chapter=== |
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Install [[#MGS2 V's Fix|MGS2 V's Fix]]|ref=<ref>[https://github.com/VFansss/mgs2-v-s-fix/issues/26 Green screen on the projector in Tanker Chapter · Issue #26 · VFansss/mgs2-v-s-fix]</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} Fixed in GOG version | ||
===Black screen at startup=== | ===Black screen at startup=== | ||
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|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
− | |64-bit executable | + | |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 = | ||
}} | }} | ||
Revision as of 13:26, 26 September 2020
Developers | |
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Konami Computer Entertainment Japan | |
Windows | Success |
Publishers | |
Konami | |
Release dates | |
Windows | March 27, 2003 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 77 |
IGDB | 80 |
Taxonomy | |
Series | Metal Gear |
Key points
- The unpatched game is notorious for its poor compatibility with most video cards causing serious graphical issues
- Most of these problems can be fixed with third-party patches
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | ||||
GOG.com |
Essential improvements
Patches
- Patch 2.0 - Fixes some graphical issues on GeForce and Radeon video cards.
MGS2 V's Fix
- Installer built from scratch with many fixes automatically applied.
- Open source.
- Official 2.0 patch & sound fix included and automatically applied.
- Easy resolution and graphics setup.
- Nvidia & Intel fix automatically applied.
- Nemesis2000 widescreen fix automatically applied.
- Xbox 360 Controller supported + restored vibration (uses XInput Plus).
- V's button layout + simil-PS2 one.
- Anti-aliasing (FXAA/SMAA) included.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\bin\*.ini[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\savedata[Note 1] |
- MGS2 V's Fix (version 1.7 and above) will move savegames location to
%USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\METAL GEAR SOLID 2 SUBSTANCE\
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | Use MGS2 V's Fix. | ||
Multi-monitor | Use MGS2 V's Fix. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | Use MGS2 V's Fix. | ||
4K Ultra HD | Use MGS2 V's Fix. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | Use MGS2 V's Fix. | ||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | Use SRWE. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Use MGS2 V's Fix. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS | Cutscenes are locked at 30 fps. | ||
120+ FPS | Frame rate is capped at 60 FPS. |
Input
- While playing the Right Click button is used to shoot any weapons, choke, drag, throw or drop enemies around.
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 | Limited and poor native support. Use MGS2 V's Fix. | |
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | See Controller support | |
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion | See Controller support |
Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | For XInput controllers, use MGS2 V's Fix. | |
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Controller support
- This fix aims to implement a modern approach to the control scheme. It is a combination of using xpadder and modifying the game's controller support, and meant to be used with an Xbox 360 or Xbox One controller.
"Modern" controller layout for XBox 360/One Controller[1] |
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The controls are the following
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | Certain Cutscenes and transitions are presented in stereo | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Spanish | ||||
Russian | Unofficial translation by «7 Wolf» and translation by «8-bit» |
Issues fixed
Green screen on the projector in Tanker Chapter
Install MGS2 V's Fix[2] |
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- Fixed in GOG version
Black screen at startup
- Download the PCGamingWiki Patch.
Sound Device Playback to 44,100 Hz[citation needed] |
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Broken graphics on GeForce/Radeon GPUs
- Download the PCGamingWiki Patch.
Missing textures
- Download the PCGamingWiki Patch.
Instructions[citation needed] |
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Missing shadows and other textures on laptop with dual graphics
- Sometimes there is an issue with missing shadows, for example when Snake sees enemies' shadows and Raven's shadow. There's also an issue with missing textures such as ugly water on a laptop with dual graphics, even if you already applied PCGamingWiki Patch.
Hex edit exe file[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Game freezes on intro video
Blacklist game in LAV Filters[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 8 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
PCGamingWiki Patch
- Alternative to MGS2 V's Fix.
- Fixes missing textures and other graphical issues, includes an enhanced control scheme.
Instructions[citation needed] |
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System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98, ME, 2000, XP | 2000, XP |
Processor (CPU) | 800 MHz Intel Pentium or AMD Athlon | 1.2 GHz Intel Pentium or AMD Athlon |
System memory (RAM) | 128 MB | 256 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 3.9 GB | 7.6 GB |
Video card (GPU) | 3D accelerator card 32 MB of VRAM DirectX 8.1 compatible | 3D accelerator card 64 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).