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{{infobox
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{{disambig|the original Substance release|the Master Collection re-release|[[Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty - Master Collection Version]]}}
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|title          = Metal Gear Solid 2: Substance
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{{Infobox game
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|cover         = MGS2S.jpg
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|cover       = Metal Gear Solid 2 Substance cover.png
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|developer     = [[Wikipedia:Konami|Konami]]
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|developers  =
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|publisher     = [[Wikipedia:Konami|Konami]]
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Konami Computer Entertainment Japan}}
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|release dates = <sup>NA</sup> March 27, 2003<br /><sup>EU</sup> March 28, 2003
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{{Infobox game/row/porter|Success|Windows}}
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|publishers  =  
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Konami}}
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|engines     =  
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|release dates=  
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 27, 2003}}
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|reception    =
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|metal-gear-solid-2-substance|77}}
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|metal-gear-solid-2-substance|80}}
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|taxonomy    =
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{{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            | Singleplayer }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | First-person, Third-person, Top-down view }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Action, Stealth }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Realistic }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Contemporary, North America, Sci-fi, Supernatural }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series|Metal Gear}}
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|steam appid  =
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|gogcom id    = 2069117974
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|hltb        = 5911
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|strategywiki = Metal Gear Solid 2: Substance
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|mobygames    = metal-gear-solid-2-substance
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|wikipedia    = Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty
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|winehq      = 2899
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|official site=https://web.archive.org/web/20041108003751/http://www.konami.com/substance/
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|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
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== Patches ==
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{{Introduction
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To fix a lot of the issues, you should download the 2.0 patch, which can be found [http://m0001.gamecopyworld.com/games/pc_metal_gear_solid_2.shtml#Metal%20Gear%20Solid%202%20Game%20Updates clicking here.]
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|introduction      = '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is a {{Glossary:singleplayer}} {{Glossary:first-person}} and {{Glossary:third-person}} and {{Glossary:top-down view}} {{Glossary:action}} {{Glossary:stealth}} game developed by [[Company:Konami Computer Entertainment Japan|Konami Computer Entertainment Japan]] and published by [[Company:Konami|Konami]]. It is part of the ''[[Series:Metal Gear|Metal Gear]]'' series.
  
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== Issues and Fixes ==
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|release history  = The original game, '''''Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty''''', was released on PlayStation 2 in 2001, and chronologically takes place after the events of ''[[Metal Gear Solid: Integral|Metal Gear Solid]]'' and before ''{{W|Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots|Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots}}''. The expanded re-release, ''Substance'', was released in 2002 on PlayStation 2 and Xbox, and added new features such as Boss Survival Mode, Skateboarding mini-game, the additional ''Snake Tales'' storyline, additional 500 VR and alternative missions and Casting Theater, among other changes. It was later ported to PC by [[Company:Success|Success]] and released on March 27, 2003. However, the PC version was based on the European release, which features toned-down graphic imagery. In addition, the Skateboarding minigame was removed from the PC version due to ''{{w|Evolution Skateboarding}}'' not being released on PC.
  
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=== Graphics issues with Nvidia/ATI cards: ===
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|current state    = The initial, unpatched release of the PC version has poor compatibility with most graphics cards and causing serious graphical issues, but can be fixed with [[#Essential improvements|third-party patches]]. Most of these problems are fixed in the GOG re-release.
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Download the [http://m0001.gamecopyworld.com/games/pc_metal_gear_solid_2.shtml Metal Gear Solid 2 v2.0 MULTI5 No-DVD/GeForce/ATi Fixed EXE] and extract it on your install folder.
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}}
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'''General information'''
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{{GOG.com links|2069117974|metal_gear_series}}
  
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<pre>C:\Program Files (x86)\Konami\MetalGearSolid2 Substance\bim</pre>
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==Availability==
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{{Availability|
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc check | Simple disc check | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| GOG.com | metal_gear_solid_2_substance | DRM-Free | Unavailable due to licensing issues<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211108010928/https://www.konami.com/mg/jp/info/874/|title=METAL GEAR PORTAL SITE (archived)|date=2023-10-21|snippet=We are currently working on renewing the licenses for select historical archive footage used in-game, therefore, we have made the temporary decision to begin suspending the sale of METAL GEAR SOLID 2...}}</ref> |  | Windows | unavailable }}
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}}
  
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=== Using an unsupported resolution ===
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===Version differences===
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Follow the guide on Widescreengaming on how to use resolutions that are not available on the Setup application.
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{{++}} The GOG.com version fixes compatibility issues of the original 2003 release on modern Windows operating systems.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/metal_gear_series/fixes_for_metal_gear_solid_implemented_by_gogcom_and_fanmade_mods_recommendations|title=Fixes for METAL GEAR SOLID implemented by GOG.COM and fan-made mods recommendations|date=May 2023}}</ref>
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[http://widescreengamingforum.com/dr/metal-gear-solid-2-substance Link here]
 
  
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=== Invisible Textures Glitch ===
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==Essential improvements==
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One of the ways to fix this issue is to go to the Setup and set your Model Quality to 1/4 or 0/4.
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===Patches===
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{{ii}} The latest official ''Patch 2.0'' (ATI Patch) is available at [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/326-metal-gear-solid-2-substance-patch/ community.pcgamingwiki.com] and at [https://soggi.org/misc/game-patches.htm soggi.org].<br> It fixes some graphical issues with ATI Radeon chipsets.
  
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[[Image:mgs2fix2.png|thumb|border|none|Before setting the model quality]][[Image:mgs2fix.png|thumb|border|none|baseline|After setting the model quality]]
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===[https://github.com/VFansss/mgs2-v-s-fix MGS2 V's Fix]===
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{{ii}} Installer built from scratch with many fixes automatically applied.
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{{ii}} Open source.
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{{++}} Includes the official patch 2.0 and sound fix.
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{{++}} Simplified resolution and graphics configuration process.
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{{++}} Nvidia & Intel fix automatically applied.
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{{++}} [http://ps2wide.net/pc.html#mgs2 Nemesis2000 widescreen fix] automatically applied.
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{{++}} Xbox 360 controller supported + restored vibration (uses [https://sites.google.com/site/0dd14lab/xinput-plus XInput Plus]).
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{{++}} V's button layout + simil-PS2 one.
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{{++}} Includes anti-aliasing (FXAA/SMAA).
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{{--}} Last updated on January 31, 2021. Outstanding issues reported on Github, such as the right stick and mouse not working, have yet to be resolved.
  
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=== Black-screen at startup ===
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===[https://github.com/UltimateNova1203/mgs2-60fps MGS2 PC 60FPS Fix]===
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{{ii}} Requires [[#MGS2 V's Fix|MGS2 V's Fix]].
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{{++}} A mod that disables the additional frame skipping during cutscenes, making them run at 60 FPS like on PS2.
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{{++}} Fixes physics-based objects during cutscenes that ran at half frame rate, most notably the rope during the first cutscene.
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{{Fixbox|description=Use V's Fix|fix=
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# After installing ''MGS2 V's Fix'', download [https://github.com/UltimateNova1203/mgs2-60fps/releases mgs2-60fps.asi]
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# Paste the file into {{folder|{{p|game}}\bin\scripts}}.
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}}
  
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*To fix this issue, download a program called [http://www.mediafire.com/?4dqbt93bk721nza 'Creative ALchemy Universal']. {{CitadelFile|ALUNI PCVTAPP LB 1 00 8-1331833087}}  
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{{Fixbox|description=Alternative method|fix=
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# Download the 32-bit version of [https://github.com/ThirteenAG/Ultimate-ASI-Loader/releases Ultimate ASI Loader by ThirteenAG].
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# Rename {{file|dinput8.dll}} to {{code|winmm.dll}} and move it to <code>{{p|game}}\bin</code>
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# Create a folder named <code>scripts</code> in <code>{{p|game}}\bin</code> and move the [https://github.com/UltimateNova1203/mgs2-60fps/releases mgs2-60fps.asi] to that folder.
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}}
  
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*Once downloaded, install the program by running the .exe file.
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===PCGamingWiki Patch===
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{{ii}} Alternative to [[#MGS2 V's Fix|MGS2 V's Fix]].
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{{++}} Fixes missing textures and other graphical issues.
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{{++}} Includes an enhanced control scheme.
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{{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
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# Install [[#Patches|Patch 2.0]].
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# Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/618-metal-gear-solid-2-substance-pcgamingwiki-patch/ PCGamingWiki Patch].
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# Extract the contents of {{folder|Patch}} to <code>{{p|game}}\bin\</code>.
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}}
  
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*Launch the program and press the 'Add' button. Enter the game title (Metal Gear Solid 2: Substance) and the game path
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==Game data==
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<pre>C:\Program Files (x86)\KONAMI\MetalGearSolid2 Substance\bin</pre>
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===Configuration file(s) location===
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{{Game data|
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\bin\*.ini}}
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}}
  
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[[Image:Mgs2.PNG|thumb|border|none|Enter the title and game path in the window]]
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===Save game data location===
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{{Game data|
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\savedata}}
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}}
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{{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\}}.
  
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=== Using 360 Controller ===
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{{Save game cloud syncing
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|discord                  =  
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|discord notes            =  
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|epic games launcher      =  
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|epic games launcher notes =  
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|gog galaxy                = true
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|gog galaxy notes          =  
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|origin                    =
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|origin notes              =
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|steam cloud              =
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|steam cloud notes        =
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|ubisoft connect          =
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|ubisoft connect notes    =
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|xbox cloud                =
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|xbox cloud notes          =
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}}
  
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There are issues with analogue inputs which requires the use of a custom Xpadder file.
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==Video==
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{{Image|Metal Gear Solid 2 - Options Menu.jpg|General settings.}}
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{{ii}} Settings in the GOG.com version must be changed with the included DirectX Configuration tool.
  
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*Download [http://www.mediafire.com/?z4i6782allbgo6r 'this custom Xpadder config'].
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{{Video
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|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/metal-gear-solid-2-substance
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|widescreen wsgf award      = limited
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|multimonitor wsgf award    = limited
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|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = limited
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = limited
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|widescreen resolution      = hackable
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|widescreen resolution notes= See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]
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|multimonitor              = hackable
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|multimonitor notes        = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]
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|ultrawidescreen            = hackable
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|ultrawidescreen notes      = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]
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|4k ultra hd                = hackable
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|4k ultra hd notes          = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]
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|fov                        = hackable
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|fov notes                  = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]
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|windowed                  = true
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|windowed notes            =
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|borderless windowed        = true
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|borderless windowed notes  = GOG.com only. Use [[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed#Simple Runtime Window Editor|SRWE]] for retail releases.
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|anisotropic                = limited
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|anisotropic notes          = GOG.com only; up to 16 samples.
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|antialiasing              = limited
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|antialiasing notes        = GOG.com only; up to 8x [[MSAA]]. Use [[#MGS2 V's Fix|MGS2 V's Fix]] for retail releases.
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|upscaling                  = unknown
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|upscaling tech            =
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|upscaling notes            =
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|vsync                      = limited
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|vsync notes                = GOG.com only
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|60 fps                    = true
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|60 fps notes              = {{term|FMV}} cutscenes are capped at 30 FPS.<br> In-game cutscenes fluctuate between 30 and 60 FPS for cinematic purposes.<br> See [[#MGS2_PC_60FPS_Fix|MGS2 PC 60FPS Fix]].
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|120 fps                    = false
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|120 fps notes              = Frame rate is capped at 60 FPS
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|hdr                        = false
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|hdr notes                  =
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|color blind                = false
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|color blind notes          =
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}}
  
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*Make sure all controls are at default values in MGS2.
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===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Use [[#MGS2 V's Fix|MGS2 V's Fix]]}}
  
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*Run Xpadder.exe and load <pre>My Controller (Xbox 360 Wireless Receiver for Windows).xpaddercontroller</pre>.
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{{Fixbox|description=Use Widescreen Fix|fix=
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'''For original retail release''':
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# Download [http://ps2wide.net/pc.html#mgs2 Widescreen fix by nemesis2000].
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# Extract all files from {{file|mgs2.7z}} to the installation folder ''(password: mgs2)''.
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# Edit {{file|mgs2w.ini}} to set the resolution.
  
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*Load game with Xpadder running in background.
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'''For GOG.com version''':
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# Download [https://github.com/ThirteenAG/Ultimate-ASI-Loader/releases Ultimate-ASI-Loader.zip] and extract {{file|dinput8.dll}}.
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# Rename {{file|dinput8.dll}} to {{code|winmm.dll}}, and place it inside the {{folder|bin}} folder.
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# Create a folder named {{code|scripts}} inside the {{folder|bin}} folder located in the installation folder.
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# Extract all files from {{file|mgs2.7z}}, except for {{file|d3d8.dll}}, to the newly created {{folder|scripts}} folder.
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# Rename {{file|mgs2w.dll}} to {{code|mgs2w.asi}}.
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# Edit {{file|mgs2w.ini}} to set the resolution.
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'''Notes'''
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{{ii}} Supported exe size: 6,733,892 bytes.
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}}
  
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=== Unresolved Issues ===
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==Input==
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Model shadows do not appear with certain graphics cards, still trying to find a solution to that.
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{{ii}} The {{key|Right-Click}} button is used to shoot weapons, choke, drag, throw or drop enemies during gameplay.
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This can be seen when Snake goes into the engine room, there should be Vulcan Raven's shadow on a short cutscene.
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{{Input
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|key remap                = true
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|key remap notes          =
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|acceleration option      = false
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|acceleration option notes =
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|mouse sensitivity        = unknown
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|mouse sensitivity notes  =
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|mouse menu                = false
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|mouse menu notes          =
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|invert mouse y-axis      = false
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|invert mouse y-axis notes =
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|touchscreen              = unknown
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|touchscreen notes        =
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|controller support        = limited
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|controller support notes  = Poor native support.<br> ''Triggers'' and ''Bumpers'' cannot be mapped separately when using XInput.<br> Use DInput instead<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/metal_gear_series/controller_issues_thread/post1|title=Limitation for XInput gamepads|date=November 2023}}</ref> or [[#MGS2 V's Fix|MGS2 V's Fix]].
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|full controller          = false
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|full controller notes    =
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|controller remap          = hackable
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|controller remap notes    = See [[#Controller support|Controller support]]
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|controller sensitivity    = unknown
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|controller sensitivity notes=
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|invert controller y-axis  = hackable
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|invert controller y-axis notes= See [[#Controller support|Controller support]]
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|xinput controllers        = unknown
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|xinput controllers notes  =
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|xbox prompts              = unknown
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|xbox prompts notes        =
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|impulse triggers          = unknown
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|impulse triggers notes    =
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|dualshock 4              = unknown
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|dualshock 4 notes        =
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|dualshock prompts        = unknown
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|dualshock prompts notes  =
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|light bar support        = unknown
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|light bar support notes  =
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|dualshock 4 modes        = unknown
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|dualshock 4 modes notes  =
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|other controllers        = unknown
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|other controllers notes  =
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|other button prompts      = unknown
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|other button prompts notes=
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|controller hotplug        = unknown
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|controller hotplug notes  =
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|haptic feedback          = true
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|haptic feedback notes    = For XInput controllers, use [[#MGS2 V's Fix|MGS2 V's Fix]].
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|simultaneous input        = unknown
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|simultaneous input notes  =
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}}
  
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== System Requirements ==
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===[[Glossary:Controller|Controller support]]===
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{{SysReq
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{{Fixbox|description=Use [[#MGS2 V's Fix|MGS2 V's Fix]]|ref={{cn}}|fix=
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|minOS = Windows
 
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|minproc = P4 800 MHz or equivalent
 
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|minmem = 128 MB RAM
 
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|minHD = 3.9 GB hard drive space
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
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== See Also ==
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{{Fixbox|description=Modern control scheme for Xbox 360/One controllers|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://mgsforums.com/topic/7540369/1/|title=MGS2: Substance PC xbox 360 controller for windows fix|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
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* [[Metal Gear Solid: Integral]]
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# Install both the [[#Patches|Patch 2.0]] and the [[#PCGamingWiki Patch|PCGamingWiki Patch]].
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# Download [https://www.mediafire.com/file/pf9m707a67k7b19/DaGleese%2527s_MGS2_xbox_360_controller_fix.rar/ this ZIP file] and unzip it.
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# Extract the contents into the installation folder by overwriting the existing files.
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# Go to <code>{{p|game}}\bin</code> and make sure that {{file|padbtn.ini}} and {{file|padbtns.ini}} are set to '''Read Only''' mode.
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# Run {{file|MGS2SConfig.exe}} and go to <code>OPTION</code> ➔ <code>KEY Config</code>, then bind {{key|R2}} to the {{key|END}} key on the keyboard.
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# Connect the controller.
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# Go to <code>{{p|game}}\xpadder</code> and run {{file|Xpadder.exe}}.
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# Select the controller in the top section.
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# Click the small controller icon, and open <code>{{p|game}}\xpadder\xbox-controller.xpaddercontroller</code>.
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# Click the file icon on the right, and open <code>{{p|game}}\xpadder\mgs2s.xpadderprofile</code>.
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# Close Xpadder and run the game.
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'''The controls are the following''':
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<pre>
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- Left Stick = Movement
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- Right Stick = Move Camera (Third person), Look Around (First person).
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- Start = Menu, Pause.
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- Select = Codec
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- A = Crouch, Prone, Roll, Accept (Menu), Get Off Ledge.
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- B = Attack, Knock, Back (Menu), Get Off Ledge.
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- X = Choke (Press while standing), Throw (Press while moving), Drag Bodies (Hold),
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      Shoot (Press once to shoot, Hold to aim & Release to shoot).
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- Y = Action (Open Doors, Climb Over, Climb Back Up, Interact)
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- L1 = Left Gadget, Equipment Menu (Hold).
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- R1 = Quick Equip, Unequip Weapon (Press), Right Weapon Menu (Hold).
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- L2 = First Person View (Hold)
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- R2 = Choke (Press while standing), Throw (Press while moving), Drag Bodies (Hold),
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      Shoot (Press once to shoot, Hold to aim & Release to shoot).
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</pre>
 +
'''Notes'''
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{{ii}} This fix aims to implement a modern approach to the control scheme. It is a combination of using xpadder and modifying the controller support. It is meant to be used with an Xbox 360 or Xbox One controller.
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}}
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==Audio==
 +
{{Audio
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|separate volume          = true
 +
|separate volume notes    =
 +
|surround sound          = limited
 +
|surround sound notes    = Certain cutscenes and transitions are presented in stereo
 +
|subtitles                = true
 +
|subtitles notes          =
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|closed captions          = false
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|closed captions notes    =
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|mute on focus lost      = false
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|mute on focus lost notes =
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|eax support              =
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|eax support notes        =
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|royalty free audio        = unknown
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|royalty free audio notes  =
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}}
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{{L10n|content=
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = English
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
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}}
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{{L10n/switch
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|language  = French
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
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{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = German
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
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}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Italian
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Japanese
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    = All PC versions only have English dubbing.<br> The same applies to the Japanese version.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/metal_gear_series/japanese_audio/post2|title=gog.com|date=May 2023}}</ref>
 +
|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
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Spanish
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
==Issues fixed==
 +
===Green screen on the projector in Tanker Chapter===
 +
{{++}} Fixed in the GOG.com release.
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Use [[#MGS2 V's Fix|MGS2 V's Fix]]|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://github.com/VFansss/mgs2-v-s-fix/issues/26|title=Green screen on the projector in Tanker Chapter · Issue #26 · VFansss/mgs2-v-s-fix|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>|fix=
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Black screen at startup===
 +
{{++}} Fixed in the GOG.com release.
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Sound Device Playback at 44,100 Hz|fix=
 +
# Download and install the [[#PCGamingWiki Patch|PCGamingWiki Patch]].
 +
# Press {{key|Win|R}}, then type {{code|mmsys.cpl}} and press {{key|Enter}}.
 +
# Find the '''Default playback device''', marked by a green icon, and double-click on it.
 +
# Select the '''Advanced''' tab, then under the '''Default Format''' header, click on the drop-down menu.
 +
# Set the playback frequency to {{code|44,100 Hz}}, either ''16 bit'' or ''24 bit'', and click '''OK'''.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Close MSI Afterburner}}
 +
 
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Use [[Glossary:Sound card#DirectSound hardware path|DirectSound3D restoration software]]}}
 +
 
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Access the Realtek control panel and set "''Speaker Configuration''" to {{code|Quadraphonic}}}}
 +
 
 +
===Broken graphics (Black textures and/or Ugly shadows).===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Use the [[#PCGamingWiki Patch|PCGamingWiki Patch]] for older Geforce/Radeon GPUs}}
 +
 
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Manual fix by hex editing|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://mgsforums.com/mgs2-substance-pc-nvidia-fix-t19140.html|title=mgsforums.com|date=June 2023}}</ref>|fix=
 +
# For Retail versions, Install the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/326-metal-gear-solid-2-substance-patch/ Official Patch 2.0].
 +
# Open {{file|mgs2_sse.exe}} (and {{file|mgs2.exe}} for retail releases) with a hex editor such as [https://mh-nexus.de/en/downloads.php?product=HxD HxD].
 +
# Search for <code>geforce</code> as a text string. '''Select only the instance that has <code>RADEON</code> to the left of it'''.
 +
 
 +
'''For NVIDIA GPUs''':
 +
# Replace <code>GeForce</code> with <code>removed</code>.
 +
# Then replace the <code>RADEON</code> to the left of it with <code>GeForc</code>. '''Case-sensitive!'''
 +
# Save the changes.
 +
 
 +
'''For Intel GPUs/Dual Graphics Laptops''':
 +
# Replace <code>RADEON</code> with <code>Intel(</code>. No need to change <code>GeForce</code>.
 +
# Save the changes.
 +
 
 +
'''Notes'''
 +
{{++}} This will allow playing at the highest Model Quality without visual glitches.
 +
{{++}} Compatible with Nemesis2000's Widescreen fix and [https://github.com/crosire/d3d8to9 crosire's d3d8to9].
 +
{{ii}} If the above solutions don't work, set '''Model Quality''' in the '''Drawing''' tab to the second value.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Freezes on the intro video===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Edit Windows Registry|ref={{cn|date=June 2017}}|fix=
 +
# Press {{key|Win|R}}.
 +
# Type {{Code|regedit}} and press {{key|Enter}}.
 +
# Go to <code>{{p|hkcu}}\Software\LAV\Splitter</code>.
 +
# Create a new ''Key'' named <code>Blacklist</code> and select it.
 +
# Create a new ''DWORD (32-bit) Value'' named <code>mgs2_sse.exe</code> and double-click on it.
 +
# Change its value data to <code>1</code> and click OK.
 +
'''Notes'''
 +
{{ii}} Alternatively, disable ''mpegvideo'' format in LAV Splitter Configuration program.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Caption language gets reset after each game restart===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Change the operating system language|ref={{cn|date=Nov 2022}}|fix=
 +
# Go to '''Start''' → '''Settings''' → '''Time & Language''' → '''Language'''.
 +
# Choose a language from the '''Windows display language''' menu.<br> Alternatively, under '''Preferred languages''', select {{key|Add a language}} to install the desired language if not listed.
 +
'''Notes'''
 +
{{ii}} The game resets the captions to the operating system language, regardless of the in-game choice.<br> Changing the operating system language fixes the issue.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
==Other information==
 +
===API===
 +
{{API
 +
|direct3d versions      = 8.1
 +
|direct3d notes        =
 +
|directdraw versions    =
 +
|directdraw notes      =
 +
|opengl versions        =
 +
|opengl notes          =
 +
|glide versions        =
 +
|glide notes            =
 +
|software mode          =
 +
|software mode notes    =
 +
|mantle support        =
 +
|mantle support notes  =
 +
|metal support          =
 +
|metal support notes    =
 +
|vulkan versions        =
 +
|vulkan notes          =
 +
|dos modes              =
 +
|dos modes notes        =
 +
|shader model versions  =
 +
|shader model notes    =
 +
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 +
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 +
|windows arm app        = unknown
 +
|windows exe notes      =
 +
|macos intel 32-bit app =
 +
|macos intel 64-bit app =
 +
|macos arm app          = unknown
 +
|macos app notes        =
 +
|linux 32-bit executable=
 +
|linux 64-bit executable=
 +
|linux arm app          = unknown
 +
|linux executable notes =
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
==Modifications==
 +
 
 +
===[https://github.com/oct0xor/mgs2sos MGS2: The Substance Of Subsistence (S.O.S.) Mod]===
 +
{{ii}} A mod that adds a toggleable and fully controllable 360-degree third-person camera to the game. Just like the one used in ''MGS3: Subsistence''.
 +
 
 +
==System requirements==
 +
{{System requirements
 +
|OSfamily = Windows
 +
 
 +
|minOS    = 98, ME
 +
|minCPU  = Intel Pentium III 800 MHz or AMD Athlon
 +
|minRAM  = 128 MB
 +
|minHD    = 3.9 GB
 +
|minGPU  = 3D accelerator card
 +
|minVRAM  = 32 MB
 +
|minDX    = 8.1
 +
 
 +
|recOS    = 2000, XP
 +
|recCPU  = Intel Pentium III 1.2 GHz or AMD Athlon
 +
|recRAM  = 256 MB
 +
|recHD    = 7.6 GB
 +
|recGPU  =
 +
|recVRAM  = 64 MB
 +
|recDX    =
 +
}}
  
−
[[Category:Game]]
+
{{References}}
−
[[Category:Windows]]
+
{{GOG.com Enhancement Project}}

Latest revision as of 11:18, 27 November 2023

This page is for the original Substance release. For the Master Collection re-release, see Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty - Master Collection Version.

Metal Gear Solid 2: Substance
Metal Gear Solid 2: Substance cover
Developers
Konami Computer Entertainment Japan
Windows Success
Publishers
Konami
Release dates
Windows March 27, 2003
Reception
Metacritic 77
IGDB 80
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase
Modes Singleplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives First-person, Third-person, Top-down view
Controls Direct control
Genres Action, Stealth
Art styles Realistic
Themes Contemporary, North America, Sci-fi, Supernatural
Series Metal Gear
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Metal Gear Solid 2: Substance on IGDB
Metal Gear Solid 2: Substance guide on StrategyWiki
Metal Gear Solid 2: Substance on MobyGames
Metal Gear Solid 2: Substance on Wikipedia
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Metal Gear
Metal Gear 1990
Metal Gear Solid: Integral 2000
Metal Gear Solid 2: Substance 2003
Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance 2014
Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes 2014
Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain 2015
Metal Gear Survive 2018
Metal Gear (MSX2) 2020
Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol.1 (series)
Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater 2024

Metal Gear Solid 2: Substance is a singleplayer first-person and third-person and top-down view action stealth game developed by Konami Computer Entertainment Japan and published by Konami. It is part of the Metal Gear series.

The original game, Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty, was released on PlayStation 2 in 2001, and chronologically takes place after the events of Metal Gear Solid and before Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots. The expanded re-release, Substance, was released in 2002 on PlayStation 2 and Xbox, and added new features such as Boss Survival Mode, Skateboarding mini-game, the additional Snake Tales storyline, additional 500 VR and alternative missions and Casting Theater, among other changes. It was later ported to PC by Success and released on March 27, 2003. However, the PC version was based on the European release, which features toned-down graphic imagery. In addition, the Skateboarding minigame was removed from the PC version due to Evolution Skateboarding not being released on PC.

The initial, unpatched release of the PC version has poor compatibility with most graphics cards and causing serious graphical issues, but can be fixed with third-party patches. Most of these problems are fixed in the GOG re-release.

General information

GOG.com Community Discussions
GOG.com Support Page

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
 Simple disc check
Windows
GOG.com (unavailable)
DRM-free
 Unavailable due to licensing issues[1]
Windows

Version differences

The GOG.com version fixes compatibility issues of the original 2003 release on modern Windows operating systems.[2]

Essential improvements

Patches

The latest official Patch 2.0 (ATI Patch) is available at community.pcgamingwiki.com and at soggi.org.
It fixes some graphical issues with ATI Radeon chipsets.

MGS2 V's Fix

Installer built from scratch with many fixes automatically applied.
Open source.
Includes the official patch 2.0 and sound fix.
Simplified resolution and graphics configuration process.
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.
Includes anti-aliasing (FXAA/SMAA).
Last updated on January 31, 2021. Outstanding issues reported on Github, such as the right stick and mouse not working, have yet to be resolved.

MGS2 PC 60FPS Fix

Requires MGS2 V's Fix.
A mod that disables the additional frame skipping during cutscenes, making them run at 60 FPS like on PS2.
Fixes physics-based objects during cutscenes that ran at half frame rate, most notably the rope during the first cutscene.
Use V's Fix
  1. After installing MGS2 V's Fix, download mgs2-60fps.asi
  2. Paste the file into <path-to-game>\bin\scripts.
Alternative method
  1. Download the 32-bit version of Ultimate ASI Loader by ThirteenAG.
  2. Rename dinput8.dll to winmm.dll and move it to <path-to-game>\bin
  3. Create a folder named scripts in <path-to-game>\bin and move the mgs2-60fps.asi to that folder.

PCGamingWiki Patch

Alternative to MGS2 V's Fix.
Fixes missing textures and other graphical issues.
Includes an enhanced control scheme.
Instructions[citation needed]
  1. Install Patch 2.0.
  2. Download PCGamingWiki Patch.
  3. Extract the contents of Patch to <path-to-game>\bin\.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\bin\*.ini[Note 1]

Save game data location

System Location
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
GOG Galaxy

Video

General settings.
General settings.
Settings in the GOG.com version must be changed with the included DirectX Configuration tool.

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
 
 See Widescreen resolution
Multi-monitor
 
 See Widescreen resolution
Ultra-widescreen
 
 See Widescreen resolution
4K Ultra HD
 
 See Widescreen resolution
Field of view (FOV)
See Widescreen resolution
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
GOG.com only. Use SRWE for retail releases.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
GOG.com only; up to 16 samples.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
GOG.com only; up to 8x MSAA. Use MGS2 V's Fix for retail releases.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
GOG.com only
60 FPS
FMV cutscenes are capped at 30 FPS.
In-game cutscenes fluctuate between 30 and 60 FPS for cinematic purposes.
See MGS2 PC 60FPS Fix.
120+ FPS
Frame rate is capped at 60 FPS
High dynamic range display (HDR)

Widescreen resolution

Use MGS2 V's Fix
Use Widescreen Fix

For original retail release:

  1. Download Widescreen fix by nemesis2000.
  2. Extract all files from mgs2.7z to the installation folder (password: mgs2).
  3. Edit mgs2w.ini to set the resolution.

For GOG.com version:

  1. Download Ultimate-ASI-Loader.zip and extract dinput8.dll.
  2. Rename dinput8.dll to winmm.dll, and place it inside the bin folder.
  3. Create a folder named scripts inside the bin folder located in the installation folder.
  4. Extract all files from mgs2.7z, except for d3d8.dll, to the newly created scripts folder.
  5. Rename mgs2w.dll to mgs2w.asi.
  6. Edit mgs2w.ini to set the resolution.

Notes

Supported exe size: 6,733,892 bytes.

Input

The Right-Click button is used to shoot weapons, choke, drag, throw or drop enemies during gameplay.

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
Poor native support.
Triggers and Bumpers cannot be mapped separately when using XInput.
Use DInput instead[3] or MGS2 V's Fix.
Full controller support
Controller remapping
See Controller support
Controller sensitivity
Controller Y-axis inversion
See Controller support
Controller types
XInput-compatible controllers
PlayStation controllers
Generic/other controllers
Additional information
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
For XInput controllers, use MGS2 V's Fix.
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M

Controller support

Use MGS2 V's Fix[citation needed]
Modern control scheme for Xbox 360/One controllers[4]
  1. Install both the Patch 2.0 and the PCGamingWiki Patch.
  2. Download this ZIP file and unzip it.
  3. Extract the contents into the installation folder by overwriting the existing files.
  4. Go to <path-to-game>\bin and make sure that padbtn.ini and padbtns.ini are set to Read Only mode.
  5. Run MGS2SConfig.exe and go to OPTION ➔ KEY Config, then bind R2 to the END key on the keyboard.
  6. Connect the controller.
  7. Go to <path-to-game>\xpadder and run Xpadder.exe.
  8. Select the controller in the top section.
  9. Click the small controller icon, and open <path-to-game>\xpadder\xbox-controller.xpaddercontroller.
  10. Click the file icon on the right, and open <path-to-game>\xpadder\mgs2s.xpadderprofile.
  11. Close Xpadder and run the game.

The controls are the following: 

- Left Stick = Movement

- Right Stick = Move Camera (Third person), Look Around (First person).

- Start = Menu, Pause.

- Select = Codec

- A = Crouch, Prone, Roll, Accept (Menu), Get Off Ledge.

- B = Attack, Knock, Back (Menu), Get Off Ledge.

- X = Choke (Press while standing), Throw (Press while moving), Drag Bodies (Hold), 
      Shoot (Press once to shoot, Hold to aim & Release to shoot).

- Y = Action (Open Doors, Climb Over, Climb Back Up, Interact)

- L1 = Left Gadget, Equipment Menu (Hold).

- R1 = Quick Equip, Unequip Weapon (Press), Right Weapon Menu (Hold).

- L2 = First Person View (Hold)

- R2 = Choke (Press while standing), Throw (Press while moving), Drag Bodies (Hold), 
       Shoot (Press once to shoot, Hold to aim & Release to shoot).

Notes

This fix aims to implement a modern approach to the control scheme. It is a combination of using xpadder and modifying the controller support. It is meant to be used with an Xbox 360 or Xbox One controller.

Audio

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Surround sound
Certain cutscenes and transitions are presented in stereo
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
French
German
Italian
Japanese
All PC versions only have English dubbing.
The same applies to the Japanese version.[5]
Russian
Unofficial translation by «7 Wolf» and translation by «8-bit»
Spanish

Issues fixed

Green screen on the projector in Tanker Chapter

Fixed in the GOG.com release.
Use MGS2 V's Fix[6]

Black screen at startup

Fixed in the GOG.com release.
Sound Device Playback at 44,100 Hz
  1. Download and install the PCGamingWiki Patch.
  2. Press ⊞ Win+R, then type mmsys.cpl and press ↵ Enter.
  3. Find the Default playback device, marked by a green icon, and double-click on it.
  4. Select the Advanced tab, then under the Default Format header, click on the drop-down menu.
  5. Set the playback frequency to 44,100 Hz, either 16 bit or 24 bit, and click OK.
Close MSI Afterburner
Use DirectSound3D restoration software
Access the Realtek control panel and set "Speaker Configuration" to Quadraphonic

Broken graphics (Black textures and/or Ugly shadows).

Use the PCGamingWiki Patch for older Geforce/Radeon GPUs
Manual fix by hex editing[7]
  1. For Retail versions, Install the Official Patch 2.0.
  2. Open mgs2_sse.exe (and mgs2.exe for retail releases) with a hex editor such as HxD.
  3. Search for geforce as a text string. Select only the instance that has RADEON to the left of it.

For NVIDIA GPUs:

  1. Replace GeForce with removed.
  2. Then replace the RADEON to the left of it with GeForc. Case-sensitive!
  3. Save the changes.

For Intel GPUs/Dual Graphics Laptops:

  1. Replace RADEON with Intel(. No need to change GeForce.
  2. Save the changes.

Notes

This will allow playing at the highest Model Quality without visual glitches.
Compatible with Nemesis2000's Widescreen fix and crosire's d3d8to9.
If the above solutions don't work, set Model Quality in the Drawing tab to the second value.

Freezes on the intro video

Edit Windows Registry[citation needed]
  1. Press ⊞ Win+R.
  2. Type regedit and press ↵ Enter.
  3. Go to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\LAV\Splitter.
  4. Create a new Key named Blacklist and select it.
  5. Create a new DWORD (32-bit) Value named mgs2_sse.exe and double-click on it.
  6. Change its value data to 1 and click OK.

Notes

Alternatively, disable mpegvideo format in LAV Splitter Configuration program.

Caption language gets reset after each game restart

Change the operating system language[citation needed]
  1. Go to Start → Settings → Time & Language → Language.
  2. Choose a language from the Windows display language menu.
    Alternatively, under Preferred languages, select Add a language to install the desired language if not listed.

Notes

The game resets the captions to the operating system language, regardless of the in-game choice.
Changing the operating system language fixes the issue.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 8.1
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Modifications

MGS2: The Substance Of Subsistence (S.O.S.) Mod

A mod that adds a toggleable and fully controllable 360-degree third-person camera to the game. Just like the one used in MGS3: Subsistence.

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 98, ME 2000, XP
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium III 800 MHz or AMD Athlon Intel Pentium III 1.2 GHz 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 		64 MB of VRAM


Notes

  1. ↑ 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).

References

  1. ↑ METAL GEAR PORTAL SITE (archived) - last accessed on 2023-10-21
    "We are currently working on renewing the licenses for select historical archive footage used in-game, therefore, we have made the temporary decision to begin suspending the sale of METAL GEAR SOLID 2..."
  2. ↑ Fixes for METAL GEAR SOLID implemented by GOG.COM and fan-made mods recommendations - last accessed on May 2023
  3. ↑ Limitation for XInput gamepads - last accessed on November 2023
  4. ↑ MGS2: Substance PC xbox 360 controller for windows fix - last accessed on May 2023
  5. ↑ gog.com - last accessed on May 2023
  6. ↑ Green screen on the projector in Tanker Chapter · Issue #26 · VFansss/mgs2-v-s-fix - last accessed on 9 June 2023
  7. ↑ mgsforums.com - last accessed on June 2023