Difference between revisions of "Metal Gear Solid 2: Substance"
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{{++}} Fixes missing textures and other graphical issues, includes an enhanced control scheme. | {{++}} Fixes missing textures and other graphical issues, includes an enhanced control scheme. | ||
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# Install [[#Patches|Patch 2.0]]. | # Install [[#Patches|Patch 2.0]]. | ||
# Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/618-metal-gear-solid-2-substance-pcgamingwiki-patch/ PCGamingWiki Patch]. | # Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/618-metal-gear-solid-2-substance-pcgamingwiki-patch/ PCGamingWiki Patch]. | ||
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{{++}} Adds support for all resolutions and aspect ratios. Custom FOV file included. | {{++}} Adds support for all resolutions and aspect ratios. Custom FOV file included. | ||
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# Download [http://ps2wide.net/pc.html#mgs2 Widescreen fix by nemesis2000]. | # Download [http://ps2wide.net/pc.html#mgs2 Widescreen fix by nemesis2000]. | ||
# Extract {{file|mgs2.7z}} files to the installation folder ''(password: mgs2)''. | # Extract {{file|mgs2.7z}} files to the installation folder ''(password: mgs2)''. | ||
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===[[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed|Borderless fullscreen windowed]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed|Borderless fullscreen windowed]]=== | ||
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# Start the game in a window. | # Start the game in a window. | ||
# Download and run [https://github.com/dtgDTGdtg/SRWE/releases SRWE]. | # Download and run [https://github.com/dtgDTGdtg/SRWE/releases SRWE]. | ||
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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 game's controller support, and meant to be used with an Xbox 360 or Xbox One controller. | {{ii}} 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. | ||
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# If you haven't done it already, install the official patch and the PCGamingWiki Patch from above. | # If you haven't done it already, install the official patch and the PCGamingWiki Patch from above. | ||
# Download the zip archive from [http://www107.zippyshare.com/v/b2pIIjBV/file.html here] and open/unzip. | # Download the zip archive from [http://www107.zippyshare.com/v/b2pIIjBV/file.html here] and open/unzip. | ||
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{{ii}} Download the [[#PCGamingWiki Patch|PCGamingWiki Patch]]. | {{ii}} Download the [[#PCGamingWiki Patch|PCGamingWiki Patch]]. | ||
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# Push {{key|Win|R}}, then type '''mmsys.cpl'''. | # Push {{key|Win|R}}, then type '''mmsys.cpl'''. | ||
# Find the '''Default playback device''', marked by a green icon, and '''Double Click''' on it. | # Find the '''Default playback device''', marked by a green icon, and '''Double Click''' on it. | ||
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{{ii}} Download the [[#PCGamingWiki Patch|PCGamingWiki Patch]]. | {{ii}} Download the [[#PCGamingWiki Patch|PCGamingWiki Patch]]. | ||
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# Go to <code>{{p|game}}\bin</code> and launch {{file|MGS2SConfig.exe}}. | # Go to <code>{{p|game}}\bin</code> and launch {{file|MGS2SConfig.exe}}. | ||
# Under '''Drawing''', find '''Model Quality''' then set it to the second value. | # Under '''Drawing''', find '''Model Quality''' then set it to the second value. | ||
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{{ii}} 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|PCGamingWiki Patch]]. | {{ii}} 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|PCGamingWiki Patch]]. | ||
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# Download and apply the [[#PCGamingWiki Patch|PCGamingWiki Patch]]. But '''DO NOT''' copy {{file|mgs2.exe}} and {{file|mgs2_sse.exe}} from the '''Patch''' folder to <code>{{p|game}}\bin</code>. | # Download and apply the [[#PCGamingWiki Patch|PCGamingWiki Patch]]. But '''DO NOT''' copy {{file|mgs2.exe}} and {{file|mgs2_sse.exe}} from the '''Patch''' folder to <code>{{p|game}}\bin</code>. | ||
# Open {{file|mgs2.exe}} and {{file|mgs2_sse.exe}} with a hex editor such as [https://mh-nexus.de/en/downloads.php?product=HxD HxD]. | # Open {{file|mgs2.exe}} and {{file|mgs2_sse.exe}} with a hex editor such as [https://mh-nexus.de/en/downloads.php?product=HxD HxD]. | ||
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===Game freezes on intro video=== | ===Game freezes on intro video=== | ||
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# Go to <code>{{p|hkcu}}\Software\LAV\Splitter</code>. | # Go to <code>{{p|hkcu}}\Software\LAV\Splitter</code>. | ||
# Create a new key named <code>Blacklist</code> and select it. | # Create a new key named <code>Blacklist</code> and select it. |
Revision as of 05:52, 19 November 2017
Template:Infobox game/row/winporter
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Developers | |
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Konami Computer Entertainment Japan | |
Publishers | |
Konami | |
Release dates | |
Windows | March 27, 2003 |
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 |
Essential improvements
Patches
- Patch 2.0 - Fixes some graphical issues on GeForce and Radeon video cards.
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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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 (SMAA) included.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Template:Game data/row
System | Location |
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Save game data location
Template:Game data/row
System | Location |
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Video settings
Widescreen resolution
- Fix also included in MGS2 V's Fix (Version used: 8 May '17)
- Adds support for all resolutions and aspect ratios. Custom FOV file included.
Widescreen fix[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Borderless fullscreen windowed
Use SRWE[citation needed] |
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Input settings
- While playing the Right Click button is used to shoot any weapons, choke, drag, throw or drop enemies around.
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 settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Spanish |
Issuses fixed
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 |
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Direct3D | 8 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
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 |