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Difference between revisions of "Metal Gear Solid 2: Substance"

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'''Notes'''
 
'''Notes'''
 
{{ii}} Supported exe size: 6 733 892 bytes.
 
{{ii}} Supported exe size: 6 733 892 bytes.
{{ii}} '''DO NOT''' use {{file|mgs2.exe}} and {{file|mgs2_sse.exe}} included in [[#PCGamingWiki Patch|PCGamingWiki Patch]] if you want to use this fix.
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{{ii}} '''DO NOT''' use {{file|mgs2.exe}} and {{file|mgs2_sse.exe}} included in [[#PCGamingWiki Patch|PCGamingWiki Patch]] if you want to use this fix.
 
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# 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.
 
# Extract all the contents into the main game folder. Overwrite existing files.
 
# Extract all the contents into the main game folder. Overwrite existing files.
# Navigate to <code>{{p|game}}\bin</code> and make sure that {{file|padbtn.ini}} and {{file|padbtns.ini}} are set to '''Read Only'''!
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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'''!
 
# Launch {{file|MGS2SConfig.exe}} and go to <code>OPTION</code> ➔ <code>KEY Config</code> and bind R2 to the END key on your keyboard. Hit OK and Exit the launcher.
 
# Launch {{file|MGS2SConfig.exe}} and go to <code>OPTION</code> ➔ <code>KEY Config</code> and bind R2 to the END key on your keyboard. Hit OK and Exit the launcher.
 
# Connect your controller.
 
# Connect your controller.
# Navigate to <code>{{p|game}}\xpadder</code> and launch {{file|Xpadder.exe}}
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# Go to <code>{{p|game}}\xpadder</code> and launch {{file|Xpadder.exe}}.
 
# Select your controller in the top section.
 
# Select your controller in the top section.
 
# Click the small controller icon, and open <code>{{p|game}}\xpadder\xbox-controller.xpaddercontroller</code>.
 
# Click the small controller icon, and open <code>{{p|game}}\xpadder\xbox-controller.xpaddercontroller</code>.
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{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Instructions|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Instructions|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
# Navigate to <code>{{p|game}}\bin</code> and launch {{file|MGS2SConfig.exe}}
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# 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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'''Notes'''
 
'''Notes'''
 
{{ii}} Compatible with [[#Widescreen resolution|Nemesis2000 widescreen fix]].
 
{{ii}} Compatible with [[#Widescreen resolution|Nemesis2000 widescreen fix]].
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==Other information==
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===API===
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{{API
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|direct3d versions      =
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|direct3d notes        =
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|opengl notes          =
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|glide versions        =
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|glide notes            =
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|software mode          =
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|software mode notes    =
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|mantle support        =
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|mantle support notes  =
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|metal support          =
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|vulkan support        =
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|vulkan support notes  =
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|dos modes              =
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|dos modes notes        =
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|shader model versions  =
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|64-bit executable      = unknown
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|64-bit executable notes=
 
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Revision as of 08:45, 21 December 2016

Template:Infobox game/row/winporter
Metal Gear Solid 2: Substance
Cover image missing, please upload it
Developers
Konami Computer Entertainment Japan
Publishers
Konami
Release dates
Windows March 27, 2003
Metal Gear Solid 2: Substance guide on StrategyWiki
Metal Gear Solid 2: Substance on Wikipedia
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

General information

Metal Gear Wiki

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
Windows
Amazon.com
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
Windows

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

MGS2 V's Fix

Setupper done from scratch with a lot of 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 + custom gamepad layout.
Anti-aliasing (SMAA) included.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

Template:Game data/row
System Location

Save game data location

Template:Game data/row
System Location

Video settings

The main options menu.
The main options menu.

Template:Video settings

Widescreen resolution

Also included in MGS2 V's Fix.
Adds support for 16:10 and 16:9 resolutions.
Instructions

Borderless fullscreen windowed

Instructions

Input settings

While playing the Right Click button is used to shoot any weapons, choke, drag, throw or drop enemies around.

Template:Input settings

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.
Instructions

Audio settings

Template:Audio settings

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
French
German
Italian
Spanish

Issuses fixed

Black screen at startup

Download the PCGamingWiki Patch.
Instructions

Broken graphics on GeForce/Radeon GPUs

Download the PCGamingWiki Patch.

Missing textures

Download the PCGamingWiki Patch.
Instructions

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.
Instructions

Other information

API

Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 98, ME, 2000, XP
Processor (CPU) 800 MHz Intel Pentium or AMD Athlon
System memory (RAM) 128 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 3.9 GB
Video card (GPU) 3D accelerator card
32 MB of VRAM
DirectX 8.1 compatible

References