Difference between revisions of "Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit 2"
Baronsmoki (talk | contribs) (Added MobyGames) |
|||
Line 44: | Line 44: | ||
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
{{ii}} This tweak will only work if you are using the No-CD patch, as otherwise the game will simply load the movies directly from the game CD. | {{ii}} This tweak will only work if you are using the No-CD patch, as otherwise the game will simply load the movies directly from the game CD. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Alternatively, you can start the game with the "-nofrustration" argument which will skip the title screen and intro videos. | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
===Increase distance in which particles fade out=== | ===Increase distance in which particles fade out=== | ||
Line 75: | Line 77: | ||
|4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | ||
|widescreen resolution = hackable | |widescreen resolution = hackable | ||
− | |widescreen resolution notes= Use [https:// | + | |widescreen resolution notes= Use [https://github.com/xan1242/hp2wsfix/releases HP2WSFix].<ref name="wsfix1">[https://github.com/xan1242/hp2wsfix Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit 2 PC - Widescreen fix - GitHub]</ref><ref name="wsfix2">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQofl1OUvaE Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit 2 - Proper Widescreen fix - YouTube]</ref> |
|multimonitor = false | |multimonitor = false | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
|ultrawidescreen = hackable | |ultrawidescreen = hackable | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen notes = Use [https:// | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = Use [https://github.com/xan1242/hp2wsfix/releases HP2WSFix].<ref name="wsfix1"/><ref name="wsfix2"/> |
|4k ultra hd = hackable | |4k ultra hd = hackable | ||
− | |4k ultra hd notes = Use [https:// | + | |4k ultra hd notes = Use [https://github.com/xan1242/hp2wsfix/releases HP2WSFix].<ref name="wsfix1"/><ref name="wsfix2"/> |
|fov = false | |fov = false | ||
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
Line 228: | Line 230: | ||
Go [https://github.com/crosire/d3d8to9/releases here] and download the d3d8.dll and place it in Need For Speed Hot Pursuit 2 folder and the d3d8.dll will load d3d8to9 and convert DX8 API calls to Direct3D 9 ones. | Go [https://github.com/crosire/d3d8to9/releases here] and download the d3d8.dll and place it in Need For Speed Hot Pursuit 2 folder and the d3d8.dll will load d3d8to9 and convert DX8 API calls to Direct3D 9 ones. | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{ii}} Note: If you install HP2WSFix, this step is not necessary as d3d8to9 is integrated with it. | ||
===Need For Speed Hot Pursuit 2 (exception error)=== | ===Need For Speed Hot Pursuit 2 (exception error)=== | ||
Line 241: | Line 245: | ||
# '''Tracks''' | # '''Tracks''' | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Game crashing with more than 1 hi-poly car=== | ||
+ | This issue can be fixed by installing HP2WSFix as the fix is integrated along with the widescreen fix. | ||
===DualShock 4 support=== | ===DualShock 4 support=== | ||
Line 302: | Line 309: | ||
===Modifications=== | ===Modifications=== | ||
* [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/961-need-for-speed-hot-pursuit-2-better-car-reflections-mod/ Better car reflections mod] - Better reflections on cars | * [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/961-need-for-speed-hot-pursuit-2-better-car-reflections-mod/ Better car reflections mod] - Better reflections on cars | ||
− | |||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== |
Revision as of 14:31, 2 January 2020
For the prequel, see Need for Speed III: Hot Pursuit. For the 2010 game, see Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit.
Developers | |
---|---|
EA Seattle | |
Publishers | |
Electronic Arts | |
Engines | |
EAGL | |
Release dates | |
Windows | October 21, 2002 |
Warnings
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see Availability for affected versions).
Key points
- Based on the GameCube/Xbox version of the game rather than the Black Box PlayStation 2 version.
General information
Availability
Essential improvements
Patches
- Patch 242 is the final patch for the game. Adds multiplayer encryption and improves Force Feedback behaviour and compatibility.
Skip intro videos
Instructions[3] |
---|
Notes
|
Increase distance in which particles fade out
- Increases the distance in which particles are rendered. It will be most noticeable in the water effect not fading from waterfalls as their distance increases.
Instructions |
---|
|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\EA Games\Need For Speed Hot Pursuit 2\ |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\EA Games\Need For Speed Hot Pursuit 2\ |
Video settings
Windowed
Enable windowed[4] |
---|
|
Input settings
- To enable Force Feedback on XInput controller, see Force feedback driver.
Audio settings
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Local play | |||
LAN play | |||
Online play | GameSpy services have been shut down;[5] see GameSpy for workarounds. |
Issues unresolved
Poor frame pacing
Hot Pursuit 2 suffers from frame pacing issues on modern systems, resulting in choppy gameplay even at high framerates. There is no known fix for this.
Issues fixed
Game not rendering fog on modern systems
Even after setting "World Detail" at maximum, the game won't render fog on modern systems.
Go here and download the d3d8.dll and place it in Need For Speed Hot Pursuit 2 folder and the d3d8.dll will load d3d8to9 and convert DX8 API calls to Direct3D 9 ones.
- Note: If you install HP2WSFix, this step is not necessary as d3d8to9 is integrated with it.
Need For Speed Hot Pursuit 2 (exception error)
- Error is "The thread attempted to read from or write to a virtual address for which it does not have the appropriate access."
Copy the following directories from the CD to <path-to-game>\ [citation needed]
|
---|
|
Game crashing with more than 1 hi-poly car
This issue can be fixed by installing HP2WSFix as the fix is integrated along with the widescreen fix.
DualShock 4 support
- To use a DualShock 4 with the gas and brake axis, the .ini needs to be tweaked.
Replace definitions.ini and defaults.ini with the ones from here. |
---|
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 8.1 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Multiplayer | GameSpy |
Modifications
- Better car reflections mod - Better reflections on cars
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98, ME, 2000, XP | |
Processor (CPU) | 450 MHz Pentium III 500 MHz AMD Athlon |
800 MHz Pentium III or AMD Athlon |
System memory (RAM) | 128 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1.2 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Direct3D compatible Video Card 16 MB of VRAM | Direct3D compatible Video Card 32 MB of VRAM |
Notes
References
- ↑ Not Loading in Windows 10; this will break thousands of - Microsoft Community - last accessed on 2017-01-16
- ↑ Microsoft - MS15-097: Description of the security update for the graphics component in Windows: September 8, 2015 - last accessed on 2018-02-16
- ↑ TweakTown - Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit 2 Tweaking Guide - last accessed on October 2017
- ↑ Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit 2 Tweaking Guide - last accessed on December 1, 2016
- ↑ Pricing | GameSpy Technology