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{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|obscure-the-aftermath|59}}
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|obscure-ii|55}}
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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 | None }}
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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      | Cinematic Camera}}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Survival horror, TPS }}
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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, Horror, North America }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | ObsCure }}
 
|steam appid  = 254480
 
|steam appid  = 254480
 
|gogcom id    =  
 
|gogcom id    =  
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|mobygames    = obscure-the-aftermath
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|official site= https://web.archive.org/web/20070610043101/http://www.playlogicgames.com/games/?id=obscure2
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|hltb        = 6693
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|strategywiki =  
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|mobygames    = 30343
 
|wikipedia    = ObsCure II
 
|wikipedia    = ObsCure II
 
|winehq      = 8867
 
|winehq      = 8867
 
|license      = commercial
 
|license      = commercial
 
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}}
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{{Series|ObsCure}}
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{{Introduction
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|introduction      =
  
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'''Key points'''
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|release history  = The game was released in North America as '''''Obscure: The Aftermath'''''.
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{{ii}} Steam release is an updated version featuring full XInput controller support and compatibility fixes for modern machines.
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|current state    =
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'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
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{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|TAGES||SolidShield}}. | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|TAGES||SolidShield}}. | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 254480 | Steam | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 254480 | Steam | Updated version with full XInput controller support and compatibility fixes. | | Windows }}
 
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award    =
 
|widescreen resolution      = false
 
|widescreen resolution      = false
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|widescreen resolution notes= Retail is 4:3 and 5:4 only.<ref>[https://www.wsgf.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=64&t=15075 View topic - ObsCure 2 Widescreen | WSGF] - Setting widescreen resolution via registry results in stretched aspect ratio</ref> Steam version is {{term|pillarboxed}} (except movies).<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/254480/discussions/0/558749825108373445/ 4:3 :: Obscure 2 General Discussions]</ref>
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|widescreen resolution notes= Retail is 4:3 and 5:4 only.<ref>[https://www.wsgf.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=64&t=15075 View topic - ObsCure 2 Widescreen | WSGF] - Setting widescreen resolution via registry results in stretched aspect ratio</ref> Steam version is {{term|pillarboxed}} (except movies).<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/254480/discussions/0/558749825108373445/|title=4:3 :: Obscure 2 General Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref>
 
|multimonitor              = false
 
|multimonitor              = false
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
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|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|antialiasing              = false
 
|antialiasing              = false
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|antialiasing notes        = Can't be forced.<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/254480/discussions/0/558752450472852277/ Cant force AA in game via driver, fix please! :: Obscure 2 General Discussions]</ref>
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|antialiasing notes        = Can't be forced.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/254480/discussions/0/558752450472852277/|title=Cant force AA in game via driver, fix please! :: Obscure 2 General Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref>
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|vsync                      = true
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|upscaling                  = unknown
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|vsync notes                = Enabled by default. Can be forced off.
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|upscaling tech            =
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|upscaling notes            =
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|vsync                      = always on
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|vsync notes                = Can be forced off.
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|60 fps notes              =  
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}}
 
}}
  
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===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]===
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===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution (It just stretching, not true widescreen) ( no work for steam version )]]===
 
{{Fixbox|description=Edit registry entries|ref={{cn|date=september 2019}}|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Edit registry entries|ref={{cn|date=september 2019}}|fix=
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# Go to <code>{{p|HKCU}}\SOFTWARE\PLAYLOGIC\Obscure2\Release</code>.
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# Go to {{registry|{{p|HKCU}}\SOFTWARE\PLAYLOGIC\Obscure2\Release}}.
 
# Edit the entry '''VideoResolution''' and change the value to one of from a list below (hexadecimal):
 
# Edit the entry '''VideoResolution''' and change the value to one of from a list below (hexadecimal):
 
#* <code>7800438</code> - 1920x1080
 
#* <code>7800438</code> - 1920x1080
 
#* <code>F000870</code> - 3840x2160
 
#* <code>F000870</code> - 3840x2160
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}}
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===[[Glossary:Widescreen workaround fix|Widescreen workaround fix]]===
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{{Fixbox|description=Fullscreen fix|ref={{cn|date=april 2022}}|fix=
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# Create a custom resolution 1920 x 1440 in your GPU control panel.
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# Change scaling from aspect ratio to full-screen.
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# Run game, select 1920 x 1440 video resolution and apply.
 
}}
 
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{{Fixbox|description=Set with D3D8 Wrapper|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Set with D3D8 Wrapper|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}|fix=
 
# Download [https://github.com/ThirteenAG/d3d8-wrapper/releases D3D8 Wrapper].
 
# Download [https://github.com/ThirteenAG/d3d8-wrapper/releases D3D8 Wrapper].
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# Extract to {{folder|{{p|game}}}}.
 
# Edit {{file|d3d8.ini}}.
 
# Edit {{file|d3d8.ini}}.
 
# Set {{code|ForceWindowedMode}} to {{code|1}}.
 
# Set {{code|ForceWindowedMode}} to {{code|1}}.
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}}
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{{Fixbox|description=Set with DxWrapper|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=LukasThyWalls|date=2022-05-11|comment=Comment (optional)}}</ref>|fix=
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# Download [https://github.com/elishacloud/dxwrapper/releases DxWrapper].
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# Extract from the zip file to {{folder|{{p|game}}}}:
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## {{file|d3d9.dll}} from {{folder|Stub}} zip folder.
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## {{file|dxwrapper.dll}} and {{folder|dxwrapper.ini}} from the root zip folder.
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# Edit {{file|dxwrapper.ini}}:
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## Set {{code|EnableD3d9Wrapper}} to {{code|1}}.
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## Set {{code|EnableWindowMode}} to {{code|1}}.
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{{++}} Works with the Steam version.
 
}}
 
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|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support              =  
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|eax support notes        =  
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|eax support notes         =
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|royalty free audio       = unknown
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}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
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  |language  = Italian
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  |language  = German
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = false
 
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}}
 
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  |language  = Italian
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
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}}
 
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{{L10n/switch
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  |language  = Spanish
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  |language  = Polish
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
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  |notes    =  
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  |notes    = Local retail only. For Steam version download [https://archive.org/details/obscure-2-spolszczenie-steam-port this].
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
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{{L10n/switch
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|language  = Brazilian Portuguese
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|interface = hackable
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|audio    = false
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|subtitles = hackable
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|notes    = Fan translation: [https://tribogamer.com/traducoes/51_traducao-do-obscure-2-para-portugues-do-brasil.html download.]
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|fan      = true
 
}}
 
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  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 
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  |fan      =  
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  |notes    = 1C-Softclub official localization. Available [http://www.zoneofgames.ru/games/obscure_2/files/2294.html here].
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  |notes    = Official localization by [[Company:SoftClub|SoftClub]]; local retail only. Download [https://www.zoneofgames.ru/games/obscure_2/files/2294.html this] for the Steam version.
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}}
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{{L10n/switch
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|language  = Spanish
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|interface = true
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|subtitles = true
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|notes    =
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|fan      =
 
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===API===
 
===API===
 
{{API
 
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|direct3d versions      = 9
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|windows arm app        = unknown
 
|windows exe notes      =  
 
|windows exe notes      =  
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|macos intel 64-bit app =  
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|macos arm app          = unknown
 
|macos app notes        =  
 
|macos app notes        =  
 
|linux 32-bit executable=  
 
|linux 32-bit executable=  
 
|linux 64-bit executable=  
 
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|linux executable notes =  
 
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Revision as of 13:09, 6 April 2024

ObsCure II
ObsCure II cover
Developers
Hydravision Entertainment
Publishers
Ignition Entertainment
Playlogic Entertainment
Steam Mighty Rocket Studio
Russia 1C Company
Engines
RenderWare
Release dates
Windows September 7, 2007
Reception
Metacritic 59
IGDB 55
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase
Microtransactions None
Modes Singleplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives Cinematic camera
Controls Direct control
Genres Survival horror, TPS
Art styles Realistic
Themes Contemporary, Horror, North America
Series ObsCure
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ObsCure II on HowLongToBeat
ObsCure II on IGDB
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ObsCure II on MobyGames
ObsCure II on Wikipedia
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ObsCure
ObsCure 2004
ObsCure II 2007

ObsCure II is a singleplayer cinematic camera survival horror and TPS game in the ObsCure series.

The game was released in North America as Obscure: The Aftermath.

General information

Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
 TAGES and Solidshield DRM.
Windows
Steam
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 Updated version with full XInput controller support and compatibility fixes.
Windows

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\o2.ipt[Note 1]
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\MRS\Obscure2
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\PLAYLOGIC\Obscure2\Release
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/254480/pfx/[Note 2]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Playlogic\Obscure2\
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/254480/pfx/[Note 2]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
OneDrive
Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers.
Steam Cloud

Video

Graphics feature State Notes
Widescreen resolution
Retail is 4:3 and 5:4 only.[1] Steam version is pillarboxed (except movies).[2]
Multi-monitor
Ultra-widescreen
4K Ultra HD
See Widescreen resolution.
Field of view (FOV)
Windowed
See Windowed.
Borderless fullscreen windowed
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
Can't be forced.[3]
Vertical sync (Vsync)
Can be forced off.
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.

Widescreen resolution (It just stretching, not true widescreen) ( no work for steam version )

Edit registry entries[citation needed]
  1. Go to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\PLAYLOGIC\Obscure2\Release.
  2. Edit the entry VideoResolution and change the value to one of from a list below (hexadecimal):
    • 7800438 - 1920x1080
    • F000870 - 3840x2160

Widescreen workaround fix

Fullscreen fix[citation needed]
  1. Create a custom resolution 1920 x 1440 in your GPU control panel.
  2. Change scaling from aspect ratio to full-screen.
  3. Run game, select 1920 x 1440 video resolution and apply.

Windowed

Set with D3D8 Wrapper[citation needed]
  1. Download D3D8 Wrapper.
  2. Extract to <path-to-game>.
  3. Edit d3d8.ini.
  4. Set ForceWindowedMode to 1.
Set with DxWrapper[4]
  1. Download DxWrapper.
  2. Extract from the zip file to <path-to-game>:
    1. d3d9.dll from Stub zip folder.
    2. dxwrapper.dll and dxwrapper.ini from the root zip folder.
  3. Edit dxwrapper.ini:
    1. Set EnableD3d9Wrapper to 1.
    2. Set EnableWindowMode to 1.
Works with the Steam version.

Input

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
See Controller support.
Full controller support
Controller remapping
Controller sensitivity
Controller Y-axis inversion
Controller types
XInput-compatible controllers
PlayStation controllers
Generic/other controllers
Additional information
Button prompts Input settings icon - Generic Controller.svg
 Xbox button prompts are only available in the Steam version.
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M

Controller support

In the retail version, XInput controllers have issues using both triggers simultaneously, and with the right stick being unrecognized.
Fix button assignment[citation needed]
  1. Download and run XInput Plus.
  2. Set the Target Program to OBSCURE2.exe.
  3. Go to DirectInput and check Enable DirectInput Output.
  4. Click on Customize and change the following:
    1. Assign Right Stick-X to Slider1
    2. Assign Right Stick-Y to Slider2
    3. Assign Left Trigger to Button11
    4. Assign Right Trigger to Button12
  5. Click Apply, this will install DLL files in the installation folder.

Audio

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Surround sound
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
French
German
Italian
Polish
Local retail only. For Steam version download this.
Brazilian Portuguese
Fan translation: download.
Russian
Official localization by SoftClub; local retail only. Download this for the Steam version.
Spanish

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
Local play
2 Co-op
Co-op play with 2 players requires a controller.
LAN play
Online play

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 9.0c
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) XP 7
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium III 1 GHz Intel Pentium 4 2.4 GHz
System memory (RAM) 512 MB 1 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 3 GB
Video card (GPU) 64 MB of VRAM
DirectX 9.0c compatible 		128 MB of VRAM


Notes

  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).
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References

  1. ↑ View topic - ObsCure 2 Widescreen | WSGF - Setting widescreen resolution via registry results in stretched aspect ratio
  2. ↑ 4:3 :: Obscure 2 General Discussions - last accessed on May 2023
  3. ↑ Cant force AA in game via driver, fix please! :: Obscure 2 General Discussions - last accessed on May 2023
  4. ↑ Verified by User:LukasThyWalls on 2022-05-11