Difference between revisions of "Pathologic 2"
From PCGamingWiki, the wiki about fixing PC games
m (→Boost FPS, fix some stutters: General maintenance with AutoWikiBrowser in Bot mode) |
|||
| (63 intermediate revisions by 22 users not shown) | |||
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
| − | |||
{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Pathologic 2 cover.jpg | |cover = Pathologic 2 cover.jpg | ||
| Line 7: | Line 6: | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|tinyBuild}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|tinyBuild}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Unity|name=Unity | + | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Unity|name=Unity 2018|ref=<ref name="engineversion">{{Refcheck|user=Baronsmoki|date=2019-10-21}}</ref>|build=2018.4.6f1}} |
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|May 23, 2019}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|May 23, 2019}} | ||
| + | |reception = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|pathologic-2|70}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|7756/pathologic-2|70}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|pathologic-2|63}} | ||
| + | |taxonomy = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Healthcare }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Pathologic }} | ||
|steam appid = 505230 | |steam appid = 505230 | ||
|steam appid side = | |steam appid side = | ||
|gogcom id = 1076642617 | |gogcom id = 1076642617 | ||
| − | |strategywiki = | + | |official site= https://www.pathologic-game.com/ |
| + | |hltb = 51105 | ||
| + | |mobygames = pathologic-2 | ||
| + | |strategywiki = Pathologic 2 | ||
|wikipedia = Pathologic 2 | |wikipedia = Pathologic 2 | ||
| − | |winehq = | + | |winehq = 19441 |
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | {{ | + | |
| + | '''Key points''' | ||
| + | {{ii}} Patch 4 includes a difficulty slider, allowing players to adjust their experience in fine detail. | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
| − | |||
{{mm}} [https://discord.gg/rs3VVV3 Official Discord server] | {{mm}} [https://discord.gg/rs3VVV3 Official Discord server] | ||
| − | {{GOG.com links|1076642617}} | + | {{GOG.com links|1076642617|pathologic_2}} |
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/505230/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/505230/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | pathologic-2 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 4680-1 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | pathologic_2 | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | pathologic_2 | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GMG | pathologic-2-pc | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GMG | pathologic-2-pc | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| Humble | pathologic-2 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9phs5q7kqmjm | Microsoft Store | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Steam | 505230 | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 505230 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Demo=== | ||
| + | A free demo can be downloaded from Steam (not listed on storepage, use direct link: <code>steam://install/607730</code>). Includes English and Russian version. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Essential Improvements== | ||
| + | ===Boost FPS, fix some stutters=== | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Modify config file|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/id/jimhox/recommended/505230/|title=A Steam review with this suggestion|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= | ||
| + | # Edit <code>{{p|game}}\Pathologic_Data\boot.config</code> with a text editor | ||
| + | # Change the value of <code>gfx-enable-native-gfx-jobs=</code> to <code>1</code> | ||
| + | # Add the following line:<pre>gfx-enable-gfx-jobs=1</pre> | ||
| + | # Save the file | ||
}} | }} | ||
| Line 36: | Line 72: | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/config|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{P|userprofile\appdata\locallow}}\Ice-Pick Lodge\Pathologic 2\Settings}} |
| + | {{Game data/config|Microsoft Store}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/saves|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{P|userprofile\appdata\locallow}}\Ice-Pick Lodge\Pathologic 2\Saves}} |
| + | {{Game data/saves|Microsoft Store}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
| − | |gog galaxy | + | |discord = |
| − | |gog galaxy notes | + | |discord notes = |
| − | |origin | + | |epic games launcher = |
| − | |origin notes | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
| − | |steam cloud | + | |gog galaxy = false |
| − | |steam cloud notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
| − | | | + | |origin = |
| − | | | + | |origin notes = |
| − | |xbox cloud | + | |steam cloud = false |
| − | |xbox cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
| + | |ubisoft connect = | ||
| + | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
| + | |xbox cloud = true | ||
| + | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
| − | {{Video | + | {{Image|Pathologic 2 Display Options.png|Display options.}} |
| + | {{Image|Pathologic 2 Graphics Options.png|Graphics options.}} | ||
| + | {{Image|Pathologic 2 Difficulty Settings.png|Difficulty settings.}} | ||
| + | {{Video | ||
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
| Line 67: | Line 112: | ||
|widescreen resolution = true | |widescreen resolution = true | ||
|widescreen resolution notes= | |widescreen resolution notes= | ||
| − | |multimonitor = | + | |multimonitor = true |
| − | |multimonitor notes = | + | |multimonitor notes = {{term|Hor+}}.<ref name="uw">{{Refcheck|user=Rose|date=2019-06-03|comment=Screenshots taken at 5760x1080, 2560x1080, 1920x1080 and compared.}}</ref> |
| − | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = true |
| − | |ultrawidescreen notes = | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = Hor+<ref name="uw"/> |
| − | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = true |
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
| − | |fov = | + | |fov = true |
| − | |fov notes = | + | |fov notes = Vertical FOV; adjustable between 40~100. |
|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
| − | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = true |
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
|anisotropic = true | |anisotropic = true | ||
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
| − | |antialiasing notes = | + | |antialiasing notes = Moderate [[FXAA]]{{cn}} through an "On/Off" toggle; [[SSAA]] via the <code>Render Scale</code> option (up to 200% native resolution). |
| − | |vsync = | + | |upscaling = unknown |
| − | |vsync notes = | + | |upscaling tech = |
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
| + | |vsync = true | ||
| + | |vsync notes = Can be set to <code>On</code>, <code>1/2 refresh rate</code>, <code>1/3 refresh rate</code>, and <code>1/4 refresh rate</code>. | ||
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
|120 fps = true | |120 fps = true | ||
| − | |120 fps notes = | + | |120 fps notes = Framerate is uncapped. |
|hdr = unknown | |hdr = unknown | ||
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
| − | |color blind = | + | |ray tracing = unknown |
| + | |ray tracing notes = | ||
| + | |color blind = false | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
| − | {{Input | + | {{Image|Pathologic 2 Keybindings.png|Keybindings.}} |
| + | {{Image|Pathologic 2 Mouse Options.png|Mouse options.}} | ||
| + | {{Input | ||
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
| − | |key remap notes = | + | |key remap notes = Patch 4 fixes an issue preventing many keys from being changed. |
| − | |acceleration option = | + | |acceleration option = false |
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
|mouse sensitivity = true | |mouse sensitivity = true | ||
| Line 113: | Line 165: | ||
|full controller = true | |full controller = true | ||
|full controller notes = | |full controller notes = | ||
| − | |controller remap = | + | |controller remap = false |
|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
| − | |controller sensitivity = | + | |controller sensitivity = true |
|controller sensitivity notes= | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
| − | |invert controller y-axis = | + | |invert controller y-axis = true |
| − | |invert controller y-axis notes= | + | |invert controller y-axis notes= |
| − | |xinput controllers = | + | |xinput controllers = true |
|xinput controllers notes = | |xinput controllers notes = | ||
| − | |xbox prompts = | + | |xbox prompts = true |
|xbox prompts notes = | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
|impulse triggers = unknown | |impulse triggers = unknown | ||
|impulse triggers notes = | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
| − | |dualshock 4 = | + | |dualshock 4 = true |
|dualshock 4 notes = | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
| − | |dualshock prompts = | + | |dualshock prompts = hackable |
| − | |dualshock prompts notes = | + | |dualshock prompts notes = Use [https://www.nexusmods.com/pathologic2/mods/20 this mod] |
| − | |light bar support = | + | |light bar support = false |
|light bar support notes = | |light bar support notes = | ||
| − | |dualshock 4 modes = | + | |dualshock 4 modes = Wired |
|dualshock 4 modes notes = | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
|tracked motion controllers= unknown | |tracked motion controllers= unknown | ||
| Line 159: | Line 211: | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
| − | {{Audio | + | {{Image|Pathologic 2 Language Options.png|Language options.}} |
| − | |separate volume = | + | {{Image|Pathologic 2 Audio Options.png|Audio options.}} |
| − | |separate volume notes = | + | {{Audio |
| − | |surround sound = | + | |separate volume = true |
| − | |surround sound notes = | + | |separate volume notes = Master, Music, Effects, Voice |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |surround sound = false |
| − | |subtitles notes = | + | |surround sound notes = Only 2.0 |
| − | |closed captions = | + | |subtitles = true |
| + | |subtitles notes = Can specify to only hear general subtitles, or also hear spoken bits of dialogue. Can also independently specify the language used for in-game texts, subtitles, and spoken dialogue. | ||
| + | |closed captions = false | ||
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
| − | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = false |
| − | |mute on focus lost notes = | + | |mute on focus lost notes = Cannot be enabled. |
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
| − | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
| + | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
| + | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| Line 184: | Line 240: | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | |||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
| − | |language = | + | |language = Simplified Chinese |
| − | |interface = | + | |interface = hackable |
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
| − | |subtitles = true | + | |subtitles = hackable |
| − | |notes = | + | |fan = true |
| − | + | |notes = Fan translation, [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2012613136 download]. | |
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
| − | |language = | + | |language = Brazilian Portuguese |
| − | |interface = | + | |interface = hackable |
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
| − | |subtitles = true | + | |subtitles = hackable |
| − | |notes = | + | |fan = true |
| − | + | |notes = Fan translation, [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2238537035 download]. | |
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
| Line 208: | Line 265: | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Spanish | ||
| + | |interface = hackable | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = hackable | ||
| + | |fan = true | ||
| + | |notes = Fan translation, [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2570535470 download]. | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Issues unresolved== | ||
| + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/505230/discussions/4/1653297026032363521/ Official list of most common issues] | ||
| + | ===Game crashes on startup=== | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Disable anti-virus, then verify file integrity|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/505230/discussions/0/1653297026038866866/|title=Steam Community Discussion - Crash on startup fix|date=2019-06-01}}</ref>|fix= | ||
}} | }} | ||
| Line 233: | Line 304: | ||
|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
| − | |64-bit | + | |windows 32-bit exe = false |
| − | |64-bit executable | + | |windows 64-bit exe = true |
| + | |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 = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| Line 259: | Line 340: | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
| + | {{GOG.com Enhancement Project}} | ||
Latest revision as of 00:51, 10 May 2023
 |
|
| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Ice-Pick Lodge | |
| Publishers | |
| tinyBuild | |
| Engines | |
| Unity 2018[Note 1] | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | May 23, 2019 |
| Reception | |
| Metacritic | 70 |
| OpenCritic | 70 |
| IGDB | 63 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase |
| Themes | Healthcare |
| Series | Pathologic |
 |
|
| Pathologic | |
|---|---|
| Pathologic | 2005 |
| Pathologic Classic HD | 2015 |
| Pathologic: The Marble Nest | 2016 |
| Pathologic 2 | 2019 |
Key points
- Patch 4 includes a difficulty slider, allowing players to adjust their experience in fine detail.
General information
- Official Discord server
- GOG.com Community Discussions
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GamersGate | |
|
||
 |
|
|
||
| GOG.com | |
|
||
| Green Man Gaming | |
|
||
| Humble Store | |
|
||
| Microsoft Store | |
|
||
| Steam | |
|
Demo
A free demo can be downloaded from Steam (not listed on storepage, use direct link: steam://install/607730). Includes English and Russian version.
Essential Improvements
Boost FPS, fix some stutters
| Modify config file[2] |
|---|
|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\AppData\LocalLow\Ice-Pick Lodge\Pathologic 2\Settings |
| Microsoft Store | |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/505230/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\AppData\LocalLow\Ice-Pick Lodge\Pathologic 2\Saves |
| Microsoft Store | |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/505230/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| GOG Galaxy | ||
| Steam Cloud | ||
| Xbox Cloud |
Video
Display options.
Graphics options.
Difficulty settings.
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | |||
| Multi-monitor | Hor+.[3] | ||
| Ultra-widescreen | Hor+[3] | ||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | Vertical FOV; adjustable between 40~100. | ||
| Windowed | |||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | Moderate FXAA[citation needed] through an "On/Off" toggle; SSAA via the Render Scale option (up to 200% native resolution). |
||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | Can be set to On, 1/2 refresh rate, 1/3 refresh rate, and 1/4 refresh rate. |
||
| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Framerate is uncapped. | ||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
- The game engine may allow for manual configuration of the game via its variables. See the Unity page for more details.
Input
Keybindings.
Mouse options.
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | Patch 4 fixes an issue preventing many keys from being changed. | |
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support | ||
| Full controller support | ||
| Controller remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
| Controller sensitivity | ||
| Controller Y-axis inversion |
| Controller types |
|---|
| XInput-compatible controllers | ||
|---|---|---|
| Xbox button prompts | ||
| Impulse Trigger vibration |
| PlayStation controllers | ||
|---|---|---|
| PlayStation button prompts | Use this mod | |
| Light bar support | ||
| Adaptive trigger support | ||
| DualSense haptic feedback support | ||
| Connection modes | Wired |
|
| Generic/other controllers |
|---|
| Additional information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Controller hotplugging | ||
| Haptic feedback | ||
| Digital movement supported | ||
| Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Language options.
Audio options.
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | Master, Music, Effects, Voice | |
| Surround sound | Only 2.0 | |
| Subtitles | Can specify to only hear general subtitles, or also hear spoken bits of dialogue. Can also independently specify the language used for in-game texts, subtitles, and spoken dialogue. | |
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | Cannot be enabled. | |
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| Simplified Chinese | Fan translation, download. | |||
| Brazilian Portuguese | Fan translation, download. | |||
| Russian | ||||
| Spanish | Fan translation, download. |
Issues unresolved
Game crashes on startup
| Disable anti-virus, then verify file integrity[4] |
|---|
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 11 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 7 | 8, 10 |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i3 3.0 GHz (8th/9th generation) AMD Ryzen 5 |
Intel Core i7 3.0 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 |
| System memory (RAM) | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 25 GB | Solid-state drive |
| Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 660 DirectX 11 compatible | Nvidia GeForce GTX 970 |
- A 64-bit operating system is required.
Notes
- ↑ Unity engine build: 2018.4.6f1[1]
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (505230) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Verified by User:Baronsmoki on 2019-10-21
- ↑ A Steam review with this suggestion - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Verified by User:Rose on 2019-06-03
- Screenshots taken at 5760x1080, 2560x1080, 1920x1080 and compared.
- ↑ Steam Community Discussion - Crash on startup fix - last accessed on 2019-06-01