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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
− | |cover = Prince of Persia The Two Thrones | + | |cover = Prince of Persia The Two Thrones Cover.jpg |
|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Ubisoft Montreal}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Ubisoft Montreal}} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|December 1, 2005}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|December 1, 2005}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|October 6, 2008|wrapper=Cider}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|October 6, 2008|wrapper=Cider}} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|prince-of-persia-the-two-thrones|85}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|prince-of-persia-the-two-thrones|80}} | ||
|steam appid = 13530 | |steam appid = 13530 | ||
|gogcom id = 1207659091 | |gogcom id = 1207659091 | ||
|strategywiki = Prince of Persia: The Two Thrones | |strategywiki = Prince of Persia: The Two Thrones | ||
+ | |hltb = 7298 | ||
|mobygames = prince-of-persia-the-two-thrones | |mobygames = prince-of-persia-the-two-thrones | ||
|wikipedia = Prince of Persia: The Two Thrones | |wikipedia = Prince of Persia: The Two Thrones | ||
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'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
{{mm}} [http://www.ubi.com/US/Games/Info.aspx?pId=3720 Ubisoft game page] | {{mm}} [http://www.ubi.com/US/Games/Info.aspx?pId=3720 Ubisoft game page] | ||
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://forums.ubisoft.com/forumdisplay.php/59-Prince-of-Persia Ubisoft forums] for game series |
− | |||
{{GOG.com links|1207659091|prince_of_persia_series|for game series}} | {{GOG.com links|1207659091|prince_of_persia_series|for game series}} | ||
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/13530/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/13530/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
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# Go to <code>Video</code> in the installation folder. | # Go to <code>Video</code> in the installation folder. | ||
# Delete or rename {{file|LOADIN0.BIK}}, {{file|LOADLOP0.BIK}}, and {{file|LOADOUT0.BIK}} | # Delete or rename {{file|LOADIN0.BIK}}, {{file|LOADLOP0.BIK}}, and {{file|LOADOUT0.BIK}} | ||
+ | ## depending on the game language file names might differ - e.g. german: {{file|LOADIN4.BIK}}, {{file|LOADLOP4.BIK}}, and {{file|LOADOUT4.BIK}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | === | + | ===Uncensor Mod=== |
− | {{++}} Restores | + | {{++}} Restores decapitations removed from the EU version. |
− | {{++}} | + | {{++}} Removes save checksum protection. |
− | {{++}} | + | {{++}} Ignores launcher requirements. |
− | {{++}} | + | {{++}} Shows more resolutions. |
{{ii}} Ability to unlock all videos instantly. | {{ii}} Ability to unlock all videos instantly. | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= Instructions|ref={{cn|date=July 2020}}| | + | {{Fixbox|description= Instructions|ref={{cn|date=July 2020}}|fix= |
# Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1932-prince-of-persia-two-thrones-uncensor-mod/ Uncensor Mod] | # Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1932-prince-of-persia-two-thrones-uncensor-mod/ Uncensor Mod] | ||
− | # Copy | + | # Copy <code>BinkW32.dll</code>, <code>patch.dll</code> and <code>patch.ini</code> to the game directory |
− | # | + | # Enable or disable the various features by editing <code>patch.ini</code> |
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}} | }} | ||
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|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
− | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = limited |
− | |120 fps notes = | + | |120 fps notes = Audio becomes slightly desynchronized in in-game cutscenes and parkour might behave unexpectedly if the frame rate is above 60. Cap the frame rate externally during these sections. |
|hdr = unknown | |hdr = unknown | ||
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
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===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Apply widescreen fix and set the desired resolution|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GEh5S1Zm_kY|title=Prince of Persia: The Two Thrones Widescreen HD Test PC - YouTube|date=2017-03-02}}</ref>|fix= |
− | # | + | # '''For non-GOG versions:''' [http://ps2wide.net/pc.html#poptt Download Widescreen fix by nemesis2000] |
− | # Extract {{file|pop3.7z}} files to | + | # '''GOG.com version:''' [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1998-prince-of-persia-the-two-thrones-widescreen-fix-by-nemesis2000/ Download from PCGW Mirror instead] |
− | # Edit {{file|pop3.ini}} to set | + | # Extract {{file|pop3.7z}} files to {{P|game}} ''(password: pop3)''. |
− | + | # For GOG.com version run <code>UPX.bat</code> included in the archive. | |
+ | # Edit {{file|pop3.ini}} to set your resolution and FOV multiplier. | ||
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
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# Set '''Acquire admin caps'''. | # Set '''Acquire admin caps'''. | ||
# Set '''Desktop''' for borderless fullscreen windowed. | # Set '''Desktop''' for borderless fullscreen windowed. | ||
+ | # Click on '''DirectX''' tab, set '''DirectX9'''. | ||
# Click on Mouse tab. | # Click on Mouse tab. | ||
# Set Cursor visibility to '''Hide'''. | # Set Cursor visibility to '''Hide'''. | ||
# Click OK, then '''File''' and '''Save'''. | # Click OK, then '''File''' and '''Save'''. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} Make sure that {{file|PrinceOfPersia.exe}} and {{file|pop3.exe}} have no compatibility mode enabled. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
|surround sound = true | |surround sound = true | ||
− | |surround sound notes = Up to 7.0 output.<ref>[ | + | |surround sound notes = Up to 7.0 output.<ref>[https://satsun.org/audio/ PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up]</ref> |
|subtitles = false | |subtitles = false | ||
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
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|language = German | |language = German | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
|subtitles = unknown | |subtitles = unknown | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
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|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = false | |subtitles = false | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Not available in the GOG.com version; [https://mega.nz/file/y2AGEJiK#z0DbyzcIdZEqIQfNHOtVgF_eKlJ63_ZMPeNRHeEPrag/ download]. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = false | |subtitles = false | ||
− | |notes = Retail only | + | |notes = Retail only, [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1648946257 download] |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{ii}} In the Middle Tower section near the end of the game there is a springboard that jumps to a dagger stab point. The Prince cannot stab this point and falls to his death. | {{ii}} In the Middle Tower section near the end of the game there is a springboard that jumps to a dagger stab point. The Prince cannot stab this point and falls to his death. | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Lock game's frame rate to 30 FPS|ref={{cn|date=February 2020}}|fix= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Lock game's frame rate to 30 or 60fps FPS|ref={{cn|date=February 2020}}|fix= |
− | {{ii}} The game's physics engine was designed for 30 FPS on consoles, so to fix use an external software such as RivaTuner and lock the game's frame rate to 30 FPS for this part to fix the issue. | + | {{ii}} The game's physics engine was designed for 30 FPS on consoles, so to fix use an external software such as RivaTuner and lock the game's frame rate to 30 or 60 FPS for this part to fix the issue. |
}} | }} | ||
Revision as of 11:08, 3 July 2021
Developers | |
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Ubisoft Montreal | |
Ubisoft Casablanca | |
macOS (OS X) | TransGaming Inc.[1] |
Publishers | |
Ubisoft | |
Engines | |
Jade | |
Release dates | |
Windows | December 1, 2005 |
macOS (OS X) (Cider) | October 6, 2008 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 85 |
IGDB | 80 |
Warnings
- The macOS (OS X) version of this game does not work on macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later due to the removal of support for 32-bit-only apps.
General information
- Ubisoft game page
- Ubisoft forums for game series
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | StarForce 3.6.10.06 DRM[Note 1]. | |||
GOG.com | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam | ||||
Ubisoft Store | Included with Ubisoft+. |
- StarForce DRM for this game does not work on modern versions of Windows (see above for affected versions).
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Delete/rename video files[citation needed] |
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Skip loading screens
Delete/rename loading files[citation needed] |
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Uncensor Mod
- Restores decapitations removed from the EU version.
- Removes save checksum protection.
- Ignores launcher requirements.
- Shows more resolutions.
- Ability to unlock all videos instantly.
Instructions[citation needed] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\[Note 2] |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/13530/pfx/[Note 3] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\POP3Profiles\[Note 2] |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/13530/pfx/[Note 3] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud | ||
Ubisoft Connect |
Video settings
Widescreen resolution
Apply widescreen fix and set the desired resolution[4] |
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Notes
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Windowed
Force windowed[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Post-processing
Disable post-processing effects[citation needed] |
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Use 3D Vision fix to toggle the blur, bloom, and heat distortion effects. |
Input settings
Button prompts
- Works for the entire trilogy.
Instructions[5] |
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Notes
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Audio settings
- May require DirectSound3D restoration software to enable EAX and surround sound functionality on Windows Vista and later.
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Czech | Retail only. Patch for digital release here | |||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | Not available in the GOG.com version; download. | |||
Polish | Retail only, download | |||
Russian | Official localization by «Akella». Retail and GOG.com version. Patch for digital release here. | |||
Spanish |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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Nvidia 3D Vision | See Helix Mod: Prince of Persia The Two Thrones. | ||
vorpX | G3D User created game profile, see vorpx forum profile introduction. |
Issues unresolved
Random hang ups on loading screen
- No solution so far.
Issues fixed
MSAA can cause bloom glitches
- In-game MSAA option can cause the bloom effect to be rendered wrong.
Disable in-game MSAA[citation needed] |
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Middle Tower springboard glitch
- In the Middle Tower section near the end of the game there is a springboard that jumps to a dagger stab point. The Prince cannot stab this point and falls to his death.
Lock game's frame rate to 30 or 60fps FPS[citation needed] |
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Enable vsync and set monitor 60hz[6][citation needed] |
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Sensitivity issues for gamepads
- The game has sensitivity issues with diagonal input for gamepads (running diagonally does not work).
Set gamepad speed to +1.25[citation needed] |
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VR support
3D modes | |||
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Nvidia 3D Vision | See Helix Mod: Prince of Persia The Two Thrones. |
Other information
API
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 2000 | XP |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium III 1.0 GHz AMD Athlon 1.0 GHz |
Intel Pentium 4 1.5 GHz AMD Athlon 1.5 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | 512 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1.5 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 32 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible | 128 MB of VRAM |
- Supported ATI chipsets: 7500/8500/9000/X series
- Supported Nvidia chipsets: GeForce 3/4/FX/6/7 series
- The Nvidia GeForce4 MX is not supported
Notes
- ↑ This version of StarForce DRM does not work on Windows 8.1, Windows 10, or Windows 11.[2][3] For supported versions of Windows the StarForce driver may need to be updated manually using SFUPDATE.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 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). - ↑ 3.0 3.1 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 (13530) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Prince of Persia: The Two Thrones comes to Mac - Macworld - last accessed on 2017-12-31
- ↑ Windows 8.1 support - StarForce Support
- ↑ Windows 10 support - StarForce Support
- ↑ Prince of Persia: The Two Thrones Widescreen HD Test PC - YouTube - last accessed on 2017-03-02
- ↑ https://steamcommunity.com/app/13500/discussions/0/487876568242758529/
- ↑ https://forums.ubisoft.com/showthread.php/187953-Stuck-in-the-Middle-Tower?p=6416380&viewfull=1#post6416380