Difference between revisions of "Prototype 2"
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{{--}} Resolution is natively capped at 1920x1080 and 1920x1200. | {{--}} Resolution is natively capped at 1920x1080 and 1920x1200. | ||
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# Right-click the game in the Steam Library. | # Right-click the game in the Steam Library. | ||
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===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ||
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# Download and run [https://sourceforge.net/projects/dxwnd/ DxWnd]. | # Download and run [https://sourceforge.net/projects/dxwnd/ DxWnd]. | ||
# Click on Edit, then Add. | # Click on Edit, then Add. | ||
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Use the <code>windowed</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]]. | Use the <code>windowed</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]]. | ||
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{{--}} Mouse acceleration is tied to frame rate of the game, leading to extremely choppy control in periods of poor performance.<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/Games/comments/xcfmu/a_warning_to_avoid_prototype_2_for_pc/c5l5ld3</ref> | {{--}} Mouse acceleration is tied to frame rate of the game, leading to extremely choppy control in periods of poor performance.<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/Games/comments/xcfmu/a_warning_to_avoid_prototype_2_for_pc/c5l5ld3</ref> | ||
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A controller will bypass the mouse acceleration problem. | A controller will bypass the mouse acceleration problem. | ||
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See [[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)#Frame rate capping|Frame rate capping]] to limit frame rate (for example, to 60 FPS) to limit mouse acceleration. | See [[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)#Frame rate capping|Frame rate capping]] to limit frame rate (for example, to 60 FPS) to limit mouse acceleration. | ||
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{{ii}} On some PC configurations it's impossible to complete the mission Operation Flytrap. | {{ii}} On some PC configurations it's impossible to complete the mission Operation Flytrap. | ||
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# Alt+tab out of the game | # Alt+tab out of the game | ||
# Open task manager, | # Open task manager, | ||
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{{ii}} Prototype 2 has memory leak issues. The steps below help alleviate this. | {{ii}} Prototype 2 has memory leak issues. The steps below help alleviate this. | ||
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Ensure Data Execution Prevention (DEP) is set to the default (Windows programs and services only). | Ensure Data Execution Prevention (DEP) is set to the default (Windows programs and services only). | ||
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Alt+tabbing in and out of the game appears to release 500-600mb of RAM, delaying the onset of a memory leak crash temporarily. | Alt+tabbing in and out of the game appears to release 500-600mb of RAM, delaying the onset of a memory leak crash temporarily. | ||
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{{ii}} Caused by Catalyst A.I. interfering with the game.<ref>http://steamcommunity.com/app/115320/discussions/0/451852225145790704/</ref> | {{ii}} Caused by Catalyst A.I. interfering with the game.<ref>http://steamcommunity.com/app/115320/discussions/0/451852225145790704/</ref> | ||
{{ii}} Make note of the original key values that need to overwritten, as they will have to be reverted once the game is no longer actively played | {{ii}} Make note of the original key values that need to overwritten, as they will have to be reverted once the game is no longer actively played | ||
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# Go to {{code|{{P|hklm}}\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{4D36E968-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}\0000 (or 0001)\UMD\}}. | # Go to {{code|{{P|hklm}}\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{4D36E968-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}\0000 (or 0001)\UMD\}}. | ||
# Change the {{code|CatalystAI}} value to {{code|30}}. | # Change the {{code|CatalystAI}} value to {{code|30}}. | ||
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# If the fix does not work, try restarting the computer and launching the game again. | # If the fix does not work, try restarting the computer and launching the game again. | ||
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# Go to {{code|{{P|hklm}}\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{4D36E968-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}\0000 (or 0001)\UMD\}}. | # Go to {{code|{{P|hklm}}\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{4D36E968-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}\0000 (or 0001)\UMD\}}. | ||
# Change the {{code|CatalystAI_DEF}} value to {{code|0}}. | # Change the {{code|CatalystAI_DEF}} value to {{code|0}}. | ||
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{{ii}} Bug caused by Dolby surround setups.<ref name=faq/> | {{ii}} Bug caused by Dolby surround setups.<ref name=faq/> | ||
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# Go to {{code|Options -> Audio}}. | # Go to {{code|Options -> Audio}}. | ||
# Set the sound system option to {{code|TV}} instead of {{code|Home Theater}}. | # Set the sound system option to {{code|TV}} instead of {{code|Home Theater}}. | ||
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===Glowing outlines on characters=== | ===Glowing outlines on characters=== | ||
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{{ii}} Devices with additional USB ports for connecting peripherals may be responsible for the problem. | {{ii}} Devices with additional USB ports for connecting peripherals may be responsible for the problem. | ||
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* Unplug the device(s) before starting the game, then plug them back in. | * Unplug the device(s) before starting the game, then plug them back in. | ||
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{{--}} This may accidentally disable an input device. | {{--}} This may accidentally disable an input device. | ||
# Open the [[Device Manager]]. | # Open the [[Device Manager]]. | ||
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===Waypoints don't trigger and can't use airbridge=== | ===Waypoints don't trigger and can't use airbridge=== | ||
{{ii}} Seems to be sporadically caused by crashing in the middle of a mission | {{ii}} Seems to be sporadically caused by crashing in the middle of a mission | ||
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* Evolve by consuming/finding collectibles to proceed with missions. | * Evolve by consuming/finding collectibles to proceed with missions. | ||
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===Stuck at gray screen after task switching=== | ===Stuck at gray screen after task switching=== | ||
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==Other information== | ==Other information== |
Revision as of 02:08, 23 November 2017
Developers | |
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Radical Entertainment | |
Publishers | |
Activision | |
Engines | |
Titanium | |
Release dates | |
Windows | July 24, 2012 |
Prototype | |
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Prototype | 2009 |
Prototype 2 | 2012 |
Key points
General information
- Steam Community Discussions
- Steam Forum thread with additional fixes - maintained by Suicidal.banana.
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | ||||
Amazon.com | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam |
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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RADNET Access Pack |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/115320/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/115320/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Steam Cloud |
Video settings
- An in-depth look at the Prototype 2 settings is available on this GameSpy Port Authority article.
Widescreen resolution
- Resolution is natively capped at 1920x1080 and 1920x1200.
Change resolution launch option[4] |
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Windowed
Force windowed[citation needed] |
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Windowed launch option[4] |
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Use the Notes
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Input settings
Mouse acceleration
- Mouse acceleration is tied to frame rate of the game, leading to extremely choppy control in periods of poor performance.[5]
Use controller[citation needed] |
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A controller will bypass the mouse acceleration problem. |
Limit frame rate[6] |
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See Frame rate capping to limit frame rate (for example, to 60 FPS) to limit mouse acceleration. |
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish |
Issues unresolved
No shadows with AMD/ATI graphics cards
- Prototype 2 has a similar bug as with Prototype, where shadows are not rendered properly on AMD ATI Radeon cards.[7]
- This can lead to a very poor graphical quality.
- There is no known fix for Prototype or Prototype 2.
Cannot complete Operation Flytrap
- On some PC configurations it's impossible to complete the mission Operation Flytrap.
Set core affinity[citation needed] |
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Performance degrades over time
- Prototype 2 has memory leak issues. The steps below help alleviate this.
Fix Data Execution Prevention setting[citation needed] |
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Ensure Data Execution Prevention (DEP) is set to the default (Windows programs and services only). |
Alt+tab to release memory[8] |
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Alt+tabbing in and out of the game appears to release 500-600mb of RAM, delaying the onset of a memory leak crash temporarily. |
Issues fixed
- Caused by Catalyst A.I. interfering with the game.[9]
- Make note of the original key values that need to overwritten, as they will have to be reverted once the game is no longer actively played
(Windows 7) Disable Catalyst A.I. in the registry[citation needed] |
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(Windows 8+) Disable Catalyst A.I. in the registry[citation needed] |
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No voice audio during gameplay
- Bug caused by Dolby surround setups.[4]
Set sound option to TV[citation needed] |
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Glowing outlines on characters
Disable antialiasing[4] |
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USB devices crash game
- Some keyboards (and likely other input devices) may cause Prototype 2 to crash while attempting to load the game (brief black screen, follow by a crash-to-desktop).
- Devices with additional USB ports for connecting peripherals may be responsible for the problem.
Unplug USB devices[citation needed] |
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Disable HID-compliant device[citation needed] |
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Waypoints don't trigger and can't use airbridge
- Seems to be sporadically caused by crashing in the middle of a mission
Force a reload of your character by evolving[citation needed] |
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Stuck at gray screen after task switching
Press Alt+Tab ↹ two more times[citation needed] |
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Run in a window (see Windowed)[citation needed] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista, 7 | 7 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo 2.6 GHz, AMD Phenom X3 8750 | Intel Core 2 Quad 2.7 GHz or better, AMD Phenom II X4 3 GHz or better |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | 4 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 10 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 8800 GT ATI Radeon HD 4850 512 MB of VRAM | Nvidia GeForce GTX 460 ATI Radeon HD 5850 1 GB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/115320/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (115320) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJ5l4L_3RxY
- ↑ http://www.pcgamer.com/review/prototype-2-review/
- ↑ https://twitter.com/Radical_Ent/status/197456612460466177
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 P2 - Bugs & Solutions / FAQ - [Sticky Please] - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
- ↑ https://www.reddit.com/r/Games/comments/xcfmu/a_warning_to_avoid_prototype_2_for_pc/c5l5ld3
- ↑ Possible Fix for mouse lag in Prototype 2 without using controller - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
- ↑ Screenshot showing difference between Nvidia and ATI - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
- ↑ [Temp. FIX] Memory leak - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
- ↑ http://steamcommunity.com/app/115320/discussions/0/451852225145790704/