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'''Key points'''
 
'''Key points'''
 
{{--}} Cannot use {{key|Alt|Tab}} while in-game. See [[#Windowed|Windowed]].
 
{{--}} Cannot use {{key|Alt|Tab}} while in-game. See [[#Windowed|Windowed]].
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{{--}} Uses a fixed button mapping with no ability to change it.
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
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{{Availability/row| GOG | rayman_2_the_great_escape | DRM-free | Comes pre-configured with [http://www.zeus-software.com/downloads/nglide nGlide]. | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| GOG | rayman_2_the_great_escape | DRM-free | Comes pre-configured with [http://www.zeus-software.com/downloads/nglide nGlide]. | | Windows }}
 
}}
 
}}
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==Essential improvements==
 
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===[https://code.google.com/archive/p/noser-sandbox/downloads Rayman 2 Input Fix]===
 
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{{++}} Fixes an issue with controllers not being detected on modern operating systems. Can also be useful for mice.
 
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
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|fov notes                  =  
 
|fov notes                  =  
 
|windowed                  = hackable
 
|windowed                  = hackable
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|windowed notes            = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]]. Fixes {{key|Alt|Tab}} related crashes.
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|windowed notes            = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]].
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|borderless windowed        = unknown
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|borderless windowed        = hackable
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|borderless windowed notes  =  
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|borderless windowed notes  = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]].
 
|anisotropic                = false
 
|anisotropic                = false
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
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|antialiasing notes        = Can be forced in the GPU's control panel.
 
|antialiasing notes        = Can be forced in the GPU's control panel.
 
|vsync                      = hackable
 
|vsync                      = hackable
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|vsync notes                = Use [http://www.zeus-software.com/downloads/nglide nGlide]. Run '''nglide_config.exe''' in order to set.
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|vsync notes                = Use [http://www.zeus-software.com/downloads/nglide nGlide]. Set in '''nglide_config.exe'''.
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps                    = true
−
|60 fps notes              =  
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|60 fps notes              = Animations seem to run at a lower frame rate.
 
|120 fps                    = false
 
|120 fps                    = false
−
|120 fps notes              = Framerate is capped at 62 FPS.
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|120 fps notes              = Frame rate is capped at 62 FPS.
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
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# Navigate the folders for your game version and desired aspect ratio.
 
# Navigate the folders for your game version and desired aspect ratio.
 
# Place the file into <code>{{p|game}}</code>, replacing the old file.
 
# Place the file into <code>{{p|game}}</code>, replacing the old file.
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# Make sure your resolution settings are set to fit the screen.
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# Make sure your resolution settings are set to fit the screen (set in {{file|nglide_config.exe}}).
 
# For resolutions greater than 2048 pixels, use [http://dege.freeweb.hu/dgVoodoo2.html dgVoodoo 2].
 
# For resolutions greater than 2048 pixels, use [http://dege.freeweb.hu/dgVoodoo2.html dgVoodoo 2].
  
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===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]===
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{{ii}} After doing this use any borderless applications to play with no borders on fullscreen from [[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed|here]].
 
−
 
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox/fix|D3DWindower|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
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{{Fixbox/fix|Force windowed|ref={{cn|date=December 2016}}}}
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# Find <code>{{p|game}}\Rayman2.exe</code>
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# Download and run [https://sourceforge.net/projects/dxwnd/ DxWnd].
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# See [[Glossary:Windowed#D3DWindower|D3DWindower]].
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# Click on '''Edit''', then '''Add'''.
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# Go to '''Options''', '''Foreground Control''' and check '''Use Foreground Control'''.
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# Set the name and executable path.
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# Go to '''Options''', '''Direct Input''' and check '''Use Direct Input''' and '''Enable Extra Key'''.
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# Set '''Do not notify on task switch'''.
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# Run it with '''D3DWindower''' by pushing the fifth button or by double clicking on the game.
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# Set the window position and size.
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# Set '''Desktop''' for borderless fullscreen windowed.
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# Click on '''DirectX''' tab, set '''DirectX9'''.
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# Click OK, then '''File''' and '''Save'''.
 +
# Run the game from DxWnd.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|invert mouse y-axis      = n/a
 
|invert mouse y-axis      = n/a
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
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|controller support        = true
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|controller support        = hackable
−
|controller support notes  =  
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|controller support notes  = Use [https://code.google.com/archive/p/noser-sandbox/downloads Rayman 2 Input Fix].
 
|full controller          = false
 
|full controller          = false
 
|full controller notes    = Some commands are not bound to the gamepad.
 
|full controller notes    = Some commands are not bound to the gamepad.
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{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Use nGlide|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}}}
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Use nGlide|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}}}
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{{ii}} May cause the screen to flicker for a few seconds when starting the game.
 
 
# Download and install [http://www.zeus-software.com/downloads/nglide nGlide].
 
# Download and install [http://www.zeus-software.com/downloads/nglide nGlide].
 
# Run <code>nGlide Configurator</code> from the start menu.
 
# Run <code>nGlide Configurator</code> from the start menu.
 
# Select your screen resolution. Change '''Aspect ratio''' to '''Fit to Screen''' if you want to play in [[#Widescreen resolution|widescreen]], and click Apply.
 
# Select your screen resolution. Change '''Aspect ratio''' to '''Fit to Screen''' if you want to play in [[#Widescreen resolution|widescreen]], and click Apply.
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# Run <code>{{p|game}}\GXSetup.exe</code>.
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# Run <code>{{p|game}}\GXSetup.exe</code> (causes screen to momentarily flicker).
 
# Change '''Renderer''' to '''Glide2 (1.0.0) Voodoo Graphics Glide 2 Driver''' and click '''OK'''.
 
# Change '''Renderer''' to '''Glide2 (1.0.0) Voodoo Graphics Glide 2 Driver''' and click '''OK'''.
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# Run <code>Rayman2.exe</code> as an admin. See [[Compatibility Mode#Privilege Level|Privilege Level]].
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# Run <code>Rayman2.exe</code> as an [[Windows Compatibility Mode|admin]] (causes screen to momentarily flicker).
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{{ii}} While <code>GXSetup.exe</code> is running the screen will momentarily flicker.
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Use dgVoodoo2|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}}}
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Use dgVoodoo2|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}}}
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{{ii}} Causes framerate to jump between 30 and 60 frames.
 
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{{--}} White lines may appear on the edge of the screen.
 
 
# Download and extract the latest version of [http://dege.freeweb.hu/dgVoodoo2.html dgVoodoo2].
 
# Download and extract the latest version of [http://dege.freeweb.hu/dgVoodoo2.html dgVoodoo2].
 
# Copy the contents of <code>MS</code> as well as <code>dgVoodooSetup.exe</code> into <code>{{p|game}}</code>.
 
# Copy the contents of <code>MS</code> as well as <code>dgVoodooSetup.exe</code> into <code>{{p|game}}</code>.
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# Click the '''DirectX''' tab and select your desired resolution.
 
# Click the '''DirectX''' tab and select your desired resolution.
 
# Click '''Apply''' and close the window.
 
# Click '''Apply''' and close the window.
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# Run <code>{{p|game}}\GXSetup.exe</code>.
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# Run <code>{{p|game}}\GXSetup.exe</code> (causes screen to momentarily flicker).
 
# Change '''Renderer''' to '''DirectX6 (1.0.0) DirectX 6 Driver'''.
 
# Change '''Renderer''' to '''DirectX6 (1.0.0) DirectX 6 Driver'''.
 
# Select your resolution and click '''OK'''.
 
# Select your resolution and click '''OK'''.
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# Run <code>Rayman2.exe</code> as an admin. See [[Compatibility Mode#Privilege Level|Privilege Level]].
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# Run <code>Rayman2.exe</code> as an [[Windows Compatibility Mode|admin]].
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{{ii}} While <code>GXSetup.exe</code> is running the screen will momentarily flicker.
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'''Notes
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{{--}} Causes frame rate to jump between 30 and 60 FPS.
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{{--}} White lines may appear on the edge of the screen when forcing MSAA.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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}}
 
}}
  
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===Constant flickering on startup===
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===Screen flickering on startup===
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox/fix|Instructions|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
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{{Fixbox/fix|Run game in a window|ref={{cn|date=December 2016}}}}
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# Go to the main installation folder.
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* See [[#Windowed|Windowed]].
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# Open <code>GXSetup.exe</code>, the screen may flicker for a few seconds.
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}}
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# Under '''Renderer''', select '''DirectX6''', then set the desired resolution.
 
  
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'''Notes'''
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===Game breaks after task switching===
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{{ii}} On Windows 8 this may cause a drop in performance. See [[#Poor framerate on Windows 8 (GOG.com)|Poor framerate on Windows 8]].
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{{Fixbox|1=
 +
{{Fixbox/fix|Run game in a window|ref={{cn|date=December 2016}}}}
 +
* See [[#Windowed|Windowed]].
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===Poor framerate on Windows 8 (GOG.com)===
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===Poor frame rate on Windows 8 (Retail)===
 +
{{Fixbox|1=
 +
{{Fixbox/fix|Set Glide renderer|ref={{cn|date=December 2016}}}}
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# Download and install [http://www.zeus-software.com/downloads/nglide nGlide].
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# Run <code>{{p|game}}\GXSetup.exe</code>.
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# Set Renderer to Glide2.
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}}
 +
{{Fixbox|1=
 +
{{Fixbox/fix|Use DDRAW FPS Fix|ref={{cn|date=December 2016}}}}
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# Download [http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/587-windows-8-custom-directdraw-dll/ Windows 8/8.1 DDRAW FPS Fix].
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# Extract the appropriate {{file|ddraw.dll}} to the installation folder.
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}}
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox/fix|Instructions|ref={{cn|reason=GOG.com apparently uses nGlide (as mentioned elsewhere on this page) so this issue shouldn't be applicable|date=September 2015}}}}
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{{Fixbox/fix|Run game in a window|ref={{cn|date=December 2016}}}}
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# Download the following [http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/587-windows-8-custom-directdraw-dll/ archive].
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* See [[#Windowed|Windowed]].
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# Go to the main installation folder, and extract the file.
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}}
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 +
==Other information==
 +
===API===
 +
{{API
 +
|direct3d versions      = 6
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|direct3d notes        =
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|directdraw versions    =
 +
|directdraw notes      =
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|opengl versions        =
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|opengl notes          =
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|glide versions        =
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|glide notes            =
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|software mode          =
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|software mode notes    =
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|mantle support        =
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|mantle support notes  =
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|metal support          =
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|metal support notes    =
 +
|vulkan support        =
 +
|vulkan support notes  =
 +
|dos modes              =
 +
|dos modes notes        =
 +
|shader model versions  =
 +
|shader model notes    =
 +
|64-bit executable      = false
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|64-bit executable notes=
 
}}
 
}}
  

Revision as of 02:16, 5 December 2016

Rayman 2: The Great Escape
Rayman 2: The Great Escape cover
Developers
Ubi Soft Montpellier
Publishers
Ubi Soft
Release dates
Windows October 29, 1999
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Rayman 2: The Great Escape on Wikipedia
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⤏ Go to series page
Rayman 1995
Rayman Designer 1997
Rayman By His Fans 1998
Rayman 60 Levels 1999
Rayman 2: The Great Escape 1999
Rayman M 2001
Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc 2003
Rabbids (series)
Rayman Origins 2012
Rayman Jungle Run 2013
Rayman Legends 2013
Rayman Fiesta Run 2014
Rayman Mini 2019
Rayman Redemption (unofficial) 2020

Key points

Cannot use Alt+Tab ↹ while in-game. See Windowed.
Uses a fixed button mapping with no ability to change it.

General information

Rayman Wiki
GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
GOG.com Support Page
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
DRM details are not known
Windows
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
 10th Anniversary, also includes Rayman M and Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc.
Windows
GOG.com
DRM-free
 Comes pre-configured with nGlide.
Windows

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

Template:Game data/row
System Location
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/15060/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game data location

Template:Game data/row
System Location
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/15060/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
GOG Galaxy
Steam Cloud

Video settings

In-game video settings.
In-game video settings.

Template:Video settings

Widescreen resolution

Instructions

Windowed

Instructions

Input settings

Template:Input settings

Audio settings

In-game audio settings.
In-game audio settings.

Template:Audio settings

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
French
German
Italian
Polish
Slovak
Use unofficial slovak language file (Windows)
Spanish

Issues fixed

Blurry and distorted graphics

Instructions
Instructions

Crash to desktop on Windows 8.1 (GOG.com)

Instructions

Screen flickering on startup

Instructions

Game breaks after task switching

Instructions

Poor frame rate on Windows 8 (Retail)

Instructions
Instructions
Instructions

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 6
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 95 98, ME, 2000, XP
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium 133 MHz Intel Pentium with MMX 200 MHz
System memory (RAM) 32 MB 64 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 500 MB
Video card (GPU) 3Dfx Voodoo
DirectX 6.1 compatible 		3Dfx Voodoo2
16 MB of VRAM

Notes

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References