Difference between revisions of "Rayman 2: The Great Escape"
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===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Widescreen resolutions|ref=<ref>[http://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=21665 Rayman Pirate-Community - Rayman 2 Widescreen Patch]</ref><ref>[http://www.wsgf.org/dr/rayman-2-great-escape/en Rayman 2: The Great Escape | WSGF]</ref>|fix= |
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# Download and extract the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/787-rayman-2-widescreen-patch/ Rayman 2 Widescreen Patch] pack. | # Download and extract the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/787-rayman-2-widescreen-patch/ Rayman 2 Widescreen Patch] pack. | ||
# Navigate the folders for your game version and desired aspect ratio. | # Navigate the folders for your game version and desired aspect ratio. | ||
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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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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===Blurry and distorted graphics=== | ===Blurry and distorted graphics=== | ||
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# 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. | ||
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# Download and extract the latest version of [http://dege.freeweb.hu/dgVoodoo2/dgVoodoo2.html dgVoodoo2]. | # Download and extract the latest version of [http://dege.freeweb.hu/dgVoodoo2/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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===Crash to desktop on Windows 8.1 (GOG.com)=== | ===Crash to desktop on Windows 8.1 (GOG.com)=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Install the game outside of the default folder|ref=<ref>[https://www.gog.com/forum/rayman_series/how_i_solved_my_rayman_2_issues_game_ctd_at_launch_no_sound Rayman Series GOG Forum - Crash to Desktop on Win 8.1 64x]</ref>{{cn|reason=Needs confirmation by more than one user|date=September 2015}}}} |
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===Screen flickering on startup=== | ===Screen flickering on startup=== | ||
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See [[#Windowed|Windowed]]. | See [[#Windowed|Windowed]]. | ||
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===Game breaks after task switching=== | ===Game breaks after task switching=== | ||
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# Download the latest version of [http://www.zeus-software.com/downloads/nglide nGlide]. | # Download the latest version of [http://www.zeus-software.com/downloads/nglide nGlide]. | ||
# Open the nGlide setup with [http://www.7-zip.org/ 7-Zip]. | # Open the nGlide setup with [http://www.7-zip.org/ 7-Zip]. | ||
# Extract the contents to the installation folder and overwrite the original files. | # Extract the contents to the installation folder and overwrite the original files. | ||
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See [[#Windowed|Windowed]]. | See [[#Windowed|Windowed]]. | ||
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===Low frame rate on Windows 8 (Retail)=== | ===Low frame rate on Windows 8 (Retail)=== | ||
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# Download and install [http://www.zeus-software.com/downloads/nglide nGlide]. | # Download and install [http://www.zeus-software.com/downloads/nglide nGlide]. | ||
# Run <code>{{p|game}}\GXSetup.exe</code>. | # Run <code>{{p|game}}\GXSetup.exe</code>. | ||
# Set Renderer to Glide2. | # Set Renderer to Glide2. | ||
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# Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/587-windows-8-custom-directdraw-dll/ DDRAW FPS Fix]. | # Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/587-windows-8-custom-directdraw-dll/ DDRAW FPS Fix]. | ||
# Extract the appropriate {{file|ddraw.dll}} to the installation folder. | # Extract the appropriate {{file|ddraw.dll}} to the installation folder. | ||
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See [[#Windowed|Windowed]]. | See [[#Windowed|Windowed]]. | ||
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{{ii}} Alternating {{key|Left}} and {{key|Right}} never fills the bar more than around 60%.<ref>[https://www.gog.com/forum/rayman_series/ok_this_rayman_2_bonus_level_is_freaking_impossible Ok this Rayman 2 bonus level is freaking impossible, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com]</ref> | {{ii}} Alternating {{key|Left}} and {{key|Right}} never fills the bar more than around 60%.<ref>[https://www.gog.com/forum/rayman_series/ok_this_rayman_2_bonus_level_is_freaking_impossible Ok this Rayman 2 bonus level is freaking impossible, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com]</ref> | ||
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See [[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)#Frame rate capping|Frame rate capping]]. | See [[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)#Frame rate capping|Frame rate capping]]. | ||
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Revision as of 02:09, 23 November 2017
Developers | |
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Ubi Soft Montpellier | |
Publishers | |
Ubi Soft | |
Release dates | |
Windows | October 29, 1999 |
⤏ 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.
- Bonus stages may be impossible to complete at 60 FPS.
- 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 |
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Retail | Rayman 3-pack version, also includes Rayman and Rayman M | |||
Retail | 10th Anniversary, also includes Rayman M and Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc. | |||
GOG.com | Comes pre-configured with nGlide. |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Template:Game data/row
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/15060/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
Template:Game data/row
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/15060/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Widescreen resolution
Widescreen resolutions[1][2] |
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Notes
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Windowed
Force windowed[citation needed] |
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Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Polish | ||||
Slovak | Use unofficial slovak language file (Windows) | |||
Spanish |
Issues unresolved
(retail) "Please insert CD" message with pirate head image
- At the end of The Echoing Caves an anti-piracy message will appear and stop progress, even when using a legitimate copy of the game.[3]
- This has been fixed in the GOG release. You can copy your save file to that version and continue playing.
Issues fixed
Blurry and distorted graphics
Use nGlide[citation needed] |
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Use dgVoodoo2[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Crash to desktop on Windows 8.1 (GOG.com)
Install the game outside of the default folder[4][citation needed] |
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Screen flickering on startup
Run game in a window[citation needed] |
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See Windowed. |
Game breaks after task switching
Update nGlide version[citation needed] |
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Run game in a window[citation needed] |
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See Windowed. |
Low frame rate on Windows 8 (Retail)
Use nGlide[citation needed] |
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Use DDRAW FPS Fix[citation needed] |
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Run game in a window[citation needed] |
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See Windowed. |
Impossible to complete bonus stages
- Alternating ← and → never fills the bar more than around 60%.[5]
Limit frame rate to 30 FPS[citation needed] |
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See Frame rate capping. |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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DirectDraw | 6 | |
Glide |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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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
- ↑ 1.0 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.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (15060) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.