Difference between revisions of "Rayman 2: The Great Escape"
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===Game repeatedly changes resolution before launch=== | ===Game repeatedly changes resolution before launch=== | ||
− | {{ii}} This is side effect of the way Rayman 2 checks the available resolutions when using the Glide renderer. Setting a forced resolution in the nGlide settings minimizes the effect.<ref>[https://www.gog.com/forum/rayman_series/rayman_2_repeatedly_changes_resolution_before_launch Rayman 2 repeatedly changes resolution before launch, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com]</ref> | + | {{ii}} This is a side effect of the way Rayman 2 checks for the available resolutions when using the Glide renderer. Setting a forced resolution in the nGlide settings minimizes the effect.<ref>[https://www.gog.com/forum/rayman_series/rayman_2_repeatedly_changes_resolution_before_launch Rayman 2 repeatedly changes resolution before launch, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com]</ref> |
==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
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# 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'''. | ||
# Run <code>Rayman2.exe</code> as an [[Windows Compatibility Mode|admin]] (causes screen to momentarily flicker). | # Run <code>Rayman2.exe</code> as an [[Windows Compatibility Mode|admin]] (causes screen to momentarily flicker). | ||
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− | {{ii}} 32-bit in ubi.ini works only with Glide renderer and after copying the file. | + | {{ii}} 32-bit in ubi.ini works only with the Glide renderer and after copying the file. |
− | {{ii}} nGlide automatically renders all Glide games at 32-bit, regardless of original bit-depth | + | {{ii}} nGlide automatically renders all Glide games at 32-bit, regardless of original bit-depth, though with x 16 instead of x 32 in ubi.ini, game looks slightly different - slightly because the game itself only has 16 bit textures. |
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{{Fixbox|description=Use combination of {{key|Win|Tab}} and {{key|Alt|Tab}} alternately|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Use combination of {{key|Win|Tab}} and {{key|Alt|Tab}} alternately|fix= | ||
− | During first | + | During the first minimization, use {{key|Win|Tab}}, during the second minimization, use {{key|Alt|Tab}} and so on. |
− | In main menu (before loading save) use only {{key|Alt|Tab}}. In case of using | + | In the main menu, (before loading a save) use only {{key|Alt|Tab}}. In the case of using Aureal 3D, and closing version notification on startup, don't use {{key|Alt|Tab}} twice in a row (to come back to the game after closing notification, and later to minimize in the main menu). Don't press on the game icon in taskbar more than once at a row. |
− | Game breaks can still occur though, but less. | + | Game breaks can still occur though, but less often. |
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{{Fixbox|description=Or see [[#Windowed|Windowed]]|ref={{cn|date=December 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Or see [[#Windowed|Windowed]]|ref={{cn|date=December 2016}}|fix= | ||
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# Edit dxwrapper.ini: FullScreen = 1 | # Edit dxwrapper.ini: FullScreen = 1 | ||
# If you previously used Glide, run GXSetup to choose DirectX renderer. | # If you previously used Glide, run GXSetup to choose DirectX renderer. | ||
− | # In case of resolution | + | # In case of a resolution enumerating error, run as administrator and set Windows XP SP2 compatibility mode in GXSetup/Rayman2. |
{{++}} The best DX6 wrapper performance for this game. Behaves smoother than dgVoodoo and WineD3D. No 30 FPS dips. | {{++}} The best DX6 wrapper performance for this game. Behaves smoother than dgVoodoo and WineD3D. No 30 FPS dips. | ||
{{--}} Overlays cause major FPS drops (e.g. Fraps, Steam, Uplay, MSI Afterburner). It's just enough to hide them by keyboard shortcut if available, or just close them. | {{--}} Overlays cause major FPS drops (e.g. Fraps, Steam, Uplay, MSI Afterburner). It's just enough to hide them by keyboard shortcut if available, or just close them. | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Copy lacking files from retail version|ref=<ref>[https://www.gog.com/forum/rayman_series/rayman_2_fullscreen_bug/post11 Rayman 2 fullscreen bug, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com]</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Copy lacking files from retail version|ref=<ref>[https://www.gog.com/forum/rayman_series/rayman_2_fullscreen_bug/post11 Rayman 2 fullscreen bug, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com]</ref>|fix= | ||
# Download https://yadi.sk/d/0EpVFRPe3U9Lf7 | # Download https://yadi.sk/d/0EpVFRPe3U9Lf7 | ||
− | # Unpack files to Rayman 2 directory | + | # Unpack files to the Rayman 2 directory. |
− | # Run GXSetup as | + | # Run GXSetup as administrator. |
# Now GXSetup should list all renderers (useful for changing DX6 to (n)Glide and opposite, instead of editing ubi.ini). | # Now GXSetup should list all renderers (useful for changing DX6 to (n)Glide and opposite, instead of editing ubi.ini). | ||
# If only Glide is shown on the list, run GXSetup in Windows XP SP2 compatibility mode. | # If only Glide is shown on the list, run GXSetup in Windows XP SP2 compatibility mode. | ||
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− | ===Game refuses to close after unsuccessful ALT-TAB / no CTRL+ESC reaction=== | + | ===Game refuses to close after an unsuccessful ALT-TAB / no CTRL+ESC reaction=== |
− | {{Fixbox|description=In Windows 10 press Win+Tab | + | {{Fixbox|description=In Windows 10, press Win+Tab, then drag & drop Rayman 2.exe to "Desktop 2" (create if doesn't exist), then close application in Task Manager}} |
===Install the game on modern systems (Retail)=== | ===Install the game on modern systems (Retail)=== | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=See [[#Windowed|Windowed]]|ref={{cn|date=December 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=See [[#Windowed|Windowed]]|ref={{cn|date=December 2016}}|fix= | ||
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===Uplay version or Vulkan in nGlide setting cause stuck at startup white window=== | ===Uplay version or Vulkan in nGlide setting cause stuck at startup white window=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Wait ~1 minute | + | {{Fixbox|description=Wait ~1 minute until the game shows up.|fix= }} |
{{Fixbox|description=See [https://pcgamingwiki.com/w/index.php?title=Rayman_2:_The_Great_Escape&action=submit#Game_runs_in_windowed_mode_.28full_screen_fix.29 Use nGlide or DXwrapper] or [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/587-windows-8-custom-directdraw-dll/ DDRAW FPS fix] or latest [https://fdossena.com/?p=wined3d/index.frag WineD3D]|fix= }} | {{Fixbox|description=See [https://pcgamingwiki.com/w/index.php?title=Rayman_2:_The_Great_Escape&action=submit#Game_runs_in_windowed_mode_.28full_screen_fix.29 Use nGlide or DXwrapper] or [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/587-windows-8-custom-directdraw-dll/ DDRAW FPS fix] or latest [https://fdossena.com/?p=wined3d/index.frag WineD3D]|fix= }} | ||
− | ==="Graphics | + | ==="Graphics DLL not found, please run the installation program again"=== |
{{Fixbox|description=See [[#Blurry and distorted graphics|Use nGlide]]|fix= }} | {{Fixbox|description=See [[#Blurry and distorted graphics|Use nGlide]]|fix= }} | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Copy [https://yadi.sk/d/0EpVFRPe3U9Lf7 files] into Rayman 2 folder|fix= }} | {{Fixbox|description=Copy [https://yadi.sk/d/0EpVFRPe3U9Lf7 files] into Rayman 2 folder|fix= }} | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Open GXSetup and choose renderer and resolution|fix= }} | {{Fixbox|description=Open GXSetup and choose renderer and resolution|fix= }} | ||
− | {{ii}} Make sure you didn't set | + | {{ii}} Make sure you didn't set to x 32 in ubi.ini for DirectX 6 renderer, or for Glide without the present GliVd1vf.dll file in DLL folder (you may copy it from DLL\Glide). |
==Other information== | ==Other information== |
Revision as of 01:41, 8 July 2019
Developers | |
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Ubi Soft Montpellier | |
Publishers | |
Ubi Soft | |
Engines | |
Ubisoft OpenSpace | |
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
- The retail game cannot be installed on 64-bit computers; see Issues fixed.
- Animations are capped at 30 FPS.
- Does not support Alt+Tab ↹ while in-game; see Windowed or Game breaks after task switching.
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 | Original retail version. Has SafeDisc DRM[Note 1]. | |||
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. | |||
Ubisoft Store | Comes pre-configured with WineD3D library (DX6). For framerate dips on DX6 see fullscreen fix |
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).
- No longer available on Steam. The only way to get it was by pre ordering Rayman Origins.[3]
Essential improvements
Patches
- Patches are available here. Note that the digital versions have the CD issue fixed, but it is unknown if they have any other patches applied.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\Data\Options[Note 2] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/15060/pfx/[Note 3] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\Data\SaveGame[Note 2] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/15060/pfx/[Note 3] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud | ||
Ubisoft Connect |
Video settings
Widescreen resolution
Widescreen resolutions[4][5] |
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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 | ||||
Irish | (Fan translation) | |||
Italian | ||||
Polish | ||||
Portuguese | (Fan translation) | |||
Slovak | (Fan translation) | |||
Spanish | ||||
Swedish | (Fan translation) |
Issues unresolved
Game repeatedly changes resolution before launch
- This is a side effect of the way Rayman 2 checks for the available resolutions when using the Glide renderer. Setting a forced resolution in the nGlide settings minimizes the effect.[6]
Issues fixed
Blurry and distorted graphics
Use nGlide[citation needed] |
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32-bit depth not available (only for Glide)
Use nGlide and copy the files[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Game breaks after task switching
Update nGlide version[citation needed] |
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Use combination of ⊞ Win+Tab ↹ and Alt+Tab ↹ alternately |
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During the first minimization, use ⊞ Win+Tab ↹, during the second minimization, use Alt+Tab ↹ and so on. In the main menu, (before loading a save) use only Alt+Tab ↹. In the case of using Aureal 3D, and closing version notification on startup, don't use Alt+Tab ↹ twice in a row (to come back to the game after closing notification, and later to minimize in the main menu). Don't press on the game icon in taskbar more than once at a row. Game breaks can still occur though, but less often. |
Or see Windowed[citation needed] |
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Game runs twice as fast (GOG/Uplay versions)
Change the refresh rate in nGlide |
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When playing Rayman 2 with the default nGlide settings, it's possible that the game's speed may be running twice as fast than normally intended. To fix this, open the nGlide Configurator and set the refresh rate to 120 Hz or lower, depending on your monitor's refresh rate, instead of the default value. |
Game runs in windowed mode (fullscreen fix)
Use nGlide (see above)[citation needed] |
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Use DxWrapper (for use with DirectX 6 renderer instead of Glide)[citation needed] |
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No options to choose in GXSetup (GOG/Uplay versions)
Copy lacking files from retail version[7] |
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Game refuses to close after an unsuccessful ALT-TAB / no CTRL+ESC reaction
In Windows 10, press Win+Tab, then drag & drop Rayman 2.exe to "Desktop 2" (create if doesn't exist), then close application in Task Manager |
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Install the game on modern systems (Retail)
- The retail game cannot be installed on 64-bit computers because the DRM in the installation disc is 16-bit.
Use Rayman 2 x64 Patcher[citation needed] |
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"Please insert CD" message with pirate head image (Retail)
- 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.[8]
- This has been fixed in the GOG release. You can copy your save file to that version and continue playing.
Add missing files not copied from retail installer[9] |
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Crash to desktop on Windows 8.1 (GOG.com)
Install the game outside of the default folder[10][11] |
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Close MSI Afterburner (fixed in new versions of AB/RivaTuner/AMD drivers) |
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Set 1024 x 768 in ubi.ini[12] |
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Change Data Execution Prevention setting[13] |
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Add a DEP Exception for Rayman2.exe. Sometimes reboot needed afterwards.
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Low frame rate on Windows 8/10 (DX6)
Use nGlide[citation needed] |
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Use DDRAW FPS Fix[citation needed] |
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See Windowed[citation needed] |
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Uplay version or Vulkan in nGlide setting cause stuck at startup white window
Wait ~1 minute until the game shows up. |
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See Use nGlide or DXwrapper or DDRAW FPS fix or latest WineD3D |
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"Graphics DLL not found, please run the installation program again"
See Use nGlide |
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Copy files into Rayman 2 folder |
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Open GXSetup and choose renderer and resolution |
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- Make sure you didn't set to x 32 in ubi.ini for DirectX 6 renderer, or for Glide without the present GliVd1vf.dll file in DLL folder (you may copy it from DLL\Glide).
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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DirectDraw | 6 | Retail default renderer (Uplay version is already preconfigured with DX6 ddraw WineD3D wrapper). |
Glide | 2 | Needs to be set in GXSetup.exe or ubi.ini (GOG.com version is already preconfigured with nGlide). |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Rayman 2 Fun Box
- Adds first-person camera mode and other misc. mods.
Rayman 2 Level Switcher
- Level switcher for Rayman 2.
Rayman 2 Reshade with SweetFX mod
- Complete "revamp" of lighting and graphics
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
- ↑ SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10[1] or Windows 11 and is disabled by default on Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 when the KB3086255 update is installed.[2]
- ↑ 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 (15060) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Not Loading in Windows 10; this will break thousands of - Microsoft Community - last accessed on 2017-01-16
- ↑ Microsoft - MS15-097: Description of the security update for the graphics component in Windows: September 8, 2015 - last accessed on 2018-02-16
- ↑ [1]
- ↑ Rayman Pirate-Community - Rayman 2 Widescreen Patch
- ↑ Rayman 2: The Great Escape | WSGF
- ↑ Rayman 2 repeatedly changes resolution before launch, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com
- ↑ Rayman 2 fullscreen bug, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com
- ↑ Rayman 2 pc bug. help needed - Forum - ubi.com
- ↑ New Rayman 2 PC Widescreen Patch (16:9, 16:10, 21:9, ...) | PC 32 bit depth fix - Page 3 - Rayman Pirate-Community
- ↑ Rayman Series GOG Forum - Crash to Desktop on Win 8.1 64x
- ↑ https://www.gog.com/forum/rayman_series/rayman_2_crashing_after_the_slide/post4
- ↑ [2]
- ↑ https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=27571