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'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
{{ii}} Recommended to install the [[#Gentlemen of the Row Super Mod|Gentlemen of the Row Super Mod]], the mod offers various (optional) tweaks and bug fixes alongside bonus content. | {{ii}} Recommended to install the [[#Gentlemen of the Row Super Mod|Gentlemen of the Row Super Mod]], the mod offers various (optional) tweaks and bug fixes alongside bonus content. | ||
| − | {{--}} | + | {{--}} Reports indicate this title is a poor port.<ref> |
| + | [http://www.ign.com/articles/2009/01/06/saints-row-2-review Saints Row 2 Review]</ref><ref>[http://www.escapistmagazine.com/forums/read/9.83213-Saints-Row-2-brings-PC-gaming-to-shame Saints Row 2 brings PC gaming to shame]</ref> | ||
{{--}} Low sound quality on PC. Radio can be fixed with [[#High Quality Radio mod|High Quality Radio mod]]. | {{--}} Low sound quality on PC. Radio can be fixed with [[#High Quality Radio mod|High Quality Radio mod]]. | ||
{{--}} GameSpy online server browser has stopped working on May 31, 2014 due to [[GameSpy]] services being shut down.<ref>[http://saintsrow.com/community/go/thread/view/136773/30236103/Gamespy_servers_going_down,_will_Co-Op_be_gone_from_SR2?post_num=2#538733051 Saints Row IV & Saints Row: The Third > Thread > Gamespy servers going down, will Co-Op be gone from SR2?]</ref> | {{--}} GameSpy online server browser has stopped working on May 31, 2014 due to [[GameSpy]] services being shut down.<ref>[http://saintsrow.com/community/go/thread/view/136773/30236103/Gamespy_servers_going_down,_will_Co-Op_be_gone_from_SR2?post_num=2#538733051 Saints Row IV & Saints Row: The Third > Thread > Gamespy servers going down, will Co-Op be gone from SR2?]</ref> | ||
| − | {{--}} | + | {{--}} German version is heavily censored and can't be used with tools and mods.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ocu8JqD7EEk</ref> |
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'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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{{Availability/row| amazon | B004VNHVF4 | Steam | | | Windows, Linux }} | {{Availability/row| amazon | B004VNHVF4 | Steam | | | Windows, Linux }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-SAINTS2 | Steam | | | Windows, Linux }} | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-SAINTS2 | Steam | | | Windows, Linux }} | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| GOG | saints_row_2 | DRM-free | Framerate capped at 30 FPS by default | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| GOG | saints_row_2 | DRM-free | Framerate capped at 30 FPS by default. | | Windows }} |
{{Availability/row| GMG | saints-row-2 | Steam | | | Windows, Linux }} | {{Availability/row| GMG | saints-row-2 | Steam | | | Windows, Linux }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Humble | saintsrow2 | Steam | | | Windows, Linux }} | {{Availability/row| Humble | saintsrow2 | Steam | | | Windows, Linux }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Steam | 9480 | Steam | | | Windows, Linux }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 9480 | Steam | | | Windows, Linux }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | {{ii}} The GOG.com version contains a 30 FPS limit, which can be removed | + | {{ii}} The GOG.com version contains a 30 FPS limit, which can be removed. See [[#High frame rate|High frame rate]]. |
{{--}} No DLC was released for PC. Volition dropped support for the platform and never patched the game further. | {{--}} No DLC was released for PC. Volition dropped support for the platform and never patched the game further. | ||
| − | {{--}} The German version of the game is heavily censored and will not work with mods and tools. | + | {{--}} The German version of the game is heavily censored and will not work with mods and tools. German copies are also not available for Linux.<ref>{{Refsnip|url=http://steamcommunity.com/app/55230/|title=Saints Row: The Third and Saints Row 2 now available for Linux and SteamOS! :: Steam Community|date=2016-04-15|snippet=* The German release of Saints Row 2 PC is still only available for Windows operating systems due to issues with the original source code.}}</ref> |
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| − | ==Mods== | + | ==Essential improvements== |
| + | ===Mods=== | ||
====[http://idolninja.saintsrowmods.com/sr2/gentlemen_of_the_row/Gentlemen_of_the_Row_Saints_Row_2_Super_Mod_v1.9.2.rar Gentlemen of the Row Super Mod]==== | ====[http://idolninja.saintsrowmods.com/sr2/gentlemen_of_the_row/Gentlemen_of_the_Row_Saints_Row_2_Super_Mod_v1.9.2.rar Gentlemen of the Row Super Mod]==== | ||
| − | + | {{++}} The [http://idolninja.com/sr2.php Gentlemen of the Row] mod offers bonus content with over a hundred new items, music, and customization options in-game, as well as tweaks and bug fixes. | |
====[https://www.saintsrowmods.com/files/mods/RadioMod%20v2.0.7z High Quality Radio mod]==== | ====[https://www.saintsrowmods.com/files/mods/RadioMod%20v2.0.7z High Quality Radio mod]==== | ||
| − | PC Port of Saints Row 2 has a very poorly compressed audio with quality of 22050 Hz mono. [https://www.saintsrowmods.com/forum/threads/high-quality-radio-mod.9515/ High Quality Radio mod] replaces PC sound banks with high quality sound banks from the Xbox 360 version (32000–44100 Hz stereo). | + | {{--}} PC Port of Saints Row 2 has a very poorly compressed audio with quality of 22050 Hz mono. |
| + | {{++}} [https://www.saintsrowmods.com/forum/threads/high-quality-radio-mod.9515/ High Quality Radio mod] replaces PC sound banks with high quality sound banks from the Xbox 360 version (32000–44100 Hz stereo). | ||
| + | ===[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)|High frame rate (GOG.com)]]=== | ||
| + | {{--}} The GOG.com version has a forced 30 FPS cap to fix cutscene issues. | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
| + | {{Fixbox/fix|Disable frame rate limiter|ref=<ref>[https://www.gog.com/forum/saints_row_series/saints_row_2_locked_at_30_fps/post10 Saint's Row 2 locked at 30 fps, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com]</ref>}} | ||
| + | # Go to <code>{{p|programdata}}\GOG.com\Galaxy\support\1430740458\1430740458\add\NVI\</code>. | ||
| + | # Open Nvidia Inspector and click the button next to the Driver Version. | ||
| + | # Type <code>Saints Row 2</code> in the search filter, go to the bottom and select Frame Rate Limiter. | ||
| + | # Click on the rightmost button to change it to its default setting, or select <code>PS_FRAMERATE_LIMITER_DISABLED</code>. | ||
| + | # Click on the apply changes button. | ||
| + | }} | ||
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==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===Configuration file and save game data location=== | ===Configuration file and save game data location=== | ||
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|widescreen resolution notes= Changing widescreen mode requires restart. | |widescreen resolution notes= Changing widescreen mode requires restart. | ||
|multimonitor = hackable | |multimonitor = hackable | ||
| − | |multimonitor notes = Position | + | |multimonitor notes = Position affects gameplay. |
|ultrawidescreen = unknown | |ultrawidescreen = unknown | ||
|ultrawidescreen notes = | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
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|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
|fov = hackable | |fov = hackable | ||
| − | |fov notes = Fix included in the [[#Gentlemen of the Row Super Mod|Gentlemen of the Row Super Mod]] | + | |fov notes = Fix included in the [[#Gentlemen of the Row Super Mod|Gentlemen of the Row Super Mod]]. |
|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
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|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
| − | |60 fps notes = GOG.com version is capped at 30 FPS;<ref name="FPS cap">[https://www.gog.com/forum/saints_row_series/to_be_stickied_sr3_dlc_disabling_and_sr2_port_report_and_mod To be stickied: SR3 DLC disabling and SR2 port report and mod, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com]</ref> see [[ | + | |60 fps notes = GOG.com version is capped at 30 FPS;<ref name="FPS cap">[https://www.gog.com/forum/saints_row_series/to_be_stickied_sr3_dlc_disabling_and_sr2_port_report_and_mod To be stickied: SR3 DLC disabling and SR2 port report and mod, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com]</ref> see [[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)|High frame rate (GOG.com)]]. |
|120 fps = false | |120 fps = false | ||
|120 fps notes = Frame rate is capped at 100 FPS,<ref>[http://120hz.net/showthread.php?3258-New-120Hz-Games-Report New 120Hz Games Report]</ref> 30 FPS for the GOG.com version.<ref name="FPS cap"/> | |120 fps notes = Frame rate is capped at 100 FPS,<ref>[http://120hz.net/showthread.php?3258-New-120Hz-Games-Report New 120Hz Games Report]</ref> 30 FPS for the GOG.com version.<ref name="FPS cap"/> | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
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|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
|mouse menu = False | |mouse menu = False | ||
| − | |mouse menu notes = However, | + | |mouse menu notes = However, mouse can be used on the map to place waypoints. |
|invert mouse y-axis = true | |invert mouse y-axis = true | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
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|separate volume notes = Sound Effects, Music, Voice. | |separate volume notes = Sound Effects, Music, Voice. | ||
|surround sound = false | |surround sound = false | ||
| − | |surround sound notes = Outputs to 5.1 speakers but is simply stereo spanned across surround speakers | + | |surround sound notes = Outputs to 5.1 speakers but is simply stereo spanned across surround speakers.<ref>[http://satsun.org/audio/ PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up]</ref> |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
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|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
| − | |notes = | + | |notes = Heavily censored. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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|upnp = | |upnp = | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
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===Crashing on startup=== | ===Crashing on startup=== | ||
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
| − | {{Fixbox/fix| | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Modify settings.dat}} |
| − | + | {{ii}} The settings.dat file is often the cause and can be found in your saves folder (<code>{{p|localappdata}}\THQ\Saints Row 2\settings.dat</code>). | |
| − | {{ii}} The settings.dat file is often the cause and can be found in your saves folder | + | # Add the following parameter on startup to force the game to start with default settings: <code>defaults</code>. |
| − | <code>{{p|localappdata}}\THQ\Saints Row 2\settings.dat</code> | + | # Delete the existing settings.dat, and the game will recreate a fresh one the next time it's run. This file only contains video and audio settings like resolution, draw distance, volume, etc. |
| − | + | # Download a windowed 800x600 settings.dat [http://idolninja.saintsrowmods.com/sr2/info_utils/SR2_settings.dat_windowed.rar here]. | |
| − | defaults | + | }} |
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| − | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Change how the game launches}} | |
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# Go to the installation folder. | # Go to the installation folder. | ||
# Right-click on <code>SR2_pc.exe</code> and choose Properties. On the Compatibility tab, run the program in compatibility mode for Windows XP. | # Right-click on <code>SR2_pc.exe</code> and choose Properties. On the Compatibility tab, run the program in compatibility mode for Windows XP. | ||
| − | # | + | # Select "disable visual themes" and "disable desktop composition" options. |
| − | + | # Uncheck the Disable all enhancements option in the speaker properties (<code>Control Panel > Sound > Speakers > Properties > Enhancements > Disable all</code>). | |
| − | Control Panel | + | # Some users have reported that changing the language fixes a bug where the game crashes when a loading screen reaches 60%. |
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| + | {{Fixbox/fix|Other solutions}} | ||
| + | * Verify integrity of the game cache on Steam. | ||
| + | * Temporarily disable a second monitor. | ||
| + | * Remove or disable all non-essential USB devices. | ||
| + | {{ii}} Sometimes the game mistakenly identifies a usb device as a controller which can cause a crash. | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Crashing when loading a save=== | ===Crashing when loading a save=== | ||
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
| − | {{Fixbox/fix| | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Save often to multiple slots}} |
| − | + | {{ii}} Crashing on save load is an indication of save corruption or as a result adding or removing mods. A vanilla game and savegames where mods are installed are not compatible. | |
| − | {{ii}} Crashing on save load is an indication of save corruption | + | * Save manually in a new slot after every mission so the previous save is accessible in the event that the current save corrupts. |
| − | + | {{ii}} This is recommended even with the original vanilla game. | |
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}} | }} | ||
===Crashing when starting a new game=== | ===Crashing when starting a new game=== | ||
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
| − | {{Fixbox/fix| | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Update DirectX}} |
| − | + | # Update [https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=35&44F86079-8679-400C-BFF2-9CA5F2BCBDFC=1 DirectX]. | |
| − | + | # Start a new game in windowed mode. | |
| − | + | }} | |
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| − | {{ | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Unplug any controllers}} |
}} | }} | ||
| − | ===Scroll | + | ===Scroll issue when navigating menus=== |
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
{{Fixbox/fix|Scroll Issue when navigating menus}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Scroll Issue when navigating menus}} | ||
| − | + | {{ii}} Saints Row 2 has this issue with certain USB devices which are falsely identified as gamepads. | |
| − | {{ii}} Saints Row 2 has this issue with certain USB devices which | + | * Unplug all USB devices except your keyboard and mouse. |
| + | * For Saitek keyboards, temporarily disable this device in Device Manager. | ||
{{ii}} Certain Saitek keyboards install their own HID-Compliant Game Controller entry in Device Manager to enable extra functionality like keystroke macros. | {{ii}} Certain Saitek keyboards install their own HID-Compliant Game Controller entry in Device Manager to enable extra functionality like keystroke macros. | ||
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| + | ===Stuttering=== | ||
| + | {{--}} As a result of issues surrounding the original engine, some stuttering may be observed during gameplay due to streaming issues. | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
| + | {{Fixbox/fix|Run the game on a faster HDD unit.<ref>{{Refsnip|url=http://store.steampowered.com/app/9480/|title=Saints Row 2 on Steam|date=2016-04-14|snippet=Disclaimer: Due to issues surrounding the original engine, some stuttering may be observed during gameplay. These types of streaming issues may be improved with faster HDD units.}}</ref>}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
===The Ronin Mission at the airport (Orange Threat Level) crashes after the middle cutscene=== | ===The Ronin Mission at the airport (Orange Threat Level) crashes after the middle cutscene=== | ||
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{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
| − | {{Fixbox/fix| | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Use the [[#Gentlemen of the Row Super Mod|Gentlemen of the Row Super Mod]]}} |
| − | Use the [[#Gentlemen of the Row Super Mod|Gentlemen of the Row Super Mod]] | + | }} |
| + | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
| + | {{Fixbox/fix|Skip the cutscene}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
===The Samedi mission loading the van with drugs (Riot Control) is bugged in co-op=== | ===The Samedi mission loading the van with drugs (Riot Control) is bugged in co-op=== | ||
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===Saints Row 2 running too fast at 1.5x speed=== | ===Saints Row 2 running too fast at 1.5x speed=== | ||
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
| − | {{Fixbox/fix| | + | {{Fixbox/fix|[http://saintsrowpowertools.com/ Powertools]}} |
| − | + | {{--}} Saints Row 2 runs poorly with CPUs running at different frequencies. | |
| − | {{ | + | {{ii}} Powertools will only work correctly with the GOG.com and Steam versions. |
| − | + | # Download the archive from [http://saintsrowpowertools.com here]. | |
| − | # Download the archive from | + | # Extract the contents into your Saints Row 2 installation folder where the <code>SR2_PC.exe</code> resides. |
| − | # Extract the contents into your Saints Row 2 | + | # Right click on install.cmd and Run as Administrator to install it. |
| − | # Right click on install.cmd and | + | # Edit the Powertools.ini and set your speed value at the end of the file. |
| − | # Edit the Powertools.ini and set your speed value at the end of the file | ||
* percentage = 1.0 is the default and results in no change | * percentage = 1.0 is the default and results in no change | ||
* percentage = 0.78 would be running the game at 78% the speed | * percentage = 0.78 would be running the game at 78% the speed | ||
| − | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} See the fix below to determine the right slowdown value to use. |
| + | }} | ||
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| + | {{Fixbox/fix|Determine the right slowdown value to use for Powertools}} | ||
| − | + | {{ii}} Every CPU is different, and is influenced by many factors like overclocking, speed-step, etc, so there is no easy answer regarding a value to use. There is a stopwatch test to tweak the value however which will let you get as close as possible. | |
| − | + | # Install the [http://idolninja.saintsrowmods.com/sr2/tools/Powertools_Speedup_Stopwatch_Test_v1.2.rar stopwatch test]. | |
| − | + | # Follow the instructions in the readme file. | |
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}} | }} | ||
===Text in the top left of the screen=== | ===Text in the top left of the screen=== | ||
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
| − | {{Fixbox/fix| | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Disable Powertools OSD}} |
| − | It is likely that the OSD (On Screen Display) for Powertools was accidentally activated which contains game info helpful to modders. This OSD can be toggled on and off with | + | {{ii}} It is likely that the OSD (On Screen Display) for Powertools was accidentally activated which contains game info helpful to modders. |
| + | * This OSD can be toggled on and off with {{key|Scroll Lock}}. | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | === | + | ===Timeout when trying connect to a co-op game=== |
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
| − | {{Fixbox/fix| | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Open port}} |
| − | + | {{ii}} Saints Row 2 needs to have the following port open/forwarded for both the host and client: 4200 TCP and UDP. | |
| + | * Open port 4200. | ||
| + | * If there is still a time out, disable Hamachi virtual network adapter and/or open the following ports for both TCP and UDP: | ||
| + | ** 27900 (Master Server UDP Heartbeat) | ||
| + | ** 28900 (Master Server List Request) | ||
| + | ** 29900 (GP Connection Manager) | ||
| + | ** 29901 (GP Search Manager) | ||
| + | ** 13139 (Custom UDP Pings) | ||
| + | ** 6500 (Query Port) | ||
| + | ** 4200 (Game) | ||
| + | * If it still doesn't work, host a non-password protected game. | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | === | + | ===In-game sound is in mono or only coming from one speaker=== |
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
| − | {{Fixbox/fix| | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Lower hardware acceleration}} |
| − | + | # Navigate to <code>Control Panel > Sounds and Audio Devices > Audio tab > "Advanced..." button in Sound playback section > Performance tab</code>. | |
| + | # Lower Hardware Acceleration to "Basic acceleration". | ||
| + | }} | ||
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| − | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Dolby sound}} | |
| − | + | # Navigate to <code>sound/playback/Dolby</code>. | |
| − | + | # Make sure the checkbox is ticked. | |
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| − | {{Fixbox/fix| | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Audio manager}} |
| − | + | # Navigate to the audio manager. | |
| − | + | # Change the "default format" from 24-bit, 44kHz (studio quality) to 16-bit, 44kHz (cd quality). | |
| − | + | # Ensure both L and R analog channels play back. | |
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| − | # Change the "default format" from 24-bit, 44kHz (studio quality) to 16-bit, 44kHz (cd quality) | ||
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{{Fixbox/fix|Limit frame rate to 60 FPS or below}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Limit frame rate to 60 FPS or below}} | ||
| − | + | # Use a tool such as nVidia Inspector for GeForce cards or RadeonPro for Radeon cards to limit the game's frame rate to 60. | |
| + | # If the problem persists, limit it to 59, 58 or 30 frames instead. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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| + | ==Issues unresolved== | ||
| + | ===Multiplayer lobby for Gangsta Brawl and Strong Arm modes boot people out when others join=== | ||
| + | {{--}} The network code for Saints Row 2 is extremely sensitive and, when coupled with the speed and timing issues of the game, can forcibly disconnect certain users when others join. The game's PC multiplayer is considered inherently broken with the exception of co-op. | ||
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
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|minOS = XP, Vista | |minOS = XP, Vista | ||
| − | |minCPU | + | |minCPU = Intel Pentium 4 Dual-Core 2.0 GHz |
| − | + | |minCPU2 = AMD Athlon XP Dual Core | |
|minRAM = 1 GB | |minRAM = 1 GB | ||
|minHD = 15 GB | |minHD = 15 GB | ||
| − | |minGPU = | + | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 7600 |
| − | |minGPU2 = | + | |minGPU2 = ATI Radeon X1300 |
|minVRAM = 128 MB | |minVRAM = 128 MB | ||
|minDX = 9.0c | |minDX = 9.0c | ||
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|minaudio = DirectX 9.0c compatible | |minaudio = DirectX 9.0c compatible | ||
| − | |recCPU = | + | |recCPU = Intel Pentium 4 Dual-Core 3.2 GHz |
| − | |recCPU2 = | + | |recCPU2 = AMD Athlon XP Dual-Core |
|recRAM = 2 GB | |recRAM = 2 GB | ||
| − | |recGPU = | + | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce 8800 |
| − | |recGPU2 = | + | |recGPU2 = ATI Radeon HD 3850 |
|recVRAM = 256 MB | |recVRAM = 256 MB | ||
|recDX = 9.0c | |recDX = 9.0c | ||
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|recVRAM = 2 GB | |recVRAM = 2 GB | ||
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{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
Revision as of 03:59, 19 April 2016
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| Deep Silver | |
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| Windows | January 5, 2009 |
| Linux | April 14, 2016[1] |
| macOS (OS X) | TBA |
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Warnings
| Saints Row | |
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| Saints Row 2 | 2009 |
| Saints Row: The Third | 2011 |
| Saints Row IV | 2013 |
| Saints Row: Gat out of Hell | 2015 |
| Saints Row: The Third Remastered | 2020 |
| Saints Row | 2022 |
Key points
- Recommended to install the Gentlemen of the Row Super Mod, the mod offers various (optional) tweaks and bug fixes alongside bonus content.
- Reports indicate this title is a poor port.[2][3]
- Low sound quality on PC. Radio can be fixed with High Quality Radio mod.
- GameSpy online server browser has stopped working on May 31, 2014 due to GameSpy services being shut down.[4]
- German version is heavily censored and can't be used with tools and mods.[5]
General information
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
- Steam Users' Forums
Availability
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- The GOG.com version contains a 30 FPS limit, which can be removed. See High frame rate.
- No DLC was released for PC. Volition dropped support for the platform and never patched the game further.
- The German version of the game is heavily censored and will not work with mods and tools. German copies are also not available for Linux.[6]
Essential improvements
Mods
Gentlemen of the Row Super Mod
- The Gentlemen of the Row mod offers bonus content with over a hundred new items, music, and customization options in-game, as well as tweaks and bug fixes.
High Quality Radio mod
- PC Port of Saints Row 2 has a very poorly compressed audio with quality of 22050 Hz mono.
- High Quality Radio mod replaces PC sound banks with high quality sound banks from the Xbox 360 version (32000–44100 Hz stereo).
High frame rate (GOG.com)
- The GOG.com version has a forced 30 FPS cap to fix cutscene issues.
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Game data
Configuration file and save game data location
- This game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux.
Save game cloud syncing
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Video settings
Display settings.
Input settings
Control settings.
Audio settings
Audio settings.
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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| German | Heavily censored. | |||
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Network
Multiplayer types
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| LAN play | |||
| Online play | Recommended to use EvolveHq.[7] | ||
Issues fixed
- The Unofficial FAQ hosted on the game's Steam Users' Forum may be helpful in finding fixes for any issues you may be having.
Crashing on startup
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Crashing when loading a save
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Crashing when starting a new game
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Stuttering
- As a result of issues surrounding the original engine, some stuttering may be observed during gameplay due to streaming issues.
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The Ronin Mission at the airport (Orange Threat Level) crashes after the middle cutscene
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The Samedi mission loading the van with drugs (Riot Control) is bugged in co-op
- This mission cannot be finished in co-op unless in the rare case when the mission initializes correctly at that point.
Saints Row 2 running too fast at 1.5x speed
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Text in the top left of the screen
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Timeout when trying connect to a co-op game
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In-game sound is in mono or only coming from one speaker
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Objects held by characters in cutscenes are misaligned
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Issues unresolved
Multiplayer lobby for Gangsta Brawl and Strong Arm modes boot people out when others join
- The network code for Saints Row 2 is extremely sensitive and, when coupled with the speed and timing issues of the game, can forcibly disconnect certain users when others join. The game's PC multiplayer is considered inherently broken with the exception of co-op.
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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| Direct3D | 9 | |
| Shader Model support | 3 |
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Middleware
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| Physics | Havok | |
| Cutscenes | Bink Video | |
| Multiplayer | GameSpy |
System requirements
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| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 Dual-Core 2.0 GHz AMD Athlon XP Dual Core |
Intel Pentium 4 Dual-Core 3.2 GHz AMD Athlon XP Dual-Core |
| System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | 2 GB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 15 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 7600 ATI Radeon X1300 128 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible Shader model 3.0 support |
Nvidia GeForce 8800 ATI Radeon HD 3850 256 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible Shader model 3.0 support |
| Sound (audio device) | DirectX 9.0c compatible | |
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| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | Ubuntu 14.04.3, 15.04, Linux Mint 17.1, SteamOS Brewmaster | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i5-4570T 2.9 GHz AMD FX-4300 3.8 GHz |
Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4 GHz AMD FX-8370 4.0 GHz |
| System memory (RAM) | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 7 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 460 AMD Radeon HD 6850 1 GB of VRAM | Nvidia GeForce GTX 760 AMD Radeon R9 285 2 GB of VRAM |
References
- ↑ Saints Row: The Third and Saints Row 2 now available for Linux and SteamOS! - last accessed on 2016-04-14
- ↑ Saints Row 2 Review
- ↑ Saints Row 2 brings PC gaming to shame
- ↑ Saints Row IV & Saints Row: The Third > Thread > Gamespy servers going down, will Co-Op be gone from SR2?
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ocu8JqD7EEk
- ↑ Saints Row: The Third and Saints Row 2 now available for Linux and SteamOS! :: Steam Community - last accessed on 2016-04-15
- "* The German release of Saints Row 2 PC is still only available for Windows operating systems due to issues with the original source code."
- ↑ http://steamcommunity.com/app/9480/discussions/0/846958724811426425/
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