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====Running the game in Linux==== | ====Running the game in Linux==== | ||
| − | To run the game, just run <code>serioussam2 | + | To run the game, just run <code>serioussam2</code> in the installation folder. You may have to <code>chmod +x</code> it first. |
=====Serious Editor===== | =====Serious Editor===== | ||
| − | To run the editor, just run <code>serioussam2 | + | To run the editor, just run <code>serioussam2-editor</code> in the installation folder. You may have to <code>chmod +x</code> it first. |
=====Getting audio to work===== | =====Getting audio to work===== | ||
Revision as of 11:50, 14 March 2019
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| Developers | |
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| Croteam | |
| Maintenance | Alligator Pit |
| Publishers | |
| 2K Games | |
| Devolver Digital | |
| Engines | |
| Serious Engine 2 | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | October 11, 2005 |
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Warnings
Key points
- Steam version has been continually updated to fix bugs, add features for modern systems such as built-in widescreen and controller support, and also change the online multiplayer servers to Steamworks.[1][2]
- Online server browser for non-Steam versions has stopped working due to GameSpy services being shut down.
General information
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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| Retail | |
SecuROM 7 DRM disc check | |
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| Amazon.com | |
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| GamersGate | |
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| Humble Store | |
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| Steam | |
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Essential improvements
Patches
- Serious Sam II Patch 2.070. Do not install this if you have the German version as it can cause various problems due to the game's copy protection.[3] The Steam version also doesn't need this patch as it's already updated past this.
Unofficial Linux installer
flibitijibibo has made an unofficial installer that simplifies installation of the game on Linux. If you own the game, download the installer at http://www.flibitijibibo.com/fedora/installers/flibitSam2_2070b.tar.gz.
Running the game in Linux
To run the game, just run serioussam2 in the installation folder. You may have to chmod +x it first.
Serious Editor
To run the editor, just run serioussam2-editor in the installation folder. You may have to chmod +x it first.
Getting audio to work
To get audio working, move to the root of the Serious Sam 2 installation and make a symlink to your 32-bit libopenal.so. For Fedora, it looks like
ln -s /usr/lib/libopenal.so.1 libopenal.so.0
Game data
In-game general settings.
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
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| Windows | <path-to-game>\Content\SeriousSam2\Sam2.ini[Note 1] |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/204340/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
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| Windows | <path-to-game>\Content\SeriousSam2\PlayerProfiles\[Note 1] |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/204340/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Steam Cloud |
Video settings
In-game general video settings.
In-game advanced video settings (1/2).
In-game advanced video settings (2/2).
Widescreen resolution
- Steam version has fixed aspect ratio support.[4]
| Fix widescreen support (Retail)[5] |
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Field of view (FOV)
- Steam version has fixed widescreen FOV (and weapon FOV).[4]
| Set custom FOV[5] |
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Input settings
In-game general control settings.
In-game key map settings.
In-game gamepad settings.
Mouse smoothing
| Fix mouse smoothing[6] |
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Audio settings
In-game audio settings.
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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| English | ||||
| Italian | Only available in the retail release. | |||
| Russian | Retail version, download. | |||
| Spanish | Fan translation, download. |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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| Local play | ||||
| LAN play | 16 | Co-op, Versus 6 players max for Co-op. |
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| Online play | 16 | Co-op, Versus 6 players max for Co-op. |
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Connection types
| Type | Native | Notes |
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| Matchmaking | ||
| Peer-to-peer | ||
| Dedicated | ||
| Self-hosting | ||
| Direct IP | Listed as "Specify server". |
Ports
| Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
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| TCP | 25600-25616 |
| UDP | 25600-25616 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
Issues fixed
Graphics problems or crashes
| Set OpenGL renderer[5] |
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Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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| Direct3D | 9 | |
| OpenGL | 2.1 | |
| Shader Model support | 1.1, 2 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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| Windows |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
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| Audio | DirectSound, OpenAL | |
| Multiplayer | GameSpy, Steamworks |
Console commands
- Open the console (~ by default)
sam_iEnableCheats=1- Enable Cheats- Press Esc and F1 to open the cheats window
hud_bShowPing = 1hud_iShowBandwidth = 1hud_bShowCrosshair = 1sam_ctMaxDebris = 20sam_bEnableRagdollDeaths = 0prf_bShowFPS = 1net_strConnectPassword = "password"- used to access password protected multiplayer games
System requirements
| Windows | ||
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| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | XP or 2000 | |
| Processor (CPU) | AMD Athlon XP 1.5 GHz Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz |
AMD Athlon 64 2 GHz Intel Pentium 4 3.0 GHz |
| System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 3 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 3 ATI Radeon 8500 S3 DeltaChrome or XGI Volari DirectX 8.0 compatible | Nvidia GeForce 7800 ATI Radeon X850 DirectX 9.0 compatible |
| Sound (audio device) | DirectSound compatible | DirectSound3D compatible with EAX 2.0+ |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 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%\VirtualStoreon Windows Vista and later (more details). - ↑ 2.0 2.1 File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data (use Wine regedit to access Windows registry paths). Games with Steam Cloud support may store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/204340/in addition to or instead of this directory. The app ID (204340) may differ in some cases. Treat backslashes as forward slashes. See the glossary page for details.
References
- ↑ Steam official announcements
- ↑ Steam Community :: Group Announcements :: Serious Sam 2 - Yeehaaa! Serious Sam 2 now uses Steamworks for online play!
- ↑ Serious Sam II Patch 2.070 Comments
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Steam Community :: Group Announcements :: Serious Sam 2
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Serious Sam II | WSGF
- ↑ Steam Community :: Guide :: Serious Sam 2 Config/Tweak guide