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'''Key points'''
 
'''Key points'''
 
{{++}} The PC version adds improved flashlight lighting, the ability to save at any time during the game, swap weapons without opening the menu, and a movie gallery.  
 
{{++}} The PC version adds improved flashlight lighting, the ability to save at any time during the game, swap weapons without opening the menu, and a movie gallery.  
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{{ii}} Can only run stably on a single core: both the North American and European Director's Cut version are compatible to use with the [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#sh2 Silent Hill 2 Widescreen Fix] and accompanied fix packages.  
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{{ii}} Can only run stably on a single core; use [[#Silent Hill 2 Enhancements|Silent Hill 2 Enhancements]] on modern systems.
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{{ii}} Atmospheric fog and the shadowing are much simpler and less refined than the PlayStation 2 version.<ref name=video>[http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=41496788&postcount=8 Differences between the original PS2 versions and the ported PC versions - NeoGAF]</ref> See [[#Silent_Hill_2_Fog_Fix|Fog Fix]]
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{{ii}} Atmospheric fog and the shadowing are much simpler and less refined than the PlayStation 2 version.<ref name=video>[http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=41496788&postcount=8 Differences between the original PS2 versions and the ported PC versions - NeoGAF]</ref> See [[#Silent Hill 2 Enhancements|Silent Hill 2 Enhancements]] to fix.
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{{ii}} FMVs suffer significantly in quality compared to the other versions.<ref>[http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=47730959&postcount=168 Silent Hill 2 FMV Widescreen Enhancement Pack - NeoGAF]</ref> See [[#Silent_Hill_2_FMV_Enhancement_Pack|FMV Enhacement Pack]]
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{{ii}} FMVs suffer significantly in quality compared to the other versions.<ref>[http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=47730959&postcount=168 Silent Hill 2 FMV Widescreen Enhancement Pack - NeoGAF]</ref> See [[#Silent_Hill_2_FMV_Enhancement_Pack|FMV Enhacement Pack]] to fix.
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{{ii}} Frame rate is capped at 30 FPS. See [[#High frame rate|High frame rate]] to raise frame rate cap.
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{{ii}} Frame rate is capped at 30 FPS. See [[#Silent Hill 2 Enhancements|Silent Hill 2 Enhancements]] to fix.
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
 
{{mm}} [http://silenthill.wikia.com/wiki/Silent_Hill_2 Silent Hill Wiki - A wiki for the series]
 
{{mm}} [http://silenthill.wikia.com/wiki/Silent_Hill_2 Silent Hill Wiki - A wiki for the series]
 
{{mm}} [http://www.silenthillmemories.net/sh2/info_en.htm Silent Hill Memories - Informative site]
 
{{mm}} [http://www.silenthillmemories.net/sh2/info_en.htm Silent Hill Memories - Informative site]
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{{mm}} [http://widescreenfix.townofsilenthill.com/SH2/ Silent Hill 2 PC Widescreen Fix Installation Guide]
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{{mm}} [http://enhanced.townofsilenthill.com/SH2 Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition Installation Guide]
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
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{{Image|Silent Hill 2 PC upscaled.png|Silent Hill 2 running at 1920x1080}}
 
{{Image|Silent Hill 2 PC upscaled.png|Silent Hill 2 running at 1920x1080}}
  
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===[https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#sh2 Silent Hill 2 Widescreen Fix]===
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===[https://github.com/elishacloud/wiki-attachments/raw/master/Silent-Hill-2-Enhancements/Testing/d3d8.zip Silent Hill 2 Enhancements]===
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{{++}} A D3D8 wrapper for the European Director's Cut version which adds some fixes and new features:
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{{++}} A project designed to enhance Silent Hill 2's graphics and audio. Compatible with both the North American and European Director's Cut version.
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*Widescreen support (With proper {{term|vert-}} scaling to hide off-screen characters in certain cutscenes)
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{{++}} Features many bug fixes and improvements; includes built-in Silent Hill 2 [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#sh2 Widescreen Fix] and [http://ps2wide.net/pc.html#sh2 Fog Fix].
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*Disable cutscene letterboxing
 
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*Steam controller support
 
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*Native single core affinity
 
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*Removes the 30 fps cap, has serious issues:
 
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**Has minor sound issues
 
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**The game will simply soft-lock on certain cutscenes
 
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*Correct the UI/ HUD width in widescreen (Through pillar-boxing)
 
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*Fixed slow camera speed (Just as fast as the PS2 version)
 
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*Illumination Fix:
 
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**Fixed a bug where the flashlight would illuminate objects behind it
 
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**Fixed a bug where one of the endings had fog/ shadow problems
 
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*Faster transitions (No loading between doors)
 
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*Allows to bind the same key to multiple actions (For both Gamepad and Keyboard)
 
  
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===[http://ps2wide.net/pc.html#sh2 Silent Hill 2 Fog Fix]===
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===[http://enhanced.townofsilenthill.com/SH2/#installAudioEnhancementPack Silent Hill 2 Audio Enhancement Pack]===
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{{++}} A fix that improves fog quality and allows for custom fog settings.
 
−
{{ii}} For Widescreen Fix compatibility, see [[#Use Fog Fix alongside Widescreen Fix|Use Fog Fix alongside Widescreen Fix]].
 
−
 
 
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===[http://enhanced.townofsilenthill.com/SH2/index.htm#installAudioEnhancementPack Silent Hill 2 Audio Enhancement Pack]===
 
 
{{++}} Replaces the PC version's audio files with the original, higher quality PlayStation 2 ones.
 
{{++}} Replaces the PC version's audio files with the original, higher quality PlayStation 2 ones.
  
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===[https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/874-silent-hill-2-fmv-enhancement-pack/ Silent Hill 2 FMV Enhancement Pack]===
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===[http://enhanced.townofsilenthill.com/SH2/#installFMVPack Silent Hill 2 FMV Enhancement Pack]===
 
{{++}} A widescreen FMV enhancement pack with improved quality and upscaled resolution over the original PC version's FMVs.<ref name=video/>
 
{{++}} A widescreen FMV enhancement pack with improved quality and upscaled resolution over the original PC version's FMVs.<ref name=video/>
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===[https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/101-silent-hill-2-modern-compatibility-fix/ Silent Hill 2 Modern Compatibility Fix]===
 
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{{ii}} A fix that allows higher resolutions (excluding 4K) and easier anti-aliasing application (at the cost of some glitches). Only use this for the North American version.
 
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = incomplete
 
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = incomplete
 
|widescreen resolution      = hackable
 
|widescreen resolution      = hackable
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|widescreen resolution notes= Use [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#sh2 Silent Hill 2 Widescreen Fix].
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|widescreen resolution notes= Use [[#Silent Hill 2 Enhancements|Silent Hill 2 Enhancements]].
 
|multimonitor              = unknown
 
|multimonitor              = unknown
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
 
|ultrawidescreen            = hackable
 
|ultrawidescreen            = hackable
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|ultrawidescreen notes      = Use [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#sh2 Silent Hill 2 Widescreen Fix].
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|ultrawidescreen notes      = Use [[#Silent Hill 2 Enhancements|Silent Hill 2 Enhancements]].
 
|4k ultra hd                = hackable
 
|4k ultra hd                = hackable
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|4k ultra hd notes          = Use [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#sh2 Silent Hill 2 Widescreen Fix].
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|4k ultra hd notes          = Use [[#Silent Hill 2 Enhancements|Silent Hill 2 Enhancements]].
 
|fov                        = false
 
|fov                        = false
 
|fov notes                  =  
 
|fov notes                  =  
 
|windowed                  = hackable
 
|windowed                  = hackable
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|windowed notes            = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]].
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|windowed notes            = Use [[#Silent Hill 2 Enhancements|Silent Hill 2 Enhancements]].
 
|borderless windowed        = hackable
 
|borderless windowed        = hackable
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|borderless windowed notes  = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]].
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|borderless windowed notes  = Use [[#Silent Hill 2 Enhancements|Silent Hill 2 Enhancements]].
 
|anisotropic                = hackable
 
|anisotropic                = hackable
 
|anisotropic notes          = Force in the graphics card control panel.
 
|anisotropic notes          = Force in the graphics card control panel.
 
|antialiasing              = hackable
 
|antialiasing              = hackable
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|antialiasing notes        = See [[#Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]].
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|antialiasing notes        = See [http://enhanced.townofsilenthill.com/SH2/#enableAA SH2 Installation Guide].
 
|vsync                      = hackable
 
|vsync                      = hackable
 
|vsync notes                = Enabled by default. Can be forced off.
 
|vsync notes                = Enabled by default. Can be forced off.
 
|60 fps                    = hackable
 
|60 fps                    = hackable
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|60 fps notes              = Frame rate is capped at 30 FPS. See [[#High frame rate|High frame rate]].
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|60 fps notes              = Use [[#Silent Hill 2 Enhancements|Silent Hill 2 Enhancements]].
 
|120 fps                    = false
 
|120 fps                    = false
 
|120 fps notes              = Too high frame rate breaks the game.
 
|120 fps notes              = Too high frame rate breaks the game.
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|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
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}}
 
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===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]===
 
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{{Fixbox|description=Force windowed mode|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 
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# Install [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#sh2 Silent Hill 2 Widescreen Fix].
 
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# Go to the installation folder.
 
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# Create <code>wndmode.ini</code> and start the game.
 
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# Border can be toggled in <code>wndmode.ini</code>.
 
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}}
 
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===[[Glossary:Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]]===
 
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{{ii}} MSAA is not compatible with the [[#Fixing most major issues|WineD3D fix]]; another option is to force SMAA instead.
 
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{{Fixbox|description=Force MSAA|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}|fix=
 
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# Install [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#sh2 Silent Hill 2 Widescreen Fix].
 
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# Start the game to automatically create <code>local.fix</code> to support driver-level AA.
 
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# Force AA in the graphics card control panel.
 
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}}
 
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{{Fixbox|description=Force SMAA (with WineD3D)|ref={{cn|date=October 2017}}|fix=
 
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# Apply the full [[#Fixing most major issues|WineD3D fix]] below.
 
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# Download and open [https://reshade.me/ ReShade].
 
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# Select <code>sh2pc.exe</code> and the OpenGL rendering API.
 
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# Download the effects and install only <code>SMAA.fx</code>.
 
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# Start the game and press {{key|Shift|F2}} to setup SMAA.
 
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}}
 
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===[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)|High frame rate]]===
 
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{{--}} Changing the frame rate causes audio bugs when firing and reloading some weapons.
 
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{{Fixbox|description=Change frame rate cap|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 
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# Install [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#sh2 Silent Hill 2 Widescreen Fix].
 
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# Open <code>SilentHill2.WidescreenFix.ini</code>.
 
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# Change <code>FPSLimit = 30</code> to <code>FPSLimit = 60</code> or your desired value.
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{Fixbox|description=Add XInput support|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Add XInput support|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}|fix=
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# If using [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#sh2 Silent Hill 2 Widescreen Fix], rename {{file|dinput8.dll}} to {{file|d3d8.dll}}.
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# Install [[#Silent Hill 2 Enhancements|Silent Hill 2 Enhancements]].
 
# Download and run [https://sites.google.com/site/0dd14lab/xinput-plus XInput Plus].
 
# Download and run [https://sites.google.com/site/0dd14lab/xinput-plus XInput Plus].
 
# Set the Target Program to <code>sh2pc.exe</code>.
 
# Set the Target Program to <code>sh2pc.exe</code>.
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{{ii}} Issues: white textures, music fades randomly and sound loops, missing fog at the beginning of the game, missing graphical overlays, slow transitions, black lines appearing on faces, flashlight illuminates objects behind James, crashes, slow camera speed, "Maria" ending has buggy shadows and no fog, and chunks of environments missing when a camera is fixed close to a wall.
 
{{ii}} Issues: white textures, music fades randomly and sound loops, missing fog at the beginning of the game, missing graphical overlays, slow transitions, black lines appearing on faces, flashlight illuminates objects behind James, crashes, slow camera speed, "Maria" ending has buggy shadows and no fog, and chunks of environments missing when a camera is fixed close to a wall.
  
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{{Fixbox|description=Fix issues|ref=<ref>[http://widescreenfix.townofsilenthill.com/SH2/ Silent Hill 2 PC Widescreen Fix Installation Guide]</ref>|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Fix issues|ref={{cn|date=July 2018}}|fix=
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# Download [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#sh2 Silent Hill 2 Widescreen Fix].
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# Install [[#Silent Hill 2 Enhancements|Silent Hill 2 Enhancements]].
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# Copy <code>dinput8.dll</code> and the <code>scripts</code> folder to the installation folder.
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# Open <code>d3d8.ini</code>.
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# Rename <code>dinput8.dll</code> to <code>d3d8.dll</code>.
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# Change <code>LoadFromScriptsOnly = 0</code> to <code>LoadFromScriptsOnly = 1</code>.
 
# Download [https://fdossena.com/?p=wined3d/index.frag WineD3D for Windows].
 
# Download [https://fdossena.com/?p=wined3d/index.frag WineD3D for Windows].
 
# Copy <code>d3d9.dll</code>, <code>libwine.dll</code>, and <code>wined3d.dll</code> to <code>{{p|game}}\scripts\</code>.
 
# Copy <code>d3d9.dll</code>, <code>libwine.dll</code>, and <code>wined3d.dll</code> to <code>{{p|game}}\scripts\</code>.
 
# Download [https://github.com/elishacloud/LoadWineD3D-ASI/releases LoadWineD3D ASI].
 
# Download [https://github.com/elishacloud/LoadWineD3D-ASI/releases LoadWineD3D ASI].
 
# Copy <code>LoadWineD3D.asi</code> to <code>{{p|game}}\scripts\</code>.
 
# Copy <code>LoadWineD3D.asi</code> to <code>{{p|game}}\scripts\</code>.
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# Create a file named <code>global.ini</code> in <code>{{p|game}}\scripts\</code> with the following content.
 
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<pre>[GlobalSets]
 
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UseD3D8to9=1</pre>
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Game hangs at startup===
 
===Game hangs at startup===
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{{ii}} On Windows 7, having single core affinity enabled through the [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#sh2 Silent Hill 2 Widescreen Fix] may prevent the game from running.
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{{ii}} On Windows 7, having single core affinity enabled through [[#Silent Hill 2 Enhancements|Silent Hill 2 Enhancements]] may prevent the game from running.
  
 
{{Fixbox|description=Disable SingleCoreAffinity on Windows 7|ref=<ref>[https://github.com/AeroWidescreen/NFS-SH-WidescreenFixWiki/wiki/3.-Troubleshooting#silent-hill-2 Troubleshooting · AeroWidescreen/NFS-SH-WidescreenFixWiki Wiki]</ref>|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Disable SingleCoreAffinity on Windows 7|ref=<ref>[https://github.com/AeroWidescreen/NFS-SH-WidescreenFixWiki/wiki/3.-Troubleshooting#silent-hill-2 Troubleshooting · AeroWidescreen/NFS-SH-WidescreenFixWiki Wiki]</ref>|fix=
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# Go to <code>{{p|game}}\scripts\</code>.
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# Install [[#Silent Hill 2 Enhancements|Silent Hill 2 Enhancements]].
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# Open <code>SilentHill2.WidescreenFix.ini</code>.
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# Open <code>d3d8.ini</code>.
 
# Change <code>SingleCoreAffinity = 1</code> to <code>SingleCoreAffinity = 0</code>.
 
# Change <code>SingleCoreAffinity = 1</code> to <code>SingleCoreAffinity = 0</code>.
 
# Doing this will require [http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/windows-and-office/change-the-processor-affinity-setting-in-windows-7-to-gain-a-performance-edge/ manually changing] the single core affinity from Task Manager every time you run the game.
 
# Doing this will require [http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/windows-and-office/change-the-processor-affinity-setting-in-windows-7-to-gain-a-performance-edge/ manually changing] the single core affinity from Task Manager every time you run the game.
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|64-bit executable      = false
 
|64-bit executable      = false
 
|64-bit executable notes=  
 
|64-bit executable notes=  
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}}
 
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===Use Fog Fix alongside Widescreen Fix===
 
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{{Fixbox|description=Use both fixes together|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}|fix=
 
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# Install [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#sh2 Silent Hill 2 Widescreen Fix] to the installation folder.
 
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# Download [http://ps2wide.net/pc.html#sh2 Silent Hill 2 Fog Fix].
 
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# Copy {{file|sh2.dll}} and {{file|sh2fog.ini}} to <code>{{p|game}}\scripts\</code> (password: sh2).
 
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# Rename {{file|sh2.dll}} to {{file|sh2.asi}} and start the game.
 
 
}}
 
}}
  

Revision as of 03:15, 8 July 2018

Template:Infobox game/row/winporter
Silent Hill 2: Director's Cut
Silent Hill 2: Director's Cut cover
Developers
Team Silent
Publishers
Konami
Release dates
Windows December 2, 2002
Silent Hill 2: Director's Cut guide on StrategyWiki
Silent Hill 2: Director's Cut on Wikipedia
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Silent Hill
Silent Hill 2: Director's Cut 2002
Silent Hill 3 2003
Silent Hill 4: The Room 2004
Silent Hill: Homecoming 2008
Silent Hill 2 2024

Key points

The PC version adds improved flashlight lighting, the ability to save at any time during the game, swap weapons without opening the menu, and a movie gallery.
Can only run stably on a single core; use Silent Hill 2 Enhancements on modern systems.
Atmospheric fog and the shadowing are much simpler and less refined than the PlayStation 2 version.[1] See Silent Hill 2 Enhancements to fix.
FMVs suffer significantly in quality compared to the other versions.[2] See FMV Enhacement Pack to fix.
Frame rate is capped at 30 FPS. See Silent Hill 2 Enhancements to fix.

General information

Silent Hill Wiki - A wiki for the series
Silent Hill Memories - Informative site
Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition Installation Guide

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
 Released on 3 CDs.
Windows
There are two versions, the North American version and European Director's Cut version. If the title screen lacks "Director's Cut" on it, it's the North American version. Both versions include the extra scenario Born from a Wish along with an extra UFO ending.

Essential improvements

Silent Hill 2 running at 1920x1080
Silent Hill 2 running at 1920x1080

Silent Hill 2 Enhancements

A project designed to enhance Silent Hill 2's graphics and audio. Compatible with both the North American and European Director's Cut version.
Features many bug fixes and improvements; includes built-in Silent Hill 2 Widescreen Fix and Fog Fix.

Silent Hill 2 Audio Enhancement Pack

Replaces the PC version's audio files with the original, higher quality PlayStation 2 ones.

Silent Hill 2 FMV Enhancement Pack

A widescreen FMV enhancement pack with improved quality and upscaled resolution over the original PC version's FMVs.[1]

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\[Note 1]
keyconf.dat stores input bindings.
language.ini stores language settings.
options.ini stores gameplay and volume settings.
settings.ini stores video and audio settings.

Save game data location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\data\save\[Note 1]

Video settings

Video settings
Video settings

Template:Video settings

Input settings

Template:Input settings

Controller support

A fix is required for the game to recognize XInput LT/RT and D-pad when assigning controls.
Force feedback cannot be enabled for XInput controllers.
Add XInput support[citation needed]
  1. Install Silent Hill 2 Enhancements.
  2. Download and run XInput Plus.
  3. Set the Target Program to sh2pc.exe.
  4. Go to DirectInput and check Enable DirectInput Output.
  5. Assign LT/RT to Button 11/12.
  6. Assign DPAD to Button 13-16.
  7. Click Apply and OK.

Audio settings

Template:Audio settings

May require DirectSound3D restoration software to restore hardware-accelerated 3D sound functionality on Windows Vista and later.

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
French
German
Italian
Polish
Brazilian Portuguese
Russian
Arabic
Spanish

Issues fixed

Fixing most major issues

Issues: white textures, music fades randomly and sound loops, missing fog at the beginning of the game, missing graphical overlays, slow transitions, black lines appearing on faces, flashlight illuminates objects behind James, crashes, slow camera speed, "Maria" ending has buggy shadows and no fog, and chunks of environments missing when a camera is fixed close to a wall.
Fix issues[citation needed]
  1. Install Silent Hill 2 Enhancements.
  2. Open d3d8.ini.
  3. Change LoadFromScriptsOnly = 0 to LoadFromScriptsOnly = 1.
  4. Download WineD3D for Windows.
  5. Copy d3d9.dll, libwine.dll, and wined3d.dll to <path-to-game>\scripts\.
  6. Download LoadWineD3D ASI.
  7. Copy LoadWineD3D.asi to <path-to-game>\scripts\.

Game hangs at startup

On Windows 7, having single core affinity enabled through Silent Hill 2 Enhancements may prevent the game from running.
Disable SingleCoreAffinity on Windows 7[3]
  1. Install Silent Hill 2 Enhancements.
  2. Open d3d8.ini.
  3. Change SingleCoreAffinity = 1 to SingleCoreAffinity = 0.
  4. Doing this will require manually changing the single core affinity from Task Manager every time you run the game.

"Insert a disc" message in the ending

Rename ending.bik[4]
  1. Go to <path-to-game>\data\movie\.
  2. Rename ending.bik to end.bik.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 8
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Make James run without slowing down

Apply unlimited stamina hack[5]
  1. Open sh2pc.exe with a hex editor such as HxD.
  2. Press Ctrl+G and go to the address 001356D1.
  3. Change the value CF to C8 and save the changes.

Disable background fog

Disable fogging[6]
  1. Download and run DxWnd.
  2. Click on Edit, then Add.
  3. Set the path to <path-to-game>\sh2pc.exe
  4. Disable Run in Window.
  5. Click on the Direct3D tab and enable Disable Fogging.
  6. Click OK, File, Save, and start the game with DxWnd running.

Add icon to executable file

sh2pc.exe may have no icon set by default.
Set icon with Rcedit[7]
  1. Download Rcedit depending on your OS bitness, and copy it to <path-to-game>.
  2. Download sh2_newicon.zip and extract sh2_new.ico to <path-to-game>.
  3. Open a Command Prompt.
  4. Type in and enter cd <path-to-game>.
    • Replace <path-to-game> with the actual path; e.g. cd C:\Games\Silent Hill 2.
  5. Type in and enter rcedit-x64.exe sh2pc.exe --set-icon sh2_new.ico.
    • If you use the 32-bit version, replace rcedit-x64.exe with rcedit-x86.exe above.

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 98, 2000, ME, XP
Processor (CPU) AMD Athlon - 700 MHz
Intel Pentium - 700 MHz		 AMD Athlon - 1 GHz
Intel Pentium - 1 GHz
System memory (RAM) 64 MB 128 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 1.8 GB 2.3 GB
Video card (GPU) 32 MB of VRAM
DirectX 8.1 compatible 		64 MB of VRAM

Notes

  1. ↑ 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%\VirtualStore on Windows Vista and later (more details).

References