Difference between revisions of "Silent Hill 2: Director's Cut"
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'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
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{{ii}} Can only run stably on a single core: for '''European Director's Cut''' version (superior version), use [[#Silent Hill 2 Widescreen Fix|Silent Hill 2 Widescreen Fix]], or alternatively [[#sh2proxy|sh2proxy]]. For '''North American''' version (inferior version), use [[#Modern Compatibility Fix|Modern Compatibility Fix]]. | {{ii}} Can only run stably on a single core: for '''European Director's Cut''' version (superior version), use [[#Silent Hill 2 Widescreen Fix|Silent Hill 2 Widescreen Fix]], or alternatively [[#sh2proxy|sh2proxy]]. For '''North American''' version (inferior version), use [[#Modern Compatibility Fix|Modern Compatibility Fix]]. | ||
| − | {{++}} | + | {{++}} 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. |
| − | {{--}} | + | {{--}} Atmospheric fog and the shadowing are much simpler and less refined than the PlayStation 2 version.<ref>[http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=41496788&postcount=6 Differences between the original PS2 versions and the ported PC versions - NeoGAF]</ref> |
| − | {{--}} Audio is compressed and lacks detail in comparison to the | + | {{--}} Audio is compressed and lacks detail in comparison to the PlayStation 2 version.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8E5Nt8ahZRk Silent Hill 2 Sound Comparison (PC vs PS2) - YouTube]</ref> |
| − | {{--}} Frame rate is | + | {{--}} 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> |
| + | {{--}} Frame rate is capped at 30 FPS. See [[#60 FPS|60 FPS]] to raise frame rate cap. | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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===[https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#sh2 Silent Hill 2 Widescreen Fix]=== | ===[https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#sh2 Silent Hill 2 Widescreen Fix]=== | ||
| − | A D3D8 wrapper for the European Director's Cut version | + | A D3D8 wrapper for the European Director's Cut version which adds some fixes and new features: |
*Widescreen and custom resolutions. | *Widescreen and custom resolutions. | ||
*Windowed mode. | *Windowed mode. | ||
*Fixes for anti-aliasing and processor affinity. | *Fixes for anti-aliasing and processor affinity. | ||
| − | *Unlock the frame | + | *Unlock the frame rate to 60 FPS. |
*Unstretched HUD and menus. | *Unstretched HUD and menus. | ||
*Allows you to use higher resolutions without slowing down transition speeds. | *Allows you to use higher resolutions without slowing down transition speeds. | ||
| − | *Remove cutscene letterboxes. | + | *Remove cutscene letterboxes and widescreen FMV mode. |
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| − | + | ===[https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B_HXa9oj31OeWWlXREJOZTZCZFk FMV Enhancement Pack]=== | |
| + | A widescreen FMV enhancement pack with improved quality and upscaled resolution over the original PC version's FMVs. | ||
| + | *To install, drop the '''data''' folder to the game folder and overwrite. | ||
| + | *'''ending.bik''' may need to be renamed to '''end.bik''' to prevent an "insert a disc" message in the ending. | ||
===[https://github.com/emoose/sh2proxy sh2proxy]=== | ===[https://github.com/emoose/sh2proxy sh2proxy]=== | ||
| − | A deprecated D3D8 wrapper with similar features to the Silent Hill 2 Widescreen Fix | + | A deprecated D3D8 wrapper with similar features to the Silent Hill 2 Widescreen Fix, with some differences: |
*Built-in borderless fullscreen windowed function. | *Built-in borderless fullscreen windowed function. | ||
| − | * | + | *HUD and menus are stretched. |
| − | + | *Lacks built-in support for 60 FPS, non-letterboxed cutscenes, and nonstretched FMVs. | |
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===[http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/101-silent-hill-2-modern-compatibility-fix/ Modern Compatibility Fix]=== | ===[http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/101-silent-hill-2-modern-compatibility-fix/ Modern Compatibility Fix]=== | ||
| − | Allows higher resolutions and easier anti aliasing application (at the cost of some glitches). Only use this for the North American version. | + | Allows higher resolutions and easier anti-aliasing application (at the cost of some glitches). Only use this for the North American version. Known issues: |
| − | + | *Sometimes the game will still hang at startup. Making '''settings.ini''' read-only could solve the issue. | |
| − | + | *If all of this doesn't solve the problem go to the task manager, then services tab and stop [https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/desktop/cc185680(v=vs.85).aspx SENS]. | |
| − | + | *Selectable resolutions do not go up all the way to 4K, enabling GeDoSaTo or Nvidia DSR does not affect the list. Selecting a higher resolution than your monitor's crashes the game. | |
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==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
|ultrawidescreen = hackable | |ultrawidescreen = hackable | ||
| − | |ultrawidescreen notes = | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = Use [[#Silent Hill 2 Widescreen Fix|Widescreen Fix]] or [[#sh2proxy|sh2proxy]]. |
|4k ultra hd = hackable | |4k ultra hd = hackable | ||
|4k ultra hd notes = Use [[#Silent Hill 2 Widescreen Fix|Widescreen Fix]] or [[#sh2proxy|sh2proxy]]. | |4k ultra hd notes = Use [[#Silent Hill 2 Widescreen Fix|Widescreen Fix]] or [[#sh2proxy|sh2proxy]]. | ||
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|windowed notes = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]]. | |windowed notes = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]]. | ||
|borderless windowed = hackable | |borderless windowed = hackable | ||
| − | |borderless windowed notes = | + | |borderless windowed notes = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]]. |
|anisotropic = hackable | |anisotropic = hackable | ||
|anisotropic notes = Force AF through control panel. | |anisotropic notes = Force AF through control panel. | ||
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|vsync notes = Enabled by default. Can be forced off. | |vsync notes = Enabled by default. Can be forced off. | ||
|60 fps = hackable | |60 fps = hackable | ||
| − | |60 fps notes = | + | |60 fps notes = Frame rate is capped at 30 FPS. See [[#60 FPS|60 FPS]] to raise frame rate cap. |
|120 fps = false | |120 fps = false | ||
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
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|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | {{ii}} For non-letterboxed cutscenes use [[#Silent Hill 2 Widescreen Fix|Widescreen Fix]], or otherwise use [http://www.mediafire.com/download/1mm2v1ioiob6fxb/sh2pc_letterboxfix.zip Cutscene letterbox fix]. | ||
===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ||
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# Edit <code>d3d8.ini</code> with Notepad. | # Edit <code>d3d8.ini</code> with Notepad. | ||
# Change <code>ForceWindowedMode = 0</code> to <code>ForceWindowedMode = 1</code> | # Change <code>ForceWindowedMode = 0</code> to <code>ForceWindowedMode = 1</code> | ||
| + | # Optionally, use [https://github.com/Codeusa/Borderless-Gaming Borderless Gaming] to make the window borderless. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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# Edit <code>sh2proxy.ini</code> with Notepad. | # Edit <code>sh2proxy.ini</code> with Notepad. | ||
# Change <code>Windowed = 0</code> to <code>Windowed = 1</code> | # Change <code>Windowed = 0</code> to <code>Windowed = 1</code> | ||
| + | # Optionally, change <code>Borderless = 0</code> to <code>Borderless = 1</code> to make the window borderless. | ||
}} | }} | ||
===[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)|60 FPS]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)|60 FPS]]=== | ||
| − | {{--}} | + | {{--}} 60 FPS causes the handgun and shotgun bullet sound effects to prolong longer than usual. |
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
| − | {{Fixbox/fix| | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Modify .exe file|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} |
# It is highly recommended [[#sh2proxy|sh2proxy]] is installed first. | # It is highly recommended [[#sh2proxy|sh2proxy]] is installed first. | ||
| − | # | + | # Open {{file|sh2pc.exe}} with a hex editor such as [http://mh-nexus.de/en/hxd/ HxD]. |
| − | # Find <code>6A 00 6A 1E 50 51</code> | + | # Find the hex values <code>6A 00 6A 1E 50 51</code> |
| − | # Replace | + | # Replace them with <code>6A 00 6A 3C 50 51</code> |
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
| − | {{ii}} [https://www.dropbox.com/s/n1qpwvd5gpsipe8/sh2pc.exe?dl=0 | + | {{ii}} Alternatively, use a [https://www.dropbox.com/s/n1qpwvd5gpsipe8/sh2pc.exe?dl=0 modded .exe] for the Director's Cut version with sh2proxy. |
}} | }} | ||
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==Issues unresolved== | ==Issues unresolved== | ||
===Flashlight illuminates objects and monsters behind James=== | ===Flashlight illuminates objects and monsters behind James=== | ||
| − | + | {{ii}} There is a minor flashlight glitch where the flashlight will illuminate objects and monsters behind James - there is no known fix. | |
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| + | ===Graphic settings are reverted=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} Don't force close the game when you exit or else the graphic settings will revert. Always exit the game by pressing Escape, returning to the title screen and closing it from there. | ||
==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
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# Activate the checkbox for '''Stamina Script''', and go back to the game. | # Activate the checkbox for '''Stamina Script''', and go back to the game. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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| + | ===Brightness level=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} It is highly recommended to set the Brightness Level in-game to 3 to get the most contrast. Anything higher overexposures the white level. | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
Revision as of 09:43, 18 September 2016
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| Developers | |
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| Team Silent | |
| Publishers | |
| Konami | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | December 2, 2002 |
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| Silent Hill | |
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| 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
- Can only run stably on a single core: for European Director's Cut version (superior version), use Silent Hill 2 Widescreen Fix, or alternatively sh2proxy. For North American version (inferior version), use Modern Compatibility Fix.
- 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.
- Atmospheric fog and the shadowing are much simpler and less refined than the PlayStation 2 version.[1]
- Audio is compressed and lacks detail in comparison to the PlayStation 2 version.[2]
- FMVs suffer significantly in quality compared to the other versions.[3]
- Frame rate is capped at 30 FPS. See 60 FPS to raise frame rate cap.
General information
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
Released on 3 CDs. | |
- 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 Widescreen Fix
A D3D8 wrapper for the European Director's Cut version which adds some fixes and new features:
- Widescreen and custom resolutions.
- Windowed mode.
- Fixes for anti-aliasing and processor affinity.
- Unlock the frame rate to 60 FPS.
- Unstretched HUD and menus.
- Allows you to use higher resolutions without slowing down transition speeds.
- Remove cutscene letterboxes and widescreen FMV mode.
FMV Enhancement Pack
A widescreen FMV enhancement pack with improved quality and upscaled resolution over the original PC version's FMVs.
- To install, drop the data folder to the game folder and overwrite.
- ending.bik may need to be renamed to end.bik to prevent an "insert a disc" message in the ending.
sh2proxy
A deprecated D3D8 wrapper with similar features to the Silent Hill 2 Widescreen Fix, with some differences:
- Built-in borderless fullscreen windowed function.
- HUD and menus are stretched.
- Lacks built-in support for 60 FPS, non-letterboxed cutscenes, and nonstretched FMVs.
Modern Compatibility Fix
Allows higher resolutions and easier anti-aliasing application (at the cost of some glitches). Only use this for the North American version. Known issues:
- Sometimes the game will still hang at startup. Making settings.ini read-only could solve the issue.
- If all of this doesn't solve the problem go to the task manager, then services tab and stop SENS.
- Selectable resolutions do not go up all the way to 4K, enabling GeDoSaTo or Nvidia DSR does not affect the list. Selecting a higher resolution than your monitor's crashes the game.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Template:Game data/row
| System | Location |
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settings.inistores video and audio settings,options.inistores gameplay and volume settings, andlanguage.inistores language settings.
Save game data location
Template:Game data/row
| System | Location |
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Video settings
Video settings
- For non-letterboxed cutscenes use Widescreen Fix, or otherwise use Cutscene letterbox fix.
Windowed
| Instructions |
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| Instructions |
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60 FPS
- 60 FPS causes the handgun and shotgun bullet sound effects to prolong longer than usual.
| Instructions |
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| Instructions |
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Input settings
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 | ||||
| Spanish | ||||
| Russian |
Issues unresolved
Flashlight illuminates objects and monsters behind James
- There is a minor flashlight glitch where the flashlight will illuminate objects and monsters behind James - there is no known fix.
Graphic settings are reverted
- Don't force close the game when you exit or else the graphic settings will revert. Always exit the game by pressing Escape, returning to the title screen and closing it from there.
Issues fixed
Weird lines across the screen
| Instructions |
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Missing textures
| Instructions |
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Windows 10 fullscreen with borders
| Instructions |
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| Instructions |
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Other information
Always run without becoming exhausted
| Instructions |
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Brightness level
- It is highly recommended to set the Brightness Level in-game to 3 to get the most contrast. Anything higher overexposures the white level.
System requirements
| Windows | ||
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| 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 |