Difference between revisions of "Legacy of Kain: Blood Omen 2"
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Third-person }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Fantasy }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Legacy of Kain }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Legacy of Kain }} | ||
|steam appid = 242960 | |steam appid = 242960 | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | + | {{Introduction | |
− | {{--}} | + | |introduction = |
+ | |||
+ | |release history = The PC version lacks some effects from the Xbox and PlayStation 2 versions. | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = The game has compatibility issues on modern systems; use the [[#Re-vamped|Re-vamped]] patch to fix them. | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | Simple disc check | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | Simple disc check | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1327-2 | Steam | Includes [[Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver]], [[Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 2]] and [[Legacy of Kain: Defiance]]. | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | legacy_of_kain_blood_omen_2 | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | legacy_of_kain_blood_omen_2 | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| GMG | blood-omen-2-legacy-of-kain | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Humble | blood-omen-2-legacy-of-kain | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Steam | 242960 | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 242960 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| publisher | https://store.na.square-enix-games.com/en_US/product/280691/blood-omen2-legacy-of-kain-steam | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }} | {{Availability/row| publisher | https://store.na.square-enix-games.com/en_US/product/280691/blood-omen2-legacy-of-kain-steam | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
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===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
[https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/638/7/39205/download Patch 1.02] is the latest version. Digital distribution versions are already patched. | [https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/638/7/39205/download Patch 1.02] is the latest version. Digital distribution versions are already patched. | ||
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{{++}} Adds compatibility with all DirectInput and XInput controllers. | {{++}} Adds compatibility with all DirectInput and XInput controllers. | ||
{{ii}} Requires version 1.02 from GOG.com or Steam. | {{ii}} Requires version 1.02 from GOG.com or Steam. | ||
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+ | ===[https://www.moddb.com/mods/blood-omen-2-conceptual-edition Blood Omen 2: Conceptual Edition]=== | ||
+ | This project aims to restore cut content, solve various in-game issues, retexture most of the characters, tweak in-game elements and bring FMVs from the PlayStation 2 version in high quality with fixed widescreen aspect ratio. | ||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Instructions|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|fix= | ||
− | # Go to | + | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\data}}. |
# Delete or rename {{file|bo2intro.dat}}, {{file|crystal.dat}} and {{file|eidos.dat}}. | # Delete or rename {{file|bo2intro.dat}}, {{file|crystal.dat}} and {{file|eidos.dat}}. | ||
− | # | + | }} |
+ | |||
+ | ===Extra setup dialog options=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Add DWORD value|fix= | ||
+ | # With the [[Registry Editor]], go to {{registry|{{p|hkcu}}\Software\Crystal Dynamics\Blood Omen 2}}. | ||
+ | # Create a new ''DWORD (32-bit) Value'' and rename it to {{code|ExtendedDialog}}. | ||
+ | # Change its value data from {{code|0}} to {{code|1}}. | ||
+ | # Run the game and tick {{key|Show devtech options}} in the setup dialog. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{P|userprofile\Documents}}\Blood Omen 2\\ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{P|userprofile\Documents}}\Blood Omen 2\Save *\}} |
}} | }} | ||
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|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
− | |full controller = | + | |full controller = limited |
− | |full controller notes = | + | |full controller notes = Can be played with controller.<br> Keyboard and mouse are necessary to access the main and pause menus. |
|controller remap = unknown | |controller remap = unknown | ||
|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Use [[#Re-vamped|Re-vamped]]}} | {{Fixbox|description=Use [[#Re-vamped|Re-vamped]]}} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=[[Microsoft Windows#Force CPU affinity|Force CPU affinity]] to one core <ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=[[Microsoft Windows#Force CPU affinity|Force CPU affinity]] to one core<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/242960/discussions/0/666824800553890684/?l=polish|title=Set affinity to CPU 0|date=May 2023}}</ref>}} |
===Uncapped frame rate issue=== | ===Uncapped frame rate issue=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Use [[#Re-vamped|Re-vamped]]}} | {{Fixbox|description=Use [[#Re-vamped|Re-vamped]]}} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)#Frame rate capping|Limit the frame rate]] to 60 FPS <ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)#Frame rate capping|Limit the frame rate]] to 60 FPS<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/legacy_of_kain_series/blood_omen_2_stuck_menu/page1|title=It's a FPS problem|date=May 2023}}</ref>}} |
{{Fixbox|description=Enable VSync and set the refresh rate to 60Hz}} | {{Fixbox|description=Enable VSync and set the refresh rate to 60Hz}} | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ===Black screen=== | + | ===Black screen at startup=== |
{{Fixbox|description=Use [[#Re-vamped|Re-vamped]]}} | {{Fixbox|description=Use [[#Re-vamped|Re-vamped]]}} | ||
Latest revision as of 12:26, 26 December 2023
Developers | |
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Crystal Dynamics | |
Windows | Nixxes Software[1] |
Publishers | |
2002-2009 | Eidos Interactive |
2009-2023 | Square Enix |
2023-present | Crystal Dynamics |
Retail re-release | Sold Out Software |
Release dates | |
Windows | March 29, 2002 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 66 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Action |
Themes | Fantasy |
Series | Legacy of Kain |
Legacy of Kain | |
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Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain | 1997 |
Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver | 1999 |
Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 2 | 2001 |
Legacy of Kain: Blood Omen 2 | 2002 |
Legacy of Kain: Defiance | 2003 |
Nosgoth | Cancelled |
Legacy of Kain: Blood Omen 2 is a singleplayer third-person action game in the Legacy of Kain series.
The PC version lacks some effects from the Xbox and PlayStation 2 versions.
The game has compatibility issues on modern systems; use the Re-vamped patch to fix them.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | Simple disc check | |||
Includes Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver, Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 2 and Legacy of Kain: Defiance. | ||||
GOG.com | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam | ||||
Publisher website (unavailable) |
Essential improvements
Patches
Patch 1.02 is the latest version. Digital distribution versions are already patched.
Re-vamped
- Fixes crashes related to audio (no longer requires single core affinity) and the Bink video player.
- Fully restores motion blur by improving the effect, replaces FSAA with MSAA, and adds support for aspect ratio at any resolution.
- Adds compatibility with all DirectInput and XInput controllers.
- Requires version 1.02 from GOG.com or Steam.
Blood Omen 2: Conceptual Edition
This project aims to restore cut content, solve various in-game issues, retexture most of the characters, tweak in-game elements and bring FMVs from the PlayStation 2 version in high quality with fixed widescreen aspect ratio.
Skip intro videos
Instructions |
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Extra setup dialog options
Add DWORD value |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Crystal Dynamics\Blood Omen 2\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/242960/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Blood Omen 2\Save *\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/242960/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | Use Re-vamped or see the WSGF entry | ||
Multi-monitor | Use Helix Mod: Legacy of Kain: Blood Omen 2 | ||
Ultra-widescreen | Use Re-vamped or see the WSGF entry | ||
4K Ultra HD | Use Re-vamped | ||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | Use Re-vamped | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | Use Re-vamped or see WSGF topic | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | Run bo2.exe with -setup command line argument and tick Sync to refresh |
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60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | Exceeding the range of 900-1000 FPS slows down the main menu a lot and causes glitches (brief teleportation and a bit of blocking) that occur when touching walls or other geometrical elements. Use Re-vamped to prevent these issues. |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | Acceleration is always on | |
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | Can be played with controller. Keyboard and mouse are necessary to access the main and pause menus. |
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Controller remapping | ||
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | Use Re-vamped to add support to XInput controllers. | |
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Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers | Generic DirectInput controllers are supported. | |
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Button prompts |
Additional information | ||
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Button prompts | ||
Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Sound & Music | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | Retail only. download for digital releases. | |||
German | Retail and GOG.com only. download for Steam release. | |||
Italian | Retail only. download for digital releases. | |||
Russian | Retail only. download for digital releases. | |||
Spanish | Retail only. download for digital releases. |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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Nvidia 3D Vision | See Helix Mod: Legacy of Kain: Blood Omen 2 | ||
vorpX | Crashes after intro on Windows 7 |
Issues fixed
Random crashes and freezes
Use Re-vamped |
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Force CPU affinity to one core[2] |
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Uncapped frame rate issue
Use Re-vamped |
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Limit the frame rate to 60 FPS[3] |
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Enable VSync and set the refresh rate to 60Hz |
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Mouse cursor does not remain inside the monitor
- Occurs when running the game with a secondary monitor connected.
Use Re-vamped |
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VSync does not work on Windows 10
Use Re-vamped |
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FMVs play slow or choppy
Use Re-vamped |
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Run bo2.exe with -setup command line argument and tick Switch resolution for movies
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Notes
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Crashes during the playback of Soul Reaver 2 trailer
- Appears to be an issue with some digital distribution versions.
Replace video file |
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Black screen at startup
Use Re-vamped |
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Modify DWORD value |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 8.1 | Use Re-vamped for Direct3D9 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98, XP | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium III 450 MHz | Intel Pentium III 800 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 128 MB | 256 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1,8 GB | 2 GB |
Video card (GPU) | 16 MB of VRAM DirectX 8.1 compatible | 64 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 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 (242960) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ blood omen2 Wayback Machine [missing title] - last accessed on 2021-9-5
- ↑ Set affinity to CPU 0 - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ It's a FPS problem - last accessed on May 2023