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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Massive Development}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Massive Development}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher| | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|JoWood Productions|2003-2011}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher| | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Nordic Games|2011-2016}} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|THQ Nordic|2016-present}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Encore Software|Retail (North America)}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/engine|KRASS | + | {{Infobox game/row/engine|KRASS Engine}} |
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|August 22, 2003}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|August 22, 2003}} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|aquanox-2-revelation|69}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action, Shooter, Vehicle combat }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | Naval/watercraft }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Post-apocalyptic, Sci-fi }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | AquaNox }} | ||
|steam appid = 39640 | |steam appid = 39640 | ||
|gogcom id = 1207658851 | |gogcom id = 1207658851 | ||
+ | |hltb = 531 | ||
+ | |lutris = aquanox-2-revelation | ||
+ | |igdb = aquanox-2-revelation | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
+ | |mobygames = aquanox-2-revelation | ||
|wikipedia = AquaNox#AquaNox 2: Revelation | |wikipedia = AquaNox#AquaNox 2: Revelation | ||
|winehq = 7348 | |winehq = 7348 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ | + | |
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | {{DRM|SecuROM}} | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | | + | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | aquanox-2-revelation | DRM-free | | | Windows }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 3575-1 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | aquanox_2_revelation | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | aquanox_2_revelation | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| GMG | aquanox-2-revelation | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Humble | aquanox-2-revelation | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Humble | aquanox-2-revelation | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Steam | 39640 | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 39640 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | ===Demo=== | ||
+ | A demo is available [https://www.gamepressure.com/download.asp?ID=3328 in English] and [https://www.4players.de/services/downloadmanager/download.php?action=start_now&DOWNLOADID=4250 in German]. | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Launch | + | {{Fixbox|description=Launch the game with the <code>-nologo</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]]|ref={{cn|date=November 2017}}}} |
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
− | |gog galaxy | + | |discord = |
− | |gog galaxy notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |origin | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |origin notes | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |gog galaxy = false |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | | | + | |origin = |
− | | | + | |origin notes = |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |steam cloud = false |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|aquanox2 video settings.jpg|Video settings.}} | {{Image|aquanox2 video settings.jpg|Video settings.}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
− | |wsgf link = | + | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/aquanox-2-revelation |
|widescreen wsgf award = limited | |widescreen wsgf award = limited | ||
|multimonitor wsgf award = limited | |multimonitor wsgf award = limited | ||
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = limited | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = limited | ||
|widescreen resolution = hackable | |widescreen resolution = hackable | ||
− | |widescreen resolution notes= See the [ | + | |widescreen resolution notes= See the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/aquanox-2-revelation WSGF entry]. |
|multimonitor = hackable | |multimonitor = hackable | ||
− | |multimonitor notes = See the [ | + | |multimonitor notes = See the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/aquanox-2-revelation WSGF entry]. [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2275-aquanox2ultrawide21x9fix/ Alternatively use czarman's solution.] |
|ultrawidescreen = hackable | |ultrawidescreen = hackable | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen notes = See the [ | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = See the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/aquanox-2-revelation WSGF entry]. |
|4k ultra hd = hackable | |4k ultra hd = hackable | ||
− | |4k ultra hd notes = See the [ | + | |4k ultra hd notes = See the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/aquanox-2-revelation WSGF entry]. |
|fov = hackable | |fov = hackable | ||
|fov notes = Use this [https://github.com/SuiMachine/CheatEngine-Scripts/blob/master/Aquanox2_FOV/AN2.CT Cheat Engine table]. | |fov notes = Use this [https://github.com/SuiMachine/CheatEngine-Scripts/blob/master/Aquanox2_FOV/AN2.CT Cheat Engine table]. | ||
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|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |upscaling = false | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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|120 fps = unknown | |120 fps = unknown | ||
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
− | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
− | |color blind = | + | |color blind = false |
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Start the game in windowed mode|ref=<ref name="Sui">{{refcheck|user=Suicide_machine|date=2016-08-19}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Start the game in windowed mode|ref=<ref name="Sui">{{refcheck|user=Suicide_machine|date=2016-08-19}}</ref>|fix= | ||
− | * Launch the game with the [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]] <code>-windowsize '''YY'''''x'''''ZZ'''</code> where <code>YY</code> is width of screen resolution and <code>ZZ</code> is height of screen resolution, e.g. <code>-windowsize 1024x768</code>. | + | * Launch the game with the [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]] <code>-windowsize '''YY'''''x'''''ZZ'''</code> where <code>YY</code> is the width of the screen resolution and <code>ZZ</code> is the height of the screen resolution, e.g. <code>-windowsize 1024x768</code>. |
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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|invert mouse y-axis = unknown | |invert mouse y-axis = unknown | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
− | |touchscreen = | + | |touchscreen = false |
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
{{Image|aquanox2 audio settings.jpg|Audio settings.}} | {{Image|aquanox2 audio settings.jpg|Audio settings.}} | ||
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = Adjustable volume of sounds effects, music, radio messages and dialogues. | |separate volume notes = Adjustable volume of sounds effects, music, radio messages and dialogues. | ||
|surround sound = true | |surround sound = true | ||
− | |surround sound notes = Uses EAX | + | |surround sound notes = Uses EAX. Use ALchemy or IndirectSound. |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = always on |
− | |subtitles notes = | + | |subtitles notes = |
|closed captions = false | |closed captions = false | ||
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
− | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = always on |
− | |mute on focus lost notes = | + | |mute on focus lost notes = |
|eax support = false | |eax support = false | ||
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
+ | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = English | |language = English | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = French | |language = French | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
|audio = unknown | |audio = unknown | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Retail and Steam only. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = German | |language = German | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Retail and Steam only; [https://www.compiware-forum.de/downloads/file/242-aquanox-2-revelation-german-patch/ download for GOG.com version]. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==VR support== | ||
+ | {{VR support | ||
+ | |gg3d name = | ||
+ | |native 3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision gg3d award = | ||
+ | |tridef 3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |iz3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |native 3d = | ||
+ | |native 3d notes = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision notes = | ||
+ | |tridef 3d = | ||
+ | |tridef 3d notes = | ||
+ | |iz3d = | ||
+ | |iz3d notes = | ||
+ | |vorpx = hackable | ||
+ | |vorpx modes = G3D | ||
+ | |vorpx notes = User created profile, requires [[DgVoodoo 2|DGVoodoo2 v 2.55.4]]. See important instructions [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/search/Aquanox_2_/ here], 3D screenshots samples [https://rjkole.com?g=128 here]. <code>Note:</code> Profile may not produce stereo output with newer versions of dgVoodoo 2. | ||
+ | |htc vive = | ||
+ | |htc vive notes = | ||
+ | |oculus rift = | ||
+ | |oculus rift notes = | ||
+ | |osvr = | ||
+ | |osvr notes = | ||
+ | |windows mixed reality = | ||
+ | |windows mixed reality notes = | ||
+ | |keyboard-mouse = | ||
+ | |keyboard-mouse notes = | ||
+ | |3rd space gaming vest = | ||
+ | |3rd space gaming vest notes = | ||
+ | |novint falcon = | ||
+ | |novint falcon notes = | ||
+ | |trackir = | ||
+ | |trackir notes = | ||
+ | |tobii eye tracking = | ||
+ | |tobii eye tracking notes = | ||
+ | |play area seated = | ||
+ | |play area seated notes = | ||
+ | |play area standing = | ||
+ | |play area standing notes = | ||
+ | |play area room-scale = | ||
+ | |play area room-scale notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===Black screen=== | ===Black screen=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Disable other screens|ref=<ref>https://www.gog.com/forum/aquanox_series/aquanox_2_black_screen</ref>|fix= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Disable other screens|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/aquanox_series/aquanox_2_black_screen|title=gog.com|date=26 May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
− | * If | + | * If multiple screens are in use, disable all but the one used to play the game on. |
}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Disable | + | |
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=[[Windows Compatibility Mode|Disable visual themes and desktop compositions]] for {{file|AquaNox 2 Revelation.exe}}|ref=<ref name="Sui" />|fix= | |
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
{{Fixbox|description=Edit configuration file|ref=<ref name="Sui" />|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Edit configuration file|ref=<ref name="Sui" />|fix= | ||
− | # | + | # Edit {{file|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\AquaNox2\Config.txt}}. |
− | # | + | # At the very end of the file, the settings for the rendering resolution can be found - <code>dsp_height</code> and <code>dsp_width</code>. |
− | # Edit their values to match the resolution of | + | # Edit their values to match the resolution of the screen in use; e.g. for 1440x900 the fragment should look like this: |
<pre>[CVar196] | <pre>[CVar196] | ||
{ | { | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 8, 9 |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|dos modes = | |dos modes = | ||
|dos modes notes = | |dos modes notes = | ||
− | | | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
− | | | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
− | |64-bit executable | + | |windows arm app = |
− | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows exe notes = |
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos arm app = | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
Revision as of 16:18, 1 April 2024
Developers | |
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Massive Development | |
Publishers | |
2003-2011 | JoWood Productions |
2011-2016 | Nordic Games |
2016-present | THQ Nordic |
Retail (North America) | Encore Software |
Engines | |
KRASS Engine | |
Release dates | |
Windows | August 22, 2003 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 69 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Action, Shooter, Vehicle combat |
Vehicles | Naval/watercraft |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Post-apocalyptic, Sci-fi |
Series | AquaNox |
AquaNox | |
---|---|
Archimedean Dynasty | 1996 |
AquaNox | 2001 |
AquaNox 2: Revelation | 2003 |
Aquanox: Deep Descent | 2020 |
AquaNox 2: Revelation is a singleplayer first-person action, shooter and vehicle combat game in the AquaNox series.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | SecuROM DRM | |||
GamersGate | ||||
GOG.com | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam |
Demo
A demo is available in English and in German.
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Launch the game with the -nologo command line argument[citation needed]
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\AquaNox2\Config.txt |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/39640/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\AquaNox2\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/39640/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | See the WSGF entry. | ||
Multi-monitor | See the WSGF entry. Alternatively use czarman's solution. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | See the WSGF entry. | ||
4K Ultra HD | See the WSGF entry. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | Use this Cheat Engine table. | ||
Windowed | See Windowed. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
High-fidelity upscaling | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Windowed
Start the game in windowed mode[1] |
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | Under Game tab there is a slider to configure the amount of auto-aiming. | |
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | ||
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers |
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PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
---|---|---|
Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Steam Input | ||
---|---|---|
Steam Input API support | ||
Hook input (legacy mode) | Doesn't hook the joystick. | |
Official controller preset(s) | ||
Steam Controller button prompts | ||
Cursor detection |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Adjustable volume of sounds effects, music, radio messages and dialogues. | |
Surround sound | Uses EAX. Use ALchemy or IndirectSound. | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
French | Retail and Steam only. | |||
German | Retail and Steam only; download for GOG.com version. |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
vorpX | G3D User created profile, requires DGVoodoo2 v 2.55.4. See important instructions here, 3D screenshots samples here. Note: Profile may not produce stereo output with newer versions of dgVoodoo 2. |
Issues fixed
Black screen
Disable other screens[2] |
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Disable visual themes and desktop compositions for AquaNox 2 Revelation.exe [1]
|
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Edit configuration file[1] |
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[CVar196] { Name = "dsp_height" Type = "s32" Value = 900 } [CVar197] { Name = "dsp_width" Type = "s32" Value = 1440 } |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 8, 9 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98 | ME, 2000, XP |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 750 MHz AMD Athlon 750 MHz |
Intel Pentium 1 GHz AMD Athlon 1 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 128 MB (Windows 98) 256 MB (Windows 2000/NT/XP) |
256 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 500 MB | 1 GB |
Video card (GPU) | 32 of VRAM DirectX 8 compatible | 64 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 (39640) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.