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|lutris = soldier-of-fortune-ii-double-helix | |lutris = soldier-of-fortune-ii-double-helix | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 6428 |
|wikipedia = Soldier of Fortune II: Double Helix | |wikipedia = Soldier of Fortune II: Double Helix | ||
|winehq = 751 | |winehq = 751 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
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{{++}} Implemented HUD cropping fix by AntonioR. | {{++}} Implemented HUD cropping fix by AntonioR. | ||
{{++}} Added option to override the window style with borderless mode. | {{++}} Added option to override the window style with borderless mode. | ||
+ | {{--}} Remove's FMV's Causing them to be black | ||
+ | {{--}} May cause game to not work as intended | ||
+ | - | ||
}} | }} | ||
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'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
− | {{ii}} Exceeding 60 FPS will cause the character to get stuck in some places.<ref> | + | {{ii}} Exceeding 60 FPS will cause the character to get stuck in some places.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/soldier_of_fortune_series/sof_2_buggy_movement|title=SOF 2 buggy movement, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
}} | }} | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = true | |eax support = true | ||
− | |eax support notes = EAX 3<ref> | + | |eax support notes = EAX 3<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20021008114303/http://eax.creative.com/gaming/sof.asp|title=Soldier Of Fortune 2: Double Helix - EAX.CREATIVE.COM (retrieved)|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
|royalty free audio = always on | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
|royalty free audio notes = | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
− | + | ===Game can't be uninstalled (Error: "Could not open INSTALL.LOG file")=== | |
− | ===Game can't be uninstalled | + | {{ii}} This happens when there is a space in the game's install path. |
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Copy folder to C drive and run {{file|UNWISE.EXE}}|fix= | |
− | This happens when there is a space in game's install path | + | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}}}. |
− | # Go to {{ | + | # Copy {{folder|Uninstall}} directly to the C: drive. |
− | # Copy | + | # Go into the copied folder and run {{file|UNWISE.EXE}}. |
− | # Go into | + | # After uninstalling, remove the folder from C: drive. |
− | # After | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Brightness slider not working/Brightness too dark=== | ===Brightness slider not working/Brightness too dark=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Edit {{file|sof2sp.cfg}}|fix= |
− | # Go to | + | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\base\}}. |
− | # Open sof2sp.cfg. | + | # Open {{file|sof2sp.cfg}}. |
− | # Search for seta r_overBrightBits "1" and set to "0". | + | # Search for <code>seta r_overBrightBits "1"</code> and set to <code>seta r_overBrightBits "0"</code>. |
}} | }} | ||
===Game refuses to boot but the process is visible in the taskbar=== | ===Game refuses to boot but the process is visible in the taskbar=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Rename executable|ref= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Rename executable|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/soldier_of_fortune_series/sof_will_not_launch/post13|title=SoF will not launch., page 1 - Forum|date=2024-02-09}}</ref>|fix= |
− | # Go to {{ | + | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}}}. |
# Rename {{file|SoF.exe}} to {{file|mohaa.exe}}. | # Rename {{file|SoF.exe}} to {{file|mohaa.exe}}. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Use Microsoft Application Compatibility Toolkit|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use Microsoft Application Compatibility Toolkit|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/soldier_of_fortune_series/sof_will_not_launch/page1|title=gog.com|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
# Download and install [https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/win7appqual/application-compatibility-toolkit--act- Microsoft Application Compatibility Toolkit]. | # Download and install [https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/win7appqual/application-compatibility-toolkit--act- Microsoft Application Compatibility Toolkit]. | ||
# Run the program ({{file|C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Kits\10\Assessment and Deployment Kit\Application Compatibility Toolkit\Compatibility Administrator (32-bit)}}. | # Run the program ({{file|C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Kits\10\Assessment and Deployment Kit\Application Compatibility Toolkit\Compatibility Administrator (32-bit)}}. | ||
# Find the entry for Soldier of Fortune, right-click on <code>Sof.exe</code> to open the context menu and click on "Disable". | # Find the entry for Soldier of Fortune, right-click on <code>Sof.exe</code> to open the context menu and click on "Disable". | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
===Shadow glitch=== | ===Shadow glitch=== | ||
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===FPS drops on modern systems=== | ===FPS drops on modern systems=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Change '''Light Flares''' setting|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
# Go to the options menu. | # Go to the options menu. | ||
− | # Select Video Options. | + | # Select '''Video Options'''. |
− | # Just below the Gamma slider, change the Light Flares setting to 'Simple' or 'Off'. | + | # Just below the Gamma slider, change the Light Flares setting to '''Simple''' or '''Off'''. |
}} | }} | ||
===Graphics settings are lost each time when starting multiplayer=== | ===Graphics settings are lost each time when starting multiplayer=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Edit {{file|sof2mp.cfg}}|ref={{cn|date=June 2018}}|fix= |
− | # Go to {{ | + | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\base\MP\}}. |
# Open {{file|sof2mp.cfg}}. | # Open {{file|sof2mp.cfg}}. | ||
− | # Add these lines : | + | # Add these lines: |
<pre> | <pre> | ||
seta cg_shadows 3 | seta cg_shadows 3 | ||
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===Impossible to download custom maps / mods=== | ===Impossible to download custom maps / mods=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Run {{file|Sof2MP.exe}} as administrator | + | {{Fixbox|description=Run {{file|Sof2MP.exe}} as administrator|ref={{cn|date=June 2018}}|fix= |
}} | }} | ||
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|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | |macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = false | |macos intel 64-bit app = false | ||
− | |macos arm app = | + | |macos arm app = unknown |
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
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|minCPU = Intel Pentium III 450 MHz or AMD Athlon | |minCPU = Intel Pentium III 450 MHz or AMD Athlon | ||
|minRAM = 128 MB | |minRAM = 128 MB | ||
− | |minHD = 1. | + | |minHD = 1.6 GB |
|minGPU = OpenGL compatible | |minGPU = OpenGL compatible | ||
|minVRAM = 16 MB | |minVRAM = 16 MB | ||
+ | |minother = 8X CD-ROM | ||
|recOS = 2000, XP | |recOS = 2000, XP |
Latest revision as of 20:51, 6 May 2024
Developers | |
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Raven Software | |
Publishers | |
Activision | |
OS X | MacPlay |
Engines | |
id Tech 3 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | May 20, 2002 |
macOS (OS X) | September 9, 2002 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 80 |
IGDB | 68 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Shooter, Stealth |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Asia, Contemporary, Europe, Middle East, North America, South America |
Series | Soldier of Fortune |
Soldier of Fortune | |
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Soldier of Fortune | 2000 |
Soldier of Fortune II: Double Helix | 2002 |
Soldier of Fortune: Payback | 2007 |
Warnings
Soldier of Fortune II: Double Helix is a singleplayer and multiplayer first-person shooter and stealth game in the Soldier of Fortune series.
General information
- Soldier of Fortune 2 Multiplayer Community - patches, mods and forum.
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | Simple disc check. Original and Gold releases. | |||
GOG.com | Gold Edition |
- Free demo versions are available from GameFront: singleplayer, multiplayer.
Essential improvements
Patches
Sui's Fix
Installing Sui's Fix[1] |
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Notes
- |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\base\[Note 1] |
macOS (OS X) |
-
sof2sp.cfg
contains singleplayer settings. -
mp\sof2mp.cfg
contains multiplayer settings.
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\base\save[Note 1] |
macOS (OS X) |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | Use Sui's Fix or see Widescreen resolution. | ||
Multi-monitor | See the WSGF entry. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | See the WSGF entry. | ||
4K Ultra HD | Use Sui's Fix or see Widescreen resolution. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | Default FOV is 80°. See Sui's Fix or Field of view (FOV). | ||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Slider, maximum is 16x. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | FSAA, up to 4 samples. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | Capped at 91 FPS. See High frame rate. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Widescreen resolution
Running the game in widescreen resolution in single player[citation needed] |
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Notes
|
Setting the single player configuration file for widescreen[citation needed] |
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Notes
|
Running the game in widescreen resolution in multiplayer[citation needed] |
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Notes
|
Field of view (FOV)
Changing FOV using hex editor[2] |
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Notes
|
Changing FOV using console in singleplayer[citation needed] |
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Notes
|
Changing FOV using console in Multiplayer[citation needed] |
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Changing FOV in multiplayer is easier, because command
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High frame rate
Custom FPS cap[citation needed] |
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Notes
|
Head bob
Disable head bob[4] |
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|
Oversized Crosshair
Reduce the Oversized Crosshair[5] |
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|
FPS OSD is missing
Restore the missing FPS OSD (on-screen display) when using custom resolutions[6] |
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Notes
|
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | See Mouse acceleration. | |
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | Open the console and enter /m_pitch -0.022 . |
|
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
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Additional information | ||
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Haptic feedback | Mouse Force Feedback. |
Mouse acceleration
- Both mouse acceleration and mouse filtering are disabled by default. There is an option to enable mouse filtering under "Misc Settings". Mouse acceleration can be activated using console command
cl_mouseAccel 1
.
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | Up to 7.0 with EAX enabled. | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
EAX support | EAX 3[7] | |
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Traditional Chinese | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
LAN play | 64 | |||
Online play | 64 | The official GameSpy service shut down in 2014; custom master server available here. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | Dedicated servers can be made in-game or with Linux dedicated server. | |
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Issues fixed
Game can't be uninstalled (Error: "Could not open INSTALL.LOG file")
- This happens when there is a space in the game's install path.
Copy folder to C drive and run UNWISE.EXE
|
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|
Brightness slider not working/Brightness too dark
Edit sof2sp.cfg
|
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|
Game refuses to boot but the process is visible in the taskbar
Rename executable[8] |
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|
Use Microsoft Application Compatibility Toolkit[9] |
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Shadow glitch
Lower shadow quality[10] |
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|
FPS drops on modern systems
Change Light Flares setting[citation needed] |
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|
Graphics settings are lost each time when starting multiplayer
Edit sof2mp.cfg [citation needed]
|
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seta cg_shadows 3 seta cg_shellejection 1 seta cg_goredetail 2 Notes
|
Impossible to download custom maps / mods
Run Sof2MP.exe as administrator[citation needed]
|
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
OpenGL | 1.2 |
Executable | PPC | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | ||||
macOS (OS X) |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Audio | DirectSound, OpenAL | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video | |
Multiplayer | GameSpy | |
Anti-cheat | PunkBuster | [citation needed] |
Mods
SoF2 RMG Expansion and SP Tweaks Mod
- Adds the multiplayer only SIG 551, MP5, and Silver Talon to the singleplayer game
WilliamMacau's Killer Weapon MOD
- An Weapon Overhaul Mod
SOF 2: Remastered Edition
- Includes Widescreen, FOV and HUD fix,Multiplayer Weapons Mod and more
REAL(tm)istic Single Player Addon v5
- Alternate mod to WilliamMacau's Killer Weapon MOD
Weapons Mod v5
- Adds more Weapons in the game
Kin Edition 1.2 + Weapons Mod 5.0
- Alternate mod to Weapons Mod v5
Real Gore
- Improves the gore in the game
- Use this along with Bloody Chunks for better experience
FIXED PerfectFX
- Enhances FX effects in game, such as smoke, blood effects, bullet trails, smoke, etc.
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98, ME | 2000, XP |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium III 450 MHz or AMD Athlon | Intel Pentium III 800 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 128 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1.6 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | OpenGL compatible 16 MB of VRAM | |
Other | 8X CD-ROM |
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%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details). - ↑ On German keyboards, ⇧ Shift+^
References
- ↑ Verified by User:Suicide machine on 2019-08-13
- ↑ Soldier of Fortune II: Double Helix (Gold Edition) | WSGF
- ↑ SOF 2 buggy movement, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:Mars icecream on 2018
- ↑ Verified by User:Heymzey on 2021
- ↑ Verified by User:Heymzey on 2021
- ↑ Soldier Of Fortune 2: Double Helix - EAX.CREATIVE.COM (retrieved) - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ SoF will not launch., page 1 - Forum - last accessed on 2024-02-09
- ↑ gog.com - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:Mars icecream on 2018-8