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|cover = Serious Sam II cover.jpg | |cover = Serious Sam II cover.jpg | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Alligator Pit|Maintenance}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Alligator Pit|Maintenance}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|2K Games}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|2K Games|Former}} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Devolver Digital}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Devolver Digital|Current}} |
| + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sold Out Software|Re-release}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|1C-SoftClub|Russia}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Serious Engine | + | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Serious Engine|name=Serious Engine 2}} |
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 11, 2005}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 11, 2005}} | ||
| + | |reception = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|serious-sam-ii|74}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic||}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|serious-sam-ii|78}} | ||
| + | |taxonomy = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person, Third-person}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action, Shooter}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | Flight, Helicopter, Hovercraft}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Stylized}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Comedy, Sci-fi, Space}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Serious Sam}} | ||
|steam appid = 204340 | |steam appid = 204340 | ||
| − | |gogcom | + | |steam appid side = 1585110 |
| + | |gogcom id = | ||
| + | |gogcom id side = | ||
| + | |official site= https://www.croteam.com/serious-sam-2/ | ||
| + | |lutris = serious-sam-2 | ||
| + | |hltb = 8314 | ||
| + | |strategywiki = | ||
| + | |mobygames = 19973 | ||
|wikipedia = Serious Sam II | |wikipedia = Serious Sam II | ||
|winehq = 16829 | |winehq = 16829 | ||
| + | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
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| − | + | {{Introduction | |
| − | {{ | + | |introduction = |
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| + | |release history = The Steam version has been continually updated to fix bugs, add features for modern systems such as built-in widescreen and controller support, and also change the online multiplayer servers to Steamworks.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/204340/announcements/|title=Steam official announcements|date=May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/games/204340/announcements/detail/1769101262649649549|title=Steam Community :: Group Announcements :: Serious Sam 2 - Yeehaaa! Serious Sam 2 now uses Steamworks for online play!|date=May 2023}}</ref> Additionally, a large quality-of-life update, version 2.090, was pushed to Steam in 2021 with features like sprinting and new radar, new maps, and fixes for bugs like profile corruption.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/204340/view/3043843659824215488|title=Serious Sam 2 - Wait, what?! Serious Sam 2 Update 2.090 is Live! - Steam News|date=2023-09-02}}</ref> | ||
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| + | |current state = | ||
| + | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
| − | {{mm}} [http:// | + | {{mm}} [http://ap.samrev.com/bugs/index.php?r=bugs/find&project=2 Bug Tracker] |
{{mm}} [http://forums.seriouszone.com/index.php Seriously! Forums] | {{mm}} [http://forums.seriouszone.com/index.php Seriously! Forums] | ||
| − | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/204340/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] |
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc, key | {{DRM|SecuROM|7}} disc check. 4 CDs or 1 DVD. | | Windows }} |
| − | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| Humble | serious-sam-2 | Steam | | | Windows }} |
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 204340 | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 204340 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| Amazon | B007L887QI | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-SS2 | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | {{ii}} A free demo version is available from [https://archive.org/details/SeriousSam2NewDemo Archive.org]. | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
| − | {{ii}} [ | + | {{ii}} [https://files.seriouszone.com/filemanager/action.php?fmContainer=fmCont1&fmMode=getFile&fmObject=4 Serious Sam II Patch 2.070]. Do not install this if you have the German version as it can cause various problems due to the game's copy protection.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://files.seriouszone.com/serioussam2/official/patches/sam2-patch-2_070-65824.exe|title=Serious Sam II Patch 2.070 Comments|date=May 2023}}</ref> The Steam version also doesn't need this patch as it's already updated past this. |
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===Unofficial Linux installer=== | ===Unofficial Linux installer=== | ||
| − | [[User:Flibitijibibo|flibitijibibo]] has made an unofficial installer that simplifies installation of the game on Linux. | + | {{ii}} [[User:Flibitijibibo|flibitijibibo]] has made an unofficial installer that simplifies installation of the game on Linux. Download the installer here [http://www.flibitijibibo.com/fedora/installers/flibitSam2_2070b.tar.gz]. |
| − | + | {{ii}} To run the game, just run <code>serioussam2</code> in the installation folder. It may require privileges, so apply <code>chmod +x</code> to it first. | |
| − | + | {{ii}} To run the editor, just run <code>serioussam2-editor</code> in the installation folder. It may require privileges, so apply <code>chmod +x</code> to it first. | |
| − | To run the game, just run <code>serioussam2 | + | {{ii}} To get audio working, move to {{folder|{{p|game}}}} and make a symlink to the 32-bit {{code|libopenal.so}}. For Fedora, it looks like |
| − | + | <code>ln -s /usr/lib/libopenal.so.1 libopenal.so.0</code>. | |
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| − | To run the editor, just run <code>serioussam2 | ||
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| − | To get audio working, move to | ||
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==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
{{Image|Serious Sam II General.png|In-game general settings.}} | {{Image|Serious Sam II General.png|In-game general settings.}} | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\Content\SeriousSam2\Sam2.ini}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\Content\SeriousSam2\PlayerProfiles\}} |
}} | }} | ||
===[[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 | ||
| − | |origin | + | |discord = |
| − | |origin notes | + | |discord notes = |
| − | |steam cloud | + | |epic games launcher = |
| − | |steam cloud notes = | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
| − | | | + | |gog galaxy = |
| − | | | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
| + | |origin = | ||
| + | |origin notes = | ||
| + | |steam cloud = true | ||
| + | |steam cloud notes = | ||
| + | |ubisoft connect = | ||
| + | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
| + | |xbox cloud = | ||
| + | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Serious Sam II General Video.png|In-game general video settings.}} | {{Image|Serious Sam II General Video.png|In-game general video settings.}} | ||
| − | {{Video settings | + | {{Image|Serious Sam II Advanced Video 1.png|In-game advanced video settings (1/2).}} |
| − | |wsgf link = | + | {{Image|Serious Sam II Advanced Video 2.png|In-game advanced video settings (2/2).}} |
| − | |widescreen wsgf award = | + | {{Video |
| + | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/serious-sam-ii | ||
| + | |widescreen wsgf award = silver | ||
|multimonitor wsgf award = unsupported | |multimonitor wsgf award = unsupported | ||
|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = incomplete | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = incomplete | ||
|4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | ||
|widescreen resolution = true | |widescreen resolution = true | ||
| − | |widescreen resolution notes= | + | |widescreen resolution notes= See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. |
|multimonitor = hackable | |multimonitor = hackable | ||
| − | |multimonitor notes = See [[# | + | |multimonitor notes = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. |
|ultrawidescreen = hackable | |ultrawidescreen = hackable | ||
| − | |ultrawidescreen notes = See [[# | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. |
| − | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = hackable |
| − | |4k ultra hd notes = See [[# | + | |4k ultra hd notes = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. |
|fov = hackable | |fov = hackable | ||
|fov notes = See [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]. | |fov notes = See [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]. | ||
|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
| − | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = false |
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
|anisotropic = true | |anisotropic = true | ||
| − | |anisotropic notes = | + | |anisotropic notes = Up to 16 samples. |
|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
| − | |antialiasing notes = | + | |antialiasing notes = Up to 8x [[MSAA]].<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://screenshotcomparison.com/comparison/163497|title=Serious Sam II : Screenshot Comparison|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
| − | |vsync notes = Vsync | + | |vsync notes = Can negatively affect performance in DX9 mode. See [[#Very low FPS when activating Vsync in the game|Very low FPS when activating Vsync in the game]].<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.pcgamingwiki.com/w/index.php?title=Topic:Xs2wz20lzhds2cb3&topic_showPostId=xs4q9304lcpvyzf3#flow-post-xs4q9304lcpvyzf3|title=PCGamingWiki user discussion - (Serious Sam 2 Vsync) Do not edit the article if you do not know about the topic|date=2023-10-23|snippet=I guess i've figured it out. Vsync only works only after a restart, so toggling it ingame doesn't have immediate effect. Using IndirectSound helps to get 60 fps at 60 Hz, but going higher (240 Hz in my case) still shows some performance loss (up to 50%). So anyway it's busted, better force Vsync from the GPU driver or other tools.}}</ref> |
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
| − | |60 fps notes = | + | |60 fps notes = Menu frame rate is capped at 33 FPS. Cutscenes are prerendered at 30 FPS. |
| − | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = limited |
| − | |120 fps notes = | + | |120 fps notes = At high frame rates above 200fps physics and scripts break. See [[#Physics_and_scripts_that_break_preventing_the_game_from_continuing|High FPS Issues]]. |
| − | |color blind = | + | |hdr = false |
| + | |hdr notes = In-game {{term|HDR}} option refers only to {{term|HDR Rendering}}. | ||
| + | |color blind = false | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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| − | + | ===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | |
| − | + | {{++}} Steam version has fixed aspect ratio support.<ref name="Steam patch">[https://steamcommunity.com/games/204340/announcements/detail/225515239919483084 Steam Community :: Group Announcements :: Serious Sam 2]</ref> Non-standard resolutions still need to be edited manually and can't be selected in-game, but aspect ratio or FOV do not need to be adjusted for {{term|Hor+}} ultrawide gameplay. | |
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| + | {{Fixbox|description=Fix widescreen support (Retail)|ref=<ref name="WSGF">[https://www.wsgf.org/dr/serious-sam-ii Serious Sam II | WSGF]</ref>|fix= | ||
| + | # Edit {{file|{{p|game}}\Content\SeriousSam2\Sam2.ini}}. | ||
| + | # Locate the lines <code>gfx_pixResWidth</code> and <code>gfx_pixResHeight</code>. | ||
| + | # Set the values to the desired resolution width and height, respectively. | ||
| + | # Locate the line <code>gfx_fAspectRatio</code>. | ||
| + | # Set the value to the desired aspect ratio (Use 1.6 for 16:10, 1.777 for 16:9, 2.333 for 21:9). | ||
| + | # Save the file (Make sure "Wide Screen" option is enabled in-game). | ||
| + | }} | ||
===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]=== | ||
| − | {{ | + | {{++}} Steam version has fixed widescreen FOV (and weapon FOV).<ref name="Steam patch"/> |
| − | {{Fixbox/fix | + | |
| − | # | + | {{Fixbox|description=Set custom FOV|ref=<ref name="WSGF"/>|fix= |
| − | # | + | # Edit {{file|{{p|game}}\Content\SeriousSam2\Sam2.ini}}. |
| − | # | + | # Locate the line <code>[Sam2Game]</code>. |
| + | # Add this line underneath it: <code>plr_fFOVOverride = X;</code>. | ||
| + | # Replace X with the desired FOV. Default is 80 and maximum is 135. Use 90.4 for 16:10 or 96.4 for 16:9. | ||
# Save the file and set it to read only to prevent the game from changing it back. | # Save the file and set it to read only to prevent the game from changing it back. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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| − | ==Input | ||
{{Image|Serious Sam II Controls.png|In-game general control settings.}} | {{Image|Serious Sam II Controls.png|In-game general control settings.}} | ||
{{Image|Serious Sam II Remapping.png|In-game key map settings.}} | {{Image|Serious Sam II Remapping.png|In-game key map settings.}} | ||
{{Image|Serious Sam II Gamepad.png|In-game gamepad settings.}} | {{Image|Serious Sam II Gamepad.png|In-game gamepad settings.}} | ||
| − | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
|acceleration option = false | |acceleration option = false | ||
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
| − | |mouse sensitivity = | + | |mouse sensitivity = true |
| − | |mouse sensitivity notes = | + | |mouse sensitivity notes = Goes by percentage. |
|mouse menu = true | |mouse menu = true | ||
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
|invert mouse y-axis = true | |invert mouse y-axis = true | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
| + | |touchscreen = false | ||
| + | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
|controller support notes = XInput support only available in the Steam version. | |controller support notes = XInput support only available in the Steam version. | ||
| − | |full controller = | + | |full controller = true |
| − | |full controller notes = | + | |full controller notes = Launch the game in Big Picture mode. |
|controller remap = true | |controller remap = true | ||
|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
| − | |controller sensitivity = | + | |controller sensitivity = true |
| − | |controller sensitivity notes= | + | |controller sensitivity notes= Uses the same sensitivity meter as mouse sensitivity. |
|invert controller y-axis = true | |invert controller y-axis = true | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
| − | | | + | |xinput controllers = true |
| − | | | + | |xinput controllers notes = |
| + | |xbox prompts = true | ||
| + | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
| + | |impulse triggers = false | ||
| + | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
| + | |dualshock 4 = unknown | ||
| + | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
| + | |dualshock prompts = unknown | ||
| + | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
| + | |light bar support = unknown | ||
| + | |light bar support notes = | ||
| + | |dualshock 4 modes = unknown | ||
| + | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
| + | |tracked motion controllers= unknown | ||
| + | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
| + | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
| + | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
| + | |other controllers = unknown | ||
| + | |other controllers notes = | ||
| + | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
| + | |other button prompts notes= | ||
|button prompts = Xbox | |button prompts = Xbox | ||
|button prompts notes = | |button prompts notes = | ||
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|haptic feedback = unknown | |haptic feedback = unknown | ||
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
| − | | | + | |simultaneous input = unknown |
| − | | | + | |simultaneous input notes = |
| + | |steam input api = unknown | ||
| + | |steam input api notes = | ||
| + | |steam hook input = unknown | ||
| + | |steam hook input notes = | ||
| + | |steam input presets = unknown | ||
| + | |steam input presets notes = | ||
| + | |steam controller prompts = unknown | ||
| + | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
| + | |steam cursor detection = unknown | ||
| + | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
| + | }} | ||
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| + | ===Mouse smoothing=== | ||
| + | {{++}} Fixes mouse stuttering. | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Fix mouse smoothing|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=652698133|title=Steam Community :: Guide :: Serious Sam 2 Config/Tweak guide|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= | ||
| + | # Edit {{file|{{p|game}}\Content\SeriousSam2\Sam2.ini}}. | ||
| + | # Locate the line <code>inp_bMouseSmoothing = 1;</code>. | ||
| + | # Replace with <code>inp_bMouseSmoothing = 0;</code>. | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
{{Image|Serious Sam II Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}} | {{Image|Serious Sam II Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}} | ||
| − | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | |fan notes = | + | }} |
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Croatian | ||
| + | |interface = hackable | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = hackable | ||
| + | |fan = true | ||
| + | |notes = Fan translation, [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oY9FCdDKQG2ZHzze7n7bZ1xMY_u2NDh-/view?usp=share_link download]. | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Italian | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = Retail only. | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Polish | ||
| + | |interface = hackable | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = hackable | ||
| + | |notes = Fan translation, [https://grajpopolsku.pl/forum/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=3598 download]. | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | |ref = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Brazilian Portuguese | ||
| + | |interface = hackable | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = hackable | ||
| + | |notes = Fan translation, [https://tribogamer.com/traducoes/386_traducao-do-serious-sam-ii-para-portugues-do-brasil.html download]. | ||
| + | |fan = true | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Russian | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = true | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = Retail only. Patch for digital release [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=193821490 here]. | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Spanish | ||
| + | |interface = hackable | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = hackable | ||
| + | |fan = true | ||
| + | |notes = Fan translation, [http://academia.clandlan.net/?page=academia/view&id=85 download]. | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Turkish | ||
| + | |interface = hackable | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = hackable | ||
| + | |fan = true | ||
| + | |notes = Fan translation, [https://github.com/Darkbloodking00/SeriousSam2TurkceYama download]. | ||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Network== | ==Network== | ||
{{Network/Multiplayer | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
| − | |local play = | + | |local play = hackable |
| − | |local play players = | + | |local play players = 4 |
| − | |local play modes = | + | |local play modes = Co-op, Versus |
| − | |local play notes = | + | |local play notes = Use [https://github.com/SplitScreen-Me/splitscreenme-nucleus/releases Nucleus Co-op]. |
|lan play = true | |lan play = true | ||
|lan play players = 16 | |lan play players = 16 | ||
|lan play modes = Co-op, Versus | |lan play modes = Co-op, Versus | ||
|lan play notes = 6 players max for Co-op. | |lan play notes = 6 players max for Co-op. | ||
| − | |online play = | + | |online play = hackable |
|online play players = 16 | |online play players = 16 | ||
|online play modes = Co-op, Versus | |online play modes = Co-op, Versus | ||
| − | |online play notes = 6 players max for Co-op. | + | |online play notes = 6 players max for Co-op. To play online with non-Steam versions apply the [https://42amsterdam.net/samforum/downloads.php?do=file&id=325 Master Server Patch]. |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
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|tcp = 25600-25616 | |tcp = 25600-25616 | ||
|udp = 25600-25616 | |udp = 25600-25616 | ||
| − | |upnp = | + | |upnp = unknown |
| + | }} | ||
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| + | ==Issues fixed== | ||
| + | ===Graphics problems or crashes=== | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Set OpenGL renderer|ref=<ref name="WSGF"/>|fix= | ||
| + | # Edit {{file|{{p|game}}\Content\SeriousSam2\Sam2.ini}}. | ||
| + | # Locate the line {{code|1=gfx_iAPI = 2;}}. | ||
| + | # Replace with {{code|1=gfx_iAPI = 1;}}. | ||
| + | }} | ||
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| + | ===Very low FPS when activating Vsync in the game=== | ||
| + | {{--}} The game may lock itself to 32 FPS on modern operating systems due to broken 3D audio compatibility. | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Use [[Glossary:Sound card#DirectSound hardware path|DirectSound 3D restoration software]]|ref={{cn|date=2024-02-21}}}} | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=[[Glossary:Vertical sync (Vsync)#Override vertical sync (Vsync) behavior|Force in the graphics card control panel]]|ref={{cn|date=2024-02-21}}}} | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Use dgVoodoo 2 wrapper instead of in-game VSync|ref={{cn|date=2024-02-21}}|fix= | ||
| + | # Download newest [[dgVoodoo 2]] and extract where you want. | ||
| + | # Copy content from {{folder|<dgVoodoo folder>\MS\x86\}} to {{folder|{{p|game}}\bin\}}. | ||
| + | # Start {{file|dgVoodooCpl.exe}}. | ||
| + | # Under '''Config folder / Running instance''', click '''Add''' and choose {{folder|{{p|game}}\bin\}}. | ||
| + | # In '''DirectX''' tab, under '''Miscellaneous''' check '''Force vSync''' and uncheck '''dgVoodoo Watermark'''. | ||
| + | # Click '''Apply'''. | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Physics and scripts that break preventing the game from continuing=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} At high frame rates above 200 FPS, physics and scripts break.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/204340/discussions/0/613935404008615112/|title=Steam Community|date=9 June 2023}}</ref> | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Limit the Framerate to 200FPS or lower|ref={{cn|date=September 2021}}|fix= | ||
| + | * See [[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)#Frame rate capping|Frame rate capping]]. | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Enable Vsync in the Video Options and set refresh rate on 60 Hz|ref={{cn|date=September 2021}}}} | ||
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
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|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
|directdraw notes = | |directdraw notes = | ||
| − | |opengl versions = | + | |opengl versions = 2.1 |
|opengl notes = | |opengl notes = | ||
|glide versions = | |glide versions = | ||
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|mantle support = | |mantle support = | ||
|mantle support notes = | |mantle support notes = | ||
| + | |vulkan versions = | ||
| + | |vulkan notes = | ||
|dos modes = | |dos modes = | ||
|dos modes notes = | |dos modes notes = | ||
|shader model versions = 1.1, 2 | |shader model versions = 1.1, 2 | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
| − | |64-bit executable | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
| − | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
| + | |windows arm app = | ||
| + | |windows exe notes = | ||
| + | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
| + | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
| + | |macos app notes = | ||
| + | |linux 32-bit executable= true | ||
| + | |linux 64-bit executable= false | ||
| + | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|physics = | |physics = | ||
|physics notes = | |physics notes = | ||
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = DirectSound, OpenAL |
|audio notes = | |audio notes = | ||
|interface = | |interface = | ||
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|multiplayer notes= | |multiplayer notes= | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Console commands=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} Open the console ({{key|~}} by default) | ||
| + | |||
| + | * <code>sam_iEnableCheats=1</code> - Enable Cheats | ||
| + | ** Press {{key|Esc}} and {{key|F1}} to open the cheats window | ||
| + | * <code>hud_bShowPing = 1</code> | ||
| + | * <code>hud_iShowBandwidth = 1</code> | ||
| + | * <code>hud_bShowCrosshair = 1</code> | ||
| + | * <code>sam_ctMaxDebris = 20</code> | ||
| + | * <code>sam_bEnableRagdollDeaths = 0</code> | ||
| + | * <code>prf_bShowFPS = 1</code> | ||
| + | * <code>net_strConnectPassword = "password"</code> - used to access password protected multiplayer games | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Mods=== | ||
| + | |||
| + | ====[https://www.moddb.com/mods/serioussam2renovation/ Serious Sam 2: Renovation]==== | ||
| + | {{++}} Serious Sam 2: Renovation is a global cosmetic mod to ensure the most comfortable Serious Sam 2 experience possible. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ====[https://www.moddb.com/mods/insamnity-2/ InSamnity! 2]==== | ||
| + | {{++}} Made to give players tons of control over the Serious Sam experience. | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
| − | |minOS = XP | + | |minOS = XP or 2000 |
| − | |minCPU = | + | |minCPU = AMD Athlon XP 1.5 GHz |
| + | |minCPU2 = Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz | ||
|minRAM = 256 MB | |minRAM = 256 MB | ||
|minHD = 3 GB | |minHD = 3 GB | ||
| − | |minGPU = | + | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 3 |
| − | |minGPU2 = | + | |minGPU2 = ATI Radeon 8500 |
| − | |minGPU3 = S3 DeltaChrome | + | |minGPU3 = S3 DeltaChrome or XGI Volari |
| − | |minDX = 8 | + | |minDX = 8.0 |
| + | |minaudio = DirectSound compatible | ||
| − | |recCPU = | + | |recCPU = AMD Athlon 64 2 GHz |
| + | |recCPU2 = Intel Pentium 4 3.0 GHz | ||
|recRAM = 512 MB | |recRAM = 512 MB | ||
| − | |recGPU = | + | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce 7800 |
| − | |recGPU2 = | + | |recGPU2 = ATI Radeon X850 |
| − | |recDX = 9 | + | |recDX = 9.0 |
| + | |recaudio = DirectSound3D compatible with EAX 2.0+ | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
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| Developers | |
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| Croteam | |
| Maintenance | Alligator Pit |
| Publishers | |
| Former | 2K Games |
| Current | Devolver Digital |
| Re-release | Sold Out Software |
| Russia | 1C-SoftClub |
| Engines | |
| Serious Engine 2 | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | October 11, 2005 |
| Reception | |
| Metacritic | 74 |
| IGDB | 78 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase |
| Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | First-person, Third-person |
| Controls | Direct control |
| Genres | Action, Shooter |
| Vehicles | Flight, Helicopter, Hovercraft |
| Art styles | Stylized |
| Themes | Comedy, Sci-fi, Space |
| Series | Serious Sam |
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Warnings
Serious Sam 2 is a singleplayer and multiplayer first-person and third-person action and shooter game in the Serious Sam series.
The Steam version has been continually updated to fix bugs, add features for modern systems such as built-in widescreen and controller support, and also change the online multiplayer servers to Steamworks.[1][2] Additionally, a large quality-of-life update, version 2.090, was pushed to Steam in 2021 with features like sprinting and new radar, new maps, and fixes for bugs like profile corruption.[3]
General information
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
SecuROM 7 DRM disc check. 4 CDs or 1 DVD. | |
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| Humble Store | |
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| Steam | |
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| Amazon.com (unavailable) | |
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| GamersGate (unavailable) | |
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- A free demo version is available from Archive.org.
Essential improvements
Patches
- Serious Sam II Patch 2.070. Do not install this if you have the German version as it can cause various problems due to the game's copy protection.[4] The Steam version also doesn't need this patch as it's already updated past this.
Unofficial Linux installer
- flibitijibibo has made an unofficial installer that simplifies installation of the game on Linux. Download the installer here [1].
- To run the game, just run
serioussam2in the installation folder. It may require privileges, so applychmod +xto it first. - To run the editor, just run
serioussam2-editorin the installation folder. It may require privileges, so applychmod +xto it first. - To get audio working, move to
<path-to-game>and make a symlink to the 32-bitlibopenal.so. For Fedora, it looks like
ln -s /usr/lib/libopenal.so.1 libopenal.so.0.
Game data
In-game general settings.
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\Content\SeriousSam2\Sam2.ini[Note 1] |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/204340/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\Content\SeriousSam2\PlayerProfiles\[Note 1] |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/204340/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Steam Cloud |
Video
In-game general video settings.
In-game advanced video settings (1/2).
In-game advanced video settings (2/2).
| Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
| Multi-monitor | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
| Ultra-widescreen | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
| 4K Ultra HD | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
| Field of view (FOV) | See Field of view (FOV). | ||
| Windowed | |||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Up to 16 samples. | ||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | Up to 8x MSAA.[5] | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | Can negatively affect performance in DX9 mode. See Very low FPS when activating Vsync in the game.[6] | ||
| 60 FPS | Menu frame rate is capped at 33 FPS. Cutscenes are prerendered at 30 FPS. | ||
| 120+ FPS | At high frame rates above 200fps physics and scripts break. See High FPS Issues. | ||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | In-game HDR option refers only to HDR Rendering. | ||
Widescreen resolution
- Steam version has fixed aspect ratio support.[7] Non-standard resolutions still need to be edited manually and can't be selected in-game, but aspect ratio or FOV do not need to be adjusted for Hor+ ultrawide gameplay.
| Fix widescreen support (Retail)[8] |
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Field of view (FOV)
- Steam version has fixed widescreen FOV (and weapon FOV).[7]
| Set custom FOV[8] |
|---|
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Input
In-game general control settings.
In-game key map settings.
In-game gamepad settings.
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | ||
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | Goes by percentage. | |
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support | XInput support only available in the Steam version. | |
| Full controller support | Launch the game in Big Picture mode. | |
| Controller remapping | ||
| Controller sensitivity | Uses the same sensitivity meter as mouse sensitivity. | |
| Controller Y-axis inversion |
| Controller types |
|---|
| XInput-compatible controllers | ||
|---|---|---|
| Xbox button prompts | ||
| Impulse Trigger vibration |
| PlayStation controllers |
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| Generic/other controllers |
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| Additional information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Button prompts | ||
| Controller hotplugging | ||
| Haptic feedback | ||
| Digital movement supported | ||
| Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Mouse smoothing
- Fixes mouse stuttering.
| Fix mouse smoothing[9] |
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Audio
In-game audio settings.
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | ||
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| EAX support |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| Croatian | Fan translation, download. | |||
| Italian | Retail only. | |||
| Polish | Fan translation, download. | |||
| Brazilian Portuguese | Fan translation, download. | |||
| Russian | Retail only. Patch for digital release here. | |||
| Spanish | Fan translation, download. | |||
| Turkish | Fan translation, download. |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local play | 4 | Co-op, Versus Use Nucleus Co-op. |
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| LAN play | 16 | Co-op, Versus 6 players max for Co-op. |
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| Online play | 16 | Co-op, Versus 6 players max for Co-op. To play online with non-Steam versions apply the Master Server Patch. |
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Connection types
| Type | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Matchmaking | ||
| Peer-to-peer | ||
| Dedicated | ||
| Self-hosting | ||
| Direct IP | Listed as "Specify server". |
Ports
| Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
|---|---|
| TCP | 25600-25616 |
| UDP | 25600-25616 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
Issues fixed
Graphics problems or crashes
| Set OpenGL renderer[8] |
|---|
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Very low FPS when activating Vsync in the game
- The game may lock itself to 32 FPS on modern operating systems due to broken 3D audio compatibility.
| Use DirectSound 3D restoration software[citation needed] |
|---|
| Force in the graphics card control panel[citation needed] |
|---|
| Use dgVoodoo 2 wrapper instead of in-game VSync[citation needed] |
|---|
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Physics and scripts that break preventing the game from continuing
- At high frame rates above 200 FPS, physics and scripts break.[10]
| Limit the Framerate to 200FPS or lower[citation needed] |
|---|
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| Enable Vsync in the Video Options and set refresh rate on 60 Hz[citation needed] |
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Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 9 | |
| OpenGL | 2.1 | |
| Shader Model support | 1.1, 2 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | DirectSound, OpenAL | |
| Multiplayer | GameSpy, Steamworks |
Console commands
- Open the console (~ by default)
sam_iEnableCheats=1- Enable Cheats- Press Esc and F1 to open the cheats window
hud_bShowPing = 1hud_iShowBandwidth = 1hud_bShowCrosshair = 1sam_ctMaxDebris = 20sam_bEnableRagdollDeaths = 0prf_bShowFPS = 1net_strConnectPassword = "password"- used to access password protected multiplayer games
Mods
Serious Sam 2: Renovation
- Serious Sam 2: Renovation is a global cosmetic mod to ensure the most comfortable Serious Sam 2 experience possible.
InSamnity! 2
- Made to give players tons of control over the Serious Sam experience.
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | XP or 2000 | |
| Processor (CPU) | AMD Athlon XP 1.5 GHz Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz |
AMD Athlon 64 2 GHz Intel Pentium 4 3.0 GHz |
| System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 3 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 3 ATI Radeon 8500 S3 DeltaChrome or XGI Volari DirectX 8.0 compatible | Nvidia GeForce 7800 ATI Radeon X850 DirectX 9.0 compatible |
| Sound (audio device) | DirectSound compatible | DirectSound3D compatible with EAX 2.0+ |
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%\VirtualStoreon Windows Vista and later (more details). - ↑ 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/204340/. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (204340) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Steam official announcements - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Steam Community :: Group Announcements :: Serious Sam 2 - Yeehaaa! Serious Sam 2 now uses Steamworks for online play! - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Serious Sam 2 - Wait, what?! Serious Sam 2 Update 2.090 is Live! - Steam News - last accessed on 2023-09-02
- ↑ Serious Sam II Patch 2.070 Comments - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Serious Sam II : Screenshot Comparison - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ PCGamingWiki user discussion - (Serious Sam 2 Vsync) Do not edit the article if you do not know about the topic - last accessed on 2023-10-23
- "I guess i've figured it out. Vsync only works only after a restart, so toggling it ingame doesn't have immediate effect. Using IndirectSound helps to get 60 fps at 60 Hz, but going higher (240 Hz in my case) still shows some performance loss (up to 50%). So anyway it's busted, better force Vsync from the GPU driver or other tools."
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Steam Community :: Group Announcements :: Serious Sam 2
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 Serious Sam II | WSGF
- ↑ Steam Community :: Guide :: Serious Sam 2 Config/Tweak guide - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Steam Community - last accessed on 9 June 2023