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Difference between revisions of "Silent Hill 2: Director's Cut"

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'''Key points'''
 
'''Key points'''
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{{ii}} Can only run stably on a single core: for '''European Director's Cut''' version (superior version), use [[#Silent Hill 2 Widescreen Fix|Silent Hill 2 Widescreen Fix]], or alternatively [[#sh2proxy|sh2proxy]]. For '''North American''' version (inferior version), use [[#Modern Compatibility Fix|Modern Compatibility Fix]].
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{{ii}} Can only run stably on a single core: for '''European Director's Cut''' version (superior version), use [[#Silent Hill 2 Widescreen Fix|Silent Hill 2 Widescreen Fix]]. For '''North American''' version (inferior version), use [[#Modern Compatibility Fix|Modern Compatibility Fix]].
 
{{++}} PC version adds improved flashlight lighting, the ability to save at any time during the game, swap weapons without opening the menu, and a movie gallery.  
 
{{++}} PC version adds improved flashlight lighting, the ability to save at any time during the game, swap weapons without opening the menu, and a movie gallery.  
 
{{--}} Atmospheric fog and the shadowing are much simpler and less refined than the PlayStation 2 version.<ref>[http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=41496788&postcount=6 Differences between the original PS2 versions and the ported PC versions - NeoGAF]</ref>
 
{{--}} Atmospheric fog and the shadowing are much simpler and less refined than the PlayStation 2 version.<ref>[http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=41496788&postcount=6 Differences between the original PS2 versions and the ported PC versions - NeoGAF]</ref>
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===[https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#sh2 Silent Hill 2 Widescreen Fix]===
 
===[https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#sh2 Silent Hill 2 Widescreen Fix]===
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A D3D8 wrapper for the European Director's Cut version which adds some fixes and new features:
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{{++}} A D3D8 wrapper for the European Director's Cut version which adds some fixes and new features.
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*Widescreen and custom resolutions.
 
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*Windowed mode.
 
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*Fixes for anti-aliasing and processor affinity.
 
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*Unlock the frame rate to 60 FPS.
 
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*Unstretched HUD and menus.
 
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*Allows you to use higher resolutions without slowing down transition speeds.
 
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*Remove cutscene letterboxes and widescreen FMV mode.
 
  
 
===[https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B_HXa9oj31OeWWlXREJOZTZCZFk FMV Enhancement Pack]===
 
===[https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B_HXa9oj31OeWWlXREJOZTZCZFk FMV Enhancement Pack]===
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A widescreen FMV enhancement pack with improved quality and upscaled resolution over the original PC version's FMVs.
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{{++}} A widescreen FMV enhancement pack with improved quality and upscaled resolution over the original PC version's FMVs.
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*To install, drop the '''data''' folder to the game folder and overwrite.
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{{ii}} <tt>ending.bik</tt> may need to be renamed to <tt>end.bik</tt> to prevent an "insert a disc" message in the ending.
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*'''ending.bik''' may need to be renamed to '''end.bik''' to prevent an "insert a disc" message in the ending.
 
  
 
===[https://github.com/emoose/sh2proxy sh2proxy]===
 
===[https://github.com/emoose/sh2proxy sh2proxy]===
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A deprecated D3D8 wrapper with similar features to the Silent Hill 2 Widescreen Fix, with some differences:
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{{ii}} A deprecated D3D8 wrapper with similar features to the Silent Hill 2 Widescreen Fix.
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*Built-in borderless fullscreen windowed function.
 
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*HUD and menus are stretched.
 
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*Lacks built-in support for 60 FPS, non-letterboxed cutscenes, and nonstretched FMVs.
 
  
 
===[http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/101-silent-hill-2-modern-compatibility-fix/ Modern Compatibility Fix]===
 
===[http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/101-silent-hill-2-modern-compatibility-fix/ Modern Compatibility Fix]===
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Allows higher resolutions and easier anti-aliasing application (at the cost of some glitches). Only use this for the North American version. Known issues:
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{{ii}} Allows higher resolutions and easier anti-aliasing application (at the cost of some glitches). Only use this for the North American version.
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*Sometimes the game will still hang at startup. Making '''settings.ini''' read-only could solve the issue.
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{{--}} Selectable resolutions do not go up all the way to 4K, enabling GeDoSaTo or Nvidia DSR does not affect the list. Selecting a higher resolution than your monitor's crashes the game.
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*If all of this doesn't solve the problem go to the task manager, then services tab and stop [https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/desktop/cc185680(v=vs.85).aspx SENS].
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{{--}} Sometimes the game will still hang at startup. Making <tt>settings.ini</tt> read-only could solve the issue. If all of this doesn't solve the problem go to the task manager, then services tab and stop [https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/desktop/cc185680(v=vs.85).aspx SENS].
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*Selectable resolutions do not go up all the way to 4K, enabling GeDoSaTo or Nvidia DSR does not affect the list. Selecting a higher resolution than your monitor's crashes the game.
 
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
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{{ii}} For non-letterboxed cutscenes use [[#Silent Hill 2 Widescreen Fix|Widescreen Fix]], or otherwise use [http://www.mediafire.com/download/1mm2v1ioiob6fxb/sh2pc_letterboxfix.zip Cutscene letterbox fix].
 
{{ii}} For non-letterboxed cutscenes use [[#Silent Hill 2 Widescreen Fix|Widescreen Fix]], or otherwise use [http://www.mediafire.com/download/1mm2v1ioiob6fxb/sh2pc_letterboxfix.zip Cutscene letterbox fix].
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{{ii}} It is highly recommended to set the Brightness Level in-game to 3 to get the most contrast.
  
 
===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]===
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==Issues fixed==
 
==Issues fixed==
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===Weird lines across the screen===
 
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{{Fixbox|1=
 
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{{Fixbox/fix|Disable triple buffering|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}}}
 
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===Missing textures===
 
===Missing textures===
 
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# Install [[#sh2proxy|sh2proxy]].
 
# Install [[#sh2proxy|sh2proxy]].
 
# Enable windowed mode and borderless mode in the <code>sh2proxy.ini</code> file.
 
# Enable windowed mode and borderless mode in the <code>sh2proxy.ini</code> file.
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===Slow screen transition speeds at higher resolutions===
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{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox/fix|Use [[#Silent Hill 2 Widescreen Fix|Silent Hill 2 Widescreen Fix]] or [[#sh2proxy|sh2proxy]]}}
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===Weird lines across the screen===
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{{Fixbox/fix|Disable triple buffering|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}}}
 
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# Activate the checkbox for '''Stamina Script''', and go back to the game.
 
# Activate the checkbox for '''Stamina Script''', and go back to the game.
 
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===Brightness level===
 
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{{ii}} It is highly recommended to set the Brightness Level in-game to 3 to get the most contrast. Anything higher overexposures the white level.
 
  
 
==System requirements==
 
==System requirements==

Revision as of 14:50, 27 September 2016

Template:Infobox game/row/winporter
Silent Hill 2: Director's Cut
Silent Hill 2: Director's Cut cover
Developers
Team Silent
Publishers
Konami
Release dates
Windows December 2, 2002
Silent Hill 2: Director's Cut guide on StrategyWiki
Silent Hill 2: Director's Cut on Wikipedia
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Silent Hill
Silent Hill 2: Director's Cut 2002
Silent Hill 3 2003
Silent Hill 4: The Room 2004
Silent Hill: Homecoming 2008
Silent Hill 2 2024

Key points

Can only run stably on a single core: for European Director's Cut version (superior version), use Silent Hill 2 Widescreen Fix. For North American version (inferior version), use Modern Compatibility Fix.
PC version adds improved flashlight lighting, the ability to save at any time during the game, swap weapons without opening the menu, and a movie gallery.
Atmospheric fog and the shadowing are much simpler and less refined than the PlayStation 2 version.[1]
Audio is compressed and lacks detail in comparison to the PlayStation 2 version.[2]
FMVs suffer significantly in quality compared to the other versions.[3]
Frame rate is capped at 30 FPS. See 60 FPS to raise frame rate cap.

General information

Silent Hill Wiki - A wiki for the series
Silent Hill Memories - Informative site

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
 Released on 3 CDs.
Windows
There are two versions, the North American version and European Director's Cut version. If the title screen lacks "Director's Cut" on it, it's the North American version. Both versions include the extra scenario Born from a Wish along with an extra UFO ending.

Essential improvements

Silent Hill 2 running at 1920x1080
Silent Hill 2 running at 1920x1080

Silent Hill 2 Widescreen Fix

A D3D8 wrapper for the European Director's Cut version which adds some fixes and new features.

FMV Enhancement Pack

A widescreen FMV enhancement pack with improved quality and upscaled resolution over the original PC version's FMVs.
ending.bik may need to be renamed to end.bik to prevent an "insert a disc" message in the ending.

sh2proxy

A deprecated D3D8 wrapper with similar features to the Silent Hill 2 Widescreen Fix.

Modern Compatibility Fix

Allows higher resolutions and easier anti-aliasing application (at the cost of some glitches). Only use this for the North American version.
Selectable resolutions do not go up all the way to 4K, enabling GeDoSaTo or Nvidia DSR does not affect the list. Selecting a higher resolution than your monitor's crashes the game.
Sometimes the game will still hang at startup. Making settings.ini read-only could solve the issue. If all of this doesn't solve the problem go to the task manager, then services tab and stop SENS.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

Template:Game data/row
System Location
settings.ini stores video and audio settings, options.ini stores gameplay and volume settings, and language.ini stores language settings.

Save game data location

Template:Game data/row
System Location

Video settings

Video settings
Video settings

Template:Video settings

For non-letterboxed cutscenes use Widescreen Fix, or otherwise use Cutscene letterbox fix.
It is highly recommended to set the Brightness Level in-game to 3 to get the most contrast.

Windowed

Instructions
Instructions

60 FPS

60 FPS causes the handgun and shotgun bullet sound effects to prolong longer than usual.
Instructions
Instructions

Input settings

Template:Input settings

Audio settings

Template:Audio settings

May require DirectSound3D restoration software to restore hardware-accelerated 3D sound functionality on Windows Vista and later.

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
French
German
Italian
Spanish
Russian

Issues unresolved

Flashlight illuminates objects and monsters behind James

There is a minor flashlight glitch where the flashlight will illuminate objects and monsters behind James - there is no known fix.

Graphic settings are reverted

Don't force close the game when you exit or else the graphic settings will revert. Always exit the game by pressing Escape, returning to the title screen and closing it from there.

Issues fixed

Missing textures

Instructions

Windows 10 fullscreen with borders

Instructions
Instructions
Instructions

Slow screen transition speeds at higher resolutions

Instructions

Weird lines across the screen

Instructions

Other information

Make James run without slowing down

Instructions

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 98, 2000, ME, XP
Processor (CPU) AMD Athlon - 700 MHz
Intel Pentium - 700 MHz		 AMD Athlon - 1 GHz
Intel Pentium - 1 GHz
System memory (RAM) 64 MB 128 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 1.8 GB 2.3 GB
Video card (GPU) 32 MB of VRAM
DirectX 8.1 compatible 		64 MB of VRAM

References