Difference between revisions of "Silent Hill 2: Director's Cut"
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− | {{--}} Can only run stably on a single core | + | {{--}} Tons of problems on modern systems. Can only run stably on a single core. See [[#Modern Compatibility Fix|Modern Compatibility Fix]]. |
− | {{--}} The atmospheric fog | + | {{--}} The atmospheric fog and the shadowing are a lot simpler and less refined than the PS2 version.<ref>http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=41496788&postcount=6</ref> |
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{{++}} Modding has made it higher resolution and for the most part graphically superior to other versions. | {{++}} Modding has made it higher resolution and for the most part graphically superior to other versions. | ||
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{{ii}} The first four Silent Hill games have never been released on digital distribution platforms. | {{ii}} The first four Silent Hill games have never been released on digital distribution platforms. | ||
{{ii}} The Director's Cut edition is the only version available on PC. It includes the extra scenario ''Born From a Wish'' along with new areas, an extra ending and enhanced graphical effects. | {{ii}} The Director's Cut edition is the only version available on PC. It includes the extra scenario ''Born From a Wish'' along with new areas, an extra ending and enhanced graphical effects. | ||
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+ | ==Essential improvements== | ||
+ | [[File:Silent Hill 2 PC upscaled.png|290px|right|thumb|Silent Hill 2 running at 1080p]] | ||
+ | ===[http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/101-silent-hill-2-modern-compatibility-fix/ Modern Compatibility Fix]=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
+ | {{Fixbox/fix|Solves all major issues|ref=<ref>[http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=51003708&postcount=203 The Silent Hill 2, 3 & 4 PC thread - A guide to a better HD Collection - NeoGAF]</ref>}} | ||
+ | {{ii}}Sometimes sh2pc.exe will still hang at startup. Making {{file|[[#Configuration file(s) location|settings.ini]]}} read-only could solve the issue | ||
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+ | ===[http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=47730959&postcount=168 Remastered corrected widescreen FMVs]=== | ||
+ | *All-in-one archive: [http://bayfiles.net/file/PFnd/I3nndl/SH2_FMV_PACK.rar] [https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5Fd8kTRtzaBR1RCNWd6VTFrUXc/edit] | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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|widescreen resolution = hackable | |widescreen resolution = hackable | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
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==System requirements== | ==System requirements== |
Revision as of 16:43, 26 February 2014
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Developers | |
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Team Silent | |
Publishers | |
Konami | |
Release dates | |
Windows | December 2, 2002 |
Silent Hill | |
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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
- Tons of problems on modern systems. Can only run stably on a single core. See Modern Compatibility Fix.
- The atmospheric fog and the shadowing are a lot simpler and less refined than the PS2 version.[1]
- Modding has made it higher resolution and for the most part graphically superior to other versions.
Availability
- The first four Silent Hill games have never been released on digital distribution platforms.
- The Director's Cut edition is the only version available on PC. It includes the extra scenario Born From a Wish along with new areas, an extra ending and enhanced graphical effects.
Essential improvements
Modern Compatibility Fix
Instructions |
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Remastered corrected widescreen FMVs
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Template:Game data/row
System | Location |
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Save game data location
Template:Game data/row
System | Location |
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Save game cloud syncing
- No save game cloud syncing information; you can edit this page to add it.
Video settings
Input settings
Controller support
- Xpadder works with Silent Hill 2, and may fix any annoyances in the controls. A pre-made profile can be found here.
Audio settings
Issues fixed
- A general collection of game fixes and stuff can be found on NeoGAF forums
Weird lines across the screen
Instructions |
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System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98, 2000, ME, XP | |
Processor (CPU) | Pentium or AMD Athlon 700 MHz (single core) | Pentium or AMD Athlon 1 GHz (single core) |
System memory (RAM) | ||
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 DirectX 8.1 compatible |