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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 4, 1999|ref=<ref name="release">{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20020221014924/http://pc.ign.com/articles/071/071866p1.html|title=PC Games: News Briefs (retrieved)|date=2023-12-01}}</ref>}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 4, 1999|ref=<ref name="release">{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20020221014924/http://pc.ign.com/articles/071/071866p1.html|title=PC Games: News Briefs (retrieved)|date=2023-12-01}}</ref>}} | ||
|reception = | |reception = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|rayman-2-the-great-escape| | + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|rayman-2-the-great-escape|rating}} |
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|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, Subscription gaming service }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, Subscription gaming service }} | ||
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|official site= https://web.archive.org/web/20000815065432/http://www.rayman2.com/ | |official site= https://web.archive.org/web/20000815065432/http://www.rayman2.com/ | ||
|hltb = 7610 | |hltb = 7610 | ||
+ | |igdb = rayman-2-the-great-escape--1 | ||
|lutris = rayman-2-the-great-escape | |lutris = rayman-2-the-great-escape | ||
|mobygames = 2182 | |mobygames = 2182 | ||
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|introduction = '''''Rayman 2: The Great Escape''''' is a {{Glossary:Third-person}} {{Glossary:Platform}} game in the ''[[Series:Rayman|Rayman]]'' series developed by [[Company:Ubi Pictures|Ubi Pictures]] and published by [[Company:Ubisoft|Ubisoft]]. | |introduction = '''''Rayman 2: The Great Escape''''' is a {{Glossary:Third-person}} {{Glossary:Platform}} game in the ''[[Series:Rayman|Rayman]]'' series developed by [[Company:Ubi Pictures|Ubi Pictures]] and published by [[Company:Ubisoft|Ubisoft]]. | ||
− | |release history = The PC version of ''Rayman 2'' was released on November 4, 1999, shortly after the Nintendo 64 version in the previous month.<ref name="release"/> Compared to the Nintendo 64 version, it features | + | |release history = The PC version of ''Rayman 2'' was released on November 4, 1999, shortly after the [[Emulation:Nintendo 64|Nintendo 64]] version in the previous month.<ref name="release"/> Compared to the Nintendo 64 version, it features 22 kHz quality music instead of MIDI, a higher frame rate, higher poly counts for certain models (notably Rayman himself), and higher resolution textures. |
− | |current state = The installer on the retail release can fail to launch on modern systems; see [[#Install the game on modern systems ( | + | ''Rayman 2'' was re-released digitally on [[Store:GOG.com|GOG.com]] on May 26, 2011.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/general_archive/new_release_rayman_2_the_great_escape|title=New release: Rayman 2: The Great Escape, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com|date=2024-06-30}}</ref> A [[Store:Steam|Steam]] release was also available for a limited time with pre-orders of ''[[Rayman Origins]]''.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://x.com/RaymanGame/status/163915278449782784|title=Rayman on X|date=2024-06-30|snippet=I now have confirmation that the #RaymanOrigins #PC #preorder offer (free Rayman 2 download) will also be available on Steam!}}</ref> |
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+ | |current state = The installer on the retail release can fail to launch on modern systems; see [[#Install the game on modern systems (retail)|Install the game on modern systems (retail)]]. The game does not support {{key|Alt|Tab}} while in-game; see [[#Windowed|Windowed]] or [[#Game breaks after task switching|Game breaks after task switching]]. | ||
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{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | Uses {{DRM|SafeDisc}}. Also released with '''''Rayman 3-Pack''''' and '''''Rayman 10th Anniversary Collection'''''. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | Uses {{DRM|SafeDisc}}. Also released with '''''Rayman 3-Pack''''' and '''''Rayman 10th Anniversary Collection'''''. | | Windows }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | rayman_2_the_great_escape | DRM-free | Comes pre-configured with [https://www.zeus-software.com/downloads/nglide nGlide] 2.00<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Mystyle48|date=2024-01-23}}</ref> | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | rayman_2_the_great_escape | DRM-free | Comes pre-configured with [https://www.zeus-software.com/downloads/nglide nGlide] 2.00.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Mystyle48|date=2024-01-23}}</ref> | | Windows }} |
{{Availability/row| Ubisoft Store | 56c4947e88a7e300458b465c | Ubisoft Connect | Included with {{Store feature|Uplay+}}. Comes pre-configured with [https://wined3d.fdossena.com WineD3D]. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Ubisoft Store | 56c4947e88a7e300458b465c | Ubisoft Connect | Included with {{Store feature|Uplay+}}. Comes pre-configured with [https://wined3d.fdossena.com WineD3D]. | | Windows }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 15060 | Steam | Comes pre-configured with [https://www.zeus-software.com/downloads/nglide nGlide], but it may be | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 15060 | Steam | Comes pre-configured with [https://www.zeus-software.com/downloads/nglide nGlide], but it may be outdated.<br />Was only available with pre-orders of ''[[Rayman Origins]]''. | | Windows | unavailable }} |
}} | }} | ||
===Demo=== | ===Demo=== | ||
− | {{ii}} A one-level demo of The Fairy Glade, beginning at the keg-tossing pirate encounter and ending after Ly | + | {{ii}} A one-level demo of The Fairy Glade, beginning at the keg-tossing pirate encounter and ending after freeing Ly. |
{{ii}} Available to download from [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/3031-rayman-2-the-great-escape-demo/ PCGamingWiki Files]. | {{ii}} Available to download from [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/3031-rayman-2-the-great-escape-demo/ PCGamingWiki Files]. | ||
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} All official patches are available to download from [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/3032-rayman-2-the-great-escape-voodoo3cda3d-patches/ PCGamingWiki Files]. Digital versions are already patched. |
===[https://github.com/spitfirex86/Ray2Fix Ray2Fix]=== | ===[https://github.com/spitfirex86/Ray2Fix Ray2Fix]=== | ||
− | A collection of patches | + | {{++}} A collection of patches that fix frame drops and speed issues, and add windowed mode and modern controller support. Also supports controller remapping via the included config tool. |
− | {{ii}} Compatible with the GOG | + | {{ii}} Includes [[dgVoodoo 2]], [https://github.com/elishacloud/dinputto8 dinputto8], and [[#Xidi|Xidi]]. |
− | + | {{ii}} Compatible with the GOG.com and Steam releases of the game. | |
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{{Fixbox|description=Installation|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Installation|fix= | ||
− | # Download the [https://github.com/spitfirex86/Ray2Fix/releases/latest | + | # Download the latest release {{file|.zip}} from [https://github.com/spitfirex86/Ray2Fix/releases/latest GitHub] and extract all files to {{Folder|{{P|Game}}}}. |
− | # Run {{file|R2FixCfg.exe}} and choose | + | # Run {{file|R2FixCfg.exe}} and choose the preferred display resolution. |
# Run {{file|Rayman2.exe}}. | # Run {{file|Rayman2.exe}}. | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Play the game on modern systems=== | ===Play the game on modern systems=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Alternative solution if not using [[#Ray2Fix|Ray2Fix]]/[[dgVoodoo 2]]. | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Use nGlide|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Use nGlide|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}|fix= | ||
# Download and install [https://www.zeus-software.com/downloads/nglide nGlide]. | # Download and install [https://www.zeus-software.com/downloads/nglide nGlide]. | ||
# Run <code>nGlide Configurator</code> from the start menu. | # Run <code>nGlide Configurator</code> from the start menu. | ||
− | # Select | + | # Select the screen resolution. Change '''Aspect ratio''' to '''Fit to Screen''' if wanting to play in [[#Widescreen resolution|widescreen]], and click Apply. |
# Run {{file|{{p|game}}\GXSetup.exe}} (causes screen to momentarily flicker). | # Run {{file|{{p|game}}\GXSetup.exe}} (causes screen to momentarily flicker). | ||
# Change '''Renderer''' to '''Glide2 (1.0.0) Voodoo Graphics Glide 2 Driver''' and click '''OK'''. | # Change '''Renderer''' to '''Glide2 (1.0.0) Voodoo Graphics Glide 2 Driver''' and click '''OK'''. | ||
− | # Run {{file|Rayman2.exe}} as an [[Windows Compatibility Mode|admin]] (causes screen to momentarily flicker). | + | # Run {{file|{{P|Game}}\Rayman2.exe}} as an [[Windows Compatibility Mode|admin]] (causes screen to momentarily flicker). |
}} | }} | ||
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===Save game download=== | ===Save game download=== | ||
{{ii}} An archive containing save games for all stages of the game can be found [https://www.file-upload.net/download-14878034/Rayman2SaveGames.zip.html here]. Check the Readme file on how to install. | {{ii}} An archive containing save games for all stages of the game can be found [https://www.file-upload.net/download-14878034/Rayman2SaveGames.zip.html here]. Check the Readme file on how to install. | ||
− | {{ii}} Alternatively | + | {{ii}} Alternatively, use the "{{Code|GOTHERE}}" cheat code entered in pause menu but it will mess with game progress (insufficient Lums and health, or no ability to swing from Purple Lums if the "{{Code|HANGON}}" cheat code isn't entered). |
− | {{ii}} To switch between levels on a save with completed game, | + | {{ii}} To switch between levels on a save with completed game, use [https://github.com/raytools/OpenSpaceToolbox OpenSpaceToolbox] (but it requires working task switching in the game). |
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
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|4k ultra hd = hackable | |4k ultra hd = hackable | ||
|4k ultra hd notes = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. | |4k ultra hd notes = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. | ||
− | |fov = | + | |fov = hackable |
|fov notes = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. | |fov notes = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. | ||
|windowed = hackable | |windowed = hackable | ||
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|antialiasing = hackable | |antialiasing = hackable | ||
|antialiasing notes = Use nGlide and force [[MSAA]] or [[SGSSAA]] in [[Nvidia Profile Inspector]]. | |antialiasing notes = Use nGlide and force [[MSAA]] or [[SGSSAA]] in [[Nvidia Profile Inspector]]. | ||
− | |upscaling = | + | |upscaling = false |
|upscaling tech = | |upscaling tech = | ||
|upscaling notes = | |upscaling notes = | ||
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|vsync notes = Always on with Direct3D. For Glide, use nGlide and enable Vsync with {{file|nglide_config.exe}}. | |vsync notes = Always on with Direct3D. For Glide, use nGlide and enable Vsync with {{file|nglide_config.exe}}. | ||
|60 fps = limited | |60 fps = limited | ||
− | |60 fps notes = Character animations are capped at 30 FPS.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Keith|date= | + | |60 fps notes = Character animations are capped at 30 FPS.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Keith|date=2016-12-05|comment=When making a comparison between 30 and 60 FPS video captures, 60 FPS version has duplicate frames in the animation when frame stepping through it, and not in the 30 FPS version}}</ref> |
|120 fps = false | |120 fps = false | ||
|120 fps notes = Frame rate is capped at 63 FPS.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Keith|date=2019-09-18|comment=rayman_2_gog-1_(17797), nGlide210}}</ref> | |120 fps notes = Frame rate is capped at 63 FPS.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Keith|date=2019-09-18|comment=rayman_2_gog-1_(17797), nGlide210}}</ref> | ||
− | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = false | |color blind = false | ||
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===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Widescreen resolutions|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=21665|title=Rayman Pirate-Community | + | {{Fixbox|description=Widescreen resolutions|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=21665|title=<nowiki>Rayman 2 PC Widescreen Patch (16:9, 16:10, 21:9, 32:9, ..) | PC 32 bit depth fix | + widescreen for DC, PSX, PS2 - Rayman Pirate-Community</nowiki>|date=2024-06-30}}</ref>|fix= |
# Download and extract the [https://disk.yandex.com/d/KmAwIgXZd9vDCw Rayman 2 Widescreen Patch] pack. | # Download and extract the [https://disk.yandex.com/d/KmAwIgXZd9vDCw Rayman 2 Widescreen Patch] pack. | ||
− | # Navigate the folders for | + | # Navigate the folders for the desired aspect ratio and language. |
# Place the files into {{folder|{{p|game}}}}, replacing the old ones. | # Place the files into {{folder|{{p|game}}}}, replacing the old ones. | ||
# Follow [https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=95&v=YdI8oBA8p0U this guide] from point 8 to adjust the FOV (or it will look zoomed in). | # Follow [https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=95&v=YdI8oBA8p0U this guide] from point 8 to adjust the FOV (or it will look zoomed in). | ||
# For resolutions greater than 2048 pixels, use a wrapper such as [https://www.zeus-software.com/downloads/nglide nGlide] or [[dgVoodoo 2]] and set it in {{file|GXSetup.exe}} or edit {{file|ubi.ini}}. | # For resolutions greater than 2048 pixels, use a wrapper such as [https://www.zeus-software.com/downloads/nglide nGlide] or [[dgVoodoo 2]] and set it in {{file|GXSetup.exe}} or edit {{file|ubi.ini}}. | ||
− | # Make sure | + | # Make sure the aspect ratio settings are set to fit to the entire screen, if using a wrapper. |
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
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{{ii}} Setting a 4:3 resolution in the {{file|ubi.ini}} configuration file with a bigger panoramic resolution than in the wrapper's configuration, will force a higher resolution in the game, with a less distorted typeface for text (at the cost of a very slight graphic sharpness change though). | {{ii}} Setting a 4:3 resolution in the {{file|ubi.ini}} configuration file with a bigger panoramic resolution than in the wrapper's configuration, will force a higher resolution in the game, with a less distorted typeface for text (at the cost of a very slight graphic sharpness change though). | ||
{{ii}} If stuttering is present, change the resolution to one of a 4:3 aspect ratio. (1440x1080 is suitable for 1080p, though the image might appear a bit aliased) | {{ii}} If stuttering is present, change the resolution to one of a 4:3 aspect ratio. (1440x1080 is suitable for 1080p, though the image might appear a bit aliased) | ||
− | {{--}} Objects at screen edges will disappear with {{term|Hor+}} aspect ratio. For some people using [https://www.vogons.org/download/file.php?id=83792 this] permanent patch helped. If not, and | + | {{--}} Objects at screen edges will disappear with {{term|Hor+}} aspect ratio. For some people using [https://www.vogons.org/download/file.php?id=83792 this] permanent patch helped. If not, and if wanting to change the FOV permanently, watch [https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=95&v=YdI8oBA8p0U this guide] from point 8. |
− | {{ii}} If | + | {{ii}} If using the retail version with original installer, [[Rayman 2: The Great Escape#.22Please insert CD.22 message with pirate head image .28Retail.29|this]] is needed to fix "Please insert the CD" error on game startup.<ref name="CD Data">{{Refurl|url=https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=1188953#p1188953|title=<nowiki>Rayman 2 PC Widescreen Patch (16:9, 16:10, 21:9, 32:9, ..) | PC 32 bit depth fix | + widescreen for DC, PSX, PS2 - Page 3 - Rayman Pirate-Community</nowiki>|date=2024-06-30}}</ref> |
}} | }} | ||
===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Force windowed|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://sourceforge.net/p/dxwnd/discussion/general/thread/d07f84ff/|title=DxWnd / Discussion / General Discussion: Rayman 2 inputs still being received|date= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Force windowed|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://sourceforge.net/p/dxwnd/discussion/general/thread/d07f84ff/|title=DxWnd / Discussion / General Discussion: Rayman 2 inputs still being received|date=2024-06-30}}</ref>|fix= |
# Set the game to [[#Play the game on modern systems|Glide mode with nGlide]]. | # Set the game to [[#Play the game on modern systems|Glide mode with nGlide]]. | ||
# Download and run [https://sourceforge.net/projects/dxwnd/ DxWnd]. | # Download and run [https://sourceforge.net/projects/dxwnd/ DxWnd]. | ||
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# Click OK, then '''File''' and '''Save'''. | # Click OK, then '''File''' and '''Save'''. | ||
# Run the game from DxWnd. | # Run the game from DxWnd. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
{{ii}} Windowed mode in some cases can be forced by pressing {{key|Alt|Enter}}, but task switching may still not work correctly. | {{ii}} Windowed mode in some cases can be forced by pressing {{key|Alt|Enter}}, but task switching may still not work correctly. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
− | |controller support notes = | + | |controller support notes = DirectInput by default.<br>Use [https://code.google.com/archive/p/noser-sandbox/downloads Rayman 2 Input Fix] on modern systems, [https://github.com/spitfirex86/Ray2Fix/releases/latest Ray2Fix] for the GOG.com releases or [https://github.com/elishacloud/dinputto8/releases/latest dinputto8]. |
|full controller = false | |full controller = false | ||
|full controller notes = Some commands are not bound to the gamepad. | |full controller notes = Some commands are not bound to the gamepad. | ||
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{{++}} Adds full DirectInput controller support for modern XInput-based controllers. | {{++}} Adds full DirectInput controller support for modern XInput-based controllers. | ||
{{++}} Restores haptic feedback. | {{++}} Restores haptic feedback. | ||
− | |||
{{Fixbox|description=Installing Xidi|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Installing Xidi|fix= | ||
− | |||
# Ensure the system is running Windows 10 or 11. Xidi is built to target Windows 10 or 11 and does not support older versions of Windows. | # Ensure the system is running Windows 10 or 11. Xidi is built to target Windows 10 or 11 and does not support older versions of Windows. | ||
# Ensure the Visual C++ Runtime for Visual Studio 2022 is installed. Xidi is linked against this runtime and will not work without it. If running a 64-bit operating system, install both the x86 and the x64 versions of this runtime, otherwise install just the x86 version. | # Ensure the Visual C++ Runtime for Visual Studio 2022 is installed. Xidi is linked against this runtime and will not work without it. If running a 64-bit operating system, install both the x86 and the x64 versions of this runtime, otherwise install just the x86 version. | ||
# Download the latest release of Xidi from [https://github.com/samuelgr/Xidi/releases here]. | # Download the latest release of Xidi from [https://github.com/samuelgr/Xidi/releases here]. | ||
− | # Install | + | # Install the {{file|dinput.dll}} form of Xidi into {{folder|{{p|game}}}}. |
# Optionally supply configuration settings to Xidi: [https://github.com/samuelgr/XidiGameConfigurations/blob/master/GameConfigurations/Rayman%202%20-%20The%20Great%20Escape/Xidi.ini config]. | # Optionally supply configuration settings to Xidi: [https://github.com/samuelgr/XidiGameConfigurations/blob/master/GameConfigurations/Rayman%202%20-%20The%20Great%20Escape/Xidi.ini config]. | ||
# Run the game. | # Run the game. | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = true | |eax support = true | ||
− | |eax support notes = The game uses Aureal A3D (not EAX).<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://members.optusnet.com.au/kirben/3dsoftware.html|title=Aureal A3D Central - 3D Sound Software | + | |eax support notes = The game uses Aureal A3D (not EAX).<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://members.optusnet.com.au/kirben/3dsoftware.html|title=Aureal A3D Central - 3D Sound Software|date=2024-06-30}}</ref> See [[#Restore 3D sound|Restore 3D sound]]. |
|royalty free audio = unknown | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
|royalty free audio notes = | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
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===Restore 3D sound=== | ===Restore 3D sound=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Restore A3D effects|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=26077|title=Aureal 3D (A3D) restoration/achieving better (3D) sound quality in Rayman 2 and Tonic Trouble (SE/Retail)|date= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Restore A3D effects|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=26077|title=<nowiki>Aureal 3D (A3D) restoration/achieving better (3D) sound quality in Rayman 2 and Tonic Trouble (SE/Retail) | UPDATE! 6 - Rayman Pirate-Community</nowiki>|date=2024-06-30}}</ref><ref>{{Refcheck|user=Deton24|date=2019-09-18|comment=Tested on GOG.com version, nGlide, W10.}}</ref>|fix= |
# Install Creative Alchemy (for non-Creative cards, see [https://forums.thedarkmod.com/topic/18249-tutorial-how-to-setup-eax-for-tdm-on-any-soundcard/ here]). | # Install Creative Alchemy (for non-Creative cards, see [https://forums.thedarkmod.com/topic/18249-tutorial-how-to-setup-eax-for-tdm-on-any-soundcard/ here]). | ||
# Add and enable the game in Creative Alchemy. | # Add and enable the game in Creative Alchemy. | ||
# Copy [https://yadi.sk/d/qJbaZ20a3aSYLC these files] to {{folder|{{p|game}}\DLL\}}. | # Copy [https://yadi.sk/d/qJbaZ20a3aSYLC these files] to {{folder|{{p|game}}\DLL\}}. | ||
− | # Install [http://www.worknd.ru/A3D-Live.exe A3D Live] | + | # Install [http://www.worknd.ru/A3D-Live.exe A3D Live] (After installing, go to {{folder|{{p|windir}}}} and delete {{file|a3dsplhs.exe}} to prevent the A3D splash screen from popping up). |
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
{{ii}} In case of burdensome crashes, use [https://yadi.sk/i/G8sXUubW3aWd6N this] {{file|.ini}}, and uninstall A3D Live. Alternatively, see the video description from [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3CvgxWhZhXU here]. | {{ii}} In case of burdensome crashes, use [https://yadi.sk/i/G8sXUubW3aWd6N this] {{file|.ini}}, and uninstall A3D Live. Alternatively, see the video description from [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3CvgxWhZhXU here]. | ||
− | {{--}} Some sounds may play in the wrong pitch/volume ([https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/658599539602882560/1201213326315769876/WAVa1BVR.dll here] is patch disabling | + | {{--}} Some sounds may play in the wrong pitch/volume ([https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/658599539602882560/1201213326315769876/WAVa1BVR.dll here] is a patch disabling the doppler effect responsible for it). Also, A3D may cause the game to crash even with the workarounds mentioned above. |
{{ii}} A3D Live may prevent sounds from disappearing on some configurations. | {{ii}} A3D Live may prevent sounds from disappearing on some configurations. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Issues unresolved== | ==Issues unresolved== | ||
===Game repeatedly changes resolution before launch=== | ===Game repeatedly changes resolution before launch=== | ||
− | {{ii}} This is a side effect of the way Rayman 2 checks for the available resolutions when using the Glide renderer. Setting a forced resolution in the nGlide settings minimizes the effect.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/rayman_series/rayman_2_repeatedly_changes_resolution_before_launch|title=Rayman 2 repeatedly changes resolution before launch, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com|date= | + | {{ii}} This is a side effect of the way Rayman 2 checks for the available resolutions when using the Glide renderer. Setting a forced resolution in the nGlide settings minimizes the effect.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/rayman_series/rayman_2_repeatedly_changes_resolution_before_launch|title=Rayman 2 repeatedly changes resolution before launch, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com|date=2024-06-30}}</ref> |
==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===Blurry and distorted graphics=== | ===Blurry and distorted graphics=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=See [[#Play the game on modern systems|Play the game on modern systems]]|ref={{cn}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=See [[#Play the game on modern systems|Play the game on modern systems]]|ref={{cn}}|fix= | ||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
{{ii}} While using dgVoodoo, setting the wrapper additionally to DirectX 12 will fix the issue if it still exists (default is DX11). | {{ii}} While using dgVoodoo, setting the wrapper additionally to DirectX 12 will fix the issue if it still exists (default is DX11). | ||
}} | }} | ||
===32-bit depth not available (only for Glide)=== | ===32-bit depth not available (only for Glide)=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Use nGlide and copy the files|ref=<ref name="32-bit Depth"> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use nGlide and copy the files|ref=<ref name="32-bit Depth">{{Refurl|url=https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=1344681#p1344681|title=<nowiki>Rayman 2 PC Widescreen Patch (16:9, 16:10, 21:9, 32:9, ..) | PC 32 bit depth fix | + widescreen for DC, PSX, PS2 - Page 3 - Rayman Pirate-Community</nowiki>|date=2024-06-30}}</ref>|fix= |
# Download and install [https://www.zeus-software.com/downloads/nglide nGlide]. | # Download and install [https://www.zeus-software.com/downloads/nglide nGlide]. | ||
− | # Copy {{file|GliVd1vf.dll}} from {{folder|{{p|game}}\DLL\}} to {{folder|{{p|game}}\DLL\Glide}} | + | # Copy {{file|GliVd1vf.dll}} from {{folder|{{p|game}}\DLL\}} to {{folder|{{p|game}}\DLL\Glide\}}. |
− | # Set Glide in {{file|GXSetup.exe}} | + | # Set Glide in {{file|GXSetup.exe}}. |
− | # Edit {{file|ubi.ini}} and replace x 16 to x 32 | + | # Edit {{file|ubi.ini}} and replace <code>x 16</code> to <code>x 32</code>. |
Or instead of points 3-4, copy and overwrite following content of {{file|ubi.ini}}: | Or instead of points 3-4, copy and overwrite following content of {{file|ubi.ini}}: | ||
<pre> | <pre> | ||
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'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
{{ii}} 32-bit in {{file|ubi.ini}} works only with the Glide renderer and after copying the file. | {{ii}} 32-bit in {{file|ubi.ini}} works only with the Glide renderer and after copying the file. | ||
− | {{ii}} To set | + | {{ii}} To set the desired resolution, go to nGlide Configurator. |
{{ii}} nGlide is incompatible with [https://www.pcgamingwiki.com/w/index.php?title=Rayman_2:_The_Great_Escape&action=submit#Modifications HD Tex Mod]. | {{ii}} nGlide is incompatible with [https://www.pcgamingwiki.com/w/index.php?title=Rayman_2:_The_Great_Escape&action=submit#Modifications HD Tex Mod]. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Use dgVoodoo and copy the files (for Glide)|ref=|fix= | + | |
− | # Download [[dgVoodoo 2]] and copy {{file|3Dfx\x86\Glide2x.dll}} to {{folder|{{p|game}}}} | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use dgVoodoo and copy the files (for Glide)|ref={{cn|date=2024-07-01}}|fix= |
− | # Follow steps 3-4 above | + | # Download [[dgVoodoo 2]] and copy {{file|3Dfx\x86\Glide2x.dll}} to {{folder|{{p|game}}}}. |
− | {{ii}} To fix some FPS issues, copy also {{file|dgVoodooCpl.exe}} and {{file|dgVoodoo.conf}} to the game folder, then run the first, and pick 2048 kB TMU, force emulating true PCI Express, Onboard RAM 8MB, set | + | # Follow steps 3-4 above. |
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} To fix some FPS issues, copy also {{file|dgVoodooCpl.exe}} and {{file|dgVoodoo.conf}} to the game folder, then run the first, and pick 2048 kB TMU, force emulating true PCI Express, Onboard RAM 8MB, set the resolution and apply. Most importantly, copy [https://www.vogons.org/download/file.php?id=83792 this] library to {{folder|{{p|game}}\DLL\}}. | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Game breaks after task switching=== | ===Game breaks after task switching=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Update nGlide|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.zeus-software.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=874|title=Windowed mode and Edge AA added to nGlide 1.05|date=2016-01-30}}</ref>|fix= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Update nGlide|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.zeus-software.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=874|title=<nowiki>Windowed mode and Edge AA added to nGlide 1.05 | Forum | Zeus Software</nowiki>|date=2016-01-30}}</ref>|fix= |
# Download the latest version of [https://www.zeus-software.com/downloads/nglide nGlide]. | # Download the latest version of [https://www.zeus-software.com/downloads/nglide nGlide]. | ||
# Open the nGlide setup with [https://www.7-zip.org/ 7-Zip]. | # Open the nGlide setup with [https://www.7-zip.org/ 7-Zip]. | ||
# Extract the contents to the installation folder and overwrite the original files. | # Extract the contents to the installation folder and overwrite the original files. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=(for nGlide) Use combination of {{key|Win|Tab}} and {{key|Alt|Tab}} alternately|fix= | + | |
− | During the first minimization, use {{key|Win|Tab}}, during the second minimization, use {{key|Alt|Tab}} and so on. | + | {{Fixbox|description=(for nGlide) Use combination of {{key|Win|Tab}} and {{key|Alt|Tab}} alternately|ref={{cn|date=2024-07-01}}|fix= |
+ | * During the first minimization, use {{key|Win|Tab}}, during the second minimization, use {{key|Alt|Tab}} and so on. | ||
In the main menu, (before loading a save) use only {{key|Alt|Tab}}. In the case of using Aureal 3D, and closing version notification on startup, don't use {{key|Alt|Tab}} twice in a row (to come back to the game after closing notification, and later to minimize in the main menu). Don't press on the game icon in taskbar more than once at a row, use {{key|Alt|Tab}} instead. | In the main menu, (before loading a save) use only {{key|Alt|Tab}}. In the case of using Aureal 3D, and closing version notification on startup, don't use {{key|Alt|Tab}} twice in a row (to come back to the game after closing notification, and later to minimize in the main menu). Don't press on the game icon in taskbar more than once at a row, use {{key|Alt|Tab}} instead. | ||
− | Game breaks can still occur | + | |
− | + | '''Notes''' | |
− | + | {{ii}} Game breaks can still occur, but less often. | |
− | |||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=See [[#Windowed|Windowed]]|ref={{cn|date=December 2016}}}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use [https://github.com/spitfirex86/Ray2Fix/releases/latest Ray2Fix]|ref={{cn|date=2024-07-01}}}} | ||
===Game runs twice as fast (GOG/Uplay versions)=== | ===Game runs twice as fast (GOG/Uplay versions)=== | ||
− | {{ | + | {{ii}} When playing Rayman 2 with the default nGlide settings, it's possible that the game's speed may be running twice as fast than normally intended. |
− | When playing Rayman 2 with the default nGlide settings, it's possible that the game's speed may be running twice as fast than normally intended. | + | {{Fixbox|description=Open the nGlide Configurator and set the refresh rate to 120 Hz or lower, depending on the monitor's refresh rate, instead of the default value|ref={{cn|date=2024-07-01}}}} |
− | + | ||
− | }} | + | {{Fixbox|description=Lower the refresh rate to 60 Hz, or for the same problem on 60 Hz monitors, turn off vertical synchronization|ref={{cn|date=2024-07-01}}}} |
− | ===Game runs in windowed mode | + | ===Game runs in windowed mode=== |
{{Fixbox|description=Use nGlide (see [[#Play the game on modern systems|above]])|ref={{cn|date=December 2016}}}} | {{Fixbox|description=Use nGlide (see [[#Play the game on modern systems|above]])|ref={{cn|date=December 2016}}}} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Use dgVoodoo (instruction for DirectX 6 renderer set)|ref=||fix= | + | |
− | # Download [[dgVoodoo 2]] | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use dgVoodoo (instruction for DirectX 6 renderer set)|ref={{cn|date=2024-07-01}}|fix= |
+ | # Download [[dgVoodoo 2]]. | ||
# Copy {{file|dgVoodoo.conf}}, {{file|dgVoodooCpl.exe}} and {{file|\MS\x86\DDraw.dll}}, {{file|D3DImm.dll}} to {{folder|{{p|game}}}}. | # Copy {{file|dgVoodoo.conf}}, {{file|dgVoodooCpl.exe}} and {{file|\MS\x86\DDraw.dll}}, {{file|D3DImm.dll}} to {{folder|{{p|game}}}}. | ||
− | # Open {{file|dgVoodooCpl.exe}} and in DirectX | + | # Open {{file|dgVoodooCpl.exe}} and in the {{key|DirectX}} tab, tick the '''Fast Memory Access''' box to fix some 30 FPS dips. |
− | # Make sure | + | # Make sure to have dgVoodoo's DirectX6 renderer set in GXSetup or edit {{file|{{p|game}}\ubi.ini}} as follows: |
<pre> | <pre> | ||
[Rayman2]Choose = 1GLI_DllFile=GliDX6 | [Rayman2]Choose = 1GLI_DllFile=GliDX6 | ||
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Language=English | Language=English | ||
</pre> | </pre> | ||
− | {{ii}} For constant 30 FPS drops download [https://www.vogons.org/download/file.php?id=83792 | + | |
− | {{ii}} For a fix for small game window, very low FPS, no resolution to choose in dgVoodoo Control Panel on DX10 cards (tested on 9XXX GT, W10 1909, dgVooodoo 2.55.3) download latest [[dgVoodoo 2]] | + | '''Notes''' |
+ | {{ii}} For constant 30 FPS drops, download [https://www.vogons.org/download/file.php?id=83792 Dege's patch] and replace in {{folder|{{p|game}}\DLL\}} - the game will start to work in 60 FPS.<ref name="FPS Fix">{{Refurl|url=https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?p=855828#p855828|title=Rayman 2 DX6 30 FPS drops \ VOGONS|date=2024-06-30}}</ref> Don't run the game from Rayman Control Panel to avoid FPS drops. Alternatively to run the game with RCP, launch it without admin privileges, and the game "as administrator" using Options>Launch Options in RCP. | ||
+ | {{ii}} For a fix for small game window, very low FPS, no resolution to choose in dgVoodoo Control Panel on DX10 cards (tested on 9XXX GT, W10 1909, dgVooodoo 2.55.3), download the latest [[dgVoodoo 2]]. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=(alternative to dgVoodoo) Use DxWrapper (for DirectX 6 renderer)|ref=<ref>https://github.com/elishacloud/dxwrapper/issues/35#issuecomment-500131861</ref>||fix= | + | |
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=(alternative to dgVoodoo) Use DxWrapper (for DirectX 6 renderer)|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://github.com/elishacloud/dxwrapper/issues/35#issuecomment-500131861|title=Rayman 2 - started to have blurry and distorted graphics · Issue #35 · elishacloud/dxwrapper|date=2024-06-30}}</ref>||fix= | |
# Download [https://github.com/elishacloud/dxwrapper/releases DxWrapper] (recommended and verified to work on [https://github.com/elishacloud/dxwrapper/releases/tag/v1.0.2383.20 v1.0.2383.20]) | # Download [https://github.com/elishacloud/dxwrapper/releases DxWrapper] (recommended and verified to work on [https://github.com/elishacloud/dxwrapper/releases/tag/v1.0.2383.20 v1.0.2383.20]) | ||
# Copy {{file|dxwrapper.dll}}, {{file|ddraw.dll}} (from {{folder|stub}}), {{file|dxwrapper.ini}} into {{folder|{{p|game}}}} (in Windows 1909 if {{file|ddraw.dll}} is ignored and there is no effect, rename it to {{file|dsound.dll}}). | # Copy {{file|dxwrapper.dll}}, {{file|ddraw.dll}} (from {{folder|stub}}), {{file|dxwrapper.ini}} into {{folder|{{p|game}}}} (in Windows 1909 if {{file|ddraw.dll}} is ignored and there is no effect, rename it to {{file|dsound.dll}}). | ||
# In case of blurry graphics use {{file|dxwrapper.ini}} from [https://github.com/elishacloud/dxwrapper/files/3268068/ddraw.zip here] ([https://yadi.sk/d/dvjejjHhdI8Fiw mirror]) but don't use {{file|draw.dll}} from this package (FPS issues). | # In case of blurry graphics use {{file|dxwrapper.ini}} from [https://github.com/elishacloud/dxwrapper/files/3268068/ddraw.zip here] ([https://yadi.sk/d/dvjejjHhdI8Fiw mirror]) but don't use {{file|draw.dll}} from this package (FPS issues). | ||
− | # Edit {{file|dxwrapper.ini}}: FullScreen = 1 | + | # Edit {{file|dxwrapper.ini}}: <code>FullScreen = 1</code>. |
# In case of a resolution enumerating error, run as administrator and set Windows XP SP2 compatibility mode in GXSetup/Rayman2. | # In case of a resolution enumerating error, run as administrator and set Windows XP SP2 compatibility mode in GXSetup/Rayman2. | ||
− | # If | + | # If Glide was previously used, run GXSetup to choose DirectX renderer or paste this {{file|ubi.ini}} content: |
<pre> | <pre> | ||
[Rayman2]Choose = 1GLI_DllFile=GliDX6 | [Rayman2]Choose = 1GLI_DllFile=GliDX6 | ||
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Language=English | Language=English | ||
</pre> | </pre> | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} dgVoodoo DX6 with this [https://www.vogons.org/download/file.php?id=83792 patch] behaves better for now. | ||
{{ii}} It was one of the best DX6 wrappers for this game. Behaved smoother than WineD3D. Less 30 FPS dips. | {{ii}} It was one of the best DX6 wrappers for this game. Behaved smoother than WineD3D. Less 30 FPS dips. | ||
{{--}} Overlays cause major FPS drops (e.g. Fraps, Steam, Uplay, MSI Afterburner). It's just enough to hide them by keyboard shortcut if available, or just close them. Alternatively open {{file|dxwrapper.ini}} and edit this line: <code>Force32bitColor = 1</code> to fix it. | {{--}} Overlays cause major FPS drops (e.g. Fraps, Steam, Uplay, MSI Afterburner). It's just enough to hide them by keyboard shortcut if available, or just close them. Alternatively open {{file|dxwrapper.ini}} and edit this line: <code>Force32bitColor = 1</code> to fix it. | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ===No options to choose in GXSetup (GOG/Uplay versions)=== | + | ===No options to choose in GXSetup (GOG.com/Uplay versions)=== |
− | {{Fixbox|description=Copy lacking files from retail version|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/rayman_series/rayman_2_fullscreen_bug/post11|title=Rayman 2 fullscreen bug, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com|date= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Copy lacking files from retail version|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/rayman_series/rayman_2_fullscreen_bug/post11|title=Rayman 2 fullscreen bug, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com|date=2024-06-30}}</ref>|fix= |
− | # Download https://yadi.sk/d/0EpVFRPe3U9Lf7 | + | # Download the missing files [https://yadi.sk/d/0EpVFRPe3U9Lf7 here]. |
# Unpack files to the Rayman 2 directory. | # Unpack files to the Rayman 2 directory. | ||
# Run GXSetup as administrator. | # Run GXSetup as administrator. | ||
# Now GXSetup should list all renderers (useful for changing DX6 to (n)Glide and opposite, instead of editing {{file|ubi.ini}}). | # Now GXSetup should list all renderers (useful for changing DX6 to (n)Glide and opposite, instead of editing {{file|ubi.ini}}). | ||
# If only Glide is shown on the list, run GXSetup in Windows XP SP2 compatibility mode. | # If only Glide is shown on the list, run GXSetup in Windows XP SP2 compatibility mode. | ||
− | {{ii}} | + | |
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} If using the e.g. Uplay version, there will be a DLL named {{file|GliVd1vf.dll}} in {{folder|{{p|game}}\DLL\Glide}}. This library has to be moved from the {{folder|Glide}} folder to the {{folder|DLL}} folder instead, then GXSetup should show Glide as an option.<ref name="32-bit Depth" /><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=1366808#p1366808|title=Rayman 2: Nglide not showing up in GXsetup? - Rayman Pirate-Community|date=2024-06-30}}</ref> | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Game refuses to close after an unsuccessful {{key|ALT|TAB}} / no {{key|CTRL|ESC}} reaction=== | ===Game refuses to close after an unsuccessful {{key|ALT|TAB}} / no {{key|CTRL|ESC}} reaction=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=In Windows 10, press {{key|Win|Tab}}, then drag & drop {{file|Rayman 2.exe}} to "Desktop 2" (create if doesn't exist), then close application in Task Manager}} | + | {{Fixbox|description=In Windows 10, press {{key|Win|Tab}}, then drag & drop {{file|Rayman 2.exe}} to "Desktop 2" (create if doesn't exist), then close application in Task Manager|ref={{cn|date=2024-07-01}}}} |
− | ===Install the game on modern systems ( | + | ===Install the game on modern systems (retail)=== |
{{--}} The installer on the retail release can fail to launch on modern Windows versions due to a compatibility issue.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=RibShark|date=2024-01-27|comment=Specifically, a change to exception handling on versions of Windows at least as early as Windows 7 can cause the installer to not launch on some (most) systems.}}</ref> | {{--}} The installer on the retail release can fail to launch on modern Windows versions due to a compatibility issue.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=RibShark|date=2024-01-27|comment=Specifically, a change to exception handling on versions of Windows at least as early as Windows 7 can cause the installer to not launch on some (most) systems.}}</ref> | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use [https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=9723 Rayman 2 x64 Patcher]|ref={{cn|date=January 2019}}}} | ||
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use [https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=89&t=25761 Rayman Control Panel]|ref={{cn|date=January 2019}}}} | |
− | |||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Use [https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=89&t=25761 Rayman Control Panel]|ref={{cn|date=January 2019}} | ||
− | |||
− | |||
− | }} | ||
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use [https://fedi.rib.gay/files/dfe64add-3d99-43b4-9d4f-dfa36b4c9855 Ubi Soft Installer Fix]|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://imgur.com/a/WDc9j5a|title=Rib on Discord - Imgur|date=2024-06-30}}</ref> {{note|Wacatac detected by Windows Defender (usual cause of false positives in homebrew software)}}}} | |
− | {{ | ||
− | {{ | ||
+ | ==="Please insert CD" message with pirate head image (retail)=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} At the end of The Echoing Caves or Menhir Hills Part 2 an anti-piracy message will appear and stop progress, even when using a legitimate copy of the game.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220322192906/https://forums.ubisoft.com/showthread.php/271852-Rayman-2-pc-bug-help-needed-Forums|title=<nowiki>Rayman 2 pc bug. help needed | Forums</nowiki>|date=2024-06-30}}</ref> | ||
+ | {{++}} Fixed in the GOG.com release. Save files can be copied over to that version to continue playing. | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Add missing files not copied from retail installer|ref=<ref name="CD Data" />|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Add missing files not copied from retail installer|ref=<ref name="CD Data" />|fix= | ||
# Download [https://mega.nz/#!BBwAWSyC!L5b1gmytl6QGBSI1Y92nCdsYmToMnoNc9FTftIJUoj0 missing files]. | # Download [https://mega.nz/#!BBwAWSyC!L5b1gmytl6QGBSI1Y92nCdsYmToMnoNc9FTftIJUoj0 missing files]. | ||
− | # Copy the {{folder|DATA}} folder to | + | # Copy the {{folder|DATA}} folder to {{folder|{{p|game}}}}. |
}} | }} | ||
===Crash to desktop=== | ===Crash to desktop=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Install the game outside the default folder, e.g. to desktop (happens when installed in GOG Galaxy location)|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/rayman_series/how_i_solved_my_rayman_2_issues_game_ctd_at_launch_no_sound|title=Rayman | + | {{Fixbox|description=Install the game outside the default folder, e.g. to desktop (happens when installed in GOG Galaxy location)|ref=<ref name="win8.1">{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/rayman_series/how_i_solved_my_rayman_2_issues_game_ctd_at_launch_no_sound|title=How I solved my Rayman 2 issues (game CTD at launch, no sound), page 1 - Forum - GOG.com|date=2024-06-30}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/rayman_series/rayman_2_crashing_after_the_slide/post4|title=Rayman 2 - Crashing after the slide., page 1 - Forum - GOG.com|date=2024-06-30}}</ref>}} |
− | {{Fixbox|description=Close MSI Afterburner (fixed in new versions of AB/RivaTuner/AMD drivers) | + | |
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Close MSI Afterburner (fixed in new versions of AB/RivaTuner/AMD drivers)|ref={{cn|date=2024-07-01}}}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Set 1024 x 768 in {{file|ubi.ini}}|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.wsgf.org/dr/rayman-2-great-escape/en|title=<nowiki>Rayman 2: The Great Escape | WSGF</nowiki>|date=2023-06-09}}</ref>}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Add a DEP Exception for {{file|Rayman2.exe}} (sometimes reboot needed afterwards) or enable DEP only for essential system services (default system setting)|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=27571|title=Fix for Rayman 2 crash on Woods of Light and other levels - make DEP exception or restore def. settings - Rayman Pirate-Community|date=2024-06-30}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} This fixes the problem of crashing on Woods of Light and other levels loading. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | + | ||
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=[https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=1424893#p1424893 Follow the instruction] (for GPUs supporting Vulkan)|ref={{cn|date=2024-07-01}}|fix= | |
− | + | '''Notes''' | |
− | + | {{ii}} In this case, the crash can happen because the newest GOG.com release might not be able to run in DX6 mode (old GOG.com/Uplay/Retail versions not affected). | |
− | |||
− | {{Fixbox|description=[https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=1424893#p1424893 Follow the instruction] (for GPUs supporting Vulkan)|ref=|fix= | ||
− | {{ii}} In this case, the crash can happen because | ||
− | |||
− | |||
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− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use [https://github.com/spitfirex86/Ray2Fix/releases/latest Ray2Fix]|ref={{cn|date=2024-07-01}}}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Reinstall the game and install pirate head DRM patch using [https://raym.app/rcp/Rayman%20Control%20Panel.exe Rayman Control Panel] before launching the game for the first time|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=1451880#p1451880|title=Rayman 2 Crashing - Rayman Pirate-Community|date=2024-06-30}}</ref>}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use [https://github.com/elishacloud/dinputto8 dinputto8] instead of Xidi or vanilla game (for ntdll.dll occasional crashes on launch)|ref={{cn|date=2024-07-01}}}} | ||
===Low frame rate on Windows 8/10=== | ===Low frame rate on Windows 8/10=== | ||
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# Download and install [https://www.zeus-software.com/downloads/nglide nGlide]. | # Download and install [https://www.zeus-software.com/downloads/nglide nGlide]. | ||
# Run {{file|{{p|game}}\GXSetup.exe}}. | # Run {{file|{{p|game}}\GXSetup.exe}}. | ||
− | # Set Renderer to Glide2. | + | # Set Renderer to Glide2. |
− | |||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=See [https://www.pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Rayman_2:_The_Great_Escape#Game_runs_in_windowed_mode_.28fullscreen_fix.29 here] for dgVoodoo fix|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=1413461#p1413461|title=Rayman 2 PC AI Upscaled Texture Pack - Rayman Pirate-Community|date=2024-06-30}}</ref>}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use [https://www.vogons.org/download/file.php?id=83792 Dege's patch] (for both DX6 and Glide)|ref=<ref name="FPS Fix" />}} | ||
===Uplay version or Vulkan set in nGlide cause stuck at startup white window=== | ===Uplay version or Vulkan set in nGlide cause stuck at startup white window=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Wait ~1 minute until the game shows up | + | {{Fixbox|description=Wait ~1 minute until the game shows up|ref={{cn|date=2024-07-01}}}} |
− | {{Fixbox|description=[[#Game runs in windowed mode (fullscreen fix)|Use nGlide or dgVoodoo]] or update Uplay's version [https://fdossena.com/?p=wined3d/index.frag WineD3D]| | + | |
+ | {{Fixbox|description=[[#Game runs in windowed mode (fullscreen fix)|Use nGlide or dgVoodoo]] or update Uplay's version [https://fdossena.com/?p=wined3d/index.frag WineD3D]|ref={{cn|date=2024-07-01}}}} | ||
==="Graphics Dll not found, run install" [sic]=== | ==="Graphics Dll not found, run install" [sic]=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=See [[#Play the game on modern systems|Use nGlide]] or dgVoodoo| | + | {{Fixbox|description=See [[#Play the game on modern systems|Use nGlide]] or dgVoodoo|ref={{cn|date=2024-07-01}}}} |
− | {{Fixbox|description=Copy [https://yadi.sk/d/0EpVFRPe3U9Lf7 files] into Rayman 2 folder| | + | |
− | {{Fixbox|description=Open GXSetup and choose renderer and resolution| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Copy [https://yadi.sk/d/0EpVFRPe3U9Lf7 files] into Rayman 2 folder|ref={{cn|date=2024-07-01}}}} |
− | {{Fixbox|description=Make sure | + | |
− | {{Fixbox|description=Check whether {{file|ubi.ini}} contains line <code>GLI_DllFile=GliDX6</code> or <code>GLI_DllFile=GliVd1</code> instead of <code>GLI_DllFile=Dll</code>, which can occur when | + | {{Fixbox|description=Open GXSetup and choose renderer and resolution|ref={{cn|date=2024-07-01}}}} |
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Make sure <code>x 32</code> wasn't set instead of <code>x 16</code> in {{file|ubi.ini}} while using DirectX 6 renderer, or for Glide without the present {{file|GliVd1vf.dll}} file in {{folder|\DLL}} folder (copy it from {{folder|DLL\Glide}})|ref={{cn|date=2024-07-01}}}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Check whether {{file|ubi.ini}} contains the line <code>GLI_DllFile=GliDX6</code> or <code>GLI_DllFile=GliVd1</code> instead of <code>GLI_DllFile=Dll</code>, which can occur when running GXSetup on newer GOG.com releases|ref={{cn|date=2024-07-01}}}} | ||
==="Display initialisation error : could not find any resolution"=== | ==="Display initialisation error : could not find any resolution"=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Run the game with Windows XP SP2 compatibility mode| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Run the game with Windows XP SP2 compatibility mode|ref={{cn|date=2024-07-01}}}} |
− | }} | + | |
===Cannot load saved game=== | ===Cannot load saved game=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Run the game as admin| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Run the game as admin|ref={{cn|date=2024-07-01}}}} |
− | }} | + | |
===No sound=== | ===No sound=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=[https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/658715082699833381/834874553376833616/r2_audio_dlls.zip Download] and copy the extracted archive to {{folder|{{p|game}}\DLL}} (overwrite)| | + | {{Fixbox|description=[https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/658715082699833381/834874553376833616/r2_audio_dlls.zip Download] and copy the extracted archive to {{folder|{{p|game}}\DLL}} (overwrite)|ref={{cn|date=2024-07-01}}}} |
− | {{Fixbox|description=Install the game outside of the default folder (e.g. to desktop) | + | |
− | |ref=<ref | + | {{Fixbox|description=Install the game outside of the default folder (e.g. to desktop)|ref=<ref name="win8.1"/>}} |
− | }} | ||
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
− | |windows arm app = | + | |windows arm app = |
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
|mac os x powerpc app = | |mac os x powerpc app = | ||
− | |macos intel 32-bit app = | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = |
− | |macos intel 64-bit app = | + | |macos intel 64-bit app = |
− | |macos arm app = | + | |macos arm app = |
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
− | |linux 32-bit executable= | + | |linux 32-bit executable= |
− | |linux 64-bit executable= | + | |linux 64-bit executable= |
− | |linux arm app = | + | |linux arm app = |
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Modifications=== | ===Modifications=== | ||
* [https://raym.app/mods Rayman 2 Fun Box] - Adds first-person camera mode and other misc. mods. | * [https://raym.app/mods Rayman 2 Fun Box] - Adds first-person camera mode and other misc. mods. | ||
− | * [https://github.com/rtsonneveld/OpenSpaceToolbox/releases OpenSpace Toolbox] - Adds level switching, bookmarking | + | * [https://github.com/rtsonneveld/OpenSpaceToolbox/releases OpenSpace Toolbox] - Adds level switching, bookmarking the current position, and hotkeys to reload levels and save/load positions. |
* [https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=89&t=21641 Rayman 2 Reshade with SweetFX mod] - Complete "revamp" of lighting and graphics. | * [https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=89&t=21641 Rayman 2 Reshade with SweetFX mod] - Complete "revamp" of lighting and graphics. | ||
* [https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=89&t=25013 RayTwol] - Level editor with the ability to modify the position of most of the objects in any given level. Modifications can saved and experienced in-game, simply through exiting and re-entering the level. Online map viewer can be found [https://raym.app/maps/ here]. | * [https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=89&t=25013 RayTwol] - Level editor with the ability to modify the position of most of the objects in any given level. Modifications can saved and experienced in-game, simply through exiting and re-entering the level. Online map viewer can be found [https://raym.app/maps/ here]. | ||
− | * [https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=89&t=74254&p=1413461 Rayman 2 PC AI Upscaled Texture Pack] - Replaces all textures for those of better quality. Created using ESRGAN with the Fatality MKII algorithm, which was pretrained for use with pixel art. The mod works only with DX6 (dgVoodoo).<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.zeus-software.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2245|title=Glide API 256px texture size limitation? | + | * [https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=89&t=74254&p=1413461 Rayman 2 PC AI Upscaled Texture Pack] - Replaces all textures for those of better quality. Created using ESRGAN with the Fatality MKII algorithm, which was pretrained for use with pixel art. The mod works only with DX6 (dgVoodoo).<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.zeus-software.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2245|title=<nowiki>Glide API 256px texture size limitation? | Forum | Zeus Software</nowiki>|date=2024-06-30}}</ref> |
* [https://github.com/kellsnc/Rayman2ModLoader Mod loader] - Contains also wiki for documentation on creating mods (file replacement, DLL injection, update system, and more). | * [https://github.com/kellsnc/Rayman2ModLoader Mod loader] - Contains also wiki for documentation on creating mods (file replacement, DLL injection, update system, and more). | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | |minOS = 95 | + | |minOS = 95, 98 |
|minCPU = Intel Pentium 133 MHz | |minCPU = Intel Pentium 133 MHz | ||
|minRAM = 32 MB | |minRAM = 32 MB | ||
− | |minHD = | + | |minHD = |
|minGPU = 3Dfx Voodoo | |minGPU = 3Dfx Voodoo | ||
+ | |minVRAM = 4 MB | ||
|minDX = 6.1 | |minDX = 6.1 | ||
− | |minaudio = | + | |minaudio = Sound Blaster compatible |
− | |minother = | + | |minother = 4x CD-ROM drive |
− | |recOS = | + | |recOS = |
|recCPU = Intel Pentium MMX 200 MHz | |recCPU = Intel Pentium MMX 200 MHz | ||
|recRAM = 64 MB | |recRAM = 64 MB | ||
|recGPU = 3Dfx Voodoo2 | |recGPU = 3Dfx Voodoo2 | ||
|recVRAM = 16 MB | |recVRAM = 16 MB | ||
− | |recaudio = | + | |recaudio = |
− | |recother = | + | |recother = 8x CD-ROM drive |
+ | |notes = {{ii}} No official storage requirement; full game installation is roughly 500 MB. | ||
+ | |ref = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://raymanpc.com/wiki/script-en/images/0/02/R2UKPCManual.pdf#page=6|title=Rayman 2: The Great Escape (PC) manual|date=2024-06-30}}</ref>{{Note|Additional requirements taken from {{File|{{P|game}}\Readme.txt}}.}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
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Developers | |
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Ubi Pictures | |
Publishers | |
Ubisoft | |
Poland | Licomp Empik Multimedia |
Engines | |
Ubisoft OpenSpace | |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 4, 1999[1] |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, Subscription gaming service |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Platform |
Art styles | Stylized |
Themes | Fantasy, Piracy |
Series | Rayman |
⤏ Go to series page | |
Rayman | 1995 |
Rayman Designer | 1997 |
Rayman By His Fans | 1998 |
Rayman 60 Levels | 1999 |
Rayman 2: The Great Escape | 1999 |
Rayman M | 2001 |
Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc | 2003 |
Rabbids (series) | |
Rayman Origins | 2012 |
Rayman Jungle Run | 2013 |
Rayman Legends | 2013 |
Rayman Fiesta Run | 2014 |
Rayman Mini | 2019 |
Rayman Redemption (unofficial) | 2020 |
Rayman 2: The Great Escape is a third-person platform game in the Rayman series developed by Ubi Pictures and published by Ubisoft.
The PC version of Rayman 2 was released on November 4, 1999, shortly after the Nintendo 64 version in the previous month.[1] Compared to the Nintendo 64 version, it features 22 kHz quality music instead of MIDI, a higher frame rate, higher poly counts for certain models (notably Rayman himself), and higher resolution textures.
Rayman 2 was re-released digitally on GOG.com on May 26, 2011.[2] A Steam release was also available for a limited time with pre-orders of Rayman Origins.[3]
The installer on the retail release can fail to launch on modern systems; see Install the game on modern systems (retail). The game does not support Alt+Tab ↹ while in-game; see Windowed or Game breaks after task switching.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | Uses SafeDisc DRM[Note 1]. Also released with Rayman 3-Pack and Rayman 10th Anniversary Collection. | |||
GOG.com | Comes pre-configured with nGlide 2.00.[6] | |||
Ubisoft Store | Included with Ubisoft+. Comes pre-configured with WineD3D. | |||
Steam (unavailable) | Comes pre-configured with nGlide, but it may be outdated. Was only available with pre-orders of Rayman Origins. |
Demo
- A one-level demo of The Fairy Glade, beginning at the keg-tossing pirate encounter and ending after freeing Ly.
- Available to download from PCGamingWiki Files.
Monetization
Type | Notes |
---|---|
One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
Subscription gaming service | Available via Ubisoft+. |
Essential improvements
Patches
- All official patches are available to download from PCGamingWiki Files. Digital versions are already patched.
Ray2Fix
- A collection of patches that fix frame drops and speed issues, and add windowed mode and modern controller support. Also supports controller remapping via the included config tool.
- Includes dgVoodoo 2, dinputto8, and Xidi.
- Compatible with the GOG.com and Steam releases of the game.
Installation |
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|
Play the game on modern systems
- Alternative solution if not using Ray2Fix/dgVoodoo 2.
Use nGlide[citation needed] |
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|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\Data\Options\[Note 2] <path-to-game>\ubi.ini[Note 2] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/15060/pfx/[Note 3] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\Data\SaveGame\[Note 2] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/15060/pfx/[Note 3] |
Save game download
- An archive containing save games for all stages of the game can be found here. Check the Readme file on how to install.
- Alternatively, use the "
GOTHERE
" cheat code entered in pause menu but it will mess with game progress (insufficient Lums and health, or no ability to swing from Purple Lums if the "HANGON
" cheat code isn't entered). - To switch between levels on a save with completed game, use OpenSpaceToolbox (but it requires working task switching in the game).
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud | ||
Ubisoft Connect | [7] |
Video
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 Widescreen resolution. | ||
Windowed | See Windowed. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See Windowed. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Use nGlide and force MSAA or SGSSAA in Nvidia Profile Inspector. | ||
High-fidelity upscaling | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | Always on with Direct3D. For Glide, use nGlide and enable Vsync with nglide_config.exe . |
||
60 FPS | Character animations are capped at 30 FPS.[8] | ||
120+ FPS | Frame rate is capped at 63 FPS.[9] | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) |
Widescreen resolution
Widescreen resolutions[10] |
---|
Notes
|
Windowed
Force windowed[12] |
---|
Notes
|
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | Use DInput Key Switcher. | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | DirectInput by default. Use Rayman 2 Input Fix on modern systems, Ray2Fix for the GOG.com releases or dinputto8. |
|
Full controller support | Some commands are not bound to the gamepad. | |
Controller remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | See Xidi. | |
---|---|---|
Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers | ||
---|---|---|
PlayStation button prompts | ||
Light bar support | ||
Adaptive trigger support | ||
DualSense haptic feedback support | ||
Connection modes |
Generic/other controllers | Generic DirectInput controllers are supported. | |
---|---|---|
Button prompts | ![]() |
Additional information | ||
---|---|---|
Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Xidi
- Adds full DirectInput controller support for modern XInput-based controllers.
- Restores haptic feedback.
Installing Xidi |
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|
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Music and Sound Effects. | |
Surround sound | Using A3D. See Restore 3D sound. | |
Subtitles | Most speech is text-based. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
EAX support | The game uses Aureal A3D (not EAX).[13] See Restore 3D sound. | |
Royalty free audio |
Restore 3D sound
Restore A3D effects[14][15] |
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Notes
|
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
French | Original releases in certain countries (such as Germany) have the French translation disabled. | |||
German | ||||
Irish | Fan translation. | |||
Italian | ||||
Polish | Local retail release only - MULTI2 version with French or MULTI5 with additionally Italian, German, Spanish. | |||
Portuguese | Fan translation. | |||
Russian | Fan translation. | |||
Slovak | Fan translation. | |||
Spanish | ||||
Swedish | Fan translation. |
Issues unresolved
Game repeatedly changes resolution before launch
- This is a side effect of the way Rayman 2 checks for the available resolutions when using the Glide renderer. Setting a forced resolution in the nGlide settings minimizes the effect.[16]
Issues fixed
Blurry and distorted graphics
See Play the game on modern systems[citation needed] |
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Notes
|
32-bit depth not available (only for Glide)
Use nGlide and copy the files[17] |
---|
Or instead of points 3-4, copy and overwrite following content of [Rayman2] GLI_DllFile=GliVd1 GLI_Dll=Glide2 GLI_Driver= GLI_Device= GLI_Mode=1 - 1024 x 768 x 32 Language=English ParticuleRate=High Notes
|
Use dgVoodoo and copy the files (for Glide)[citation needed] |
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Notes
|
Game breaks after task switching
Update nGlide[18] |
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(for nGlide) Use combination of ⊞ Win+Tab ↹ and Alt+Tab ↹ alternately[citation needed] |
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In the main menu, (before loading a save) use only Alt+Tab ↹. In the case of using Aureal 3D, and closing version notification on startup, don't use Alt+Tab ↹ twice in a row (to come back to the game after closing notification, and later to minimize in the main menu). Don't press on the game icon in taskbar more than once at a row, use Alt+Tab ↹ instead. Notes
|
See Windowed[citation needed] |
---|
Use Ray2Fix[citation needed] |
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Game runs twice as fast (GOG/Uplay versions)
- When playing Rayman 2 with the default nGlide settings, it's possible that the game's speed may be running twice as fast than normally intended.
Open the nGlide Configurator and set the refresh rate to 120 Hz or lower, depending on the monitor's refresh rate, instead of the default value[citation needed] |
---|
Lower the refresh rate to 60 Hz, or for the same problem on 60 Hz monitors, turn off vertical synchronization[citation needed] |
---|
Game runs in windowed mode
Use nGlide (see above)[citation needed] |
---|
Use dgVoodoo (instruction for DirectX 6 renderer set)[citation needed] |
---|
[Rayman2]Choose = 1GLI_DllFile=GliDX6 GLI_Dll=DirectX6 GLI_Driver=display GLI_Device=Direct3D HAL GLI_Mode=1 - 1920 x 1080 x 16 GLI_DllFile=GliDX6 Language=English Notes
|
(alternative to dgVoodoo) Use DxWrapper (for DirectX 6 renderer)[20] |
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[Rayman2]Choose = 1GLI_DllFile=GliDX6 GLI_Dll=DirectX6 GLI_Driver=display GLI_Device=Direct3D HAL GLI_Mode=1 - 1920 x 1080 x 16 GLI_DllFile=GliDX6 Language=English Notes
|
No options to choose in GXSetup (GOG.com/Uplay versions)
Copy lacking files from retail version[21] |
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Notes
|
Game refuses to close after an unsuccessful Alt+Tab ↹ / no Ctrl+Esc reaction
In Windows 10, press ⊞ Win+Tab ↹, then drag & drop Rayman 2.exe to "Desktop 2" (create if doesn't exist), then close application in Task Manager[citation needed]
|
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Install the game on modern systems (retail)
- The installer on the retail release can fail to launch on modern Windows versions due to a compatibility issue.[23]
Use Rayman 2 x64 Patcher[citation needed] |
---|
Use Rayman Control Panel[citation needed] |
---|
Use Ubi Soft Installer Fix[24] [Note 4] |
---|
"Please insert CD" message with pirate head image (retail)
- At the end of The Echoing Caves or Menhir Hills Part 2 an anti-piracy message will appear and stop progress, even when using a legitimate copy of the game.[25]
- Fixed in the GOG.com release. Save files can be copied over to that version to continue playing.
Add missing files not copied from retail installer[11] |
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|
Crash to desktop
Install the game outside the default folder, e.g. to desktop (happens when installed in GOG Galaxy location)[26][27] |
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Close MSI Afterburner (fixed in new versions of AB/RivaTuner/AMD drivers)[citation needed] |
---|
Set 1024 x 768 in ubi.ini [28]
|
---|
Add a DEP Exception for Rayman2.exe (sometimes reboot needed afterwards) or enable DEP only for essential system services (default system setting)[29]
|
---|
Notes
|
Follow the instruction (for GPUs supporting Vulkan)[citation needed] |
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Notes
|
Use Ray2Fix[citation needed] |
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Reinstall the game and install pirate head DRM patch using Rayman Control Panel before launching the game for the first time[30] |
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Use dinputto8 instead of Xidi or vanilla game (for ntdll.dll occasional crashes on launch)[citation needed] |
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Low frame rate on Windows 8/10
Use nGlide[citation needed] |
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|
See here for dgVoodoo fix[31] |
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Use Dege's patch (for both DX6 and Glide)[19] |
---|
Uplay version or Vulkan set in nGlide cause stuck at startup white window
Wait ~1 minute until the game shows up[citation needed] |
---|
Use nGlide or dgVoodoo or update Uplay's version WineD3D[citation needed] |
---|
"Graphics Dll not found, run install" [sic]
See Use nGlide or dgVoodoo[citation needed] |
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Copy files into Rayman 2 folder[citation needed] |
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Open GXSetup and choose renderer and resolution[citation needed] |
---|
Make sure x 32 wasn't set instead of x 16 in ubi.ini while using DirectX 6 renderer, or for Glide without the present GliVd1vf.dll file in \DLL folder (copy it from DLL\Glide )[citation needed]
|
---|
Check whether ubi.ini contains the line GLI_DllFile=GliDX6 or GLI_DllFile=GliVd1 instead of GLI_DllFile=Dll , which can occur when running GXSetup on newer GOG.com releases[citation needed]
|
---|
"Display initialisation error : could not find any resolution"
Run the game with Windows XP SP2 compatibility mode[citation needed] |
---|
Cannot load saved game
Run the game as admin[citation needed] |
---|
No sound
Download and copy the extracted archive to <path-to-game>\DLL (overwrite)[citation needed]
|
---|
Install the game outside of the default folder (e.g. to desktop)[26] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 6 | Retail default renderer (Uplay version is already pre-configured with WineD3D wrapper). |
Glide | 2 | Needs to be set in GXSetup.exe or ubi.ini (GOG.com version is already pre-configured with nGlide). |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
Modifications
- Rayman 2 Fun Box - Adds first-person camera mode and other misc. mods.
- OpenSpace Toolbox - Adds level switching, bookmarking the current position, and hotkeys to reload levels and save/load positions.
- Rayman 2 Reshade with SweetFX mod - Complete "revamp" of lighting and graphics.
- RayTwol - Level editor with the ability to modify the position of most of the objects in any given level. Modifications can saved and experienced in-game, simply through exiting and re-entering the level. Online map viewer can be found here.
- Rayman 2 PC AI Upscaled Texture Pack - Replaces all textures for those of better quality. Created using ESRGAN with the Fatality MKII algorithm, which was pretrained for use with pixel art. The mod works only with DX6 (dgVoodoo).[32]
- Mod loader - Contains also wiki for documentation on creating mods (file replacement, DLL injection, update system, and more).
System requirements
Windows[33][Note 5] | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95, 98 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 133 MHz | Intel Pentium MMX 200 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 32 MB | 64 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | ||
Video card (GPU) | 3Dfx Voodoo 4 MB of VRAM DirectX 6.1 compatible | 3Dfx Voodoo2 16 MB of VRAM |
Sound (audio device) | Sound Blaster compatible | |
Other | 4x CD-ROM drive | 8x CD-ROM drive |
- No official storage requirement; full game installation is roughly 500 MB.
Notes
- ↑ SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10[4] or Windows 11 and is disabled by default on Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 when the KB3086255 update is installed.[5]
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 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). - ↑ 3.0 3.1 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 (15060) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
- ↑ Wacatac detected by Windows Defender (usual cause of false positives in homebrew software)
- ↑ Additional requirements taken from
<path-to-game>\Readme.txt
.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 PC Games: News Briefs (retrieved) - last accessed on 2023-12-01
- ↑ New release: Rayman 2: The Great Escape, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com - last accessed on 2024-06-30
- ↑ Rayman on X - last accessed on 2024-06-30
- "I now have confirmation that the #RaymanOrigins #PC #preorder offer (free Rayman 2 download) will also be available on Steam!"
- ↑ Not Loading in Windows 10; this will break thousands of - Microsoft Community - last accessed on 2017-01-16
- ↑ Microsoft - MS15-097: Description of the security update for the graphics component in Windows: September 8, 2015 - last accessed on 2018-02-16
- ↑ Verified by User:Mystyle48 on 2024-01-23
- ↑ Cloud save support for games available on Ubisoft+ - last accessed on 2021-09-18
- ↑ Verified by User:Keith on 2016-12-05
- When making a comparison between 30 and 60 FPS video captures, 60 FPS version has duplicate frames in the animation when frame stepping through it, and not in the 30 FPS version
- ↑ Verified by User:Keith on 2019-09-18
- rayman_2_gog-1_(17797), nGlide210
- ↑ Rayman 2 PC Widescreen Patch (16:9, 16:10, 21:9, 32:9, ..) | PC 32 bit depth fix | + widescreen for DC, PSX, PS2 - Rayman Pirate-Community - last accessed on 2024-06-30
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 Rayman 2 PC Widescreen Patch (16:9, 16:10, 21:9, 32:9, ..) | PC 32 bit depth fix | + widescreen for DC, PSX, PS2 - Page 3 - Rayman Pirate-Community - last accessed on 2024-06-30
- ↑ DxWnd / Discussion / General Discussion: Rayman 2 inputs still being received - last accessed on 2024-06-30
- ↑ Aureal A3D Central - 3D Sound Software - last accessed on 2024-06-30
- ↑ Aureal 3D (A3D) restoration/achieving better (3D) sound quality in Rayman 2 and Tonic Trouble (SE/Retail) | UPDATE! 6 - Rayman Pirate-Community - last accessed on 2024-06-30
- ↑ Verified by User:Deton24 on 2019-09-18
- Tested on GOG.com version, nGlide, W10.
- ↑ Rayman 2 repeatedly changes resolution before launch, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com - last accessed on 2024-06-30
- ↑ 17.0 17.1 Rayman 2 PC Widescreen Patch (16:9, 16:10, 21:9, 32:9, ..) | PC 32 bit depth fix | + widescreen for DC, PSX, PS2 - Page 3 - Rayman Pirate-Community - last accessed on 2024-06-30
- ↑ Windowed mode and Edge AA added to nGlide 1.05 | Forum | Zeus Software - last accessed on 2016-01-30
- ↑ 19.0 19.1 Rayman 2 DX6 30 FPS drops \ VOGONS - last accessed on 2024-06-30
- ↑ Rayman 2 - started to have blurry and distorted graphics · Issue #35 · elishacloud/dxwrapper - last accessed on 2024-06-30
- ↑ Rayman 2 fullscreen bug, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com - last accessed on 2024-06-30
- ↑ Rayman 2: Nglide not showing up in GXsetup? - Rayman Pirate-Community - last accessed on 2024-06-30
- ↑ Verified by User:RibShark on 2024-01-27
- Specifically, a change to exception handling on versions of Windows at least as early as Windows 7 can cause the installer to not launch on some (most) systems.
- ↑ Rib on Discord - Imgur - last accessed on 2024-06-30
- ↑ Rayman 2 pc bug. help needed | Forums - last accessed on 2024-06-30
- ↑ 26.0 26.1 How I solved my Rayman 2 issues (game CTD at launch, no sound), page 1 - Forum - GOG.com - last accessed on 2024-06-30
- ↑ Rayman 2 - Crashing after the slide., page 1 - Forum - GOG.com - last accessed on 2024-06-30
- ↑ Rayman 2: The Great Escape | WSGF - last accessed on 2023-06-09
- ↑ Fix for Rayman 2 crash on Woods of Light and other levels - make DEP exception or restore def. settings - Rayman Pirate-Community - last accessed on 2024-06-30
- ↑ Rayman 2 Crashing - Rayman Pirate-Community - last accessed on 2024-06-30
- ↑ Rayman 2 PC AI Upscaled Texture Pack - Rayman Pirate-Community - last accessed on 2024-06-30
- ↑ Glide API 256px texture size limitation? | Forum | Zeus Software - last accessed on 2024-06-30
- ↑ Rayman 2: The Great Escape (PC) manual - last accessed on 2024-06-30