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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Robot Entertainment}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Robot Entertainment}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
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|engines = | |engines = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Vision}} | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Vision}} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|orcs-must-die!-2|83}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|orcs-must-die!-2|83}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|orcs-must-die-2|82}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|orcs-must-die-2|82}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-Time}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Third-Person}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct Control }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action, Shooter }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Cartoon }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Fantasy }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Orcs Must Die! }} | ||
|steam appid = 201790 | |steam appid = 201790 | ||
|steam appid side = 201809,201804,201805,201802 | |steam appid side = 201809,201804,201805,201802 | ||
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
+ | |hltb = 6796 | ||
|strategywiki = Orcs Must Die! 2 | |strategywiki = Orcs Must Die! 2 | ||
− | + | |mobygames = 60106 | |
− | |mobygames = | ||
|wikipedia = Orcs Must Die! 2 | |wikipedia = Orcs Must Die! 2 | ||
|winehq = 14392 | |winehq = 14392 | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| GamersGate | orcs-must-die-2 | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | orcs-must-die-2 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 5435-1 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Steam | 201790 | Steam | Download free demo: <code>steam://install/215020</code> | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 201790 | Steam | Download free demo: <code>steam://install/215020</code> | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Origin | | Origin | | | Windows | unavailable}} | {{Availability/row| Origin | | Origin | | | Windows | unavailable}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Steam}}. A non-Steam version is available in China on Tencent Games Platform. | {{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Steam}}. A non-Steam version is available in China on Tencent Games Platform. | ||
− | {{ii}} Owners of [[Orcs Must Die!]] get | + | {{ii}} Owners of [[Orcs Must Die!]] get the Classic Levels DLC for free, which contains levels from original game revamped to support co-op and new enemy types. |
+ | ==Monetization== | ||
{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
{{DLC/row| Fire and Water Booster Pack | | Windows}} | {{DLC/row| Fire and Water Booster Pack | | Windows}} | ||
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|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
|ultrawidescreen = hackable | |ultrawidescreen = hackable | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen notes = {{term|Vert-}}. Use [https://www.flawlesswidescreen.org Flawless Widescreen] to fix FOV.<ref> | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = {{term|Vert-}}. Use [https://www.flawlesswidescreen.org Flawless Widescreen] to fix FOV.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qzEPBj6gE3U|title=Orcs Must Die 2 21:9 Review (2560x1080) (60fps) (Ultrawide) - YouTube|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
|4k ultra hd = unknown | |4k ultra hd = unknown | ||
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
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|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
|antialiasing notes = [[MSAA]]<sup>(2x, 4x & 8x)</sup> | |antialiasing notes = [[MSAA]]<sup>(2x, 4x & 8x)</sup> | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
|120 fps = hackable | |120 fps = hackable | ||
− | |120 fps notes = | + | |120 fps notes = Capped at 84 FPS by default; see [[#High frame rate|High frame rate]]. |
|hdr = unknown | |hdr = unknown | ||
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
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===[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)|High frame rate]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)|High frame rate]]=== | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Create user.cfg with desired FPS lock|ref=<ref>[https://support.robotentertainment.com/hc/en-us/articles/202500309-My-graphics-card-is-running-very-hot-or-overheating-What-should-I-do- How do I create a user.cfg file for Orcs Must Die! 2? – Robot Entertainment Help Center]</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Create user.cfg with desired FPS lock|ref=<ref>[https://support.robotentertainment.com/hc/en-us/articles/202500309-My-graphics-card-is-running-very-hot-or-overheating-What-should-I-do- How do I create a user.cfg file for Orcs Must Die! 2? – Robot Entertainment Help Center]</ref>|fix= | ||
− | # Go to | + | # Go to {{folder|{{path|game}}\data\startup}} and create a file named {{file|user.cfg}}. |
− | # Write <code>ForceFPS=#</code> and change <code>#</code> | + | # Write <code>ForceFPS=#</code> and change <code>#</code> to the desired frame rate. |
− | |||
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
− | {{ii}} Game seems to feature frame rate smoothing to keep frame rate steady. To get best | + | {{ii}} Game seems to feature frame rate smoothing to keep frame rate steady. To get best results, change value little higher than the monitor's refresh rate. |
− | {{--}} If frame rate jumps too much mouse may behave unexpectedly. | + | {{--}} If the frame rate jumps too much, the mouse may behave unexpectedly (set mouse polling rate to 125). To solve the mouse sensitivity issue, use the following [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]]: <code>sudo chmod o-r /dev/input/js*</code>{{cn|January 2024}} |
}} | }} | ||
==Input== | ==Input== | ||
{{Image|Orcs Must Die! 2 - Key rebinding.jpg|Key rebinding.}} | {{Image|Orcs Must Die! 2 - Key rebinding.jpg|Key rebinding.}} | ||
− | {{--}} Shows 360 | + | {{--}} Shows the Xbox 360 prompts if the controller is connected even if keyboard and mouse is used. |
{{Input | {{Input | ||
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|language = Brazilian Portuguese | |language = Brazilian Portuguese | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
|subtitles = false | |subtitles = false | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
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|local play players = 2 | |local play players = 2 | ||
|local play modes = Co-op | |local play modes = Co-op | ||
− | |local play notes = Use [https://github.com/ | + | |local play notes = Use [https://github.com/SplitScreen-Me/splitscreenme-nucleus/releases Nucleus Co-op]. |
|lan play = false | |lan play = false | ||
|lan play players = | |lan play players = | ||
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==="Mic in use by game"=== | ==="Mic in use by game"=== | ||
{{ii}} Orcs Must Die! 2 uses a native in-game voice chat system which disables the Steam voice chat and is also of lower quality than the Steam voice chat.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20141205131952/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2842105 "Mic in use by game" - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref> | {{ii}} Orcs Must Die! 2 uses a native in-game voice chat system which disables the Steam voice chat and is also of lower quality than the Steam voice chat.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20141205131952/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2842105 "Mic in use by game" - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref> | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Easy method|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Easy method|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://support.robotentertainment.com/hc/en-us/articles/204316645-How-do-I-disable-in-game-voice-chat-for-Orcs-Must-Die-2-|title=How do I disable in-game voice chat for Orcs Must Die! 2? – Robot Entertainment Help Center|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
− | # Go to | + | # Go to {{folder|{{path|game}}\data\startup}} and create a file named {{file|user.cfg}} |
# Write <code>-voice</code> | # Write <code>-voice</code> | ||
− | # Save | + | # Save the changes. |
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Disable in-game voice chat|ref=<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20150915112902/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2848933 Figured out how to disable in-game voice chat. Maybe this will be useful to others? - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Disable in-game voice chat|ref=<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20150915112902/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2848933 Figured out how to disable in-game voice chat. Maybe this will be useful to others? - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref>|fix= | ||
<ol> | <ol> | ||
− | <li>Extract | + | <li>Extract {{file|data.zip!\startup\game.cfg}} located in {{folderw{{p|game}}}}</li> |
− | <li>Open the file in | + | <li>Open the file in a text editor and navigate to the following lines: |
<pre>-PushToTalk | <pre>-PushToTalk | ||
-DuckOnVoiceComm</pre> | -DuckOnVoiceComm</pre> | ||
− | + | <li>Comment out these lines by entering a double forward slash in front of them, like so: | |
<pre>//-PushToTalk | <pre>//-PushToTalk | ||
//-DuckOnVoiceComm</pre></li> | //-DuckOnVoiceComm</pre></li> | ||
− | <li>Save | + | <li>Save the changes and put the file back into the {{file|data.zip}} archive.</li> |
</ol> | </ol> | ||
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
− | {{ii}} Once in-game | + | {{ii}} Once in-game, an 'X' over the microphone icon under the character portrait will be shown, allowing Steam voice chat to be used. |
}} | }} | ||
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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 = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
|macos intel 32-bit app = | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|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 = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Extra configurations=== | ===Extra configurations=== | ||
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} Some elements of the game can be customized by creating a {{file|user.cfg file}} and adding notes into it. |
− | {{Fixbox|description=Create user.cfg|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Create user.cfg|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://support.robotentertainment.com/hc/en-us/articles/203162395-How-do-I-create-a-user-cfg-file-for-Orcs-Must-Die-2-|title=How do I create a user.cfg file for Orcs Must Die! 2? – Robot Entertainment Help Center|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
− | # Go to | + | # Go to {{file|{{p|game}}\data\startup}} and create a text file called {{file|user.cfg}}. |
− | + | # Edit {{file|user.cfg}} and add options from the list below to change the settings: | |
− | # Edit | ||
#; NoAlienFX : Use this option to turn off the AlienFX lighting effects on Alienware Computers. This may also help with game launch issues that some Alienware users are experiencing. | #; NoAlienFX : Use this option to turn off the AlienFX lighting effects on Alienware Computers. This may also help with game launch issues that some Alienware users are experiencing. | ||
#; –voice : Be sure the minus sign is included or this command won't work. Use this to completely disable in-game voice chat. Disabling the in-game voice chat will allow players to use the Steam voice chat instead, should they choose to. | #; –voice : Be sure the minus sign is included or this command won't work. Use this to completely disable in-game voice chat. Disabling the in-game voice chat will allow players to use the Steam voice chat instead, should they choose to. | ||
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#; EnableBloodMapToggle : This allows you to toggle the blood map (at any time) using “L” key in-game or a custom keybind | #; EnableBloodMapToggle : This allows you to toggle the blood map (at any time) using “L” key in-game or a custom keybind | ||
#; ForceFPS=## : This will force the game to use a desired number of frames per second. Replace ## with the desired number. | #; ForceFPS=## : This will force the game to use a desired number of frames per second. Replace ## with the desired number. | ||
− | # Save | + | # Save the file and launch the game. |
}} | }} | ||
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|minOS = XP, Vista, 7 | |minOS = XP, Vista, 7 | ||
− | |minCPU = 2 GHz | + | |minCPU = 2 GHz dual-core |
|minRAM = 2 GB | |minRAM = 2 GB | ||
|minHD = 9 GB | |minHD = 9 GB | ||
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|minGPU2 = ATI Radeon x1950 | |minGPU2 = ATI Radeon x1950 | ||
|minVRAM = 256 MB | |minVRAM = 256 MB | ||
+ | |minDX = 9.0c | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
Latest revision as of 11:40, 12 January 2024
Developers | |
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Robot Entertainment | |
Engines | |
Vision | |
Release dates | |
Windows | July 30, 2012 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 83 |
IGDB | 82 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Action, Shooter |
Art styles | Cartoon |
Themes | Fantasy |
Series | Orcs Must Die! |
Orcs Must Die! | |
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Orcs Must Die! | 2011 |
Orcs Must Die! 2 | 2012 |
Orcs Must Die! Unchained | 2017 |
Orcs Must Die! 3 | 2021 |
Orcs Must Die! 2 is a singleplayer and multiplayer third-person action and shooter game in the Orcs Must Die! series.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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GamersGate | ||||
Steam | Download free demo: steam://install/215020 |
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Origin (unavailable) |
- All versions require Steam DRM. A non-Steam version is available in China on Tencent Games Platform.
- Owners of Orcs Must Die! get the Classic Levels DLC for free, which contains levels from original game revamped to support co-op and new enemy types.
Monetization
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Fire and Water Booster Pack | ||
Family Ties Booster Pack | ||
Are We There Yeti? |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Go to <path-to-game>\data\ui\video and delete Robot.usm [1]
|
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\data\startup\user.cfg[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/201790/pfx/[Note 2] |
- Must be created by user. For more information see Extra configurations.
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <Steam-folder>\userdata\<user-id>\201790\remote |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/201790/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Origin | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
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Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | Vert-. Use Flawless Widescreen to fix FOV.[2] | ||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | Use Flawless Widescreen. | ||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | Native option called Full Window. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | MSAA(2x, 4x & 8x) | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | Capped at 84 FPS by default; see High frame rate. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
High frame rate
Create user.cfg with desired FPS lock[3] |
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Notes
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Input
- Shows the Xbox 360 prompts if the controller is connected even if keyboard and mouse is used.
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | Under Gameplay options. | |
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | The game has to be run in using Steam Big Picture in order to type in a character name. | |
Controller remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion | Shared with mouse. |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers |
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PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Master, music, effects and voice. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Polish | ||||
Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Local play | 2 | Co-op Use Nucleus Co-op. |
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LAN play | ||||
Online play | 2 | Co-op |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
---|---|
UDP | 3478, 4379, 4380 |
- This game supports Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) for automatic port configuration.
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
vorpX | G3D User created game profile, see vorpx forum profile introduction. |
Issues fixed
"Mic in use by game"
- Orcs Must Die! 2 uses a native in-game voice chat system which disables the Steam voice chat and is also of lower quality than the Steam voice chat.[4]
Easy method[5] |
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Notes
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Disable in-game voice chat[6] |
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Notes
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 9.0c |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Physics | PhysX | |
Audio | FMOD | |
Interface | Scaleform | 3.3.92 |
Multiplayer | Steamworks |
Extra configurations
- Some elements of the game can be customized by creating a
user.cfg file
and adding notes into it.
Create user.cfg[7] |
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System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista, 7 | |
Processor (CPU) | 2 GHz dual-core | |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 9 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 6800 ATI Radeon x1950 256 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible |
Notes
- ↑ 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). - ↑ 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/201790/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (201790) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Skipping Intro in Orcs Must Die 2 - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
- ↑ Orcs Must Die 2 21:9 Review (2560x1080) (60fps) (Ultrawide) - YouTube - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ How do I create a user.cfg file for Orcs Must Die! 2? – Robot Entertainment Help Center
- ↑ "Mic in use by game" - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
- ↑ How do I disable in-game voice chat for Orcs Must Die! 2? – Robot Entertainment Help Center - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ Figured out how to disable in-game voice chat. Maybe this will be useful to others? - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
- ↑ How do I create a user.cfg file for Orcs Must Die! 2? – Robot Entertainment Help Center - last accessed on 9 June 2023