Difference between revisions of "Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne"
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{{Fixbox/fix|Edit MP2_init.ras}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Edit MP2_init.ras}} | ||
# Go to the installation folder. | # Go to the installation folder. | ||
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# Open <code>MP2_init.ras</code> with a text editor. | # Open <code>MP2_init.ras</code> with a text editor. | ||
# Use {{key|Ctrl|F}} to find <code>DefaultFOV</code> | # Use {{key|Ctrl|F}} to find <code>DefaultFOV</code> | ||
# Beside it, change <code>70</code> to another value (maximum is 99). | # Beside it, change <code>70</code> to another value (maximum is 99). | ||
# Save the file. | # Save the file. | ||
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+ | {{ii}} Some text editors (including Notepad) tend to convert all empty characters in file (hex: 0x00, displayed as space) to proper space ANSI code (hex: 0x20) while saving, which in case of Max Payne 2 leads to Visual C++ Runtime Error during game start. For changing the FOV, use some less intrusive editing tools, such as widely available free hex editors. | ||
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Revision as of 04:44, 22 May 2016
Developers | |
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Remedy Entertainment | |
Publishers | |
Rockstar Games | |
Engines | |
MAX-FX | |
Release dates | |
Windows | October 14, 2003 |
Max Payne | |
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Max Payne | 2001 |
Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne | 2003 |
Max Payne 3 | 2012 |
Max Payne 1&2 Remake | TBA |
General information
- Remedy's forums for game
- Max Payne Wiki
- Steam Community Discussions
- Steam Users' Forums for game series
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | DRM: SecuROM disc check | |||
Amazon.com | ||||
Incorrect store name. See here for available options. | ||||
GamersGate | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam |
Essential improvements
Patches
Patch 1.01 is the latest version.
Bonus chapters
Skip intro videos
Instructions |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Template:Game data/row
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/12150/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
Template:Game data/row
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/12150/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Steam Cloud |
Video settings
- Can only be changed in the launcher
Field of view (FOV)
Instructions |
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Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Italian |
Issues fixed
Application load error 5:0000065434
Instructions |
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The launcher does not start
Instructions |
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Instructions |
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Error: setFullscreen - creating the device failed: E_FAIL
Instructions |
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Exception in engineInit: Unable to load save game "Files"
Instructions |
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Error: Exception in startupInit: Directory \data not found
Instructions |
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Instructions |
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Game won't launch on AMD graphics cards, still shows up in task manager
Instructions |
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Instructions |
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Instructions |
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Instructions |
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Launcher starts, but game won't launch on nVidia graphics cards, crashes and doesn't show up in task manager
Instructions |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 8 | |
Shader Model support | 1.1 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Physics | Havok | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video |
Command line arguments
Parameter | Description |
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-screenshot | Works with Developer Keys. Allows taking screenshots with F3. |
-skipstartup | Skips the intro for Max Payne 2 and goes straight to the loading screen. |
-window | Shows Max Payne 2 in a window rather than full screen. |
-developer | Activates Developer Mode, which allows seeing the game's core input and output. Also enables the console (toggled with ~). |
-developerkeys | Activates Developer Keys, which allows access to special functions that developer keys doesn't allow. |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98 | 2000, ME, XP |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium III 1.0 GHz Intel Celeron 1.2 GHz AMD Athlon 1.0 GHz AMD Duron 1.2 GHz |
Intel Pentium IV 1.7 GHz Intel Celeron 1.7 GHz AMD Athlon 1.4 GHz AMD Duron 1.7 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | 512 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1.5 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 32 MB of VRAM DirectX 9 compatible | 64 MB of VRAM |
Sound (audio device) | DirectSound compatible sound card |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 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 (12150) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.