Anonymous edits have been disabled on the wiki. If you want to contribute please login or create an account.

Warning for game developers: PCGamingWiki staff members will only ever reach out to you using the official press@pcgamingwiki.com mail address.
Be aware of scammers claiming to be representatives or affiliates of PCGamingWiki who promise a PCGW page for a game key.

Difference between revisions of "Conflict: Desert Storm II"

From PCGamingWiki, the wiki about fixing PC games
 
(27 intermediate revisions by 14 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
−
{{stub}}
 
 
{{Infobox game
 
{{Infobox game
 
|cover        = Conflict- Desert Storm II - cover.png
 
|cover        = Conflict- Desert Storm II - cover.png
Line 7: Line 6:
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|SCi Games}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|SCi Games}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Gotham Games}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Gotham Games}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sold Out Software|Retail re-release}}
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
 
|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 19, 2003}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 19, 2003}}
 +
|reception    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|conflict-desert-storm-ii-back-to-baghdad|65}}
 +
|taxonomy    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer }}
 +
{{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, TPS}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Realistic }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Conflict }}
 
|steam appid  =  
 
|steam appid  =  
 
|gogcom id    =  
 
|gogcom id    =  
 +
|hltb        = 1887
 
|strategywiki = Conflict: Desert Storm II
 
|strategywiki = Conflict: Desert Storm II
 +
|mobygames    = 12572
 
|wikipedia    = Conflict: Desert Storm II
 
|wikipedia    = Conflict: Desert Storm II
 
|winehq      = 13602
 
|winehq      = 13602
 +
|IGDB        = conflict-desert-storm-ii
 +
|lutris      = conflict-desert-storm-ii
 +
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
−
{{Series|Conflict}}
 
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
Line 31: Line 50:
 
===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
−
{{Game data/saves|Windows|}}
+
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\SCi\CDSII}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
==Video settings==
+
==Video==
 
{{Image|Conflict- Desert Storm 2 - launcher settings.png|Settings in a launcher.}}
 
{{Image|Conflict- Desert Storm 2 - launcher settings.png|Settings in a launcher.}}
−
{{Video settings
+
{{Video
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|widescreen wsgf award      =  
 
|widescreen wsgf award      =  
Line 49: Line 68:
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
 
|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd                = true
−
|4k ultra hd notes          = Main menu is zoomed. Hexadecimal 4b Decimal 75  
+
|4k ultra hd notes          = Main menu is zoomed. Hexadecimal 4b Decimal 75
 
|fov                        = false
 
|fov                        = false
 
|fov notes                  =  
 
|fov notes                  =  
Line 60: Line 79:
 
|antialiasing              = false
 
|antialiasing              = false
 
|antialiasing notes        =  
 
|antialiasing notes        =  
−
|vsync                      = unknown
+
|upscaling                  = false
 +
|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =
 +
|vsync                      = always on
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|60 fps notes              =  
−
|120 fps                    = unknown
+
|120 fps                    = false
−
|120 fps notes              =  
+
|120 fps notes              = Game runs fast
−
|hdr                        = unknown
+
|hdr                        = false
 
|hdr notes                  =  
 
|hdr notes                  =  
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
−
}}
 
−
 
−
==Issues fixed==
 
−
===Graphics not being rendered correctly===
 
−
{{Fixbox|description=Use crosire's d3d8to9 do wrap DX8 to DX9|ref={{cn|date=April 2020}}|fix=
 
−
# Download the crosire [https://github.com/crosire/d3d8to9/releases d3d8to9 DLL]. Version 1.11.0 is known to work.
 
−
# Place it in the same folder as game's executable.
 
−
 
−
'''Notes'''
 
−
{{++}} This also allows for proper ReShade support with depth buffer detection.
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]===
 
{{Fixbox|description=Edit registry entries|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Edit registry entries|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
−
# Go to <code>{{p|HKLM}}\SOFTWARE\SCi Games\CDS II\Device Settings</code>.
+
# Go to <code>{{p|HKLM}}\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\SCi Games\CDS II\Device Settings</code>.
 
# Edit the entry '''ResolutionIndex''' and change the value to one of from a list below (decimal):
 
# Edit the entry '''ResolutionIndex''' and change the value to one of from a list below (decimal):
 
#* <code>34</code> - 1152x648
 
#* <code>34</code> - 1152x648
Line 99: Line 111:
 
#* <code>70</code> - 1776x1000
 
#* <code>70</code> - 1776x1000
 
#* <code>73</code> - 1920x1080
 
#* <code>73</code> - 1920x1080
−
#* <code>4b</code> - 3840x2160
+
#* <code>66</code> - 3840x2160
  
 
'''Notes'''
 
'''Notes'''
 
{{ii}} Editing graphical settings in a launcher will revert the changes.
 
{{ii}} Editing graphical settings in a launcher will revert the changes.
 
{{--}} Menus are broken on widescreen resolutions.
 
{{--}} Menus are broken on widescreen resolutions.
−
{{ii}} 4k has been tested only on windows 10 fall creators update.
+
{{ii}} 4K has been tested only on Windows 10 fall creators update.
 
}}
 
}}
  
Line 112: Line 124:
 
#* <code>17</code> - 1280x720
 
#* <code>17</code> - 1280x720
 
#* <code>21</code> - 1920x1080
 
#* <code>21</code> - 1920x1080
 +
#* <code>50</code> - 3840x2160
  
 
'''Notes'''
 
'''Notes'''
Line 117: Line 130:
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
==Input settings==
+
==Input==
 
{{Image|Conflict- Desert Storm 2 - mouse settings.png|Mouse settings.}}
 
{{Image|Conflict- Desert Storm 2 - mouse settings.png|Mouse settings.}}
−
{{Input settings
+
{{Input
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
Line 178: Line 191:
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
==Audio settings==
+
==Audio==
 
{{Image|Conflict- Desert Storm II - audio settings.png|Audio settings.}}
 
{{Image|Conflict- Desert Storm II - audio settings.png|Audio settings.}}
−
{{Audio settings
+
{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume notes    =  
 
|separate volume notes    =  
 
|surround sound          = true
 
|surround sound          = true
−
|surround sound notes    = Up to 7.0 output with [[Glossary:Sound_card#DirectSound_hardware_path|DirectSound3D restoration software.]]
+
|surround sound notes    = Up to 7.0 output with [[Glossary:Sound card#DirectSound hardware path|DirectSound3D restoration software]].
 
|subtitles                = false
 
|subtitles                = false
 
|subtitles notes          =  
 
|subtitles notes          =  
Line 192: Line 205:
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|eax support              = true
 
|eax support              = true
−
|eax support notes       = DirectSound3D.
+
|eax support notes         = DirectSound3D.
 +
|royalty free audio        = unknown
 +
|royalty free audio notes  =
 
}}
 
}}
  
Line 204: Line 219:
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
}}
 
}}
 +
}}
 +
 +
==Issues fixed==
 +
===White screen when starting the game===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=|fix=
 +
For some reason in modern operating systems when you start the game you see a white box in the middle of the screen just click on it and the game will start normally}}
 +
 +
===Game runs too fast / Mouse too sensitive===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Limit the framerate|fix=
 +
Limit fps to around 60, for example through "Rivatuner Statistics Server". Forced VSYNC through driver settings did nothing for me.
 +
}}
 +
 +
{{Fixbox|description=|ref={{cn|date=September 2020}}|fix=
 +
# Set monitor on 60hz
 +
 
}}
 
}}
  
Line 209: Line 239:
 
===API===
 
===API===
 
{{API
 
{{API
−
|direct3d versions      =  
+
|direct3d versions      = 9
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
Line 231: Line 261:
 
|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 32-bit app       =  
+
|macos intel 32-bit app =  
−
|macos 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 =  
 
}}
 
}}
Line 260: Line 293:
 
|OSfamily = Windows
 
|OSfamily = Windows
  
−
|minOS    =  
+
|minOS    = 95, 98, ME, 2000/NT, XP
 
|minCPU  = Intel Pentium III 1 GHz
 
|minCPU  = Intel Pentium III 1 GHz
 
|minRAM  = 256 MB
 
|minRAM  = 256 MB
−
|minHD    = 1,3 GB
+
|minHD    = 1.5 GB
 
|minGPU  =  
 
|minGPU  =  
 
|minVRAM  = 32 MB
 
|minVRAM  = 32 MB
  
 
|recOS    =  
 
|recOS    =  
−
|recCPU  = Intel Pentium IV 1,4 GHz
+
|recCPU  = Intel Pentium IV 1.4 GHz
 
|recRAM  = 512 MB
 
|recRAM  = 512 MB
 
|recHD    = 2 GB
 
|recHD    = 2 GB

Latest revision as of 23:50, 3 February 2024

Conflict: Desert Storm II
Conflict: Desert Storm II cover
Developers
Pivotal Games
Publishers
SCi Games
Gotham Games
Retail re-release Sold Out Software
Release dates
Windows September 19, 2003
Reception
Metacritic 65
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase
Microtransactions None
Modes Singleplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives Third-person
Controls Direct control
Genres Action, TPS
Art styles Realistic
Series Conflict
Conflict: Desert Storm II on HowLongToBeat
Icon overlay.png
Conflict: Desert Storm II guide on StrategyWiki
Conflict: Desert Storm II on MobyGames
Conflict: Desert Storm II on Wikipedia
Icon overlay.png
Conflict
Conflict: Desert Storm 2002
Conflict: Desert Storm II 2003
Conflict: Vietnam 2004
Conflict: Global Terror 2005
Conflict: Denied Ops 2008

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
 SecuROM DRM disc check
Windows

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\SCi Games\CDS II[Note 1]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\SCi\CDSII

Video

Settings in a launcher.
Settings in a launcher.

Graphics feature State Notes
Widescreen resolution
See Widescreen resolution.
Multi-monitor
Ultra-widescreen
4K Ultra HD
Main menu is zoomed. Hexadecimal 4b Decimal 75
Field of view (FOV)
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
High-fidelity upscaling
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
60 FPS
120+ FPS
Game runs fast
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.

Widescreen resolution

Edit registry entries[citation needed]
  1. Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\SCi Games\CDS II\Device Settings.
  2. Edit the entry ResolutionIndex and change the value to one of from a list below (decimal):
    • 34 - 1152x648
    • 37 - 1280x720
    • 40 - 1280x768
    • 43 - 1280x800
    • 46 - 1280x960
    • 52 - 1360x768
    • 55 - 1360x1024
    • 58 - 1366x768
    • 61 - 1440x900
    • 64 - 1600x900
    • 67 - 1680x1050
    • 70 - 1776x1000
    • 73 - 1920x1080
    • 66 - 3840x2160

Notes

Editing graphical settings in a launcher will revert the changes.
Menus are broken on widescreen resolutions.
4K has been tested only on Windows 10 fall creators update.
Alternate registry entry and hex codes[citation needed]
  1. Go to Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\VirtualStore\MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\SCi Games\CDS II\Device Settings.
  2. Edit the entry ResolutionIndex and change the value to one of from a list below (note that the values are hexadecimal):
    • 17 - 1280x720
    • 21 - 1920x1080
    • 50 - 3840x2160

Notes

Same issues as described above.

Input

Mouse settings.
Mouse settings.

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
Controller types

Audio

Audio settings.
Audio settings.

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Surround sound
Up to 7.0 output with DirectSound3D restoration software.
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
EAX support
DirectSound3D.
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English

Issues fixed

White screen when starting the game

For some reason in modern operating systems when you start the game you see a white box in the middle of the screen just click on it and the game will start normally

Game runs too fast / Mouse too sensitive

Limit the framerate

Limit fps to around 60, for example through "Rivatuner Statistics Server". Forced VSYNC through driver settings did nothing for me.

[citation needed]
  1. Set monitor on 60hz

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 9
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Audio DirectSound3D

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 95, 98, ME, 2000/NT, XP
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium III 1 GHz Intel Pentium IV 1.4 GHz
System memory (RAM) 256 MB 512 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 1.5 GB 2 GB
Video card (GPU) 32 MB of VRAM 64 MB of VRAM


Notes

  1. ↑ Applications writing to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE will be redirected to other locations based on various criterias, see the glossary page for more details.

References