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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Creatures 2 front large.jpg | |cover = Creatures 2 front large.jpg | ||
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|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 30, 1998}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 30, 1998}} | ||
| − | |steam appid = | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows 3.x|September 30, 1998}} |
| − | |gogcom | + | |taxonomy = |
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Creatures }} | ||
| + | |steam appid = 1818340 | ||
| + | |gogcom id = 1207662243 | ||
| + | |gogcom id side = 1207658813 | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
| + | |mobygames = creatures-2 | ||
|wikipedia = Creatures 2 | |wikipedia = Creatures 2 | ||
|winehq = 3828 | |winehq = 3828 | ||
| + | |official site=https://web.archive.org/web/20010330023116/http://www.creatures2.com/ | ||
| + | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
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'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
{{mm}} [http://creatures.wiki Creatures Wiki] - community encyclopedia | {{mm}} [http://creatures.wiki Creatures Wiki] - community encyclopedia | ||
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{{mm}} [http://www.gamewaredevelopment.com/creatures.php?id=C0_8_6 Gameware's Website] - Useful information and downloads | {{mm}} [http://www.gamewaredevelopment.com/creatures.php?id=C0_8_6 Gameware's Website] - Useful information and downloads | ||
{{mm}} [http://creatures.treesprite.com/ TreeSprite's Creatures Grove] - A long-standing fan site | {{mm}} [http://creatures.treesprite.com/ TreeSprite's Creatures Grove] - A long-standing fan site | ||
{{mm}} [http://double.co.nz/creatures/ Creatures Developer Resource] | {{mm}} [http://double.co.nz/creatures/ Creatures Developer Resource] | ||
| + | {{GOG.com links|1207662243|creatures_series|for game series}} | ||
| + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/1818340/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| Retail | | unknown | | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | | | Windows 3.x }} |
| + | {{Availability/row| Amazon.com | B00CPS63D8 | unknown | Includes [[Creatures]] and Creatures 2 plus all expansions for both. | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | creatures_the_albian_years | DRM-free | Includes [[Creatures]] and Creatures 2 plus all expansions for both. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | creatures_the_albian_years | DRM-free | Includes [[Creatures]] and Creatures 2 plus all expansions for both. | | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| Steam| 1818340 | Steam | Includes [[Creatures]] and Creatures 2 plus all expansions for both. | | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| ZOOM | creatures-the-albian-years | DRM-free | Includes [[Creatures]] and Creatures 2 plus all expansions for both. | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | ==Monetization== | ||
{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
{{DLC/row| Life Kit #1 | | Windows }} | {{DLC/row| Life Kit #1 | | Windows }} | ||
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
| − | *[http://www.gamewaredevelopment.com/downloads.php?id=C0_15_8 Gameware's Official List] of Creatures 2 Patches and Bonus content. GOG.com | + | *[http://www.gamewaredevelopment.com/downloads.php?id=C0_15_8 Gameware's Official List] of Creatures 2 Patches and Bonus content. GOG.com and ZOOM Platform versions come with the latest patch pre-installed. |
===Mods=== | ===Mods=== | ||
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==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
| + | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
| + | {{Game data| | ||
| + | {{Game data/config|Windows|}} | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile}} | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Creatures\Creatures 2}} |
}} | }} | ||
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
| − | |gog galaxy | + | |discord = |
| − | |gog galaxy notes | + | |discord notes = |
| − | |origin | + | |epic games launcher = |
| − | |origin notes | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
| − | |steam cloud | + | |gog galaxy = false |
| − | |steam cloud notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
| − | | | + | |origin = |
| − | | | + | |origin notes = |
| − | |xbox cloud | + | |steam cloud = false |
| − | |xbox cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
| + | |ubisoft connect = | ||
| + | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
| + | |xbox cloud = | ||
| + | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
| − | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | ||
|4k ultra hd wsgf award = | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | ||
| − | |widescreen resolution = | + | |widescreen resolution = true |
|widescreen resolution notes= | |widescreen resolution notes= | ||
| − | |multimonitor = | + | |multimonitor = true |
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
| − | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = true |
| − | |ultrawidescreen notes = | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = As the game runs in a window it will expand as much as needed. |
| − | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = true |
| − | |4k ultra hd notes = | + | |4k ultra hd notes = As the game runs in a window it will expand as much as needed. |
| − | |fov = | + | |fov = false |
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
| − | |windowed notes = | + | |windowed notes = The game only supports windowed mode. |
|borderless windowed = false | |borderless windowed = false | ||
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
| − | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = false |
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
| − | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = false |
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
| − | |vsync = | + | |upscaling = unknown |
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
| + | |vsync = false | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
|60 fps = unknown | |60 fps = unknown | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
| − | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = false |
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
|hdr = unknown | |hdr = unknown | ||
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
| − | |color blind = | + | |color blind = false |
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
| − | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = false | |key remap = false | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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|touchscreen = false | |touchscreen = false | ||
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
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|controller hotplug = unknown | |controller hotplug = unknown | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
|haptic feedback = unknown | |haptic feedback = unknown | ||
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
| − | | | + | |simultaneous input = unknown |
| − | | | + | |simultaneous input notes = |
| + | |steam input api = unknown | ||
| + | |steam input api notes = | ||
| + | |steam hook input = unknown | ||
| + | |steam hook input notes = | ||
| + | |steam input presets = unknown | ||
| + | |steam input presets notes = | ||
| + | |steam controller prompts = unknown | ||
| + | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
| + | |steam cursor detection = unknown | ||
| + | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
| − | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = false | |separate volume = false | ||
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
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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 = | ||
| + | |red book cd audio = | ||
| + | |red book cd audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = English | |language = English | ||
| − | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = unknown |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | |||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Issues fixed== | ||
| + | ===16 bits error (Windows10)=== | ||
| + | #Go into the application properties of creatures2.exe and only enable Reduced color mode and set it to 16-bit color. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Low FPS=== | ||
| + | #Go to the compatibility options of the executable and select option run with a resolution of 640x480 | ||
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
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|direct3d versions = | |direct3d versions = | ||
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
| − | |directdraw versions = | + | |directdraw versions = true |
|directdraw notes = | |directdraw notes = | ||
|opengl versions = | |opengl versions = | ||
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|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
| − | |64-bit | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
| − | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
| + | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |windows exe notes = | ||
| + | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
| + | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
| + | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |macos app notes = | ||
| + | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
| + | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
| + | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
{{System requirements | {{System requirements | ||
| − | |OSfamily = Windows | + | |OSfamily = Windows 3.x |
|minOS = 3.1, 95 | |minOS = 3.1, 95 | ||
Latest revision as of 16:06, 10 December 2022
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Creature Labs | |
| Publishers | |
| Mindscape | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | September 30, 1998 |
| Windows 3.x | September 30, 1998 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Series | Creatures |
 |
|
| Creatures | |
|---|---|
| Creatures | 1996 |
| Creatures 2 | 1998 |
| Creatures Adventures | 1999 |
| Creatures 3 | 1999 |
| Creatures Playground | 2000 |
| Creatures Docking Station | 2001 |
| Creatures Village | 2001 |
General information
- Creatures Wiki - community encyclopedia
- Gameware's Website - Useful information and downloads
- TreeSprite's Creatures Grove - A long-standing fan site
- Creatures Developer Resource
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
|
||
| Amazon.com | |
Includes Creatures and Creatures 2 plus all expansions for both. | |
|
| GOG.com | |
Includes Creatures and Creatures 2 plus all expansions for both. | |
|
| Steam | |
Includes Creatures and Creatures 2 plus all expansions for both. | |
|
| ZOOM Platform | |
Includes Creatures and Creatures 2 plus all expansions for both. | |
Monetization
DLC and expansion packs
| Name | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Life Kit #1 | |
|
| Life Kit #2 | |
Essential improvements
Patches
- Gameware's Official List of Creatures 2 Patches and Bonus content. GOG.com and ZOOM Platform versions come with the latest patch pre-installed.
Mods
As the Creatures series gets older and websites fade out of existence, the great amounts of user content is slowly fading away.
COBs
A COB is a Creature Object. This refers to any object in either Creatures 1 or Creatures 2.
Adoption
You can adopt Norns that have been exported from other player's games.
Breeds
Worlds
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1818340/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Creatures\Creatures 2 |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1818340/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| GOG Galaxy | ||
| OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
| Steam Cloud |
Video
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | |||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | As the game runs in a window it will expand as much as needed. | ||
| 4K Ultra HD | As the game runs in a window it will expand as much as needed. | ||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | The game only supports windowed mode. | ||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| 60 FPS | |||
| 120+ FPS | |||
Input
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support |
Audio
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | ||
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English |
Issues fixed
16 bits error (Windows10)
- Go into the application properties of creatures2.exe and only enable Reduced color mode and set it to 16-bit color.
Low FPS
- Go to the compatibility options of the executable and select option run with a resolution of 640x480
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| DirectDraw |
| Executable | 16-bit | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windows | Windows 3.x version might be playable on a 64-bit OS using winevdm. |
System requirements
| Windows 3.x | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | 3.1, 95 | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 60 MHz | |
| System memory (RAM) | 8 MB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 40 MB | |
| Video card (GPU) | 256 colours @ 640x480 | |
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 (1818340) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.