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===Version differences=== | ===Version differences=== | ||
− | {{++}} The GOG.com version fixes compatibility issues of the original 2003 release | + | {{++}} The GOG.com version fixes compatibility issues of the original 2003 release on modern Windows operating systems.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/metal_gear_series/fixes_for_metal_gear_solid_implemented_by_gogcom_and_fanmade_mods_recommendations|title=Fixes for METAL GEAR SOLID implemented by GOG.COM and fan-made mods recommendations|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== |
Revision as of 09:36, 6 November 2023
This page is for the original Substance release. For the Master Collection re-release, see Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty - Master Collection Version.
Developers | |
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Konami Computer Entertainment Japan | |
Windows | Success |
Publishers | |
Konami | |
Release dates | |
Windows | March 27, 2003 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 77 |
IGDB | 80 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person, Third-person, Top-down view |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Action, Stealth |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Contemporary, North America, Sci-fi, Supernatural |
Series | Metal Gear |
Metal Gear Solid 2: Substance is a singleplayer first-person and third-person and top-down view action stealth game developed by Konami Computer Entertainment Japan and published by Konami. It is part of the Metal Gear series.
The original game, Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty, was released on PlayStation 2 in 2001, and chronologically takes place after the events of Metal Gear Solid and before Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots. The expanded re-release, Substance, was released in 2002 on PlayStation 2 and Xbox, and added new features such as Boss Survival Mode, Skateboarding mini-game, the additional Snake Tales storyline, additional 500 VR and alternative missions and Casting Theater, among other changes. It was later ported to PC by Success and released on March 27, 2003. However, the PC version was based on the European release, which features toned-down graphic imagery. In addition, the Skateboarding minigame was removed from the PC version due to Evolution Skateboarding not being released on PC.
The initial, unpatched release of the PC version has poor compatibility with most graphics cards and causing serious graphical issues, but can be fixed with third-party patches. Most of these problems are fixed in the GOG re-release.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | Simple disc check | |||
GOG.com (unavailable) | Unavailable due to licensing issues[1] |
Version differences
- The GOG.com version fixes compatibility issues of the original 2003 release on modern Windows operating systems.[2]
Essential improvements
Patches
- The latest official Patch 2.0 (ATI Patch) is available at community.pcgamingwiki.com and at soggi.org.
It fixes some graphical issues with ATI Radeon chipsets.
MGS2 V's Fix
- Installer built from scratch with many fixes automatically applied.
- Open source.
- Includes official patch 2.0 and sound fix.
- Simplified resolution and graphics configuration process.
- Nvidia & Intel fix automatically applied.
- Nemesis2000 widescreen fix automatically applied.
- Xbox 360 controller supported + restored vibration (uses XInput Plus).
- V's button layout + simil-PS2 one.
- Includes anti-aliasing (FXAA/SMAA).
- Last updated on January 31, 2021. Outstanding issues reported on Github, such as the right stick and mouse not working, have yet to be resolved.
MGS2 PC 60FPS Fix
- Requires MGS2 V's Fix.
- A mod that disables the additional frame skipping during cutscenes, making them all run at 60 FPS as on PS2.
- Fixes physics-based objects during cutscenes that ran at half frame rate, most notably the rope during the first cutscene.
Use V's Fix |
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Alternative method |
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PCGamingWiki Patch
- Alternative to MGS2 V's Fix.
- Fixes missing textures and other graphical issues. Includes an enhanced control scheme.
Instructions[citation needed] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\bin\*.ini[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\savedata[Note 1] |
- MGS2 V's Fix (version 1.7 and above) will move savegames location to
%USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\METAL GEAR SOLID 2 SUBSTANCE\
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System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy |
Video
- Settings in the GOG.com version must be changed with the included DirectX Configuration tool.
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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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 | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | GOG.com only. Use SRWE for retail releases. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | GOG.com only; up to 16 samples. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | GOG.com only; up to 8x MSAA. Use MGS2 V's Fix for retail releases. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | GOG.com only. | ||
60 FPS | FMV cutscenes are capped at 30 FPS. In-game cutscenes fluctuate between 30 and 60 FPS for cinematic purposes. See MGS2 PC 60FPS Fix. | ||
120+ FPS | Frame rate is capped at 60 FPS. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) |
Widescreen resolution
Use MGS2 V's Fix |
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Use Widescreen Fix |
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For original retail release:
For GOG.com version:
Notes
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Input
- The Right-Click button is used to shoot weapons, choke, drag, throw or drop enemies during gameplay.
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | Poor native support. Triggers and Bumpers cannot be mapped separately when using XInput. Use DInput instead[3] or MGS2 V's Fix. | |
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | See Controller support | |
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion | See Controller support |
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 | For XInput controllers, use MGS2 V's Fix. | |
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Controller support
Use MGS2 V's Fix[citation needed] |
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Modern control scheme for Xbox 360/One controllers[4] |
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The controls are the following: - Left Stick = Movement - Right Stick = Move Camera (Third person), Look Around (First person). - Start = Menu, Pause. - Select = Codec - A = Crouch, Prone, Roll, Accept (Menu), Get Off Ledge. - B = Attack, Knock, Back (Menu), Get Off Ledge. - X = Choke (Press while standing), Throw (Press while moving), Drag Bodies (Hold), Shoot (Press once to shoot, Hold to aim & Release to shoot). - Y = Action (Open Doors, Climb Over, Climb Back Up, Interact) - L1 = Left Gadget, Equipment Menu (Hold). - R1 = Quick Equip, Unequip Weapon (Press), Right Weapon Menu (Hold). - L2 = First Person View (Hold) - R2 = Choke (Press while standing), Throw (Press while moving), Drag Bodies (Hold), Shoot (Press once to shoot, Hold to aim & Release to shoot). Notes
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | Certain cutscenes and transitions are presented in stereo | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | All PC versions only have English dubbing. The same applies to the Japanese version.[5] |
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Russian | Unofficial translation by «7 Wolf» and translation by «8-bit» | |||
Spanish |
Issues fixed
Green screen on the projector in Tanker Chapter
- Fixed in the GOG.com release.
Use MGS2 V's Fix[6] |
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Black screen at startup
- Fixed in the GOG.com release.
Sound Device Playback at 44,100 Hz |
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Close MSI Afterburner |
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Use DirectSound3D restoration software |
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Access the Realtek control panel and set "Speaker Configuration" to Quadraphonic
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Broken graphics (Black textures and/or Ugly shadows).
Use the PCGamingWiki Patch for older Geforce/Radeon GPUs |
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Manual fix by Hex Editing[7] |
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For NVIDIA GPUs:
For Intel GPUs/Dual Graphics Laptops:
Notes
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Game freezes on intro video
Blacklist game in LAV Filters[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Caption language gets reset after each game restart
Change the operating system language[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 8.1 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Modifications
MGS2: The Substance Of Subsistence (S.O.S.) Mod
- A mod that adds a toggleable and fully controllable 360-degree third-person camera to the game. Just like the one used in MGS3: Subsistence.
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98, ME | 2000, XP |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium III 800 MHz or AMD Athlon | Intel Pentium III 1.2 GHz or AMD Athlon |
System memory (RAM) | 128 MB | 256 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 3.9 GB | 7.6 GB |
Video card (GPU) | 3D accelerator card 32 MB of VRAM DirectX 8.1 compatible | 64 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 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).
References
- ↑ METAL GEAR PORTAL SITE (archived) - last accessed on 2023-10-21
- "We are currently working on renewing the licenses for select historical archive footage used in-game, therefore, we have made the temporary decision to begin suspending the sale of METAL GEAR SOLID 2..."
- ↑ Fixes for METAL GEAR SOLID implemented by GOG.COM and fan-made mods recommendations - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ [missing title] - last accessed on [unknown]
- ↑ MGS2: Substance PC xbox 360 controller for windows fix - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ gog.com - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Green screen on the projector in Tanker Chapter · Issue #26 · VFansss/mgs2-v-s-fix - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ mgsforums.com - last accessed on June 2023