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− | {{--}} | + | {{--}} The PC port suffers from a number of technical issues and limitations.<ref name="pcgamer review">{{Refurl|url=https://www.pcgamer.com/prototype-2-review/|title=PROTOTYPE 2 REVIEW - PC Gamer|date=2022-09-02}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJ5l4L_3RxY|title=WTF Is... - Prototype 2? - TotalBiscuit - YouTube|date=2022-09-02}}</ref> |
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# Download the file unlocker [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1981-colossal-mayhem-pack-excessive-force-pack-dlc-for-prototype-2/ here]. | # Download the file unlocker [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1981-colossal-mayhem-pack-excessive-force-pack-dlc-for-prototype-2/ here]. | ||
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===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Force windowed|ref={{cn|date=August 2017}}|fix= | + | {{Fixbox|description=[[Glossary:Windowed|Force windowed mode]]|ref={{cn|date=August 2017}}|fix= |
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− | Use the <code>windowed</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]]. | + | Use the <code>-windowed</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]]. |
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
{{--}} Mouse cursor is always visible and not captured to window. | {{--}} Mouse cursor is always visible and not captured to window. | ||
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===[[Glossary:Mouse acceleration|Mouse acceleration]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Mouse acceleration|Mouse acceleration]]=== | ||
− | {{--}} Mouse acceleration is tied to frame rate of the game, leading to extremely choppy control in periods of poor performance.<ref | + | {{--}} Mouse acceleration is tied to frame rate of the game, leading to extremely choppy control in periods of poor performance.<ref name="pcgamer review"/> |
{{Fixbox|description=Use controller|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Use controller|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}|fix= | ||
− | + | {{ii}} Usage of a controller is unaffected by the mouse acceleration problem. | |
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− | {{Fixbox|description=Limit frame rate|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)#Frame rate capping|Limit frame rate to keep mouse acceleration constant]]|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141206061844/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2843973|title=Possible Fix for mouse lag in Prototype 2 without using controller - Steam Discussion Forum|date=2022-09-02}}</ref>|fix= |
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===No shadows with AMD/ATI graphics cards=== | ===No shadows with AMD/ATI graphics cards=== | ||
{{--}} Prototype 2 has a similar bug as with [[Prototype]], where shadows are not rendered properly on AMD/ATI Radeon cards.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20141206061827/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2845269 Screenshot showing difference between Nvidia and ATI - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref> | {{--}} Prototype 2 has a similar bug as with [[Prototype]], where shadows are not rendered properly on AMD/ATI Radeon cards.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20141206061827/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2845269 Screenshot showing difference between Nvidia and ATI - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref> | ||
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{{--}} While there is [[Prototype#No shadows with AMD.2FATI graphics cards|a fix]] for [[Prototype]], there are no known fixes for Prototype 2. | {{--}} While there is [[Prototype#No shadows with AMD.2FATI graphics cards|a fix]] for [[Prototype]], there are no known fixes for Prototype 2. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Unknown if this bug has been solved over the years through graphics driver updates. | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:Prototype_Nvidia.jpg|Prototype on Nvidia graphics card. | File:Prototype_Nvidia.jpg|Prototype on Nvidia graphics card. | ||
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{{ii}} On some PC configurations it's impossible to complete the mission Operation Flytrap. | {{ii}} On some PC configurations it's impossible to complete the mission Operation Flytrap. | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Force game to use only one CPU core|ref={{cn|date=August 2015}}|fix= |
+ | {{ii}} Advised to enable all cores for the game again after finishing this level for improved performance. | ||
# Alt+tab out of the game | # Alt+tab out of the game | ||
# Open task manager, | # Open task manager, | ||
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===Performance degrades over time=== | ===Performance degrades over time=== | ||
− | {{ii}} Prototype 2 has memory leak issues. | + | {{ii}} Prototype 2 has possible memory leak issues that cause performance degradation after extended time of playing the game.{{cn|date=2022-09-02}} |
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Workaround: Alt+tab to release memory|ref=<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20170520094551/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2844808 [Temp. FIX] Memory leak - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref>|fix= |
− | + | {{ii}} Appears to release 500-600mb of RAM, delaying the onset of a memory leak crash temporarily. | |
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
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===Low frame rate=== | ===Low frame rate=== | ||
− | {{ii}} This is caused by the engine incorrectly overpolling the USB I/O in Windows.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20120322212143/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1279444 F.E.A.R. - FPS / Logitech fix - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref> | + | {{ii}} This is caused by the engine incorrectly overpolling the USB I/O in Windows in some cases.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20120322212143/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1279444 F.E.A.R. - FPS / Logitech fix - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref> |
− | {{Fixbox|description=Install | + | {{Fixbox|description=Install [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/789-directinput-fps-fix/ DirectInput FPS Fix] mod|ref={{cn|date=August 2017}}|fix= |
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===Crash after starting or loading a game=== | ===Crash after starting or loading a game=== | ||
{{ii}} The game may crash on a CPU with more than 8 threads. | {{ii}} The game may crash on a CPU with more than 8 threads. | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Turn off | + | {{Fixbox|description=Turn off CPU threads above 8 in the BIOS|fix= |
− | + | {{ii}} Strongly advised to turn these CPU threads back on after exiting the game to prevent general lower system performance afterwards. | |
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===Glowing outlines on characters=== | ===Glowing outlines on characters=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Disable | + | {{Fixbox|description=Disable anti-aliasing|ref=<ref name=faq/> |
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− | === | + | ===Game crashes when booting the game=== |
− | {{ii}} Some keyboards (and likely other input devices) may cause Prototype 2 to crash while attempting to load the game | + | {{ii}} Some keyboards (and likely other input devices) may cause Prototype 2 to crash while attempting to load the game, showing a brief black screen that isfollow by a crash-to-desktop. |
{{ii}} Devices with additional USB ports for connecting peripherals may be responsible for the problem. | {{ii}} Devices with additional USB ports for connecting peripherals may be responsible for the problem. | ||
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Disable HID-compliant consumer control devicec|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Mrtnptrs1|date=2022-09-02}}</ref>|fix= | |
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{{--}} This may accidentally disable an input device. | {{--}} This may accidentally disable an input device. | ||
# Open the [[Device Manager]]. | # Open the [[Device Manager]]. | ||
− | # Disable one or more instances of <code>HID-compliant consumer control device</code> | + | # Disable one or more instances of <code>HID-compliant consumer control device</code>, not <code>HID-compliant device</code>, till the game boots again. |
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− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Unplug USB devices till the game boots|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | |
− | + | {{ii}} When the device causing this crash is found, unplug the device(s) before starting the game, then plug them back in. | |
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===Stuck at gray screen after task switching=== | ===Stuck at gray screen after task switching=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Press {{key|Alt|Tab}} two more times|ref={{cn|date=August 2017}}}} | + | {{Fixbox|description=Press {{key|Alt|Tab}} two more times|ref={{cn|date=August 2017}} |
− | {{Fixbox|description=Run in | + | }} |
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Run the game in [[#Windowed|Windowed mode]]|ref={{cn|date=August 2017}} | ||
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==Other information== | ==Other information== |
Revision as of 17:39, 2 September 2022
Developers | |
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Radical Entertainment | |
Publishers | |
Activision | |
Engines | |
Titanium | |
Release dates | |
Windows | July 24, 2012 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Series | Prototype |
Prototype | |
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Prototype | 2009 |
Prototype 2 | 2012 |
Key points
General information
- Steam Community Discussions
- Steam Forum thread with additional fixes - maintained by Suicidal.banana.
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam | ||||
Amazon.com (unavailable) | ||||
Amazon.co.uk (unavailable) |
DLC and expansion packs
- Preorder DLCs "Bio-Bomb Butt Kicker" (GameStop exclusive) and "Hardened Steel Vehicle Armor" (BestBuy exclusive) are only available on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.
Name | Notes | |
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RADNET Access Pack |
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Colossal Mayhem Pack |
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Excessive Force Pack |
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- Colossal Mayhem Pack and Excessive Force Pack never released on Steam, however the files were hidden within the PC release files.
Download community fix |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Activision\Prototype 2\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/115320/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Activision\Prototype 2\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/115320/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Multi-monitor | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | See Widescreen resolution. Fix for FOV with UW | ||
4K Ultra HD | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | See the WSGF entry. | ||
Windowed | See Windowed. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See Windowed. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Can be toggle between Off, Low and High. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | Set refresh rate manually; see Widescreen resolution. Frame rate is capped at 500 FPS; However, all games using the Titanium engine are internally locked at 60 FPS and will duplicate previous frames to achieve higher frame rates. Only the mouse cursor updates above that. Mouse controls won't work properly above 60 FPS. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
- An in-depth look at the Prototype 2 settings is available on this GameSpy Port Authority article.
Widescreen resolution
- Resolution is natively capped at 1920x1080 and 1920x1200.
Change resolution launch option[4] |
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Windowed
Force windowed mode[citation needed] |
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Windowed launch option[4] |
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | See Mouse acceleration. | |
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | ||
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Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. |
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Additional information | ||
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Button prompts | ||
Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Mouse acceleration
- Mouse acceleration is tied to frame rate of the game, leading to extremely choppy control in periods of poor performance.[1]
Use controller[citation needed] |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | At least 5.1 | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish |
Issues unresolved
No shadows with AMD/ATI graphics cards
- Prototype 2 has a similar bug as with Prototype, where shadows are not rendered properly on AMD/ATI Radeon cards.[6]
- While there is a fix for Prototype, there are no known fixes for Prototype 2.
- Unknown if this bug has been solved over the years through graphics driver updates.
Cannot complete Operation Flytrap
- On some PC configurations it's impossible to complete the mission Operation Flytrap.
Force game to use only one CPU core[citation needed] |
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Performance degrades over time
- Prototype 2 has possible memory leak issues that cause performance degradation after extended time of playing the game.[citation needed]
Workaround: Alt+tab to release memory[7] |
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Issues fixed
Low frame rate
- This is caused by the engine incorrectly overpolling the USB I/O in Windows in some cases.[8]
Install DirectInput FPS Fix mod[citation needed] |
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Crash after starting or loading a game
- The game may crash on a CPU with more than 8 threads.
Turn off CPU threads above 8 in the BIOS |
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No voice audio during gameplay
- Bug caused by Dolby surround setups.[4]
Set sound option to TV[citation needed] |
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Glowing outlines on characters
Disable anti-aliasing[4] |
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Game crashes when booting the game
- Some keyboards (and likely other input devices) may cause Prototype 2 to crash while attempting to load the game, showing a brief black screen that isfollow by a crash-to-desktop.
- Devices with additional USB ports for connecting peripherals may be responsible for the problem.
Disable HID-compliant consumer control devicec[9] |
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Unplug USB devices till the game boots[citation needed] |
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Stuck at gray screen after task switching
Press Alt+Tab ↹ two more times[citation needed] |
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Run the game in Windowed mode[citation needed] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Cutscenes | Bink Video | v1.9.99.0 |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista, 7 | 7 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo 2.6 GHz AMD Phenom X3 8750 |
Intel Core 2 Quad 2.7 GHz or better, AMD Phenom II X4 3 GHz or better |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | 4 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 10 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 8800 GT ATI Radeon HD 4850 512 MB of VRAM | Nvidia GeForce GTX 460 ATI Radeon HD 5850 1 GB of VRAM |
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.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/115320/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (115320) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 PROTOTYPE 2 REVIEW - PC Gamer - last accessed on 2022-09-02
- ↑ WTF Is... - Prototype 2? - TotalBiscuit - YouTube - last accessed on 2022-09-02
- ↑ https://twitter.com/Radical_Ent/status/197456612460466177
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 P2 - Bugs & Solutions / FAQ - [Sticky Please] - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
- ↑ Possible Fix for mouse lag in Prototype 2 without using controller - Steam Discussion Forum - last accessed on 2022-09-02
- ↑ Screenshot showing difference between Nvidia and ATI - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
- ↑ [Temp. FIX] Memory leak - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
- ↑ F.E.A.R. - FPS / Logitech fix - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
- ↑ Verified by User:Mrtnptrs1 on 2022-09-02