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|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 11, 2004}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 11, 2004}} | ||
| + | |reception = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|superpower-2|51}} | ||
| + | |taxonomy = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
| + | {{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 | SuperPower }} | ||
|steam appid = 282400 | |steam appid = 282400 | ||
|gogcom id = 1434634843 | |gogcom id = 1434634843 | ||
| + | |hltb = 20666 | ||
| + | |igdb = superpower-2 | ||
| + | |mobygames = superpower-2 | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
|wikipedia = SuperPower 2 | |wikipedia = SuperPower 2 | ||
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|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | |||
'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
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'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
| − | {{GOG.com links|1434634843| | + | {{mm}} [https://discord.gg/superpower Official Discord server] for game series |
| + | {{GOG.com links|1434634843|superpower_series|for game series}} | ||
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/282400/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/282400/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
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{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|StarForce|3}} | | Windows}} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|StarForce|3}} | | Windows}} | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | | + | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | superpower-2 | Steam | | | Windows}} |
| − | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1747-1 | Steam | | | Windows }} |
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | superpower_2 | DRM-free | | | Windows}} | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | superpower_2 | DRM-free | | | Windows}} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| GMG | superpower-2-steam-edition | Steam | | | Windows}} | ||
{{Availability/row| Humble | superpower-2-steam-edition | Steam | | | Windows}} | {{Availability/row| Humble | superpower-2-steam-edition | Steam | | | Windows}} | ||
{{Availability/row| Steam | 282400 | Steam | | | Windows}} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 282400 | Steam | | | Windows}} | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/config|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\joshua.cfg}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/saves|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\SP2\save}} |
}} | }} | ||
===[[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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|fov = unknown | |fov = unknown | ||
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
| − | |windowed = | + | |windowed = true |
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
|borderless windowed = unknown | |borderless windowed = unknown | ||
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|antialiasing = unknown | |antialiasing = unknown | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
| − | |vsync = | + | |upscaling = unknown |
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
| + | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
| − | |60 fps = | + | |60 fps = true |
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
|120 fps = unknown | |120 fps = unknown | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
| − | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = unknown | |key remap = unknown | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
| − | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
| − | |separate volume = | + | |separate volume = true |
| − | |separate volume notes = | + | |separate volume notes = Music/SFX |
|surround sound = unknown | |surround sound = unknown | ||
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound 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 = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = English | |language = English | ||
| − | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = French | |language = French | ||
| − | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
| − | |language = | + | |language = German |
| − | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
| − | |language = | + | |language = Italian |
| − | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
| − | |language = | + | |language = Russian |
| − | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
| − | |language = | + | |language = Spanish |
| − | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|local play modes = | |local play modes = | ||
|local play notes = | |local play notes = | ||
| − | |lan play = | + | |lan play = true |
|lan play players = | |lan play players = | ||
|lan play modes = | |lan play modes = | ||
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
| − | |online play = | + | |online play = false |
|online play players = | |online play players = | ||
|online play modes = | |online play modes = | ||
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|p2p = unknown | |p2p = unknown | ||
|p2p notes = | |p2p notes = | ||
| − | |dedicated = | + | |dedicated = true |
|dedicated notes = | |dedicated notes = | ||
|self-hosting = unknown | |self-hosting = unknown | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
| − | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 9.0c |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw 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 = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|cutscenes notes = | |cutscenes notes = | ||
|multiplayer = GameSpy | |multiplayer = GameSpy | ||
| − | |multiplayer notes= GameSpy is offline; GOG.com and Steam versions use a new service.<ref> | + | |multiplayer notes= GameSpy is offline; GOG.com and Steam versions use a new service.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/282400/discussions/0/558753803864387773/#c558753803894789158|title=Question about "Steam Edition" :: SuperPower 2 Steam Edition General Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/game/superpower_2|title=SuperPower 2 on GOG.com|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Mods== | ||
| + | Mods can be found in the [https://www.superpower2.co.uk/full-mods.html official site]. | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Installing & running mods|fix= | ||
| + | # Drop the mod folder inside the MODS folder of the installation folder. | ||
| + | # Add a "-mod [mods folder name]" in the end of the game's shortcut [https://i.imgur.com/pRot4pQ.png (example)] | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | {{ii}} If a mod crashes, you might need to install an SDK mod like [http://www.superpower2.co.uk/mods/Human%20Development%20v10.8.php HDM] by dropping its .dll files inside the mods folder. | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows|ref=<ref>Steam store page</ref> | |OSfamily = Windows|ref=<ref>Steam store page</ref> | ||
| − | |minOS = | + | |minOS = 98, ME, 2000, XP |
|minCPU = 1.5 GHz | |minCPU = 1.5 GHz | ||
|minRAM = 256 MB | |minRAM = 256 MB | ||
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|minVRAM = 64 MB | |minVRAM = 64 MB | ||
|minGPU = | |minGPU = | ||
| − | |minDX = 9. | + | |minDX = 9.0c |
|recCPU = 2 GHz | |recCPU = 2 GHz | ||
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|recVRAM = 128 MB | |recVRAM = 128 MB | ||
|recGPU = | |recGPU = | ||
| − | |recDX = | + | |recDX = |
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
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| Developers | |
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| GolemLabs | |
| Publishers | |
| DreamCatcher Interactive | |
| Digital | Nordic Games |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | October 11, 2004 |
| Reception | |
| Metacritic | 51 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase |
| Series | SuperPower |
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| SuperPower | |
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| SuperPower | 2002 |
| SuperPower 2 | 2004 |
| SuperPower 3 | 2022 |
Warnings
Key points
- Digitally sold version is updated to work with modern OS and includes widescreen support.
General information
- Official Discord server for game series
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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| Retail | |
StarForce 3 DRM[Note 1] | |
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| Green Man Gaming | |
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| Humble Store | |
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| Steam | |
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- StarForce DRM for this game does not work on modern versions of Windows (see above for affected versions).
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\joshua.cfg[Note 2] |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/282400/pfx/[Note 3] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\SP2\save[Note 2] |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/282400/pfx/[Note 3] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| GOG Galaxy | ||
| Steam Cloud |
Video
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | |||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | |||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | |||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
| 60 FPS | |||
| 120+ FPS | |||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
Input
| 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 feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | Music/SFX | |
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Italian | ||||
| Russian | ||||
| Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local play | |||
| LAN play | |||
| Online play | GameSpy services have been shut down;[5] see GameSpy for workarounds. | ||
| Asynchronous multiplayer | |||
Connection types
| Type | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Matchmaking | ||
| Peer-to-peer | ||
| Dedicated | ||
| Self-hosting | ||
| Direct IP |
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 9.0c |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Multiplayer | GameSpy | GameSpy is offline; GOG.com and Steam versions use a new service.[6][7] |
Mods
Mods can be found in the official site.
| Installing & running mods |
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- If a mod crashes, you might need to install an SDK mod like HDM by dropping its .dll files inside the mods folder.
System requirements
| Windows[8] | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 98, ME, 2000, XP | |
| Processor (CPU) | 1.5 GHz | 2 GHz |
| System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | ||
| Video card (GPU) | 64 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible | 128 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ This version of StarForce DRM does not work on Windows Vista or later.[1][2][3][4] For supported versions of Windows the StarForce driver may need to be updated manually using SFUPDATE.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 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%\VirtualStoreon Windows Vista and later (more details). - ↑ 3.0 3.1 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 (282400) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Windows Vista support - StarForce Support
- ↑ Windows 7 support - StarForce Support
- ↑ Windows 8.1 support - StarForce Support
- ↑ Windows 10 support - StarForce Support
- ↑ Pricing | GameSpy Technology
- ↑ Question about "Steam Edition" :: SuperPower 2 Steam Edition General Discussions - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ SuperPower 2 on GOG.com - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Steam store page