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|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|2K Games}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|2K Games}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sold Out Software|Re-release}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Ptero Engine III}} | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Ptero Engine III}} | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 24, 2005}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 24, 2005}} | ||
| + | |reception = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|vietcong-2|61}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|vietcong-2|rating}} | ||
| + | |taxonomy = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-Time }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action, FPS, Shooter }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Cold War, Asia }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Vietcong }} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
| + | |hltb = 23824 | ||
| + | |igdb = vietcong-2 | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
| + | |lutris = vietcong-2 | ||
| + | |mobygames = 21527 | ||
|wikipedia = Vietcong_2 | |wikipedia = Vietcong_2 | ||
|winehq = 5102 | |winehq = 5102 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | {{ | + | |
| + | {{Introduction | ||
| + | |introduction = | ||
| + | |||
| + | |release history = | ||
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| + | |current state = | ||
| + | }} | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc check, key | {{DRM|SecuROM}} | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc check, key | {{DRM|SecuROM}} | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | {{ | + | {{ii}} A free demo version is available from [https://archive.org/details/Vietcong2MP Archive.org]. |
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
| − | ====[ | + | ====[https://defwen.com/portfolio/patch-1-20/ Unofficial Patch 1.20]==== |
{{++}} Fixes bugs and implements widescreen support. | {{++}} Fixes bugs and implements widescreen support. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ====[http://www.vietcong.info/portal/forum/viewthread.php?thread_id=1034 Vietcong 2 Revive 1.00]==== | ||
| + | {{ii}} Requires unpatched and unmodified base version of the game. | ||
| + | {{++}} Uses the [https://github.com/chc/openspy-core-v2 OpenSpy] service as an alternative to GameSpy for multiplayer + widescreen support. | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Vietcong 2 Launcher settings.png|Launcher settings}} | {{Image|Vietcong 2 Launcher settings.png|Launcher settings}} | ||
{{Image|Vietcong 2 Video settings.png|In-game video settings}} | {{Image|Vietcong 2 Video settings.png|In-game video settings}} | ||
| − | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/vietcong-2 | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/vietcong-2 | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = unsupported | |widescreen wsgf award = unsupported | ||
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|antialiasing = hackable | |antialiasing = hackable | ||
|antialiasing notes = Forcing via graphics card control panel may cause issues with main and pause menu. Use [https://www.guru3d.com/files-details/sweetfx-shader-suite-download.html SweetFX Shader Suite] to inject post-process AA. | |antialiasing notes = Forcing via graphics card control panel may cause issues with main and pause menu. Use [https://www.guru3d.com/files-details/sweetfx-shader-suite-download.html SweetFX Shader Suite] to inject post-process AA. | ||
| + | |upscaling = false | ||
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = hackable | |vsync = hackable | ||
|vsync notes = Only triple buffering, Vsync can't be forced via graphics card control panel. Play in windowed or borderless fullscreen instead. | |vsync notes = Only triple buffering, Vsync can't be forced via graphics card control panel. Play in windowed or borderless fullscreen instead. | ||
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|120 fps = true | |120 fps = true | ||
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
| − | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
{{Image|Vietcong 2 Controls settings.png|In-game controls settings}} | {{Image|Vietcong 2 Controls settings.png|In-game controls settings}} | ||
{{Image|Vietcong 2 Basic remapping.png|In-game basic remapping}} | {{Image|Vietcong 2 Basic remapping.png|In-game basic remapping}} | ||
| − | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
| − | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
{{Image|Vietcong 2 Audio settings.png|In-game audio settings}} | {{Image|Vietcong 2 Audio settings.png|In-game audio settings}} | ||
| − | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
| − | |separate volume notes = | + | |separate volume notes = SFX, speech, music, movie |
|surround sound = true | |surround sound = true | ||
|surround sound notes = Use [[Glossary:Sound card#DirectSound hardware path|IndirectSound]] and enable ''"Hardware acceleration"'' in the in-game audio settings. | |surround sound notes = Use [[Glossary:Sound card#DirectSound hardware path|IndirectSound]] and enable ''"Hardware acceleration"'' in the in-game audio settings. | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = true | |eax support = true | ||
| − | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060324154034/http://soundblaster.com/eax/gaming/gameindex.asp?gameID=57477|title=EAX Featured Game: Vietcong 2|date=May 2023}}</ref> Uses EAX Unified. |
| + | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
| + | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Czech | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = true | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Polish | ||
| + | |interface = hackable | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = hackable | ||
| + | |notes = Fan translation, [https://grajpopolsku.pl/forum/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=3757 download]. | ||
| + | |fan = true | ||
| + | |ref = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Russian | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = true | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = Russian retail copy | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|lan play modes = Co-op, Versus | |lan play modes = Co-op, Versus | ||
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
| − | |online play = | + | |online play = false |
|online play players = 64 | |online play players = 64 | ||
|online play modes = Co-op, Versus | |online play modes = Co-op, Versus | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
| − | |direct3d versions = 9 | + | |direct3d versions = 9.0c |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|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 = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|physics = | |physics = | ||
|physics notes = | |physics notes = | ||
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = |
|audio notes = | |audio notes = | ||
|interface = | |interface = | ||
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|input notes = | |input notes = | ||
|cutscenes = Bink Video | |cutscenes = Bink Video | ||
| − | |cutscenes notes = | + | |cutscenes notes = 1.6c |
|multiplayer = GameSpy | |multiplayer = GameSpy | ||
|multiplayer notes= | |multiplayer notes= | ||
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|minRAM = 512 MB | |minRAM = 512 MB | ||
|minHD = 3.5 GB | |minHD = 3.5 GB | ||
| − | |minGPU = | + | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce FX 5950 |
| + | |minGPU2 = ATI Radeon 9800 | ||
|minVRAM = 128 MB | |minVRAM = 128 MB | ||
|minSM = 2.0 | |minSM = 2.0 | ||
| + | |minDX = 9.0c | ||
| + | |minaudio = DirectX compatible | ||
|recOS = XP | |recOS = XP | ||
|recCPU = 2.5 GHz | |recCPU = 2.5 GHz | ||
| − | |recRAM = | + | |recRAM = 1 GB |
|recHD = 7 GB | |recHD = 7 GB | ||
| − | |recGPU = | + | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce 6800 Ultra |
| + | |recGPU2 = ATI Radeon X800 | ||
|recVRAM = 256 MB | |recVRAM = 256 MB | ||
|recaudio = Sound Blaster X-Fi | |recaudio = Sound Blaster X-Fi | ||
Latest revision as of 22:46, 7 January 2024
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Pterodon | |
| Illusion Softworks | |
| Publishers | |
| 2K Games | |
| Re-release | Sold Out Software |
| Engines | |
| Ptero Engine III | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | October 24, 2005 |
| Reception | |
| Metacritic | 61 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase |
| Microtransactions | None |
| Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | First-person |
| Controls | Direct control |
| Genres | Action, FPS, Shooter |
| Themes | Cold War, Asia |
| Series | Vietcong |
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| Vietcong | |
|---|---|
| Vietcong | 2003 |
| Vietcong 2 | 2005 |
Vietcong 2 is a singleplayer and multiplayer first-person action, FPS and shooter game in the Vietcong series.
Availability
- A free demo version is available from Archive.org.
Essential improvements
Patches
Unofficial Patch 1.20
- Fixes bugs and implements widescreen support.
Vietcong 2 Revive 1.00
- Requires unpatched and unmodified base version of the game.
- Uses the OpenSpy service as an alternative to GameSpy for multiplayer + widescreen support.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\profiles\<user-id>\cfg\[Note 1] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\profiles\<user-id>\saves\[Note 1] |
Video
Launcher settings
In-game video settings
| Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | Install Unofficial Patch 1.20 and enable "16:9/16:10 mode" in the launcher. | ||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | Install Patch 1.20. FMVs are stretched, visual glitches in cut-scenes may occur. | ||
| 4K Ultra HD | Install Patch 1.20 for correct aspect ratio. | ||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | |||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | Uncheck "Fullscreen" in the launcher and use SRWE. | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | Forcing via graphics card control panel may cause issues with main and pause menu. Use SweetFX Shader Suite to inject post-process AA. | ||
| High-fidelity upscaling | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | Only triple buffering, Vsync can't be forced via graphics card control panel. Play in windowed or borderless fullscreen instead. | ||
| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | |||
Input
In-game controls settings
In-game basic remapping
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | ||
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support |
| Controller types |
|---|
In-game advanced remapping (actions)
In-game advanced remapping (commands)
In-game advanced remapping (movement)
In-game advanced remapping (multiplayer)
In-game advanced remapping (weapons)
Audio
In-game audio settings
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | SFX, speech, music, movie | |
| Surround sound | Use IndirectSound and enable "Hardware acceleration" in the in-game audio settings. | |
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| EAX support | [1] Uses EAX Unified. | |
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| Czech | ||||
| Polish | Fan translation, download. | |||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Italian | ||||
| Russian | Russian retail copy | |||
| Spanish |
Network
In-game general settings
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAN play | 64 | Co-op, Versus |
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| Online play | 64 | Co-op, Versus |
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Connection types
| Type | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Peer-to-peer | ||
| Dedicated | ||
| Self-hosting | ||
| Direct IP | Only with command line argument "-join IP Port" |
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 9.0c | |
| Shader Model support | 2.0 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Cutscenes | Bink Video | 1.6c |
| Multiplayer | GameSpy |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 2000 | XP |
| Processor (CPU) | 1.8 GHz | 2.5 GHz |
| System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | 1 GB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 3.5 GB | 7 GB |
| Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce FX 5950 ATI Radeon 9800 128 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible Shader model 2.0 support |
Nvidia GeForce 6800 Ultra ATI Radeon X800 256 MB of VRAM |
| Sound (audio device) | DirectX compatible | Sound Blaster X-Fi |
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%\VirtualStoreon Windows Vista and later (more details).
References
- ↑ EAX Featured Game: Vietcong 2 - last accessed on May 2023