Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition (PC fan mod) October 2020, Update 6 released WITH FOG PARITY

[Peter Ian Staker]

Since somebody bumped the thread I may as well add their most recent preview video.


I've been checking their github regularly and they are hard at work on a big update that among others restores the better shadows from the PS2 version and all of the missing effects (reflections, Depth of field etc) that were toned down in the PC version due to 2002-era GPU limitations.

 

[Deleted member 2317]

I've been checking their github regularly and they are hard at work on a big update that among others restores the better shadows from the PS2 version and all of the missing effects (reflections, Depth of field etc) that were toned down in the PC version due to 2002-era GPU limitations.

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[liquidtmd]

Inspired by this thread, last night I dug out my old Silent Hill 2 disc from the loft and took the time to install this

It's....incredible. Like wow. The definitive way now to play in this era. I love it. Thank you to those driving this

Running perfectly on a 1050ti playing on a Steam controller I snagged for £4

 

[Deleted member 2317]

It's....incredible. Like wow. The definitive way now to play in this era. I love it. Thank you to those driving this

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Yes, it truly is something to behold. Amazing in every regard!

 

[Doomg0d]

Hmm, I may have to reinstall. Hopefully all 3 of the discs are where they're supposed to be. I remember all the sound bugs, especially making things repeat which somehow made the game even creepier.

 

[Deltahedron]

Going to test out the new rumble feature this afternoon on a grey, sunless day after updating to the latest versions. Thank you Enhanced Edition for saving a masterpiece when others wouldn't.

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<3 We look forward to releasing the next update soon which will restore post processing effects, soft/self shadows, and much more.

 

[Ahti]

Can`t wait for that new effects-mod. I`m in the mood for some SH again, so I`ve installed the game + enhanced patches some days ago, but I´ve decided to wait with my playthrough until they release the new patch. Judging form the video that was posted, the "new" effects look essential when it comes to enhancing the atmoshpere.

<3 We look forward to releasing the next update soon which will restore post processing effects, soft/self shadows, and much more.

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Thank you and everyone involved in making these mods. Great work!

 

[Deleted member 7130]

I haven't watched the whole video but is it really an enhanced video ? The first few seconds of the parking lot is an overly bright area and the fog is mostly gone.

PS2, taken from youtube so expect a quality drop

PC from the video too

He looks like he's going for a mid-day walk

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Pretty bad way to compare. Not knowing what calibration settings or gamma setting are used from source to equipment

 

[Sailent]

Is this anything like the Lunatic Pandora mod for FF8?

 

[Deleted member 2317]

<3 We look forward to releasing the next update soon which will restore post processing effects, soft/self shadows, and much more.

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[Mr. Tibbs]

x

 

[Peter Ian Staker]

Next update is imminent

 

[gabdeg]

Can't wait. Were the soft & self shadows the last thing left for feature parity with PS2?

 

[Peter Ian Staker]

Can't wait. Were the soft & self shadows the last thing left for feature parity with PS2?

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Not exactly. Aside from the shadows there were more features still missing from the PC version and from what I've seen this new update restores nearly all of them while also bringing further enhancements.
I could go into more detail but I'd rather let the dev team explain it themselves in the feature presentation video they are preparing alongside the update.

 

[.exe]

Exciting!

This game demands to be on GOG at least. If Stranglehold made it, maybe SH2 can too.

 

[Deltahedron]

I'm not allowed to make new posts on this forum, so I'll share it here:

Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition Update Release #4 is Live!




In the fourth update video for Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition, we go over newly added features such as soft shadows, self shadows, restored post-processing effects, continued controller support, and much more.

FOLLOW US ON TWITTER:

Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition (@WhereAllBegins) | Twitter

The latest Tweets from Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition (@WhereAllBegins). Twitter profile for Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition updates, news, and announcements. Banner image by Albert Espera. Silent Hill

twitter.com

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ENHANCED EDITION WEBSITE:

Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition

enhanced.townofsilenthill.com

ENHANCED EDITION INSTALLATION GUIDE:

Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition - Download & Usage

enhanced.townofsilenthill.com

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UPDATE THE FOLLOWING FILES:

- SH2 Enhancements:

Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition - Download & Usage

enhanced.townofsilenthill.com

- Enhanced Edition Essential Files:

Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition - Download & Usage

enhanced.townofsilenthill.com

- FMV Enhancement Pack:

Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition - Download & Usage

enhanced.townofsilenthill.com

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CREDITS:

Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition - Credit & Thanks

enhanced.townofsilenthill.com

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THIS UPDATE FEATURES THE FOLLOWING ENHANCEMENTS:

- CheckForAdminAccess

Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition - Configuration

enhanced.townofsilenthill.com

- ClosetCutsceneFix

Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition - Configuration

enhanced.townofsilenthill.com

- EnableSoftShadows

Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition - Configuration

enhanced.townofsilenthill.com

- EnableTexAddrHack

Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition - Configuration

enhanced.townofsilenthill.com

- FixChainsawSpawn

Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition - Configuration

enhanced.townofsilenthill.com

- FixCreatureVehicleSpawn

Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition - Configuration

enhanced.townofsilenthill.com

- FixDrawingTextLine

Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition - Configuration

enhanced.townofsilenthill.com

- FixTownWestGateEvent

Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition - Configuration

enhanced.townofsilenthill.com

- FogParameterFix

Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition - Configuration

enhanced.townofsilenthill.com

- GameLoadFix

Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition - Configuration

enhanced.townofsilenthill.com

- ImproveStorageSupport

Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition - Configuration

enhanced.townofsilenthill.com

- IncreaseBlood

Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition - Configuration

enhanced.townofsilenthill.com

- LightingTransitionFix

Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition - Configuration

enhanced.townofsilenthill.com

- LockResolution

Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition - Configuration

enhanced.townofsilenthill.com

- LockScreenPosition

Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition - Configuration

enhanced.townofsilenthill.com

- MainMenuFix

Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition - Configuration

enhanced.townofsilenthill.com

- MainMenuTitlePerLang

Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition - Configuration

enhanced.townofsilenthill.com

- RemoveEffectsFlicker

Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition - Configuration

enhanced.townofsilenthill.com

- RemoveEnvironmentFlicker

Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition - Configuration

enhanced.townofsilenthill.com

- RestoreSearchCamMovement

Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition - Configuration

enhanced.townofsilenthill.com

- RestoreSpecialFX

Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition - Configuration

enhanced.townofsilenthill.com

- RestoreVibration

Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition - Configuration

enhanced.townofsilenthill.com

- Room312PauseScreenFix

Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition - Configuration

enhanced.townofsilenthill.com

- Room312ShadowFix

Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition - Configuration

enhanced.townofsilenthill.com

- SetBlackPillarBoxes

Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition - Configuration

enhanced.townofsilenthill.com

- SingleCoreAffinity

Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition - Configuration

enhanced.townofsilenthill.com

- UseBestGraphics

Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition - Configuration

enhanced.townofsilenthill.com

- WoodsideRoom205Fix

Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition - Configuration

enhanced.townofsilenthill.com

 

[Red XIII]

nice update!

 

[CenturionNami]

Amazing. The big complaint people had had with the PC version is all the effects that were removed and you fixed it!

 

[dreamfall]

Holy goodness what an incredible update. So much hard work, so much respect!

 

[Deleted member 2317]

 

[litebrite]

I'm looking forward to playing Silent Hill 2 for the first time with all these enhancements.

 

[Deltahedron]

I'm looking forward to playing Silent Hill 2 for the first time with all these enhancements.

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First time ever? I'm jealous! I'd love to re-experience SH2 for the first time! Be careful: These update videos are completely full of spoilers!

 

[Sir_Caffeine]

I'm looking forward to playing Silent Hill 2 for the first time with all these enhancements.

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You're in for a treat! One of my all time favourite games.

 

[gabdeg]

Excellent work! Finally I can abandon PS2 emulation when it comes to this game. Will definitely do another full play through now. It's been like 10+ years.

 

[5olid_5nake]

Wow this is amazing.

 

[Samiya]

I'm not allowed to make new posts on this forum, so I'll share it here:

Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition Update Release #4 is Live!




In the fourth update video for Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition, we go over newly added features such as soft shadows, self shadows, restored post-processing effects, continued controller support, and much more.

FOLLOW US ON TWITTER:

Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition (@WhereAllBegins) | Twitter

The latest Tweets from Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition (@WhereAllBegins). Twitter profile for Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition updates, news, and announcements. Banner image by Albert Espera. Silent Hill

twitter.com

-----------------------

ENHANCED EDITION WEBSITE:

Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition

enhanced.townofsilenthill.com

ENHANCED EDITION INSTALLATION GUIDE:

Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition - Download & Usage

enhanced.townofsilenthill.com

-----------------------

UPDATE THE FOLLOWING FILES:

- SH2 Enhancements:

Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition - Download & Usage

enhanced.townofsilenthill.com

- Enhanced Edition Essential Files:

Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition - Download & Usage

enhanced.townofsilenthill.com

- FMV Enhancement Pack:

Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition - Download & Usage

enhanced.townofsilenthill.com

-----------------------

CREDITS:

Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition - Credit & Thanks

enhanced.townofsilenthill.com

-----------------------

THIS UPDATE FEATURES THE FOLLOWING ENHANCEMENTS:

- CheckForAdminAccess

Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition - Configuration

enhanced.townofsilenthill.com

- ClosetCutsceneFix

Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition - Configuration

enhanced.townofsilenthill.com

- EnableSoftShadows

Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition - Configuration

enhanced.townofsilenthill.com

- EnableTexAddrHack

Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition - Configuration

enhanced.townofsilenthill.com

- FixChainsawSpawn

Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition - Configuration

enhanced.townofsilenthill.com

- FixCreatureVehicleSpawn

Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition - Configuration

enhanced.townofsilenthill.com

- FixDrawingTextLine

Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition - Configuration

enhanced.townofsilenthill.com

- FixTownWestGateEvent

Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition - Configuration

enhanced.townofsilenthill.com

- FogParameterFix

Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition - Configuration

enhanced.townofsilenthill.com

- GameLoadFix

Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition - Configuration

enhanced.townofsilenthill.com

- ImproveStorageSupport

Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition - Configuration

enhanced.townofsilenthill.com

- IncreaseBlood

Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition - Configuration

enhanced.townofsilenthill.com

- LightingTransitionFix

Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition - Configuration

enhanced.townofsilenthill.com

- LockResolution

Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition - Configuration

enhanced.townofsilenthill.com

- LockScreenPosition

Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition - Configuration

enhanced.townofsilenthill.com

- MainMenuFix

Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition - Configuration

enhanced.townofsilenthill.com

- MainMenuTitlePerLang

Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition - Configuration

enhanced.townofsilenthill.com

- RemoveEffectsFlicker

Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition - Configuration

enhanced.townofsilenthill.com

- RemoveEnvironmentFlicker

Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition - Configuration

enhanced.townofsilenthill.com

- RestoreSearchCamMovement

Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition - Configuration

enhanced.townofsilenthill.com

- RestoreSpecialFX

Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition - Configuration

enhanced.townofsilenthill.com

- RestoreVibration

Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition - Configuration

enhanced.townofsilenthill.com

- Room312PauseScreenFix

Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition - Configuration

enhanced.townofsilenthill.com

- Room312ShadowFix

Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition - Configuration

enhanced.townofsilenthill.com

- SetBlackPillarBoxes

Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition - Configuration

enhanced.townofsilenthill.com

- SingleCoreAffinity

Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition - Configuration

enhanced.townofsilenthill.com

- UseBestGraphics

Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition - Configuration

enhanced.townofsilenthill.com

- WoodsideRoom205Fix

Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition - Configuration

enhanced.townofsilenthill.com

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holy jebus fuck

incredible work

 

[Coolsambob]

If only I could actually obtain the PC version of this game.

 

[Last_colossi]

I'd love to see Dark1x's analysis of the PC version now, Is it finally the definitive edition?

 

[Deltahedron]

I'd love to see Dark1x's analysis of the PC version now, Is it finally the definitive edition?

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The last "big" thing we're missing, compared to the PS2 version, is fully restored specularity, which we hope to address in the future.

Beyond that, it's mostly smaller quality-of-life additions that we briefly addressed at the end of the latest update video. Things such as restoring the brightness selector, built-in anti-aliasing and audio "click/pop" remover, and possibly 60 FPS fixes.

 

[A New Beginning]

There should be a video tutorial on how to install this because the last time i tried to install this it wasn't succesful.

 

[Deltahedron]

I'm sorry. The website has been updated to further simplify the wording of the installation steps.

Most steps are simply downloading a package, and placing the files from the download into the game's directory.

 

[litebrite]

The last "big" thing we're missing, compared to the PS2 version, is fully restored specularity, which we hope to address in the future.

Beyond that, it's mostly smaller quality-of-life additions that we briefly addressed at the end of the latest update video. Things such as restoring the brightness selector, built-in anti-aliasing and audio "click/pop" remover, and possibly 60 FPS fixes.

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Yeah, I think I have to wait for the built-in anti-aliasing because the cutscences move slower than the audio when I play on my Surface Pro 6.

 

[Pilgrimzero]

I suddenly wish I knew what I did with my PC copy of SH2 is....

I think I copied the contents to a folder and tossed the discs, (since you had to to run it anyways). I'll have to hunt around

 

[Deltahedron]

Yeah, I think I have to wait for the built-in anti-aliasing because the cutscences move slower than the audio when I play on my Surface Pro 6.

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Your Surface Pro 6 will obviously be better than my Surface Pro 3, but I cannot use ReShade on my SP3 because it only has/uses integrated graphics, and ReShade is typically too demanding for IGPU.

Try playing the game without ReShade on your SP6 to see if that alleviates the issue. You won't have anti-aliasing then, of course, but it's probably the lesser of two evils in your situation.

 

[litebrite]

Your Surface Pro 6 will obviously be better than my Surface Pro 3, but I cannot use ReShade on my SP3 because it only has/uses integrated graphics, and ReShade is typically too demanding for IGPU.

Try playing the game without ReShade on your SP6 to see if that alleviates the issue. You won't have anti-aliasing then, of course, but it's probably the lesser of two evils in your situation.

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How do I turn Reshade off?

Edit: Is it just pushing F12 to turn it on/off?

 

[Deltahedron]

How do I turn Reshade off?

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Remove the following files/folders from the game's directory:

reshade-shaders\
d3d9.dll
d3d9.log
ReShade.ini
ReShade_sh2pc.ini

 

[Hadoken]

Anyone know how to enable 60fps? I had it on in the previous version then I uninstalled it. Now I'm back in but it's at 30fps and I can't seem to find any option in the config file to get to 60.

 

[litebrite]

Remove the following files/folders from the game's directory:

reshade-shaders\
d3d9.dll
d3d9.log
ReShade.ini
ReShade_sh2pc.ini

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I just pressed F12 and it turns it off and on. It worked too. No more of the cutscenes going slower than the audio or the audio clicking/popping and cutting off.

 

[Dreamboum]

Great Work,I loved watching the video update

 

[PlatStrat]

Is there something similar to this for the PS2 version? Because tracking down a legal PC version is going to be a nightmare and expensive.

 

[Reinhard]

I was shocked that the game appears to support ultrawidescreen 21:9, although the in-game cutscenes seem to have people's heads partially cut off. I've never played the game before so I dunno what the in-game cutscenes are supposed to look like, but I imagine this might be fixed playing on my 4k TV that has a 16:9 ratio?

 

[Mr. Tibbs]

x

 

[Deltahedron]

Anyone know how to enable 60fps? I had it on in the previous version then I uninstalled it. Now I'm back in but it's at 30fps and I can't seem to find any option in the config file to get to 60.

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Certain animations and audio cues are synced to a frame rate of 30 FPS. This was common practice for game development during the release of Silent Hill 2.

Playing at a higher frame rate will result in certain animations playing faster than intended, reduce the effectiveness of frame-based post-processing effects such as motion blur, and completely glitch certain sound effects. It is strongly recommended to play the game at its original, intended 30 frames per second.

If you still wish to play the game at a different frame rate, open the d3d8.ini file and add the following code to its own line: FPSLimit = 30. Change the 30 value to your desired frame rate.

I just pressed F12 and it turns it off and on. It worked too. No more of the cutscenes going slower than the audio or the audio clicking/popping and cutting off.

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Okay, great! I didn't know if simply disabling the filter would fix it, so I went with the more permanent solution for you. :)

I was shocked that the game appears to support ultrawidescreen 21:9, although the in-game cutscenes seem to have people's heads partially cut off. I've never played the game before so I dunno what the in-game cutscenes are supposed to look like, but I imagine this might be fixed playing on my 4k TV that has a 16:9 ratio?

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In regards to playing in ultra widescreen: http://enhanced.townofsilenthill.co...ent-hill-2-enhanced-edition-in-169-widescreen

The reason the cutscenes are being cropped that much is because ReduceCutsceneFOV is enabled by default. This fix zooms in on the cutscenes to match the original 4:3 horizontal composition, to hide visual things you were never meant to see, that're supposed to be just out of frame. When played in ultra widescreen, it must zoom in tremendously to achieve this, hence why characters are sliced off.

Is there something similar to this for the PS2 version? Because tracking down a legal PC version is going to be a nightmare and expensive.

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Not in the same vein/effort, no. You can compare the differences between this project and PCSX2 here: http://enhanced.townofsilenthill.com/SH2/compare.htm

 

[Reinhard]

In regards to playing in ultra widescreen: http://enhanced.townofsilenthill.co...ent-hill-2-enhanced-edition-in-169-widescreen

The reason the cutscenes are being cropped that much is because ReduceCutsceneFOV is enabled by default. This fix zooms in on the cutscenes to match the original 4:3 horizontal composition, to hide visual things you were never meant to see, that're supposed to be just out of frame. When played in ultra widescreen, it must zoom in tremendously to achieve this, hence why characters are sliced off.

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Ah that makes sense, I'll definitely switch over to my 16:9 TV so it wont be as zoomed in as much, thanks. Was freaky to watch the cutscenes with half the head out of frame but SH is atmospheric enough with that lol.

 

[Deltahedron]

Was freaky to watch the cutscenes with half the head out of frame but SH is atmospheric enough with that lol.

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Only in a Silent Hill game could that possibly be considered a normal thing lol!

 

[DiscoThunder]

This is so brilliant mate! One of my favourite games of all time finally playable and enjoyable on PC!

I'm having some issues setting up my DS4 though. Can't seem to bind anything to the d-pad or R2/L2. The defualt button for readying weapong was the "options" button, which makes it a bit difficult. Do you have any ideas? :)

Edit: Nevermind, I had to turn off DS4Windows. Let's goo!

 

[The Shape]

Damn. What an incredible job.

I've never played Silent Hill 2 and was about to start with the HD collection on PS3 (I know...).

Maybe I should go with this instead. I was going with the HD collection just for convenience as the other option would be emulation of the PS2 version.

Thank you for the amazing job.

 

[boris_feinbrand]

Release the SH games on GOG you cowards.

 

[tok9]

This seems incredible and makes me wish the game was available digitally. I had no idea how rare it is. Someday I'll check this out for the first time.

 

[Deleted member 7130]

What sort of AA options will be implemented?