So how close does this get the game to the PS2 version now? Are all of the visuals effects restored?
Anyone else experiencing crashes in the transition to the latest update? For some reason my game won't load the opening menu after playing the preface credits lol
To clarify, the updated FMVs are easy enough to install, but somehow the direct X functionality is being broken, or somewhere my settings are "distorted".
Edit: And fixed! And if anyone ever runs into such an interesting dilemma, I ensured my files are in C:\Program Files (x86)\KONAMI\SILENT HILL 2\
It is not available on any digital storefronts. Konami seems adverse to release SH2-4 PC digitally, for whatever reasons. If you're patient and diligent enough, I've seen plenty of used copies listed/sold for under $60 on eBay. Granted, a lot of people list SH2 PC for much higher than that, but again, if you're patient, you will find a more reasonable listing.Where can one find the PC version even? It's not on any digital store afaik.
First of all, you are incredibly too kind to be fielding questions in the first place, thank you so much. I think it was exactly the result you've identified- I wasn't updating both at the same time, but separately and testing compatibility. Works flawlessly now, and is so sleek and pristine!Edit: If you were using a previous build of the SH2 Enhancements module it might have crashed due to using a cache of the older/previous build. Since we're now using high res main menu/save screen images, you must also use the latest build of the SH2 Enhancements module to prevent the game from crashing on the main menu (from using the high res images here now). The initial crash you got might have been due to some sort of cache Windows was using/storing of the old SH2 Enhancements module build.
Or you mean, like, any way at all.
Exciting!
This game demands to be on GOG at least. If Stranglehold made it, maybe SH2 can too.
I can't imagine so, but perhaps? I'm unsure of what's going on in the backend with all the DirectX nonsense.are the spec requirements for the enhanced version the same as the base game?
I think the people who ask aren't looking to drop $100 on Silent Hill 2
Hi all,
We've posted a new update to the project, for those that are interested:
Links and info are in the video description.
What are the odds that the Silent Hill games are released on digital stores like GOG and Steam? I want to play the games with all these cool enhancements goddamn it.
Damn, that sucks.So I believe a number of bug fixes would be needed for Konami to even be able to sell the PC versions of games like SH2,3,4 anywhere... which basically means it'll never happen. lol. I almost feel like we'll get the first 4 games on PS5 and SH2 & SH4 on Series X before the PC versions are ever made available for sale though I'd love to be wrong.
I'm just throwing this out here, but have you guys thought about contacting GOG to let them know they could use your patch? I believe I read that GOG has used fan patches with some games in the past. It's a longshot, but what if you guys talking to GOG gets the ball rolling on getting Konami to sell the game digitally on PC?
Since they apparently lost the source code, at least based on information we know about the HD Collection fiasco, are straight PC releases even really possible? I'm not really sure how that stuff works.
Sure is! All the files that are included on the original SH2 PC discs? You just include them in a digital download package, instead. (With a modified executable to remove the SecuROM DRM, of course, like what we provide on our project site, as Windows 10 disables all binaries that use SecuROM: https://www.howtogeek.com/230773/ho...-securom-drm-on-windows-10-8.1-8-7-and-vista/ )
Source code isn't needed; just the finished, compiled code which can be taken from the original disc.
I played this a few weeks ago and it blew me away, honestly. Couldn't be more thankful that this exists. Gotten multiple friends to play this game now too because of it.
If Konami would ever allow GoG to release them, you can be sure we'd ask GoG to include our work with it, as you're correct in that GoG uses fan patches if appropriate.
Hi all,
We've posted a new update to the project, for those that are interested:
Links and info are in the video description.
Hi all,
We've posted a new update to the project, for those that are interested:
Links and info are in the video description.
Almost every mod is pc only. Outside of straight up hacking your consoles its not feasible.Love this but too bad it's stuck on PC being a mod and not able to release on all platforms.
The HD collection really was bad!
Idk If I'm allowed to say this but the game is now abandonware and can be downloaded off certain sitesHoly crap, that looks amazing. Now, I just need to find a copy of SH2 for the PC. Starts at a mere $180 for a used copy on Amazon! Ha...
Just get the exe from My Abandonware or something. Surely I'm allowed to say this as this game is barely purchasable nowadays.Holy crap, that looks amazing. Now, I just need to find a copy of SH2 for the PC. Starts at a mere $180 for a used copy on Amazon! Ha...
Idk If I'm allowed to say this but the game is now abandonware and can be downloaded off certain sites
Huh. Thanks! I'll perhaps, maybe, possibly look into this then. I am not saying I am! You know, just in case and all.Just get the exe from My Abandonware or something. Surely I'm allowed to say this as this game is barely purchasable nowadays.
Have fun! Play with the lights off and the sound loud, for sure.I've never played Silent Hill 2, but was always curious to try it out. I've only heard great things about it, but I'm such a wimp when it comes to horror games. I think I'll give it a shot though!
Hi all,
We've posted a new update to the project, for those that are interested:
Links and info are in the video description.
You should be able to go down a little bit then press right to go over to the Joypad column (from the Control Options menu) to reassign gamepad inputs. It's a little archaic how they made input reassignments for the PC version.