The Sam 2 Demo FAQ Thread

[SALvation]

This thread will be the main information thread regarding the Sam 2 demo. As people post questions and answers, this top post will be edited.

Q. When does the demo come out?
A. On September 21 @ 10am EDT

Q. Where can I download the demo?
A. You can download from the following locations (this will be updated as we get links in):

Fileshack (http://www.fileshack.com/file.x?fid=7691)
3D Gamers (http://www.3dgamers.com/games/serioussam2/downloads/)
Filefront (http://files.filefront.com/Serious_Sam_II_PC_Demo/;4158669;;/fileinfo.html)
Worth Playing Mirror 1 (http://www.worthdownloading.com/bandwidth.php?gid=645&id=5454&lid=3)
Worth Playing Mirror 2 (http://www.worthdownloading.com/bandwidth.php?gid=645&id=5454&lid=4)
Worth Playing Mirror 3 (http://www.worthdownloading.com/bandwidth.php?gid=645&id=5454&lid=9)
Seriously (http://files.seriouszone.com/download.php?fileid=1060)
FilePlanet (http://www.fileplanet.com/157037/150000/fileinfo/Serious-Sam-II-Demo)
FileRush (http://www.filerush.com/download.php?target=serious_sam_ii_pc_demo.exe)
Gamershell (http://www.gamershell.com/news/24967.html)
GGMania (http://www.ggmania.com/?smsid=19774)
Computer Games Romania (http://www.computergames.ro/site/p/downloads/o/download-details/lng/en/dowid/5170/)
4Players.de (http://www.4players.de/4players.php/download_info/PC-CDROM/Download/44690.html)
ActionTrip (http://www.actiontrip.com/files/demos/serioussam2.phtml)
GameGuru Mania (http://www.ggmania.com/?smsid=19774)
Q. What is in the demo?
A. Taken from the PR drones:

"The approximately 250 MB demo has a full level from the final game, containing all 15 weapons (although you’ll probably need to cheat to see ‘em all), one of the drivable vehicles, a slew of enemies, and four player* online (and LAN) co-op!"

Q. What are the system requirements?
A. Taken from the readme file:

OS: Windows 2000 and XP (Win95/98/ME not supported)
DirectX 9.0c required
Video card that supports pixel shaders (GeForce4MX series not supported)

Minimum supported (low-end system):

CPU: ~1.5 GHz Athlon XP or Pentium M, or ~2 GHz Pentium 4
RAM: 256 MB
Sound: any DirectSound compatible sound board
Graphics: DirectX 8.0/8.1 compliant or low-end DirectX 9 3D accelerator
(nVidia GeForce3 and 4 series (not MX!), GeForceFX 5200 through 5700 series, ATI Radeon 8500 through 9200 and X300 series, S3 DeltaChrome or XGI Volari ... )

Recommended (mainstream):

CPU: ~2.0 GHz Athlon XP or Pentium M or ~2.6 GHz Pentium 4
RAM: 512 MB
Sound: DirectSound3D compliant sound board
(Creative SoundBlaster Live series, nVidia SoundStorm, ...)
Graphics: DirectX 9.0 compliant 3D accelerator
(nVidia GeForceFX 5900 series and GeForce 6200 and 6600 series, ATI Radeon 9500 thru 9800 and X600-X700 series, ...)

Full-experience (high-end):

CPU: ~2 GHz Athlon64, or ~3 GHz Pentium 4
RAM: 1 GB (1024 MB)
Sound: DirectSound3D with EAX 2.0+ sound board
(Creative SoundBlaster Audigy series, nVidia SoundStorm, ...)
Graphics: DirectX 9.0 high-end 3D accelerator
(nVidia GeForce6 6800 and 7800 series, ATI Radeon X800 and X850 series, ...)

[Twin])I2agon]

Heres another link with 3 mirrors

http://www.worthdownloading.com/game.php?gid=645

[BobtheCkroach]

I realize you don't have this information yet, but I'll pre-ask the question so you remember to post it here when you have it...

What is the IP for the GM Sam2 Server (and password, if necessary)

[SALvation]

I realize you don't have this information yet, but I'll pre-ask the question so you remember to post it here when you have it...

What is the IP for the GM Sam2 Server (and password, if necessary)
I'll have to verify with Slash, but the plan is to take down the current gold map server and replace it with this, so the IP should be the same. Once its up I'll update my post.

[Twin])I2agon]

Is this the thread where i can say that its no fun and even total overdose is better ?

[SALvation]

Go ahead and discuss whatever you think about it.

[Hellraizer]

60% done....Can't wait to play!

[SALvation]

Updated with requirements info...

[Pure_Evil]

can't bind mouse buttons 4 & 5 to weapons :(

anyone else have that issue?

[OUTLAWS high ping camper]

I get this message when I try to join a server:

[SALvation]

I've heard that the only way multiplayer works is by joining by IP.

[OUTLAWS high ping camper]

I've heard that the only way multiplayer works is by joining by IP.


Some seriouszone members posted IP's, but none of them worked (for me).

I'll wait and see if Slash's IP works, when and if he gets a map running.

[ME BIGGD01]

Well? Are any of you getting the same or noticing the same problems such as the sound skipping and lag as I mentioned? in a previous post? I am not sure if lag is the word for it but do you notice the mouse skipping and the screen jumping?

They will definetly need death match for this to survive. I can honestly say that having that many enemies on the screen is not enough for me to want to buy this. With good reason though because after continously killing the bad noisy monsters, I am finding it boring real quick. The concept is pretty much the same as playing the older game. I actually think the graphics looked better and cleaner in the older versions. Does anyone else feel the same ?

[T I K]

Well my first impressions were:
Its colourful but seems gawdy. Noticed the game was jerky in its game play, really wasnt all that smooth kinda like at times it was like stop motion. Had lots n lots of enemies, but that was a given :P

Didnt seem like you could run as fast or hardly jump for that matter. There was no knife for a weapon :eek: Not sure, but wonder if even can code for things like "Nameditor".

My final impressions: Dissapointment at the least. Seemed up to now all Secretive or all Hype and Now, not much in its substance! Has kinda been said before, but I feel Croteam seems to have left their core game, and their core fans high and dry or in my case expecting and wanting more (and I DONT mean more enemies lol)!! Imo SSFE and SSSE were much more unique, and Fun to play!!

Sam Stones voice ?? Narrating in SS2 single play :confused:
LP :bawling:

[ME BIGGD01]

I thought Salv was going to get mad at me for making comments on this game before the beta was released to the public. I noticed many people view the thread but not one person commented and I am glad that people will see for themself.

I am curious how long did you play out side of multi-player mode?

[Dr MoRpHeUs]

SS2 for me sux :D

[Pure_Evil]

don't worry, SS3 is 4 years away :D


anyone play co-op yet?

[OUTLAWS high ping camper]

don't worry, SS3 is 4 years away :D


anyone play co-op yet?


No

didn't want you to feel ignored :D

[Twin])I2agon]

Is it normal that the sniper does more damage when zoomed in ?

I tried to destroy my "ship" .. now if you zoom in you only need one shot but if you dont zoom you need at least two ?!?

[SALvation]

I wanna say the sniper rifle worked that way in SE.

[OUTLAWS high ping camper]

I wanna say the sniper rifle worked that way in SE.

You are correct.

[He Is Legend]

Is it just me or am I the only person that thinks this game is one of the best games ive played in ages?

What are yall talking about mouse skipping and games pausing?, I'm having no sound/computer/graphics problems at all

Anyway, This game rocks

[OUTLAWS WHOCARES]

Am I the only one that can't set the controls right. Every other game I have ever played be it demo or not I have been able to turn with mouse movement. Not with this one. So far I will keep my money cause as it is now the game is unplayabe to me. Unless there is a different way to set the controls to where I move my mouse to the leaft or to the right and turn.

[OUTLAWS WHOCARES]

After screwing with it for an hour I give it a 5 thumbs down.

[SALvation]

Setting your controls is easiest if you don't even touch your mouse. Just use the arrows to go through the menus and press enter to change an option.

Croteam should be absolutely embarrased by the menu and setup options. They either are completely disconnected from the PC crowd, or signed their lives away with Take 2.

[Twin])I2agon]

I wanna say the sniper rifle worked that way in SE.

Hmm didnt know that .. looks like i didnt use it much :bawling:

but does that make any sense ?

[OUTLAWS high ping camper]

Been playing coop tonight. People are using their IP's for the names of their servers. Take their IP and type it in the "specific server" box.
Here's a pic of me getting a ride on one of the hover crafts: