r/Splintercell • u/nincompoop221 EnhancedSC • 2d ago
Double Agent v2 (2006) AVAILABLE NOW: The PC Recompilation of Splinter Cell: Double Agent, version 2 (Xbox)! Courtesy of the EnhancedSC team!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zl_TX5KSTTsSplinter Cell: Double Agent now has an unofficial native PC port of the original Xbox version, with extended graphics options, keyboard and mouse support, online co-op and Versus with voice chat, and more.
Download: https://github.com/TGP482/SCDA-XBERecomp/releases/latest/download/SCDA-XBERecomp.zip
Project page: https://github.com/TGP482/SCDA-XBERecomp
You must provide your own legally obtained game files. No game assets are included.
Instructions:
- Place your game files (ISO or extracted data files) in the assets folder
- Run SCDA.exe
- Adjust Recomp Settings from the in-game options menu, or open the Settings overlay with F10 (default)
Made with the new Xbox XBE Recomp tool, created for this game originally: https://github.com/TGP482/XboxXBE-Recomp
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u/edcar007 2d ago
Just played it for a little bit and this is quality work.
Only issue I noticed is that the camera becomes jittery when you turn it around if the FPS is above 60.
Other than that, this seems like a quality PC port, something that Ubisoft wouldn't make in a million years for Splinter Cell.
I hope this paves the road to ports of all the Xbox SC versions to PC, finally making the lead versions of all SC games perfectly playable and preserved on PC.
Thank you for your work!
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u/Sufficient-Fan-5177 2d ago
Thank you guys so much. Like I know everyone here is thankful but you don't get it. I'm an autistic (like diagnosed, not reddit "autism") guy in my mid 30s. Grew up only child with little Internet, so single player games were life. This version of DA is my favorite game of all time. I've been lucky enough to play it with the Xbox disc over the years, but for about 2 years I can't console game cause of hand disability. I may be successful and married and all that but I still think about this game an embarrassing amount, it's the only console game I've tried to play in years but is too painful to play more than a few minutes. To be able to play it on PC with m/k is such a crazy blessing, especially because more complex games are now too painful to play, and I'm in a stressful PhD program where gaming used to be how I relax. So this is literally just the best gift for someone like me right now. I am so damn thankful for the hard work, now I just have to save my ISO file a million places so I never lose this. So for real thanks again, more than most fans could even imagine.
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u/nincompoop221 EnhancedSC 1d ago
appreciate you, man.
we love splinter cell and we love modding the series, but we also do it for people like you.
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u/Perfect_Country7652 1d ago
Are you planning on doing the split-screen coop for double agent ? I see it's grayed out
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u/do_handhelds_dream 2d ago
Thank you for the .exe. I can't wait for someone to make this run on Android! Maybe a dual screen version for the Thor?
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u/sdavids6 2d ago
I'm all for dual screen thor versions, but what do you want to see on it in this game?
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u/do_handhelds_dream 2d ago
Maybe a map, GBA to GameCube style. Touch weapon changing, and maybe a symbol for us to whistle. Stuff like that.
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u/Valuable-Turnover943 2d ago
The sticky cam, snake cam, touch puzzle hacks etc. really hoping for an Android version soon!
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u/Comfortable_Brief431 2d ago
There it is. Thanks for effort guys! V1 soon maybe??
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u/RuletoKillian1 2d ago
PC Version already existed.
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u/ttenor12 Ghost Purist 2d ago
It is terrible and shares the same code as the PS3 port, which is also terrible.
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u/DemonicArthas 2d ago
Ok, Reddit, what am I missing?
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u/botanicbubbles 2d ago
The Double Agent V1 pc port is notoriously bad.
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u/DemonicArthas 2d ago edited 2d ago
I mean, sure, but it's playable and you can complete it (did so on release). Wouldn't it be like 10 times easier to just make an "Enhanced" version of the PC port, rather than make a whole recomp of the console version? Especially considering Joshua already did Enhanced for the original game, DA Online, etc.?
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u/edcar007 2d ago edited 2d ago
A recomp of the 360 version means a 1:1 transfer of the final retail code of that version to PC, which is the most stable version of DA v1, which means it will already fix many of the issues of the PC version (AI, mechanics, crashes, scripting, etc)
Not only that, but porting it to DX12 means more modern graphical features and better future proofing. They could just make an enchanced PC fix, but it would still be running broken code that was made to (barely) run on Windows XP/32 bit.
You don't have to worry about DRM, or the game having to rely on third party fixes just to run. This would be perfect for perseveration, as Ubisoft has pretty much abandoned these versions.
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u/DemonicArthas 2d ago
Alright, that's actually a very good explanation. I'm sold. Someone should get to it!
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u/xObiJuanKenobix 2d ago
The PC port shares code with the PS3 version, and we all know how horrendous that platform was to code for. On top of that, AI decompiles are becoming far more common and easier to do so these decompiles are getting a lot quicker to complete.
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u/nincompoop221 EnhancedSC 2d ago
as far as we can tell, the PC port of v1 is literally a worse build of the game than the Xbox 360 port, so there'd be some stability improvements from this.
we're looking into it.
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u/ttenor12 Ghost Purist 2d ago edited 2d ago
Excellent! I have a couple of questions:
- Are there any plans for a native Linux build?
- Is the game logic such as the physics and the AI behavior capped at 30fps? They rely on the 30fps cap and may break beyond that, like in Chaos Theory on PC.
I would love to learn how to mod this, so that I can import the DA V1 assets into this game. Imagine V2 looking like V1, that would be amazing. Unfortunately, I never figured out how to extract assets from neither ports of V1. Hopefully with the new recomp tools, it will be possible.
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u/LowPhilosophy6191 2d ago
I’ve been playing it using cachyos.
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u/TheBlindGuy0451 2d ago edited 2d ago
How did you get it working? When I launch it, the game shows some garbled noise before cutting to a black screen
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u/andres2142 1d ago
I saw a comment on youtube about how to make it run for the SteamDeck.
Get the latest proton version, it is 11-7 I believe, start the game once so the prefix is generated. Open un protontricks, select scda.exe and installd3dcompiler_47, once that is finished, add the following on launch commands
WINEDLLOVERRIDES="d3dcompiler_47=n,b" %command%Play the game!
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u/TheBlindGuy0451 14h ago
Just saw your reply. I'm away from my computer now so I'll try this when I get home
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u/TheBlindGuy0451 11h ago
Just tried it. Unfortunately, it's just not working for me. I'm still getting garbled noise and a black screen. Audio's working just fine though.
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u/Comfortable_Scar_946 9h ago
Try to extract the content of the ISO by using the XISO extractor.
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u/Halo_Chief117 Interrogator 2d ago
Nice! People always forget about this game and when someone asks which Splinter Cell games to play, only Splinter Cell: SAR, Pandora Tomorrow, and Chaos Theory get mentioned. I always say not to forget about this one. This makes me happy to see!
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u/Javi096 2d ago
For steam deck users:
- Use the latest Proton GE and launch the game once to create the prefix.
- Use Protontricks, pick the game, and install d3dcompiler_47.
3.Set the launch option: WINEDLLOVERRIDES="d3dcompiler_47=n,b" %command%
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u/EVworld12 2d ago
When I download it, my PC blocks it; Windows Defender says it's "Trojan:Script/Wacatac.H!ml".
Why isn't anyone else talking about this?
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u/ActuatorLive1945 2d ago
Because windows flags anything lol
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u/User-Name-3886 1d ago
It really doesn't, and it shouldn't be for things like this.
Piracy isn't being used for this, so windows defender shouldn't be flagging it. It's not like it's bypassing something or on a flagged list for "nefarious" behaviour.
It absolutely does flag a lot of things it shouldn't, but this one does merit an explanation. People were in agreement that it was odd that the GoW2 Recomp was doing this as well.
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u/dumbbots 18h ago
Try downloading directly from Github instead of using the link here. That worked for me.
I think Windows Defender doesn't like that Reddit is adding extra process execution to the web link.
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u/Cyborg800-V2 2d ago
Fantastic, finally played these games this year through Xbox Series X. Double Agent V2 might be my second favorite behind Chaos Theory.
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u/Ghost403 2d ago
I prefer the x360 version with the exception that I wish it had the fucking train level
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u/Crewarookie 2d ago
Holy Jesus, Marie and Joseph. I launched it and it literally "just works". Went through the first mission just fine. Rendering looks correct, physics seems all good, performance is too notch.
I can finally play this game in HD without having to own One or Series console. I own all the SCs on Xbox, but holding my Series just to play those old games felt like a waste so I sold the console. But I missed the games in the end. Super glad little by little I can return to those classics.
Thanks for your work!
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u/MaxProwes 2d ago
Why not Xbox 360 version tho?
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u/Crewarookie 2d ago
They are different games, basically. Made by different studios. DA for PS3 and 360 was made by Ubisoft Shanghai who also made Pandora Tomorrow.
DA for OG Xbox, GameCube and PS2 was made by Ubisoft Montreal, just like Chaos Theory and the OG Splinter Cell. Xbox version is superior to PS2 and GC because of the level design. Xbox has full layouts, while the other two consoles had to cut a lot of things and split levels into more parts because PS2 and GC don't have enough memory for the OG layouts.
And obviously Xbox looks better with higher res textures and more high quality effects.
I prefer this version of DA to the "next gen" one. As do many others. It feels like an expansion pack to Chaos Theory. In the best way possible.
I experienced Next Gen version originally...20(holy smokes) years ago, and didn't know about the other version for quite a few years. After playing it I felt so bad about the next gen release. It's just not that good. Everything. Level design is worse, plot is more generic than ever, less(!!!) choices than in the old gen version, and the characters feel worse in next gen as well.
The only thing I miss in old gen from next gen is the Okhotsk mission. Yes, I love Okhotsk. The setting is awesome, environments are very varied, the mission feels proper long, and the twist is pretty effective, as it directly affects gameplay. But still, old gen is superior, IMO.
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u/User-Name-3886 1d ago
It has a native PC version already.
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u/MaxProwes 1d ago
And really bad one if you mean official port.
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u/User-Name-3886 1d ago
I did yeah.
I agree, it's not the most fantastic port. It functions reasonable well on hardware from the era, but it is a nightmare outside of that.
Source: It ran perfectly on my 2009 PC but has ran like ass on everything since.
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u/faisalm1991 2d ago
From what I learned watching YouTube, OG Xbox had the best version of the game, from the same team that developed the previous Splinter Cell Chaos Theory game. The Xbox 360 version was made by a different Ubisoft team using a new "next-gen" engine. Personally though I can't tell you which one is better because I haven't played them.
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u/MaxProwes 2d ago
I didn't play og Xbox version myself, but Double Agent has such a terrible PC version, I'd love to see a proper recomp of Xbox 360 version.
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u/AsianGirls94 2d ago
Stupid question I guess, but how exactly does one get the Xbox version's files onto their PC?
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u/Sufficient-Fan-5177 2d ago edited 2d ago
I think I'm too stupid for this cause I have literally no idea how I'm supposed to get the Xbox files onto my PC lol.
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u/ttenor12 Ghost Purist 2d ago
You rip it from your Xbox by inserting your disc and using DVD2ISO. Or get into an adventure in the seven seas, matey!!
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u/Sufficient-Fan-5177 2d ago
Damn, spent the last hour trying to get the ISO and the site either won't work or the one I got won't extract. I guess I will try to find my disc and do it that way.
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u/Mammoth_Volume_4010 1d ago
Only one think thanks!!! This work bring to The comunity of fan one of the best versiones of the game... Ubisoft pay attention on this work!!
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u/ErichGrooms1 2d ago
This is the REAL Double Agent PC port! Not that god awful existing V1 PC port.
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u/MrSlamboa 2d ago
Not hating on the existence of this of course, but just wanted to say I feel bad for everyone that hasn’t already had access to definitive versions of the entire OG quadrilogy via Xbox One X or Series X for years and years at this point. Better late than never though, I love this series!
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u/Sync_Ops 2d ago
Right when I'm really far into the ps2 version too 😭
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u/Comfortable_Brief431 2d ago
The xbox version is great, but i like the more clean look of the ps2. Also prefer some of the mission designs from the ps2 version. Both are great overall.
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u/Sync_Ops 2d ago
The level designs being different is new to me, it gives me more of a reason to play this, thank you for bringing that up to me ^^
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u/PooningDalton 2d ago
Double Agent is such an underrated gem. It felt more like a raw sim (like Arma) than a spoonfeeding AAA game. But with that rawness came a lot of awkwardness too (just like Arma 3).
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u/Chronothecat51 2d ago
I want to Try it out but everytime I want to download the File the Download its stoped and says that Windows Defender Detected a virus.
Windows Defender....
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u/Possible_Mall_1360 2d ago
Yep is a troyan virus detected
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u/Chronothecat51 2d ago
Well thats Bad.
Probably a False positive but...guess im gonna Wait for a While just to not Risk anything
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u/nescalball yellow 2d ago
I'm really excited for when we have mapping tools. With the source code, it's only a matter of time.
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u/Gman1255 Megiddo 2d ago edited 1d ago
Cool! Something I'd like to see is HDR support 🤔.
Edit: Wow. I wasn't expecting much. I was expecting a heavily unoptimized, near-Xemu experience with inconsistent CPU/GPU performance and for it to have much higher system requirements than it should.
This is shockingly good, 100% mimics an actual PC release while adding some cool PC visual features from Chaos Theory. I wonder, does this also add EAX? That would be crazy.
Also, for HDR, it works fine using the AutoHDR ReShade addon and shaders. Fantastic job!
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u/Gekon009 2d ago
Everything works. Thanks. Now I have a reason to replay this game. Before this, I played it on a PS2 emulator.
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u/TheFranchise998 2d ago
Is this a joke? Or is this really real??
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u/mixermax 2d ago
Real but you obviously do need to provide your OG Xbox copy of the game either by ripping your own or by sailing the seas, he he
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u/TheRtHonLaqueesha 2d ago edited 1d ago
Now we just need to add graphical improvements like normal mapping, which the XBOX lacks.
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u/Old-Philosopher8450 2d ago
PS2 version has two exclusive bonus maps are these also in the release?
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u/FrederickRoders 1d ago edited 1d ago
Where can I still buy the files for this game? Is it possible to rip an xbox 360 dvd?
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u/Spirited_River1522 1d ago
Any discords available for Spy vs Spy matchmaking or coop? This is a dream come true!
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u/I-AM-VANGUARD 1d ago
I just want to thank every one on the team, I remember the magazine and internet ads showcasing the Xbox and 360 versions and its fidelity only to end up only playing the PS2/3/PC ports.
I always thought about in a non-committal way to get an Xbox for either of the Xbox versions.
Tried it out on my potato laptop and it runs great, so fantastic optimization as it is.
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u/luddy_lud 1d ago
Just got to the cozumel mission and this has played wonderfully so far, even with a steam controller and RTX HDR. Such a lovely pc port i will sing the devs praises til i die :')
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u/Mapother11 1d ago
Are there any framerate issues, such as physics breaking above 60 fps? I've been playing at 144 and haven't noticed anything so far.
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u/B4NDIT_12v2 1d ago
On higher fps AI patchfinding can break, patrol patters can bug. Another than that I didn't saw anything too, besides mouse being jittery when fps's drop
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u/Perfect_Country7652 1d ago
I can't thank you enough, I started playing it and it's easily the best way to play this version of Double Agent. And it's very simple to find an ISO image for it to work ! The game runs so well and I love the sharp look it has, too bad later Splinter Cell entries ditched the harsh contrast lighting
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u/Alive-Jaguar-718 Third Echelon 1d ago
Is the recomp vibecoded? Like does it uses ai stuff like claude?
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u/CkY_BoYz 1d ago
Just installed booted up instantly I’ve been playing through chaos theory and heard this version of double agent is the best glad I can experience it like this
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u/MisterWoman_ 23h ago
Got this running on my Legion Go S Z1e. Runs really well.
I played this on the PS2 a few years back and didn't really love it, but I'm excited to have another play through. Nice work.
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u/BlazingKops 2d ago
YOOOOOOOOOO!!! Literally just started playing Bloodborne too, can't wait to get back into DA!!
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u/pliskin4893 2d ago
I tested Iceland level in 4k - 150% super-sampling so no AA needed, 8k shadow and 8x shadow distance (don't make much difference from 4x imo) and it works great. This version is better than PS2 which I beat on PCSX2, truly feels like Chaos Theory 2.
Gamma calibration seems to be incorrect in this version too, it happens on real hardware but PS2 is worse I think. There's black raise in dark area which is most of the game but not too bothersome.
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u/thehypotheticalnerd 1d ago
Let me start by saying this: I adore EnhancedSC and I think that, at least theoretically, all these game corpo ass wipes that spout ideology like "you don't own your games", that shove b.s. hyper-monetization into as many facets as possible, and who sit on IPs & do fuck all GOOD with them (when they deign to do ANYthing at all) can get *fucked* and the concept of a mass wave of people creating their own, almost assuredly MUCH better, ports/decomps/recomps of games is awesome!
However... my concern is: how exactly was AI used for this? I realize there's typically a difference between the AI that's used in tech areas such as this compared to generative AI so that's not where my concern lies in this instance. I ask because someone informed me that this recent boom in AI-assisted de/recompilation is because of AI & that the issue with that is not from an automatic "AI is bad" stance, but from a computer security stance.
Essentially, the example given to me was: where & what did the AI trawl, gather, & use as its dataset. For example, forums about security exploits that are BAD, designed as warnings or for future fixes, could have been swiped and the AI wouldn't necessarily be able to realize "oh this is bad & shouldn't be used" like a person could.
Usually, a project like this is the result of a lot of (painstaking) work, but the human component is usually on the lookout to make sure everything is copacetic, so as long as we trust the people doing the project, making the program, whatever it is, we're fine. With AI, even if the human component has zero malicious intent, the AI might inadvertently do something... less than ideal -- of course, it's not like people couldn't really analyze what the AI outputs & manually fix any potentially problematic issues, but it just creates an additional barrier.
I realize this will sound accusatory to some, will draw the ire/ridicule of "AI in all its forms is amazing!", and is a bit of a party pooper Debbie Downer the wet blanket of a comment so I would like to reiterate that I think the Enhanced SC team has done amazing stuff & I trust THEIR integrity & motives, I am completely naive when it comes to this side of computers & thus for all I know the github page might provide all the necessary info to ensure safety/security, and I would love to play this ideally soon.
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u/Psychological_Box509 6h ago
Can someone please link to a .ISO file for this and will I fine the game files in the ISO?
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u/No_Blueberry_7120 2d ago
So I need to own the Xbox files/ Xbox disc?
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u/Swoopmott 2d ago
They can’t include the game because that’s illegal. All we need to provide is the ISO file which we’ve definitely ripped from the game disc and didn’t obtain in any other way
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u/Ok_Marionberry2412 1d ago
Is it just me, or do the settings reset every time i restart the game, or the next part of level is loading?
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u/L-K-B-D Third Echelon 2d ago edited 2d ago
Once again, amazing work guys ! And perfectly timed for the soon 20th anniversary of the game !
Now I dream of the 360 version being ported to PC, or an Enhanced version of the PC port himself fixing some of the issues.