Just use an RGB Cable, I play ntsc games on my Pal PS2 and Pal TV all the time and the screen has colour.
You have Right, but the RGB-Scart Cable will make trouble to capture this Gameplay. The output from my RGB Cable will make strong Flickers to the Capture Tool. My Capture Tool will not allowed this RGB Signal.
Segment 16 "Release Therapy" is finish with this Time -> Video Time = 04:25 / Gameplay Time = 03:48
I played this Level not so good, but it is the fastest Run, which I recorded. This Level is really other to the Beta Version, the Enemies are really faster to shoot me Death. So I must shoot to the Enemies to go forward in the next Area for Area. This Segment can be improved with ~15 seconds, But I had very Luck to Kill Danny with many speed, this had save me Time.
The Segment 12 "Broadcast Interrupted" is also finish with this Time -> Video Time = 03:47 / Gameplay Time = 02:56
This Segment is one of my Best played Segments from the Game. Many Replays was necessary to Finish this Segment. (Many Replays was necessary ?, I am stupid, I need for all Segments many Replays ) But I know for my self, this Segment can be improved with ~8-10 seconds, I lost this seconds because I had trouble with the Controller.
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Second Update -> Video Upload
I have made a Upload from some Videos for Interesting Manhunt Users. (read the Level Informations in the List in the first Post)
Pack.02 XviD Format ~280MB
Videos in this Pack Archive -> Level 02 - Ghosts Level 03 - Sexual Deviants Level 04 - Red Light Level 05 - Best Friends Level 06 - Safe House
There has to be a something weird about the version you are playing, because you can skip certain cutscenes and even the kills (!). Are you sure it's an untouched PAL version? Your time could be a lot faster than the NTSC versions if it is.
There has to be a something weird about the version you are playing, because you can skip certain cutscenes and even the kills (!). Are you sure it's an untouched PAL version? Your time could be a lot faster than the NTSC versions if it is.
Why is the Problem to skip Cutscenes ? Answer = you must Press the "Start" Button !
I play the NTSC Version on my PAL PS2 System, it give not a PAL Version, because, the Fucking UK Politic had the Game long time Banned. But the Europe PEGI Age Rating has say -> PAL Release is coming, but it is to late for a PS2 Release. also read this -> http://speeddemosarchive.com/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1192871775/105#105 (the last post from me)
It gives not a PAL Version,from the Final Version !
Also you can read the first Post from me in this Topic, for this "Info" -> Titel = Manhunt 2 System = PS² Region = NTSC/UC ESRB = +M (Mature (17+)) Code = SLUS_216.13
I have extra write this Info, so I can prove for my Run is real played "NTSC Original Censored Final Version". You must read the importantly "SLUS" number !
You can find the Number on the Case Cover ->
You can find the Number on the DVD-Disc ->
You can find the Number in the DVD File (iSO) ->
This "SLUS" Number can prove, for Play the Original Game, because, a PAL Version give it not with the self Number.
USA = SLUS ("U") Europe = SLES ("E")
The PAL PS2 will allowed, to play NTSC Games with normal Full Speed with a Original NTSC PS2 System. But you need a Mod-Chip or a other Boot-Tool. All PS2 Systems of the World has the self Output Signal, but the BIOS is other for each Region. You do not Boot a PS2 Import Game with HD-Loader !!! This will the Game Faster manipulate, but I have also Recorded the Loading screen, to improve that I not use a HD-Loader.
(HD-Loader Boot the Games very fast / I Boot from the DVDRom-Disc normal and Original)
@ The_Quiet_Man , have you play the Wii or PSP Version ?
I have never played the Wii and PSP Version, but read this, for the Skip Problem. (I am stupid, I have found to late the Problem for the Skip cutscene) --
I have the Manhunt 2 Signature Series Guide Book.
Original Text from the BRADYGAMES Guide Book-> (Page three "Controls")
Although the Playstation 2 and PSP versions of Manhunt 2 are identical (other than controls) , the Wii features some important differences in the gameplay experience. Throughout this guide, we have "highlighted" all unique aspects to the Wii version of the Game.
I look forward to see your runs of the next three stages. Ritual Cleansing is so boring, Origins is tough, and you say you practiced Broadcast Interrupted a million times, so I can't wait to see what you come up with. It seems we're the only ones who have played this game though.
I look forward to see your runs of the next three stages.
Why you have edit your last Post ? I had your old post better understand for the translate the text to German. [I can hardly wait to see your runs of the next three stages.] this will confuse me -> [I look forward to see your runs of the next three stages.]
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The Level Ritual Cleansing, I think also that Level is boring. I think the boring Problem is, that this Level has no Action. You must find the best route and kill the enemies fast, but some areas need many Luck for a good played segment. I think you will watch this Segment with open eyes, because, I find for me self it is a good played segment.
The Level Origins need many Luck. The first kill to the hunter with the Crowbar is necessary. The hunter with the Crowbar is random, he will go on the right side or to the left side on the second floor. You need only the crowbar and you must not Kill somebody other hunters. The next Area to get a Head to go forward is also a Luck situation. The rest of this Level is easy.
hm the Level Broadcast Interrupted, I will still wait for your comment, after you watch it. This is one of my best Segments, but I lost Time.
You say, I practiced a million times. You have right, it is not a Problem for me to play the Game. The Final Version is for me easy to play, but the Beta Version was really harder. But I will say it is no more practiced, it is more try to play segments in a good watching Video. I have played some segments faster, but I have canceled some faster Segments, because, the gameplay was shit.
Please tell me what for a Console Version are you play (PS2, PSP or Wii) ? Also I have a other Question, is the Sendspace Mirror helpful for you, or better than Rapidshare ?
The real Problem coming later, for the Verification. I find no person, which play the PS2 Version. All friends from me which life in Germany, play the PSP Version, because, this Version is Region Free. The next big Problem is for me, to write a personally good Author comment. I am not a good Comment writer, I am a player. But I try my best, for the Comment.
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Update 01 ->
Finish Level 10 Ritual Cleansing Video Time = 08:04 / Gameplay Time = 07:12
Finish Level 14 Domestic Disturbance Video Time = 06:01 / Gameplay Time = 05:22
Next coming Video Pack.01 XviD with Level 01, 13, 14. I must play the Last Level 15 and the Speedrun is finish, but before I do this, I must write a Author comment. The next is to find a person which translate my German original Text to English. hu. so many work....
Sorry about changing it, I do not know what is easier to translate for you.
Speaking of translation, we have many topics and volunteers for that. When you submit your run, nate is the person I would ask to help you for translation.
Sendspace is more helpful because I can download multiple files at the same time. If I use Rapidshare, I have to wait a long time before it lets me download anything again.
I also have the Wii version. It does not have the automatic lock on feature that your version does. For Origins, you can just run up behind the crowbar hunter and kill him if he is on the other side of the room. It takes about the same time. EDIT: I see you are skipping the cutscene. The crowbar guy makes his way up the stairs in that scene, which is why you have to wait for him. I don't know if running behind him will work.
EDIT 2: Broadcast Interrupted was great. I like how you do not use lots of ammo. The last two parts are even better. You run by all the assault rifle guys and finish off the end garage section very quickly. I had no idea it could be done that fast.
You must not say sorry to me, I must say sorry to you for my not so good English. (I am blame, so I will more learn english speak)
It is interesting what you say about "Sendspace", for me in germany is it better to use "Rapidshare" for Full Speed. The Filehoster Sendspace sucks in germany and also is the Download rate very slow. You can change every time your IP address Germany and you can download all time every File. OK the next uploads only on Sendspace, only for you Also had Rapidshare the future to save the File Longer on his Server.
You have write "I also have the Wii version." , Will you say with "also" to had booth System versions , Wii and PS2 ? This is interesting to hear a player which play the Wii Version. Can you please me tell more about the Wii Version with the difference to the PS2 Sestem ? The Level 02 from the Beta Version is very fast on the Wii Version, so I think it or know....
nate is really cool and a friendly good people, but I read nate has so many work with the Encoder Videos, so I will stop to ask for my help feelings. I think it is necessary for nate to had enough Time for the encoding work from all Users to help anybody
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Thank you for the Level answer comments in "EDIT" - Thanks 8-)
When I said "also" I meant that as another or continuing point. It seems the PS2 version is faster, since you can skip kills and cutscenes, BUT I do not know how this effects enemy behavior or enemy placement. It seems you have to wait for them anyway. The Wii version has much, much better graphics. It also puts the player into the actual role of Leo and Danny with the interactive kills. I am sure there are more differences, but that is just what I have seen.
I think the Wii Version and the PS2 has to many difference. The best way is, to make extra a Wii System Speedrun to the PS2 Version. This is very interesting to watch booth Version separate. I hope somebody will try a run for the Wii Version. I have read in the Book, you must in the Wii Version self aim with a shooting weapon to a Hunter, in the PS2 Version is this Auto Aim.
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Answer for the situation to Skip the scenes and the effects to the Hunters -> (I try to answer, that is not easy for me) You are stand in a free Area with 3 Hunters and you make a execution Kill on a Hunter, so see the other two Hunters your Kill. The two other Hunters are shocked for a small moment. This is your chance !
You are not Skip this execution kill = the Hunters are shocked, after this not skipped execution kill, will do the two Hunters Attack you.
You are Skip this execution kill = the Hunters are shocked and this is your chance to kill very fast the two shocked Hunters (the Hunters are shocked and will you not Attack)
watch this Picture or the Video from Level 09, in the ~01:24 minutes (the first Kill)
Other Notes -> not all Videos can be skip ! Not skip allowed Videos small list =
Level 01 , not skip able the situation to close the (2x) Doors ~03:22 Level 02 , the first Video after the loading screen, can not skipped - the last Video can also not skipped Level 03 , not skip able is the small Video "open the Door situation" with the "drop down Button" Level 04 , not skip able Video, you go in the XXX Shop ~02:00 Level 10 , not skip able Video, you burn the first object ~03:03, you burn the second object (two Videos separate, the first can not Skip) ~07:14 Level 12 , not skip able Video, the last Video in the last Area to kill all Hunters ~03:30
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Update 01 ->
Finish the write work a Author comment in German language.
Domestic Disturbance can be done twice as fast. Instead of luring the officers away, turn right after you jump the first fence at the start. Run to that garage to get the hedge trimmers. Run all the way to the next garage at the end of the street and get the pliers. The officers will see you, but ignore them. Just do not let them knock you to the ground. Run to the fence, and you will lose them. Do not bother climbing on top of houses.
That "shocked" effect also happens in the Wii version.
Yes. I must do it, I will make the Speedrun complete, but I need some Times...
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You are mean for the Level "Domestic Disturbance" it gives a other way to play it ? I can not good translate your post, sorry. but I am interesting.
Original Text -> "Do not bother climing on top of houses" I must do it, it will be come a human hunter to a door and will speak load to the other hunters.
can you please write other the text ? (create a edit or others ?) :-/
Thanks for your new tactics for the Level 14, I had you added in the Author comment.
Your tactic for the beginning has function, but it will only function when not skip the Video at the beginning. You need the Time for the Video and the Police Hunter is not on your way.
The other tactic is also good for the last Area (after switch the remain restart Level), you run your way to the end of the Level. You use not a shotgun and Kill nobody. But I find your "restart Level" option not good , but it is a Great Idea. I will not use this "restart Level" option, so I run my way forward, but see self the new replay Level from me. The reason for I use it not is, the "restart Level" option will allow you give full health for the next checkpoint. I am stupid, I forget to play the Final Version, this run tactic at the end from the Level 14 is to dangerous for the Beta Version.
This was the reason, I have write for the Beta Version Speedrun rules. So it gives differences for not skip Video or skip Video. (I try to write it other) All Hunters are working or going in the self Time, which you see this game Videos.
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Comment for the Wii Version ->
I have watch your Video which played on a Wii Version. The Wii Version running very faster than the PS2 System. -> The loading Time and the Flicker videos running very fast. The Gameplay is the self at the PS2 System. Picture what I mean with Flicker videos =
(Pic.x-upload_Later)
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The_Quiet_Man Video Time = 03:28 Gameplay Time (after cut all videos 4x) = 02:24 (cut all Videos) Used "restart Level" option
My Time Video Time = 03:34 Gameplay Time 02:52 (cut not the flicker and Skip Videos, but I think ~10s.- ) Used not the "restart Level" option
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Why is your run faster at my run on this Level and you have not Skip Videos ? Answer -> (I had check with a cut Tool your Video at the same Time with my.)
List -> 1. I had skip the first video, so I had more trouble with the Cops. I lost Time 2. I lost 1 second on the "go under the fence" (this is normal, the Ps2 system has a error or what ever others...) 3. [Checkpoint after run the Helicopter] We had booth the self Time in this Area. You make a restart and I make my way forward. So your Loading Time is very fast and you go the fast route on the front side Street. I must go the Back side from the House because, I have low Health and it is to danger for the front way on the street. I lost Time ! 4. You have full Health and run your way to the End of Level. I must kill a Hunter to become some small Health to go without dead forward. I have lost Time !
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This video from you was very good, please do make a Speedrun on your Wii System.
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In the new Download Pack, can you find the Replay Video of Level 14 and a small clip with a video from Level 14 at the beginning "not skip video".
Update -> Replay Level 14 Video Time 03:34 / Gameplay Time 02:52
This Level give me a real big Problem to finish it without lose a death. The Problem was to play this Level in Black and White, the hunters are transparency (I can not really see the hunters on my TV). The other Problems was, this Level has many random Areas.
I had very luck in the first Area to kill Leo. You do not follow closely behind Leo, because, he will hear your footsteps when you step on the noisy surfaces. I have follow Leo and he had not hear my foot steps.
The underground Catacombs is the hardest Area in this Level. You must Defeat six Hunters to unlock the Catacombs Exit. The Problem is "knock on a wall" to make you self interesting for a Hunter in the Catacomb, because I have not kill in the Area before Michael & Dr. Pickman.
This is not my best, but I added this Level run in the Final List.
Say somebody this run on Level 15 will really suck ? So I will try a Replay, but this Level is a random Luck Level.
Level 15 Personality Clash Video Time = 05:09 / Gameplay Time = 04:28
I know it not really, because , I find my own Run not good enough. I think this Run can do beat with a better Run round over "?" minutes, or more minutes.