Play Manhunt 2 On PSP -- Uncensored

[x3sphere]

A group of Russian hackers have found a way to play Manhunt 2 uncensored on the PSP. The process of course requires a homebrew-capable PSP and involves dumping your UMD to hard disk and then modifying a pair of configuration files found inside the ISO file.
[blockquote2]1. Open ISO in UMDGEN
2. Extract PSP_GAME\USRDIR\GLOBAL\LVLSETUP.INI and PSP_GAME\USRDIR\LEVELS\A01_ES\GLVLSET.INI
3. Open this files (with notepad) and find

# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- # [GK] execution colour ramp options: flash fadein (sec), flash duration (sec), flash fadeout time (sec) EXECUTION_COLRAMP_TEXTURE FE_execramps EXECUTION_COLRAMP_FLASH_TIMES 0.25, 0.6, 0.3 EXECUTION_COLRAMP_FADE_TIME 5.0

delete this strings.

4. Replace original file in PSP_GAME\USRDIR\GLOBAL\LVLSETUP.INI
5. Replace original files in all levels in PSP_GAME\USRDIR\LEVELS\ with GLVLSET.INI
6. Save ISO
7. Play
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Surprisingly simple. The likelihood of Rockstar facing any legal action over the hack is slim, since unlike the "hot coffee" mod for San Andreas it is not accessible to all.

Uncensor FAQ for Manhunt 2 [Prozzak]

 

[canadajames]

Did it havent tried out the game though yet cept for normal version this game is gruesome.... Should be fun though aside from the fact that Ive never been a stealthy person.

 

[Xizer]

"Surprisingly simple. The likelihood of Rockstar facing any legal action over the hack is slim, since unlike the "hot coffee" mod for San Andreas it is not accessible to all."

Are you kidding me? How can someone be this ignorant on a site dedicated to video games?

The "hot coffee" mod was NOT accessible to all. You had to use something to modify the way the game ran. I.E. downloading the modification or using an unofficial, unlicensed cheat device like an Action Replay.

You didn't just run the game and punch in a code in the game.

This is VERY similar to Hot Coffee in the way that you must actually go in and modify files.

 

[x3sphere]

@Xizer:

Well the hot coffee mod was accessible to anyone with a PC, they just had to download the modification and install. That's what got it mainstream attention in the first place.

For this mod, you need a homebrew-capable PSP, which will prevent a lot of people from doing it, unless they are willing to install custom firmware and such.

I mean I get your point, that hot coffee wasn't accessible without modifying the actual game, but its likely nothing will happen to Rockstar over this because you need a modified PSP. If this hack could be pulled off on an unmodified PSP, then things would be quite different.

 

[Hanzo_f19]

hey, x3, can you confirm this? Does this make the game better?


PS:sorry if this sounded stupid

 

[solarnoise]

I'm sorry but the instructions for applying this hack are terrible...what the hell do they mean with this part:

4. Replace original file in PSP_GAME\USRDIR\GLOBAL\LVLSETUP.INI

What does "file in" mean? It sounds like they're referring to a directory, but it's just another INI file with a different name...meaning I have no idea what the hell they're trying to say.

 

[x3sphere]

@fearevil19: I can confirm it works. I guess it makes the game better if you wanted to play it how it was intended to be played.

@solarnoise:

Yeah, I didn't write the instructions What it means is that you need to edit LVLSETUP.INI, then replace the file inside of the ISO with the edited copy.

Do the same with GLVLSET.INI for each level.

 

[Hanzo_f19]

ok, thanks. (going to the store)

 

[Doubleagent74]

Well, better on the small screen than not at all, eh? :smile:

x3sphere: Let me make sure I've got this straight (and feel free to chime in if I'm wrong):

1) Open up the ISO with UMDGen; extract LVLSETUP.INI and GLVLSET.INI

2) Open LVLSETUP.INI in Notepad and delete the text listed in step 3 of the directions you posted.

3) Repeat step 2 above with GLVLSET.INI.

4) In UMDGen, replace LVLSETUP.INI in the ISO with the version I just modified.

5) Replace all instances of GLVLSET.INI within the ISO with the version I modified.

6) Save the ISO and put it on my MS.

Did I miss anything?

 

[x3sphere]

@Doubleagent74:

Yep, that's it.

 

[Doubleagent74]

Sweet! Off I go...

EDIT: Works perfectly. The screen darkens a little while you're charging an execution, but you can see everything.

 

[PAinKiLLa]

I cant see why we banned this here in the UK even uncensored I didn't see anything that u couldn't see in a movie. Ppl just need to pay attention to what there kids are playing, its not fair we pay for bad parenting.

 

[Richlando]

You can even modify it for a level select feature if you want, I did that the day I bought it. Check it out..and it was originally set to one.


# NOTE: do not add any comments here. the RN ini file reading
# system is very easy to break.


# switch to enable or disable the definition of the order of
# the levels in the main game menu. should be set to :0 or :1

ENABLE_LEVEL_ORDER 0


# if the above switch equals 0, all directories in \levels
# are collected and added to the level menu list in game.
# the following defines a list, that enables you to exclude
# subdirectories from the game level list.

DIRECTORY_TO_SKIP global
DIRECTORY_TO_SKIP ps2files
DIRECTORY_TO_SKIP DummyLevel
#DIRECTORY_TO_SKIP A01_i
#DIRECTORY_TO_SKIP A01_i_Riot
#DIRECTORY_TO_SKIP A01_Escape_Asylum
#DIRECTORY_TO_SKIP A02_The_Old_House
#DIRECTORY_TO_SKIP A03_i
#DIRECTORY_TO_SKIP A03_Neighbourhood
#DIRECTORY_TO_SKIP A04_SM_Nightclub
DIRECTORY_TO_SKIP A05_i
DIRECTORY_TO_SKIP A05_History_Museum
#DIRECTORY_TO_SKIP A06_i
#DIRECTORY_TO_SKIP A06_CIA_Trap
#DIRECTORY_TO_SKIP A07_i
#DIRECTORY_TO_SKIP A07_Tolerance_Zone
DIRECTORY_TO_SKIP A07_Tolerance_Zone2
#DIRECTORY_TO_SKIP A07_2Tolerance_Zone
DIRECTORY_TO_SKIP A08_i
#DIRECTORY_TO_SKIP A08_Sorority_House
DIRECTORY_TO_SKIP A08_o
#DIRECTORY_TO_SKIP A09_i
#DIRECTORY_TO_SKIP A09_Burn
#DIRECTORY_TO_SKIP A10_Brothel
#DIRECTORY_TO_SKIP A11_i
#DIRECTORY_TO_SKIP A11_Medicine_Lab
#DIRECTORY_TO_SKIP A11_o
#DIRECTORY_TO_SKIP A12_i
#DIRECTORY_TO_SKIP A12_Plaza
#DIRECTORY_TO_SKIP A12_o
DIRECTORY_TO_SKIP A13_UNUSED
#DIRECTORY_TO_SKIP A14_i
#DIRECTORY_TO_SKIP A15_i
#DIRECTORY_TO_SKIP A15_Cemetery
#DIRECTORY_TO_SKIP A16_i
#DIRECTORY_TO_SKIP A16_TV_Studio
#DIRECTORY_TO_SKIP A16_o
#DIRECTORY_TO_SKIP A17_i
#DIRECTORY_TO_SKIP A17_Creepy_Farm
#DIRECTORY_TO_SKIP A17_o
#DIRECTORY_TO_SKIP A18_i
#DIRECTORY_TO_SKIP A18_Manor
#DIRECTORY_TO_SKIP A18_o
DIRECTORY_TO_SKIP A19_UNUSED
#DIRECTORY_TO_SKIP A20_i
#DIRECTORY_TO_SKIP A20_End
#DIRECTORY_TO_SKIP A20_E1
#DIRECTORY_TO_SKIP A20_E2
#DIRECTORY_TO_SKIP A20_o
#DIRECTORY_TO_SKIP A21_New_House
#DIRECTORY_TO_SKIP A21_i
#DIRECTORY_TO_SKIP A21_o
#DIRECTORY_TO_SKIP A22_i
DIRECTORY_TO_SKIP A23_Bonus2
DIRECTORY_TO_SKIP A24_Bonus3
DIRECTORY_TO_SKIP A25_Bonus4
DIRECTORY_TO_SKIP A26_Bonus5
#DIRECTORY_TO_SKIP B00_TestJumpnClimb
#DIRECTORY_TO_SKIP B01_EnvExecutions
#DIRECTORY_TO_SKIP B02_TestRendColl
DIRECTORY_TO_SKIP B03_TestPhysProp
DIRECTORY_TO_SKIP B04_TestHuntrnVis
#DIRECTORY_TO_SKIP B05_TestPatrol
#DIRECTORY_TO_SKIP B06_TestLures
#DIRECTORY_TO_SKIP B07_TestEffects
#DIRECTORY_TO_SKIP B08_TestSurfaces
#DIRECTORY_TO_SKIP B09_TestWeapons
DIRECTORY_TO_SKIP HB_Testlevel
DIRECTORY_TO_SKIP HB_Testlevel2
DIRECTORY_TO_SKIP TrigbyTest
DIRECTORY_TO_SKIP TrigbyTest
DIRECTORY_TO_SKIP tutcutscene
DIRECTORY_TO_SKIP tutguns
DIRECTORY_TO_SKIP tutor
DIRECTORY_TO_SKIP tutsave


# define order of levels as they should appear in the game menu
# this is only taken into account if ENABLE_LEVEL_ORDER equals 1.

LEVEL A01_Escape_Asylum
LEVEL A02_The_Old_House
LEVEL A04_SM_Nightclub
LEVEL A07_Tolerance_Zone
LEVEL A14_SugarFactory
LEVEL A07_2Tolerance_Zone
LEVEL A10_Brothel
LEVEL A12_Plaza
LEVEL A06_CIA_Trap
LEVEL A09_Burn
LEVEL A11_Medicine_Lab
LEVEL A16_TV_Studio
LEVEL A17_Creepy_Farm
LEVEL A03_Neighbourhood
LEVEL A15_Cemetery
LEVEL A18_Manor
LEVEL A13_UNUSED
LEVEL A19_UNUSED
LEVEL A20_End
LEVEL A20_E1
LEVEL A20_E2
LEVEL A05_History_Museum
LEVEL A08_Sorority_House
LEVEL A21_New_House
LEVEL A23_Bonus2
LEVEL A24_Bonus3
LEVEL A25_Bonus4
LEVEL A26_Bonus5
LEVEL B01_EnvExecutions
LEVEL B02_TestRendColl
LEVEL B03_TestPhysProp
LEVEL B04_TestHuntrnVis
LEVEL B05_TestPatrol
LEVEL B06_TestLures
LEVEL B07_TestEffects
LEVEL B08_TestSurfaces
LEVEL B09_TestWeapons
LEVEL HB_Testlevel
LEVEL HB_Testlevel2
LEVEL TrigbyTest
LEVEL tutcutscene
LEVEL tutguns
LEVEL tutor
LEVEL tutsave
LEVEL global
LEVEL ps2files
LEVEL DummyLevel
LEVEL A05_History_Museum
LEVEL A08_Sorority_House


Great hack I'd say, don't see why I shouldn't be able to play the game the way it was intended..

 

[andyhtid]

@painkilla

im with ya geezer! fine the parents for buying them an 18 cert game, i mean you wouldn't buy your kids beer, cigerettes or porn?

 

[andyhtid]

HAS ANYONE ACTUALLY TRIED AND TESTED THIS YET???

 

[Richlando]

Yes it works fine, and it's easy to do...

 

[andyhtid]

why did they have 2 ruin this game by it looking like you watching it thru a camera lens? the graphics are a bit shi**y on the psp!!!

 

[Doubleagent74]

why did they have 2 ruin this game by it looking like you watching it thru a camera lens? the graphics are a bit shi**y on the psp!!!

I was wondering about this myself while I was struggling through the earlier levels trying to see where I was going. Maybe there's another line or two in the INI files that controls the scan lines.

EDIT: Or you could always try the Settings menu. When you first boot the game, hit Start, choose Continue, then choose Settings. Switch the bottom option (I think it's called Screen Noise F/X) to Off.

@RJC4LIFE: So then the game had levels that were taken out of the retail version? Interesting...never heard about that. At the risk of sounding like a doof, does the text you posted go into the LVLSETUP.INI?

 

[canadajames]

I think he means there is a feature that allows you to choose which level you want to play not extra levels.

 

[Doubleagent74]

I think he means there is a feature that allows you to choose which level you want to play not extra levels.

Ah. Well, that's probably why I never heard about it. :blushing: