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Tron 2.0
The Vault · 2003

Tron 2.0

The Tron game that finally delivers the digital world the film promised.
Players1-16 Players
TronPCShooter
FPSLight CyclesSubroutine InventoryDX9 ShadersSingle-Player CampaignMultiplayer

Tron 2.0 is a first-person shooter developed by Monolith Productions and published by Buena Vista Games in 2003. Set inside a computer world inspired by the 1982 film Tron, players control Jet Bradley, a programmer digitized into the system to combat a spreading corruption. The game combines fast-paced FPS combat with light cycle races, a unique software-based inventory system, and a story that bridges the film and modern computing. Featuring vibrant neon visuals, a synthesized soundtrack, and numerous weapons called 'primitives,' Tron 2.0 received acclaim for its faithful aesthetic and inventive mechanics, though its multiplayer component was initially limited. The game uses DirectX 9 shaders for its signature glow effect and requires a compatible video card to achieve the best visual quality.

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Original Hardware
Original CD-ROM runs on Windows 98/2000/XP. Requires a DirectX 9-compatible video card for full effects. Available on second-hand sites; boxed copies are not too rare.
Modern Re-release
Available on GOG and Steam, updated for modern Windows. Includes the 1.1 patch and multiplayer update. Often on sale for a few dollars.
Emulation / Other Options
Not necessary; a native Windows game. Runs well on modern systems via compatibility mode or the GOG release.
Game Record
PlatformPC
ReleasedAugust 26, 2003
DeveloperMonolith Productions
PublisherBuena Vista Games
GenreShooter
Players1-16 Players
SeriesTron
Original PC Specs
OSWindows 98/2000/XP
CPU1 GHz
RAM256 MB
GPU / DisplayDirectX 9-compatible with 64 MB VRAM
Storage2 GB
Drive4x CD-ROM