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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|need-for-speed-most-wanted|85}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|need-for-speed-most-wanted|85}} | ||
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+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person, Third-person }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Racing }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | Automobile, Street racing }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Contemporary, Europe, North America }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Need for Speed: Most Wanted }} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
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|winehq = 2577 | |winehq = 2577 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
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'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
− | {{ii}} If | + | {{ii}} If the game is not in English, delete/rename the files corresponding to the language used instead, and in the PAL version, the file names will have PAL instead of NTSC at the end. |
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\NFS Most Wanted\{{P|uid}}\}} | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\NFS Most Wanted\{{P|uid}}\}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{++}} [[Need for Speed: Underground 2]] savegame grants | + | {{++}} [[Need for Speed: Underground 2]] savegame grants the player extra in-game cash<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Blackbird|date=2016-10-22|comment=[https://i.imgur.com/BMPmH5A.png Screenshot]}}</ref> |
==Video settings== | ==Video settings== | ||
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# Click on File → Open and select the installation folder. | # Click on File → Open and select the installation folder. | ||
# On the left side, expand '''camerainfo''' and '''default'''. | # On the left side, expand '''camerainfo''' and '''default'''. | ||
− | # Select the camera | + | # Select the camera to modify (bumper, close, etc.) |
− | # On the right side, expand '''FOV''' and change the value beside '''[0]''' to the FOV | + | # On the right side, expand '''FOV''' and change the value beside '''[0]''' to the desired FOV. |
− | #* For the hood camera, | + | #* For the hood camera, the value might have to be changed for each car individually. |
# Click on File → Save to apply the changes. | # Click on File → Save to apply the changes. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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# Download [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#nfsmw ThirteenAG's fix]. | # Download [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#nfsmw ThirteenAG's fix]. | ||
# Extract <code>scripts\</code> and <code>dinput8.dll</code> to the installation folder. | # Extract <code>scripts\</code> and <code>dinput8.dll</code> to the installation folder. | ||
− | # Create <code>wndmode.ini</code> inside the root folder of | + | # Create <code>wndmode.ini</code> inside the root folder of the game installation. |
− | # For bordered window change the line <code>Border=0</code> to <code>Border=1</code> (or add it if | + | # For bordered window change the line <code>Border=0</code> to <code>Border=1</code> (or add it if the game has not been launched yet after creating the file) in <code>wndmode.ini</code>. |
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{{Fixbox|description=Disable motion blur manually|ref=<ref name="2017-12-19"/>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Disable motion blur manually|ref=<ref name="2017-12-19"/>|fix= | ||
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
− | #* If | + | #* If [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#nfsmw ThirteenAG's fix] is used with <code>WriteSettingsToFile = 1</code> set, open <code>{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\NFS Most Wanted\Settings.ini</code> instead. |
# Change the value of <code>g_MotionBlurEnable</code> from <code>1</code> to <code>0</code>. | # Change the value of <code>g_MotionBlurEnable</code> from <code>1</code> to <code>0</code>. | ||
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|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
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− | {{ii}} By default, game plays sound in 22.05 kHz. To change into high quality 44.1 kHz, set level of details to 2 or max (sometimes to level 3), and restart the game.{{cn|Note=unclearly worded. Are we talking about in the Graphics options, or…?}} | + | {{ii}} By default, the game plays sound in 22.05 kHz. To change into high quality 44.1 kHz, set level of details to 2 or max (sometimes to level 3), and restart the game.{{cn|Note=unclearly worded. Are we talking about in the Graphics options, or…?}} |
====Natural stereo virtualization==== | ====Natural stereo virtualization==== | ||
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# Drop <code>dsoal.dll</code>, <code>alsoft.ini</code> and <code>dsoal-aldrv.dll</code> near the game's executable (<code>{{P|game}}</code>) | # Drop <code>dsoal.dll</code>, <code>alsoft.ini</code> and <code>dsoal-aldrv.dll</code> near the game's executable (<code>{{P|game}}</code>) | ||
{{ii}} If you already copied HRTFs to <code>{{p|appdata}}\OpenAL\</code> before, the game will use it. To disable it change line in alsoft.ini: <code>hrtf=false</code> | {{ii}} If you already copied HRTFs to <code>{{p|appdata}}\OpenAL\</code> before, the game will use it. To disable it change line in alsoft.ini: <code>hrtf=false</code> | ||
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} For further information check out preconfigured DSOAL to use especially for this game with some tweaks [https://yadi.sk/d/_t8pqrjm0vumig here] |
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|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = hackable | |subtitles = hackable | ||
− | |notes = Available [ | + | |notes = Available [https://www.playground.ru/files/need_for_speed_most_wanted_russifikator_polnaya_rusifikatsiya_video_zvuk_tekst-41217/ here]. Localization with added subtitles is [https://www.playground.ru/nfs_most_wanted_2005/file/rusifikatsiya_teksta_dlya_need_for_speed_most_wanted_s_podderzhkoj_subtitrov-1110599 here] (requires setting ShowSubs=1 in [[#NFSMW_Extra_Options|Extra Options]]). Also contains faithful to original fonts. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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===Microstutter on modern machines=== | ===Microstutter on modern machines=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Limit FPS to 64. | + | {{Fixbox|description=Limit FPS to 64.|ref={{cn|date=September 2021}}|fix= |
}} | }} | ||
===Missing sun flare=== | ===Missing sun flare=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Turn off Vsync. | + | {{Fixbox|description=Turn off Vsync.|ref={{cn|date=September 2021}}|fix= |
}} | }} | ||
===Can't join Multiplayer room resulting in crash=== | ===Can't join Multiplayer room resulting in crash=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Run the game as | + | {{Fixbox|description=Run the game as administrator.|ref={{cn|date=September 2021}}|fix= |
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Revision as of 11:01, 3 September 2021
For the 2012 game, see Need for Speed: Most Wanted (2012).
Developers | |
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EA Black Box | |
Publishers | |
Electronic Arts | |
Engines | |
EAGL 3 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 15, 2005 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 82 |
IGDB | 85 |
Taxonomy | |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person, Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Racing |
Vehicles | Automobile, Street racing |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Contemporary, Europe, North America |
Series | Need for Speed: Most Wanted |
Need for Speed: Most Wanted | |
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Subseries of Need for Speed | |
Need for Speed: Most Wanted | 2005 |
Need for Speed: Most Wanted (2012) | 2012 |
Warnings
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see Availability for affected versions).
Availability
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).
- This game is not available digitally.
- A faithful higher resolution desktop icon can be found on the community site.
- Demo (its speed.exe can be used in retail 1.2 version of the game; may be incompatible with widescreen mod).
Version differences
- Black Edition content includes:[3]
- '67 Camaro SS and BMW M3 GTR
- Specially tuned rides
- Three exclusive races
- Black Edition challenge
- Bonus DVD
Essential improvements
Patches
- Patch 1.3 is the last patch for the game. Resolves a number of issues and is strongly recommended.[4]
NFSMW HD Reflections
- Scales the resolution of road, vehicle, and rear view mirror reflections.
- Adds traffic lights, car shadows, shader and particle effects to the rearview mirror.
- Restores geometry such as front-end reflections and world detail.
Skip intro videos
Instructions[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\EA Games\Need for Speed Most Wanted\[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\NFS Most Wanted\<user-id>\ |
- Need for Speed: Underground 2 savegame grants the player extra in-game cash[5]
Video settings
- ThirteenAG's fix requires the latest patch. See Patches.
Field of view (FOV)
Set custom FOV with NFS-VltEd[6] |
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Set custom FOV with RockportEd[6] |
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Notes
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Windowed
Set windowed mode[6] |
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Motion blur
Disable motion blur manually[6] |
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Input settings
Audio settings
- By default, the game plays sound in 22.05 kHz. To change into high quality 44.1 kHz, set level of details to 2 or max (sometimes to level 3), and restart the game.[citation needed]
Natural stereo virtualization
Use DSOAL |
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Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Traditional Chinese | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Polish | ||||
Russian | Available here. Localization with added subtitles is here (requires setting ShowSubs=1 in Extra Options). Also contains faithful to original fonts. | |||
Slovak | Fan translation, download. | |||
Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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Local play | 4 | Use Nucleus-Coop Unofficial mod. | ||
LAN play | 4 | All players needs to set the game to same version and language as hoster to find the LAN server. Game must run as administration to be able to join. | ||
Online play | 4 | Online play was retired on August 2011. [7] Fan-maintained online client available here |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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vorpX | G3D Officially supported game, see official vorpx game list. |
Issues fixed
- TweakGuides has created a comprehensive guide for fixing issues in this game.
Poor frame rate and crashes
Install DirectPlay |
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Can't install both NFS Underground and NFS Most Wanted (2005) on the same PC
- This problem occurs because both games use the same name for their main executables (
speed.exe
). After installing one game and attempting to install the other, its autorun program assumes it's already been installed.
Workaround[citation needed] |
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Controller deadzone issues
Fix left stick deadzone[8] |
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Stability issues
Install MWFixes[9] |
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Can't set shadows on Intel GPU
- On a PC with Intel GPU (or with Nvidia Optimus technology), the Shadow detail option is inactive.
Install ThirteenAG's fix[10] |
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Menu lag on multi core systems
Change CPU Affinity[citation needed] |
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Game settings keep resetting
Run the game in compatibility mode[citation needed] |
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Set options: "Disable display scaling on high DPI settings" and "Run program as an administrator". |
Microstutter on modern machines
Limit FPS to 64.[citation needed] |
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Missing sun flare
Turn off Vsync.[citation needed] |
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Can't join Multiplayer room resulting in crash
Run the game as administrator.[citation needed] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9 | |
Shader Model support | 2.0 | [11] |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Disable AI catch-up (rubber band effect)
Use NFSMWExOpts[citation needed] |
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Modifications
This section may require cleanup to meet basic quality standards. The specific problem is: This list needs to be narrowed down to the essentials, not every single 'major' mod out there. You can help by modifying
the article. The discussion page may contain useful suggestions.
NFS Most Wanted REDUX
- Total conversion Mod that contain the best community creations.
NFSMW Extra Options
- Script mod which improves your gaming experience in many ways.
High Quality Vinyls
- A port of the high quality vinyls from the Xbox 360 version to PC.
Modern Rockport
- Improves texture quality and removes the orange filter.
- Comparisons between various texture mods can be found here
Alex.Ka 4K Textures
- 4K quality texture pack.
Most Wanted Eternal
- Improves the world textures, lighting, skyboxes, etc.
HD - Ideal Graphics
- Aims to improve the visuals without ruining the original feel of the game.
- Archived download link
NFSMW Reshaded
- Graphics enhancement mod.
NFSMW World Controller
- Can be used to change the camera, time speed, and HUD visibility.
NFS Music Player
- This is a custom music player replacement and a BASS library interface for NFS.
Xbox Rain Droplets
- Basic implementation of Xbox rain droplets from SkyGFX for other games.
X360 stuff
- Restores Xbox 360 graphics effects.
NFSMW Remastered UI
- HD UI without requiring TexMod, re-scaled most of the icons and other things.
NFSMW: Upscaled HUD
- UHUD is a recreating of NFSMW 2005's UI from scratch using mostly vector materials, with original texture proportions to help keep the same look.
Upscaled Minimap Textures
- Upscaled map in menus (not in game map on HUD).
Fiery Cop Explosion Mod
- Restores the effects resembling presented in PS2 demo cinematic/trailer.
Original Music in 44.1 kHz
- Replaces the in-game 36kHz music with its 44.1 kHz counterparts.[12][citation needed]
Desert mod
- Adds a desert look to the game.
MW - XBOX 360 Cutscenes to PC (PAL & NTSC)
- Converted HD Xbox 360 movies to .vp6 to work with the PC port.
- English FMVs only. HD Spanish FMVs also available.
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 2000 | XP |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 1.4 GHz | Intel Pentium 4 3.0 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | 1 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 3 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 2000 MX or GTS Series ATI Radeon 7500 Intel 950/i915g S3 GammaChrome S18 Pro 32 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0 compatible | Nvidia GeForce FX 5900 ATI Radeon 9800 series 256 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible |
Sound (audio device) | DirectX 9.0c compatible | |
Controller | Keyboard and Mouse | USB-based DirectInput compatible Gamepad or Racing Wheel |
Notes
- ↑ SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10[1] or Windows 11 and is disabled by default on Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 when the KB3086255 update is installed.[2]
- ↑ Applications writing to
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE
will be redirected to other locations based on various criterias, see the glossary page for more details.
References
- ↑ Not Loading in Windows 10; this will break thousands of - Microsoft Community - last accessed on 2017-01-16
- ↑ Microsoft - MS15-097: Description of the security update for the graphics component in Windows: September 8, 2015 - last accessed on 2018-02-16
- ↑ EA Games - Need for Speed: Most Wanted- Black Edition (retrieved) - last accessed on 2019-11-11
- ↑ EA - Patch 1.3 Changelog (retrieved) - last accessed on 2019-11-11
- ↑ Verified by User:Blackbird on 2016-10-22
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 Verified by User:Keith on 2017-12-19
- ↑ {{Refurl|url=https://www.ea.com/service-updates/i-q%7Ctitle=EA - Online Service Updates|date=2019-11-11
- ↑ Need for Speed - Analog sticks deadzone · Issue #165 · ThirteenAG/WidescreenFixesPack - last accessed on 2017-04-05
- ↑ NFSMods - MWFixes
- ↑ Verified by User:Tecc on 2021-06-25
- Tested with Intel GMA 4500M.
- ↑ xan1242 comments on Xenia lets you control the car in NFS MW05! - last accessed on 2017-05-16
- ↑ https://www.nfscars.net/need-for-speed-most-wanted/7/files/view/17049/
Categories:
- Windows
- Singleplayer
- Multiplayer
- Real-time
- First-person
- Third-person
- Direct control
- Racing
- Automobile
- Street racing
- Realistic
- Contemporary
- Europe
- North America
- Games
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- Local multiplayer games
- Pages needing cleanup
- Missing section (Video)
- Missing section (Input)
- Missing section (Audio)