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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Magical Chase - box.jpg | |cover = Magical Chase - box.jpg | ||
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|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|April 10, 1998}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|April 10, 1998}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Side view, Scrolling }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Shooter }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | Flight }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Cartoon, Pixel art }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Fantasy }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | }} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
|steam appid side = | |steam appid side = | ||
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
|gogcom id side = | |gogcom id side = | ||
− | |strategywiki = | + | |hltb = 15042 |
+ | |igdb = magical-chase | ||
+ | |mobygames = magical-chase | ||
+ | |strategywiki = Magical Chase | ||
|wikipedia = Magical Chase | |wikipedia = Magical Chase | ||
|winehq = | |winehq = | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Key points''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} Requires an Japanese OS to work properly. | ||
+ | {{--}} Is somewhat finicky on modern OSes. | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| retail | | disc | Simple disc check. | + | {{Availability/row| retail | | disc | Simple disc check.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Ptolemy|date=2019-11-11}}</ref> | | Windows }} |
}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} This game is not available digitally. | {{ii}} This game is not available digitally. | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/config|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|hklm}}\SOFTWARE\{{p|wow64}}\QUEST\Magical Chase for Windows95\1.00.000}} |
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} This game does not save any data. | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | ||
|widescreen resolution = false | |widescreen resolution = false | ||
− | |widescreen resolution notes= | + | |widescreen resolution notes= 4:3 aspect ratio. |
|multimonitor = false | |multimonitor = false | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
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|ultrawidescreen notes = | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
|4k ultra hd = false | |4k ultra hd = false | ||
− | |4k ultra hd notes = | + | |4k ultra hd notes = Locked at 640x480 when in fullscreen mode.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Ptolemy|date=2020-07-18}}</ref> |
|fov = n/a | |fov = n/a | ||
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
− | |windowed notes = | + | |windowed notes = Press {{key|Alt}}+{{key|Enter}} to switch between fullscreen and windowed.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Ptolemy|date=2019-11-11}}</ref> |
|borderless windowed = false | |borderless windowed = false | ||
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
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|antialiasing = n/a | |antialiasing = n/a | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
− | |vsync = | + | |upscaling = false |
− | |vsync notes = | + | |upscaling tech = |
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
+ | |vsync = false | ||
+ | |vsync notes = <ref>{{Refcheck|user=Ptolemy|date=2020-07-17}}</ref> | ||
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
|120 fps = false | |120 fps = false | ||
− | |120 fps notes = | + | |120 fps notes = Capped at 60fps.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Ptolemy|date=2019-11-11}}</ref> |
− | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | {{Input settings | + | {{Image|Magical Chase - input.PNG|Input settings (keyboard).}} |
+ | {{Image|Magical Chase - input 2.PNG|Input settings (controller).}} | ||
+ | {{Input | ||
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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|mouse sensitivity = n/a | |mouse sensitivity = n/a | ||
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
− | |mouse menu = | + | |mouse menu = limited |
− | |mouse menu notes = Mouse not supported in-game, needed for configuration menus. | + | |mouse menu notes = Mouse not supported in-game, needed for launcher and configuration menus.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Ptolemy|date=2019-11-11}}</ref> |
|invert mouse y-axis = n/a | |invert mouse y-axis = n/a | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
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|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
− | |controller support notes = | + | |controller support notes = <ref>{{Refcheck|user=Ptolemy|date=2019-11-11}}</ref> |
|full controller = false | |full controller = false | ||
− | |full controller notes = Need to use keyboard or mouse to quit the game, use configuration menus. | + | |full controller notes = Need to use keyboard or mouse to launch the game, quit the game, and to use the configuration menus.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Ptolemy|date=2019-11-11}}</ref> |
|controller remap = true | |controller remap = true | ||
− | |controller remap notes = | + | |controller remap notes = <ref>{{Refcheck|user=Ptolemy|date=2019-11-11}}</ref> |
|controller sensitivity = n/a | |controller sensitivity = n/a | ||
|controller sensitivity notes= | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
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|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
|xinput controllers = true | |xinput controllers = true | ||
− | |xinput controllers notes = | + | |xinput controllers notes = <ref>{{Refcheck|user=Ptolemy|date=2019-09-11|comment=Tested using an wired Xbox One controller.}}</ref> |
|xbox prompts = false | |xbox prompts = false | ||
|xbox prompts notes = | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
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|tracked motion prompts notes = | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
|other controllers = true | |other controllers = true | ||
− | |other controllers notes = | + | |other controllers notes = <ref>{{Refcheck|user=Ptolemy|date=2019-11-11}}</ref> |
|other button prompts = false | |other button prompts = false | ||
|other button prompts notes= | |other button prompts notes= | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | {{Audio settings | + | {{Image|Magical Chase - audio.PNG|Audio settings.}} |
+ | {{Audio | ||
|separate volume = false | |separate volume = false | ||
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
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|closed captions = n/a | |closed captions = n/a | ||
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
− | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = false |
|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
+ | |red book cd audio = true | ||
+ | |red book cd audio notes = Also have the choice of using .wav versions of the music instead. This is also streamed directly off of the disc.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Ptolemy|date=2020-07-17}}</ref> | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
− | |windows exe notes = | + | |windows arm app = false |
+ | |windows exe notes = <ref>{{Refcheck|user=Ptolemy|date=2019-11-11}}</ref> | ||
|mac os x powerpc app = | |mac os x powerpc app = | ||
|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | |macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | |macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= unknown | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Issues fixed== | ||
+ | ===Black screen after the Quest logo=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use DxWrapper|ref=<ref>{{refcheck|user=Ptolemy|date=2021-01-31|comment=}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Download the latest release of [https://github.com/elishacloud/dxwrapper/releases DxWrapper]. | ||
+ | # Go to {{p|game}}, and extract <code>dxwrapper.dll</code>, <code>dxwrapper.ini</code> and <code>ddraw.dll</code> (the last one is inside "Stub" folder) there. | ||
+ | # Set <code>EnableDdrawWrapper=0</code> to 1 in <code>dxwrapper.ini</code> | ||
+ | # Click the Compatibility tab, and set Compatibility mode to Windows 95. | ||
+ | # Run the game. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | ===After beating a level, the game will not proceed after the level end fanfare=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use .wav soundtrack|ref=<ref>{{refcheck|user=Ptolemy|date=2021-01-31|comment=}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | {{--}} .wav tracks aren't as high quality as the CD audio tracks. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=_inmm.dll|ref=<ref>{{refcheck|user=Ptolemy|date=2021-01-31|comment=}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | {{++}} The game will now not pause as much when seeking the correct track as a side effect of this. | ||
+ | # Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/107-patched-inmmdll/ the _inmm.dll installer] and extract it, then run the installer. | ||
+ | # Open your game CD in any application that rips audio CDs, and rip the audio into an easy to find place, preferably into a folder in the game's directory. | ||
+ | # Open <code>_inmmcnf.exe</code>, and on the "Method" tab, change the "default" option to DirectShow. | ||
+ | # Select the "_inmm.dll" tab, then click "add". | ||
+ | # Go to the folder you ripped the game's music into. Then select all of the "track" files. | ||
+ | # Select "Save", go to the folder you installed Magical Chase in, then save the .ini file. | ||
+ | # Close <code>_inmmcnf.exe</code>, then drag <code>MCHASE.EXE</code> onto the <code>_inmmcnf.exe</code> file itself. This will pop up a message asking if you want to patch the executable. Select "Ok". | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | |minOS = | + | |minOS = 95 |
− | |minCPU = Pentium 100mhz | + | |minCPU = Intel Pentium 100mhz |
|minRAM = 16MB | |minRAM = 16MB | ||
|minHD = 16MB | |minHD = 16MB | ||
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|recOS = | |recOS = | ||
− | |recCPU = Pentium 133mhz | + | |recCPU = Intel Pentium 133mhz |
|recRAM = 24MB | |recRAM = 24MB | ||
|recHD = | |recHD = |
Latest revision as of 16:34, 27 January 2023
Developers | |
---|---|
Quest | |
Windows | RSP Team |
Publishers | |
Bothtec | |
Release dates | |
Windows | April 10, 1998 |
Taxonomy | |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Side view, Scrolling |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Shooter |
Vehicles | Flight |
Art styles | Cartoon, Pixel art |
Themes | Fantasy |
Warnings
- This game is not playable in English (see Localizations for supported languages).
Key points
- Requires an Japanese OS to work properly.
- Is somewhat finicky on modern OSes.
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | Simple disc check.[1] |
- This game is not available digitally.
- Japan exclusive.
Essential improvements
Patches
- The controller patch fixes issues with controllers.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\QUEST\Magical Chase for Windows95\1.00.000[Note 1] |
- This game does not save any data.
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | 4:3 aspect ratio. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | Locked at 640x480 when in fullscreen mode.[2] | ||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | Press Alt+↵ Enter to switch between fullscreen and windowed.[3] | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
High-fidelity upscaling | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | [4] | ||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | Capped at 60fps.[5] | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | Mouse not supported in-game, needed for launcher and configuration menus.[6] | |
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | [7] | |
Full controller support | Need to use keyboard or mouse to launch the game, quit the game, and to use the configuration menus.[8] | |
Controller remapping | [9] | |
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | [10] | |
---|---|---|
Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers | [11] | |
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Button prompts |
Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | All dialogue in the game is text-based. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio | ||
Red Book CD audio | Also have the choice of using .wav versions of the music instead. This is also streamed directly off of the disc.[12] |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
Japanese |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
DirectDraw |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows | [13] |
Issues fixed
Black screen after the Quest logo
Use DxWrapper[14] |
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After beating a level, the game will not proceed after the level end fanfare
Use .wav soundtrack[15] |
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_inmm.dll[16] |
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System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 100mhz | Intel Pentium 133mhz |
System memory (RAM) | 16MB | 24MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 16MB | |
Video card (GPU) | DirectDraw-compatible GPU |
Notes
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Verified by User:Ptolemy on 2019-11-11
- ↑ Verified by User:Ptolemy on 2020-07-18
- ↑ Verified by User:Ptolemy on 2019-11-11
- ↑ Verified by User:Ptolemy on 2020-07-17
- ↑ Verified by User:Ptolemy on 2019-11-11
- ↑ Verified by User:Ptolemy on 2019-11-11
- ↑ Verified by User:Ptolemy on 2019-11-11
- ↑ Verified by User:Ptolemy on 2019-11-11
- ↑ Verified by User:Ptolemy on 2019-11-11
- ↑ Verified by User:Ptolemy on 2019-09-11
- Tested using an wired Xbox One controller.
- ↑ Verified by User:Ptolemy on 2019-11-11
- ↑ Verified by User:Ptolemy on 2020-07-17
- ↑ Verified by User:Ptolemy on 2019-11-11
- ↑ Verified by User:Ptolemy on 2021-01-31
- ↑ Verified by User:Ptolemy on 2021-01-31
- ↑ Verified by User:Ptolemy on 2021-01-31