Difference between revisions of "Grand Theft Auto III"
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+ | '''Key points''' | ||
+ | {{--}} Widescreen resolutions can be ''used'', but with an [[#Widescreen resolution|extremely poor extent]] | ||
+ | {{ii}} [[#SilentPatch|SilentPatch]] is essential to avoid a a number of serious glitches which may prevent 100% game completion | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | ||
|widescreen resolution = hackable | |widescreen resolution = hackable | ||
− | |widescreen resolution notes= | + | |widescreen resolution notes= Stretched HUD. See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]] |
|multimonitor = hackable | |multimonitor = hackable | ||
− | |multimonitor notes = | + | |multimonitor notes = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]].<br />If mouse cursor behave improperly, check [[MouseJail]] |
|ultrawidescreen = unknown | |ultrawidescreen = unknown | ||
|ultrawidescreen notes = | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
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|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
|fov = hackable | |fov = hackable | ||
− | |fov notes = | + | |fov notes = Can be adjusted in the [[#Widescreen resolution|widescreen fix]] or with [http://www.widescreengamer.com/files/gtafov.zip Racer_S's FOV Hack] |
|windowed = hackable | |windowed = hackable | ||
|windowed notes = Use [[Glossary:Windowed#D3DWindower|D3DWindower]]. | |windowed notes = Use [[Glossary:Windowed#D3DWindower|D3DWindower]]. | ||
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− | ===[[Glossary: | + | ===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== |
+ | {{ii}} In-game wide screen option allows to retain proper aspect ratio. Otherwise picture is stretched. | ||
+ | {{--}} Yet not only wide screen option cuts part of the image (Vert-), it does also [[#Inaccurate aiming|misalign aiming]]. | ||
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
− | {{Fixbox/fix| | + | {{Fixbox/fix|''Accurate'' widescreen implementation}} |
− | # Download [ | + | # Download [https://thirteenag.github.io/widescreen_fixes_pack#gta3 ThirteenAG's fix]. |
− | # | + | # Extract <code>GTA3_widescreen_fix</code> folder contents in {{p|game}} |
− | + | '''Notes''' | |
− | + | {{++}} Field of view can be controlled inside <code>GTAIII_widescreen_fix.ini</code> | |
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==Network== | ==Network== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Dedicated multiplayer maps can be restored [http://gtaforums.com/topic/735138-wipiii-multiplayer-mod/ with a mod] | ||
{{Network/Multiplayer | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
|local play = | |local play = | ||
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===Cannot find 640x480 video mode error=== | ===Cannot find 640x480 video mode error=== | ||
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
− | {{Fixbox/fix| | + | {{Fixbox/fix|1=Download fixed [https://steamcommunity.com/linkfilter/?url=https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/46581994/patchsatest/ddraw.dll ddraw.dll] and put it in {{p|game}}|ref=<ref>[http://steamcommunity.com/app/12100/discussions/0/540738051602209765/#c613937942895758304 Can't find 640x480 video mode FIX :: Steam Community Discussions]</ref>}} |
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===Vehicles are missing colours=== | ===Vehicles are missing colours=== | ||
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
− | {{Fixbox/fix|Replace particle.txd}} | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Replace particle.txd|{{CN|does this still applies? has this been already fixed by SilentPatch?}}}} |
Replace the particle.txd file, which is available from the "mirror" download at [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1859227 this] forum post. Follow the instructions there - basically just overwrite your own particle.txd file. | Replace the particle.txd file, which is available from the "mirror" download at [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1859227 this] forum post. Follow the instructions there - basically just overwrite your own particle.txd file. | ||
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− | === | + | ===Bad lighting, reflections, shadowing=== |
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
− | {{Fixbox/fix| | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Install [[#SilentPatch|SilentPatch]]}} |
− | + | }} | |
− | + | ===Purple Nine gang is vanished=== | |
− | + | {{Fixbox|1= | |
+ | {{Fixbox/fix|Install [[#SilentPatch|SilentPatch]]|ref=<ref>[http://gta.wikia.com/Southside_Hoods#No_Purple_Nines_Glitch Southside Hoods - GTA Wiki, the Grand Theft Auto Wiki]</ref>}} | ||
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− | === | + | ===Missing text in menus=== |
− | + | {{Fixbox|1= | |
+ | {{Fixbox/fix|Delete [[#Configuration file(s) location|gta3.set]]}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
+ | {{Fixbox/fix|Turn on in-game frame limiter}} | ||
+ | {{--}} Game is limited to 30 FPS | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | === | + | ===Inaccurate aiming=== |
+ | {{--}} Playing wide screen places the real aim slightly above and to the right of the displayed crosshairs. | ||
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
− | {{Fixbox/fix| | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Install the [[#Widescreen fix|Widescreen resolution]]}} |
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====Featured mods==== | ====Featured mods==== | ||
− | * [http://gtaforums.com/topic/ | + | * [http://gtaforums.com/topic/514105-wipiii-gta-iii-hd-version/ GTA III HD Version] - Unfinished total overhaul of game textures |
+ | * [http://gtaforums.com/topic/399016-iii-xbox-version/ GTA III Xbox Version - PC conversion] - Port many of the high quality Xbox models and effects to PC release | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== |
Revision as of 14:34, 27 December 2014
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Cover image missing, please upload it | |
Developers | |
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Rockstar North | |
Publishers | |
Rockstar Games | |
Japan | Capcom |
Engines | |
RenderWare | |
Release dates | |
Windows | May 20, 2002 |
macOS (OS X) | November 12, 2010 |
Warnings
- The macOS (OS X) version of this game does not work on macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later due to the removal of support for 32-bit-only apps.
Key points
- Widescreen resolutions can be used, but with an extremely poor extent
- SilentPatch is essential to avoid a a number of serious glitches which may prevent 100% game completion
General information
- Rockstar Games's Official site
- Rockstar Games's Official Grand Theft Auto site
- Steam Community Discussions
- Steam Forum - Grand Theft Auto series.
- GTAForums - Grand Theft Auto III Discussion.
- Grand Theft Auto Wiki
- GTA Network - A huge network of fansites all dedicated to the Grand Theft Auto series
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Amazon.com | DRM: SecuROM. | |||
GamersGate | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Steam | ||||
Retail | SafeDisc disc check. |
Essential improvements
Patch 1.1
Patch 1.1 fixes several bugs. Most digital distribution versions already include this patch.
Skip intro videos
Instructions |
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SilentPatch
- Fixes numerous bugs and oversights introduced in the PC version
- Current version causes freeze bug when player dies if using Steam version
Instructions |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
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System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/12100/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
Template:Game data/rowTemplate:Game data/row
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/12100/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Widescreen resolution
- In-game wide screen option allows to retain proper aspect ratio. Otherwise picture is stretched.
- Yet not only wide screen option cuts part of the image (Vert-), it does also misalign aiming.
Instructions |
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Input settings
Audio settings
Network
- Dedicated multiplayer maps can be restored with a mod
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Notes | |
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LAN play | Use Liberty Unleashed. | ||
Online play | Use Liberty Unleashed. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Dedicated | Use Liberty Unleashed. | |
Self-hosting | Use Liberty Unleashed. | |
Direct IP |
Issues fixed
Cannot find 640x480 video mode error
Instructions |
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Game refuses to start
Instructions |
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Game freezes at loading
Instructions |
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Instructions |
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Vehicles are missing colours
Instructions |
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Bad lighting, reflections, shadowing
Instructions |
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Purple Nine gang is vanished
Instructions |
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Instructions |
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Instructions |
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Inaccurate aiming
- Playing wide screen places the real aim slightly above and to the right of the displayed crosshairs.
Instructions |
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Other information
Modding
Frequently used plugins
- CLEO - Popular script extender used by lots of sophisticated mods. Not compatible with the Steam version
- IMG Manager V2.0 - Beta version of the most bug-free .img files manager
Featured mods
- GTA III HD Version - Unfinished total overhaul of game textures
- GTA III Xbox Version - PC conversion - Port many of the high quality Xbox models and effects to PC release
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 2000, XP | |
Processor (CPU) | Pentium III 450 MHz | Pentium III 700 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 96 MB | 128 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 500 MB | 600 MB |
Video card (GPU) | 16 MB of VRAM | 32 MB of VRAM |
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 10.6.8 (Snow Leopard) | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo Processor | |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1.6 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | ATI X1600 NVIDIA 7300GT Intel X3100 integrated graphics chip |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (12100) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
Categories:
- Pages needing cover images
- Windows
- OS X
- Games
- Invalid template usage (Series)
- Invalid template usage (DRM)
- Invalid template usage (Availability)
- Invalid template usage (Fixbox)
- Invalid section order
- Self-hosting
- Missing section (Video)
- Missing section (Input)
- Missing section (Audio)
- Missing section (Localizations)
- Missing section (API)