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|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Virgin Interactive}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Virgin Interactive}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sold Out Software}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
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|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
+ | |hltb = 21578 | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 25438 |
|wikipedia = Lotus Challenge | |wikipedia = Lotus Challenge | ||
|winehq = | |winehq = | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Racing }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Key points''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} This game has muted sound on Windows Vista and newer. See [[#Enable sound on Windows Vista and newer|Essential improvements]]. | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} This game is not available digitally. | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Lotus_Challenge_display.png|In-game display settings.}} | {{Image|Lotus_Challenge_display.png|In-game display settings.}} | ||
{{Image|Lotus_Challenge_external_display.PNG|External display settings.}} | {{Image|Lotus_Challenge_external_display.PNG|External display settings.}} | ||
− | {{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 = hackable | |widescreen resolution = hackable | ||
− | |widescreen resolution notes= See [[ | + | |widescreen resolution notes= See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]] |
|multimonitor = false | |multimonitor = false | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
|ultrawidescreen = false | |ultrawidescreen = false | ||
|ultrawidescreen notes = | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
− | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = hackable |
− | |4k ultra hd notes = | + | |4k ultra hd notes = See [[#Custom resolution|Custom resolution]] |
|fov = false | |fov = false | ||
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
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|antialiasing = false | |antialiasing = false | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
− | |vsync = | + | |upscaling = unknown |
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
+ | |vsync = hackable | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
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|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution | + | |
− | {{Fixbox|description=Editing an executable file using a hexadecimal editor|ref=<ref> | + | ===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== |
+ | {{ii}} For 16:9 aspect ratio | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Editing an executable file using a hexadecimal editor|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://mh-nexus.de/en/hxd/|title=mh-nexus.de|date=26 May 2023}}</ref>|fix= | ||
# Download the hexadecimal editor, for example [https://mh-nexus.de/en/hxd/ HxD] | # Download the hexadecimal editor, for example [https://mh-nexus.de/en/hxd/ HxD] | ||
# Go to the {{P|game}} and open the {{File|Lotus.exe}} in the '''hex editor''' | # Go to the {{P|game}} and open the {{File|Lotus.exe}} in the '''hex editor''' | ||
− | # Press {{Key|Ctrl}}+{{Key|F}} and find the value <code>AB AA AA 3F</code> by selecting '''hexadecimal''' search format and click '''OK''' | + | # Press {{Key|Ctrl}}+{{Key|F}} and find the value <code>AB AA AA 3F</code> by selecting '''hexadecimal''' search format and click '''OK''' |
# Press {{Key|F3}} 2 times, this will be the last value found. | # Press {{Key|F3}} 2 times, this will be the last value found. | ||
# Replace the value <code>AB AA AA 3F</code> with <code>39 8E E3 3F</code> by right-clicking and selecting '''"Insert with replacement"'''. | # Replace the value <code>AB AA AA 3F</code> with <code>39 8E E3 3F</code> by right-clicking and selecting '''"Insert with replacement"'''. | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ===[[Glossary:Custom resolution|Custom resolution]]=== |
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use dgVoodoo 2 wrapper|ref=<ref>http://dege.freeweb.hu/</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Download the latest version of [http://dege.freeweb.hu/ dgVoodoo 2]. | ||
+ | # Extract the files to a convenient place. | ||
+ | # Open the {{code|MS}} folder in dgVoodoo's directory and copy {{file|DDraw.dll}}. | ||
+ | # Navigate to the {{File|{{P|game}}}} and paste the file in there. | ||
+ | # Now open <code>dgVoodooCpl.exe</code> and go to the '''DirectX''' tab | ||
+ | # Select '''Virtual 3D Accelerated Card''' under '''Videocard''', then select your screen resolution from the list. For '''VRAM''', select the maximum available value. | ||
+ | # Click '''Apply'''. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Input== | ||
{{Image|Lotus_Challenge_external_controls.PNG|External input settings.}} | {{Image|Lotus_Challenge_external_controls.PNG|External input settings.}} | ||
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
{{Image|Lotus_Challenge_audio.png|In-game audio settings.}} | {{Image|Lotus_Challenge_audio.png|In-game audio settings.}} | ||
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
− | |separate volume notes = | + | |separate volume notes = Engine, Music, Sound |
|surround sound = false | |surround sound = false | ||
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = Sound FX are muted, but music continues to play. | |mute on focus lost notes = Sound FX are muted, but music continues to play. | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{L10n|content= | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = English | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = unknown | ||
+ | |subtitles = unknown | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
− | |directdraw versions = | + | |directdraw versions = 7 |
|directdraw notes = | |directdraw notes = | ||
|opengl versions = | |opengl versions = | ||
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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 arm app = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
− | |macos 32-bit app | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = |
− | |macos 64-bit app | + | |macos intel 64-bit app = |
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | |minOS = 98, | + | |minOS = 98, ME |
|minCPU = Intel Pentium 700 MHz | |minCPU = Intel Pentium 700 MHz | ||
|minRAM = 192 MB | |minRAM = 192 MB | ||
|minHD = 2 GB | |minHD = 2 GB | ||
− | |minVRAM = | + | |minVRAM = 32 MB |
|minDX = 9 | |minDX = 9 | ||
− | |minother = | + | |minother = 4x CD-ROM Drive |
|recOS = XP | |recOS = XP | ||
− | |recCPU = Intel Pentium 1 | + | |recCPU = Intel Pentium 1 GHz |
|recRAM = 256 MB | |recRAM = 256 MB | ||
− | |recHD = | + | |recHD = |
|recVRAM = 64 MB | |recVRAM = 64 MB | ||
|recGPU = Nvidia GeForce 2 | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce 2 | ||
− | |recDX = | + | |recDX = |
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
Latest revision as of 19:52, 26 May 2023
Developers | |
---|---|
Kuju Entertainment | |
Publishers | |
Virgin Interactive | |
Sold Out Software | |
Release dates | |
Windows | February 23, 2003 |
Taxonomy | |
Genres | Racing |
Key points
- This game has muted sound on Windows Vista and newer. See Essential improvements.
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail |
- This game is not available digitally.
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Instructions |
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Check "Disable videos" in the game's external settings. |
Enable sound on Windows Vista and newer
Instructions[1] |
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Place |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\data\[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Lotus Challenge\SaveGame\ |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | See Widescreen resolution | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | See Custom resolution | ||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Some UI elements display incorrectly at high framerates. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) |
Widescreen resolution
- For 16:9 aspect ratio
Editing an executable file using a hexadecimal editor[2] |
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|
Custom resolution
Use dgVoodoo 2 wrapper[3] |
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|
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. |
---|
PlayStation controllers | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. |
---|
Generic/other controllers | ||
---|---|---|
Button prompts |
Additional information | ||
---|---|---|
Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Engine, Music, Sound | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | Sound FX are muted, but music continues to play. | |
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Local play | |||
LAN play | |||
Online play |
Issues unresolved
Sky renders incorrectly on modern GPUs
Setting Z depth to "High" will crash the game on modern GPUs
Instructions |
---|
Set Z depth to Medium or lower. |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
DirectDraw | 7 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98, ME | XP |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 700 MHz | Intel Pentium 1 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 192 MB | 256 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 32 MB of VRAM DirectX 9 compatible | Nvidia GeForce 2 64 MB of VRAM |
Other | 4x CD-ROM Drive |
Notes
- ↑ When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%
,%PROGRAMDATA%
, or%WINDIR%
might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details).
References
- ↑ http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=41705#p421415
- ↑ mh-nexus.de - last accessed on 26 May 2023
- ↑ http://dege.freeweb.hu/