Difference between revisions of "Hi-Octane"
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| retail | | | + | {{Availability/row| retail | | disc | | | DOS }} |
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Essential improvements== | ||
+ | ===Hang on title screen=== | ||
+ | If you experience a hang on the title screen, this is likely because you enabled General MIDI music in the games sound setup. | ||
+ | |||
+ | This is a bug to do with the SOUND/MPU401.MDI driver included with the game. | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Disable or patch GM driver|ref=<ref>Reference</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | You either need to disable, or patch the General MIDI driver. | ||
+ | |||
+ | A patch for the game that fixes the hang and enhances the multiplayer features is available on [https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/2054/7 The Patches Scrolls] | ||
}} | }} | ||
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+ | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
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==Network== | ==Network== | ||
{{Network/Multiplayer | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
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− | |local play modes = | + | |local play modes = versus |
|local play notes = | |local play notes = | ||
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− | |lan play players = | + | |lan play players = 8 |
− | |lan play modes = | + | |lan play modes = versus |
− | |lan play notes = | + | |lan play notes = NetBIOS |
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|online play modes = | |online play modes = | ||
|online play notes = | |online play notes = | ||
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− | |dos modes notes = | + | |dos modes notes = Also supports 3D Blaster VLB API |
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|minRAM = 8 | |minRAM = 8 | ||
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|minGPU = VGA | |minGPU = VGA | ||
|recOS = 6.22 | |recOS = 6.22 | ||
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Latest revision as of 15:29, 28 July 2023
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Developers | |
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Bullfrog Productions | |
Publishers | |
Electronic Arts | |
Release dates | |
DOS | 1995 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Racing, Vehicle combat |
Vehicles | Hovercraft |
Themes | Sci-fi |
Hi-Octane is a singleplayer and multiplayer third-person racing and vehicle combat game.
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail |
Essential improvements
Hang on title screen
If you experience a hang on the title screen, this is likely because you enabled General MIDI music in the games sound setup.
This is a bug to do with the SOUND/MPU401.MDI driver included with the game.
Disable or patch GM driver[1] |
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You either need to disable, or patch the General MIDI driver. A patch for the game that fixes the hang and enhances the multiplayer features is available on The Patches Scrolls |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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DOS |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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DOS |
Save game cloud syncing
- No save game cloud syncing information; you can edit this page to add it.
Video
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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Local play | 8 | Versus |
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LAN play | 8 | Versus NetBIOS |
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Online play | For DOSBox use DOSBox IPX/modem emulation. | |||
Asynchronous multiplayer | Up to 8 players |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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DOS video modes | VGA, SVGA (VESA) | Also supports 3D Blaster VLB API |
Middleware
- No middleware information; you can edit this page to add it.
System requirements
DOS | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 5.0 | 6.22 |
Processor (CPU) | 486 at 50MHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 8 | 12 |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1MiB | |
Video card (GPU) | VGA | VESA |
References
- ↑ Reference