Difference between revisions of "18 Wheels of Steel: Pedal to the Metal"
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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = 18 Wheels of Steel Pedal to the Metal cover.jpg | |cover = 18 Wheels of Steel Pedal to the Metal cover.jpg | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|SCS Software}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|SCS Software}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher| | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|ValuSoft}} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|City Interactive|Poland}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Prism3D}} | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Prism3D}} | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|August 30, 2004}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|August 30, 2004}} | ||
− | |steam appid = | + | |taxonomy = |
− | |gogcom | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Driving, Simulation }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | Truck }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | North America }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | 18 Wheels of Steel }} | ||
+ | |steam appid = 337460 | ||
+ | |gogcom id = 1834997665 | ||
+ | |hltb = 36596 | ||
+ | |igdb = 18-wheels-of-steel-pedal-to-the-metal | ||
+ | |strategywiki = | ||
+ | |mobygames = 18-wheels-of-steel-pedal-to-the-metal | ||
|wikipedia = 18 Wheels of Steel | |wikipedia = 18 Wheels of Steel | ||
|winehq = 3075 | |winehq = 3075 | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
{{mm}} [http://forum.scssoft.com/viewforum.php?f=14 SCS Software Forums] for the game | {{mm}} [http://forum.scssoft.com/viewforum.php?f=14 SCS Software Forums] for the game | ||
+ | {{GOG.com links|1834997665|18_wheels_of_steel|for game series}} | ||
+ | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/337460/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Official | http://www.scssoft.com/pttm.php | activation | | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | DRM-free | Polish release. Version 1.07. | | Windows }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | 18_wheels_of_steel_pedal_to_the_metal | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| GMG | 18-wheels-of-steel-pedal-to-the-metal-pc | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Steam | 337460 | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Official | http://www.scssoft.com/pttm.php | activation | | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
− | {{ii}} Latest version is [ | + | {{ii}} Latest version is [https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/125/7/37157/download Patch 1.07]. Polish retail release and digital releases are pre-patched to that version. |
+ | {{--}} Installing the patch changes the game language into English. | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
+ | {{Image|18 Wheels of Steel Pedal to the Metal General.png|In-game general settings.}} | ||
+ | |||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\18 WoS Pedal to the Metal\config.cfg|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\18 WoS Pedal to the Metal\controls.def}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\18 WoS Pedal to the Metal\saves\}} |
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
+ | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
+ | |discord = | ||
+ | |discord notes = | ||
+ | |epic games launcher = | ||
+ | |epic games launcher notes = | ||
+ | |gog galaxy = true | ||
+ | |gog galaxy notes = | ||
+ | |origin = | ||
+ | |origin notes = | ||
+ | |steam cloud = false | ||
+ | |steam cloud notes = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
− | {{Video | + | {{Image|18 Wheels of steel Pedal to the Metal Launcher.png|Launcher options menu.}} |
+ | {{Image|18_Wheels_of_Steel_Pedal_to_the_Metal_Video.png|In-game video settings.}} | ||
+ | {{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 = true | |widescreen resolution = true | ||
− | |widescreen resolution notes= | + | |widescreen resolution notes= {{Term|Vert-}} from 4:3 aspect ratio. HUD is stretched. |
− | |multimonitor = | + | |multimonitor = false |
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = false |
|ultrawidescreen notes = | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
− | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = true |
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
− | |fov = | + | |fov = false |
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
− | |windowed = | + | |windowed = true |
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
− | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = false |
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
− | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = false |
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
− | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = false |
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
− | |vsync = | + | |upscaling = unknown |
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
+ | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
− | |60 fps = | + | |60 fps = true |
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
− | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = true |
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
− | |color blind = | + | |hdr = false |
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
+ | |color blind = false | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Image|18 Wheels of Steel Pedal to the Metal Remapping.png|In-game key map settings.}} |
− | |key remap = | + | {{Image|18 Wheels of Steel Pedal to the Metal Mouse.png|In-game mouse settings.}} |
+ | {{Input | ||
+ | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
|acceleration option = unknown | |acceleration option = unknown | ||
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
− | |mouse sensitivity = | + | |mouse sensitivity = true |
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
− | |mouse menu = | + | |mouse menu = true |
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
− | |invert mouse y-axis = | + | |invert mouse y-axis = false |
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
+ | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
+ | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = unknown | |controller support = unknown | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
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|invert controller y-axis = unknown | |invert controller y-axis = unknown | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
− | | | + | |xinput controllers = unknown |
− | | | + | |xinput controllers notes = |
− | |button prompts | + | |xbox prompts = unknown |
− | |button prompts notes | + | |xbox prompts notes = |
+ | |impulse triggers = unknown | ||
+ | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
+ | |light bar support = unknown | ||
+ | |light bar support notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers= unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
+ | |other controllers = unknown | ||
+ | |other controllers notes = | ||
+ | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |other button prompts notes= | ||
|controller hotplug = unknown | |controller hotplug = unknown | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
|haptic feedback = unknown | |haptic feedback = unknown | ||
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
− | | | + | |simultaneous input = unknown |
− | | | + | |simultaneous input notes = |
+ | |steam input api = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input api notes = | ||
+ | |steam hook input = unknown | ||
+ | |steam hook input notes = | ||
+ | |steam input presets = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input presets notes = | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection = unknown | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | {{Audio settings | + | {{Image|18 Wheels of Steel Pedal to the Metal Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}} |
− | |separate volume = | + | {{Audio |
+ | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
|surround sound = unknown | |surround sound = unknown | ||
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
− | |closed captions = | + | |closed captions = false |
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
− | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = true |
|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 = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = English | |language = English | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = German | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Retail only; [https://www.compiware-forum.de/downloads/file/867-18-wheels-of-steel-pedal-to-the-metal-deutsch-patch/ download for digital releases]. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Polish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | |notes = Official translation only in the Polish retail release. Fan translation [http://speed-zone.pl/download-18wospttm-spolszczenie-l154.html available here] | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Issues fixed== | ||
+ | ===Corrupted installation.Reinstall aplication from original CD (GOG Version)=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Ejecut the game in Admin Mode | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Vsync not working on Windows10 (Direct3D8 mode)=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description= | ||
+ | |fix= | ||
+ | # Download [https://github.com/crosire/d3d8to9/releases d3d8to9]. | ||
+ | # Copy D3D8.DLL from the folder to the game install directory | ||
+ | |||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Other information== | ||
+ | ===API=== | ||
+ | {{API | ||
+ | |direct3d versions = 8, 9 | ||
+ | |direct3d notes = | ||
+ | |directdraw versions = | ||
+ | |directdraw notes = | ||
+ | |opengl versions = true | ||
+ | |opengl notes = | ||
+ | |glide versions = | ||
+ | |glide notes = | ||
+ | |software mode = | ||
+ | |software mode notes = | ||
+ | |mantle support = | ||
+ | |mantle support notes = | ||
+ | |vulkan versions = | ||
+ | |vulkan notes = | ||
+ | |dos modes = | ||
+ | |dos modes notes = | ||
+ | |shader model versions = | ||
+ | |shader model notes = | ||
+ | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
+ | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Middleware=== | ||
+ | {{Middleware | ||
+ | |physics = Open Dynamics Engine | ||
+ | |physics notes = | ||
+ | |audio = | ||
+ | |audio notes = | ||
+ | |interface = | ||
+ | |interface notes = | ||
+ | |input = | ||
+ | |input notes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes notes = | ||
+ | |multiplayer = | ||
+ | |multiplayer notes= | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|minCPU = Intel Pentium III 800 MHz | |minCPU = Intel Pentium III 800 MHz | ||
|minRAM = 256 MB | |minRAM = 256 MB | ||
− | |minHD = | + | |minHD = 200 MB |
|minGPU = | |minGPU = | ||
|minVRAM = 32 MB | |minVRAM = 32 MB | ||
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{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
+ | {{GOG.com Enhancement Project}} |
Revision as of 20:47, 14 August 2023
Developers | |
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SCS Software | |
Publishers | |
ValuSoft | |
Poland | City Interactive |
Engines | |
Prism3D | |
Release dates | |
Windows | August 30, 2004 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Genres | Driving, Simulation |
Vehicles | Truck |
Themes | North America |
Series | 18 Wheels of Steel |
General information
- SCS Software Forums for the game
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | ||||
Retail | Polish release. Version 1.07. | |||
GOG.com | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Steam | ||||
Official website (unavailable) |
Essential improvements
Patches
- Latest version is Patch 1.07. Polish retail release and digital releases are pre-patched to that version.
- Installing the patch changes the game language into English.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\18 WoS Pedal to the Metal\config.cfg %USERPROFILE%\Documents\18 WoS Pedal to the Metal\controls.def |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/337460/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\18 WoS Pedal to the Metal\saves\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/337460/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | Vert- from 4:3 aspect ratio. HUD is stretched. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | |||
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 | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
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 |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
German | Retail only; download for digital releases. | |||
Polish | Official translation only in the Polish retail release. Fan translation available here |
Issues fixed
Corrupted installation.Reinstall aplication from original CD (GOG Version)
- Ejecut the game in Admin Mode
Vsync not working on Windows10 (Direct3D8 mode)
|
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 8, 9 | |
OpenGL |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Physics | Open Dynamics Engine |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 98, ME, 2000, XP | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium III 800 MHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 200 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 32 MB of VRAM DirectX 8.1 compatible |
|
Sound (audio device) | DirectX compatible |
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 (337460) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.