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|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 22, 2000}} |
+ | |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 | V-Rally }} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
+ | |mobygames = need-for-speed-v-rally-2 | ||
|wikipedia = V-Rally 2 | |wikipedia = V-Rally 2 | ||
|winehq = 2842 | |winehq = 2842 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
− | {{--}} Has problems running on Windows XP and above. See [[#Issues fixed|Issues fixed]] | + | {{--}} Has problems running on Windows XP and above. See [[#Issues fixed|Issues fixed]]. |
+ | {{ii}} The PC version is a port of the Dreamcast release. | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | Simple disc check. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | Simple disc check. | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Demo=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} A demo [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2751-v-rally-2-expert-edition-demo/ is available]. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Limited to a single Time Trial on a predefined stage with a predefined car ('''Peugeot 206'''). | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|VRally2Setup.PNG|Setup configuration}} | {{Image|VRally2Setup.PNG|Setup configuration}} | ||
{{Image|VRally2GameOptions.png|In-game options}} | {{Image|VRally2GameOptions.png|In-game options}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
− | |60 fps notes = | + | |60 fps notes = Capped 60fps |
|120 fps = unknown | |120 fps = unknown | ||
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
− | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
{{Image|VRally2Audio.png|Audio settings}} | {{Image|VRally2Audio.png|Audio settings}} | ||
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = Menu music, racing music, sound effects and speech. | |separate volume notes = Menu music, racing music, sound effects and speech. | ||
− | |surround sound = | + | |surround sound = true |
− | |surround sound notes = | + | |surround sound notes = Up to 2.0 output. May require [[Glossary:Sound card#DirectSound hardware path|DirectSound 3D restoration software]]. |
|subtitles = false | |subtitles = false | ||
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
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|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{L10n|content= | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = English | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = unknown | ||
+ | |subtitles = unknown | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
− | === | + | |
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | |
− | # | + | ===Installer doesn't work (hangs)=== |
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Analyze wait chain|fix= | ||
+ | See [https://www.pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Troubleshooting_guide/Installation_and_download_problems#Setup_hanging_.2F_not_starting "Common installation and download problems"] | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Use dgVoodoo|fix= | + | |
− | # Download [http://dege.freeweb.hu | + | ===Issues running the configuration utility=== |
− | # | + | {{Fixbox|description=Set the <code>VRally2_Setup.exe</code> to run in Windows 95 compatibility.|ref=<ref>https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=42283</ref>|fix= |
− | + | # Right-click the <code>VRally2_Setup.exe</code>. From the drop-down menu, select '''Properties'''. | |
+ | # Once the window is open, select the '''Compatibility''' tab. | ||
+ | # Select '''Windows 95''' and '''Apply''' changes. | ||
+ | # Run the configuration utility. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Graphical issues on newer versions of Windows=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use dgVoodoo 2|fix= | ||
+ | # Download the latest version of [http://dege.freeweb.hu dgVoodoo 2] and extract the archive. | ||
+ | # Open the <code>MS\x86</code> folder and copy ''D3D8.dll'', ''D3DImm.dll'' and ''DDraw.dll'' files. | ||
+ | # Paste the files into the game installation folder where the game executable is. | ||
# Run {{file|dgVoodooCpl.exe}}. | # Run {{file|dgVoodooCpl.exe}}. | ||
# Click the '''[.\]''' button below the banner. | # Click the '''[.\]''' button below the banner. | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | == | + | ===Broken interiors when resolution is higher than 640x480=== |
− | === | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use dgVoodoo 2 to set the game's resolution|fix= |
− | + | # Set the game's resolution to 640x480 through the 3DCard.ini file. | |
+ | # Set up [http://dege.freeweb.hu dgVoodoo 2] (see "Graphical Issues on newer versions of Windows") and run {{file|dgVoodooCpl.exe}}. | ||
+ | # Go to the DirectX tab and set the desired resolution through there. | ||
+ | # Click Apply | ||
+ | }} | ||
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
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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 app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= |
Revision as of 12:59, 10 September 2023
Developers | |
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Eden Studios | |
Publishers | |
Infogrames | |
Release dates | |
Windows | September 22, 2000 |
Taxonomy | |
Genres | Racing |
Series | V-Rally |
V-Rally | |
---|---|
V-Rally Multiplayer Championship Edition | 1999 |
V-Rally 2 Expert Edition | 2000 |
V-Rally 3 | 2003 |
V-Rally 4 | 2018 |
Key points
- Has problems running on Windows XP and above. See Issues fixed.
- The PC version is a port of the Dreamcast release.
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | Simple disc check. |
Demo
- A demo is available.
- Limited to a single Time Trial on a predefined stage with a predefined car (Peugeot 206).
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\Saves[Note 1] |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | For a custom resolution, edit the 3DCard.ini file in the installation folder. To correct the aspect ratio, go to Game Options - Display and change Screen Format to 16/9. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | Use DxWnd or dgVoodoo2 | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | Use DxWnd or dgVoodoo2 | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | FSAA | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS | Capped 60fps | ||
120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | The game doesn't support mouse input. | |
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | Controller input doesn't work in menus. | |
Controller remapping | ||
Controller sensitivity | Sensitivity is only able to be changed for steering. | |
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers |
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PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers |
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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 | Menu music, racing music, sound effects and speech. | |
Surround sound | Up to 2.0 output. May require DirectSound 3D restoration software. | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | Using Alt+Tab ↹ is not supported. |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Local play | 4 | Time trials mode only | ||
LAN play | ||||
Online play |
Issues fixed
Installer doesn't work (hangs)
Analyze wait chain |
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Issues running the configuration utility
Set the VRally2_Setup.exe to run in Windows 95 compatibility.[1]
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Graphical issues on newer versions of Windows
Use dgVoodoo 2 |
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Broken interiors when resolution is higher than 640x480
Use dgVoodoo 2 to set the game's resolution |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 7 | DirectX 6.1 media is required. |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 95, 98 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium II 300 MHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 64 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 640 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 8 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 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).