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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Mucky Foot Productions}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Mucky Foot Productions}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Eidos Interactive| | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Eidos Interactive|1999-2009}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Square Enix| | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Square Enix|2009-2020}} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|My Little Planet Ltd|2020-present}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sold Out Software|Retail re-release}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 30, 1999}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 30, 1999}} | ||
|reception = | |reception = | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Third-person}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action, Open world, TPS}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | Automobile}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Contemporary, Fantasy}} | ||
|steam appid = 243060 | |steam appid = 243060 | ||
|gogcom id = 1207659106 | |gogcom id = 1207659106 | ||
|hltb = 10847 | |hltb = 10847 | ||
|igdb = urban-chaos | |igdb = urban-chaos | ||
+ | |lutris = urban-chaos | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 1332 |
|wikipedia = Urban Chaos | |wikipedia = Urban Chaos | ||
|winehq = 3123 | |winehq = 3123 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = '''''Urban Chaos''''' is a singleplayer {{Glossary:Third-person}} {{Glossary:Open world}} {{Glossary:Action}} game made by [[Company:Mucky Foot Productions|Mucky Foot Productions]] and published by [[Company:Eidos Interactive|Eidos Interactive]]. | ||
+ | |release history = Originally redistributed digitally by [[Company:Square Enix|Square Enix]], '''''Urban Chaos''''' rights have been reacquired by [[Company:My Little Planet|My Little Planet]], a company founded by Mucky Foot co-founder Guy Simmons<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/05028317/persons-with-significant-control|title=MY LITTLE PLANET LIMITED persons with significant control - Find and update company information - GOV.UK|date=August 17, 2022}}</ref>. | ||
+ | |current state = In May 2017, Mucky Foot developer Mike Diskett released the [https://github.com/dizzy2003/MuckyFoot-UrbanChaos source code]. | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
− | |||
{{ii}} This article also applies to the demo. | {{ii}} This article also applies to the demo. | ||
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Delete or rename video files|ref=<ref name="refcheck Azatoth">{{Refcheck|user=Azatoth|date= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Delete or rename video files|ref=<ref name="refcheck Azatoth">{{Refcheck|user=Azatoth|date=August 17, 2022}}</ref>|fix= |
− | # Go to | + | # Go to {{file|{{p|game}}\Bink|folder}}. |
# Delete or rename {{file|Eidos.bik}}, {{file|logo24.bik}} and {{file|PCINTRO_withsound.bik}}. | # Delete or rename {{file|Eidos.bik}}, {{file|logo24.bik}} and {{file|PCINTRO_withsound.bik}}. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
− | |discord | + | |discord = |
− | |discord notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | |gog galaxy | + | |gog galaxy = false |
− | |gog galaxy notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | |origin | + | |origin = |
− | |origin notes | + | |origin notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |steam cloud = false |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect notes = |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |xbox cloud = |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |xbox cloud notes = |
}} | }} | ||
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|ultrawidescreen = false | |ultrawidescreen = false | ||
|ultrawidescreen notes = | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
− | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = hackable |
− | |4k ultra hd notes = | + | |4k ultra hd notes = Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1825-urban-chaos-widescreen-fix/ Urban Chaos Widescreen Fix] and dgVoodoo2 to run in 4K. |
|fov = false | |fov = false | ||
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
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|antialiasing = false | |antialiasing = false | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |upscaling = false | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = false | |vsync = false | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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|120 fps = false | |120 fps = false | ||
|120 fps notes = See [[#High frame rate|High frame rate]]. | |120 fps notes = See [[#High frame rate|High frame rate]]. | ||
− | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
− | |color blind = | + | |ray tracing = false |
+ | |ray tracing notes = | ||
+ | |color blind = false | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Set high frame rate|ref=<ref name="refcheck Azatoth"/>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Set high frame rate|ref=<ref name="refcheck Azatoth"/>|fix= | ||
# Go to the installation folder. | # Go to the installation folder. | ||
− | # Edit | + | # Edit {{file|config.ini}}. |
# Set <code>max_frame_rate</code> to the desired FPS cap. | # Set <code>max_frame_rate</code> to the desired FPS cap. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|invert mouse y-axis = false | |invert mouse y-axis = false | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
− | |touchscreen = | + | |touchscreen = false |
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
− | |controller support notes = Use | + | |controller support notes = Use DirectInput controls only as XInput causes the character to spin on the spot. See [[#XInput support|XInput support]] for a workaround. |
|full controller = true | |full controller = true | ||
|full controller notes = | |full controller notes = | ||
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|invert controller y-axis = false | |invert controller y-axis = false | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
− | |xinput controllers = | + | |xinput controllers = hackable |
− | |xinput controllers notes = | + | |xinput controllers notes = See [[#XInput support|XInput support]]. |
|xbox prompts = false | |xbox prompts = false | ||
|xbox prompts notes = | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
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|tracked motion prompts notes = | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
|other controllers = true | |other controllers = true | ||
− | |other controllers notes = | + | |other controllers notes = DirectInput controllers only. PlayStation Mini USB controller, Logitech F series (310, 510 & 710) or any controller with a DI/XI selection switch on the back set to DI. |
− | |other button prompts = | + | |other button prompts = false |
|other button prompts notes= | |other button prompts notes= | ||
− | |||
− | |||
|controller hotplug = false | |controller hotplug = false | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
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|steam cursor detection = unknown | |steam cursor detection = unknown | ||
|steam cursor detection notes = | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===XInput support=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use XInput Plus|ref=<ref name="refcheck Azatoth"/>|fix= | ||
+ | # [https://0dd14lab.net/bin/xinputplus/ Download], extract and run XInput Plus. | ||
+ | # Set '''Target Program''' as {{file|fallen.exe}} in {{p|game}}. | ||
+ | # Under the '''DirectInput''' tab, set '''LT/RT''' to <code>Button 12/13</code> and '''DPAD''' to <code>Button 14/17</code>. | ||
+ | # (Optional) Under the '''Setting''' tab, go to the '''Others''' tab and uncheck '''Enable init beep''' to not hear the beep every launch. | ||
+ | # Press '''Apply''' and exit. | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Audio== | ==Audio== | ||
{{Audio | {{Audio | ||
− | |separate volume | + | |separate volume = true |
− | |separate volume notes | + | |separate volume notes = |
− | |surround sound | + | |surround sound = true |
− | |surround sound notes | + | |surround sound notes = At least 5.1. |
− | |subtitles | + | |subtitles = always on |
− | |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 = true |
− | |eax support notes | + | |eax support notes = 1.0 via Miles Sound System. |
+ | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
+ | |red book cd audio = false | ||
+ | |red book cd audio notes = | ||
+ | |general midi audio = false | ||
+ | |general midi audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Retail only. |
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = German | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = unknown | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Retail only; [https://www.compiware-forum.de/downloads/file/426-urban-chaos-deutsch-patch/ download for digital releases]. | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Retail only. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Fixbox|description={{key|Alt|Tab}} to another window and back.}} | {{Fixbox|description={{key|Alt|Tab}} to another window and back.}} | ||
{{Fixbox|description=If using a GeForce card, disable Fast VSync.}} | {{Fixbox|description=If using a GeForce card, disable Fast VSync.}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Game crashes when restarting a mission=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=[[Windows Compatibility Mode|Set Windows compatibility mode to "Windows XP SP2"]]|ref=<ref name="refcheck Azatoth"/>}} | ||
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = 7 | + | |direct3d versions = 6.1a, 7 |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw 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 = | ||
|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 = | ||
|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 = | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|minCPU = Intel Pentium 233 MHz | |minCPU = Intel Pentium 233 MHz | ||
|minRAM = 32 MB | |minRAM = 32 MB | ||
− | |minHD = | + | |minHD = 400 MB |
|minGPU = | |minGPU = | ||
|minVRAM = 4 MB | |minVRAM = 4 MB | ||
|minDX = 6.1a | |minDX = 6.1a | ||
− | |recCPU = Intel Pentium 300 MHz | + | |minother = 4X CD-ROM |
+ | |||
+ | |recCPU = Intel Pentium II 300 MHz | ||
|recRAM = 64 MB | |recRAM = 64 MB | ||
− | |recHD = | + | |recHD = 600 MB |
+ | |recGPU = | ||
+ | |recVRAM = 64 MB | ||
+ | |recother = 8X CD-ROM | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
Revision as of 14:03, 8 October 2023
Developers | |
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Mucky Foot Productions | |
Publishers | |
1999-2009 | Eidos Interactive |
2009-2020 | Square Enix |
2020-present | My Little Planet Ltd |
Retail re-release | Sold Out Software |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 30, 1999 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Action, Open world, TPS |
Vehicles | Automobile |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Contemporary, Fantasy |
Urban Chaos is a singleplayer third-person open world action game made by Mucky Foot Productions and published by Eidos Interactive.
Originally redistributed digitally by Square Enix, Urban Chaos rights have been reacquired by My Little Planet, a company founded by Mucky Foot co-founder Guy Simmons[1].
In May 2017, Mucky Foot developer Mike Diskett released the source code.
Key points
- This article also applies to the demo.
General information
Availability
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).
- A demo containing an exclusive level is available here.
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Delete or rename video files[4] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\config.ini[Note 2] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/243060/pfx/[Note 3] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\saves\[Note 2] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/243060/pfx/[Note 3] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | Use Urban Chaos Widescreen Fix. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | Use Urban Chaos Widescreen Fix and dgVoodoo2 to run in 4K. | ||
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. | ||
High-fidelity upscaling | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS | Locked at 30 FPS by default. See High frame rate. | ||
120+ FPS | See High frame rate. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | |||
Ray tracing (RT) |
High frame rate
- Raising the frame rate cap beyond 60 FPS will speed up the game.
Set high frame rate[4] |
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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 | Use DirectInput controls only as XInput causes the character to spin on the spot. See XInput support for a workaround. | |
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | ||
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | See XInput support. | |
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Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers | DirectInput controllers only. PlayStation Mini USB controller, Logitech F series (310, 510 & 710) or any controller with a DI/XI selection switch on the back set to DI. | |
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Button prompts |
Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
XInput support
Use XInput Plus[4] |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | At least 5.1. | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
EAX support | 1.0 via Miles Sound System. | |
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
French | Retail only. | |||
German | Retail only; download for digital releases. | |||
Italian | Retail only. | |||
Spanish | Open config.ini and change lang_english.txt to lang_spanish.txt . |
Issues fixed
Visual artifacts during gameplay
Alt+Tab ↹ to another window and back. |
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If using a GeForce card, disable Fast VSync. |
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Game crashes when restarting a mission
Set Windows compatibility mode to "Windows XP SP2"[4] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 6, 7 | |
Software renderer |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Audio | Miles Sound System | 5.0r |
Cutscenes | Bink Video | 0.8i |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95, 98 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 233 MHz | Intel Pentium II 300 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 32 MB | 64 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 400 MB | 600 MB |
Video card (GPU) | 4 MB of VRAM DirectX 6.1a compatible | 64 MB of VRAM |
Other | 4X CD-ROM | 8X CD-ROM |
Notes
- ↑ SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10[2] or Windows 11 and is disabled by default on Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 when the KB3086255 update is installed.[3]
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 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). - ↑ 3.0 3.1 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 (243060) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ MY LITTLE PLANET LIMITED persons with significant control - Find and update company information - GOV.UK - last accessed on August 17, 2022
- ↑ Not Loading in Windows 10; this will break thousands of - Microsoft Community - last accessed on 2017-01-16
- ↑ Microsoft - MS15-097: Description of the security update for the graphics component in Windows: September 8, 2015 - last accessed on 2018-02-16
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 Verified by User:Azatoth on August 17, 2022