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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Codemasters}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Codemasters}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Codemasters}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sold Out Software|Re-release}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows| | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 29, 1998}} |
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
− | | | + | |hltb = 1798 |
− | | | + | |lutris = colin-mcrae-rally-1998 |
− | |wikipedia = Colin McRae Rally (video game) | + | |strategywiki = Colin McRae Rally |
+ | |mobygames = 1686 | ||
+ | |wikipedia = Colin McRae Rally (1998 video game) | ||
|winehq = 2883 | |winehq = 2883 | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Racing, Simulation }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | Automobile, Off-roading }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Colin McRae Rally }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{Series|Colin McRae Rally | + | {{Introduction |
+ | |introduction = '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is a {{Glossary:singleplayer}} and {{Glossary:multiplayer}} {{Glossary:racing}} game developed and published by [[Company:Codemasters|Codemasters]]. Named after the rally driver {{w|Colin McRae}}, it is the first entry in the ''[[Series:Colin McRae Rally|Colin McRae Rally]]'' series. | ||
− | + | |release history = It was released in Europe on September 29, 1998, followed by the North American release on February 29, 2000. | |
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− | + | |current state = The game requires the [[#Unofficial|unofficial patches]] to run on modern operating systems and even then, it has some issues on Windows 7 and later. (See the [[#Issues fixed|fixed issues]] and [[#Issues unresolved|unresolved issues]].) | |
− | + | }} | |
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
− | {{ii}} [ | + | {{ii}} The latest official patch 1.5 (EU/US) and patch 1.4 (IT) are available at [https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/917/7/ www.patches-scrolls.de] and [https://soggi.org/misc/game-patches.htm soggi.org]. |
====Unofficial==== | ====Unofficial==== | ||
− | {{ii}} [https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8Zuix6o_scYaEhvd2NWVURKU1k/view CMRONW2K by Krister Brus] makes the game compatible with Windows 2000 and XP | + | {{ii}} [https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8Zuix6o_scYaEhvd2NWVURKU1k/view?usp=sharing&resourcekey=0-zuUfobeOISM5unIu06Z1Og CMRONW2K by Krister Brus] makes the game compatible with Windows 2000 and XP. |
− | {{ii}} [https://web.archive.org/web/20150401005453/http://kfyatek-dev.jogger.pl/2011/09/25/colin-mcrae-rally-1-unofficial-windows-7-patch | + | {{ii}} [https://web.archive.org/web/20150401005453/http://kfyatek-dev.jogger.pl/2011/09/25/colin-mcrae-rally-1-unofficial-windows-7-patch kFYatek's Unofficial Windows 7 Patch] makes the game compatible with Windows 7 and later. |
+ | {{ii}} [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2416-patrxgts-unofficial-modern-patch-for-colin-mcrae-rally-1998 Patrxgt's Unofficial Modern Patch] makes the game compatible with the newest operating systems (without breaking menus, like "kFYatek's Unofficial Windows 7 Patch" does) and skips CD check. | ||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
− | {{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= | + | |widescreen resolution notes= Use [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pxYaXvDLKbl7V1d8sjUS0178K1VaKZ7n/view Colin McRae Rally widescreen fix] |
|multimonitor = false | |multimonitor = false | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
|ultrawidescreen = hackable | |ultrawidescreen = hackable | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen notes = | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = Use [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pxYaXvDLKbl7V1d8sjUS0178K1VaKZ7n/view Colin McRae Rally widescreen fix] |
|4k ultra hd = false | |4k ultra hd = false | ||
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
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|windowed notes = Use {{key|Alt|Enter}} to toggle. | |windowed notes = Use {{key|Alt|Enter}} to toggle. | ||
|borderless windowed = false | |borderless windowed = false | ||
− | |borderless windowed notes = Borderless Gaming doesn't seem to work | + | |borderless windowed notes = ''Borderless Gaming'' doesn't seem to work |
|anisotropic = hackable | |anisotropic = hackable | ||
|anisotropic notes = Can be forced through driver control. | |anisotropic notes = Can be forced through driver control. | ||
|antialiasing = hackable | |antialiasing = hackable | ||
|antialiasing notes = Can be forced through driver control or through dgVoodoo2. | |antialiasing notes = Can be forced through driver control or through dgVoodoo2. | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = hackable | |vsync = hackable | ||
|vsync notes = Can be forced through driver control or through dgVoodoo2. | |vsync notes = Can be forced through driver control or through dgVoodoo2. | ||
− | |60 fps = | + | |60 fps = limited |
− | |60 fps notes = Turn Motion Smoothing off in the settings to disable the 30 FPS cap | + | |60 fps notes = Turn Motion Smoothing off in the settings to disable the 30 FPS cap. Disabling Turn Motion Smoothing will make the camera wobble. See [[#The Motion Smoothing option is turned off but is unplayable at 60 FPS|Cap the frame rate to 60 FPS]] |
|120 fps = false | |120 fps = false | ||
|120 fps notes = Frame rate is capped at 111 FPS. | |120 fps notes = Frame rate is capped at 111 FPS. | ||
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|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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|tracked motion prompts = unknown | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
|tracked motion prompts notes = | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
− | |other controllers = | + | |other controllers = true |
|other controllers notes = | |other controllers notes = | ||
|other button prompts = unknown | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = false | |eax support = false | ||
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{L10n|content= | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = English | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = French | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = German | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Hungarian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = Hungarian retail re-release (EVM) only. Released as a downloadable separately. | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Italian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = Italian retail release only. | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Polish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = Polish retail release only. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Spanish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|local play modes = | |local play modes = | ||
|local play notes = | |local play notes = | ||
− | |lan play = | + | |lan play = limited |
|lan play players = | |lan play players = | ||
|lan play modes = | |lan play modes = | ||
|lan play notes = Direct IP only | |lan play notes = Direct IP only | ||
− | |online play = | + | |online play = false |
|online play players = | |online play players = | ||
|online play modes = | |online play modes = | ||
− | |online play notes = | + | |online play notes = |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
}}{{Network/Connections | }}{{Network/Connections | ||
− | |matchmaking = | + | |matchmaking = false |
|matchmaking notes = | |matchmaking notes = | ||
− | |p2p = | + | |p2p = true |
|p2p notes = | |p2p notes = | ||
− | |dedicated = | + | |dedicated = false |
|dedicated notes = | |dedicated notes = | ||
− | |self-hosting = | + | |self-hosting = true |
|self-hosting notes = | |self-hosting notes = | ||
− | |direct ip = | + | |direct ip = true |
|direct ip notes = | |direct ip notes = | ||
}}{{Network/Ports | }}{{Network/Ports | ||
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==Issues unresolved== | ==Issues unresolved== | ||
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===When using the dgVoodoo2 wrapper the intro videos for the Rally School courses have sound but no image when the game runs in fullscreen=== | ===When using the dgVoodoo2 wrapper the intro videos for the Rally School courses have sound but no image when the game runs in fullscreen=== | ||
{{ii}} Make sure the {{key|Alt|Enter}} shortcut is not disabled in dgVoodoo2's settings so you can switch to windowed mode when you want to see those videos | {{ii}} Make sure the {{key|Alt|Enter}} shortcut is not disabled in dgVoodoo2's settings so you can switch to windowed mode when you want to see those videos | ||
− | ===Twitchy screen and sudden top-down camera view for a short period of time | + | ==Issues fixed== |
+ | ===3D elements on the menus don't show properly on Windows 7 or later=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use [[#Unofficial|Patrxgt's Unofficial Modern Patch]]|fix= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Twitchy screen and sudden top-down camera view for a short period of time.=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Set Motion smoothness to "ON"|ref={{cn|date=October 2020}}|fix= | ||
+ | }} | ||
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===Game occasionally crashes when loading a stage on Windows 7 and later=== | ===Game occasionally crashes when loading a stage on Windows 7 and later=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Use the dgVoodoo2 wrapper|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Use the dgVoodoo2 wrapper|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
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===Game crashes when loading a stage on Windows 8 and later=== | ===Game crashes when loading a stage on Windows 8 and later=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Start the game in Windows | + | {{Fixbox|description=Start the game in Windows XP (Service Pack 3) compatibility mode|fix= |
# Right-click <code>{{p|game}}\game.exe</code>. | # Right-click <code>{{p|game}}\game.exe</code>. | ||
# From the dropdown menu, select <code>Properties</code>. | # From the dropdown menu, select <code>Properties</code>. | ||
# Once the window is open, select the <code>Compatibility</code> tab. | # Once the window is open, select the <code>Compatibility</code> tab. | ||
# Check the box next to <code>Run the program in compatibility mode for</code>. | # Check the box next to <code>Run the program in compatibility mode for</code>. | ||
− | # From the dropdown menu, select <code>Windows | + | # From the dropdown menu, select <code>Windows XP (Service Pack 3)</code>. |
# Repeat the process for <code>{{p|game}}\rally.exe</code>. | # Repeat the process for <code>{{p|game}}\rally.exe</code>. | ||
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
− | {{ii}} Make sure you have the [[#Unofficial | + | {{ii}} Make sure you have the [[#Unofficial|Patrxgt's Unofficial Modern Patch]] installed. |
}} | }} | ||
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'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
{{ii}} If you use dgVoodoo2 and play the game in fullscreen mode the Rally School videos may not play properly so make sure the {{key|Alt|Enter}} shortcut is not disabled in dgVoodoo2's settings so you can switch between fullscreen and windowed when needed | {{ii}} If you use dgVoodoo2 and play the game in fullscreen mode the Rally School videos may not play properly so make sure the {{key|Alt|Enter}} shortcut is not disabled in dgVoodoo2's settings so you can switch between fullscreen and windowed when needed | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===The Motion Smoothing option is turned off but is unplayable at 60 FPS=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} This game has no Vsync option due to the age of games. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Disabling Motion Smoothing will make the camera wobble in game. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|fix= | ||
+ | # Use [http://www.guru3d.com/files-details/rtss-rivatuner-statistics-server-download.html Rivatuner Statistics Server] to limit the game framerate to 60 FPS. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use [http://dege.freeweb.hu/dgVoodoo2/dgVoodoo2/ dgVoodoo 2] to force Vsync and cap to 60hz.|fix= | ||
}} | }} | ||
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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 = | ||
}} | }} |
Revision as of 02:44, 7 November 2023
For the 2014 game, see Colin McRae Rally (2014).
Developers | |
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Codemasters | |
Publishers | |
Codemasters | |
Re-release | Sold Out Software |
Release dates | |
Windows | September 29, 1998 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Racing, Simulation |
Vehicles | Automobile, Off-roading |
Art styles | Realistic |
Series | Colin McRae Rally |
⤏ Go to series page | |
Colin McRae Rally | 1998 |
Colin McRae Rally 2.0 | 2000 |
Colin McRae Rally 3 | 2003 |
Colin McRae Rally 04 | 2004 |
Colin McRae Rally 2005 | 2004 |
Colin McRae: DiRT | 2007 |
Colin McRae: DiRT 2 | 2009 |
DiRT 3 | 2011 |
DiRT Showdown | 2012 |
Colin McRae Rally (2014) | 2014 |
DiRT Rally | 2015 |
DiRT 4 | 2017 |
DiRT Rally 2.0 | 2019 |
DIRT 5 | 2020 |
Colin McRae Rally is a singleplayer and multiplayer racing game developed and published by Codemasters. Named after the rally driver Colin McRae, it is the first entry in the Colin McRae Rally series.
It was released in Europe on September 29, 1998, followed by the North American release on February 29, 2000.
The game requires the unofficial patches to run on modern operating systems and even then, it has some issues on Windows 7 and later. (See the fixed issues and unresolved issues.)
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail |
Essential improvements
Patches
- The latest official patch 1.5 (EU/US) and patch 1.4 (IT) are available at www.patches-scrolls.de and soggi.org.
Unofficial
- CMRONW2K by Krister Brus makes the game compatible with Windows 2000 and XP.
- kFYatek's Unofficial Windows 7 Patch makes the game compatible with Windows 7 and later.
- Patrxgt's Unofficial Modern Patch makes the game compatible with the newest operating systems (without breaking menus, like "kFYatek's Unofficial Windows 7 Patch" does) and skips CD check.
Skip intro videos
You can skip the intro by launching the game from <path-to-game>\rally.exe
.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\save[Note 1] |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
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Widescreen resolution | Use Colin McRae Rally widescreen fix | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | Use Colin McRae Rally widescreen fix | ||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | Use Alt+↵ Enter to toggle. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | Borderless Gaming doesn't seem to work | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Can be forced through driver control. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Can be forced through driver control or through dgVoodoo2. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | Can be forced through driver control or through dgVoodoo2. | ||
60 FPS | Turn Motion Smoothing off in the settings to disable the 30 FPS cap. Disabling Turn Motion Smoothing will make the camera wobble. See Cap the frame rate to 60 FPS | ||
120+ FPS | Frame rate is capped at 111 FPS. |
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 | DirectInput controllers only | |
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | DirectInput controllers only | |
Controller sensitivity | ||
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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Button prompts |
Additional information | ||
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Button prompts | ||
Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
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 | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Hungarian | Hungarian retail re-release (EVM) only. Released as a downloadable separately. | |||
Italian | Italian retail release only. | |||
Polish | Polish retail release only. | |||
Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Notes | |
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Local play | |||
LAN play | Direct IP only | ||
Online play |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Issues unresolved
When using the dgVoodoo2 wrapper the intro videos for the Rally School courses have sound but no image when the game runs in fullscreen
- Make sure the Alt+↵ Enter shortcut is not disabled in dgVoodoo2's settings so you can switch to windowed mode when you want to see those videos
Issues fixed
Use Patrxgt's Unofficial Modern Patch |
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Twitchy screen and sudden top-down camera view for a short period of time.
Set Motion smoothness to "ON"[citation needed] |
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Game occasionally crashes when loading a stage on Windows 7 and later
Use the dgVoodoo2 wrapper[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Game crashes when loading a stage on Windows 8 and later
Start the game in Windows XP (Service Pack 3) compatibility mode |
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Notes
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Intro videos have sound playing but no image on Windows 7 or later
Add compatibility for old Indeo codecs[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Use the dgVoodoo2 wrapper[citation needed] |
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Notes
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The Motion Smoothing option is turned off but is unplayable at 60 FPS
- This game has no Vsync option due to the age of games.
- Disabling Motion Smoothing will make the camera wobble in game.
Instructions |
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Use dgVoodoo 2 to force Vsync and cap to 60hz. |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 6 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95, 98 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 166 MHz | Intel Pentium 200 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 16 MB | 32 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 20 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 2 MB of VRAM DirectX 6.0 compatible | 4 MB of VRAM |
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
- ↑ Verified by User:Mars icecream on 2016-11-25
- Email received from Codemasters customer service.