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(Undo revision 1460858 by D0ntc0pyth4tfl0ppy (talk) It would be notable if the game didn't work on Windows XP as RVGL, as far as I know, is meant to run on the game's original target systems (see system requirements).) Tag: Undo |
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|lutris = re-volt | |lutris = re-volt | ||
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|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
|wikipedia = Re-Volt | |wikipedia = Re-Volt | ||
|winehq = 3151 | |winehq = 3151 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
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+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
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+ | |release history = | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Skip intro with RVGL|ref=<ref name="doc">[https://yethiel.gitlab.io/RVDocs/#launch-parameters RVGL Documentation - Launch Parameters]</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Skip intro with RVGL|ref=<ref name="doc">[https://yethiel.gitlab.io/RVDocs/#launch-parameters RVGL Documentation - Launch Parameters]</ref>|fix= | ||
# Install [[#RVGL|RVGL]]. | # Install [[#RVGL|RVGL]]. | ||
− | # Run | + | # Run {{file|rvgl.exe}} with the <code>-nointro</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]]. |
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{{Fixbox|description=Custom FOV with RVGL|ref=<ref name="doc"/>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Custom FOV with RVGL|ref=<ref name="doc"/>|fix= | ||
# Install [[#RVGL|RVGL]]. | # Install [[#RVGL|RVGL]]. | ||
− | # Run | + | # Run {{file|rvgl.exe}} with the <code>-aspect <width> <height> <lens></code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]]. |
{{ii}} Specify the display aspect ratio and FOV (default '''512'''). Lower values give a wider FOV. | {{ii}} Specify the display aspect ratio and FOV (default '''512'''). Lower values give a wider FOV. | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Set windowed with RVGL|ref=<ref name="doc"/>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Set windowed with RVGL|ref=<ref name="doc"/>|fix= | ||
# Install [[#RVGL|RVGL]]. | # Install [[#RVGL|RVGL]]. | ||
− | # Run | + | # Run {{file|rvgl.exe}} with the <code>-window <width> <height></code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]]. |
{{ii}} Specify width and height optionally. The default size is half the desktop dimensions. | {{ii}} Specify width and height optionally. The default size is half the desktop dimensions. | ||
{{ii}} You can also toggle windowed mode by pressing {{key|F11}} in game. | {{ii}} You can also toggle windowed mode by pressing {{key|F11}} in game. | ||
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|lan play players = 24 | |lan play players = 24 | ||
|lan play modes = Versus | |lan play modes = Versus | ||
− | |lan play notes = Use [[#RVGL|RVGL]]. 16 | + | |lan play notes = Use [[#RVGL|RVGL]]. 16 cars and 8 spectators.<ref name="online">{{Refurl|url=https://re-volt.io/online|title=Online parameters|date=2021-09-02}}</ref> |
|online play = true | |online play = true | ||
|online play players = 24 | |online play players = 24 | ||
|online play modes = Versus | |online play modes = Versus | ||
− | |online play notes = Use [[#RVGL|RVGL]]. 16 | + | |online play notes = Use [[#RVGL|RVGL]]. 16 cars and 8 spectators.<ref name="online"/> |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===Can't create DirectPlay Lobby object=== | ===Can't create DirectPlay Lobby object=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Enable DirectPlay|fix= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Enable [[DirectPlay]]|fix= |
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}} | }} | ||
===Game does not start (Windows 10)=== | ===Game does not start (Windows 10)=== | ||
{{ii}} This applies to the GOG.com version. | {{ii}} This applies to the GOG.com version. | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Delete or rename {{file|winmm.dll}} in | + | {{Fixbox|description=Delete or rename {{file|winmm.dll}} in {{folder|{{P|game}}}}.|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/revolt/revolt_not_loading_on_windows_10/post7|title=Re-Volt not loading on Windows 10., page 1 - Forum - GOG.com|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
}} | }} | ||
===No music using RVGL=== | ===No music using RVGL=== | ||
{{ii}} This applies to the GOG.com and Steam versions. | {{ii}} This applies to the GOG.com and Steam versions. | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Rename the music folder in {{P|game}} to | + | {{Fixbox|description=Rename the {{folder|music}} folder in {{folder|{{P|game}}}} to {{folder|redbook}}|fix= |
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Revision as of 15:18, 26 December 2023
For the unrelated 2016 game, see Revolt (2016).
Developers | |
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Acclaim Studios London | |
Publishers | |
Acclaim Entertainment | |
Throwback Entertainment | |
H2 Interactive | |
Release dates | |
Windows | August 18, 1999 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Racing |
Re-Volt is a singleplayer and multiplayer third-person racing game.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | SecuROM 1 DRM. | |||
GamersGate | ||||
GOG.com | Uses GOG's custom DirectDraw wrapper. | |||
Steam | Uses GOG's custom DirectDraw wrapper. |
- A free demo version is available from Archive.org.
Essential improvements
Patches
- Three official patches were released: v1.0, 0916, and v1.1 (1207).
Running unmodified game on modern systems
Install DirectPlay |
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Skip intro videos
Skip intro with RVGL[1] |
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RVGL
- A cross-platform rewrite/port of Re-Volt that runs natively on both Windows and GNU/Linux, that's powered entirely by modern, open source components.
- Fixes tons of bugs and adds support for modern systems, resolutions, custom soundtracks.
- Brings console exclusive content and options to PC version.[2]
- Improved multiplayer with better netcode with active community.
- Frequently updated.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Acclaim\Re-Volt\1.0\[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/287310/pfx/[Note 2] |
- RVGL location:
<path-to-game>\profiles\
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Acclaim\Re-Volt\1.0\[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/287310/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | HUD and menus stretched by default. For better widescreen support use RVGL. | ||
Multi-monitor | Use RVGL. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | Use RVGL. | ||
4K Ultra HD | Use RVGL. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | See Field of view (FOV). | ||
Windowed | See Windowed. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | Use RVGL and SRWE. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS | Capped at 60 FPS. | ||
120+ FPS | For high FPS use RVGL to avoid issues.[Note 3] | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Field of view (FOV)
Custom FOV with RVGL[1] |
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Windowed
Set windowed with RVGL[1] |
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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 | Use RVGL to add support for modern controllers. | |
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | Can't map POV hat. | |
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 | Generic DirectInput controllers are supported. | |
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Button prompts |
Additional information | ||
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Button prompts | ||
Controller hotplugging | Use RVGL. | |
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | CD Music and SFX. | |
Surround sound | Use RVGL. | |
Subtitles | Everything is text-based. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
EAX support | A3D 1.0, DirectSound3D, EAX 2.0. | |
Royalty free audio | ||
Red Book CD audio | On Windows, CD music might not play correctly; see the troubleshooting guide for solutions. |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Dutch | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Basque | Only in RVGL | |||
Czech | Only in RVGL | |||
Hungarian | Only in RVGL | |||
Lithuanian | Only in RVGL | |||
Polish | Only in RVGL | |||
Portuguese | Only in RVGL | |||
Russian | Official localization by «Руссобит-М». | |||
Romanian | Only in RVGL | |||
Spanish | ||||
Serbian | Only in RVGL | |||
Slovenian | Only in RVGL | |||
Swedish | Only in RVGL | |||
Turkish | Only in RVGL |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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Local play | 4 | Versus Use RVGL. |
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LAN play | 24 | Versus Use RVGL. 16 cars and 8 spectators.[3] |
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Online play | 24 | Versus Use RVGL. 16 cars and 8 spectators.[3] |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | Use RVGL. | |
Direct IP |
Issues fixed
Can't create DirectPlay Lobby object
Enable DirectPlay |
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Game does not start (Windows 10)
- This applies to the GOG.com version.
Delete or rename winmm.dll in <path-to-game> .[4]
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No music using RVGL
- This applies to the GOG.com and Steam versions.
Rename the music folder in <path-to-game> to redbook
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 6 | |
OpenGL | 2.0, 3.0, 4.1 | Only when using RVGL. |
Shader Model support | 2.0, 3.0, 3.1 | Only when using RVGL. |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | ARM | Notes |
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Windows | RVGL is required for 64-bit support. | |||
macOS (OS X) | RVGL is required for native support. | |||
Linux | RVGL is required for native support. ARM support was added in 21.0930a-1.[5] |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 95, 98, ME | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 200 MHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 32 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 200 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 4 MB of VRAM DirectX 6.1 compatible |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Applications writing to
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE
will be redirected to other locations based on various criterias, see the glossary page for more details. - ↑ 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/287310/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (287310) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
- ↑ RVGL 19.0320a: Game animations now use a variable timestep, with an internal limit of 250 FPS.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 RVGL Documentation - Launch Parameters
- ↑ RVGL Documentation - Dreamcast Mode - last accessed on 2021-09-04
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Online parameters - last accessed on 2021-09-02
- ↑ Re-Volt not loading on Windows 10., page 1 - Forum - GOG.com - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ RVGL Changelog - last accessed on 18 June 2022