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|cover = Extreme-G 2 - cover.png | |cover = Extreme-G 2 - cover.png | ||
|developers = | |developers = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/developer| | + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Probe Entertainment}} |
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Acclaim Entertainment}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Acclaim Entertainment|Retail}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Throwback Entertainment| | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Throwback Entertainment|Digital}} |
|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|April 22, 1999}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|April 22, 1999|ref={{cn|November 2022}}}} |
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{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 | Real-time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Third-person }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Racing, Vehicle combat }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Sci-fi }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | }} | ||
|steam appid = 582260 | |steam appid = 582260 | ||
|steam appid side = | |steam appid side = | ||
+ | |official site = https://web.archive.org/web/19990421015024/http://www.extremeg.com:80/index.html | ||
+ | |mobygames = 3114 | ||
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
− | |wikipedia = | + | |lutris = extreme-g-2 |
+ | |wikipedia = Extreme-G_2 | ||
|winehq = | |winehq = | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | + | {{Introduction | |
− | {{ | + | |introduction = |
− | + | ||
+ | |release history = The PC version does not include any multiplayer modes. | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | |||
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/582260/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/582260/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
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{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| Retail | | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 582260 | Steam | | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 582260 | Steam | Modified for compatibility with newer systems. Includes [[dgVoodoo 2]], a launcher with settings, and music tracks from all games in the ''Extreme-G'' series. | | Windows }} |
}} | }} | ||
− | === | + | ===Version differences=== |
− | + | {{ii}} The North American release has the Pantheon bike replaced with Velofire. The Steam release is the European version. | |
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==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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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 | ||
− | |origin | + | |discord = |
− | |origin notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | | | + | |gog galaxy = |
− | | | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |origin = |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |origin notes = |
+ | |steam cloud = true | ||
+ | |steam cloud notes = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Extreme G-2 - options menu.png|Game options menu.}} | {{Image|Extreme G-2 - options menu.png|Game options menu.}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
− | |wsgf link = | + | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/extreme-g-2/en |
|widescreen wsgf award = limited | |widescreen wsgf award = limited | ||
|multimonitor wsgf award = limited | |multimonitor wsgf award = limited | ||
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|antialiasing = hackable | |antialiasing = hackable | ||
|antialiasing notes = Can be forced using [[#Rendering glitches|dgVoodoo 2]]. | |antialiasing notes = Can be forced using [[#Rendering glitches|dgVoodoo 2]]. | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = always on | |vsync = always on | ||
|vsync notes = On by default, no option to disable. | |vsync notes = On by default, no option to disable. | ||
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===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ||
− | {{ii}} The game is made for 4:3 aspect ratio and | + | {{ii}} The game is made for 4:3 aspect ratio and by default runs at 640x480 and is stretched on widescreen resolutions. |
− | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref=<ref name="wsgf">{{Refurl|url= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref=<ref name="wsgf">{{Refurl|url=https://www.wsgf.org/dr/extreme-g-2/en|title=WSGF - Extreme-G 2|date=March 22, 2018}}</ref><ref name="refcheck Antrad">{{refcheck|user=Antrad|date=March 2, 2018}}</ref>|fix= |
− | # Visit the [ | + | # Visit the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/extreme-g-2/en WSGF page], download the attachment and extract the files. |
− | # Open the folder with the aspect ratio | + | # Open the folder with the desired aspect ratio, then copy <code>xg2pc.exe</code> to the game installation folder and replace the existing file. |
# Use <code>-w</code> and <code>-h</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameters]] to set resolution: | # Use <code>-w</code> and <code>-h</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameters]] to set resolution: | ||
− | *Example <code>-w1920 -h1080</code>. | + | *Example: <code>-w1920 -h1080</code>. |
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
{{Image|Extreme G-2 - controls menu.png|Controls configuration menu.}} | {{Image|Extreme G-2 - controls menu.png|Controls configuration menu.}} | ||
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = Press {{key|Space}} in the bike selection screen to enter controls configuration menu. | |key remap notes = Press {{key|Space}} in the bike selection screen to enter controls configuration menu. | ||
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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 = | + | |other button prompts = false |
|other button prompts notes= | |other button prompts notes= | ||
− | |||
− | |||
|controller hotplug = unknown | |controller hotplug = unknown | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = Music, SFX and speech. | |separate volume notes = Music, SFX and speech. | ||
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|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 = | ||
+ | |red book cd audio = true | ||
+ | |red book cd audio notes = Original retail version uses redbook CD audio. Soundtrack is included in the Steam release. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Rendering glitches=== | ===Rendering glitches=== | ||
{{ii}} On modern GPUs font and texture rendering is glitched. | {{ii}} On modern GPUs font and texture rendering is glitched. | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Use dgVoodoo 2|ref=<ref>[https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=17923&start=40 Extreme-G 2 - rendering issues| Vogons]</ref>|fix= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Fix # 1: Use dgVoodoo 2|ref=<ref>[https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=17923&start=40 Extreme-G 2 - rendering issues| Vogons]</ref>|fix= |
− | # Download the latest version of [ | + | # Download the latest version of [[dgVoodoo 2]]. |
− | # | + | # Extract <code>dgVoodooCpl.exe</code> and the files from the <code>MS\x86</code> subfolder into the game installation folder. |
# Run <code>dgVoodooCpl.exe</code> and open the <code>DirectX</code> tab. | # Run <code>dgVoodooCpl.exe</code> and open the <code>DirectX</code> tab. | ||
# Under <code>Videocard</code> select <code>ATI Radeon 8500</code>. | # Under <code>Videocard</code> select <code>ATI Radeon 8500</code>. | ||
# Click <code>Apply</code> and <code>OK</code> to save the settings. | # Click <code>Apply</code> and <code>OK</code> to save the settings. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Fix # 2: Use WineD3D||fix= | ||
+ | # Download [https://fdossena.com/?p=wined3d/index.frag WineD3D] | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
− | |windows 32-bit exe = | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
− | |windows 64-bit exe = | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
+ | |windows arm app = false | ||
|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 = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|minOS = 95 | |minOS = 95 | ||
− | |minCPU = Intel Pentium | + | |minCPU = Intel Pentium 200 MHz |
|minRAM = 16 MB | |minRAM = 16 MB | ||
|minHD = 30 MB | |minHD = 30 MB | ||
|minDX = 5 | |minDX = 5 | ||
+ | |minVRAM = 4 MB | ||
+ | |||
+ | |recOS = 98 | ||
+ | |recCPU = Intel Pentium II 233 MHz | ||
+ | |recRAM = 32 MB | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
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Latest revision as of 02:45, 24 January 2024
Developers | |
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Probe Entertainment | |
Publishers | |
Retail | Acclaim Entertainment |
Digital | Throwback Entertainment |
Release dates | |
Windows | April 22, 1999[citation needed] |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Racing, Vehicle combat |
Themes | Sci-fi |
Extreme-G 2 is a singleplayer third-person racing and vehicle combat game.
The PC version does not include any multiplayer modes.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | ||||
Steam | Modified for compatibility with newer systems. Includes dgVoodoo 2, a launcher with settings, and music tracks from all games in the Extreme-G series. |
Version differences
- The North American release has the Pantheon bike replaced with Velofire. The Steam release is the European version.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\newfile.dat[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/582260/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\newfile.dat[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/582260/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Multi-monitor | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
4K Ultra HD | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | See Widescreen resolution. Camera position can be changed using in-game controls. | ||
Windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Can be forced using dgVoodoo 2. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Can be forced using dgVoodoo 2. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | On by default, no option to disable. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Capped at 33 FPS. |
Widescreen resolution
- The game is made for 4:3 aspect ratio and by default runs at 640x480 and is stretched on widescreen resolutions.
Instructions[1][2] |
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Notes
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FOV, draw distance and fog distance settings
- These offsets and values are for the retail US version and were not tested on other versions.
Instructions[1] |
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Notes
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | Press Space ␣ in the bike selection screen to enter controls configuration menu. | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | No mouse support. | |
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | Triggers on XInput controllers are not recognized. | |
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | Press Space ␣ in the bike selection screen to enter controls configuration menu (only buttons can be remapped). | |
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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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Music, SFX and speech. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio | ||
Red Book CD audio | Original retail version uses redbook CD audio. Soundtrack is included in the Steam release. |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Spanish |
Issues fixed
Game crashes on launch on Windows XP and later
- OutputDebugString calls cause the game to crash, removing the calls fixes the issue.
Instructions[3] |
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Rendering glitches
- On modern GPUs font and texture rendering is glitched.
Fix # 1: Use dgVoodoo 2[4] |
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Fix # 2: Use WineD3D |
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Low framerate
- Because of the way the game uses timers, the framerate will be very low if Windows has been running for more than three days.
Restart Windows[5] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 5 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
System requirements (retail)
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95 | 98 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 200 MHz | Intel Pentium II 233 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 16 MB | 32 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 30 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 4 MB of VRAM DirectX 5 compatible |
System requirements (Steam)
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 7 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i3 | Intel Core i5 |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | 4 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 1 GB of VRAM DirectX 11 compatible | 2 GB 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). - ↑ 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>/582260/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (582260) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 WSGF - Extreme-G 2 - last accessed on March 22, 2018
- ↑ Verified by User:Antrad on March 2, 2018
- ↑ Extreme-G 2 - crash on launch| Vogons
- ↑ Extreme-G 2 - rendering issues| Vogons
- ↑ Extreme-G 2 - framerate issue| Vogons