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|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Empire Interactive}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Empire Interactive}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Cenega|Poland}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
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|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Racing }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
+ | {{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, }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | Automobile, Track racing }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Contemporary }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Ford Racing }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Ford Racing }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|SafeDisc|2}} | | Windows, OS X }} | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|SafeDisc|2}} or {{DRM|SafeDisc|3}} in European and {{DRM|SecuROM|4}} in American releases. | | Windows, OS X }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| Retail | | DRM-free | Polish release. | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} Demo version is available [http://www.gamershell.com/download_3864.shtml here] | {{ii}} Demo version is available [http://www.gamershell.com/download_3864.shtml here] | ||
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{{ii}}In order for the game to play music, the Windows Media Source Filter must be re-installed on newer versions of Windows | {{ii}}In order for the game to play music, the Windows Media Source Filter must be re-installed on newer versions of Windows | ||
{{++}}Music is fully restored with this fix | {{++}}Music is fully restored with this fix | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Install the Windows Media Source Filter|ref=<ref>https://mcdebugrndmstuff.blogspot.com/2018/10/monopoly-tycoon-directsound-music-fix.html</ref>|fix= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Install the Windows Media Source Filter|ref=<ref name='music-fix'>{{Refurl|url=https://mcdebugrndmstuff.blogspot.com/2018/10/monopoly-tycoon-directsound-music-fix.html|title=Monopoly Tycoon Music Fix v1.7 | mrpenguinb's blog|date=2023-05-19}}</ref>|fix= |
# Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1199-windows-media-source-filter-directshow-codec/ Windows Media Source Filter Installer v1.7] | # Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1199-windows-media-source-filter-directshow-codec/ Windows Media Source Filter Installer v1.7] | ||
# Extract the contents from the <code>.zip</code> file into a folder. | # Extract the contents from the <code>.zip</code> file into a folder. | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Manual installation of the Windows Media Source Filter|ref=<ref | + | {{Fixbox|description=Manual installation of the Windows Media Source Filter|ref=<ref name='music-fix'/>|collapsed=yes|fix= |
# Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1199-windows-media-source-filter-directshow-codec/ Windows Media Source Filter Installer v1.7] | # Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1199-windows-media-source-filter-directshow-codec/ Windows Media Source Filter Installer v1.7] | ||
# Extract the contents from the <code>.zip</code> file into a folder. | # Extract the contents from the <code>.zip</code> file into a folder. | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p| | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|hklm}}\SOFTWARE\{{p|wow64}}\Empire Interactive\Ford Racing 2\}} |
{{Game data/config|OS X|}} | {{Game data/config|OS X|}} | ||
{{ii}} Use the <code>syscfg.exe</code> located in the <code>Config</code> folder at {{p|game}} to change settings. | {{ii}} Use the <code>syscfg.exe</code> located in the <code>Config</code> folder at {{p|game}} to change settings. | ||
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===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\SAVEDATA}} | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\SAVEDATA\AUTOSAVE\}} |
{{Game data/saves|OS X|}} | {{Game data/saves|OS X|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|antialiasing = false | |antialiasing = false | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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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 = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = French |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = German |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Portuguese |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = n/a | |subtitles = n/a | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Also available in the Nestlé release |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Polish |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
|subtitles = n/a | |subtitles = n/a | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = [https://youtu.be/sCYAXnF489A Polish voice lines replace the SPEECH files] |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Spanish |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
|subtitles = n/a | |subtitles = n/a | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
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{{ii}} The Windows Media Source Filter '''must''' be installed for this to have any effect or use. | {{ii}} The Windows Media Source Filter '''must''' be installed for this to have any effect or use. | ||
{{++}} No system file modifications are necessary. | {{++}} No system file modifications are necessary. | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Install the <code>qasf.dll</code>|ref=<ref | + | {{Fixbox|description=Install the <code>qasf.dll</code>|ref=<ref name='music-fix'/>|fix= |
# Download the music fix: [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1199-windows-media-source-filter-directshow-codec/ DirectShow - Windows Media Source Filter Installer v1.7] | # Download the music fix: [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1199-windows-media-source-filter-directshow-codec/ DirectShow - Windows Media Source Filter Installer v1.7] | ||
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{{API | {{API | ||
|direct3d versions = 8.1 | |direct3d versions = 8.1 | ||
− | |direct3d notes = | + | |direct3d notes = |
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
|directdraw notes = | |directdraw notes = | ||
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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 = false | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |mac os x powerpc app = true | ||
|macos intel 32-bit app = true | |macos intel 32-bit app = true | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = false | |macos intel 64-bit app = false | ||
+ | |macos arm app = false | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Middleware=== | ||
+ | {{Middleware | ||
+ | |physics = | ||
+ | |physics notes = | ||
+ | |audio = | ||
+ | |audio notes = | ||
+ | |interface = | ||
+ | |interface notes = | ||
+ | |input = | ||
+ | |input notes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes = Windows Media Player | ||
+ | |cutscenes notes = Requires Windows Media Player 7.1 media features and codecs. | ||
+ | |multiplayer = | ||
+ | |multiplayer notes= | ||
+ | |anticheat = | ||
+ | |anticheat notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|minVRAM = 32 MB | |minVRAM = 32 MB | ||
− | |recOS = | + | |recOS = |
|recCPU = Intel Pentium III 800 MHz | |recCPU = Intel Pentium III 800 MHz | ||
|recRAM = 128MB+ | |recRAM = 128MB+ | ||
|recHD = 150MB+ | |recHD = 150MB+ | ||
|recVRAM = 64 MB | |recVRAM = 64 MB | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{System requirements | ||
+ | |OSfamily = OS X | ||
+ | |||
+ | |minOS = 10.2.3 | ||
+ | |minCPU = PowerPC 600 MHz | ||
+ | |minRAM = 128 MB | ||
+ | |minHD = 500 MB | ||
+ | |minVRAM = 16 MB | ||
+ | |||
+ | |recOS = 10.3 | ||
+ | |recCPU = PowerPC 800 MHz | ||
+ | |recRAM = 256 MB | ||
+ | |recHD = 750 MB | ||
+ | |recVRAM = 32 MB | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
Latest revision as of 21:59, 29 February 2024
Developers | |
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Razorworks | |
macOS (OS X) | Feral Interactive |
Publishers | |
Empire Interactive | |
Poland | Cenega |
Release dates | |
Windows | October 25, 2003 |
macOS (OS X) | December 3, 2004 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Racing |
Vehicles | Automobile, Track racing |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Contemporary |
Series | Ford Racing |
Ford Racing | |
---|---|
Ford Racing | 2001 |
Ford Racing 2 | 2003 |
Ford Racing 3 | 2004 |
Ford Street Racing | 2006 |
Ford Racing: Off Road | 2008 |
Warnings
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see Availability for affected versions).
- The macOS (OS X) version of this game does not work on macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later due to the removal of support for 32-bit-only apps.
Key points
- Has problems running on Windows XP and above. See "Game crashes on startup" and "Issues unresolved".
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | SafeDisc 2 DRM[Note 1] or SafeDisc 3 DRM[Note 2] in European and SecuROM 4 DRM in American releases. | |||
Retail | Polish release. |
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).
- Demo version is available here
Essential improvements
Game crashes on startup
- In order for the game to play music, the Windows Media Source Filter must be re-installed on newer versions of Windows
- Music is fully restored with this fix
Install the Windows Media Source Filter[5] |
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Notes
|
Manual installation of the Windows Media Source Filter[5] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
- Use the
syscfg.exe
located in theConfig
folder at <path-to-game> to change settings.
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Empire Interactive\Ford Racing 2\[Note 3] |
macOS (OS X) |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\SAVEDATA\AUTOSAVE\[Note 4] |
macOS (OS X) |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | User interface stretches | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | Use D3DWindower or DxWnd. | ||
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. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Frame rate is capped at 122 FPS. |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | Mouse not used for gameplay. | |
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | ||
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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Additional information | ||
---|---|---|
Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Menu music, race music, effects, and speech sliders. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Portuguese | Also available in the Nestlé release | |||
Polish | Polish voice lines replace the SPEECH files | |||
Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Local play | Versus |
||
LAN play | |||
Online play |
Issues fixed
Music skipping/looping issues on Windows XP and later
- The Windows Media Source Filter must be installed for this to have any effect or use.
- No system file modifications are necessary.
Install the qasf.dll [5]
|
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Notes
in an admin command prompt. Reboot is required for it to take effect. This allows system-wide DLL redirection via .local files or folders. |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 8.1 |
Executable | PPC | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
Windows | ||||
macOS (OS X) | This 32-bit-only macOS game does not work on macOS Catalina (10.15) or later. |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Cutscenes | Windows Media Player | Requires Windows Media Player 7.1 media features and codecs. |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98, ME, 2000, XP | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium III 500 MHz | Intel Pentium III 800 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 128 MB | 128MB+ |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 150 MB | 150MB+ |
Video card (GPU) | 32 MB of VRAM | 64 MB of VRAM |
macOS (OS X) | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 10.2.3 | 10.3 |
Processor (CPU) | PowerPC 600 MHz | PowerPC 800 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 128 MB | 256 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 500 MB | 750 MB |
Video card (GPU) | 16 MB of VRAM | 32 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10[1] 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.[2]
- ↑ SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10[3] 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.[4]
- ↑ Applications writing to
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE
will be redirected to other locations based on various criterias, see the glossary page for more details. - ↑ 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
- ↑ 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
- ↑ 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
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Monopoly Tycoon Music Fix v1.7 | mrpenguinb's blog - last accessed on 2023-05-19