Difference between revisions of "Hot Wheels: Stunt Track Challenge"
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|lutris = hot-wheels-stunt-track-challenge/ | |lutris = hot-wheels-stunt-track-challenge/ | ||
|hltb = 13825 | |hltb = 13825 | ||
+ | |igdb = hot-wheels-stunt-track-challenge | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
|wikipedia = Hot_Wheels:_Stunt_Track_Challenge | |wikipedia = Hot_Wheels:_Stunt_Track_Challenge | ||
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===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/saves|Windows| | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{P|public}}\Documents\HWSTC\PROFILES.SAV}} |
}} | }} | ||
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | ||
|widescreen resolution = hackable | |widescreen resolution = hackable | ||
− | |widescreen resolution notes= Use [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nnpnmJvG9BI/ AuToMaNiAk005's Widescreen Tutorial] | + | |widescreen resolution notes= Use [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nnpnmJvG9BI/ AuToMaNiAk005's Widescreen Tutorial]. |
|multimonitor = unknown | |multimonitor = unknown | ||
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|ultrawidescreen notes = | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
|4k ultra hd = hackable | |4k ultra hd = hackable | ||
− | |4k ultra hd notes = Use [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nnpnmJvG9BI/ AuToMaNiAk005's Widescreen Tutorial] | + | |4k ultra hd notes = Use [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nnpnmJvG9BI/ AuToMaNiAk005's Widescreen Tutorial]. |
|fov = unknown | |fov = unknown | ||
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
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|borderless windowed = unknown | |borderless windowed = unknown | ||
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
− | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = false |
− | |anisotropic notes = | + | |anisotropic notes = |
− | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = false |
− | |antialiasing notes = | + | |antialiasing notes = |
|upscaling = false | |upscaling = false | ||
|upscaling tech = | |upscaling tech = | ||
|upscaling notes = | |upscaling notes = | ||
− | |vsync = | + | |vsync = false |
− | |vsync notes = | + | |vsync notes = |
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Retail version|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?p=796877#p796877|title=Vogons :: Hot Wheels Stunt Track Challenge - Hardware Check|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Retail version|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?p=796877#p796877|title=Vogons :: Hot Wheels Stunt Track Challenge - Hardware Check|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= | ||
− | # Install [https://www.autohotkey.com/ AutoHotkey] | + | # Install [https://www.autohotkey.com/ AutoHotkey]. |
− | # Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1444-hot-wheels-stunt-track-challenge-autohotkey-launcher-fix/ Hot Wheels Stunt Track Challenge - AutoHotkey Launcher Fix] | + | # Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1444-hot-wheels-stunt-track-challenge-autohotkey-launcher-fix/ Hot Wheels Stunt Track Challenge - AutoHotkey Launcher Fix]. |
− | # Copy 'Hot Wheels STC Fix.ahk' to the game folder | + | # Copy 'Hot Wheels STC Fix.ahk' to the game folder. |
− | # Run AutoHotkey | + | # Run AutoHotkey. |
# Run the game's launcher (check.exe) | # Run the game's launcher (check.exe) | ||
− | # Click 'OK' if the "Hardware check failed" error box pops up | + | # Click 'OK' if the "Hardware check failed" error box pops up. |
− | # Open 'Hot Wheels STC Fix.ahk' and both the 'Controls' and 'Display' buttons will be enabled now | + | # Open 'Hot Wheels STC Fix.ahk' and both the 'Controls' and 'Display' buttons will be enabled now . |
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Background artifacts not rendering properly=== | ||
+ | On modern operating systems, some background artifacts may not render properly. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use [[DgVoodoo_2#DirectX_9|dgVoodoo2]]||fix= | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{API | {{API | ||
|direct3d versions = 9.0 | |direct3d versions = 9.0 | ||
− | |direct3d notes = | + | |direct3d notes = |
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
|directdraw notes = | |directdraw notes = |
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Developers | |
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Climax Racing | |
Publishers | |
THQ | |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 15, 2004 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Racing |
Vehicles | Automobile |
Art styles | Stylized |
Series | Hot Wheels |
Warnings
Key points
- Launcher may fail hardware check. See Issues fixed.
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail |
Essential improvements
Skip video intros
Delete or rename video files |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %PUBLIC%\Documents\HWSTC\PROFILES.SAV |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
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Widescreen resolution | Use AuToMaNiAk005's Widescreen Tutorial. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | Use AuToMaNiAk005's Widescreen Tutorial. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
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 and 120+ FPS | Tested on a 144hz monitor. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
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 | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | ||
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | ||
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Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers | Supported via DirectInput. | |
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PlayStation button prompts | ||
Light bar support | ||
Adaptive trigger support | ||
DualSense haptic feedback support | ||
Connection modes | , Wired |
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 | ||
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Notes | |
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Local play | |||
LAN play | |||
Online play | GameSpy services have been shut down;[1] see GameSpy for workarounds. |
Issues fixed
Launcher may fail hardware check
- On modern systems the launcher may see the hardware as incompatible, preventing the user from changing the controls and graphics settings.
Retail version[2] |
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Background artifacts not rendering properly
On modern operating systems, some background artifacts may not render properly.
Use dgVoodoo2 |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Multiplayer | GameSpy |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98, ME, 2000, XP | |
Processor (CPU) | Pentium III or Athlon 600 MHz | Pentium or Athlon 1000 CPU |
System memory (RAM) | 120 MB | 256 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | ||
Video card (GPU) | 32 MB of VRAM | DirectX 9-compatible 3D Graphics Card with 64 MB RAM |
Other | 8x CD-ROM Drive | 24x CD-ROM Drive |
References
- ↑ Pricing | GameSpy Technology
- ↑ Vogons :: Hot Wheels Stunt Track Challenge - Hardware Check - last accessed on May 2023