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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = The Polar Express cover.jpg | |cover = The Polar Express cover.jpg | ||
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|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 3, 2004}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 3, 2004}} | ||
| + | |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 | Action, Adventure, Platform }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Contemporary }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | }} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
| − | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = |
|strategywiki = The Polar Express | |strategywiki = The Polar Express | ||
| + | |mobygames = polar-express_ | ||
|wikipedia = The Polar Express (video game) | |wikipedia = The Polar Express (video game) | ||
|winehq = | |winehq = | ||
| + | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
| − | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use replacement video files|fix= |
| − | + | Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/837-the-polar-express-intro-skip/ The Polar Express intro skip]. | |
| − | Use [ | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|hklm}}\SOFTWARE\{{p|wow64}}\BlueTongue Entertainment\The Polar Express}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\Save\}} |
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|The Polar Express video settings.png|Video settings (<code>{{p|game}}\Config.exe</code>).}} | {{Image|The Polar Express video settings.png|Video settings (<code>{{p|game}}\Config.exe</code>).}} | ||
| − | {{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= See [ | + | |widescreen resolution notes= See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. |
|multimonitor = false | |multimonitor = false | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
|ultrawidescreen = false | |ultrawidescreen = false | ||
|ultrawidescreen notes = | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
| − | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = unknown |
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
|fov = false | |fov = false | ||
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|antialiasing = false | |antialiasing = false | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
| − | |vsync = | + | |upscaling = false |
| − | |vsync notes = Appears to be always on. | + | |upscaling tech = |
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
| + | |vsync = always on | ||
| + | |vsync notes = Appears to be always on.{{cn|date=June 2019}} | ||
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
|120 fps = true | |120 fps = true | ||
|120 fps notes = Game will not run above 1000 FPS. | |120 fps notes = Game will not run above 1000 FPS. | ||
| + | |hdr = false | ||
| + | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = false | |color blind = false | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Widescreen fix|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wy8QRyzR5IU|title=The Polar Express - Widescreen Tutorial - YouTube|date=2017-03-20}}</ref>|fix= | ||
| + | # Download and install [https://cheatengine.org/downloads.php Cheat Engine]. | ||
| + | # Download an archive which corresponds to your screen aspect ratio. | ||
| + | #* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4L0ztH1T3BYeHlxSVRGRXNkV1E/view 5:4 aspect ratio] | ||
| + | #* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4L0ztH1T3BYRVdUZ21TWGN0RzA/view 25:16 aspect ratio] | ||
| + | #* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4L0ztH1T3BYeGJYTWNfLWxpRUk/view 16:10 aspect ratio] | ||
| + | #* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4L0ztH1T3BYNjNFa0tUUzBqckU/view 15:9 aspect ratio] | ||
| + | #* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4L0ztH1T3BYVE5qb0gwS3YzbFE/view 16:9 aspect ratio] | ||
| + | # Open the installation folder and make a backup of {{file|PolarExpress.exe}} and {{file|Data\}}. | ||
| + | # Open the downloaded archive and copy {{file|PolarExpress.exe}} and {{file|Data\}} to the installation folder. | ||
| + | # Run {{file|Config.exe}}. | ||
| + | # Run Cheat Engine and open the {{file|Config.exe}} process. | ||
| + | # Change "Value type" to "Array of byte" and paste <code>80020000E001</code> in the text field. | ||
| + | # Click on "First scan". | ||
| + | # Right-click on the fourth result and click on "Change value of selected addresses". | ||
| + | # Change the value to: | ||
| + | #* <code>00050000D002</code> for 1280x720 | ||
| + | #* <code>000500000003</code> for 1280x768 | ||
| + | #* <code>000500002003</code> for 1280x800 | ||
| + | #* <code>000500000004</code> for 1280x1024 | ||
| + | #* <code>560500000003</code> for 1366x768 | ||
| + | #* <code>A00500008403</code> for 1440x900 | ||
| + | #* <code>400600008403</code> for 1600x900 | ||
| + | #* <code>400600000004</code> for 1600x1024 | ||
| + | #* <code>900600001A04</code> for 1680x1050 | ||
| + | #* <code>800700003804</code> for 1920x1080 | ||
| + | #* <code>80070000B004</code> for 1920x1200 | ||
| + | #* More values available [https://www.wsgf.org/article/common-hex-values here] | ||
| + | # Go back to the configuration window and set 640x480 resolution. | ||
| + | |||
| + | '''Notes''' | ||
| + | {{ii}} In-game cutscenes will become stretched. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{ii}} Windowed mode can be set but is limited to 640x480. | {{ii}} Windowed mode can be set but is limited to 640x480. | ||
| − | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Set in registry|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/topic/1940-the-polar-express-widescreen-and-other-6th-gen-games/#entry8753|title=The Polar Express Widescreen (and other 6th gen games) - Game Troubleshooting and Reports - PCGamingWiki Community|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
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# Go to the installation folder. | # Go to the installation folder. | ||
# Open {{file|Config.exe}} and set a different resolution to generate the necessary value. | # Open {{file|Config.exe}} and set a different resolution to generate the necessary value. | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
| − | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = false | |key remap = false | ||
| − | |key remap notes = | + | |key remap notes = The Numpad is required to swap the camera perspective in missions such as sneaking past the Chef. Many Laptops & some keyboards don't have Numpads. However the game is completable without the Numpad though. |
|acceleration option = false | |acceleration option = false | ||
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
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|invert mouse y-axis = false | |invert mouse y-axis = false | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
| + | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
| + | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
| − | |controller support notes = Can detect and play with | + | |controller support notes = Can detect and play with XInput controllers. |
|full controller = false | |full controller = false | ||
|full controller notes = | |full controller notes = | ||
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|invert controller y-axis = false | |invert controller y-axis = false | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
| − | | | + | |xinput controllers = unknown |
| − | | | + | |xinput controllers notes = |
| − | |button prompts = | + | |xbox prompts = unknown |
| + | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
| + | |impulse triggers = unknown | ||
| + | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
| + | |dualshock 4 = unknown | ||
| + | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
| + | |dualshock prompts = unknown | ||
| + | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
| + | |light bar support = unknown | ||
| + | |light bar support notes = | ||
| + | |dualshock 4 modes = unknown | ||
| + | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
| + | |tracked motion controllers= unknown | ||
| + | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
| + | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
| + | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
| + | |other controllers = unknown | ||
| + | |other controllers notes = | ||
| + | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
| + | |other button prompts notes= | ||
| + | |button prompts = false | ||
|button prompts notes = Only refers to Keyboard controls. | |button prompts notes = Only refers to Keyboard controls. | ||
|controller hotplug = unknown | |controller hotplug = unknown | ||
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|haptic feedback = false | |haptic feedback = false | ||
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
| − | | | + | |simultaneous input = unknown |
| − | | | + | |simultaneous input notes = |
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
{{Image|The Polar Express audio settings.png|Audio settings (in-game).}} | {{Image|The Polar Express audio settings.png|Audio settings (in-game).}} | ||
{{Image|The Polar Express launcher audio settings.png|Audio settings (<code>{{p|game}}\Config.exe</code>).}} | {{Image|The Polar Express launcher audio settings.png|Audio settings (<code>{{p|game}}\Config.exe</code>).}} | ||
| − | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = SFX, Music. | |separate volume notes = SFX, Music. | ||
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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 = English | |language = English | ||
| − | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = false |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = French | |language = French | ||
| − | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = false |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = German | |language = German | ||
| − | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = false |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Italian | |language = Italian | ||
| − | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = unknown |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = unknown |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Spanish | |language = Spanish | ||
| − | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | |||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
| − | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 9.0c |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|metal support = | |metal support = | ||
|metal support notes = | |metal support notes = | ||
| − | |vulkan | + | |vulkan versions = |
| − | |vulkan | + | |vulkan notes = |
|dos modes = | |dos modes = | ||
|dos modes notes = | |dos modes notes = | ||
|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
| − | |64-bit executable | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
| − | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
| + | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |windows exe notes = | ||
| + | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
| + | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
| + | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |macos app notes = | ||
| + | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
| + | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
| + | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
| − | |minOS = | + | |minOS = 98, 2000, XP, ME |
| − | |minCPU = | + | |minCPU = 400 MHz Pentium 3 (or equivalent AMD) |
|minRAM = 128 MB | |minRAM = 128 MB | ||
|minHD = 1.2 GB | |minHD = 1.2 GB | ||
| − | |minGPU = | + | |minGPU = AGP video card |
| + | |minDX = 9.0c | ||
| + | |minVRAM = 32 MB | ||
| − | |recOS = | + | |recOS = |
| − | |recCPU = | + | |recCPU = 800 MHz Pentium 3 (or equivalent AMD Athlon XP) |
|recRAM = 256 MB | |recRAM = 256 MB | ||
| − | |recHD = | + | |recHD = |
| − | |recGPU = | + | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce2 or better |
| + | |recVRAM = 32 MB | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
| + | [[Category:Pages with corrupt images]] | ||
Latest revision as of 15:53, 6 April 2024
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Blue Tongue Entertainment | |
| Publishers | |
| THQ | |
| Engines | |
| RenderWare | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | November 3, 2004 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase |
| Modes | Singleplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | Third-person |
| Controls | Direct control |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Platform |
| Art styles | Realistic |
| Themes | Contemporary |
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Availability
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
| Use replacement video files |
|---|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\BlueTongue Entertainment\The Polar Express[Note 1] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\Save\[Note 2] |
Video
Video settings (
<path-to-game>\Config.exe).
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | |||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | See Windowed. | ||
| 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. | ||
| High-fidelity upscaling | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | Appears to be always on.[citation needed] | ||
| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Game will not run above 1000 FPS. | ||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
Widescreen resolution
| Widescreen fix[1] |
|---|
Notes
|
Windowed
- Windowed mode can be set but is limited to 640x480.
| Set in registry[2] |
|---|
|
Input
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | The Numpad is required to swap the camera perspective in missions such as sneaking past the Chef. Many Laptops & some keyboards don't have Numpads. However the game is completable without the Numpad though. | |
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support | Can detect and play with XInput controllers. | |
| Full controller support | ||
| Controller remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
| Controller sensitivity | ||
| Controller Y-axis inversion |
| Controller types |
|---|
| XInput-compatible controllers |
|---|
| PlayStation controllers |
|---|
| Generic/other controllers |
|---|
| Additional information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Button prompts | Only refers to Keyboard controls. | |
| Controller hotplugging | ||
| Haptic feedback | ||
| Digital movement supported | ||
| Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio settings (in-game).
Audio settings (
<path-to-game>\Config.exe).| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | SFX, Music. | |
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Italian | ||||
| Spanish |
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 9.0c |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | FMOD | |
| Cutscenes | Bink Video |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 98, 2000, XP, ME | |
| Processor (CPU) | 400 MHz Pentium 3 (or equivalent AMD) | 800 MHz Pentium 3 (or equivalent AMD Athlon XP) |
| System memory (RAM) | 128 MB | 256 MB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1.2 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | AGP video card 32 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible | Nvidia GeForce2 or better 32 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ Applications writing to
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWAREwill 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%\VirtualStoreon Windows Vista and later (more details).
References
- ↑ The Polar Express - Widescreen Tutorial - YouTube - last accessed on 2017-03-20
- ↑ The Polar Express Widescreen (and other 6th gen games) - Game Troubleshooting and Reports - PCGamingWiki Community - last accessed on May 2023