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==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
|windowed = hackable | |windowed = hackable | ||
− | |windowed notes = | + | |windowed notes = Use [[#MM2 Hook|MM2 Hook]] with the <code>-windowed</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]]. |
|borderless windowed = hackable | |borderless windowed = hackable | ||
− | |borderless windowed notes = | + | |borderless windowed notes = Use [[#MM2 Hook|MM2 Hook]] with the <code>-borderless</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]]. |
|anisotropic = hackable | |anisotropic = hackable | ||
|anisotropic notes = Use [http://dege.freeweb.hu/dgVoodoo2/dgVoodoo2.html dgVoodoo 2]. | |anisotropic notes = Use [http://dege.freeweb.hu/dgVoodoo2/dgVoodoo2.html dgVoodoo 2]. | ||
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|antialiasing notes = Use [http://dege.freeweb.hu/dgVoodoo2/dgVoodoo2.html dgVoodoo 2]. | |antialiasing notes = Use [http://dege.freeweb.hu/dgVoodoo2/dgVoodoo2.html dgVoodoo 2]. | ||
|vsync = hackable | |vsync = hackable | ||
− | |vsync notes = Use [http://dege.freeweb.hu/dgVoodoo2/dgVoodoo2.html dgVoodoo 2] or | + | |vsync notes = Use [http://dege.freeweb.hu/dgVoodoo2/dgVoodoo2.html dgVoodoo 2] or use [[#MM2 Hook|MM2 Hook]] with the <code>-novsync</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]]. |
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
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Developers | |
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Angel Studios | |
Publishers | |
Microsoft | |
Release dates | |
Windows | September 22, 2000 |
Warnings
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see Availability for affected versions).
Midtown Madness | |
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Midtown Madness | 1999 |
Midtown Madness 2 | 2000 |
Key points
- Extensive modding can make the game unstable on modern operating systems.
General information
Availability
Essential improvements
Patches
- The only official patch for the game is the XP Compatibility Patch
- Speed Boot can help decrease the amount of time it takes for Midtown Madness 2 to launch on Windows XP, Vista and 7. Replace Midtown2.exe within the installation folder with the one inside the archive. The XP Compatibility Patch must be installed first.
MM2 Hook
- Fixes random crash bugs, as well as a fix for the heap overrun error, and allows for further control of the game.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows |
Video settings
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Notes | |
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Local play | Only Single Player available. | ||
LAN play | Racing (Checkpoint or Circuit), Cops & Robbers, and Cruise Mode. | ||
Online play | Racing (Checkpoint or Circuit), Cops & Robbers, and Cruise Mode. NOTE: Need to use third-party software (such as Game Ranger) to setup online matches. |
IPX LAN support on modern systems
- Download IPXWRAPPER, drag & drop the files, run 32 or 64bit reg and enable automatic windows firewall exception in ipxconfig.exe, any internet connection will link 2 computers
Issues fixed
- Setting the game to run in Windows XP (Service Pack 2) compatibility mode can help with running the game on modern operating systems.
Compatibility issues on Windows 8 and later
Use dgVoodoo2[citation needed] |
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Heap Overrun error
See MM2 Hook[citation needed] |
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Use MM2 Heap Patcher[citation needed] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 7 | |
Software renderer | See MM2 Hook. |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95 | 98, Me, 2000 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium II 233 MHz | Intel Pentium II 266 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 32 MB | 64 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 250 MB | 400 MB |
Video card (GPU) | 8 MB of VRAM DirectX 7.0a compatible | 8 MB of VRAM DirectX 7.0a compatible |
Other | 4x CD-ROM drive |
Notes
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