Difference between revisions of "Grand Theft Auto: Vice City"
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'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
{{ii}} There are many [[#Issues fixed|issues]] and it's very likely to encounter at least one.<ref name=f1>[http://www.gtaforums.com/index.php?showtopic=294498 "Vice City on Windows Vista & Windows 7"]</ref><ref name=f2>[http://www.gtaforums.com/index.php?showtopic=188753 "Bug List with Solutions (PC, PS2 & Xbox)"]</ref> [[#SilentPatch|SilentPatch]] fixes many of these issues. | {{ii}} There are many [[#Issues fixed|issues]] and it's very likely to encounter at least one.<ref name=f1>[http://www.gtaforums.com/index.php?showtopic=294498 "Vice City on Windows Vista & Windows 7"]</ref><ref name=f2>[http://www.gtaforums.com/index.php?showtopic=188753 "Bug List with Solutions (PC, PS2 & Xbox)"]</ref> [[#SilentPatch|SilentPatch]] fixes many of these issues. | ||
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{{++}} Ability to import your music for your own custom radio station.<ref>[http://www.grandtheftwiki.com/Custom_Radio_Station Custom Radio Stations in GTA Games]</ref> | {{++}} Ability to import your music for your own custom radio station.<ref>[http://www.grandtheftwiki.com/Custom_Radio_Station Custom Radio Stations in GTA Games]</ref> | ||
{{--}} Exceeding 30 FPS introduces gameplay and physics [[#Timing-related issues|issues]]. | {{--}} Exceeding 30 FPS introduces gameplay and physics [[#Timing-related issues|issues]]. | ||
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===Version differences=== | ===Version differences=== | ||
| − | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} The current Steam version as of December 2012 was rumored to have some radio songs removed similarly to the mobile version and rare 2013 retail PC re-release.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.rockstarnexus.com/article/82/Vice-City-now-back-on-Steam|title=Vice City now back on Steam - Rockstar Nexus|date=2019-06-09}}</ref> However, it was reported that the "New Audio" version still has the full soundtrack as the earlier retail and Steam "Old Audio" versions.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RjJJ2IzSXCw|title=GTA VC - Why Steam is NOT a bad version? (Comparison) - Feat. MrMario|date=2019-06-09}}</ref><ref>{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=2019-06-09|comment=I have compared the retail version included in the 2009 ''Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy'' collection and the ''"New Audio"'' Steam version and noticed the original radio songs that were rumored to be cut are still present in the latter.}}</ref> |
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
| − | {{ii}} [http://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/1894/7/ Patch 1.1] is the latest patch available. | + | {{ii}} [http://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/1894/7/ Patch 1.1] is the latest patch available. Most digital distribution versions already include this patch. |
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| − | === | + | ===Skip intro videos=== |
| − | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{ii}} Although this mod was made for [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]], it also works on Grand Theft Auto: Vice City as well. |
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| − | + | {{Fixbox|description=Installing No Intro mod|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=2019-06-09|comment=Installed this mod on Vice City (and III) and it works, skipping intros immediately. It also works via Mod Loader.}}</ref>|fix= | |
| − | + | # Download the mod [http://www.gtagarage.com/mods/show.php?id=12470 here]. | |
| + | # Extract the {{file|movie}} folder from the archive, then copy this folder to <code>{{p|game}}</code>, replacing the video files. For the German version, you may need to duplicate {{file|GTAtitles.mpg}} within the mod's folder and rename the copied video as {{file|GTAtitlesGER.mpg}}. | ||
| + | # Now launch the game. The blank videos should skip the intro and launch straight into the game. | ||
| + | }} | ||
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| + | ===ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} A v1.0 executable is recommended. | ||
| + | {{++}} Fixes issues such as broken in-game widescreen presentation and HUD/subtitle scaling in higher resolutions. | ||
| + | {{++}} Adds adjustable FOV and [[Glossary:Anti-aliasing (AA)#Multi-Sample Anti-Aliasing (MSAA)|MSAA]] support for the non-Steam version. Also works as an ASI loader and a D3D8to9 wrapper. | ||
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| − | {{ | + | # Download ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#gtavc here]. |
| + | # Extract the <code>GTAVC.WidescreenFix</code> folder from the zip archive, then copy the {{file|d3d8.dll}} file and {{file|scripts}} folder into <code>{{p|game}}</code>. | ||
| + | # (Optional) Download the Widescreen Frontend from the drop down menu where you downloaded ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix above, then extract the contents of the zip archive and copy them into <code>{{p|game}}</code>, overwriting any files in the process. | ||
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| − | === | + | ===SkyGfx=== |
| − | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{ii}} Requires a D3D8to9 wrapper (included in [[#ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix|ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix]]) and currently only works with a v1.0 executable. |
| − | # | + | {{++}} Features the ability to restore the visual aesthetics of the RenderWare engine from the console or mobile versions. |
| − | # | + | {{Fixbox|description=Installing SkyGfx|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=2019-06-09|comment=}}</ref>|fix= |
| − | + | # Download SkyGfx [https://github.com/aap/skygfx_vc/releases/ here], then extract the {{file|rwd3d9.dll}} into <code>{{p|game}}</code>, then extract the {{file|skygfx.asi}} and place it <code>{{p|game}}\scripts</code> (create a {{file|scripts}} folder if it does not already exist in <code>{{p|game}}</code>). If you are using Widescreen Fix, you do not need its {{file|d3d8.dll}} wrapper. | |
| − | + | # Go into the {{file|VC}} folder extracted from the archive, then copy the {{file|neo}} folder and {{file|skygfx.ini}} into <code>{{p|game}}\scripts</code> folder. | |
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{{--}} Save files are '''NOT''' cross-compatible between Windows and OS X | {{--}} Save files are '''NOT''' cross-compatible between Windows and OS X | ||
| − | + | ===Portable GTA=== | |
| − | + | {{ii}} Requires a v1.0 executable and an ASI loader (included in [[#ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix|ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix]]). | |
| − | + | {{ii}} Also works with [[Grand Theft Auto III]] and [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas|San Andreas]]. | |
| − | + | {{++}} Moves the user files folder to <code>{{p|game}}</code>, allowing a downgraded game to be fully portable. | |
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| − | + | {{Fixbox|description=Using Portable GTA|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=March 31, 2019|comment=}}</ref>|fix= | |
| − | {{ | + | # Download the mod [https://gtaforums.com/topic/899040-the-heros-workshop/ here], then rename the file extension from {{file|portablegta.dll}} to {{file|portablegta.asi}}. |
| − | {{ | + | # Place the {{file|portablegta.asi}} file into <code>{{p|game}}\scripts</code>. |
| − | {{ | + | # Run the game, exit to desktop, and then delete the contents inside <code>{{p|game}}\userfiles</code>. |
| + | # Copy everything from <code>{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\GTA Vice City User Files</code> into <code>{{p|game}}\userfiles</code> folder. | ||
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | ||
|widescreen resolution = limited | |widescreen resolution = limited | ||
| − | |widescreen resolution notes= | + | |widescreen resolution notes= See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. |
|multimonitor = hackable | |multimonitor = hackable | ||
|multimonitor notes = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. | |multimonitor notes = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. | ||
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|borderless windowed = hackable | |borderless windowed = hackable | ||
|borderless windowed notes = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]]. | |borderless windowed notes = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]]. | ||
| − | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = hackable |
| − | |anisotropic notes = | + | |anisotropic notes = Can be forced from GPU control panel.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=2019-06-09|comment=Enabling anisotropic filtering x16 for the game via Nividia Control Panel/Profile Inspector (after installing Widescreen Fix) boosted the overall clarity of the game's textures.}}</ref> |
|antialiasing = hackable | |antialiasing = hackable | ||
| − | |antialiasing notes = | + | |antialiasing notes = Use [[#ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix|ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix]] for MSAA.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://gtaforums.com/topic/547841-gtanfsmpother-widescreen-fixes-pack/page/51/?tab=comments#comment-1067251055|title=(GTA-NFS-MP-OTHER) Widescreen Fixes Pack, Page 51, Scripts & Plugins - GTAForums|date=2019-06-09}}</ref> Post-process anti-aliasing such as FXAA can also be forced from GPU control panel. |
|vsync = hackable | |vsync = hackable | ||
| − | |vsync notes = | + | |vsync notes = Can be forced from GPU control panel.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=2019-06-09|comment=}}</ref> Enabling the '''Frame Limiter''' setting also caps the game to 30 FPS unless modded. |
|60 fps = false | |60 fps = false | ||
| − | |60 fps notes = | + | |60 fps notes = Running the game above 30 FPS introduces physical and technical [[#Timing-related issues|issues]]. |
|120 fps = false | |120 fps = false | ||
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
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===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ||
| − | {{ | + | {{--}} Only 16:9 aspect-ratio is supported as other resolutions are stretched, however, the in-game Widescreen setting causes issues such as stretched HUD, cuts off parts of the image ({{term|Vert-}}), and [[#Misaligned mouse aiming|misaligned mouse aiming]]. Use [[#ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix|ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix]] for proper widescreen support. |
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===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ||
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|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
|mouse sensitivity = true | |mouse sensitivity = true | ||
| − | |mouse sensitivity notes = Only X-Axis by default. Use [[#SilentPatch|SilentPatch]] to tie both axes | + | |mouse sensitivity notes = Only X-Axis by default. Use [[#SilentPatch|SilentPatch]] to tie both axes. |
|mouse menu = true | |mouse menu = true | ||
| − | |mouse menu notes = See [[#Mouse clicks do not register|Mouse clicks do not register]] | + | |mouse menu notes = See [[#Mouse clicks do not register|Mouse clicks do not register]]. |
|invert mouse y-axis = true | |invert mouse y-axis = true | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
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|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
| − | |controller support notes = DirectInput | + | |controller support notes = DirectInput only. |
| − | |full controller = | + | |full controller = true |
| − | |full controller notes = | + | |full controller notes = |
|controller remap = true | |controller remap = true | ||
| − | |controller remap notes = DirectInput controllers | + | |controller remap notes = Only for DirectInput controllers. |
|controller sensitivity = hackable | |controller sensitivity = hackable | ||
| − | |controller sensitivity notes= Use [[#GInput|GInput]] and adjust options in {{file|GInputVC.ini}} | + | |controller sensitivity notes= Use [[#GInput|GInput]] and adjust options in {{file|GInputVC.ini}}. |
|invert controller y-axis = hackable | |invert controller y-axis = hackable | ||
| − | |invert controller y-axis notes= Use [[#GInput|GInput]] and adjust | + | |invert controller y-axis notes= Use [[#GInput|GInput]] and adjust {{code|InvertLook}} in {{file|GInputVC.ini}}. |
| − | |xinput controllers = | + | |xinput controllers = hackable |
| − | |xinput controllers notes = | + | |xinput controllers notes = See [[#GInput|GInput]]. |
| − | |xbox prompts = | + | |xbox prompts = hackable |
| − | |xbox prompts notes = | + | |xbox prompts notes = Can be enabled via [[#GInput|GInput]]. |
| − | |impulse triggers = | + | |impulse triggers = false |
|impulse triggers notes = | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
| − | |dualshock 4 = | + | |dualshock 4 = hackable |
| − | |dualshock 4 notes = | + | |dualshock 4 notes = Requires [[Controller:DualShock 4#DS4Windows|DS4 Windows]] and [[#GInput|GInput]].<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=2019-06-09|comment=Using DS4Windows together with GInput allowed for DualShock 4 support by tricking the game into thinking it's reading inputs from an XInput controller.}}</ref> |
| − | |dualshock prompts = | + | |dualshock prompts = hackable |
| − | |dualshock prompts notes = | + | |dualshock prompts notes = Set {{code|PlayStationButoons}} to {{code|0}} in {{file|GInputVC.ini}}. |
| − | |light bar support = | + | |light bar support = false |
|light bar support notes = | |light bar support notes = | ||
| − | |dualshock 4 modes = | + | |dualshock 4 modes = Wired, Bluetooth |
| − | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | + | |dualshock 4 modes notes = Connection mode must be configured in [[Controller:DualShock 4#DS4Windows|DS4 Windows]]. |
|tracked motion controllers= unknown | |tracked motion controllers= unknown | ||
|tracked motion controllers notes = | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
|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 = generic, Xbox, DualShock |
| − | + | |other button prompts notes= Game references buttons by number (e.g. {{code|JOY1}}) by default. Use [[#GInput|GInput]] for Xbox and DualShock controller prompts; alternative text prompt add-on is also available. | |
| − | + | |controller hotplug = true | |
| − | |button prompts notes | + | |controller hotplug notes = Only for the same type of controller plugged in initially from launch.<ref name="hotplugging">{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=June 6, 2018|comment=}}</ref> |
| − | |controller hotplug = | ||
| − | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
|haptic feedback = hackable | |haptic feedback = hackable | ||
| − | |haptic feedback notes = [[#GInput|GInput]] | + | |haptic feedback notes = See [[#GInput|GInput]]. |
| − | |simultaneous input = | + | |simultaneous input = true |
|simultaneous input notes = | |simultaneous input notes = | ||
|steam input api = unknown | |steam input api = unknown | ||
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===GInput=== | ===GInput=== | ||
| − | {{++}} Adds full XInput controller support | + | {{++}} Adds full XInput and [[Controller: DualShock 3|DualShock 3]] controller support with relevant controller prompts. |
| − | {{++}} Restores haptic feedback from console versions | + | {{++}} Restores haptic feedback from console versions. |
| − | {{++}} | + | {{++}} Five controller presets, based on console versions and [[Grand Theft Auto IV]]. |
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| − | + | {{Fixbox|description=Installing GInput|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=2019-06-09|comment=}}</ref>|fix= | |
| − | {{ | + | # Download GInputVC [https://www.gtagarage.com/mods/show.php?id=24272 here]. |
| + | # Extract the contents of {{file|GInputVC_*.zip}}, and copy the {{file|models}} folder, {{file|GInputVC.asi}}, and {{file|GInputVC.ini}} files into <code>{{p|game}}</code>. | ||
| + | # Open {{file|GInputVC.ini}} with a text editor and configure your desired settings. | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = true | |eax support = true | ||
| − | |eax support notes = EAX 1, EAX 3. In case of problems with EAX restoring in III/VC, [https://www.gtagarage.com/mods/show.php?id=27928 | + | |eax support notes = EAX 1, EAX 3. In case of problems with EAX restoring in III/VC, see [https://www.gtagarage.com/mods/show.php?id=27928 EAX Alchemy Fix]. |
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===Cannot find 640x480 video mode error=== | ===Cannot find 640x480 video mode error=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Download fixed [http://gtaforums.com/topic/669045-iiivcsaasi-silentpatch/ GTA III/GTA VC DDraw Component] and put the <code>ddraw.dll</code> in {{p|game}}|ref=<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/12110/discussions/0/613937942864512392/#c613937942870813434 cant find 640x480 video mode :: Steam Community Discussions]</ref>}} | {{Fixbox|description=Download fixed [http://gtaforums.com/topic/669045-iiivcsaasi-silentpatch/ GTA III/GTA VC DDraw Component] and put the <code>ddraw.dll</code> in {{p|game}}|ref=<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/12110/discussions/0/613937942864512392/#c613937942870813434 cant find 640x480 video mode :: Steam Community Discussions]</ref>}} | ||
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| + | {{Fixbox|description=Use the following compatibility fixes|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SHjkAelFRL8|title=How to fix 'Cannot find 640x480 video mode' in GTA: Vice City - YouTube|date=2019-06-09}}</ref>|fix= | ||
| + | # Right-click {{file|gta-vc.exe}} and select {{code|Properties}}. | ||
| + | # Go to the Compatibility tab and set the following: | ||
| + | #* Set Compatibility mode to {{code|Windows XP (Service Pack 2)}} | ||
| + | #* Check the setting for {{code|Run in 640x480 resolution}} | ||
| + | # Click {{code|Apply}} to apply these settings, and attempt to run the game, then change resolution settings as desired. | ||
| + | }} | ||
===Game cannot find enough available video memory=== | ===Game cannot find enough available video memory=== | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ===Bad lighting, reflections, shadowing=== | + | ===Bad lighting, reflections, shadowing mapping=== |
{{Fixbox|description=Install [[#SilentPatch|SilentPatch]]|ref={{cn|date=August 2017}}}} | {{Fixbox|description=Install [[#SilentPatch|SilentPatch]]|ref={{cn|date=August 2017}}}} | ||
| − | === | + | ===Misaligned mouse aiming=== |
| − | {{--}} | + | {{Fixbox|description=Install the [[#ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix|Widescreen Fix]]|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=2019-06-09|comment=}}</ref>}} |
| − | + | ===Player and pedestrians dialogue is very rare compared to PlayStation 2 version=== | |
| − | + | {{Fixbox|description=Install the [http://gtaforums.com/topic/817075-ped-speech-patch-gta-vc/ Ped Speech Patch]|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=2019-06-09|comment=This restored the talkative pedestrians from the PlayStation 2 version in the PC version from experience.}}</ref>}} | |
| − | ===Player and pedestrians dialogue is very rare compared to | ||
| − | {{Fixbox|description=Install the [http://gtaforums.com/topic/817075-ped-speech-patch-gta-vc/ Ped Speech Patch]|ref={{ | ||
===Low violence gameplay with some keyboard layouts=== | ===Low violence gameplay with some keyboard layouts=== | ||
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===Modding=== | ===Modding=== | ||
| − | ==== | + | ====Featured plugins==== |
| − | * [http://cleo.li/ CLEO] - Popular script extender used by lots of sophisticated mods. Version 2.0.0.0 is compatible with the Steam version | + | * [http://cleo.li/ CLEO] - Popular script extender used by lots of sophisticated mods. Version 2.0.0.0 is compatible with the Steam version. |
| − | * [ | + | * [https://www.gtagarage.com/mods/show.php?id=25377 Mod Loader] - Allows the use of mods without replacing most core files from the installation folder. Some script-based files may not work if loaded via Mod Loader. |
====Featured mods==== | ====Featured mods==== | ||
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* [http://gtaforums.com/topic/849281-gta-vice-city-updated-scm/ GTA Vice City - Updated SCM] - Fixes/Restores/Improves mission-specific stuff. | * [http://gtaforums.com/topic/849281-gta-vice-city-updated-scm/ GTA Vice City - Updated SCM] - Fixes/Restores/Improves mission-specific stuff. | ||
* [http://gtaforums.com/topic/254132-rel09-beta-gtafps/ GTA:FPS] - Play the game in first person. | * [http://gtaforums.com/topic/254132-rel09-beta-gtafps/ GTA:FPS] - Play the game in first person. | ||
| − | * [http://gtaforums.com/topic/707873-relvc-fixed-idle-animations/ Fixed idle animations] | + | * [http://gtaforums.com/topic/707873-relvc-fixed-idle-animations/ Fixed idle animations] - Restores the missing idle animations of the player character with certain weapons. |
* [http://gtaforums.com/topic/754940-relvc-map-fixes-improvements/ Map Fixes & Improvements] | * [http://gtaforums.com/topic/754940-relvc-map-fixes-improvements/ Map Fixes & Improvements] | ||
* [http://gtaforums.com/topic/518046-relvc-vice-cry-18/ Vice Cry 1.8] - Major graphics overhaul for the game. | * [http://gtaforums.com/topic/518046-relvc-vice-cry-18/ Vice Cry 1.8] - Major graphics overhaul for the game. | ||
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====Total conversions==== | ====Total conversions==== | ||
| − | * [http://gtaforums.com/forum/333-gta-lc/ Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City] - Total Conversion of GTA III to Vice City | + | * [http://gtaforums.com/forum/333-gta-lc/ Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City] - Total Conversion of GTA III to Vice City. |
| − | * [http://gtaforums.com/topic/704426-relvc-grand-theft-auto-stories/ Grand Theft Auto: Stories] - Port both Vice City Stories and Libery City Stories to PC | + | * [http://gtaforums.com/topic/704426-relvc-grand-theft-auto-stories/ Grand Theft Auto: Stories] - Port both Vice City Stories and Libery City Stories to PC. |
| − | * [http://gtaforums.com/forum/265-gta-state-of-liberty/ GTA: State of Liberty] - Attempt to port every GTA III era game map to VC | + | * [http://gtaforums.com/forum/265-gta-state-of-liberty/ GTA: State of Liberty] - Attempt to port every GTA III-era game map to VC. |
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| + | ====Modding tools==== | ||
| + | * [http://www.x-squares.com/Download.aspx?id=87 IMG Manager V2.0] - Beta version of the most bug-free .img files manager. | ||
| + | * [https://www.gtagarage.com/mods/show.php?id=27155 IMG Factory 1.2] - An alternative .img file manager to the above. | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
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| Rockstar North | |
| macOS (OS X) | TransGaming Inc. |
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| Rockstar Games | |
| Japan | Capcom |
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| RenderWare | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | May 1, 2003 |
| macOS (OS X) | November 12, 2010 |
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Warnings
- 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
- There are many issues and it's very likely to encounter at least one.[1][2] SilentPatch fixes many of these issues.
- Ability to import your music for your own custom radio station.[3]
- Exceeding 30 FPS introduces gameplay and physics issues.
General information
- Official game site
- GTAForums - Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Discussion
- Grand Theft Wiki
- GTA Network - A huge network of fansites all dedicated to the Grand Theft Auto series
- GTA Garage Mod Database
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
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SecuROM 4 DRM disc check. Polish versions sold in Classics collection from Cenega require Internet activation, but have no DRM. |
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Version differences
- The current Steam version as of December 2012 was rumored to have some radio songs removed similarly to the mobile version and rare 2013 retail PC re-release.[4] However, it was reported that the "New Audio" version still has the full soundtrack as the earlier retail and Steam "Old Audio" versions.[5][6]
Essential improvements
Patches
- Patch 1.1 is the latest patch available. Most digital distribution versions already include this patch.
Skip intro videos
- Although this mod was made for Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, it also works on Grand Theft Auto: Vice City as well.
| Installing No Intro mod[7] |
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ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix
- A v1.0 executable is recommended.
- Fixes issues such as broken in-game widescreen presentation and HUD/subtitle scaling in higher resolutions.
- Adds adjustable FOV and MSAA support for the non-Steam version. Also works as an ASI loader and a D3D8to9 wrapper.
| Installing ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix[8] |
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SilentPatch
- Fixes numerous bugs and oversights introduced in the PC version.
| Download SilentPatch and DDraw Component[9] |
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SkyGfx
- Requires a D3D8to9 wrapper (included in ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix) and currently only works with a v1.0 executable.
- Features the ability to restore the visual aesthetics of the RenderWare engine from the console or mobile versions.
| Installing SkyGfx[10] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
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| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\GTA Vice City User Files\gta_vc.set |
| macOS (OS X) | |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/12110/pfx/[Note 1] |
- Configuration file is encrypted
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\GTA Vice City User Files\GTAVCsf*.b |
| macOS (OS X) | ~/Library/Application Support/Grand Theft Auto Vice City/p_drive/Documents/GTA Vice City User Files/ |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/12110/pfx/[Note 1] |
- Steam edition uses an altered saves format than the retail one. They can be converted though
- If using Windows 98 / Windows ME compatibility mode save files are stored in
%PUBLIC%\Documents\GTA Vice City User Files\ - Save files are NOT cross-compatible between Windows and OS X
Portable GTA
- Requires a v1.0 executable and an ASI loader (included in ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix).
- Also works with Grand Theft Auto III and San Andreas.
- Moves the user files folder to
<path-to-game>, allowing a downgraded game to be fully portable.
| Using Portable GTA[11] |
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Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
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| OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
| Steam Cloud |
Video settings
In-game video settings.
Widescreen resolution
- Only 16:9 aspect-ratio is supported as other resolutions are stretched, however, the in-game Widescreen setting causes issues such as stretched HUD, cuts off parts of the image (Vert-), and misaligned mouse aiming. Use ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix for proper widescreen support.
Windowed
Install ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix, then create a wndmode.ini file in <path-to-game>[12]
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Input settings
In-game key map settings.
In-game mouse settings.
GInput
- Adds full XInput and DualShock 3 controller support with relevant controller prompts.
- Restores haptic feedback from console versions.
- Five controller presets, based on console versions and Grand Theft Auto IV.
| Installing GInput[13] |
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Y-axis sensitivity modifier
| Independently adjust Y-axis speed[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Audio settings
In-game audio settings.
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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| English | ||||
| Brazilian Portuguese | Fan translation, download. | |||
| Simplified Chinese | Fan translation, The Project itself and download and GitHub. | |||
| Czech | Fan translation, download. | |||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Italian | ||||
| Polish | Official translation, download. | |||
| Russian | Retail only. Patch for digital release here. Unofficial audio translation is avaliable. | |||
| Slovak | Fan translation, download. | |||
| Spanish | ||||
| Turkish | Fan translation, download. | |||
| Ukrainian | Two different fan localizations, #1 and #2. |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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| Local play | 2 | Use the Vice City 2 Players Mod | ||
| LAN play | Use Vice City Multiplayer. | |||
| Online play | Use Vice City Multiplayer. | |||
Connection types
| Type | Native | Notes |
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| Peer-to-peer | ||
| Dedicated | Use Vice City Multiplayer. | |
| Self-hosting | Use Vice City Multiplayer. | |
| Direct IP |
VR support
| 3D modes | State | GG3D | Notes | |
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| iZ3D | ||||
Issues fixed
- An unlocked or incorrect frame rate cap can result in timing issues.
Related issues:
- Broken cutscenes (when a cut scene starts, the game seems frozen[14])
- It is noticeable upon starting a new game, when a black screen appears with the writing "Marco's Bistro, Liberty City, 1986".
- Random crash when changing resolution
- Cars that reverse extremely slowly and/or stop quickly after releasing the accelerator
- Inhuman difficulties while performing boat missions (such as "Stunt Boat Challenge")
- Boats that accelerate and move slower than they should be (like cars issue above)
- Game that runs almost comically quickly[1]
- Pedestrians seem to be "running" and cars move on and off screen extremely fast.
- Textures & models "pop in" too slowly[1]
- Certain models such as bridges or stairs take a few seconds to "pop in" even if the character is standing near to or next to the model.
- In the mission "The Driver", a character may fall through the a bridge.
- Vice City with almost no cars or pedestrians on the streets and seems a ghost-town.
Solution:
| Turn on in-game frame limiter[citation needed] |
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Game refuses to start
| Fix Data Execution Prevention setting[citation needed] |
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Ensure Data Execution Prevention (DEP) is set to the default (Windows programs and services only) |
Download fixed GTA III/GTA VC DDraw Component and put the ddraw.dll in <path-to-game>\
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Cannot find 640x480 video mode error
Download fixed GTA III/GTA VC DDraw Component and put the ddraw.dll in <path-to-game>[15]
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| Use the following compatibility fixes[16] |
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Game cannot find enough available video memory
Download fixed GTA III/GTA VC DDraw Component and put the ddraw.dll in <path-to-game>\
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Game crashes after intro movie or fails to start entirely
- Nothing occurs, other than a possible quick flicker, when attempting to run the game (gta-vc.exe)
- The game starts, however it crashes directly after the intro move with the error "gta-vc.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close."
| Delete gta_vc.set[1] |
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Game crashes after loading save
| Make sure save file and game build match[citation needed] |
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Game crashes randomly with "Unhandled exception"
| Option 1: Edit properties of gta-vc.exe[citation needed] |
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| Option 2: Use testapp.exe as game executable[citation needed] |
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Mouse clicks do not register
| Install SilentPatch[citation needed] |
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| Install SilentPatch[citation needed] |
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Camera locks after a unique jump is performed
- The camera locks in slow-motion and does not release the view.
| Alt-Tab Workaround[1] |
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Bad lighting, reflections, shadowing mapping
| Install SilentPatch[citation needed] |
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Misaligned mouse aiming
| Install the Widescreen Fix[17] |
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Player and pedestrians dialogue is very rare compared to PlayStation 2 version
| Install the Ped Speech Patch[18] |
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Low violence gameplay with some keyboard layouts
- Includes ar-EG, de-AT, en-AU, es-ES, fr-CA, qu-PE, se-FI, sr-SP, zh-HK[19]
| Install SilentPatch |
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The game will ask for CD if installed on A: or B: drives
| Install SilentPatch[citation needed] |
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Alchemy doesn't restore EAX
| Install Alchemy Fix[citation needed] |
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Havana outfit is inaccessible
- After finishing Cop Land or No Escape? missions the outfit gets moved behind invisible wall
| Install Havana Outfit Fix[20] |
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Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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| Direct3D | 8 | |
| Shader Model support | 1.4 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
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| Audio | Miles Sound System | 6.1c |
Modding
Featured plugins
- CLEO - Popular script extender used by lots of sophisticated mods. Version 2.0.0.0 is compatible with the Steam version.
- Mod Loader - Allows the use of mods without replacing most core files from the installation folder. Some script-based files may not work if loaded via Mod Loader.
Featured mods
- AI Enhanced Textures for Vice City - Replaces all textures with 4x AI Enhanced versions of the originals.
- GTA Vice City - Updated SCM - Fixes/Restores/Improves mission-specific stuff.
- GTA:FPS - Play the game in first person.
- Fixed idle animations - Restores the missing idle animations of the player character with certain weapons.
- Map Fixes & Improvements
- Vice Cry 1.8 - Major graphics overhaul for the game.
- Spaceeinstein's All In One Mod v3.2 - Adds new features, new optional mods, fixes the gameplay and restores some beta features.
- Vice City - The Leftovers Fix - This reinstates missing or changed artifacts from the PlayStation 2 version of the game.
Total conversions
- Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City - Total Conversion of GTA III to Vice City.
- Grand Theft Auto: Stories - Port both Vice City Stories and Libery City Stories to PC.
- GTA: State of Liberty - Attempt to port every GTA III-era game map to VC.
Modding tools
- IMG Manager V2.0 - Beta version of the most bug-free .img files manager.
- IMG Factory 1.2 - An alternative .img file manager to the above.
System requirements
| Windows | ||
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| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 98, ME, 2000, XP | |
| Processor (CPU) | AMD Athlon 800 MHz AMD Duron 1.2 GHz Intel Pentium III 800 MHz Intel Celeron 1.2 GHz |
AMD Athlon XP Intel Pentium 4 |
| System memory (RAM) | 128 MB | 256 MB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 915 MB | 1.55 GB |
| Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 32 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0 compatible | ATI Radeon 8500 Nvidia GeForce 3 64 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0 compatible |
| Sound (audio device) | DirectX 9.0 compatible | |
| macOS (OS X) | ||
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| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | 10.6.8 | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo | |
| System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1.7 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon X1600 Nvidia GeForce 7300 GT Intel GMA X3100 |
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| Other | This game will NOT run on PowerPC (G3/G4/G5) based Mac systems (PowerMac) | |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (12110) 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 1.2 1.3 1.4 "Vice City on Windows Vista & Windows 7"
- ↑ "Bug List with Solutions (PC, PS2 & Xbox)"
- ↑ Custom Radio Stations in GTA Games
- ↑ Vice City now back on Steam - Rockstar Nexus - last accessed on 2019-06-09
- ↑ GTA VC - Why Steam is NOT a bad version? (Comparison) - Feat. MrMario - last accessed on 2019-06-09
- ↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on 2019-06-09
- I have compared the retail version included in the 2009 Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy collection and the "New Audio" Steam version and noticed the original radio songs that were rumored to be cut are still present in the latter.
- ↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on 2019-06-09
- Installed this mod on Vice City (and III) and it works, skipping intros immediately. It also works via Mod Loader.
- ↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on 2019-06-09
- ↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on May 21, 2018
- ↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on 2019-06-09
- ↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on March 31, 2019
- ↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on 2019-06-09
- ↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on 2019-06-09
- ↑ [REL]Multi-sampling FIX - GTA Forums
- ↑ cant find 640x480 video mode :: Steam Community Discussions
- ↑ How to fix 'Cannot find 640x480 video mode' in GTA: Vice City - YouTube - last accessed on 2019-06-09
- ↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on 2019-06-09
- ↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on 2019-06-09
- This restored the talkative pedestrians from the PlayStation 2 version in the PC version from experience.
- ↑ SilentPatch - Page 167 - GTAForums
- ↑ Verified by User:Blackbird on 2019-04-20