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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Redline Racer cover.jpg | |cover = Redline Racer cover.jpg | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Criterion Games}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Criterion Games}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher| | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Ubisoft}} |
|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|July 31, 1998}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|July 31, 1998}} | ||
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Third-person }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Racing }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Racing }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | }} | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | {{ | + | {{Introduction |
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
+ | }} | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | {{DRM|SafeDisc}} | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | {{DRM|SafeDisc}}. | | Windows }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| Retail | | DRM-free | 1998 FIGS retail version by UbiSoft. | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | ||
|4k ultra hd wsgf award = | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | ||
− | |widescreen resolution = | + | |widescreen resolution = false |
− | |widescreen resolution notes= | + | |widescreen resolution notes= 640x480 only. |
− | |multimonitor = | + | |multimonitor = false |
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = false |
|ultrawidescreen notes = | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
− | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = false |
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
− | |fov = | + | |fov = true |
− | |fov notes = | + | |fov notes = FOV slider in game's settings. |
− | |windowed = | + | |windowed = false |
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
− | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = false |
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
− | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = false |
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
− | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = false |
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
− | |vsync = | + | |upscaling = false |
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
+ | |vsync = always on | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
− | |60 fps = | + | |60 fps = true |
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
− | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = true |
− | |120 fps notes = | + | |120 fps notes = Acceleration, braking, turning rates and physics are tied to frame rate. |
− | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
− | |color blind = | + | |color blind = false |
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
− | |acceleration option = | + | |acceleration option = n/a |
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
− | |mouse sensitivity = | + | |mouse sensitivity = n/a |
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
|mouse menu = true | |mouse menu = true | ||
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
− | |invert mouse y-axis = | + | |invert mouse y-axis = n/a |
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
− | |touchscreen = | + | |touchscreen = false |
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
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|invert controller y-axis = unknown | |invert controller y-axis = unknown | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
+ | |xinput controllers = unknown | ||
+ | |xinput controllers notes = | ||
+ | |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 = | ||
+ | |other controllers = unknown | ||
+ | |other controllers notes = | ||
+ | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |other button prompts notes= | ||
|controller hotplug = unknown | |controller hotplug = unknown | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
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==Audio== | ==Audio== | ||
{{Audio | {{Audio | ||
− | |separate volume = | + | |separate volume = true |
|separate volume notes = CD Music, Effects, and Speech. | |separate volume notes = CD Music, Effects, and Speech. | ||
|surround sound = true | |surround sound = true | ||
|surround sound notes = Up to 7.0 output with [[Glossary:Sound card#DirectSound hardware path|DirectSound3D restoration software]]. | |surround sound notes = Up to 7.0 output with [[Glossary:Sound card#DirectSound hardware path|DirectSound3D restoration software]]. | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = false |
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
− | |closed captions = | + | |closed captions = false |
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
− | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = false |
|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = true | |eax support = true | ||
− | |eax support notes | + | |eax support notes = A3D 1.0<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://playdevil.tripod.com/reviews/r/Rracer/Rracerb.html|title=Review: "Redline Racer" part 2 - PlayDevil.com|date=May 2023}}</ref>, EAX 1.0. |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
|red book cd audio = true | |red book cd audio = true | ||
|red book cd audio notes = | |red book cd audio notes = | ||
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|language = English | |language = English | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = unknown | + | |audio = true |
+ | |subtitles = unknown | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Czech | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = unknown | ||
+ | |notes = Fan - [https://www.abcgames.cz/?p=preklady_zobraz&id=3310 1] | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = French | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = unknown | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = German | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = unknown | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Italian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = unknown | |subtitles = unknown | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
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|fan = | |fan = | ||
}}{{L10n/switch | }}{{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Spanish |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
|subtitles = unknown | |subtitles = unknown | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
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|tcp = 2300-2400, 47624 | |tcp = 2300-2400, 47624 | ||
|udp = 2300-2400 | |udp = 2300-2400 | ||
− | |upnp = | + | |upnp = unknown |
}} | }} | ||
==Issues Fixed== | ==Issues Fixed== | ||
− | ===Crash at | + | ===Crash at startup=== |
{{Fixbox|description=Use nGlide in 3DFX mode|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Demon272481|date=2022-04-13|comment=}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Use nGlide in 3DFX mode|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Demon272481|date=2022-04-13|comment=}}</ref>|fix= | ||
# Download and install [https://www.zeus-software.com/downloads/nglide nGlide]. | # Download and install [https://www.zeus-software.com/downloads/nglide nGlide]. | ||
− | # Start the game using | + | # Start the game using {{file|rlr_3dfx.exe}}. |
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Alternatively, use [[DgVoodoo|dgVoodoo 2]] for either (3DFX or D3D) renderers|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AlphaYellow|date=2023-07-16}}</ref>}} | ||
===Music does not play or loop=== | ===Music does not play or loop=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Fix CD audio not looping on Windows Vista and newer operating systems|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Demon272481|date=2022-04-13|comment=}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Fix CD audio not looping on Windows Vista and newer operating systems|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Demon272481|date=2022-04-13|comment=}}</ref>|fix= | ||
# Rip your game CD-ROM's music to MP3 format and place it in a folder on your computer. | # Rip your game CD-ROM's music to MP3 format and place it in a folder on your computer. | ||
− | # Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/107-patched-inmmdll/ patched _inmm.dll], and install it. | + | # Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/107-patched-inmmdll/ patched _inmm.dll], and install it. |
− | # | + | # Inside {{p|game}}, patch {{file|rlr_3dfx.exe}}, {{file|rlr_D3d.exe}}, and {{file|rlr_i740.exe}} by dragging them onto {{file|_inmmconf.exe}}. |
− | # Open | + | # Open {{file|_inmmconf.exe}} and set ''DirectShow'' player for default file type in the '''method''' tab, as well as the MP3 type. |
# In the '''_inmm.ini''' tab, add the audio files you have ripped. Make sure the order is correct, and then save it in {{p|game}}. | # In the '''_inmm.ini''' tab, add the audio files you have ripped. Make sure the order is correct, and then save it in {{p|game}}. | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Unable to move bikes on certain tracks=== | ===Unable to move bikes on certain tracks=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Enable | + | {{Fixbox|description=Enable Vsync or set an FPS limit|ref={{cn|date=April 2022}}}} |
− | }} | ||
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 6 |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|opengl versions = | |opengl versions = | ||
|opengl notes = | |opengl notes = | ||
− | |glide versions = | + | |glide versions = 2 |
|glide notes = | |glide notes = | ||
|software mode = | |software mode = | ||
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|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
− | |windows 64-bit exe = | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
+ | |windows arm app = | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
|macos intel 32-bit app = | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos arm app = | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} |
Latest revision as of 17:09, 2 August 2024
Developers | |
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Criterion Games | |
Publishers | |
Ubisoft | |
Release dates | |
Windows | July 31, 1998 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Racing |
Art styles | Realistic |
Warnings
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see Availability for affected versions).
Redline Racer is a singleplayer and multiplayer third-person racing game.
Availability
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\menudata.ini[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\misc\datebase.ddb[Note 2] |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
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Widescreen resolution | 640x480 only. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | FOV slider in game's settings. | ||
Windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
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) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Acceleration, braking, turning rates and physics are tied to frame rate. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
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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PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | Disabled by default. | |
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | CD Music, Effects, and Speech. | |
Surround sound | Up to 7.0 output with DirectSound3D restoration software. | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
EAX support | A3D 1.0[3], EAX 1.0. | |
Royalty free audio | ||
Red Book CD audio | On Windows, CD music might not play correctly; see the troubleshooting guide for solutions. |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Czech | Fan - 1 | |||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Local play | ||||
LAN play | 8 | Versus |
||
Online play | 8 | Versus |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
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TCP | 2300-2400, 47624 |
UDP | 2300-2400 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
Issues Fixed
Crash at startup
Use nGlide in 3DFX mode[4] |
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Alternatively, use dgVoodoo 2 for either (3DFX or D3D) renderers[5] |
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Music does not play or loop
Fix CD audio not looping on Windows Vista and newer operating systems[6] |
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Unable to move bikes on certain tracks
Enable Vsync or set an FPS limit[citation needed] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 6 | |
Glide | 2 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Audio | DirectSound3D |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | ||
Processor (CPU) | ||
System memory (RAM) | ||
Hard disk drive (HDD) |
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]
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 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
- ↑ Review: "Redline Racer" part 2 - PlayDevil.com - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:Demon272481 on 2022-04-13
- ↑ Verified by User:AlphaYellow on 2023-07-16
- ↑ Verified by User:Demon272481 on 2022-04-13