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|steam appid = 21780 | |steam appid = 21780 | ||
|gogcom id = 1207658825 | |gogcom id = 1207658825 | ||
| + | |official site= https://web.archive.org/web/20060409095534/http://www.atari.com/driver/ | ||
|hltb = 2889 | |hltb = 2889 | ||
|lutris = driver-parallel-lines | |lutris = driver-parallel-lines | ||
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|winehq = 5445 | |winehq = 5445 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
| + | }} | ||
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| + | {{Introduction | ||
| + | |introduction = | ||
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| + | |release history = | ||
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| + | |current state = | ||
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{{Availability/row| GMG | driver-parallel-lines | Uplay | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GMG | driver-parallel-lines | Uplay | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Steam | 21780 | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 21780 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| Uplay | 575ffd97a3be1633568b4d60 | | + | {{Availability/row| Uplay | 575ffd97a3be1633568b4d60 | DRM-free | When launched from exe | | Windows }} |
}} | }} | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
| − | {{Fixbox|description=Move, delete or rename | + | {{Fixbox|description=Move, delete or rename {{file|{{p|game}}\FMV\LOGO.XMV}}|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} |
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| − | }} | ||
===[https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2064-driver-parallel-lines-megafix Driver: Parallel Lines MegaFix]=== | ===[https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2064-driver-parallel-lines-megafix Driver: Parallel Lines MegaFix]=== | ||
| − | {{++}} Fixes high pitched music and restores missing in PC port songs, to make game sounds like PS2/Xbox versions. | + | {{ii}} The game in digital distribution have 29 songs deleted from soundtrack{{note|The content of Music folder originally had total of 86 XX.xa of music files, not counting those with non-standard names containing cinematics or ambient. Now it's only 57 tracks with only music in Ubisoft Connect version, while PC retail has 86 (most likely Steam version is affected too).}}. |
| + | {{++}} Fixes high-pitched music and restores missing in PC port songs, to make game sounds like PS2/Xbox versions. | ||
{{++}} Fixes car camera position to look like in PS2/Xbox, so now it has proper FOV. | {{++}} Fixes car camera position to look like in PS2/Xbox, so now it has proper FOV. | ||
{{++}} Restores original car names, gives the weapons their real-life counterpart's names. | {{++}} Restores original car names, gives the weapons their real-life counterpart's names. | ||
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|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
| − | |upscaling = | + | |upscaling = false |
|upscaling tech = | |upscaling tech = | ||
|upscaling notes = | |upscaling notes = | ||
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{{ii}} By default, the game is capped at 1920x1080 resolution and adds black bars for aspect ratios other than 16:9. | {{ii}} By default, the game is capped at 1920x1080 resolution and adds black bars for aspect ratios other than 16:9. | ||
| − | {{Fixbox|description=Use | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#driverpl ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix]|ref=<ref name="alphayellow">{{Refcheck|user=AlphaYellow|date=2024-05-23}}</ref>}} |
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| − | }} | ||
===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ||
| − | {{Fixbox|description=Use ThirteenAG's fix|ref= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use ThirteenAG's fix|ref=<ref name="alphayellow"/>|fix= |
# Install [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#driverpl Driver Parallel Lines Widescreen Fix]. | # Install [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#driverpl Driver Parallel Lines Widescreen Fix]. | ||
| − | # Create {{file|wndmode.ini}} in | + | # Create {{file|wndmode.ini}} in {{folder|{{p|game}}}}. |
}} | }} | ||
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|other button prompts notes= | |other button prompts notes= | ||
|button prompts = Xbox | |button prompts = Xbox | ||
| − | |button prompts notes = Not true icons, just letters (A, B, X, Y, etc. | + | |button prompts notes = Not true icons, just letters (A, B, X, Y, etc). |
|controller hotplug = unknown | |controller hotplug = unknown | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = true | |eax support = true | ||
| − | |eax support notes = EAX 3.0 | + | |eax support notes = EAX 3.0. |
|royalty free audio = unknown | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
|royalty free audio notes = | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Czech | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = Retail. Fan translation - [https://www.abcgames.cz/?p=preklady_zobraz&id=10467 link #1] | ||
| + | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
| − | |notes = Retail and GOG.com only; [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2018-driver-parallel-lines-polish-translation/ | + | |notes = Retail and GOG.com only; download for Steam release [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2018-driver-parallel-lines-polish-translation/ here]. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = hackable | |subtitles = hackable | ||
| − | |notes = [https://tribogamer.com/downloads/2396_baixar-traducao-revisada-do-jogo-driver-parallel-lines-driver-parallel-lines.html | + | |notes = Fan translation by TriboGamer available [https://tribogamer.com/downloads/2396_baixar-traducao-revisada-do-jogo-driver-parallel-lines-driver-parallel-lines.html here]. |
|fan = true | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Issues unresolved== | ==Issues unresolved== | ||
===Crash when returning to Main menu and before "Era change" cutscene=== | ===Crash when returning to Main menu and before "Era change" cutscene=== | ||
| − | {{--}} The game has a tendency to crash when returning to main menu from gameplay, reloading | + | {{--}} The game has a tendency to crash when returning to main menu from gameplay, sometimes reloading the profile while the game is loaded, and before said cutscene. For the latter case, the game saves right before it and can be played normally by launching the game again. |
==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===Pixelated slow motion camera=== | ===Pixelated slow motion camera=== | ||
| − | {{Fixbox|description=Decrease motion blur in the game options | + | {{Fixbox|description=Decrease motion blur in the game options|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
| + | '''Notes''' | ||
{{--}} The effect itself is fixed to a low resolution hence disabling it is the only fix. | {{--}} The effect itself is fixed to a low resolution hence disabling it is the only fix. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
| − | |windows arm app = | + | |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 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 arm app = |
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
Latest revision as of 07:57, 23 May 2024
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Reflections Interactive | |
| Publishers | |
| Ubisoft | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | June 26, 2007 |
| Reception | |
| Metacritic | 61 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase |
| Microtransactions | None |
| Modes | Singleplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | Third-person |
| Controls | Direct control |
| Genres | Action, Driving, Open world, Racing, Shooter, TPS |
| Vehicles | Automobile, Bus, Truck |
| Art styles | Realistic |
| Themes | Contemporary, North America |
| Series | Driver |
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| Driver | |
|---|---|
| Driver | 1999 |
| Driv3r | 2005 |
| Driver: Parallel Lines | 2007 |
| Driver: San Francisco | 2011 |
| REDRIVER 2 (unofficial port) | 2020 |
Driver: Parallel Lines is a singleplayer third-person action, driving, open world, racing, shooter and TPS game in the Driver series.
General information
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
TAGES DRM (early copies). | |
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| Retail | |
SecuROM 7.34 DRM disc check (later copies). | |
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| Amazon.com | |
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| GamersGate | |
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| GOG.com | |
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| Green Man Gaming | |
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| Steam | |
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| Ubisoft Store | |
When launched from exe | |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Move, delete or rename <path-to-game>\FMV\LOGO.XMV[citation needed]
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Driver: Parallel Lines MegaFix
- The game in digital distribution have 29 songs deleted from soundtrack[Note 1].
- Fixes high-pitched music and restores missing in PC port songs, to make game sounds like PS2/Xbox versions.
- Fixes car camera position to look like in PS2/Xbox, so now it has proper FOV.
- Restores original car names, gives the weapons their real-life counterpart's names.
- Extends the draw distance so the player can see more over a longer distance.
- Changes British English spellings to American English spellings (e.g. Tyres = Tires, etc.).
Game data
Game settings.
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Driver Parallel Lines\Config.DPLUser |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/21780/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Driver Parallel Lines\<user-id>.DPLSave |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/21780/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| GOG Galaxy | ||
| OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
| Steam Cloud | ||
| Ubisoft Connect |
Video
Video settings
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
| Multi-monitor | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
| Ultra-widescreen | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
| 4K Ultra HD | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
| Field of view (FOV) | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
| Windowed | See Windowed. | ||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | See Windowed. | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
| High-fidelity upscaling | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
Widescreen resolution
- By default, the game is capped at 1920x1080 resolution and adds black bars for aspect ratios other than 16:9.
| Use ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix[1] |
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Windowed
| Use ThirteenAG's fix[1] |
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Input
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | ||
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support | Native XInput controller support. Set in options. | |
| Full controller support | Entering a profile name requires a keyboard. | |
| 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 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Button prompts | Not true icons, just letters (A, B, X, Y, etc). | |
| Controller hotplugging | ||
| Haptic feedback | Vibration can be disabled. | |
| Digital movement supported | ||
| Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio settings
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | ||
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| EAX support | EAX 3.0. | |
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| Czech | Retail. Fan translation - link #1 | |||
| French | Retail and Steam only. | |||
| German | ||||
| Italian | Retail and Steam only. | |||
| Polish | Retail and GOG.com only; download for Steam release here. | |||
| Brazilian Portuguese | Fan translation by TriboGamer available here. | |||
| Russian | Local retail only. Download this for digital versions. | |||
| Spanish | Retail and Steam only. |
Issues unresolved
- The game has a tendency to crash when returning to main menu from gameplay, sometimes reloading the profile while the game is loaded, and before said cutscene. For the latter case, the game saves right before it and can be played normally by launching the game again.
Issues fixed
Pixelated slow motion camera
| Decrease motion blur in the game options[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Mods
Driver Parallel Lines: Visual Edition
- Aims to make the PC version look and play as close to the PlayStation 2 version as possible, with enhancements.
Xbox Rain Droplets
- Basic implementation of Xbox rain droplets from SkyGFX for other games.
Beta Soundtrack
- Restores music, that was cut from the final release.
- These files were converted from an Xbox press build.
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 9.0c | |
| Shader Model support | 1.1, 2.0 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Cutscenes | Bink Video |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | XP SP1 | Vista |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz AMD Athlon 2.0 GHz |
Intel Pentium 4 3.4 GHz AMD Athlon 3.4 GHz |
| System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 4.8 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | 64 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible Shader model 1.1 support |
128 MB of VRAM Shader model 2.0 support |
| Sound (audio device) | DirectX 9.0c compatible | |
Notes
- ↑ The content of Music folder originally had total of 86 XX.xa of music files, not counting those with non-standard names containing cinematics or ambient. Now it's only 57 tracks with only music in Ubisoft Connect version, while PC retail has 86 (most likely Steam version is affected too).
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 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 (21780) 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 Verified by User:AlphaYellow on 2024-05-23