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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 21, 2001}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 21, 2001}} | ||
|reception = | |reception = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic| | + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|lego-racers-2|68}} |
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|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Third-person }} | {{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 | Automobile }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Stylized }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Lego Racers }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Lego Racers }} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
+ | |official site= https://web.archive.org/web/20021216074325/http://www.lego.com/eng/software/product.asp?Title=Racers+2&Code=PC | ||
|hltb = 5258 | |hltb = 5258 | ||
+ | |igdb = lego-racers-2 | ||
+ | |lutris = lego-racers-2 | ||
|strategywiki = LEGO Racers 2 | |strategywiki = LEGO Racers 2 | ||
|mobygames = 12571 | |mobygames = 12571 | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | Simple | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | Simple disc check. | | Windows }} |
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Essential improvements== | ||
+ | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Move, delete or rename files|ref=<ref name="alphayellow">{{Refcheck|user=AlphaYellow|date=2024-06-04}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\game data\Movies\}}. | ||
+ | # Move, delete or rename {{file|ATD splash.mpg}}, {{file|LEGO splash.mpg}} and {{file|LR2 splash.mpg}}. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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|widescreen resolution = hackable | |widescreen resolution = hackable | ||
|widescreen resolution notes= See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. | |widescreen resolution notes= See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. | ||
− | |multimonitor = | + | |multimonitor = hackable |
− | |multimonitor notes = | + | |multimonitor notes = Use the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/3010-lego-racers-2-widescreen-fov-fix/ Widescreen & FOV Fix]. |
|ultrawidescreen = hackable | |ultrawidescreen = hackable | ||
|ultrawidescreen notes = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. | |ultrawidescreen notes = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. | ||
− | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = hackable |
− | |4k ultra hd notes = | + | |4k ultra hd notes = Use the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/3010-lego-racers-2-widescreen-fov-fix/ Widescreen & FOV Fix]. |
|fov = hackable | |fov = hackable | ||
|fov notes = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. | |fov notes = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. | ||
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|hdr = false | |hdr = false | ||
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
− | |color blind = | + | |color blind = false |
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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# Run the game with the edited shortcut. The game will start with the resolution set by the shortcut. | # Run the game with the edited shortcut. The game will start with the resolution set by the shortcut. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Widescreen fix|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kewkPek_nXA|title=LEGO Racers 2 - Widescreen Tutorial|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Widescreen fix|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kewkPek_nXA|title=LEGO Racers 2 - Widescreen Tutorial|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= | ||
# Open {{file|Lego Racers 2.exe}} with a hex editor such as [https://mh-nexus.de/en/downloads.php?product=HxD HxD]. | # Open {{file|Lego Racers 2.exe}} with a hex editor such as [https://mh-nexus.de/en/downloads.php?product=HxD HxD]. | ||
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|invert mouse y-axis = n/a | |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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* Use [https://github.com/le717/Racers-2-Alternate-Installer/releases Lego Racers 2 Alternate Installer]. | * Use [https://github.com/le717/Racers-2-Alternate-Installer/releases Lego Racers 2 Alternate Installer]. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Setup the game compatibility settings|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Setup the game compatibility settings|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
# Right click on the <code>Setup.exe</code> file (located in the install folder on the Lego Racers 2 CD) and select "Properties". | # Right click on the <code>Setup.exe</code> file (located in the install folder on the Lego Racers 2 CD) and select "Properties". | ||
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===Run the game at screen refresh rate=== | ===Run the game at screen refresh rate=== | ||
− | {{--}} Fullscreen mode defaults to 60 | + | {{--}} Fullscreen mode defaults to 60 Hz, even if the screen refresh rate is set higher than that. |
{{Fixbox|description=Set screen refresh rate|ref={{cn|date=July 2017}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Set screen refresh rate|ref={{cn|date=July 2017}}|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 12:42, 4 June 2024
Developers | |
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Attention to Detail | |
Publishers | |
Lego Software | |
Post-2001 copies | Electronic Arts |
Release dates | |
Windows | September 21, 2001 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 68 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Racing |
Vehicles | Automobile |
Art styles | Stylized |
Series | Lego Racers |
Lego Racers | |
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Subseries of Lego | |
Lego Racers | 1999 |
Lego Racers 2 | 2001 |
Drome Racers | 2002 |
Lego Portal Racers | 2015 |
Lego Racers 2 is a singleplayer and multiplayer third-person racing game in the Lego Racers series.
Use Lego Racers 2 Alternate Installer to install the game on modern systems.
General information
- Game options and progress must be saved manually from the main menu.
- Brickipedia - A detailed wiki for everything Lego-related.
- Rock Raiders United - A fan forum for all of the classic Lego games.
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | Simple disc check. |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Move, delete or rename files[1] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\games\LEGO Racers 2\Saved Games\ |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\games\LEGO Racers 2\Saved Games\ |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
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Widescreen resolution | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Multi-monitor | Use the Widescreen & FOV Fix. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
4K Ultra HD | Use the Widescreen & FOV Fix. | ||
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) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
High-fidelity upscaling | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | Forced on by default. | ||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | See Run the game at screen refresh rate. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) |
Widescreen resolution
Widescreen fix without binary patch[2] |
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Widescreen fix[3] |
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Windowed
Force windowed[citation needed] |
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | No mouse support. | |
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 | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Danish | ||||
Dutch | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Brazilian Portuguese | [4] | |||
Russian | ||||
Swedish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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Local play | 2 | Split-screen. | ||
LAN play | ||||
Online play |
Issues fixed
"Out of memory" error when attempting to install the game
Use alternate installer[citation needed] |
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Setup the game compatibility settings[citation needed] |
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Run the game at screen refresh rate
- Fullscreen mode defaults to 60 Hz, even if the screen refresh rate is set higher than that.
Set screen refresh rate[citation needed] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 8 |
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 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium II 266 MHz | Intel Pentium II 400 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 64 MB | 128 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 200 MB | 450 MB |
Video card (GPU) | Direct3D compatible video card 16 MB of VRAM | Direct3D compatible video card 32 MB of VRAM |
References
- ↑ Verified by User:AlphaYellow on 2024-06-04
- ↑ rockraidersunited.com Forum/ - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ LEGO Racers 2 - Widescreen Tutorial - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Novo Milênio, 08/05/2002. - last accessed on 9 June 2023