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− | {{ | + | {{disambig|the 2003 remake|the original 1984 game|[[Spy Hunter]]}} |
{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
− | |cover = | + | |title = Spy Hunter |
+ | |cover = Spy Hunter 2003 cover.jpg | ||
|developers = | |developers = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Sidhe Interactive}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Paradigm Entertainment}} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/porter|Sidhe Interactive|Windows}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/porter|TransGaming|OS X}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Midway Games}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Midway Games}} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Aspyr}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Aspyr Media}} |
|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|May 28, 2003}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|May 28, 2003}} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|May 2003}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Mac OS|May 28, 2003}} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|May 28, 2003}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Spy Hunter }} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = |
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
+ | |mobygames = spy-hunter___ | ||
|wikipedia = SpyHunter | |wikipedia = SpyHunter | ||
|winehq = | |winehq = | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ | + | |
+ | '''Key Points''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} Controller highly recommended. | ||
+ | {{--}} Doesn't work very well on newer operating systems. See [[#Issues fixed|Issues fixed]]. | ||
+ | {{--}} Missing graphical effects seen on the console versions. | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | unknown | | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | Standard CD check. | | Windows }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| Retail | | unknown | | | OS X }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} This game is not available digitally. | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Klumb3r|date=2017-09-26}}</ref>|fix= |
− | |||
# Go to <code>{{p|game}}\movies</code> | # Go to <code>{{p|game}}\movies</code> | ||
# Delete or rename {{file|ASPYR.SHM}}, {{file|INTRO.SHM}} and {{file|MLOGO.SHM}}. | # Delete or rename {{file|ASPYR.SHM}}, {{file|INTRO.SHM}} and {{file|MLOGO.SHM}}. | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|hkcu}}\Software\Midway\SpyHunter\}} |
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|OS X|}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\SPYHUNTER_PROFILES.DAT}} |
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|OS X|}} |
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
− | {{Video | + | <gallery> |
+ | file:SpyHunter_Resolution.png|Resolution settings. | ||
+ | file:SpyHunter_In-Game_Settings.png|In-Game settings; Quality appears to alter texture quality and draw distance. | ||
+ | </gallery> | ||
+ | {{Video | ||
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | ||
|widescreen resolution = false | |widescreen resolution = false | ||
− | |widescreen resolution notes= | + | |widescreen resolution notes= Only 4:3 resolutions. |
|multimonitor = false | |multimonitor = false | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
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|ultrawidescreen notes = | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
|4k ultra hd = false | |4k ultra hd = false | ||
− | |4k ultra hd notes = | + | |4k ultra hd notes = Only up to 1600x1200. See [[#Game crashes|Game crashes]] for higher resolutions. |
− | |fov = | + | |fov = false |
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
− | |windowed = | + | |windowed = false |
− | |windowed notes = | + | |windowed notes = |
|borderless windowed = unknown | |borderless windowed = unknown | ||
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
− | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = hackable |
− | |anisotropic notes = | + | |anisotropic notes = See [[#Game crashes|Game crashes]]. |
− | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = hackable |
− | |antialiasing notes = | + | |antialiasing notes = See [[#Game crashes|Game crashes]]. |
− | |vsync = | + | |upscaling = unknown |
− | |vsync notes = | + | |upscaling tech = |
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
+ | |vsync = hackable | ||
+ | |vsync notes = On by default. Force off with GPU control panel. | ||
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
− | |60 fps notes = FMVs are | + | |60 fps notes = FMVs are rendered at 30 FPS. |
− | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = true |
− | |120 fps notes = | + | |120 fps notes = Loading times improve significantly at higher FPS. |
+ | |hdr = unknown | ||
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | {{Input | + | <gallery> |
+ | file:SpyHunter_Keyboard_Rebinding.png|Keyboard rebinding. | ||
+ | file:SpyHunter_Controller_Rebinding.png|Controller rebinding. | ||
+ | </gallery> | ||
+ | {{Input | ||
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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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 = unknown | ||
+ | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
− | |controller support notes = | + | |controller support notes = Dinput only. |
− | |full controller = | + | |full controller = false |
− | |full controller notes = | + | |full controller notes = Save file select can only be chosen by '''Enter'''. |
− | |controller remap = | + | |controller remap = true |
|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
− | |controller sensitivity = | + | |controller sensitivity = false |
|controller sensitivity notes= | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
− | |invert controller y-axis = | + | |invert controller y-axis = false |
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
− | | | + | |xinput controllers = false |
− | | | + | |xinput controllers notes = Game does not detect Xinput controllers. |
− | | | + | |xbox prompts = false |
− | | | + | |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 = unknown | ||
|light bar support notes = | |light bar support notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers= unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
+ | |other controllers = unknown | ||
+ | |other controllers notes = | ||
+ | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |other button prompts notes= | ||
+ | |controller hotplug = false | ||
+ | |controller hotplug notes = Controller must be plugged in when starting game. | ||
+ | |haptic feedback = true | ||
+ | |haptic feedback notes = There's an option to toggle it, but doesn't appear to work. | ||
+ | |simultaneous input = false | ||
+ | |simultaneous input notes = Choice between keyboard or controller. | ||
+ | |steam input api = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input api notes = | ||
+ | |steam hook input = unknown | ||
+ | |steam hook input notes = | ||
+ | |steam input presets = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input presets notes = | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection = unknown | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | {{Audio settings | + | {{Image|SpyHunter_Audio_Options.png|Audio settings}} |
+ | {{Audio | ||
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
− | |separate volume notes = FX, | + | |separate volume notes = FX, Music and Voice. |
|surround sound = unknown | |surround sound = unknown | ||
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
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|closed captions = false | |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 = | |eax support = | ||
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Issues fixed== | ||
+ | ===Game cannot be installed=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} When attempting to install from disk, a message will pop up saying '''Fatal Application Error - This Application has Unexpectedly Quit'''. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|fix= | ||
+ | #Go to '''My Computer''' or '''This PC''', depending on the version of Windows you're using, and open the disk drive, where '''Spy Hunter''' is located. | ||
+ | #Right click <code>Autorun.exe</code>, select '''Properties''', set compatibility mode to '''Windows XP (Service Pack 2)''', check '''Run this program as an administrator''', then click '''Apply'''. | ||
+ | #Run the installer as usual. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Game crashes=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Game will crash shortly after reaching the title screen. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Method 1: Install dgVoodoo|fix= | ||
+ | # Download ''[http://dege.freeweb.hu/ dgVoodoo]''. | ||
+ | # Extract <code>dgVoodooCpl.exe</code> and <code>dgVoodoo.conf</code> to {{p|game}}, where <code>SpyHunter.exe</code> resides. | ||
+ | # Open the <code>MS</code> folder in the dgVoodoo zip and extract <code>DDraw.dll</code>, <code>D3DImm.dll</code>, <code>D3D8.dll</code>, and <code>D3D9.dll</code> from the <code>x86</code> folder to {{p|game}}, again where <code>SpyHunter.exe</code> resides. | ||
+ | # Open <code>dgVoodooCpl.exe</code>. | ||
+ | # Make sure the '''Config folder / Running instance''' is set to {{p|game}}, it may already be there by default. | ||
+ | # In the '''General''' tab, set '''Adapter(s) to use / enable''' to your current graphics card, '''Appearance''' to '''Full Screen''', and '''Scaling mode''' to '''Stretched, 4:3 Aspect Ratio'''. | ||
+ | # In the '''DirectX''' tab, make sure '''Disable and passthru to real DirectX''' is unchecked, and set '''Resolution''' to '''Max'''. You can uncheck '''dgVoodoo Watermark''' if you wish. | ||
+ | # Optional: under '''Texturing''', set '''Filtering''' to '''Force anisotropic 16x''' and set '''Antialiasing (MSAA)''' to '''8x''' to enable anisotropic filtering and antialiasing respectively. Under '''Miscellaneous''', check '''Force vSync''' to enable vSync. | ||
+ | # Click '''Apply''' and exit the program. | ||
+ | {{++}} Upscales to your desired resolution and can apply anti-aliasing/anisotropic filtering. | ||
+ | {{--}} Framerate is quite low while using dgVoodoo. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Method 2: Install WineD3D|fix= | ||
+ | # Download ''[https://fdossena.com/?p=wined3d/index.frag WineD3D]''. | ||
+ | # Extract <code>d3d8.dll</code> and <code>wined3d.dll</code> to {{p|game}}, where <code>SpyHunter.exe</code> resides. | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{++}} Greatly improves framerate, which greatly improves loading times. | ||
+ | {{--}} Limited only to screen resolutions the game offers. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 8.1 |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|metal support = | |metal support = | ||
|metal support notes = | |metal support notes = | ||
− | |vulkan | + | |vulkan versions = |
− | |vulkan | + | |vulkan notes = |
|dos modes = | |dos modes = | ||
|dos modes notes = | |dos modes notes = | ||
|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
− | |64-bit | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
− | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |mac os x powerpc app = true | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = true | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = false | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux powerpc app = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
+ | |mac os powerpc app = true | ||
+ | |mac os 68k app = unknown | ||
+ | |mac os executable notes= | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | |minOS = 98, 2000, XP | + | |minOS = 98, 2000, ME, XP |
− | |minCPU = 800 MHz Pentium 3/Athlon | + | |minCPU = 800 MHz Intel Pentium 3/AMD Athlon |
|minRAM = 256 MB | |minRAM = 256 MB | ||
|minHD = 700 MB | |minHD = 700 MB | ||
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|recGPU = | |recGPU = | ||
|recVRAM = 64 MB | |recVRAM = 64 MB | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{System requirements | ||
+ | |OSfamily = Mac OS | ||
+ | |||
+ | |minOS = 9.0 | ||
+ | |minCPU = 400 MHz G3 processor | ||
+ | |minRAM = 128 MB | ||
+ | |minHD = 700 MB | ||
+ | |minGPU = | ||
+ | |minVRAM = 16 MB | ||
+ | |||
+ | |recOS = | ||
+ | |recCPU = 600 MHz G3 processor | ||
+ | |recRAM = 256 MB | ||
+ | |recHD = | ||
+ | |recGPU = | ||
+ | |recVRAM = 32 MB | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|OSfamily = OS X | |OSfamily = OS X | ||
− | |minOS = 10. | + | |minOS = 10.1.3 or later |
− | |minCPU = | + | |minCPU = 400 MHz G3 processor |
− | |minRAM = | + | |minRAM = 128 MB |
− | |minHD = | + | |minHD = 700 MB |
− | |minGPU = ATI Radeon or | + | |minGPU = ATI Radeon or Nvidia GeForce |
|minVRAM = 16 MB | |minVRAM = 16 MB | ||
Latest revision as of 20:27, 3 July 2024
This page is for the 2003 remake. For the original 1984 game, see Spy Hunter.
Developers | |
---|---|
Paradigm Entertainment | |
Windows | Sidhe Interactive |
macOS (OS X) | TransGaming |
Publishers | |
Midway Games | |
Aspyr Media | |
Release dates | |
Windows | May 28, 2003 |
Mac OS (Classic) | May 28, 2003 |
macOS (OS X) | May 28, 2003 |
Taxonomy | |
Series | Spy Hunter |
Spy Hunter | |
---|---|
Spy Hunter | 1984 |
Spy Hunter (2003) | 2003 |
Spy Hunter: Nowhere to Run | 2009 |
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
- Controller highly recommended.
- Doesn't work very well on newer operating systems. See Issues fixed.
- Missing graphical effects seen on the console versions.
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | Standard CD check. | |||
Retail |
- This game is not available digitally.
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Instructions[1] |
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|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Midway\SpyHunter\ |
macOS (OS X) |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\SPYHUNTER_PROFILES.DAT[Note 1] |
macOS (OS X) |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | Only 4:3 resolutions. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | Only up to 1600x1200. See Game crashes for higher resolutions. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See Game crashes. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | See Game crashes. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | On by default. Force off with GPU control panel. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | FMVs are rendered at 30 FPS. Loading times improve significantly at higher FPS. |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | No mouse input in the game. | |
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | Dinput only. | |
Full controller support | Save file select can only be chosen by Enter. | |
Controller remapping | ||
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | Game does not detect Xinput controllers. |
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PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
---|---|---|
Controller hotplugging | Controller must be plugged in when starting game. | |
Haptic feedback | There's an option to toggle it, but doesn't appear to work. | |
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M | Choice between keyboard or controller. |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | FX, Music and Voice. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English |
Issues fixed
Game cannot be installed
- When attempting to install from disk, a message will pop up saying Fatal Application Error - This Application has Unexpectedly Quit.
Instructions |
---|
|
Game crashes
- Game will crash shortly after reaching the title screen.
Method 1: Install dgVoodoo |
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Method 2: Install WineD3D |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 8.1 |
Executable | PPC | 16-bit | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Windows | |||||
macOS (OS X) | This 32-bit-only macOS game does not work on macOS Catalina (10.15) or later. | ||||
Mac OS (Classic) |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98, 2000, ME, XP | |
Processor (CPU) | 800 MHz Intel Pentium 3/AMD Athlon | 1.5 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 700 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 8 MB of VRAM DirectX 8.1 compatible | 64 MB of VRAM |
Mac OS | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 9.0 | |
Processor (CPU) | 400 MHz G3 processor | 600 MHz G3 processor |
System memory (RAM) | 128 MB | 256 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 700 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 16 MB of VRAM | 32 MB of VRAM |
macOS (OS X) | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 10.1.3 or later | |
Processor (CPU) | 400 MHz G3 processor | 867 dual G4 or better processor |
System memory (RAM) | 128 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 700 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon or Nvidia GeForce 16 MB of VRAM | 64 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Verified by User:Klumb3r on 2017-09-26