Difference between revisions of "Re-Volt"
Hungry eyes (talk | contribs) |
Hungry eyes (talk | contribs) m |
||
| Line 15: | Line 15: | ||
Because both the developer and publisher of Re-Volt (Acclaim) is now defunct, the game is now classed as [[Wikipedia:abandonware|abandonware]], and can be freely downloaded on the internet. | Because both the developer and publisher of Re-Volt (Acclaim) is now defunct, the game is now classed as [[Wikipedia:abandonware|abandonware]], and can be freely downloaded on the internet. | ||
===Best Version=== | ===Best Version=== | ||
| − | It is preferable to possess an original version of the game, as it is currently the only way to secure the original soundtrack legally, as, unlike the game, it remains under copyright protection. | + | It is preferable to possess an original version of the game, as it is currently the only way to secure the original soundtrack legally, as, unlike the game, it remains under copyright protection. Users can use their original soundtrack with other versions if they possess the original game, however. |
==Patches== | ==Patches== | ||
Although the last official patch (v1.1) was released on 16<sup>th</sup> September 1999, the community has created an suitable fan patch, which is generally updated every fortnight.<ref>http://rv12.zackattackgames.com/index.php</ref> | Although the last official patch (v1.1) was released on 16<sup>th</sup> September 1999, the community has created an suitable fan patch, which is generally updated every fortnight.<ref>http://rv12.zackattackgames.com/index.php</ref> | ||
===v1.2 (Fan Patch)=== | ===v1.2 (Fan Patch)=== | ||
| − | '''[http://rv12.zackattackgames.com/downloads.php Re-Volt (v1.2)]''' is a fan patch which aims to develop a more fully featured version of the game, bringing it up to modern standards and introducing the most popular fan features. It is also '''fully compatible''' with modern version of Windows, including XP, Vista and 7 | + | '''[http://rv12.zackattackgames.com/downloads.php Re-Volt (v1.2)]''' is a fan patch which aims to develop a more fully featured version of the game, bringing it up to modern standards and introducing the most popular fan features. It is also '''fully compatible''' with modern version of Windows, including XP, Vista and 7. The patch's fan developers have suggested the final release version will be produced by the end of 2012. |
* | * | ||
==System Requirements== | ==System Requirements== | ||
Revision as of 06:30, 20 April 2012
Re-Volt is a 1999 radio controlled car racing game, developed published by the now defunct Acclaim Entertainment for the Microsoft Windows platform. Produced for pre-NT versions of Windows, Re-Volt is not, in its basic form, compatible with Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7, however, there are a multitude of fan fixes available to aid running the game on a modern system.
Windows
Availability
Because both the developer and publisher of Re-Volt (Acclaim) is now defunct, the game is now classed as abandonware, and can be freely downloaded on the internet.
Best Version
It is preferable to possess an original version of the game, as it is currently the only way to secure the original soundtrack legally, as, unlike the game, it remains under copyright protection. Users can use their original soundtrack with other versions if they possess the original game, however.
Patches
Although the last official patch (v1.1) was released on 16th September 1999, the community has created an suitable fan patch, which is generally updated every fortnight.[1]
v1.2 (Fan Patch)
Re-Volt (v1.2) is a fan patch which aims to develop a more fully featured version of the game, bringing it up to modern standards and introducing the most popular fan features. It is also fully compatible with modern version of Windows, including XP, Vista and 7. The patch's fan developers have suggested the final release version will be produced by the end of 2012.