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| {{++}} Includes optional enhancement mods, such as [[#MHP|MHP]] and [[#Manhunt.PluginMH|Manhunt.PluginMH]]. | | {{++}} Includes optional enhancement mods, such as [[#MHP|MHP]] and [[#Manhunt.PluginMH|Manhunt.PluginMH]]. |
| {{--}} Proton: included D3D8 wrapper causes many environmental textures to appear pitch-black. Currently advised to manually install fixes and skip ThirteenAG's custom D3D8 wrapper.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Mrtnptrs|date=2022-09-21|comment=Checked with Steam Deck}}</ref> | | {{--}} Proton: included D3D8 wrapper causes many environmental textures to appear pitch-black. Currently advised to manually install fixes and skip ThirteenAG's custom D3D8 wrapper.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Mrtnptrs|date=2022-09-21|comment=Checked with Steam Deck}}</ref> |
− | | + | {{--}} May have issues launching the game due to Data Execution Prevention (DEP) being triggered on non-steam versions of the game. |
| {{Fixbox|description=Use [https://github.com/ermaccer/Manhunt.Fixer/releases/latest automated Manhunt Fixer installer]|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Mrtnptrs|date=2022-09-21|comment=Checked during conversation with Ermaccer, maker of Manhunt Fixer}}</ref>|}} | | {{Fixbox|description=Use [https://github.com/ermaccer/Manhunt.Fixer/releases/latest automated Manhunt Fixer installer]|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Mrtnptrs|date=2022-09-21|comment=Checked during conversation with Ermaccer, maker of Manhunt Fixer}}</ref>|}} |
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Revision as of 18:22, 16 April 2024
General information
- Steam Community Discussions
- Dixmor Hospital forums
Availability
- Steam release includes left-overs of SecuROM DRM. Because the executable is not patched properly, the anti-piracy measures are triggered, which results in game-breaking bugs, including, but not limited to: gates and doors not opening, aggressive AI and memory leaks. See Essential improvements.
Essential improvements
- Fixes several issues on modern systems such as crashes, gate not opening, audio loops, AI issues and script issues by downloading and applying the latest version of these fixes automatically.
- Includes optional enhancement mods, such as MHP and Manhunt.PluginMH.
- Proton: included D3D8 wrapper causes many environmental textures to appear pitch-black. Currently advised to manually install fixes and skip ThirteenAG's custom D3D8 wrapper.[2]
- May have issues launching the game due to Data Execution Prevention (DEP) being triggered on non-steam versions of the game.
- An alternative to ermaccer's exe-patch that removes broken anti-piracy measures by emulating correct SecuROM triggers behavior.
- Plugin does not fix other compatibility issues like broken FPS limiter or looped audio bug. Other fixes are needed to be installed manually.
- Since this fix uses the original game executable, you are guaranteed to not run into any issues with Data Execution Prevention.
Skip intro-videos
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
- Configuration file is encrypted.
Save game data location
System |
Native |
Notes |
OneDrive |
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Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. |
Steam Cloud |
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Video
- When playing in widescreen resolutions, the game suffers from some minor issues with incorrect size and placement of the HUD. Additionally there is a minor incorrectness regarding the aspect size and FOV of the game when playing with widescreen resolutions.[10]
Adjust FOV through edit of ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix configuration file[10]
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- Apply ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix.
- Open
<path-to-game>/scripts/Manhunt.WidescreenFix.ini in a text editor.
- Adjust the
FOVFactor multiplier (standard: 0.0) to the desired value to make FOV either bigger or smaller and save the file.
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Input
- The game does not officially support controllers.[13]
- XInput controllers have wrong mappings and are practically unusable.
Use XInput Plus
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- Download XInput Plus.
- Set the target program to
manhunt.exe .
- Go to "Sticks", and change the "Rect Correction" slider from "0" to "1".
- Go to "DirectInput" and check "Enable DirectInput Output".
- Assign "LT/RT" to "Button 11/12".
- Assign "Right Stick" to "Z Axis/Z Rot".
- Assign "DPAD" to "Button 13-16".
- Press apply, this will install a DLL file in
<path-to-game> (which will be automatically used when starting the game).
Notes
- If Camera Y axis is inverted, go to "Sticks" to "Right Stick" and tick "Invert Y" option.
- If something beeps when game launches, go to "Settings" to "Others" and untick "Enable Init Beep" option.
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Audio
Audio feature |
State |
Notes |
Separate volume controls |
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Music and SFX volume sliders. |
Surround sound |
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Up to 7.0 with Creative ALchemy. |
Subtitles |
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Does not include enemy chatter. |
Closed captions |
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Mute on focus lost |
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Game pauses, but audio continues. |
EAX support |
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EAX 3.0. |
Royalty free audio |
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Localizations
Language |
UI |
Audio |
Sub |
Notes |
English |
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Croatian |
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Fan translation, download. |
French |
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German |
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Italian |
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Polish |
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Fan translation, download. |
Brazilian Portuguese |
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Fan translation; download. |
Russian |
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Retail only. Patch for digital release here. |
Spanish |
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Issues fixed
DirectX 8.1 Error
Game not booting/crashing, gate at first level won't open and unable to pickup pickups
- Steam release is shipped with the original executable, which contains game breaking anti-piracy measures that also effect legitimate buyers of the game. Because this DRM layer was not patched properly, game-breaking bugs are introduced.[14]
Apply the exe-patch manually[16]
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- Download the exe-patch.
- Extract all contents of the archive to
<path-to-game> .
- Run
exepatch.exe to patch the executable.
- Optional:
exepatch.exe and manhunt.exe.backup can be safely removed.
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- The exe-patch makes the game run through testapp.exe by renaming it to Manhunt.exe to fix these issues since it bypasses the anti-piracy measures.[17] Additionally, it patches this renamed executable to fix an issue where the game won’t boot due to Data Execution Prevention (DEP) on Windows when using the steam version of the game; (DEP is a part of windows anti-virus protection)[18]
- Does not fix the issue with Data Execution Prevention (DEP) not allowing the game to boot on non-steam versions of the game.[19]
Add Data Execution Prevention exception
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- Open Control Panel.
- Go to System and Security.
- Go to System.
- Go to Advanced system settings.
- Go to Advanced > Performance tab > Settings... > Data Execution Prevention.
- Make an exception for
<path-to-game> .
- Click Apply.
Notes
- Even after applying the exe-patch, the game might still not launch. This mainly applies to the retail version of the game, but some people have claimed to experience this on the Steam version as well.[citation needed] Only use this fix if the above exe-patch fix did not work as if a mod for this game would contain malicious code, it could run in memory without many restrictions.
- Does only fix the boot/crash issue in case the exe-patch doesn't. It does not fix the gate and pickups issue and other issues. So, make sure to also apply the above exe-patch to fix these remaining issues.
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Glitched NPC's and 60+ FPS
- On modern Windows, Vsync for pre-Vista Direct3D 8 games tends to be broken, which leads to a frame rate higher than 60. This can cause issues such as glitched AI where the AI just stands still or executes unexpected behavior. Make sure to only apply these fixes if suffering from this issue.
Use a D3D8 wrapper
- Linux/Proton: Only the D8VK fix is viable on linux, otherwise issues like black textures and lighting issues may occur.
Use one of the following methods:
Use D8VK (recommended on linux systems and windows nvidia laptops, see below)
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- Download the latest D8VK (This library translates the game's DirectX 8 API calls to Vulkan).
- Copy
D3D8.DLL from x32 to <path-to-game> and overwrite any files, if asked.
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Use an alternative wrapper: d3d8to9[24]
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- Different, but functionally the same, as the wrapper used in Manhunt Fixer.
- Download the latest version of d3d8to9 (the
d3d8.dll file.)
- Place the file in
<path-to-game> .
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Graphics card not recognized on laptops with Nvidia Optimus
- Given how old the game is, it is not a big issue as the game still runs at 200 FPS on integrated graphics, but it is an issue with the game nonetheless.
Use D8VK
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- Download the latest D8VK (This library translates the game's DirectX 8 API calls to Vulkan).
- Copy
D3D8.DLL from x32 to <path-to-game> and overwrite any files, if asked.
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Certain sound effects and music loop
- Asynchronous file reading behavior has changed since Windows XP, which Manhunt depended on, causing a bug in this game where sound effects and music can loop. Manhunt Audio Fix fixes this issue this by simulating the old Windows XP asynchronous file reading behavior while keeping the audio intact.[25]
Other information
API
Technical specs |
Supported |
Notes |
Direct3D |
8.1 |
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Executable |
32-bit |
64-bit |
Notes |
Windows |
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Middleware
Mods
- MHP and Manhunt.PluginMH mods are fully compatible with each other.
Manhunt.PluginMH
- Also included Manhunt Fixer.
- Only main enhancement enabled by default is skipping the intro sequence. Also adds optional developer menu, togglable HUD, custom menu with cheats, console and screenshot mode. Setting certain values to true in
PluginMH.ini
allows users to enable several other enhancements, like first-person mode.[27]
MHP
- Also included in Manhunt Fixer.
- Re-implements many missing PlayStation 2 specific effects missing in the PC version. Many of these enhancements are enabled by default and can be toggled on and off through
MHP.ini
.
- Also implements MSAA support through changing the
nMSAA
in MHP.ini
to a value from 0 to a maximum 16 (1 by default). On Nvidia-hardware only it is advised to then also set bRwMSAASupport
to 1
to work around driver-related issues, black screen and graphical corruption.
- Adds 60 FPS FMV's.
- Upscales the Textures at 1024x1024.
- Adds higher quality textures.
- Changes the AI.
- Adds beta content in the game.
- Adds more gore and new camera angles.
- Improves muzzle flashes for guns.
- Basic implementation of Xbox rain droplets from SkyGFX for other games.
System requirements
Windows |
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Minimum |
Recommended |
Operating system (OS) |
98SE |
ME, 2000, XP |
Processor (CPU) |
Intel Pentium III 1.0 GHz AMD Athlon 1.0 GHz |
Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz AMD Athlon XP 2000+ |
System memory (RAM) |
192 MB |
512 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) |
2.3 GB | |
Video card (GPU) |
Nvidia GeForce 2 ATI Radeon 7500 32 MB of VRAM DirectX 8.1 compatible
| Nvidia GeForce4 Ti 4200 ATI Radeon 9600 64 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible |
Sound (audio device) |
DirectX 8.1 compatible |
DirectX 8.1 compatible with hardware positional sound |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
References
- ↑ Verified by User:Ptolemy on 2020-09-01
- ↑ Verified by User:Mrtnptrs on 2022-09-21
- Checked with Steam Deck
- ↑ Verified by User:Mrtnptrs on 2022-09-21
- Checked during conversation with Ermaccer, maker of Manhunt Fixer
- ↑ Verified by User:Mrtnptrs on 2022-09-21
- Checked during conversation with Ermaccer, maker of Manhunt Fixer
- ↑ Verified by User:Mrtnptrs on 2022-09-21
- Checked with Steam Deck
- ↑ Verified by User:Cowbutt on 2023-09-05
- ↑ Verified by User:Mrtnptrs on 2022-09-21
- ↑ Verified by User:Mrtnptrs on 2022-09-13
- ↑ [SOLVED] AI Bugged :: Manhunt General Discussions - Steam Community discussions - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 Manhunt Widescreen Fix - last accessed on 2022-09-21
- ↑ Verified by User:Mrtnptrs on 2022-09-21
- From conversation with ermaccer, maker of Manhunt Fixer
- ↑ Verified by User:Mrtnptrs on 2022-09-21
- From conversation with ermaccer, maker of Manhunt Fixer
- ↑ Joypad, Joystick, or Controller Support for Manhunt PC - last accessed on 11/05/2018
- ↑ Manhunt - Hidden Anti-Piracy Measures - Feat. BadgerGoodger - YouTube - last accessed on 2 September 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:Mrtnptrs on 2022-09-21
- From conversation with ermaccer, maker of Manhunt Fixer. And checkeck myself of course.
- ↑ Verified by User:Mrtnptrs on 2022-09-21
- From conversation with ermaccer, maker of Manhunt Fixer. And checkeck myself of course.
- ↑ Verified by User:Mrtnptrs on 2022-09-21
- From conversation with ermaccer, maker of Manhunt Fixer.
- ↑ Verified by User:Mrtnptrs on 2022-09-21
- From conversation with ermaccer, maker of Manhunt Fixer.
- ↑
Verified by User:Hammerfist on 2024-04-16
- Tested this myself on multiple windows systems with a retail/non-steam version of the game
- ↑ Fix on Windows 10 = Frame Rate Limiter :: Manhunt General Discussions - last accessed on 2016-10-24
- ↑ NPC problem :: Manhunt General Discussions - last accessed on 2016-10-24
- ↑ Verified by User:Mrtnptrs on 2022-09-21
- From conversation with ermaccer, maker of Manhunt Fixer
- ↑ Verified by User:Mrtnptrs on 2022-09-21
- From conversation with ermaccer, maker of Manhunt Fixer
- ↑ How to run Manhunt on Windows Vista, XP, 7, 8, 8.1, 10 and get through the gate. - last accessed on 2017-02-19
- ↑ Verified by User:Mrtnptrs on 2022-09-21
- From a conversation with Ermaccer, maker of the Manhunt Audio Fix
- ↑ Verified by User:Mrtnptrs on 2022-09-21
- From a conversation with Ermaccer, maker of the Manhunt Audio Fix
- ↑ Verified by User:Mrtnptrs on 2022-09-21
- From PluginMH.ini file
- ↑ Verified by User:Mrtnptrs on 2022-09-21
- ↑ Verified by User:Mrtnptrs on 2022-09-21