Difference between revisions of "Extreme-G 2"
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'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
{{--}} PC version doesn't have multiplayer. | {{--}} PC version doesn't have multiplayer. | ||
| + | {{ii}} Original retail version requires few fixes to work on modern Windows, see [[#Issues fixed|Issues fixed]]. | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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==Video settings== | ==Video settings== | ||
| + | {{Image|Extreme G-2 - options menu.png|Game options menu.}} | ||
{{Video settings | {{Video settings | ||
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
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|borderless windowed = false | |borderless windowed = false | ||
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
| − | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = hackable |
| − | |anisotropic notes = | + | |anisotropic notes = Can be forced using [[#Rendering glitches|dgVoodoo 2]]. |
| − | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = hackable |
| − | |antialiasing notes = | + | |antialiasing notes = Can be forced using [[#Rendering glitches|dgVoodoo 2]]. |
| − | |vsync = | + | |vsync = true |
| − | |vsync notes = | + | |vsync notes = On by default, no option to disable. |
|60 fps = false | |60 fps = false | ||
|60 fps notes = Capped at 33 FPS. | |60 fps notes = Capped at 33 FPS. | ||
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==Input settings== | ==Input settings== | ||
| + | {{Image|Extreme G-2 - controls menu.png|Controls configuration menu.}} | ||
{{Input settings | {{Input settings | ||
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
| − | |key remap notes = Press {{key|Space}} in the bike selection screen to enter | + | |key remap notes = Press {{key|Space}} in the bike selection screen to enter controls configuration menu. |
|acceleration option = false | |acceleration option = false | ||
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
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|full controller notes = | |full controller notes = | ||
|controller remap = true | |controller remap = true | ||
| − | |controller remap notes = Press {{key|Space}} in the bike selection screen to enter | + | |controller remap notes = Press {{key|Space}} in the bike selection screen to enter controls configuration menu (only buttons can be remapped). |
|controller sensitivity = false | |controller sensitivity = false | ||
|controller sensitivity notes= | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
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|fan notes = | |fan notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | }} | ||
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| + | ==Issues fixed== | ||
| + | ===Game crashes on launch on Windows XP and later=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} ''OutputDebugString'' calls cause the game to crash, removing the calls fixes the issue. | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref=<ref>[https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=17923 Extreme-G 2 - crash on launch| Vogons]</ref>|fix= | ||
| + | # Open {{file|xg2pc.exe}} with a hex editor such as [https://mh-nexus.de/en/downloads.php?product=HxD HxD]. | ||
| + | # Press {{key|Ctrl|R}} and set <code>Datatype</code> to <code>Hex-values</code>. | ||
| + | # Search for all instances of {{code|FF 15 E4 56 B1 01}} and replace them with {{code|90 90 90 90 90 90}}. | ||
| + | # Save the file. | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Rendering glitches=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} On modern GPUs font and texture rendering is glitched. | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Use dgVoodoo 2|ref=<ref>[https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=17923&start=40 Extreme-G 2 - rendering issues| Vogons]</ref>|fix= | ||
| + | # Download the latest version of [http://dege.freeweb.hu dgVoodoo 2] and extract it (verified working on version 2.54). | ||
| + | # Copy the files from the <code>MS</code> folder and paste them into the game installation folder. | ||
| + | # Run <code>dgVoodooCpl.exe</code> and open the <code>DirectX</code> tab. | ||
| + | # Under <code>Videocard</code> select <code>ATI Radeon 8500</code>. | ||
| + | # Click <code>Apply</code> and <code>OK</code> to save the settings. | ||
}} | }} | ||
Revision as of 11:32, 2 March 2018
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| Developers | |
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| Acclaim Cheltenham | |
| Publishers | |
| Acclaim Entertainment | |
| Steam | Throwback Entertainment |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | November 17, 1998 |
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Key points
- PC version doesn't have multiplayer.
- Original retail version requires few fixes to work on modern Windows, see Issues fixed.
General information
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
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| Steam | |
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Steam release
- Fixed crashing on launch on newer Windows versions.
- Includes dgVoodoo 2 to fix rendering glitches (requires GPU with DirectX 11 support).
- Includes launcher for changing game resolution, control presets and music tracks.
- Includes music tracks from all games in the Extreme-G series.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Template:Game data/row
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/582260/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
Template:Game data/row
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/582260/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Game options menu.
Custom resolution
- The game is made for 4:3 aspect ratio and defaults to 640x480, it is stretched on widescreen resolutions.
| Use command line parameters[1] |
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Input settings
Controls configuration menu.
Audio settings
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Italian | ||||
| Spanish |
Issues fixed
Game crashes on launch on Windows XP and later
- OutputDebugString calls cause the game to crash, removing the calls fixes the issue.
| Instructions[2] |
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Rendering glitches
- On modern GPUs font and texture rendering is glitched.
| Use dgVoodoo 2[3] |
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Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 5 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
System requirements (retail)
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | 95 | |
| Processor (CPU) | Pentium | |
| System memory (RAM) | 16 MB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | DirectX 5 compatible | |
System requirements (Steam)
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 7 | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i3 | Intel Core i5 |
| System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | 4 GB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | 1 GB of VRAM DirectX 11 compatible | 2 GB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/582260/. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (582260) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Verified by User:Antrad on March 2, 2018
- ↑ Extreme-G 2 - crash on launch| Vogons
- ↑ Extreme-G 2 - rendering issues| Vogons