Difference between revisions of "Cars"

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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.

Cars
Subseries of Pixar
Cars	2006
Cars: Radiator Springs Adventures	2006
Cars Mater-National Championship	2007
The World of Cars Online	2008
Cars Toon: Mater's Tall Tales	2010
Cars 2	2011
Disney Planes	2013
Cars: Fast as Lightning	2014

Xbox port. Xbox 360 and Wii versions have better graphics.

General information

World of Cars Wiki

Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source	DRM	Notes	Keys	OS
Retail		SecuROM 7 DRM disc check, USA: 2 CD's UK: 1 DVD
Steam

A demo is available. There are no configuration settings.

Tweaks

Skip intro videos
Delete/rename the folder `<path-to-game>\Data\AppStart\`.

Higher difficulty^[1]
When creating a profile, set the name of a profile to `CHMPION`

Game data

Configuration file(s)

System	Location
Windows	HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\THQ\Cars\Settings\
macOS (OS X)
Steam Play (Linux)	<SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/331160/pfx/^{[Note 1]}

Save game data

System	Location
Windows	%USERPROFILE%\Documents\THQ\Cars\Save\
macOS (OS X)
Steam Play (Linux)	<SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/331160/pfx/^{[Note 1]}

Save game cloud syncing

System	Native	Notes
OneDrive		Requires enabling backup of the Documents* folder in OneDrive on all computers.*
Steam Cloud

Video settings

Template:Video settings

Input settings

Template:Input settings

Audio settings

Template:Audio settings

Localizations

Language	UI	Audio	Sub	Notes
English
Danish
Dutch
Finnish
French
German
Italian
Norwegian
Polish
Portuguese
Russian				Only available in retail.
Spanish
Swedish

VR support

3D modes	State	Notes
vorpX		G3D User created game profile, see vorpx forum profile introduction.

Network

Multiplayer types

Type	Players	Notes
Local play	2	Versus Split-screen. Graphical fidelity is reduced to maintain performance.
LAN play
Online play	2	Versus Not natively supported by the game, but the Steam version supports Remote Play, which is technically online play. This feature lets people play the game's local multiplayer through their own computer, and only one person needs the game. Click here for more information

Issues unresolved

Movies unwatchable

The Steam version won't let you watch movie clips or deleted scenes. Selecting one will go to a black screen and then return you to the film selection menu.

Camera auto-centre bug

Playing tractor tipping causes a permanent bug that disables auto-centre on the camera.

Use another profile
This bug only affects the profile that played tractor tipping.

You're not alone. This bug is on the console versions too.

Issues fixed

Game crashes when starting Story Mode

This occurs when playing the Steam version with an Intel GPU.

Change anti-aliasing to 4x^[2]

Use replacement Scenes.pak^[3]

Run the game with an NVIDIA or AMD graphics card^[4]

Other information

API

Technical specs	Supported	Notes
Direct3D	9

Executable	PPC	32-bit	64-bit	Notes
Windows
macOS (OS X)				Intel support requires an update.

Middleware

	Middleware	Notes
Cutscenes	Bink Video

System requirements

Windows
	Minimum	Recommended
Operating system (OS)	2000	XP, Vista
Processor (CPU)	Intel Pentium III 800 MHz	Intel Pentium 4 2.4 GHz
System memory (RAM)	256 MB	512 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD)	500 MB	1.4 GB
Video card (GPU)	Nvidia GeForce 2 ATI Radeon 7500 32 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible	Nvidia GeForce 3 ATI Radeon 8500 64 MB of VRAM
Sound (audio device)	DirectX 9.0c compatible

macOS (OS X)
	Minimum
Operating system (OS)	10.3
Processor (CPU)	PowerPC G4 1.2 GHz
System memory (RAM)	512 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD)	1.2 GB
Video card (GPU)	Nvidia GeForce 2 ATI Radeon 7500 32 MB 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>/331160/.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (331160) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.

References

↑ AICN Games: Monki interviews CARS game designer, Rainbow Studios' Jordan Itkowitz!!! - last accessed on January 25, 2019
"Jordan (developer): Well, given that we were trying to go as mass-market as possible with Cars (our core demo for the game is 6-12, but we think Pixar has the ability to jump that generation gap), we had to give the game a gentler default difficulty level than we’re used to shipping. We still want a challenge, though, and so we added a more difficult version of the Story Mode, where the races are much more competitive. Players can create a new profile (at the start of the game, or via the Options section of the front-end) and call it CHMPION."
↑ Why Cars does not work on computers (TESTED) :: Cars General Discussions, post #32
↑ Cars TVG Keeps Crashing for you?, Well click here for the fix problem. :: Cars General Discussions
↑ Why Cars does not work on computers (TESTED) :: Cars General Discussions

[Proton_path_note-2] 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>/331160/.
Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
The app ID (331160) may differ in some cases.
Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.

[2] File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.

[3] Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in ~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/331160/.

[4] Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.

[5] The app ID (331160) may differ in some cases.

[6] Treat backslashes as forward slashes.

[7] See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.

[1] AICN Games: Monki interviews CARS game designer, Rainbow Studios' Jordan Itkowitz!!! - last accessed on January 25, 2019
"Jordan (developer): Well, given that we were trying to go as mass-market as possible with Cars (our core demo for the game is 6-12, but we think Pixar has the ability to jump that generation gap), we had to give the game a gentler default difficulty level than we’re used to shipping. We still want a challenge, though, and so we added a more difficult version of the Story Mode, where the races are much more competitive. Players can create a new profile (at the start of the game, or via the Options section of the front-end) and call it CHMPION."

[3] Why Cars does not work on computers (TESTED) :: Cars General Discussions, post #32

[4] Cars TVG Keeps Crashing for you?, Well click here for the fix problem. :: Cars General Discussions

[5] Why Cars does not work on computers (TESTED) :: Cars General Discussions

[1]

[Note 1]

[2]

[3]

[4]

@@ Line 1: / Line 1: @@
-{{cleanup|A slew of edits on 25 Mar 21 added a good deal of useful information, but the wording could be refined}}
 {{Infobox game
 |cover        = Cars cover.jpg
@@ Line 28: / Line 27: @@
 {{Series|Cars}}
-'''Key points'''
+{{--}} Xbox port. Xbox 360 and Wii versions have better graphics.
-{{--}} Port of the Xbox version. PC version does not include the graphical improvements from the Xbox 360 nor Wii release.
-{{--}} The Steam version doesn't support Intel integrated graphics, only AMD or NVIDIA GPUs. Playing with Intel graphics crashes the game, but if you absolutely need to use the Intel graphics, see [[#Game crashes when starting Story Mode|Game crashes when starting Story Mode]] for fixes.
 '''General information'''
 {{mm}} [http://worldofcarsdrivein.wikia.com/wiki/World_of_Cars_Wiki World of Cars Wiki]
@@ Line 38: / Line 35: @@
 {{Availability|
 {{Availability/row| Retail |  | Disc | {{DRM|SecuROM|7}} disc check, USA: 2 CD's UK: 1 DVD |  | Windows, OS X}}
-{{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-DISNEY-PIXAR-CARS | Steam |  |  | Windows }}
 {{Availability/row| Steam | 331160 | Steam |  |  | Windows }}
 }}
-{{ii}} A [https://cars-demo.en.softonic.com/ demo] is available, containing the first race of Story Mode.{{note|note=The demo does not let you adjust any configuration settings, such as controls or resolution.|name="demolimits"}}
+{{ii}} A [https://cars-demo.en.softonic.com/ demo] is available. There are no configuration settings.
-==Essential improvements==
+==Tweaks==
-===Skip intro videos===
+{{Fixbox|description=Skip intro videos|fix=Delete/rename the folder <code>{{p|game}}\Data\AppStart\</code>.
-{{Fixbox|description=Delete video files|ref={{cn|date=December 2016}}|fix=
-Delete the folder <code>{{p|game}}\Data\AppStart\</code>.
 }}
+{{Fixbox|description=Higher difficulty|fix=When creating a profile, set the name of a profile to <code>CHMPION</code>|ref=<ref>{{Refsnip|url=http://www.aintitcool.com/node/23508|title=AICN Games: Monki interviews CARS game designer, Rainbow Studios' Jordan Itkowitz!!!|date=January 25, 2019|snippet=Jordan (developer): Well, given that we were trying to go as mass-market as possible with Cars (our core demo for the game is 6-12, but we think Pixar has the ability to jump that generation gap), we had to give the game a gentler default difficulty level than we’re used to shipping. We still want a challenge, though, and so we added a more difficult version of the Story Mode, where the races are much more competitive. Players can create a new profile (at the start of the game, or via the Options section of the front-end) and call it CHMPION.}}</ref>}}
 ==Game data==
-===Configuration file(s) location===
+===Configuration file(s)===
 {{Game data|
 {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|hkcu}}\Software\THQ\Cars\Settings\}}
@@ Line 56: / Line 52: @@
 }}
-===Save game data location===
+===Save game data===
 {{Game data|
 {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\THQ\Cars\Save\}}
@@ Line 87: / Line 83: @@
 |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = incomplete
 |4k ultra hd wsgf award     = incomplete
-|widescreen resolution      = limited
+|widescreen resolution      = true
-|widescreen resolution notes= The hud stretches and the camera zooms in a little closer than the original fullscreen ratio (4:3). Additionally, playing the game at unusual resolution ratios may cause the entire 3D image to be stretched/condensed.
+|widescreen resolution notes= The HUD stretches.
-|multimonitor               = unknown
+|multimonitor               = true
 |multimonitor notes         =
-|ultrawidescreen            = true
+|ultrawidescreen            = limited
-|ultrawidescreen notes      =
+|ultrawidescreen notes      = Playing the game at certain ratios other than 16:9 or 4:3 may stretch/condense the 3D render
 |4k ultra hd                = true
 |4k ultra hd notes          =
@@ Line 106: / Line 102: @@
 |antialiasing notes         = Up to 4x [[MSAA]].
 |vsync                      = always on
-|vsync notes                = On by default. Can be forced off through the graphics card control panel.
+|vsync notes                = Can be forced off through the graphics card's control panel
 |60 fps                     = hackable
-|60 fps notes               = Frame rate is capped at 30 FPS. Can be increased to 60 with [https://pastebin.com/6ZggqNvC this hack].<br>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eje_Y9_mUxU Video tutorial.] This hack doesn't apply to the Steam version of the game because it has different hex values to the formerly physical version. It's also stated in the video hack that playing the game beyond 30 FPS causes physics issues.
+|60 fps notes               = Frame rate is capped at 30 FPS. Can be increased to 60 with [https://pastebin.com/6ZggqNvC this hack], though this can cause physics problems. This doesn't apply to the Steam version.<br>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eje_Y9_mUxU Video tutorial.]
 |120 fps                    = false
 |120 fps notes              =
@@ Line 125: / Line 121: @@
 |mouse sensitivity         = false
 |mouse sensitivity notes   =
-|mouse menu                = limited
+|mouse menu                = true
-|mouse menu notes          = The game's cursor is scaled to a low resolution, so playing the game at insanely high resolution will make the cursor very small. Luckily, it's not needed.
+|mouse menu notes          = The cursor is a wrench that turns when clicked. The higher the game resolution, the smaller the cursor is.
 |invert mouse y-axis       = false
 |invert mouse y-axis notes =
@@ Line 138: / Line 134: @@
 |controller remap notes    =
 |controller sensitivity    = limited
-|controller sensitivity notes= Analogue input only applies to steering and camera rotation, not accerlation nor braking.
+|controller sensitivity notes= Analogue input only applies to the steering and camera
 |invert controller y-axis  = true
 |invert controller y-axis notes=
@@ Line 168: / Line 164: @@
 |controller hotplug notes  =
 |haptic feedback           = true
-|haptic feedback notes     =
+|haptic feedback notes     = No haptic feedback on the Steam version
 |simultaneous input        = true
 |simultaneous input notes  =
@@ Line 189: / Line 185: @@
 |surround sound           = true
 |surround sound notes     = Up to 7.0 output with [[Glossary:Sound_card#DirectSound_hardware_path|DirectSound3D restoration software.]]
-|subtitles                = true
+|subtitles                = limited
-|subtitles notes          = They only appear in cutscenes and can't be toggled.
+|subtitles notes          = They only appear in cutscenes.
 |closed captions          = false
 |closed captions notes    =
@@ Line 355: / Line 351: @@
 |local play players   = 2
 |local play modes     = versus
-|local play notes     = Split-screen. Graphical fidelity is reduced.
+|local play notes     = Split-screen. Graphical fidelity is reduced to maintain performance.
 |lan play             = false
 |lan play players     =
@@ Line 361: / Line 357: @@
 |lan play notes       =
 |online play          = false
-|online play players  =
+|online play players  = 2
-|online play modes    =
+|online play modes    = versus
-|online play notes    =
+|online play notes    = Not natively supported by the game, but the Steam version supports Remote Play, which is technically online play. This feature lets people play the game's local multiplayer through their own computer, and only one person needs the game. [https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=3629-RIAV-1617 Click here for more information]
 |asynchronous         =
 |asynchronous notes   =
@@ Line 384: / Line 380: @@
 ==Issues unresolved==
-These issues are known to occur on the Steam version of the game.
+===Movies unwatchable===
-===Brightness issue===
+The Steam version won't let you watch movie clips or deleted scenes. Selecting one will go to a black screen and then return you to the film selection menu.
-On some hardware, the game will play at a much lower brightness level. This may not seem like a problem at first, but it makes night-time very hard to see.
-===Visual bugs===
+===Camera auto-centre bug===
-There are harmless visual issues, such as menu icons being in the wrong layer order, and Mack's eyelids flickering at night-time. This also occurs on the Xbox version.
+Playing tractor tipping causes a permanent bug that disables auto-centre on the camera.
+{{Fixbox|description=Use another profile|fix=This bug only affects the profile that played tractor tipping.}}
-===Movies unwatchable===
+{{ii}} You're not alone. This bug is on the console versions too.
-Deleted scenes and movie clips can't be watched after purchasing them in the extras. Trying to select a scene will briefly go to a black screen, then return you to the selection menu. They might be missing in the game files, or maybe they're just corrupted.
 ==Issues fixed==
 ===Game crashes when starting Story Mode===
-This is a bug that occurs when playing the game with Intel graphics cards because they aren't supported by the Steam version.
+This occurs when playing the Steam version with an Intel GPU.
 {{Fixbox|description=Change anti-aliasing to 4x|ref=<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/331160/discussions/0/1291817837638904361/#c1696048426811613584 Why Cars does not work on computers (TESTED) :: Cars General Discussions, post #32]</ref>}}
 {{Fixbox|description=Use [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Z0z8X1q4nrMRxkalLlew6YCzgtMaQPel/view replacement Scenes.pak]|ref=<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/331160/discussions/0/1679189548066508837/ Cars TVG Keeps Crashing for you?, Well click here for the fix problem. :: Cars General Discussions]</ref>|fix=
 }}
-{{Fixbox|description=Run application with Nvidia Graphics card|ref=<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/331160/discussions/0/1291817837638904361 Why Cars does not work on computers (TESTED) :: Cars General Discussions]</ref>}}
+{{Fixbox|description=Run the game with an NVIDIA or AMD graphics card|ref=<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/331160/discussions/0/1291817837638904361 Why Cars does not work on computers (TESTED) :: Cars General Discussions]</ref>}}
-===Camera auto-centre bug===
-This is a cross-platform bug where doing tractor tipping causes an unfixable bug. This bug disables camera auto-centre even if the option for it in the settings is on, and the save file is permantently stuck with that bug.
-{{Fixbox|description=Create and use a new profile|fix=
-This bug only affects the save file that tractor tipping was played on, so creating a new save file will not have the bug in it.}}
-{{Fixbox|description=Never play tractor tipping|fix=
-This is an optional minigame and the game can still be finished without ever playing it. It's not even fun, so you wouldn't be missing out on much.}}
 ==Other information==
@@ Line 436: / Line 423: @@
 |macos intel 32-bit app = true
 |macos intel 64-bit app = false
-|macos app notes        = Intel support requires an update. Still 32-bit only.
+|macos app notes        = Intel support requires an update.
 }}
@@ Line 454: / Line 441: @@
 |multiplayer notes=
 }}
-===Higher difficulty===
-{{Fixbox|description=When creating a profile, set the name of a profile to <code>CHMPION</code>|ref=<ref>{{Refsnip|url=http://www.aintitcool.com/node/23508|title=AICN Games: Monki interviews CARS game designer, Rainbow Studios' Jordan Itkowitz!!!|date=January 25, 2019|snippet=Jordan (developer): Well, given that we were trying to go as mass-market as possible with Cars (our core demo for the game is 6-12, but we think Pixar has the ability to jump that generation gap), we had to give the game a gentler default difficulty level than we’re used to shipping. We still want a challenge, though, and so we added a more difficult version of the Story Mode, where the races are much more competitive. Players can create a new profile (at the start of the game, or via the Options section of the front-end) and call it CHMPION.}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-og6F1ZNLws&t=721|title=Disney's surprisingly impressive Cars tie-in game | minimme|date=January 25, 2019}}</ref>}}
 ==System requirements==

Developers

	Rainbow Studios
Windows	Beenox Shift
macOS (OS X)	Beenox Shift
Publishers
	THQ
Russia	Noviy Disk
Digital	Disney Interactive Studios
Release dates
Windows	June 6, 2006
macOS (OS X)	June 6, 2006
Reception
Metacritic	73
IGDB	65