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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Delete video files|ref={{ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Delete video files|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Tecc|date=2021-05-27|comment=}}</ref>|fix= |
− | Delete the folder <code>{{p|game}}\Data\AppStart | + | Delete the folder <code>{{p|game}}\Data\AppStart</code>. |
}} | }} | ||
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===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
− | |discord | + | |discord = |
− | |discord notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | |gog galaxy | + | |gog galaxy = |
− | |gog galaxy notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | |origin | + | |origin = |
− | |origin notes | + | |origin notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |steam cloud = true |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect notes = |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |xbox cloud = |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |xbox cloud notes = |
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/cars | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/cars | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = incomplete | |widescreen wsgf award = incomplete | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = Master, Music, Effects, Engine, Voice | |separate volume notes = Master, Music, Effects, Engine, Voice | ||
|surround sound = true | |surround sound = true | ||
− | |surround sound notes = Up to 7.0 output with [[Glossary: | + | |surround sound notes = Up to 7.0 output with [[Glossary:Sound card#DirectSound hardware path|DirectSound3D restoration software]]. |
|subtitles = limited | |subtitles = limited | ||
|subtitles notes = They only appear in cutscenes and can't be toggled. | |subtitles notes = They only appear in cutscenes and can't be toggled. | ||
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|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Network== | ||
+ | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
+ | |local play = true | ||
+ | |local play players = 2 | ||
+ | |local play modes = versus | ||
+ | |local play notes = Split-screen. Graphical fidelity is reduced. | ||
+ | |lan play = false | ||
+ | |lan play players = | ||
+ | |lan play modes = | ||
+ | |lan play notes = | ||
+ | |online play = false | ||
+ | |online play players = | ||
+ | |online play modes = | ||
+ | |online play notes = | ||
+ | |asynchronous = | ||
+ | |asynchronous notes = | ||
+ | }}{{Network/Connections | ||
+ | |matchmaking = | ||
+ | |matchmaking notes = | ||
+ | |p2p = | ||
+ | |p2p notes = | ||
+ | |dedicated = | ||
+ | |dedicated notes = | ||
+ | |self-hosting = | ||
+ | |self-hosting notes = | ||
+ | |direct ip = | ||
+ | |direct ip notes = | ||
+ | }}{{Network/Ports | ||
+ | |tcp = | ||
+ | |udp = | ||
+ | |upnp = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|play area room-scale = | |play area room-scale = | ||
|play area room-scale notes = | |play area room-scale notes = | ||
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===Visual bugs=== | ===Visual bugs=== | ||
− | {{ii}} There are harmless visual issues, such as menu icons being in the wrong layer order, and Mack's eyelids | + | {{ii}} There are harmless visual issues, such as menu icons being in the wrong layer order, and numerous instances of Z-fighting, including Mack's eyelids and DJ's stereo system. This also occurs on the Xbox version. |
− | ===Profile | + | ===Profile Corrupted=== |
{{Image|Cars - Profile_Damaged.png|Profile here being "damaged".}} | {{Image|Cars - Profile_Damaged.png|Profile here being "damaged".}} | ||
{{ii}} Some Users has been reporting that their profile keeps getting corrupted, or crashes when trying to load the profile after relaunching the game again. The reason of causing it is unknown and as of yet there are no main solutions for it. | {{ii}} Some Users has been reporting that their profile keeps getting corrupted, or crashes when trying to load the profile after relaunching the game again. The reason of causing it is unknown and as of yet there are no main solutions for it. | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Change the Compatibility to Windows XP Service Pack 2 and run it as Administrator|</ref>}} | + | |
+ | {{Fixbox|description= | ||
+ | Change the Compatibility to Windows XP Service Pack 2 and run it as Administrator|</ref>}} | ||
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+ | {{Fixbox|description= | ||
+ | Change the Compatibility to Windows 98/ME, and don't run it as Administrator|ref=<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/331160/discussions/0/3110277460820657595/#c3110277460824318957 [Solved] Game crashes when trying to load (damaged) saved profile (PC) :: Cars General Discussions, post #4]</ref>}} | ||
==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
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This is a bug that occurs when playing the game with Intel graphics cards because they aren't supported by the Steam version. | This is a bug that occurs when playing the game with Intel graphics cards because they aren't supported by the Steam version. | ||
{{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=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/ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oGB47iMkN-25BYVOgfXaVao1kfaR2f-2/view?usp=sharing 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 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>}} | {{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>}} | ||
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{{ii}} In the Steam version, the unlockable movie clips cannot be viewed, this is due to the Steam version not including the "Movies" folder that the Retail version has. | {{ii}} In the Steam version, the unlockable movie clips cannot be viewed, this is due to the Steam version not including the "Movies" folder that the Retail version has. | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Download the Movies folder|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Download the Movies folder|fix= | ||
− | #Download the | + | #Download the archive from [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2475981695 here], this includes the folder, as well as a NoDVD exe, which you need, as it doesn't work with the Steam executable. |
#Copy <code>Cars.exe</code> to <code>{{p|game}}</code> and the Movies folder to <code>{{p|game}}</code>\<code>Data</code> | #Copy <code>Cars.exe</code> to <code>{{p|game}}</code> and the Movies folder to <code>{{p|game}}</code>\<code>Data</code> | ||
#Start the game, select the Bonus Content option from the main menu, go to Videos, then to either Deleted scenes, Movie clips or Extras, and buy one of the clips, or use the cheat code <code>WATCHIT</code> to unlock them all. | #Start the game, select the Bonus Content option from the main menu, go to Videos, then to either Deleted scenes, Movie clips or Extras, and buy one of the clips, or use the cheat code <code>WATCHIT</code> to unlock them all. | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | <!-- In case Steam blocks the link in that post, since they like to do that, here's a copy https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Y282nG-QLLsdKQAVXfJW7mnlTzDQugS2/view?usp=sharing ---> | ||
===Camera auto-center bug=== | ===Camera auto-center bug=== | ||
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|input notes = | |input notes = | ||
|cutscenes = Bink Video | |cutscenes = Bink Video | ||
− | |cutscenes notes = | + | |cutscenes notes = Logos, Deleted scenes, and Movie clips only. |
|multiplayer = | |multiplayer = | ||
|multiplayer notes= | |multiplayer notes= |
Revision as of 07:42, 7 September 2021
Developers | |
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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 |
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 | |
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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 |
Key points
- 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; see Game crashes when starting Story Mode for fixes.
General information
Availability
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Delete video files[1] |
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Delete the folder |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\THQ\Cars\Settings\ |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/331160/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\THQ\Cars\Save\ |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/331160/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | The HUD stretches and the camera zooms in a little closer than the original fullscreen ratio (4:3). | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | Playing the game at certain ratios other than 16:9 or 4:3 may stretch/condense the 3D render | ||
4K Ultra HD | |||
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 the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Up to 4x MSAA. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | On by default. Can be forced off through the graphics card control panel. | ||
60 FPS | Frame rate is capped at 30 FPS. Can be increased to 60 with this hack in the retail version, though this can cause physics problems. Video tutorial. |
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120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | The cursor is a wrench that turns when clicked. The higher the game resolution, the smaller the cursor is. | |
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | ||
Controller sensitivity | Analogue input only applies to steering and camera; acceleration and braking are digital only. | |
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers |
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PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Button prompts | ||
Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | No haptic feedback on the Steam version | |
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Master, Music, Effects, Engine, Voice | |
Surround sound | Up to 7.0 output with DirectSound3D restoration software. | |
Subtitles | They only appear in cutscenes and can't be toggled. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
EAX support | DirectSound3D. |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Danish | ||||
Dutch | ||||
Finnish | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Norwegian | ||||
Polish | ||||
Portuguese | ||||
Russian | Only available in Retail. There is a guide on how to download it. | |||
Spanish | ||||
Swedish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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Local play | 2 | Versus Split-screen. Graphical fidelity is reduced. |
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LAN play | ||||
Online play |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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vorpX | G3D User created game profile, see vorpx forum profile introduction. |
Issues unresolved
These issues are known to occur on the Steam version of the game.
Visual bugs
- There are harmless visual issues, such as menu icons being in the wrong layer order, and numerous instances of Z-fighting, including Mack's eyelids and DJ's stereo system. This also occurs on the Xbox version.
Profile Corrupted
- Some Users has been reporting that their profile keeps getting corrupted, or crashes when trying to load the profile after relaunching the game again. The reason of causing it is unknown and as of yet there are no main solutions for it.
Change the Compatibility to Windows XP Service Pack 2 and run it as Administrator |
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Change the Compatibility to Windows 98/ME, and don't run it as Administrator[2] |
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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.
Change anti-aliasing to 4x[3] |
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Use replacement Scenes.pak[4] |
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Run the game with an NVIDIA or AMD graphics card[5] |
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Movies unwatchable
- In the Steam version, the unlockable movie clips cannot be viewed, this is due to the Steam version not including the "Movies" folder that the Retail version has.
Download the Movies folder |
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Camera auto-center 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 permanently stuck with that bug.
Create and use a new profile |
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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. |
Never play tractor tipping |
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This is an optional minigame and the game can still be finished without ever playing it. |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9 |
Executable | PPC | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | ||||
macOS (OS X) | Intel support requires an update. Still 32-bit only. |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Cutscenes | Bink Video | Logos, Deleted scenes, and Movie clips only. |
Higher difficulty
When creating a profile, set the name of a profile to CHMPION [6][7]
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System requirements
Windows | ||
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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) | ||
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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
- ↑ The demo does not let you adjust any configuration settings, such as controls or resolution.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 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
- ↑ Verified by User:Tecc on 2021-05-27
- ↑ [Solved] Game crashes when trying to load (damaged) saved profile (PC) :: Cars General Discussions, post #4
- ↑ 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
- ↑ 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."
- ↑ Disney's surprisingly impressive Cars tie-in game - last accessed on January 25, 2019