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'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
− | {{ii}} [[GameSpy]] server browser no longer works; usage of the alternative [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/909-cgp-launcher/ CGP Launcher] was recommended, but its server is currently down, too (checked | + | {{ii}} [[GameSpy]] server browser no longer works; usage of the alternative [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/909-cgp-launcher/ CGP Launcher] was recommended, but its server is currently down, too (checked in August 2018). |
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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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 = false |
− | |gog galaxy notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | |origin | + | |origin = |
− | |origin notes | + | |origin notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |steam cloud = false |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect notes = |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |xbox cloud = |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |xbox cloud notes = |
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Chaser Video.png|In-game video settings.}} | {{Image|Chaser Video.png|In-game video settings.}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/chaser/en | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/chaser/en | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = limited | |widescreen wsgf award = limited | ||
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|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
− | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = false |
− | |borderless windowed notes = | + | |borderless windowed notes = |
|anisotropic = true | |anisotropic = true | ||
|anisotropic notes = Set in Options, Video, Texture Filter. | |anisotropic notes = Set in Options, Video, Texture Filter. | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
{{Image|Chaser Remapping.png|In-game key map settings.}} | {{Image|Chaser Remapping.png|In-game key map settings.}} | ||
{{Image|Chaser Mouse.png|In-game mouse settings.}} | {{Image|Chaser Mouse.png|In-game mouse settings.}} | ||
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|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = Cannot map Mouse5 button. | |key remap notes = Cannot map Mouse5 button. | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
{{Image|Chaser Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}} | {{Image|Chaser Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}} | ||
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = Effects, Music and Speech. | |separate volume notes = Effects, Music and Speech. |
Revision as of 12:02, 3 September 2021
Developers | |
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Cauldron | |
Publishers | |
JoWood Productions | |
Engines | |
CloakNT | |
Release dates | |
Windows | August 30, 2003 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 66 |
Warnings
Key points
- GameSpy server browser no longer works; usage of the alternative CGP Launcher was recommended, but its server is currently down, too (checked in August 2018).
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | SecuROM and SVK Protector DRM. | |||
GamersGate | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
GOG.com | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Delete/rename Logos folder[citation needed] |
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Patches
Patches are available.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\Save\Users\default.cfg[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/39670/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\Save\[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/39670/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | See the WSGF entry. | ||
Multi-monitor | See the WSGF entry. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | See the WSGF entry. | ||
4K Ultra HD | See the WSGF entry. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | Use Chaser FOV Tool. /* 8-8-20 Can someone please verify that this tool works with the latest version of the game (1.50?)? */ | ||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Set in Options, Video, Texture Filter. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | MSAA and SGSSAA can be forced via Nvidia Inspector with no compability bits needed | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | Disabled by default; see Vertical sync (Vsync). | ||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | Frame rate is capped at 96 FPS. |
Vertical sync (Vsync)
Set in default.cfg[citation needed] |
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | Cannot map Mouse5 button. | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Effects, Music and Speech. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | Enabled by default; set in Options, Player Setup. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | Does not mute on main menu screen. | |
EAX support |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Hungarian | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Polish | Fan translation, download. | |||
Russian | ||||
Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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LAN play | 128 | |||
Online play | 128 | Usage of the alternative CGP Launcher to replace GameSpy server browser was recommended, but that launcher's server is currently down, too (checked on August 2018). |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP | Use -connect parameter with the IP and port. |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 7, 8.1 | DirectX 7 is used for cutscenes only. |
Shader Model support | 1.x |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Audio | Miles Sound System | |
Multiplayer | GameSpy |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98SE | ME, 2000, XP |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium III 650 MHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 128 MB | 256 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1.35 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 32 MB of VRAM DirectX 8.1 compatible | 64 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%
,%PROGRAMDATA%
, or%WINDIR%
might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details). - ↑ 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.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (39670) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.