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+ | {{disambig||the 2014 game|[[Colin McRae Rally (2014)]]}} | ||
{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Colin McRae Rally cover.jpg | |cover = Colin McRae Rally cover.jpg | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|July 15, 1998}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|July 15, 1998}} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = |
+ | |strategywiki = | ||
+ | |mobygames = colin-mcrae-rally | ||
+ | |wikipedia = Colin McRae Rally (video game) | ||
|winehq = 2883 | |winehq = 2883 | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{Series|Colin McRae Rally}} | {{Series|Colin McRae Rally}} | ||
− | |||
'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
− | {{ii}} Needs [[#Unofficial | + | {{ii}} Needs [[#Unofficial|unofficial patches]] to run on modern operating systems. |
− | |||
{{--}} Has some issues on Windows 7 and later. See the [[#Issues fixed|fixed issues]] and [[#Issues unresolved|unresolved issues]] sections below. | {{--}} Has some issues on Windows 7 and later. See the [[#Issues fixed|fixed issues]] and [[#Issues unresolved|unresolved issues]] sections below. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''General information''' | ||
+ | {{mm}} [http://dirt.wikia.com/wiki/Colin_McRae_Rally_and_DiRT_Wiki Colin McRae Rally and DiRT Wiki] | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc check | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc check | | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} No longer available due to licensing reasons.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Mars icecream|date=2016-11-25|comment=Email received from Codemasters customer service.}}</ref> |
+ | {{ii}} Demo is [https://archive.org/details/COLIN_201402 available] | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
− | + | ===Patches=== | |
− | === | + | {{ii}} [http://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/917/7/ Patch 1.5] is the latest version |
− | {{ii}} [http://www. | + | ====Unofficial==== |
− | |||
− | |||
− | ===Unofficial | ||
{{ii}} [https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8Zuix6o_scYaEhvd2NWVURKU1k/view CMRONW2K by Krister Brus] makes the game compatible with Windows 2000 and XP | {{ii}} [https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8Zuix6o_scYaEhvd2NWVURKU1k/view CMRONW2K by Krister Brus] makes the game compatible with Windows 2000 and XP | ||
− | {{ii}} [http://kfyatek-dev.jogger.pl/2011/09/25/colin-mcrae-rally-1-unofficial-windows-7-patch/ kFYatek's Unofficial Windows 7 Patch] makes the game compatible with Windows 7 and later | + | {{ii}} [https://web.archive.org/web/20150401005453/http://kfyatek-dev.jogger.pl/2011/09/25/colin-mcrae-rally-1-unofficial-windows-7-patch/ kFYatek's Unofficial Windows 7 Patch] makes the game compatible with Windows 7 and later |
− | |||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
You can skip the intro by launching the game from <code>{{p|game}}\rally.exe</code>. | You can skip the intro by launching the game from <code>{{p|game}}\rally.exe</code>. | ||
− | |||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\save}} |
}} | }} | ||
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|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | ||
|4k ultra hd wsgf award = | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | ||
− | |widescreen resolution = | + | |widescreen resolution = hackable |
− | |widescreen resolution notes= | + | |widescreen resolution notes= See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. |
|multimonitor = false | |multimonitor = false | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = hackable |
− | |ultrawidescreen notes = | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. |
|4k ultra hd = false | |4k ultra hd = false | ||
− | |4k ultra hd notes = | + | |4k ultra hd notes = |
|fov = false | |fov = false | ||
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
− | |windowed = | + | |windowed = true |
− | |windowed notes = Use | + | |windowed notes = Use {{key|Alt|Enter}} to toggle. |
|borderless windowed = false | |borderless windowed = false | ||
|borderless windowed notes = Borderless Gaming doesn't seem to work | |borderless windowed notes = Borderless Gaming doesn't seem to work | ||
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|vsync notes = Can be forced through driver control or through dgVoodoo2. | |vsync notes = Can be forced through driver control or through dgVoodoo2. | ||
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
− | |60 fps notes = Turn Motion Smoothing off in the settings to disable the 30 | + | |60 fps notes = Turn Motion Smoothing off in the settings to disable the 30 FPS cap |
− | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = false |
− | |120 fps notes = | + | |120 fps notes = Frame rate is capped at 111 FPS. |
− | |color blind = | + | |hdr = unknown |
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
+ | |color blind = unknown | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Widescreen fix|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U21qL4M6ukw|title=Colin McRae Rally - HD/Widescreen Tutorial (NEW) - YouTube|date=2017-02-03}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # If the Windows 7 patch is installed, uninstall it by installing [http://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/917/7/21314 Patch 1.5]. | ||
+ | # Download and extract [http://dege.freeweb.hu/dgVoodoo2/dgVoodoo2.html dgVoodoo] anywhere. | ||
+ | # Open the <code>MS</code> folder and copy its content to the game folder. | ||
+ | # Run {{file|dgVoodooSetup.exe}}. | ||
+ | # Click "Add" and set the game folder. | ||
+ | # Set "Scaling mode" to "Stretched". | ||
+ | # Go to "DirectX" tab. | ||
+ | # Select your resolution and uncheck the "dgVoodoo Watermark" option. | ||
+ | # Apply your changes. | ||
+ | # Open {{file|Rally.exe}} with a hex editor such as [https://mh-nexus.de/en/downloads.php?product=HxD HxD]. | ||
+ | # Press {{key|Ctrl|F}}, change the "Datatype" option to "Hex-values" and paste <code>FF000080BF</code> in the text field. | ||
+ | # Replace the <code>000080BF</code> value with: | ||
+ | #* <code>000070BF</code> for 5:4 | ||
+ | #* <code>000096BF</code> for 25:16 | ||
+ | #* <code>C5719CBF</code> for 16:10 | ||
+ | #* <code>0000A0BF</code> for 15:9 | ||
+ | #* <code>ABAAAABF</code> for 16:9 | ||
+ | #* <code>398EE3BF</code> for ~21:9 | ||
+ | # If you can't edit the file because of no permissions, right-click {{file|Rally.exe}}, click on Properties and uncheck "Read only". | ||
+ | # Press {{key|Ctrl|F}}, change the "Datatype" option to "Hex-values" and paste <code>00000040</code> in the text field. | ||
+ | # Replace the <code>00000040</code> value with: | ||
+ | #* <code>0000F03F</code> for 5:4 | ||
+ | #* <code>00001640</code> for 25:16 | ||
+ | #* <code>C5711C40</code> for 16:10 | ||
+ | #* <code>00002040</code> for 15:9 | ||
+ | #* <code>ABAA2A40</code> for 16:9 | ||
+ | #* <code>398E6340</code> for ~21:9 | ||
+ | # Save your changes. | ||
+ | # Right-click {{file|Rally.exe}}, click on Properties, go to the "Compatibility" tab and select "Windows 98 / Windows Me". | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|touchscreen = false | |touchscreen = false | ||
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
+ | |xinput controllers = unknown | ||
+ | |xinput controllers notes = | ||
+ | |xbox prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
+ | |impulse triggers = unknown | ||
+ | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
+ | |light bar support = false | ||
+ | |light bar support notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers= unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
+ | |other controllers = unknown | ||
+ | |other controllers notes = | ||
+ | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |other button prompts notes= | ||
|button prompts = false | |button prompts = false | ||
|button prompts notes = | |button prompts notes = | ||
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|haptic feedback = false | |haptic feedback = false | ||
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
− | | | + | |simultaneous input = unknown |
− | | | + | |simultaneous input notes = |
}} | }} | ||
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|local play modes = | |local play modes = | ||
|local play notes = | |local play notes = | ||
− | |lan play = | + | |lan play = true |
|lan play players = | |lan play players = | ||
|lan play modes = | |lan play modes = | ||
− | |lan play notes = | + | |lan play notes = Direct IP only |
− | |online play = | + | |online play = true |
|online play players = | |online play players = | ||
|online play modes = | |online play modes = | ||
− | |online play notes = | + | |online play notes = Dial-up only |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
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|upnp = | |upnp = | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Issues unresolved== | ||
+ | ===3D elements on the menus don't show properly on Windows 7 or later=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===When using the dgVoodoo2 wrapper the intro videos for the Rally School courses have sound but no image when the game runs in fullscreen=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Make sure the {{key|Alt|Enter}} shortcut is not disabled in dgVoodoo2's settings so you can switch to windowed mode when you want to see those videos | ||
==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
− | |||
===Game occasionally crashes when loading a stage on Windows 7 and later=== | ===Game occasionally crashes when loading a stage on Windows 7 and later=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use the dgVoodoo2 wrapper|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
− | + | # Download [http://dege.freeweb.hu/dgVoodoo2/dgVoodoo2.html dgVoodoo2], copy dgVoodooSetup.exe and the contents of the MS folder into the <code>{{p|game}}</code> folder | |
− | # Download | ||
# Run dgVoodooSetup.exe, select DirectX, uncheck dgVoodoo Watermark (and change some settings if you want to force antialiasing and VSync) | # Run dgVoodooSetup.exe, select DirectX, uncheck dgVoodoo Watermark (and change some settings if you want to force antialiasing and VSync) | ||
# Run the game | # Run the game | ||
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
− | + | {{ii}} If you use dgVoodoo2 and play the game in fullscreen mode the Rally School videos may not play properly so make sure the {{key|Alt|Enter}} shortcut is not disabled in dgVoodoo2's settings so you can switch between fullscreen and windowed when needed | |
− | {{ii}} If you use dgVoodoo2 and play the game in fullscreen mode the Rally School videos may not play properly so make sure the Alt | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Game crashes when loading a stage on Windows 8 and later=== | ===Game crashes when loading a stage on Windows 8 and later=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Start the game in Windows 7 compatibility mode|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
− | |||
# Right-click <code>{{p|game}}\game.exe</code>. | # Right-click <code>{{p|game}}\game.exe</code>. | ||
# From the dropdown menu, select <code>Properties</code>. | # From the dropdown menu, select <code>Properties</code>. | ||
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# From the dropdown menu, select <code>Windows 7</code>. | # From the dropdown menu, select <code>Windows 7</code>. | ||
# Repeat the process for <code>{{p|game}}\rally.exe</code>. | # Repeat the process for <code>{{p|game}}\rally.exe</code>. | ||
− | {{ii}}Make sure you have the [[#Unofficial Patches|Unofficial Windows 7 patch]] installed | + | |
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} Make sure you have the [[#Unofficial Patches|Unofficial Windows 7 patch]] installed | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | ===Intro videos have sound playing but no image on Windows 7 or later=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Add compatibility for old Indeo codecs|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
+ | # Open a 'command prompt' by typing cmd on search and,using a right click, select 'Run as Administrator' | ||
+ | # (32bit users can skip this step) Type <code>cd {{p|windir}}\SysWOW64</code> and press {{Key|Enter}}. | ||
+ | # Type <code>regsvr32 ir50_32.dll</code> and press {{Key|Enter}}. | ||
− | + | '''Notes''' | |
− | + | {{ii}} Repeat the process but type <code>regsvr32 /u ir50_32.dll</code> to undo what you have done | |
− | + | {{ii}} Alternatively you can use [https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B8Zuix6o_scYbU8wQlFHS2dmRUE these bat files](make sure you run them as the administrator) | |
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | {{ii}}Repeat the process but type <code>regsvr32 /u ir50_32.dll</code> to undo what you have done | ||
− | {{ii}}Alternatively you can use | ||
}} | }} | ||
===The service menu before the stage starts is very laggy on Windows 8 and later=== | ===The service menu before the stage starts is very laggy on Windows 8 and later=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use the dgVoodoo2 wrapper|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
− | + | # Download [http://dege.freeweb.hu/dgVoodoo2/dgVoodoo2.html dgVoodoo2], copy dgVoodooSetup.exe and the contents of the MS folder into the <code>{{p|game}}</code> folder | |
− | # Download | ||
# Run dgVoodooSetup.exe, select DirectX, uncheck dgVoodoo Watermark (and change some settings if you want to force antialiasing and VSync) | # Run dgVoodooSetup.exe, select DirectX, uncheck dgVoodoo Watermark (and change some settings if you want to force antialiasing and VSync) | ||
# Run the game | # Run the game | ||
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
− | + | {{ii}} If you use dgVoodoo2 and play the game in fullscreen mode the Rally School videos may not play properly so make sure the {{key|Alt|Enter}} shortcut is not disabled in dgVoodoo2's settings so you can switch between fullscreen and windowed when needed | |
− | {{ii}} If you use dgVoodoo2 and play the game in fullscreen mode the Rally School videos may not play properly so make sure the Alt | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | == | + | ==Other information== |
− | + | ===API=== | |
− | + | {{API | |
− | === | + | |direct3d versions = |
− | + | |direct3d notes = | |
− | + | |directdraw versions = | |
− | === | + | |directdraw notes = |
− | + | |opengl versions = | |
− | + | |opengl notes = | |
+ | |glide versions = | ||
+ | |glide notes = | ||
+ | |software mode = | ||
+ | |software mode notes = | ||
+ | |mantle support = | ||
+ | |mantle support notes = | ||
+ | |metal support = | ||
+ | |metal support notes = | ||
+ | |vulkan versions = | ||
+ | |vulkan notes = | ||
+ | |dos modes = | ||
+ | |dos modes notes = | ||
+ | |shader model versions = | ||
+ | |shader model notes = | ||
+ | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
+ | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |macos 32-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos 64-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
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|minHD = 20 MB | |minHD = 20 MB | ||
|minVRAM = 2 MB | |minVRAM = 2 MB | ||
+ | |minGPU = | ||
|minDX = 6.0 | |minDX = 6.0 | ||
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|recVRAM = 4 MB | |recVRAM = 4 MB | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{References}} | {{References}} |
Revision as of 21:31, 3 January 2020
For the 2014 game, see Colin McRae Rally (2014).
Developers | |
---|---|
Codemasters | |
Release dates | |
Windows | July 15, 1998 |
⤏ Go to series page | |
Colin McRae Rally | 1998 |
Colin McRae Rally 2.0 | 2000 |
Colin McRae Rally 3 | 2003 |
Colin McRae Rally 04 | 2004 |
Colin McRae Rally 2005 | 2004 |
Colin McRae: DiRT | 2007 |
Colin McRae: DiRT 2 | 2009 |
DiRT 3 | 2011 |
DiRT Showdown | 2012 |
Colin McRae Rally (2014) | 2014 |
DiRT Rally | 2015 |
DiRT 4 | 2017 |
DiRT Rally 2.0 | 2019 |
DIRT 5 | 2020 |
Key points
- Needs unofficial patches to run on modern operating systems.
- Has some issues on Windows 7 and later. See the fixed issues and unresolved issues sections below.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail |
Essential improvements
Patches
- Patch 1.5 is the latest version
Unofficial
- CMRONW2K by Krister Brus makes the game compatible with Windows 2000 and XP
- kFYatek's Unofficial Windows 7 Patch makes the game compatible with Windows 7 and later
Skip intro videos
You can skip the intro by launching the game from <path-to-game>\rally.exe
.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\save[Note 1] |
Video settings
Widescreen resolution
Widescreen fix[2] |
---|
|
Input settings
Audio settings
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Local play | |||
LAN play | Direct IP only | ||
Online play | Dial-up only |
Issues unresolved
When using the dgVoodoo2 wrapper the intro videos for the Rally School courses have sound but no image when the game runs in fullscreen
- Make sure the Alt+↵ Enter shortcut is not disabled in dgVoodoo2's settings so you can switch to windowed mode when you want to see those videos
Issues fixed
Game occasionally crashes when loading a stage on Windows 7 and later
Use the dgVoodoo2 wrapper[citation needed] |
---|
Notes
|
Game crashes when loading a stage on Windows 8 and later
Start the game in Windows 7 compatibility mode[citation needed] |
---|
Notes
|
Intro videos have sound playing but no image on Windows 7 or later
Add compatibility for old Indeo codecs[citation needed] |
---|
Notes
|
Use the dgVoodoo2 wrapper[citation needed] |
---|
Notes
|
Other information
API
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95, 98 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 166 MHz | Intel Pentium 200 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 16 MB | 32 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 20 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 2 MB of VRAM DirectX 6.0 compatible | 4 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ 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).
References
- ↑ Verified by User:Mars icecream on 2016-11-25
- Email received from Codemasters customer service.
- ↑ Colin McRae Rally - HD/Widescreen Tutorial (NEW) - YouTube - last accessed on 2017-02-03