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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Codemasters}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Codemasters}} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/ | + | {{Infobox game/row/porter|Six by Nine|Windows}} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/porter|Robosoft Technologies|OS X}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Codemasters}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Codemasters}} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 27, 2004}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 27, 2004}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|October 26, 2007}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|October 26, 2007}} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|colin-mcrae-rally-2005|83}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|colin-mcrae-rally-2005|}} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = 1207658663 |
+ | |hltb = 1801 | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
+ | |mobygames = colin-mcrae-rally-2005 | ||
|wikipedia = Colin McRae Rally 2005 | |wikipedia = Colin McRae Rally 2005 | ||
|winehq = 4265 | |winehq = 4265 | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{Series|Colin McRae Rally}} | {{Series|Colin McRae Rally}} | ||
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{{ii}} Released on OS X as '''Colin McRae Rally Mac'''. | {{ii}} Released on OS X as '''Colin McRae Rally Mac'''. | ||
{{++}} OS X release is a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Universal_binary universal binary]. | {{++}} OS X release is a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Universal_binary universal binary]. | ||
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|StarForce|3.4.49.1}}. Some Polish copies have no DRM. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|StarForce|3.4.49.1}}. Some Polish copies have no DRM. | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Retail | | unknown | | | OS X }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | unknown | | | OS X }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | colin_mcrae_rally_2005 | DRM-free | | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} No longer available due to licensing reasons.<ref>[https://www.gog.com/news/racing_week_promo_50_discount_on_3_racing_games News - Racing week promo: 50% discount on 3 racing games - GOG.com]</ref><ref>{{Refcheck|user=Mars icecream|date=2016-11-25|comment=Email received from Codemasters customer service.}}</ref> | {{ii}} No longer available due to licensing reasons.<ref>[https://www.gog.com/news/racing_week_promo_50_discount_on_3_racing_games News - Racing week promo: 50% discount on 3 racing games - GOG.com]</ref><ref>{{Refcheck|user=Mars icecream|date=2016-11-25|comment=Email received from Codemasters customer service.}}</ref> | ||
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
− | [ | + | [https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/920/7/21309 v1.1 Patch] adds new features. A [https://www.moddb.com/games/colin-mcrae-rally-2005/downloads/patch-1113 other location (with also the changelog)]. |
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
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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 | ||
− | |gog galaxy | + | |discord = |
− | |gog galaxy notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |origin | + | |epic games store = |
− | |origin notes | + | |epic games store notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |gog galaxy = false |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | |uplay | + | |origin = |
− | |uplay notes | + | |origin notes = |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |steam cloud = |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
+ | |uplay = | ||
+ | |uplay notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Video settings== | ==Video settings== | ||
{{Video settings | {{Video settings | ||
− | |wsgf link = | + | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/colin-mcrae-rally-2005 |
|widescreen wsgf award = silver | |widescreen wsgf award = silver | ||
|multimonitor wsgf award = unsupported | |multimonitor wsgf award = unsupported | ||
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|steam input api = unknown | |steam input api = unknown | ||
|steam input api notes = | |steam input api notes = | ||
+ | |steam hook input = unknown | ||
+ | |steam hook input notes = | ||
|steam input presets = unknown | |steam input presets = unknown | ||
|steam input presets notes = | |steam input presets notes = | ||
|steam controller prompts = unknown | |steam controller prompts = unknown | ||
|steam controller prompts notes = | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection = unknown | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
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|separate volume notes = Co-driver, Music, Sound Effects | |separate volume notes = Co-driver, Music, Sound Effects | ||
|surround sound = true | |surround sound = true | ||
− | |surround sound notes = Up to 7.0 with [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/68-creative-alchemy/ Creative ALchemy] | + | |surround sound notes = Up to 7.0 with [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/68-creative-alchemy/ Creative ALchemy]. |
|subtitles = false | |subtitles = false | ||
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
|closed captions = false | |closed captions = false | ||
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
− | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = false |
|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = true | |eax support = true | ||
− | |eax support notes = EAX 4<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20050413093433/http://eax.creative.com/gaming/colinmcrae2005.asp EAX Featured Game: Colin McRae Rally 2005™]</ref> | + | |eax support notes = EAX 4<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20050413093433/http://eax.creative.com/gaming/colinmcrae2005.asp EAX Featured Game: Colin McRae Rally 2005™]</ref> can be restored with [https://www.pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Glossary:Sound_card#Restore_legacy_audio_effects_on_newer_OS DSOAL]. |
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|online play players = | |online play players = | ||
|online play modes = | |online play modes = | ||
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|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
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|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
− | |64-bit | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
− | |64-bit | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |mac os x powerpc app = true | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = true | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = false | ||
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Developers | |
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Codemasters | |
Windows | Six by Nine |
macOS (OS X) | Robosoft Technologies |
Publishers | |
Codemasters | |
OS X | Feral Interactive |
Release dates | |
Windows | September 27, 2004 |
macOS (OS X) | October 26, 2007 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 83 |
Warnings
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see Availability for affected versions).
- StarForce DRM for this game does not work on modern versions of Windows (see Availability for affected versions).
- 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.
⤏ 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
- Released on OS X as Colin McRae Rally Mac.
- OS X release is a universal binary.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | StarForce 3.4.49.1 DRM[Note 1]. Some Polish copies have no DRM. | |||
Retail | ||||
GOG.com (unavailable) |
- StarForce DRM for this game does not work on modern versions of Windows (see above for affected versions).
- No longer available due to licensing reasons.[3][4]
- Demo is available. SP version, MP version
Essential improvements
Patches
v1.1 Patch adds new features. A other location (with also the changelog).
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | |
macOS (OS X) |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\SG\[Note 2] |
macOS (OS X) |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy |
Video settings
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Polish | Local retail version only. | |||
Russian | Local retail version only. | |||
Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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Local play | 4 | Split-screen. | ||
LAN play | ||||
Online play | GameSpy services have been shut down;[5] see GameSpy for workarounds. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Issues fixed
Compatibility problems
- Running the game in Windows XP (Service Pack 3) compatibility mode may help if it will not run normally.
Compatibility mode[citation needed] |
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Other information
Enable advanced particle system
- This should be available only when using an Intel Pentium 4 CPU with Hyper-Threading[6]
Launch the game with FORCEHT parameter[7] |
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Other information
API
Executable | PPC | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | ||||
macOS (OS X) | This 32-bit-only macOS game does not work on macOS Catalina (10.15) or later. |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Multiplayer | GameSpy |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98 | ME, 2000, XP |
Processor (CPU) | AMD Athlon 1.0 GHz Intel Pentium III |
AMD Athlon 2.0 GHz Intel Pentium 4 |
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | 512 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 3 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon 8xxx Nvidia GeForce 3 64 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible |
macOS (OS X) | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 10.4 | |
Processor (CPU) | PowerPC G5 | |
System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 4 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 64 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ This version of StarForce DRM does not work on Windows 8.1, Windows 10, or Windows 11.[1][2] For supported versions of Windows the StarForce driver may need to be updated manually using SFUPDATE.
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Windows 8.1 support - StarForce Support
- ↑ Windows 10 support - StarForce Support
- ↑ News - Racing week promo: 50% discount on 3 racing games - GOG.com
- ↑ Verified by User:Mars icecream on 2016-11-25
- Email received from Codemasters customer service.
- ↑ Pricing | GameSpy Technology
- ↑ Technical faqs : Codemasters Support (retrieved)
- ↑ Advanced Particles? - GOG.com Forum