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{{Infobox game/row/date|Mac OS|November 25, 1998}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Mac OS|November 25, 1998}} | ||
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Bird's-eye view }} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | TPS }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | Robot }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Sci-fi, North America }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | }} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
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|lutris = future-cop-lapd | |lutris = future-cop-lapd | ||
|strategywiki = Future Cop: LAPD | |strategywiki = Future Cop: LAPD | ||
| − | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 3628 |
|wikipedia = Future Cop: LAPD | |wikipedia = Future Cop: LAPD | ||
|winehq = | |winehq = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | + | {{Introduction | |
| − | {{ | + | |introduction = |
| + | |||
| + | |release history = | ||
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| + | |current state = On modern systems, the game needs [[#Playing on modern systems|workarounds]] to properly install and enable hardware-accelerated rendering. | ||
| + | }} | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | | | Windows, Mac OS }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | | | Windows, Mac OS }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} A free demo version is available from [https://archive.org/details/fcopdemo Archive.org] |
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
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===Playing on modern systems=== | ===Playing on modern systems=== | ||
| − | {{++}} | + | {{++}} [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/250-future-cop-lapd-installer/ This installer] should get around an issue related to the game not installing on 64-bit operating systems (English release only). |
| + | {{ii}} The software rendering mode appears to be most stable and compatible of all three. | ||
| + | {{ii}} Direct3D renderer looks best. | ||
| + | {{--}} The 3dfx renderer has black outlines on transparent textures and will fail to render some of the laser obstacles, but they should be fairly easy to detect and avoid. | ||
| + | {{ii}} Be sure to edit the controller configuration in {{file|controls.txt}} after installation. | ||
| − | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Installing the game with Direct3D rendering|ref=|fix= |
| − | # Insert the ' | + | # Insert the game's installation disc, then download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/250-future-cop-lapd-installer/ this installer] and run it. |
| − | # Use all defaults during the installation, except when choosing components to install | + | # Use all defaults during the installation, except when choosing components to install - select the "DirectX Rendering" component. |
# Set up [[DgVoodoo 2#DirectX 2-8|dgVoodoo2]]. | # Set up [[DgVoodoo 2#DirectX 2-8|dgVoodoo2]]. | ||
| − | # Run | + | # Run {{file|FCopLAPD.exe}} [[Windows Compatibility Mode#Privilege Level|as an administrator]]. |
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}} | }} | ||
| − | {{Fixbox|description=Installing the game|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Installing the game with 3dfx/software rendering, method 1|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.play-old-pc-games.com/2014/05/23/future-cop-lapd/|title=Play Old PC Games - Future Cop: LAPD|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
| − | # Insert the ' | + | # Insert the game's installation disc, then download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/250-future-cop-lapd-installer/ this installer] and run it. |
| − | # | + | # Use all defaults during the installation. |
| − | + | # Download and install [https://www.zeus-software.com/downloads/nglide nGlide]. | |
| − | + | # Run {{file|FCopLAPD.exe}} [[Windows Compatibility Mode#Privilege Level|as an administrator]]. | |
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}} | }} | ||
| − | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Installing the game with 3dfx/software rendering, method 2|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?f=59&t=52779&p=567457#p567457|title=Vogons.org Forum|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
| − | # Insert the ' | + | # Insert the game's installation disc, then download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/250-future-cop-lapd-installer/ this installer] and run it. |
# Use the default native resolution output, don't change something during the install | # Use the default native resolution output, don't change something during the install | ||
# Download [[DgVoodoo 2]] and install 3DFX dgVoodoo2 DLLs to the Future Cop folder | # Download [[DgVoodoo 2]] and install 3DFX dgVoodoo2 DLLs to the Future Cop folder | ||
| − | # Set the | + | # Set the following [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility mode settings]] to {{file|FCopLAPD.exe}}: [[Windows Compatibility Mode#Privilege Level|running as administrator]], compatibility mode for Windows 98/Me and 16-bit (65536) color mode. |
| − | + | # Run the game. | |
| − | # Run the game | ||
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
| − | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} The game will be playable, but videos may play as a black screen with sound |
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}} | }} | ||
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|antialiasing = hackable | |antialiasing = hackable | ||
|antialiasing notes = Use [[DgVoodoo 2#DirectX 2-8|dgVoodoo2]]. | |antialiasing notes = Use [[DgVoodoo 2#DirectX 2-8|dgVoodoo2]]. | ||
| + | |upscaling = unknown | ||
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = false | |vsync = false | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
| − | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
| + | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
| + | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|lan play modes = | |lan play modes = | ||
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
| − | |online play = | + | |online play = false |
|online play players = | |online play players = | ||
|online play modes = | |online play modes = | ||
| − | |online play notes = | + | |online play notes = The official multiplayer service has been shut down. |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
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|udp = | |udp = | ||
|upnp = | |upnp = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Issues fixed== | ||
| + | ===Flickering videos (Windows 10)=== | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Videos are flickering when using DgVoodoo2|fix= | ||
| + | Move the mouse cursor to the edge of the screen until flickering stops. | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | ===Freeze on loading (Windows 10)=== | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Cannot get in-game due to freezing on the loading screen|fix= | ||
| + | Set processor affinity to CPU 0. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
| + | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
| + | |mac os x powerpc app = unknown | ||
|macos intel 32-bit app = | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
| + | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
| + | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
| + | |mac os powerpc app = unknown | ||
| + | |mac os 68k app = unknown | ||
| + | |mac os executable notes= | ||
}} | }} | ||
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| EA Redwood Shores | |
| Publishers | |
| Electronic Arts | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | November 25, 1998 |
| Mac OS (Classic) | November 25, 1998 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase |
| Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | Bird's-eye view |
| Controls | Direct control |
| Genres | TPS |
| Vehicles | Robot |
| Themes | Sci-fi, North America |
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|
Future Cop: LAPD is a singleplayer and multiplayer bird's-eye view TPS game.
On modern systems, the game needs workarounds to properly install and enable hardware-accelerated rendering.
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
|
- A free demo version is available from Archive.org
Essential improvements
Patches
- Patch 1.0.2 (Mac OS) is a very important patch, fixing a crash issue in the single player mode in the third level.
- No patches have been released for the Windows version.
Playing on modern systems
- This installer should get around an issue related to the game not installing on 64-bit operating systems (English release only).
- The software rendering mode appears to be most stable and compatible of all three.
- Direct3D renderer looks best.
- The 3dfx renderer has black outlines on transparent textures and will fail to render some of the laser obstacles, but they should be fairly easy to detect and avoid.
- Be sure to edit the controller configuration in
controls.txtafter installation.
| Installing the game with Direct3D rendering |
|---|
|
| Installing the game with 3dfx/software rendering, method 1[1] |
|---|
|
| Installing the game with 3dfx/software rendering, method 2[2] |
|---|
Notes
|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\controls.txt[Note 1] |
| Mac OS (Classic) |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\save.cfg[Note 1] |
| Mac OS (Classic) |
- Saving is only available after completing a level.
Video
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | |||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | |||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | Only in software mode. | ||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Use dgVoodoo2. | ||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | Use dgVoodoo2. | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | 37.5 fps cap | ||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | |||
Input
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | <path-to-game>\controls.txt | |
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support |
| Controller types |
|---|
Audio
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | ||
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local play | 2 | |||
| LAN play | ||||
| Online play | The official multiplayer service has been shut down. | |||
Connection types
| Type | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Peer-to-peer | ||
| Dedicated | ||
| Self-hosting | ||
| Direct IP |
Issues fixed
Flickering videos (Windows 10)
| Videos are flickering when using DgVoodoo2 |
|---|
|
Move the mouse cursor to the edge of the screen until flickering stops. |
Freeze on loading (Windows 10)
| Cannot get in-game due to freezing on the loading screen |
|---|
|
Set processor affinity to CPU 0. |
Other information
API
| Executable | PPC | 16-bit | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windows | |||||
| Mac OS (Classic) |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 95, 98 | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 90 MHz | Intel Pentium 166 MHz |
| System memory (RAM) | 32 MB | 64 MB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | ||
| Video card (GPU) | SVGA, Direct3D compatible Voodoo 1 2 MB of VRAM | 4 MB of VRAM |
| Mac OS | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | ||
| Processor (CPU) | ||
| System memory (RAM) | ||
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | ||
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%\VirtualStoreon Windows Vista and later (more details).
References
- ↑ Play Old PC Games - Future Cop: LAPD - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Vogons.org Forum - last accessed on May 2023