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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Third-person }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Third-person }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action, Open world }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action, Adventure, Open world, Shooter, TPS }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | Automobile, Bicycle, Bus, Flight, Helicopter, Hovercraft, Motorcycle, Off-roading, Street racing, Tank, Train, Transport, Truck }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | Automobile, Bicycle, Bus, Flight, Helicopter, Hovercraft, Motorcycle, Off-roading, Street racing, Tank, Train, Transport, Truck }} | ||
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|steam appid side = 12240, 110700 | |steam appid side = 12240, 110700 | ||
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
| − | |official site= https://www.rockstargames.com/ | + | |official site= https://web.archive.org/web/20030422204838/http://www.rockstargames.com/VICECITY/pc/index.htm |
|hltb = 4075 | |hltb = 4075 | ||
|lutris = grand-theft-auto-vice-city | |lutris = grand-theft-auto-vice-city | ||
|strategywiki = Grand Theft Auto: Vice City | |strategywiki = Grand Theft Auto: Vice City | ||
| − | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 7626 |
|wikipedia = Grand Theft Auto: Vice City | |wikipedia = Grand Theft Auto: Vice City | ||
|winehq = 1369 | |winehq = 1369 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
| + | }} | ||
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| + | {{Introduction | ||
| + | |introduction = | ||
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| + | |release history = | ||
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| + | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
| − | {{++}} Features the ability to import your music for your own custom radio station | + | {{++}} Features the ability to import your music for your own custom radio station<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.grandtheftwiki.com/Custom_Radio_Station|title=Custom Radio Stations in GTA Games|date=May 2023}}</ref>, as well as custom player skins. |
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} If the Steam version is detected, the Rockstar launcher can launch the game through Steam instead.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=2019-09-18|comment=}}</ref> | {{ii}} If the Steam version is detected, the Rockstar launcher can launch the game through Steam instead.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=2019-09-18|comment=}}</ref> | ||
| − | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} Was given for free to anyone who purchased [[Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition|The Definitive Edition]] on the Rockstar Store before June 30, 2022. |
===Version differences=== | ===Version differences=== | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Installing No Intro mod|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=2019-06-09|comment=Installed this mod on Vice City (and III) and it works, skipping intros immediately. It also works via Mod Loader.}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Installing No Intro mod|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=2019-06-09|comment=Installed this mod on Vice City (and III) and it works, skipping intros immediately. It also works via Mod Loader.}}</ref>|fix= | ||
# Download the mod [http://www.gtagarage.com/mods/show.php?id=12470 here]. | # Download the mod [http://www.gtagarage.com/mods/show.php?id=12470 here]. | ||
| − | # Extract the {{file|movie}} folder from the archive, then copy this folder to | + | # Extract the {{file|movie|folder}} folder from the archive, then copy this folder to {{file|{{p|game}}|folder}}, replacing the video files. For the German version, duplicate {{file|GTAtitles.mpg}} within the mod's folder and rename the copied video as {{file|GTAtitlesGER.mpg}}. |
# Now launch the game. The blank videos should skip the intro and launch straight into the game. | # Now launch the game. The blank videos should skip the intro and launch straight into the game. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Installing SilentPatch and DDraw Component|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=May 21, 2018|comment=}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Installing SilentPatch and DDraw Component|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=May 21, 2018|comment=}}</ref>|fix= | ||
# Download SilentPatchVC and DDraw Component [https://gtaforums.com/topic/669045-silentpatch here]. | # Download SilentPatchVC and DDraw Component [https://gtaforums.com/topic/669045-silentpatch here]. | ||
| − | # Extract the contents of zip archives into | + | # Extract the contents of zip archives into {{file|{{p|game}}|folder}} |
| − | {{ii}} If SilentPatch | + | {{ii}} If SilentPatch does not seem to be applied after this, look into <code>INSTALLATION</code> part of the {{file|ReadMe.txt}} in the zip archives. The fix's creator might have changed something. |
}} | }} | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Installing ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix|ref=<ref name="refcheck AmethystViper">{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=2019-06-09|comment=}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Installing ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix|ref=<ref name="refcheck AmethystViper">{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=2019-06-09|comment=}}</ref>|fix= | ||
# Download ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#gtavc here]. | # Download ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#gtavc here]. | ||
| − | # Extract the | + | # Extract the {{file|GTAVC.WidescreenFix|folder}} folder from the zip archive, then copy the {{file|d3d8.dll}} file and {{file|scripts|folder}} folder into {{file|{{p|game}}|folder}}. |
| − | # (Optional) Download the Widescreen Frontend from the drop down menu where you downloaded ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix above, then extract the contents of the zip archive and copy them into | + | # (Optional) Download the Widescreen Frontend from the drop down menu where you downloaded ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix above, then extract the contents of the zip archive and copy them into {{file|{{p|game}}|folder}}, overwriting any files in the process. |
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
| − | {{ii}} The default settings alter the original game's UI and appearance (the vehicle light fix | + | {{ii}} The default settings alter the original game's UI and appearance (the vehicle light fix is not actually a fix as all versions have large light coronas). For a vanilla look, set the values of the following settings in {{file|GTA3.WidescreenFix.ini}}: |
<pre> | <pre> | ||
; The settings below are used to scale parts of the game UI differently. | ; The settings below are used to scale parts of the game UI differently. | ||
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{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\GTA Vice City User Files\GTAVCsf*.b}} | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\GTA Vice City User Files\GTAVCsf*.b}} | ||
| − | {{Game data/saves|OS X| | + | {{Game data/saves|OS X|{{p|osxhome}}/Library/Application Support/Grand Theft Auto Vice City/p_drive/Documents/GTA Vice City User Files/}} |
}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} Steam edition uses an altered saves format than the retail one. They can be [https://gtaforums.com/topic/646386-relvc-save-converter/ converted] though. | {{ii}} Steam edition uses an altered saves format than the retail one. They can be [https://gtaforums.com/topic/646386-relvc-save-converter/ converted] though. | ||
| − | {{ii}} If using Windows 98 / Windows ME compatibility mode save files are stored in | + | {{ii}} If using Windows 98 / Windows ME compatibility mode save files are stored in {{file|{{p|public}}\Documents\GTA Vice City User Files|folder}}. |
{{--}} Save files are not cross-compatible between Windows and OS X. | {{--}} Save files are not cross-compatible between Windows and OS X. | ||
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{{ii}} Requires a v1.0 executable and an ASI loader (included in [[#ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix|ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix]]). | {{ii}} Requires a v1.0 executable and an ASI loader (included in [[#ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix|ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix]]). | ||
{{ii}} Also works with [[Grand Theft Auto III]] and [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas|San Andreas]]. | {{ii}} Also works with [[Grand Theft Auto III]] and [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas|San Andreas]]. | ||
| − | {{++}} Moves the user files folder to | + | {{++}} Moves the user files folder to {{file|{{p|game}}|folder}}, allowing a downgraded game to be fully portable. |
{{Fixbox|description=Using Portable GTA|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=March 31, 2019|comment=}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Using Portable GTA|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=March 31, 2019|comment=}}</ref>|fix= | ||
# [https://gtaforums.com/topic/899040-the-heros-workshop Download the portable GTA mod file ({{file|portablegta.dll}})] | # [https://gtaforums.com/topic/899040-the-heros-workshop Download the portable GTA mod file ({{file|portablegta.dll}})] | ||
# Rename the file extension from {{file|portablegta.dll}} to {{file|portablegta.asi}}. | # Rename the file extension from {{file|portablegta.dll}} to {{file|portablegta.asi}}. | ||
| − | # Place the {{file|portablegta.asi}} file into | + | # Place the {{file|portablegta.asi}} file into {{file|{{p|game}}\scripts|folder}}. |
| − | # Run the game, exit to desktop, and then delete the contents inside | + | # Run the game, exit to desktop, and then delete the contents inside {{file|{{p|game}}\userfiles|folder}}. |
| − | # Copy everything from | + | # Copy everything from {{file|{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\GTA Vice City User Files|folder}} into {{file|{{p|game}}\userfiles|folder}}. |
}} | }} | ||
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|borderless windowed notes = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]]. | |borderless windowed notes = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]]. | ||
|anisotropic = false | |anisotropic = false | ||
| − | |anisotropic notes = | + | |anisotropic notes = |
|antialiasing = hackable | |antialiasing = hackable | ||
|antialiasing notes = Use [[#ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix|ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix]] for MSAA.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://gtaforums.com/topic/547841-gtanfsmpother-widescreen-fixes-pack/page/51/?tab=comments#comment-1067251055|title=(GTA-NFS-MP-OTHER) Widescreen Fixes Pack, Page 51, Scripts & Plugins - GTAForums|date=2019-06-09}}</ref> Post-process anti-aliasing such as FXAA can also be forced from GPU control panel (you have to set "Disable Fullscreen Optimizations" in gta_vc.exe on Windows 8,8.1,10). | |antialiasing notes = Use [[#ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix|ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix]] for MSAA.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://gtaforums.com/topic/547841-gtanfsmpother-widescreen-fixes-pack/page/51/?tab=comments#comment-1067251055|title=(GTA-NFS-MP-OTHER) Widescreen Fixes Pack, Page 51, Scripts & Plugins - GTAForums|date=2019-06-09}}</ref> Post-process anti-aliasing such as FXAA can also be forced from GPU control panel (you have to set "Disable Fullscreen Optimizations" in gta_vc.exe on Windows 8,8.1,10). | ||
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===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ||
| − | {{Fixbox|description=Install [[#Widescreen resolution|ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix]], then create a {{file|wndmode.ini}} file in | + | {{Fixbox|description=Install [[#Widescreen resolution|ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix]], then create a {{file|wndmode.ini}} file in {{file|{{p|game}}|folder}}|ref=<ref name="refcheck AmethystViper">{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=2019-06-09|comment=}}</ref>|fix= |
}} | }} | ||
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|full controller notes = | |full controller notes = | ||
|controller remap = true | |controller remap = true | ||
| − | |controller remap notes = Only for DirectInput controllers. | + | |controller remap notes = Only for DirectInput controllers. See [[#GInput|Controller presets]] for Ginput. |
|controller sensitivity = hackable | |controller sensitivity = hackable | ||
|controller sensitivity notes= Use [[#GInput|GInput]] and adjust options in {{file|GInputVC.ini}}. | |controller sensitivity notes= Use [[#GInput|GInput]] and adjust options in {{file|GInputVC.ini}}. | ||
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{{ii}} Works with [https://vigem.org/projects/DsHidMini/ DsHidMini] driver, but requires drop DsHIdMini's xinput1_3.dll into the game directory.<ref name="GTAForums">[https://gtaforums.com/topic/562765-ginput/?do=findComment&comment=1071745499 Was somebody able to make DS3-mode in GInput work via DSHIDMini yet?]</ref> | {{ii}} Works with [https://vigem.org/projects/DsHidMini/ DsHidMini] driver, but requires drop DsHIdMini's xinput1_3.dll into the game directory.<ref name="GTAForums">[https://gtaforums.com/topic/562765-ginput/?do=findComment&comment=1071745499 Was somebody able to make DS3-mode in GInput work via DSHIDMini yet?]</ref> | ||
# Download GInputVC [https://cookieplmonster.github.io/mods/gta-vc/#ginput here]. | # Download GInputVC [https://cookieplmonster.github.io/mods/gta-vc/#ginput here]. | ||
| − | # Extract the contents of {{file|GInputVC_*.zip}}, and copy the {{file|models}} folder, {{file|GInputVC.asi}}, and {{file|GInputVC.ini}} files into | + | # Extract the contents of {{file|GInputVC_*.zip}}, and copy the {{file|models}} folder, {{file|GInputVC.asi}}, and {{file|GInputVC.ini}} files into {{file|{{p|game}}|folder}}. |
# Open {{file|GInputVC.ini}} with a text editor and configure your desired settings. | # Open {{file|GInputVC.ini}} with a text editor and configure your desired settings. | ||
| + | }} | ||
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| + | {{Fixbox|description=Controller presets|fix= | ||
| + | # Edit the <code>ControlSet=*</code> in section <code>[Pad1]</code> in {{file|GInputVC.ini}}. | ||
| + | Numbers of control presets edited: | ||
| + | * 1 - Classic preset | ||
| + | * 2 - Classic 2 preset | ||
| + | * 3 - Classic 3 preset | ||
| + | * 4 - Analog style preset | ||
| + | * 5 - GTA IV styled preset | ||
}} | }} | ||
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# [https://mega.nz/folder/iORliCIK#53Vv--UOAR77w6yXlihD-A/file/veQhmaBJ Download] the y-axis mouse sensitivity fix. | # [https://mega.nz/folder/iORliCIK#53Vv--UOAR77w6yXlihD-A/file/veQhmaBJ Download] the y-axis mouse sensitivity fix. | ||
# Extract the contents of archive to a continent location. | # Extract the contents of archive to a continent location. | ||
| − | # Open | + | # Open {{file|vcsens.txt}}and follow the provided instructions. |
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
| − | {{--}} This mod has not been updated in over 7 years and it | + | {{--}} This mod has not been updated in over 7 years and it is not compatible with the Steam release |
}} | }} | ||
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|separate volume notes = Music and effects. | |separate volume notes = Music and effects. | ||
|surround sound = true | |surround sound = true | ||
| − | |surround sound notes = Up to 7.0 output<ref> | + | |surround sound notes = Up to 7.0 output<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://satsun.org/audio/|title=PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up|date=May 2023}}</ref> May require [[Glossary:Sound card#DirectSound hardware path|DirectSound 3D restoration software]]. |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
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|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = Local retail only. Patch for digital release can be downloaded [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2344-grand-theft-auto-the-trilogy-polish-translations here] or [https://cenega.pl/pliki/patch/grand-theft-auto-vice-city1/wszystkie/1 here]. | |notes = Local retail only. Patch for digital release can be downloaded [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2344-grand-theft-auto-the-trilogy-polish-translations here] or [https://cenega.pl/pliki/patch/grand-theft-auto-vice-city1/wszystkie/1 here]. | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Portuguese | ||
| + | |interface = hackable | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = hackable | ||
| + | |fan = true | ||
| + | |notes = Fan translation, [https://archive.org/details/traducao-gta-portugues-portugal-pt-pt download]. | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Brazilian Portuguese | ||
| + | |interface = hackable | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = hackable | ||
| + | |fan = true | ||
| + | |notes = Fan translation, [https://www.mixmods.com.br/2018/07/vc-traducao-pt-br-para-gta-vc-nova.html download]. | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = Retail only. Patch for digital release [https://libertycity.ru/files/gta-vice-city/55624-rusifikator-dlja-steam-versii.html here]. Unofficial audio translation is avaliable. | |notes = Retail only. Patch for digital release [https://libertycity.ru/files/gta-vice-city/55624-rusifikator-dlja-steam-versii.html here]. Unofficial audio translation is avaliable. | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Serbian | ||
| + | |interface = hackable | ||
| + | |audio = n/a | ||
| + | |subtitles = hackable | ||
| + | |notes = Fan translation, [https://srbifikatori.rs/igre/grand_theft_auto_vice_city download]. | ||
| + | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = hackable | |subtitles = hackable | ||
| − | |notes = Improved fan translation, [ | + | |notes = Improved fan translation by ''Clan Dlan'', [https://drive.google.com/file/d/13OdE8fkaFi6rs36IWZs2msbTffhcnUJ3/view?usp=drive_link download]. |
|fan = true | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
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====Related issues==== | ====Related issues==== | ||
| − | * Broken cutscenes (when a cut scene starts, the game seems frozen<ref> | + | * Broken cutscenes (when a cut scene starts, the game seems frozen<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://gtaforums.com/topic/556386-relmulti-sampling-fix/?p=1062806400|title=[REL]Multi-sampling FIX - GTA Forums|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>) |
** It is noticeable upon starting a new game, when a black screen appears with the writing "Marco's Bistro, Liberty City, 1986". | ** It is noticeable upon starting a new game, when a black screen appears with the writing "Marco's Bistro, Liberty City, 1986". | ||
* Random crash when changing resolution | * Random crash when changing resolution | ||
| − | * Cars | + | * Cars reverse extremely slowly and/or lose their momentum faster after releasing the accelerator |
* Inhuman difficulties while performing boat missions (such as "Stunt Boat Challenge") | * Inhuman difficulties while performing boat missions (such as "Stunt Boat Challenge") | ||
** Boats that accelerate and move slower than they should be (like cars issue above) | ** Boats that accelerate and move slower than they should be (like cars issue above) | ||
| − | * Game that runs almost comically fast<ref name=f1/> | + | * Game that runs almost comically fast<ref name="f1">{{Refurl|url=https://www.gtaforums.com/index.php?showtopic=294498|title=Vice City on Windows Vista & Windows 7|date=2022-12-09}}</ref> |
** Pedestrians seem to be "running" and cars move on and off screen extremely fast. | ** Pedestrians seem to be "running" and cars move on and off screen extremely fast. | ||
* Textures & models "pop in" too slowly<ref name=f1/> | * Textures & models "pop in" too slowly<ref name=f1/> | ||
** Certain models such as bridges or stairs take a few seconds to "pop in" even if the character is standing near to or next to the model. | ** Certain models such as bridges or stairs take a few seconds to "pop in" even if the character is standing near to or next to the model. | ||
| − | ** In the mission "The Driver", a character may fall through the | + | ** In the mission "The Driver", a character may fall through the bridge. |
| − | * Vice City with almost no cars or pedestrians on the streets and seems a ghost-town. | + | * Vice City with almost no cars or pedestrians on the streets and seems a ghost-town. It may breaks the entire game. |
| + | * The in-game clock is broken, it would either take a while to change or would not change it ever. | ||
| + | * The camera during stunt jumps can lock up at any moment and it would never go back to previous state. | ||
| + | * Pedestrians in vehicles get stuck and unless you touch them, they would not move. | ||
| + | * Turning sirens on or off is much harder due to shortened timing of pressing the assigned key to do so. Depends on the FPS. | ||
| + | * The phone rings too quickly. | ||
| + | * When prancing the motorbike, you could stay on your back much longer. | ||
| + | * When crashing riding a motorbike upside down, the camera gets stuck and some times the player never gets up. | ||
| + | * Helicopters' take-off is instantaneous. | ||
| + | * Taking off in a Skimmer plane is impossible. It flies slowly. | ||
| + | * Replays go faster. | ||
====Solutions==== | ====Solutions==== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Turn on in-game frame limiter|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Mrtnptrs|date=2022-11-28|comment=Fixes all framerate related issues}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Turn on in-game frame limiter|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Mrtnptrs|date=2022-11-28|comment=Fixes all framerate related issues}}</ref>|fix= | ||
{{++}} No timing-related bugs. | {{++}} No timing-related bugs. | ||
| − | {{--}} | + | {{--}} Frame limiter will limit game to 30 FPS. |
}} | }} | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Download [https://github.com/ThirteenAG/III.VC.SA.LimitAdjuster/releases/ Open Limit Adjuster]|ref={{cn|date=2022-11-28|reason=}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Download [https://github.com/ThirteenAG/III.VC.SA.LimitAdjuster/releases/ Open Limit Adjuster]|ref={{cn|date=2022-11-28|reason=}}|fix= | ||
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{{++}} Enables the game to run at 60 FPS while avoiding most game-breaking glitches. | {{++}} Enables the game to run at 60 FPS while avoiding most game-breaking glitches. | ||
{{--}} Car handling is still slightly less responsive or stiffer, pedestrian conversations play too fast, cars are easy to push, cutscenes may end too quickly, sirens are hard to switch on/off, etc. | {{--}} Car handling is still slightly less responsive or stiffer, pedestrian conversations play too fast, cars are easy to push, cutscenes may end too quickly, sirens are hard to switch on/off, etc. | ||
| − | # Place {{file|III.VC.SA.LimitAdjuster.asi}} and {{file|III.VC.SA.LimitAdjuster.ini}} into | + | # Place {{file|III.VC.SA.LimitAdjuster.asi}} and {{file|III.VC.SA.LimitAdjuster.ini}} into {{file|{{p|game}}\scripts|folder}}. |
# Open {{file|III.VC.SA.LimitAdjuster.ini}} with a text editor. | # Open {{file|III.VC.SA.LimitAdjuster.ini}} with a text editor. | ||
# Scroll down to '''[VCLIMITS]''' a change <code>FrameLimit= '''30'''</code> to <code>FrameLimit= '''60'''</code> | # Scroll down to '''[VCLIMITS]''' a change <code>FrameLimit= '''30'''</code> to <code>FrameLimit= '''60'''</code> | ||
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# Make sure <code>Frame Limiter</code> is set to '''ON'''. | # Make sure <code>Frame Limiter</code> is set to '''ON'''. | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Use [https://www.mixmods.com.br/2019/06/framerate-vigilante.html Framerate Vigilante]|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://github.com/GTAmodding/FramerateVigilante|title=GitHub|date=May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://gtaforums.com/topic/927971-framerate-vigilante-finding-and-fixing-framerate-related-issues/|title=gtaforums.com|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= | ||
| + | {{ii}} Contains fixes for many framerate related issues. | ||
| + | {{ii}} By limiting the game to 60 FPS and using Framerate Vigilante, it's possible to achieve good, playable gameplay. | ||
| + | }} | ||
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| + | ===Missing or broken features and bugs=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} The PC version is known for missing some features or having some broken ones from the console versions, especially the Playstation 2 version. | ||
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| + | ====Relevant issues==== | ||
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| + | * Bad lighting, reflections, shadowing mapping | ||
| + | * Player and pedestrians dialogue is very rare compared to PlayStation 2 version | ||
| + | * After finishing '''Cop Land''' or '''No Escape?''' missions the havana outfit gets moved behind invisible wall | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Install [[#SilentPatch|SilentPatch]]|ref={{cn|date=August 2017}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Install [[#SilentPatch|SilentPatch]]|ref={{cn|date=August 2017}}|fix= | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | === | + | {{Fixbox|description=Install the [https://gtaforums.com/topic/817075-ped-speech-patch-gta-vc/ Ped Speech Patch]|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=2019-06-09|comment=This restored the talkative pedestrians from the PlayStation 2 version in the PC version from experience.}}</ref>}} |
| − | {{Fixbox|description=Install [[#SilentPatch|SilentPatch]]|ref={{ | + | |
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Install [https://gtaforums.com/topic/893412-havana-outfit-fix/ Havana Outfit Fix]|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Blackbird|date=2019-04-20|comment=}}</ref>|fix= | ||
| + | }} | ||
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| + | ===Mouse clicks do not register=== | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Install [[#SilentPatch|SilentPatch]]|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Acclipse|date=2023-08-12|comment=This patch has fixed the seemingly random screw-ups with the mouse in-game.}}</ref>|fix= | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | === | + | ===Missing text in menus=== |
{{Fixbox|description=Install [[#SilentPatch|SilentPatch]]|ref={{cn|date=August 2017}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Install [[#SilentPatch|SilentPatch]]|ref={{cn|date=August 2017}}|fix= | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Low violence gameplay with some keyboard layouts=== | ===Low violence gameplay with some keyboard layouts=== | ||
| − | {{ii}} Includes ar-EG, de-AT, en-AU, es-ES, fr-CA, qu-PE, se-FI, sr-SP, zh-HK<ref> | + | {{ii}} Includes ar-EG, de-AT, en-AU, es-ES, fr-CA, qu-PE, se-FI, sr-SP, zh-HK<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://gtaforums.com/topic/669045-silentpatch/?page=167#comment-1069260103|title=SilentPatch - Page 167 - GTAForums|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
{{Fixbox|description=Install [[#SilentPatch|SilentPatch]]|ref={{cn|date=2022-11-28|reason=}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Install [[#SilentPatch|SilentPatch]]|ref={{cn|date=2022-11-28|reason=}}|fix= | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Game refuses to start=== | ===Game refuses to start=== | ||
| − | {{Fixbox|description=Download fixed [https://gtaforums.com/topic/669045-iiivcsaasi-silentpatch/ GTA III/GTA VC DDraw Component] and put the | + | {{Fixbox|description=Download fixed [https://gtaforums.com/topic/669045-iiivcsaasi-silentpatch/ GTA III/GTA VC DDraw Component] and put the {{file|ddraw.dll}} in {{file|{{p|game}}|folder}}|ref={{cn|date=2022-11-28|reason=}}|fix= |
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===Cannot find 640x480 video mode error=== | ===Cannot find 640x480 video mode error=== | ||
| − | {{Fixbox|description=Download fixed [https://gtaforums.com/topic/669045-iiivcsaasi-silentpatch/ GTA III/GTA VC DDraw Component] and put the <code>ddraw.dll</code> in {{p|game}}|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Download fixed [https://gtaforums.com/topic/669045-iiivcsaasi-silentpatch/ GTA III/GTA VC DDraw Component] and put the <code>ddraw.dll</code> in {{p|game}}|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/12110/discussions/0/613937942864512392/#c613937942870813434|title=cant find 640x480 video mode :: Steam Community Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref>}} |
{{Fixbox|description=Use the following compatibility fixes|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SHjkAelFRL8|title=How to fix 'Cannot find 640x480 video mode' in GTA: Vice City - YouTube|date=2019-06-09}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Use the following compatibility fixes|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SHjkAelFRL8|title=How to fix 'Cannot find 640x480 video mode' in GTA: Vice City - YouTube|date=2019-06-09}}</ref>|fix= | ||
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===Game cannot find enough available video memory=== | ===Game cannot find enough available video memory=== | ||
| − | {{Fixbox|description=Download fixed [https://gtaforums.com/topic/669045-iiivcsaasi-silentpatch/ GTA III/GTA VC DDraw Component] and put the | + | {{Fixbox|description=Download fixed [https://gtaforums.com/topic/669045-iiivcsaasi-silentpatch/ GTA III/GTA VC DDraw Component] and put the {{file|ddraw.dll}} in {{file|{{p|game}}|folder}}|ref={{cn|date=2022-11-28|reason=}}|fix= |
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===Misaligned mouse aiming=== | ===Misaligned mouse aiming=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Install the [[#ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix|Widescreen Fix]]|ref=<ref name="refcheck AmethystViper">{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=2019-06-09|comment=}}</ref>}} | {{Fixbox|description=Install the [[#ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix|Widescreen Fix]]|ref=<ref name="refcheck AmethystViper">{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=2019-06-09|comment=}}</ref>}} | ||
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===Game uses incorrect refresh rate=== | ===Game uses incorrect refresh rate=== | ||
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# Install [[#ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix|ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix]]. | # Install [[#ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix|ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix]]. | ||
# Download [https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2013/02/chiris-force-certain-resolutionhertz.html Chiri's resolution forcing tool]. | # Download [https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2013/02/chiris-force-certain-resolutionhertz.html Chiri's resolution forcing tool]. | ||
| − | # Extract | + | # Extract {{file|d3d9.dll}} and {{file|d3dx.ini}} to the installation folder. |
| − | # Open | + | # Open {{file|d3dx.ini}}. |
# Change <code>refresh_rate=60</code> to desired hertz; e.g. <code>refresh_rate=120</code>. | # Change <code>refresh_rate=60</code> to desired hertz; e.g. <code>refresh_rate=120</code>. | ||
| + | }} | ||
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| + | ===Game crashes after saving the game=== | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Download [https://github.com/ThirteenAG/III.VC.SA.LimitAdjuster/releases/ Open Limit Adjuster]|ref={{cn|date=2022-11-28|reason=}}|fix= | ||
| + | {{ii}} Requires an ASI Loader (included in [[#ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix|ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix]]). | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|windows arm app = unknown | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
| − | |mac os x powerpc app = | + | |mac os x powerpc app = unknown |
|macos intel 32-bit app = true | |macos intel 32-bit app = true | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = false | |macos intel 64-bit app = false | ||
| − | |macos arm app = | + | |macos arm app = unknown |
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux powerpc app = | |linux powerpc app = | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Rockstar Games Launcher version: use the VC RGSC Downgrader|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=2020-12-14|comment=}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Rockstar Games Launcher version: use the VC RGSC Downgrader|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=2020-12-14|comment=}}</ref>|fix= | ||
# Download the [http://downgraders.rockstarvision.com/ VC RGSC Downgrader]. | # Download the [http://downgraders.rockstarvision.com/ VC RGSC Downgrader]. | ||
| − | # Extract the contents of {{file|VCRGSCdowngrade.rar}} to | + | # Extract the contents of {{file|VCRGSCdowngrade.rar}} to {{file|{{p|game}}|folder}}. |
# Run {{file|install.bat}} to start the downgrading process. The tool will automatically close its command prompt window and remove patch files afterwards. | # Run {{file|install.bat}} to start the downgrading process. The tool will automatically close its command prompt window and remove patch files afterwards. | ||
# Launch the game from the newly created {{file|gta-vc.exe}} v1.0 executable. It is advised to not use the original executable leftover after downgrading the game as the Rockstar Games Launcher has problems with the modified files and can undo file changes from the downgrader. | # Launch the game from the newly created {{file|gta-vc.exe}} v1.0 executable. It is advised to not use the original executable leftover after downgrading the game as the Rockstar Games Launcher has problems with the modified files and can undo file changes from the downgrader. | ||
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====Featured mods==== | ====Featured mods==== | ||
| + | * [https://www.moddb.com/mods/vrtp-project/downloads/vrtp-155 VRTP - Vice City Retexture Project] - Improved textures that retain the nature of the original, but are of much better quality. Improvement not only of the surface textures or buildings but also of more detailed elements of the game world. | ||
| + | * [https://gtaforums.com/topic/913903-particleex/ ParticleEX] - Fixes and tweaks particle effects with the ability to use effects from the PlayStation 2, PC, and Xbox versions while retaining their original appearance. Requires an ASI loader. | ||
* [https://www.moddb.com/mods/ai-enhanced-textures-for-vice-city AI Enhanced Textures for Vice City] - Replaces all textures with 4x AI Enhanced versions of the originals. | * [https://www.moddb.com/mods/ai-enhanced-textures-for-vice-city AI Enhanced Textures for Vice City] - Replaces all textures with 4x AI Enhanced versions of the originals. | ||
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* [https://gtaforums.com/topic/849281-gta-vice-city-updated-scm/ GTA Vice City - Updated SCM] - Fixes/Restores/Improves mission-specific stuff. | * [https://gtaforums.com/topic/849281-gta-vice-city-updated-scm/ GTA Vice City - Updated SCM] - Fixes/Restores/Improves mission-specific stuff. | ||
| − | * [https://gtaforums.com/topic/254132-rel09-beta-gtafps/ GTA:FPS] - Play the game in first person with joypad support and specific guns, only works when aiming weapons. | + | * [https://gtaforums.com/topic/254132-rel09-beta-gtafps/ GTA: FPS] - Play the game in first person with joypad support and specific guns, only works when aiming weapons. |
| − | * [https://www.gtainside.com/en/vicecity/mods/110284-first-person-view-mod/ First Person view mod] - Play the game in first person with all weapons, inside cars, and when | + | * [https://www.gtainside.com/en/vicecity/mods/110284-first-person-view-mod/ First Person view mod] - Play the game in first person with all weapons, inside cars, and when free roaming. |
* [https://gtaforums.com/topic/707873-relvc-fixed-idle-animations/ Fixed idle animations] - Restores the missing idle animations of the player character with certain weapons. | * [https://gtaforums.com/topic/707873-relvc-fixed-idle-animations/ Fixed idle animations] - Restores the missing idle animations of the player character with certain weapons. | ||
* [https://gtaforums.com/topic/900869-vc-map-fixes/ Map Fixes] | * [https://gtaforums.com/topic/900869-vc-map-fixes/ Map Fixes] | ||
| − | * [https://gtaforums.com/topic/518046-relvc-vice-cry-18/ Vice Cry | + | * [https://gtaforums.com/topic/518046-relvc-vice-cry-18/ Vice Cry] - Major graphics overhaul for the game. |
| − | * [https://www.gtagarage.com/mods/show.php?id=1117 Spaceeinstein's All In One Mod | + | * [https://libertycity.net/files/gta-vice-city/190370-strelba-s-pricelivaniem-iz-mashiny.html Manual Drive-By] - Allows to shoot in any direction from a vehicle. |
| + | * [https://www.gtagarage.com/mods/show.php?id=1117 Spaceeinstein's All In One Mod] - Adds new features, new optional mods, fixes the gameplay and restores some beta features. | ||
* [https://gtaforums.com/topic/750757-vice-city-the-leftovers-fix/ Vice City - The Leftovers Fix] - This reinstates missing or changed artifacts from the PlayStation 2 version of the game. | * [https://gtaforums.com/topic/750757-vice-city-the-leftovers-fix/ Vice City - The Leftovers Fix] - This reinstates missing or changed artifacts from the PlayStation 2 version of the game. | ||
| − | * [https://gtaforums.com/topic/896122-classic-axis-visual-camera-improvements/ Classic Axis: Visual Camera Improvements] - Allows camera to be moved around the character or vehicle while "on foot" and "in a vehicle" like in future GTA titles | + | * [https://libertycity.net/files/gta-vice-city/167639-vice-extended-2-0.html Vice Extended] - Adds features present in modern GTA titles. |
| − | * [https:// | + | * [https://gtaforums.com/topic/974026-grand-theft-auto-vice-city-extended-features Extended Features] - Adds more features such as: more cars, missions, weapons and minigames. |
| − | * [https:// | + | * [https://www.mixmods.com.br/2022/02/iii-vc-sa-gps-line-mod-radar-minimap/ GPS Line] - Adds GPS that shows a route line to the destination while driving a car. |
| + | * [https://gtaforums.com/topic/896122-classic-axis-visual-camera-improvements/ Classic Axis: Visual Camera Improvements] - Allows camera to be moved around the character or vehicle while "on foot" and "in a vehicle" and aim with weapons like in future GTA titles. | ||
| + | * [https://www.mixmods.com.br/2020/04/iii-vc-sa-lcs-vehicle-camera-port-camera-do-sa-e-lcs/ SA & LCS Vehicle Camera Port] - Adds the ability to move camera while on a vehicle like in modern GTA titles. | ||
| + | * [https://www.moddb.com/mods/gta-vice-city-stories-style-swimming/downloads/gta-vice-city-stories-style-swimming2 GTA Vice City (Stories Style Swimming)] - This mod allows Tommy to swim while also sprint with two handed weapons like in Liberty City/Vice City Stories. | ||
| + | * [https://www.mixmods.com.br/2022/04/iii-vc-menu-map-radar/ Menu Map] - Improves the visualization and controls of the map. | ||
| + | * [https://gtaforums.com/topic/819550-sharptrails Sharptrails] - Removes the blurry "Trails" effect while keeping the original lighting and colors. | ||
| + | * [https://www.gtagarage.com/mods/show.php?id=22492 Mouse Wheel Radio Changer] - Adds previous radio station action to mouse wheel. | ||
| + | * [https://www.gtainside.com/en/vicecity/mods/137624-vc-rendering-hd-graphics-x-2-1 VC Render HD Graphics X] - A mod that will try to radically change your game. | ||
| + | * [https://www.gtainside.com/en/vicecity/mods/12451-no-loading-screen-in-vc NO Loading Screen in VC] - Removes loading screen while driving to island. | ||
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=====SkyGfx===== | =====SkyGfx===== | ||
{{ii}} Requires a D3D8to9 wrapper (included in [[#ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix|ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix]]) and currently only works with a v1.0 executable. | {{ii}} Requires a D3D8to9 wrapper (included in [[#ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix|ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix]]) and currently only works with a v1.0 executable. | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Installing SkyGfx|ref=<ref name="refcheck AmethystViper">{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=2019-06-09|comment=}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Installing SkyGfx|ref=<ref name="refcheck AmethystViper">{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=2019-06-09|comment=}}</ref>|fix= | ||
# [https://github.com/aap/skygfx_vc/releases/ Download SkyGfx] | # [https://github.com/aap/skygfx_vc/releases/ Download SkyGfx] | ||
| − | # Extract {{file|rwd3d9.dll}} into | + | # Extract {{file|rwd3d9.dll}} into {{file|{{p|game}}|folder}} |
| − | # Extract {{file|skygfx.dll}} into | + | # Extract {{file|skygfx.dll}} into {{file|{{p|game}}\scripts|folder}} |
| − | # Extract contents of the {{file|VC}} folder (file {{file|skygfx.ini}} and folder {{file|neo}}) into | + | # Extract contents of the {{file|VC|folder}} folder (file {{file|skygfx.ini}} and folder {{file|neo|folder}}) into {{file|{{p|game}}\scripts|folder}} |
| − | # '''(Optional)''' If it | + | # '''(Optional)''' If it is not already present via other mods like ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix, extract {{file|d3d8.dll}} into {{file|{{p|game}}|folder}} |
}} | }} | ||
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|minHD = 915 MB | |minHD = 915 MB | ||
|minGPU = Nvidia GeForce | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce | ||
| − | |minDX = 8.1 | + | |minDX = 8.1<br>DirectX 9.0 (Steam) |
|minVRAM = 32 MB | |minVRAM = 32 MB | ||
|minaudio = DirectX 9.0 compatible | |minaudio = DirectX 9.0 compatible | ||
| + | |minother = +635 MB if video card does NOT support DirectX Texture Compression (Steam) | ||
|recCPU = AMD Athlon XP | |recCPU = AMD Athlon XP | ||
Latest revision as of 22:25, 14 April 2024
This page is for the original 2003 PC release. For the remaster, see Grand Theft Auto: Vice City – The Definitive Edition.
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| Developers | |
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| Rockstar North | |
| macOS (OS X) | TransGaming Inc. |
| Publishers | |
| Rockstar Games | |
| Japan | Capcom |
| Russia | 1C-SoftClub |
| Engines | |
| RenderWare | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | May 1, 2003 |
| macOS (OS X) (Cider) | November 12, 2010 |
| Reception | |
| Metacritic | 94 |
| IGDB | 94 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase |
| Modes | Singleplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | Third-person |
| Controls | Direct control |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Open world, Shooter, TPS |
| Vehicles | Automobile, Bicycle, Bus, Flight, Helicopter, Hovercraft, Motorcycle, Off-roading, Street racing, Tank, Train, Transport, Truck |
| Art styles | Realistic |
| Themes | Contemporary |
| Series | Grand Theft Auto |
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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.
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City is a singleplayer third-person action, adventure, open world, shooter and TPS game in the Grand Theft Auto series.
Key points
- Features the ability to import your music for your own custom radio station[1], as well as custom player skins.
General information
- GTAForums - Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Discussion
- Grand Theft Wiki
- GTA Network - A huge network of fansites all dedicated to the Grand Theft Auto series
- GTA Garage Mod Database
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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| Retail | |
SecuROM 4 DRM disc check. Custom DRM code may sabotage the game in several ways. |
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Polish Classics Collection release by Cenega. | |
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Included in Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy.[2] | |
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Included in Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy. Playable without DRM by using VC RGSC Downgrader. | |
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- If the Steam version is detected, the Rockstar launcher can launch the game through Steam instead.[4]
- Was given for free to anyone who purchased The Definitive Edition on the Rockstar Store before June 30, 2022.
Version differences
- The current Steam version as of December 2012 was rumored to have some radio songs removed similarly to the mobile version and rare 2013 retail PC re-release.[5] However, these rumours were untrue as the most recent Steam version ("New Audio") still has the full soundtrack, like the earlier retail and "Old Audio" Steam versions.[6][7][8]
- The Rockstar Games Launcher version, however, does have the cut soundtrack from the mobile port and the 2013 retail re-release.[9] To restore them for the Rockstar Games Launcher version, see Downgrading.
Essential improvements
Patches
- Not recommended for modding as most mods require v1.0.
- Patch v1.1 is the latest official patch available. Most digital distribution versions already include this patch.
Skip intro videos
- Although this mod was made for Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, it also works for Grand Theft Auto: Vice City as well.
| Installing No Intro mod[10] |
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SilentPatch
- This works with both v1.1 and v1.0 executables. No need to downgrade.
- Fixes numerous bugs and oversights introduced in the PC version.
| Installing SilentPatch and DDraw Component[11] |
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ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix
- A v1.0 executable is recommended.
- Fixes issues such as broken in-game widescreen presentation, misaligned aiming and HUD/subtitle scaling in higher resolutions.
- Adds MSAA support for the non-Steam version. Also works as an ASI loader and a D3D8to9 wrapper.
| Installing ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix[12] |
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Notes
; The settings below are used to scale parts of the game UI differently. ; If set to "0.0", original values will be used. HudWidthScale = 0.0 ; Original value is 1.0. HudHeightScale = 0.0 ; Original value is 1.0714285. RadarWidthScale = 0.0 ; Original value is 1.0. SubtitlesScale = 0.0 ; Original value is 1.0. ; Fixes vehicle lights coronas size. (0|1). SmallerVehicleCorona = 0 ; Remove vehicle light square. (0|1). NoLightSquare = 1 ; Makes radar size the same as in GTA IV (0|1). IVRadarScaling = 0 ; Replaces text shadow with outline (0|1|2). ReplaceTextShadowWithOutline = 0
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Restore removed licensed music tracks
- Downgrading the game to an earlier version restores all of the removed licensed music tracks.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
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| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\GTA Vice City User Files\gta_vc.set |
| macOS (OS X) | |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/12110/pfx/[Note 1] |
- Configuration file is encrypted.
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\GTA Vice City User Files\GTAVCsf*.b |
| macOS (OS X) | $HOME/Library/Application Support/Grand Theft Auto Vice City/p_drive/Documents/GTA Vice City User Files/ |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/12110/pfx/[Note 1] |
- Steam edition uses an altered saves format than the retail one. They can be converted though.
- If using Windows 98 / Windows ME compatibility mode save files are stored in
%PUBLIC%\Documents\GTA Vice City User Files. - Save files are not cross-compatible between Windows and OS X.
Portable GTA
- Requires a v1.0 executable and an ASI loader (included in ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix).
- Also works with Grand Theft Auto III and San Andreas.
- Moves the user files folder to
<path-to-game>, allowing a downgraded game to be fully portable.
| Using Portable GTA[13] |
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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 |
Incompatible save game
| Convert saves |
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Video
In-game video settings.
| Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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| Widescreen resolution | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
| Multi-monitor | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
| Ultra-widescreen | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
| 4K Ultra HD | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
| Field of view (FOV) | Can be adjust with ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix. For driving FOV, use Car Speed Dependant FOV (requires CLEO). | ||
| Windowed | See Windowed. | ||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | See Windowed. | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | Use ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix for MSAA.[14] Post-process anti-aliasing such as FXAA can also be forced from GPU control panel (you have to set "Disable Fullscreen Optimizations" in gta_vc.exe on Windows 8,8.1,10). | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | Can be forced from GPU control panel.[12] Enabling the Frame Limiter setting also caps the game to 30 FPS unless modded. | ||
| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Running the game above 30 FPS introduces physical and technical issues. | ||
Widescreen resolution
- Only 16:9 aspect-ratio is supported as other resolutions are stretched, however, the in-game Widescreen setting causes issues such as stretched HUD, cuts off parts of the image (Vert-), and misaligned mouse aiming. Use ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix for proper widescreen support.
Windowed
Install ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix, then create a wndmode.ini file in <path-to-game>[12]
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Input
- The game features two control styles: Standard which accommodates keyboard and mouse controls, while Classic is based on the console versions.
In-game key map settings.
In-game mouse settings.
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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| Remapping | ||
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | Only X-Axis by default. Use SilentPatch to tie both axes. | |
| Mouse input in menus | See Mouse clicks do not register. | |
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support | DirectInput only. | |
| Full controller support | ||
| Controller remapping | Only for DirectInput controllers. See Controller presets for Ginput. | |
| Controller sensitivity | Use GInput and adjust options in GInputVC.ini. |
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| Controller Y-axis inversion | Use GInput and adjust InvertLook in GInputVC.ini. |
| Controller types |
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| XInput-compatible controllers | See GInput. | |
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| Xbox button prompts | Can be enabled via GInput. | |
| Impulse Trigger vibration |
| PlayStation controllers | Requires DS4 Windows and GInput.[15] | |
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| PlayStation button prompts | Set PlayStationButtons to 1 in GInputVC.ini. |
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| Light bar support | ||
| Adaptive trigger support | ||
| DualSense haptic feedback support | ||
| Connection modes | Wired, Wireless (Bluetooth) Connection mode must be configured in DS4 Windows. |
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| Generic/other controllers | ||
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| Button prompts |  |
Game references buttons by number (e.g. JOY1) by default. Use GInput for Xbox and DualShock controller prompts; alternative text prompt add-on is also available. |
| Additional information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Controller hotplugging | Only for the same type of controller plugged in initially from launch.[16] | |
| Haptic feedback | See GInput. | |
| Digital movement supported | ||
| Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
GInput
- Adds full XInput and DualShock 3 controller support with relevant controller prompts.
- Supports pressure sensitive buttons and SIXAXIS accelerometers.
- Restores haptic feedback from console versions.
- Five controller presets, based on console versions and Grand Theft Auto IV.
| Installing GInput[12] |
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| Controller presets |
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Numbers of control presets edited:
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Y-axis sensitivity modifier
| Independently adjust Y-axis speed[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Audio
In-game audio settings.
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | Music and effects. | |
| Surround sound | Up to 7.0 output[18] May require DirectSound 3D restoration software. | |
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| EAX support | EAX 1, EAX 3, A3D 1.0, A3D 2.0 (via manual config editing). In case of problems with EAX restoring in III/VC, see EAX Alchemy Fix. | |
| Royalty free audio | The game uses licensed songs, with the radio station chosen at random when entering a car or motorcycle |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| Simplified Chinese | Fan translation, The Project itself and download and GitHub. | |||
| Croatian | Fan translation, download. | |||
| Czech | Fan translation, download. | |||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Hungarian | Fan translation. | |||
| Italian | ||||
| Japanese | Retail only. Contains several differences from international versions. | |||
| Japanese | Most likely restores the Japanese PlayStation 2 version's text. Guide on how to do it. | |||
| Polish | Local retail only. Patch for digital release can be downloaded here or here. | |||
| Portuguese | Fan translation, download. | |||
| Brazilian Portuguese | Fan translation, download. | |||
| Russian | Retail only. Patch for digital release here. Unofficial audio translation is avaliable. | |||
| Serbian | Fan translation, download. | |||
| Slovak | Fan translation, download. Contains Slovak textures in the world. | |||
| Spanish | Official translation. | |||
| Spanish | Improved fan translation by Clan Dlan, download. | |||
| Turkish | Fan translation, download. | |||
| Ukrainian | Two different fan localizations, #1 and #2. |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local play | 2 | Use the Vice City 2 Players Mod | ||
| LAN play | Use Vice City Multiplayer or GTA Connected. | |||
| Online play | Use Vice City Multiplayer or GTA Connected. | |||
Connection types
| Type | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Peer-to-peer | Use GTA Connected | |
| Dedicated | Use Vice City Multiplayer or GTA Connected. | |
| Self-hosting | Use Vice City Multiplayer or GTA Connected. | |
| Direct IP |
VR support
| 3D modes | State | GG3D | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iZ3D | ||||
Issues fixed
- An unlocked or incorrect frame rate cap can result in timing issues.
Related issues
- Broken cutscenes (when a cut scene starts, the game seems frozen[19])
- It is noticeable upon starting a new game, when a black screen appears with the writing "Marco's Bistro, Liberty City, 1986".
- Random crash when changing resolution
- Cars reverse extremely slowly and/or lose their momentum faster after releasing the accelerator
- Inhuman difficulties while performing boat missions (such as "Stunt Boat Challenge")
- Boats that accelerate and move slower than they should be (like cars issue above)
- Game that runs almost comically fast[20]
- Pedestrians seem to be "running" and cars move on and off screen extremely fast.
- Textures & models "pop in" too slowly[20]
- Certain models such as bridges or stairs take a few seconds to "pop in" even if the character is standing near to or next to the model.
- In the mission "The Driver", a character may fall through the bridge.
- Vice City with almost no cars or pedestrians on the streets and seems a ghost-town. It may breaks the entire game.
- The in-game clock is broken, it would either take a while to change or would not change it ever.
- The camera during stunt jumps can lock up at any moment and it would never go back to previous state.
- Pedestrians in vehicles get stuck and unless you touch them, they would not move.
- Turning sirens on or off is much harder due to shortened timing of pressing the assigned key to do so. Depends on the FPS.
- The phone rings too quickly.
- When prancing the motorbike, you could stay on your back much longer.
- When crashing riding a motorbike upside down, the camera gets stuck and some times the player never gets up.
- Helicopters' take-off is instantaneous.
- Taking off in a Skimmer plane is impossible. It flies slowly.
- Replays go faster.
Solutions
| Turn on in-game frame limiter[21] |
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| Download Open Limit Adjuster[citation needed] |
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| Use Framerate Vigilante[22][23] |
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Missing or broken features and bugs
- The PC version is known for missing some features or having some broken ones from the console versions, especially the Playstation 2 version.
Relevant issues
- Bad lighting, reflections, shadowing mapping
- Player and pedestrians dialogue is very rare compared to PlayStation 2 version
- After finishing Cop Land or No Escape? missions the havana outfit gets moved behind invisible wall
| Install SilentPatch[citation needed] |
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| Install the Ped Speech Patch[24] |
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| Install Havana Outfit Fix[25] |
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Mouse clicks do not register
| Install SilentPatch[26] |
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| Install SilentPatch[citation needed] |
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The game will ask for CD if installed on A: or B: drives
| Install SilentPatch[citation needed] |
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Low violence gameplay with some keyboard layouts
- Includes ar-EG, de-AT, en-AU, es-ES, fr-CA, qu-PE, se-FI, sr-SP, zh-HK[27]
| Install SilentPatch[citation needed] |
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Game refuses to start
Download fixed GTA III/GTA VC DDraw Component and put the ddraw.dll in <path-to-game>[citation needed]
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| Fix Data Execution Prevention setting[citation needed] |
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Ensure Data Execution Prevention (DEP) is set to the default (Windows programs and services only) |
Cannot find 640x480 video mode error
Download fixed GTA III/GTA VC DDraw Component and put the ddraw.dll in <path-to-game>[28]
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| Use the following compatibility fixes[29] |
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Game cannot find enough available video memory
Download fixed GTA III/GTA VC DDraw Component and put the ddraw.dll in <path-to-game>[citation needed]
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Game crashes after loading an old save
| Make sure save file and game build match and convert save file if needed[citation needed] |
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Misaligned mouse aiming
| Install the Widescreen Fix[12] |
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Game uses incorrect refresh rate
- The game may default to the lowest supported refresh rate of the monitor.
| Override refresh rate set by game[30] |
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Game crashes after saving the game
| Download Open Limit Adjuster[citation needed] |
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Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 8.1 | For Direct3D 9 support, use ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix. |
| Shader Model support | 1.4 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows | |||
| macOS (OS X) | This 32-bit-only macOS game does not work on macOS Catalina (10.15) or later. |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | Miles Sound System | 6.1c |
Modding
Downgrading
- A majority of mods and fixes require a v1.0 executable.
- Downgrading the Rockstar Games Launcher version restores all of the removed licensed music tracks.
| Steam version requires a No-CD patch.[31] |
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| Rockstar Games Launcher version: use the VC RGSC Downgrader[32] |
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Featured plugins
- CLEO - Popular script extender used by lots of sophisticated mods. Version 2.0.0.0 is compatible with the Steam version.
- Mod Loader - Allows the use of mods without replacing most core files from the installation folder. Some script-based files may not work if loaded via Mod Loader.
- Ultimate ASI Loader - Allows the use of ASI files
- Simple DLL loader - Allows the use of DLL files
- VBDec - A plugin that, when used in conjunction with Audio Samples, allows for native playback of the original uncompressed .VB audio files from the PlayStation 2 version onto the PC version. The .VB files from the PlayStation 2 version must be extracted from the disc.
Featured mods
- VRTP - Vice City Retexture Project - Improved textures that retain the nature of the original, but are of much better quality. Improvement not only of the surface textures or buildings but also of more detailed elements of the game world.
- ParticleEX - Fixes and tweaks particle effects with the ability to use effects from the PlayStation 2, PC, and Xbox versions while retaining their original appearance. Requires an ASI loader.
- AI Enhanced Textures for Vice City - Replaces all textures with 4x AI Enhanced versions of the originals.
- GTA Vice City - Updated SCM - Fixes/Restores/Improves mission-specific stuff.
- GTA: FPS - Play the game in first person with joypad support and specific guns, only works when aiming weapons.
- First Person view mod - Play the game in first person with all weapons, inside cars, and when free roaming.
- Fixed idle animations - Restores the missing idle animations of the player character with certain weapons.
- Map Fixes
- Vice Cry - Major graphics overhaul for the game.
- Manual Drive-By - Allows to shoot in any direction from a vehicle.
- Spaceeinstein's All In One Mod - Adds new features, new optional mods, fixes the gameplay and restores some beta features.
- Vice City - The Leftovers Fix - This reinstates missing or changed artifacts from the PlayStation 2 version of the game.
- Vice Extended - Adds features present in modern GTA titles.
- Extended Features - Adds more features such as: more cars, missions, weapons and minigames.
- GPS Line - Adds GPS that shows a route line to the destination while driving a car.
- Classic Axis: Visual Camera Improvements - Allows camera to be moved around the character or vehicle while "on foot" and "in a vehicle" and aim with weapons like in future GTA titles.
- SA & LCS Vehicle Camera Port - Adds the ability to move camera while on a vehicle like in modern GTA titles.
- GTA Vice City (Stories Style Swimming) - This mod allows Tommy to swim while also sprint with two handed weapons like in Liberty City/Vice City Stories.
- Menu Map - Improves the visualization and controls of the map.
- Sharptrails - Removes the blurry "Trails" effect while keeping the original lighting and colors.
- Mouse Wheel Radio Changer - Adds previous radio station action to mouse wheel.
- VC Render HD Graphics X - A mod that will try to radically change your game.
- NO Loading Screen in VC - Removes loading screen while driving to island.
SkyGfx
- Requires a D3D8to9 wrapper (included in ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix) and currently only works with a v1.0 executable.
- Features the ability to restore the visual aesthetics of the RenderWare engine from the console or mobile versions.
| Installing SkyGfx[12] |
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Total conversions
- Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City - Total Conversion of GTA III to Vice City.
- Grand Theft Auto: Stories - Ports both Vice City Stories and Liberty City Stories to PC.
- GTA: State of Liberty - Attempt to port every GTA III-era game map to VC.
Modding tools
- IMG Manager V2.0 - Beta version of the most bug-free .img files manager.
- IMG Factory 1.2 - An alternative .img file manager to the above.
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 98, ME, 2000, XP | |
| Processor (CPU) | AMD Athlon 800 MHz AMD Duron 1.2 GHz Intel Pentium III 800 MHz Intel Celeron 1.2 GHz |
AMD Athlon XP Intel Pentium 4 |
| System memory (RAM) | 128 MB | 256 MB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 915 MB | 1.55 GB |
| Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 32 MB of VRAM DirectX 8.1 DirectX 9.0 (Steam) compatible | ATI Radeon 8500 Nvidia GeForce 3 64 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0 compatible |
| Sound (audio device) | DirectX 9.0 compatible | |
| Other | +635 MB if video card does NOT support DirectX Texture Compression (Steam) | |
| macOS (OS X) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | 10.6.8 | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo | |
| System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1.7 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon X1600 Nvidia GeForce 7300 GT Intel GMA X3100 |
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| Other | This game will NOT run on PowerPC (G3/G4/G5) based Mac systems (PowerMac) | |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 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 (12110) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Custom Radio Stations in GTA Games - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on 2021-10-24
- Does not appear to use SecuROM DRM after installing the game from the discs, and running SecuROM's removal tool does not return any instance of SecuROM being installed onto the system while the game was installed. Tested on Windows 10 64-bit.
- ↑ GTA: Vice City - Games for Windows - last accessed on 2022-09-06
- ↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on 2019-09-18
- ↑ Vice City now back on Steam - Rockstar Nexus - last accessed on 2019-06-09
- ↑ GTA VC - Why Steam is NOT a bad version? (Comparison) - Feat. MrMario - last accessed on 2019-06-09
- ↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on 2019-06-09
- I have compared the retail version included in the 2009 Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy collection and the "New Audio" Steam version and noticed the original radio songs that were rumored to be cut are still present in the latter.
- ↑ Verified by User:Mrtnptrs on 2022-11-28
- Can confirm by playing the Steam "New Audio" version (bought long before it got delisted) that the music has not been cut; for example Billie Jean still plays after starting the game and stepping into the car.
- ↑ Various GTA Downgraders - GTA Forums - last accessed on 2019-10-07
- ↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on 2019-06-09
- Installed this mod on Vice City (and III) and it works, skipping intros immediately. It also works via Mod Loader.
- ↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on May 21, 2018
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 12.3 12.4 12.5 Verified by User:AmethystViper on 2019-06-09
- ↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on March 31, 2019
- ↑ (GTA-NFS-MP-OTHER) Widescreen Fixes Pack, Page 51, Scripts & Plugins - GTAForums - last accessed on 2019-06-09
- ↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on 2019-06-09
- Using DS4Windows together with GInput allowed for DualShock 4 support by tricking the game into thinking it's reading inputs from an XInput controller.
- ↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on June 6, 2018
- ↑ Was somebody able to make DS3-mode in GInput work via DSHIDMini yet?
- ↑ PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ [REL]Multi-sampling FIX - GTA Forums - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ 20.0 20.1 Vice City on Windows Vista & Windows 7 - last accessed on 2022-12-09
- ↑ Verified by User:Mrtnptrs on 2022-11-28
- Fixes all framerate related issues
- ↑ GitHub - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ gtaforums.com - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on 2019-06-09
- This restored the talkative pedestrians from the PlayStation 2 version in the PC version from experience.
- ↑ Verified by User:Blackbird on 2019-04-20
- ↑ Verified by User:Acclipse on 2023-08-12
- This patch has fixed the seemingly random screw-ups with the mouse in-game.
- ↑ SilentPatch - Page 167 - GTAForums - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ cant find 640x480 video mode :: Steam Community Discussions - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ How to fix 'Cannot find 640x480 video mode' in GTA: Vice City - YouTube - last accessed on 2019-06-09
- ↑ Verified by User:Keith on 2020-11-16
- ↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on 2019-10-07
- ↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on 2020-12-14
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