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|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 15, 2004}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 15, 2004}} | ||
| + | |taxonomy = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Third-person}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Racing}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | Automobile}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Stylized}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Hot Wheels }} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
|steam appid side = | |steam appid side = | ||
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
|gogcom id side = | |gogcom id side = | ||
| + | |mobygames = hot-wheels-stunt-track-challenge | ||
| + | |lutris = hot-wheels-stunt-track-challenge/ | ||
| + | |hltb = 13825 | ||
| + | |igdb = hot-wheels-stunt-track-challenge | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
| − | |wikipedia = | + | |wikipedia = Hot_Wheels:_Stunt_Track_Challenge |
|winehq = | |winehq = | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | {{ | + | |
| + | '''Key points''' | ||
| + | {{--}} Launcher may fail hardware check. See [[#Launcher may fail hardware check|Issues fixed]]. | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| retail | | | + | {{Availability/row| retail | | disc | | | Windows }} |
| + | }} | ||
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| + | ==Essential improvements== | ||
| + | ===Skip video intros=== | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Delete or rename video files|fix= | ||
| + | # Go to <code>{{P|game}}\movies\ntsc\</code> | ||
| + | # Delete or rename <code>climax.bik</code> and <code>thq.bik</code> | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/saves|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{P|public}}\Documents\HWSTC\PROFILES.SAV}} |
| − | }} | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
| − | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | ||
|4k ultra hd wsgf award = | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | ||
| − | |widescreen resolution = | + | |widescreen resolution = hackable |
| − | |widescreen resolution notes= | + | |widescreen resolution notes= Use [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nnpnmJvG9BI/ AuToMaNiAk005's Widescreen Tutorial]. |
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|multimonitor = unknown | |multimonitor = unknown | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
|ultrawidescreen = unknown | |ultrawidescreen = unknown | ||
|ultrawidescreen notes = | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
| − | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = hackable |
| − | |4k ultra hd notes = | + | |4k ultra hd notes = Use [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nnpnmJvG9BI/ AuToMaNiAk005's Widescreen Tutorial]. |
|fov = unknown | |fov = unknown | ||
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
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|borderless windowed = unknown | |borderless windowed = unknown | ||
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
| − | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = false |
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
| − | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = false |
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
| − | |vsync = | + | |upscaling = false |
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
| + | |vsync = false | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
| − | |60 fps = | + | |60 fps = true |
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
| − | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = true |
| − | |120 fps notes = | + | |120 fps notes = Tested on a 144hz monitor. |
| − | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
| − | {{Input | + | {{Input |
| − | |key remap = | + | |key remap = true |
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
| − | |acceleration option = | + | |acceleration option = true |
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
| − | |mouse sensitivity = | + | |mouse sensitivity = false |
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
| − | |mouse menu = | + | |mouse menu = true |
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
|invert mouse y-axis = unknown | |invert mouse y-axis = unknown | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
| − | |touchscreen = | + | |touchscreen = false |
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
| − | |controller support = | + | |controller support = true |
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
| − | |full controller = | + | |full controller = true |
|full controller notes = | |full controller notes = | ||
| − | |controller remap = | + | |controller remap = true |
|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
| − | |controller sensitivity = | + | |controller sensitivity = false |
|controller sensitivity notes= | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
|invert controller y-axis = unknown | |invert controller y-axis = unknown | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
| − | |xinput controllers = | + | |xinput controllers = true |
|xinput controllers notes = | |xinput controllers notes = | ||
| − | |xbox prompts = | + | |xbox prompts = false |
|xbox prompts notes = | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
| − | |impulse triggers = | + | |impulse triggers = false |
|impulse triggers notes = | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
| − | |dualshock 4 = | + | |dualshock 4 = true |
| − | |dualshock 4 notes = | + | |dualshock 4 notes = Supported via DirectInput. |
| − | |dualshock prompts = | + | |dualshock prompts = false |
|dualshock prompts notes = | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
| − | |light bar support = | + | |light bar support = false |
|light bar support notes = | |light bar support notes = | ||
| − | |dualshock 4 modes = | + | |dualshock 4 modes = V2, Wired |
|dualshock 4 modes notes = | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
|tracked motion controllers= unknown | |tracked motion controllers= unknown | ||
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|tracked motion prompts = unknown | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
|tracked motion prompts notes = | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
| − | |other controllers = | + | |other controllers = true |
|other controllers notes = | |other controllers notes = | ||
|other button prompts = unknown | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
|other button prompts notes= | |other button prompts notes= | ||
| − | |controller hotplug = | + | |controller hotplug = false |
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
| − | |haptic feedback = | + | |haptic feedback = false |
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
| − | |simultaneous input = | + | |simultaneous input = true |
|simultaneous input notes = | |simultaneous input notes = | ||
|steam input api = unknown | |steam input api = unknown | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
| − | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
| − | |separate volume = | + | |separate volume = true |
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
|surround sound = unknown | |surround sound = unknown | ||
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = false |
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
| − | |closed captions = | + | |closed captions = false |
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
| − | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = true |
|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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|language = English | |language = English | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = false |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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==Network== | ==Network== | ||
{{Network/Multiplayer | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
| − | |local play = | + | |local play = true |
|local play players = | |local play players = | ||
|local play modes = | |local play modes = | ||
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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 = | ||
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|udp = | |udp = | ||
|upnp = | |upnp = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Issues fixed== | ||
| + | ===Launcher may fail hardware check=== | ||
| + | {{--}} On modern systems the launcher may see the hardware as incompatible, preventing the user from changing the controls and graphics settings. | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Retail version|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?p=796877#p796877|title=Vogons :: Hot Wheels Stunt Track Challenge - Hardware Check|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= | ||
| + | # Install [https://www.autohotkey.com/ AutoHotkey]. | ||
| + | # Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1444-hot-wheels-stunt-track-challenge-autohotkey-launcher-fix/ Hot Wheels Stunt Track Challenge - AutoHotkey Launcher Fix]. | ||
| + | # Copy 'Hot Wheels STC Fix.ahk' to the game folder. | ||
| + | # Run AutoHotkey. | ||
| + | # Run the game's launcher (check.exe) | ||
| + | # Click 'OK' if the "Hardware check failed" error box pops up. | ||
| + | # Open 'Hot Wheels STC Fix.ahk' and both the 'Controls' and 'Display' buttons will be enabled now . | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Background artifacts not rendering properly=== | ||
| + | On modern operating systems, some background artifacts may not render properly. | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Use [[DgVoodoo_2#DirectX_9|dgVoodoo2]]||fix= | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
| − | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 9.0 |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
| − | |windows 32-bit exe = | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
| − | |windows 64-bit exe = | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
| + | |windows arm app = false | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
| − | |macos 32-bit app | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = unknown |
| − | |macos 64-bit app | + | |macos intel 64-bit app = unknown |
| + | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= unknown | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
| + | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|cutscenes = | |cutscenes = | ||
|cutscenes notes = | |cutscenes notes = | ||
| − | |multiplayer = | + | |multiplayer = GameSpy |
|multiplayer notes= | |multiplayer notes= | ||
|anticheat = | |anticheat = | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
| − | |minOS = | + | |minOS = 98, ME, 2000, XP |
| − | |minCPU = | + | |minCPU = Pentium III or Athlon 600 MHz |
| − | |minRAM = | + | |minRAM = 120 MB |
|minHD = | |minHD = | ||
|minGPU = | |minGPU = | ||
| + | |minVRAM = 32 MB | ||
| + | |minother = 8x CD-ROM Drive | ||
|recOS = | |recOS = | ||
| − | |recCPU = | + | |recCPU = Pentium or Athlon 1000 CPU |
| − | |recRAM = | + | |recRAM = 256 MB |
|recHD = | |recHD = | ||
| − | |recGPU = | + | |recGPU = DirectX 9-compatible 3D Graphics Card with 64 MB RAM |
| + | |recother = 24x CD-ROM Drive | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
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| Developers | |
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| Climax Racing | |
| Publishers | |
| THQ | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | November 15, 2004 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase |
| Microtransactions | None |
| Modes | Singleplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | Third-person |
| Controls | Direct control |
| Genres | Racing |
| Vehicles | Automobile |
| Art styles | Stylized |
| Series | Hot Wheels |
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Warnings
Key points
- Launcher may fail hardware check. See Issues fixed.
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
|
Essential improvements
Skip video intros
| Delete or rename video files |
|---|
|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %PUBLIC%\Documents\HWSTC\PROFILES.SAV |
Video
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | Use AuToMaNiAk005's Widescreen Tutorial. | ||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | |||
| 4K Ultra HD | Use AuToMaNiAk005's Widescreen Tutorial. | ||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | |||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| High-fidelity upscaling | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Tested on a 144hz monitor. | ||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
Input
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | ||
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support | ||
| Full controller support | ||
| Controller remapping | ||
| Controller sensitivity | ||
| Controller Y-axis inversion |
| Controller types |
|---|
| XInput-compatible controllers | ||
|---|---|---|
| Xbox button prompts | ||
| Impulse Trigger vibration |
| PlayStation controllers | Supported via DirectInput. | |
|---|---|---|
| PlayStation button prompts | ||
| Light bar support | ||
| Adaptive trigger support | ||
| DualSense haptic feedback support | ||
| Connection modes | , Wired |
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| Generic/other controllers | ||
|---|---|---|
| Button prompts |
| Additional information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Controller hotplugging | ||
| Haptic feedback | ||
| Digital movement supported | ||
| Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
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 | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local play | |||
| LAN play | |||
| Online play | GameSpy services have been shut down;[1] see GameSpy for workarounds. | ||
Issues fixed
Launcher may fail hardware check
- On modern systems the launcher may see the hardware as incompatible, preventing the user from changing the controls and graphics settings.
| Retail version[2] |
|---|
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Background artifacts not rendering properly
On modern operating systems, some background artifacts may not render properly.
| Use dgVoodoo2 |
|---|
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 9 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Multiplayer | GameSpy |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 98, ME, 2000, XP | |
| Processor (CPU) | Pentium III or Athlon 600 MHz | Pentium or Athlon 1000 CPU |
| System memory (RAM) | 120 MB | 256 MB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | ||
| Video card (GPU) | 32 MB of VRAM | DirectX 9-compatible 3D Graphics Card with 64 MB RAM |
| Other | 8x CD-ROM Drive | 24x CD-ROM Drive |
References
- ↑ Pricing | GameSpy Technology
- ↑ Vogons :: Hot Wheels Stunt Track Challenge - Hardware Check - last accessed on May 2023