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|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows| | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|August 1999}} |
| + | |reception = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic| | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic| | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB| | }} | ||
| + | |taxonomy = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Third-person }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Racing }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Lego Racers }} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
| + | |steam appid side = | ||
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
| + | |gogcom id side = | ||
| + | |official site= | ||
| + | |hltb = 5257 | ||
|strategywiki = LEGO Racers | |strategywiki = LEGO Racers | ||
| − | |mobygames = | + | |lutris = |
| + | |mobygames = 2629 | ||
|wikipedia = Lego Racers (video game) | |wikipedia = Lego Racers (video game) | ||
|winehq = 6114 | |winehq = 6114 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
| − | |||
| − | |||
| − | |||
}} | }} | ||
| − | + | {{Introduction | |
| − | {{ | + | |introduction = |
| − | + | ||
| + | |release history = | ||
| + | |||
| + | |current state = The installer may not work on modern systems; see [[#Installer doesn't run|Installer doesn't run]]. For the original 1999 release, when installed on a modern OS, the game will crash when attempting to change controls.{{cn|December 2023}} | ||
| + | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
| − | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://lego.fandom.com/wiki/LEGO_Racers_(Game) Unofficial Lego Wiki] |
{{mm}} [http://en.brickimedia.org/wiki/LEGO_Racers_(game) Brickipedia] | {{mm}} [http://en.brickimedia.org/wiki/LEGO_Racers_(game) Brickipedia] | ||
{{mm}} [http://www.rockraidersunited.com/topic/7900-index-of-helpfulinteresting-topics/ Rock Raiders United] - Unofficial game forum | {{mm}} [http://www.rockraidersunited.com/topic/7900-index-of-helpfulinteresting-topics/ Rock Raiders United] - Unofficial game forum | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | Very early releases of the game contain a simple disc check.<br>Later releases from 1999 contain {{DRM|SafeDisc|V1}}. | | Windows }} |
| + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | DRM-free | The 2001 ''Lego Masterpiece'' re-release and subsequent re-issues. | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | |||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/config|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\Save\}} |
}} | }} | ||
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|4k ultra hd notes = Use WillKirkby's launcher for high resolutions. The game crashes if the resolution is not 4:3. https://www.rockraidersunited.com/topic/4354-lr1-launcher/ | |4k ultra hd notes = Use WillKirkby's launcher for high resolutions. The game crashes if the resolution is not 4:3. https://www.rockraidersunited.com/topic/4354-lr1-launcher/ | ||
|fov = false | |fov = false | ||
| − | |fov notes = | + | |fov notes = Camera position can be changed. |
|windowed = hackable | |windowed = hackable | ||
|windowed notes = Use [http://dege.freeweb.hu/dgVoodoo2/dgVoodoo2.html dgVoodoo]. | |windowed notes = Use [http://dege.freeweb.hu/dgVoodoo2/dgVoodoo2.html dgVoodoo]. | ||
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|anisotropic = false | |anisotropic = false | ||
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
| − | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = hackable |
| − | |antialiasing notes = | + | |antialiasing notes = Use [http://dege.freeweb.hu/dgVoodoo2/dgVoodoo2.html dgVoodoo]. |
| − | |vsync = | + | |upscaling = false |
| − | |vsync notes = | + | |upscaling tech = |
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
| + | |vsync = true | ||
| + | |vsync notes = Always enabled. | ||
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
|120 fps = false | |120 fps = false | ||
|120 fps notes = Frame rate is capped at 83 FPS. | |120 fps notes = Frame rate is capped at 83 FPS. | ||
| − | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = false | |color blind = false | ||
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{{ii}} These instructions were tested against dgVoodoo2 v2.75.1. | {{ii}} These instructions were tested against dgVoodoo2 v2.75.1. | ||
| − | # Download [https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4L0ztH1T3BYdkFJb09yZFhxUkU/view LegoRacers.exe] and copy it to the installation folder. | + | # Optional: Download [https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4L0ztH1T3BYdkFJb09yZFhxUkU/view LegoRacers.exe] and copy it to the installation folder. |
# Download and extract the latest stable version of [http://dege.freeweb.hu/dgVoodoo2/dgVoodoo2/ dgVoodoo]. | # Download and extract the latest stable version of [http://dege.freeweb.hu/dgVoodoo2/dgVoodoo2/ dgVoodoo]. | ||
# Copy {{file|dgVoodoo.conf}} and {{file|dgVoodooCpl.exe}} to the Lego Racers installation folder. | # Copy {{file|dgVoodoo.conf}} and {{file|dgVoodooCpl.exe}} to the Lego Racers installation folder. | ||
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# Save your changes. | # Save your changes. | ||
# Launch | # Launch | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Widescreen (stretched) without dgVoodo or binary patch|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.play-old-pc-games.com/2014/08/14/lego-racers/|title=Play Old PC-Games - LEGO Racers|date=2021-11-30}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.wsgf.org/dr/lego-racers|title=WSGF - Lego Racers|date=2021-11-30}}</ref>|fix= | ||
| + | # Right click on the {{file|LEGORacers}} shortcut. | ||
| + | # Open the properties window. | ||
| + | # Add the following parameters to the end of the target field: <code>-vertres [resolution] -horzres [resolution]</code> | ||
| + | {{ii}} Replace [resolution] with the desired resolution. Lego Racers is a native 4:3 game, therefore any 4:3 rendering resolution will leave the view unstrechted. Widescreen resolutions might additionaly stretch the rendered image. | ||
| + | {{ii}} Resolutions higher than 1280x768 will result in the menu not filling the screen and beeing rendered in the top left corner surrounded by black. | ||
| + | |||
}} | }} | ||
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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 | ||
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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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|audio = n/a | |audio = n/a | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
| − | |notes = | + | |notes = Published by [[Company:Cenega|Cenega]]. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|audio = n/a | |audio = n/a | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
| − | |notes = | + | |notes = Not included in 1999 releases. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Hebrew | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = n/a | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = Replaces Spanish. Does not include Finnish. Published by [[Company:Hed Arzi|Hed Arzi]]. | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|audio = n/a | |audio = n/a | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
| − | |notes = | + | |notes = Published by [[Company:Eidos Interactive|Eidos Interactive]]. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Polish | |language = Polish | ||
| + | |interface = hackable | ||
| + | |audio = n/a | ||
| + | |subtitles = hackable | ||
| + | |notes = The game was released in Poland with a Polish manual. Fan translation made by Piotr Garschin. | ||
| + | |fan = true | ||
| + | |ref = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://rockraidersunited.com/topic/8129-modding-the-language/#comment-133083|title=Modding the Language - Modding Discussion - Rock Raiders United|date=May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sg5UpW0ppY4|title=Lego Racers Spolszczenie (Przeczytaj opis!!!) - YouTube|date=May 2023}}</ref> | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Portuguese | ||
| + | |interface = false | ||
| + | |audio = n/a | ||
| + | |subtitles = false | ||
| + | |notes = Portuguese manual PDF included with some European releases. | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Spanish | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = n/a | |audio = n/a | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
| − | |language = | + | |language = Swedish |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = n/a | |audio = n/a | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
| − | |language = | + | |language = Brazilian Portuguese |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = n/a | |audio = n/a | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
| − | |notes = | + | |notes = Published by EA Brasil. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| + | |ref = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.novomilenio.inf.br/ano01/0105bcdr.htm|title=Novo Milênio, 14/05/2001|date=9 June 2023}}</ref> | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
| − | |language = | + | |language = Russian |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = n/a | |audio = n/a | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
| − | |notes = | + | |notes = Published by [[Company:Noviy Disk|Noviy Disk]]. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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# Download the [https://github.com/le717/Racers-Alternate-Installer/releases Lego Racers Alternate Installer]. | # Download the [https://github.com/le717/Racers-Alternate-Installer/releases Lego Racers Alternate Installer]. | ||
# Run the alternate installer and follow the instructions. | # Run the alternate installer and follow the instructions. | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Fatal Error - Unable to find a 3D device that meets base requirements=== | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Run in Windows XP compatibility mode|ref=<ref name="Antrad">{{refcheck|user=Antrad|date=June 24, 2023}}</ref>|fix= | ||
| + | # Right-click {{file|LegoRacers.exe}} and open Properties. | ||
| + | # Go to the ''Compatibility'' tab and set compatibility to Windows XP (Service Pack 3). | ||
}} | }} | ||
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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 = | ||
|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 = | ||
}} | }} | ||
===[[Glossary:Command line arguments|Command line arguments]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Command line arguments|Command line arguments]]=== | ||
| − | {{Help|Commandline}}<ref> | + | {{Help|Commandline}}<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.rockraidersunited.com/topic/5256-lego-racers-1-exe-parameters/|title=LEGO Racers 1 EXE Parameters - Discussion - Rock Raiders United|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
{{Standard table|Parameter|Description|content= | {{Standard table|Parameter|Description|content= | ||
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|minaudio = DirectX-compatible | |minaudio = DirectX-compatible | ||
|minother = 4x CD-ROM drive | |minother = 4x CD-ROM drive | ||
| + | |minDX = 6.1 | ||
|recOS = 98 | |recOS = 98 | ||
Revision as of 11:24, 9 February 2024
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| High Voltage Software | |
| Publishers | |
| Lego Media | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | August 1999 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase |
| Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | Third-person |
| Genres | Racing |
| Series | Lego Racers |
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|
| Lego Racers | |
|---|---|
| Subseries of Lego | |
| Lego Racers | 1999 |
| Lego Racers 2 | 2001 |
| Drome Racers | 2002 |
| Lego Portal Racers | 2015 |
Warnings
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see Availability for affected versions).
Lego Racers is a singleplayer and multiplayer third-person racing game in the Lego Racers series.
The installer may not work on modern systems; see Installer doesn't run. For the original 1999 release, when installed on a modern OS, the game will crash when attempting to change controls.[citation needed]
General information
- Unofficial Lego Wiki
- Brickipedia
- Rock Raiders United - Unofficial game forum
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
Very early releases of the game contain a simple disc check. Later releases from 1999 contain SafeDisc V1 DRM[Note 1]. |
|
|
| Retail | |
The 2001 Lego Masterpiece re-release and subsequent re-issues. | |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\Save\[Note 2] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\Save\[Note 2] |
Video
| Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
| 4K Ultra HD | Use WillKirkby's launcher for high resolutions. The game crashes if the resolution is not 4:3. https://www.rockraidersunited.com/topic/4354-lr1-launcher/ | ||
| Field of view (FOV) | Camera position can be changed. | ||
| Windowed | Use dgVoodoo. | ||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | Use dgVoodoo. | ||
| High-fidelity upscaling | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | Always enabled. | ||
| 60 FPS | |||
| 120+ FPS | Frame rate is capped at 83 FPS. | ||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | |||
Widescreen resolution
| Widescreen fix[3] |
|---|
|
| Widescreen (stretched) without dgVoodo or binary patch[4][5] |
|---|
|
Input
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | ||
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support | DirectInput only. | |
| Full controller support | ||
| Controller remapping | ||
| Controller sensitivity | ||
| Controller Y-axis inversion |
| Controller types |
|---|
| XInput-compatible controllers |
|---|
| PlayStation controllers |
|---|
| 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 | The music and sound effects can be adjusted separately. | |
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| Czech | Published by Cenega. | |||
| Danish | ||||
| Dutch | ||||
| Finnish | Not included in 1999 releases. | |||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Hebrew | Replaces Spanish. Does not include Finnish. Published by Hed Arzi. | |||
| Italian | ||||
| Japanese | Published by Eidos Interactive. | |||
| Norwegian | ||||
| Polish | The game was released in Poland with a Polish manual. Fan translation made by Piotr Garschin.[6][7] | |||
| Portuguese | Portuguese manual PDF included with some European releases. | |||
| Spanish | ||||
| Swedish | ||||
| Brazilian Portuguese | Published by EA Brasil.[8] | |||
| Russian | Published by Noviy Disk. |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local play | 2 | Split-screen. Requires a controller. | ||
| LAN play | ||||
| Online play | ||||
Issues fixed
Installer doesn't run
| Install using a fan-made installer[citation needed] |
|---|
|
Fatal Error - Unable to find a 3D device that meets base requirements
| Run in Windows XP compatibility mode[9] |
|---|
|
Unable to set message drain
| Disable startup videos[citation needed] |
|---|
Unable to open the video file lmicmp.avi
| Disable startup videos[citation needed] |
|---|
|
Out of memory error occurred
| Instructions[citation needed] |
|---|
|
Game crashes when trying to set controls
| Instructions[citation needed] |
|---|
|
-horzres and -vertres commands don't work
| Instructions[citation needed] |
|---|
|
Transparent textures do not display correctly
| Instructions[citation needed] |
|---|
Other information
API
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
Command line arguments
- See command line arguments on how to use the following options.[12]
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| -novideo | Disables startup videos |
| -window | Run in windowed mode (16-bit depth only). However, it minimizes if it is clicked out of. |
| -primary | Force use of primary display device |
| -alphatrans | Force use of alpha transparency |
| -horzres | Set horizontal resolution |
| -vertres | Set vertical resolution |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 95 | 98 |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 166 MMX | |
| System memory (RAM) | 32 MB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 210 MB | |
| Video card (GPU) | 4 MB of VRAM DirectX 6.1 compatible | |
| Sound (audio device) | DirectX-compatible | |
| Other | 4x CD-ROM drive | |
Notes
- ↑ SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10[1] or Windows 11 and is disabled by default on Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 when the KB3086255 update is installed.[2]
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 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
- ↑ Not Loading in Windows 10; this will break thousands of - Microsoft Community - last accessed on 2017-01-16
- ↑ Microsoft - MS15-097: Description of the security update for the graphics component in Windows: September 8, 2015 - last accessed on 2018-02-16
- ↑ LEGO Racers - HD/Widescreen Tutorial (NEW) - YouTube - last accessed on 2017-03-02
- ↑ Play Old PC-Games - LEGO Racers - last accessed on 2021-11-30
- ↑ WSGF - Lego Racers - last accessed on 2021-11-30
- ↑ Modding the Language - Modding Discussion - Rock Raiders United - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Lego Racers Spolszczenie (Przeczytaj opis!!!) - YouTube - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Novo Milênio, 14/05/2001 - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:Antrad on June 24, 2023
- ↑ Microsoft Security Advisory: Vulnerabilities in the Indeo codec could allow remote code execution: December 8, 2009 - last accessed on [unknown]
- ↑ HELP! Lego Racers Graphics Problem! - Game Support - Rock Raiders United - last accessed on [unknown]
- ↑ LEGO Racers 1 EXE Parameters - Discussion - Rock Raiders United - last accessed on May 2023