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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = London Racer Police Madness cover.jpg | |cover = London Racer Police Madness cover.jpg | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Davilex Games}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Davilex Games}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Davilex Games}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Akella|Russia}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Akella|Russia}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 28, 2005}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 28, 2005}} | ||
| + | |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 | 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 | Realistic }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Contemporary, Europe }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | London Racer, Autobahn Raser, Paris-Marseille Racing }} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
|steam appid side = | |steam appid side = | ||
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
| + | |mobygames = london-racer-police-madness | ||
|wikipedia = | |wikipedia = | ||
|winehq = | |winehq = | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | |||
| − | + | {{Introduction | |
| − | {{ | + | |introduction = |
| + | |||
| + | |release history = Also released as '''Paris-Marseille Racing: Police Madness''' in France and '''Autobahn Raser: Police Madness''' in Germany. | ||
| + | |||
| + | |current state = | ||
| + | }} | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| Retail | | | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | DRM-free | | | Windows }} |
}} | }} | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/config|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\ABP.ini}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/saves|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\SaveGame.dat}} |
}} | }} | ||
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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= See the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2781-london-racer-police-madness-widescreen-fix/ Widescreen Patch]. |
| − | |multimonitor = | + | |multimonitor = false |
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
| − | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = false |
|ultrawidescreen notes = | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
| − | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = hackable |
| − | |4k ultra hd notes = | + | |4k ultra hd notes = See the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2781-london-racer-police-madness-widescreen-fix/ Widescreen Patch]. |
| − | |fov = | + | |fov = false |
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
| − | |windowed = | + | |windowed = true |
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
| − | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = false |
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
| − | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = false |
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
| − | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = false |
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
| − | |vsync = | + | |vsync = always on |
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
| − | |60 fps = | + | |60 fps = hackable |
| − | |60 fps notes = | + | |60 fps notes = Capped at 50 FPS by default. To raise the cap, see [[#High frame rate|High frame rate]]. |
| − | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = hackable |
| − | |120 fps notes = | + | |120 fps notes = Capped at 50 FPS by default. To raise the cap, see [[#High frame rate|High frame rate]]. |
| − | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
| − | |color blind = | + | |color blind = false |
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)|High frame rate]]=== | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Set high frame rate|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AlphaYellow|date=2023-10-11}}</ref>|fix= | ||
| + | # Edit {{file|[[#Game data|APB.ini]]}}. | ||
| + | # Change the lines <code>PhysicsFrameRate=50.00</code> and <code>FixedFrameRate=50</code> to the desired values. | ||
| + | # Save the file. | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Input== | ==Input== | ||
| + | {{Image|LRPM Keyboard Settings.png|Keyboard Settings.}} | ||
| + | {{Image|LRPM Controller Settings.png|Controller Settings.}} | ||
{{Input | {{Input | ||
| − | |key remap = | + | |key remap = limited |
| − | |key remap notes = | + | |key remap notes = Only able to choose from 3 keyboard presets. |
| − | |acceleration option = | + | |acceleration option = n/a |
| − | |acceleration option notes = | + | |acceleration option notes = Game does not use the mouse. |
| − | |mouse sensitivity = | + | |mouse sensitivity = n/a |
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
| − | |mouse menu = | + | |mouse menu = false |
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
| − | |invert mouse y-axis = | + | |invert mouse y-axis = n/a |
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
|touchscreen = unknown | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
| − | |controller support = | + | |controller support = true |
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
| − | |full controller = | + | |full controller = false |
|full controller notes = | |full controller notes = | ||
| − | |controller remap = | + | |controller remap = limited |
| − | |controller remap notes = | + | |controller remap notes = Only able to choose from 3 controller presets. |
| − | |controller sensitivity = | + | |controller sensitivity = false |
|controller sensitivity notes= | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
| − | |invert controller y-axis = | + | |invert controller y-axis = false |
|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 = | ||
| − | |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 = false |
|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 = false |
|other controllers notes = | |other controllers notes = | ||
| − | |other button prompts = | + | |other button prompts = false |
|other button prompts notes= | |other button prompts notes= | ||
| − | |controller hotplug = | + | |controller hotplug = true |
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
| − | |haptic feedback = | + | |haptic feedback = false |
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
| − | |simultaneous input = | + | |simultaneous input = false |
|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 = Music, sound and voices. |
| − | |surround sound = | + | |surround sound = false |
|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 = false |
|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 = limited |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
| − | |notes = | + | |notes = Audio only on UK tracks. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|language = French | |language = French | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = limited |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
| − | |notes = | + | |notes = Audio only on french tracks. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|language = German | |language = German | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = limited |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
| − | |notes = | + | |notes = Audio only on german tracks. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|language = Russian | |language = Russian | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Issues unresolved== | ||
| + | ===Heavy lag around the city=== | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Issues fixed== | ||
| + | ===Game starts in windowed mode=== | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Use [[DgVoodoo_2|dgVoodoo2]].}} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Network== | ||
| + | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
| + | |local play = true | ||
| + | |local play players = 2 | ||
| + | |local play modes = | ||
| + | |local play notes = Splitscreen. | ||
| + | |lan play = false | ||
| + | |lan play players = | ||
| + | |lan play modes = | ||
| + | |lan play notes = | ||
| + | |online play = false | ||
| + | |online play players = | ||
| + | |online play modes = | ||
| + | |online play notes = | ||
| + | |asynchronous = | ||
| + | |asynchronous notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
| − | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 7 |
|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 = | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
|mac os x powerpc app = | |mac os x powerpc app = | ||
|macos intel 32-bit app = | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
| + | |macos arm app = | ||
|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 = | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Middleware=== | ||
| + | {{Middleware | ||
| + | |physics = Havok | ||
| + | |physics notes = | ||
| + | |audio = Miles Sound System | ||
| + | |audio notes = 6.0m | ||
| + | |interface = | ||
| + | |interface notes = | ||
| + | |input = | ||
| + | |input notes = | ||
| + | |cutscenes = | ||
| + | |cutscenes notes = | ||
| + | |multiplayer = | ||
| + | |multiplayer notes= | ||
| + | |anticheat = | ||
| + | |anticheat notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|minCPU = Intel Pentium III | |minCPU = Intel Pentium III | ||
|minRAM = 128 MB | |minRAM = 128 MB | ||
| − | |minHD = | + | |minHD = 560 MB |
| − | |minGPU = | + | |minGPU = 3D Graphics Card |
|minGPU2 = | |minGPU2 = | ||
|minVRAM = 32 MB | |minVRAM = 32 MB | ||
| − | |minDX = | + | |minDX = 9 |
|recOS = | |recOS = | ||
Latest revision as of 14:55, 29 November 2023
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| Developers | |
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| Davilex Games | |
| Publishers | |
| Davilex Games | |
| Russia | Akella |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | October 28, 2005 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase |
| Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | Third-person |
| Controls | Direct control |
| Genres | Racing |
| Vehicles | Automobile |
| Art styles | Realistic |
| Themes | Contemporary, Europe |
| Series | London Racer, Autobahn Raser, Paris-Marseille Racing |
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| London Racer | |
|---|---|
| Subseries of Davilex Racer Series | |
| London Racer | 1999 |
| London Racer II | 2002 |
| London Racer: World Challenge | 2003 |
| London Racer: Destruction Madness | 2005 |
| London Racer: Police Madness | 2005 |
London Racer: Police Madness is a singleplayer and multiplayer third-person racing game in the London Racer, Autobahn Raser and Paris-Marseille Racing series.
Also released as Paris-Marseille Racing: Police Madness in France and Autobahn Raser: Police Madness in Germany.
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\ABP.ini[Note 1] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\SaveGame.dat[Note 1] |
Video
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | See the Widescreen Patch. | ||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | |||
| 4K Ultra HD | See the Widescreen Patch. | ||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | |||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| 60 FPS | Capped at 50 FPS by default. To raise the cap, see High frame rate. | ||
| 120+ FPS | Capped at 50 FPS by default. To raise the cap, see High frame rate. | ||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | |||
High frame rate
| Set high frame rate[1] |
|---|
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Input
Keyboard Settings.
Controller Settings.
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | Only able to choose from 3 keyboard presets. | |
| Mouse acceleration | Game does not use the mouse. | |
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support | ||
| Full controller support | ||
| Controller remapping | Only able to choose from 3 controller presets. | |
| Controller sensitivity | ||
| Controller Y-axis inversion |
| Controller types |
|---|
| XInput-compatible controllers | ||
|---|---|---|
| Xbox button prompts | ||
| Impulse Trigger vibration |
| PlayStation controllers | ||
|---|---|---|
| PlayStation button prompts | ||
| Light bar support | ||
| Adaptive trigger support | ||
| DualSense haptic feedback support | ||
| Connection modes | ||
| Generic/other controllers | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. |
|---|
| Additional information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Controller hotplugging | ||
| Haptic feedback | ||
| Digital movement supported | ||
| Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | Music, sound and voices. | |
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | Audio only on UK tracks. | |||
| French | Audio only on french tracks. | |||
| German | Audio only on german tracks. | |||
| Russian |
Issues unresolved
Heavy lag around the city
Issues fixed
Game starts in windowed mode
| Use dgVoodoo2. |
|---|
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local play | 2 | Splitscreen. | ||
| LAN play | ||||
| Online play | ||||
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 7 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Physics | Havok | |
| Audio | Miles Sound System | 6.0m |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | 98 | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium III | |
| System memory (RAM) | 128 MB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 560 MB | |
| Video card (GPU) | 3D Graphics Card 32 MB of VRAM DirectX 9 compatible |
|
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%,%PROGRAMDATA%, or%WINDIR%might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStoreon Windows Vista and later (more details).
References
- ↑ Verified by User:AlphaYellow on 2023-10-11