Difference between revisions of "Mashed"
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|steam appid = 281280 | |steam appid = 281280 | ||
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{{Availability/row| GMG | mashed | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GMG | mashed | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Steam | 281280 | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 281280 | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Zoom Platform | mashed | DRM-free | Fully Loaded release. | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Version differences=== | ===Version differences=== | ||
− | {{ii}} Mashed, also | + | {{ii}} '''Mashed''', also known as '''Mashed: Drive to Survive''', is the original European release. |
− | {{ii}} Mashed: Fully Loaded contains additional vehicles, tracks, modes, and challenges; | + | {{ii}} '''Mashed: Fully Loaded''' contains additional vehicles, tracks, modes, and challenges; released in Europe. Digitally, it is only available on Zoom Platform. |
− | {{ii}} Drive to Survive is the US release that contains all the additional content from Fully Loaded. | + | {{ii}} '''Drive to Survive''' is the US release that contains all the additional content from Fully Loaded. It was included in the "Weekend Play Pack" alongside [[The Golf Pro 2: Wentworth Edition|The Golf Pro 2]] and [[Space Invaders Anniversary]], and not available separately. |
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
|60 fps = limited | |60 fps = limited | ||
− | |60 fps notes = Speed is bound to frame rate and feels like it was designed for lower frame rates. The game was likely optimized for | + | |60 fps notes = Speed is bound to frame rate and feels like it was designed for lower frame rates. The game was likely optimized for 50 Hz/50 FPS (PAL) |
|120 fps = false | |120 fps = false | ||
|120 fps notes = Changes monitor refresh rate to 60 Hz upon start, can be switched back but runs at twice the speed. | |120 fps notes = Changes monitor refresh rate to 60 Hz upon start, can be switched back but runs at twice the speed. | ||
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# Download and run [https://sourceforge.net/projects/dxwnd/ DxWnd]. | # Download and run [https://sourceforge.net/projects/dxwnd/ DxWnd]. | ||
# Click on Edit, then Add. | # Click on Edit, then Add. | ||
− | # Set the Path to | + | # Set the Path to {{file|{{p|game}}\MASHED.exe}}. |
# Set the desired window position and size. | # Set the desired window position and size. | ||
# Set Desktop for borderless fullscreen windowed. | # Set Desktop for borderless fullscreen windowed. | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Fix remapping issues|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Fix remapping issues|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}|fix= | ||
# Download and run [https://sites.google.com/site/0dd14lab/xinput-plus XInput Plus]. | # Download and run [https://sites.google.com/site/0dd14lab/xinput-plus XInput Plus]. | ||
− | # Set the "Target Program" to MASHED.exe. | + | # Set the "Target Program" to {{file|{{p|game}}\MASHED.exe}}. |
# Go to "DirectInput" and check "Enable DirectInput Output". | # Go to "DirectInput" and check "Enable DirectInput Output". | ||
# Assign LT/RT to Button 11/12. | # Assign LT/RT to Button 11/12. | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Set mute in background|ref={{cn|date=May 2017}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Set mute in background|ref={{cn|date=May 2017}}|fix= | ||
# Download [https://gitlab.com/Kaldaien/SpecialK/tags Special K]. | # Download [https://gitlab.com/Kaldaien/SpecialK/tags Special K]. | ||
− | # Copy | + | # Copy {{file|SpecialK32.dll}} to the installation folder. |
− | # Rename | + | # Rename {{file|SpecialK32.dll}} to {{file|d3d9.dll}}. |
# Start the game and exit. | # Start the game and exit. | ||
− | # Open | + | # Open {{file|d3d9.ini}} in the installation folder. |
# Change <code>MuteInBackground=false</code> to <code>MuteInBackground=true</code> under <code>[Window.System]</code>. | # Change <code>MuteInBackground=false</code> to <code>MuteInBackground=true</code> under <code>[Window.System]</code>. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
− | ===Game | + | ===Game does not install=== |
− | {{Fixbox|description=Install the game from | + | {{Fixbox|description=Install the game from {{file|Setup.exe}} on the CD|ref=<ref name="popg">[http://www.play-old-pc-games.com/2013/07/12/mashed/ Mashed - Play Old PC Games]</ref>}} |
===Game doesn't start=== | ===Game doesn't start=== | ||
{{ii}} Error: "Component 'MCI32.OCX' or one of its dependencies not correctly registered: a file is missing or invalid" | {{ii}} Error: "Component 'MCI32.OCX' or one of its dependencies not correctly registered: a file is missing or invalid" | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Start the game from | + | {{Fixbox|description=Start the game from {{file|{{p|game}}\MASHED.exe}}|ref=<ref name="popg"/>}} |
===Game crashes on launch=== | ===Game crashes on launch=== | ||
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===Run the game at screen refresh rate=== | ===Run the game at screen refresh rate=== | ||
− | {{ii}} Fullscreen mode is limited to 60 | + | {{ii}} Fullscreen mode is limited to 60 Hz, even if the display refresh rate is set higher than that. |
− | {{Fixbox|description=Set display refresh rate|ref={{cn|date=March 2017}}|fix= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Set display refresh rate using Special K|ref={{cn|date=March 2017}}|fix= |
# Download [https://gitlab.com/Kaldaien/SpecialK/tags Special K]. | # Download [https://gitlab.com/Kaldaien/SpecialK/tags Special K]. | ||
− | # Copy | + | # Copy {{file|SpecialK32.dll}} to the installation folder. |
− | # Rename | + | # Rename {{file|SpecialK32.dll}} to {{file|d3d9.dll}}. |
# Start the game and exit. | # Start the game and exit. | ||
− | # Open | + | # Open {{file|d3d9.ini}} in the installation folder. |
# Change <code>TargetFPS=0.0</code> to <code>TargetFPS=60.0</code>. | # Change <code>TargetFPS=0.0</code> to <code>TargetFPS=60.0</code>. | ||
# Change <code>RefreshRate=-1</code> to <code>RefreshRate=0</code>. | # Change <code>RefreshRate=-1</code> to <code>RefreshRate=0</code>. |
Revision as of 08:21, 18 January 2023
Developers | |
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Supersonic Software | |
Publishers | |
Empire Interactive | |
Japan | D3 Publisher |
Strategy First | |
Russia | Buka Entertainment |
Engines | |
RenderWare | |
Release dates | |
Windows | June 25, 2004 |
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | CD-ROM used only for installation. | |||
Amazon.com | ||||
GamersGate | ||||
GOG.com | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Steam | ||||
ZOOM Platform | Fully Loaded release. |
Version differences
- Mashed, also known as Mashed: Drive to Survive, is the original European release.
- Mashed: Fully Loaded contains additional vehicles, tracks, modes, and challenges; released in Europe. Digitally, it is only available on Zoom Platform.
- Drive to Survive is the US release that contains all the additional content from Fully Loaded. It was included in the "Weekend Play Pack" alongside The Golf Pro 2 and Space Invaders Anniversary, and not available separately.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\contcfg*.bin[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/281280/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\gamesave.bin[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/281280/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | Stretched from 4:3. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | See Windowed. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See Windowed. | ||
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 | Speed is bound to frame rate and feels like it was designed for lower frame rates. The game was likely optimized for 50 Hz/50 FPS (PAL) | ||
120+ FPS | Changes monitor refresh rate to 60 Hz upon start, can be switched back but runs at twice the speed. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Windowed
Force windowed[citation needed] |
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | There is no mouse input in the game. | |
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | DirectInput only. See Controller support. | |
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | ||
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers |
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PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Controller support
- By default, can't use axes as buttons (e.g. Xbox 360 Controller triggers).
Fix remapping issues[citation needed] |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | Up to 7.0 output with DirectSound3D restoration software. | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | See Mute on focus lost. | |
EAX support | DirectSound3D.[1] | |
Royalty free audio |
Mute on focus lost
Set mute in background[citation needed] |
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Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | Use the -L1 command line argument |
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German | Use the -L2 command line argument |
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Italian | Use the -L4 command line argument |
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Russian | Retail version, download. | |||
Spanish | Use the -L3 command line argument |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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Local play | 4 | |||
LAN play | ||||
Online play |
Issues fixed
Game does not install
Install the game from Setup.exe on the CD[2]
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Game doesn't start
- Error: "Component 'MCI32.OCX' or one of its dependencies not correctly registered: a file is missing or invalid"
Start the game from <path-to-game>\MASHED.exe [2]
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Game crashes on launch
- Error: "Could not find output pin! hr=0x80040216"
Uninstall LAV Filters or codec packs[3] |
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Run the game at screen refresh rate
- Fullscreen mode is limited to 60 Hz, even if the display refresh rate is set higher than that.
Set display refresh rate using Special K[citation needed] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98, ME, 2000, XP | XP |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium III 1 GHz | Intel Pentium 4 2 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 128 MB 256 MB (2000/XP) |
512 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 270 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 32 MB of VRAM | 128 MB of VRAM |
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%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details). - ↑ 2.0 2.1 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 (281280) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.