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− | {{Infobox | + | {{Infobox game |
− | |cover | + | |cover = Mat Hoffman's Pro BMX cover.jpg |
− | |developer | + | |developers = |
− | |publisher | + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Runecraft}} |
− | |engine | + | {{Infobox game/row/porter|LTI Gray Matter|Windows}} |
− | |release dates | + | |publishers = |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Activision}} | ||
+ | |engines = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Apocalypse}} | ||
+ | |release dates= | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 28, 2001}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Tricks }} | ||
+ | {{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 | }} | ||
+ | |steam appid = | ||
+ | |gogcom id = | ||
+ | |official site= https://web.archive.org/web/20010410202117/http://www.activision.com/games/mathoffman | ||
+ | |strategywiki = | ||
+ | |mobygames = mat-hoffmans-pro-bmx | ||
+ | |wikipedia = Mat Hoffman's Pro BMX | ||
+ | |winehq = 13275 | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
− | {{ii}} Install outside Program Files on Windows Vista and | + | {{ii}} Install outside Program Files on Windows Vista and later to fix [[#Crash at launch (no error message)|crashing at launch]]. |
{{--}} Very limited in-game video settings. | {{--}} Very limited in-game video settings. | ||
+ | {{--}} Frame rate is capped at 30 FPS. | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
− | {{Availability | + | {{Availability| |
− | {{Availability | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | Custom disc check. | | Windows }} |
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}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} This game is not available digitally. | {{ii}} This game is not available digitally. | ||
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+ | ==Essential improvements== | ||
+ | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Remove intros from media.pkr|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
+ | # Download and run [http://www.thmods.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=161 Mat Hoffman Pro BMX PKR3 Editor]. | ||
+ | # Click Open PKR3 and browse to the installation folder. | ||
+ | # Choose <code>media.pkr</code> and wait for it to open. | ||
+ | # Delete the four movies shown (<code>Act02.bik</code>, <code>ActLogo.bik</code>, <code>GmeIntro.bik</code> and <code>GrayLogo.bik</code>). | ||
+ | # Choose Save PKR3 and save as <code>media.pkr</code> (this will replace the original file). | ||
+ | # Wait for the process to complete and then close the program. | ||
+ | }} | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
− | {{Game | + | ===Configuration file(s) location=== |
− | {{Game | + | {{Game data| |
− | {{ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\bmx.ini}} |
}} | }} | ||
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− | == | + | ===Save game data location=== |
− | {{ | + | {{Game data| |
− | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\save}} | |
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− | ===[[Widescreen resolution]]=== | + | |
− | {{--}} Camera following distance is affected by the aspect ratio | + | ==Video== |
+ | {{Image|Mat Hoffman's Pro BMX video settings.png|Video settings.}} | ||
+ | {{Video | ||
+ | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/mat-hoffmans-pro-bmx/en | ||
+ | |widescreen wsgf award = limited | ||
+ | |multimonitor wsgf award = incomplete | ||
+ | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = incomplete | ||
+ | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | ||
+ | |widescreen resolution = hackable | ||
+ | |widescreen resolution notes= Significant limitations; see [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. | ||
+ | |multimonitor = unknown | ||
+ | |multimonitor notes = | ||
+ | |ultrawidescreen = unknown | ||
+ | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
+ | |4k ultra hd = unknown | ||
+ | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
+ | |fov = false | ||
+ | |fov notes = FOV can't be changed; widescreen aspect ratios cause a smaller FOV. | ||
+ | |windowed = false | ||
+ | |windowed notes = | ||
+ | |borderless windowed = false | ||
+ | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
+ | |anisotropic = false | ||
+ | |anisotropic notes = | ||
+ | |antialiasing = false | ||
+ | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |upscaling = false | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
+ | |vsync = false | ||
+ | |vsync notes = | ||
+ | |60 fps = false | ||
+ | |60 fps notes = Frame rate is capped at 30 FPS. | ||
+ | |120 fps = false | ||
+ | |120 fps notes = | ||
+ | |hdr = false | ||
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
+ | |color blind = unknown | ||
+ | |color blind notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ||
+ | {{--}} Camera following distance is affected by the aspect ratio; widescreen aspect ratios lose horizontal FOV in addition to height lost due to being {{term|Vert-}}. | ||
{{ii}} Videos and pre-game menus always run at 640x480 no matter what resolution you use. | {{ii}} Videos and pre-game menus always run at 640x480 no matter what resolution you use. | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | |
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Set resolution in bmx.ini|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | |
− | # Go to the | + | # Go to the installation folder and open <code>bmx.ini</code>. |
# Change the <code>ScreenWidth=</code> and <code>ScreenHeight=</code> values to the resolution you want. | # Change the <code>ScreenWidth=</code> and <code>ScreenHeight=</code> values to the resolution you want. | ||
# Save your changes. | # Save your changes. | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
− | | | + | |key remap = true |
− | | | + | |key remap notes = |
− | | | + | |acceleration option = unknown |
− | | | + | |acceleration option notes = |
− | | | + | |mouse sensitivity = unknown |
− | | | + | |mouse sensitivity notes = |
+ | |mouse menu = false | ||
+ | |mouse menu notes = | ||
+ | |invert mouse y-axis = unknown | ||
+ | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
+ | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
+ | |touchscreen notes = | ||
+ | |controller support = true | ||
+ | |controller support notes = | ||
+ | |full controller = unknown | ||
+ | |full controller notes = | ||
+ | |controller remap = true | ||
+ | |controller remap notes = Can't use axes as buttons (e.g. [[Controller:Xbox 360 Controller|Xbox 360 Controller]] triggers). | ||
+ | |controller sensitivity = unknown | ||
+ | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
+ | |invert controller y-axis = unknown | ||
+ | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
+ | |xinput controllers = true | ||
+ | |xinput controllers notes = | ||
+ | |xbox prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
+ | |impulse triggers = false | ||
+ | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
+ | |light bar support = unknown | ||
+ | |light bar support notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers= unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
+ | |other controllers = unknown | ||
+ | |other controllers notes = | ||
+ | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |other button prompts notes= | ||
+ | |controller hotplug = unknown | ||
+ | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
+ | |haptic feedback = unknown | ||
+ | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
+ | |simultaneous input = unknown | ||
+ | |simultaneous input notes = | ||
+ | |steam input api = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input api notes = | ||
+ | |steam hook input = unknown | ||
+ | |steam hook input notes = | ||
+ | |steam input presets = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input presets notes = | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection = unknown | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Audio== | ||
+ | {{Image|Mat Hoffman's Pro BMX audio settings.png|Audio settings.}} | ||
+ | {{Audio | ||
+ | |separate volume = true | ||
+ | |separate volume notes = SFX and Music. | ||
+ | |surround sound = unknown | ||
+ | |surround sound notes = | ||
+ | |subtitles = false | ||
+ | |subtitles notes = | ||
+ | |closed captions = false | ||
+ | |closed captions notes = | ||
+ | |mute on focus lost = false | ||
+ | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
+ | |eax support = | ||
+ | |eax support notes = | ||
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{L10n|content= | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = English | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = false | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Network== | ||
+ | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
+ | |local play = true | ||
+ | |local play players = 2 | ||
+ | |local play modes = Hot seat | ||
+ | |local play notes = | ||
+ | |lan play = true | ||
+ | |lan play players = 2 | ||
+ | |lan play modes = | ||
+ | |lan play notes = | ||
+ | |online play = false | ||
+ | |online play players = | ||
+ | |online play modes = | ||
+ | |online play notes = | ||
+ | |asynchronous = | ||
+ | |asynchronous notes = | ||
+ | }}{{Network/Connections | ||
+ | |matchmaking = | ||
+ | |matchmaking notes = | ||
+ | |p2p = true | ||
+ | |p2p notes = | ||
+ | |dedicated = false | ||
+ | |dedicated notes = | ||
+ | |self-hosting = true | ||
+ | |self-hosting notes = | ||
+ | |direct ip = false | ||
+ | |direct ip notes = | ||
+ | }}{{Network/Ports | ||
+ | |tcp = | ||
+ | |udp = | ||
+ | |upnp = | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===Crash at launch (no error message)=== | ===Crash at launch (no error message)=== | ||
− | Install the game outside Program Files (running as an administrator does not fix this). The game will then run properly without any compatibility modes tweaks. | + | Install the game outside Program Files (running as an administrator does not fix this). The game will then run properly without any compatibility modes or other tweaks. |
===Crash when loading gameplay (no error message)=== | ===Crash when loading gameplay (no error message)=== | ||
You have set a resolution your monitor does not support. Select a new resolution in-game or edit <code>bmx.ini</code> (see [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]). | You have set a resolution your monitor does not support. Select a new resolution in-game or edit <code>bmx.ini</code> (see [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]). | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===No sound=== | ||
+ | Unplug all USB sound sources, microphones and controllers. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Other information== | ||
+ | ===API=== | ||
+ | {{API | ||
+ | |direct3d versions = 7 | ||
+ | |direct3d notes = Minimum required DirectX version listed is 8.0a, however the game uses Direct3D 7 for rendering. | ||
+ | |directdraw versions = | ||
+ | |directdraw notes = | ||
+ | |opengl versions = | ||
+ | |opengl notes = | ||
+ | |glide versions = | ||
+ | |glide notes = | ||
+ | |software mode = | ||
+ | |software mode notes = | ||
+ | |mantle support = | ||
+ | |mantle support notes = | ||
+ | |metal support = | ||
+ | |metal support notes = | ||
+ | |vulkan versions = | ||
+ | |vulkan notes = | ||
+ | |dos modes = | ||
+ | |dos modes notes = | ||
+ | |shader model versions = | ||
+ | |shader model notes = | ||
+ | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
+ | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |windows arm app = false | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
− | {{System | + | {{System requirements |
|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | |minOS = | + | |minOS = 95, 98, ME, 2000 |
− | | | + | |minCPU = Intel Pentium II 266 or AMD Athlon |
− | | | + | |minRAM = 64 MB |
− | | | + | |minHD = 550 MB |
− | | | + | |minGPU = |
+ | |minVRAM = 8 MB | ||
+ | |minDX = 8.0a | ||
− | |recOS | + | |recOS = |
− | | | + | |recCPU = |
− | | | + | |recRAM = |
− | |recHD | + | |recHD = |
− | |recGPU | + | |recGPU = |
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
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Latest revision as of 20:49, 13 March 2024
Developers | |
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Runecraft | |
Windows | LTI Gray Matter |
Publishers | |
Activision | |
Engines | |
Apocalypse | |
Release dates | |
Windows | September 28, 2001 |
Taxonomy | |
Genres | Tricks |
Key points
- Install outside Program Files on Windows Vista and later to fix crashing at launch.
- Very limited in-game video settings.
- Frame rate is capped at 30 FPS.
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | Custom disc check. |
- This game is not available digitally.
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Remove intros from media.pkr[citation needed] |
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|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\bmx.ini[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\save[Note 1] |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | Significant limitations; see Widescreen resolution. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | FOV can't be changed; widescreen aspect ratios cause a smaller FOV. | ||
Windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
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. | ||
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 | Frame rate is capped at 30 FPS. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) |
Widescreen resolution
- Camera following distance is affected by the aspect ratio; widescreen aspect ratios lose horizontal FOV in addition to height lost due to being Vert-.
- Videos and pre-game menus always run at 640x480 no matter what resolution you use.
Set resolution in bmx.ini[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 | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | Can't use axes as buttons (e.g. Xbox 360 Controller triggers). | |
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | ||
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Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
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 |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | SFX and Music. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Local play | 2 | Hot seat |
||
LAN play | 2 | |||
Online play |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Issues fixed
Crash at launch (no error message)
Install the game outside Program Files (running as an administrator does not fix this). The game will then run properly without any compatibility modes or other tweaks.
Crash when loading gameplay (no error message)
You have set a resolution your monitor does not support. Select a new resolution in-game or edit bmx.ini
(see Widescreen resolution).
No sound
Unplug all USB sound sources, microphones and controllers.
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 7 | Minimum required DirectX version listed is 8.0a, however the game uses Direct3D 7 for rendering. |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 95, 98, ME, 2000 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium II 266 or AMD Athlon | |
System memory (RAM) | 64 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 550 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 8 MB of VRAM DirectX 8.0a 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%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details).