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===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]=== | ||
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# Install [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#mp1 ThirteenAG's fix]. | # Install [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#mp1 ThirteenAG's fix]. | ||
# Edit <code>MaxPayne.WidescreenFix.ini</code>. | # Edit <code>MaxPayne.WidescreenFix.ini</code>. | ||
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===[[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed|Borderless fullscreen windowed]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed|Borderless fullscreen windowed]]=== | ||
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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. | ||
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{{ii}} Default installer on disc root is 16-bit | {{ii}} Default installer on disc root is 16-bit | ||
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# Run <code>Disk1\setup.exe</code> from the disc instead | # Run <code>Disk1\setup.exe</code> from the disc instead | ||
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===Missing audio=== | ===Missing audio=== | ||
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# Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/508-max-payne-sound-fix/ unofficial patch]. | # Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/508-max-payne-sound-fix/ unofficial patch]. | ||
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# Download & install [http://support.creative.com/downloads/download.aspx?nDownloadId=13175 ALchemy]. | # Download & install [http://support.creative.com/downloads/download.aspx?nDownloadId=13175 ALchemy]. | ||
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===The launcher does not start=== | ===The launcher does not start=== | ||
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===Game crashes or videos fail to load=== | ===Game crashes or videos fail to load=== | ||
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===Error: setFullscreen - creating the device failed: E_FAIL=== | ===Error: setFullscreen - creating the device failed: E_FAIL=== | ||
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===Exception in engineInit: Unable to load save game "Files"=== | ===Exception in engineInit: Unable to load save game "Files"=== | ||
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===Exception in startupInit: Directory \data not found=== | ===Exception in startupInit: Directory \data not found=== | ||
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Reinstall the game to a folder without spaces in the folder path (e.g. '''C:\Games\MaxPayne'''). | Reinstall the game to a folder without spaces in the folder path (e.g. '''C:\Games\MaxPayne'''). | ||
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# Set anti-aliasing to 0, if doing this does not work, please follow the following steps: | # Set anti-aliasing to 0, if doing this does not work, please follow the following steps: | ||
# If using Steam, set up a new Steam library folder without spaces in the folder path (e.g. '''C:\Steam'''). | # If using Steam, set up a new Steam library folder without spaces in the folder path (e.g. '''C:\Steam'''). | ||
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===Jumps and dodges are too short, making the second nightmare level impossible=== | ===Jumps and dodges are too short, making the second nightmare level impossible=== | ||
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==Other information== | ==Other information== |
Revision as of 23:20, 22 November 2017
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Developers | |
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Remedy Entertainment | |
Publishers | |
Windows | Gathering of Developers |
Mac OS | MacSoft |
Rockstar Games | |
Engines | |
MAX-FX | |
Release dates | |
Windows | July 23, 2001 |
Mac OS (Classic) | July 16, 2002 |
macOS (OS X) | July 16, 2002 |
Max Payne | |
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Max Payne | 2001 |
Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne | 2003 |
Max Payne 3 | 2012 |
Max Payne 1&2 Remake | TBA |
Key points
- Requires an unofficial patch to fix a missing audio issue on Windows Vista and later.
- Unofficial startup hang patch should be applied to prevent the game from locking up during startup.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | SafeDisc v2 DRM[Note 1]. | |||
Amazon.com | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam |
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).
- Demo
Essential improvements
Patches
- Patch 1.05 is the latest official patch for the game. The Steam version is already patched.
Unofficial patches
Skip intro videos
Launch the game with the -skipstartup parameter[citation needed]
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
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System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/12140/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
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System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/12140/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Steam Cloud |
Video settings
- Can only be changed in the launcher.
Field of view (FOV)
Set FOV with widescreen fix[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Borderless fullscreen windowed
Force borderless fullscreen[citation needed] |
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Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
- Some regions only have certain languages available. All audio languages can be downloaded from here.
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Polish | ||||
Portuguese | ||||
Russian | Only available in Russian retail copy | |||
Spanish | ||||
Turkish |
Issues unresolved
Corrupted files in the French version
- The French Steam version of Max Payne has corrupted files, with the error message
Invalid Data Read from R_memory File("part1_level1b")
. Reports indicate issues with the files x_level1.ras, x_level2.ras, and x_level3.ras.[3][4]
There are visible polygon seams when running under Windows 10
- When the game is running under Windows 10 there are a lot of visible polygon seams when both Hardware T&L and MSAA (any type) enabled. The only known workaround to this is to disable one of these options or use supersampling (use Nvidia Inspector for Nvidia Cards)
Issues fixed
Installer fails on Windows 7 64-bit and later (Retail)
- Default installer on disc root is 16-bit
Run from setup[5] |
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Missing audio
Use an unofficial patch[6] |
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Alternative solution is to use Creative Lab's ALchemy Software[7] |
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Notes
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The launcher does not start
Run the game in compatibility mode for Windows 98 / Me[citation needed] |
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Game crashes or videos fail to load
Run the game in compatibility mode for Windows 98/Windows Me[citation needed] |
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Error: setFullscreen - creating the device failed: E_FAIL
Use ThirteenAG's fix[citation needed] |
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Exception in engineInit: Unable to load save game "Files"
Reinstall the game on the C:\ drive[citation needed]
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Exception in startupInit: Directory \data not found
Move the game to a folder without spaces[citation needed] |
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Reinstall the game to a folder without spaces in the folder path (e.g. C:\Games\MaxPayne). |
(Steam) Move the game to a folder without spaces[citation needed] |
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Game won't launch on AMD graphics cards, still shows up in task manager
Instructions |
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Instructions |
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Instructions |
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Instructions |
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Instructions |
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Jumps and dodges are too short, making the second nightmare level impossible
Limit the game to 60fps, for example with RivaTuner |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 7, 8 | Direct3D 7 in cutscenes only. Everything else is in Direct3D 8. |
OpenGL | Mac OS only. | |
Shader Model support | 1.1 |
Executable | PPC | 16-bit | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||||
macOS (OS X) | |||||
Mac OS (Classic) |
Command line arguments
Parameter | Description |
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-screenshot | Enables F10 for taking screen shots. Screen shots are saved to the "screenshots" folder in the Max Payne installation folder. |
-nodialog | Skips the Max Payne startup dialog when loading the game (uses options previously set). |
-skipstartup | Skips the startup video. |
-disable3dpreloads | If the system runs out of texture memory while loading a level, this option may prevent the game from crashing due to a driver error. |
-window | Runs the game in a windowed mode, in the resolution selected from the Max Payne launch dialog. Not all 3d accelerators support running in a windowed mode. |
-novidmemcheck | Disables the video memory check at the start of the game. |
-developer | Enables "developer mode", including console (toggled with F12). |
-developerkeys | Enables special developer keys. Requires developer mode. Using developer keys can break the game flow. |
-showprogress | Shows extended loading information. Requires developer mode. |
-profile | Enables in-game profiler. Toggle profile with F11, and see console aliases for profiling options. |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95 OSR2 | 98, ME, 2000 |
Processor (CPU) | 450 MHz | 700 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 96 MB | 128 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 530 MB | 830 MB |
Video card (GPU) | 16 MB of VRAM DirectX 8.0 compatible | 32 MB of VRAM DirectX 8.0 compatible |
Sound (audio device) | DirectSound compatible |
Mac OS | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 9.1, 10.2 | |
Processor (CPU) | PowerPC G3 400 MHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 128 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 900 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | OpenGL compatible 16 MB of VRAM |
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 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 (12140) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
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
- ↑ Need some files - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
- ↑ Crash du jeu au niveau 1 sur PC steam - Max Payne sur JeuxVideo.com - 20/12/2011 - 14:10:34
- ↑ Can't install Max Payne on Win7 x64
- ↑ -Ultimate Max Payne(1) Vista/Win7 Sound Fix- - Steam Users' Forums
- ↑ -Creative Labs ALchemy 1.45.1
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