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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = MegaRace 2 - cover.jpg | |cover = MegaRace 2 - cover.jpg | ||
|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Cryo Interactive}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Cryo Interactive}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Jordan Freeman Group|Digital}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/publisher| | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Mindscape|Retail}} |
| + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Microïds|Digital}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/date|DOS| | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|DOS|September 1996}} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|April 30, 2009}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|April 30, 2009|wrapper=DOSBox|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/news/new_release_megarace_1_2|title=New release: MegaRace 1+2 - GOG.com|date=May 2023}}</ref>}} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|June 18, 2013}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|June 18, 2013|wrapper=DOSBox|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/news/mac_game_update_system_shock_2_10_more_titles|title=Mac Game Update: System Shock 2 + 10 more titles - GOG.com|date=May 2023}}</ref>}} |
| − | |steam appid = | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|Unknown|wrapper=DOSBox}} |
| − | |gogcom | + | |taxonomy = |
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
| + | {{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, Vehicle combat }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | Automobile }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Sci-fi }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | MegaRace }} | ||
| + | |steam appid = 733760 | ||
| + | |gogcom id = 1207661613 | ||
| + | |gogcom id side = 1207658758 | ||
| + | |hltb = 20562 | ||
| + | |strategywiki = | ||
| + | |mobygames = 1049 | ||
|wikipedia = MegaRace 2 | |wikipedia = MegaRace 2 | ||
| + | |winehq = | ||
| + | |license = commercial | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{Introduction | ||
| + | |introduction = | ||
| + | |||
| + | |release history = | ||
| + | |||
| + | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | |||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
| − | {{GOG.com links| | + | {{GOG.com links|1207661613|megarace_series|for game series}} |
| + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/733760/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| Retail | | unknown |}} | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | unknown | | | DOS }} |
| − | {{Availability/row| GOG | megarace_1_2 | DRM-free | Includes [[MegaRace]]. Pre-packaged with [[DOSBox]].<ref> | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | megarace_1_2 | DRM-free | Includes [[MegaRace]]. Pre-packaged with [[DOSBox]].<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/general/list_of_gog_games_using_dosbox/page1|title=List of GOG games using DOSBox, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com|date=May 2023}}</ref> | | Windows, OS X }} |
| + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 733760 | Steam | Pre-packaged with [[DOSBox]] | | Windows, OS X }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| Zoom | megarace-2 | DRM-free | Pre-packaged with [[DOSBox]]. | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|DOS|}} |
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|}} |
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|OS X|}} |
| + | {{Game data/config|Linux|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|DOS|}} |
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|}} |
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|OS X|}} |
| + | {{Game data/saves|Linux|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
| − | |origin | + | |discord = |
| − | |origin notes | + | |discord notes = |
| − | |steam cloud | + | |epic games launcher = |
| − | |steam cloud notes | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
| − | | | + | |gog galaxy = false |
| − | | | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
| − | | | + | |origin = |
| − | | | + | |origin notes = |
| + | |steam cloud = false | ||
| + | |steam cloud notes = | ||
| + | |ubisoft connect = | ||
| + | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
| + | |xbox cloud = | ||
| + | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
| − | {{Video | + | {{Image|MegaRace 2 settings.png|General settings}} |
| + | {{Video | ||
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|4k ultra hd = false | |4k ultra hd = false | ||
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
| − | |fov = | + | |fov = false |
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
| − | |windowed = | + | |windowed = false |
| − | |windowed notes = | + | |windowed notes = |
|borderless windowed = false | |borderless windowed = false | ||
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
| − | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = n/a |
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
| − | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = false |
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
|vsync = false | |vsync = false | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
| − | | | + | |60 fps = unknown |
| − | | | + | |60 fps notes = |
| − | |color blind = | + | |120 fps = unknown |
| + | |120 fps notes = | ||
| + | |hdr = false | ||
| + | |hdr notes = | ||
| + | |color blind = false | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
| − | {{Input | + | {{Input |
| − | |key remap = | + | |key remap = true |
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
| − | |acceleration option = | + | |acceleration option = false |
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
| − | |mouse menu = | + | |mouse sensitivity = false |
| + | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
| + | |mouse menu = true | ||
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
| − | |invert mouse y-axis = | + | |invert mouse y-axis = false |
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
| − | |controller support = | + | |touchscreen = unknown |
| + | |touchscreen notes = | ||
| + | |controller support = true | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
|full controller = unknown | |full controller = unknown | ||
|full controller notes = | |full controller notes = | ||
| − | |controller remap = | + | |controller remap = true |
|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
| + | |controller sensitivity = unknown | ||
| + | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
|invert controller y-axis = unknown | |invert controller y-axis = unknown | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
| − | | | + | |xinput controllers = unknown |
| − | | | + | |xinput controllers notes = |
| + | |xbox prompts = unknown | ||
| + | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
| + | |impulse triggers = unknown | ||
| + | |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 | + | ==Audio== |
| − | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
| − | |separate volume = | + | |separate volume = false |
| − | |separate volume notes = | + | |separate volume notes = Music and effects are separate, but can only be toggled on/off. |
| − | |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 = | ||
| + | |red book cd audio = | ||
| + | |red book cd audio notes = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{L10n|content= | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = English | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = true | ||
| + | |subtitles = false | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = French | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = true | ||
| + | |subtitles = false | ||
| + | |notes = Retail, Steam and ZOOM Platform only. | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = German | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = true | ||
| + | |subtitles = false | ||
| + | |notes = Retail and ZOOM Platform only; [https://www.compiware-forum.de/downloads/file/536-megarace-2-german-patch/ download for digital releases]. | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Other information== | ||
| + | ===API=== | ||
| + | {{API | ||
| + | |direct3d versions = | ||
| + | |direct3d notes = | ||
| + | |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 = VESA | ||
| + | |dos modes notes = | ||
| + | |shader model versions = | ||
| + | |shader model notes = | ||
| + | |windows 32-bit exe = unknown | ||
| + | |windows 64-bit exe = unknown | ||
| + | |windows arm app = false | ||
| + | |windows exe notes = | ||
| + | |mac os x powerpc app = unknown | ||
| + | |macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | ||
| + | |macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | ||
| + | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |macos app notes = | ||
| + | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
| + | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
| + | |linux arm app = false | ||
| + | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
| + | {{System requirements | ||
| + | |OSfamily = DOS | ||
| + | |||
| + | |minOS = 5.0 | ||
| + | |minCPU = 486DX2 66 MHz | ||
| + | |minRAM = 8 MB | ||
| + | |minGPU = VESA | ||
| + | |minHD = 25 MB | ||
| + | |minVRAM = 1 MB | ||
| + | |||
| + | |recCPU = Pentium | ||
| + | |recRAM = 16 MB | ||
| + | |recGPU = | ||
| + | |recHD = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
{{System requirements | {{System requirements | ||
|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
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|minCPU = 1 GHz | |minCPU = 1 GHz | ||
|minRAM = 256 MB | |minRAM = 256 MB | ||
| + | |minGPU = | ||
|minDX = 7 | |minDX = 7 | ||
|recCPU = 1.4 GHz | |recCPU = 1.4 GHz | ||
|recRAM = 512 MB | |recRAM = 512 MB | ||
| + | |recGPU = | ||
|recDX = 9 | |recDX = 9 | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|minRAM = 1 GB | |minRAM = 1 GB | ||
|minVRAM = 64 MB | |minVRAM = 64 MB | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{System requirements | ||
| + | |OSfamily = Linux | ||
| + | |||
| + | |minOS = Ubuntu 14.04, Linux Mint 17 | ||
| + | |minCPU = 2.0 GHz | ||
| + | |minRAM = 1 GB | ||
| + | |minVRAM = 256 MB | ||
| + | |minGPU = OpenGL-compatible | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Cryo Interactive | |
| Digital | Jordan Freeman Group |
| Publishers | |
| Retail | Mindscape |
| Digital | Microïds |
| Release dates | |
| DOS | September 1996 |
| Windows (DOSBox) | April 30, 2009[1] |
| macOS (OS X) (DOSBox) | June 18, 2013[2] |
| Linux (DOSBox) | Unknown |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase |
| Modes | Singleplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | Third-person |
| Controls | Direct control |
| Genres | Racing, Vehicle combat |
| Vehicles | Automobile |
| Themes | Sci-fi |
| Series | MegaRace |
 |
|
| MegaRace | |
|---|---|
| MegaRace | 1994 |
| MegaRace 2 | 1996 |
| MegaRace 3 | 2001 |
MegaRace 2 is a singleplayer third-person racing and vehicle combat game in the MegaRace series.
General information
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
|
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| GOG.com | |
Includes MegaRace. Pre-packaged with DOSBox.[3] | |
|
| Steam | |
Pre-packaged with DOSBox | |
|
| ZOOM Platform | |
Pre-packaged with DOSBox. | |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| DOS | |
| Windows | <path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 1] |
| macOS (OS X) | <path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 1] |
| Linux | <path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 1] |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/733760/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| DOS | |
| Windows | <path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 1] |
| macOS (OS X) | <path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 1] |
| Linux | <path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 1] |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/733760/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| GOG Galaxy | ||
| Steam Cloud |
Video
General settings
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | |||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | |||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | For DOSBox toggle with Alt+↵ Enter (see the glossary page for other workarounds). | ||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | For DOSBox use an unofficial build (see the glossary page for other workarounds). | ||
| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | |||
Input
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | ||
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | For DOSBox set in the DOSBox configuration file. | |
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support | ||
| Full controller support | ||
| Controller remapping | ||
| Controller sensitivity | ||
| Controller Y-axis inversion |
| Controller types |
|---|
| XInput-compatible controllers |
|---|
| PlayStation controllers |
|---|
| Generic/other controllers |
|---|
| Additional information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Controller hotplugging | ||
| Haptic feedback | ||
| Digital movement supported | ||
| Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | Music and effects are separate, but can only be toggled on/off. | |
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | For DOSBox change the priority background value in the DOSBox configuration file. |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| French | Retail, Steam and ZOOM Platform only. | |||
| German | Retail and ZOOM Platform only; download for digital releases. |
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| DOS video modes | SVGA (VESA) |
System requirements
| DOS | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 5.0 | |
| Processor (CPU) | 486DX2 66 MHz | Pentium |
| System memory (RAM) | 8 MB | 16 MB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 25 MB | |
| Video card (GPU) | VESA 1 MB of VRAM | |
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista, 7, 8 | |
| Processor (CPU) | 1 GHz | 1.4 GHz |
| System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | ||
| Video card (GPU) | DirectX 7 compatible | DirectX 9 compatible |
| macOS (OS X) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | 10.6.8 | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Core Duo 2 GHz | |
| System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | ||
| Video card (GPU) | 64 MB of VRAM | |
| Linux | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | Ubuntu 14.04, Linux Mint 17 | |
| Processor (CPU) | 2.0 GHz | |
| System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | ||
| Video card (GPU) | OpenGL-compatible 256 MB of VRAM |
|
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 File/folder structure within the installation folder reflects the path(s) listed for DOS game data.
- ↑ 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 (733760) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ New release: MegaRace 1+2 - GOG.com - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Mac Game Update: System Shock 2 + 10 more titles - GOG.com - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ List of GOG games using DOSBox, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com - last accessed on May 2023