Difference between revisions of "Midtown Madness 2"
From PCGamingWiki, the wiki about fixing PC games
(DDrawCompat added to fix compatibility issues on Windows 8 and later) |
|||
Line 222: | Line 222: | ||
===Compatibility issues on Windows 8 and later=== | ===Compatibility issues on Windows 8 and later=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Use dgVoodoo2|ref={{cn|date=January 2017}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Use dgVoodoo2|ref={{cn|date=January 2017}}|fix= | ||
− | # Download [http://dege.freeweb.hu/dgVoodoo2/dgVoodoo2.html | + | # Download [http://dege.freeweb.hu/dgVoodoo2/dgVoodoo2.html dgVoodoo2]. |
# Extract dgVoodooSetup.exe, DDraw.dll (from the "MS" folder), & D3DImm.dll (also from the "MS" folder) and place these files to the installation folder of Midtown Madness 2. | # Extract dgVoodooSetup.exe, DDraw.dll (from the "MS" folder), & D3DImm.dll (also from the "MS" folder) and place these files to the installation folder of Midtown Madness 2. | ||
# Open dgVoodooSetup.exe; click on the "DirectX" tab and change the following: Videocard needs to be changed to "dgVoodoo Virtual 3D Accelerated Card" if it isn't already selected. | # Open dgVoodooSetup.exe; click on the "DirectX" tab and change the following: Videocard needs to be changed to "dgVoodoo Virtual 3D Accelerated Card" if it isn't already selected. | ||
# Click "Apply" and close out of dgVoodooSetup.exe and open Midtown Madness 2. | # Click "Apply" and close out of dgVoodooSetup.exe and open Midtown Madness 2. | ||
# When the main menu loads, navigate to "Options"; "Graphics"; then change the video accelerator to "dgVoodoo2 w/ T&L" and click "OK". | # When the main menu loads, navigate to "Options"; "Graphics"; then change the video accelerator to "dgVoodoo2 w/ T&L" and click "OK". | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use DDrawCompat|ref=<ref>https://github.com/narzoul/DDrawCompat</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Download [https://github.com/narzoul/DDrawCompat/releases/ DDrawCompat]. | ||
+ | # Extract the contents from the <code>.zip</code> file into the game's installation folder. | ||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} DDrawCompat fixes "Midtown Madness 2 requires DirectX 7 or later to run" error at launch. | ||
}} | }} | ||
Revision as of 09:33, 21 February 2021
This page is a stub: it lacks content and/or basic article components. You can help to expand this page
by adding an image or additional information.
Developers | |
---|---|
Angel Studios | |
Publishers | |
Microsoft | |
Engines | |
Angel Game Engine | |
Release dates | |
Windows | September 22, 2000 |
Warnings
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see Availability for affected versions).
Midtown Madness | |
---|---|
Midtown Madness | 1999 |
Midtown Madness 2 | 2000 |
Key points
- Extensive modding can make the game unstable on modern operating systems.
- Small but very active community.
General information
Availability
Essential improvements
Patches
- The only official patch for the game is the XP Compatibility Patch
- Speed Boot can help decrease the amount of time it takes for Midtown Madness 2 to launch on Windows XP, Vista and 7. Replace Midtown2.exe within the installation folder with the one inside the archive. The XP Compatibility Patch must be installed first.
MM2 Hook
- Fixes random crash bugs, as well as a fix for the heap overrun error, and allows for further control of the game.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows |
Video settings
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Local play | Only Single Player available. | ||
LAN play | Racing (Checkpoint or Circuit), Cops & Robbers, and Cruise Mode. | ||
Online play | Racing (Checkpoint or Circuit), Cops & Robbers, and Cruise Mode. NOTE: Need to use third-party software (such as Game Ranger) to setup online matches. |
IPX LAN support on modern systems
- Download IPXWRAPPER, drag & drop the files, run 32 or 64bit reg and enable automatic windows firewall exception in ipxconfig.exe, any internet connection will link 2 computers
Issues fixed
- Setting the game to run in Windows XP (Service Pack 2) compatibility mode can help with running the game on modern operating systems.
Compatibility issues on Windows 8 and later
Use dgVoodoo2[citation needed] |
---|
|
Use DDrawCompat[3] |
---|
Notes
|
Heap Overrun error
See MM2 Hook[citation needed] |
---|
Use MM2 Heap Patcher[citation needed] |
---|
|
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 7 | |
Software renderer | See MM2 Hook. |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95 | 98, Me, 2000 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium II 233 MHz | Intel Pentium II 266 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 32 MB | 64 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 250 MB | 400 MB |
Video card (GPU) | 8 MB of VRAM DirectX 7.0a compatible | 8 MB of VRAM DirectX 7.0a compatible |
Other | 4x CD-ROM drive |
Notes
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
- ↑ https://github.com/narzoul/DDrawCompat