Difference between revisions of "Midtown Madness 2"
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'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
| − | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://www.mm2x.com/ Midtown Madness 2 eXtreme] - community website with mods and additional cars |
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
| − | {{ii}} The only official patch for the game is the [ | + | {{ii}} The only official patch for the game is the [https://www.mm2x.com/modules.php?name=Downloads&action=view&did=127#127 XP Compatibility Patch] |
| − | {{ii}} [ | + | {{ii}} [https://www.mm2x.com/modules.php?name=Downloads&action=view&did=119#119 Speed Boot] can help decrease the amount of time it takes for Midtown Madness 2 to launch on Windows XP, Vista and 7. Replace <code>Midtown2.exe</code> within the installation folder with the one inside the archive. The XP Compatibility Patch must be installed first. |
===[https://github.com/Fireboyd78/mm2hook MM2 Hook]=== | ===[https://github.com/Fireboyd78/mm2hook MM2 Hook]=== | ||
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|ultrawidescreen notes = See the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/midtown-madness-2 WSGF entry]. | |ultrawidescreen notes = See the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/midtown-madness-2 WSGF entry]. | ||
|4k ultra hd = hackable | |4k ultra hd = hackable | ||
| − | |4k ultra hd notes = Use [ | + | |4k ultra hd notes = Use [[dgVoodoo 2]]. |
|fov = false | |fov = false | ||
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
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|borderless windowed notes = Use [[#MM2 Hook|MM2 Hook]] with the <code>-borderless</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]]. | |borderless windowed notes = Use [[#MM2 Hook|MM2 Hook]] with the <code>-borderless</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]]. | ||
|anisotropic = hackable | |anisotropic = hackable | ||
| − | |anisotropic notes = Use [ | + | |anisotropic notes = Use [[dgVoodoo 2]]. |
|antialiasing = hackable | |antialiasing = hackable | ||
| − | |antialiasing notes = Use [ | + | |antialiasing notes = Use [[dgVoodoo 2]]. |
|vsync = hackable | |vsync = hackable | ||
| − | |vsync notes = Use [ | + | |vsync notes = Use [[dgVoodoo 2]] or use [[#MM2 Hook|MM2 Hook]] with the <code>-novsync</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]]. |
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
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|local play players = | |local play players = | ||
|local play modes = | |local play modes = | ||
| − | |local play notes = | + | |local play notes = |
|lan play = true | |lan play = true | ||
|lan play players = | |lan play players = | ||
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|online play players = | |online play players = | ||
|online play modes = | |online play modes = | ||
| − | |online play notes = Racing (Checkpoint or Circuit), Cops & Robbers, and Cruise Mode. | + | |online play notes = Racing (Checkpoint or Circuit), Cops & Robbers, and Cruise Mode. MSN Gaming Zone servers have since been shut down. |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
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===IPX LAN support on modern systems=== | ===IPX LAN support on modern systems=== | ||
| − | {{ii}} Download [https://www.solemnwarning.net/ipxwrapper/ | + | {{ii}} Download [https://www.solemnwarning.net/ipxwrapper/ IPXwrapper], drag & drop the files, run the 32- or 64-bit registry file and enable automatic Windows firewall exception in <code>ipxconfig.exe</code>. Any Internet connection will link 2 computers. |
==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
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===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 [ | + | # Download [[dgVoodoo 2]]. |
| − | # Extract dgVoodooSetup.exe, DDraw.dll (from the | + | # Extract <code>dgVoodooSetup.exe</code>, <code>DDraw.dll</code> (from the <code>MS</code> folder), and <code>D3DImm.dll</code> (also from the <code>MS</code> folder) and place these files to {{p|game}}. |
| − | # 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 <code>dgVoodooSetup.exe</code>; 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 | + | # Click "Apply" and close the dgVoodoo setup application. |
| + | # Run 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". | ||
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| Developers | |
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| Angel Studios | |
| Publishers | |
| Microsoft | |
| Engines | |
| Angel Game Engine | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | September 22, 2000 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase |
| Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
| Perspectives | First-person, Third-person |
| Controls | Direct control |
| Genres | Racing |
| Vehicles | Automobile, Bus, Truck |
| Themes | Contemporary, Europe, North America |
| Series | Midtown Madness |
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| Midtown Madness | |
|---|---|
| Midtown Madness | 1999 |
| Midtown Madness 2 | 2000 |
Warnings
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see Availability for affected versions).
Key points
- Extensive modding can make the game unstable on modern operating systems.
- Small but very active community.
General information
- Midtown Madness 2 eXtreme - community website with mods and additional cars
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
SafeDisc DRM[Note 1], some releases are DRM-free, and so the game can be played without the CD. | |
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.exewithin 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
| Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | See the WSGF entry or use MM2 Widescreen Tool. | ||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | See the WSGF entry. | ||
| 4K Ultra HD | Use dgVoodoo 2. | ||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | Use MM2 Hook with the -windowed parameter. |
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| Borderless fullscreen windowed | Use MM2 Hook with the -borderless parameter. |
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| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Use dgVoodoo 2. | ||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | Use dgVoodoo 2. | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | Use dgVoodoo 2 or use MM2 Hook with the -novsync parameter. |
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| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
Input
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | ||
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| 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 |
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| PlayStation controllers |
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| Generic/other controllers |
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| Additional information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Controller hotplugging | ||
| Haptic feedback | ||
| Digital movement supported | ||
| Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | ||
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Red Book CD audio | On Windows, CD music might not play correctly; see the troubleshooting guide for solutions. |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local play | |||
| LAN play | Racing (Checkpoint or Circuit), Cops & Robbers, and Cruise Mode. | ||
| Online play | Racing (Checkpoint or Circuit), Cops & Robbers, and Cruise Mode. MSN Gaming Zone servers have since been shut down. | ||
IPX LAN support on modern systems
- Download IPXwrapper, drag & drop the files, run the 32- or 64-bit registry file 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] |
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| Use DDrawCompat[3] |
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Notes
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Heap Overrun error
| See MM2 Hook[citation needed] |
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| Use MM2 Heap Patcher[citation needed] |
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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