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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Midtown Madness 2 cover.jpg | |cover = Midtown Madness 2 cover.jpg | ||
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|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Microsoft}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Microsoft}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Ubisoft|Europe}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Cenega|Poland}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Angel Game Engine}} | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 22, 2000}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 22, 2000}} | ||
| + | |taxonomy = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person, Third-person }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Racing }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | Automobile, Bus, Truck }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Contemporary, Europe, North America }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Midtown Madness }} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
| + | |official site= https://web.archive.org/web/20010125085200/http://www.microsoft.com:80/games/midtown2/ | ||
| + | |hltb = 6009 | ||
| + | |lutris = midtown-madness-2 | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
| + | |mobygames = 2460 | ||
|wikipedia = Midtown Madness 2 | |wikipedia = Midtown Madness 2 | ||
|winehq = 345 | |winehq = 345 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
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| − | + | {{Introduction | |
| − | {{ | + | |introduction = |
| − | + | ||
| + | |release history = | ||
| + | |||
| + | |current state = | ||
| + | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
| − | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://www.mm2x.com/ Midtown Madness 2 eXtreme] - community website with mods and additional cars |
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc check | {{DRM|SafeDisc}} | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc check | {{DRM|SafeDisc}}, some releases are DRM-free, and so the game can be played without the CD. | | Windows }} |
}} | }} | ||
| + | {{ii}} A free demo version is available from [https://archive.org/details/mm2trial Archive.org]. | ||
==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 {{file|Midtown2.exe}} 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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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
| − | {{Video | + | {{Video |
| − | |wsgf link = | + | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/midtown-madness-2 |
|widescreen wsgf award = limited | |widescreen wsgf award = limited | ||
|multimonitor wsgf award = unsupported | |multimonitor wsgf award = unsupported | ||
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | ||
|widescreen resolution = hackable | |widescreen resolution = hackable | ||
| − | |widescreen resolution notes= See the [ | + | |widescreen resolution notes= See the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/midtown-madness-2 WSGF entry] or use [http://www.mm2x.com/modules.php?name=Downloads&op=getit&lid=235 MM2 Widescreen Tool]. Dashboards will not adapt to the new aspect ratio; use [https://www.mm2x.com/download-1633-widescreen-dashboard-fix#1633 this mod] to fix that issue. |
|multimonitor = false | |multimonitor = false | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
| − | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = hackable |
| − | |ultrawidescreen notes = | + | |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 = | + | |fov = hackable |
| − | |fov notes = | + | |fov notes = Use [https://zolika1351.pages.dev/mods/mm2menu Zolika's Patch]. |
|windowed = hackable | |windowed = hackable | ||
|windowed notes = Use [[#MM2 Hook|MM2 Hook]] with the <code>-windowed</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]]. | |windowed notes = Use [[#MM2 Hook|MM2 Hook]] with the <code>-windowed</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]]. | ||
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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 = | + | |upscaling = false |
| − | |vsync notes = Use [ | + | |upscaling tech = |
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
| + | |vsync = always on | ||
| + | |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 = | ||
|120 fps = true | |120 fps = true | ||
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
| − | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
| − | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
| − | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = false | |eax support = false | ||
| − | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
| + | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
| + | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
| + | |red book cd audio = true | ||
| + | |red book cd audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = German | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = true | ||
| + | |subtitles = false | ||
| + | |notes = Only on German Retail-CD | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Italian | ||
| + | |interface = hackable | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = false | ||
| + | |notes = Fan translation by SuperSecret; [https://www.mm2x.com/download-1310-traduzione-italiana-di-mm2#1310 download]. | ||
| + | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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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 = | ||
|lan play modes = | |lan play modes = | ||
| − | |lan play notes = Racing (Checkpoint or Circuit), Cops & Robbers, and Cruise Mode. | + | |lan play notes = Racing (Checkpoint or Circuit), Cops & Robbers, and Cruise Mode. Use [https://www.solemnwarning.net/ipxwrapper/ IPXwrapper] to bypass the obsolete IPX protocol. |
| − | |online play = | + | |online play = hackable |
|online play players = | |online play players = | ||
|online play modes = | |online play modes = | ||
| − | |online play notes = | + | |online play notes = The official MSN Gaming Zone service has been shut down; use [https://www.voobly.com Voobly]. |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
}}{{Network/Connections | }}{{Network/Connections | ||
| − | |matchmaking = | + | |matchmaking = false |
|matchmaking notes = | |matchmaking notes = | ||
| − | |p2p = | + | |p2p = true |
|p2p notes = | |p2p notes = | ||
| − | |dedicated = | + | |dedicated = false |
|dedicated notes = | |dedicated notes = | ||
| − | |self-hosting = | + | |self-hosting = true |
|self-hosting notes = | |self-hosting notes = | ||
| − | |direct ip = | + | |direct ip = unknown |
|direct ip notes = | |direct ip notes = | ||
}}{{Network/Ports | }}{{Network/Ports | ||
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|upnp = | |upnp = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==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 | + | # Extract {{file|dgVoodooSetup.exe}}, as well as {{file|DDraw.dll}} and {{file|D3DImm.dll}} from the {{folder|\MS\x86}} subfolder into {{folder|{{p|game}}}}. |
| − | # | + | # Run {{file|dgVoodooSetup.exe}}; click on the "DirectX" tab and change the following: Videocard needs to be changed to "dgVoodoo Virtual 3D Accelerated Card" if it is not 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". | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Use DDrawCompat|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://github.com/narzoul/DDrawCompat|title=GitHub|date=26 May 2023}}</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. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Use MM2 Heap Patcher|ref={{cn|date=January 2017}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Use MM2 Heap Patcher|ref={{cn|date=January 2017}}|fix= | ||
| − | # Download [ | + | # Download [https://www.mm2x.com/download-1698-mm2-heap-patcher#1698 MM2 Heap Patcher]. |
| − | # Extract MM2HeapPatcher.exe to the Midtown Madness 2 installation folder. | + | # Extract {{file|MM2HeapPatcher.exe}} to the Midtown Madness 2 installation folder. |
| − | # Click and drag the MM2.exe over the MM2HeapPatcher.exe and Midtown Madness 2 will be patched. Consult Readme.txt for more information/usage. | + | # Click and drag the {{file|MM2.exe}} over the {{file|MM2HeapPatcher.exe}} and Midtown Madness 2 will be patched. Consult {{file|Readme.txt}} for more information/usage. |
}} | }} | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
| − | |direct3d versions = 7 | + | |direct3d versions = 7.0a |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
| − | |64-bit executable | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
| − | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
| + | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |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 = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|minVRAM = 8 MB | |minVRAM = 8 MB | ||
|minDX = 7.0a | |minDX = 7.0a | ||
| − | |minother = 4x CD-ROM drive | + | |minother = 4x CD-ROM drive<br>28.8 Kbps modem for online multiplayer |
|recOS = 98, Me, 2000 | |recOS = 98, Me, 2000 | ||
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|recHD = 400 MB | |recHD = 400 MB | ||
|recGPU = | |recGPU = | ||
| − | |recVRAM = | + | |recVRAM = |
| − | |recDX = | + | |recDX = |
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
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| Developers | |
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| Angel Studios | |
| Publishers | |
| Microsoft | |
| Europe | Ubisoft |
| Poland | Cenega |
| 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).
Midtown Madness 2 is a singleplayer and multiplayer first-person and third-person racing game in the Midtown Madness series.
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. | |
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).
- A free demo version is available from Archive.org.
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. Dashboards will not adapt to the new aspect ratio; use this mod to fix that issue. | ||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | See the WSGF entry. | ||
| 4K Ultra HD | Use dgVoodoo 2. | ||
| Field of view (FOV) | Use Zolika's Patch. | ||
| Windowed | Use MM2 Hook with the -windowed parameter. |
||
| 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. | ||
| High-fidelity upscaling | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | Use dgVoodoo 2 or use MM2 Hook with the -novsync parameter. |
||
| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | |||
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 |
|---|
| 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 | ||
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Royalty free audio | ||
| 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 | ||||
| German | Only on German Retail-CD | |||
| Italian | Fan translation by SuperSecret; download. |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local play | |||
| LAN play | Racing (Checkpoint or Circuit), Cops & Robbers, and Cruise Mode. Use IPXwrapper to bypass the obsolete IPX protocol. | ||
| Online play | The official MSN Gaming Zone service has been shut down; use Voobly. | ||
Connection types
| Type | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Matchmaking | ||
| Peer-to-peer | ||
| Dedicated | ||
| Self-hosting | ||
| Direct IP |
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 | |
| Other | 4x CD-ROM drive 28.8 Kbps modem for online multiplayer | |
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
- ↑ GitHub - last accessed on 26 May 2023