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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
− | |cover = | + | |cover = Monster Truck Madness BoxArt.png |
− | |||
|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Terminal Reality}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Terminal Reality}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Microsoft | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Microsoft}} |
+ | |engines = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Photex}} | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 3, 1996}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 3, 1996}} | ||
− | | | + | |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 | Truck }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Contemporary, North America }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Monster Truck Madness }} | ||
+ | |steam appid = | ||
+ | |gogcom id = | ||
+ | |hltb = 82810 | ||
+ | |strategywiki = | ||
+ | |mobygames = monster-truck-madness | ||
+ | |wikipedia = Monster Truck Madness | ||
+ | |winehq = 16699 | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
− | ''Key points'' | + | '''Key points''' |
− | {{ii}} Palette issues with software rendering under Windows Vista and higher can be corrected using compatibility settings. | + | {{ii}} Palette issues with software rendering under Windows Vista and higher can be corrected using [[#Software rendering causes palette issues under Vista and higher|compatibility settings]]. |
{{++}} Extensive electronic manual containing detailed information on every aspect of the game. | {{++}} Extensive electronic manual containing detailed information on every aspect of the game. | ||
{{--}} Hardware-accelerated rendering has lower texture quality than software rendering. | {{--}} Hardware-accelerated rendering has lower texture quality than software rendering. | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{mm}} [http://mtm2.com/ | + | {{mm}} [http://www.mtm2.com/truckorama/ Truck O Rama MTM-1 Archive] for additional tracks and trucks, along with instructions on how to install them. |
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
− | {{Availability | + | {{Availability| |
− | {{Availability | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | DRM-free with [[#Perform complete installation|complete installation]] | | Windows}} |
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/272-monster-truck-madness-demo/ Demo] | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Perform complete installation=== | ===Perform complete installation=== | ||
− | {{ii}} One of the possible installation options, Complete, installs all game files to your hard drive for | + | {{ii}} One of the possible installation options, Complete, installs all game files to your hard drive (200 MB) for playing without the disc. |
{{++}} Has the side benefit of making the game portable. | {{++}} Has the side benefit of making the game portable. | ||
− | {{--}} | + | {{--}} A limited selection of low-quality songs will be used if the game CD (or any CD-Audio CD) isn't in the primary CD-ROM drive. |
+ | |||
+ | ===[https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1982-monster-truck-madness-patch/ Patch]=== | ||
+ | {{++}} Fixes some multiplayer issues.<ref name="Patch">[https://jeffpar.github.io/kbarchive/kb/162/Q162510/ Q162510: Monster Truck Madness: Multiplayer Patch Information]</ref> | ||
+ | {{ii}} May need to be ran in Windows 95 compatibility mode in order to install properly. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Extra Tracks=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} These extra tracks are made by Terminal Reality and are available at WinRetro.com [https://winretro.com/details.php?select=games&choice=monster_truck_madness] | ||
+ | * A Crazier eight | ||
+ | * Sierra Logging Run | ||
+ | * Snowy Canyon | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Skip intro videos|ref=<ref name="Expack3">{{Refcheck|user=Expack3|date=2013-12-28}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # From the menu bar at the top of the screen, select "Options". | ||
+ | # From the drop-down menu which appears, select "Game". | ||
+ | # Uncheck "View Intro Movies". | ||
+ | # Uncheck "View Clip Scenes" if you also want to skip videos shown between races. | ||
+ | }} | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
− | {{Game | + | ===Configuration file(s) location=== |
− | {{Game | + | {{Game data| |
− | {{ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\System}} |
}} | }} | ||
− | === | + | ===Save game data location=== |
− | {{ | + | {{Game data| |
− | | | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\tourney}} |
− | | | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
− | + | {{Image|MTM1 GameOptions.png|Game settings.}} | |
− | + | {{Image|MTM1 GraphicsOptions.png|Graphics settings.}} | |
− | {{Video | + | {{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 = hackable |
− | |fov notes = | + | |fov notes = Use [http://mtm2.com/~mtmg/gold.shtml zoom hotkeys]. |
|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
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|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
|anisotropic = hackable | |anisotropic = hackable | ||
− | |anisotropic notes = | + | |anisotropic notes = Use [[DgVoodoo 2#DirectX 2-8|dgVoodoo2]]. |
|antialiasing = hackable | |antialiasing = hackable | ||
− | |antialiasing notes = | + | |antialiasing notes = Use [[DgVoodoo 2#DirectX 2-8|dgVoodoo2]] or set <code>antialiasFlag=0</code> to <code>1</code> in [[#Game data|Monster.ini]]. |
− | |vsync = | + | |upscaling = false |
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
+ | |vsync = always on | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
− | | | + | |60 fps = true |
− | | | + | |60 fps notes = |
− | | | + | |120 fps = true |
− | | | + | |120 fps notes = |
+ | |hdr = false | ||
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = false | |color blind = false | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | + | {{Image|MTM1 ControlOptions.png|Control settings.}} | |
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
|acceleration option = false | |acceleration option = false | ||
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
+ | |mouse sensitivity = false | ||
+ | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
|mouse menu = true | |mouse menu = true | ||
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
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|controller remap = true | |controller remap = true | ||
|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
+ | |controller sensitivity = true | ||
+ | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
|invert controller y-axis = true | |invert controller y-axis = true | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
|touchscreen = false | |touchscreen = false | ||
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen 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 = false | ||
+ | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
+ | |haptic feedback = false | ||
+ | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
+ | |simultaneous input = false | ||
+ | |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== |
− | + | {{Image|MTM1 SoundOptions.png|Audio settings.}} | |
− | {{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 = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{L10n|content= | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = English | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Network== | ||
+ | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
+ | |local play = | ||
+ | |local play players = | ||
+ | |local play modes = | ||
+ | |local play notes = | ||
+ | |lan play = true | ||
+ | |lan play players = 8 | ||
+ | |lan play modes = | ||
+ | |lan play notes = | ||
+ | |online play = false | ||
+ | |online play players = 8 | ||
+ | |online play modes = | ||
+ | |online play notes = The official MSN Gaming Zone service has been shut down. | ||
+ | |asynchronous = | ||
+ | |asynchronous notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Network/Connections | ||
+ | |matchmaking = false | ||
+ | |matchmaking notes = MSN Gaming Zone is no longer available. | ||
+ | |p2p = true | ||
+ | |p2p notes = | ||
+ | |dedicated = false | ||
+ | |dedicated notes = | ||
+ | |self-hosting = true | ||
+ | |self-hosting notes = | ||
+ | |direct ip = true | ||
+ | |direct ip notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Network/Ports | ||
+ | |tcp = 2300-2400, 47624 | ||
+ | |udp = 2300-2400 | ||
+ | |upnp = unknown | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===Software rendering causes palette issues under Vista and higher=== | ===Software rendering causes palette issues under Vista and higher=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Set compatibility options|ref=<ref name="Expack3"/>|fix= |
− | + | # Go to the installation folder. | |
− | + | # Right-click MONSTER.EXE and select "Properties". | |
− | + | # Click on the "Compatibility" tab. | |
− | + | # Check checkbox for "Run this program in compatibility mode for:", and from the dropdown box which becomes enabled, select "Windows 95". | |
− | + | # Check the checkboxes for "Run in 256 colors", "Run in 640x480 screen resolution", and "Run this program in administration mode". | |
− | + | # Run the game as normal, selecting "yes" for the UAC prompts which appear. | |
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
==="Feature not included" or "Help not supported" error when trying to open help files=== | ==="Feature not included" or "Help not supported" error when trying to open help files=== | ||
− | {{ | + | {{ii}} Windows Vista and later need an update to open legacy Help files. |
− | {{Fixbox | + | |
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Install Windows Help program|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://support.microsoft.com/kb/917607|title=Microsoft Support KB #917607|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>|fix= | |
− | + | # Install the [https://support.microsoft.com/kb/917607 Windows Help program]. | |
− | + | # Restart your computer if prompted. | |
− | {{ii}} | + | }} |
+ | |||
+ | ===CD music not available=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} CD music requires the disc in the first drive (CD-ROM 0). | ||
+ | {{ii}} Some virtual drive software might not support CD music. | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Check drive is CD-ROM 0|ref={{cn|date=July 2017}}|fix= | ||
+ | Check that the drive is set to [[Glossary:Sound#CD-DA music (shows up as a music CD in media players)|CD-ROM 0]]. | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
− | === | + | ===API=== |
− | + | {{API | |
− | + | |direct3d versions = 2 | |
− | + | |direct3d notes = | |
− | + | |directdraw versions = | |
+ | |directdraw notes = | ||
+ | |opengl versions = | ||
+ | |opengl notes = | ||
+ | |glide versions = | ||
+ | |glide notes = | ||
+ | |software mode = true | ||
+ | |software mode notes = | ||
+ | |mantle support = | ||
+ | |mantle support notes = | ||
+ | |vulkan versions = | ||
+ | |vulkan notes = | ||
+ | |dos modes = | ||
+ | |dos modes notes = | ||
+ | |shader model versions = | ||
+ | |shader model notes = | ||
+ | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
+ | |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 = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Middleware=== | ||
+ | {{Middleware | ||
+ | |physics = | ||
+ | |physics notes = | ||
+ | |audio = | ||
+ | |audio notes = | ||
+ | |interface = | ||
+ | |interface notes = | ||
+ | |input = | ||
+ | |input notes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes notes = | ||
+ | |multiplayer = MSN Gaming Zone | ||
+ | |multiplayer notes= Shut down June 16, 2006. | ||
+ | }} | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | |minOS = | + | |minOS = 95 |
− | | | + | |minCPU = Intel Pentium 60 (60 MHz) |
− | | | + | |minRAM = 8 MB |
− | |minHD = | + | |minHD = 20 MB |
− | |minGPU = SVGA-compatible | + | |minGPU = SVGA-compatible |
+ | |minDX = 2.0 | ||
|recOS = | |recOS = | ||
− | | | + | |recCPU = Intel Pentium 166 (166 MHz) |
− | | | + | |recRAM = 12 MB |
− | |recHD = | + | |recHD = 200 MB |
|recGPU = | |recGPU = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
Latest revision as of 22:14, 9 June 2023
Developers | |
---|---|
Terminal Reality | |
Publishers | |
Microsoft | |
Engines | |
Photex | |
Release dates | |
Windows | October 3, 1996 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Perspectives | First-person, Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Racing |
Vehicles | Truck |
Themes | Contemporary, North America |
Series | Monster Truck Madness |
Monster Truck Madness | |
---|---|
Monster Truck Madness | 1996 |
Monster Truck Madness 2 | 1998 |
Key points
- Palette issues with software rendering under Windows Vista and higher can be corrected using compatibility settings.
- Extensive electronic manual containing detailed information on every aspect of the game.
- Hardware-accelerated rendering has lower texture quality than software rendering.
General information
- Truck O Rama MTM-1 Archive for additional tracks and trucks, along with instructions on how to install them.
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | DRM-free with complete installation |
Essential improvements
Perform complete installation
- One of the possible installation options, Complete, installs all game files to your hard drive (200 MB) for playing without the disc.
- Has the side benefit of making the game portable.
- A limited selection of low-quality songs will be used if the game CD (or any CD-Audio CD) isn't in the primary CD-ROM drive.
Patch
- Fixes some multiplayer issues.[1]
- May need to be ran in Windows 95 compatibility mode in order to install properly.
Extra Tracks
- These extra tracks are made by Terminal Reality and are available at WinRetro.com [1]
- A Crazier eight
- Sierra Logging Run
- Snowy Canyon
Skip intro videos
Skip intro videos[2] |
---|
|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\System[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\tourney[Note 1] |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | Use zoom hotkeys. | ||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Use dgVoodoo2. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Use dgVoodoo2 or set antialiasFlag=0 to 1 in Monster.ini. |
||
High-fidelity upscaling | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
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 |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
LAN play | 8 | |||
Online play | 8 | The official MSN Gaming Zone service has been shut down. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Matchmaking | MSN Gaming Zone is no longer available. | |
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
---|---|
TCP | 2300-2400, 47624 |
UDP | 2300-2400 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
Issues fixed
Software rendering causes palette issues under Vista and higher
Set compatibility options[2] |
---|
|
"Feature not included" or "Help not supported" error when trying to open help files
- Windows Vista and later need an update to open legacy Help files.
Install Windows Help program[3] |
---|
|
CD music not available
- CD music requires the disc in the first drive (CD-ROM 0).
- Some virtual drive software might not support CD music.
Check drive is CD-ROM 0[citation needed] |
---|
Check that the drive is set to CD-ROM 0. |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 2 | |
Software renderer |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Multiplayer | MSN Gaming Zone | Shut down June 16, 2006. |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 60 (60 MHz) | Intel Pentium 166 (166 MHz) |
System memory (RAM) | 8 MB | 12 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 20 MB | 200 MB |
Video card (GPU) | SVGA-compatible DirectX 2.0 compatible |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%
,%PROGRAMDATA%
, or%WINDIR%
might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details).
References
- ↑ Q162510: Monster Truck Madness: Multiplayer Patch Information
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Verified by User:Expack3 on 2013-12-28
- ↑ Microsoft Support KB #917607 - last accessed on 9 June 2023