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'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
{{++}} Active modding community. | {{++}} Active modding community. | ||
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+ | '''General information''' | ||
+ | {{mm}} [https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/nhl04rebuilt/ NHL04 Rebuilt] - the game's modding community | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| retail | | disc check, key | {{DRM|SafeDisc| | + | {{Availability/row| retail | | disc check, key | {{DRM|SafeDisc|v2}}. | | Windows }} |
}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} This game is not available digitally. | {{ii}} This game is not available digitally. | ||
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+ | ==Essential improvements== | ||
+ | ===Official patch=== | ||
+ | {{--}} The latest official patch is 1.04, but was only distributed on the EA Sports Online (EASO) server that has been shut down. The full official distribution has been lost. | ||
+ | {{++}} All community mods include a modified 1.04 executable. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Unofficial patches and mods=== | ||
+ | * [https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/nhl04rebuilt/nhl-2004-preservation-1-1-05-03-14-t4299.html Preservation mod] - unofficial patch which fixes compatibility with newer Internet Explorer versions, as the game requires long-obsolete versions to display the main menu. | ||
+ | * [https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/nhl04rebuilt/04-launcher-v2-download-t5286.html 04 Launcher v2] - unofficial launcher which provides a new user interface, various quality-of-life improvements, and new features for modders. | ||
+ | * [https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/nhl04rebuilt/nhl-2004-official-downloads-f5/ Various roster mods] - the more recent releases include the aforementioned Preservation mod, some being Launcher-compatible as well | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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==Input== | ==Input== | ||
{{Input | {{Input | ||
− | |key remap = | + | |key remap = true |
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
− | |acceleration option = | + | |acceleration option = n/a |
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
− | |mouse sensitivity = | + | |mouse sensitivity = n/a |
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
− | |mouse menu = | + | |mouse menu = true |
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
− | |invert mouse y-axis = | + | |invert mouse y-axis = n/a |
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
|touchscreen = unknown | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
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|surround sound = unknown | |surround sound = unknown | ||
|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 = unknown | |mute on focus lost = unknown | ||
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{{Network/Multiplayer | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
|local play = true | |local play = true | ||
− | |local play players = | + | |local play players = 6 |
|local play modes = | |local play modes = | ||
|local play notes = | |local play notes = | ||
|lan play = true | |lan play = true | ||
− | |lan play players = | + | |lan play players = 12 |
|lan play modes = | |lan play modes = | ||
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
|online play = true | |online play = true | ||
− | |online play players = | + | |online play players = 12 |
|online play modes = | |online play modes = | ||
|online play notes = Official servers have been shut down. | |online play notes = Official servers have been shut down. | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 8.1 |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|audio = | |audio = | ||
|audio notes = | |audio notes = | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = Internet Explorer |
− | |interface notes = | + | |interface notes = The main menu explicitly requires Internet Explorer 5-8. See [[#Essential improvements|Essential improvements]]. |
|input = | |input = | ||
|input notes = | |input notes = |
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Developers | |
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EA Black Box | |
Publishers | |
EA Sports | |
Release dates | |
Windows | September 22, 2003 |
Taxonomy | |
Sports | Hockey |
Series | NHL |
⤏ Go to series page | |
NHL Hockey (NHL '94) | 1993 |
NHL 95 | 1994 |
NHL 96 | 1995 |
NHL 97 | 1996 |
NHL 98 | 1997 |
NHL 99 | 1998 |
NHL 2000 | 1999 |
NHL 2001 | 2000 |
NHL 2002 | 2001 |
NHL 2003 | 2002 |
NHL 2004 | 2003 |
NHL 2005 | 2004 |
NHL 06 | 2005 |
NHL 07 | 2006 |
NHL 08 | 2007 |
NHL 09 | 2008 |
Warnings
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see Availability for affected versions).
Key points
- Active modding community.
General information
- NHL04 Rebuilt - the game's modding community
Availability
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).
- This game is not available digitally.
Essential improvements
Official patch
- The latest official patch is 1.04, but was only distributed on the EA Sports Online (EASO) server that has been shut down. The full official distribution has been lost.
- All community mods include a modified 1.04 executable.
Unofficial patches and mods
- Preservation mod - unofficial patch which fixes compatibility with newer Internet Explorer versions, as the game requires long-obsolete versions to display the main menu.
- 04 Launcher v2 - unofficial launcher which provides a new user interface, various quality-of-life improvements, and new features for modders.
- Various roster mods - the more recent releases include the aforementioned Preservation mod, some being Launcher-compatible as well
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
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Widescreen resolution | Using any community-made mods will incorporate widescreen options. Menus are still in a hardcoded resolution. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
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 |
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XInput-compatible controllers |
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PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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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 |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Local play | 6 | |||
LAN play | 12 | |||
Online play | 12 | Official servers have been shut down. |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 8.1 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Interface | Internet Explorer | The main menu explicitly requires Internet Explorer 5-8. See Essential improvements. |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98, 2000, ME | XP |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium III 700 MHz | Intel Pentium 4 1.4 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 128 MB | 256 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 750 MB | 1.4 GB |
Video card (GPU) | 3D accelerator 32 MB of VRAM DirectX 8.1 compatible | 64 MB of VRAM |
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