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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
| − | |cover = True Crime Streets of LA Cover. | + | |cover = True Crime Streets of LA (PC Cover).png |
|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Luxoflux}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Luxoflux}} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Activision}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Activision}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Aspyr Media|OS X}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Aspyr Media|OS X}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|1C Company|Russia}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|true-crime-streets-of-la|74}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|true-crime-streets-of-la|74}} | ||
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} |
| − | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Third-person }} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action, Brawler, Open world, Shooter, TPS }} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | Automobile, Bus, Transport, Truck }} |
| − | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} | |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Contemporary, Detective/mystery, North America }} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | True Crime }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | True Crime }} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | + | {{Introduction | |
| − | {{ | + | |introduction = |
| + | |||
| + | |release history = It's based on the Xbox version, and includes additional cutscenes, more weapons, additional songs, more character skins, and several multiplayer modes. | ||
| + | |||
| + | |current state = | ||
| + | }} | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | unknown | | | OS X }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | unknown | | | OS X }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | {{ii}} This game is not available digitally. | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
| − | {{Fixbox|description=Delete or rename | + | {{Fixbox|description=Delete or rename {{file|GrayMatr.bik}}, {{file|intro.bik}} and {{file|intro2.bik}} in {{folder|{{P|game}}/Movies/}}|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AlphaYellow|date=2024-01-16}}</ref>}} |
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | ||
|widescreen resolution = hackable | |widescreen resolution = hackable | ||
| − | |widescreen resolution notes= Use [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#truecrimesola ThirteenAG's | + | |widescreen resolution notes= Use [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#truecrimesola ThirteenAG's Fix]. |
| − | |multimonitor = | + | |multimonitor = hackable |
| − | |multimonitor notes = | + | |multimonitor notes = Use [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#truecrimesola ThirteenAG's Fix]. |
| − | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = hackable |
| − | |ultrawidescreen notes = | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = Use [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#truecrimesola ThirteenAG's Fix]. |
|4k ultra hd = hackable | |4k ultra hd = hackable | ||
| − | |4k ultra hd notes = Use [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#truecrimesola ThirteenAG's | + | |4k ultra hd notes = Use [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#truecrimesola ThirteenAG's Fix]. |
|fov = false | |fov = false | ||
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
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|antialiasing = false | |antialiasing = false | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
| + | |upscaling = false | ||
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = always on | |vsync = always on | ||
| − | |vsync notes = | + | |vsync notes = |
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
|120 fps = false | |120 fps = false | ||
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
| − | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = false | |color blind = false | ||
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|invert mouse y-axis = true | |invert mouse y-axis = true | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
| − | |touchscreen = | + | |touchscreen = false |
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = false | |controller support = false | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
| − | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
| + | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
| + | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Brazilian Portuguese | ||
| + | |interface = hackable | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = hackable | ||
| + | |notes = Fan translation: [https://ggames.com.br/files/file/961-traducao-true-crime-streets-of-la-pt-br/ download (GGames)]. | ||
| + | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|lan play modes = | |lan play modes = | ||
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
| − | |online play = | + | |online play = false |
|online play players = | |online play players = | ||
|online play modes = | |online play modes = | ||
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===Weirdly stretched textures=== | ===Weirdly stretched textures=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Use WineD3D for Windows|ref={{cn|date=July 2020}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Use WineD3D for Windows|ref={{cn|date=July 2020}}|fix= | ||
| − | # Download [https://fdossena.com/?p=wined3d/index.frag WineD3D for Windows]. If | + | # Download [https://fdossena.com/?p=wined3d/index.frag WineD3D for Windows]. If the graphics card is very old, download the pre-Vulkan version, otherwise go for the regular Vulkan version. |
| − | # Open the downloaded zip and extract | + | # Open the downloaded zip and extract {{file|d3d8.dll}} and {{file|wined3d.dll}} to {{folder|{{p|game}}}}. |
}} | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Audio issues=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} Suffers from unfixable audio issues, bad audio quality, popping, low, or completely broken audio. A DirectSound wrapper such as [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1363-dsoal DSOAL] might help with audio issues, but it's not totally guaranteed in all cases<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AlphaYellow|date=2023-07-03}}</ref>. | ||
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
| + | |windows arm app = | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
|mac os x powerpc app = true | |mac os x powerpc app = true | ||
| − | |macos intel 32-bit app = | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = false |
| − | |macos intel 64-bit app = | + | |macos intel 64-bit app = false |
| − | |macos arm app = | + | |macos arm app = false |
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
| − | |linux 32-bit executable= | + | |linux 32-bit executable= |
| − | |linux 64-bit executable= | + | |linux 64-bit executable= |
| + | |linux arm app = | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|input = | |input = | ||
|input notes = | |input notes = | ||
| − | |cutscenes = | + | |cutscenes = Bink Video |
| − | |cutscenes notes = | + | |cutscenes notes = 1.5.21.0 |
|multiplayer = GameSpy | |multiplayer = GameSpy | ||
|multiplayer notes= | |multiplayer notes= | ||
Latest revision as of 17:35, 16 April 2024
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Luxoflux | |
| Windows | LTI Gray Matter |
| macOS (OS X) | Aspyr Media |
| Publishers | |
| Activision | |
| OS X | Aspyr Media |
| Russia | 1C Company |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | May 14, 2004 |
| macOS (OS X) | March 1, 2005 |
| Reception | |
| Metacritic | 68 |
| IGDB | 74 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase |
| Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | Third-person |
| Controls | Direct control |
| Genres | Action, Brawler, Open world, Shooter, TPS |
| Vehicles | Automobile, Bus, Transport, Truck |
| Art styles | Realistic |
| Themes | Contemporary, Detective/mystery, North America |
| Series | True Crime |
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|
| True Crime | |
|---|---|
| True Crime: Streets of LA | 2004 |
| True Crime: New York City | 2006 |
Warnings
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see Availability for affected versions).
- The Mac OS X version of this game does not work on Mac OS X Lion (version 10.7) or later due to the removal of support for PowerPC apps.
True Crime: Streets of LA is a singleplayer and multiplayer third-person action, brawler, open world, shooter and TPS game in the True Crime series.
It's based on the Xbox version, and includes additional cutscenes, more weapons, additional songs, more character skins, and several multiplayer modes.
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
Skip intro videos
Delete or rename GrayMatr.bik, intro.bik and intro2.bik in <path-to-game>/Movies/[3]
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|---|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\TrueCrime.ini[Note 2] |
| macOS (OS X) |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\Saves\[Note 2] |
| macOS (OS X) |
Video
Graphics Options Menu
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | Use ThirteenAG's Fix. | ||
| Multi-monitor | Use ThirteenAG's Fix. | ||
| Ultra-widescreen | Use ThirteenAG's Fix. | ||
| 4K Ultra HD | Use ThirteenAG's Fix. | ||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| High-fidelity upscaling | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| 60 FPS | |||
| 120+ FPS | |||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | |||
Input
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | ||
| Mouse acceleration | Negative acceleration that can't be turned off. | |
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support |
| Controller types |
|---|
Audio
Audio Options Menu
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | Music, SFX, Voice, Cinematics. | |
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Italian | ||||
| Brazilian Portuguese | Fan translation: download (GGames). | |||
| Russian | Only available in the Russian retail version. | |||
| Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAN play | |||
| Online play | GameSpy services have been shut down;[4] see GameSpy for workarounds. | ||
Issues fixed
Weirdly stretched textures
| Use WineD3D for Windows[citation needed] |
|---|
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Audio issues
- Suffers from unfixable audio issues, bad audio quality, popping, low, or completely broken audio. A DirectSound wrapper such as DSOAL might help with audio issues, but it's not totally guaranteed in all cases[5].
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 8 |
| Executable | PPC | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windows | ||||
| macOS (OS X) |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Cutscenes | Bink Video | 1.5.21.0 |
| Multiplayer | GameSpy |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 98 | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium III | Intel Pentium 4 1.5 GHz |
| System memory (RAM) | 128 MB | 256 MB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 3.3 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | 32 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0b compatible | |
| macOS (OS X) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | 10.2.8 | |
| Processor (CPU) | PowerPC G4 1.0 GHz | |
| System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 3 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce2 MX ATI Radeon 8500 |
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Notes
- ↑ SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10[1] or Windows 11 and is disabled by default on Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 when the KB3086255 update is installed.[2]
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 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%\VirtualStoreon Windows Vista and later (more details).
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
- ↑ Verified by User:AlphaYellow on 2024-01-16
- ↑ Pricing | GameSpy Technology
- ↑ Verified by User:AlphaYellow on 2023-07-03