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|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Akella|Russia}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Akella|Russia}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Tech Dealer|South America}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/engine|isiMotor2}} | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|May 2009}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|May 26, 2009}} |
| + | |taxonomy = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | Freeware }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Volvo }} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
| − | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = |
| + | |official site = https://web.archive.org/web/20111113133039/http://www.simbin.se/games/volvogame.htm | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
| + | |mobygames = volvo-the-game | ||
|wikipedia = | |wikipedia = | ||
|winehq = 9754 | |winehq = 9754 | ||
| − | |license = | + | |license = freeware |
}} | }} | ||
'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
{{++}} Free promotional game. | {{++}} Free promotional game. | ||
| + | {{--}} Online leaderboards have been shut down. | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| Retail | | unknown | Russia only. | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | unknown | Russia and South America only. | | Windows }} |
| − | {{Availability/row|1= official |2= http://www. | + | {{Availability/row|1= official |2= http://www.ausgamers.com/files/details/html/45616 |3= DRM-free |4= Free download. Official AusGamers mirror.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111113133039/http://www.simbin.se/games/volvogame.htm|title=SimBin | Volvo The Game|date=2023-04-30|snippet=AUS Gamer mirror}}</ref> |5= |6= Windows }} |
| + | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | volvo-the-game | DRM-free | | | Windows | Unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
| − | {{Fixbox|description=Delete/rename videos and logos| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Delete/rename videos and logos| |fix= |
| − | # Go to <code>{{p|game}} | + | # Go to <code>{{p|game}}\UiData\Movies\</code> |
# Delete or rename {{file|simbin_logo.bik}}, {{file|Volvo_Logo.bik}}, and {{file|VolvoIntro.bik}}. | # Delete or rename {{file|simbin_logo.bik}}, {{file|Volvo_Logo.bik}}, and {{file|VolvoIntro.bik}}. | ||
# Go to <code>{{p|game}}\UiData\Menu\textures\</code> | # Go to <code>{{p|game}}\UiData\Menu\textures\</code> | ||
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'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
{{ii}} The logos splash screen will still be shown. | {{ii}} The logos splash screen will still be shown. | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Remove in-game advertising=== | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Install community patch| |fix= | ||
| + | # Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1317-volvo-the-game_advert-removal/ Volvo - The Game_Advert Removal] patch. | ||
| + | # Extract it to <code>{{p|game}}</code>. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile}} | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\SimBin\Volvo - The Game\Config.ini|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\SimBin\Volvo - The Game\UserData\ControlSet\}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile}} | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\SimBin\Volvo - The Game\UserData\{{p|uid}}\}} |
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
| + | {{Image|Volvo The Game video settings.png|Video settings.}} | ||
{{Image|Volvo The Game settings.png|<code>{{p|game}}\Config.exe</code> settings.}} | {{Image|Volvo The Game settings.png|<code>{{p|game}}\Config.exe</code> settings.}} | ||
| − | + | {{Video | |
| − | {{Video | + | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/volvo-game/en |
| − | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = silver | |widescreen wsgf award = silver | ||
|multimonitor wsgf award = silver | |multimonitor wsgf award = silver | ||
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|ultrawidescreen = true | |ultrawidescreen = true | ||
|ultrawidescreen notes = | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
| − | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = true |
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
|fov = true | |fov = true | ||
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|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
| − | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = false |
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
|anisotropic = false | |anisotropic = false | ||
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|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
| + | |upscaling = unknown | ||
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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|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 = | + | |color blind = false |
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
{{Image|Volvo The Game advanced input settings.png|Advanced input settings.}} | {{Image|Volvo The Game advanced input settings.png|Advanced input settings.}} | ||
{{Image|Volvo The Game force feedback settings.png|Force feedback settings.}} | {{Image|Volvo The Game force feedback settings.png|Force feedback settings.}} | ||
| − | {{Input | + | {{ii}} The game can send telemetry data to supported software like [https://www.simhubdash.com/ SimHub] and devices like motion platforms, bass shakers and telemetry displays through the shared memory protocol. |
| + | {{Input | ||
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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|mouse menu = true | |mouse menu = true | ||
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
| − | |invert mouse y-axis = | + | |invert mouse y-axis = false |
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
| − | |touchscreen = | + | |touchscreen = false |
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
| − | |full controller = | + | |full controller = false |
|full controller notes = | |full controller notes = | ||
|controller remap = true | |controller remap = true | ||
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|invert controller y-axis = n/a | |invert controller y-axis = n/a | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
| − | |xinput controllers = | + | |xinput controllers = true |
|xinput controllers notes = | |xinput controllers notes = | ||
| − | |xbox prompts = | + | |xbox prompts = false |
|xbox prompts notes = | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
| − | |impulse triggers = | + | |impulse triggers = false |
|impulse triggers notes = | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
| − | |dualshock 4 = | + | |dualshock 4 = false |
|dualshock 4 notes = | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
| − | |dualshock prompts = | + | |dualshock prompts = false |
|dualshock prompts notes = | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
|light bar support = unknown | |light bar support = unknown | ||
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|dualshock 4 modes = unknown | |dualshock 4 modes = unknown | ||
|dualshock 4 modes notes = | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
| − | |tracked motion controllers= | + | |tracked motion controllers= false |
|tracked motion controllers notes = | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
| − | |tracked motion prompts = | + | |tracked motion prompts = false |
|tracked motion prompts notes = | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
| − | |other controllers = | + | |other controllers = true |
|other controllers notes = | |other controllers notes = | ||
| − | |other button prompts = | + | |other button prompts = false |
|other button prompts notes= | |other button prompts notes= | ||
| − | |controller hotplug = | + | |controller hotplug = false |
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
|haptic feedback = true | |haptic feedback = true | ||
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
| − | |simultaneous input = | + | |simultaneous input = true |
|simultaneous input notes = | |simultaneous input notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
{{Image|Volvo The Game audio settings.png|Audio settings.}} | {{Image|Volvo The Game audio settings.png|Audio settings.}} | ||
| − | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = Music, Sound Effects, Engine, Speech, Other Car, Player Car, Tire Scrub, Skid, Road Noise. | |separate volume notes = Music, Sound Effects, Engine, Speech, Other Car, Player Car, Tire Scrub, Skid, Road Noise. | ||
|surround sound = true | |surround sound = true | ||
|surround sound notes = 5.1 surround. | |surround sound notes = 5.1 surround. | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = false |
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
|closed captions = false | |closed captions = 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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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = English | |language = English | ||
| − | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = false |
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = French | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = false | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = German | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = false | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | |fan notes = | + | }} |
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Italian | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = false | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Brazilian Portuguese | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = false | ||
| + | |notes = South American retail release only. | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Russian | |language = Russian | ||
| − | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = false |
| − | |notes = Russian retail only. | + | |notes = Russian retail release only. |
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Spanish | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = false | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | |||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|dos modes = | |dos modes = | ||
|dos modes notes = | |dos modes notes = | ||
| − | |shader model versions = | + | |shader model versions = 2.0 |
|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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|physics = | |physics = | ||
|physics notes = | |physics notes = | ||
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = Miles Sound System |
|audio notes = | |audio notes = | ||
|interface = | |interface = | ||
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|minHD = 1 GB | |minHD = 1 GB | ||
|minGPU = | |minGPU = | ||
| + | |minVRAM = 128 MB | ||
|minDX = 9 | |minDX = 9 | ||
|minSM = 2.0 | |minSM = 2.0 | ||
Latest revision as of 11:07, 5 November 2023
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| SimBin Studios | |
| Publishers | |
| Russia | Akella |
| South America | Tech Dealer |
| Engines | |
| isiMotor2 | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | May 26, 2009 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | Freeware |
| Series | Volvo |
 |
|
| Volvo | |
|---|---|
| S40 Racing | 1997 |
| Volvo - The Game | 2009 |
Key points
- Free promotional game.
- Online leaderboards have been shut down.
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
Russia and South America only. | |
|
| Official website | |
Free download. Official AusGamers mirror.[1] | |
|
| GamersGate (unavailable) | |
|
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
| Delete/rename videos and logos |
|---|
Notes
|
Remove in-game advertising
| Install community patch |
|---|
|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\SimBin\Volvo - The Game\Config.ini %USERPROFILE%\Documents\SimBin\Volvo - The Game\UserData\ControlSet\ |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\SimBin\Volvo - The Game\UserData\<user-id>\ |
Video
Video settings.
<path-to-game>\Config.exe settings.
| Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | |||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | |||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | |||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
Input
Advanced input settings.
Force feedback settings.
- The game can send telemetry data to supported software like SimHub and devices like motion platforms, bass shakers and telemetry displays through the shared memory protocol.
| 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 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Xbox button prompts | ||
| Impulse Trigger vibration |
| PlayStation controllers | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. |
|---|
| Generic/other controllers | ||
|---|---|---|
| Button prompts |
| Additional information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Controller hotplugging | ||
| Haptic feedback | ||
| Digital movement supported | ||
| Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio settings.
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | Music, Sound Effects, Engine, Speech, Other Car, Player Car, Tire Scrub, Skid, Road Noise. | |
| Surround sound | 5.1 surround. | |
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Italian | ||||
| Brazilian Portuguese | South American retail release only. | |||
| Russian | Russian retail release only. | |||
| Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local play | |||
| LAN play | |||
| Online play | |||
| Asynchronous multiplayer | |||
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 9 | |
| Shader Model support | 2.0 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | Miles Sound System | |
| Cutscenes | Bink Video |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista | |
| Processor (CPU) | 2.4 GHz Intel Pentium 4 | 3 GHz Intel Pentium 4 |
| System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | 2 GB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | 128 MB of VRAM DirectX 9 compatible Shader model 2.0 support |
512 MB of VRAM |
| Other | Force feedback steering wheel | |