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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Test Drive 6 - cover.png | |cover = Test Drive 6 - cover.png | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Pitbull Syndicate}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Pitbull Syndicate}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Accolade}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Infogrames|North America}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Infogrames|North America}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Cryo Interactive|Europe}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Cryo Interactive|Europe}} | ||
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|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 17, 1999}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 17, 1999}} | ||
+ | |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 | Real-time }} | ||
+ | {{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, Track racing }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Contemporary }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Test Drive }} | ||
+ | |official site= https://web.archive.org/web/20000619224709/http://www.td6.com/ | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = |
|strategywiki = Test Drive 6 | |strategywiki = Test Drive 6 | ||
+ | |mobygames = 2882 | ||
|wikipedia = Test Drive 6 | |wikipedia = Test Drive 6 | ||
|winehq = 5796 | |winehq = 5796 | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
− | + | {{Introduction | |
− | {{ | + | |introduction = |
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = The game has problems playing music on Windows Vista and above. See [[#Music is not present|"Music is not present"]]. | ||
+ | }} | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|SafeDisc}}. | | Windows }} |
}} | }} | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\PlayerData\}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\PlayerData\|{{p|game}}\Replay.*}} |
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Test Drive 6 Video.png|In-game video settings.}} | {{Image|Test Drive 6 Video.png|In-game video settings.}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | ||
|widescreen resolution = false | |widescreen resolution = false | ||
− | |widescreen resolution notes= Stretched. Menu is always rendered at | + | |widescreen resolution notes= Stretched. Menu is always rendered at 640x480. |
|multimonitor = false | |multimonitor = false | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
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|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
− | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = false |
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
− | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = false |
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
− | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = false |
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |upscaling = false | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
− | |vsync notes = | + | |vsync notes = Enable by default |
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
− | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = false |
− | |120 fps notes = | + | |120 fps notes = High (+300) FPS makes the game move at an unplayable speed and boggles the camera |
+ | |hdr = false | ||
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
|acceleration option = n/a | |acceleration option = n/a | ||
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
− | |mouse sensitivity = | + | |mouse sensitivity = false |
− | |mouse sensitivity notes = | + | |mouse sensitivity notes = Unable to be adjusted |
|mouse menu = true | |mouse menu = true | ||
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
|invert mouse y-axis = n/a | |invert mouse y-axis = n/a | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
+ | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
+ | |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 = unknown | |controller remap = unknown | ||
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|invert controller y-axis = unknown | |invert controller y-axis = unknown | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
− | | | + | |xinput controllers = unknown |
− | | | + | |xinput controllers notes = |
− | |button prompts | + | |xbox prompts = unknown |
− | |button prompts notes | + | |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 = unknown | |controller hotplug = unknown | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
|haptic feedback = unknown | |haptic feedback = unknown | ||
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
− | | | + | |simultaneous input = unknown |
− | | | + | |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|Test Drive 6 Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}} | {{Image|Test Drive 6 Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}} | ||
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = Effect, music. | |separate volume notes = Effect, music. | ||
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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 | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|audio = unknown | |audio = unknown | ||
|subtitles = unknown | |subtitles = unknown | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Network== | ==Network== | ||
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|udp = | |udp = | ||
|upnp = | |upnp = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Issues fixed== | ||
+ | ===Music is not present=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} In order for the game to play music, the Windows Media Source Filter must be re-installed on newer versions of Windows | ||
+ | {{++}} Completely restores and fixes issues with the playback of music | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Install the Windows Media Source Filter & DivX codec|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://mcdebugrndmstuff.blogspot.com/2018/10/monopoly-tycoon-directsound-music-fix.html|title=mcdebugrndmstuff.blogspot.com|date=28 May 2023}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1199-windows-media-source-filter-directshow-codec/ Windows Media Source Filter Installer v1.7] | ||
+ | # Extract the contents from the <code>.zip</code> file into a folder. | ||
+ | # Copy {{file|drmclien.dll}} into {{folder|{{p|game}}}}. | ||
+ | # Right-click the {{file|ApplyPatch.bat}} and run it as administrator. | ||
+ | # Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1211-divx-311-audio-codec/ DivX 3.11 audio codec] | ||
+ | # Extract the contents from the <code>.zip</code> file into a folder. | ||
+ | # Run {{file|DivX_Register.exe}} as administrator. | ||
+ | # Launch the game. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} If the text in the console window is red, make sure {{file|ApplyPatch.bat}} was run as administrator. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Antiviruses might stop the file from executing. | ||
+ | |||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Alternative install of the Windows Media Source Filter & DivX codec|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://mcdebugrndmstuff.blogspot.com/2018/10/monopoly-tycoon-directsound-music-fix.html|title=mcdebugrndmstuff.blogspot.com|date=28 May 2023}}</ref>|collapsed=yes|fix= | ||
+ | # Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1199-windows-media-source-filter-directshow-codec/ Windows Media Source Filter Installer v1.7] | ||
+ | # Extract {{file|drmclien.dll}} from the <code>.zip</code> file into {{folder|{{p|game}}}}. | ||
+ | # Make a new directory in {{folder|{{p|windir}}\SysWOW64}} called {{folder|Windows-Media-Source-Filter}}. | ||
+ | # Extract {{file|drmclien.dll}}, {{file|strmdll.dll}} and {{file|dxmasf.dll}} from the .zip file to the {{folder|Windows-Media-Source-Filter}} folder. | ||
+ | # Run {{file|DSFMgr.exe}} as administrator and register the {{file|dxmasf.dll}} in the {{folder|Windows-Media-Source-Filter}} folder. | ||
+ | # Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1211-divx-311-audio-codec/ DivX 3.11 audio codec] | ||
+ | # Extract the contents from the <code>.zip</code> file into a folder. | ||
+ | # Run {{folder|DivX_Register.exe}} as administrator. | ||
+ | # Launch the game. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} This modification does not affect Windows Media Player file playback adversely | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Low frame-rate and graphical glitches=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} DirectDraw emulation is broken in Windows 8/10. | ||
+ | {{++}} Stablizes gameplay along with fixing graphical glitches. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use [https://github.com/narzoul/DDrawCompat/releases/ DDrawCompat]|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://github.com/narzoul/DDrawCompat|title=GitHub|date=28 May 2023}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use [[dgVoodoo_2#DirectX_2-8|dgVoodoo 2]]|ref={{cn|date=November 2016}}|fix= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Game runs too fast=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)#Frame rate capping|Limit the framerate]] to 60 FPS|ref={{cn|date=January 2022}}|fix= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | |||
+ | ===The game crashes without a message (eXtra Klasyka's release)=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Replace the executables with [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2570-test-drive-6-fixed-executables-for-extra-klasykas-release-of-the-game/ modified ones].|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Suicide machine|date=2023-01-17}}</ref>|fix= | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{API | {{API | ||
|direct3d versions = 7 | |direct3d versions = 7 | ||
− | |direct3d notes = | + | |direct3d notes = Requires Windows Media Player 6.4 media features and codecs. |
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
|directdraw notes = | |directdraw notes = | ||
+ | |wing = | ||
+ | |wing notes = | ||
|opengl versions = | |opengl versions = | ||
|opengl notes = | |opengl notes = | ||
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|metal support = | |metal support = | ||
|metal support notes = | |metal support notes = | ||
− | |vulkan | + | |vulkan versions = |
− | |vulkan | + | |vulkan notes = |
|dos modes = | |dos modes = | ||
|dos modes notes = | |dos modes notes = | ||
|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 = false | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |mac os x powerpc app = | ||
+ | |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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|input = | |input = | ||
|input notes = | |input notes = | ||
− | |cutscenes = Bink Video | + | |cutscenes = Bink Video, Windows Media Source Filter |
− | |cutscenes notes = | + | |cutscenes notes = Bink Video v0.9d |
|multiplayer = | |multiplayer = | ||
|multiplayer notes= | |multiplayer notes= | ||
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|minDX = 7.0 | |minDX = 7.0 | ||
|minaudio = DirectX 7 compatible | |minaudio = DirectX 7 compatible | ||
+ | |minother = 4X CD-ROM | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
Latest revision as of 21:23, 2 June 2024
Developers | |
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Pitbull Syndicate | |
Publishers | |
Accolade | |
North America | Infogrames |
Europe | Cryo Interactive |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 17, 1999 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person, Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Racing |
Vehicles | Automobile, Track racing |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Contemporary |
Series | Test Drive |
⤏ Go to series page | |
Test Drive | 1987 |
The Duel: Test Drive II | 1989 |
Test Drive III: The Passion | 1990 |
Test Drive: Off-Road (series) | |
Test Drive 4 | 1997 |
Test Drive 5 | 1998 |
Test Drive 6 | 1999 |
Test Drive Le Mans | 2000 |
Le Mans 24 Hours | 2001 |
TD Overdrive: The Brotherhood of Speed | 2002 |
Test Drive Unlimited (series) | |
Test Drive: Ferrari Racing Legends | 2012 |
Warnings
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see Availability for affected versions).
Test Drive 6 is a singleplayer and multiplayer first-person and third-person racing game in the Test Drive series.
The game has problems playing music on Windows Vista and above. See "Music is not present".
Availability
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\PlayerData\[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\PlayerData\[Note 2] <path-to-game>\Replay.*[Note 2] |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | Stretched. Menu is always rendered at 640x480. | ||
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) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
High-fidelity upscaling | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | Enable by default | ||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | High (+300) FPS makes the game move at an unplayable speed and boggles the camera | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | Unable to be adjusted | |
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 | ||
---|---|---|
Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Effect, music. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Polish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Local play | |||
LAN play | |||
Online play |
Issues fixed
Music is not present
- In order for the game to play music, the Windows Media Source Filter must be re-installed on newer versions of Windows
- Completely restores and fixes issues with the playback of music
Install the Windows Media Source Filter & DivX codec[3] |
---|
Notes
|
Alternative install of the Windows Media Source Filter & DivX codec[4] |
---|
Notes
|
Low frame-rate and graphical glitches
- DirectDraw emulation is broken in Windows 8/10.
- Stablizes gameplay along with fixing graphical glitches.
Use DDrawCompat[5] |
---|
Use dgVoodoo 2[citation needed] |
---|
Game runs too fast
Limit the framerate to 60 FPS[citation needed] |
---|
The game crashes without a message (eXtra Klasyka's release)
Replace the executables with modified ones.[6] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 7 | Requires Windows Media Player 6.4 media features and codecs. |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Cutscenes | Bink Video, Windows Media Source Filter | Bink Video v0.9d |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 95, 98 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 233 MHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 32 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 250 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 4 MB of VRAM DirectX 7.0 compatible |
|
Sound (audio device) | DirectX 7 compatible | |
Other | 4X CD-ROM |
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 2.2 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
- ↑ 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
- ↑ mcdebugrndmstuff.blogspot.com - last accessed on 28 May 2023
- ↑ mcdebugrndmstuff.blogspot.com - last accessed on 28 May 2023
- ↑ GitHub - last accessed on 28 May 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:Suicide machine on 2023-01-17