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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
− | |cover = True Crime New York City Cover. | + | |cover = True Crime New York City (PC Cover).png |
|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Luxoflux}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Luxoflux}} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/ | + | {{Infobox game/row/porter|Aspyr Media|Windows}} |
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Activision}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Activision}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Buka Entertainment|Russia}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 24, 2006}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 24, 2006}} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|true-crime-new-york-city|54}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|true-crime-new-york-city|64}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Third-person }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action, Open world, Shooter, TPS }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | Automobile, Bus, Transport, Truck }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Contemporary, North America }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | True Crime }} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = |
|strategywiki = True Crime: New York City | |strategywiki = True Crime: New York City | ||
+ | |mobygames = true-crime-new-york-city | ||
|wikipedia = True Crime: New York City | |wikipedia = True Crime: New York City | ||
+ | |lutris = true-crime-new-york-city | ||
+ | |hltb = 10680 | ||
|winehq = 13368 | |winehq = 13368 | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
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'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
− | {{--}} | + | {{--}} Poor PC port that is based off the inferior Gamecube version resulting in: (missing graphical effects, backwards traffic bug, inaccurate aiming and controls, bad lighting compared to PlayStation 2 and Xbox versions).<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFGBg7uot1U|title=True Crime: New York City PC Time Capsule vs PS2: A Tech Showcase... But Not On PC!|date=2022-06-06}}</ref> |
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc check | {{DRM|SecuROM|7}} disc check | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc check | {{DRM|SecuROM|7}} disc check. | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc check | Polish release. {{DRM|SafeDisc|v4.6}} disc check. | | Windows }} |
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}}This game is not available digitally. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Monetization== | ||
+ | {{Monetization | ||
+ | |ad-supported = | ||
+ | |dlc = | ||
+ | |expansion pack = | ||
+ | |freeware = | ||
+ | |free-to-play = | ||
+ | |one-time game purchase = | ||
+ | |sponsored = Motorola phones are featured in the game. | ||
+ | |subscription = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{P|userprofile\Documents}}\TCNYC\Saved Games\}} |
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|True Crime New York City Graphics Menu and Input.PNG|Game Graphics Options Menu}} | {{Image|True Crime New York City Graphics Menu and Input.PNG|Game Graphics Options Menu}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | ||
|4k ultra hd wsgf award = | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | ||
− | |widescreen resolution = | + | |widescreen resolution = limited |
− | |widescreen resolution notes= | + | |widescreen resolution notes= Use [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#truecrimenyc ThirteenAG's fix] to address HUD and FOV issues. |
− | |multimonitor = | + | |multimonitor = false |
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
|ultrawidescreen = unknown | |ultrawidescreen = unknown | ||
|ultrawidescreen notes = | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
− | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = true |
|4k ultra hd notes = Game accepts any resolution supported by the monitor. | |4k ultra hd notes = Game accepts any resolution supported by the monitor. | ||
|fov = unknown | |fov = unknown | ||
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|borderless windowed = false | |borderless windowed = false | ||
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
− | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = false |
− | |anisotropic notes = | + | |anisotropic notes = |
|antialiasing = false | |antialiasing = false | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
− | |vsync = | + | |upscaling = false |
− | |vsync notes = | + | |upscaling tech = |
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
+ | |vsync = false | ||
+ | |vsync notes = | ||
|60 fps = false | |60 fps = false | ||
|60 fps notes = Frame rate is capped at 30 FPS. | |60 fps notes = Frame rate is capped at 30 FPS. | ||
|120 fps = false | |120 fps = false | ||
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
− | |color blind = | + | |hdr = false |
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
+ | |color blind = false | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | + | {{Input | |
− | {{Input | + | |key remap = true |
− | |key remap = | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
− | |acceleration option = | + | |acceleration option = always on |
− | |acceleration option notes = | + | |acceleration option notes = Strong mouse acceleration. Can't be disabled. |
|mouse sensitivity = true | |mouse sensitivity = true | ||
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
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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 = false | ||
+ | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
− | |controller support notes = | + | |controller support notes = XInput controllers mapping is all over the place and can't be changed. |
− | |full controller = | + | |full controller = false |
− | |full controller notes = | + | |full controller notes = |
|controller remap = false | |controller remap = false | ||
− | |controller remap notes = | + | |controller remap notes = |
|controller sensitivity = true | |controller sensitivity = true | ||
− | |controller sensitivity notes= | + | |controller sensitivity notes= |
− | |invert controller y-axis = | + | |invert controller y-axis = true |
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis 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= | ||
|button prompts = false | |button prompts = false | ||
|button prompts notes = Keyboard and mouse button prompts only. | |button prompts notes = Keyboard and mouse button prompts only. | ||
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|haptic feedback = true | |haptic feedback = true | ||
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
− | | | + | |simultaneous input = unknown |
− | | | + | |simultaneous input notes = |
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
{{Image|True Crime New York City Audio options menu .jpg|In-game Audio Options Menu}} | {{Image|True Crime New York City Audio options menu .jpg|In-game Audio Options Menu}} | ||
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
− | |separate volume notes = | + | |separate volume notes = Music, Effects, Ambient, Voice. |
|surround sound = unknown | |surround sound = unknown | ||
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
− | |closed captions = | + | |closed captions = false |
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
− | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = true |
|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 = true |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Czech | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Only available in the Czech retail version. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = French | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |fan | + | }} |
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = German | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Italian | |language = Italian | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |fan notes = | + | }} |
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Polish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Only available in the Polish retail version. For other releases download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2094-true-crime-new-york-city-polish-translation this] | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Brazilian Portuguese | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation: [https://tribogamer.com/traducoes/182_traducao-do-true-crime-new-york-city-para-portugues-do-brasil.html download (TriboGamer)] | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Russian | |language = Russian | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = Only available in the Russian retail version. | |notes = Only available in the Russian retail version. | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Spanish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Issues unresolved== | ||
+ | ===Controls locking up=== | ||
+ | {{--}} Controls will frequently lock up through gamepad and mouse. Keyboard input is unaffected. Possibly helped by reducing your mouse polling rate. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Issues fixed== | ||
+ | ===Game runs too fast during gameplay=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Fix game speed|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AlphaYellow|date=2024-01-16}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Install [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#truecrimenyc ThirteenAG's fix]. | ||
+ | # Open {{file|TrueCrimeNewYorkCity.WidescreenFix.ini}}. | ||
+ | # Increase the <code>GameSpeed = 128.0</code> value (e.g. <code>200.0</code>) to make game a little slower and smooth. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 8 |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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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 | + | |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 = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Middleware=== | ||
+ | {{Middleware | ||
+ | |physics = | ||
+ | |physics notes = | ||
+ | |audio = | ||
+ | |audio notes = | ||
+ | |interface = | ||
+ | |interface notes = | ||
+ | |input = | ||
+ | |input notes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes = Bink Video | ||
+ | |cutscenes notes = 1.5.21.0 | ||
+ | |multiplayer = | ||
+ | |multiplayer notes= | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|recOS = | |recOS = | ||
− | |recCPU = Intel Pentium | + | |recCPU = Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz |
|recCPU2 = AMD Athlon XP 2000+ | |recCPU2 = AMD Athlon XP 2000+ | ||
|recRAM = 512 MB | |recRAM = 512 MB | ||
− | |recHD = | + | |recHD = |
|recGPU = Nvidia GeForce FX 5700 | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce FX 5700 | ||
|recGPU2 = ATI Radeon 9600 | |recGPU2 = ATI Radeon 9600 | ||
+ | |recaudio = Sound Blaster X-Fi | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
Latest revision as of 10:15, 9 February 2024
Developers | |
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Luxoflux | |
Windows | Aspyr Media |
Publishers | |
Activision | |
Russia | Buka Entertainment |
Release dates | |
Windows | March 24, 2006 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 54 |
IGDB | 64 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Action, Open world, Shooter, TPS |
Vehicles | Automobile, Bus, Transport, Truck |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Contemporary, North America |
Series | True Crime |
True Crime | |
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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).
Key points
- Poor PC port that is based off the inferior Gamecube version resulting in: (missing graphical effects, backwards traffic bug, inaccurate aiming and controls, bad lighting compared to PlayStation 2 and Xbox versions).[1]
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | SecuROM 7 DRM disc check. | |||
Retail | Polish release. SafeDisc v4.6 DRM[Note 1] disc check. |
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).
- This game is not available digitally.
Monetization
Type | Notes |
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Sponsored | Motorola phones are featured in the game. |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\TCNYC\Saved Games\ |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
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Widescreen resolution | Use ThirteenAG's fix to address HUD and FOV issues. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | Game accepts any resolution supported by the monitor. | ||
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) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Frame rate is capped at 30 FPS. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | Strong mouse acceleration. Can't be disabled. | |
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | XInput controllers mapping is all over the place and can't be changed. | |
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
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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Button prompts | Keyboard and mouse button prompts only. | |
Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Music, Effects, Ambient, Voice. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Czech | Only available in the Czech retail version. | |||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Polish | Only available in the Polish retail version. For other releases download this | |||
Brazilian Portuguese | Fan translation: download (TriboGamer) | |||
Russian | Only available in the Russian retail version. | |||
Spanish |
Issues unresolved
Controls locking up
- Controls will frequently lock up through gamepad and mouse. Keyboard input is unaffected. Possibly helped by reducing your mouse polling rate.
Issues fixed
Game runs too fast during gameplay
Fix game speed[4] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 8 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Cutscenes | Bink Video | 1.5.21.0 |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP SP2 | |
Processor (CPU) | 1.5 GHz | Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz AMD Athlon XP 2000+ |
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | 512 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2.7 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 64 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible | Nvidia GeForce FX 5700 ATI Radeon 9600 |
Sound (audio device) | Sound Blaster X-Fi |
Notes
References
- ↑ True Crime: New York City PC Time Capsule vs PS2: A Tech Showcase... But Not On PC! - last accessed on 2022-06-06
- ↑ 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