Difference between revisions of "18 Wheels of Steel: Pedal to the Metal"
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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = 18 Wheels of Steel Pedal to the Metal cover.jpg | |cover = 18 Wheels of Steel Pedal to the Metal cover.jpg | ||
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|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|ValuSoft}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|ValuSoft}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|City Interactive|Poland}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Prism3D}} | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Prism3D}} | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|August 30, 2004}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|August 30, 2004}} | ||
| + | |taxonomy = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Driving, Simulation }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | Truck }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | North America }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | 18 Wheels of Steel }} | ||
|steam appid = 337460 | |steam appid = 337460 | ||
| − | |gogcom id = | + | |gogcom id = 1834997665 |
| + | |hltb = 36596 | ||
| + | |igdb = 18-wheels-of-steel-pedal-to-the-metal | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
|mobygames = 18-wheels-of-steel-pedal-to-the-metal | |mobygames = 18-wheels-of-steel-pedal-to-the-metal | ||
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|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
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'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
{{mm}} [http://forum.scssoft.com/viewforum.php?f=14 SCS Software Forums] for the game | {{mm}} [http://forum.scssoft.com/viewforum.php?f=14 SCS Software Forums] for the game | ||
| + | {{GOG.com links|1834997665|18_wheels_of_steel|for game series}} | ||
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/337460/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/337460/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
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{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | | | Windows }} | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | DRM-free | Polish release. Version 1.07. | | Windows }} |
| − | {{Availability/row| Steam | 337460 | | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | 18_wheels_of_steel_pedal_to_the_metal | DRM-free | | | Windows }} |
| + | {{Availability/row| GMG | 18-wheels-of-steel-pedal-to-the-metal-pc | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 337460 | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| Official | http://www.scssoft.com/pttm.php | activation | | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
| − | {{ii}} Latest version is [ | + | {{ii}} Latest version is [https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/125/7/37157/download Patch 1.07]. Polish retail release and digital releases are pre-patched to that version. |
{{--}} Installing the patch changes the game language into English. | {{--}} Installing the patch changes the game language into English. | ||
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===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
| − | |discord | + | |discord = |
| − | |discord notes | + | |discord notes = |
| − | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher = |
| − | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
| − | |gog galaxy | + | |gog galaxy = true |
| − | |gog galaxy notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
| − | |origin | + | |origin = |
| − | |origin notes | + | |origin notes = |
| − | |steam cloud | + | |steam cloud = false |
| − | |steam cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
| − | | | + | |ubisoft connect = |
| − | | | + | |ubisoft connect notes = |
| − | |xbox cloud | + | |xbox cloud = |
| − | |xbox cloud notes | + | |xbox cloud notes = |
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|18 Wheels of steel Pedal to the Metal Launcher.png|Launcher options menu.}} | {{Image|18 Wheels of steel Pedal to the Metal Launcher.png|Launcher options menu.}} | ||
{{Image|18_Wheels_of_Steel_Pedal_to_the_Metal_Video.png|In-game video settings.}} | {{Image|18_Wheels_of_Steel_Pedal_to_the_Metal_Video.png|In-game video settings.}} | ||
| − | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|ultrawidescreen = false | |ultrawidescreen = false | ||
|ultrawidescreen notes = | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
| − | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = true |
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
|fov = false | |fov = false | ||
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|antialiasing = false | |antialiasing = false | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
| + | |upscaling = unknown | ||
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
| − | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = true |
| − | |120 fps notes = | + | |120 fps notes = |
|hdr = false | |hdr = false | ||
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
{{Image|18 Wheels of Steel Pedal to the Metal Remapping.png|In-game key map settings.}} | {{Image|18 Wheels of Steel Pedal to the Metal Remapping.png|In-game key map settings.}} | ||
{{Image|18 Wheels of Steel Pedal to the Metal Mouse.png|In-game mouse settings.}} | {{Image|18 Wheels of Steel Pedal to the Metal Mouse.png|In-game mouse settings.}} | ||
| − | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
{{Image|18 Wheels of Steel Pedal to the Metal Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}} | {{Image|18 Wheels of Steel Pedal to the Metal Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}} | ||
| − | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
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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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|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = German | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = true | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = Retail only; [https://www.compiware-forum.de/downloads/file/867-18-wheels-of-steel-pedal-to-the-metal-deutsch-patch/ download for digital releases]. | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|fan = true | |fan = true | ||
| − | |notes = Official translation only in retail | + | |notes = Official translation only in the Polish retail release. Fan translation [http://speed-zone.pl/download-18wospttm-spolszczenie-l154.html available here] |
}} | }} | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Issues fixed== | ||
| + | ===Corrupted installation.Reinstall aplication from original CD (GOG Version)=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} Ejecut the game in Admin Mode | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Vsync not working on Windows10 (Direct3D8 mode)=== | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description= | ||
| + | |fix= | ||
| + | # Download [https://github.com/crosire/d3d8to9/releases d3d8to9]. | ||
| + | # Copy D3D8.DLL from the folder to the game install directory | ||
| + | |||
}} | }} | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
| − | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 8, 9 |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
|directdraw notes = | |directdraw notes = | ||
| − | |opengl versions = | + | |opengl versions = true |
|opengl notes = | |opengl notes = | ||
|glide versions = | |glide versions = | ||
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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 = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
| − | |macos 32-bit app | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = |
| − | |macos 64-bit app | + | |macos intel 64-bit app = |
| + | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|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 = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
| + | {{GOG.com Enhancement Project}} | ||
Latest revision as of 20:47, 14 August 2023
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| SCS Software | |
| Publishers | |
| ValuSoft | |
| Poland | City Interactive |
| Engines | |
| Prism3D | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | August 30, 2004 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase |
| Modes | Singleplayer |
| Genres | Driving, Simulation |
| Vehicles | Truck |
| Themes | North America |
| Series | 18 Wheels of Steel |
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General information
- SCS Software Forums for the game
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
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| Retail | |
Polish release. Version 1.07. | |
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| GOG.com | |
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| Green Man Gaming | |
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| Steam | |
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| Official website (unavailable) | |
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Essential improvements
Patches
- Latest version is Patch 1.07. Polish retail release and digital releases are pre-patched to that version.
- Installing the patch changes the game language into English.
Game data
In-game general settings.
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\18 WoS Pedal to the Metal\config.cfg %USERPROFILE%\Documents\18 WoS Pedal to the Metal\controls.def |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/337460/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\18 WoS Pedal to the Metal\saves\ |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/337460/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| GOG Galaxy | ||
| OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
| Steam Cloud |
Video
Launcher options menu.
In-game video settings.
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | Vert- from 4:3 aspect ratio. HUD is stretched. | ||
| 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. | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
Input
In-game key map settings.
In-game mouse settings.
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | ||
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support |
| Controller types |
|---|
Audio
In-game audio settings.
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | ||
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| German | Retail only; download for digital releases. | |||
| Polish | Official translation only in the Polish retail release. Fan translation available here |
Issues fixed
Corrupted installation.Reinstall aplication from original CD (GOG Version)
- Ejecut the game in Admin Mode
Vsync not working on Windows10 (Direct3D8 mode)
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Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 8, 9 | |
| OpenGL |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Physics | Open Dynamics Engine |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | 98, ME, 2000, XP | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium III 800 MHz | |
| System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 200 MB | |
| Video card (GPU) | 32 MB of VRAM DirectX 8.1 compatible |
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| Sound (audio device) | DirectX compatible | |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (337460) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.