Difference between revisions of "Grand Theft Auto: Vice City"
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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = gta_vice_city.jpg | |cover = gta_vice_city.jpg | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability Table| | {{Availability Table| | ||
− | {{Availability Table/row| Retail | {{ID|Retail}} | [[Digital rights management (DRM)#Disc check| | + | {{Availability Table/row| Retail | {{ID|Retail}} | [[Digital rights management (DRM)#Disc check|Disc check]] + [[Digital rights management (DRM)#CD-key|CD key required]] }} |
{{Availability Table/row| [http://store.steampowered.com/app/12110/ Steam] | {{ID|Steam}} | Easiest way of obtaining the most updated version of the game}} | {{Availability Table/row| [http://store.steampowered.com/app/12110/ Steam] | {{ID|Steam}} | Easiest way of obtaining the most updated version of the game}} | ||
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{{Fixbox/fix|Rename/delete movies folder}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Rename/delete movies folder}} | ||
# Go to the installation folder. | # Go to the installation folder. | ||
− | # Rename or delete | + | # Rename or delete <code>movies</code> folder. |
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{{--}} Save files are '''NOT''' cross-compatible between Windows and OS X | {{--}} Save files are '''NOT''' cross-compatible between Windows and OS X | ||
− | {{ii}} If Windows 98 / Windows Me compatibility mode | + | {{ii}} If using Windows 98 / Windows Me compatibility mode save files are stored in <code>{{p|public}}\Documents\GTA Vice City User Files\</code> |
==Video settings== | ==Video settings== | ||
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | ||
|widescreen resolution = true | |widescreen resolution = true | ||
− | |widescreen resolution notes= Stretched UI, weird aspect ratio and other problems. See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. | + | |widescreen resolution notes= Stretched UI, weird aspect ratio and other problems. <br />See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. |
|multimonitor = false | |multimonitor = false | ||
|multimonitor notes = If you experience some issues with mouse cursor, check [http://www.dr-hoiby.com/MouseJail/ MouseJail] | |multimonitor notes = If you experience some issues with mouse cursor, check [http://www.dr-hoiby.com/MouseJail/ MouseJail] | ||
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|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
|fov = hackable | |fov = hackable | ||
− | |fov notes = | + | |fov notes = Refined and customizable in the [[#Widescreen resolution|widescreen fix]] |
|windowed = hackable | |windowed = hackable | ||
|windowed notes = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]]. | |windowed notes = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]]. | ||
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# Extract the content in the installation folder. | # Extract the content in the installation folder. | ||
'''Notes:''' | '''Notes:''' | ||
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} Field of view can be adjusted inside <code>GTAVC_widescreen_fix.ini</code> |
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|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
|invert mouse y-axis = true | |invert mouse y-axis = true | ||
− | |invert mouse y-axis notes = {{--}} Vertical mouse sensitivity is [[#Y-axis modifier| | + | |invert mouse y-axis notes = {{--}} Vertical mouse sensitivity is hardcoded. <br />Mods allow to [[#Y-axis Sensitivity Fix|bind it to X-axis]] sensitivity or to [[#Y-axis modifier|adjust it altogether]] |
|controller support = hackable | |controller support = hackable | ||
|controller support notes = [http://www.gtaforums.com/index.php?showtopic=562765 GInput] required | |controller support notes = [http://www.gtaforums.com/index.php?showtopic=562765 GInput] required | ||
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===Y-axis Sensitivity Fix=== | ===Y-axis Sensitivity Fix=== | ||
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{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
{{Fixbox/fix|Y-axis Sensitivity Fix Installation procedure}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Y-axis Sensitivity Fix Installation procedure}} | ||
− | # [ | + | # [http://gtaforums.com/topic/597656-relsacleo-y-axis-sensitivity-fix/?p=1063409792 Download] the y-axis mouse sensitivity fix. |
# Move <code>Y-Axis_Sensitivity_Fix_gta3vcsa.asi</code> to GTA Vice City's root folder. | # Move <code>Y-Axis_Sensitivity_Fix_gta3vcsa.asi</code> to GTA Vice City's root folder. | ||
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
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{{Fixbox/fix|Limit CPU cores to 1}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Limit CPU cores to 1}} | ||
* Try setting the game to run on 1 single core.<code> -CPUCount:1</code> in the launch options | * Try setting the game to run on 1 single core.<code> -CPUCount:1</code> in the launch options | ||
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+ | ===Game crashes after intro movie or fails to start entirely=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Nothing occurs, other than a possible quick flicker, when attempting to run the game (gta-vc.exe) | ||
+ | {{ii}} The game starts, however it crashes directly after the intro move with the error "gta-vc.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close." | ||
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{{Fixbox/fix|Put [http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/59-microsoft-directinput-dinput8dll/ dinput8.dll] in the installation folder|ref=<ref>[http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=115358364 Mouse Fix - Steam Community Guides]</ref>|link=false}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Put [http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/59-microsoft-directinput-dinput8dll/ dinput8.dll] in the installation folder|ref=<ref>[http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=115358364 Mouse Fix - Steam Community Guides]</ref>|link=false}} | ||
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Revision as of 15:16, 28 July 2014
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Rockstar North | |
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Japan | Capcom |
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Windows | May 1, 2003 |
macOS (OS X) | November 12, 2010 |
Warnings
- The macOS (OS X) version of this game does not work on macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later due to the removal of support for 32-bit-only apps.
Key points
- Ability to import your music for your own custom radio station[1]
- There are many issues and it is very likely to encounter at least one[2][3]
- Virtually no support on the Rockstar page of this game[4]
General information
- Official game site
- GTAForums - Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Discussion
- Grand Theft Auto Wiki
- GTA Network - A huge network of fansites all dedicated to the Grand Theft Auto series
- GTA Garage Mod Database
- Steam Community Discussions
- Steam Users' Forums for game series
Availability
- Steam version is currently the easiest method of obtaining the most updated version, but needs to be downgraded in order to be seriously modded.
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
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SilentPatch
- Fixes numerous bugs and oversights introduced in the PC version
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
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System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/12110/pfx/[Note 1] |
- Configuration file is encrypted
Save game data location
- Steam edition uses an altered saves format than the retail one. They can be converted though
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System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/12110/pfx/[Note 1] |
- Save files are NOT cross-compatible between Windows and OS X
- If using Windows 98 / Windows Me compatibility mode save files are stored in
%PUBLIC%\Documents\GTA Vice City User Files\
Video settings
Widescreen resolution
- In the graphics settings there's an option that can be toggled on or off. This however basically stretch and unstretch still a 4:3 resolution
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Windowed
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Input settings
Y-axis Sensitivity Fix
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Y-axis modifier
- This will allow the user to modify the y-axis sensitivity.
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Audio settings
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Notes | |
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LAN play | Use Vice City Multiplayer. | ||
Online play | Use Vice City Multiplayer. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Dedicated | Use Vice City Multiplayer. | |
Self-hosting | Use Vice City Multiplayer. | |
Direct IP |
Issues fixed
Any of the following problems, refer to a single common fixbox.
If you have
- Broken cutscenes (When a cut scene starts, the game seems to be frozen.)
- It is noticeable upon starting a new game, when a black screen appears with the writing "Marco's Bistro, Liberty City, 1986".
- Random crash when changing resolution
- Cars that reverse extremely slowly and/or stop quickly after releasing the accelerator
- Inhuman difficulties while performing boat missions (such as "Stunt Boat Challenge")
- Boats that accelerate and move slower than they should be (like cars issue above)
- Game that runs almost comically quickly[2]
- Pedestrians seem to be "running" and cars move on and off screen extremely fast.
- Textures & models "pop in" too slowly[2]
- Certain models such as bridges or stairs take a few seconds to "pop in" even if the character is standing near to or next to the model.
- In the mission "The Driver", a character may fall through the a bridge.
- Vice City with almost no cars or pedestrians on the streets and seems a ghost-town.
THEN
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Game crashes after intro movie or fails to start entirely
- Nothing occurs, other than a possible quick flicker, when attempting to run the game (gta-vc.exe)
- The game starts, however it crashes directly after the intro move with the error "gta-vc.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close."
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Mouse clicks do not register
- Moving the mouse has no effect outside of the menus or clicks do not register at all outside (and/or inside) of the menus.[5]
- Try the fixes under timing-related issues first.
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Camera locks after a unique jump is performed
- The camera locks in slow-motion and does not release the view.
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Crosshair inaccuracy
- When playing on a higher and wider resolution, the onscreen crosshair is not accurate.
- The real aim is slightly above and to the right of the displayed crosshairs.
- The latest steam version[6] places the crosshair in the correct location on the screen.
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Other information
Modding
Frequently used plugins
- CLEO - Popular script extender used by lots of sophisticated mods. Not compatible with the Steam version
- IMG Manager V2.0 - Beta version of the most bug-free .img files manager
Featured mods
- Fixed idle animations
- SilentPatch - Fix much of the bug created by the PC porting
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98, ME, 2000, XP | |
Processor (CPU) | 800 MHz AMD Athlon or 1.2 GHz AMD Duron 800 MHz Intel Pentium III or 1.2GHz Intel Celeron |
AMD Athlon XP Intel Pentium IV |
System memory (RAM) | ||
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 915 MB | 1.5 GB |
Video card (GPU) | 32 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible | 64 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible |
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 10.6.8 (Snow Leopard) or newer | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo Processor or better | |
System memory (RAM) | ||
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1.7 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | ATI X1600 NVIDIA 7300GT Intel X3100 integrated graphics chip |
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 (12110) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
Categories:
- Pages needing cover images
- Windows
- OS X
- Games
- Invalid template usage (Series)
- Invalid section order
- Invalid template usage (Fixbox)
- Self-hosting
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- Missing section (Save game cloud syncing)
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- Missing section (Audio)
- Missing section (Localizations)
- Missing section (API)