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Manhunt
Manhunt	2004
Manhunt 2	2007

Manhunt is a singleplayer third-person action, shooter, stealth and TPS game in the Manhunt series.

General information

Steam Community Discussions

Dixmor Hospital forums

Availability

Source	DRM	Notes	Keys	OS
Retail		SecuROM DRM. 3 CDs for US and Europe, and 1 DVD For Russia. Custom DRM code may sabotage the game in several ways.

Green Man Gaming
Humble Store
Steam
Amazon.com (unavailable)
Amazon.com (unavailable)		SecuROM PA DRM. Unknown activation limit.^[1]
GamersGate (unavailable)

Steam release includes left-overs of SecuROM DRM. Because the executable is not patched properly, the anti-piracy measures are triggered, which results in game-breaking bugs, including, but not limited to: gates and doors not opening, aggressive AI and memory leaks. See Essential improvements.

Essential improvements

Apply all the most up-to-date fixes

Out of the box, the game is practically unplayable and incompletable on modern systems. Following the below comprehensive guide will make sure the best possible version of the game can be achieved.

Apply all the best, most up to date and issue-proof fixes

Install Manhunt Fixer (recommended enhancements are "MHP" and "Fixed Global Textures" as they fix the game - the rest are optional and subjective).
Delete manhunt.exe and rename manhunt.exe.backup to manhunt.exe (to revert this specific fix as there is a more up to date and improved version).
Install MHNoDRM.
Install D8VK (fixes issues on laptops and linux systems).
Install DirectPlay.
Play.

Notes

This must be applied to a clean installation of the game with no fixes/patches/cracks pre-applied.

As reported by Silent on twitter the executable may still trigger Data Execution Prevention (DEP) and crash due to Steam DRM having code not marked as code. In this case, use "steamless" to remove steam DRM.

Manhunt Fixer

Fixes several issues on modern systems such as crashes, gate not opening, audio loops, AI issues and script issues by downloading and applying the latest version of these fixes automatically.

Includes optional enhancement mods, such as MHP and Manhunt.PluginMH.

Proton: included D3D8 wrapper causes many environmental textures to appear pitch-black. Please refer to this section for use with linux.

May result in the game having trouble launching due to Data Execution Prevention (DEP) being triggered on non-Steam versions of the game.

Use automated Manhunt Fixer installer^[2]

Apply all default Manhunt Fixer's fixes manually^[3]

Apply ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix manually.
Apply Manhunt Fixer's exe-patch manually.
Apply ThirteenAG's custom D3D8 wrapper manually. Only apply if needed. Should be skipped on Proton due to graphical issues.^[4]
Apply the Manhunt Audio Fix manually.

Notes

It is not advisable to install the fixes manually since the manhunt fixer adds its own useful adjustments/settings.

MHNoDRM

An alternative to ermaccer's exe-patch that removes broken anti-piracy measures by emulating correct SecuROM triggers behavior.

Plugin does not fix other compatibility issues like broken FPS limiter or looped audio bug. Other fixes are needed to be installed manually.

Since this fix uses the original game executable, it's guaranteed to not run into any issues with Data Execution Prevention.

Installation^[5]

Download MHNoDRM.asi from the fix's GitHub downloads page.
Place the downloaded file in either <path-to-game> or <path-to-game>/mss.
Run the game.

Notes

ASI loader is not required but supported.

Skip intro-videos

Disable intro video through installing Manhunt.PluginMH mod^[6]

Notes

By default, bSkipIntroSequence in PluginMH.ini is set to true, skipping the intro video.

Manually replace intro video with an empty variant^[7]
Rename or delete `<path-to-game>\levels\GLOBAL\MPEG\titles.bik`. Download this empty video file and place it in `<path-to-game>\levels\GLOBAL\MPEG\`. Rename it to `titles.bik`.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System	Location
Windows	%USERPROFILE%\Documents\Manhunt User Files\SaveGames\Settings.dat
Steam Play (Linux)	<SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/12130/pfx/^{[Note 1]}

Configuration file is encrypted.

Save game data location

System	Location
Windows	%USERPROFILE%\Documents\Manhunt User Files\SaveGames\
Steam Play (Linux)	<SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/12130/pfx/^{[Note 1]}

Save game cloud syncing

System	Native	Notes
OneDrive		Requires enabling backup of the Documents* folder in OneDrive on all computers.*
Steam Cloud

Video

Video settings.

Graphics feature	WSGF	Notes
Widescreen resolution		Stretched by default. See Widescreen resolution.
Multi-monitor		See Widescreen resolution.
Ultra-widescreen		See Widescreen resolution.
4K Ultra HD
Field of view (FOV)	See Field of view (FOV).
Windowed	Apply ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix and create `wndmode.ini` in `<path-to-game>`.
Borderless fullscreen windowed	Apply ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix and create `wndmode.ini` in `<path-to-game>`.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)	See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anti-aliasing (AA)	MSAA can be enabled through MHP.
High-fidelity upscaling	See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Vertical sync (Vsync)	Always enabled.
60 FPS	By default, the game forces the refresh rate to 60 Hz and engages vsync. Without vsync, the frame rate seems to be uncapped.
120+ FPS	Frame rates higher than 60 FPS cause AI bugs in some levels.^[8] See Glitched NPC's and 60+ FPS.
High dynamic range display (HDR)

Widescreen resolution

When playing in widescreen resolutions, the game suffers from some minor issues with incorrect size and placement of the HUD. Additionally there is a minor incorrectness regarding the aspect size and FOV of the game when playing with widescreen resolutions.^[9]

Apply ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix automatically by applying Manhunt Fixer^[10]

Apply ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix manually^[11]
Download ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix. Extract all contents of the archive to `<path-to-game>`.

Field of view (FOV)

Adjust FOV through edit of ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix configuration file^[9]
Apply ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix. Open `<path-to-game>/scripts/Manhunt.WidescreenFix.ini` in a text editor. Adjust the `FOVFactor` multiplier (standard: 0.0) to the desired value to make FOV either bigger or smaller and save the file.

Input

The game does not officially support controllers.^[12]

Controls settings.

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		XInput controllers have incorrect analog sticks mappings, and triggers can't be bound to actions. See XInput-compatible controllers.
Xbox button prompts
Impulse Trigger vibration

PlayStation controllers

Generic/other controllers		Supports old Dual Action/Rumblepad/Cordless Rumblepad out of the box; need to map buttons.
Button prompts

Additional information
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M

XInput-compatible controllers

XInput controllers have wrong mappings and are practically unusable.

Use XInput Plus

Download XInput Plus.
Set the target program to manhunt.exe.
Go to "Sticks", and change the "Rect Correction" slider from "0" to "1".
Go to "DirectInput" and check "Enable DirectInput Output".
Assign "LT/RT" to "Button 11/12".
Assign "Right Stick" to "Z Axis/Z Rot".
Assign "DPAD" to "Button 13-16".
Press apply, this will install a DLL file in <path-to-game> (which will be automatically used when starting the game).

Notes

If Camera Y axis is inverted, go to "Sticks" to "Right Stick" and tick "Invert Y" option.

If something beeps when game launches, go to "Settings" to "Others" and untick "Enable Init Beep" option.

Audio

Audio settings.

Audio feature	State	Notes
Separate volume controls		Music and SFX volume sliders.
Surround sound		Up to 7.0 with Creative ALchemy.
Subtitles		Does not include enemy chatter.
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost		Game pauses, but audio continues.
EAX support		EAX 3.0.
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language	UI	Audio	Sub	Notes
English
Croatian				Fan translation, download.
French
German
Italian
Polish				Fan translation, download.
Brazilian Portuguese				Fan translation; download.
Russian				Retail only. Patch for digital release here.
Spanish

Issues fixed

DirectX 8.1 Error

Install DirectPlay

Notes

Dummy DirectPlay DLL does not work with this game. For a portable fix, see below.

Install Portable DirectPlay

Notes

Useful if it's not desired or possible to enable it through Windows.

Gate not opening and inability to pickup pickups

Steam release is shipped with the original executable, which contains game breaking anti-piracy measures that also effect legitimate buyers of the game. Because this DRM layer was not patched properly, game-breaking bugs are introduced.^[13]

Install MHNoDRM, a fix that fixes the game when using the original executable.^[14]

Apply the exe-patch automatically by using Manhunt Fixer^[15]

Apply the exe-patch manually^[16]
Download the exe-patch. Extract all contents of the archive to `<path-to-game>`. Run `exepatch.exe` to patch the executable. Optional: `exepatch.exe` and `manhunt.exe.backup` can be safely removed.

Manhunt Fixer makes the game run through testapp.exe by renaming it to manhunt.exe to fix these issues since it bypasses the anti-piracy measures.^[17] However, the renamed executable may cause the game to refuse to launch due to Data Execution Prevention (DEP) being triggered since it's a literal crack of the game that rockstar put into the legitimate version of the game. This was reportedly fixed on Windows when using the steam version of the game, however this issue may still be present; (DEP is a part of windows anti-virus protection). It is recommended to use the first fix, since with that one it's guaranteed not to trigger Data Execution Prevention (DEP) since it makes use of the original executable. The last 2 fixes are just noted here for completeness and objectivity's sake.^[18]

Game refuses to launch

This may occur when using testapp.exe to launch the game since it triggers Data Execution Prevention (DEP), a part of windows security, which prevents the game from launching. Multiple fixes/patches, old and new, use testapp.exe or something that triggers DEP to launch the game, resulting in this issue.

Use MHNoDRM, an alternate fix that makes use of the original executable and therefore it's guaranteed not to trigger Data Execution Prevention as a result^[19]

Notes

Make sure to use the original game's executable and not a fix that uses testapp.exe or something that triggers DEP.

Add Data Execution Prevention exception

Open Control Panel.
Go to System and Security.
Go to System.
Go to Advanced system settings.
Go to Advanced > Performance tab > Settings... > Data Execution Prevention.
Make an exception for <path-to-game>.
Click Apply.

Notes

Only use this fix if the above fix did not work as if a mod for this game would contain malicious code, it could run in memory without many restrictions.

Glitched NPC's and 60+ FPS

On modern Windows, Vsync for pre-Vista Direct3D 8 games tends to be broken, which leads to a frame rate higher than 60. This can cause issues such as glitched AI where the AI just stands still or executes unexpected behavior. Make sure to only apply these fixes if suffering from this issue.

Cap the game to 60 FPS^[20]^[21]

Use a D3D8 wrapper

Linux/Proton: Only the D8VK fix is viable on linux, otherwise issues like black textures and lighting issues may occur.

Use one of the following methods:

Apply ThirteenAG's custom D3D8 wrapper automatically by applying Manhunt Fixer^[22]
Includes a custom D3D8 wrapper that translates API-calls of the game to D3D9.

Apply ThirteenAG's custom D3D8 wrapper manually^[23]

Is a custom D3D8 wrapper that translates API-calls of the game to D3D9.

Download ThirteenAG's D3D8 wrapper.
Extract all contents of the archive to <path-to-game>.

Use D8VK (recommended on linux systems and windows nvidia laptops, see below)
Download the latest D8VK (This library translates the game's DirectX 8 API calls to Vulkan). Copy `D3D8.DLL` from `x32` to `<path-to-game>` and overwrite any files, if asked.

Use an alternative wrapper: d3d8to9^[24]

Different, but functionally the same, as the wrapper used in Manhunt Fixer.

Download the latest version of d3d8to9 (the d3d8.dll file.)
Place the file in <path-to-game>.

Apply dgvoodoo2

Dedicated graphics card not recognized on laptops with Nvidia Optimus/Graphical issues on Linux

Given how old the game is, the Nvidia Optimus issue is not a big issue as the game still runs at 200 FPS on integrated graphics, but it is an issue with the game nonetheless.

Fixes graphical issues on linux since it translates DirectX 8 API calls to Vulkan

Use D8VK
Download the latest D8VK. Copy `D3D8.DLL` from `x32` to `<path-to-game>` and overwrite any files, if asked.

Certain sound effects and music loop

Asynchronous file reading behavior has changed since Windows XP, which Manhunt depended on, causing a bug in this game where sound effects and music can loop. Manhunt Audio Fix fixes this issue this by simulating the old Windows XP asynchronous file reading behavior while keeping the audio intact.^[25]

Apply Manhunt Audio fix automatically through Manhunt Fixer

Apply Manhunt Audio Fix manually^[26]
Download and extract Ultimate ASI Loader. Extract `dinput8.dll` from the downloaded archive to `<path-to-game>`. Download and extract Manhunt Audio Fix to `<path-to-game>`.

Other information

API

Technical specs	Supported	Notes
Direct3D	8	^[27]

Executable	32-bit	64-bit	Notes
Windows

Middleware

	Middleware	Notes
Audio	Miles Sound System	6.5h
Cutscenes	Bink Video	1.6c

Mods

MHP and Manhunt.PluginMH mods are fully compatible with each other.

Manhunt.PluginMH

Also included Manhunt Fixer.

Only main enhancement enabled by default is skipping the intro sequence. Also adds optional developer menu, togglable HUD, custom menu with cheats, console and screenshot mode. Setting certain values to true in PluginMH.ini allows users to enable several other enhancements, like first-person mode.^[28]

Install Manhunt.PluginMH mod^[29]
Download ThirteenAG's Ultimate ASI loader. This is needed to load the mod. Extract the contents of the downloaded archive to a location of choice. Rename the extracted `dinput8.dll` file to `ddraw.dll` to avoid it overwriting other fixes. Move renamed file to `<path-to-game>`. Download Manhunt.PluginMH and extract the archive to {{folder<path-to-game>}}.

MHP

Also included in Manhunt Fixer.

Re-implements many missing PlayStation 2 specific effects missing in the PC version. Many of these enhancements are enabled by default and can be toggled on and off through MHP.ini.

Also implements MSAA support through changing the nMSAA in MHP.ini to a value from 0 to a maximum 16 (1 by default). On Nvidia-hardware only it is advised to then also set bRwMSAASupport to 1 to work around driver-related issues, black screen and graphical corruption.

Install MHP mod^[30]
Download ThirteenAG's Ultimate ASI loader and extract it to location of choice. This is needed to load the mod. Rename the extracted file to `ddraw.dll` to avoid it overwriting other fixes. Move the renamed file to `<path-to-game>`. Download MHP and extract its contents to `<path-to-game>`.

System requirements

Windows
	Minimum	Recommended
Operating system (OS)	98SE	ME, 2000, XP
Processor (CPU)	Intel Pentium III 1.0 GHz AMD Athlon 1.0 GHz	Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz AMD Athlon XP 2000+
System memory (RAM)	192 MB	512 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD)	2.3 GB
Video card (GPU)	Nvidia GeForce 2 ATI Radeon 7500 32 MB of VRAM DirectX 8.1 compatible	Nvidia GeForce4 Ti 4200 ATI Radeon 9600 64 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible
Sound (audio device)	DirectX 8.1 compatible	DirectX 8.1 compatible with hardware positional sound

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 (12130) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.

References

↑ Verified by User:Ptolemy on 2020-09-01
↑ Verified by User:Mrtnptrs on 2022-09-21
Checked during conversation with Ermaccer, maker of Manhunt Fixer
↑ Verified by User:Mrtnptrs on 2022-09-21
Checked during conversation with Ermaccer, maker of Manhunt Fixer
↑ Verified by User:Mrtnptrs on 2022-09-21
Checked with Steam Deck
↑ Verified by User:Cowbutt on 2023-09-05
↑ Verified by User:Mrtnptrs on 2022-09-21
↑ Verified by User:Mrtnptrs on 2022-09-13
↑ [SOLVED] AI Bugged :: Manhunt General Discussions - Steam Community discussions - last accessed on 9 June 2023
↑ ^9.0 ^9.1 Manhunt Widescreen Fix - last accessed on 2022-09-21
↑ Verified by User:Mrtnptrs on 2022-09-21
From conversation with ermaccer, maker of Manhunt Fixer
↑ Verified by User:Mrtnptrs on 2022-09-21
From conversation with ermaccer, maker of Manhunt Fixer
↑ Joypad, Joystick, or Controller Support for Manhunt PC - last accessed on 11/05/2018
↑ Manhunt - Hidden Anti-Piracy Measures - Feat. BadgerGoodger - YouTube - last accessed on 2 September 2023
↑ Verified by User:Hammerfist on 2024-04-16
Tested this myself.
↑ Verified by User:Mrtnptrs on 2022-09-21
From conversation with ermaccer, maker of Manhunt Fixer. And checkeck myself of course.
↑ Verified by User:Mrtnptrs on 2022-09-21
From conversation with ermaccer, maker of Manhunt Fixer. And checkeck myself of course.
↑ Verified by User:Mrtnptrs on 2022-09-21
From conversation with ermaccer, maker of Manhunt Fixer.
↑ Verified by User:Hammerfist on 2024-04-16
Tested this myself on multiple windows systems with Data Execution Prevention enabled
↑ Verified by User:Hammerfist on 2024-04-16
Tested this myself on multiple windows systems with Data Execution Prevention enabled
↑ Fix on Windows 10 = Frame Rate Limiter :: Manhunt General Discussions - last accessed on 2016-10-24
↑ NPC problem :: Manhunt General Discussions - last accessed on 2016-10-24
↑ Verified by User:Mrtnptrs on 2022-09-21
From conversation with ermaccer, maker of Manhunt Fixer
↑ Verified by User:Mrtnptrs on 2022-09-21
From conversation with ermaccer, maker of Manhunt Fixer
↑ How to run Manhunt on Windows Vista, XP, 7, 8, 8.1, 10 and get through the gate. - last accessed on 2017-02-19
↑ Verified by User:Mrtnptrs on 2022-09-21
From a conversation with Ermaccer, maker of the Manhunt Audio Fix
↑ Verified by User:Mrtnptrs on 2022-09-21
From a conversation with Ermaccer, maker of the Manhunt Audio Fix
↑ Verified by User:AlphaYellow on 2024-04-19
According to System Informer, the game loads d3d8.dll from SysWOW64 (64-bit)/System32 (32-bit). According to DebugView's logs, dgVoodoo2's traces point to Direct3D 8 (e.g: "Direct3DDevice8").
↑ Verified by User:Mrtnptrs on 2022-09-21
From PluginMH.ini file
↑ Verified by User:Mrtnptrs on 2022-09-21
↑ Verified by User:Mrtnptrs on 2022-09-21

[Proton_path_note-8] 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 (12130) may differ in some cases.
Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.

[2] File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.

[3] Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.

[4] The app ID (12130) may differ in some cases.

[5] Treat backslashes as forward slashes.

[6] See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.

[1] Verified by User:Ptolemy on 2020-09-01

[2] Verified by User:Mrtnptrs on 2022-09-21
Checked during conversation with Ermaccer, maker of Manhunt Fixer

[3] Verified by User:Mrtnptrs on 2022-09-21
Checked during conversation with Ermaccer, maker of Manhunt Fixer

[4] Verified by User:Mrtnptrs on 2022-09-21
Checked with Steam Deck

[5] Verified by User:Cowbutt on 2023-09-05

[6] Verified by User:Mrtnptrs on 2022-09-21

[7] Verified by User:Mrtnptrs on 2022-09-13

[9] [SOLVED] AI Bugged :: Manhunt General Discussions - Steam Community discussions - last accessed on 9 June 2023

[TAG_fix-10] 9.0 ^9.1 Manhunt Widescreen Fix - last accessed on 2022-09-21

[11] Verified by User:Mrtnptrs on 2022-09-21
From conversation with ermaccer, maker of Manhunt Fixer

[12] Verified by User:Mrtnptrs on 2022-09-21
From conversation with ermaccer, maker of Manhunt Fixer

[13] Joypad, Joystick, or Controller Support for Manhunt PC - last accessed on 11/05/2018

[14] Manhunt - Hidden Anti-Piracy Measures - Feat. BadgerGoodger - YouTube - last accessed on 2 September 2023

[15] Verified by User:Hammerfist on 2024-04-16
Tested this myself.

[16] Verified by User:Mrtnptrs on 2022-09-21
From conversation with ermaccer, maker of Manhunt Fixer. And checkeck myself of course.

[17] Verified by User:Mrtnptrs on 2022-09-21
From conversation with ermaccer, maker of Manhunt Fixer. And checkeck myself of course.

[18] Verified by User:Mrtnptrs on 2022-09-21
From conversation with ermaccer, maker of Manhunt Fixer.

[19] Verified by User:Hammerfist on 2024-04-16
Tested this myself on multiple windows systems with Data Execution Prevention enabled

[20] Verified by User:Hammerfist on 2024-04-16
Tested this myself on multiple windows systems with Data Execution Prevention enabled

[21] Fix on Windows 10 = Frame Rate Limiter :: Manhunt General Discussions - last accessed on 2016-10-24

[22] NPC problem :: Manhunt General Discussions - last accessed on 2016-10-24

[23] Verified by User:Mrtnptrs on 2022-09-21
From conversation with ermaccer, maker of Manhunt Fixer

[24] Verified by User:Mrtnptrs on 2022-09-21
From conversation with ermaccer, maker of Manhunt Fixer

[25] How to run Manhunt on Windows Vista, XP, 7, 8, 8.1, 10 and get through the gate. - last accessed on 2017-02-19

[26] Verified by User:Mrtnptrs on 2022-09-21
From a conversation with Ermaccer, maker of the Manhunt Audio Fix

[27] Verified by User:Mrtnptrs on 2022-09-21
From a conversation with Ermaccer, maker of the Manhunt Audio Fix

[28] Verified by User:AlphaYellow on 2024-04-19
According to System Informer, the game loads d3d8.dll from SysWOW64 (64-bit)/System32 (32-bit). According to DebugView's logs, dgVoodoo2's traces point to Direct3D 8 (e.g: "Direct3DDevice8").

[29] Verified by User:Mrtnptrs on 2022-09-21
From PluginMH.ini file

[30] Verified by User:Mrtnptrs on 2022-09-21

[31] Verified by User:Mrtnptrs on 2022-09-21

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Developers

	Rockstar North
Publishers
	Rockstar Games
Russia	1C-SoftClub
Engines
	RenderWare
Release dates
Windows	April 20, 2004
Reception
Metacritic	75
Taxonomy
Monetization	One-time game purchase
Modes	Singleplayer
Pacing	Real-time
Perspectives	Third-person
Controls	Direct control
Genres	Action, Shooter, Stealth, TPS
Art styles	Realistic
Themes	Post-apocalyptic, Horror
Series	Manhunt

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-{{Series|Manhunt}}
-'''Key points'''
+{{Introduction
-{{++}} Runs on low-end hardware.
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-{{--}} Game has crashing issues on newer operating systems. See [[#Issues fixed|Issues fixed]].
-{{--}} Scripted audio and music may loop on some machines.{{CN|date=March 2017}}
+|release history   =
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 '''General information'''
-{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/12130/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
+{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/12130/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
-{{mm}} [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=338 Steam Users' Forums] for game series
+{{mm}} [https://www.dixmor-hospital.com/forum/ Dixmor Hospital forums]
-{{mm}} [http://www.projectmanhunt.com/forums/ Project Manhunt]
 ==Availability==
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-{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|SecuROM}}. | | Windows }}
+{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|SecuROM}}. 3 CDs for US and Europe, and 1 DVD For Russia. <br>Custom {{term|DRM}} code may sabotage the game in several ways. | | Windows }}
-{{Availability/row| Amazon | B00GS73TJI | Steam | | | Windows }}
+{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 2732-1 | Steam |  |  | Windows }}
 {{Availability/row| GMG | manhunt | Steam | | | Windows }}
 {{Availability/row| Humble | manhunt | Steam | | | Windows }}
 {{Availability/row| Steam | 12130 | Steam | | | Windows }}
+{{Availability/row| Amazon | B00GS73TJI | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }}
+{{Availability/row| Amazon | B00CMSCT8E | key, activation, actlimit | {{DRM|SecuROM PA}}. Unknown activation limit.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Ptolemy|date=2020-09-01}}</ref> | | Windows | unavailable }}
+{{Availability/row| GamersGate | manhunt | Steam |  |  | Windows | unavailable }}
 }}
+{{--}} Steam release includes left-overs of {{DRM|SecuROM}}. Because the executable is not patched properly, the anti-piracy measures are triggered, which results in game-breaking bugs, including, but not limited to: gates and doors not opening, aggressive AI and memory leaks. See [[#Essential improvements|Essential improvements]].
 ==Essential improvements==
-===Skip intro videos===
+===Apply all the most up-to-date fixes===
-{{Fixbox|1=
+{{ii}} Out of the box, the game is practically unplayable and incompletable on modern systems. Following the below comprehensive guide will make sure the best possible version of the game can be achieved.
-{{Fixbox/fix|Replace video file<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Orzelek303|date=February 15, 2017}}</ref>}}
+{{Fixbox|description=Apply all the best, most up to date and issue-proof fixes|fix=
-# Go to <code>{{p|game}}\levels\GLOBAL\MPEG\</code>
+# Install [https://www.pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Manhunt#Manhunt_Fixer Manhunt Fixer] (recommended enhancements are "MHP" and "Fixed Global Textures" as they fix the game - the rest are optional and subjective).
-# Delete or rename <code>titles.bik</code>
+# Delete {{file|manhunt.exe}} and rename {{file|manhunt.exe.backup}} to {{file|manhunt.exe}} (to revert this specific fix as there is a more up to date and improved version).
-# Extract [http://www.geocities.ws/xbdvdrg/blank.zip this file] to <code>{{p|game}}\levels\GLOBAL\MPEG\</code>
+# Install [https://www.pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Manhunt#MHNoDRM MHNoDRM].
-# Rename it to <code>titles.bik</code>
+# Install [https://www.pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Manhunt#Dedicated_graphics_card_not_recognized_on_laptops_with_Nvidia_Optimus.2FGraphical_issues_on_Linux D8VK] (fixes issues on laptops and linux systems).
+# Install [https://www.pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Manhunt#DirectX_8.1_Error DirectPlay].
+# Play.
+'''Notes'''
+{{ii}} This must be applied to a clean installation of the game with no fixes/patches/cracks pre-applied.
+{{ii}} As reported by [https://twitter.com/__silent_/status/1698369594283438491 Silent on twitter] the executable may still trigger Data Execution Prevention (DEP) and crash due to Steam DRM having code not marked as code. In this case, use "steamless" to remove steam DRM.
+}}
+===[https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2166039806 Manhunt Fixer]===
+{{++}} Fixes several issues on modern systems such as crashes, gate not opening, audio loops, AI issues and script issues by downloading and applying the latest version of these fixes automatically.
+{{++}} Includes optional enhancement mods, such as [[#MHP|MHP]] and [[#Manhunt.PluginMH|Manhunt.PluginMH]].
+{{--}} Proton: included D3D8 wrapper causes many environmental textures to appear pitch-black. Please refer to [https://www.pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Manhunt#Dedicated_graphics_card_not_recognized_on_laptops_with_Nvidia_Optimus.2FGraphical_issues_on_Linux this section] for use with linux.
+{{--}} May result in the game having trouble launching due to Data Execution Prevention (DEP) being triggered on non-Steam versions of the game.
+{{Fixbox|description=Use [https://github.com/ermaccer/Manhunt.Fixer/releases/latest automated Manhunt Fixer installer]|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Mrtnptrs|date=2022-09-21|comment=Checked during conversation with Ermaccer, maker of Manhunt Fixer}}</ref>|}}
+{{Fixbox|description=Apply all default Manhunt Fixer's fixes manually|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Mrtnptrs|date=2022-09-21|comment=Checked during conversation with Ermaccer, maker of Manhunt Fixer}}</ref>|fix=
+# Apply [[#Widescreen|ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix]] manually.
+# Apply [[#Game not booting/crashing, gate at first level won't open and unable to pickup pickups|Manhunt Fixer's exe-patch]] manually.
+# Apply [[#Glitched NPC's and 60+ FPS|ThirteenAG's custom D3D8 wrapper]] manually. Only apply if needed. Should be skipped on Proton due to graphical issues.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Mrtnptrs|date=2022-09-21|comment=Checked with Steam Deck}}</ref>
+# Apply the [[#Certain sound effects and music loop|Manhunt Audio Fix]] manually.
 '''Notes'''
-{{ii}} The copyright screen will still be shown.
+{{--}} It is not advisable to install the fixes manually since the manhunt fixer adds its own useful adjustments/settings.
+}}
+===[https://github.com/Fire-Head/MHNoDRM MHNoDRM]===
+{{ii}} An alternative to ermaccer's exe-patch that removes broken anti-piracy measures by emulating correct SecuROM triggers behavior.
+{{ii}} Plugin does not fix other compatibility issues like broken FPS limiter or looped audio bug. Other fixes are needed to be installed manually.
+{{++}} Since this fix uses the original game executable, it's guaranteed to not run into any issues with Data Execution Prevention.
+{{Fixbox|description=Installation|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Cowbutt|date=2023-09-05|comment=Comment (optional)}}</ref>|fix=
+# Download {{file|MHNoDRM.asi}} from the fix's [https://github.com/Fire-Head/MHNoDRM/releases/latest GitHub downloads page].
+# Place the downloaded file in either {{folder|{{p|game}}}} or {{folder|{{p|game}}/mss}}.
+# Run the game.
+'''Notes'''
+{{ii}} ASI loader is not required but supported.
+}}
+===Skip intro-videos===
+{{Fixbox|description=[[#Manhunt.PluginMH|Disable intro video through installing Manhunt.PluginMH mod]]|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Mrtnptrs|date=2022-09-21}}</ref>|fix=
+'''Notes'''
+{{ii}} By default, <code>bSkipIntroSequence</code> in {{file|PluginMH.ini}} is set to <code>true</code>, skipping the intro video.
+}}
+{{Fixbox|description=Manually replace intro video with an empty variant|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Mrtnptrs|date=2022-09-13}}</ref>|fix=
+# Rename or delete {{file|{{p|game}}\levels\GLOBAL\MPEG\titles.bik}}.
+# Download this [https://github.com/esc0rtd3w/blank-intro-videos/raw/master/blank.bik empty video file] and place it in {{folder|{{p|game}}\levels\GLOBAL\MPEG\}}.
+# Rename it to {{file|titles.bik}}.
 }}
@@ Line 52: / Line 125: @@
 ===Configuration file(s) location===
 {{Game data|
-{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\Manhunt User Files\SaveGames\Settings.dat}}
+{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Manhunt User Files\SaveGames\Settings.dat}}
 }}
 {{--}} Configuration file is encrypted.
@@ Line 58: / Line 131: @@
 ===Save game data location===
 {{Game data|
-{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\Manhunt User Files\SaveGames\}}
+{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Manhunt User Files\SaveGames\}}
 }}
 ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 {{Save game cloud syncing
-|origin                =
+|discord                   =
-|origin notes          =
+|discord notes             =
-|steam cloud           = false
+|epic games launcher       =
-|steam cloud notes     =
+|epic games launcher notes =
-|uplay                 =
+|gog galaxy                =
-|uplay notes           =
+|gog galaxy notes          =
+|origin                    =
+|origin notes              =
+|steam cloud               = false
+|steam cloud notes         =
+|ubisoft connect           =
+|ubisoft connect notes     =
+|xbox cloud                =
+|xbox cloud notes          =
 }}
-==Video settings==
+==Video==
 {{Image|Manhunt video.jpg|Video settings.}}
-{{Video settings
+{{Video
-|wsgf link                  = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/manhunt
+|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/manhunt
 |widescreen wsgf award      = incomplete
 |multimonitor wsgf award    = incomplete
@@ Line 80: / Line 161: @@
 |4k ultra hd wsgf award     = incomplete
 |widescreen resolution      = hackable
-|widescreen resolution notes= Stretched by default. Use [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#manhunt ThirteenAG's fix]
+|widescreen resolution notes= {{term|Stretched}} by default. See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]].
 |multimonitor               = hackable
-|multimonitor notes         = Stretched by default. Use [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#manhunt ThirteenAG's fix]
+|multimonitor notes         = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]].
-|ultrawidescreen            = unknown
+|ultrawidescreen            = hackable
-|ultrawidescreen notes      =
+|ultrawidescreen notes      = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]].
-|4k ultra hd                = hackable
+|4k ultra hd                = true
-|4k ultra hd notes          = Use [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#manhunt ThirteenAG's fix]
+|4k ultra hd notes          =
 |fov                        = hackable
-|fov notes                  = Use [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#manhunt ThirteenAG's fix] or use [https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B4lfqq0DpUo-QXZ2UUdXdWkzX2M Manhunt FOV Hack]
+|fov notes                  = See [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]].
 |windowed                   = hackable
-|windowed notes             = Use [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#manhunt ThirteenAG's fix], create {{file|wndmode.ini}} in the installation folder
+|windowed notes             = Apply [[#Widescreen|ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix]] and create {{file|wndmode.ini}} in {{folder|{{p|game}}}}.
 |borderless windowed        = hackable
-|borderless windowed notes  = Use [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#manhunt ThirteenAG's fix], create {{file|wndmode.ini}} in the installation folder
+|borderless windowed notes  = Apply [[#Widescreen|ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix]] and create {{file|wndmode.ini}} in {{folder|{{p|game}}}}.
-|anisotropic                = hackable
+|anisotropic                = false
-|anisotropic notes          = Force in the [[Glossary:Anisotropic filtering (AF)#Force anisotropic filtering|graphics card control panel]]
+|anisotropic notes          =
 |antialiasing               = hackable
-|antialiasing notes         = Force in the graphics card control panel
+|antialiasing notes         = [[MSAA]] can be enabled through [[#MHP|MHP]].
-|vsync                      = hackable
+|upscaling                  = false
-|vsync notes                = Can be forced off in GPU control panel
+|upscaling tech             =
+|upscaling notes            =
+|vsync                      = always on
+|vsync notes                = Always enabled.
 |60 fps                     = true
-|60 fps notes               =
+|60 fps notes               = By default, the game forces the refresh rate to 60 Hz and engages vsync. Without vsync, the frame rate seems to be uncapped.
-|120 fps                    = false
+|120 fps                    = limited
-|120 fps notes              = Frame rates higher than 60 FPS cause AI bugs in some levels<ref>[http://steamcommunity.com/app/12130/discussions/0/864980278113314892/ &#91;SOLVED&#93; AI Bugged :: Manhunt General Discussions - Steam Community discussions]</ref>
+|120 fps notes              = Frame rates higher than 60 FPS cause AI bugs in some levels.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/12130/discussions/0/864980278113314892/|title=&#91;SOLVED&#93; AI Bugged :: Manhunt General Discussions - Steam Community discussions|date=9 June 2023}}</ref> See [[#Glitched NPC's and 60+ FPS|Glitched NPC's and 60+ FPS]].
-|color blind                = unknown
+|hdr                        = false
+|hdr notes                  =
+|color blind                = false
 |color blind notes          =
 }}
-==Input settings==
+===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]===
+{{ii}} When playing in widescreen resolutions, the game suffers from some minor issues with incorrect size and placement of the HUD. Additionally there is a minor incorrectness regarding the aspect size and FOV of the game when playing with widescreen resolutions.<ref name="TAG fix">{{Refurl|url=https://github.com/ThirteenAG/WidescreenFixesPack/releases/tag/manhunt|title=Manhunt Widescreen Fix|date=2022-09-21}}</ref>
+{{Fixbox|description=[[#Manhunt Fixer|Apply ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix automatically by applying Manhunt Fixer]]|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Mrtnptrs|date=2022-09-21|comment=From conversation with ermaccer, maker of Manhunt Fixer}}</ref>}}
+{{Fixbox|description=Apply ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix manually|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Mrtnptrs|date=2022-09-21|comment=From conversation with ermaccer, maker of Manhunt Fixer}}</ref>|fix=
+# [https://github.com/ThirteenAG/WidescreenFixesPack/releases/tag/manhunt Download ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix].
+# Extract all contents of the archive to {{folder|{{p|game}}}}.
+}}
+===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]===
+{{Fixbox|description=Adjust FOV through edit of ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix configuration file|ref=<ref name="TAG fix"/>|fix=
+# [[#Widescreen|Apply ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix]].
+# Open {{file|{{p|game}}/scripts/Manhunt.WidescreenFix.ini}} in a text editor.
+# Adjust the <code>FOVFactor</code> multiplier (standard: ''0.0'') to the desired value to make FOV either bigger or smaller and save the file.
+}}
+==Input==
+{{ii}} The game does not officially support controllers.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://support.rockstargames.com/articles/200147836/Joypad-Joystick-or-Controller-Support-for-Manhunt-PC|title=Joypad, Joystick, or Controller Support for Manhunt PC|date=11/05/2018}}</ref>
 {{Image|Manhunt controls.jpg|Controls settings.}}
-{{Input settings
+{{Input
 |key remap                 = true
 |key remap notes           =
@@ Line 120: / Line 224: @@
 |invert mouse y-axis       = true
 |invert mouse y-axis notes =
+|touchscreen               = false
+|touchscreen notes         =
 |controller support        = true
-|controller support notes  = Support old Dual Action/Rumblepad/Cordless Rumblepad out of the box, need to map buttons.
+|controller support notes  =
 |full controller           = false
 |full controller notes     =
 |controller remap          = true
-|controller remap notes    = Xbox 360 controller has incorrect analog sticks mappings and triggers can't be bind to actions.
+|controller remap notes    =
 |controller sensitivity    = false
 |controller sensitivity notes=
 |invert controller y-axis  = false
 |invert controller y-axis notes=
-|touchscreen               = unknown
+|xinput controllers        = hackable
-|touchscreen notes         =
+|xinput controllers notes  = XInput controllers have incorrect analog sticks mappings, and triggers can't be bound to actions. See [[#XInput-compatible controllers|XInput-compatible controllers]].
-|button prompts            = false
+|xbox prompts              = false
-|button prompts notes      =
+|xbox prompts notes        =
+|impulse triggers          = false
+|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         = true
+|other controllers notes   = Supports old Dual Action/Rumblepad/Cordless Rumblepad out of the box; need to map buttons.
+|other button prompts      = false
+|other button prompts notes=
 |controller hotplug        = false
 |controller hotplug notes  =
 |haptic feedback           = false
 |haptic feedback notes     =
-|light bar support         = unknown
+|simultaneous input        = unknown
-|light bar support notes   =
+|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 =
+}}
+===[[Glossary:Controller|XInput-compatible controllers]]===
+{{--}} XInput controllers have wrong mappings and are practically unusable.
+{{Fixbox|description=Use XInput Plus|fix=
+# Download [https://sites.google.com/site/0dd14lab/xinput-plus XInput Plus].
+# Set the target program to {{file|manhunt.exe}}.
+# Go to "Sticks", and change the "Rect Correction" slider from "0" to "1".
+# Go to "DirectInput" and check "Enable DirectInput Output".
+# Assign "LT/RT" to "Button 11/12".
+# Assign "Right Stick" to "Z Axis/Z Rot".
+# Assign "DPAD" to "Button 13-16".
+# Press apply, this will install a DLL file in {{folder|{{p|game}}}} (which will be automatically used when starting the game).
+'''Notes'''
+{{ii}} If Camera Y axis is inverted, go to "Sticks" to "Right Stick" and tick "Invert Y" option.
+{{ii}} If something beeps when game launches, go to "Settings" to "Others" and untick "Enable Init Beep" option.
 }}
-==Audio settings==
+==Audio==
 {{Image|Manhunt audio.jpg|Audio settings.}}
-{{Audio settings
+{{Audio
 |separate volume          = true
-|separate volume notes    = Music and SFX
+|separate volume notes    = Music and SFX volume sliders.
-|surround sound           = unknown
+|surround sound           = true
-|surround sound notes     =
+|surround sound notes     = Up to 7.0 with [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/68-creative-alchemy/ Creative ALchemy].
 |subtitles                = true
-|subtitles notes          = Excluding enemy chatter
+|subtitles notes          = Does not include enemy chatter.
 |closed captions          = false
 |closed captions notes    =
 |mute on focus lost       = false
 |mute on focus lost notes = Game pauses, but audio continues.
-|eax support              =
+|eax support              = true
-|eax support notes        =
+|eax support notes         = EAX 3.0.
+|royalty free audio        = unknown
+|royalty free audio notes  =
 }}
@@ Line 167: / Line 321: @@
   |notes     =
   |fan       =
-  |fan notes =
+}}
+{{L10n/switch
+ |language  = Croatian
+ |interface = hackable
+ |audio     = false
+ |subtitles = hackable
+  |fan       = true
+ |notes     = Fan translation, [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ylEKZCjI79VwVXEJf67X0QvnH0vlaFiK/view?usp=sharing download].
 }}
 {{L10n/switch
@@ Line 176: / Line 337: @@
   |notes     =
   |fan       =
- |fan notes =
 }}
 {{L10n/switch
@@ Line 185: / Line 345: @@
   |notes     =
   |fan       =
- |fan notes =
 }}
 {{L10n/switch
@@ Line 194: / Line 353: @@
   |notes     =
   |fan       =
-  |fan notes =
+}}
+{{L10n/switch
+ |language  = Polish
+ |interface = hackable
+ |audio     = false
+ |subtitles = hackable
+  |fan       = true
+ |notes     = Fan translation, [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2147030534 download].
+}}
+{{L10n/switch
+|language  = Brazilian Portuguese
+|interface = hackable
+|audio     = false
+|subtitles = hackable
+|notes     = Fan translation; [https://tribogamer.com/traducoes/395_traducao-do-manhunt-para-portugues-do-brasil.html download].
+|fan       = true
+}}
+{{L10n/switch
+ |language  = Russian
+ |interface = true
+ |audio     = false
+ |subtitles = true
+ |notes     = Retail only. Patch for digital release [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=301913204 here].
+ |fan       =
 }}
 {{L10n/switch
@@ Line 203: / Line 385: @@
   |notes     =
   |fan       =
- |fan notes =
 }}
 }}
 ==Issues fixed==
-===Crashing on modern operating systems / Gate won't open===
+===DirectX 8.1 Error===
-{{--}} On Windows Vista, XP, 7, 8, 8.1, and 10, the game tends to crash unexpectedly and suffers from a glitch early on where a gate fails to open.
+{{Fixbox|description=Install [[DirectPlay]]|fix=
+'''Notes'''
+{{--}} Dummy DirectPlay DLL does not work with this game. For a portable fix, see below.
+}}
+{{Fixbox|description=Install [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2540-directplay-standalone-without-windows-ask-for-installation/ Portable DirectPlay]|fix=
+'''Notes'''
+{{++}} Useful if it's not desired or possible to enable it through Windows.
+}}
-{{Fixbox|1=
+===Gate not opening and inability to pickup pickups===
-{{Fixbox/fix|Steam version|ref=<ref>[http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=232805014 Steam Community :: Guide :: How to run Manhunt on Windows Vista, XP, 7, 8, 8.1, 10 and get through the gate]</ref>}}
+{{ii}} Steam release is shipped with the original executable, which contains game breaking anti-piracy measures that also effect legitimate buyers of the game. Because this DRM layer was not patched properly, game-breaking bugs are introduced.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WfDg7BidsY4|title=Manhunt - Hidden Anti-Piracy Measures - Feat. BadgerGoodger - YouTube|date=2 September 2023}}</ref>
-# Download [http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/540-manhunt-steam-fix/ Manhunt Steam Fix].
+{{Fixbox|description=Install [https://www.pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Manhunt#MHNoDRM MHNoDRM], a fix that fixes the game when using the original executable.|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Hammerfist|date=2024-04-16|comment=Tested this myself.}}</ref>|fix=
-# Extract the files to the installation folder.
-# Run {{file|Manhunt Fix.bat}} to apply.
-{{--}} Fix only appears to work for the first playthrough. As a result, some end-game unlockables may not be acquired.
 }}
-{{Fixbox|1=
-{{Fixbox/fix|Retail version|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}}}
+{{Fixbox|description=[[#Manhunt Fixer|Apply the exe-patch automatically by using Manhunt Fixer]]|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Mrtnptrs|date=2022-09-21|comment=From conversation with ermaccer, maker of Manhunt Fixer. And checkeck myself of course.}}</ref>|fix=
-* Download and install [http://www.gzwn.net/manhuntpatcher/ Manhunt Patcher]
 }}
-===High FPS / Glitched NPCs on Windows 10===
+{{Fixbox|description=Apply the exe-patch manually|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Mrtnptrs|date=2022-09-21|comment=From conversation with ermaccer, maker of Manhunt Fixer. And checkeck myself of course.}}</ref>|fix=
-{{ii}} Due to issues with D3D8, W10 has broken frame rate limiter which causes issues such as glitched AI
+# [https://github.com/ermaccer/Manhunt.Fixer/tree/master/manual/bin Download the exe-patch.]
-{{Fixbox|1=
+# Extract all contents of the archive to {{folder|{{p|game}}}}.
-{{Fixbox/fix|[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)#Frame rate capping|Cap the game to 60 FPS]]|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://steamcommunity.com/app/12130/discussions/0/360671727322545063/|title=Fix on Windows 10 = Frame Rate Limiter :: Manhunt General Discussions|date=2016-10-24}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=http://steamcommunity.com/app/12130/discussions/0/348292957935657900/|title=NPC problem :: Manhunt General Discussions|date=2016-10-24}}</ref>}}
+# Run {{file|exepatch.exe}} to patch the executable.
+# ''Optional'': {{file|exepatch.exe}} and {{file|manhunt.exe.backup}} can be safely removed.
 }}
-{{Fixbox|1=
+{{ii}} Manhunt Fixer makes the game run through {{file|testapp.exe}} by renaming it to {{file|manhunt.exe}} to fix these issues since it bypasses the anti-piracy measures.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Mrtnptrs|date=2022-09-21|comment=From conversation with ermaccer, maker of Manhunt Fixer.}}</ref> However, the renamed executable may cause the game to refuse to launch due to Data Execution Prevention (DEP) being triggered since it's a literal crack of the game that rockstar put into the legitimate version of the game. This was reportedly fixed on Windows when using the steam version of the game, however this issue may still be present; (DEP is a part of windows anti-virus protection). '''It is recommended to use the first fix, since with that one it's guaranteed not to trigger Data Execution Prevention (DEP) since it makes use of the original executable. The last 2 fixes are just noted here for completeness and objectivity's sake.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Hammerfist|date=2024-04-16|comment=Tested this myself on multiple windows systems with Data Execution Prevention enabled'''}}</ref>
-{{Fixbox/fix|Use a [https://reshade.me/d3d8to9 Direct3D 8 to Direct3D 9 wrapper]|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=232805014|title=How to run Manhunt on Windows Vista, XP, 7, 8, 8.1, 10 and get through the gate.|date=2017-02-19}}</ref>}}
+===Game refuses to launch===
+{{ii}} This may occur when using testapp.exe to launch the game since it triggers Data Execution Prevention (DEP), a part of windows security, which prevents the game from launching. Multiple fixes/patches, old and new, use testapp.exe or something that triggers DEP to launch the game, resulting in this issue.
+{{Fixbox|description=Use [https://github.com/Fire-Head/MHNoDRM MHNoDRM], an alternate fix that makes use of the original executable and therefore it's guaranteed not to trigger Data Execution Prevention as a result|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Hammerfist|date=2024-04-16|comment=Tested this myself on multiple windows systems with Data Execution Prevention enabled}}</ref>|fix=
+'''Notes'''
+{{ii}} Make sure to use the original game's executable and not a fix that uses {{file|testapp.exe}} or something that triggers DEP.
+}}
+{{Fixbox|description=Add Data Execution Prevention exception|fix=
+# Open '''Control Panel'''.
+# Go to '''System and Security'''.
+# Go to '''System'''.
+# Go to '''Advanced system settings'''.
+# Go to '''Advanced''' > '''Performance''' tab > '''Settings...''' > '''Data Execution Prevention'''.
+# Make an exception for {{folder|{{p|game}}}}.
+# Click '''Apply'''.
+'''Notes'''
+{{ii}} Only use this fix if the above fix did not work as if a mod for this game would contain malicious code, it could run in memory without many restrictions.
+}}
+===Glitched NPC's and 60+ FPS===
+{{ii}} On modern Windows, Vsync for pre-Vista Direct3D 8 games tends to be broken, which leads to a frame rate higher than 60. This can cause issues such as glitched AI where the AI just stands still or executes unexpected behavior. Make sure to only apply these fixes if suffering from this issue.
+{{Fixbox|description=[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)#Frame rate capping|Cap the game to 60 FPS]]|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/12130/discussions/0/360671727322545063/|title=Fix on Windows 10 = Frame Rate Limiter :: Manhunt General Discussions|date=2016-10-24}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/12130/discussions/0/348292957935657900/|title=NPC problem :: Manhunt General Discussions|date=2016-10-24}}</ref>}}
+====Use a D3D8 wrapper====
+{{--}} Linux/Proton: Only the D8VK fix is viable on linux, otherwise issues like black textures and lighting issues may occur.
+Use one of the following methods:
+{{Fixbox|description=[[#Manhunt Fixer|Apply ThirteenAG's custom D3D8 wrapper automatically by applying Manhunt Fixer]]|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Mrtnptrs|date=2022-09-21|comment=From conversation with ermaccer, maker of Manhunt Fixer}}</ref>|fix=
+{{ii}} Includes a custom D3D8 wrapper that translates API-calls of the game to D3D9.
+}}
+{{Fixbox|description=Apply ThirteenAG's custom D3D8 wrapper manually|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Mrtnptrs|date=2022-09-21|comment=From conversation with ermaccer, maker of Manhunt Fixer}}</ref>|fix=
+{{ii}} Is a custom D3D8 wrapper that translates API-calls of the game to D3D9.
+# Download [https://github.com/ThirteenAG/d3d8-wrapper/releases/latest/ ThirteenAG's D3D8 wrapper].
+# Extract all contents of the archive to {{folder|{{p|game}}}}.
+}}
+{{Fixbox|description=Use D8VK (recommended on linux systems and windows nvidia laptops, see below) |fix=
+# Download the latest [https://github.com/AlpyneDreams/d8vk D8VK] (This library translates the game's DirectX 8 API calls to Vulkan).
+# Copy {{file|D3D8.DLL}} from {{folder|x32}} to {{folder|{{p|game}}}} and overwrite any files, if asked.
+}}
+{{Fixbox|description=Use an alternative wrapper: d3d8to9|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=232805014|title=How to run Manhunt on Windows Vista, XP, 7, 8, 8.1, 10 and get through the gate.|date=2017-02-19}}</ref>|fix=
+{{ii}} Different, but functionally the same, as the wrapper used in [[#Manhunt Fixer|Manhunt Fixer]].
+# [https://github.com/crosire/d3d8to9/releases Download] the latest version of d3d8to9 (the <code>d3d8.dll</code> file.)
+# Place the file in {{folder|{{p|game}}}}.
+}}
+{{Fixbox|description=Apply [[DgVoodoo_2#DirectX_8|dgvoodoo2]]}}
+===Dedicated graphics card not recognized on laptops with Nvidia Optimus/Graphical issues on Linux===
+{{ii}} Given how old the game is, the Nvidia Optimus issue is not a big issue as the game still runs at 200 FPS on integrated graphics, but it is an issue with the game nonetheless.
+{{ii}} Fixes graphical issues on linux since it translates DirectX 8 API calls to Vulkan
+{{Fixbox|description=Use D8VK|fix=
+# Download the latest [https://github.com/AlpyneDreams/d8vk D8VK].
+# Copy {{file|D3D8.DLL}} from {{folder|x32}} to {{folder|{{p|game}}}} and overwrite any files, if asked.
+}}
+===Certain sound effects and music loop===
+{{ii}} Asynchronous file reading behavior has changed since Windows XP, which Manhunt depended on, causing a bug in this game where sound effects and music can loop. Manhunt Audio Fix fixes this issue this by simulating the old Windows XP asynchronous file reading behavior while keeping the audio intact.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Mrtnptrs|date=2022-09-21|comment=From a conversation with Ermaccer, maker of the Manhunt Audio Fix}}</ref>
+{{Fixbox|description=[[#Manhunt Fixer|Apply Manhunt Audio fix automatically through Manhunt Fixer]]}}
+{{Fixbox|description=Apply Manhunt Audio Fix manually|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Mrtnptrs|date=2022-09-21|comment=From a conversation with Ermaccer, maker of the Manhunt Audio Fix}}</ref>|fix=
+# Download and extract [https://github.com/ThirteenAG/Ultimate-ASI-Loader/releases/latest Ultimate ASI Loader].
+# Extract {{file|dinput8.dll}} from the downloaded archive to {{folder|{{p|game}}}}.
+# Download and extract [https://github.com/ermaccer/Manhunt.AudioFix/releases/latest Manhunt Audio Fix] to {{folder|{{p|game}}}}.
 }}
@@ Line 236: / Line 491: @@
 {{API
 |direct3d versions      = 8
-|direct3d notes         =
+|direct3d notes         = <ref>{{Refcheck|user=AlphaYellow|date=2024-04-19|comment=According to System Informer, the game loads d3d8.dll from SysWOW64 (64-bit)/System32 (32-bit). According to DebugView's logs, dgVoodoo2's traces point to Direct3D 8 (e.g: "Direct3DDevice8").}}</ref>
 |directdraw versions    =
 |directdraw notes       =
@@ Line 249: / Line 504: @@
 |metal support          =
 |metal support notes    =
-|vulkan support         =
+|vulkan versions        =
-|vulkan support notes   =
+|vulkan notes           =
 |dos modes              =
 |dos modes notes        =
 |shader model versions  =
 |shader model notes     =
-|64-bit executable      = false
+|windows 32-bit exe     = true
-|64-bit executable notes=
+|windows 64-bit exe     = false
+|windows arm app        =
+|windows exe notes      =
+|macos intel 32-bit app =
+|macos intel 64-bit app =
+|macos arm app          =
+|macos app notes        =
+|linux 32-bit executable=
+|linux 64-bit executable=
+|linux arm app          =
+|linux executable notes =
 }}
@@ Line 274: / Line 539: @@
 |multiplayer notes=
 }}
+===Mods===
+{{mm}} [[#MHP|MHP]] and [[#Manhunt.PluginMH|Manhunt.PluginMH]] mods are fully compatible with each other.
+====Manhunt.PluginMH====
+{{ii}} Also included [[#Manhunt Fixer|Manhunt Fixer]].
+{{++}} Only main enhancement enabled by default is skipping the intro sequence. Also adds optional developer menu, togglable HUD, custom menu with cheats, console and screenshot mode. Setting certain values to true in {{file|PluginMH.ini}} allows users to enable several other enhancements, like first-person mode.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Mrtnptrs|date=2022-09-21|comment=From PluginMH.ini file}}</ref>
+{{Fixbox|description=Install Manhunt.PluginMH mod|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Mrtnptrs|date=2022-09-21|comment=}}</ref>|fix=
+# [https://github.com/ThirteenAG/Ultimate-ASI-Loader/releases Download ThirteenAG's Ultimate ASI loader]. This is needed to load the mod.
+# Extract the contents of the downloaded archive to a location of choice. Rename the extracted {{file|dinput8.dll}} file to {{file|ddraw.dll}} to avoid it overwriting other fixes.
+# Move renamed file to {{folder|{{p|game}}}}.
+# Download [https://github.com/ermaccer/Manhunt.PluginMH/releases/latest Manhunt.PluginMH] and extract the archive to {{folder{{p|game}}}}.
+}}
+====MHP====
+{{ii}} Also included in [[#Manhunt Fixer|Manhunt Fixer]].
+{{++}} Re-implements many missing PlayStation 2 specific effects missing in the PC version. Many of these enhancements are enabled by default and can be toggled on and off through {{file|MHP.ini}}.
+{{++}} Also implements [[MSAA]] support through changing the <code>nMSAA</code> in <code>MHP.ini</code> to a value from ''0'' to a maximum ''16'' (''1'' by default). On Nvidia-hardware only it is advised to then also set <code>bRwMSAASupport</code> to <code>1</code> to work around driver-related issues, black screen and graphical corruption.
+{{Fixbox|description=Install MHP mod|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Mrtnptrs|date=2022-09-21|comment=}}</ref>|fix=
+# [https://github.com/ThirteenAG/Ultimate-ASI-Loader/releases Download ThirteenAG's Ultimate ASI loader] and extract it to location of choice. This is needed to load the mod.
+# Rename the extracted file to {{file|ddraw.dll}} to avoid it overwriting other fixes.
+# Move the renamed file to {{folder|{{p|game}}}}.
+# [https://github.com/Fire-Head/MHP/releases Download MHP] and extract its contents to {{folder|{{p|game}}}}.
+}}
+====[https://www.moddb.com/mods/manhunt-remastered/downloads/manhunt-remastered-v1-1-by-debugwolf Manhunt Remastered]====
+{{++}} Adds 60 FPS FMV's.
+{{++}} Upscales the Textures at 1024x1024.
+====[https://www.moddb.com/mods/blood-moon-manhunt/downloads/manhunt-blood-moon-20 Blood Moon Manhunt]====
+{{++}} Adds higher quality textures.
+{{ii}} Changes the AI.
+====[https://www.moddb.com/mods/project-carcer/downloads/pcc-01 Project Carcer]====
+{{++}} Adds beta content in the game.
+====[https://www.moddb.com/mods/manhunt-more-gore-executions-new-cams/downloads/more-gore-executions-new-cams More Gore Executions/ New Cams]====
+{{++}} Adds more gore and new camera angles.
+====[https://www.moddb.com/mods/improved-effects/downloads/improved-effects-alpha Improved Effects]====
+{{++}} Improves muzzle flashes for guns.
+====[https://github.com/ThirteenAG/XboxRainDroplets/releases/tag/manhunt Xbox Rain Droplets]====
+{{++}} Basic implementation of Xbox rain droplets from [https://github.com/aap/skygfx SkyGFX] for other games.
 ==System requirements==
@@ Line 279: / Line 589: @@
 |OSfamily = Windows
-|minOS    = 2000, XP
+|minOS    = 98SE
 |minCPU   = Intel Pentium III 1.0 GHz
-|minCPU2  = AMD Athlon
+|minCPU2  = AMD Athlon 1.0 GHz
 |minRAM   = 192 MB
 |minHD    = 2.3 GB
 |minVRAM  = 32 MB
-|minGPU   =
+|minGPU   = Nvidia GeForce 2
+|minGPU2  = ATI Radeon 7500
 |minDX    = 8.1
+|minaudio = DirectX 8.1 compatible
+|recOS    = ME, 2000, XP
 |recCPU   = Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz
 |recCPU2  = AMD Athlon XP 2000+
 |recRAM   = 512 MB
+|recGPU   = Nvidia GeForce4 Ti 4200
+|recGPU2  = ATI Radeon 9600
 |recVRAM  = 64 MB
+|recDX    = 9.0c
 |recaudio = DirectX 8.1 compatible with hardware positional sound
 }}
 {{References}}