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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Terminal Reality}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Terminal Reality}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Microsoft | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Microsoft}} |
|engines = | |engines = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Photex2}} | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Photex2}} | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|May 12, 1998}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|May 12, 1998}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person, Third-person }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Racing }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | Truck }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Contemporary, North America }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Monster Truck Madness }} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
+ | |hltb = 15031 | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
|mobygames = monster-truck-madness-2 | |mobygames = monster-truck-madness-2 | ||
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|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
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===Import original Monster Truck Madness tracks into Monster Truck Madness 2=== | ===Import original Monster Truck Madness tracks into Monster Truck Madness 2=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Add GAME.POD and TRUCK.POD to Monster Truck Madness 2's list of tracks|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Add GAME.POD and TRUCK.POD to Monster Truck Madness 2's list of tracks|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://archive.is/r9Qjt|title=Monster Truck Madness 2 Readme, Section 1.2|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
# Go to the installation folder. | # Go to the installation folder. | ||
# Open {{file|pod.ini}}. | # Open {{file|pod.ini}}. | ||
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|antialiasing = hackable | |antialiasing = hackable | ||
|antialiasing notes = Use [[DgVoodoo 2#DirectX 2-8|dgVoodoo2]] or set <code>antialiasFlag=0</code> to <code>1</code> in [[#Game data|Monster.ini]]. | |antialiasing notes = Use [[DgVoodoo 2#DirectX 2-8|dgVoodoo2]] or set <code>antialiasFlag=0</code> to <code>1</code> in [[#Game data|Monster.ini]]. | ||
+ | |upscaling = false | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = always on | |vsync = always on | ||
|vsync notes = "Accelerated Graphics Port" options do not refer to v-sync; setting it to <code>Off</code> merely lowers texture resolution.<ref name="ReferenceA">{{Refcheck|user=Stereo3D|date=2021-01-21}}</ref> | |vsync notes = "Accelerated Graphics Port" options do not refer to v-sync; setting it to <code>Off</code> merely lowers texture resolution.<ref name="ReferenceA">{{Refcheck|user=Stereo3D|date=2021-01-21}}</ref> | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = false | |eax support = false | ||
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
|red book cd audio = true | |red book cd audio = true | ||
|red book cd audio notes = | |red book cd audio notes = | ||
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|lan play modes = | |lan play modes = | ||
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
− | |online play = | + | |online play = hackable |
|online play players = 8 | |online play players = 8 | ||
|online play modes = | |online play modes = | ||
− | |online play notes = | + | |online play notes = The official MSN Gaming Zone service has been shut down; use [https://www.voobly.com Voobly]. |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
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{{ii}} Windows Vista and later need an update to open legacy Help files. | {{ii}} Windows Vista and later need an update to open legacy Help files. | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Install Windows Help program|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Install Windows Help program|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://support.microsoft.com/kb/917607|title=Microsoft Support KB #917607|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
# Install the [https://support.microsoft.com/kb/917607 Windows Help program]. | # Install the [https://support.microsoft.com/kb/917607 Windows Help program]. | ||
# Restart your computer if prompted. | # Restart your computer if prompted. | ||
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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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|input = | |input = | ||
|input notes = | |input notes = | ||
− | |cutscenes = Smacker | + | |cutscenes = Smacker Video Technology |
|cutscenes notes = 3.1p | |cutscenes notes = 3.1p | ||
|multiplayer = MSN Gaming Zone | |multiplayer = MSN Gaming Zone |
Latest revision as of 23:39, 8 April 2024
Developers | |
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Terminal Reality | |
Publishers | |
Microsoft | |
Engines | |
Photex2 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | May 12, 1998 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Perspectives | First-person, Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Racing |
Vehicles | Truck |
Themes | Contemporary, North America |
Series | Monster Truck Madness |
Monster Truck Madness | |
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Monster Truck Madness | 1996 |
Monster Truck Madness 2 | 1998 |
Key points
- Game is DRM-free and natively portable due to one-size-fits-all installation size.
- Massive selection of free tracks and trucks from community sites.
- Issues using Direct3D renderer under modern operating systems.
General information
- MTM2.com for a database of Monster Truck 2 tracks, trucks, and fan sites.
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Skip intro videos[1] |
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Skip title screen
Disable title screen[1] |
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Import original Monster Truck Madness tracks into Monster Truck Madness 2
Add GAME.POD and TRUCK.POD to Monster Truck Madness 2's list of tracks[2] |
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Play in Windows 10
- Monster Truck Madness 2 can be run in Windows 10 and even in 64-bit. There's a few tweaks that are required in order to make this game made in 1999 work on new hardware.
Play in Windows 10[citation needed] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\System[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\[Note 1] |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | Use dgVoodoo2 and Community Patch #2. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | Use dgVoodoo2 and Community Patch #2. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | Use zoom hotkeys. | ||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Use dgVoodoo2. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Use dgVoodoo2 or set antialiasFlag=0 to 1 in Monster.ini. |
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High-fidelity upscaling | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | "Accelerated Graphics Port" options do not refer to v-sync; setting it to Off merely lowers texture resolution.[3] |
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60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | Framerate is tied to refresh rate. Physics and AI are fps dependent.[3] | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) |
Input
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 | Listed as "Swap Pedals" in the "Customize Controller..." section of Control Options |
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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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
- Playing without the game CD forces each race track to use a single, unique music track.
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio | ||
Red Book CD audio | On Windows, CD music might not play correctly; see the troubleshooting guide for solutions. |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
LAN play | 8 | |||
Online play | 8 | The official MSN Gaming Zone service has been shut down; use Voobly. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Matchmaking | Uses MSN Gaming Zone (no longer available). | |
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
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TCP | 2300-2400, 47624 |
UDP | 2300-2400 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
Issues unresolved
Game crashes to desktop during races while using Direct3D renderer
Set compatibility options[1] |
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Notes
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Use Glide renderer[1] |
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Notes
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Issues fixed
"Feature not included" or "Help not supported" error when trying to open help files
- Windows Vista and later need an update to open legacy Help files.
Install Windows Help program[4] |
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CD music not available
- CD music requires the disc in the first drive (CD-ROM 0).
- Some virtual drive software might not support CD music.
Check drive is CD-ROM 0 |
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Check that the drive is set to CD-ROM 0. |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 5 | |
Software renderer |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Cutscenes | Smacker Video Technology | 3.1p |
Multiplayer | MSN Gaming Zone | Shut down as of June 16, 2006. |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95, NT | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 133 (133 MHz) | Intel Pentium MMX 200 (200 MHz) |
System memory (RAM) | 16 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 30 MB | 110 MB |
Video card (GPU) | SVGA-compatible DirectX 5.0 compatible | |
Other | 3D accelerator recommended. |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%
,%PROGRAMDATA%
, or%WINDIR%
might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details).
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Verified by User:Expack3 on 2013-12-31
- ↑ Monster Truck Madness 2 Readme, Section 1.2 - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Verified by User:Stereo3D on 2021-01-21
- ↑ Microsoft Support KB #917607 - last accessed on 9 June 2023