Difference between revisions of "Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc"
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
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− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc check | {{DRM|SafeDisc|v2}} | | Windows, Mac OS, OS X }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc check | 10th Anniversary, also includes [[Rayman 2: The Great Escape]] and [[Rayman M]]. | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1859-1 | Uplay | | + | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1859-1 | Uplay | | | Windows }} |
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | rayman_3_hoodlum_havoc | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | rayman_3_hoodlum_havoc | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Uplay | 5800b38badc7240b0f8b4569 | uplay | Included with {{Store feature|Uplay+}}. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Uplay | 5800b38badc7240b0f8b4569 | uplay | Included with {{Store feature|Uplay+}}. | | Windows }} | ||
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|invert controller y-axis = true | |invert controller y-axis = true | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
− | |xinput controllers = | + | |xinput controllers = hackable |
|xinput controllers notes = Use [[#Better Rayman 3|Better Rayman 3]] for XInput controllers. Make sure to set the Horizontal Axis value to 2 and the Vertical Axis value to 5 to use right-analog stick camera rotation. Also make sure to set the Outer Dead Zone to the highest value to prevent any issues with moving around using analog sticks. | |xinput controllers notes = Use [[#Better Rayman 3|Better Rayman 3]] for XInput controllers. Make sure to set the Horizontal Axis value to 2 and the Vertical Axis value to 5 to use right-analog stick camera rotation. Also make sure to set the Outer Dead Zone to the highest value to prevent any issues with moving around using analog sticks. | ||
|xbox prompts = false | |xbox prompts = false | ||
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|impulse triggers notes = | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
|dualshock 4 = true | |dualshock 4 = true | ||
− | |dualshock 4 notes = | + | |dualshock 4 notes = Use [[#Better Rayman 3|Better Rayman 3]] to restore controller support on modern operating systems. Make sure to set the Horizontal Axis value to 2 and the Vertical Axis value to 5 to use right-analog stick camera rotation. |
|dualshock prompts = false | |dualshock prompts = false | ||
|dualshock prompts notes = | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
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|tracked motion prompts notes = | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
|other controllers = true | |other controllers = true | ||
− | |other controllers notes = | + | |other controllers notes = Use [[#Better Rayman 3|Better Rayman 3]] to restore controller support on modern operating systems. |
|other button prompts = Generic | |other button prompts = Generic | ||
|other button prompts notes= | |other button prompts notes= | ||
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|haptic feedback = always on | |haptic feedback = always on | ||
− | |haptic feedback notes = Despite there being an option available to disable vibration in the Options menu, it does not seem to work when disabled. | + | |haptic feedback notes = Use [[#Better Rayman 3|Better Rayman 3]] to restore vibration support on modern operating systems. Despite there being an option available to disable vibration in the Options menu, it does not seem to work when disabled. |
|simultaneous input = true | |simultaneous input = true | ||
|simultaneous input notes = | |simultaneous input notes = | ||
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===Game elements run too fast=== | ===Game elements run too fast=== | ||
− | {{--}} Frame rates above 60 FPS cause various issues, e.g. some animations play out too fast, shielded enemies turn faster, and certain platforms disappear more quickly. | + | {{--}} Rayman 3 by default runs at 72 FPS and may drop to 36 FPS randomly. Frame rates above 60 FPS also cause various issues, e.g. some animations play out too fast, shielded enemies turn faster, and certain platforms disappear more quickly. |
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+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use Better Rayman 3|fix= | ||
+ | Install [[#Better Rayman 3|Better Rayman 3]] to lock the game back to 60 FPS, this also prevents the game from dropping FPS randomly. | ||
+ | }} | ||
{{Fixbox|description=[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)#Frame rate capping|Limit frame rate to 60 FPS]]|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Keith|date=2017-09|comment=}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)#Frame rate capping|Limit frame rate to 60 FPS]]|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Keith|date=2017-09|comment=}}</ref>|fix= | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | === | + | ===Fixing graphical issues and running the game flawlessly on Linux=== |
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref=<ref>[https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=1361611#p1361612]</ref>|fix= |
− | + | # Download and Install [https://www.winehq.org/ Wine] for your distro. Lutris comes with Wine, but it's better to have it installed as well. | |
− | + | # Download and install [https://lutris.net/downloads/ Lutris] for your distro. | |
− | + | # Use Lutris to install whichever version of Rayman 3 you own, by searching for the install script [https://lutris.net/games/ here]. I installed GOG from there and used that to install Rayman 3. | |
− | + | # Open Lutris and click the plus in the upper left, then press add game. | |
− | + | # In the "Game info" tab, put the "Name" as "Rayman 3", then set the runner to "Wine (Runs Windows Games)". | |
− | there and used that to install Rayman 3. | + | # In the "Game options" tab, click browse to the right of "Executable" and browse to the Rayman 3 install directory. Choose "Rayman3.exe". (By default, the GOG version's directory is: /home/<your username>/Games/gog-galaxy/drive_c/Program Files (x86)/GOG Galaxy/Games/Rayman 3/) |
− | + | # Set the "Working directory" as the Rayman 3 install directory, then hit save. | |
− | + | # Right click Rayman 3 in Lutris and choose "Browse files". | |
− | + | # Open "R3_Setup_DX8.exe" and set the game to a resolution your monitor can display. (I chose 1024x768, this is only temporary) | |
− | + | # Run the game temporarily by double clicking "Rayman 3" in Lutris. You can close it as soon as you get to the title screen. (The next 2 steps ensure the game will actually launch after installing Better Rayman 3) | |
− | + | # Install [https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=89&t=12854 Better Rayman 3] to the Rayman 3 directory. | |
− | + | # Right click Rayman 3 in Lutris and choose "Winetricks". | |
− | "Rayman3.exe". (By default, the | + | # Choose "Select the default prefix". |
− | + | # Select "Install a Windows DLL or component". | |
− | + | # Look for "dotnet40", then click it and hit "OK". This may take a minute to install, once it's done, the Winetricks dialogue will pop up again. You can close it once it does by either hitting "Cancel" on each dialogue or clicking the X on the top right. | |
− | + | # Download [http://dege.freeweb.hu/ dgVoodoo] and put the D3D9.ini file from the "MS" directory into the Rayman 3 install directory. | |
− | + | # Put "dgVoodooCpl.exe" into the Rayman 3 install directory too. This is needed for later. | |
− | + | # Open d3d8.ini in the Rayman 3 directory and change "D3d8to9 = 0" to "D3d8to9 = 1", then save and close it. | |
− | + | # Right click Rayman 3 in Lutris and choose configure. | |
− | + | # In the "Runner options" tab, enable DXVK, then hit save. | |
− | + | # Right click Rayman 3 in Lutris and choose "Wine configuration". | |
− | + | # Click add application, then type Rayman3.exe and hit open | |
− | + | # Make sure Rayman3.exe is highlighted in the "Applications" tab, then navigate to the "Libraries" tab. | |
− | + | # Type "d3d8" into the "New override for library:" box and hit "Add". | |
− | + | # Type "d3d9" into the "New override for library:" box and hit "Add". | |
− | + | # Hit "OK" to save the settings and close Wine configuration. | |
− | + | # Browse to the Rayman 3 directory and run "BR3_Config.exe". (If it doesn't launch, skip to step 13) | |
− | + | # Set the "Resolution" to whichever one you plan to use, and optionally set "Texture Quality" to "High". | |
− | + | # Uncheck the box labeled "Vertex processing", then click "OK". | |
− | + | # If BR3_Config opened for you, skip these 3 steps, otherwise, find and open "ubi.ini". (The directory should be: /home/<yourname>/.wine/drive_c/windows/Ubisoft/) | |
− | + | # Change "Gli_Mode" to whichever resolution you want. For 1080p, use "Gli_Mode=1 - 1920 x 1080 x 32". | |
− | + | # Change "TnL=1" to "TnL=0". | |
− | + | # Now double click Rayman 3 in Lutris to launch the game and it should work. You should be able to see the Ubisoft cutscene, and a dgVoodoo watermark in the bottom right that indicates dgVoodoo is working. The dgVoodoo watermark can be disabled by running dgVoodooCpl.exe and going to the options menu. | |
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Revision as of 21:53, 8 February 2020
Developers | |
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Ubisoft Paris | |
Ubisoft Montpellier | |
Mac OS (Classic) | Zonic Limited |
macOS (OS X) | Zonic Limited |
Publishers | |
Ubisoft | |
Poland | Licomp Empik Multimedia |
Russia | Buka Entertainment |
Mac OS | Feral Interactive |
OS X | Feral Interactive |
Engines | |
Ubisoft OpenSpace | |
Release dates | |
Windows | March 20, 2003 |
Mac OS (Classic) | February 6, 2004 |
macOS (OS X) | February 6, 2004 |
Warnings
- The Mac OS X version of this game does not work on Mac OS X Lion (version 10.7) or later due to the removal of support for PowerPC apps.
⤏ Go to series page | |
Rayman | 1995 |
Rayman Designer | 1997 |
Rayman By His Fans | 1998 |
Rayman 60 Levels | 1999 |
Rayman 2: The Great Escape | 1999 |
Rayman M | 2001 |
Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc | 2003 |
Rabbids (series) | |
Rayman Origins | 2012 |
Rayman Jungle Run | 2013 |
Rayman Legends | 2013 |
Rayman Fiesta Run | 2014 |
Rayman Mini | 2019 |
Rayman Redemption (unofficial) | 2020 |
Key points
- Running the game at frame rates higher than 60 may negatively affect gameplay.
General information
- RayWiki - An active wiki dedicated to the Rayman Franchise
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | SafeDisc v2 DRM[Note 1] | |||
Retail | 10th Anniversary, also includes Rayman 2: The Great Escape and Rayman M. | |||
GOG.com | ||||
Ubisoft Store | Included with Ubisoft+. |
Essential improvements
Patches
- Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc 1.0.2 Update updates the original 3-CD Mac OS release to the latest version.
Better Rayman 3
- Better Rayman 3 is a collection of fixes for Rayman 3 that also offers additional features such as widescreen resolutions, windowed mode and restoring the ability to skip video cutscenes.
Skip intro videos
Skip startup Ubisoft logo |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\GAMEDATA\SaveGame\*.sav[Note 2] |
macOS (OS X) |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Ubisoft Connect |
Video settings
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Spanish | ||||
Czech | ||||
Hebrew | ||||
Polish | ||||
Russian | ||||
Slovak |
- The Czech, Hebrew, Polish, Russian, and Slovak languages are only included in the retail versions of the game which were released in their own respective regions.
Forcing a different language
Use Better Rayman 3 |
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VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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vorpX | G3D User created profile, requires DGVoodoo2 v 2.55.4, see important hints in the here. Note: Profile may not work with the latest wrapper, in case of issues please report to the vorpx forum. |
Issues fixed
Refuses to start on Windows 8 and later
- Error message:
Check your version of DirectX. Version 8.1 or higher is required.
Install DirectPlay |
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See Older games refuse to start on Windows 8 and later for instructions. |
Missing textures and broken graphics
Fix TnL issues[3] |
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Fix Intel Graphics[4] |
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Notes
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Game elements run too fast
- Rayman 3 by default runs at 72 FPS and may drop to 36 FPS randomly. Frame rates above 60 FPS also cause various issues, e.g. some animations play out too fast, shielded enemies turn faster, and certain platforms disappear more quickly.
Use Better Rayman 3 |
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Install Better Rayman 3 to lock the game back to 60 FPS, this also prevents the game from dropping FPS randomly. |
Limit frame rate to 60 FPS[5] |
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Fixing graphical issues and running the game flawlessly on Linux
Instructions[6] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 8.1 |
Executable | PPC | 16-bit | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||||
macOS (OS X) | |||||
Mac OS (Classic) |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Cutscenes | Bink Video | 1.1b |
Modifications
- HD Texture Mod - Contains higher quality textures from the 360/PS3 ports of Rayman 3 HD.
- Enhanced Rayman Reshade - Overhaul of the game's lighting and colors.
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98 SE | ME, 2000, XP |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium III 600 MHz | Intel Pentium III 1.0 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 128 MB | 256 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 650 MB | 1.7 GB |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 256 SDR DirectX 8.1 compatible | Nvidia GeForce 2 DirectX 9 compatible |
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 9.1, 10.1.3 | 10.2 |
Processor (CPU) | PowerPC G3/G4 500 MHz | PowerPC G4 700 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 128 MB | 256 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1.2 GB | 1.6 GB |
Video card (GPU) | 16 MB of VRAM | 32 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10[1] or Windows 11 and is disabled by default on Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 when the KB3086255 update is installed.[2]
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 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
- ↑ Not Loading in Windows 10; this will break thousands of - Microsoft Community - last accessed on 2017-01-16
- ↑ Microsoft - MS15-097: Description of the security update for the graphics component in Windows: September 8, 2015 - last accessed on 2018-02-16
- ↑ Better Rayman 3 - Page 25 - Rayman Pirate-Community
- ↑ [1]
- ↑ Verified by User:Keith on 2017-09
- ↑ [2]