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Difference between revisions of "The Simpsons: Hit & Run"

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'''Key points'''
 
'''Key points'''
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{{ii}} It is recommended to use [https://donutteam.com/downloads/4/ Lucas' Simpsons Hit & Run Mod Launcher] to play the game on modern systems.
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{{ii}} It is recommended to use [[#Lucas' Simpsons Hit & Run Mod Launcher| Lucas' Simpsons Hit & Run Mod Launcher]] to play the game on modern systems.
 
{{--}} The game was designed to run at 60 FPS{{cn|date=May 2017}} and has problems of varying severity at framerates higher or lower than 60.
 
{{--}} The game was designed to run at 60 FPS{{cn|date=May 2017}} and has problems of varying severity at framerates higher or lower than 60.
  
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==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==
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===[https://donutteam.com/downloads/4/ Lucas' Simpsons Hit & Run Mod Launcher]===
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{{++}} Adds compatibility fixes for modern systems and additional customization options.
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====Skip mod launcher window====
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{{Fixbox|description=Launch the game directly|ref=<ref>[https://donutteam.com/forum/topic/1330/ &#91;Mod Launcher&#93; Shortcut Command to launch SH&R directly skipping the launcher UI - Topic - Donut Team]</ref>|fix=
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# Open <code>Lucas Simpsons Hit & Run Mod Launcher.exe</code> shortcut properties.
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# Add <code>-launch</code> as a [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]].
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}}
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===Skip intro videos===
 
===Skip intro videos===
 
{{Fixbox|description=No Introduction Movies Mod|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=No Introduction Movies Mod|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}|fix=
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# Download and run [https://donutteam.com/downloads/4/ Lucas' Simpsons Hit & Run Mod Launcher].
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# Use [[#Lucas' Simpsons Hit & Run Mod Launcher| Lucas' Simpsons Hit & Run Mod Launcher]].
 
# Enable '''No Introduction Movies'''.
 
# Enable '''No Introduction Movies'''.
 
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===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]===
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{{ii}} The game supports six hardcoded resolutions out of the box. [https://donutteam.com/downloads/4/ Lucas' Simpsons Hit & Run Mod Launcher] extends this support to any resolution reported by your graphics card or manually specified in the game's configuration file.
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{{ii}} The game supports six hardcoded resolutions out of the box. [[#Lucas' Simpsons Hit & Run Mod Launcher| Lucas' Simpsons Hit & Run Mod Launcher]] extends this support to any resolution reported by your graphics card or manually specified in the game's configuration file.
 
{{ii}} By default, the game's FOV will be adjusted in relation to your selected aspect ratio.
 
{{ii}} By default, the game's FOV will be adjusted in relation to your selected aspect ratio.
  
 
{{Fixbox|description=Aspect Ratio Mod|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Aspect Ratio Mod|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}|fix=
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# Download and run [https://donutteam.com/downloads/4/ Lucas' Simpsons Hit & Run Mod Launcher].
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# Use [[#Lucas' Simpsons Hit & Run Mod Launcher| Lucas' Simpsons Hit & Run Mod Launcher]].
 
# Enable '''Aspect Ratio Support'''.
 
# Enable '''Aspect Ratio Support'''.
 
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===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]===
 
{{Fixbox|description=FOV Mod|ref=<ref>[https://donutteam.com/forum/topic/1499/ Lucas' Simpsons Hit & Run Mod Launcher 1.16.3 is now available - Topic - Donut Team]</ref>|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=FOV Mod|ref=<ref>[https://donutteam.com/forum/topic/1499/ Lucas' Simpsons Hit & Run Mod Launcher 1.16.3 is now available - Topic - Donut Team]</ref>|fix=
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# Download and run [https://donutteam.com/downloads/4/ Lucas' Simpsons Hit & Run Mod Launcher].
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# Use [[#Lucas' Simpsons Hit & Run Mod Launcher| Lucas' Simpsons Hit & Run Mod Launcher]].
 
# Enable '''Aspect Ratio Support''' and select it.
 
# Enable '''Aspect Ratio Support''' and select it.
 
# Click '''Mod Settings''' and change the FOV value.
 
# Click '''Mod Settings''' and change the FOV value.
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===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]===
 
{{Fixbox|description=Resizable Window Mod|ref={{cn|date=January 2018}}|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Resizable Window Mod|ref={{cn|date=January 2018}}|fix=
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# Download and run [https://donutteam.com/downloads/4/ Lucas' Simpsons Hit & Run Mod Launcher].
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# Use [[#Lucas' Simpsons Hit & Run Mod Launcher| Lucas' Simpsons Hit & Run Mod Launcher]].
 
# Enable '''Resizable Window'''  to make the window resizable and maximizable.
 
# Enable '''Resizable Window'''  to make the window resizable and maximizable.
 
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===[[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed|Borderless fullscreen windowed]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed|Borderless fullscreen windowed]]===
 
{{Fixbox|description=Borderless Mod|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Borderless Mod|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}|fix=
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# Download and run [https://donutteam.com/downloads/4/ Lucas' Simpsons Hit & Run Mod Launcher].
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# Use [[#Lucas' Simpsons Hit & Run Mod Launcher| Lucas' Simpsons Hit & Run Mod Launcher]].
 
# Enable '''Windowed''' and '''Borderless'''.
 
# Enable '''Windowed''' and '''Borderless'''.
 
}}
 
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{{Fixbox|description=Frame Limiter Mod|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Frame Limiter Mod|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}|fix=
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# Download and run [https://donutteam.com/downloads/4/ Lucas' Simpsons Hit & Run Mod Launcher].
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# Use [[#Lucas' Simpsons Hit & Run Mod Launcher| Lucas' Simpsons Hit & Run Mod Launcher]].
 
# Enable '''Frame Limiter''' and select it.
 
# Enable '''Frame Limiter''' and select it.
 
# Click '''Mod Settings''' and change settings if needed.
 
# Click '''Mod Settings''' and change settings if needed.
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===Refuses to load past initial copyright screen===
 
===Refuses to load past initial copyright screen===
 
{{Fixbox|description=Mod Launcher|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Mod Launcher|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
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Use [https://donutteam.com/downloads/4/ Lucas' Simpsons Hit & Run Mod Launcher].
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Use [[#Lucas' Simpsons Hit & Run Mod Launcher| Lucas' Simpsons Hit & Run Mod Launcher]].
  
 
'''Notes'''
 
'''Notes'''
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|64-bit executable      = False
 
|64-bit executable      = False
 
|64-bit executable notes=  
 
|64-bit executable notes=  
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===Skip mod launcher window===
 
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{{Fixbox|description=Launch the game directly|ref=<ref>[https://donutteam.com/forum/topic/1330/ &#91;Mod Launcher&#93; Shortcut Command to launch SH&R directly skipping the launcher UI - Topic - Donut Team]</ref>|fix=
 
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# Download [https://donutteam.com/downloads/4/ Lucas' Simpsons Hit & Run Mod Launcher].
 
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# Open <code>Lucas Simpsons Hit & Run Mod Launcher.exe</code> shortcut properties.
 
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# Add <code>-launch</code> as a [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]].
 
 
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Revision as of 04:21, 18 March 2018

The Simpsons: Hit & Run
The Simpsons: Hit & Run cover
Developers
Radical Entertainment
Publishers
Sierra Entertainment
North America Vivendi Universal Games
Engines
Pure3D
Release dates
Windows November 13, 2003
The Simpsons: Hit & Run guide on StrategyWiki
The Simpsons: Hit & Run on Wikipedia
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The Simpsons
The Simpsons: Bart vs. the Space Mutants 1991
The Simpsons Arcade Game 1991
The Simpsons: Bart's House of Weirdness 1992
Krusty's Fun House 1992
The Simpsons: Cartoon Studio 1996
The Simpsons: Virtual Springfield 1997
The Simpsons: Hit & Run 2003

Key points

It is recommended to use Lucas' Simpsons Hit & Run Mod Launcher to play the game on modern systems.
The game was designed to run at 60 FPS[citation needed] and has problems of varying severity at framerates higher or lower than 60.

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
Windows
This game is not available digitally.

Essential improvements

Lucas' Simpsons Hit & Run Mod Launcher

Adds compatibility fixes for modern systems and additional customization options.

Skip mod launcher window

Launch the game directly[1]
  1. Open Lucas Simpsons Hit & Run Mod Launcher.exe shortcut properties.
  2. Add -launch as a command line argument.

Skip intro videos

No Introduction Movies Mod[citation needed]
  1. Use Lucas' Simpsons Hit & Run Mod Launcher.
  2. Enable No Introduction Movies.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

Template:Game data/row
System Location

Save game data location

Template:Game data/row
System Location

Video settings

Display settings.
Display settings.

Template:Video settings

Widescreen resolution

The game supports six hardcoded resolutions out of the box. Lucas' Simpsons Hit & Run Mod Launcher extends this support to any resolution reported by your graphics card or manually specified in the game's configuration file.
By default, the game's FOV will be adjusted in relation to your selected aspect ratio.
Aspect Ratio Mod[citation needed]
  1. Use Lucas' Simpsons Hit & Run Mod Launcher.
  2. Enable Aspect Ratio Support.

Field of view (FOV)

FOV Mod[2]
  1. Use Lucas' Simpsons Hit & Run Mod Launcher.
  2. Enable Aspect Ratio Support and select it.
  3. Click Mod Settings and change the FOV value.

Windowed

Resizable Window Mod[citation needed]
  1. Use Lucas' Simpsons Hit & Run Mod Launcher.
  2. Enable Resizable Window to make the window resizable and maximizable.

Borderless fullscreen windowed

Borderless Mod[citation needed]
  1. Use Lucas' Simpsons Hit & Run Mod Launcher.
  2. Enable Windowed and Borderless.

Frame rate (FPS)

The game was designed to run at 60 FPS[citation needed] and has problems of varying severity at framerates higher or lower than 60. Below 60 the player may clip into cars, which can pose an issue in many destruction missions.
Above 60 FPS both player car physics are negatively effected, causing cars to fly off edges at uncontrollable speeds and the player character being able to jump higher than originally intended. In some cases at excessively high frame rates, the game can blue screen playing loud static sounds.
Frame Limiter Mod[citation needed]
  1. Use Lucas' Simpsons Hit & Run Mod Launcher.
  2. Enable Frame Limiter and select it.
  3. Click Mod Settings and change settings if needed.

Notes

Frame Limiter is set to 60 FPS by default.
The frame limiter does not fully cap the game to your selected FPS and will likely be running at a slightly higher FPS than specified in the ini.
Capping the frame rate on loading screens will negatively affect load times.

Input settings

Template:Input settings

  • Character controls.

  • Vehicle controls.

  • Other control settings.

Audio settings

Volume settings do not affect introduction movies. The "Voice" setting also affects level-end cutscenes.
Sound settings.
Sound settings.

Template:Audio settings

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Notes
Local play
Versus
LAN play
Online play

Issues fixed

Refuses to load past initial copyright screen

Mod Launcher[citation needed]

Use Lucas' Simpsons Hit & Run Mod Launcher.

Notes

This fixes a bug in the game that causes it to take a long time to load files on Windows Vista and later.
Set compatibility mode[citation needed]
  1. Open game compatibility properties.
  2. Tick Run this program in compatibility mode for:
  3. Select Windows 98/ME
  4. Also tick Disable Visual Themes and Disable Desktop Composition.

Other information

API

Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 98 ME, 2000, XP
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium III 700 MHz Intel Pentium III 1 GHz
System memory (RAM) 192 MB 256 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 1.5 GB 1.9 GB
Video card (GPU) 32 MB of VRAM 64 MB of VRAM

References