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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
| − | |cover = True Crime New York City Cover. | + | |cover = True Crime New York City (PC Cover).png |
|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Luxoflux}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Luxoflux}} | ||
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|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Activision}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Activision}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Buka Entertainment|Russia}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 24, 2006}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 24, 2006}} | ||
| + | |reception = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|true-crime-new-york-city|54}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|true-crime-new-york-city|64}} | ||
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} |
| − | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Third-person }} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action, Open world, Shooter, TPS }} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | Automobile, Bus, Transport, Truck }} |
| − | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} | |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Contemporary, North America }} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | True Crime }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | True Crime }} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
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|mobygames = true-crime-new-york-city | |mobygames = true-crime-new-york-city | ||
|wikipedia = True Crime: New York City | |wikipedia = True Crime: New York City | ||
| + | |lutris = true-crime-new-york-city | ||
| + | |hltb = 10680 | ||
|winehq = 13368 | |winehq = 13368 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
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'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
| − | {{--}} | + | {{--}} Poor PC port that is based off the inferior Gamecube version resulting in: (missing graphical effects, backwards traffic bug, inaccurate aiming and controls, bad lighting compared to PlayStation 2 and Xbox versions).<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFGBg7uot1U|title=True Crime: New York City PC Time Capsule vs PS2: A Tech Showcase... But Not On PC!|date=2022-06-06}}</ref> |
| − | |||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc check | {{DRM|SecuROM|7}} disc check | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc check | {{DRM|SecuROM|7}} disc check. | | Windows }} |
| + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc check | Polish release. {{DRM|SafeDisc|v4.6}} disc check. | | Windows }} | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{ii}}This game is not available digitally. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Monetization== | ||
| + | {{Monetization | ||
| + | |ad-supported = | ||
| + | |dlc = | ||
| + | |expansion pack = | ||
| + | |freeware = | ||
| + | |free-to-play = | ||
| + | |one-time game purchase = | ||
| + | |sponsored = Motorola phones are featured in the game. | ||
| + | |subscription = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|widescreen resolution = limited | |widescreen resolution = limited | ||
|widescreen resolution notes= Use [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#truecrimenyc ThirteenAG's fix] to address HUD and FOV issues. | |widescreen resolution notes= Use [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#truecrimenyc ThirteenAG's fix] to address HUD and FOV issues. | ||
| − | |multimonitor = | + | |multimonitor = false |
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
|ultrawidescreen = unknown | |ultrawidescreen = unknown | ||
|ultrawidescreen notes = | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
|4k ultra hd = true | |4k ultra hd = true | ||
| − | |4k ultra hd notes = Game accepts any resolution supported by the monitor | + | |4k ultra hd notes = Game accepts any resolution supported by the monitor. |
|fov = unknown | |fov = unknown | ||
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
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|antialiasing = false | |antialiasing = false | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
| + | |upscaling = false | ||
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = false | |vsync = false | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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|120 fps = false | |120 fps = false | ||
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
| − | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
| − | |color blind = | + | |color blind = false |
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Input== | ==Input== | ||
| − | |||
{{Input | {{Input | ||
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
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|invert mouse y-axis = true | |invert mouse y-axis = true | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
| − | |touchscreen = | + | |touchscreen = false |
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
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{{Audio | {{Audio | ||
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
| − | |separate volume notes = Music, Effects, Ambient, Voice | + | |separate volume notes = Music, Effects, Ambient, Voice. |
|surround sound = unknown | |surround sound = unknown | ||
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
| − | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
| + | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
| + | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Issues unresolved== | ==Issues unresolved== | ||
===Controls locking up=== | ===Controls locking up=== | ||
| − | {{--}} Controls will frequently lock up through | + | {{--}} Controls will frequently lock up through gamepad and mouse. Keyboard input is unaffected. Possibly helped by reducing your mouse polling rate. |
==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===Game runs too fast during gameplay=== | ===Game runs too fast during gameplay=== | ||
| − | {{Fixbox|description=Fix game speed|ref={{ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Fix game speed|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AlphaYellow|date=2024-01-16}}</ref>|fix= |
# Install [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#truecrimenyc ThirteenAG's fix]. | # Install [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#truecrimenyc ThirteenAG's fix]. | ||
| − | # Open | + | # Open {{file|TrueCrimeNewYorkCity.WidescreenFix.ini}}. |
# Increase the <code>GameSpeed = 128.0</code> value (e.g. <code>200.0</code>) to make game a little slower and smooth. | # Increase the <code>GameSpeed = 128.0</code> value (e.g. <code>200.0</code>) to make game a little slower and smooth. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
| − | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 8 |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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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 intel 32-bit app = | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
|macos intel 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 = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Middleware=== | ||
| + | {{Middleware | ||
| + | |physics = | ||
| + | |physics notes = | ||
| + | |audio = | ||
| + | |audio notes = | ||
| + | |interface = | ||
| + | |interface notes = | ||
| + | |input = | ||
| + | |input notes = | ||
| + | |cutscenes = Bink Video | ||
| + | |cutscenes notes = 1.5.21.0 | ||
| + | |multiplayer = | ||
| + | |multiplayer notes= | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|recCPU2 = AMD Athlon XP 2000+ | |recCPU2 = AMD Athlon XP 2000+ | ||
|recRAM = 512 MB | |recRAM = 512 MB | ||
| − | |recHD = | + | |recHD = |
|recGPU = Nvidia GeForce FX 5700 | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce FX 5700 | ||
|recGPU2 = ATI Radeon 9600 | |recGPU2 = ATI Radeon 9600 | ||
| + | |recaudio = Sound Blaster X-Fi | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
Latest revision as of 10:15, 9 February 2024
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Luxoflux | |
| Windows | Aspyr Media |
| Publishers | |
| Activision | |
| Russia | Buka Entertainment |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | March 24, 2006 |
| Reception | |
| Metacritic | 54 |
| IGDB | 64 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase |
| Modes | Singleplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | Third-person |
| Controls | Direct control |
| Genres | Action, Open world, Shooter, TPS |
| Vehicles | Automobile, Bus, Transport, Truck |
| Art styles | Realistic |
| Themes | Contemporary, North America |
| Series | True Crime |
 |
|
| True Crime | |
|---|---|
| True Crime: Streets of LA | 2004 |
| True Crime: New York City | 2006 |
Warnings
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see Availability for affected versions).
Key points
- Poor PC port that is based off the inferior Gamecube version resulting in: (missing graphical effects, backwards traffic bug, inaccurate aiming and controls, bad lighting compared to PlayStation 2 and Xbox versions).[1]
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
SecuROM 7 DRM disc check. | |
|
| Retail | |
Polish release. SafeDisc v4.6 DRM[Note 1] disc check. | |
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).
- This game is not available digitally.
Monetization
| Type | Notes |
|---|---|
| Sponsored | Motorola phones are featured in the game. |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\TCNYC\Saved Games\ |
Video
Game Graphics Options Menu
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | Use ThirteenAG's fix to address HUD and FOV issues. | ||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | |||
| 4K Ultra HD | Game accepts any resolution supported by the monitor. | ||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | |||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| High-fidelity upscaling | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Frame rate is capped at 30 FPS. | ||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | |||
Input
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | ||
| Mouse acceleration | Strong mouse acceleration. Can't be disabled. | |
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support | XInput controllers mapping is all over the place and can't be changed. | |
| Full controller support | ||
| Controller remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
| Controller sensitivity | ||
| Controller Y-axis inversion |
| Controller types |
|---|
| XInput-compatible controllers |
|---|
| PlayStation controllers |
|---|
| Generic/other controllers |
|---|
| Additional information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Button prompts | Keyboard and mouse button prompts only. | |
| Controller hotplugging | ||
| Haptic feedback | ||
| Digital movement supported | ||
| Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
In-game Audio Options Menu
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | Music, Effects, Ambient, Voice. | |
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| Czech | Only available in the Czech retail version. | |||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Italian | ||||
| Polish | Only available in the Polish retail version. For other releases download this | |||
| Brazilian Portuguese | Fan translation: download (TriboGamer) | |||
| Russian | Only available in the Russian retail version. | |||
| Spanish |
Issues unresolved
Controls locking up
- Controls will frequently lock up through gamepad and mouse. Keyboard input is unaffected. Possibly helped by reducing your mouse polling rate.
Issues fixed
Game runs too fast during gameplay
| Fix game speed[4] |
|---|
|
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 8 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Cutscenes | Bink Video | 1.5.21.0 |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | XP SP2 | |
| Processor (CPU) | 1.5 GHz | Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz AMD Athlon XP 2000+ |
| System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2.7 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | 64 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible | Nvidia GeForce FX 5700 ATI Radeon 9600 |
| Sound (audio device) | Sound Blaster X-Fi | |
Notes
References
- ↑ True Crime: New York City PC Time Capsule vs PS2: A Tech Showcase... But Not On PC! - last accessed on 2022-06-06
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Verified by User:AlphaYellow on 2024-01-16