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− | '''Mafia: The City of Lost Heaven''' (often shortened to '''Mafia''') is a 2002 game developed by [[Wikipedia:2K Czech|Illusion Softworks]] for [[Wikipedia:Microsoft Windows|Microsoft Windows]]. Most users report no issue with running the game on modern versions of Windows, however, a small number of people experience issues that can be resolved in a number of ways. | + | '''Mafia: The City of Lost Heaven''' (often shortened to '''Mafia''') is a 2002 game developed by [[Wikipedia:2K Czech|Illusion Softworks]] for [[Wikipedia:Microsoft Windows|Microsoft Windows]]. Most users report no issue with running the game on modern versions of Windows (once [[Compatibility Mode]] is enabled), however, a small number of people experience issues that can be resolved in a number of ways. |
=Windows= | =Windows= | ||
==Issues And Fixes== | ==Issues And Fixes== | ||
===Running On Vista/7 (Boxed Version)=== | ===Running On Vista/7 (Boxed Version)=== | ||
− | Some users may experience issues with running the game on Windows Vista or 7. The following offers | + | Some users may experience issues with running the game on Windows Vista or 7. The following solution offers the best experience for users of these operating systems. |
− | #First install the game. If you run into issues at this stage, set <code>MafiaLauncher.exe</code> and <code>MafiaSetup.exe</code> on the first CD to Windows XP SP2 | + | #First install the game. If you run into issues at this stage, set <code>MafiaLauncher.exe</code> and <code>MafiaSetup.exe</code> on the first CD to Windows XP SP2 Compatibility Mode. If the issue still occurs, execute both as administrators. |
− | #Once installed, go to <code>C:\Program Files\Mafia</code> and set the executable <code>Game.exe</code> to Windows XP SP2 Compatibility Mode. | + | #Once installed, go to <code>C:\Program Files\Mafia</code> and set the executable <code>Game.exe</code> to Windows XP SP2 Compatibility Mode. |
#Download Mafia [http://www.ausgamers.com/files/details/html/9266 patch v1.2] (users should note there is no difference between patch 1.3 and 1.2) | #Download Mafia [http://www.ausgamers.com/files/details/html/9266 patch v1.2] (users should note there is no difference between patch 1.3 and 1.2) | ||
#Go to <code>C:\Program Files\Mafia</code> and execute <code>Setup.exe</code>. Ensure it is configured as follows[[File:Mafiasetupimage.jpg|center|thumb|500px|''Users should note 'Display' refers to their installed graphics card, and will vary from that shown'']] | #Go to <code>C:\Program Files\Mafia</code> and execute <code>Setup.exe</code>. Ensure it is configured as follows[[File:Mafiasetupimage.jpg|center|thumb|500px|''Users should note 'Display' refers to their installed graphics card, and will vary from that shown'']] | ||
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#Sometimes sound card drivers may need to be re-installed<ref>http://forums.gamespy.com/tech_support_forum/b48291/4654393/p1/</ref> | #Sometimes sound card drivers may need to be re-installed<ref>http://forums.gamespy.com/tech_support_forum/b48291/4654393/p1/</ref> | ||
#In some cases changing the user's screen resolution in the <code>Setup</code> launcher located in <code>C:\Program Files\Mafia</code>) may solve the issue<ref>http://forummafieuso.free.fr/forum/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=146</ref> | #In some cases changing the user's screen resolution in the <code>Setup</code> launcher located in <code>C:\Program Files\Mafia</code>) may solve the issue<ref>http://forummafieuso.free.fr/forum/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=146</ref> | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Graphical Tweaks== | ||
+ | ===Widescreen=== | ||
+ | Mafia offers a number of widescreen resolutions, however some users may be unable to obtain these. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Video Settings== | ||
+ | {{VideoSettings | ||
+ | |4-3_native=true | ||
+ | |4-3_tweak= | ||
+ | |4-3_notes=Resolutions between 640x480 and 1024x768 | ||
+ | |16-9_native=true | ||
+ | |16-9_tweak= | ||
+ | |16-9_notes=Resolutions above 1280x720, not available for all users - see [http://pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Mafia#Graphical_Tweaks Graphical Tweaks] | ||
+ | |anisotropic_native=false | ||
+ | |anisotropic_tweak=true | ||
+ | |anisotropic_notes=Can be forced through GPU settings | ||
+ | |antialiasing_native=true | ||
+ | |antialiasing_tweak= | ||
+ | |antialiasing_notes=2x/4x | ||
+ | |windowed_native=false | ||
+ | |windowed_tweak=false | ||
+ | |windowed_notes= | ||
+ | |fullscreen_native=false | ||
+ | |fullscreen_tweak=false | ||
+ | |fullscreen_notes= | ||
+ | |fov_native=false | ||
+ | |fov_tweak=false | ||
+ | |fov_notes= | ||
+ | |multimonitor_native=false | ||
+ | |multimonitor_tweak=true | ||
+ | |multimonitor_notes=Limited support - see [http://pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Mafia#Graphical_Tweaks Graphical Tweaks] | ||
+ | |vsync_native=true | ||
+ | |vsync_tweak= | ||
+ | |vsync_notes=On/Off, Triple Buffering supported - On/Off | ||
+ | }} | ||
==Controller Support== | ==Controller Support== |
Revision as of 11:10, 22 April 2012
Mafia: The City of Lost Heaven (often shortened to Mafia) is a 2002 game developed by Illusion Softworks for Microsoft Windows. Most users report no issue with running the game on modern versions of Windows (once Compatibility Mode is enabled), however, a small number of people experience issues that can be resolved in a number of ways.
Windows
Issues And Fixes
Running On Vista/7 (Boxed Version)
Some users may experience issues with running the game on Windows Vista or 7. The following solution offers the best experience for users of these operating systems.
- First install the game. If you run into issues at this stage, set
MafiaLauncher.exe
andMafiaSetup.exe
on the first CD to Windows XP SP2 Compatibility Mode. If the issue still occurs, execute both as administrators. - Once installed, go to
C:\Program Files\Mafia
and set the executableGame.exe
to Windows XP SP2 Compatibility Mode. - Download Mafia patch v1.2 (users should note there is no difference between patch 1.3 and 1.2)
- Go to
C:\Program Files\Mafia
and executeSetup.exe
. Ensure it is configured as follows - At this stage the user may be able to run the game. You can test this by running
intro.avi
inC:\Program Files\Mafia
. If the video runs, the game is now ready. If not, follow the remaining steps. - Intro movies in Mafia run using an Indeo codec, which is unsupported by Windows since XP SP1, so the user will need to download a freeware Indeo codec such as this. Since version 5.2 the software has become a paid product, so it is important to find a version before this.
- Open a command prompt with elevated right (press the Start button, type 'CMD', right click on it and choose 'Run as administrator'). In the console, type
regsvr32 ir50_32.dll
- Attempt to run the game.
Red Blocks/Black Lines On Screen
Some users have reported seeing red blocks of colour, or black lines run across the screen during play, similar to the following[1]:
This error can often be resolved by opening Setup.exe
in C:\Program Files\Mafia
, and clicking on 'Open expert settings...', then selecting 'Multipass rendering' rather than 'Hardware Transform&Lighting'.
Settings Bug (Non-English Steam Versions)
Some users of non-English versions of the game have reported an issue whereby changing the settings of the game in the Settings launcher has no effect, with Mafia always running with default values. In some cases, this has also led to Mafia not running. This issue can be resolved as follows[2]:
- Set Mafia's language in Steam to English
- Wait until download is complete
- Start Settings launcher
- Select desired settings
- Save and exit launcher
- Set Mafia's language in Steam to your desired option
- Wait until download is complete
- Start the game - it should run in your desired language with your desired settings
Error 4205 Generic
Some users experience an 'Init error error: #4205 Generic' error message upon startup. There are a variety of possible fixes for this issue - below is a checklist of things to try to resolve the issue:
- Download the freeware Indeo codec outlined above[3]
- Input your screen resolution (rather than the default one) in the
Setup
launcher inC:\Program Files\Mafia
[4], and change your refresh rate to your screen's actual refresh rate[5] - Update your appropriate video card drivers and version of DirectX
Error 8815 Generic
Many users have reported the game crashing upon start to a white screen with the message 'error 8815 generic'[6]. Again, there are a number of claimed fixes for this issue, but the error can have different causes on a case by case basis. Some common causes and fixes are outlined below:
- One reason why is error may be caused is out of date graphics or sound card drivers. Users should check on the relevant card manufacturer's website for new drivers, then download and install them
- Sometimes sound card drivers may need to be re-installed[7]
- In some cases changing the user's screen resolution in the
Setup
launcher located inC:\Program Files\Mafia
) may solve the issue[8]
Graphical Tweaks
Widescreen
Mafia offers a number of widescreen resolutions, however some users may be unable to obtain these.
Video Settings
Controller Support
Mafia has limited controller support built in to the game. Some users have reported success with using an Xbox 360 Controller For Windows with the game, however, there are often issues with the use of the thumb-sticks[9]. This can be fixed by using a program such as XPadder to rebind controls, using the D-Pad to steer, and disabling the thumb-sticks.
System Requirements
Notes
- ↑ http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2595659
- ↑ http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1375770
- ↑ http://notebooky-forum.notebook.cz/viewtopic.php?t=21483&sid=e65775e083125372a8c03299ad33b1b9
- ↑ http://www.gamevicio.com/i/topicos/59/59919-error-4205-generic/index.html
- ↑ http://forums.gamespy.com/technical_issues/b48748/4585346/p1/
- ↑ http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2620915
- ↑ http://forums.gamespy.com/tech_support_forum/b48291/4654393/p1/
- ↑ http://forummafieuso.free.fr/forum/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=146
- ↑ http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2595124