Difference between revisions of "Virtua Cop"
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==Input== | ==Input== | ||
{{Input | {{Input | ||
| − | |key remap = | + | |key remap = true |
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
| − | |acceleration option = | + | |acceleration option = false |
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
| − | |mouse sensitivity = | + | |mouse sensitivity = limited |
| − | |mouse sensitivity notes = | + | |mouse sensitivity notes = Referred to as "'''Pointer Speed'''". It has three predetermined settings: "Slow", "Normal" and "Fast" |
|mouse menu = true | |mouse menu = true | ||
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
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|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
| − | |full controller = | + | |full controller = false |
| − | |full controller notes = | + | |full controller notes = Closing the game as well as graphical and control settings require the keyboard. |
|controller remap = false | |controller remap = false | ||
|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
| − | |controller sensitivity = | + | |controller sensitivity = false |
|controller sensitivity notes= | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
|invert controller y-axis = false | |invert controller y-axis = false | ||
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===DirectDraw Init FAILED SetDisplayMode=== | ===DirectDraw Init FAILED SetDisplayMode=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Use [[dgVoodoo 2#DirectX 2-8|dgVoodoo 2]]|ref=<ref name="Blackbird_6.4.2020"/>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Use [[dgVoodoo 2#DirectX 2-8|dgVoodoo 2]]|ref=<ref name="Blackbird_6.4.2020"/>|fix= | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Intro video not being rendered=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} If you wait long enought on the title screen the intro video plays, but only sound can be heard, the video itself is not rendered. This happens because of the Indeo codec which is not included in the newest versions of Windows. | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Install the missing Indeo codec|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Antrad|date=2017-11-06}}</ref>|fix= | ||
| + | # Download an old freeware version of the Ligos Indeo codec from [https://www.free-codecs.com/download/indeo_codec.htm here]. | ||
| + | # Run the setup file you just downloaded and follow the instructions. The installer might hang a while when searching for Netscape-based browsers on your computer, just give it time - it can take 5-15 minutes depending on your hardware or you can select Custom setup and uncheck the last case (Indeo Video 5 Web Browser Plugin), this will install the codec faster) | ||
| + | |||
| + | On Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1 and Windows 10, the Indeo video codec is integrated in the system but not registered. Open a command prompt ("Start" → "Run..." → type "cmd" or "command", click "OK") and execute the following commands : | ||
| + | # First change directory (64 bit Windows only): cd C:\Windows\SysWOW64 | ||
| + | # Register the .dll with this command : regsvr32 ir50_32.dll | ||
| + | # Now the Indeo video codec is activated and videos based on this codec will be played back. | ||
| + | {{ii}} Using dgVoodoo 2 (DDraw.dll) (to fix crashes and get higher resolutions) will not render the intro video, that's because Virtua Cop uses GDI for the intro video instead of DirectX. | ||
| + | {{ii}} Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2069-ddrawcompat/ this] DDraw.dll file, it will render the intro video at the cost of not being compatible with dgVoodoo 2 so you're limited to the default graphical options. | ||
}} | }} | ||
Revision as of 21:25, 21 April 2023
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Sega AM2 | |
| Publishers | |
| Sega | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | October 1996 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | First-person |
| Controls | Point and select |
| Genres | Arcade, Rail shooter |
| Series | Virtua Cop |
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| Virtua Cop | |
|---|---|
| Virtua Cop | 1996 |
| Virtua Cop 2 | 1997 |
Key points
- Also known as Virtua Squad in United States
- Setup will install the NV1 version (incompatible with DirectX) if an Nvidia graphic card is detected. Use
NATIVE.EXEinstead to install the game.
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
Disc is needed as it contains all music tracks | |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows |
Video
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | Only 640x480 is available | ||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | |||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| 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) | |||
| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Locked at 30 FPS. | ||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | |||
Input
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | ||
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | Referred to as "Pointer Speed". It has three predetermined settings: "Slow", "Normal" and "Fast" | |
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support | ||
| Full controller support | Closing the game as well as graphical and control settings require the keyboard. | |
| Controller remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
| Controller sensitivity | ||
| Controller Y-axis inversion |
| 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 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Controller hotplugging | ||
| Haptic feedback | ||
| Digital movement supported | ||
| Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local play | 2 | Co-op |
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| LAN play | 2 | Co-op Accessed by pressing F9 (except during intro logos) |
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| Online play | ||||
Issues fixed
The code execution cannot proceed because DPLAY.dll was not found
| Install DirectPlay[1] |
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DirectDraw Init FAILED SetDisplayMode
| Use dgVoodoo 2[1] |
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Intro video not being rendered
- If you wait long enought on the title screen the intro video plays, but only sound can be heard, the video itself is not rendered. This happens because of the Indeo codec which is not included in the newest versions of Windows.
| Install the missing Indeo codec[2] |
|---|
On Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1 and Windows 10, the Indeo video codec is integrated in the system but not registered. Open a command prompt ("Start" → "Run..." → type "cmd" or "command", click "OK") and execute the following commands :
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Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 3 | Also supports NV1 3D API if uses a nVidia card |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 95 | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 90 MHz | |
| System memory (RAM) | 8 MB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 60 MB | |
| Video card (GPU) | 256 Colors, SVGA compatible DirectX 3 compatible | Nvidia NV1 |
| Sound (audio device) | Sound Blaster 16 compatible | |
| Other | 2x Speed CD Drive, Keyboard/Joypad or joystick | |
Notes
- ↑ 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%\VirtualStoreon Windows Vista and later (more details).
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Verified by User:Blackbird on 2020-04-06
- ↑ Verified by User:Antrad on 2017-11-06