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+ | |official site= https://web.archive.org/web/19990508152405/http://www.microsoft.com/games/midtown/ | ||
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|igdb = midtown-madness | |igdb = midtown-madness | ||
|lutris = midtown-madness | |lutris = midtown-madness | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 304 |
|wikipedia = Midtown Madness | |wikipedia = Midtown Madness | ||
|winehq = 3053 | |winehq = 3053 | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | + | {{Introduction | |
− | {{ | + | |introduction = |
− | + | ||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{mm}} [http://www.mm2x.com/index.php Midtown Madness 2 eXtreme] | + | {{mm}} [http://www.mm2x.com/index.php Midtown Madness 2 eXtreme] - community website with mods and additional cars |
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc check | {{DRM|SafeDisc}}. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc check | {{DRM|SafeDisc}}. | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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− | {{ii}} A free | + | ===Trial version=== |
+ | {{ii}} A free trial version is available from [https://archive.org/details/MidtownMadness_1020 Archive.org]. | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===[https://0x1f9f1.github.io/Open1560 Open1560]=== | ===[https://0x1f9f1.github.io/Open1560 Open1560]=== | ||
{{++}} Open-source reimplementation that fixes a lot of problems and adds a modern renderer. | {{++}} Open-source reimplementation that fixes a lot of problems and adds a modern renderer. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Patches=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} [https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/2709/7/27833 Patch 1] fixes two multiplayer focused issues. | ||
+ | {{ii}} [https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/2709/7/27835 WinXP Compatilbility Patch] fixes game launching issues with Windows XP and later. | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | ||
|widescreen resolution = hackable | |widescreen resolution = hackable | ||
− | |widescreen resolution notes= Use [[#Open1560|Open1560]] or | + | |widescreen resolution notes= Use [[#Open1560|Open1560]] or the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1794-midtown-madness-widescreen-fix/ widescreen fix]. A widescreen patch for car interiors is available [https://www.mm2x.com/modules.php?name=Downloads&action=view&did=2124#2124 here]. |
|multimonitor = false | |multimonitor = false | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
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|antialiasing = hackable | |antialiasing = hackable | ||
|antialiasing notes = Use [[#Open1560|Open1560]] and set between 2x-8x with {{code|msaa x}} [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]], or use [[dgVoodoo 2#DirectX 2-8|dgVoodoo 2]] and choose between 2x-8x [[MSAA]]. | |antialiasing notes = Use [[#Open1560|Open1560]] and set between 2x-8x with {{code|msaa x}} [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]], or use [[dgVoodoo 2#DirectX 2-8|dgVoodoo 2]] and choose between 2x-8x [[MSAA]]. | ||
− | |upscaling = | + | |upscaling = false |
|upscaling tech = | |upscaling tech = | ||
|upscaling notes = | |upscaling notes = | ||
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|subtitles = false | |subtitles = false | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = German | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = false | ||
+ | |notes = Only on German Retail-CD | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Use [[#Open1560|Open1560]] | {{Fixbox|description=Use [[#Open1560|Open1560]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Use [[dgVoodoo 2]]|fix= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use [[dgVoodoo 2]]|ref={{cn|November 2023}}|fix= |
− | # Download | + | # Download [[dgVoodoo 2]]. |
− | # | + | # Extract {{file|dgVoodooSetup.exe}}, as well as {{file|DDraw.dll}} and {{file|D3DImm.dll}} from the {{folder|\MS\x86}} subfolder into {{folder|{{p|game}}}}. |
− | # Rename | + | # Run {{file|dgVoodooSetup.exe}}; click on the "DirectX" tab and change the following: Videocard needs to be changed to "dgVoodoo Virtual 3D Accelerated Card" if it is not already selected. |
− | {{ii}} If | + | # Click "Apply" and close the dgVoodoo setup application. |
− | {{ii}} [[#Open1560|Open1560]] uses an OpenGL renderer that | + | # Rename {{file|midtown.exe}} to {{file|MidtownMadness.exe}}. |
+ | {{ii}} If using an Nvidia card, you must set '''Output API''' to <code>Direct3D 12 (feature level 12.0)</code> in {{file|dgVoodooCpl.exe}} or a driver conflict will occur.{{cn|November 2023}}. | ||
+ | {{ii}} [[#Open1560|Open1560]] uses an OpenGL renderer that is incompatible with dgVoodoo. The last dgVoodoo compatible version is [https://github.com/0x1F9F1/OpenMM1 OpenMM1]. | ||
}} | }} | ||
===CD music does not resume after pause=== | ===CD music does not resume after pause=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Use CDAudio proxy|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Use CDAudio proxy|fix= | ||
− | [https://sourceforge.net/projects/cdaudio-proxy/ CDAudio proxy] | + | # Download [https://sourceforge.net/projects/cdaudio-proxy/ CDAudio proxy] and extract its files to {{folder|{{p|game}}}}. |
+ | # Rip the game's music as {{file|track02.ogg}}, {{file|track03.ogg}}, etc. and place it in a subfolder named {{folder|MUSIC}} in {{folder|{{p|game}}}}. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Note that Midtown Madness will still require the disc inserted to play music. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Unable to run on Linux via Wine=== | ===Unable to run on Linux via Wine=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use the custom bash script from [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1inWrpe_XZcmcMOYRb_CQupZsy2x1V1An/view?usp=sharing here]|ref={{cn|November 2023}}|fix= |
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}} | }} | ||
===Tire smoke not appearing=== | ===Tire smoke not appearing=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Enable smoke|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Enable smoke|fix= | ||
− | # Download | + | # Download the [https://www.mm2x.com/download-1418-mm1-revisited-v3#1418 Midtown Madness Revisited mod]. |
− | # Create a copy of | + | # Create a copy of the game folder and apply the patch to it |
− | # Rename the patched midtown.exe to MidtownMadness.exe and place it in | + | # Rename the patched {{file|midtown.exe}} to {{file|MidtownMadness.exe}} and place it in the original game folder. |
− | # This is only necessary if | + | # This is only necessary if the player does not want to play the MM Revisited mod with its chanes. However, it is still necessary to rename the patched executable for dgVoodoo 2 to work with it{{cn|November 2023}}. |
− | {{ii}} [http://www.mmarchive.com/file_details.php?file_id=2361 MMArchive] entered directory mode on September 1, 2021.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.mmarchive.com/ MMArchive|title= Archival | of MMArchive}}</ref> The direct file download can be found [https://www.mmarchive.com/files/mm1/2361_MM1Revisitedv3.rar here]. Alternatively the file can be accessed from [https://www.mm2x.com/modules.php?name=Downloads&action=view&did=1418#1418 MM2 | + | {{ii}} [http://www.mmarchive.com/file_details.php?file_id=2361 MMArchive] entered directory mode on September 1, 2021.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.mmarchive.com/ MMArchive|title= Archival | of MMArchive}}</ref> The direct file download can be found [https://www.mmarchive.com/files/mm1/2361_MM1Revisitedv3.rar here]. Alternatively the file can be accessed from [https://www.mm2x.com/modules.php?name=Downloads&action=view&did=1418#1418 MM2 Extreme]. |
}} | }} | ||
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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 = | + | |windows arm app = false |
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
|macos intel 32-bit app = | |macos intel 32-bit app = |
Latest revision as of 16:42, 3 June 2024
Developers | |
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Angel Studios | |
Publishers | |
Microsoft | |
Engines | |
Angel Game Engine | |
Release dates | |
Windows | May 27, 1999 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person, Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Racing |
Vehicles | Automobile, Bus, Truck |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Contemporary, North America |
Series | Midtown Madness |
Midtown Madness | |
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Midtown Madness | 1999 |
Midtown Madness 2 | 2000 |
Warnings
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see Availability for affected versions).
Midtown Madness is a singleplayer and multiplayer first-person and third-person racing game in the Midtown Madness series.
General information
- Midtown Madness 2 eXtreme - community website with mods and additional cars
Availability
Trial version
- A free trial version is available from Archive.org.
Essential improvements
Open1560
- Open-source reimplementation that fixes a lot of problems and adds a modern renderer.
Patches
- Patch 1 fixes two multiplayer focused issues.
- WinXP Compatilbility Patch fixes game launching issues with Windows XP and later.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\video.cfg[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\players[Note 2] |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | Use Open1560 or the widescreen fix. A widescreen patch for car interiors is available here. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | Vert-. | ||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | Use Open1560 and launch the game with -window command line argument. |
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Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Use Open1560 (automatically set to 16x, can be manually set to 2x-16x with -afilter x command line argument), or use dgVoodoo 2 and choose between 2x-16x under Texture Filtering. |
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Anti-aliasing (AA) | Use Open1560 and set between 2x-8x with msaa x command line argument, or use dgVoodoo 2 and choose between 2x-8x MSAA. |
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High-fidelity upscaling | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | Use Open1560, or use dgVoodoo 2 and enable Force vSync. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | ||
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 | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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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 |
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English | ||||
German | Only on German Retail-CD |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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Local play | ||||
LAN play | 8 | |||
Online play | The official MSN Gaming Zone service has been shut down; use Voobly. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | Was done via MSN Gaming Zone which was discontinued on June 19, 2006.[3] | |
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Issues fixed
Game runs poorly on Windows 8 and later
Use Open1560 |
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Use dgVoodoo 2[citation needed] |
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CD music does not resume after pause
Use CDAudio proxy |
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DxWnd[4] |
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DxWnd can fix this.
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Text hard to see
Disable font smoothing |
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You must disable font smoothing in Windows. Windows 10 does this by default for midtown.exe, but this is incompatible with dgVoodoo. |
Unable to run on Linux via Wine
Use the custom bash script from here[citation needed] |
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Tire smoke not appearing
Enable smoke |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 6 | |
OpenGL | 3 | Supported in Open1560. |
Software renderer |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95 | 98 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 166 MHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 32 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 300 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 4 MB of VRAM DirectX 6 compatible |
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
- ↑ MSN Games - Free Online Games - last accessed on 2021-04-10
- ↑ Consilidation of CDAudio Proxy into DxWnd - last accessed on [unknown]
- ↑ MMArchive Archival - last accessed on [unknown]