Difference between revisions of "Interstate '76"
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|cover = Interstate 76 Cover.png | |cover = Interstate 76 Cover.png | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 26, 1997}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 26, 1997}} | ||
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Third-person }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Racing, Vehicle combat }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | Automobile }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | ||
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'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
{{GOG.com links|1207661003|interstate_series|for game series}} | {{GOG.com links|1207661003|interstate_series|for game series}} | ||
− | {{mm}} [http://interstate76.com interstate76.com] | + | {{mm}} [http://www.kegel.com/anet/ Multiplayer (Anet) source code] was made open source in 2002. |
− | {{mm}} [http://www.localditch.com/interstate-76/ Local Ditch Gaming] | + | {{mm}} [http://interstate76.com interstate76.com] - fan site with tips, tricks and mods. |
+ | {{mm}} [http://www.localditch.com/interstate-76/ Local Ditch Gaming] - source for tips. | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
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===Version differences=== | ===Version differences=== | ||
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} The '''Arsenal''' edition, also sold as the '''Gold Edition''', included the base game and the Nitro Pack with the official 1.2 patch, 3D acceleration support and force feedback support. |
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} The '''Sidewinder Force Feedback Pro Edition''' (v1.06) was bundled with Microsoft's Sidewinder Force Feedback Pro controller line. |
+ | ==Monetization== | ||
{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
− | {{DLC/row| Nitro Pack | | + | {{DLC/row| Nitro Pack | Standalone expansion, does not require the base game to run. Known as '''Nitro Riders''' in Europe. | Windows }} |
}} | }} | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
− | + | {{ii}} Updates for the original retail version, including the Gold Edition, are available [http://www.howgeek.com/2009/08/20/interstate-76-d3d-patch-gold-patch-force-feedback-patch/ here]. | |
− | + | ||
− | + | ===Unofficial patch=== | |
+ | {{ii}} The latest unofficial patch for the Nitro Pack is available [https://forums.interstate76.com/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=1442 here]. It includes a frame rate limiter set to 24 FPS for preventing issues, and improved A3D and Direct3D support. | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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==Video== | ==Video== | ||
− | {{Image|Interstate 76 - Video Settings.png|Video settings | + | {{Image|Interstate 76 - Video Settings.png|Video settings}} |
{{Video | {{Video | ||
|wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/interstate-76/en | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/interstate-76/en | ||
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = unsupported | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = unsupported | ||
|widescreen resolution = false | |widescreen resolution = false | ||
− | |widescreen resolution notes= 4:3 resolutions only. Higher 4:3 resolutions can be forced for the Glide or Direct3D mode by using a wrapper such as [ | + | |widescreen resolution notes= 4:3 resolutions only. Higher 4:3 resolutions can be forced for the Glide or Direct3D mode by using a wrapper such as [[dgVoodoo 2]], but the aspect ratio can not be changed. |
|multimonitor = false | |multimonitor = false | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
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|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
|windowed = hackable | |windowed = hackable | ||
− | |windowed notes = For software, a windowed mode can be activated by using the <code>-gdi</code> parameter. | + | |windowed notes = For software rendering, a windowed mode can be activated by using the <code>-gdi</code> parameter. May be broken on modern Windows{{cn|December 2022}}. D3D and Glide can be forced in certain wrappers.{{cn|December 2022}} |
|borderless windowed = false | |borderless windowed = false | ||
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
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===[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)|High frame rate]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)|High frame rate]]=== | ||
− | {{--}} Frame rates higher than 30 FPS (24 FPS in some cases | + | {{--}} Frame rates higher than 30 FPS (24 FPS in some cases) cause stuttering, physics and enemy AI problems. |
− | {{ | + | |
− | {{ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use the [[#Unofficial patch|unofficial patch for Nitro Pack]]|ref=|fix= |
− | + | }} | |
− | + | ||
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use [https://github.com/immi101/i76fix/releases patches by immi] (or [https://www16.zippyshare.com/v/Vp8dMvFE/file.html legacy patch for base game])|ref=|fix= | |
+ | }} | ||
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+ | {{Fixbox|description=Force the frame rate to 24 FPS in the graphics card control panel or via [[dgVoodoo 2]]|ref=|fix= | ||
+ | }} | ||
==Input== | ==Input== | ||
− | {{Image|Interstate 76 - Input Settings.png|Input settings | + | {{Image|Interstate 76 - Input Settings.png|Input settings}} |
{{Input | {{Input | ||
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
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===Enabling force feedback on the Gold Edition=== | ===Enabling force feedback on the Gold Edition=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Change registry key|ref=<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20010119140800/http://www.activision.com/games/arsenal/bandit.html I'76 Arsenal - Activision.com (retrieved)]</ref>|fix= |
+ | # Run the [[Windows#Registry Editor|Registry Editor]]. | ||
# Go to <code>{{p|hklm}}\SOFTWARE\ACTIVISION\</code> | # Go to <code>{{p|hklm}}\SOFTWARE\ACTIVISION\</code> | ||
# Rename the '''Interstate'76FRC''' folder to '''Interstate '76'''. | # Rename the '''Interstate'76FRC''' folder to '''Interstate '76'''. | ||
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==Audio== | ==Audio== | ||
− | {{Image|Interstate 76 - Audio Settings.png|Audio settings | + | {{Image|Interstate 76 - Audio Settings.png|Audio settings}} |
{{Audio | {{Audio | ||
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
− | |separate volume notes = CD Music, SFX | + | |separate volume notes = CD Music, SFX and 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 = true | |eax support = true | ||
− | |eax support notes | + | |eax support notes = A3D 1.0<ref>[http://members.optusnet.com.au/kirben/3dsoftware.html Aureal A3D Central - 3D Sound Software list]</ref> |
− | |royalty free audio | + | |royalty free audio = unknown |
− | |royalty free audio notes | + | |royalty free audio notes = |
|red book cd audio = true | |red book cd audio = true | ||
− | |red book cd audio notes = | + | |red book cd audio notes = GOG.com version uses the ''winmm'' wrapper. |
}} | }} | ||
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|lan play players = 8 | |lan play players = 8 | ||
|lan play modes = Versus | |lan play modes = Versus | ||
− | |lan play notes = Uses | + | |lan play notes = Uses deprecated IPX protocol; see [[Windows#IPX protocol deprecated|IPX protocol deprecated]] for more information. |
|online play = hackable | |online play = hackable | ||
|online play players = 8 | |online play players = 8 | ||
|online play modes = Versus | |online play modes = Versus | ||
− | |online play notes = | + | |online play notes = The official ANet service has been shut down. Use the [[#Unofficial patch|unofficial patch for Nitro Pack]]; GOG users should get the version from [https://inbetweennames.net/projects/interstate76anet/ here] instead (no DRM). |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ===Crashes on XP<ref> | + | ===Crashes on Windows XP=== |
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Download modified database files for [http://www.localditch.com/interstate-76/database.zip base game] and [http://www.localditch.com/interstate-76/nitro_database.zip Nitro Pack]|ref=|fix= | |
− | {{ | + | }} |
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Manually modify files|ref=<ref name="I76Vogons">{{Refurl|url=https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?p=122173#p122173|title=Interstate '76 - Page 3 \ VOGONS|date=2022-12-11}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Open the file <code>database.mw2</code> (</code>.tvf</code> in Nitro Pack) in a hex editor. | ||
+ | # Find the last two <code>RIFF</code> extensions and change them to something else, such as <code>PIFF</code>. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Disable hardware acceleration for audio devices or disable sound in-game|ref=<ref name="I76Vogons"/>|fix= | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | === | + | ===Installing retail version on 64-bit systems=== |
+ | {{ii}} The official 16-bit installer will not run on 64-bit systems. | ||
{{ii}} A German website has a custom installer [https://www.replaying.de/files/interstate-76-patch-windows-vista-7-x64/ here]. It also includes and installs the patches, up to the Gold Edition. | {{ii}} A German website has a custom installer [https://www.replaying.de/files/interstate-76-patch-windows-vista-7-x64/ here]. It also includes and installs the patches, up to the Gold Edition. | ||
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} [https://github.com/otya128/winevdm winevdm] can also be used. |
+ | |||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Manual installation|ref=|fix= |
− | # Create a folder | + | # Create a folder where the game files will be located. |
− | + | # Copy all files and folders to it, with the exception of the <code>DEMO</code> and <code>DirectX</code> subfolders and the <code>setup.exe</code> file. | |
− | + | # Create a <code>.reg</code> file, edit it in a text editor to include the data below (note that the path to the game needs two <code>\</code> characters), and run it as administrator: | |
− | # | ||
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<pre> | <pre> | ||
REGEDIT4 | REGEDIT4 | ||
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\App Paths\I76.exe] | [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\App Paths\I76.exe] | ||
− | + | "(Default)"="{{p|game}}\\I76.exe" | |
− | "(Default)"=" | + | "Path"="{{p|game}}" |
− | |||
− | "Path"=" | ||
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Activision] | [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Activision] | ||
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Activision\Interstate '76] | [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Activision\Interstate '76] | ||
− | + | "EXE"=i76.exe | |
− | "EXE"= | ||
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Activision\Interstate '76\1.06] | [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Activision\Interstate '76\1.06] | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ===Textures are "flipped" with other textures in | + | ===Textures are "flipped" with other textures in Glide mode<ref>https://groups.google.com/forum/#!search/I76$20crashes/3dfx.oem.products.canopus.pure3d/XCLHYFcDXZA/cQtyWI6QzCwJ</ref><ref>https://groups.google.com/forum/#!search/I76$20crashes/comp.sys.ibm.pc.games.action/xxDtNgpfTh4/KIcsTg1T8tkJ</ref><ref>https://groups.google.com/forum/#!search/I76$20crashes/3dfx.oem.products.canopus.pure3d/SvqEapEmjFY/buKrTdczWp0J</ref><ref>https://groups.google.com/forum/#!search/I76$20crashes/3dfx.game.discussion/cw8_acvuPXA/oHs5lz9DTusJ</ref><ref>https://groups.google.com/forum/#!search/I76$20crashes/3dfx.products.voodoo2/Pw_Qpmzag_s/09Rc5pn9jDoJ</ref>=== |
− | {{ii}} This is a bug in some | + | {{ii}} This is a bug in some Glide wrappers. Reduce the texture memory to 2 MB to bypass this. |
− | {{ii}} If | + | {{ii}} If running a real Voodoo card, add the following to a batch file followed by the game's executable: |
<pre> | <pre> | ||
SET SST_TMUMEM_SIZE=2 | SET SST_TMUMEM_SIZE=2 | ||
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===Game crashes after mission 12=== | ===Game crashes after mission 12=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Official response from Activision | + | {{Fixbox|description=Official response from Activision representative|ref=<ref>https://groups.google.com/forum/#!search/I76$20crashes/comp.sys.ibm.pc.games.action/XTLe06VBf48/r3lDz_vaNKYJ</ref><ref>https://groups.google.com/forum/#!search/I76$20crashes/comp.sys.ibm.pc.games.action/qG0zyxRPkgU/8qrOsguD6AUJ</ref>|fix= |
− | + | <pre> | |
+ | This problem can be fixed by retrieving the I76shell.dll from the 1.06 or 1.08 patch for the original I76 W95. Do not install the 1.06 patch to the Gold Edition! It will crash. Instead, extract the 1.06 patch to a new folder. Copy the I76shell.dll file to the Gold Edition directory. Only 1 file will be replaced. | ||
− | + | I tested Gold i76 using the i76shell.dll file from the 1.083 patch. It worked! I was able to get into the 13th level without a page fault crash. Be sure to back up the original .dll file though before doing this. The Gold edition will crash on Instant Melees with 1.08 .dll file installed. I would only use the 1.08 file temporarily for the purpose of gaining access to the 13th level. | |
− | {{ii}} | + | </pre> |
+ | {{ii}} This can be simplified by renaming the patch .dll to <code>I76shell_1083.dll</code> (GOG.com version already includes it), then using the following batch scripts to enable and disable the fix. Name them as such: | ||
+ | |||
+ | <div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"> | ||
+ | : '''Batch file contents''' | ||
+ | <div class="mw-collapsible-content"> | ||
'''EnableM13.bat''' | '''EnableM13.bat''' | ||
<pre> | <pre> | ||
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</pre> | </pre> | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | </div></div> | ||
===Unhandled exception error=== | ===Unhandled exception error=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Run as administrator|ref={{cn|date= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Run the game as administrator|ref={{cn|date=July 2017}}|fix= |
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}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Run in compatibility mode|ref=<ref>[https://bugs.winehq.org/show_bug.cgi?id=21924#c5 Interstate '76 Arsenal crashes (privileged instructions used in attempt to measure the CPU speed) - WineHQ Bugzilla]</ref>{{cn|Somebody please test this mess}}|fix= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Run the game in [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility mode]] for Windows 95/98 (retail) or XP SP3 (GOG.com)|ref=<ref>[https://bugs.winehq.org/show_bug.cgi?id=21924#c5 Interstate '76 Arsenal crashes (privileged instructions used in attempt to measure the CPU speed) - WineHQ Bugzilla]</ref>{{cn|Somebody please test this mess}}|fix= |
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}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | |
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Disable display scaling on high DPI settings in compatibility settings|ref={{cn|date=July 2017}}|fix= | |
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}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | |
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Set [[Windows#Force CPU affinity|core affinity]] to just one core|ref={{CN|date=March 2019}}|fix= | |
}} | }} | ||
===Mouse becoming unusable in certain menus while using dgVoodoo in fullscreen mode=== | ===Mouse becoming unusable in certain menus while using dgVoodoo in fullscreen mode=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox | + | {{Fixbox|description=''Preemptively toggle windowed mode''|ref={{CN|date=May 2022}}|fix= |
− | |description=''Preemptively toggle windowed mode''|ref={{CN|date=May 2022}} | + | Toggle into windowed mode before the game enters into the post-/pre-mission menus. |
− | |fix= | ||
− | Toggle into windowed mode before the game enters into the post-/pre-mission menus. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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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 = Setup.exe is 16-bit. | |windows exe notes = Setup.exe is 16-bit. | ||
|mac os x powerpc app = | |mac os x powerpc app = | ||
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|physics = | |physics = | ||
|physics notes = | |physics notes = | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = |
− | |audio notes = | + | |audio notes = |
|interface = | |interface = | ||
|interface notes = | |interface notes = | ||
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|input notes = | |input notes = | ||
|cutscenes = Smacker Video | |cutscenes = Smacker Video | ||
− | |cutscenes notes = Cutscenes remain on | + | |cutscenes notes = Cutscenes remain on disc in the retail version. |
|multiplayer = ANET | |multiplayer = ANET | ||
|multiplayer notes= | |multiplayer notes= | ||
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|recRAM = 32 MB | |recRAM = 32 MB | ||
|recHD = 130 MB | |recHD = 130 MB | ||
− | |recGPU = | + | |recGPU = Voodoo 3DFX or equivalent |
|recVRAM = 2 MB | |recVRAM = 2 MB | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
Revision as of 16:38, 11 December 2022
Developers | |
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Activision | |
Engines | |
MechWarrior 2 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | March 26, 1997 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Racing, Vehicle combat |
Vehicles | Automobile |
Series | Interstate |
Interstate | |
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Interstate '76 | 1997 |
Interstate '82 | 1999 |
Interstate: Outlaws (unofficial) | 2007 |
General information
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Multiplayer (Anet) source code was made open source in 2002.
- interstate76.com - fan site with tips, tricks and mods.
- Local Ditch Gaming - source for tips.
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | ||||
GOG.com | The Interstate '76 Arsenal edition. Includes both the Nitro Pack expansion and Gold update. |
- Interstate '76 (base game) Demo is available
- Interstate '76 Arsenal Demo is available
Version differences
- The Arsenal edition, also sold as the Gold Edition, included the base game and the Nitro Pack with the official 1.2 patch, 3D acceleration support and force feedback support.
- The Sidewinder Force Feedback Pro Edition (v1.06) was bundled with Microsoft's Sidewinder Force Feedback Pro controller line.
Monetization
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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Nitro Pack | Standalone expansion, does not require the base game to run. Known as Nitro Riders in Europe. |
Essential improvements
Patches
- Updates for the original retail version, including the Gold Edition, are available here.
Unofficial patch
- The latest unofficial patch for the Nitro Pack is available here. It includes a frame rate limiter set to 24 FPS for preventing issues, and improved A3D and Direct3D support.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\[Note 1] |
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input.map
for keyboard bindings -
input.def
andgamekey.def
for additional bindings (not changeable through game dialogue) -
internet.lst
for server list -
modem.ini
for modem configuration -
NSCR.DAT
anduser.mel
for multiplayer configuration -
reconfig.spc
for car loadout
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\save***.cmp[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | 4:3 resolutions only. Higher 4:3 resolutions can be forced for the Glide or Direct3D mode by using a wrapper such as dgVoodoo 2, but the aspect ratio can not be changed. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | For software rendering, a windowed mode can be activated by using the -gdi parameter. May be broken on modern Windows[citation needed]. D3D and Glide can be forced in certain wrappers.[citation needed] |
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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. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | See High frame rate. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
High frame rate
- Frame rates higher than 30 FPS (24 FPS in some cases) cause stuttering, physics and enemy AI problems.
Use the unofficial patch for Nitro Pack |
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Use patches by immi (or legacy patch for base game) |
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Force the frame rate to 24 FPS in the graphics card control panel or via dgVoodoo 2 |
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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 | See also Enabling force feedback on the Gold Edition. | |
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Enabling force feedback on the Gold Edition
Change registry key[1] |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | CD Music, SFX and voice | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
EAX support | A3D 1.0[2] | |
Royalty free audio | ||
Red Book CD audio | GOG.com version uses the winmm wrapper. |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Brazilian Portuguese | Retail: Interestadual 76.[3] |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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LAN play | 8 | Versus Uses deprecated IPX protocol; see IPX protocol deprecated for more information. |
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Online play | 8 | Versus The official ANet service has been shut down. Use the unofficial patch for Nitro Pack; GOG users should get the version from here instead (no DRM). |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Issues fixed
Corrupt graphics on Windows Vista and Windows 7
See DirectDraw troubleshooting |
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Crashes on Windows XP
Download modified database files for base game and Nitro Pack |
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Manually modify files[4] |
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Disable hardware acceleration for audio devices or disable sound in-game[4] |
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Installing retail version on 64-bit systems
- The official 16-bit installer will not run on 64-bit systems.
- A German website has a custom installer here. It also includes and installs the patches, up to the Gold Edition.
- winevdm can also be used.
Manual installation |
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REGEDIT4 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\App Paths\I76.exe] "(Default)"="{{p|game}}\\I76.exe" "Path"="{{p|game}}" [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Activision] [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Activision\Interstate '76] "EXE"=i76.exe [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Activision\Interstate '76\1.06] |
Textures are "flipped" with other textures in Glide mode[5][6][7][8][9]
- This is a bug in some Glide wrappers. Reduce the texture memory to 2 MB to bypass this.
- If running a real Voodoo card, add the following to a batch file followed by the game's executable:
SET SST_TMUMEM_SIZE=2 nitro.exe
Game crashes after mission 12
Official response from Activision representative[10][11] |
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This problem can be fixed by retrieving the I76shell.dll from the 1.06 or 1.08 patch for the original I76 W95. Do not install the 1.06 patch to the Gold Edition! It will crash. Instead, extract the 1.06 patch to a new folder. Copy the I76shell.dll file to the Gold Edition directory. Only 1 file will be replaced. I tested Gold i76 using the i76shell.dll file from the 1.083 patch. It worked! I was able to get into the 13th level without a page fault crash. Be sure to back up the original .dll file though before doing this. The Gold edition will crash on Instant Melees with 1.08 .dll file installed. I would only use the 1.08 file temporarily for the purpose of gaining access to the 13th level.
EnableM13.bat @echo off if exist I76shell.bak goto error ren I76shell.dll I76shell.bak ren I76shell_1083.dll I76shell.dll goto fix :error echo Mission 13 Fix already enabled! If you are experiencing crashes in echo melee or other single player missions, run RevertM13.bat instead. pause goto end :fix echo Mission 13 Fix enabled. Run RevertM13.bat to disable. pause goto end :end RevertM13.bat @echo off if exist I76shell_1083.dll goto error ren I76shell.dll I76shell_1083.dll ren I76shell.bak I76shell.dll goto fix :error echo Mission 13 Fix NOT enabled! If you are experiencing crashes in echo mission 13, run EnableM13.bat instead. pause goto end :fix echo Mission 13 Fix reverted. Run EnableM13.bat to re-patch. pause goto end :end |
Unhandled exception error
Run the game as administrator[citation needed] |
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Run the game in compatibility mode for Windows 95/98 (retail) or XP SP3 (GOG.com)[12][citation needed] |
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Disable display scaling on high DPI settings in compatibility settings[citation needed] |
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Set core affinity to just one core[citation needed] |
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Preemptively toggle windowed mode[citation needed] |
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Toggle into windowed mode before the game enters into the post-/pre-mission menus. |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | Launch the game with the -d3d parameter. |
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DirectDraw | Only used for main menu. D3D or Glide are used for actual gameplay. | |
OpenGL | PowerVR only (MiniGL). Launch the game with the -powervr parameter. |
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Glide | 1.0 | Requires wrapper, such as nGlide, to work on modern systems. Launch the game with the "-glide" parameter. |
Software renderer |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | Setup.exe is 16-bit. |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Cutscenes | Smacker Video Technology | Cutscenes remain on disc in the retail version. |
Multiplayer | ANET |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95 | 98 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 90 MHz | Intel Pentium 133 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 16 MB | 32 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 75 MB | 130 MB |
Video card (GPU) | SVGA 1 MB of VRAM | Voodoo 3DFX or equivalent 2 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 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
- ↑ I'76 Arsenal - Activision.com (retrieved)
- ↑ Aureal A3D Central - 3D Sound Software list
- ↑ Interestadual 76 - BraSoft/Activision
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Interstate '76 - Page 3 \ VOGONS - last accessed on 2022-12-11
- ↑ https://groups.google.com/forum/#!search/I76$20crashes/3dfx.oem.products.canopus.pure3d/XCLHYFcDXZA/cQtyWI6QzCwJ
- ↑ https://groups.google.com/forum/#!search/I76$20crashes/comp.sys.ibm.pc.games.action/xxDtNgpfTh4/KIcsTg1T8tkJ
- ↑ https://groups.google.com/forum/#!search/I76$20crashes/3dfx.oem.products.canopus.pure3d/SvqEapEmjFY/buKrTdczWp0J
- ↑ https://groups.google.com/forum/#!search/I76$20crashes/3dfx.game.discussion/cw8_acvuPXA/oHs5lz9DTusJ
- ↑ https://groups.google.com/forum/#!search/I76$20crashes/3dfx.products.voodoo2/Pw_Qpmzag_s/09Rc5pn9jDoJ
- ↑ https://groups.google.com/forum/#!search/I76$20crashes/comp.sys.ibm.pc.games.action/XTLe06VBf48/r3lDz_vaNKYJ
- ↑ https://groups.google.com/forum/#!search/I76$20crashes/comp.sys.ibm.pc.games.action/qG0zyxRPkgU/8qrOsguD6AUJ
- ↑ Interstate '76 Arsenal crashes (privileged instructions used in attempt to measure the CPU speed) - WineHQ Bugzilla