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− | {{ | + | {{disambig|the 2003 remake|the original 1984 game|[[Spy Hunter]]}} |
{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|title = Spy Hunter | |title = Spy Hunter | ||
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|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|May 28, 2003}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|May 28, 2003}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/date|Mac OS|May 28, 2003}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|May 28, 2003}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|May 28, 2003}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Spy Hunter }} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
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|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
'''Key Points''' | '''Key Points''' | ||
{{ii}} Controller highly recommended. | {{ii}} Controller highly recommended. | ||
{{--}} Doesn't work very well on newer operating systems. See [[#Issues fixed|Issues fixed]]. | {{--}} Doesn't work very well on newer operating systems. See [[#Issues fixed|Issues fixed]]. | ||
− | {{--}} | + | {{--}} Missing graphical effects seen on the console versions. |
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | Standard CD check. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | Standard CD check. | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Retail | | unknown | | | OS X }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} This game is not available digitally. | {{ii}} This game is not available digitally. | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/config|Windows | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|hkcu}}\Software\Midway\SpyHunter\}} |
{{Game data/config|OS X|}} | {{Game data/config|OS X|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
file:SpyHunter_Resolution.png|Resolution settings. | file:SpyHunter_Resolution.png|Resolution settings. | ||
file:SpyHunter_In-Game_Settings.png|In-Game settings; Quality appears to alter texture quality and draw distance. | file:SpyHunter_In-Game_Settings.png|In-Game settings; Quality appears to alter texture quality and draw distance. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|ultrawidescreen notes = | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
|4k ultra hd = false | |4k ultra hd = false | ||
− | |4k ultra hd notes = Only up to 1600x1200. | + | |4k ultra hd notes = Only up to 1600x1200. See [[#Game crashes|Game crashes]] for higher resolutions. |
|fov = false | |fov = false | ||
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
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|antialiasing = hackable | |antialiasing = hackable | ||
|antialiasing notes = See [[#Game crashes|Game crashes]]. | |antialiasing notes = See [[#Game crashes|Game crashes]]. | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = hackable | |vsync = hackable | ||
− | |vsync notes = On by default. | + | |vsync notes = On by default. Force off with GPU control panel. |
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = FMVs are rendered at 30 FPS. | |60 fps notes = FMVs are rendered at 30 FPS. | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
file:SpyHunter_Keyboard_Rebinding.png|Keyboard rebinding. | file:SpyHunter_Keyboard_Rebinding.png|Keyboard rebinding. | ||
file:SpyHunter_Controller_Rebinding.png|Controller rebinding. | file:SpyHunter_Controller_Rebinding.png|Controller rebinding. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
{{Image|SpyHunter_Audio_Options.png|Audio settings}} | {{Image|SpyHunter_Audio_Options.png|Audio settings}} | ||
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = FX, Music and Voice. | |separate volume notes = FX, Music and Voice. | ||
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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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}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Method 2: | + | {{Fixbox|description=Method 2: Install WineD3D|fix= |
− | # Download ''[https://fdossena.com/?p=wined3d/index.frag WineD3D | + | # Download ''[https://fdossena.com/?p=wined3d/index.frag WineD3D]''. |
# Extract <code>d3d8.dll</code> and <code>wined3d.dll</code> to {{p|game}}, where <code>SpyHunter.exe</code> resides. | # Extract <code>d3d8.dll</code> and <code>wined3d.dll</code> to {{p|game}}, where <code>SpyHunter.exe</code> resides. | ||
{{++}} Greatly improves framerate, which greatly improves loading times. | {{++}} Greatly improves framerate, which greatly improves loading times. | ||
{{--}} Limited only to screen resolutions the game offers. | {{--}} Limited only to screen resolutions the game offers. | ||
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}} | }} | ||
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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 = | ||
− | |mac os x powerpc app = | + | |mac os x powerpc app = true |
− | |macos intel 32-bit app = | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = true |
− | |macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | + | |macos intel 64-bit app = false |
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux powerpc app = | |linux powerpc app = | ||
|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 = | ||
+ | |mac os powerpc app = true | ||
+ | |mac os 68k app = unknown | ||
+ | |mac os executable notes= | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | |minOS = 98, 2000, XP | + | |minOS = 98, 2000, ME, XP |
|minCPU = 800 MHz Intel Pentium 3/AMD Athlon | |minCPU = 800 MHz Intel Pentium 3/AMD Athlon | ||
|minRAM = 256 MB | |minRAM = 256 MB | ||
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|recGPU = | |recGPU = | ||
|recVRAM = 64 MB | |recVRAM = 64 MB | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{System requirements | ||
+ | |OSfamily = Mac OS | ||
+ | |||
+ | |minOS = 9.0 | ||
+ | |minCPU = 400 MHz G3 processor | ||
+ | |minRAM = 128 MB | ||
+ | |minHD = 700 MB | ||
+ | |minGPU = | ||
+ | |minVRAM = 16 MB | ||
+ | |||
+ | |recOS = | ||
+ | |recCPU = 600 MHz G3 processor | ||
+ | |recRAM = 256 MB | ||
+ | |recHD = | ||
+ | |recGPU = | ||
+ | |recVRAM = 32 MB | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|OSfamily = OS X | |OSfamily = OS X | ||
− | |minOS = 10. | + | |minOS = 10.1.3 or later |
− | |minCPU = | + | |minCPU = 400 MHz G3 processor |
− | |minRAM = | + | |minRAM = 128 MB |
− | |minHD = | + | |minHD = 700 MB |
|minGPU = ATI Radeon or Nvidia GeForce | |minGPU = ATI Radeon or Nvidia GeForce | ||
|minVRAM = 16 MB | |minVRAM = 16 MB |
Latest revision as of 01:35, 25 March 2023
This page is for the 2003 remake. For the original 1984 game, see Spy Hunter.
Developers | |
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Paradigm Entertainment | |
Windows | Sidhe Interactive |
macOS (OS X) | TransGaming Inc. |
Publishers | |
Midway Games | |
Aspyr Media | |
Release dates | |
Windows | May 28, 2003 |
Mac OS (Classic) | May 28, 2003 |
macOS (OS X) | May 28, 2003 |
Taxonomy | |
Series | Spy Hunter |
Spy Hunter | |
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Spy Hunter | 1984 |
Spy Hunter (2003) | 2003 |
Spy Hunter: Nowhere to Run | 2009 |
Warnings
- The macOS (OS X) version of this game does not work on macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later due to the removal of support for 32-bit-only apps.
Key Points
- Controller highly recommended.
- Doesn't work very well on newer operating systems. See Issues fixed.
- Missing graphical effects seen on the console versions.
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | Standard CD check. | |||
Retail |
- This game is not available digitally.
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Instructions[1] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Midway\SpyHunter\ |
macOS (OS X) |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\SPYHUNTER_PROFILES.DAT[Note 1] |
macOS (OS X) |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
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Widescreen resolution | Only 4:3 resolutions. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | Only up to 1600x1200. See Game crashes for higher resolutions. | ||
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 Game crashes. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | See Game crashes. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | On by default. Force off with GPU control panel. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | FMVs are rendered at 30 FPS. Loading times improve significantly at higher FPS. |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | No mouse input in the game. | |
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | Dinput only. | |
Full controller support | Save file select can only be chosen by Enter. | |
Controller remapping | ||
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | Game does not detect Xinput 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 | Controller must be plugged in when starting game. | |
Haptic feedback | There's an option to toggle it, but doesn't appear to work. | |
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M | Choice between keyboard or controller. |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | FX, Music and Voice. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English |
Issues fixed
Game cannot be installed
- When attempting to install from disk, a message will pop up saying Fatal Application Error - This Application has Unexpectedly Quit.
Instructions |
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Game crashes
- Game will crash shortly after reaching the title screen.
Method 1: Install dgVoodoo |
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Method 2: Install WineD3D |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 8.1 |
Executable | PPC | 16-bit | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||||
macOS (OS X) | This 32-bit-only macOS game does not work on macOS Catalina (10.15) or later. | ||||
Mac OS (Classic) |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98, 2000, ME, XP | |
Processor (CPU) | 800 MHz Intel Pentium 3/AMD Athlon | 1.5 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 700 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 8 MB of VRAM DirectX 8.1 compatible | 64 MB of VRAM |
Mac OS | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 9.0 | |
Processor (CPU) | 400 MHz G3 processor | 600 MHz G3 processor |
System memory (RAM) | 128 MB | 256 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 700 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 16 MB of VRAM | 32 MB of VRAM |
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 10.1.3 or later | |
Processor (CPU) | 400 MHz G3 processor | 867 dual G4 or better processor |
System memory (RAM) | 128 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 700 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon or Nvidia GeForce 16 MB of VRAM | 64 MB of VRAM |
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%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details).
References
- ↑ Verified by User:Klumb3r on 2017-09-26