MM1 & 2 Workaround
Posted: Sun Sep 03, 2017 9:23 pm
(Revised April 2021)
Hey y'all! I just wanted to share some of my findings/discoveries on how to get MM1 & 2 working perfectly on newer versions of Windows!
Instructions for MM1 as follows:
*Note: Two methods now exist. Using Open1560 is recommended*
1. Have MM installed (obvious).
2. Download dgVoodoo2 from here: https://dege.freeweb.hu/dgVoodoo2/dgVoodoo2.html
3. Extract the following files from the zip you just downloaded: dgVoodoo2.exe; In the "MS" folder - DDraw.dll; D3DImm.dll to the root directory of MM.
4. Launch the dgVoodoo2.exe and do the following:
* click a button ".\" to create config file to MM directory.
* Go to "DirectX" tab and change the VRAM to at least 128MB (just to be on the safe side... or use whatever VRAM size you want).
* Click "Apply" and "OK" to exit.
5. Now rename Midtown.exe to MidtownMadness.exe and launch MM.
6. Intro video may not work... just click to continue.
7. MM should now be loaded... go to Options; Graphics; and choose "Hardware Renderer (T&L)" from Renderer drop down menu.
8. Now click Done and go play! It should work without any issues!
*Note: To increase the screen resolution to match your monitors native resolution, download the Video Repair Tool here: https://www.mm2x.com/modules.php?name=D ... id=1417#dl
and download the Revisited Mod here: https://www.mm2x.com/modules.php?name=D ... id=1418#dl
Recommended Alternative: Using Open1560 (an open source rewrite, with fixes/improvements)
1: Download Open1560 from here: https://github.com/0x1F9F1/Open1560/tree/master
2: Extract all files to Midtown Madness root directory
3: Launch Open1560.exe!
That simple!
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Now for MM2:
1. Use the same directions as stated above (1-4) for MM1 except after instruction #4, do the following:
2. Launch MM2 and navigate to Options; Graphics; select from Display drop down menu, "dgVoodoo DirectX Wrapper"; then select "Hardware (3D video card with T&L) from the Renderer drop menu.
3. Click "Done" and that's it! MM2 should now run very smoothly.
If anybody has any questions, ask around (here or look around the forum).
Thanks to whoever figured out MM1's issue from pcgamingwiki's page, here: https://pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Midtown_Madness
Also, a big thanks goes out to Dege for dgVoodoo2! And to others that have contributed to the MM community. Thanks!
FYI: Linux/Wine user? Check this out: https://www.mm2x.com/modules.php?name=F ... pic&t=6665
Hey y'all! I just wanted to share some of my findings/discoveries on how to get MM1 & 2 working perfectly on newer versions of Windows!
Instructions for MM1 as follows:
*Note: Two methods now exist. Using Open1560 is recommended*
1. Have MM installed (obvious).
2. Download dgVoodoo2 from here: https://dege.freeweb.hu/dgVoodoo2/dgVoodoo2.html
3. Extract the following files from the zip you just downloaded: dgVoodoo2.exe; In the "MS" folder - DDraw.dll; D3DImm.dll to the root directory of MM.
4. Launch the dgVoodoo2.exe and do the following:
* click a button ".\" to create config file to MM directory.
* Go to "DirectX" tab and change the VRAM to at least 128MB (just to be on the safe side... or use whatever VRAM size you want).
* Click "Apply" and "OK" to exit.
5. Now rename Midtown.exe to MidtownMadness.exe and launch MM.
6. Intro video may not work... just click to continue.
7. MM should now be loaded... go to Options; Graphics; and choose "Hardware Renderer (T&L)" from Renderer drop down menu.
8. Now click Done and go play! It should work without any issues!
*Note: To increase the screen resolution to match your monitors native resolution, download the Video Repair Tool here: https://www.mm2x.com/modules.php?name=D ... id=1417#dl
and download the Revisited Mod here: https://www.mm2x.com/modules.php?name=D ... id=1418#dl
Recommended Alternative: Using Open1560 (an open source rewrite, with fixes/improvements)
1: Download Open1560 from here: https://github.com/0x1F9F1/Open1560/tree/master
2: Extract all files to Midtown Madness root directory
3: Launch Open1560.exe!
That simple!
____________________________________________________
Now for MM2:
1. Use the same directions as stated above (1-4) for MM1 except after instruction #4, do the following:
2. Launch MM2 and navigate to Options; Graphics; select from Display drop down menu, "dgVoodoo DirectX Wrapper"; then select "Hardware (3D video card with T&L) from the Renderer drop menu.
3. Click "Done" and that's it! MM2 should now run very smoothly.
If anybody has any questions, ask around (here or look around the forum).
Thanks to whoever figured out MM1's issue from pcgamingwiki's page, here: https://pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Midtown_Madness
Also, a big thanks goes out to Dege for dgVoodoo2! And to others that have contributed to the MM community. Thanks!
FYI: Linux/Wine user? Check this out: https://www.mm2x.com/modules.php?name=F ... pic&t=6665