Vales Gaming Modified FREE
Macintosh version of 4x4 Evo 2.
Installation:
Simply drag & drop the Evo2 Folder in the .zip itself anywhere on your Hard Drive, such as the Applications folder.
To play Evo2, simply double click the 4x4 Evolution 2 icon in the Data folder or double click the alias in the main Evo 2 folder itself and you are good to go.
It is recommended you create an alias and put it on your desktop, as there is no installation setup.
To remove the game, simply delete the 4x4 Evo 2 Mac - ValesEdition folder or drag it to the trash.
Modifications:
In order to provide you a free download version of Evo2, the games licensed stock trucks had to be removed. Since the game would be useless without any vehicles to drive, in their place another set of 8 class 3 custom trucks was added.
In addition to the "close to stock race trucks" set, a custom Monster Truck and a custom Exotic Car were added to illustrate the limitless potential to create, drive and share anything you can dream up.
Important Information:
For details and tips about the game, controls, etc. Read the original readme file that came with the game in the 4x4 Evolution 2 folder or just refer to the edited version at the bottom of this ReadMe.
When you first start the game you will find a default profile has already been created for you called Free.
It is recommended you go to Profiles from the main menu and select Change Name to choose your own name first.
What you will also find is this profile has already purchased and upgraded all three of the custom career vehicles, AND you have $9,999,999 in the bank, the games limit, to help you on your way in carrier mode.
Note that until you somehow find and install the stock evo2 truck.pod file some career and mission options may not be available, and in multiplayer you will not be able to join any Stock Class only races and can only play where Customs are allowed.
For more info, tips and help about this free evo2 game, refer to the
Evo2 - Vales Gaming Free Version Help topic on KC's Evo2 Place.
Credits:
First I would like to thank TRI for allowing me to produce this free version.
Leo for the ProTruck`s Pak1 by Leo 8 race truck pack.
BD for the Vales Suburban MT by bigdogge tribute Monster Truck.
Supermoto for the X3-Sixty CD14.0 XL-SE XRS by SupermotoXL exotic race car.
Street for doing doing the actual programming on the Vales Gaming Add-On Installer.
and Dr. X for the Mac conversion
Thanks!
Edited Game ReadMe File:
4x4 Evo2 September 21, 2001
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SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Minimum System Requirements
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Mac OS 8.6 - 9.1/ Mac OS 10.0.4 or higher
Power Mac G3 or higher at 450 MHz or better
128MB of RAM
OpenGL Compatible 3D Accelerator with 32MB of RAM
1.2 GB free uncompressed hard disk space
Recommended System Requirements
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Power Mac G4, G5, iMac, PPC or Intel at 700 MHz or better
256MB of RAM
ATI Rage, NVidia GeForce2 or ATI Radeon video card
1.5 GB free uncompressed hard disk space
Operating System
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4x4 Evo2 supports Mac OS 8.6 to Mac OS 9x, Mac OS 10.0.4, 10.2, 10.3, 10.4 and Mac OS 10.5 or higher
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GENERAL GAME DESCRIPTION
4x4 Evo2 is an off-road racing game. 4x4 Evo2 allows you to take your favorite SUV or truck and race it in realistic looking off-road locations. To accurately capture the feel of off-road racing we designed the game so that there are no artificial walls to keep you on the track. In 4x4 Evo2 the tracks are completely open and you can drive anywhere that your truck will take you. There are no walls to confine you, so this is a race from checkpoint to checkpoint. If you can find a better route than the racetrack itself - take it. In order to find out where the next checkpoint is follow the green arrow at the top of your screen (F key by default toggles it on and off). If the arrow is green you are headed in the right direction. If the arrow is red you are heading in the wrong direction. The upper left hand of the screen shows important information such as what position you are in, your time compared to the last lap, and what lap you are on. The map on the upper right hand side of the screen gives you a general idea of the course and where the other trucks are. Watch the map carefully as your competitors do not always drive on the track. If you see a competitor taking a short cut, you might want to try follow (it may be a faster path). The lower portion of the screen shows you your tachometer, speedometer, and gear position.
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TIPS
If you ever get lost or stuck in a place you cannot get out of (like a deep ravine) use the reset position key (H by default) to reset your position to the last checkpoint that you drove through.
If you change the weather setting to rain, it would be wise to change your tires to a deep cut.
If you are racing in the snow, you won't be very successful unless you switch to studded tires.
Different tire treads work better on different tracks. Experiment to see what combination will give you the best time.
Just like in real life, when your tires are off the ground you loose speed. You should always try your best to keep your tires on the ground (not jump) even if this means slowing down a bit. It is sometimes faster to slow down at a hill so that you may accelerate down the other side, than to hit the hill at full speed and jump down the other side (loosing speed the entire time).
Quick Race allows you to try every track, and practice getting good times. Use this as a tool to prepare you for Career Mode.
Use your Career Mode money wisely. Upgrading the appearance of your truck is fun, but it doesn't make it any faster.
Each race in a series increases in difficulty. To keep competitive, if you have won money in the prior race, you may want to upgrade your truck before attempting the next race.
It never hurts to explore the track for faster routes to checkpoints - you also may find a surprise or two.
If you do not seem to be accelerating properly, ease up on the gas a bit. As you upgrade your vehicle the power of your vehicle significantly increases. If you just mash on the gas, it is likely that you will not go very fast because your tires are spinning in place.
It is always best, when racing off road, to have a 4WD vehicle. If you feel like you aren't getting the proper traction, make sure that your vehicle is in 4WD (the 4 key by default cycles you through between 4WD High, 4WD Low, and 2WD). If you have a 2WD vehicle, you can't shift into 4WD (in case you were wondering...)
Running into objects or other vehicles can slow you down significantly. Avoid running into objects whenever possible.
Experiment with your vehicle settings. You might find that your personal driving style benefits from oversteering or understeering.
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CONTROLS
Before trying to use a controller in 4x4 Evo2, make sure that you have properly installed it and calibrated before launching 4x4 Evo2.
Default Keys:
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Accelerate = up arrow, forward on joystick, or gas pedal on shared axis driving wheel/paddles
Brake = down arrow, back on joystick, or gas pedal on shared axis driving wheel/paddles
Steer right = right arrow, or right on joystick
Steer left = left arrow, or left on joystick
H = reset position if lost or stuck
4 = Toggle Four wheel drive mode between 2WD, 4WD-HI, and 4WD-LO
L = toggle headlights
A = upshift (manual trans)
Z = downshift (manual trans)
F = toggle finder
D = toggle speedometer
O = toggle timing overlay
tab = toggle map
V = toggle view
ENJOY!