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− | {{ | + | {{Infobox game |
− | |cover | + | |cover = Tropico 3.png |
− | |developer | + | |developers = |
− | |publisher | + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Haemimont Games}} |
− | |engine | + | {{Infobox game/row/porter|Feral Interactive|OS X}} |
− | |release dates | + | |publishers = |
− | |steam | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Kalypso Media|Windows}} |
− | | | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Feral Interactive|OS X}} |
+ | |engines = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Sol}} | ||
+ | |release dates= | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 20, 2009}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|January 27, 2012}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Bird's-eye view }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Point and select }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Building }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Comedy, Cold War }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Tropico }} | ||
+ | |steam appid = 23490 | ||
+ | |steam appid side = | ||
+ | |gogcom id = 1207659056 | ||
+ | |hltb = 10672 | ||
+ | |lutris = tropico-3-steam-special-edition | ||
+ | |strategywiki = | ||
+ | |mobygames = 42587 | ||
+ | |wikipedia = Tropico 3 | ||
+ | |winehq = 10339 | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | + | {{Introduction | |
− | + | |introduction = | |
− | + | |release history = | |
− | + | |current state = | |
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''General information''' | ||
+ | {{mm}} [http://forum.kalypsomedia.com/forumdisplay.php?fid=24 Official forums] | ||
+ | {{GOG.com links|1207659056|tropico_series|for game series}} | ||
+ | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/23490/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Availability== | ||
+ | {{Availability| | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc, key | {{DRM|SecuROM|7}}. | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Developer | https://store.feralinteractive.com/en/mac-linux-games/tropico3/ | key, activation, actlimit, account | Gold Edition. Five machines limit. | | OS X }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | tropico-3 | Steam | Steam Special Edition. {{store link|GamersGate|tropico-3-gold|Gold Edition}} also available. | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1982-1 | Steam | Steam Special Edition. {{store link|Gamesplanet|1982-3|Gold Edition}} also available. | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | tropico_3_gold_edition | DRM-free | Gold Edition. Includes bonuses of the Steam Special Edition. Serial key provided in game's library entry, but serves no use. | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| GMG | tropico-3-gold-edition | Steam | Gold Edition. | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Steam | 23490 | Steam, key | Steam Special Edition. [https://store.steampowered.com/sub/6253/ Gold Edition] also available. | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Amazon.com | B003HKS110 | unknown | | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Games for Windows Marketplace | GFWL | GFWL | Gold Edition<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110301063207/http://www.gamesforwindows.com/en-US/|title=Welcome to Games for Windows Marketplace|date=19 August 2022}}</ref> | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| MacApp | id488102536 | MacApp | Gold Edition. | | OS X | unavailable }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} Download mirrors for the (Windows-only) demo is available at the [http://www.worldoftropico.com/us/T3/us/index.php?p=downloads official site]. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Version differences=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} The '''Steam Special Edition''' has two exclusive maps and two additional avatar costumes. Its contents are included in the GOG.com release, however. | ||
+ | {{ii}} The '''Gold Edition''' includes the base game and the Absolute Power expansion. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Monetization== | ||
+ | {{Monetization | ||
+ | |ad-supported = | ||
+ | |dlc = | ||
+ | |expansion pack = The expansion pack includes a new campaign, buildings, writs, faction disasters, street types, character attributes and more. | ||
+ | |freeware = | ||
+ | |free-to-play = | ||
+ | |one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access. | ||
+ | |sponsored = | ||
+ | |subscription = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{DLC| | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Absolute Power | Expansion | Windows}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Game data== | ||
+ | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
+ | {{Game data| | ||
+ | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\config.lua}} | ||
+ | {{Game data/config|OS X|}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Save game data location=== | ||
+ | {{Game data| | ||
+ | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|appdata}}\Tropico 3\Saves}} | ||
+ | {{Game data/saves|OS X|}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
+ | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
+ | |discord = | ||
+ | |discord notes = | ||
+ | |epic games launcher = | ||
+ | |epic games launcher notes = | ||
+ | |gog galaxy = false | ||
+ | |gog galaxy notes = | ||
+ | |origin = | ||
+ | |origin notes = | ||
+ | |steam cloud = false | ||
+ | |steam cloud notes = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Video== | ||
+ | {{Image|Tropico3-visual.jpg|Visual settings}} | ||
+ | {{Video | ||
+ | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/tropico-3 | ||
+ | |widescreen wsgf award = limited | ||
+ | |multimonitor wsgf award = incomplete | ||
+ | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = incomplete | ||
+ | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | ||
+ | |widescreen resolution = true | ||
+ | |widescreen resolution notes= | ||
+ | |multimonitor = unknown | ||
+ | |multimonitor notes = See also [[#Windows Vista/Windows 7 multi-monitor crash|Windows Vista/Windows 7 multi-monitor crash]]. | ||
+ | |ultrawidescreen = true | ||
+ | |ultrawidescreen notes = Menus and map screens are {{term|Vert-}}.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYqzYl6BGMk|title=Tropico 3 21:9 Gameplay (2560x1080) (60fps) (Ultrawide) - YouTube|date=May 2023}}</ref> | ||
+ | |4k ultra hd = true | ||
+ | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
+ | |fov = unknown | ||
+ | |fov notes = | ||
+ | |windowed = hackable | ||
+ | |windowed notes = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]]. | ||
+ | |borderless windowed = false | ||
+ | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
+ | |anisotropic = true | ||
+ | |anisotropic notes = | ||
+ | |antialiasing = true | ||
+ | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
+ | |vsync = true | ||
+ | |vsync notes = | ||
+ | |60 fps = true | ||
+ | |60 fps notes = | ||
+ | |120 fps = true | ||
+ | |120 fps notes = 120Hz option available.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://direct.120hz.net/showthread.php?3258-New-120Hz-Games-Report&p=24183&viewfull=1#post24183|title=120Hz.net - New 120Hz Games Report|date=May 2023}}</ref> | ||
+ | |hdr = unknown | ||
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
+ | |color blind = unknown | ||
+ | |color blind notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Download Decompress Config|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
+ | # Download [https://www.techpowerup.com/forums/showthread.php?t=119569 Decompress Config]. | ||
+ | # Run the program, find {{file|config.lua}} in {{folder|{{p|game}}}} and press "Open with Notepad". | ||
+ | # Change <code>config.IsFullscreen = 1</code> to <code>config.IsFullscreen = 0</code>. | ||
+ | # Close Decompress Config and launch the game. | ||
+ | # Set the resolution in-game. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Input== | ||
+ | {{Image|Tropico3-input.jpg|Input settings}} | ||
+ | {{Input | ||
+ | |key remap = true | ||
+ | |key remap notes = | ||
+ | |acceleration option = unknown | ||
+ | |acceleration option notes = | ||
+ | |mouse sensitivity = unknown | ||
+ | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
+ | |mouse menu = true | ||
+ | |mouse menu notes = | ||
+ | |invert mouse y-axis = unknown | ||
+ | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
+ | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
+ | |touchscreen notes = | ||
+ | |controller support = hackable | ||
+ | |controller support notes = XInput controllers only; see [[#Controller support|Controller support]]. | ||
+ | |full controller = unknown | ||
+ | |full controller notes = | ||
+ | |controller remap = unknown | ||
+ | |controller remap notes = | ||
+ | |controller sensitivity = unknown | ||
+ | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
+ | |invert controller y-axis = unknown | ||
+ | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
+ | |xinput controllers = hackable | ||
+ | |xinput controllers notes = See [[#Controller support|Controller support]]. | ||
+ | |xbox prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
+ | |impulse triggers = unknown | ||
+ | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 = false | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
+ | |light bar support = unknown | ||
+ | |light bar support notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers= false | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
+ | |other controllers = false | ||
+ | |other controllers notes = | ||
+ | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |other button prompts notes= | ||
+ | |controller hotplug = unknown | ||
+ | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
+ | |haptic feedback = unknown | ||
+ | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
+ | |simultaneous input = unknown | ||
+ | |simultaneous input notes = | ||
+ | |steam input api = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input api notes = | ||
+ | |steam hook input = unknown | ||
+ | |steam hook input notes = | ||
+ | |steam input presets = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input presets notes = | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection = unknown | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[[Controller|Controller support]]=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Download Decompress Config|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
+ | # Download [https://www.techpowerup.com/forums/showthread.php?t=119569 Decompress Config]. | ||
+ | # Run the program, find {{file|config.lua}} in {{folder|{{p|game}}}} and press "Open with Notepad". | ||
+ | # Change <code>config.XInput = 0</code> to <code>config.XInput = 1</code>. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Audio== | ||
+ | {{Audio | ||
+ | |separate volume = true | ||
+ | |separate volume notes = SFX, Voice and Music | ||
+ | |surround sound = false | ||
+ | |surround sound notes = | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |subtitles notes = | ||
+ | |closed captions = false | ||
+ | |closed captions notes = | ||
+ | |mute on focus lost = false | ||
+ | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
+ | |eax support = | ||
+ | |eax support notes = | ||
+ | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{L10n|content= | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = English | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = French | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = German | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Hungarian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Local retail version only. The "Absolute Power" Expansion is not translated, but [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1997-tropico-trilogy-hungarian-translation/ the translation of the base game is available to download]. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Italian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Polish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Local retail version only. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Spanish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Issues fixed== | ||
+ | ===Windows Vista/7 multi-monitor crash=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} There are 3 ways to fix this crash.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20141205073909/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1613655 [FIX Win7/Vista] Tropico 3 crash on launch with two displays enabled. - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref> | ||
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Disable all but one monitors before playing|fix= | |
+ | }} | ||
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=[[Windows Compatibility Mode|Disable Aero/desktop composition]] for {{file|Tropico3.exe}}|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | |
− | + | }} | |
− | # | + | {{Fixbox|description=Play the game in [[#Windowed|windowed]] mode, which should work even with Aero|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
− | + | }} | |
− | |||
− | + | ===The main menu does not appear after watching the intro=== | |
− | + | {{ii}} It is possible that the game configuration was corrupted by a system crash. | |
− | = | + | {{Fixbox|description=Delete {{folder|{{p|appdata}}\Tropico 3}} folder and allow the game to recreate it automatically (make sure to back up the {{folder|Saves}} subfolder).|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://forum.kalypsomedia.com/showthread.php?tid=2859|title=Kalypso forums - Technical FAQ|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
− | {{ | ||
− | | | ||
− | | | ||
− | | | ||
− | | | ||
− | | | ||
− | | | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | == | + | ==="You need a supported DX9-compatible video card"=== |
− | < | + | {{Fixbox|description=Delete Userconfig2.lua|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/tropico_series/tropico_3_will_not_start_claims_i_do_not_have_the_required_chipset/page1|title=GOG.com forums - Will not start, claims I do not have the required chipset|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
+ | # Go to {{folder|{{p|appdata}}\Tropico 3}} | ||
+ | # Delete {{file|UserConfig2.lua}}. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} The serial key will need to be re-entered afterwards. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Run the game in windowed mode|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/tropico/comments/5yk2mw/tropico_3_critical_error/|title=Reddit - Tropico 3 critical error|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==VR support== | ||
+ | {{VR support | ||
+ | |gg3d name = | ||
+ | |native 3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision gg3d award = | ||
+ | |tridef 3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |iz3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |native 3d = | ||
+ | |native 3d notes = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision notes = | ||
+ | |tridef 3d = | ||
+ | |tridef 3d notes = | ||
+ | |iz3d = | ||
+ | |iz3d notes = | ||
+ | |vorpx = hackable | ||
+ | |vorpx modes = G3D | ||
+ | |vorpx notes = User created game profile, see [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/topic/tropico-3-gold/ vorpx forum] profile introduction.<br>'''Note:'''Game is quite unstable on some systems. | ||
+ | |htc vive = | ||
+ | |htc vive notes = | ||
+ | |oculus rift = | ||
+ | |oculus rift notes = | ||
+ | |osvr = | ||
+ | |osvr notes = | ||
+ | |windows mixed reality = | ||
+ | |windows mixed reality notes = | ||
+ | |keyboard-mouse = | ||
+ | |keyboard-mouse notes = | ||
+ | |3rd space gaming vest = | ||
+ | |3rd space gaming vest notes = | ||
+ | |novint falcon = | ||
+ | |novint falcon notes = | ||
+ | |trackir = | ||
+ | |trackir notes = | ||
+ | |tobii eye tracking = | ||
+ | |tobii eye tracking notes = | ||
+ | |play area seated = | ||
+ | |play area seated notes = | ||
+ | |play area standing = | ||
+ | |play area standing notes = | ||
+ | |play area room-scale = | ||
+ | |play area room-scale notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Other information== | ||
+ | ===API=== | ||
+ | {{API | ||
+ | |direct3d versions = 9.0c | ||
+ | |direct3d notes = | ||
+ | |directdraw versions = | ||
+ | |directdraw notes = | ||
+ | |opengl versions = | ||
+ | |opengl notes = | ||
+ | |glide versions = | ||
+ | |glide notes = | ||
+ | |software mode = | ||
+ | |software mode notes = | ||
+ | |mantle support = | ||
+ | |mantle support notes = | ||
+ | |metal support = | ||
+ | |metal support notes = | ||
+ | |vulkan versions = | ||
+ | |vulkan notes = | ||
+ | |dos modes = | ||
+ | |dos modes notes = | ||
+ | |shader model versions = | ||
+ | |shader model notes = | ||
+ | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
+ | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |mac os x powerpc app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==System requirements== | ||
+ | {{System requirements | ||
+ | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
+ | |||
+ | |minOS = XP | ||
+ | |minCPU = 2 GHz | ||
+ | |minRAM = 1 GB | ||
+ | |minHD = 5 GB | ||
+ | |minVRAM = 256 MB | ||
+ | |minDX = 9.0c | ||
+ | |||
+ | |recCPU = 2.4 GHz | ||
+ | |recRAM = 2 GB | ||
+ | |recVRAM = 512 MB | ||
+ | |recDX = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{System requirements | ||
+ | |OSfamily = OS X | ||
+ | |||
+ | |minOS = 10.6.8 | ||
+ | |minCPU = Intel 2.0 GHz | ||
+ | |minRAM = 2 GB | ||
+ | |minHD = 7 GB | ||
+ | |minGPU = | ||
+ | |minVRAM = 256 MB | ||
+ | |||
+ | |recOS = 10.7.2 | ||
+ | |recCPU = Intel 3.0 GHz | ||
+ | |recRAM = 4 GB | ||
+ | |recHD = | ||
+ | |recGPU = | ||
+ | |recVRAM = 512 MB | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | + | {{References}} | |
− |
Revision as of 07:25, 21 November 2023
Developers | |
---|---|
Haemimont Games | |
macOS (OS X) | Feral Interactive |
Publishers | |
Windows | Kalypso Media |
OS X | Feral Interactive |
Engines | |
Sol | |
Release dates | |
Windows | October 20, 2009 |
macOS (OS X) | January 27, 2012 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view |
Controls | Point and select |
Genres | Building |
Themes | Comedy, Cold War |
Series | Tropico |
Tropico | |
---|---|
Tropico | 2001 |
Tropico 2: Pirate Cove | 2003 |
Tropico 3 | 2009 |
Tropico 4 | 2011 |
Tropico 5 | 2014 |
Tropico 6 | 2019 |
Tropico 3 is a singleplayer bird's-eye view building game in the Tropico series.
General information
- Official forums
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | SecuROM 7 DRM. | |||
Developer website | Gold Edition. Five machines limit. | |||
GamersGate | Steam Special Edition. Gold Edition also available. | |||
Steam Special Edition. Gold Edition also available. | ||||
GOG.com | Gold Edition. Includes bonuses of the Steam Special Edition. Serial key provided in game's library entry, but serves no use. | |||
Green Man Gaming | Gold Edition. | |||
Steam | Steam Special Edition. Gold Edition also available. | |||
Amazon.com (unavailable) | ||||
Games for Windows Marketplace (unavailable) | Gold Edition[1] | |||
Mac App Store (unavailable) | Gold Edition. |
- Download mirrors for the (Windows-only) demo is available at the official site.
Version differences
- The Steam Special Edition has two exclusive maps and two additional avatar costumes. Its contents are included in the GOG.com release, however.
- The Gold Edition includes the base game and the Absolute Power expansion.
Monetization
Type | Notes |
---|---|
Expansion pack | The expansion pack includes a new campaign, buildings, writs, faction disasters, street types, character attributes and more. |
One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Absolute Power | Expansion |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\config.lua[Note 1] |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/23490/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %APPDATA%\Tropico 3\Saves |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/23490/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | See also Windows Vista/Windows 7 multi-monitor crash. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | Menus and map screens are Vert-.[2] | ||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | See Windowed. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | 120Hz option available.[3] | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Windowed
Download Decompress Config[citation needed] |
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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 | XInput controllers only; see Controller support. | |
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | ||
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | See Controller support. | |
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Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. |
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Generic/other controllers | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. |
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Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Controller support
Download Decompress Config[citation needed] |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | SFX, Voice and Music | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Hungarian | Local retail version only. The "Absolute Power" Expansion is not translated, but the translation of the base game is available to download. | |||
Italian | ||||
Polish | Local retail version only. | |||
Spanish |
Issues fixed
Windows Vista/7 multi-monitor crash
- There are 3 ways to fix this crash.[4]
Disable all but one monitors before playing |
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Disable Aero/desktop composition for Tropico3.exe [citation needed]
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Play the game in windowed mode, which should work even with Aero[citation needed] |
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- It is possible that the game configuration was corrupted by a system crash.
Delete %APPDATA%\Tropico 3 folder and allow the game to recreate it automatically (make sure to back up the Saves subfolder).[5]
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"You need a supported DX9-compatible video card"
Delete Userconfig2.lua[6] |
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Notes
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Run the game in windowed mode[7] |
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VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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vorpX | G3D User created game profile, see vorpx forum profile introduction. Note:Game is quite unstable on some systems. |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9.0c |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP | |
Processor (CPU) | 2 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | 2 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 5 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 256 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible | 512 MB of VRAM |
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 10.6.8 | 10.7.2 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel 2.0 GHz | Intel 3.0 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | 4 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 7 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 256 MB of VRAM | 512 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). - ↑ 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (23490) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Welcome to Games for Windows Marketplace - last accessed on 19 August 2022
- ↑ Tropico 3 21:9 Gameplay (2560x1080) (60fps) (Ultrawide) - YouTube - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ 120Hz.net - New 120Hz Games Report - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ [FIX Win7/Vista] Tropico 3 crash on launch with two displays enabled. - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
- ↑ Kalypso forums - Technical FAQ - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ GOG.com forums - Will not start, claims I do not have the required chipset - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Reddit - Tropico 3 critical error - last accessed on May 2023