Difference between revisions of "Plants vs. Zombies"
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===BASS_ChannelSetAttributes function not found in bass.dll=== | ===BASS_ChannelSetAttributes function not found in bass.dll=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Rename bass.dll|ref=<ref>[http://steamcommunity.com/app/3590/discussions/0/630802343973290024/#c540736966035264125 Error with bass.dll :: Plants vs. Zombies: Game of the Year General Discussions]</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20150424063937/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2345724 Bass.dll error - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref><ref>[http://www.un4seen.com/forum/?topic=4228.0 Popcap framework and BASS 2.1 compatibility issue.]</ref>|fix= |
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# Rename any <code>bass.dll</code> file(s) found in these locations: <code>{{p|windir}}\</code>, <code>{{p|windir}}\System32\</code> and <code>{{p|windir}}\SysWow64\</code> | # Rename any <code>bass.dll</code> file(s) found in these locations: <code>{{p|windir}}\</code>, <code>{{p|windir}}\System32\</code> and <code>{{p|windir}}\SysWow64\</code> | ||
# If this causes issues with the program that installed <code>bass.dll</code> there, rename the file(s) back to <code>bass.dll</code> | # If this causes issues with the program that installed <code>bass.dll</code> there, rename the file(s) back to <code>bass.dll</code> | ||
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− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Run the game in compatibility mode for Windows XP|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}}} |
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===Unable to load Steam.dll=== | ===Unable to load Steam.dll=== | ||
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===Invalid Command Line Parameter: -changedir=== | ===Invalid Command Line Parameter: -changedir=== | ||
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# Right-click the game in the Steam client and choose Properties. | # Right-click the game in the Steam client and choose Properties. | ||
# Click Set Launch Options and add <code>-changedir</code> | # Click Set Launch Options and add <code>-changedir</code> | ||
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{{ii}} This game has frame rate issues in fullscreen mode on Windows 8 and later. | {{ii}} This game has frame rate issues in fullscreen mode on Windows 8 and later. | ||
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Apply the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/549-plants-vs-zombies-low-frame-rate-fix/ low frame rate fix]. | Apply the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/549-plants-vs-zombies-low-frame-rate-fix/ low frame rate fix]. | ||
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Revision as of 10:14, 22 November 2017
Developers | |
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PopCap Games | |
Publishers | |
Electronic Arts | |
Engines | |
PopCap Games Framework | |
Release dates | |
Windows | May 5, 2009 |
macOS (OS X) | May 5, 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.
Plants vs. Zombies | |
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Plants vs. Zombies | 2009 |
Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare | 2014 |
Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare 2 | 2016 |
Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville | 2019 |
Key points
- For Windows 8 and later use the low frame rate fix.
General information
- Official developer site
- Official game series site
- Plants vs. Zombies Wiki - A wiki for everything Plants vs. Zombies related
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Official website | Free trials are available for browsers and most major platforms. | |||
Amazon.com | ||||
Origin | Game of the Year Edition. | |||
Steam | Game of the Year Edition. | |||
Incorrect store name. See here for available options. |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
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System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/3590/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
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System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/3590/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Origin | ||
Steam Cloud |
- Saves are not compatible between Windows and OS X versions, causing saves to become corrupted if used on the other platform.
Video settings
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Polish | ||||
Slovak |
Issues unresolved
Error reading user file: Failed reading file
- This is an error that occurs when the save game data is corrupted, likely as a result of syncing saves between Windows and OS X and launching the game.
- Save data must be deleted in order to launch the game again. Steam user ego100000 claims to be able to repair the saves in this situation.[1]
Issues fixed
BASS_ChannelSetAttributes function not found in bass.dll
Rename bass.dll[2][3][4] |
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Run the game in compatibility mode for Windows XP[citation needed] |
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Unable to load Steam.dll
Instructions |
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Instructions |
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Instructions |
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Invalid Command Line Parameter: -changedir
Add -changedir parameter[citation needed] |
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Low frame rate in fullscreen mode
- This game has frame rate issues in fullscreen mode on Windows 8 and later.
Apply necessary fixes |
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Apply the low frame rate fix. |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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DirectDraw | 7 | |
OpenGL | OS X only. | |
Software renderer |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Audio | BASS |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | XP | |
Processor (CPU) | 1.2 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 65 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 128 MB of VRAM DirectX 8 compatible |
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 10.4.11 | 10.5.8 - 10.6.x |
Processor (CPU) | 1.66 GHz Dual Core | |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 50 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 64 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/3590/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (3590) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.