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|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Electronic Arts}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Electronic Arts}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sold Out Software|Re-release}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Feral Interactive|Mac OS}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Feral Interactive|Mac OS}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Mac OS|December 12, 2000}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Mac OS|December 12, 2000}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|September 26, 2002}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|September 26, 2002}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{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 | Amusement park }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Theme Park }} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
+ | |hltb = 10292 | ||
+ | |lutris = sim-theme-park-theme-park-world | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 1152 |
|wikipedia = Theme Park World | |wikipedia = Theme Park World | ||
|winehq = 7545 | |winehq = 7545 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
− | ''' | + | {{Introduction |
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''General information''' | ||
{{ii}} Released in the US as '''Sim Theme Park'''. | {{ii}} Released in the US as '''Sim Theme Park'''. | ||
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | {{DRM|SafeDisc}}. | | Mac OS, Windows}} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | {{DRM|SafeDisc}}. | | Mac OS, Windows}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
− | + | {{mm}} [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/565-theme-park-world-20-patch-english/ Patch v2.0] is the latest patch. The game may need to be uninstalled, reinstalled and the patch applied to make the newer content available in parks, however. | |
− | + | {{mm}} The [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/567-microsoft-windows-2000xp-patch-for-16bit-subsystem/ Windows XP patch] often solves problems with newer versions of Windows. Once again, a reinstall is often required to solve all the problems. | |
− | It is not clear whether installing one over the other can cause problems. No information about which should be installed first is available. | + | :{{ii}} It is not clear whether installing one over the other can cause problems. No information about which should be installed first is available. |
− | + | {{mm}} [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1146-tpw-214-updatesitzip/ Mac patch] | |
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\data}} | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\data<br>{{p|programfiles}}\Bullfrog\Theme Park World\data (using default install directory)}} |
{{Game data/config|Mac OS|}} | {{Game data/config|Mac OS|}} | ||
{{Game data/config|OS X|}} | {{Game data/config|OS X|}} | ||
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===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\save}} | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\save<br>{{p|programfiles}}\Bullfrog\Theme Park World\save (using default install directory under XP and earlier)<br>{{p|localappdata}}\Bullfrog\Theme Park World\save (using default install directory under Vista and later)}} |
{{Game data/saves|Mac OS|}} | {{Game data/saves|Mac OS|}} | ||
{{Game data/saves|OS X|}} | {{Game data/saves|OS X|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Theme Park World Options.png|In-game options menu.}} | {{Image|Theme Park World Options.png|In-game options menu.}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
|ultrawidescreen = false | |ultrawidescreen = false | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen notes = | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = |
|4k ultra hd = false | |4k ultra hd = false | ||
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
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|antialiasing = false | |antialiasing = false | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = always on | |vsync = always on | ||
− | |vsync notes = | + | |vsync notes = |
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
|120 fps = false | |120 fps = false | ||
− | |120 fps notes = Game becomes unplayable above 60 FPS | + | |120 fps notes = Game becomes unplayable above 60 FPS. See [[#Game_runs_to_fast_and_becomes_unplayable|High FPS Issues]]. |
|hdr = unknown | |hdr = unknown | ||
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = false | |key remap = false | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
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|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
+ | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = false | |subtitles = false | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Hebrew | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = false | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Japanese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = unknown | ||
+ | |subtitles = unknown | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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===Game crashes on startup=== | ===Game crashes on startup=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Use dgVoodoo 2|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Use dgVoodoo 2|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
− | # Download | + | # Download [[dgVoodoo 2]]. |
− | # | + | # Extract {{file|dgVoodooCpl.exe}}, as well as {{file|D3DImm.dll}} and {{file|DDraw.dll}} from the {{folder|MS\x86}} subfolder to {{folder|{{p|game}}}}. |
− | |||
# Run the game. | # Run the game. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{ii}} Commonly occurs on modern PCs. | {{ii}} Commonly occurs on modern PCs. | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Update | + | {{Fixbox|description=Update the GPU's drivers|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} |
− | {{Fixbox|description=Lower | + | {{Fixbox|description=Lower the desktop resolution|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} |
===Game runs to fast and becomes unplayable=== | ===Game runs to fast and becomes unplayable=== | ||
− | {{ii}} Occurs on high | + | {{ii}} Occurs on high framerates. |
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)#Frame rate capping|Limit the framerate]] to 60 FPS.|ref={{cn|date=September 2021}}|fix= |
+ | }} | ||
==="Correct disk is not in the drive" error during installation=== | ==="Correct disk is not in the drive" error during installation=== | ||
{{ii}} Occurs under Windows XP Home due to a conflict with the game's SafeDisc copy protection. | {{ii}} Occurs under Windows XP Home due to a conflict with the game's SafeDisc copy protection. | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Download and install the [https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=2941 SafeDisc Windows XP Fix for Microsoft Games].|ref=<ref name="AdamHearn">[http://www.adamhearn.co.uk/games/themeparkworld/tpwwin2kfix.html Theme Park World/Sim Theme Park Fix for Windows XP/2000]</ref>|fix= |
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
===LpkPresent not found in usp10.dll=== | ===LpkPresent not found in usp10.dll=== | ||
− | {{ii}} This error message is caused by an older version of | + | {{ii}} This error message is caused by an older version of {{file|usp10.dll}} being used by the game. |
− | {{Fixbox|description=Delete game's usp10.dll|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Delete game's {{file|usp10.dll}}|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
− | # Go to {{ | + | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}}}. |
− | # Delete or rename | + | # Delete or rename {{file|usp10.dll}}. |
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
− | {{ii}} Deletion of | + | {{ii}} Deletion of {{file|usp10.dll}} forces the game to use the Windows version of the DLL. |
}} | }} | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Install unofficial and official fixes|ref=<ref name="AdamHearn"/><ref>{{Refcheck|user=Expack3|date=7 June 2015|comment=}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Install unofficial and official fixes|ref=<ref name="AdamHearn"/><ref>{{Refcheck|user=Expack3|date=7 June 2015|comment=}}</ref>|fix= | ||
# Install Adam Hearn's [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/566-theme-park-world-font-file-fix/ font file fix]. | # Install Adam Hearn's [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/566-theme-park-world-font-file-fix/ font file fix]. | ||
− | # If | + | # If using Windows 2000 or XP, install the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/567-microsoft-windows-2000xp-patch-for-16bit-subsystem/ Windows Update for 16-bit subsystems]. |
# Run the game as normal. | # Run the game as normal. | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Mouse issues in VMware Workstation/Player=== | ===Mouse issues in VMware Workstation/Player=== | ||
− | {{ii}} May | + | {{ii}} May occur on Workstation/Player 14 and Windows 98 to Windows XP as guest. |
{{Fixbox|description=Disable or uninstall the mouse drivers on the guest|ref={{cn|date=November 2018}}}} | {{Fixbox|description=Disable or uninstall the mouse drivers on the guest|ref={{cn|date=November 2018}}}} | ||
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|direct3d versions = 6.1 | |direct3d versions = 6.1 | ||
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
− | |directdraw versions = 6 | + | |directdraw versions = 6.1 |
|directdraw notes = | |directdraw notes = | ||
|opengl versions = true | |opengl versions = true | ||
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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 = unknown | |macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | |macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | ||
+ | |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= | ||
}} | }} | ||
Revision as of 13:47, 21 October 2023
Developers | |
---|---|
Bullfrog Productions | |
Mac OS (Classic) | Zonic Limited |
Publishers | |
Electronic Arts | |
Re-release | Sold Out Software |
Mac OS | Feral Interactive |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 20, 1999 |
Mac OS (Classic) | December 12, 2000 |
macOS (OS X) | September 26, 2002 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view |
Controls | Point and select |
Genres | Building |
Themes | Amusement park |
Series | Theme Park |
Theme Park | |
---|---|
Theme Park | 1994 |
Theme Hospital | 1997 |
Shin Theme Park | 1997 |
Theme Park World | 1999 |
Theme Park Inc. | 2001 |
Warnings
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see Availability for affected versions).
Theme Park World is a singleplayer bird's-eye view building game in the Theme Park series.
General information
- Released in the US as Sim Theme Park.
Availability
Essential improvements
Patches
- Patch v2.0 is the latest patch. The game may need to be uninstalled, reinstalled and the patch applied to make the newer content available in parks, however.
- The Windows XP patch often solves problems with newer versions of Windows. Once again, a reinstall is often required to solve all the problems.
- It is not clear whether installing one over the other can cause problems. No information about which should be installed first is available.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\data %PROGRAMFILES%\Bullfrog\Theme Park World\data (using default install directory)[Note 2] |
Mac OS (Classic) | |
macOS (OS X) |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\save %PROGRAMFILES%\Bullfrog\Theme Park World\save (using default install directory under XP and earlier) %LOCALAPPDATA%\Bullfrog\Theme Park World\save (using default install directory under Vista and later)[Note 2] |
Mac OS (Classic) | |
macOS (OS X) |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
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 the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | Game becomes unplayable above 60 FPS. See High FPS Issues. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Hebrew | ||||
Japanese |
Issues fixed
Game crashes on startup
Use dgVoodoo 2[citation needed] |
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|
Black screen when running game
- Commonly occurs on modern PCs.
Update the GPU's drivers[citation needed] |
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Lower the desktop resolution[citation needed] |
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Game runs to fast and becomes unplayable
- Occurs on high framerates.
Limit the framerate to 60 FPS.[citation needed] |
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"Correct disk is not in the drive" error during installation
- Occurs under Windows XP Home due to a conflict with the game's SafeDisc copy protection.
Download and install the SafeDisc Windows XP Fix for Microsoft Games.[3] |
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LpkPresent not found in usp10.dll
- This error message is caused by an older version of
usp10.dll
being used by the game.
Delete game's usp10.dll [citation needed]
|
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Notes
|
Game infinitely loads
- Commonly occurs under Windows XP and later.
Install unofficial and official fixes[3][4] |
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|
Mouse issues in VMware Workstation/Player
- May occur on Workstation/Player 14 and Windows 98 to Windows XP as guest.
Disable or uninstall the mouse drivers on the guest[citation needed] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 6 | |
DirectDraw | 6.1 | |
OpenGL | Mac OS only. | |
Software renderer |
Executable | PPC | 16-bit | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Windows | |||||
macOS (OS X) | |||||
Mac OS (Classic) |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Audio | QSound |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95 | 98, ME |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 200 MHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 32 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 300 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 4 MB of VRAM DirectX 6.1 compatible |
Mac OS | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 8.5 | 9.2.2 |
Processor (CPU) | PowerPC G3 | |
System memory (RAM) | 64 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 300 MB |
Notes
- ↑ SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10[1] or Windows 11 and is disabled by default on Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 when the KB3086255 update is installed.[2]
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 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
- ↑ Not Loading in Windows 10; this will break thousands of - Microsoft Community - last accessed on 2017-01-16
- ↑ Microsoft - MS15-097: Description of the security update for the graphics component in Windows: September 8, 2015 - last accessed on 2018-02-16
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Theme Park World/Sim Theme Park Fix for Windows XP/2000
- ↑ Verified by User:Expack3 on 7 June 2015