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+ | {{distinguish|FIFA: Road to World Cup 98}} | ||
{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Fifa 98 wc cover.jpg | |cover = Fifa 98 wc cover.jpg | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|EA Canada}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|EA Canada}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher| | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|EA Sports}} |
|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|April 30, 1998}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|April 30, 1998}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Bird's-eye view }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Sports }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | Football (Soccer) }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Contemporary }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | FIFA World Cup}} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = |
+ | |strategywiki = | ||
+ | |mobygames = world-cup-98 | ||
|wikipedia = World Cup 98 (video game) | |wikipedia = World Cup 98 (video game) | ||
+ | |winehq = | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
− | '' | + | {{Introduction |
+ | |introduction = '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is a {{Glossary:singleplayer}} and {{Glossary:multiplayer}} {{Glossary:bird's-eye view}} {{Glossary:sports}} game developed by [[Company:EA Canada|EA Canada]] and published by [[Company:Electronic Arts|Electronic Arts]] via its [[Company:EA Sports|EA Sports]] brand. It is a licensed [[Series:FIFA World Cup|FIFA World Cup]] game. | ||
− | + | ||
− | + | |release history = It was first released in Europe on April 30, 1998, followed by North America and Japan on May 19 and November 5 respectively. | |
+ | |||
+ | |current state = It is noted that the game cannot be installed on 64-bit Windows OS with its default installer, and requires the [[#Installing on 64-bit versions of Windows|workarounds]] to do so. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''General information''' | ||
+ | {{mm}} [https://web.archive.org/web/20031202235901/http://www.soccergaming.com:80/wc98/ Soccergaming] | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
− | {{ | + | {{Availability| |
+ | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} This game is not available digitally; Only rare second-hand copies are available. | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===nGlide wrapper=== | ===nGlide wrapper=== | ||
FIFA World Cup 98 supports multiple rendering methods (Software Rendering, Direct3D and 3dfx). However, due to compatibility issues, it's recommended to use nGlide 3dfx wrapper. | FIFA World Cup 98 supports multiple rendering methods (Software Rendering, Direct3D and 3dfx). However, due to compatibility issues, it's recommended to use nGlide 3dfx wrapper. | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | |
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Using nGlide with FIFA WC 98|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | |
− | # Download newest version of [ | + | # Download newest version of [https://www.zeus-software.com/downloads/nglide nGlide] and install it. |
− | # After | + | # After installing both the game and nGlide, download the compatibility fix from [https://www.zeus-software.com/downloads/nglide/compatibility this site] (find FIFA World Cup 98 - the fix is in the right column). |
# Extract the fix. | # Extract the fix. | ||
− | # Go to | + | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\thrash}}. |
− | + | # Replace {{file|voodoo2a.dll}} with the file downloaded in a fix. | |
− | # Replace | + | ## If using a 64-bit system, edit {{file|fifawc98.reg}} with a text editor before adding it to registry. Otherwise, skip to the next step. |
− | ## If | + | ## Find <code>[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\EA Sports\World Cup 98]</code> |
− | ## Find | + | ## Replace it with <code>[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\EA Sports\World Cup 98]</code> |
− | ## Replace it with <code>[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\ | + | # Double-click on {{file|fifawc98.reg}} provided by nGlide to the change renderer to 3dfx. |
− | # Double click on | + | # Launch {{file|PatchInstall.bat}} to add compatibility fixes to the system database. |
− | # Launch | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\USER}} |
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
− | |wsgf link = | + | |wsgf link = |
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
|multimonitor wsgf award = | |multimonitor wsgf award = | ||
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|antialiasing = false | |antialiasing = false | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |upscaling = false | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = hackable | |vsync = hackable | ||
− | |vsync notes = Can be forced using 3dfx wrapper. | + | |vsync notes = In d3d and software mode is Enable by default.In Glide Can be forced using 3dfx wrapper. |
+ | |60 fps = true | ||
+ | |60 fps notes = | ||
+ | |120 fps = limited | ||
+ | |120 fps notes = Glide is capped 63fps | ||
+ | |hdr = false | ||
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
+ | |color blind = false | ||
+ | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = false | |key remap = false | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
|acceleration option = false | |acceleration option = false | ||
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
+ | |mouse sensitivity = unknown | ||
+ | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
|mouse menu = true | |mouse menu = true | ||
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
|invert mouse y-axis = n/a | |invert mouse y-axis = n/a | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
+ | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
+ | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
|controller support notes = Supports DirectInput controllers. Works well with [[Controller:Xbox 360 Controller|Xbox 360 Controller]]s. | |controller support notes = Supports DirectInput controllers. Works well with [[Controller:Xbox 360 Controller|Xbox 360 Controller]]s. | ||
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|controller remap = false | |controller remap = false | ||
|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
+ | |controller sensitivity = unknown | ||
+ | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
|invert controller y-axis = n/a | |invert controller y-axis = n/a | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
− | | | + | |xinput controllers = unknown |
− | | | + | |xinput controllers notes = |
+ | |xbox prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
+ | |impulse triggers = unknown | ||
+ | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 = unknown | ||
+ | |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= unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
+ | |other controllers = unknown | ||
+ | |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 = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = unknown | |separate volume = unknown | ||
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
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|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
+ | |royalty free audio = false | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = The main theme is "Tubthumping" by Chumbawamba. All other music is licensed (various artists) | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{L10n|content= | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = English | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = unknown | ||
+ | |subtitles = unknown | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Network== | ||
+ | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
+ | |local play = unknown | ||
+ | |local play players = | ||
+ | |local play modes = | ||
+ | |local play notes = | ||
+ | |lan play = unknown | ||
+ | |lan play players = | ||
+ | |lan play modes = | ||
+ | |lan play notes = | ||
+ | |online play = unknown | ||
+ | |online play players = | ||
+ | |online play modes = | ||
+ | |online play notes = | ||
+ | |asynchronous = unknown | ||
+ | |asynchronous notes = | ||
+ | }}{{Network/Connections | ||
+ | |matchmaking = unknown | ||
+ | |matchmaking notes = | ||
+ | |p2p = unknown | ||
+ | |p2p notes = | ||
+ | |dedicated = unknown | ||
+ | |dedicated notes = | ||
+ | |self-hosting = unknown | ||
+ | |self-hosting notes = | ||
+ | |direct ip = unknown | ||
+ | |direct ip notes = | ||
+ | }}{{Network/Ports | ||
+ | |tcp = | ||
+ | |udp = | ||
+ | |upnp = | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===Installing on 64-bit versions of Windows=== | ===Installing on 64-bit versions of Windows=== | ||
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− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use replacement setup executable|ref=<ref name="refcheck Garrett"/>|fix= | |
− | " | + | # Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/111-installshield-3-32-bit-generic-installer/ InstallShield 3 32-bit Generic Installer]. |
− | + | # Make a temporary folder for the game setup files (this will not be the game's actual installation folder). | |
− | + | # Copy the entire CD contents into this folder. | |
− | + | # Go into {{folder|SETUP}} in the copied folder. | |
− | + | # Go into the folder for the desired language (e.g. {{folder|ENGLISH}}). | |
+ | # Extract the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/111-installshield-3-32-bit-generic-installer/ InstallShield 3 32-bit Generic Installer] here. | ||
+ | # Run the new {{file|setup32.exe}} to start installing the game. | ||
+ | # When the installer shows <code>Error: Can not detect hardware!</code>, click OK to continue (this will appear several times). | ||
+ | # Change the destination directory to the desired folder (the default path shown is invalid and must be changed). | ||
+ | # Follow the rest of the steps to finish installing the game normally. | ||
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
− | {{ii}} If a game asks to | + | {{ii}} If a game asks to insert the CD, go to {{registry|{{p|hklm}}\Software\{{p|wow64}}\EA SPORTS\World Cup 98}}, and check that the entry {{registry|CD Drive}} poi nts to a valid CD drive (either physical or virtual). |
− | {{ii}} See [[#nGlide wrapper|nGlide wrapper]] for more improvements and fixes. | + | {{ii}} See [[#nGlide wrapper|nGlide wrapper]] for more improvements and fixes. |
}} | }} | ||
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===Black screen=== | ===Black screen=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use [[#nGlide wrapper|nGlide wrapper]]|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
− | {{ | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use software rendering|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
− | {{ | + | Run {{file|FIFAWC.EXE}} with the [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]] <code>-no3dx</code>. |
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'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
{{--}} Software renderer is extremely glitchy on new systems. | {{--}} Software renderer is extremely glitchy on new systems. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Sound issues=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Fixing sound issues|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
+ | # Download and install [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/28-creative-alchemy-universal Creative ALchemy Universal] | ||
+ | # Run the program and create a new profile for the game. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Other information== | ||
+ | ===API=== | ||
+ | {{API | ||
+ | |direct3d versions = 5 | ||
+ | |direct3d notes = | ||
+ | |directdraw versions = | ||
+ | |directdraw notes = | ||
+ | |opengl versions = | ||
+ | |opengl notes = | ||
+ | |glide versions = true | ||
+ | |glide notes = | ||
+ | |software mode = true | ||
+ | |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 = | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|minOS = 95, 98 | |minOS = 95, 98 | ||
− | |minCPU = Pentium 166 MHz | + | |minCPU = Intel Pentium 166 MHz |
− | | | + | |minRAM = 16 MB |
|minHD = 120 MB | |minHD = 120 MB | ||
|minGPU = SVGA, True Color | |minGPU = SVGA, True Color | ||
}} | }} | ||
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+ | {{References}} |
Revision as of 20:03, 2 January 2024
Not to be confused with FIFA: Road to World Cup 98.
Developers | |
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EA Canada | |
Publishers | |
EA Sports | |
Release dates | |
Windows | April 30, 1998 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Sports |
Sports | Football (Soccer) |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Contemporary |
Series | FIFA World Cup |
FIFA World Cup | |
---|---|
Subseries of FIFA | |
World Cup Soccer: Italia '90 | 1990 |
World Cup USA '94 | 1994 |
World Cup 98 | 1998 |
2002 FIFA World Cup | 2002 |
2006 FIFA World Cup | 2006 |
FIFA World Cup 98 is a singleplayer and multiplayer bird's-eye view sports game developed by EA Canada and published by Electronic Arts via its EA Sports brand. It is a licensed FIFA World Cup game.
It was first released in Europe on April 30, 1998, followed by North America and Japan on May 19 and November 5 respectively.
It is noted that the game cannot be installed on 64-bit Windows OS with its default installer, and requires the workarounds to do so.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail |
- This game is not available digitally; Only rare second-hand copies are available.
Essential improvements
nGlide wrapper
FIFA World Cup 98 supports multiple rendering methods (Software Rendering, Direct3D and 3dfx). However, due to compatibility issues, it's recommended to use nGlide 3dfx wrapper.
Using nGlide with FIFA WC 98[citation needed] |
---|
|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\USER[Note 1] |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | Only 640x480. | ||
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. | ||
High-fidelity upscaling | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | In d3d and software mode is Enable by default.In Glide Can be forced using 3dfx wrapper. | ||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | Glide is capped 63fps | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) |
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 | Supports DirectInput controllers. Works well with Xbox 360 Controllers. | |
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers |
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PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
---|---|---|
Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio | The main theme is "Tubthumping" by Chumbawamba. All other music is licensed (various artists) |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Local play | |||
LAN play | |||
Online play | |||
Asynchronous multiplayer |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Issues fixed
Installing on 64-bit versions of Windows
- The original setup file is 16-bit and can't run on 64-bit versions of Windows.[1]
Use replacement setup executable[1] |
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Notes
|
Black screen
Use nGlide wrapper[citation needed] |
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Use software rendering[citation needed] |
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Run Notes
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Sound issues
Fixing sound issues[citation needed] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 5 | |
Glide | ||
Software renderer |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 95, 98 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 166 MHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 16 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 120 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | SVGA, True Color |
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).
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Verified by User:Garrett on 30 August 2021