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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sierra Entertainment|Retail}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sierra Entertainment|Retail}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Activision|Digital}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Activision|Digital}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sold Out Software|Re-release}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 17, 2000}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 17, 2000}} | ||
|taxonomy= | |taxonomy= | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | Expansion pack }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
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|gogcom id = 1207659039 | |gogcom id = 1207659039 | ||
|hltb = 11562 | |hltb = 11562 | ||
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|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
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|wikipedia = Zeus: Master of Olympus | |wikipedia = Zeus: Master of Olympus | ||
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− | ''' | + | {{Introduction |
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+ | |release history = The game was expanded with '''''Poseidon: Master of Atlantis''''' in June 2001, featuring new campaigns, gods, structures and units. | ||
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+ | |current state = | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|SecuROM}} disc check. | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|SecuROM|4}} disc check. | | Windows }} |
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | zeus_poseidon | DRM-free | Acropolis. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | zeus_poseidon | DRM-free | Acropolis. | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Steam | 566050 | Steam | Acropolis. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 566050 | Steam | Acropolis. | | Windows }} | ||
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===Version differences=== | ===Version differences=== | ||
{{ii}} '''Acropolis''', also known as '''Master of Olympus: Zeus Gold''', includes both Zeus and Poseidon. | {{ii}} '''Acropolis''', also known as '''Master of Olympus: Zeus Gold''', includes both Zeus and Poseidon. | ||
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+ | ===Demo=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} A free demo version is available from [https://www.gamefront.com/games/zeus-poseidon/file/zeus-master-of-olympus-demo GameFront]. | ||
==Monetization== | ==Monetization== | ||
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===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref=<ref>Tested by [[User:Nessy|Nessy]]</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref=<ref>Tested by [[User:Nessy|Nessy]]</ref>|fix= | ||
− | # Go to | + | # Go to {{file|{{p|game}}\Binks|folder}}. |
− | # Rename, move or delete | + | # Rename, move or delete {{file|Zeus_Intro.bik}} and {{file|Zeus_Intro_HiQ.bik}}. |
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{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\}} | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\}} | ||
+ | {{Game data/config|Steam|{{p|game}}\*.inf|{{p|game}}\Zeus.ini}} | ||
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\{{P|uid}}\}} | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\{{P|uid}}\}} | ||
+ | {{Game data/saves|Steam|{{p|game}}\Save\}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|origin = | |origin = | ||
|origin notes = | |origin notes = | ||
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|steam cloud notes = | |steam cloud notes = | ||
|ubisoft connect = | |ubisoft connect = | ||
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|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
− | |windowed notes = Pressing F5 will switch to windowed, if the desktop resolution is higher than the game resolution. | + | |windowed notes = Pressing {{key|F5}} will switch to windowed, if the desktop resolution is higher than the game resolution. |
|borderless windowed = false | |borderless windowed = false | ||
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
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|antialiasing = n/a | |antialiasing = n/a | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = false | |vsync = false | ||
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|closed captions = false | |closed captions = false | ||
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
− | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = always on |
|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|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 = n/a | |subtitles = n/a | ||
− | |notes = Retail only | + | |notes = Retail only. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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|subtitles = n/a | |subtitles = n/a | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Retail only; [https://www.compiware-forum.de/downloads/file/957-zeus-and-poseidon-german-patch/ download for digital releases]. |
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|subtitles = n/a | |subtitles = n/a | ||
− | |notes = Retail only. | + | |notes = Retail only. [https://dubbingpedia.pl/wiki/Zeus:_Pan_Olimpu Details] |
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|notes = Retail only; [https://steamcommunity.com/app/566050/discussions/0/3112530528196239245/ download for digital versions]. | |notes = Retail only; [https://steamcommunity.com/app/566050/discussions/0/3112530528196239245/ download for digital versions]. | ||
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+ | |language = Swedish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = Retail only. Only the base game was translated into Swedish. | ||
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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 = | ||
|macos intel 32-bit app = | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
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|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | |minOS = 98 | + | |minOS = 95, 98 |
|minCPU = Intel Pentium 166 MHz | |minCPU = Intel Pentium 166 MHz | ||
|minRAM = 32 MB | |minRAM = 32 MB | ||
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|minVRAM = 2 MB | |minVRAM = 2 MB | ||
− | |recOS = ME, 2000 | + | |recOS = ME, 2000 |
|recCPU = Intel Pentium II 266 MHz | |recCPU = Intel Pentium II 266 MHz | ||
|recRAM = 64 MB | |recRAM = 64 MB |
Latest revision as of 11:22, 3 June 2024
Developers | |
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Impressions Games | |
Publishers | |
Retail | Sierra Entertainment |
Digital | Activision |
Re-release | Sold Out Software |
Release dates | |
Windows | October 17, 2000 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view, Isometric |
Controls | Point and select |
Genres | Building |
Themes | Europe, Classical, Fantasy |
Series | City Building (Sierra) |
City Building (Sierra) | |
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Caesar (series) | |
Pharaoh | 1999 |
Zeus: Master of Olympus | 2000 |
Emperor: Rise of the Middle Kingdom | 2002 |
Children of the Nile | 2004 |
Pharaoh: A New Era | 2023 |
Zeus: Master of Olympus is a singleplayer bird's-eye view and isometric building game in the City Building (Sierra) series.
The game was expanded with Poseidon: Master of Atlantis in June 2001, featuring new campaigns, gods, structures and units.
General information
- Official website (retrieved)
- Zeus Heaven website
- GOG.com Community Discussions
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Version differences
- Acropolis, also known as Master of Olympus: Zeus Gold, includes both Zeus and Poseidon.
Demo
- A free demo version is available from GameFront.
Monetization
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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Poseidon: Master of Atlantis |
Essential improvements
Patches
- The Enhancement Pack 1.1 is the latest patch for Zeus, and Enhancement Pack 2.1 for Poseidon, both available here. Digital releases already include this update.
Skip intro videos
Instructions[1] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\[Note 1] |
Steam | <path-to-game>\*.inf <path-to-game>\Zeus.ini |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/566050/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\<user-id>\[Note 1] |
Steam | <path-to-game>\Save\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/566050/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
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Widescreen resolution | Use the Zeus & Poseidon Resolution Customiser utility. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | Use the Zeus & Poseidon Resolution Customiser utility. | ||
4K Ultra HD | Use the Zeus & Poseidon Resolution Customiser utility. Note that due to the way the game is rendered, text and graphics will be very small and the bottom of the city viewport won't reach the bottom of the screen. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | Pressing F5 will switch to windowed, if the desktop resolution is higher than the game resolution. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | 20 FPS cap. Mouse is not clamped to engine framerate. |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | Camera panning speed can be changed. | |
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Music, speech, ambient and SFX | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | Separate UK and US versions | |||
French | Retail only. | |||
German | Retail only; download for digital releases. | |||
Hungarian | Fan translation. | |||
Italian | Retail only. | |||
Polish | Retail only. Details | |||
Spanish | Retail only; download for digital versions. | |||
Swedish | Retail only. Only the base game was translated into Swedish. |
Issues fixed
Animation speed problems
The game has notable issues with specific animations that play too slow or too fast on modern systems (e.g. god spawning effects and the urchin collectors along with various buildings).
Instructions[2] |
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Issues unresolved
Unresolved animation issues
- Not all of the animation issues are addressed in user patches (e.g. the trading piers, hippodrome spectators and other buildings).
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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DirectDraw | 5 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Audio | Miles Sound System | 6.0m[3] |
Cutscenes | Bink Video |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95, 98 | ME, 2000 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 166 MHz | Intel Pentium II 266 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 32 MB | 64 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 600 MB | 650 MB |
Video card (GPU) | 2 MB of VRAM | 4 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 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). - ↑ 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 (566050) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.