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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Feral Interactive|OS X}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Feral Interactive|OS X}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Sol}} | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 20, 2009}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 20, 2009}} | ||
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|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
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|lutris = tropico-3-steam-special-edition | |lutris = tropico-3-steam-special-edition | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 42587 |
|wikipedia = Tropico 3 | |wikipedia = Tropico 3 | ||
|winehq = 10339 | |winehq = 10339 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
+ | }} | ||
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+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
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+ | |release history = | ||
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+ | |current state = | ||
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{{Availability/row| MacApp | id488102536 | MacApp | Gold Edition. | | OS X | unavailable }} | {{Availability/row| MacApp | id488102536 | MacApp | Gold Edition. | | OS X | unavailable }} | ||
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===Version differences=== | ===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 '''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. | {{ii}} The '''Gold Edition''' includes the base game and the Absolute Power expansion. | ||
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+ | ===Demo=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Download mirrors for the (Windows-only) demo is available at the [https://web.archive.org/web/20121025235312/http://www.worldoftropico.com/us/T3/us/index.php?p=downloads archived official site]. | ||
==Monetization== | ==Monetization== | ||
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|multimonitor notes = See also [[#Windows Vista/Windows 7 multi-monitor crash|Windows Vista/Windows 7 multi-monitor crash]]. | |multimonitor notes = See also [[#Windows Vista/Windows 7 multi-monitor crash|Windows Vista/Windows 7 multi-monitor crash]]. | ||
|ultrawidescreen = true | |ultrawidescreen = true | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen notes = Menus and map screens are {{term|Vert-}}.<ref> | + | |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 = | + | |4k ultra hd = true |
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
|fov = unknown | |fov = unknown | ||
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|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
|120 fps = true | |120 fps = true | ||
− | |120 fps notes = 120Hz option available.<ref> | + | |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 = unknown | ||
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Download Decompress Config|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Download Decompress Config|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
# Download [https://www.techpowerup.com/forums/showthread.php?t=119569 Decompress Config]. | # Download [https://www.techpowerup.com/forums/showthread.php?t=119569 Decompress Config]. | ||
− | # Run the program, find config.lua in | + | # 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>. | # Change <code>config.IsFullscreen = 1</code> to <code>config.IsFullscreen = 0</code>. | ||
# Close Decompress Config and launch the game. | # Close Decompress Config and launch the game. | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Download Decompress Config|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Download Decompress Config|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
# Download [https://www.techpowerup.com/forums/showthread.php?t=119569 Decompress Config]. | # Download [https://www.techpowerup.com/forums/showthread.php?t=119569 Decompress Config]. | ||
− | # Run the program, find config.lua in | + | # 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>. | # Change <code>config.XInput = 0</code> to <code>config.XInput = 1</code>. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Czech | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Retail only (Score 209) | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{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> | {{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 Aero | + | {{Fixbox|description=Disable all but one monitors before playing|fix= |
− | + | }} | |
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− | + | {{Fixbox|description=[[Windows Compatibility Mode|Disable Aero/desktop composition]] for {{file|Tropico3.exe}}|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | |
− | + | }} | |
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− | + | {{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=== | ===The main menu does not appear after watching the intro=== | ||
− | {{ii}} It is possible that | + | {{ii}} It is possible that the game configuration was corrupted by a system crash. |
− | {{Fixbox|description=Delete | + | {{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= |
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}} | }} | ||
==="You need a supported DX9-compatible video card"=== | ==="You need a supported DX9-compatible video card"=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Delete Userconfig2.lua|ref=<ref> | + | {{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 | + | # Go to {{folder|{{p|appdata}}\Tropico 3}} |
− | # Delete | + | # Delete {{file|UserConfig2.lua}}. |
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} The serial key will need to be re-entered afterwards. |
}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Run the game in | + | {{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= |
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = 9 | + | |direct3d versions = 9.0c |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|windows arm app = unknown | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |mac os x powerpc app = unknown | ||
|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 = | + | |macos arm app = unknown |
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= |
Latest revision as of 16:38, 8 August 2024
Developers | |
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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 | |
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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. |
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.
Demo
- Download mirrors for the (Windows-only) demo is available at the archived official site.
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 | |
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Absolute Power | Expansion |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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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 |
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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 |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Czech | Retail only (Score 209) | |||
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 | |
---|---|---|---|
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