Difference between revisions of "Railroad Tycoon II"
From PCGamingWiki, the wiki about fixing PC games
m (→Availability) |
|||
(4 intermediate revisions by 3 users not shown) | |||
Line 37: | Line 37: | ||
|winehq = 1242 | |winehq = 1242 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
{{mm}} [http://www.express-world.co.uk/rt2/ Express World] - A fan hub for the entire Railroad Tycoon series | {{mm}} [http://www.express-world.co.uk/rt2/ Express World] - A fan hub for the entire Railroad Tycoon series | ||
{{GOG.com links|1445250876|railroad_tycoon_series|for game series}} | {{GOG.com links|1445250876|railroad_tycoon_series|for game series}} | ||
Line 54: | Line 59: | ||
{{Availability/row| Steam | 7620 | Steam | Platinum edition.<br>Can only be purchased in USA, Canada, UK, EU countries except Croatia, Brazil, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan, and Vietnam | | Windows}} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 7620 | Steam | Platinum edition.<br>Can only be purchased in USA, Canada, UK, EU countries except Croatia, Brazil, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan, and Vietnam | | Windows}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
===Version differences=== | ===Version differences=== | ||
{{ii}} The '''Gold Edition''' includes the base game, the Second Century expansion, 15 additional official scenarios, and exclusive HMTL-based strategy guides for all included scenarios and campaigns. | {{ii}} The '''Gold Edition''' includes the base game, the Second Century expansion, 15 additional official scenarios, and exclusive HMTL-based strategy guides for all included scenarios and campaigns. | ||
{{ii}} The Windows-exclusive '''Platinum Edition''' includes the Gold Edition's non-exclusive content as well as 50 additional levels, the official strategy guide for the base game in PDF format, and 2 hours of additional music. | {{ii}} The Windows-exclusive '''Platinum Edition''' includes the Gold Edition's non-exclusive content as well as 50 additional levels, the official strategy guide for the base game in PDF format, and 2 hours of additional music. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Demo=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} A free demo version is avalable from [https://www.gamefront.com/games/railroad-tycoon-2/file/railroad-tycoon-ii-demo GameFront]. | ||
==Monetization== | ==Monetization== | ||
Line 78: | Line 85: | ||
===[https://www.mediafire.com/file/q4nwtxhwd1vzcv1/RailroadGL_1.05.exe/file OpenGL Wrapper and Patch]=== | ===[https://www.mediafire.com/file/q4nwtxhwd1vzcv1/RailroadGL_1.05.exe/file OpenGL Wrapper and Patch]=== | ||
− | {{++}} | + | {{mm}} [https://web.archive.org/web/20211010112329/https://verokster.blogspot.com/2019/10/railroad-tycoon-ii-gl-wrapper-patch.html Original homepage (archived)] |
+ | {{mm}} [https://www.moddb.com/games/railroad-tycoon-2/downloads/veroks-patch verok's patch on moddb.com] | ||
+ | {{++}} The game renders via OpenGL, supports windowed mode toggle ({{key|F4}}) and can now easily minimize on newer OS. | ||
+ | {{++}} Includes an optional FPS counter ({{key|F1}}). | ||
{{ii}} When using this wrapper with the GOG version, make sure that all of the [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility mode]] settings of {{file|RT2_PLAT.EXE}} are disabled, or the game will be stuck on a black screen at launch. | {{ii}} When using this wrapper with the GOG version, make sure that all of the [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility mode]] settings of {{file|RT2_PLAT.EXE}} are disabled, or the game will be stuck on a black screen at launch. | ||
Line 380: | Line 390: | ||
|input = | |input = | ||
|input notes = | |input notes = | ||
− | |cutscenes = Smacker Video | + | |cutscenes = Smacker Video Technology |
|cutscenes notes = | |cutscenes notes = | ||
|multiplayer = | |multiplayer = |
Latest revision as of 10:40, 3 June 2024
Developers | |
---|---|
PopTop Software | |
Mac OS (Classic) | Westlake Interactive |
Linux | Loki Software |
Publishers | |
Retail | Gathering of Developers |
Linux | Loki Software |
Digital | 2K Games |
Engines | |
S3D | |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 4, 1998 |
Mac OS (Classic) | September 13, 1999 |
Linux | October 18, 1999 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view, Isometric |
Controls | Point and select |
Genres | Building, Business |
Vehicles | Train |
Series | Railroad Tycoon |
Railroad Tycoon | |
---|---|
Sid Meier's Railroad Tycoon | 1990 |
Railroad Tycoon II | 1998 |
Railroad Tycoon 3 | 2003 |
Sid Meier's Railroads! | 2006 |
Railroad Tycoon II is a singleplayer and multiplayer bird's-eye view and isometric building and business game in the Railroad Tycoon series.
General information
- Express World - A fan hub for the entire Railroad Tycoon series
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | SafeDisc DRM[Note 1]. See version differences for more info. | |||
GOG.com | Platinum edition. | |||
Steam | Platinum edition. Can only be purchased in USA, Canada, UK, EU countries except Croatia, Brazil, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan, and Vietnam |
Version differences
- The Gold Edition includes the base game, the Second Century expansion, 15 additional official scenarios, and exclusive HMTL-based strategy guides for all included scenarios and campaigns.
- The Windows-exclusive Platinum Edition includes the Gold Edition's non-exclusive content as well as 50 additional levels, the official strategy guide for the base game in PDF format, and 2 hours of additional music.
Demo
- A free demo version is avalable from GameFront.
Monetization
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
---|---|---|
The Second Century |
Essential improvements
Patches
- The latest official patches available for the game can be found on Patches-Scrolls:
- Base game: 1.05b
- The Second Century: 1.54, 1.54a (Polish)
- Platinum: 1.56
Unofficial patch
This section may require cleanup to meet basic quality standards. The specific problem is: Need to login to Dune2K.com to download. You can help by modifying
the article. The discussion page may contain useful suggestions.
- The unofficial 1.57 patch for the game corrects bugs in supply and demand for Railroad Tycoon II Gold and Platinum. Note: The GOG version of the patch is also compatible with Steam.
- Dune2K.com thread
OpenGL Wrapper and Patch
- Original homepage (archived)
- verok's patch on moddb.com
- The game renders via OpenGL, supports windowed mode toggle (F4) and can now easily minimize on newer OS.
- Includes an optional FPS counter (F1).
- When using this wrapper with the GOG version, make sure that all of the compatibility mode settings of
RT2_PLAT.EXE
are disabled, or the game will be stuck on a black screen at launch.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | |
Mac OS (Classic) | |
Linux | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/7620/pfx/[Note 2] |
- It's unknown whether this game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux. Please fill in this information.
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\games[Note 3] |
Mac OS (Classic) | |
Linux | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/7620/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | Set compatibility mode to Windows XP Service Pack 3 and color mode to 16-bit. Or use Verok's GL Wrapper | ||
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 |
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 |
---|
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 | ||||
French | Retail only | |||
German | Retail only | |||
Italian | Retail only | |||
Japanese | Retail only | |||
Polish | Retail only | |||
Brazilian Portuguese | Retail only (CD Expert/PC Gamer). |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
LAN play | |||
Online play |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
DirectDraw | 5.0 |
Executable | PPC | 16-bit | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Windows | |||||
Linux | |||||
Mac OS (Classic) |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Audio | Miles Sound System | 3.0.0 |
Cutscenes | Smacker Video Technology |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95 | 98 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 133 MHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 16 MB | 32 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 300 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | DirectX 5 compatible |
Linux | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | Kernel 2.2.x | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium class PowerPC 200 MHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 16 MB | 32 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 200 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 1024x768 resolution |
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 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 (7620) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
- ↑ 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