Difference between revisions of "Tropico 3"
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|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Haemimont Games}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Haemimont Games}} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/ | + | {{Infobox game/row/porter|Feral Interactive|OS X}} |
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Kalypso Media|Windows}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Kalypso Media|Windows}} | ||
{{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}} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|January | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|January 27, 2012}} |
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} | ||
+ | {{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 | Comedy, Cold War }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Tropico }} | ||
|steam appid = 23490 | |steam appid = 23490 | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |steam appid side = |
+ | |gogcom id = 1207659056 | ||
+ | |hltb = 10672 | ||
+ | |lutris = tropico-3-steam-special-edition | ||
+ | |strategywiki = | ||
+ | |mobygames = 42587 | ||
|wikipedia = Tropico 3 | |wikipedia = Tropico 3 | ||
|winehq = 10339 | |winehq = 10339 | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
{{mm}} [http://forum.kalypsomedia.com/forumdisplay.php?fid=24 Official forums] | {{mm}} [http://forum.kalypsomedia.com/forumdisplay.php?fid=24 Official forums] | ||
− | {{GOG.com links| | + | {{GOG.com links|1207659056|tropico_series|for game series}} |
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/23490/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] |
− | |||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc, key | {{DRM|SecuROM|7}}. | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | | + | {{Availability/row| Developer | https://store.feralinteractive.com/en/mac-linux-games/tropico3/ | key, activation, actlimit, account | Gold Edition. Five machines limit. | | OS X }} |
− | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | tropico-3 | Steam | Steam Special Edition. {{store link|GamersGate|tropico-3-gold|Gold Edition}} also available. | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| GOG | tropico_3_gold_edition | DRM-free | Gold Edition }} | + | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1982-1 | Steam | Steam Special Edition. {{store link|Gamesplanet|1982-3|Gold Edition}} also available. | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| GMG | tropico-3-gold-edition | Steam | Gold Edition }} | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | tropico_3_gold_edition | DRM-free | Gold Edition. Includes bonuses of the Steam Special Edition. Serial key provided in game's library entry, but serves no use. | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| MacApp | id488102536 | MacApp | Gold Edition | + | {{Availability/row| GMG | tropico-3-gold-edition | Steam | Gold Edition. | | Windows }} |
− | {{ | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 23490 | Steam, key | Steam Special Edition. [https://store.steampowered.com/sub/6253/ Gold Edition] also available. | | Windows }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| Amazon.com | B003HKS110 | unknown | | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Games for Windows Marketplace | GFWL | GFWL | Gold Edition<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110301063207/http://www.gamesforwindows.com/en-US/|title=Welcome to Games for Windows Marketplace|date=19 August 2022}}</ref> | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| MacApp | id488102536 | MacApp | Gold Edition. | | OS X | unavailable }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===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 '''Gold Edition''' includes the base game and the Absolute Power expansion. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===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 | ||
+ | |ad-supported = | ||
+ | |dlc = | ||
+ | |expansion pack = The expansion pack includes a new campaign, buildings, writs, faction disasters, street types, character attributes and more. | ||
+ | |freeware = | ||
+ | |free-to-play = | ||
+ | |one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access. | ||
+ | |sponsored = | ||
+ | |subscription = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{DLC| | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Absolute Power | Expansion | Windows}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\config.lua}} |
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|OS X|}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|appdata}}\Tropico 3\Saves}} |
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|OS X|}} |
}} | }} | ||
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
− | |origin | + | |discord = |
− | |origin notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | | | + | |gog galaxy = false |
− | | | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | | | + | |origin = |
− | | | + | |origin notes = |
+ | |steam cloud = false | ||
+ | |steam cloud notes = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Tropico3-visual.jpg|Visual settings}} | {{Image|Tropico3-visual.jpg|Visual settings}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
− | |wsgf link = | + | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/tropico-3 |
|widescreen wsgf award = limited | |widescreen wsgf award = limited | ||
|multimonitor wsgf award = incomplete | |multimonitor wsgf award = incomplete | ||
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|widescreen resolution notes= | |widescreen resolution notes= | ||
|multimonitor = unknown | |multimonitor = unknown | ||
− | |multimonitor notes = See also [[#Windows Vista/Windows 7 | + | |multimonitor notes = See also [[#Windows Vista/Windows 7 multi-monitor crash|Windows Vista/Windows 7 multi-monitor crash]]. |
− | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = true |
− | |ultrawidescreen notes = | + | |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 = | + | |fov = unknown |
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
|windowed = hackable | |windowed = hackable | ||
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|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
− | | | + | |120 fps = true |
− | | | + | |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 notes = | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
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===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Download Decompress Config|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
− | {{ | + | # Download [https://www.techpowerup.com/forums/showthread.php?t=119569 Decompress Config]. |
− | + | # 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>. | |
− | + | # Close Decompress Config and launch the game. | |
− | + | # Set the resolution in-game. | |
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
{{Image|Tropico3-input.jpg|Input settings}} | {{Image|Tropico3-input.jpg|Input settings}} | ||
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
|acceleration option = unknown | |acceleration option = unknown | ||
|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 = unknown | |invert mouse y-axis = unknown | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
+ | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
+ | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = hackable | |controller support = hackable | ||
|controller support notes = XInput controllers only; see [[#Controller support|Controller support]]. | |controller support notes = XInput controllers only; see [[#Controller support|Controller support]]. | ||
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|controller remap = unknown | |controller remap = unknown | ||
|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
+ | |controller sensitivity = unknown | ||
+ | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
|invert controller y-axis = unknown | |invert controller y-axis = unknown | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
− | | | + | |xinput controllers = hackable |
− | | | + | |xinput controllers notes = See [[#Controller support|Controller support]]. |
+ | |xbox prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
+ | |impulse triggers = unknown | ||
+ | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 = false | ||
+ | |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= false | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
+ | |other controllers = false | ||
+ | |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 = | ||
}} | }} | ||
===[[Controller|Controller support]]=== | ===[[Controller|Controller support]]=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Download Decompress Config|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
− | {{ | + | # Download [https://www.techpowerup.com/forums/showthread.php?t=119569 Decompress Config]. |
− | + | # 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>. | |
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = SFX, Voice and Music | |separate volume notes = SFX, Voice and Music | ||
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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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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |fan notes = | + | }} |
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Czech | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Retail only (Score 209) | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = French | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = German | |language = German | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Hungarian |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Local retail version only. The "Absolute Power" Expansion is not translated, but [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1997-tropico-trilogy-hungarian-translation/ the translation of the base game is available to download]. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Italian | |language = Italian | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |fan | + | }} |
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Polish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Local retail version only. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Spanish | |language = Spanish | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
− | ===Windows Vista/ | + | ===Windows Vista/7 multi-monitor crash=== |
− | + | {{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>[http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1613655 | + | {{Fixbox|description=Disable all but one monitors before playing|fix= |
− | + | }} | |
− | + | ||
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=[[Windows Compatibility Mode|Disable Aero/desktop composition]] for {{file|Tropico3.exe}}|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | |
− | + | }} | |
− | + | ||
− | + | {{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=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{ii}} It is possible that the game configuration was corrupted by a system crash. |
− | {{ | + | |
− | + | {{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= | |
− | |||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
==="You need a supported DX9-compatible video card"=== | ==="You need a supported DX9-compatible video card"=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{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 {{folder|{{p|appdata}}\Tropico 3}} | |
− | + | # Delete {{file|UserConfig2.lua}}. | |
− | + | ||
− | {{ii}} | + | '''Notes''' |
+ | {{ii}} The serial key will need to be re-entered afterwards. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{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= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==VR support== | ||
+ | {{VR support | ||
+ | |gg3d name = | ||
+ | |native 3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision gg3d award = | ||
+ | |tridef 3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |iz3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |native 3d = | ||
+ | |native 3d notes = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision notes = | ||
+ | |tridef 3d = | ||
+ | |tridef 3d notes = | ||
+ | |iz3d = | ||
+ | |iz3d notes = | ||
+ | |vorpx = hackable | ||
+ | |vorpx modes = G3D | ||
+ | |vorpx notes = User created game profile, see [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/topic/tropico-3-gold/ vorpx forum] profile introduction.<br>'''Note:'''Game is quite unstable on some systems. | ||
+ | |htc vive = | ||
+ | |htc vive notes = | ||
+ | |oculus rift = | ||
+ | |oculus rift notes = | ||
+ | |osvr = | ||
+ | |osvr notes = | ||
+ | |windows mixed reality = | ||
+ | |windows mixed reality notes = | ||
+ | |keyboard-mouse = | ||
+ | |keyboard-mouse notes = | ||
+ | |3rd space gaming vest = | ||
+ | |3rd space gaming vest notes = | ||
+ | |novint falcon = | ||
+ | |novint falcon notes = | ||
+ | |trackir = | ||
+ | |trackir notes = | ||
+ | |tobii eye tracking = | ||
+ | |tobii eye tracking notes = | ||
+ | |play area seated = | ||
+ | |play area seated notes = | ||
+ | |play area standing = | ||
+ | |play area standing notes = | ||
+ | |play area room-scale = | ||
+ | |play area room-scale notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Other information== | ||
+ | ===API=== | ||
+ | {{API | ||
+ | |direct3d versions = 9.0c | ||
+ | |direct3d notes = | ||
+ | |directdraw versions = | ||
+ | |directdraw notes = | ||
+ | |opengl versions = | ||
+ | |opengl notes = | ||
+ | |glide versions = | ||
+ | |glide notes = | ||
+ | |software mode = | ||
+ | |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 = | ||
+ | |mac os x powerpc app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | ||
+ | |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 = 10.6.8 | |minOS = 10.6.8 | ||
− | |minCPU = 2.0 GHz | + | |minCPU = Intel 2.0 GHz |
|minRAM = 2 GB | |minRAM = 2 GB | ||
|minHD = 7 GB | |minHD = 7 GB | ||
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|minVRAM = 256 MB | |minVRAM = 256 MB | ||
− | |recOS = | + | |recOS = 10.7.2 |
− | |recCPU = | + | |recCPU = Intel 3.0 GHz |
− | |recRAM = | + | |recRAM = 4 GB |
|recHD = | |recHD = | ||
|recGPU = | |recGPU = | ||
+ | |recVRAM = 512 MB | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
Latest revision as of 16:38, 8 August 2024
Developers | |
---|---|
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 | |
---|---|
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 |
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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 |
---|---|---|
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 |
---|---|---|
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 |
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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 |
---|---|---|
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