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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
− | |cover = SimCopter | + | |cover = SimCopter cover.jpg |
|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Maxis}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Maxis}} | ||
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|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 31, 1996}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 31, 1996}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person, Third-person }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Simulation }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | Helicopter }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Contemporary }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | SimCity }} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = |
+ | |hltb = 8563 | ||
+ | |strategywiki = SimCopter | ||
+ | |mobygames = 973 | ||
|wikipedia = SimCopter | |wikipedia = SimCopter | ||
|winehq = 4874 | |winehq = 4874 | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
− | + | {{Introduction | |
− | {{ | + | |introduction = |
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = The game requires a [[#Installing on 64-bit versions of Windows|workaround for installing on 64-bit systems]]. It lacks a framerate limiter or Vsync, which causes a lot of bugs and physical glitches with framerates above 60 FPS. | ||
+ | }} | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Demo=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} A free demo version is available on [https://archive.org/details/SIMCOP8 Archive.org]. | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
− | === | + | ===Official patches=== |
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/3759/7/ Patch 1.02] adds a better flight model and experimental 3Dfx acceleration. |
− | {{--}} The patch comes in a 16-bit installer executable and so cannot be installed natively on 64-bit Windows. | + | {{--}} The patch comes in a 16-bit installer executable and so cannot be installed natively on 64-bit Windows. Additionally it removes the "easter egg event". |
+ | |||
+ | ===Unofficial patches=== | ||
+ | {{mm}} [http://simcopter.net SimCopterX] patches the game to prevent crashing on modern CPUs, along with bypassing the CD DRM checks. It also provides optional settings such as higher-resolutions modes. | ||
==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 files require a hex editor to read and are not easy to interpret. | {{--}} Config files require a hex editor to read and are not easy to interpret. | ||
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===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\My Saved Cities\*.sc2}} |
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | ||
|widescreen resolution = false | |widescreen resolution = false | ||
− | |widescreen resolution notes= SimCopter is locked at a display mode of 640x480 256 colours. | + | |widescreen resolution notes= SimCopter is locked at a display mode of 640x480 256 colours. This can be unlocked with [http://simcopter.net SimCopterX] which supports additional resolution modes. |
|multimonitor = false | |multimonitor = false | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
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|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
|windowed = hackable | |windowed = hackable | ||
− | |windowed notes = | + | |windowed notes = Create a shortcut with the [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line option]] <code>-w</code> and enable reduced color mode (8-bit 256 color) in the compatibility settings. Using {{key|Alt|Enter}} to change from fullscreen to windowed causes major graphical issues, but it works fine the other way round. |
− | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = false |
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
− | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = false |
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
− | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = false |
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
− | |vsync = | + | |upscaling = false |
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
+ | |vsync = false | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
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|120 fps = true | |120 fps = true | ||
|120 fps notes = Frame-rate is uncapped, however running the game above 120 FPS may cause it to speed up and/or crash. See [[#Game crashes|Game crashes]] | |120 fps notes = Frame-rate is uncapped, however running the game above 120 FPS may cause it to speed up and/or crash. See [[#Game crashes|Game crashes]] | ||
+ | |hdr = false | ||
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = false | |color blind = false | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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|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 = true | |controller support = true | ||
|controller support notes = Joystick deadzone can be set using Tweaker program on disc. | |controller support notes = Joystick deadzone can be set using Tweaker program on disc. | ||
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|invert controller y-axis = unknown | |invert controller y-axis = unknown | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
− | | | + | |xinput controllers = unknown |
− | | | + | |xinput controllers notes = |
− | |button prompts | + | |xbox prompts = unknown |
− | |button prompts notes | + | |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 = unknown | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
|haptic feedback = unknown | |haptic feedback = unknown | ||
|haptic feedback notes = | |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 = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = Sliders for Game and Radio volume. Ability to turn off radio commercials and DJ. | |separate volume notes = Sliders for Game and Radio volume. Ability to turn off radio commercials and DJ. | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = true | |eax support = true | ||
− | |eax support notes | + | |eax support notes = A3D 1.0<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.amazon.com/review/R3KV2UL3C9Z4OW/|title=SimCopter user review - Amazon.com|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{L10n|content= | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = English | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Czech | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = Fan - [https://www.abcgames.cz/?p=preklady_zobraz&id=3590 1] | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Japanese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Japan only. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Installing on 64-bit versions of Windows=== | ===Installing on 64-bit versions of Windows=== | ||
{{ii}} The original disc release uses a 16-bit installer. | {{ii}} The original disc release uses a 16-bit installer. | ||
− | {{Fixbox|1 | + | |
− | {{Fixbox | + | {{Fixbox|description=Install with the SimCopterX patcher|fix= |
+ | # Insert the CD or open/mount the disc image file. | ||
+ | # Copy all contents of the disc to the preferred path. Avoid spaces in the path (e.g. {{folder|D:\Games\SimCopter}}). | ||
+ | # Download the SimCopterX patcher and the version 1.02 patch from [http://krimsky.net/patchers/scx_dl.html krimsky.net]. | ||
+ | # Replace the original {{file|SimCopter.exe}} in the {{folder|SIMCOPTER}} folder with the patched version. | ||
+ | # Run SimCopterX, click on "Patch Game", select {{file|SimCopter.exe}} and then click on "Install Game". | ||
+ | # Select the preferred resolution and window mode and click on "Dispatch!" to apply the settings and start the game. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Install with a modified 32-bit installer|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
# Insert the CD. | # Insert the CD. | ||
# Copy the contents of disc somewhere temporarily. | # Copy the contents of disc somewhere temporarily. | ||
− | # Download the [ | + | # Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/111-installshield-3-32-bit-generic-installer/ InstallShield 3 32-bit Generic Installer]. |
− | # Extract the new installer into the | + | # Extract the new installer into the {{folder|setup}} folder. |
− | # Run | + | # Run {{file|setup32.exe}} and follow the steps. |
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
===Game crashes=== | ===Game crashes=== | ||
− | |||
− | |||
{{ii}} The game often runs too fast on modern CPUs and must be slowed down. | {{ii}} The game often runs too fast on modern CPUs and must be slowed down. | ||
− | + | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Slow down the game internally|fix=Use [http://simcopter.net SimCopterX] which slows the game down internally through a patch. The patcher also comes with optional settings such as higher-resolution modes. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)#Frame rate capping|Limit the framerate]] to 60 FPS.|fix= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Other information== | ||
+ | ===API=== | ||
+ | {{API | ||
+ | |direct3d versions = | ||
+ | |direct3d notes = | ||
+ | |directdraw versions = | ||
+ | |directdraw notes = | ||
+ | |opengl versions = | ||
+ | |opengl notes = | ||
+ | |glide versions = 2.1.1 | ||
+ | |glide notes = Only available after installing the [[#Patches|1.02 patch]] and activated via the [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line option]] <code>-v</code>. This mode is experimental and so the HUD and some other features are missing, with a number of graphical glitches also present. Supported by [https://www.zeus-software.com/downloads/nglide nGlide]. | ||
+ | |software mode = true | ||
+ | |software mode notes = | ||
+ | |mantle support = | ||
+ | |mantle 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 | |minOS = 95 | ||
− | |minCPU = Intel Pentium | + | |minCPU = Intel Pentium 75 MHz |
|minRAM = 16 MB | |minRAM = 16 MB | ||
|minHD = 15 MB | |minHD = 15 MB |
Latest revision as of 10:39, 3 August 2024
Developers | |
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Maxis | |
Publishers | |
Electronic Arts | |
Release dates | |
Windows | October 31, 1996 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person, Third-person |
Genres | Simulation |
Vehicles | Helicopter |
Themes | Contemporary |
Series | SimCity |
SimCity | |
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Subseries of Sim | |
SimCity (1989) | 1989 |
SimCity 2000 | 1994 |
SimCity 2000 Network Edition | 1996 |
SimCopter | 1996 |
Streets of SimCity | 1997 |
SimCity 3000 | 1999 |
SimCity 4 | 2003 |
SimCity Societies | 2007 |
SimCity (2013) | 2013 |
SimCopter is a singleplayer first-person and third-person simulation game in the SimCity series.
The game requires a workaround for installing on 64-bit systems. It lacks a framerate limiter or Vsync, which causes a lot of bugs and physical glitches with framerates above 60 FPS.
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail |
Demo
- A free demo version is available on Archive.org.
Essential improvements
Official patches
- Patch 1.02 adds a better flight model and experimental 3Dfx acceleration.
- The patch comes in a 16-bit installer executable and so cannot be installed natively on 64-bit Windows. Additionally it removes the "easter egg event".
Unofficial patches
- SimCopterX patches the game to prevent crashing on modern CPUs, along with bypassing the CD DRM checks. It also provides optional settings such as higher-resolutions modes.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\[Note 1] |
- Config files require a hex editor to read and are not easy to interpret.
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\My Saved Cities\*.sc2[Note 1] |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | SimCopter is locked at a display mode of 640x480 256 colours. This can be unlocked with SimCopterX which supports additional resolution modes. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | Create a shortcut with the command line option -w and enable reduced color mode (8-bit 256 color) in the compatibility settings. Using Alt+↵ Enter to change from fullscreen to windowed causes major graphical issues, but it works fine the other way round. |
||
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) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Frame-rate is uncapped, however running the game above 120 FPS may cause it to speed up and/or crash. See Game crashes | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | Joystick deadzone can be set using Tweaker program on disc. | |
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | ||
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 | Sliders for Game and Radio volume. Ability to turn off radio commercials and DJ. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
EAX support | A3D 1.0[1] | |
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Czech | Fan - 1 | |||
Japanese | Japan only. |
Issues fixed
Installing on 64-bit versions of Windows
- The original disc release uses a 16-bit installer.
Install with the SimCopterX patcher |
---|
|
Install with a modified 32-bit installer[citation needed] |
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|
Game crashes
- The game often runs too fast on modern CPUs and must be slowed down.
Slow down the game internally |
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Use SimCopterX which slows the game down internally through a patch. The patcher also comes with optional settings such as higher-resolution modes. |
Limit the framerate to 60 FPS. |
---|
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Glide | 2.1.1 | Only available after installing the 1.02 patch and activated via the command line option -v . This mode is experimental and so the HUD and some other features are missing, with a number of graphical glitches also present. Supported by nGlide. |
Software renderer |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 95 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 75 MHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 16 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 15 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | SVGA video card 512 KB 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).
References
- ↑ SimCopter user review - Amazon.com - last accessed on May 2023