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# Download the South Park Glide patch from [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1256-southpark_patchzip/ here]. | # Download the South Park Glide patch from [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1256-southpark_patchzip/ here]. | ||
# Extract the contents of <code>southpark_patch.zip</code> (<code>southpark3.sdb</code>, <code>PatchUninstall.bat</code>, and <code>PatchInstall.bat</code>) to {{p|game}}, where <code>SouthPark.exe</code> resides. | # Extract the contents of <code>southpark_patch.zip</code> (<code>southpark3.sdb</code>, <code>PatchUninstall.bat</code>, and <code>PatchInstall.bat</code>) to {{p|game}}, where <code>SouthPark.exe</code> resides. | ||
# Rename <code>SouthPark.exe</code> to <code>SouthPark3.exe</code>. | # Rename <code>SouthPark.exe</code> to <code>SouthPark3.exe</code>. | ||
− | # Double click <code>PatchInstall.bat</code> to install the patch. | + | # Double click <code>PatchInstall.bat</code>'''*''' to install the patch. |
# Install [http://www.zeus-software.com/downloads/nglide nGlide]. | # Install [http://www.zeus-software.com/downloads/nglide nGlide]. | ||
# Run nGlide from the Start screen/Start menu and change the resolution and other settings. | # Run nGlide from the Start screen/Start menu and change the resolution and other settings. | ||
# When starting the game up, choose <code>3Dfx Custom Driver (Recommended)</code> from the '''Select Video Driver''' pop-up. | # When starting the game up, choose <code>3Dfx Custom Driver (Recommended)</code> from the '''Select Video Driver''' pop-up. | ||
{{ii}} Set aspect ratio to 4:3 for a letterboxed output or to fit to screen to stretch from 4:3. | {{ii}} Set aspect ratio to 4:3 for a letterboxed output or to fit to screen to stretch from 4:3. | ||
+ | {{ii}} '''*'''On Windows 10, <code>PatchInstall.bat</code> might fail to patch <code>SouthPark.exe</code> properly, leaving the game unplayable. To fix this, right click <code>PatchInstall.bat</code> and select '''Edit''', then change <code>sdbinst.exe '''-q''' "%CD%\southpark3.sdb"</code> to <code>sdbinst.exe '''-p''' "%CD%\southpark3.sdb"</code>. | ||
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Developers | |
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Acclaim Studios Austin | |
Publishers | |
Acclaim Entertainment | |
Release dates | |
Windows | March 9, 1999 |
South Park | |
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South Park | 1999 |
South Park: Chef's Luv Shack | 1999 |
South Park Rally | 2000 |
South Park: The Stick of Truth | 2014 |
South Park: The Fractured but Whole | 2017 |
South Park: Snow Day! | 2024 |
Key points
- Released only in North America.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | Game music is played from CD. |
- This game is not available digitally.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>/savegame.008[Note 1] |
Video settings
Use nGlide |
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Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
Spanish |
Issues fixed
Music Doesn't Loop
Pause the game, go to Options, Sound Config, and turn the music off then back on. |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 6 | |
Glide | See Increase Rendering Resolution. | |
Software renderer | 640x480, 640x480 w/shading, and 320x240 w/shading. Mouselook is disabled when using these options. |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95/98 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium II 266 MHz Intel Pentium 200 with 3D Accelerator |
Intel Pentium II 266 MHz with 3D Accelerator |
System memory (RAM) | 32 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 95 MB* | |
Video card (GPU) | DirectX 6 compatible | |
Sound (audio device) | DirectX Compatible Sound Card | |
Other | 4X CD-ROM Drive |
- *Readme specifies 120 MB for HDD space while the retail case specifies 95 MB, which is closer to the full installation size (49.5 MB).
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).