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| + | {{distinguish|FIFA World Cup 98}} | ||
{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = FIFA Road to World Cup 98 cover.jpg | |cover = FIFA Road to World Cup 98 cover.jpg | ||
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|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|June 17, 1997}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|June 17, 1997}} | ||
| + | |taxonomy = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Bird's-eye view }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Sports }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | Football (Soccer) }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | FIFA }} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
| − | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = |
| + | |strategywiki = | ||
| + | |mobygames = fifa-road-to-world-cup-98_ | ||
|wikipedia = FIFA: Road to World Cup 98 | |wikipedia = FIFA: Road to World Cup 98 | ||
| − | |winehq = | + | |winehq = 7227 |
| + | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | |||
| − | '' | + | {{Introduction |
| + | |introduction = '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is a {{Glossary:singleplayer}} and {{Glossary:multiplayer}} {{Glossary:sports}} game developed by [[Company:EA Canada|EA Canada]] and published by [[Company:Electronic Arts|Electronic Arts]] via their [[Company:EA Sports|EA Sports]] brand. It is a licensed [[Series:FIFA|FIFA]] game. | ||
| − | + | |release history = It was first released in North America on June 17, 1997, followed by Europe and Japan later in the same year. | |
| − | + | ||
| + | |current state = It is noted that the game cannot be installed on 64-bit Windows OS with its default installer, and requires the [[#Installing on 64-bit versions of Windows|workarounds]] to do so. | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | '''General information''' | ||
| + | {{mm}} [https://web.archive.org/web/20040212182350/http://www.soccergaming.com:80/fifa98/ Soccergaming] | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | {{--}} This game is not available digitally. | ||
| + | {{ii}} [https://archive.org/details/FIFAWC98 Demo] | ||
| − | + | ==Essential improvements== | |
| + | ===Patches=== | ||
| + | * The latest official patch 1.40 which fixes compatibility issues with 3dfx Voodoo² is available at [https://soggi.org/misc/game-patches.htm soggi.org]. | ||
| − | |||
===nGlide wrapper=== | ===nGlide wrapper=== | ||
| − | + | FIFA: Road to World Cup 98 supports 2 rendering methods (Software Rendering and 3dfx). Due to compatibility issues, it's recommended to use nGlide 3dfx wrapper, which offers both better performance, better graphics as well as better stability on new machines. It can be downloaded [https://www.zeus-software.com/downloads/nglide here]. | |
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|}} |
}} | }} | ||
{{--}} Configuration files are encrypted. | {{--}} Configuration files are encrypted. | ||
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===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\USER}} |
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==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= | + | |widescreen resolution notes= Only 640x480. |
|multimonitor = false | |multimonitor = false | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
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|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
|vsync = hackable | |vsync = hackable | ||
| − | |vsync notes = Vsync can be forced from [[#nGlide wrapper|3dfx wrapper]]. | + | |vsync notes = Enabled by default in software and Direct3D mode. In Glide Vsync can be forced from [[#nGlide wrapper|3dfx wrapper]]. |
| − | |60 fps = | + | |60 fps = true |
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
| − | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = limited |
| − | |120 fps notes = | + | |120 fps notes = Glide capped 63fps |
| + | |hdr = false | ||
| + | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
| − | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = false | |key remap = false | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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|invert mouse y-axis = n/a | |invert mouse y-axis = n/a | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
| + | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
| + | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
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|invert controller y-axis = n/a | |invert controller y-axis = n/a | ||
|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== |
{{Image|FIFA RTWC 98 - audio settings.png|Audio settings.}} | {{Image|FIFA RTWC 98 - audio settings.png|Audio settings.}} | ||
| − | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
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|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
| + | |royalty free audio = false | ||
| + | |royalty free audio notes = The main theme is "Song 2" by Blur. All other music is by The Crystal Method. | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{L10n|content= | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = English | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = true | ||
| + | |subtitles = false | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |ref = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = French | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = unknown | ||
| + | |subtitles = false | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |ref = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = German | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = true | ||
| + | |subtitles = false | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |ref = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Spanish | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = true | ||
| + | |subtitles = false | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|local play players = 4 | |local play players = 4 | ||
|local play modes = | |local play modes = | ||
| − | |local play notes = Requires additional controllers. Mouse can be used to play the game. | + | |local play notes = Requires additional controllers. Mouse can be used to play the game. |
|lan play = true | |lan play = true | ||
|lan play players = 20 | |lan play players = 20 | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===Installing on 64-bit versions of Windows=== | ===Installing on 64-bit versions of Windows=== | ||
| − | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Manual installation|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
| − | {{ | + | # Create a folder named {{folder|FIFA RTWC 98}} somewhere on the hard drive. |
| − | + | # From the root folder of the game's disc, copy files {{file|eacsnd.dll}}, {{file|fifa98.ico}} and {{file|fifartwc.exe}} to the {{folder|FIFA RTWC 98}} folder on the hard drive. | |
| − | + | # Copy folders {{folder|AUDIO}}, {{folder|COMM}}, {{folder|COMMON}}, {{folder|FEPACK}} and {{folder|INGAME}} to the {{folder|FIFA RTWC 98}} folder on the hard drive. | |
| − | + | # Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/93-fifa-road-to-world-cup-98-installation-package/ installation package for FIFA: Road to World Cup 98] and extract it. | |
| − | + | # Go to the folder containing newly extracted files and double-click on {{file|key.reg}} to add it to Windows registry. | |
| − | + | # Go to the {{folder|Compatibility entries}} folder and run {{file|PatchInstall.bat}} to add entries to compatibility database. | |
| − | + | # Navigate back to the folder where {{folder|key.reg}} was and open the {{folder|CD reference}} folder. | |
| − | + | # From the folder that corresponds to the letter used by the CD drive in which the game disc is located, copy {{file|INSTALL.DAT}} file to the {{folder|FIFA RTWC 98}} folder. | |
| − | + | # Launch the game. | |
| − | + | }} | |
| + | |||
| + | ==Other information== | ||
| + | ===API=== | ||
| + | {{API | ||
| + | |direct3d versions = 5 | ||
| + | |direct3d notes = Added with patch 1.3 | ||
| + | |directdraw versions = | ||
| + | |directdraw notes = | ||
| + | |opengl versions = | ||
| + | |opengl notes = | ||
| + | |glide versions = true | ||
| + | |glide notes = | ||
| + | |software mode = true | ||
| + | |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 = | ||
| + | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
| + | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
| + | |macos app notes = | ||
| + | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
| + | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
| + | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
| − | |minOS = 95 | + | |minOS = 95, 98 |
| − | |minCPU = Pentium | + | |minCPU = Intel Pentium 100 MHz |
|minRAM = 16 MB | |minRAM = 16 MB | ||
|minHD = 150 MB | |minHD = 150 MB | ||
Latest revision as of 20:06, 2 January 2024
Not to be confused with FIFA World Cup 98.
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| EA Canada | |
| Publishers | |
| EA Sports | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | June 17, 1997 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase |
| Microtransactions | None |
| Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | Bird's-eye view |
| Controls | Direct control |
| Genres | Sports |
| Sports | Football (Soccer) |
| Art styles | Realistic |
| Series | FIFA |
 |
|
| ⤏ Go to series page | |
| FIFA World Cup (series) | |
| FIFA International Soccer | 1993 |
| FIFA Soccer 96 | 1995 |
| FIFA 97 | 1996 |
| FIFA: Road to World Cup 98 | 1997 |
| FIFA 99 | 1998 |
| FIFA 2000 | 1999 |
| FIFA 2001 | 2000 |
| FIFA Manager (series) | |
| FIFA Football 2002 | 2001 |
| FIFA Football 2003 | 2002 |
| FIFA Football 2004 | 2003 |
| FIFA Football 2005 | 2004 |
| FIFA 06 | 2005 |
| FIFA 07 | 2006 |
| FIFA Online (series) | |
| FIFA 08 | 2007 |
| FIFA 09 | 2008 |
| FIFA 10 | 2009 |
| FIFA 11 | 2010 |
| FIFA 12 | 2011 |
| FIFA 13 | 2012 |
| FIFA 14 | 2013 |
| FIFA 15 | 2014 |
| FIFA 16 | 2015 |
| FIFA 17 | 2016 |
| FIFA 18 | 2017 |
| FIFA 19 | 2018 |
| FIFA 20 | 2019 |
| FIFA 21 | 2020 |
| FIFA 22 | 2021 |
| FIFA 23 | 2022 |
| EA Sports FC 24 | 2023 |
FIFA: Road to World Cup 98 is a singleplayer and multiplayer sports game developed by EA Canada and published by Electronic Arts via their EA Sports brand. It is a licensed FIFA game.
It was first released in North America on June 17, 1997, followed by Europe and Japan later in the same year.
It is noted that the game cannot be installed on 64-bit Windows OS with its default installer, and requires the workarounds to do so.
General information
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
|
- This game is not available digitally.
- Demo
Essential improvements
Patches
- The latest official patch 1.40 which fixes compatibility issues with 3dfx Voodoo² is available at soggi.org.
nGlide wrapper
FIFA: Road to World Cup 98 supports 2 rendering methods (Software Rendering and 3dfx). Due to compatibility issues, it's recommended to use nGlide 3dfx wrapper, which offers both better performance, better graphics as well as better stability on new machines. It can be downloaded here.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows |
- Configuration files are encrypted.
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\USER[Note 1] |
Video
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | Only 640x480. | ||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | |||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| 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. | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | Enabled by default in software and Direct3D mode. In Glide Vsync can be forced from 3dfx wrapper. | ||
| 60 FPS | |||
| 120+ FPS | Glide capped 63fps | ||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | |||
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 | ||
| Full controller support | ||
| Controller remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
| Controller sensitivity | ||
| Controller Y-axis inversion |
| Controller types |
|---|
| XInput-compatible controllers |
|---|
| PlayStation controllers |
|---|
| Generic/other controllers |
|---|
| Additional information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Controller hotplugging | ||
| Haptic feedback | ||
| Digital movement supported | ||
| Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio settings.
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | ||
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Royalty free audio | The main theme is "Song 2" by Blur. All other music is by The Crystal Method. |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local play | 4 | Requires additional controllers. Mouse can be used to play the game. | ||
| LAN play | 20 | |||
| Online play | ||||
Issues fixed
Installing on 64-bit versions of Windows
| Manual installation[citation needed] |
|---|
|
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 5 | Added with patch 1.3 |
| Glide | ||
| Software renderer |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | 95, 98 | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 100 MHz | |
| System memory (RAM) | 16 MB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 150 MB | |
| Video card (GPU) | SVGA, True Color | |
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%\VirtualStoreon Windows Vista and later (more details).