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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 22, 2005}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 22, 2005}}
 
|taxonomy    =
 
|taxonomy    =
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase }}
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer }}
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-Time }}
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Bird's-Eye View }}
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Point and Select }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Building }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Building }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Cartoon }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Amusement park }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Amusement park }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Zoo Empire }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Zoo Empire }}
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|wikipedia    =  
 
|wikipedia    =  
 
|winehq      =  
 
|winehq      =  
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|hltb        = 31114
 
|license      = commercial
 
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
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'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
 
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/294730/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
 
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/294730/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
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{{mm}} [https://web.archive.org/web/20080705091933/http://www.enlight.com/marine/ Official Website (Archived)]
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc |  |  | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc |  |  | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| GamersGate | marine-park-empire | DRM-free | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| GamersGate | marine-park-empire | DRM-free | | | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| Steam | 294730 | Steam |  |  | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 294730 | DRM-Free |  |  | Windows }}
 
}}
 
}}
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==Essential improvements==
 +
===Patches===
 +
{{ii}} This patch is only for retail copies and is already included with digital versions of the game.
 +
* [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2823-marine-park-empire-v12-patch/ Official Patch v1.2]
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\CONFIG.DAT}}
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\CONFIG.DAT|{{p|game}}\VIDEO.DAT}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\SAVE}}
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\EXHIBIT\UNLOCKED\|{{p|game}}\SAVE\|{{p|game}}\PROFILE\}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
 
|4k ultra hd                = false
 
|4k ultra hd                = false
|4k ultra hd notes          = Max resolution is 1024 x 768
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|4k ultra hd notes          = Max resolution is 1024 x 768.
 
|fov                        = false
 
|fov                        = false
 
|fov notes                  =  
 
|fov notes                  =  
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|borderless windowed        = false
 
|borderless windowed        = false
 
|borderless windowed notes  =  
 
|borderless windowed notes  =  
|anisotropic                = unknown
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|anisotropic                = false
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
|antialiasing              = unknown
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|antialiasing              = false
 
|antialiasing notes        =  
 
|antialiasing notes        =  
|vsync                      = unknown
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|upscaling                  = unknown
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|upscaling tech            =
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|upscaling notes            =
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|vsync                      = false
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|60 fps                    = false
 
|60 fps                    = false
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|surround sound          = unknown
 
|surround sound          = unknown
 
|surround sound notes    =  
 
|surround sound notes    =  
|subtitles                = unknown
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|subtitles                = true
 
|subtitles notes          =  
 
|subtitles notes          =  
|closed captions          = unknown
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|closed captions          = false
 
|closed captions notes    =  
 
|closed captions notes    =  
|mute on focus lost      = unknown
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|mute on focus lost      = false
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support              =  
|eax support notes        =  
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|eax support notes         =
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|royalty free audio       = unknown
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|royalty free audio notes  =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
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==Issues unresolved==
 +
===Black screenshots, videos, and save icons===
 +
 +
===Graphics settings don't save===
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{{ii}} The '''Shadow Detail''' and '''Water Visuals''' settings need to be reapplied manually after launching the game.
  
 
==Issues fixed==
 
==Issues fixed==
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{{ii}} The Steam version does not install the registry entries needed to use VSetting.exe.
 
{{ii}} The Steam version does not install the registry entries needed to use VSetting.exe.
  
{{Fixbox|description=Install Registry Entries|ref=<ref>https://steamcommunity.com/app/286750/discussions/0/405692758704401472/</ref>|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Install Registry Entries|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/286750/discussions/0/405692758704401472/|title=Steam Community|date=26 May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
 
# Copy and paste the Install Code (listed below) into a new text file.
 
# Copy and paste the Install Code (listed below) into a new text file.
 
# If needed, edit the <code>"Path"</code> line to match your Steam installation folder.
 
# If needed, edit the <code>"Path"</code> line to match your Steam installation folder.
# Save the file as a <code>.reg</code> file (e.g. <code>Marine Park Empire.reg</code>).
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# Save the file as a <code>.reg</code> file (e.g. {{File|Marine Park Empire.reg}}).
# Run the file. Click Yes and then OK.
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# Run the file. Click '''Yes''' and then '''OK'''.
 
# (Optional) Use the Uninstall Code to remove the registry entries.
 
# (Optional) Use the Uninstall Code to remove the registry entries.
  
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===API===
 
===API===
 
{{API
 
{{API
|direct3d versions      = 8
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|direct3d versions      = 8.1
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
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|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
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|windows arm app        = unknown
 
|windows exe notes      =  
 
|windows exe notes      =  
 
|mac os x powerpc app  =  
 
|mac os x powerpc app  =  
 
|macos intel 32-bit app =  
 
|macos intel 32-bit app =  
 
|macos intel 64-bit app =  
 
|macos intel 64-bit app =  
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|macos arm app          = unknown
 
|macos app notes        =  
 
|macos app notes        =  
 
|linux 32-bit executable=  
 
|linux 32-bit executable=  
 
|linux 64-bit executable=  
 
|linux 64-bit executable=  
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|linux arm app          = unknown
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
}}
 
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Latest revision as of 11:08, 6 May 2024

Marine Park Empire
Marine Park Empire cover
Developers
Enlight Software
Publishers
Retail Enlight Software
Digital Retroism
Release dates
Windows September 22, 2005
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase
Microtransactions None
Modes Singleplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives Bird's-eye view
Controls Point and select
Genres Building
Art styles Cartoon
Themes Amusement park
Series Zoo Empire
Marine Park Empire on HowLongToBeat
Marine Park Empire on MobyGames
Zoo Empire
Zoo Empire 2004
Marine Park Empire 2005

General information

Steam Community Discussions
Official Website (Archived)

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
Windows
GamersGate
DRM-free after installation (requires an internet connection during installation)
Windows
Steam
DRM-free after installation through Steam client (notes may include more details)
Windows

Essential improvements

Patches

This patch is only for retail copies and is already included with digital versions of the game.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\CONFIG.DAT[Note 1]
<path-to-game>\VIDEO.DAT[Note 1]
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/294730/pfx/[Note 2]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\EXHIBIT\UNLOCKED\[Note 1]
<path-to-game>\SAVE\[Note 1]
<path-to-game>\PROFILE\[Note 1]
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/294730/pfx/[Note 2]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Steam Cloud

Video

External Video Settings
External Video Settings
In-game Video Settings
In-game Video Settings
In-game Graphic & Details Settings
In-game Graphic & Details Settings

Graphics feature State Notes
Widescreen resolution
Multi-monitor
Ultra-widescreen
4K Ultra HD
Max resolution is 1024 x 768.
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)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
Locked at 30 fps

Input

Interface and Input Settings
Interface and Input Settings

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 Settings
Audio Settings

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

Issues unresolved

Black screenshots, videos, and save icons

Graphics settings don't save

The Shadow Detail and Water Visuals settings need to be reapplied manually after launching the game.

Issues fixed

VSetting.exe "You haven't installed Marine Park Empire" (Steam)

The Steam version does not install the registry entries needed to use VSetting.exe.
Install Registry Entries[1]
  1. Copy and paste the Install Code (listed below) into a new text file.
  2. If needed, edit the "Path" line to match your Steam installation folder.
  3. Save the file as a .reg file (e.g. Marine Park Empire.reg).
  4. Run the file. Click Yes and then OK.
  5. (Optional) Use the Uninstall Code to remove the registry entries.

Install Code:

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\Enlight Software\Marine Park Empire]

"Path"="C:\\Program Files\\Steam\\steamapps\\common\\Marine Park Empire"

"Version"="1.00"

"Language"="English"

"Country"="US"

"PatchVersion"="120"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\Enlight Software\Marine Park Empire\1.00]

Uninstall Code:

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\Enlight Software\Marine Park Empire]

[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\Enlight Software\Marine Park Empire\1.00]

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 8.1
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 98, ME, 2000, XP
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium III 800 MHz
AMD Athlon 800 MHz
System memory (RAM) 256 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 1 GB
Video card (GPU) 64 MB of VRAM
DirectX 8.1 compatible


Notes

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 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. 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References

  1. Steam Community - last accessed on 26 May 2023