Difference between revisions of "RollerCoaster Tycoon"
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability Table| | {{Availability Table| | ||
| − | {{Availability Table/row| [http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00000K4MC/ Amazon] | {{ID|Retail}} | Retail CD only; No download available.}} | + | {{Availability Table/row| [http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00000K4MC/ Amazon.com] | {{ID|Retail}} | Retail CD only; No download available.}} |
{{Availability Table/row| [http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-RCTD/rollercoaster-tycoon-deluxe GamersGate] | {{ID|DRM-free}} | Compatible with modern Windows versions. Includes expansions.}} | {{Availability Table/row| [http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-RCTD/rollercoaster-tycoon-deluxe GamersGate] | {{ID|DRM-free}} | Compatible with modern Windows versions. Includes expansions.}} | ||
{{Availability Table/row| [http://www.gog.com/game/rollercoaster_tycoon_deluxe GOG.com] | {{ID|DRM-free}} | Compatible with modern Windows versions. Includes expansions and soundtrack. }} | {{Availability Table/row| [http://www.gog.com/game/rollercoaster_tycoon_deluxe GOG.com] | {{ID|DRM-free}} | Compatible with modern Windows versions. Includes expansions and soundtrack. }} | ||
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
| − | === Patches === | + | ===Patches=== |
RollerCoaster Tycoon and its expansions have a number of available patches that are highly recommended. [http://www.rctstationarchive.com/downloads/patches.shtml RCT STATION has uploaded all of these patches online, for download here.] This will update RollerCoaster Tycoon to v1.08.187, Corkscrew Follies/Added Attractions to v1.10.026, and Loopy Landscapes v1.20.013. | RollerCoaster Tycoon and its expansions have a number of available patches that are highly recommended. [http://www.rctstationarchive.com/downloads/patches.shtml RCT STATION has uploaded all of these patches online, for download here.] This will update RollerCoaster Tycoon to v1.08.187, Corkscrew Follies/Added Attractions to v1.10.026, and Loopy Landscapes v1.20.013. | ||
The GOG.com version is already patched to the latest version. | The GOG.com version is already patched to the latest version. | ||
| − | === Downloadable Content === | + | ===Downloadable Content=== |
There are two official roller coaster collection downloads from Chris Sawyer, [http://www.chrissawyergames.com/download.htm both available via his website]. While the "Cat" collection can be used in any version of the game, the "Phobia" collection can only be used in conjunction with games that have either the Corkscrew Follies/Added Attractions or Loopy Landscapes expansion packs. | There are two official roller coaster collection downloads from Chris Sawyer, [http://www.chrissawyergames.com/download.htm both available via his website]. While the "Cat" collection can be used in any version of the game, the "Phobia" collection can only be used in conjunction with games that have either the Corkscrew Follies/Added Attractions or Loopy Landscapes expansion packs. | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | === [[Save game cloud syncing]] === | + | ===[[Save game cloud syncing]]=== |
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
|origin = | |origin = | ||
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|vsync = false | |vsync = false | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
| + | |oculus rift = unknown | ||
| + | |oculus rift notes = | ||
| + | |high frame rate = unknown | ||
| + | |high frame rate notes = | ||
| + | |color blind = unknown | ||
| + | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | === [[Widescreen resolution]] === | + | ===[[Widescreen resolution]]=== |
By default, RollerCoaster Tycoon does not natively support widescreen resolutions. Using a hex editor, this can be changed. | By default, RollerCoaster Tycoon does not natively support widescreen resolutions. Using a hex editor, this can be changed. | ||
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# Download and install a hex editor, such as Be.HexEditor, or XVI32. | # Download and install a hex editor, such as Be.HexEditor, or XVI32. | ||
| − | # Open the hex editor, then open rct.exe (found in the root of | + | # Open the hex editor, then open rct.exe (found in the root of the installation folder) |
# Search for the following string: <code>58 02 00 00 68 20 03 00 00</code> | # Search for the following string: <code>58 02 00 00 68 20 03 00 00</code> | ||
# Depending on the resolution you choose, edit the string accordingly | # Depending on the resolution you choose, edit the string accordingly | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | == Audio settings == | + | ==Audio settings== |
{{Audio settings | {{Audio settings | ||
| − | |separate volume =unknown | + | |separate volume = unknown |
| − | |separate volume notes = | + | |separate volume notes = |
| − | |surround sound =unknown | + | |surround sound = unknown |
| − | |surround sound notes = | + | |surround sound notes = |
| − | |subtitles =unknown | + | |subtitles = unknown |
| − | |subtitles notes = | + | |subtitles notes = |
| − | |closed captions =unknown | + | |closed captions = unknown |
| − | |closed captions notes = | + | |closed captions notes = |
| − | |mute on focus lost =unknown | + | |mute on focus lost = unknown |
| − | |mute on focus lost notes = | + | |mute on focus lost notes = |
| − | |eax support = | + | |eax support = |
| − | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
}} | }} | ||
| − | == Issues fixed == | + | ==Issues fixed== |
{{++}} The GOG.com version is already patched to be compatible with modern systems. The fixes below are for the original release. | {{++}} The GOG.com version is already patched to be compatible with modern systems. The fixes below are for the original release. | ||
| − | === Compatibility modes === | + | ===Compatibility modes=== |
Setting the game to run in compatibility mode can help fix many issues with launching and playing the game. To do this, right-click the .exe, open Properties and set the game to run in Windows XP SP2 or Windows XP SP3 compatibility mode from the Compatibility tab. | Setting the game to run in compatibility mode can help fix many issues with launching and playing the game. To do this, right-click the .exe, open Properties and set the game to run in Windows XP SP2 or Windows XP SP3 compatibility mode from the Compatibility tab. | ||
| − | === Desktop composition === | + | ===Desktop composition=== |
Some problems can be caused in Windows 7 and Windows Vista by having desktop composition enabled. To turn this off, check the 'Disable desktop composition' option from the Compatibility menu (right-click .exe > Properties > Compatibility). | Some problems can be caused in Windows 7 and Windows Vista by having desktop composition enabled. To turn this off, check the 'Disable desktop composition' option from the Compatibility menu (right-click .exe > Properties > Compatibility). | ||
| − | === Dialog boxes not opening/unable to save === | + | ===Dialog boxes not opening/unable to save=== |
Running RollerCoaster Tycoon with visual themes enabled can prevent the open/save dialog box from opening. To fix this, check the 'Disable visual themes' option from the Compatibility menu (right-click .exe > Properties > Compatibility). | Running RollerCoaster Tycoon with visual themes enabled can prevent the open/save dialog box from opening. To fix this, check the 'Disable visual themes' option from the Compatibility menu (right-click .exe > Properties > Compatibility). | ||
Revision as of 09:35, 6 February 2014
| Cover image missing, please upload it | |
| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Chris Sawyer | |
| Publishers | |
| Hasbro Interactive | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | March 31, 1999 |
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| RollerCoaster Tycoon | |
|---|---|
| RollerCoaster Tycoon | 1999 |
| RollerCoaster Tycoon 2 | 2002 |
| RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 | 2004 |
| OpenRCT2 (Engine fanport) | 2015 |
| RollerCoaster Tycoon World | 2016 |
| RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic | 2017 |
| RollerCoaster Tycoon Adventures | 2019 |
Key points
- Runs on low-end hardware
General information
- RollerCoaster Tycoon Wiki - A wiki dedicated to everything RollerCoaster Tycoon related
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
Availability
Essential improvements
Patches
RollerCoaster Tycoon and its expansions have a number of available patches that are highly recommended. RCT STATION has uploaded all of these patches online, for download here. This will update RollerCoaster Tycoon to v1.08.187, Corkscrew Follies/Added Attractions to v1.10.026, and Loopy Landscapes v1.20.013.
The GOG.com version is already patched to the latest version.
Downloadable Content
There are two official roller coaster collection downloads from Chris Sawyer, both available via his website. While the "Cat" collection can be used in any version of the game, the "Phobia" collection can only be used in conjunction with games that have either the Corkscrew Follies/Added Attractions or Loopy Landscapes expansion packs.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Template:Game data/row
| System | Location |
|---|
Save game data location
Template:Game data/row
| System | Location |
|---|
Save game cloud syncing
- No save game cloud syncing information; you can edit this page to add it.
Video settings
Widescreen resolution
By default, RollerCoaster Tycoon does not natively support widescreen resolutions. Using a hex editor, this can be changed.
| Instructions |
|---|
Input settings
Audio settings
Issues fixed
- The GOG.com version is already patched to be compatible with modern systems. The fixes below are for the original release.
Compatibility modes
Setting the game to run in compatibility mode can help fix many issues with launching and playing the game. To do this, right-click the .exe, open Properties and set the game to run in Windows XP SP2 or Windows XP SP3 compatibility mode from the Compatibility tab.
Desktop composition
Some problems can be caused in Windows 7 and Windows Vista by having desktop composition enabled. To turn this off, check the 'Disable desktop composition' option from the Compatibility menu (right-click .exe > Properties > Compatibility).
Dialog boxes not opening/unable to save
Running RollerCoaster Tycoon with visual themes enabled can prevent the open/save dialog box from opening. To fix this, check the 'Disable visual themes' option from the Compatibility menu (right-click .exe > Properties > Compatibility).
Another save game issue can be caused by not running the game as an Administrator. To fix this, check the 'Run this program as an administrator' option from the Compatibility menu (right-click .exe > Properties > Compatibility).
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | 95, 98 | |
| Processor (CPU) | 90 MHz | |
| System memory (RAM) | ||
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 55 MB | |
| Video card (GPU) | 1 MB card | |