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{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|December 2005}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|December 2005}} | ||
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
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|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
+ | |official site= https://web.archive.org/web/20041130040546/http://www.microsoft.com/games/zootycoon/zoo2/ | ||
|strategywiki = Zoo Tycoon 2 | |strategywiki = Zoo Tycoon 2 | ||
|igdb = zoo-tycoon-2 | |igdb = zoo-tycoon-2 | ||
|hltb = 15315 | |hltb = 15315 | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 15606 |
|wikipedia = Zoo Tycoon 2 | |wikipedia = Zoo Tycoon 2 | ||
|winehq = 4220 | |winehq = 4220 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| retail | | Disc, Key | {{DRM|SafeDisc|4.90.010}} | | Windows, OS X }} | + | {{Availability/row| retail | | Disc, Key | {{DRM|SafeDisc|4.90.010}} for base game and Ultimate Collection. {{DRM|SmarteSECURE}} for expansion packs. The Zookeeper Collection does not require a CD key. | | Windows, OS X }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| Publisher | https://www.application-systems.co.uk/zootycoon2/buy.html | unknown | | | OS X | unavailable }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Games for Windows Marketplace | GFWL | GFWL | Ultimate Collection<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110118195930/http://www.gamesforwindows.com:80/en-US/?filter=Top+Downloads|title=Welcome to Games for Windows Marketplace - Games for Windows|date=19 August 2022}}</ref> | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} Free demo versions are available from Archive.org: [https://archive.org/details/zoo2trial base game], [https://archive.org/details/ZooTycoon2EndangeredSpecies_201404 Endangered Species]. |
+ | ===Version differences=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} '''Zookeeper Collection''' includes the base game with the African Adventure and Endangered Species expansions. | ||
+ | {{ii}} '''The Ultimate Collection''' contains all of the released expansions packs. It does not require any additional patches. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Monetization== | ||
{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
{{DLC/row| African Adventure | | Windows, OS X }} | {{DLC/row| African Adventure | | Windows, OS X }} | ||
− | {{DLC/row| Dino Danger Pack | | + | {{DLC/row| Dino Danger Pack | Digital only and no longer available for purchase. Made obsolete by the Extinct Animals expansion pack.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120826081059/http://zootycoon.com/Products/DinoDangerPack/default.htm|title=Zoo Tycoon - Dino Danger Pack Home (archive)|date=21 August 2022}}</ref> | Windows, OS X }} |
{{DLC/row| Endangered Species | | Windows, OS X }} | {{DLC/row| Endangered Species | | Windows, OS X }} | ||
{{DLC/row| Extinct Animals | | Windows, OS X }} | {{DLC/row| Extinct Animals | | Windows, OS X }} | ||
{{DLC/row| Marine Mania | | Windows, OS X }} | {{DLC/row| Marine Mania | | Windows, OS X }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
− | + | * Windows game update: [https://web.archive.org/web/20150619132624/https://download.microsoft.com/download/a/b/1/ab1430a0-ac30-4577-bb5a-fe06e9fde424/zoo2patch.exe English],[https://web.archive.org/web/20150619132615/http://download.microsoft.com/download/3/6/6/3668b6d3-384f-4cf7-83e7-68e94f864001/Zoo2Patch.exe Chinese], [https://web.archive.org/web/20150619132630/http://download.microsoft.com/download/1/d/2/1d2b3ef9-94e4-4954-85f4-118890242f2c/Zoo2Patch.exe Korean], [https://web.archive.org/web/20150619132637/http://download.microsoft.com/download/d/c/2/dc20209c-da93-4184-b205-e4eb0d6ca5aa/Zoo2Patch.exe Spanish], [https://web.archive.org/web/20150619132637/http://download.microsoft.com/download/8/0/7/807708e9-e196-4454-b20d-c84084d90d76/Zoo2Patch.exe Dutch], [https://web.archive.org/web/20150619132626/http://download.microsoft.com/download/3/9/3/3936c31d-cc89-45be-ac3b-b896b0b485fb/Zoo2Patch_IT.exe Italian], [https://web.archive.org/web/20150619132624/http://download.microsoft.com/download/c/8/a/c8a15cd9-8874-4818-a793-b1c5f27f5954/Zoo2Patch.exe Swedish], [https://web.archive.org/web/20150619132616/http://download.microsoft.com/download/b/a/c/bacfea6c-72e2-4531-a4f0-8fc64f9561c3/Zoo2Patch.exe French], [https://web.archive.org/web/20150619132618/http://download.microsoft.com/download/1/9/f/19f04594-850b-4866-bf85-7f2afd98b671/Zoo2Patch.exe German], [https://web.archive.org/web/20150619132615/http://download.microsoft.com/download/9/b/5/9b521422-384c-43b7-ad87-479ab8d67eef/Zoo2Patch.exe Brazilian Portuguese] | |
− | , [https://web.archive.org/web/20150619132630/http://download.microsoft.com/download/1/d/2/1d2b3ef9-94e4-4954-85f4-118890242f2c/Zoo2Patch.exe Korean] | + | * [https://www.application-systems.co.uk/zootycoon2/downloads.html OS X v1.1.1 patch] |
− | , [https://web.archive.org/web/20150619132637/http://download.microsoft.com/download/d/c/2/dc20209c-da93-4184-b205-e4eb0d6ca5aa/Zoo2Patch.exe Spanish] | ||
− | , [https://web.archive.org/web/20150619132637/http://download.microsoft.com/download/8/0/7/807708e9-e196-4454-b20d-c84084d90d76/Zoo2Patch.exe Dutch] | ||
− | , [https://web.archive.org/web/20150619132626/http://download.microsoft.com/download/3/9/3/3936c31d-cc89-45be-ac3b-b896b0b485fb/Zoo2Patch_IT.exe Italian] | ||
− | , [https://web.archive.org/web/20150619132624/http://download.microsoft.com/download/c/8/a/c8a15cd9-8874-4818-a793-b1c5f27f5954/Zoo2Patch.exe Swedish] | ||
− | , [https://web.archive.org/web/20150619132616/http://download.microsoft.com/download/b/a/c/bacfea6c-72e2-4531-a4f0-8fc64f9561c3/Zoo2Patch.exe French] | ||
− | , [https://web.archive.org/web/20150619132618/http://download.microsoft.com/download/1/9/f/19f04594-850b-4866-bf85-7f2afd98b671/Zoo2Patch.exe German] | ||
− | , [https://web.archive.org/web/20150619132615/http://download.microsoft.com/download/9/b/5/9b521422-384c-43b7-ad87-479ab8d67eef/Zoo2Patch.exe | ||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Go to {{path|game}} and delete {{file|BF_Intro.bik}}, {{file|MSGSLogo.bik}} and {{file|zt2intro.bik}}|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Go to {{path|game}} and delete {{file|BF_Intro.bik}}, {{file|MSGSLogo.bik}} and {{file|zt2intro.bik}}|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://nointropalace.blogspot.com/2014/06/zoo-tycoon-2-no-intro.html|title=No-Intro Palace: Zoo Tycoon 2 No Intro|date=May 2023}}</ref>}} |
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = false | |vsync = false | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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|closed captions = n/a | |closed captions = n/a | ||
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
− | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = always on |
|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = true | |eax support = true | ||
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = English | |language = English | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Simplified Chinese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Dutch | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = n/a | |audio = n/a | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = German | |language = German | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Italian | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = n/a | |audio = n/a | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Brazilian Portuguese | |language = Brazilian Portuguese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = Except ''Extinct Animals''. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Spanish | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = n/a | |audio = n/a | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Swedish |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = n/a | |audio = n/a | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
|mac os x powerpc app = true | |mac os x powerpc app = true | ||
|macos intel 32-bit app = true | |macos intel 32-bit app = true | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = false | |macos intel 64-bit app = false | ||
− | |macos arm app = | + | |macos arm app = unknown |
|macos app notes = No expansions were released here. Received a universal binary in February 2006 with patch 1.1.0. Still 32-bit only. | |macos app notes = No expansions were released here. Received a universal binary in February 2006 with patch 1.1.0. Still 32-bit only. | ||
}} | }} |
Latest revision as of 01:04, 24 February 2024
Developers | |
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Blue Fang Games | |
Publishers | |
Microsoft Game Studios | |
OS X | MacSoft |
Engines | |
Gamebryo | |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 9, 2004 |
macOS (OS X) | December 2005 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 72 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view |
Controls | Point and select |
Genres | Building, Educational, Simulation |
Themes | Contemporary |
Series | Zoo Tycoon |
Zoo Tycoon | |
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Zoo Tycoon | 2001 |
Zoo Tycoon 2 | 2004 |
Zoo Tycoon Friends | 2014 |
Zoo Tycoon: Ultimate Animal Collection | 2017 |
Warnings
- The macOS (OS X) version of this game does not work on macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later due to the removal of support for 32-bit-only apps.
Zoo Tycoon 2 is a singleplayer bird's-eye view building, educational and simulation game in the Zoo Tycoon series.
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | SafeDisc 4.90.010 DRM[Note 1] for base game and Ultimate Collection. SmarteSECURE DRM for expansion packs. The Zookeeper Collection does not require a CD key. | |||
Publisher website (unavailable) | ||||
Games for Windows Marketplace (unavailable) | Ultimate Collection[3] |
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).
- Free demo versions are available from Archive.org: base game, Endangered Species.
Version differences
- Zookeeper Collection includes the base game with the African Adventure and Endangered Species expansions.
- The Ultimate Collection contains all of the released expansions packs. It does not require any additional patches.
Monetization
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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African Adventure | ||
Dino Danger Pack | Digital only and no longer available for purchase. Made obsolete by the Extinct Animals expansion pack.[4] | |
Endangered Species | ||
Extinct Animals | ||
Marine Mania |
Essential improvements
Patches
- Windows game update: English,Chinese, Korean, Spanish, Dutch, Italian, Swedish, French, German, Brazilian Portuguese
- OS X v1.1.1 patch
Skip intro videos
Go to <path-to-game> and delete BF_Intro.bik , MSGSLogo.bik and zt2intro.bik [5]
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %APPDATA%\Microsoft Games\Zoo Tycoon 2 |
macOS (OS X) |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %APPDATA%\Microsoft Games\Zoo Tycoon 2 |
macOS (OS X) |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | Use jackfuste's widescreen fix. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | Use jackfuste's widescreen fix. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | 100 FPS is the maximum. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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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 |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | All speech is text-based. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
EAX support | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Simplified Chinese | ||||
Dutch | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Brazilian Portuguese | Except Extinct Animals. | |||
Spanish | ||||
Swedish |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9.0c | |
OpenGL | 2.0 | OS X only. |
Shader Model support | 2 |
Executable | PPC | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | ||||
macOS (OS X) | No expansions were released here. Received a universal binary in February 2006 with patch 1.1.0. Still 32-bit only. |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Audio | Miles Sound System | 6.5e[6] |
Cutscenes | Bink Video | 1.6.3.0 |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 98SE, ME, 2000, XP, Vista | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium III 733 MHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 900 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 16 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible |
- The Marine Mania and Extinct Animal expansions do not support 98SE, ME, or 2000.
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 10.2.8 | |
Processor (CPU) | G4 800 MHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | ||
Video card (GPU) | 32 MB of VRAM |
Notes
References
- ↑ Not Loading in Windows 10; this will break thousands of - Microsoft Community - last accessed on 2017-01-16
- ↑ Microsoft - MS15-097: Description of the security update for the graphics component in Windows: September 8, 2015 - last accessed on 2018-02-16
- ↑ Welcome to Games for Windows Marketplace - Games for Windows - last accessed on 19 August 2022
- ↑ Zoo Tycoon - Dino Danger Pack Home (archive) - last accessed on 21 August 2022
- ↑ No-Intro Palace: Zoo Tycoon 2 No Intro - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:Nessy on 2019-07-19
- Version number found in Mss32.dll in the game installation folder.