Difference between revisions of "SimCity 2000"
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{{++}} Original Windows versions work well on modern systems (see [[#Installing on 64-bit versions of Windows|Installing on 64-bit versions of Windows]]). | {{++}} Original Windows versions work well on modern systems (see [[#Installing on 64-bit versions of Windows|Installing on 64-bit versions of Windows]]). | ||
{{++}} Original Windows versions run windowed and can be resized/maximised to make full use of any modern resolution. | {{++}} Original Windows versions run windowed and can be resized/maximised to make full use of any modern resolution. | ||
− | {{--}} The GOG.com | + | {{--}} The GOG.com and Origin releases are the DOS version in DOSBox so have a fixed resolution and many limitations. |
{{++}} Incorrect aspect ratio for DOSBox version can be corrected with configuration file tweak. | {{++}} Incorrect aspect ratio for DOSBox version can be corrected with configuration file tweak. | ||
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|acceleration option = hackable | |acceleration option = hackable | ||
|acceleration option notes = Uses native pointer - mouse settings are adjusted in your Windows/DOS mouse driver. | |acceleration option notes = Uses native pointer - mouse settings are adjusted in your Windows/DOS mouse driver. |
Revision as of 23:22, 9 December 2014
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Developers | |
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Maxis | |
Publishers | |
Electronic Arts | |
Release dates | |
DOS | 1994 |
Mac OS (Classic) | 1994 |
Windows | 1995 |
macOS (OS X) | October 18, 2012 |
SimCity | |
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Subseries of Sim | |
SimCity (1989) | 1989 |
SimCity 2000 | 1994 |
SimCity 2000 Network Edition | 1996 |
SimCopter | 1996 |
Streets of SimCity | 1997 |
SimCity 3000 | 1999 |
SimCity 4 | 2003 |
SimCity Societies | 2007 |
SimCity (2013) | 2013 |
For the Network Edition, see SimCity 2000 Network Edition.
Key points
- Original Windows versions work well on modern systems (see Installing on 64-bit versions of Windows).
- Original Windows versions run windowed and can be resized/maximised to make full use of any modern resolution.
- The GOG.com and Origin releases are the DOS version in DOSBox so have a fixed resolution and many limitations.
- Incorrect aspect ratio for DOSBox version can be corrected with configuration file tweak.
General information
- SimCity Wiki
- Simtropolis - A fan site for the series
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | No disc check. | |||
GOG.com | DOS Special Edition pre-packaged for Windows and OS X. | |||
Origin |
Version differences
- The Special Edition (or CD Collection) is a complete edition containing the base game, Urban Renewal Kit, Scenarios Volume 1: Great Disasters, and additional cities and scenarios not available separately.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
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System | Location |
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- Many settings (e.g. game speed) are stored in the city file itself.
Save game data location
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System | Location |
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- The original Windows version can save cities anywhere (
<path-to-game>\Cities
folder is the default).
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Origin |
Video settings
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English |
Issues fixed
Installing on 64-bit versions of Windows
- The original disc release uses a 16-bit installer.
Instructions |
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Traffic and water animations are frozen
Set the game to run in 256 Colors compatibility mode.
Saving or loading crashes the game
- Saving and loading cause crashes on Windows 7 and Windows 8 without this fix.
Instructions |
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Game runs too fast (DOSBox)
- Fast computers may cause disasters in Cheetah speed to run rampant before you can react.
Instructions |
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Correcting aspect ratio (DOSBox)
- Running the game on contemporary 16:9 or 16:10 monitors can result in a distorted picture. This can be fixed by altering a DOSBox configuration file.
Instructions |
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System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 95 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel 486 DX2/66MHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 8 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 20 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | SVGA video card 512 KB of VRAM |
Mac OS | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | System 7.0 or higher | |
Processor (CPU) | 68030 processor or higher | |
System memory (RAM) | 8 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 20 MB |
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