Difference between revisions of "SimSafari"
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# Copy the contents of the folder and paste them into the folder that was created before. | # Copy the contents of the folder and paste them into the folder that was created before. | ||
# When everything has finished copying, go into the installation folder and run the {{code|SMSAFARI.EXE}} file to play the game. | # When everything has finished copying, go into the installation folder and run the {{code|SMSAFARI.EXE}} file to play the game. | ||
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{{Fixbox/fix|Setting up the game (Advanced)|}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Setting up the game (Advanced)|}} | ||
# Follow the steps from "Setting up the game (Simple)". | # Follow the steps from "Setting up the game (Simple)". | ||
# Go into the "SMSAFARI" folder at your pasted location and edit the file "SMSAFARI.INI". | # Go into the "SMSAFARI" folder at your pasted location and edit the file "SMSAFARI.INI". | ||
− | # Replace all the "C:" with the filepath of where "SMSAFARI" is located (ex: c:\smsafari\data → C:\Games\smsafari\data). This is important as it tells "SMSAFARI.EXE" where to search for the necessary files | + | # Replace all the "C:" with the filepath of where "SMSAFARI" is located (ex: c:\smsafari\data → C:\Games\smsafari\data). This is important as it tells "SMSAFARI.EXE" where to search for the necessary files (NOTE: Do not use ".\" as the game will crash when one tries to save or load a savefile). |
# If one wishes to change the folder name "SMSAFARI", ensure that change is reflected in "SMSAFARI.INI". | # If one wishes to change the folder name "SMSAFARI", ensure that change is reflected in "SMSAFARI.INI". | ||
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Revision as of 02:21, 3 July 2016
Developers | |
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Maxis | |
Publishers | |
Electronic Arts | |
Release dates | |
Windows | March 1, 1998 |
Mac OS (Classic) | March 10, 1998 |
⤏ Go to series page | |
SimCity (series) | |
SimEarth | 1990 |
SimAnt | 1991 |
SimLife | 1992 |
SimFarm | 1993 |
SimHealth | 1994 |
SimTower | 1994 |
SimIsle: Missions in the Rainforest | 1995 |
SimTown | 1995 |
SimPark | 1996 |
SimGolf | 1996 |
SimTunes | 1996 |
SimSafari | 1998 |
The Sims (series) | |
Sid Meier's SimGolf | 2002 |
Key points
- Installer is 16-bit only, but a workaround is available. See Running the game on 64-bit Windows
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Amazon.com | Entire game can be copied to the hard drive. |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Save game data location
- This is the default path used by the game. The save file location can be determined by the user.
Video settings
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English |
Issues fixed
Running the game on 64-bit Windows
Although the game installer is 16-bit, the actual game is 32-bit. There are two methods to setup and play the game:
Installing the game via alternate installer
Instructions |
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Running the game without installer (if above method fails)
Instructions |
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Instructions |
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System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95 | 98 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel 486DX4 100 MHz | Intel Pentium II |
System memory (RAM) | 16 MB | 32 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 12 MB | 110 MB |
Video card (GPU) | DirectX 5.0 compatible |
Mac OS | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 7.5 | 9.2.2 |
Processor (CPU) | Motorola 68040 | PowerPC |
System memory (RAM) | 16 MB | 32 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 12 MB | 110 MB |