Difference between revisions of "FIFA World Cup 98"
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− | < | + | # Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/111-installshield-3-32-bit-generic-installer/ InstallShield 3 32-bit Generic Installer]. |
− | + | # Make a temporary folder for the game setup files (this will not be the game's actual installation folder). | |
− | [ | + | # Copy the entire CD contents into this folder. |
− | + | # Go into <code>SETUP</code> in the copied folder. | |
− | + | # Go into the folder for the language you want to install (e.g. <code>ENGLISH</code>). | |
− | + | # Extract the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/111-installshield-3-32-bit-generic-installer/ InstallShield 3 32-bit Generic Installer] here. | |
− | + | # Run the new {{file|setup32.exe}} to start installing the game. | |
− | + | # When the installer shows "Error: Can not detect hardware!" click OK to continue (this will appear several times). | |
− | + | # Change the Destination Directory to the folder you want (the default path shown is invalid and must be changed). | |
− | + | # Follow the rest of the steps to finish installing the game normally. | |
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'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
− | {{ii}} If a game asks to '''Insert a CD''', | + | {{ii}} If a game asks to '''Insert a CD''', go to <code>{{p|hklm}}\Software\{{p|wow64}}\EA SPORTS\World Cup 98</code>. Check entry '''CD Drive'''. CD Drive should point to your CD drive (either physical of virtual), e.g. if your CD drive has a latter '''G''', the value for '''CD Drive''' should be <code>G</code>. |
− | {{ii}} See [[#nGlide wrapper|nGlide wrapper]] for more improvements and fixes. | + | {{ii}} See [[#nGlide wrapper|nGlide wrapper]] for more improvements and fixes. |
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Revision as of 02:39, 30 August 2021
Not to be confused with FIFA: Road to World Cup 98.
Developers | |
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EA Canada | |
Publishers | |
Electronic Arts | |
Release dates | |
Windows | April 30, 1998 |
Taxonomy | |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Sports |
Sports | Football (Soccer) |
Art styles | Realistic |
Series | FIFA World Cup |
FIFA World Cup | |
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Subseries of FIFA | |
World Cup Soccer: Italia '90 | 1990 |
World Cup USA '94 | 1994 |
World Cup 98 | 1998 |
2002 FIFA World Cup | 2002 |
2006 FIFA World Cup | 2006 |
Key points
- Installing on 64-bit systems requires a workaround. See Installing on 64-bit versions of Windows.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail |
- This game is not available digitally; Only rare second-hand copies are available.
Essential improvements
nGlide wrapper
FIFA World Cup 98 supports multiple rendering methods (Software Rendering, Direct3D and 3dfx). However, due to compatibility issues, it's recommended to use nGlide 3dfx wrapper.
Using nGlide with FIFA WC 98[citation needed] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\USER[Note 1] |
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 setup file is 16-bit and can't run on 64-bit versions of Windows.[1]
Use replacement setup executable[1] |
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Notes
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Black screen
Apply compatibility fixes[citation needed] |
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Use nGlide wrapper[citation needed] |
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Alternative - Use Software Rendering[citation needed] |
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Run Notes
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Sound issues
Fixing sound issues[citation needed] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 5 | |
Glide | ||
Software renderer |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 95, 98 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 166 MHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 16 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 120 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | SVGA, True Color |
Notes
- ↑ 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).
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Verified by User:Garrett on 30 August 2021