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SimCity 2000 is a city-building game developed by [[Wikipedia:Maxis|Maxis]], published by [[Wikipedia:Electronic Arts|Electronic Arts]] and released in 1993. As part of the SimCity series, SimCity 2000 is the sequel to [[SimCity Classic]] (1989), and followed by [[SimCity 3000]] (1999), [[SimCity 4]] (2003), [[SimCity Societies]] (2007) and [[SimCity]] (2013). | SimCity 2000 is a city-building game developed by [[Wikipedia:Maxis|Maxis]], published by [[Wikipedia:Electronic Arts|Electronic Arts]] and released in 1993. As part of the SimCity series, SimCity 2000 is the sequel to [[SimCity Classic]] (1989), and followed by [[SimCity 3000]] (1999), [[SimCity 4]] (2003), [[SimCity Societies]] (2007) and [[SimCity]] (2013). | ||
| − | =Windows= | + | = Windows = |
| − | ==Availability== | + | == Availability == |
{{DRM Table| | {{DRM Table| | ||
{{DRM Table/row| {{StoreLink|Gog|simcity_2000_special_edition}} | {{ID|Gog}} | DOS Special Edition}} | {{DRM Table/row| {{StoreLink|Gog|simcity_2000_special_edition}} | {{ID|Gog}} | DOS Special Edition}} | ||
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A Network Edition also exists for Windows 95, which changes the game slighting in that you have to buy land, and the interface is revamped. | A Network Edition also exists for Windows 95, which changes the game slighting in that you have to buy land, and the interface is revamped. | ||
| − | ==Game Data== | + | == Game Data == |
| − | ===Save Game Location=== | + | === Save Game Location === |
{{Save Game Locations | {{Save Game Locations | ||
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| − | ==Issues== | + | == Issues == |
| − | ===The Windows version doesn't work on Windows 7 64 bit=== | + | === The Windows version doesn't work on Windows 7 64 bit === |
The game installer is a 16 bit installer, so it won't install on 64 bit computers. The easiest way to install the game is through XP Mode. If you don't want to run the game in XP mode, the method is more complicated. | The game installer is a 16 bit installer, so it won't install on 64 bit computers. The easiest way to install the game is through XP Mode. If you don't want to run the game in XP mode, the method is more complicated. | ||
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*Make a shortcut to SIMCITY.EXE and place it on your desktop or wherever you keep your game shortcuts. | *Make a shortcut to SIMCITY.EXE and place it on your desktop or wherever you keep your game shortcuts. | ||
| − | ===Traffic and water animations are frozen=== | + | === Traffic and water animations are frozen === |
To fix this you will have to run the game in 256 colours. Right click on the game shortcut and click "Properties", Click on the "Compatibility" tab, and under settings, tick the box next to "Run in 256 colors". | To fix this you will have to run the game in 256 colours. Right click on the game shortcut and click "Properties", Click on the "Compatibility" tab, and under settings, tick the box next to "Run in 256 colors". | ||
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| − | =General Information= | + | = General Information = |
| − | ==Community Sites== | + | == Community Sites == |
[http://www.sc3000.com/sc2000/ SC3000.COM's SimCity 2000 Resource Page] | [http://www.sc3000.com/sc2000/ SC3000.COM's SimCity 2000 Resource Page] | ||
[http://www.simtropolis.com/ Simtropolis] | [http://www.simtropolis.com/ Simtropolis] | ||
| − | =References= | + | = References = |
http://www.reddit.com/r/patientgamers/comments/u9bfe/simcity_2000_yet_another_goodwill_game/ | http://www.reddit.com/r/patientgamers/comments/u9bfe/simcity_2000_yet_another_goodwill_game/ | ||
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Revision as of 18:25, 12 September 2012
SimCity 2000 is a city-building game developed by Maxis, published by Electronic Arts and released in 1993. As part of the SimCity series, SimCity 2000 is the sequel to SimCity Classic (1989), and followed by SimCity 3000 (1999), SimCity 4 (2003), SimCity Societies (2007) and SimCity (2013).
Windows
Availability
The best version of SimCity 2000 is the Special Edition. It include the game, extra scenarios, a collection of fan made cities, the SimCity Urban Renewal Kit and a collection of building sets, an intro movie and interviews with Will Wright. The Special Edition is available for DOS and Windows 95.
The Windows 95 version has a couple of added features. It takes advantage of the features offered by Windows, such as running the game window on the same resolution as the desktop, a status bar at the bottom of the game window, and an extra zoom level.
A Network Edition also exists for Windows 95, which changes the game slighting in that you have to buy land, and the interface is revamped.
Game Data
Save Game Location
Issues
The Windows version doesn't work on Windows 7 64 bit
The game installer is a 16 bit installer, so it won't install on 64 bit computers. The easiest way to install the game is through XP Mode. If you don't want to run the game in XP mode, the method is more complicated.
- Insert the game CD into a disc drive.
- Copy the contents of "\WIN95\SC2K\" from the disc to a location of your choice on the hard drive, but it's best to make one outside of Program Files (example: C:\Games\SimCity 2000\).
- Download this patch and extract it to the game folder.
- Right click on the "simcity.reg" file and select "Edit".
- Under the "[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Maxis\SimCity 2000\Paths]" section, change all the "C:\\Games\\Simcity 2000\\SC2K" entries with the path to the folder where you copied the game files. The path for "Goodies" should be "D:\\WIN95\\SC2K\\..\\Goodies", with the drive letter D replaced with the letter of the same drive you put the CD in.
- Under the "[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Maxis\SimCity 2000\Registration]" section, replace the names that follow "Mayor Name" and "Company Name" with whatever you wish.
- Merge the simcity.reg file with the registry.
- Run sc2k_w7_patch.exe, and click "Crack It!". This patch fixes a problem where the game will crash if you try to load or save a city.
- Make a shortcut to SIMCITY.EXE and place it on your desktop or wherever you keep your game shortcuts.
Traffic and water animations are frozen
To fix this you will have to run the game in 256 colours. Right click on the game shortcut and click "Properties", Click on the "Compatibility" tab, and under settings, tick the box next to "Run in 256 colors".
System Requirements
Mac
System Requirements
General Information
Community Sites
SC3000.COM's SimCity 2000 Resource Page
References
http://www.reddit.com/r/patientgamers/comments/u9bfe/simcity_2000_yet_another_goodwill_game/