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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
| − | |cover = Sim City 3000 | + | |cover = Sim City 3000 cover.jpg |
|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Maxis}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Maxis}} | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/ | + | {{Infobox game/row/porter|Loki Software|Linux}} |
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Electronic Arts}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Electronic Arts}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sold Out Software|Re-release}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows| | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|February 1, 1999}} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/date|Mac OS|1999}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Mac OS|July 1999}} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|2000}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|October 31, 2000}} <!-- Guess as a patch was released November 8th. Please find a source to verify this. --> |
| − | |steam appid = | + | |taxonomy = |
| − | |gogcom | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} |
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Bird's-eye view, Isometric }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Point and select }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Building, Simulation }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Contemporary }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | SimCity }} | ||
| + | |official site= https://web.archive.org/web/20021208081942/http://simcity3000unlimited.ea.com/us/guide/ | ||
| + | |steam appid = 2741560 | ||
| + | |gogcom id = 2086050016 | ||
| + | |hltb = 8558 | ||
| + | |lutris = simcity-3000 | ||
| + | |strategywiki = SimCity 3000 | ||
| + | |mobygames = 69 | ||
|wikipedia = SimCity 3000 | |wikipedia = SimCity 3000 | ||
|winehq = 4086 | |winehq = 4086 | ||
| + | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
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| − | ''' | + | {{Introduction |
| − | {{ | + | |introduction = |
| + | |||
| + | |release history = In May 2000, the game was re-released under different names in different regions, such as '''''SimCity 3000 Unlimited''''' (in North America and Oceania), '''''SimCity 3000 Deutschland''''' (Germany), '''''SimCity 3000 Korea''''' (South Korea), '''''SimCity 3000 UK Edition''''' (UK and Ireland) and '''''SimCity 3000 World Edition''''' (other countries), among others. This added, among other things, East Asian and European building sets, additional terrain colors and vegetation types, a snapshot feature, additional music, an improved version of the Building Architect Tool (a pseudo-3D design tool based on cubes), four additional disasters (such as locusts and space junk), additional landmarks (like the Seoul Tower and Helsinki Cathedral), new reward buildings, thirteen scenarios (along with an editor based on Microsoft Access) and a new FMV intro. | ||
| + | |||
| + | |current state = To run on modern systems, the retail version requires [[#Compatibility fixes (retail version only)|available compatibility fixes]] to resolve rendering issues, while the digital versions come with their own tweaks. | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | '''General information''' | ||
| + | {{GOG.com links|2086050016|simcity_series|for game series}} | ||
| + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/2741560/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| Retail | | | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | Original: {{DRM|SecuROM}} for the original version | | Windows, Mac OS }} |
| + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc, key | Unlimited: {{DRM|SafeDisc}} | | Windows, Linux }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | simcity_3000 | DRM-free | Unlimited Edition. Includes compatibility fixes. | | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | / | Microsoft Store, Origin |Included exclusively with {{Store feature|Xbox Game Pass}} as part of its version of EA Play. | | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| Origin | | Origin | Unlimited Edition. Includes compatibility fixes. Included with {{Store feature|EA Play}}.<br>Currently available only from within the EA App. | | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 2741560 | Steam | Unlimited Edition. Includes compatibility fixes. Included with {{Store feature|EA Play}}. | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | {{ii}} A free demo version is available from [https://archive.org/details/Simcity3000Demo Archive.org]. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Version differences=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} The '''''Unlimited / World Edition''''' release includes additional building sets, terrain elements, music, disasters, buildings, scenarios and a snapshot feature. | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
| + | ===Patches=== | ||
| + | {{mm}} The latest patch for the base game is v1.1, which adds the Building Architect Tool, available from [https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/3745/7/ Patches-Scrolls] and [https://www.gamefront.com/games/simcity-3000/category/official-patches-183 GameFront]. It is already implemented in Unlimited/World Edition. | ||
| + | {{mm}} A hotfix for the French version of the World Edition is also available on [https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/3746/7/ Patches-Scrolls] and [https://www.gamefront.com/games/simcity-3000/file/simcity-3000-world-edition-patch-for-the-french-release GameFront]. | ||
| + | {{mm}} The latest patch for the Linux version of Unlimited/World Edition is available on [https://www.patches-scrolls.com/dl.php?file=sc3u-2.0a-x86.run&ref=ps Patches-Scrolls]. | ||
| + | |||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
| − | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Run the game with the {{code|-intro:off}} [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]]|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.noprivilege.com/cg/sc3ku/introoff.html|title=Computer Gaming: How to turn off the intro movie|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
| − | {{ | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | === | + | ===Linux Python Installer=== |
| − | The | + | {{ii}} Requires the CD of Loki Software's Linux port. |
| + | The following Python script allows you to install the game into the modern Linux system much easier, which can be found [https://github.com/tetration/Simcity_3000_Linux_Installer here]. Works only with Ubuntu and Debian or any distribution based on these two. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Compatibility fixes (retail version only)=== | ||
| + | {{mm}} Use the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/699-simcity-3000-compatibility-fixes/ compatibility fixes] to fix issues with interface frame rates on modern versions of Windows. | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\Game\SC3.cfg|{{p|game}}\Game\sc3.ini}} |
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Mac OS|}} |
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Linux|}} |
}} | }} | ||
| + | {{XDG|unknown}} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\Cities\}} |
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Mac OS|}} |
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Linux|}} |
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{ii}} Cities ({{file|*.sc3}}) can be saved anywhere; this is the default location. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
| + | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
| + | |discord = | ||
| + | |discord notes = | ||
| + | |epic games launcher = | ||
| + | |epic games launcher notes = | ||
| + | |gog galaxy = false | ||
| + | |gog galaxy notes = | ||
| + | |origin = unknown | ||
| + | |origin notes = | ||
| + | |steam cloud = true | ||
| + | |steam cloud notes = | ||
| + | |ubisoft connect = | ||
| + | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
| + | |xbox cloud = false | ||
| + | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | |||
| − | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|SimCity 3000 settings.png|General settings.}} | {{Image|SimCity 3000 settings.png|General settings.}} | ||
| − | {{Video | + | {{Video |
| − | |wsgf link = | + | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/simcity-3000/en |
|widescreen wsgf award = limited | |widescreen wsgf award = limited | ||
|multimonitor wsgf award = limited | |multimonitor wsgf award = limited | ||
|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = limited | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = limited | ||
| − | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | + | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete |
|widescreen resolution = hackable | |widescreen resolution = hackable | ||
| − | |widescreen resolution notes= See | + | |widescreen resolution notes= See [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/simcity-3000/en WSGF entry] (requires hex editing).<br>If using the Unlimited/World Edition, GOG's [https://support.gog.com/hc/en-us/articles/360018687573-Simcity-3000-Unlimited-widescreen-support?product=gog modified executable] can be used instead. |
|multimonitor = hackable | |multimonitor = hackable | ||
| − | |multimonitor notes = See the [ | + | |multimonitor notes = See the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/simcity-3000/en WSGF entry]. |
|ultrawidescreen = hackable | |ultrawidescreen = hackable | ||
| − | |ultrawidescreen notes = See the [ | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = See the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/simcity-3000/en WSGF entry]. |
| − | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = false |
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
|fov = n/a | |fov = n/a | ||
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
|windowed = hackable | |windowed = hackable | ||
| − | |windowed notes = | + | |windowed notes = Run the game with the <code>-w -r###x###</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]], inserting the desired resolution.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.sc3000.com/knowledge/showarticle.cfm?id=0067|title=Running SimCity 3000 in a window - SC3000.COM|date=May 2023}}</ref> Requires running in [[Windows Compatibility Mode#Reduced color mode (Windows 8)|16-bit color mode]] (for retail versions, use the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/699-simcity-3000-compatibility-fixes/ compatibility fixes] to apply this). |
| − | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = false |
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
| − | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = false |
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
| − | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = false |
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
| − | |vsync = | + | |upscaling = unknown |
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
| + | |vsync = always on | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
| − | |60 fps = | + | |60 fps = true |
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
|120 fps = unknown | |120 fps = unknown | ||
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
| − | |color blind = | + | |hdr = false |
| + | |hdr notes = | ||
| + | |color blind = false | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | + | ==Input== | |
| − | + | {{Input | |
| − | + | |key remap = false | |
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| − | ==Input | ||
| − | {{Input | ||
| − | |key remap = | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
| − | |acceleration option = | + | |acceleration option = false |
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
| − | |mouse sensitivity = | + | |mouse sensitivity = false |
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
|mouse menu = true | |mouse menu = true | ||
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
| − | |invert mouse y-axis = | + | |invert mouse y-axis = false |
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
| − | |controller support = | + | |touchscreen = unknown |
| + | |touchscreen notes = | ||
| + | |controller support = false | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
|full controller = unknown | |full controller = unknown | ||
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|invert controller y-axis = unknown | |invert controller y-axis = unknown | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
| − | | | + | |xinput controllers = unknown |
| − | | | + | |xinput controllers notes = |
| − | |button prompts | + | |xbox prompts = unknown |
| − | |button prompts notes | + | |xbox prompts notes = |
| + | |impulse triggers = unknown | ||
| + | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
| + | |dualshock 4 = unknown | ||
| + | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
| + | |dualshock prompts = unknown | ||
| + | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
| + | |light bar support = unknown | ||
| + | |light bar support notes = | ||
| + | |dualshock 4 modes = unknown | ||
| + | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
| + | |tracked motion controllers= unknown | ||
| + | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
| + | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
| + | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
| + | |other controllers = unknown | ||
| + | |other controllers notes = | ||
| + | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
| + | |other button prompts notes= | ||
|controller hotplug = unknown | |controller hotplug = unknown | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
|haptic feedback = unknown | |haptic feedback = unknown | ||
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
| − | | | + | |simultaneous input = unknown |
| − | | | + | |simultaneous input notes = |
| + | |steam input api = unknown | ||
| + | |steam input api notes = | ||
| + | |steam hook input = unknown | ||
| + | |steam hook input notes = | ||
| + | |steam input presets = unknown | ||
| + | |steam input presets notes = | ||
| + | |steam controller prompts = unknown | ||
| + | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
| + | |steam cursor detection = unknown | ||
| + | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
| − | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = Music, Ambient Sound and Sound Effects. | |separate volume notes = Music, Ambient Sound and Sound Effects. | ||
| − | |surround sound = | + | |surround sound = true |
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
| − | |subtitles notes = | + | |subtitles notes = No speech |
| − | |closed captions = | + | |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 = DirectSound3D, EAX.<ref> | + | |eax support notes = DirectSound3D, EAX.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20000524085328/http://www.vortexofsound.com/techhelp/gm_sc3.htm|title=Games help:SimCity 3000 - Vortex of Sound (retrieved)|date=May 2023}}</ref> Possibly A3D.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.game-over.net/review/jan99/simcity/|title=SimCity 3000 (c) Maxis review - GameOver|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
| + | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
| + | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{L10n|content= | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = English | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = n/a | ||
| + | |subtitles = n/a | ||
| + | |notes = US and UK English variants exist. | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Dutch | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = n/a | ||
| + | |subtitles = n/a | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = French | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = n/a | ||
| + | |subtitles = n/a | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = German | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = n/a | ||
| + | |subtitles = n/a | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Italian | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = n/a | ||
| + | |subtitles = n/a | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Japanese | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = n/a | ||
| + | |subtitles = n/a | ||
| + | |notes = Retail only. | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Korean | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = n/a | ||
| + | |subtitles = n/a | ||
| + | |notes = Retail only. | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Polish | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = n/a | ||
| + | |subtitles = n/a | ||
| + | |notes = Retail only. Translation only for the original version of the game. | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Portuguese | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = n/a | ||
| + | |subtitles = n/a | ||
| + | |notes = Retail only. | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Brazilian Portuguese | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = n/a | ||
| + | |subtitles = n/a | ||
| + | |notes = Retail only; [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3175571289 download for digital releases]. | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Russian | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = n/a | ||
| + | |subtitles = n/a | ||
| + | |notes = Retail only. Translation only for the original version of the game. | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Russian | ||
| + | |interface = hackable | ||
| + | |audio = n/a | ||
| + | |subtitles = n/a | ||
| + | |notes = [https://www.zoneofgames.ru/games/simcity_3000/files/3547.html Unofficial translation for Unlimited by 7 Wolf]. | ||
| + | |fan = true | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Spanish | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = n/a | ||
| + | |subtitles = n/a | ||
| + | |notes = Retail only; [http://traducciones.clandlan.net/index.php?page=download&file=AS/SimCity_3000_tradu_DLAN.zip download for digital releases]. | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Swedish | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = n/a | ||
| + | |subtitles = n/a | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
| − | === | + | ===Scrolling is too fast=== |
| − | Use the [ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Run the game at the desktop resolution with a high/widescreen resolution patch|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/simcity_series/solution_fast_scrolling_in_simcity_3000/post8|title=gog.com|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
| + | # Ensure that the game has been modified to run in [[#Video|high/widescreen resolutions]]. | ||
| + | # In the game's video options, set the resolution to the desktop resolution. | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{ii}} This may also be caused by modern CPU speeds being much faster than the game expects. | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Use a utility to slow down either the CPU speed or to cap the game's frame rate.|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/simcity_series/solution_fast_scrolling_in_simcity_3000/post1|title=gog.com|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= | ||
| + | # Alternatively, use [[dgVoodoo 2]] and set FPS limiter to 45 FPS. | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Music not playing (retail version)=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} The retail version of the game may have difficulty reading the game's CD or disc image, where the music files are located. | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Copy missing tracks from original CD to game installation folder|fix= | ||
| + | #Insert the installation CD to a disc drive. | ||
| + | #Copy {{folder|\Res\Sound\Music}} from the disc to {{folder|{{p|game}}\Res\Sound\}}. | ||
| + | #Launch the game, then head into the Preferences. | ||
| + | #Look for a music track in the list, then play one to see if it works. | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Other information== | ||
| + | ===API=== | ||
| + | {{API | ||
| + | |direct3d versions = | ||
| + | |direct3d notes = | ||
| + | |directdraw versions = true | ||
| + | |directdraw notes = | ||
| + | |opengl versions = | ||
| + | |opengl notes = | ||
| + | |glide versions = | ||
| + | |glide notes = | ||
| + | |software mode = | ||
| + | |software mode notes = | ||
| + | |mantle support = | ||
| + | |mantle support notes = | ||
| + | |metal support = | ||
| + | |metal support notes = | ||
| + | |vulkan versions = | ||
| + | |vulkan notes = | ||
| + | |dos modes = | ||
| + | |dos modes notes = | ||
| + | |shader model versions = | ||
| + | |shader model notes = | ||
| + | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
| + | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
| + | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |windows exe notes = | ||
| + | |mac os x powerpc app = | ||
| + | |macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | ||
| + | |macos intel 64-bit app = false | ||
| + | |macos arm app = false | ||
| + | |macos app notes = | ||
| + | |linux 32-bit executable= true | ||
| + | |linux 64-bit executable= false | ||
| + | |linux arm app = false | ||
| + | |linux 68k app = false | ||
| + | |linux powerpc app = false | ||
| + | |linux executable notes = | ||
| + | |mac os powerpc app = true | ||
| + | |mac os 68k app = false | ||
| + | |mac os executable notes= | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Restoring missing music tracks in Unlimited edition=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} The Unlimited edition is missing the track "SIM Broadway". Tracks "Concrete Jungle", "City of Dreams" and "SimCity 2000 Theme" are all disabled in {{file| AUDIO.ini}} file. | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2415-simcity-3000-unlimited-re-composed SimCity 3000 Unlimited: Re-composed]|fix= | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Copy missing tracks from original CD or demo to game installation folder|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/simcity_series/how_to_get_the_missing_simcity3000_music|title=How to get the missing SimCity3000 Music|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= | ||
| + | #Obtain the installation CD for the original game, or download the [https://archive.org/details/Simcity3000Demo demo]. | ||
| + | #Go to {{folder|\Res\Sound\Music}} in the disc's content. | ||
| + | #Copy {{file|3KG2.XA}} to {{folder|{{p|game}}\Res\Sound\Music}}. | ||
| + | #Open {{file|AUDIO.ini}} in {{folder|{{p|game}}\Res\Sound}} with a text editor. | ||
| + | #Search for "SIM Broadway" and remove the {{code|;}} at the beginning of the line. | ||
| + | #To enable "Concrete Jungle", remove {{code|;}} at the beginning of the line. | ||
| + | #To enable "City of Dreams", change {{code|0x01}} to {{code|0x14}}. | ||
| + | #To enable "SimCity 2000 Theme", change {{code|0,0,0,1}} to {{code|0,1,0,1}}. | ||
| + | #Launch the game, then head into the Preferences. | ||
| + | #Look for a music track in the list, then play one to see if it works. | ||
| + | }} | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
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|minOS = 95, 98 | |minOS = 95, 98 | ||
| − | |minCPU = Pentium 166 MHz | + | |minCPU = Intel Pentium 166 MHz |
|minRAM = 32 MB | |minRAM = 32 MB | ||
|minHD = 230 MB | |minHD = 230 MB | ||
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|minVRAM = 2 MB | |minVRAM = 2 MB | ||
| − | |recOS = | + | |recOS = |
| − | |recCPU = Pentium 233 MHz | + | |recCPU = Intel Pentium 233 MHz |
| − | |recRAM = | + | |recRAM = |
| − | |recHD = | + | |recHD = |
|recGPU = DirectDraw compatible | |recGPU = DirectDraw compatible | ||
|recVRAM = 4 MB | |recVRAM = 4 MB | ||
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{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
| + | {{GOG.com Enhancement Project}} | ||
Latest revision as of 21:54, 16 April 2024
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Maxis | |
| Linux | Loki Software |
| Publishers | |
| Electronic Arts | |
| Re-release | Sold Out Software |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | February 1, 1999 |
| Mac OS (Classic) | July 1999 |
| Linux | October 31, 2000 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase |
| Modes | Singleplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | Bird's-eye view, Isometric |
| Controls | Point and select |
| Genres | Building, Simulation |
| Themes | Contemporary |
| Series | SimCity |
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|
| SimCity | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
SimCity 3000 is a singleplayer bird's-eye view and isometric building and simulation game in the SimCity series.
In May 2000, the game was re-released under different names in different regions, such as SimCity 3000 Unlimited (in North America and Oceania), SimCity 3000 Deutschland (Germany), SimCity 3000 Korea (South Korea), SimCity 3000 UK Edition (UK and Ireland) and SimCity 3000 World Edition (other countries), among others. This added, among other things, East Asian and European building sets, additional terrain colors and vegetation types, a snapshot feature, additional music, an improved version of the Building Architect Tool (a pseudo-3D design tool based on cubes), four additional disasters (such as locusts and space junk), additional landmarks (like the Seoul Tower and Helsinki Cathedral), new reward buildings, thirteen scenarios (along with an editor based on Microsoft Access) and a new FMV intro.
To run on modern systems, the retail version requires available compatibility fixes to resolve rendering issues, while the digital versions come with their own tweaks.
General information
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
Original: SecuROM DRM for the original version | |
|
| Retail | |
Unlimited: SafeDisc DRM[Note 1] | |
|
| GOG.com | |
Unlimited Edition. Includes compatibility fixes. | |
|
| Microsoft Store | |
Included exclusively with Xbox Game Pass for PC as part of its version of EA Play. | |
|
| Origin | |
Unlimited Edition. Includes compatibility fixes. Included with EA Play. Currently available only from within the EA App. |
|
|
| Steam | |
Unlimited Edition. Includes compatibility fixes. Included with EA Play (Steam). | |
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).
- A free demo version is available from Archive.org.
Version differences
- The Unlimited / World Edition release includes additional building sets, terrain elements, music, disasters, buildings, scenarios and a snapshot feature.
Essential improvements
Patches
- The latest patch for the base game is v1.1, which adds the Building Architect Tool, available from Patches-Scrolls and GameFront. It is already implemented in Unlimited/World Edition.
- A hotfix for the French version of the World Edition is also available on Patches-Scrolls and GameFront.
- The latest patch for the Linux version of Unlimited/World Edition is available on Patches-Scrolls.
Skip intro videos
Run the game with the -intro:off command line argument[3]
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Linux Python Installer
- Requires the CD of Loki Software's Linux port.
The following Python script allows you to install the game into the modern Linux system much easier, which can be found here. Works only with Ubuntu and Debian or any distribution based on these two.
Compatibility fixes (retail version only)
- Use the compatibility fixes to fix issues with interface frame rates on modern versions of Windows.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\Game\SC3.cfg[Note 2] <path-to-game>\Game\sc3.ini[Note 2] |
| Mac OS (Classic) | |
| Linux | |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/2741560/pfx/[Note 3] |
- It's unknown whether this game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux. Please fill in this information.
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\Cities\[Note 2] |
| Mac OS (Classic) | |
| Linux | |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/2741560/pfx/[Note 3] |
- Cities (
*.sc3) can be saved anywhere; this is the default location.
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| GOG Galaxy | ||
| Origin | ||
| Steam Cloud | ||
| Xbox Cloud |
Video
General settings.
| Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | See WSGF entry (requires hex editing). If using the Unlimited/World Edition, GOG's modified executable can be used instead. |
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| Multi-monitor | See the WSGF entry. | ||
| Ultra-widescreen | See the WSGF entry. | ||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | Run the game with the -w -r###x### command line argument, inserting the desired resolution.[4] Requires running in 16-bit color mode (for retail versions, use the compatibility fixes to apply this). |
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| Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| 60 FPS | |||
| 120+ FPS | |||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | |||
Input
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|
Audio
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | Music, Ambient Sound and Sound Effects. | |
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | No speech | |
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| EAX support | DirectSound3D, EAX.[5] Possibly A3D.[6] | |
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | US and UK English variants exist. | |||
| Dutch | ||||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Italian | ||||
| Japanese | Retail only. | |||
| Korean | Retail only. | |||
| Polish | Retail only. Translation only for the original version of the game. | |||
| Portuguese | Retail only. | |||
| Brazilian Portuguese | Retail only; download for digital releases. | |||
| Russian | Retail only. Translation only for the original version of the game. | |||
| Russian | Unofficial translation for Unlimited by 7 Wolf. | |||
| Spanish | Retail only; download for digital releases. | |||
| Swedish |
Issues fixed
Scrolling is too fast
| Run the game at the desktop resolution with a high/widescreen resolution patch[7] |
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- This may also be caused by modern CPU speeds being much faster than the game expects.
| Use a utility to slow down either the CPU speed or to cap the game's frame rate.[8] |
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Music not playing (retail version)
- The retail version of the game may have difficulty reading the game's CD or disc image, where the music files are located.
| Copy missing tracks from original CD to game installation folder |
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Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| DirectDraw |
| Executable | PPC | 16-bit | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windows | |||||
| Linux | |||||
| Mac OS (Classic) |
Restoring missing music tracks in Unlimited edition
- The Unlimited edition is missing the track "SIM Broadway". Tracks "Concrete Jungle", "City of Dreams" and "SimCity 2000 Theme" are all disabled in
AUDIO.inifile.
| Use SimCity 3000 Unlimited: Re-composed |
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| Copy missing tracks from original CD or demo to game installation folder[9] |
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System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 95, 98 | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 166 MHz | Intel Pentium 233 MHz |
| System memory (RAM) | 32 MB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 230 MB | |
| Video card (GPU) | DirectDraw compatible 2 MB of VRAM | DirectDraw compatible 4 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10[1] or Windows 11 and is disabled by default on Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 when the KB3086255 update is installed.[2]
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 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%\VirtualStoreon Windows Vista and later (more details). - ↑ 3.0 3.1 File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data (use Wine regedit to access Windows registry paths). Games with Steam Cloud support may store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/2741560/in addition to or instead of this directory. The app ID (2741560) may differ in some cases. Treat backslashes as forward slashes. See the glossary page for details.
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
- ↑ Computer Gaming: How to turn off the intro movie - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Running SimCity 3000 in a window - SC3000.COM - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Games help:SimCity 3000 - Vortex of Sound (retrieved) - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ SimCity 3000 (c) Maxis review - GameOver - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ gog.com - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ gog.com - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ How to get the missing SimCity3000 Music - last accessed on May 2023