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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 1, 1998}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 1, 1998}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Mac OS|March 10, 1998}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Mac OS|March 10, 1998}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{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 | Africa }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Sim }} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = |
+ | |hltb = 23998 | ||
+ | |strategywiki = | ||
+ | |mobygames = 4283 | ||
|wikipedia = SimSafari | |wikipedia = SimSafari | ||
|winehq = 13290 | |winehq = 13290 | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
− | + | {{Introduction | |
− | {{ | + | |introduction = |
− | + | |release history = | |
− | + | ||
+ | |current state = The installer is 16-bit only, but a workaround is available. See [[#Running the game on 64-bit Windows|Running the game on 64-bit Windows]]. | ||
+ | }} | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | DRM-free | Entire game can be copied to the hard drive. | | Windows, Mac OS }} |
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} A free demo version is available from [https://archive.org/details/safdemo_zip Archive.org]. | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|windir}}\smsafari.ini}} |
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Mac OS|}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\Savegame\*.saf}} |
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Mac OS|}} |
}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} This is the default path used by the game. The save file location can be determined by the user. | {{ii}} This is the default path used by the game. The save file location can be determined by the user. | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|antialiasing = n/a | |antialiasing = n/a | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = unknown | |vsync = unknown | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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|120 fps = unknown | |120 fps = unknown | ||
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
+ | |hdr = unknown | ||
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = false | |key remap = false | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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|invert mouse y-axis = n/a | |invert mouse y-axis = n/a | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
+ | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
+ | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = false | |controller support = false | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
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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 = false | |separate volume = false | ||
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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Although the game installer is 16-bit, the actual game is 32-bit. There are two methods to setup and play the game: | 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==== | ====Installing the game via alternate installer==== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Setting up the game with an alternate installer|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
− | |||
# Somewhere on the computer (ex. the Desktop), create a new folder called "SETUP". | # Somewhere on the computer (ex. the Desktop), create a new folder called "SETUP". | ||
# Copy the contents of the SimSafari CD and paste them into the folder that was created before. | # Copy the contents of the SimSafari CD and paste them into the folder that was created before. | ||
# When everything has finished copying, go to {{code|<Setup Folder>\SETUP}} and delete the {{code|ENSETUP.EXE}} file. | # When everything has finished copying, go to {{code|<Setup Folder>\SETUP}} and delete the {{code|ENSETUP.EXE}} file. | ||
− | # Download the [ | + | # Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/364-installshield-5-32-bit-generic-installer/ generic 32-bit installer] and add it to the folder. |
# Run the installer and follow the on-screen instructions. | # Run the installer and follow the on-screen instructions. | ||
# Once the installer has finished, go to the installation folder and run the {{code|SMSAFARI.EXE}} file to play the game. | # Once the installer has finished, go to the installation folder and run the {{code|SMSAFARI.EXE}} file to play the game. | ||
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====Running the game without installer (if above method fails)==== | ====Running the game without installer (if above method fails)==== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Setting up the game (Simple)|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
− | |||
# Somewhere on the computer (ex. {{code|<Hard Drive Letter>\Games}}), create a new folder called "SMSAFARI". | # Somewhere on the computer (ex. {{code|<Hard Drive Letter>\Games}}), create a new folder called "SMSAFARI". | ||
# In the SimSafari CD, go to the <code>SMSAFARI</code> folder. | # In the SimSafari CD, go to the <code>SMSAFARI</code> folder. | ||
# 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. | ||
− | {{Fixbox | + | }} |
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Setting up the game (Advanced)|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
# 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". | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Other information== | ||
+ | ===API=== | ||
+ | {{API | ||
+ | |direct3d versions = | ||
+ | |direct3d notes = | ||
+ | |directdraw versions = | ||
+ | |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 = unknown | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
+ | |mac os powerpc app = unknown | ||
+ | |mac os 68k app = true | ||
+ | |mac os executable notes= | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|recVRAM = | |recVRAM = | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{References}} |
Latest revision as of 20:47, 3 January 2024
Developers | |
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Maxis | |
Publishers | |
Electronic Arts | |
Release dates | |
Windows | March 1, 1998 |
Mac OS (Classic) | March 10, 1998 |
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 | Africa |
Series | Sim |
⤏ 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 |
SimSafari is a singleplayer bird's-eye view and isometric building and simulation game in the Sim series.
The installer is 16-bit only, but a workaround is available. See Running the game on 64-bit Windows.
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | Entire game can be copied to the hard drive. |
- A free demo version is available from Archive.org.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\Savegame\*.saf[Note 1] |
Mac OS (Classic) |
- This is the default path used by the game. The save file location can be determined by the user.
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | Uses desktop resolution. Menus are 640x480 only. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS |
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 |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | No speech | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
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
Setting up the game with an alternate installer[citation needed] |
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Running the game without installer (if above method fails)
Setting up the game (Simple)[citation needed] |
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Setting up the game (Advanced)[citation needed] |
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Other information
API
Executable | PPC | 16-bit | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||||
Mac OS (Classic) |
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 | ||
---|---|---|
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 |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 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).