Difference between revisions of "Theme Hospital"
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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
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|gogcom page = theme_hospital | |gogcom page = theme_hospital | ||
|wikipedia = Theme Hospital | |wikipedia = Theme Hospital | ||
+ | |winehq = 975 | ||
}} | }} | ||
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'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
{{GOG.com links|theme_hospital|theme_hospital}} | {{GOG.com links|theme_hospital|theme_hospital}} | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ===Corsix-TH - Open Source Clone=== | + | ===Versions=== |
+ | ====Corsix-TH - Open Source Clone==== | ||
Corsix-TH is an open source clone of Theme Hospital, however, it can be seen as a (slightly buggy and unfinished) patch to get Theme Hospital to work on the latest machines. Simply download the latest archive files [https://code.google.com/p/corsix-th/ here] and then extract them into the folder where you have the game saved. Then download the installer from the same place and run that. Whenever you get any options for folder placement make sure that you insert the exact folder of where you installed the game files. Remember, once you have this installed you don't run the ''HOSPITAL.EXE'', instead you run one of the three Corsix files, where you can choose to run the game with DirectX, OpenGL or SDL. | Corsix-TH is an open source clone of Theme Hospital, however, it can be seen as a (slightly buggy and unfinished) patch to get Theme Hospital to work on the latest machines. Simply download the latest archive files [https://code.google.com/p/corsix-th/ here] and then extract them into the folder where you have the game saved. Then download the installer from the same place and run that. Whenever you get any options for folder placement make sure that you insert the exact folder of where you installed the game files. Remember, once you have this installed you don't run the ''HOSPITAL.EXE'', instead you run one of the three Corsix files, where you can choose to run the game with DirectX, OpenGL or SDL. | ||
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When using Corsix-TH it is advisable to install it over a "clean" (i.e. not patched) version. | When using Corsix-TH it is advisable to install it over a "clean" (i.e. not patched) version. | ||
− | ===Retail Version=== | + | ====Retail Version==== |
Getting the game to run at all on modern machines is difficult due to the age of the game. However, there are several steps you can follow that may get it working. It is suggested to check if the game works after each paragraphs as different users will have different settings. | Getting the game to run at all on modern machines is difficult due to the age of the game. However, there are several steps you can follow that may get it working. It is suggested to check if the game works after each paragraphs as different users will have different settings. | ||
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==Video settings== | ==Video settings== | ||
− | [[File:GOG.com DOSBox Configurator | + | [[File:GOG.com DOSBox Configurator v2.png|290px|right|thumb|Graphics settings (GOG.com)]] |
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{{Video settings | {{Video settings | ||
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
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|4k ultra hd = false | |4k ultra hd = false | ||
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
− | |fov = | + | |fov = na |
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
− | |windowed notes = | + | |windowed notes = Toggle with {{key|Alt|Enter}} (when using [[DOSBox]]). |
|borderless windowed = false | |borderless windowed = false | ||
− | |borderless windowed notes = | + | |borderless windowed notes = |
− | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = na |
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
− | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = na |
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
− | |vsync = | + | |vsync = false |
− | |vsync notes = | + | |vsync notes = |
|high frame rate = unknown | |high frame rate = unknown | ||
|high frame rate notes = | |high frame rate notes = | ||
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|key remap = false | |key remap = false | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
− | |acceleration option = | + | |acceleration option = na |
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
− | |mouse menu = | + | |mouse menu = true |
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
− | |invert mouse y-axis = | + | |invert mouse y-axis = na |
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
|controller support = false | |controller support = false | ||
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==Audio settings== | ==Audio settings== | ||
{{Audio settings | {{Audio settings | ||
− | |separate volume = | + | |separate volume = true |
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
− | |surround sound = | + | |surround sound = na |
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = na |
− | |subtitles notes = | + | |subtitles notes = All speech is text-based. |
− | |closed captions = | + | |closed captions = na |
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
− | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = false |
|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{L10n|content= | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = English | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = na | ||
+ | |subtitles = na | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | |fan notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|lan play players = 4 | |lan play players = 4 | ||
|lan play notes = Added in the last patch. | |lan play notes = Added in the last patch. | ||
− | |online play = | + | |online play = false |
|online play players = | |online play players = | ||
|online play notes = | |online play notes = | ||
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|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
− | }}{{Network/Connections | + | }} |
− | |matchmaking = | + | |
+ | {{Network/Connections | ||
+ | |matchmaking = false | ||
|matchmaking notes = | |matchmaking notes = | ||
− | |p2p = | + | |p2p = true |
|p2p notes = | |p2p notes = | ||
− | |dedicated = | + | |dedicated = false |
|dedicated notes = | |dedicated notes = | ||
− | |self-hosting = | + | |self-hosting = true |
|self-hosting notes = | |self-hosting notes = | ||
− | |direct ip = | + | |direct ip = true |
|direct ip notes = | |direct ip notes = | ||
}}{{Network/Ports | }}{{Network/Ports | ||
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|udp = | |udp = | ||
|upnp = | |upnp = | ||
+ | }} | ||
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+ | ==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 = | ||
+ | |dos modes = SVGA | ||
+ | |dos modes notes = | ||
+ | |shader model versions = | ||
+ | |shader model notes = | ||
+ | |64-bit executable = | ||
+ | |64-bit executable notes= | ||
}} | }} | ||
Revision as of 15:56, 26 February 2015
Developers | |
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Bullfrog Productions | |
Publishers | |
Electronic Arts | |
Release dates | |
DOS | March 31, 1997 |
Windows | March 31, 1997 |
macOS (OS X) | October 18, 2012 |
Warnings
- The macOS (OS X) version of this game needs a fix to work on macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later (see API for details).
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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GOG.com | ||||
Origin | DOS version bundled with DOSBox | |||
Retail | DOS or Windows. Native Windows version has compatibility problems. |
Versions
Corsix-TH - Open Source Clone
Corsix-TH is an open source clone of Theme Hospital, however, it can be seen as a (slightly buggy and unfinished) patch to get Theme Hospital to work on the latest machines. Simply download the latest archive files here and then extract them into the folder where you have the game saved. Then download the installer from the same place and run that. Whenever you get any options for folder placement make sure that you insert the exact folder of where you installed the game files. Remember, once you have this installed you don't run the HOSPITAL.EXE, instead you run one of the three Corsix files, where you can choose to run the game with DirectX, OpenGL or SDL.
While the version linked above is the most stable, it is only updated every three months. To get the latest fixes you need to install the development snapshots which won't be as stable but will have more bug fixes. Windows users can download it here and those on other OSs download it here. To install, simply extract all the files into your HOSP folder. You will automatically get the latest development versions via SVN (make sure you have a SVN client installed like Tortoise SVN).
When using Corsix-TH it is advisable to install it over a "clean" (i.e. not patched) version.
Retail Version
Getting the game to run at all on modern machines is difficult due to the age of the game. However, there are several steps you can follow that may get it working. It is suggested to check if the game works after each paragraphs as different users will have different settings.
The first is to transfer the HOSP folder from your CD copy onto your storage device, making sure to save the files close to the root of the drive (the entire folder location needing to be under 8 characters, e.g. C:\ThemeH\
. You will also need to edit the configuration file to allow saves to work (see Game data).
Now change your EXE compatibly settings (which may depend on what OS you are using). Right click HOSPITAL.EXE and click properties. going over to Compatibility and choose Windows 95. Then, under Settings check Run in 256 colours, Run in 640 x 480 screen resolution as well as Run this program as an administrator. Fiddle around with these options for the one that suits you if you know what you are doing.
There is also a patched version available, which you can download here. Copy and paste it over to your HOSP folder (replacing any existing files, remembering to edit the configuration file again if you replace that too). If this now gives you mouse lag, see Patches.
If none of those steps work for you, then you will have to use Corsix-TH (see "Corsix-TH").
Essential improvements
Patches
Mouse Lag Patch - this sets the CPU affinity to 3 instead of 1, though you may need to fiddle with this number. Save this file where your HOSP folder is and run it instead of Hospital.exe.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Save game data location
- Edit
HOSPITAL.CFG
after where it saysINSTALL PATH=
to the installation folder, making sure to put a trailing backslash (\
) at the end of the folder name. This tells the game where to save the save files.
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Origin |
Video settings
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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LAN play | 4 | Added in the last patch. | ||
Online play | For DOSBox use DOSBox IPX/modem emulation. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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DOS video modes | SVGA |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | MS-DOS 6.2 | XP, Vista, 7 |
Processor (CPU) | 66 MHz | 1.8 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 8 MB | 1 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 20 MB | 200 MB |
Video card (GPU) | SVGA | DirectX 9 compatible |
- The minimum requirements are for the retail version of Theme Hospital, while the recommended requirements are for the GOG.com version.
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 10.6.8 or later | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core Duo 2 GHz+ | |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 200 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 64 MB of VRAM |