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{{Stub}}
 
 
{{Infobox game
 
{{Infobox game
 
|cover        = Zoo Empire cover.jpg
 
|cover        = Zoo Empire cover.jpg
 
|developers  =  
 
|developers  =  
−
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Enlight Software Limited}}
+
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Enlight Software}}
 
|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
−
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Retroism}}
+
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Enlight Software|Retail}}
−
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Enlight Software Limited}}
+
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Retroism|Digital}}
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
 
|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|August 1, 2004}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|August 1, 2004}}
 +
|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            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Building }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Amusement park }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Zoo Empire }}
 
|steam appid  = 286750
 
|steam appid  = 286750
 
|steam appid side  =  
 
|steam appid side  =  
−
|gogcom page  =  
+
|gogcom id    =  
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|strategywiki =  
 +
|mobygames    = zoo-empire
 
|wikipedia    =  
 
|wikipedia    =  
−
|winehq      =  
+
|winehq      = 5952
 +
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
'''Key points'''
 
'''Key points'''
−
{{ii}} [[Marine Park Empire|Marine Park Empire]] is a sequel/updated version of this game.
+
{{ii}} [[Marine Park Empire]] is a sequel/updated version of this game.
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
−
{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/286750/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
+
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/286750/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc |  |  | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc |  |  | Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| GamersGate | zoo-empire | DRM-free | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 286750 | Steam |  |  | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 286750 | Steam |  |  | Windows }}
 
}}
 
}}
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==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==
 
===Patches===
 
===Patches===
−
{{ii}} These are only for the retail version of the game. (Unknown if they are included with the digital versions.)
+
{{ii}} These are only for the retail version of the game (Unknown if they are included with the digital versions).
−
* [http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/836-zoo-empire-official-patches/ Official Patches]
+
* [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/836-zoo-empire-official-patches/ Official Patches]
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
−
{{Game data/row|Windows|}}
+
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\CONFIG.DAT}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
−
{{Game data/row|Windows|}}
+
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\SAVE}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
−
|origin               =  
+
|discord                  =
−
|origin notes         =  
+
|discord notes            =
−
|steam cloud           = false
+
|epic games launcher      =
−
|steam cloud notes     =  
+
|epic games launcher notes =
−
|uplay                =  
+
|gog galaxy                =
−
|uplay notes           =  
+
|gog galaxy notes          =
−
|xbox cloud           =  
+
|origin                   =  
−
|xbox cloud notes     =  
+
|origin notes             =  
 +
|steam cloud               = false
 +
|steam cloud notes         =  
 +
|ubisoft connect          =  
 +
|ubisoft connect notes     =  
 +
|xbox cloud               =  
 +
|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
==Video settings==
+
==Video==
 
{{Image|Zoo Empire Vsetting.png|External Settings}}
 
{{Image|Zoo Empire Vsetting.png|External Settings}}
 
{{Image|Zoo Empire Settings 1.png|In-game Settings Page 1}}
 
{{Image|Zoo Empire Settings 1.png|In-game Settings Page 1}}
 
{{Image|Zoo Empire Settings 2.png|In-game Settings Page 2}}
 
{{Image|Zoo Empire Settings 2.png|In-game Settings Page 2}}
−
{{Video settings
+
{{Video
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|widescreen wsgf award      =  
 
|widescreen wsgf award      =  
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award    =  
 
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    =  
 
|widescreen resolution      = false
 
|widescreen resolution      = false
−
|widescreen resolution notes=  
+
|widescreen resolution notes= Max resolution is 1024 x 768
 
|multimonitor              = false
 
|multimonitor              = false
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
−
|ultrawidescreen            = unknown
+
|ultrawidescreen            = false
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
 
|4k ultra hd                = false
 
|4k ultra hd                = false
−
|4k ultra hd notes          = Max resolution is 1024 x 768
+
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|fov                        = false
 
|fov                        = false
 
|fov notes                  =  
 
|fov notes                  =  
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|antialiasing              = unknown
 
|antialiasing              = unknown
 
|antialiasing notes        =  
 
|antialiasing notes        =  
 +
|upscaling                  = unknown
 +
|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =
 
|vsync                      = unknown
 
|vsync                      = unknown
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|vsync notes                =  
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|120 fps                    = false
 
|120 fps                    = false
 
|120 fps notes              =  
 
|120 fps notes              =  
 +
|hdr                        = unknown
 +
|hdr notes                  =
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
==Input settings==
+
==Input==
−
{{Input settings
+
{{Input
 
|key remap                = false
 
|key remap                = false
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
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|invert mouse y-axis      = false
 
|invert mouse y-axis      = false
 
|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=  
−
|touchscreen               = unknown
+
|xinput controllers        = unknown
−
|touchscreen notes        =  
+
|xinput controllers notes  =
−
|button prompts           = unknown
+
|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    =  
−
|light bar support        = unknown
+
|simultaneous input        = unknown
−
|light bar support notes   =  
+
|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 settings==
+
==Audio==
−
{{Audio settings
+
{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|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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{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
|language  = English
 
|language  = English
−
|interface = yes
+
|interface = true
−
|audio    = yes
+
|audio    = true
−
|subtitles = yes
+
|subtitles = true
 
|notes    =  
 
|notes    =  
 
|fan      =  
 
|fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Brazilian Portuguese
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = unknown
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    = CD Expert.
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
}}
 +
 +
==Issues fixed==
 +
===VSetting.exe "You haven't installed Zoo Empire" (Steam)===
 +
{{ii}} The Steam version does not install the registry entries needed to use VSetting.exe.
 +
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Install Registry Entries|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/286750/discussions/0/405692758704401472/|title=Steam Community|date=28 May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
 +
# Copy and paste the Install Code (listed below) into a new text file.
 +
# If needed, edit the <code>"Path"</code> line to match the Steam installation folder.
 +
# Save the file as a <code>.reg</code> file (e.g. <code>Zoo Empire.reg</code>).
 +
# Run the file. Click Yes and then OK.
 +
# (Optional) Use the Uninstall Code to remove the registry entries.
 +
 +
Install Code:
 +
 +
<pre>Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
 +
 +
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\Enlight Software\Zoo Empire]
 +
 +
"Path"="C:\\Program Files\\Steam\\steamapps\\common\\Zoo Empire"
 +
 +
"Version"="1.00"
 +
 +
"Language"="English"
 +
 +
"Country"="US"
 +
 +
"PatchVersion"="122"
 +
 +
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\Enlight Software\Zoo Empire\1.00]</pre>
 +
 +
Uninstall Code:
 +
 +
<pre>Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
 +
 +
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\Enlight Software\Zoo Empire]
 +
 +
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\Enlight Software\Zoo Empire\1.00]</pre>
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===API===
 
===API===
 
{{API
 
{{API
−
|direct3d versions      =  
+
|direct3d versions      = 9
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
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|metal support          =  
 
|metal support          =  
 
|metal support notes    =  
 
|metal support notes    =  
−
|vulkan support        =  
+
|vulkan versions        =  
−
|vulkan support notes   =  
+
|vulkan notes           =  
 
|dos modes              =  
 
|dos modes              =  
 
|dos modes notes        =  
 
|dos modes notes        =  
 
|shader model versions  =  
 
|shader model versions  =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
−
|64-bit executable     = unknown
+
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
−
|64-bit executable notes=  
+
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 +
|windows arm app        = unknown
 +
|windows exe notes     =
 +
|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 =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|OSfamily = Windows
 
|OSfamily = Windows
  
−
|minOS    = XP
+
|minOS    = 98, ME, 2000, XP
−
|minCPU  = 1.0 GHz
+
|minCPU  = Intel Pentium III 800 MHz
−
|minRAM  = 256 MB
+
|minRAM  = 128 MB
−
|minHD    = 1 GB
+
|minHD    = 1.1 GB
−
|minGPU  = 100% DirectX compatible graphics
+
|minGPU  =  
−
|minDX    = 9.0c
+
|minVRAM  = 32 MB
 +
|minDX    = 9.0b
  
−
|recOS    = Vista, 7
+
|recOS    =  
−
|recCPU  = 1.5 GHz
+
|recCPU  = Intel Pentium III 1.0 GHz
−
|recRAM  =  
+
|recRAM  = 256 MB
 
|recHD    =  
 
|recHD    =  
−
|recGPU  = 100% DirectX compatible graphics
+
|recGPU  =  
 +
|recVRAM  = 64 MB
 
|recDX    =  
 
|recDX    =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
{{References}}
 
{{References}}

Latest revision as of 00:14, 28 May 2023

Zoo Empire
Zoo Empire cover
Developers
Enlight Software
Publishers
Retail Enlight Software
Digital Retroism
Release dates
Windows August 1, 2004
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase
Modes Singleplayer
Genres Building
Themes Amusement park
Series Zoo Empire
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Zoo Empire on MobyGames
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Zoo Empire
Zoo Empire 2004
Marine Park Empire 2005

Key points

Marine Park Empire is a sequel/updated version of this game.

General information

Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
Windows
GamersGate
DRM-free after installation (requires an internet connection during installation)
Windows
Steam
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Windows

Essential improvements

Patches

These are only for the retail version of the game (Unknown if they are included with the digital versions).

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\CONFIG.DAT[Note 1]
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/286750/pfx/[Note 2]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\SAVE[Note 1]
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/286750/pfx/[Note 2]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Steam Cloud

Video

External Settings
External Settings
In-game Settings Page 1
In-game Settings Page 1
In-game Settings Page 2
In-game Settings Page 2

Graphics feature State Notes
Widescreen resolution
Max resolution is 1024 x 768
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
Locked at 30 fps
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.

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
Surround sound
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Brazilian Portuguese
CD Expert.

Issues fixed

VSetting.exe "You haven't installed Zoo Empire" (Steam)

The Steam version does not install the registry entries needed to use VSetting.exe.
Install Registry Entries[1]
  1. Copy and paste the Install Code (listed below) into a new text file.
  2. If needed, edit the "Path" line to match the Steam installation folder.
  3. Save the file as a .reg file (e.g. Zoo Empire.reg).
  4. Run the file. Click Yes and then OK.
  5. (Optional) Use the Uninstall Code to remove the registry entries.

Install Code: 

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\Enlight Software\Zoo Empire]

"Path"="C:\\Program Files\\Steam\\steamapps\\common\\Zoo Empire"

"Version"="1.00"

"Language"="English"

"Country"="US"

"PatchVersion"="122"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\Enlight Software\Zoo Empire\1.00]

Uninstall Code: 

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\Enlight Software\Zoo Empire]

[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\Enlight Software\Zoo Empire\1.00]

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 9
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 98, ME, 2000, XP
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium III 800 MHz Intel Pentium III 1.0 GHz
System memory (RAM) 128 MB 256 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 1.1 GB
Video card (GPU) 32 MB of VRAM
DirectX 9.0b compatible 		64 MB of VRAM


Notes

  1. ↑ 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).
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References

  1. ↑ Steam Community - last accessed on 28 May 2023