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|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Microsoft Game Studios}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Microsoft Game Studios}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|MacSoft|OS X}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Gamebryo}} | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Gamebryo}} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 9, 2004}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 9, 2004}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|December 2005}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|December 2005}} | ||
| + | |taxonomy = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack }} | ||
| + | {{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 }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Point and select }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Building, Educational, 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 | Zoo Tycoon }} | ||
|reception = | |reception = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|zoo-tycoon-2|72}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|zoo-tycoon-2|72}} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
| + | |official site= https://web.archive.org/web/20041130040546/http://www.microsoft.com/games/zootycoon/zoo2/ | ||
|strategywiki = Zoo Tycoon 2 | |strategywiki = Zoo Tycoon 2 | ||
| − | | | + | |igdb = zoo-tycoon-2 |
| + | |hltb = 15315 | ||
| + | |mobygames = 15606 | ||
|wikipedia = Zoo Tycoon 2 | |wikipedia = Zoo Tycoon 2 | ||
|winehq = 4220 | |winehq = 4220 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
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| − | + | {{Introduction | |
| − | {{ | + | |introduction = |
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| + | |release history = | ||
| + | |||
| + | |current state = | ||
| + | }} | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| retail | | Disc, Key | {{DRM|SafeDisc|4.90.010}} | | Windows, OS X }} | + | {{Availability/row| retail | | Disc, Key | {{DRM|SafeDisc|4.90.010}} for base game and Ultimate Collection. {{DRM|SmarteSECURE}} for expansion packs. The Zookeeper Collection does not require a CD key. | | Windows, OS X }} |
| + | {{Availability/row| Publisher | https://www.application-systems.co.uk/zootycoon2/buy.html | unknown | | | OS X | unavailable }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| Games for Windows Marketplace | GFWL | GFWL | Ultimate Collection<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110118195930/http://www.gamesforwindows.com:80/en-US/?filter=Top+Downloads|title=Welcome to Games for Windows Marketplace - Games for Windows|date=19 August 2022}}</ref> | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} Free demo versions are available from Archive.org: [https://archive.org/details/zoo2trial base game], [https://archive.org/details/ZooTycoon2EndangeredSpecies_201404 Endangered Species]. |
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| + | ===Version differences=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} '''Zookeeper Collection''' includes the base game with the African Adventure and Endangered Species expansions. | ||
| + | {{ii}} '''The Ultimate Collection''' contains all of the released expansions packs. It does not require any additional patches. | ||
| + | ==Monetization== | ||
{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
{{DLC/row| African Adventure | | Windows, OS X }} | {{DLC/row| African Adventure | | Windows, OS X }} | ||
| − | {{DLC/row| Dino Danger Pack | | + | {{DLC/row| Dino Danger Pack | Digital only and no longer available for purchase. Made obsolete by the Extinct Animals expansion pack.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120826081059/http://zootycoon.com/Products/DinoDangerPack/default.htm|title=Zoo Tycoon - Dino Danger Pack Home (archive)|date=21 August 2022}}</ref> | Windows, OS X }} |
{{DLC/row| Endangered Species | | Windows, OS X }} | {{DLC/row| Endangered Species | | Windows, OS X }} | ||
{{DLC/row| Extinct Animals | | Windows, OS X }} | {{DLC/row| Extinct Animals | | Windows, OS X }} | ||
{{DLC/row| Marine Mania | | Windows, OS X }} | {{DLC/row| Marine Mania | | Windows, OS X }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
| − | + | * Windows game update: [https://web.archive.org/web/20150619132624/https://download.microsoft.com/download/a/b/1/ab1430a0-ac30-4577-bb5a-fe06e9fde424/zoo2patch.exe English],[https://web.archive.org/web/20150619132615/http://download.microsoft.com/download/3/6/6/3668b6d3-384f-4cf7-83e7-68e94f864001/Zoo2Patch.exe Chinese], [https://web.archive.org/web/20150619132630/http://download.microsoft.com/download/1/d/2/1d2b3ef9-94e4-4954-85f4-118890242f2c/Zoo2Patch.exe Korean], [https://web.archive.org/web/20150619132637/http://download.microsoft.com/download/d/c/2/dc20209c-da93-4184-b205-e4eb0d6ca5aa/Zoo2Patch.exe Spanish], [https://web.archive.org/web/20150619132637/http://download.microsoft.com/download/8/0/7/807708e9-e196-4454-b20d-c84084d90d76/Zoo2Patch.exe Dutch], [https://web.archive.org/web/20150619132626/http://download.microsoft.com/download/3/9/3/3936c31d-cc89-45be-ac3b-b896b0b485fb/Zoo2Patch_IT.exe Italian], [https://web.archive.org/web/20150619132624/http://download.microsoft.com/download/c/8/a/c8a15cd9-8874-4818-a793-b1c5f27f5954/Zoo2Patch.exe Swedish], [https://web.archive.org/web/20150619132616/http://download.microsoft.com/download/b/a/c/bacfea6c-72e2-4531-a4f0-8fc64f9561c3/Zoo2Patch.exe French], [https://web.archive.org/web/20150619132618/http://download.microsoft.com/download/1/9/f/19f04594-850b-4866-bf85-7f2afd98b671/Zoo2Patch.exe German], [https://web.archive.org/web/20150619132615/http://download.microsoft.com/download/9/b/5/9b521422-384c-43b7-ad87-479ab8d67eef/Zoo2Patch.exe Brazilian Portuguese] | |
| − | , [https://web.archive.org/web/20150619132630/http://download.microsoft.com/download/1/d/2/1d2b3ef9-94e4-4954-85f4-118890242f2c/Zoo2Patch.exe Korean] | + | * [https://www.application-systems.co.uk/zootycoon2/downloads.html OS X v1.1.1 patch] |
| − | , [https://web.archive.org/web/20150619132637/http://download.microsoft.com/download/d/c/2/dc20209c-da93-4184-b205-e4eb0d6ca5aa/Zoo2Patch.exe Spanish] | ||
| − | , [https://web.archive.org/web/20150619132637/http://download.microsoft.com/download/8/0/7/807708e9-e196-4454-b20d-c84084d90d76/Zoo2Patch.exe Dutch] | ||
| − | , [https://web.archive.org/web/20150619132626/http://download.microsoft.com/download/3/9/3/3936c31d-cc89-45be-ac3b-b896b0b485fb/Zoo2Patch_IT.exe Italian] | ||
| − | , [https://web.archive.org/web/20150619132624/http://download.microsoft.com/download/c/8/a/c8a15cd9-8874-4818-a793-b1c5f27f5954/Zoo2Patch.exe Swedish] | ||
| − | , [https://web.archive.org/web/20150619132616/http://download.microsoft.com/download/b/a/c/bacfea6c-72e2-4531-a4f0-8fc64f9561c3/Zoo2Patch.exe French] | ||
| − | , [https://web.archive.org/web/20150619132618/http://download.microsoft.com/download/1/9/f/19f04594-850b-4866-bf85-7f2afd98b671/Zoo2Patch.exe German] | ||
| − | , [https://web.archive.org/web/20150619132615/http://download.microsoft.com/download/9/b/5/9b521422-384c-43b7-ad87-479ab8d67eef/Zoo2Patch.exe | ||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
| − | {{Fixbox|description=Go to {{path|game}} and delete {{file|BF_Intro.bik}}, {{file|MSGSLogo.bik}} and {{file|zt2intro.bik}}|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Go to {{path|game}} and delete {{file|BF_Intro.bik}}, {{file|MSGSLogo.bik}} and {{file|zt2intro.bik}}|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://nointropalace.blogspot.com/2014/06/zoo-tycoon-2-no-intro.html|title=No-Intro Palace: Zoo Tycoon 2 No Intro|date=May 2023}}</ref>}} |
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Zoo Tycoon 2 Options.png|In-game options menu.}} | {{Image|Zoo Tycoon 2 Options.png|In-game options menu.}} | ||
{{Image|Zoo Tycoon 2 Advanced Video.png|In-game advanced video settings.}} | {{Image|Zoo Tycoon 2 Advanced Video.png|In-game advanced video settings.}} | ||
| − | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/zoo-tycoon-2/en | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/zoo-tycoon-2/en | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = silver | |widescreen wsgf award = silver | ||
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|ultrawidescreen = unknown | |ultrawidescreen = unknown | ||
|ultrawidescreen notes = | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
| − | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = hackable |
| − | |4k ultra hd notes = | + | |4k ultra hd notes = Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2115-zoo-tycoon-2-all-editions-widescreen-fixes/ jackfuste's widescreen fix]. |
|fov = n/a | |fov = n/a | ||
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
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|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
| + | |upscaling = unknown | ||
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = false | |vsync = false | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
|120 fps = false | |120 fps = false | ||
| − | |120 fps notes = | + | |120 fps notes = 100 FPS is the maximum. |
|hdr = unknown | |hdr = unknown | ||
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
| − | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = false | |key remap = false | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
| − | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
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|closed captions = n/a | |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 = | + | |eax support notes = |
| + | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
| + | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = English | |language = English | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = n/a | ||
| + | |subtitles = n/a | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Simplified Chinese | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = n/a | ||
| + | |subtitles = n/a | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Dutch | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = n/a | |audio = n/a | ||
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|subtitles = n/a | |subtitles = n/a | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Italian | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = n/a | ||
| + | |subtitles = n/a | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Brazilian Portuguese | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = n/a | ||
| + | |subtitles = n/a | ||
| + | |notes = Except ''Extinct Animals''. | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Spanish | |language = Spanish | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = n/a | ||
| + | |subtitles = n/a | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Swedish | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = n/a | |audio = n/a | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
| + | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
|mac os x powerpc app = true | |mac os x powerpc app = true | ||
|macos intel 32-bit app = true | |macos intel 32-bit app = true | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = false | |macos intel 64-bit app = false | ||
| + | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = No expansions were released here. Received a universal binary in February 2006 with patch 1.1.0. Still 32-bit only. | |macos app notes = No expansions were released here. Received a universal binary in February 2006 with patch 1.1.0. Still 32-bit only. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|minDX = 9.0c | |minDX = 9.0c | ||
|notes = {{ii}} The ''Marine Mania'' and ''Extinct Animal'' expansions do not support 98SE, ME, or 2000. | |notes = {{ii}} The ''Marine Mania'' and ''Extinct Animal'' expansions do not support 98SE, ME, or 2000. | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{System requirements | ||
| + | |OSfamily = OS X | ||
| + | |||
| + | |minOS = 10.2.8 | ||
| + | |minCPU = G4 800 MHz | ||
| + | |minRAM = 256 MB | ||
| + | |minGPU = | ||
| + | |minVRAM = 32 MB | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
Latest revision as of 01:04, 24 February 2024
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Blue Fang Games | |
| Publishers | |
| Microsoft Game Studios | |
| OS X | MacSoft |
| Engines | |
| Gamebryo | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | November 9, 2004 |
| macOS (OS X) | December 2005 |
| Reception | |
| Metacritic | 72 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack |
| Modes | Singleplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | Bird's-eye view |
| Controls | Point and select |
| Genres | Building, Educational, Simulation |
| Themes | Contemporary |
| Series | Zoo Tycoon |
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| Zoo Tycoon | |
|---|---|
| Zoo Tycoon | 2001 |
| Zoo Tycoon 2 | 2004 |
| Zoo Tycoon Friends | 2014 |
| Zoo Tycoon: Ultimate Animal Collection | 2017 |
Warnings
- The macOS (OS X) version of this game does not work on macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later due to the removal of support for 32-bit-only apps.
Zoo Tycoon 2 is a singleplayer bird's-eye view building, educational and simulation game in the Zoo Tycoon series.
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
SafeDisc 4.90.010 DRM[Note 1] for base game and Ultimate Collection. SmarteSECURE DRM for expansion packs. The Zookeeper Collection does not require a CD key. | |
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| Publisher website (unavailable) | |
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| Games for Windows Marketplace (unavailable) | |
Ultimate Collection[3] | |
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).
- Free demo versions are available from Archive.org: base game, Endangered Species.
Version differences
- Zookeeper Collection includes the base game with the African Adventure and Endangered Species expansions.
- The Ultimate Collection contains all of the released expansions packs. It does not require any additional patches.
Monetization
DLC and expansion packs
| Name | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| African Adventure | |
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| Dino Danger Pack | Digital only and no longer available for purchase. Made obsolete by the Extinct Animals expansion pack.[4] | |
| Endangered Species | |
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| Extinct Animals | |
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| Marine Mania | |
Essential improvements
Patches
- Windows game update: English,Chinese, Korean, Spanish, Dutch, Italian, Swedish, French, German, Brazilian Portuguese
- OS X v1.1.1 patch
Skip intro videos
Go to <path-to-game> and delete BF_Intro.bik, MSGSLogo.bik and zt2intro.bik[5]
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %APPDATA%\Microsoft Games\Zoo Tycoon 2 |
| macOS (OS X) |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %APPDATA%\Microsoft Games\Zoo Tycoon 2 |
| macOS (OS X) |
Video
In-game options menu.
In-game advanced video settings.
| Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | Use jackfuste's widescreen fix. | ||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | |||
| 4K Ultra HD | Use jackfuste's widescreen fix. | ||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | |||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| 60 FPS | |||
| 120+ FPS | 100 FPS is the maximum. | ||
| 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 |
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Audio
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | ||
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | All speech is text-based. | |
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| EAX support | ||
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| Simplified Chinese | ||||
| Dutch | ||||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Italian | ||||
| Brazilian Portuguese | Except Extinct Animals. | |||
| Spanish | ||||
| Swedish |
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 9.0c | |
| OpenGL | 2.0 | OS X only. |
| Shader Model support | 2 |
| Executable | PPC | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windows | ||||
| macOS (OS X) | No expansions were released here. Received a universal binary in February 2006 with patch 1.1.0. Still 32-bit only. |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | Miles Sound System | 6.5e[6] |
| Cutscenes | Bink Video | 1.6.3.0 |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | 98SE, ME, 2000, XP, Vista | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium III 733 MHz | |
| System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 900 MB | |
| Video card (GPU) | 16 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible |
|
- The Marine Mania and Extinct Animal expansions do not support 98SE, ME, or 2000.
| macOS (OS X) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | 10.2.8 | |
| Processor (CPU) | G4 800 MHz | |
| System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | ||
| Video card (GPU) | 32 MB of VRAM | |
Notes
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
- ↑ Welcome to Games for Windows Marketplace - Games for Windows - last accessed on 19 August 2022
- ↑ Zoo Tycoon - Dino Danger Pack Home (archive) - last accessed on 21 August 2022
- ↑ No-Intro Palace: Zoo Tycoon 2 No Intro - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:Nessy on 2019-07-19
- Version number found in Mss32.dll in the game installation folder.