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+ | {{disambig|the original release|the remaster|[[Pharaoh: A New Era]]}} | ||
{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Pharaoh Coverart.png | |cover = Pharaoh Coverart.png | ||
|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Impressions Games}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Impressions Games}} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/developer|BreakAway Games}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|BreakAway Games|Expansion}} |
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sierra | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sierra On-Line|Retail}} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Activision|Digital}} | ||
+ | {{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|November 5, 1999}} |
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | |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, Isometric }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Point and select }} | ||
+ | {{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 | Egypt, Classical }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | City Building (Sierra) }} | ||
+ | |official site= https://web.archive.org/web/20010405205522/http://www.pharaoh1.com/main_index.shtml | ||
|steam appid = 564530 | |steam appid = 564530 | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = 1207659046 |
+ | |hltb = 7019 | ||
+ | |igdb = pharaoh | ||
+ | |lutris = pharaoh-cleopatra | ||
|strategywiki = Pharaoh | |strategywiki = Pharaoh | ||
+ | |mobygames = 538 | ||
|wikipedia = Pharaoh (video game) | |wikipedia = Pharaoh (video game) | ||
|winehq = 223 | |winehq = 223 | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = The game received the '''''Queen of the Nile: Cleopatra''''' expansion pack in July 2000, including new campaigns, structures and units. | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
{{mm}} [http://pharaoh.heavengames.com Pharaoh Heaven] community site | {{mm}} [http://pharaoh.heavengames.com Pharaoh Heaven] community site | ||
− | {{GOG.com links| | + | {{GOG.com links|1207659046|pharaoh_cleopatra}} |
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/564530/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] |
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | The base game uses a simple disc check. <br> The Cleopatra expansion utilizes {{DRM|SecuROM|v4}} disc check. | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| GOG | pharaoh_cleopatra | DRM-free | | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | pharaoh_cleopatra | DRM-free | Pharaoh: Gold | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 564530 | Steam | | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 564530 | Steam | Pharaoh: Gold | | Windows }} |
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ | + | {{ii}} A free demo version is available from [https://www.gamefront.com/games/pharaoh-cleopatra/file/pharaoh-demo GameFront]. |
+ | ===Version differences=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} '''Pharaoh: Gold''' includes both Pharaoh and Cleopatra. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Monetization== | ||
{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
{{DLC/row| Queen of the Nile: Cleopatra | | Windows }} | {{DLC/row| Queen of the Nile: Cleopatra | | Windows }} | ||
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
− | {{ii}} [http://pharaoh.heavengames.com/downloads/lister.php?category=patches | + | {{ii}} Pharaoh Enhancement Pack 1.2 enables the in-game mission editor and fixes various issues. The Cleopatra Enhancement Pack 2.1 fixes the expansion's issues. Both are available [http://pharaoh.heavengames.com/downloads/lister.php?category=patches here]. They are already included in the digital releases. |
+ | |||
+ | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref=<ref>Tested by [[User:Nessy|Nessy]]</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to {{file|{{p|game}}\Binks\High|folder}} | ||
+ | # Rename, move or delete {{file|Intro_big.bik}}. | ||
+ | }} | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{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 | ||
− | |gog galaxy | + | |discord = |
− | |gog galaxy notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |origin | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |origin notes | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |gog galaxy = true |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | | | + | |origin = |
− | | | + | |origin notes = |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |steam cloud = false |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Pharaoh Display Options.png|Video settings}} | {{Image|Pharaoh Display Options.png|Video settings}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
− | |wsgf link = | + | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/pharaoh/en |
|widescreen wsgf award = limited | |widescreen wsgf award = limited | ||
|multimonitor wsgf award = unsupported | |multimonitor wsgf award = unsupported | ||
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|multimonitor = false | |multimonitor = false | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = false |
|ultrawidescreen notes = | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
− | |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 = true | |windowed = true | ||
− | |windowed notes = Only for | + | |windowed notes = Only for 16-bit colour depth desktop. Hackable for 32-bit; see [[#Windowed|Windowed]]. |
|borderless windowed = false | |borderless windowed = false | ||
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
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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 = false | |color blind = false | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
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===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ||
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} For Pharaoh '''with''' Cleopatra: |
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use Pharaoh Resizer|ref=|fix= | ||
+ | # Download [https://www.wsgf.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=64&t=14149&p=165662#p165662 Pharaoh Resizer] ([https://www.wsgf.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?p=166514#p166514 French version]) | ||
+ | # Place it in {{folder|{{p|game}}}}. | ||
+ | # Open {{file|PharaohResizer.exe}}, set the desired resolution and save the new executable in {{folder|{{p|game}}}}. | ||
+ | # Use the new executable file to play | ||
+ | * If the game crashes, choose another resolution | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} For Pharaoh '''without''' Cleopatra: | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Replace {{file|Pharaoh.exe}} with [https://www.wsgf.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?p=132063#p132063 this file].|ref=|fix= | ||
+ | }} | ||
===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Change color depth|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/support/pharaoh_cleopatra/windowed_mode|title=Support for Pharaoh + Cleopatra - GOG.com|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
− | |||
# Change the colour depth of the display to 16-bit | # Change the colour depth of the display to 16-bit | ||
− | #* For Windows 8 and newer, enable the following [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility settings]] | + | #* For Windows 8 and newer, enable the following [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility settings]] to the {{file|Pharaoh.exe}} file: {{code|Reduced color mode (16-bit color)}}. |
#* For Windows Vista and 7, change the colour mode through the Screen resolution settings in the Control Panel. | #* For Windows Vista and 7, change the colour mode through the Screen resolution settings in the Control Panel. | ||
#* For Windows XP, change the colour mode through the Display settings in the Control Panel. | #* For Windows XP, change the colour mode through the Display settings in the Control Panel. | ||
− | # Download [http://files.gog.com/support/Pharaoh_windowed.zip the patched files] and extract them into {{ | + | # Download [http://files.gog.com/support/Pharaoh_windowed.zip the patched files] and extract them into {{file|{{p|game}}|folder}}. |
# Launch the game. | # Launch the game. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use the Pharaoh Starter|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/pharaoh_cleopatra/q_is_there_a_way_to_activate_the_windowed_mode/post6|title=gog.com|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
− | + | {{ii}} An application that automatically changes the colour depth to 16-bit and starts Pharaoh in a window. After the game is closed, the color depth returns to 32-bit. | |
− | An application that automatically changes the colour depth to 16-bit and starts Pharaoh in a window. After the game is closed the color depth returns to 32-bit. | ||
# Download [https://dl.dropbox.com/u/1420135/PharaohStarter.zip the launcher]. | # Download [https://dl.dropbox.com/u/1420135/PharaohStarter.zip the launcher]. | ||
− | # Extract the contents of the download to | + | # Extract the contents of the download to {{folder|{{p|game}}}}. |
− | # Run the game using {{ | + | # Run the game using {{file|PharaohStarter.exe}}. |
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | {{Input | + | {{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= | ||
− | | | + | |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== |
{{Image|Pharaoh Sound Options.png|Audio settings}} | {{Image|Pharaoh Sound Options.png|Audio settings}} | ||
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = Sliders for Music, Speech, Effects and City Ambient. | |separate volume notes = Sliders for Music, Speech, Effects and City Ambient. | ||
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|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
+ | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = English | |language = English | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = French | |language = French | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Retail only; [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1522702617 download for digital versions]. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |fan | + | }} |
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Hungarian | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = [https://magyaritasok.hu/magyaritasok/pharaoh/3128 Fan translation.] | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |fan | + | }} |
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Korean | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Retail only | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Retail release; [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2052703738 download for digital versions]. [https://dubbingpedia.pl/wiki/Faraon_(gra) Details] |
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Brazilian Portuguese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = unknown | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Retail only. ''Faraó''.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20010209050240/http://www.brasoft.com.br/farao/index.htm|title=BraSoft (archived, 2001).|date=May 2023}}</ref> | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|audio = unknown | |audio = unknown | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Retail only; [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1294403584 download for digital versions]. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Swedish | |language = Swedish | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Retail only. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===Unable to load function; Ft_thunk (Kernell32.dll)=== | ===Unable to load function; Ft_thunk (Kernell32.dll)=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Run the game in [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility mode]] for Windows 2000.|ref=<ref>Instructions from the Sold Out Software release.</ref>|fix= |
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
===Game freezes / movies not playing=== | ===Game freezes / movies not playing=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Force only one CPU core to run the game|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/pharaoh_cleopatra/fix_for_freezes_andor_movies_not_playing_on_multicore_cpus|title=gog.com|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
− | |||
# Download [https://web.archive.org/web/20080721084339/http://www16.brinkster.com/salvage/thief/imagecfg.zip ImageCFG]. | # Download [https://web.archive.org/web/20080721084339/http://www16.brinkster.com/salvage/thief/imagecfg.zip ImageCFG]. | ||
− | # Extract the contents of the download to {{ | + | # Extract the contents of the download to {{folder|{{p|game}}}}. |
− | # Open a text editor | + | # Open a text editor and paste in the following: |
<pre> | <pre> | ||
@echo off | @echo off | ||
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:end | :end | ||
</pre> | </pre> | ||
− | 4. Save the file with the {{ | + | 4. Save the file with the {{file|.bat}} extension and place it in {{folder|{{p|game}}}}.<br /> |
5. Run this file to launch the game. | 5. Run this file to launch the game. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Update the mss32.dll file|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/pharaoh_cleopatra/instafreeze/post15|title=gog.com|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
− | + | # In {{folder|{{p|game}}}}, rename the {{file|mss32.dll}} file to {{file|oldmss32.dll}}. | |
− | # In {{ | ||
# Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/514-miles-sound-system-mss-v60m/ Miles Sound System (MSS) v6.0m]. | # Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/514-miles-sound-system-mss-v60m/ Miles Sound System (MSS) v6.0m]. | ||
− | # Extract the contents of the download to {{ | + | # Extract the contents of the download to {{folder|{{p|game}}}}. |
# Launch the game. | # Launch the game. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | + | ===Game speed/map scroll rate issue=== | |
− | {{Fixbox | + | {{Fixbox|description=Set the slider in-game|ref=<ref>https://www.gog.com/forum/pharaoh_cleopatra/game_runs_at_superhigh_speed/?search=fast</ref><ref>https://www.gog.com/forum/pharaoh_cleopatra/some_animations_not_showing/?search=fast</ref>|fix= |
− | + | While in-game, press options and press speed option and move the game speed slider to adjust the game speed or scroll rate slider to adjust the scroll speed. | |
− | |||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
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|mantle support = | |mantle support = | ||
|mantle support notes = | |mantle support notes = | ||
− | |vulkan | + | |vulkan versions = |
− | |vulkan | + | |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 | + | |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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|physics notes = | |physics notes = | ||
|audio = Miles Sound System | |audio = Miles Sound System | ||
− | |audio notes = | + | |audio notes = 5.0r<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Nessy|date=2020-01-19|comment=Version number found in Mss32.dll in the game installation folder.}}</ref> |
|interface = | |interface = | ||
|interface notes = | |interface notes = | ||
|input = | |input = | ||
|input notes = | |input notes = | ||
− | |cutscenes = Bink Video, Smacker | + | |cutscenes = Bink Video, Smacker Video Technology |
|cutscenes notes = | |cutscenes notes = | ||
|multiplayer = | |multiplayer = |
Revision as of 23:41, 8 April 2024
This page is for the original release. For the remaster, see Pharaoh: A New Era.
Developers | |
---|---|
Impressions Games | |
Expansion | BreakAway Games |
Publishers | |
Retail | Sierra On-Line |
Digital | Activision |
Re-release | Sold Out Software |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 5, 1999 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view, Isometric |
Controls | Point and select |
Genres | Building |
Themes | Egypt, Classical |
Series | City Building (Sierra) |
City Building (Sierra) | |
---|---|
Caesar (series) | |
Pharaoh | 1999 |
Zeus: Master of Olympus | 2000 |
Emperor: Rise of the Middle Kingdom | 2002 |
Children of the Nile | 2004 |
Pharaoh: A New Era | 2023 |
Pharaoh is a singleplayer bird's-eye view and isometric building game in the City Building (Sierra) series.
The game received the Queen of the Nile: Cleopatra expansion pack in July 2000, including new campaigns, structures and units.
General information
- Pharaoh Heaven community site
- GOG.com Community Discussions
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | The base game uses a simple disc check. The Cleopatra expansion utilizes SecuROM v4 DRM disc check. |
|||
GOG.com | Pharaoh: Gold | |||
Steam | Pharaoh: Gold |
- A free demo version is available from GameFront.
Version differences
- Pharaoh: Gold includes both Pharaoh and Cleopatra.
Monetization
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Queen of the Nile: Cleopatra |
Essential improvements
Patches
- Pharaoh Enhancement Pack 1.2 enables the in-game mission editor and fixes various issues. The Cleopatra Enhancement Pack 2.1 fixes the expansion's issues. Both are available here. They are already included in the digital releases.
Skip intro videos
Instructions[1] |
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|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/564530/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\Save[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/564530/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | Only for 16-bit colour depth desktop. Hackable for 32-bit; see Windowed. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS |
Widescreen resolution
- For Pharaoh with Cleopatra:
Use Pharaoh Resizer |
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- For Pharaoh without Cleopatra:
Replace Pharaoh.exe with this file.
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Windowed
Change color depth[2] |
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Use the Pharaoh Starter[3] |
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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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 |
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Separate volume controls | Sliders for Music, Speech, Effects and City Ambient. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | Not during cutscenes | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | Retail only; download for digital versions. | |||
German | ||||
Hungarian | Fan translation. | |||
Italian | ||||
Korean | Retail only | |||
Polish | Retail release; download for digital versions. Details | |||
Brazilian Portuguese | Retail only. Faraó.[4] | |||
Spanish | Retail only; download for digital versions. | |||
Swedish | Retail only. |
Issues fixed
Unable to load function; Ft_thunk (Kernell32.dll)
Run the game in compatibility mode for Windows 2000.[5] |
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Game freezes / movies not playing
Force only one CPU core to run the game[6] |
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@echo off if not exist Pharaoh.exe goto end if exist Pharaoh.exe.bak goto end copy Pharaoh.exe Pharaoh.exe.bak imagecfg -u Pharaoh.exe imagecfg -a 0x1 Pharaoh.exe pause :end 4. Save the file with the |
Update the mss32.dll file[7] |
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Game speed/map scroll rate issue
Set the slider in-game[8][9] |
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While in-game, press options and press speed option and move the game speed slider to adjust the game speed or scroll rate slider to adjust the scroll speed. |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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DirectDraw | 6 | [citation needed] |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Audio | Miles Sound System | 5.0r[10] |
Cutscenes | Bink Video, Smacker Video Technology |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95 | 98 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 133 MHz | Intel Pentium 166 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 32 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 360 MB | 630 MB |
Video card (GPU) | 1 MB of VRAM DirectX 6 compatible |
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). - ↑ 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (564530) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Tested by Nessy
- ↑ Support for Pharaoh + Cleopatra - GOG.com - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ gog.com - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ BraSoft (archived, 2001). - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Instructions from the Sold Out Software release.
- ↑ gog.com - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ gog.com - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ https://www.gog.com/forum/pharaoh_cleopatra/game_runs_at_superhigh_speed/?search=fast
- ↑ https://www.gog.com/forum/pharaoh_cleopatra/some_animations_not_showing/?search=fast
- ↑ Verified by User:Nessy on 2020-01-19
- Version number found in Mss32.dll in the game installation folder.