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|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Haemimont Games}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Haemimont Games}} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/ | + | {{Infobox game/row/porter|Feral Interactive|OS X}} |
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Kalypso Media}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Kalypso Media}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Feral Interactive|OS X}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Feral Interactive|OS X}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Sol}} | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|August 26, 2011}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|August 26, 2011}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|July 25, 2013}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|July 25, 2013}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} | ||
+ | {{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 }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Comedy, Cold War, Contemporary }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Tropico }} | ||
|steam appid = 57690 | |steam appid = 57690 | ||
|steam appid side = 205630,205636,205635,205637,205638,205634,205633,205632,57697,57695,57696 | |steam appid side = 205630,205636,205635,205637,205638,205634,205633,205632,57697,57695,57696 | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = 1435068351 |
+ | |gogcom id side = 1435068458 | ||
+ | |hltb = 10674 | ||
+ | |lutris = tropico-4 | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
+ | |mobygames = 53048 | ||
|wikipedia = Tropico 4 | |wikipedia = Tropico 4 | ||
|winehq = 13415 | |winehq = 13415 | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
+ | |official site= http://www.tropico3.com/ | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | |||
{{mm}} [http://forum.kalypsomedia.com/forumdisplay.php?fid=49 Kalypso Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [http://forum.kalypsomedia.com/forumdisplay.php?fid=49 Kalypso Community Discussions] | ||
{{mm}} [http://www.tropico3.com/us/index.php?p=support Kalypso Support Page] | {{mm}} [http://www.tropico3.com/us/index.php?p=support Kalypso Support Page] | ||
− | {{GOG.com links| | + | {{GOG.com links|1435068351|tropico_series|for game series}} |
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/57690/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] |
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Image|Tropico 4 - Launcher.png|Game launcher, requiring either logging or registering to Kalypso account.}} | {{Image|Tropico 4 - Launcher.png|Game launcher, requiring either logging or registering to Kalypso account.}} | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | account, activation | | | Windows, OS X }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1509-1 | Steam | Steam Special Edition. | | Windows, OS X }} | + | {{Availability/row| Developer | https://store.feralinteractive.com/en/mac-linux-games/tropico4collectorsbundle/ | Steam | Collector's Bundle | | OS X }} |
− | {{Availability/row| GOG | tropico_4 | DRM-free | Online features have been disabled | | Windows, OS X }} | + | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | tropico-4 | Steam | Steam Special Edition. {{store link|GamersGate|tropico-4-collectors-bundle|Collector's Bundle}} also available. | | Windows, OS X }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1509-1 | Steam | Steam Special Edition. {{store link|Gamesplanet|1509-3|Collector's Bundle}} also available. | | Windows, OS X }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | tropico_4 | DRM-free | Online features have been disabled | | Windows, OS X }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Humble | tropico-4 | Steam | Steam Special Edition. | | Windows, OS X }} | {{Availability/row| Humble | tropico-4 | Steam | Steam Special Edition. | | Windows, OS X }} | ||
− | |||
{{Availability/row| Steam | 57690 | Steam | Steam Special Edition. | | Windows, OS X }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 57690 | Steam | Steam Special Edition. | | Windows, OS X }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| MacApp | id633493798 | MacApp | Gold Edition | | OS X | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} Requires a free Kalypso account to play the game on Steam while online. This can be | + | {{ii}} Requires a free Kalypso account to play the game on Steam while online. This can be bypassed by playing the game in Steam's offline mode or by blocking the game's executable in the firewall.{{cn|July 2023}} |
===Version differences=== | ===Version differences=== | ||
− | {{ii}} Steam Special Edition includes Isla Nublar island and Luchador avatar skin. | + | {{ii}} The '''Steam Special Edition''' includes Isla Nublar island and Luchador avatar skin. |
− | {{ii}} Collector's Bundle includes Steam Special Edition and all 11 released DLC packs. | + | {{ii}} The '''Collector's Bundle''' includes Steam Special Edition and all 11 released DLC packs. |
− | {{ii}} Gold Edition includes the base game and Modern Times DLC. | + | {{ii}} The '''Gold Edition''' includes the base game and Modern Times DLC. |
+ | ==Monetization== | ||
{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
− | {{DLC/row| Modern Times | | Windows, OS X}} | + | {{DLC/row| Modern Times | Expansion | Windows, OS X}} |
− | {{DLC/row| Apocalypse | | Windows, OS X}} | + | {{DLC/row| Apocalypse | DLC | Windows, OS X}} |
− | {{DLC/row| The Academy | | Windows, OS X}} | + | {{DLC/row| The Academy | DLC | Windows, OS X}} |
− | {{DLC/row| Propaganda! | | Windows, OS X}} | + | {{DLC/row| Propaganda! | DLC | Windows, OS X}} |
− | {{DLC/row| Voodoo | | Windows, OS X}} | + | {{DLC/row| Voodoo | DLC | Windows, OS X}} |
− | {{DLC/row| Vigilante | | Windows, OS X}} | + | {{DLC/row| Vigilante | DLC | Windows, OS X}} |
− | {{DLC/row| Megalopolis | | Windows, OS X}} | + | {{DLC/row| Megalopolis | DLC | Windows, OS X}} |
− | {{DLC/row| Pirate Heaven | | Windows, OS X}} | + | {{DLC/row| Pirate Heaven | DLC | Windows, OS X}} |
− | {{DLC/row| Quick-dry Cement | | Windows, OS X}} | + | {{DLC/row| Quick-dry Cement | DLC | Windows, OS X}} |
− | {{DLC/row| Plantador | | Windows, OS X}} | + | {{DLC/row| Plantador | DLC | Windows, OS X}} |
− | {{DLC/row| Junta Military | | Windows, OS X}} | + | {{DLC/row| Junta Military | DLC | Windows, OS X}} |
}} | }} | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|}} |
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|OS X|}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{P|APPDATA}}\Tropico 4\users\}} |
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|OS X|{{P|osxhome}}/Library/Application Support/Feral Interactive/Tropico 4/AppData/users/}} |
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | |||
+ | ==Essential improvements== | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Skip intro logos|ref={{cn|date=March 2020}}|fix= | ||
+ | # Delete/rename the following files <code>{{p|game}}\Movies\esrb.bik</code>, <code>{{p|game}}\Movies\Haemimont.bik</code>, <code>{{p|game}}\Movies\kalypso.bik</code> | ||
+ | # The game will now skip these logos. You may have to click one on the black screen to advance to the main menu. Tested with GOG version. | ||
}} | }} | ||
===[[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 | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |steam cloud notes = | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | | | + | |gog galaxy = false |
− | | | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
+ | |origin = | ||
+ | |origin notes = | ||
+ | |steam cloud = true | ||
+ | |steam cloud notes = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Tropico 4 - General.png|General settings.}} | {{Image|Tropico 4 - General.png|General settings.}} | ||
{{Image|Tropico 4 - Graphics.png|General settings.}} | {{Image|Tropico 4 - Graphics.png|General settings.}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
|ultrawidescreen = true | |ultrawidescreen = true | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen notes = Vert- | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = {{term|Vert-}} |
− | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = true |
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
|fov = false | |fov = false | ||
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
− | |windowed notes = Under resolution dropdown menu, freely resizeable window.<br/>Not supported on Windows XP.<ref> | + | |windowed notes = Under resolution dropdown menu, freely resizeable window.<br/>Not supported on Windows XP.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://forum.kalypsomedia.com/showthread.php?tid=14091&pid=124548#pid124548|title=Kalypso Media forums - post by Haemimont Games employee|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
|borderless windowed = false | |borderless windowed = false | ||
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
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|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
|antialiasing notes = Off, Soft or Sharp. | |antialiasing notes = Off, Soft or Sharp. | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = In the '''Visuals''' options menu. | |vsync notes = In the '''Visuals''' options menu. | ||
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|120 fps = true | |120 fps = true | ||
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
+ | |hdr = unknown | ||
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = true | |color blind = true | ||
|color blind notes = In the '''Visuals''' options menu. | |color blind notes = In the '''Visuals''' options menu. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
{{Image|Tropico 4 - Input.png|Input settings.}} | {{Image|Tropico 4 - Input.png|Input settings.}} | ||
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
− | |key remap notes = Some keys cannot be remapped (e.g. camera controls).<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/tropico/comments/1i8c5e/wasd_keybinds_and_some_extras/</ref> | + | |key remap notes = Some keys cannot be remapped (e.g. camera controls).<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/tropico/comments/1i8c5e/wasd_keybinds_and_some_extras/|title=Reddit|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
|acceleration option = unknown | |acceleration option = unknown | ||
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option 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 = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = Sound Effect, Voice and Music Volume Sliders | |separate volume notes = Sound Effect, Voice and Music Volume Sliders | ||
− | |surround sound = | + | |surround sound = true |
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
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|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
+ | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{L10n|content= | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = English | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Czech | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = Fan - [https://prekladyher.eu/preklady/tropico-4-vsechny-dlc.1024/ #1] | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = French | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = German | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Italian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Korean | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Polish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Spanish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Image|Tropico 4 - Network.png|Network settings.}} | {{Image|Tropico 4 - Network.png|Network settings.}} | ||
+ | ==VR support== | ||
+ | {{VR support | ||
+ | |gg3d name = | ||
+ | |native 3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision gg3d award = | ||
+ | |tridef 3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |iz3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |native 3d = | ||
+ | |native 3d notes = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision notes = | ||
+ | |tridef 3d = | ||
+ | |tridef 3d notes = | ||
+ | |iz3d = | ||
+ | |iz3d notes = | ||
+ | |vorpx = hackable | ||
+ | |vorpx modes = G3D | ||
+ | |vorpx notes = User created game profile, see [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/topic/tropico-4/ vorpx forum] profile introduction. | ||
+ | |htc vive = | ||
+ | |htc vive notes = | ||
+ | |oculus rift = | ||
+ | |oculus rift notes = | ||
+ | |osvr = | ||
+ | |osvr notes = | ||
+ | |windows mixed reality = | ||
+ | |windows mixed reality notes = | ||
+ | |keyboard-mouse = | ||
+ | |keyboard-mouse notes = | ||
+ | |3rd space gaming vest = | ||
+ | |3rd space gaming vest notes = | ||
+ | |novint falcon = | ||
+ | |novint falcon notes = | ||
+ | |trackir = | ||
+ | |trackir notes = | ||
+ | |tobii eye tracking = | ||
+ | |tobii eye tracking notes = | ||
+ | |play area seated = | ||
+ | |play area seated notes = | ||
+ | |play area standing = | ||
+ | |play area standing notes = | ||
+ | |play area room-scale = | ||
+ | |play area room-scale notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Issues unresolved== | ||
+ | ===Game can crash and lose all progress=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Periodic backups may be the only workaround.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/57690/discussions/0/133258092244027805/|title=Tropico 4 Crash and lost EVERYTHING! :: Steam Community Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref> | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Issues fixed== | ||
+ | ===Game fails to launch from the Kalypso launcher=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Block connection to deprecated server|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/57690/discussions/0/2253433385454726120/|title=Will not run on Windows 10 64bit :: Tropico 4 General Discussions|date=2023-07-29}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Open the following file with a text editor with administrator privileges: {{folder|{{p|windir}}\system32\drivers\etc\hosts}}. | ||
+ | # At the bottom of the file, add the line: <code>127.0.0.1 launcher01.kalypsomedia.com</code> | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Other information== | ||
===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = 9 | + | |direct3d versions = 9.0c |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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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 = 3.0 |
|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 = | ||
+ | |mac os x powerpc app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|input = | |input = | ||
|input notes = | |input notes = | ||
− | |cutscenes = Bink | + | |cutscenes = Bink Video |
|cutscenes notes = | |cutscenes notes = | ||
|multiplayer = | |multiplayer = | ||
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|minRAM = 1 GB | |minRAM = 1 GB | ||
|minHD = 5 GB | |minHD = 5 GB | ||
− | |minGPU = GeForce 6600 | + | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 6600 |
− | |minGPU2 = Radeon X1600-Series | + | |minGPU2 = AMD Radeon X1600-Series |
|minVRAM = 256 MB | |minVRAM = 256 MB | ||
|minDX = 9.0c | |minDX = 9.0c | ||
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|recCPU = Quad Core 2.0 GHz | |recCPU = Quad Core 2.0 GHz | ||
|recRAM = 2 GB | |recRAM = 2 GB | ||
− | |recGPU = | + | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce 8800 |
− | |recGPU2 = Radeon HD4000-Series | + | |recGPU2 = AMD Radeon HD4000-Series |
|recVRAM = 512 MB | |recVRAM = 512 MB | ||
− | |recDX = | + | |recDX = |
|recSM = 3.0 | |recSM = 3.0 | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{System requirements | {{System requirements | ||
|OSfamily = OS X | |OSfamily = OS X | ||
− | |ref = <ref>https://www.feralinteractive.com/en/mac-games/tropico4/links-requirements/</ref> | + | |ref = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.feralinteractive.com/en/mac-games/tropico4/links-requirements/|title=feralinteractive.com|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
|minOS = 10.7.5 | |minOS = 10.7.5 | ||
|minCPU = 2 GHz | |minCPU = 2 GHz | ||
+ | |minRAM = 4 GB | ||
+ | |minHD = 6 GB | ||
|minVRAM = 256 MB | |minVRAM = 256 MB | ||
|recOS = 10.8.4 | |recOS = 10.8.4 | ||
|recCPU = 2.4 GHz | |recCPU = 2.4 GHz | ||
− | |recRAM = | + | |recRAM = |
− | | | + | |recHD = |
|recVRAM = 512 MB | |recVRAM = 512 MB | ||
+ | |notes = {{ii}} The following cards require 8 GB RAM: Intel HD Graphics 3000/4000, Nvidia GeForce 9400 GT and GeForce GT 320M. | ||
+ | {{ii}} The following graphics cards are not supported: ATI Radeon X1xxx/HD 2xxx series, Intel GMA series, Nvidia GeForce 7xxx/8xxx series. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
Latest revision as of 15:03, 29 August 2024
Developers | |
---|---|
Haemimont Games | |
macOS (OS X) | Feral Interactive |
Publishers | |
Kalypso Media | |
OS X | Feral Interactive |
Engines | |
Sol | |
Release dates | |
Windows | August 26, 2011 |
macOS (OS X) | July 25, 2013 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view |
Controls | Point and select |
Genres | Building |
Themes | Comedy, Cold War, Contemporary |
Series | Tropico |
Tropico | |
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Tropico | 2001 |
Tropico 2: Pirate Cove | 2003 |
Tropico 3 | 2009 |
Tropico 4 | 2011 |
Tropico 5 | 2014 |
Tropico 6 | 2019 |
Tropico 4 is a singleplayer bird's-eye view building game in the Tropico series.
General information
- Kalypso Community Discussions
- Kalypso Support Page
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | ||||
Developer website | Collector's Bundle | |||
GamersGate | Steam Special Edition. Collector's Bundle also available. | |||
Steam Special Edition. Collector's Bundle also available. | ||||
GOG.com | Online features have been disabled | |||
Humble Store | Steam Special Edition. | |||
Steam | Steam Special Edition. | |||
Mac App Store (unavailable) | Gold Edition |
- Requires a free Kalypso account to play the game on Steam while online. This can be bypassed by playing the game in Steam's offline mode or by blocking the game's executable in the firewall.[citation needed]
Version differences
- The Steam Special Edition includes Isla Nublar island and Luchador avatar skin.
- The Collector's Bundle includes Steam Special Edition and all 11 released DLC packs.
- The Gold Edition includes the base game and Modern Times DLC.
Monetization
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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Modern Times | Expansion | |
Apocalypse | DLC | |
The Academy | DLC | |
Propaganda! | DLC | |
Voodoo | DLC | |
Vigilante | DLC | |
Megalopolis | DLC | |
Pirate Heaven | DLC | |
Quick-dry Cement | DLC | |
Plantador | DLC | |
Junta Military | DLC |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/57690/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %APPDATA%\Tropico 4\users\ |
macOS (OS X) | $HOME/Library/Application Support/Feral Interactive/Tropico 4/AppData/users/ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/57690/pfx/[Note 1] |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Skip intro logos[citation needed] |
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Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
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Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | Vert- | ||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | Under resolution dropdown menu, freely resizeable window. Not supported on Windows XP.[1] |
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Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Off, Low or High. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Off, Soft or Sharp. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | In the Visuals options menu. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
Color blind mode | In the Visuals options menu. |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | Some keys cannot be remapped (e.g. camera controls).[2] | |
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 | Sound Effect, Voice and Music Volume Sliders | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Czech | Fan - #1 | |||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Korean | ||||
Polish | ||||
Spanish |
Other information
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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vorpX | G3D User created game profile, see vorpx forum profile introduction. |
Issues unresolved
Game can crash and lose all progress
- Periodic backups may be the only workaround.[3]
Issues fixed
Game fails to launch from the Kalypso launcher
Block connection to deprecated server[4] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9.0c | |
Shader Model support | 3.0 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||
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Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Cutscenes | Bink Video |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP SP3 | 7 |
Processor (CPU) | Dual Core 2.0 GHz | Quad Core 2.0 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | 2 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 5 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 6600 AMD Radeon X1600-Series 256 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible Shader model 3.0 support |
Nvidia GeForce 8800 AMD Radeon HD4000-Series 512 MB of VRAM Shader model 3.0 support |
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum[5] | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 10.7.5 | 10.8.4 |
Processor (CPU) | 2 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 4 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 6 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 256 MB of VRAM | 512 MB of VRAM |
- The following cards require 8 GB RAM: Intel HD Graphics 3000/4000, Nvidia GeForce 9400 GT and GeForce GT 320M.
- The following graphics cards are not supported: ATI Radeon X1xxx/HD 2xxx series, Intel GMA series, Nvidia GeForce 7xxx/8xxx series.
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/57690/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (57690) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Kalypso Media forums - post by Haemimont Games employee - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Reddit - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Tropico 4 Crash and lost EVERYTHING! :: Steam Community Discussions - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Will not run on Windows 10 64bit :: Tropico 4 General Discussions - last accessed on 2023-07-29
- ↑ feralinteractive.com - last accessed on May 2023