Posting this as another 'data point' on the web for instructions on getting RollerCoaster Tycoon working properly on Windows 7, Vista, etc. I recently dug this game (and Loopy Landscapes) out of my collection and was disappointed to see that, running as a normal executable, the game will only run in windowed mode.
| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Publishers | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | March 31, 1999 |
- Dec 14, 2002 This is the latest patch for RollerCoaster Tycoon, version V1.08.187. Rollercoaster Tycoon can now be played under Microsoft Windows 2000. There was an issue where guests would stop entering the park once the player had reached a certain level of ride research.
- Oct 12, 2000 Loopy Landscapes is the second expansion pack for Hasbro Interactive's enormously popular theme park simulation, RollerCoaster Tycoon.
| RollerCoaster Tycoon | 1999 |
| RollerCoaster Tycoon 2 | 2002 |
| RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 | 2004 |
| RollerCoaster Tycoon World | 2016 |
| RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic | 2017 |
| RollerCoaster Tycoon Adventures | 2019 |
General information
- RollerCoaster Tycoon Wiki - A wiki dedicated to everything RollerCoaster Tycoon related
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
- 1Availability
- 2Essential improvements
- 3Game data
- 4Video settings
- 6Audio settings
- 7Issues fixed
- 8Other information
Availability[edit]
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | 1999, 2000/2002 Gold, and 2003 Deluxe releases. All use SafeDiscDRM[Note 1]. | |||
| GamersGate | ||||
| Gamesplanet | ||||
| GOG.com | Compatible with modern versions of Windows. Includes expansions and soundtrack. | |||
| Humble Store | ||||
| Steam | Deluxe Edition |
- SafeDisc retail DRM no longer functions properly on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).
Downloadable content (DLC) and expansions
| Name | Notes |
|---|---|
| Corkscrew Follies | Also known as Added Attractions in Europe |
| Loopy Landscapes |
Essential improvements[edit]
Patches[edit]
RollerCoaster Tycoon has a number of patches available from Atari's FTP server. Additionally, Corkscrew Follies and Loopy Landscapes each have one patch. These will update RollerCoaster Tycoon to v1.08.187, Corkscrew Follies/Added Attractions to v1.10.026, and Loopy Landscapes v1.20.013.
The 2003 Deluxe release, as well as all downloadable versions are already patched to the latest version.
Downloadable Content[edit]
There are two official roller coaster collection downloads from Chris Sawyer, both available via his website. While the 'Cat' collection can be used in any version of the game, the 'Phobia' collection can only be used in conjunction with games that have either the Corkscrew Follies/Added Attractions or Loopy Landscapes expansion packs.
Game data[edit]
Configuration file(s) location[edit]
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | |
| Linux (Proton) | <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/285310/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location[edit]
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>Saved Games[Note 3] |
| Linux (Proton) | <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/285310/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing[edit]
Video settings[edit]
| Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | |||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| 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) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
Widescreen resolution[edit]
- This hack only supports the following resolutions: 1280x720 (16:9), 1280x768 (15:9), 1280x1024 (5:4).
- This hack works with the original retail release, not the GOG.com/Steam/etc. versions.[citation needed]
Hack widescreen resolution[citation needed]
Notes
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Input settings[edit]
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | ||
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. |
Audio settings[edit]
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | ||
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | No speech | |
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | UK and US localizations differ in certain names and terms. The Deluxe Edition has US English. | |||
| Dutch | Unavailable in digital releases | |||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Italian | ||||
| Japanese | Expansions were not localized. Unavailable in digital releases | |||
| Korean | Unavailable in digital releases | |||
| Polish | Unavailable in digital releases | |||
| Spanish | ||||
| Swedish | Unavailable in digital releases |
Issues fixed[edit]
- The downloadable versions are already patched to be compatible with modern systems. The fixes below are for the original release.
Compatibility modes[edit]
Setting the game to run in compatibility mode can help fix many issues with launching and playing the game. To do this, right-click the .exe, open Properties and set the game to run in Windows 98 / Windows ME, Windows XP SP2, or Windows XP SP3 compatibility mode from the Compatibility tab.
Desktop composition[edit]
Some problems can be caused in Windows 7 and Windows Vista by having desktop composition enabled. To turn this off, check the 'Disable desktop composition' option from the Compatibility menu (right-click .exe > Properties > Compatibility).
Dialog boxes not opening/unable to save[edit]
Running RollerCoaster Tycoon with visual themes enabled can prevent the open/save dialog box from opening. To fix this, check the 'Disable visual themes' option from the Compatibility menu (right-click .exe > Properties > Compatibility).
Another save game issue can be caused by not running the game as an Administrator. To fix this, check the 'Run this program as an administrator' option from the Compatibility menu (right-click .exe > Properties > Compatibility).
Other information[edit]
API[edit]
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
System requirements[edit]
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | 95, 98 | |
| Processor (CPU) | 90 MHz | |
| System memory (RAM) | 16 MB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 55 MB | |
| Video card (GPU) | 1 MB of VRAM | |
Notes
- ↑SafeDisc retail DRMdoes not work on Windows 10[1] and is disabled by default on Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 when the KB3086255 update is installed.[2]
- ↑ 2.02.1File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data (use Wine regedit to access Windows registry paths). Games with Steam Cloud support may store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/285310/in addition to or instead of this directory. The app ID (285310) may differ in some cases. Treat backslashes as forward slashes. See the glossary page for details. - ↑When running this game without Administrator elevation, activity in
%PROGRAMFILES%,%PROGRAMFILES(X86)%, and%WINDIR%might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%VirtualStore(more details).
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
RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic
RollerCoaster Tycoon® Classic™ is a new RCT experience, combining the best features from two of the most successful and beloved RCT games in the series’ history – RollerCoaster Tycoon® and RollerCoaster Tycoon® 2. Create and run amazing parks complete with the most outrageous rides imaginable. RCT Classic includes a mixture of authentic playability, depth of gameplay and unique graphical style of Chris Sawyer’s original best-selling RollerCoaster Tycoon® Games, now enhanced for for PC, Mac and handheld devices. Packed with content, players can enjoy designing and building roller coasters and rides, landscaping parks and managing the staff and finances to keep their guests happy and the money flowing in. Can you become the next RollerCoaster Tycoon?
features
- The Original RollerCoaster Sim: Experience all the fun from the original RollerCoaster Tycoon® and RollerCoaster Tycoon® 2 games, with a new app that combines the best elements of both classic titles.
- Coaster Construction: Create incredible roller coasters – Quickly build a pre-made design or use the intuitive piece-by-piece building tools to design and theme your own unique rides.
- Park Designer: Keep your guests happy by building gentle or wild rides, food and drink stalls, water rides, and even transport rides to take them around the park; Customize your park by building scenery, fine-tuning the landscape, and routing the footpaths.
- Park Management: Run your park’s marketing and finances to make a profit while attracting more guests; Organize your staff to keep the park running well and looking its best.
- Exciting Environments: Build the ultimate theme park in a variety of challenging environments, from the tranquility of Forest Frontiers to the bustling commerce of Megaworld Park.
- Park Scenarios:Progress through 95 classic park scenarios from RollerCoaster Tycoon® and RollerCoaster Tycoon® 2.
- Authentic Gameplay: Classic-style characterful isometric graphics and original amusement park music and sound effects.
- Includes hundreds of types of roller coasters and rides, and dozens of different shops, stalls, and facilities.
system requirements
iOS –
Requires iOS 7.0 or later.
Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Android –
Minimum OS 4.0.3, resolution 960×640.
Available only on GooglePlay.
MINIMUM
- OS: Windows 7
- Processor: Intel 2.16Ghz or AMD equivalent
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: OpenGL 2
- Storage: 360 MB available space
RECOMMENDED:
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Intel 2.4Ghz+ or AMD equivalent
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: OpenGL 2+
- Storage: 512 MB available space
©2016 Atari and the Atari logo are registered trademarks of Atari Interactive, Inc. Developed by Origin8 Technologies LTD. Roller Coaster Tycoon ® Classic © Chris Sawyer 1999-2016. All Rights Reserved. Originally created for the PC as Roller Coaster Tycoon ® 2 by Chris Sawyer. Roller Coaster Tycoon ® is a registered trademark of Chris Sawyer. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Get it on PC & Mac Get it on iOS Get it on Android Get it on KindleGeneral Information
- Genre: Simulation, Strategy, Premium
- Developer: Origin8
- Release Date: Dec 22, 2016
- Modes: Single-player
- Languages: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish
