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{{infobox | {{infobox | ||
|image = Cover_The_Sims_2_Castaway.jpg | |image = Cover_The_Sims_2_Castaway.jpg | ||
|caption = | |caption = NTSC-U cover | ||
|developer = [[Electronic Arts|EA Redwood Shores]] | |developer = [[Electronic Arts|EA Redwood Shores]] | ||
|publisher = [[Electronic Arts]] (US), [[Electronic Arts|EA Games]] (AU, EU) | |publisher = [[Electronic Arts]] (US), [[Electronic Arts|EA Games]] (AU, EU) | ||
|genre = Simulation | |genre = Simulation | ||
|gameinfo = Help your Sims survive and thrive on an uncharted island and build a life from scratch after washing ashore on a deserted tropical island. Overcome the forces of nature to help them become the ultimate survivors and thrive in this undiscovered paradise while unearthing clues that will lead them back to civilization. Build shelters, craft unique items, and discover many useful treasures and ancient mysteries hidden deep within a diverse jungle environment filled with plants, fruits, and even wildlife. | |gameinfo = Help your Sims survive and thrive on an uncharted island and build a life from scratch after washing ashore on a deserted tropical island. Overcome the forces of nature to help them become the ultimate survivors and thrive in this undiscovered paradise while unearthing clues that will lead them back to civilization. Build shelters, craft unique items, and discover many useful treasures and ancient mysteries hidden deep within a diverse jungle environment filled with plants, fruits, and even wildlife. | ||
|wikipedia = | |wikipedia = [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sims_2:_Castaway Link] | ||
|gamefaqslink = [http://www.gamefaqs.com/ps2/939631-the-sims-2-castaway Link] | |gamefaqslink = [http://www.gamefaqs.com/ps2/939631-the-sims-2-castaway Link] | ||
|reviewlinks = {{ReviewLink|[http://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-2/the-sims-2-castaway Metacritic]|71/100}} | |reviewlinks = {{ReviewLink|[http://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-2/the-sims-2-castaway Metacritic]|71/100}} | ||
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|widescreenpatch = 1 | |||
|cpu-intensive = 1 | |||
|gpu-intensive = 1 | |||
|eu_rating = 12+ | |eu_rating = 12+ | ||
|au_rating = PG | |au_rating = PG | ||
|na_rating_text = Crude Humor, Mild Violence, Suggestive Themes | |na_rating_text = Crude Humor, Mild Violence, Suggestive Themes | ||
|na_rating = T | |na_rating = T | ||
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|greek = SLES-54903 | |greek = SLES-54903 | ||
|portuguese = SLES-54903 | |portuguese = SLES-54903 | ||
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|german = SLES-54903 | |german = SLES-54903 | ||
|english = SLES-54903 & SLUS-21664 | |english = SLES-54903 & SLUS-21664 | ||
<!-- NTSC-U props --> | <!-- NTSC-U props --> | ||
|NTSCU = 1 | |NTSCU = 1 | ||
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|linuxstatusPAL = | |linuxstatusPAL = | ||
|macstatusPAL = | |macstatusPAL = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|Region=NTSC-U | |Region=NTSC-U | ||
|OS=Windows | |OS=Windows | ||
|CPU=Intel Core i7 @ 3. | |CPU=Intel Core i7 @ 3.40 GHz | ||
|GPU= | |GPU=NVIDIA GeForce GTX 285 768MB | ||
|Revision= | |Revision=1.1.0 r5517 | ||
|Graphics=GSdx | |Graphics=GSdx r5464 | ||
|Sound= | |Sound= | ||
*SPU2-X 2.0.0 | *SPU2-X 2.0.0 | ||
*LilyPad 0.11.0 | *LilyPad 0.11.0 | ||
|Comments=Runs above full speed. | |Comments=Runs above full speed. | ||
|Tester={{ForumUser|General-Plot}} | |Tester={{ForumUser|General-Plot}} | ||
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|Region=NTSC-U | |Region=NTSC-U | ||
|OS=Windows 7 Ultimate x64 (SP1) | |OS=Windows 7 Ultimate x64 (SP1) | ||
|CPU= | |CPU=Intel Core i5-4670K @ 3.40 GHz | ||
|GPU=AMD Radeon R9 280 3GB | |||
|GPU= | |||
*16GB (2x8GB) DDR3-1866 G.SKILL | *16GB (2x8GB) DDR3-1866 G.SKILL | ||
|Revision= | |Revision= | ||
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* Resolution: 4x Native | * Resolution: 4x Native | ||
* Enable FXAA: ON | * Enable FXAA: ON | ||
</small> | </small> | ||
|Sound= | |Sound= | ||
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</small> | </small> | ||
* LilyPad 0.11.0 | * LilyPad 0.11.0 | ||
|Comments=BIOS: USA 2.30, Runs ok, has minor issues with textures as mentioned in Known Issues. I did experience some slowdowns in the Jungle area ( | |Comments=BIOS: USA 2.30, Runs ok, has minor issues with textures as mentioned in 'Known Issues' section of this page. I did experience some slowdowns in the Jungle area. This was particularly the case while using the OpenGL (Hardware) renderer, but this is mostly due to the bad drivers that AMD releases for OGL. Other than that it was running at full speed. | ||
|Tester=Ryudo | |Tester=Ryudo | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{TestingEntry | {{TestingEntry | ||
|Status=2 | |Status=2 | ||
|Region=PAL | |Region=PAL | ||
|OS=Windows | |OS=Windows | ||
|CPU=Intel Core i7 4770 | |CPU=Intel Core i7-4770 @ 3.40 GHz | ||
|GPU= | |GPU=NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 2GB | ||
|Revision=1.4.0 | |Revision=1.4.0 | ||
|Graphics=GSdx | |Graphics=GSdx r5464 | ||
|Sound= | |Sound= | ||
*SPU2-X 2.0.0 | *SPU2-X 2.0.0 | ||
*LilyPad 0.11.0 | *LilyPad 0.11.0 | ||
|Comments=Use OpenGL | |Comments=Use OpenGL (Hardware) mode to remove menu sprite glitches. Under Hardware hacks check Half-pixel Offset to remove the lines between textures when using a larger than native resolution. | ||
|Tester=a_potato_is_missing | |Tester=a_potato_is_missing | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{TestingFooter}} | {{TestingFooter}} | ||
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==Known Issues== | ==Known Issues== | ||
{{Issue | {{Issue | ||
|IssueName=Broken/missing textures in | |IssueName=Broken/missing textures in Direct3D9/11 Hardware renderers. | ||
|IsFixed=0 | |IsFixed=0 | ||
|IssueLevel=0 | |IssueLevel=0 | ||
|Description=Textures in the GUI are missing or broken | |Description=Textures in the GUI are missing or broken while using the Direct3D9/11 Hardware renderers. | ||
|Workaround=Use OpenGL Hardware | |Workaround=Use OpenGL (Hardware) and set the Blending Accuracy to at least 'Basic' to fix the textures. | ||
}} | }} | ||