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{{infobox
{{infobox
|image            = Cover_The_Sims_2_Castaway.jpg
|image            = Cover_The_Sims_2_Castaway.jpg
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|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.
|wikipedia        = [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sims_2:_Castaway Link]
|wikipedia        =
|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}}
|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.
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|widescreenpatch  = 1
|cpu-intensive    = 1
|gpu-intensive    = 1
|eu_rating        = 12+
|eu_rating        = 12+
|eu_rating_text    = Violence
|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
|widescreenpatch  = 1
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|NTSCU            = 1
|NTSCU            = 1
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|serialsPAL        = SLES-54903
|serialsPAL        = SLES-54903
|CRCsPAL          =
|CRCsPAL          =
|releasedatePAL    = October 25, 2007<br />October 26, 2007
|releasedatePAL    = October 25, 2007 <small>(Australia)</small><br />October 26, 2007
|statusPAL        =
|statusPAL        = 2
|linuxstatusPAL    =
|linuxstatusPAL    =
|macstatusPAL      =
|macstatusPAL      =
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|serialsNTSCJ      =
|CRCsNTSCJ        =
|releasedateNTSCJ  =
|statusNTSCJ      =
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|Region=NTSC-U
|Region=NTSC-U
|OS=Windows
|OS=Windows
|CPU=Intel Core i7 @ 3.4Ghz
|CPU=Intel Core i7 @ 3.40 GHz
|GPU=Nvidia GTX 285 768MB
|GPU=NVIDIA GeForce GTX 285 768MB
|Revision=17 01 2013 1.1.0 r5517-
|Revision=1.1.0 r5517
|Graphics=GSdx 5464 SSE41 [09 12 2012]
|Graphics=GSdx r5464
|Sound=
|Sound=
*SPU2-X 2.0.0 [17 01 2013]
*SPU2-X 2.0.0
*LilyPad 0.11.0 [28 12 2012]
*LilyPad 0.11.0
|Comments=Runs above full speed.
|Comments=Runs above full speed.
|Tester={{ForumUser|General-Plot}}
|Tester={{ForumUser|General-Plot}}
}}
{{TestingEntry
|Status=2
|Region=PAL
|OS=Windows
|CPU=Intel Core i7-4770 @ 3.40 GHz
|GPU=NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 2GB
|Revision=1.4.0
|Graphics=GSdx r5464
|Sound=
*SPU2-X 2.0.0
*LilyPad 0.11.0
|Comments=Use OpenGL (Hardware) mode to remove menu sprite glitches. Under Configure Hacks check Half-pixel Offset to remove the lines between textures when using a larger than native resolution.
|Tester=a_potato_is_missing
}}
}}
{{TestingEntry
{{TestingEntry
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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
ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO
|GPU=AMD Radeon R9 280 3GB
*Intel Core i5-4670K @ 3.40 GHz
|GPU=ATI Radeon R9 280 3GB
*16GB (2x8GB) DDR3-1866 G.SKILL
*16GB (2x8GB) DDR3-1866 G.SKILL
|Revision=
|Revision=
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GSdx 1.0.0 AVX2
GSdx 1.0.0 AVX2
<small style="font-size:10px;">
<small style="font-size:10px;">
* D3D11 Hardware
* Direct3D11 (Hardware)
* Resolution: 4x Native
* Resolution: 4x Native
* Enable FXAA: ON
* Enable FXAA: ON
* FPS: 60/60
</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 (Especially when using OGL HW, but this is mostly due to the bad drivers that AMD releases for OGL). Other than that it was running at full speed.
|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 OpenGL. Other than that it was running at full speed.
|Tester=Ryudo
|Tester=Ryudo
}}
{{TestingEntry
|Status=2
|Region=PAL
|OS=Windows
|CPU=Intel Core i5-8400 @ 2.80 GHz
|GPU=NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070
|Revision=1.5.0
|Graphics=GSdx 1.1.0 AVX2
<small style="font-size:10px;">
* OpenGL (Hardware)
* Resolution: 5x Native
</small>
|Sound=
*SPU2-X 2.0.0
*LilyPad 0.12.1
|Comments=When you'll fix problems with textures and menu items (Known Issues) game will run perfectly.
|Tester={{ForumUser|Cursinal}}
}}
{{TestingEntry
|Status=2
|Region=
NTSC-U
|OS=Windows 10 x64
|CPU=Intel Core i5-6200U @ 2.30GHz 8gb RAM
|GPU=Intel(R) HD Graphics 520
|Revision=
*v1.7.0(dev-138-gd1af8cd80)
<spoiler show="Settings" hide="Hide">
* Speedhacks:
** EE Cyclerate: -1
** VU Cycle Stealing: 3
* Other hacks :
** INTC: Unchecked
** LOOP: Checked
* VU hacks:
** mVU: Checked
** mtVU: Unchecked
</spoiler>
|Graphics=GSDX32-SSE4
*v1.7.0 138
<spoiler show="Settings" hide="Hide">
* Interlacing : None
* Texture Filtering: Nearest
* Renderer: Direct3Dx11 (Software)
** Mipmapping : Checked
** R. Threads : (8)
** Anti-Aliasing : Unchecked
** A.Flush : Unchecked
* Shader Configuration
** Texture Filtering : Checked
** FXAA: Unchecked
** External Shade : Checked
</spoiler>
|Sound=
*SPU2-X
*LilyPad
|Comments= Playing on a Low end notebook. Menus, Cut-Scenes and Gameplay in general are capped at 60 FPs. NO glitches are found if the recommendations are followed.
*NOTE*
**V.1.7. 138**
All the instructions are for performance ONLY. the graphics are still good, but a bit blocky /pixelated. If you want better graphics + performance just change the texture filtering to PS2 and check if FXAA checkbox is checked in shader options. More than that will be increasing the resolution to something else and this surely will cause fps drops if your notebook/pc's cpu isn't that good like mine.
|Tester=Catlovus20
}}
{{TestingEntry
|Status=2
|Region=NTSC-U
|OS=Windows 10
|CPU=AMD FX-8370 @ 4.00 GHz
|GPU=EVGA Geforce GTX 1060
|Revision=1.6.0
|Graphics=GSdx 1.1.0 AVX2
<small style="font-size:10px;">
* OpenGL (Hardware)
* Resolution: 8x Native
</small>
|Sound=
*SPU2-X 2.0.0
*LilyPad 0.12.1
|Comments= Saving the game causes a severe drop in FPS and takes approximately 1 minute to save. "Deep Jungle" area causes a severe FPS Drop (Down to 33-40 FPS). Will test game more and post updates here.
|Tester=Pliskin
}}
}}
{{TestingFooter}}
{{TestingFooter}}
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==Known Issues==
==Known Issues==
{{Issue
{{Issue
|IssueName=Broken/missing textures in D3D9/11 HW mode.
|IssueName=Broken/missing menu items
|IsFixed=0
|IsFixed=0
|IssueLevel=0
|IssueLevel=0
|Description=Textures in the GUI are missing or broken when using D3D9/11 Hardware mode.
|Description=Some user interface items are missing or broken.
|Workaround=Use OpenGL Hardware mode and set the Blending Accuracy to at least 'Basic' to fix the textures.
|Workaround=Go to Config > Video (GS) > Plugin Settings, set Renderer to "OpenGL (Hardware)" and set the Blending Unity Accuracy to "Basic" or higher. Or switch to Software mode by setting Renderer to any of the "(Software)" options.
}}
{{Issue
|IssueName=Lines/gaps between textures and menu items
|IsFixed=0
|IssueLevel=0
|Description=Many textures and menu items are surrounded by gaps or lines. (Causes black ground and broken shadows issue)
|Workaround=Go to Config > Video (GS) > Plugin Settings, turn on "Enable HW Hacks", go to Configure Hacks and enable "Half-pixel Offset". Alternatively set Internal Resolution to "Native", or switch to Software mode by setting Renderer to any of the "(Software)" options.
}}
{{Issue
|IssueName=Black ground and broken shadows
|IsFixed=0
|IssueLevel=0
|Description= If you move areas it will break the lightning effects.
|Workaround=Go to Config > Video (GS), turn on "Large Framebuffer" > Plugin Settings, turn on "Enable HW Hacks", go to Configure Hacks and enable "Half-pixel Offset (normal vertex). "Alternatively set Internal Resolution to "Native", or switch to Software mode by setting Renderer to any of the "(Software)" options.
}}
}}


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