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|wikipedia        = [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sims_2:_Castaway Link]
|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|[https://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.
|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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|Revision=
|Revision=
*v1.7.0(dev-138-gd1af8cd80)
*v1.7.0(dev-138-gd1af8cd80)
<spoiler show="Settings" hide="Hide">
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* Speedhacks:
* Speedhacks:
** EE Cyclerate: -1
** EE Cyclerate: -1
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** mVU: Checked
** mVU: Checked
** mtVU: Unchecked
** mtVU: Unchecked
</spoiler>
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|Graphics=GSDX32-SSE4
|Graphics=GSDX32-SSE4
*v1.7.0 138
*v1.7.0 138
<spoiler show="Settings" hide="Hide">
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* Interlacing : None
* Interlacing : None
* Texture Filtering: Nearest
* Texture Filtering: Nearest
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** FXAA: Unchecked  
** FXAA: Unchecked  
** External Shade : Checked
** External Shade : Checked
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|Sound=
|Sound=
*SPU2-X
*SPU2-X
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|OS=Windows 10
|OS=Windows 10
|CPU=AMD FX-8370 @ 4.00 GHz
|CPU=AMD FX-8370 @ 4.00 GHz
|GPU=NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060
|GPU=EVGA Geforce GTX 1060
|Revision=1.6.0
|Revision=1.6.0
|Graphics=GSdx 1.1.0 AVX2
|Graphics=GSdx 1.1.0 AVX2
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*SPU2-X 2.0.0
*SPU2-X 2.0.0
*LilyPad 0.12.1
*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.
|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).
|Tester=Pliskin
}}
{{TestingEntry
|Status=2
|Region=NTSC-U
|OS=Windows 11 Pro
|CPU=Intel Core i7-10700K CPU @ 3.80GHz, 8 Cores
|GPU=EVGA Geforce GTX 1060
|Revision=1.6.0
|Graphics=GSdx 1.1.0 AVX2
<small style="font-size:10px;">
* OpenGL (Hardware)
* Resolution: 4x Native
</small>
|Sound=
*SPU2-X 2.0.0
*LilyPad 0.12.1
|Comments= "Deep Jungle" area causes a severe FPS Drop (Down to 33-40 FPS) on any setting above 4x Native. Half Pixel Offset is needed to avoid lines between textures. Will test game more and post updates here.
|Tester=Pliskin
|Tester=Pliskin
}}
}}
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|IsFixed=0
|IsFixed=0
|IssueLevel=0
|IssueLevel=0
|Description=Many textures and menu items are surrounded by gaps or lines.
|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.
|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.
}}
}}
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|Description= If you move areas it will break the lightning effects.
|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.
|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.
}}
{{Issue
|IssueName=Deep jungle fps drop
|IsFixed=0
|IssueLevel=0
|Description= fps drop when you enter deep jungle areas
|Workaround= Emulation Settings => speedHacks => EE cyclereate = -2 and EE cycle skipping = 1
}}
}}


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