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===Run classic mode in [[ScummVM]]=== | ===Run classic mode in [[ScummVM]]=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Use DOTT reMONSTERed and DoubleFine Explorer|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Baronsmoki|date=2021-06-28}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Use DOTT reMONSTERed and DoubleFine Explorer|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Baronsmoki|date=2021-06-28}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | {{ii}} These extraction instructions are for Windows only, but the extracted game files can be played on ''any'' operating system or console supported by ScummVM. | ||
{{ii}} These instructions use the remastered voices and sound effects by default. See '''Step 8''' to use the audio from the original game. | {{ii}} These instructions use the remastered voices and sound effects by default. See '''Step 8''' to use the audio from the original game. | ||
− | # Download {{file|[https://github.com/BLooperZ/remonstered/releases DOTT_reMONSTERed.zip]}} v1.12 or later and extract the contents to {{file|{{P|game}}\}}. | + | # Download {{file|[https://github.com/BLooperZ/remonstered/releases DOTT_reMONSTERed-Windows.zip]}} v1.12.1 or later and extract the contents to {{file|{{P|game}}\}}. |
# Run {{file|{{P|game}}\remonster.exe}} to generate {{file|monster.so3}}, {{file|tentacle.000}}, and {{file|tentacle.001}}. | # Run {{file|{{P|game}}\remonster.exe}} to generate {{file|monster.so3}}, {{file|tentacle.000}}, and {{file|tentacle.001}}. | ||
# Download {{file|[https://quickandeasysoftware.net/software/doublefine-explorer DoubleFineExplorer*.zip]}} and extract the contents to any directory. | # Download {{file|[https://quickandeasysoftware.net/software/doublefine-explorer DoubleFineExplorer*.zip]}} and extract the contents to any directory. |
Revision as of 21:09, 2 October 2022
Developers | |
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Double Fine Productions | |
Shiny Shoe | |
Linux | Josh Bush |
Engines | |
SCUMM | |
Release dates | |
Windows | March 21, 2016 |
macOS (OS X) | March 21, 2016 |
Linux | July 11, 2016 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 86 |
OpenCritic | 85 |
IGDB | 85 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Relaxed |
Controls | Point and select |
Genres | Adventure |
Art styles | Cartoon |
Themes | Comedy, Sci-fi, North America |
Series | Maniac Mansion |
Maniac Mansion | |
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Maniac Mansion | 1988 |
Day of the Tentacle | 1993 |
Maniac Mansion Deluxe (unofficial) | 2004 |
Maniac Mansion Mania (unofficial) | 2005 |
Day of the Tentacle Remastered | 2016 |
Key points
- Includes a "classic" mode which faithfully recreates the original Day of the Tentacle. It can be extracted to run in ScummVM.
- Includes the original Maniac Mansion, which can be played in-game (by accessing Weird Ed Edison's computer) or in ScummVM (by extracting the
Maniac
folder from the data file using DoubleFine Explorer).
General information
- Double Fine Action Forums
- The International House of Mojo - In-depth article including developer interviews and game trivia
- Hardcore Gaming 101 - Comprehensive feature on the series
- GOG.com Community Discussions
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
GOG.com | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
itch.io | ||||
Mac App Store | ||||
Microsoft Store | Xbox Game Pass for PC, Xbox Play Anywhere | |||
Steam | DRM-free when launched directly from executable. |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\savedata\settings.ini[Note 1] %APPDATA%\Doublefine\DayOfTheTentacle\ |
Microsoft Store | |
macOS (OS X) | $HOME/Library/Preferences/com.doublefine.dottosx.plist |
Linux | $XDG_DATA_HOME/doublefine/dott/ |
- This game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux.
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\savedata\[Note 1] %APPDATA%\Doublefine\DayOfTheTentacle\ |
Microsoft Store | |
macOS (OS X) | $HOME/Library/Application Support/com.doublefine.dottosx/ |
Linux | $XDG_DATA_HOME/doublefine/dott/savedata/ |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud | ||
Xbox Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
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Widescreen resolution | Plays at desktop resolution. 16:9 aspect only (4:3 when using verb bar), other resolutions are anamorphic. | ||
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) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers |
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PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M | Mouse conflicts with analog stick. |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Music, Sound Effects and Voice. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Russian | Fan translation by «ENPY Studio/Old-Games.RU» | |||
Spanish |
Issues fixed
Audio clipping/crackling/stuttering on Windows 10
- Setting the game to Windows 8 compatibility mode may alleviate some of the audio issues.
Set Windows 8 Compatibility mode[1] |
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Use the --DisableFMODDSP parameter[1]
|
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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OpenGL | 3.0 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) | [2] | ||
Linux |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Audio | FMOD |
Run classic mode in ScummVM
Use DOTT reMONSTERed and DoubleFine Explorer[3] |
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System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 7 | |
Processor (CPU) | 1.7 GHz Dual Core | Intel Core 2 Duo 2.2 GHz AMD Athlon 64 2.2 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | 3 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2.5 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 260 ATI Radeon HD 4870 Intel HD Graphics 3000 512 MB of VRAM OpenGL 3.0 compatible DirectX 9.0 compatible | Nvidia GeForce GTX 460 AMD Radeon HD 6850 DirectX 11 compatible |
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 10.7 | 10.11 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core Duo | Intel Core i3, i5, i7 |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | 4 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2.5 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 260 ATI Radeon HD 4870 Intel HD Graphics 3000 512 MB of VRAM OpenGL 3.0 compatible | Nvidia GeForce GTX 460 AMD Radeon HD 6850 1 GB of VRAM |
Linux | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | Ubuntu 14.04 | |
Processor (CPU) | 1.7 GHz Dual Core | Intel Core 2 Duo 2.2 GHz AMD Athlon 64 2.2 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | 3 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 3 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 260 ATI Radeon HD 4870 Intel HD Graphics 3000 512 MB of VRAM OpenGL 3.0 compatible DirectX 9.0 compatible | Nvidia GeForce GTX 460 AMD Radeon HD 6850 |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%
,%PROGRAMDATA%
, or%WINDIR%
might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details).
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 [DOTT] [PC] Audio stuttering/crackling – Double Fine Action Support
- ↑ DoubleFine updates remasters - Gives them away for free! | The International House of Mojo
- ↑ Verified by User:Baronsmoki on 2021-06-28
- ↑ ScummVM :: Wiki - Day of the Tentacle - last accessed on 2021-06-29
- "ScummVM will scan your configuration file for a game that's in a Maniac sub-folder of your Day of the Tentacle folder. If you've copied the data files from the CD version, this should already be the case but you have to add the game to ScummVM as well."