Difference between revisions of "Wolfenstein 3D"
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+ | [https://archive.org/details/ULTWLF13 UltraWolf] is an unofficial patch that adds Gravis UltraSound support to Wolfenstein 3D. Note it is not compatible with version 1.4. | ||
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A fully featured doom total conversion based on the ZDoom Engine (including WASD Support and far higher resolutions can be found [http://zdoom.org/wiki/Wolfenstein_3D_TC at the ZDoom Wiki] | A fully featured doom total conversion based on the ZDoom Engine (including WASD Support and far higher resolutions can be found [http://zdoom.org/wiki/Wolfenstein_3D_TC at the ZDoom Wiki] | ||
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+ | ===Texture Packs=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} [https://forum.zdoom.org/viewtopic.php?f=46&t=48633 CeeJay's hi-res patch] Adds textures from the Mac/Jaguar release to the PC levels. Requires ECWolf (see above). | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== |
Revision as of 23:09, 30 October 2017
Developers | |
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id Software | |
Publishers | |
3D Realms | |
Mac OS | MacPlay |
Browser | Bethesda Softworks |
Engines | |
Wolfenstein 3D engine | |
Release dates | |
DOS | May 5, 1992[1] |
Mac OS (Classic) | 1994 |
Windows | August 3, 2007[2] |
⤏ Go to series page | |
Castle Wolfenstein | 1981 |
Beyond Castle Wolfenstein | 1984 |
Wolfenstein 3D | 1992 |
Spear of Destiny | 1992 |
Return to Castle Wolfenstein | 2001 |
Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory | 2003 |
Wolfenstein | 2009 |
Wolfram (unofficial game) | 2012 |
Wolfenstein: The New Order | 2014 |
Wolfenstein: The Old Blood | 2015 |
Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus | 2017 |
Wolfenstein: Youngblood | 2019 |
Wolfenstein: Cyberpilot | 2019 |
RealRTCW (unofficial mod) | 2020 |
Key points
- Can run on virtually any computer
- Wolfenstein 3D source code was released in 1995, making the game very mod friendly.
General information
- Official Wolfenstein series site
- Wolfenstein Wiki - A detailed wiki for every Wolfenstein game made.
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | ||||
Retail | ||||
Official website | ||||
Amazon.com | ||||
GamersGate | ||||
GOG.com | Comes bundled with Spear of Destiny. Not available for purchase in Germany.[3] | |||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam |
- A web browser version is also available. Some legacy options have been removed.
Version differences
- Mac OS version of the game contains additional levels from Super Nintendo version and improved textures/sprites[4]
Essential improvements
DOS
UltraWolf is an unofficial patch that adds Gravis UltraSound support to Wolfenstein 3D. Note it is not compatible with version 1.4.
Source Ports
Name | System | Description |
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ECWolf | Windows, Mac OS X, Linux | Based on Wolf4SDL and ZDoom code, it provides many useful features such as better control binding, support for wide screen resolutions, and unlimited save slots and aims to provide a wide array of mod editing capabilities. It also supports Spear of Destiny and its two mission packs Return to Danger and Ultimate Challenge |
WolfGL | Windows, Linux | An unofficial port of the game using OpenGL. It supports Spear of Destiny. |
WinWolf3d | Windows | |
NewWolf | Windows | |
BetterWolf | DOS | Slight modification of the original DOS versions's source. Adds ability to strafe without having to hold down the strafe button as well as an optional auto map (inlace of the original weapon picture in the HUD) and crosshair. |
DOOM Total Conversion
A fully featured doom total conversion based on the ZDoom Engine (including WASD Support and far higher resolutions can be found at the ZDoom Wiki
Texture Packs
- CeeJay's hi-res patch Adds textures from the Mac/Jaguar release to the PC levels. Requires ECWolf (see above).
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
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System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/2270/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
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System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/2270/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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Local play | 2 | Co-op Use the SplitWolf mod. |
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LAN play | ||||
Online play |
Issues fixed
Lag/Low FPS (Steam DOSBox release)
Instructions |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Software renderer | ||
DOS video modes | VGA |
Executable | PPC | 16-bit | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||||
Mac OS (Classic) |
System requirements
DOS | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 5.0 | 6.2 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel 286 | Intel 386 |
System memory (RAM) | 528 kB | 2 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 3 MB | 8 MB |
Video card (GPU) | DOS Compatible (VESA) | DOS Compatible (VESA) |
Mac OS | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 6.0.7 | |
Processor (CPU) | 25 MHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 2200 kB | 6000 kB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) |
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10 | |
Processor (CPU) | 1.8 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | 1 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | DirectX 7 compatible | DirectX 9 compatible |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/2270/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (2270) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.