The Manhole
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1988 DOS
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1995 |
   
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Key points
The Masterpiece Edition includes a Myst "Making of" video hidden in the game
- Can be run under ScummVM (original release only. The GOG.com version is unsupported)
The original retail version requires a classic Mac or Windows 3.1 to run
QuickTime is required for the Masterpiece Edition; Download it from Apple's site if you don't have it already.
General information
Developer's site
- GOG.com Community Discussions
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
- Steam Users' Forums
Contents
Availability[edit]
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys |
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| GOG.com | 
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The Manhole: Masterpiece Edition. Updated for compatibility with modern systems. | |
| Steam | 
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The Manhole: Masterpiece Edition. Updated for compatibility with modern systems. Can only be bought as part of the Cyan Complete Pack. |
- The Manhole: Masterpiece Edition (initially released in 1995) is an enhanced version where the images are re-rendered in 3D and colour, music, new sound effects, new voiceover work, and new characters are added in. Some extra Myst-related secrets have also been added.
Game data[edit]
Configuration file(s) location[edit]
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Save game data location[edit]
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Save game cloud syncing[edit]
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| Steam Cloud | 
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Video settings[edit]
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| Widescreen resolution |
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The window adjusts to any resolution, but the actual game area stays 640x480 (Masterpiece Edition only) | |
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| 4K Ultra HD |
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| Windowed |
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| Borderless fullscreen windowed | 
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By default (Masterpiece Edition only) | |
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) |
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| Anti-aliasing (AA) |
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| Vertical sync (Vsync) |
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| High frame rate | 
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Input settings[edit]
| Keyboard and mouse | Native | Notes |
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| Remapping |
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| Mouse acceleration |
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| Mouse input in menus |
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| Mouse Y-axis inversion |
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Audio settings[edit]
| Audio options | Native | Notes |
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| Separate volume controls |
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| Surround sound |
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| Subtitles |
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On by default |
| Closed captions |
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| Mute on focus lost |
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System requirements[edit]
| Windows | ||
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| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 3.1 | 95 |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel 386DX 33 MHz | Intel 486 |
| System memory (RAM) | 5 MB | 10 MB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 270 MB
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| Video card (GPU) | Super VGA with compatible drivers
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| Mac OS | ||
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| Operating system (OS) | System 7.0.1 | |
| Processor (CPU) | PowerPC | |
| System memory (RAM) | 8 MB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 270 MB | |
| Video card (GPU) | Super VGA with compatible drivers | |
