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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Dynamix}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Dynamix}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sierra | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sierra On-Line|Retail}} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Disney Interactive|Digital}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|2000}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|2000}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Mac OS|2000}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Mac OS|2000}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Relaxed, Continuous turn-based }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Flip screen }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Point and select }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Puzzle }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Cartoon }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Contemporary }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | The Incredible Machine }} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = 1207663943 |
+ | |gogcom id side = 1207658799 | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
+ | |mobygames = return-of-the-incredible-machine-contraptions | ||
|wikipedia = The Incredible Machine (series)#Return of the Incredible Machine: Contraptions | |wikipedia = The Incredible Machine (series)#Return of the Incredible Machine: Contraptions | ||
|winehq = | |winehq = | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} Remake of [[The Incredible Machine 2]]/[[The Incredible Machine 3]]. Includes all the original levels with re-imagined 3D parts and revamped UI, as well as 60 new puzzles and new music. | ||
{{--}} Runs at a fixed 800x600 resolution | {{--}} Runs at a fixed 800x600 resolution | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{GOG.com links| | + | {{mm}} [http://hg101.kontek.net/incrediblemachine/incrediblemachine.htm Hardcore Gaming 101] - Comprehensive feature on the series |
+ | {{GOG.com links|1207663943|the_incredible_machine_mega_pack|for game series}} | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | CD | | | Windows, Mac OS }} |
− | {{Availability/row| GOG | the_incredible_machine_mega_pack | DRM-free | Included in The Incredible Machine Mega Pack, with [[The Even More Incredible Machine]], [[The Incredible Machine 3]], and [[The Incredible Machine: Even More Contraptions]]. | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | the_incredible_machine_mega_pack | DRM-free | Included in The Incredible Machine Mega Pack, with [[The Even More Incredible Machine]], [[The Incredible Machine 3]], and [[The Incredible Machine: Even More Contraptions]]. | | Windows }} |
}} | }} | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\CONTRAPTIONS.INI}} |
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Mac OS|}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\Saved Games\|{{p|game}}\Homemade\}} |
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Mac OS|}} |
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} <code>{{p|game}}\Saved Games\</code> stores progress, while <code>{{p|game}}\Homemade\</code> user levels. | + | {{ii}} The <code>{{p|game}}\Saved Games\</code> folder stores progress, while <code>{{p|game}}\Homemade\</code> user levels. |
− | + | {{ii}} As described in [[The Incredible Machine 3#Game data]], the location of saved games is controlled by %windir%\sierra.ini. The section name used for Return of the Incredible Machine: Contraptions is <code>[Contraptions]</code> instead of <code>[TimWin]</code>, but the keyname is still InstallPath. | |
− | |||
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
− | |gog galaxy | + | |discord = |
− | |gog galaxy notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |origin | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |origin notes | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |gog galaxy = false |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | | | + | |origin = |
− | | | + | |origin notes = |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |steam cloud = |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Return of the Incredible Machine Contraptions - Graphics Settings.PNG|General settings}} | {{Image|Return of the Incredible Machine Contraptions - Graphics Settings.PNG|General settings}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Image|Return of the Incredible Machine Contraptions default windowed mode.png|Default "windowed" mode (see the fix)}} |
+ | {{Video | ||
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
− | |windowed notes = | + | |windowed notes = After disabling full screen mode, the game runs in a centered 800x600 window against tiling background. To run in a true window see: [[#Windowed|Windowed]] |
|borderless windowed = false | |borderless windowed = false | ||
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
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|120 fps = unknown | |120 fps = unknown | ||
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
+ | |hdr = unknown | ||
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed | + | ===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== |
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Edit configuration file|ref={{cn|date=July 2017}}|fix= |
− | |||
# Edit the file <code>{{p|game}}\CONTRAPTIONS.INI</code> | # Edit the file <code>{{p|game}}\CONTRAPTIONS.INI</code> | ||
# Look for the following section and change it accordingly: | # Look for the following section and change it accordingly: | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = false | |key remap = false | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
|acceleration option = false | |acceleration option = false | ||
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
− | |mouse sensitivity = | + | |mouse sensitivity = false |
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
|mouse menu = true | |mouse menu = true | ||
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|touchscreen = false | |touchscreen = false | ||
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
− | |||
− | |||
|controller hotplug = unknown | |controller hotplug = unknown | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
|haptic feedback = unknown | |haptic feedback = unknown | ||
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
− | | | + | |simultaneous input = unknown |
− | | | + | |simultaneous input notes = |
+ | |steam input api = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input api notes = | ||
+ | |steam hook input = unknown | ||
+ | |steam hook input notes = | ||
+ | |steam input presets = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input presets notes = | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection = unknown | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
{{Image|Return of the Incredible Machine Contraptions audio settings.png|Audio settings}} | {{Image|Return of the Incredible Machine Contraptions audio settings.png|Audio settings}} | ||
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = Music and Sound Effects | |separate volume notes = Music and Sound Effects | ||
− | |surround sound = | + | |surround sound = n/a |
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
|subtitles = false | |subtitles = false | ||
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|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} Sound menu includes a Jukebox. |
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} Digital (sampled) or MIDI (synthesized) soundtrack can be selected. |
{{L10n|content= | {{L10n|content= | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|metal support = | |metal support = | ||
|metal support notes = | |metal support notes = | ||
− | |vulkan | + | |vulkan versions = |
− | |vulkan | + | |vulkan notes = |
|dos modes = | |dos modes = | ||
|dos modes notes = | |dos modes notes = | ||
|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
− | |64-bit executable | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
− | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
+ | |windows arm app = false | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |mac os x powerpc app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
+ | |mac os powerpc app = true | ||
+ | |mac os 68k app = unknown | ||
+ | |mac os executable notes= | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|minOS = 8.5.1 | |minOS = 8.5.1 | ||
− | |minCPU = | + | |minCPU = PowerPC 120 MHz |
|minRAM = 32 MB | |minRAM = 32 MB | ||
|minGPU = | |minGPU = | ||
− | |minHD = | + | |minHD = 40 MB |
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
Latest revision as of 10:18, 17 March 2023
Developers | |
---|---|
Dynamix | |
Publishers | |
Retail | Sierra On-Line |
Digital | Disney Interactive |
Release dates | |
Windows | 2000 |
Mac OS (Classic) | 2000 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Relaxed, Continuous turn-based |
Perspectives | Flip screen |
Controls | Point and select |
Genres | Puzzle |
Art styles | Cartoon |
Themes | Contemporary |
Series | The Incredible Machine |
Key points
- Remake of The Incredible Machine 2/The Incredible Machine 3. Includes all the original levels with re-imagined 3D parts and revamped UI, as well as 60 new puzzles and new music.
- Runs at a fixed 800x600 resolution
General information
- Hardcore Gaming 101 - Comprehensive feature on the series
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | ||||
GOG.com | Included in The Incredible Machine Mega Pack, with The Even More Incredible Machine, The Incredible Machine 3, and The Incredible Machine: Even More Contraptions. |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\CONTRAPTIONS.INI[Note 1] |
Mac OS (Classic) |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\Saved Games\[Note 1] <path-to-game>\Homemade\[Note 1] |
Mac OS (Classic) |
- The
<path-to-game>\Saved Games\
folder stores progress, while<path-to-game>\Homemade\
user levels. - As described in The Incredible Machine 3#Game data, the location of saved games is controlled by %windir%\sierra.ini. The section name used for Return of the Incredible Machine: Contraptions is
[Contraptions]
instead of[TimWin]
, but the keyname is still InstallPath.
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | 800x600 only. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | After disabling full screen mode, the game runs in a centered 800x600 window against tiling background. To run in a true window see: 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 |
Windowed
Edit configuration file[citation needed] |
---|
[WinInfo] ChildX=50 ChildY=50 ChildW=800 ChildH=600 MainFullScreen=0 ChildFullscreen=1 AppFullscreen=0
|
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 |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Music and Sound Effects | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost |
- Sound menu includes a Jukebox.
- Digital (sampled) or MIDI (synthesized) soundtrack can be selected.
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Local play | 2 | Hot seat |
||
LAN play | ||||
Online play |
Other information
API
Executable | PPC | 16-bit | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Windows | |||||
Mac OS (Classic) |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95 | 98, 2000 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 90 MHz | Intel Pentium 166 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 32 MB | 64 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 50 MB | 250 MB |
Mac OS | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 8.5.1 | |
Processor (CPU) | PowerPC 120 MHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 32 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 40 MB |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 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).