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{{Infobox game/row/date|DOS|November 15, 1994}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|DOS|November 15, 1994}} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|August 19, 2005|ref=<ref>Siegler, Joe (19 August 2005). "[ | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|August 19, 2005|ref=<ref>Siegler, Joe (19 August 2005). "[https://legacy.3drealms.com/news/2005/08/boppin_released.html Boppin released as freeware]". ''3D Realms''. [https://web.archive.org/web/20051210055440/http://www.3drealms.com/news/2005/08/boppin_released.html Archived] from the original on 10 December 2005. Retrieved 15 October 2019.</ref>}} |
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Side view }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Puzzle, Platform }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Fantasy }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | }} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
|steam appid side = | |steam appid side = | ||
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|gogcom id side = | |gogcom id side = | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 2570 |
|wikipedia = Boppin' | |wikipedia = Boppin' | ||
|winehq = 8825 | |winehq = 8825 | ||
|license = former commercial | |license = former commercial | ||
+ | }} | ||
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+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{ii}} ''Basic Boppin<nowiki>'</nowiki>'': [https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/652/7/20599 1.0 to 1.1 patch] ([https://archive.org/details/BoppinBasic1.0To1.1PatchApogeeSoftwareInstaller19980724 Internet Archive]). | {{ii}} ''Basic Boppin<nowiki>'</nowiki>'': [https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/652/7/20599 1.0 to 1.1 patch] ([https://archive.org/details/BoppinBasic1.0To1.1PatchApogeeSoftwareInstaller19980724 Internet Archive]). | ||
{{ii}} ''Super Boppin<nowiki>'</nowiki>'': [https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/4077/7/32362 1.0 to 1.1 patch] (Internet Archive: [https://archive.org/details/BOPS11PT_ZIP 1], [https://archive.org/details/BoppinSuperUltimate1.0To1.1PatchApogeeSoftwareInstaller19980724 2]). | {{ii}} ''Super Boppin<nowiki>'</nowiki>'': [https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/4077/7/32362 1.0 to 1.1 patch] (Internet Archive: [https://archive.org/details/BOPS11PT_ZIP 1], [https://archive.org/details/BoppinSuperUltimate1.0To1.1PatchApogeeSoftwareInstaller19980724 2]). | ||
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+ | ===Play the game on modern systems=== | ||
+ | The Windows copy will crash due to a runtime error. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Use a [[Glossary:Display_wrapper|wrapper]]. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use [https://github.com/FunkyFr3sh/cnc-ddraw cnc-ddraw]|fix= | ||
+ | # Download the [https://github.com/FunkyFr3sh/cnc-ddraw/releases/ latest {{file| cnc-ddraw.zip }}] | ||
+ | # Extract the archive contents into Boppin' installation folder. | ||
+ | # Run the game. | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{ii}} Running {{file|cnc-ddraw config.exe}} will allow your to enable features such as '''VSync'''. To have non-blurry pixels, select '''Fullscreen Upscaled''' presentation and '''Nearest Neighbour''' shaders (optionally with '''Maintain Aspect Ratio''' enabled). | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/config|DOS|{{Path|Game}}\ | + | {{Game data/config|DOS|{{Path|Game}}\BOPPIN.CFG}} |
{{Game data/config|Windows|}} | {{Game data/config|Windows|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/saves|DOS|{{Path|Game}}\ | + | {{Game data/saves|DOS|{{Path|Game}}\Bopsave*.bin}} |
{{Game data/saves|Windows|}} | {{Game data/saves|Windows|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} DOS savegames are labelled <code>Bopsave | + | {{ii}} DOS savegames are labelled <code>Bopsave*.bin</code>, where {{code|*}} represents a number between 0 and 7. |
==Video== | ==Video== | ||
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|antialiasing = n/a | |antialiasing = n/a | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = unknown | |vsync = unknown | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
|red book cd audio = | |red book cd audio = | ||
|red book cd audio notes = | |red book cd audio notes = | ||
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|direct3d versions = | |direct3d versions = | ||
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
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|directdraw notes = | |directdraw notes = | ||
|wing = | |wing = | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
|mac os x powerpc app = | |mac os x powerpc app = | ||
|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | |macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | |macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= unknown | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} |
Latest revision as of 21:22, 10 June 2024
Developers | |
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Accursed Toys | |
Publishers | |
DOS | Apogee Software |
Release dates | |
DOS | November 15, 1994 |
Windows | August 19, 2005[1] |
Taxonomy | |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Perspectives | Side view |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Puzzle, Platform |
Themes | Fantasy |
Boppin' is a singleplayer side view puzzle and platform game.
General information
- Technical support page for Boppin' at 3D Realms
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | Basic Boppin' and Super Boppin'. | |||
Developer website |
Version differences
- Basic Boppin' was the original DOS release. Included 2 episodes with 80 episodes in all (none of them from the shareware version).
- Super Boppin' was a re-release that had all the 4 episodes with 160 levels plus a level editor.
- The native Windows port is based in the Super Boppin' but featuring the sound effects of the original Amiga version.
Essential improvements
Patches
These patches update the different retail versions of the game to the latest version:
- Basic Boppin': 1.0 to 1.1 patch (Internet Archive).
- Super Boppin': 1.0 to 1.1 patch (Internet Archive: 1, 2).
Play the game on modern systems
The Windows copy will crash due to a runtime error.
- Use a wrapper.
Use cnc-ddraw |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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DOS | <path-to-game>\BOPPIN.CFG |
Windows |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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DOS | <path-to-game>\Bopsave*.bin |
Windows |
- DOS savegames are labelled
Bopsave*.bin
, where*
represents a number between 0 and 7.
Video
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | For DOSBox set in the DOSBox configuration file. | |
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | ||
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 |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Local play | 2 | Co-op |
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LAN play | ||||
Online play |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
DirectDraw | ||
DOS video modes | VGA |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
System requirements
DOS | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | ||
Processor (CPU) | ||
System memory (RAM) | ||
Hard disk drive (HDD) |
Windows | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | ||
Processor (CPU) | ||
System memory (RAM) | ||
Hard disk drive (HDD) |
References
- ↑ Siegler, Joe (19 August 2005). "Boppin released as freeware". 3D Realms. Archived from the original on 10 December 2005. Retrieved 15 October 2019.