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{{++}} The Masterpiece Edition includes a [[Myst]] "Making of" video hidden in the game | {{++}} 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) | {{++}} Can be run under ScummVM (original release only. The GOG.com version is unsupported) | ||
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{{ii}} QuickTime is required for the Masterpiece Edition; [http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/ Download it from Apple's site] if you don't have it already. | {{ii}} QuickTime is required for the Masterpiece Edition; [http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/ Download it from Apple's site] if you don't have it already. | ||
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 63630 | Steam |The Manhole: Masterpiece Edition. Updated for compatibility with modern systems. Can only be bought as part of the Cyan Complete Pack. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 63630 | Steam |The Manhole: Masterpiece Edition. Updated for compatibility with modern systems. Can only be bought as part of the Cyan Complete Pack. | | Windows }} | ||
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− | {{ | + | ===Version differences=== |
+ | {{ii}} The original retail version requires a classic Mac or Windows 3.1 to run. | ||
+ | {{ii}} The Manhole: Masterpiece Edition (initially released in 1995) is an enhanced version where the images are re-rendered in 3D and color, music, new sound effects, new voiceover work, and new characters are added in. Some extra [[Myst]]-related secrets have also been added. | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== |
Revision as of 22:12, 4 October 2021
Developers | |
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Cyan Worlds | |
Publishers | |
Brøderbund | |
Engines | |
Mac OS | HyperCard |
DOS | M.A.D.E. |
Release dates | |
Mac OS (Classic) | 1988 |
DOS | 1992 |
Windows | 1995 |
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)
- QuickTime is required for the Masterpiece Edition; Download it from Apple's site if you don't have it already.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | ||||
GOG.com | The Manhole: Masterpiece Edition. Updated for compatibility with modern systems. | |||
Steam | The Manhole: Masterpiece Edition. Updated for compatibility with modern systems. Can only be bought as part of the Cyan Complete Pack. |
Version differences
- The original retail version requires a classic Mac or Windows 3.1 to run.
- The Manhole: Masterpiece Edition (initially released in 1995) is an enhanced version where the images are re-rendered in 3D and color, music, new sound effects, new voiceover work, and new characters are added in. Some extra Myst-related secrets have also been added.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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DOS | |
Windows | |
Mac OS (Classic) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/63630/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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DOS | |
Windows | |
Mac OS (Classic) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/63630/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
- ScummVM 2.1+ supports cloud saves on third-party cloud storage services. See the ScummVM documentation for details.
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | The window adjusts to any resolution, but the actual game area stays 640x480 (Masterpiece Edition only) | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | For DOSBox toggle with Alt+↵ Enter (see the glossary page for other workarounds). | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | By default (Masterpiece Edition only) | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | For DOSBox use an unofficial build (see the glossary page for other workarounds). | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | For DOSBox use the DOSBox Mapper (see the glossary page for other workarounds). | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | For DOSBox use the DOSBox Mapper (see the glossary page for other workarounds). |
Controller types |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | On by default | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Red Book CD audio | Enhanced CD-ROM VGA version only.[citation needed] See ScummVM readme for how to use with ScummVM. |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
DOS video modes |
Executable | PPC | 16-bit | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||||
Mac OS (Classic) |
System requirements
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 | |
Video card (GPU) | Super VGA with compatible drivers |
Mac OS | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 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 |
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.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (63630) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.