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{{disambig|the action-adventure game|the Fighting Fantasy gamebook|[[Fighting Fantasy Classics]]}} | {{disambig|the action-adventure game|the Fighting Fantasy gamebook|[[Fighting Fantasy Classics]]}} | ||
{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
+ | |title = Ian Livingstone's Deathtrap Dungeon | ||
|cover = Deathtrap Dungeon cover.jpg | |cover = Deathtrap Dungeon cover.jpg | ||
|developers = | |developers = | ||
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Move, delete or rename RPL files|ref=<ref name="refcheck Garrett">{{Refcheck|user=Garrett|date=February 17, 2017|comment=Tested with the GOG.com version}}</ref>|fix= |
− | # Go to | + | # Go to {{file|{{p|game}}\MOVIES|folder}}. |
− | # | + | # Move, delete or rename {{file|intro.rpl}} and {{file|Logos.rpl}}. |
− | # For the GOG.com and Steam versions, run the nGlide configurator in the installation folder | + | # For the GOG.com and Steam versions, run the nGlide configurator in the installation folder and change the 3dfx logo splash screen setting. |
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}} | }} | ||
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# Download and install [https://www.zeus-software.com/downloads/nglide nGlide]. | # Download and install [https://www.zeus-software.com/downloads/nglide nGlide]. | ||
# Download [https://www.zeus-software.com/files/nglide/deathtrap_patch.zip Zeus Software's patch] and extract it somewhere temporarily. | # Download [https://www.zeus-software.com/files/nglide/deathtrap_patch.zip Zeus Software's patch] and extract it somewhere temporarily. | ||
− | # Run | + | # Run {{file|PatchInstall.bat}} |
− | # Move | + | # Move {{file|MSS32.dll}} to {{file|{{p|game}}|folder}}, replacing the existing file. |
# Run the nGlide configurator from the Start screen/Start menu. | # Run the nGlide configurator from the Start screen/Start menu. | ||
− | # Set | + | # Set the desired screen resolution. |
− | # Change aspect ratio to "4:3" | + | # Change aspect ratio to "4:3" for the correct perspective. |
}} | }} | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Run the nGlide configurator (GOG.com / Steam)|ref=|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Run the nGlide configurator (GOG.com / Steam)|ref=|fix= | ||
# Go to the installation folder. | # Go to the installation folder. | ||
− | # Run {{p|game}}\ | + | # Run {{file|{{p|game}}\nglide_config.exe}}. |
− | # Set | + | # Set the desired screen resolution. |
− | # Change aspect ratio to "4:3" | + | # Change aspect ratio to "4:3" for the correct perspective. |
}} | }} | ||
===[[Glossary:Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]=== | ||
− | For retail versions, install [https://www.zeus-software.com/downloads/nglide nGlide] then set from the nGlide configurator in the Start screen/Start menu. For the GOG.com and Steam versions, go to {{p|game}} and run | + | For retail versions, install [https://www.zeus-software.com/downloads/nglide nGlide] then set from the nGlide configurator in the Start screen/Start menu. For the GOG.com and Steam versions, go to {{file|{{p|game}}|folder}} and run {{file|nglide_config.exe}}. |
==Input== | ==Input== | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Import DDUNG.REG|ref=<ref name="Sold Out Software"/>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Import DDUNG.REG|ref=<ref name="Sold Out Software"/>|fix= | ||
− | # Go to the CD root. | + | # Go to the CD's root directory. |
− | # Run | + | # Run {{file|DDUNG.REG}}. |
# When prompted to import the file, choose Yes. | # When prompted to import the file, choose Yes. | ||
# Choose OK when prompted. | # Choose OK when prompted. |
Revision as of 18:18, 8 January 2023
This page is for the action-adventure game. For the Fighting Fantasy gamebook, see Fighting Fantasy Classics.
Developers | |
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Asylum Studios | |
Publishers | |
1998-2009 | Eidos Interactive |
2009-present | Square Enix |
Re-release | Sold Out Software |
Release dates | |
Windows | June 25, 1998 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Action |
Themes | Fantasy |
Key points
- Frame rate is capped at 16 FPS and it's tied to game's speed.[1]
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | ||||
GOG.com | Comes bundled with nGlide. | |||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam | Comes bundled with nGlide. |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Move, delete or rename RPL files[2] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\ASYLUM\config.dat[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/245010/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\ASYLUM\SAVEGAME\*.DDS[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/245010/pfx/[Note 2] |
- Saves are
*.DDS
;*.RAW
are the save menu screenshots (not necessary for loading).
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | Stretched/pillarboxed 4:3. See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See Vertical sync (Vsync). | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Capped at 16 FPS. Changing FRAME_LOCK 16 in config.dat changes game speed. |
Widescreen resolution
- Deathtrap Dungeon can run at higher resolutions using nGlide (pre-installed for the GOG.com and Steam versions).
Install nGlide (retail)[3] |
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Run the nGlide configurator (GOG.com / Steam) |
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Vertical sync (Vsync)
For retail versions, install nGlide then set from the nGlide configurator in the Start screen/Start menu. For the GOG.com and Steam versions, go to <path-to-game>
and run nglide_config.exe
.
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
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 | Sound FX and music. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
French | ||||
German |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
LAN play | 8 | IPX connection | ||
Online play |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Issues fixed
Game does not start (Windows 10)
Use replacement DLLs[2] |
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"Deathtrap Dungeon CD not found in Drive" (Sold Out Software version)
- The Sold Out Software version requires a registry file which may not have been correctly imported.[4]
Import DDUNG.REG[4] |
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VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
vorpX |
Other information
API
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 90 MHz | Intel Pentium 166 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 16 MB | 32 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 120 MB | 266 MB |
Video card (GPU) | 16-bit colour at 640x480 | |
Other | 2x CD-ROM Drive | 4x CD-ROM Drive |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 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). - ↑ 2.0 2.1 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 (245010) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Frame rate, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Verified by User:Garrett on February 17, 2017
- Tested with the GOG.com version
- ↑ nGlide - Compatibility list | Zeus Software
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 http://www.mastertronic.com/support.asp?pid=455#1181