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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Chip's Challenge 1 cover.jpg | |cover = Chip's Challenge 1 cover.jpg | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{P|windir}}\entpack.ini | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{P|windir}}\entpack.ini{{note|name="win3x"|Windows 3.x version}}|{{p|game}}/data/options.txt}} |
}} | }} | ||
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{{ii}} DOS version uses level codes only. Windows 3.x version has both level codes and save file. | {{ii}} DOS version uses level codes only. Windows 3.x version has both level codes and save file. | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{P|windir}}\entpack.ini | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{P|windir}}\entpack.ini{{note|name="win3x"}}|{{p|game}}/data/games/save.c2l|{{p|game}}/data/saves/}} |
}} | }} | ||
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{{Image|Chip's Challenge 1 preferences.png|General preferences of Windows version}} | {{Image|Chip's Challenge 1 preferences.png|General preferences of Windows version}} | ||
{{Image|Chip's Challenge 1 win3x options.png|General options of Windows 3.x version}} | {{Image|Chip's Challenge 1 win3x options.png|General options of Windows 3.x version}} | ||
| + | {{Image|Chip's Challenge 1 dos settings.png|Startup settings of DOS version}} | ||
{{Video | {{Video | ||
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
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|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | ||
|4k ultra hd wsgf award = | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | ||
| − | |widescreen resolution = | + | |widescreen resolution = false |
| − | |widescreen resolution notes= | + | |widescreen resolution notes= Windows version size is 630x432 {{term|integer-scaled}} up to 4x. Windows 3.x version size is 520x402. |
| − | |multimonitor = | + | |multimonitor = false |
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
| − | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = false |
|ultrawidescreen notes = | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
| − | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = false |
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
| − | |fov = | + | |fov = n/a |
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
| − | |windowed notes = | + | |windowed notes = Windows and Windows 3.x versions are windowed mode only. |
|borderless windowed = false | |borderless windowed = false | ||
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
| − | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = n/a |
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
| − | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = n/a |
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
| − | |upscaling = | + | |upscaling = n/a |
|upscaling tech = | |upscaling tech = | ||
|upscaling notes = | |upscaling notes = | ||
| − | |vsync = | + | |vsync = false |
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
| − | |60 fps = | + | |60 fps = true |
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
| − | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = false |
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
| − | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
|ray tracing = n/a | |ray tracing = n/a | ||
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{{Image|Chip's Challenge 1 controls.png|Keyboard controls of Windows version}} | {{Image|Chip's Challenge 1 controls.png|Keyboard controls of Windows version}} | ||
{{Input | {{Input | ||
| − | |key remap = | + | |key remap = true |
| − | |key remap notes = | + | |key remap notes = Windows and DOS versions only, Windows 3.x version does not have remapping.<br/>In the DOS version press {{key|R}} on the logo/credits screen. |
|acceleration option = false | |acceleration option = false | ||
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
|mouse sensitivity = false | |mouse sensitivity = false | ||
| − | |mouse sensitivity notes = | + | |mouse sensitivity notes = Mouse is not used for gameplay. |
| − | |mouse menu = | + | |mouse menu = true |
| − | |mouse menu notes = | + | |mouse menu notes = Windows and Windows 3.x versions only. |
| − | |invert mouse y-axis = | + | |invert mouse y-axis = n/a |
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
|touchscreen = unknown | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
| − | |controller support = | + | |controller support = true |
| − | |controller support notes = | + | |controller support notes = DOS version only. |
|full controller = unknown | |full controller = unknown | ||
|full controller notes = | |full controller notes = | ||
|controller remap = unknown | |controller remap = unknown | ||
|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
| − | |controller sensitivity = | + | |controller sensitivity = true |
| − | |controller sensitivity notes= | + | |controller sensitivity notes= In the DOS version press {{key|F10}} during gameplay. |
| − | |invert controller y-axis = | + | |invert controller y-axis = n/a |
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
|xinput controllers = unknown | |xinput controllers = unknown | ||
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{{Audio | {{Audio | ||
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
| − | |separate volume notes = | + | |separate volume notes = Windows version: Music, Effects sliders.<br/>Windows 3.x version: Music, Effects toggles. |
| − | |surround sound = | + | |surround sound = n/a |
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
| − | |subtitles notes = | + | |subtitles notes = No speech. |
| − | |closed captions = | + | |closed captions = false |
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
|mute on focus lost = false | |mute on focus lost = false | ||
| − | |mute on focus lost notes = | + | |mute on focus lost notes = Windows version does not mute, Windows 3.x version pauses and mutes. |
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
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|language = English | |language = English | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = n/a |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = true | |directdraw versions = true | ||
| − | |directdraw notes = | + | |directdraw notes = Native Windows version. |
|wing = | |wing = | ||
|wing notes = | |wing notes = | ||
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|vulkan versions = | |vulkan versions = | ||
|vulkan notes = | |vulkan notes = | ||
| − | |dos modes = | + | |dos modes = Hercules, CGA, EGA, VGA, TGA |
|dos modes notes = | |dos modes notes = | ||
|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
Latest revision as of 16:11, 28 November 2023
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| DOS | Epyx |
| Windows | Niffler |
| Publishers | |
| DOS | Epyx |
| Windows 3.x | Microsoft |
| Windows | Niffler |
| Windows | Nkidu Games |
| Release dates | |
| DOS | 1991 |
| Windows 3.x | 1992 |
| Windows | May 28, 2015 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase, Freeware |
| Microtransactions | None |
| Modes | Singleplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | Top-down view, Scrolling |
| Controls | Direct control |
| Genres | Action, Puzzle |
| Art styles | Pixel art |
| Series | Chip's Challenge |
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| Chip's Challenge | |
|---|---|
| Chip's Challenge 1 | 1992 |
| Chuck's Challenge 3D | 2014 |
| Chip's Challenge 2 | 2015 |
Chip's Challenge 1 is a singleplayer top-down view and scrolling action and puzzle game in the Chip's Challenge series.
Originally developed and published for Atari Lynx handheld in 1989 and converted to wide variety of platforms.
Received three different conversions for PC. The Steam release is the most recent version and is based on the engine of sequel.
The 1992 Windows version and the 2015 Steam release don't use the music from the original Atari Lynx version, although the original soundtrack can be modded back to the Steam version.
On October 6, 2020 native Windows version became free.[1]
General information
- Steam Community Discussions for the native Windows version
- Steam Community Discussions for the Amiga/C64/Lynx/Mega Drive/SNES/Spectrum ports version
- Steam Community Discussions for the DOS port version
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
MS-DOS version with audiovisual presentation patterned after the Atari Lynx original. | |
|
| Retail | |
Sold as part of "Microsoft Entertainment Pack 4" & "Best of Microsoft Entertainment Pack"[2] | |
|
| Steam | |
Based on Chip's Challenge 2. | |
|
| Steam | |
Amiga/C64/Lynx/Mega Drive/SNES/Spectrum ports. | |
|
| Steam (unavailable) | |
The Original DOS Classic. | |
Monetization
| Type | Notes |
|---|---|
| Freeware | Native Windows version is free since October 6, 2020.[1] |
| One-time game purchase | MS-DOS, Windows 3.x, and console port versions require an upfront purchase to access. |
Microtransactions
| Type | Notes |
|---|---|
| No microtransactions | None |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %WINDIR%\entpack.ini[Note 1][Note 2] <path-to-game>/data/options.txt[Note 2] |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/346850/pfx/[Note 3] |
Save game data location
- DOS version uses level codes only. Windows 3.x version has both level codes and save file.
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %WINDIR%\entpack.ini[Note 1][Note 2] <path-to-game>/data/games/save.c2l[Note 2] <path-to-game>/data/saves/[Note 2] |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/346850/pfx/[Note 3] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Steam Cloud |
Video
General preferences of Windows version
General options of Windows 3.x version
Startup settings of DOS version
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | Windows version size is 630x432 integer-scaled up to 4x. Windows 3.x version size is 520x402. | ||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | |||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | Windows and Windows 3.x versions are windowed mode only. | ||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
| High-fidelity upscaling | |||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | For DOSBox use an unofficial build (see the glossary page for other workarounds). | ||
| 60 FPS | |||
| 120+ FPS | |||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | |||
| Ray tracing (RT) | |||
Input
Keyboard controls of Windows version
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | Windows and DOS versions only, Windows 3.x version does not have remapping. In the DOS version press R on the logo/credits screen. |
|
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | Mouse is not used for gameplay. | |
| Mouse input in menus | Windows and Windows 3.x versions only. | |
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support | DOS version only. | |
| Full controller support | ||
| Controller remapping | ||
| Controller sensitivity | In the DOS version press F10 during gameplay. | |
| Controller Y-axis inversion |
| Controller types |
|---|
| XInput-compatible controllers |
|---|
| PlayStation controllers |
|---|
| Generic/other controllers |
|---|
| Additional information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Controller hotplugging | ||
| Haptic feedback | ||
| Digital movement supported | ||
| Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | Windows version: Music, Effects sliders. Windows 3.x version: Music, Effects toggles. |
|
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | No speech. | |
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | Windows version does not mute, Windows 3.x version pauses and mutes. | |
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English |
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| DirectDraw | Native Windows version. | |
| DOS video modes | Hercules, CGA, EGA, VGA, Tandy |
| Executable | 16-bit | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windows | Windows 3.x version might be playable on a 64-bit OS using winevdm. |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista | 7, 8 |
| Processor (CPU) | 1 GHz or faster processor | |
| System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | 1 GB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 100 MB | |
| Video card (GPU) | DirectX 6.0 compatible | |
- Based on the 2015 version.
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Windows 3.x version
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 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%\VirtualStoreon Windows Vista and later (more details). - ↑ 3.0 3.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/346850/. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (346850) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Steam :: Chip's Challenge 1 :: Chip's Challenge 1 now Free - last accessed on 2023-05-16
- "It’s been over 30 years since Chuck Sommerville created Chip’s Challenge, so it's now free on Steam"
- ↑ Microsoft Entertainment Pack - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia - last accessed on Aug 12, 2017