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{{Infobox game/row/developer|System 3}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|System 3}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Acclaim Entertainment}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Acclaim Entertainment|Retail}} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|System 3|Digital}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|DOS|1997}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|DOS|October 3, 1997|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/19980218070456/http://www.pcgamer.com/news/news-1997-09-29.html|title=PC Gamer News|date=2024-03-31}} (archived)</ref>}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|January 19, 2010}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|January 19, 2010|wrapper=DOSBox|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/news/new_release_constructor|title=New release: Constructor ● GOG.com|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|October 18, 2012}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|October 18, 2012|wrapper=DOSBox}} |
− | |steam appid = | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|January 31, 2017|wrapper=DOSBox|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/news/constructor_returns_to_gogcom_with_a_24h_giveaway|title=Constructor returns to GOG.com with a 24h giveaway! - GOG.com|date=May 2023}}</ref>}} |
− | |gogcom | + | |taxonomy = |
− | |wikipedia = | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Bird's-eye view, Isometric }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Point and select }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Building, Strategy }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Constructor }} | ||
+ | |steam appid = 599600 | ||
+ | |gogcom id = 1207658826 | ||
+ | |official site = https://web.archive.org/web/20000229160757/http://www.acclaim.com:80/games/constructor/index.html | ||
+ | |lutris = constructor | ||
+ | |strategywiki = | ||
+ | |mobygames = 3876 | ||
+ | |wikipedia = Constructor (video game) | ||
+ | |winehq = 7514 | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{ | + | {{GOG.com links|1207658826|constructor_series|for game series}} |
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/599600/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] |
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
− | {{Availability | + | {{Availability| |
− | {{Availability | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | | | DOS }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | constructor | DRM-free | Pre-packaged with [[DOSBox]].<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/general/list_of_gog_games_using_dosbox/page1|title=List of GOG games using DOSBox, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com|date=May 2023}}</ref> | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Steam | 599600 | DRM-free | Pre-packaged with [[DOSBox]]. | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} A free demo version is available from [https://archive.org/details/CONSTRUC Archive.org]. | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|DOS|{{p|game}}\SETTINGS}} |
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|}} |
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|OS X|}} |
+ | {{Game data/config|Linux|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{XDG|unknown}} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|DOS|{{p|game}}\SAVEGAME}} |
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|}} |
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|OS X|}} |
+ | {{Game data/saves|Linux|}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
+ | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
+ | |discord = | ||
+ | |discord notes = | ||
+ | |epic games launcher = | ||
+ | |epic games launcher notes = | ||
+ | |gog galaxy = true | ||
+ | |gog galaxy notes = | ||
+ | |origin = | ||
+ | |origin notes = | ||
+ | |steam cloud = false | ||
+ | |steam cloud notes = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
− | + | {{Image|Constructor Options.png|In-game options menu.}} | |
− | + | {{Video | |
− | {{Video | ||
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|fov = n/a | |fov = n/a | ||
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
− | |windowed = | + | |windowed = false |
− | |windowed notes = | + | |windowed notes = |
|borderless windowed = false | |borderless windowed = false | ||
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
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|antialiasing = n/a | |antialiasing = n/a | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = false | |vsync = false | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
− | | | + | |60 fps = unknown |
− | | | + | |60 fps notes = |
− | | | + | |120 fps = unknown |
− | | | + | |120 fps notes = |
+ | |hdr = unknown | ||
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==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 = n/a | ||
+ | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
|mouse menu = true | |mouse menu = true | ||
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
− | |invert mouse y-axis = | + | |invert mouse y-axis = n/a |
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
+ | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
+ | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = false | |controller support = false | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
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|controller remap = unknown | |controller remap = unknown | ||
|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
+ | |controller sensitivity = unknown | ||
+ | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
|invert controller y-axis = unknown | |invert controller y-axis = unknown | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
− | | | + | |xinput controllers = unknown |
− | | | + | |xinput controllers notes = |
+ | |xbox prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
+ | |impulse triggers = unknown | ||
+ | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
+ | |light bar support = unknown | ||
+ | |light bar support notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers= unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
+ | |other controllers = unknown | ||
+ | |other controllers notes = | ||
+ | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |other button prompts notes= | ||
+ | |controller hotplug = unknown | ||
+ | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
+ | |haptic feedback = unknown | ||
+ | |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== |
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = false | |separate volume = false | ||
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
− | |surround sound = | + | |surround sound = n/a |
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
|subtitles = false | |subtitles = false | ||
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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 notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|audio = unknown | |audio = unknown | ||
|subtitles = false | |subtitles = false | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Retail and Steam only. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|audio = unknown | |audio = unknown | ||
|subtitles = false | |subtitles = false | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Retail and Steam only. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |fan | + | }} |
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Polish | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation, [https://grajpopolsku.pl/download/constructor/ download]. | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|audio = unknown | |audio = unknown | ||
|subtitles = false | |subtitles = false | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Retail and Steam only. |
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Brazilian Portuguese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = false | ||
+ | |notes = Retail only. | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|audio = unknown | |audio = unknown | ||
|subtitles = false | |subtitles = false | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Retail and Steam only. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|local play = | |local play = | ||
|local play players = | |local play players = | ||
+ | |local play modes = | ||
|local play notes = | |local play notes = | ||
|lan play = true | |lan play = true | ||
|lan play players = 4 | |lan play players = 4 | ||
+ | |lan play modes = | ||
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
− | |online play = | + | |online play = false |
|online play players = | |online play players = | ||
+ | |online play modes = | ||
|online play notes = | |online play notes = | ||
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|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
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|self-hosting = true | |self-hosting = true | ||
|self-hosting notes = | |self-hosting notes = | ||
− | |direct ip = | + | |direct ip = false |
|direct ip notes = | |direct ip notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|udp = | |udp = | ||
|upnp = | |upnp = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Other information== | ||
+ | ===API=== | ||
+ | {{API | ||
+ | |direct3d versions = 5.0 | ||
+ | |direct3d notes = | ||
+ | |directdraw versions = | ||
+ | |directdraw notes = | ||
+ | |opengl versions = | ||
+ | |opengl notes = | ||
+ | |glide versions = | ||
+ | |glide notes = | ||
+ | |software mode = | ||
+ | |software mode notes = | ||
+ | |mantle support = | ||
+ | |mantle support notes = | ||
+ | |metal support = | ||
+ | |metal support notes = | ||
+ | |vulkan versions = | ||
+ | |vulkan notes = | ||
+ | |dos modes = VESA | ||
+ | |dos modes notes = | ||
+ | |shader model versions = | ||
+ | |shader model notes = | ||
+ | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
+ | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |windows arm app = false | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |mac os x powerpc app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|minOS = 5.0 | |minOS = 5.0 | ||
|minCPU = Intel 486 DX2 66 MHz | |minCPU = Intel 486 DX2 66 MHz | ||
− | | | + | |minRAM = 8 MB |
|minHD = 3 MB | |minHD = 3 MB | ||
|minGPU = VGA | |minGPU = VGA | ||
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|recOS = 6.2 | |recOS = 6.2 | ||
|recCPU = Intel Pentium P60 | |recCPU = Intel Pentium P60 | ||
− | | | + | |recRAM = 16 MB |
|recHD = 450 MB | |recHD = 450 MB | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | |minOS = | + | |minOS = 95 |
− | |minCPU = | + | |minCPU = Intel i486 |
− | | | + | |minRAM = 8 MB |
|minHD = 450 MB | |minHD = 450 MB | ||
− | |minDX = | + | |minDX = 5.0 |
− | |recCPU = | + | |recOS = XP, Vista, 7, 8 |
− | | | + | |recCPU = 1.8 GHz |
− | |recDX = | + | |recRAM = 512 MB |
+ | |recGPU = | ||
+ | |recDX = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|minOS = 10.6.8 | |minOS = 10.6.8 | ||
|minCPU = Intel Core Duo 2 GHz | |minCPU = Intel Core Duo 2 GHz | ||
− | | | + | |minRAM = 1 GB |
|minHD = 450 MB | |minHD = 450 MB | ||
|minVRAM = 64 MB | |minVRAM = 64 MB | ||
− | | | + | |recRAM = 2 GB |
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{References}} |
Latest revision as of 14:49, 31 March 2024
Developers | |
---|---|
System 3 | |
Publishers | |
Retail | Acclaim Entertainment |
Digital | System 3 |
Release dates | |
DOS | October 3, 1997[1] |
Windows (DOSBox) | January 19, 2010[2] |
macOS (OS X) (DOSBox) | October 18, 2012 |
Linux (DOSBox) | January 31, 2017[3] |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view, Isometric |
Controls | Point and select |
Genres | Building, Strategy |
Series | Constructor |
Constructor | |
---|---|
Constructor | 1997 |
Mob Rule | 1999 |
Constructor HD | 2017 |
Constructor Plus | 2019 |
Constructor is a singleplayer and multiplayer bird's-eye view and isometric building and strategy game in the Constructor series.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | ||||
GOG.com | Pre-packaged with DOSBox.[4] | |||
Steam | Pre-packaged with DOSBox. |
- A free demo version is available from Archive.org.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
DOS | <path-to-game>\SETTINGS |
Windows | <path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 1] |
macOS (OS X) | <path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 1] |
Linux | <path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/599600/pfx/[Note 2] |
- It's unknown whether this game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux. Please fill in this information.
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
DOS | <path-to-game>\SAVEGAME |
Windows | <path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 1] |
macOS (OS X) | <path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 1] |
Linux | <path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/599600/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | |||
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 | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
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 |
---|
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | For DOSBox change the priority background value in the DOSBox configuration file. |
|
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
French | Retail and Steam only. | |||
German | Retail and Steam only. | |||
Polish | Fan translation, download. | |||
Portuguese | Retail and Steam only. | |||
Brazilian Portuguese | Retail only. | |||
Spanish | Retail and Steam only. |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
LAN play | 4 | |||
Online play | For DOSBox use DOSBox IPX/modem emulation. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 5 | |
DOS video modes | SVGA (VESA) |
System requirements
DOS | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 5.0 | 6.2 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel 486 DX2 66 MHz | Intel Pentium P60 |
System memory (RAM) | 8 MB | 16 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 3 MB | 450 MB |
Video card (GPU) | VGA |
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95 | XP, Vista, 7, 8 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel i486 | 1.8 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 8 MB | 512 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 450 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | DirectX 5.0 compatible |
macOS (OS X) | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 10.6.8 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core Duo 2 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | 2 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 450 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 64 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 File/folder structure within the installation folder reflects the path(s) listed for DOS game data. For the GOG.com release, file changes in DOSBox are redirected to
<path-to-game>/cloud_saves/
even if GOG Galaxy is not used (this folder contains all redirected files, so some files in thecloud_saves
folder might be temporary files or other files that do not contain saves or settings). - ↑ 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 (599600) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ PC Gamer News - last accessed on 2024-03-31 (archived)
- ↑ New release: Constructor ● GOG.com - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ Constructor returns to GOG.com with a 24h giveaway! - GOG.com - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ List of GOG games using DOSBox, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com - last accessed on May 2023