Difference between revisions of "The Game of Life"
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|gogcom page = | |gogcom page = | ||
|wikipedia = The Game of Life (video game) | |wikipedia = The Game of Life (video game) | ||
+ | |winehq = 5833 | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
− | {{--}} Installer is 16-bit only, but a workaround is available. See [[#Running the game on 64 bit Windows|Running the game on 64 bit Windows]] | + | {{--}} Installer is 16-bit only, but a workaround is available. See [[#Running the game on 64-bit Windows|Running the game on 64-bit Windows]] |
+ | |||
+ | '''General information''' | ||
+ | {{mm}} [http://www.mobygames.com/game/game-of-life_ MobyGames entry] | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
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|4k ultra hd = false | |4k ultra hd = false | ||
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
− | |fov = | + | |fov = na |
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
− | |windowed = | + | |windowed = hackable |
− | |windowed notes = | + | |windowed notes = Use [http://dege.freeweb.hu/ dgVoodoo 2]. |
|borderless windowed = false | |borderless windowed = false | ||
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
− | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = na |
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
− | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = hackable |
− | |antialiasing notes = | + | |antialiasing notes = Use [http://dege.freeweb.hu/ dgVoodoo 2]. |
− | |vsync = | + | |vsync = hackable |
− | |vsync notes = | + | |vsync notes = Use [http://dege.freeweb.hu/ dgVoodoo 2]. |
|high frame rate = unknown | |high frame rate = unknown | ||
|high frame rate notes = | |high frame rate notes = | ||
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|mouse menu = true | |mouse menu = true | ||
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
− | |invert mouse y-axis = | + | |invert mouse y-axis = na |
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
|controller support = false | |controller support = false | ||
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|separate volume = false | |separate volume = false | ||
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
− | |surround sound = | + | |surround sound = na |
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
|subtitles = false | |subtitles = false | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | == | + | {{L10n|content= |
− | === | + | {{L10n/switch |
− | + | |language = English | |
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = false | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | |fan notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Network== | ||
+ | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
+ | |local play = true | ||
+ | |local play players = 6 | ||
+ | |local play modes = Hotseat | ||
+ | |local play notes = | ||
+ | |lan play = true | ||
+ | |lan play players = 6 | ||
+ | |lan play modes = Versus | ||
+ | |lan play notes = | ||
+ | |online play = true | ||
+ | |online play players = 6 | ||
+ | |online play modes = Versus | ||
+ | |online play notes = The online multiplayer service is no longer available. | ||
+ | |asynchronous = true | ||
+ | |asynchronous notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Network/Connections | ||
+ | |matchmaking = false | ||
+ | |matchmaking notes = | ||
+ | |p2p = true | ||
+ | |p2p notes = | ||
+ | |dedicated = false | ||
+ | |dedicated notes = | ||
+ | |self-hosting = true | ||
+ | |self-hosting notes = | ||
+ | |direct ip = true | ||
+ | |direct ip notes = | ||
+ | }}{{Network/Ports | ||
+ | |tcp = | ||
+ | |udp = | ||
+ | |upnp = | ||
+ | }} | ||
==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
− | ===Running the game on 64 bit Windows=== | + | ===Running the game on 64-bit Windows=== |
Although the game installer is 16-bit, the actual game is 32-bit. There are two ways of running the game: | Although the game installer is 16-bit, the actual game is 32-bit. There are two ways of running the game: | ||
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#Copy the contents of the folder and paste them into the folder that was created before. | #Copy the contents of the folder and paste them into the folder that was created before. | ||
#When everything has finished copying, go into the installation folder and run the life.exe file to play the game. | #When everything has finished copying, go into the installation folder and run the life.exe file to play the game. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Slowdown on 64-bit Windows=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
+ | {{Fixbox/fix|Use dgVoodoo 2|}} | ||
+ | # Download and setup [http://dege.freeweb.hu/ dgVoodoo 2]. | ||
+ | # Once the initial setup is done, go to the {{code|MS}} subfolder. | ||
+ | # Copy the {{code|DDraw.dll}} file and paste it into {{code|{{p|game}}}}. | ||
+ | # Run the game. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Other information== | ||
+ | ===API=== | ||
+ | {{API | ||
+ | |direct3d versions = | ||
+ | |direct3d notes = | ||
+ | |directdraw versions = 5 | ||
+ | |directdraw notes = | ||
+ | |opengl versions = | ||
+ | |opengl notes = | ||
+ | |glide versions = | ||
+ | |glide notes = | ||
+ | |software mode = | ||
+ | |software mode notes = | ||
+ | |mantle support = | ||
+ | |mantle support notes = | ||
+ | |dos modes = | ||
+ | |dos modes notes = | ||
+ | |shader model versions = | ||
+ | |shader model notes = | ||
+ | |64-bit executable = false | ||
+ | |64-bit executable notes= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Middleware=== | ||
+ | {{Middleware | ||
+ | |physics = | ||
+ | |physics notes = | ||
+ | |audio = | ||
+ | |audio notes = | ||
+ | |interface = | ||
+ | |interface notes = | ||
+ | |input = | ||
+ | |input notes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes notes = | ||
+ | |multiplayer = MSN Gaming Zone | ||
+ | |multiplayer notes= | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|minRAM = 16 MB | |minRAM = 16 MB | ||
|minHD = 36 MB | |minHD = 36 MB | ||
− | |minGPU = 1 MB | + | |minGPU = |
+ | |minVRAM = 1 MB | ||
+ | |minDX = 5 | ||
|recOS = 98 | |recOS = 98 |
Revision as of 12:29, 29 June 2015
Developers | |
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Mass Media Inc. | |
Publishers | |
Hasbro Interactive | |
Release dates | |
Windows | September 30, 1998 |
Key points
- Installer is 16-bit only, but a workaround is available. See Running the game on 64-bit Windows
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Amazon.com |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Template:Game data/row
System | Location |
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Save game data location
Template:Game data/row
System | Location |
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Video settings
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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Local play | 6 | Hot seat |
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LAN play | 6 | Versus |
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Online play | 6 | Versus The online multiplayer service is no longer available. |
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Asynchronous multiplayer |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Issues fixed
Running the game on 64-bit Windows
Although the game installer is 16-bit, the actual game is 32-bit. There are two ways of running the game:
#1: Run the game directly from the disk
Instructions |
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#2: Manually install the game
- This also allows the game to no longer require a CD to use
Instructions |
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Slowdown on 64-bit Windows
Instructions |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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DirectDraw | 5 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Multiplayer | MSN Gaming Zone |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95 | 98 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 90 | Intel Pentium 133 MMX |
System memory (RAM) | 16 MB | 32 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 36 MB | 68 MB |
Video card (GPU) | 1 MB of VRAM DirectX 5 compatible |