Difference between revisions of "The Manhole"
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|engines = | |engines = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/engine|HyperCard|Mac OS}} | {{Infobox game/row/engine|HyperCard|Mac OS}} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/engine| | + | {{Infobox game/row/engine|MADE|DOS, Windows 3.x (1990)}} |
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|Mac OS|1988}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Mac OS|October 1988}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|DOS|1992}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|DOS|December 1989}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows| | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows 3.x|1992}} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|2009}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | }} | ||
+ | {{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 | }} | ||
|steam appid = 63630 | |steam appid = 63630 | ||
|gogcom id = 1207658820 | |gogcom id = 1207658820 | ||
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'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
− | + | {{ii}} [http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/ QuickTime] is required for the Masterpiece Edition. | |
− | |||
− | {{ii}} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | unknown | | | DOS, Windows, Mac OS }} | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | unknown | | | DOS, Windows 3.x, Mac OS }} |
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | the_manhole_masterpiece_edition | DRM-free |The Manhole: Masterpiece Edition. Updated for compatibility with modern systems. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | the_manhole_masterpiece_edition | DRM-free |The Manhole: Masterpiece Edition. Updated for compatibility with modern systems. | | Windows }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 63630 | Steam |The Manhole: Masterpiece Edition. Updated for compatibility with modern systems | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 63630 | Steam |The Manhole: Masterpiece Edition. Updated for compatibility with modern systems. | | Windows }} |
}} | }} | ||
===Version differences=== | ===Version differences=== | ||
− | {{ii}} The Manhole: New and Enhanced, originally released in | + | {{ii}} Only the 1989 and 1992 versions are supported by [[ScummVM]]. |
− | {{ii}} The Manhole: Masterpiece Edition, initially released in | + | {{ii}} The MS-DOS version, released in 1989, converts the graphics to 16-color EGA. |
+ | {{ii}} '''The Manhole: New and Enhanced''', originally released for PCs in 1992, upgrades the graphics to 256-color VGA, and is the first version to add Redbook CD audio and native Windows 3.x support. | ||
+ | {{ii}} '''The Manhole: Masterpiece Edition''', initially released in 1994, drops support for DOS, has the original images re-rendered in 3D and color, and adds new music, sound effects, voiceover work, and new characters. Some extra [[Myst]]-related secrets have also been added, specifically a "Making of" video. | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | ||
|widescreen resolution = false | |widescreen resolution = false | ||
− | |widescreen resolution notes= The window adjusts to any resolution, but the actual game area stays 640x480 (Masterpiece Edition only) | + | |widescreen resolution notes= The window adjusts to any resolution, but the actual game area stays 640x480 ('''Masterpiece Edition''' only) |
|multimonitor = false | |multimonitor = false | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
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|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
|borderless windowed = true | |borderless windowed = true | ||
− | |borderless windowed notes = | + | |borderless windowed notes = Defaults to on. ('''Masterpiece Edition''' only) |
− | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = n/a |
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
− | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = n/a |
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
− | |vsync = | + | |upscaling = unknown |
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
+ | |vsync = unknown | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
|60 fps = unknown | |60 fps = unknown | ||
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|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |subtitles notes = On by default | + | |subtitles notes = On by default. |
|closed captions = false | |closed captions = false | ||
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
− | |red book cd audio = | + | |royalty free audio = unknown |
− | |red book cd audio notes = Enhanced | + | |royalty free audio notes = |
+ | |red book cd audio = true | ||
+ | |red book cd audio notes = '''New and Enhanced''' version only.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.mobygames.com/game/manhole-new-and-enhanced|title=The Manhole: New and Enhanced (1990) - MobyGames|date=2021-10-05|snippet=The Manhole: New and Enhanced is a 256 colour graphical update to the game The Manhole with new CD audio tracks in the way of music.}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://wiki.scummvm.org/index.php/The_Manhole|title=ScummVM Wiki - The Manhole|date=2021-10-05}}</ref> See [[ScummVM]] readme for how to use with ScummVM. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|vulkan versions = | |vulkan versions = | ||
|vulkan notes = | |vulkan notes = | ||
− | |dos modes = | + | |dos modes = EGA, VGA |
− | |dos modes notes = | + | |dos modes notes = EGA support is exclusive to the original 1988 version; VGA support is exclusive to the '''New and Enhanced''' version. |
|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
− | |macos 32-bit app | + | |mac os x powerpc app = unknown |
− | |macos 64-bit app | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = |
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
+ | |mac os powerpc app = true | ||
+ | |mac os 68k app = unknown | ||
+ | |mac os executable notes= | ||
}} | }} | ||
Latest revision as of 11:22, 18 March 2023
Developers | |
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Cyan Worlds | |
Publishers | |
Brøderbund | |
Engines | |
Mac OS | HyperCard |
DOS, Windows 3.x (1990) | MADE |
Release dates | |
Mac OS (Classic) | October 1988 |
DOS | December 1989 |
Windows 3.x | 1992 |
Windows | 2009 |
Key points
- QuickTime is required for the Masterpiece Edition.
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. |
Version differences
- Only the 1989 and 1992 versions are supported by ScummVM.
- The MS-DOS version, released in 1989, converts the graphics to 16-color EGA.
- The Manhole: New and Enhanced, originally released for PCs in 1992, upgrades the graphics to 256-color VGA, and is the first version to add Redbook CD audio and native Windows 3.x support.
- The Manhole: Masterpiece Edition, initially released in 1994, drops support for DOS, has the original images re-rendered in 3D and color, and adds new music, sound effects, voiceover work, and new characters. Some extra Myst-related secrets have also been added, specifically a "Making of" video.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
DOS | |
Windows | |
Mac OS (Classic) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/63630/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
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 | Defaults to on. (Masterpiece Edition only) | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
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 | ||
Royalty free audio | ||
Red Book CD audio | New and Enhanced version only.[1][2] 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 | EGA, VGA | EGA support is exclusive to the original 1988 version; VGA support is exclusive to the New and Enhanced version. |
Executable | PPC | 16-bit | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Windows | Windows 3.x version might be playable on a 64-bit OS using ScummVM. | ||||
Mac OS (Classic) |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
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 | ||
---|---|---|
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.
References
- ↑ The Manhole: New and Enhanced (1990) - MobyGames - last accessed on 2021-10-05
- "The Manhole: New and Enhanced is a 256 colour graphical update to the game The Manhole with new CD audio tracks in the way of music."
- ↑ ScummVM Wiki - The Manhole - last accessed on 2021-10-05