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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Brøderbund}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Brøderbund}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/engine|HyperCard|Mac OS}} | ||
| + | {{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 | + | |gogcom id = 1207658820 |
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
| + | |mobygames = manhole | ||
|wikipedia = The Manhole | |wikipedia = The Manhole | ||
|winehq = 8500 | |winehq = 8500 | ||
| + | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
| − | + | {{ii}} [http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/ QuickTime] is required for the Masterpiece Edition. | |
| − | |||
| − | |||
| − | {{ii}} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
{{mm}} [http://www.cyanworlds.com/ Developer's site] | {{mm}} [http://www.cyanworlds.com/ Developer's site] | ||
| − | {{GOG.com links| | + | {{GOG.com links|1207658820|the_manhole_masterpiece_edition}} |
| − | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/63630/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] |
==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 | 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=== |
| + | {{ii}} Only the 1989 and 1992 versions are supported by [[ScummVM]]. | ||
| + | {{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== | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|DOS|}} |
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|}} |
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Mac OS|}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|DOS|}} |
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|}} |
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Mac OS|}} |
}} | }} | ||
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
| + | {{#vardefine:ScummVM|true}} | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
| − | |gog galaxy | + | |discord = |
| − | |gog galaxy notes | + | |discord notes = |
| − | |origin | + | |epic games launcher = |
| − | |origin notes | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
| − | |steam cloud | + | |gog galaxy = false |
| − | |steam cloud notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
| − | | | + | |origin = |
| − | | | + | |origin notes = |
| − | |xbox cloud | + | |steam cloud = false |
| − | |xbox cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
| + | |ubisoft connect = | ||
| + | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
| + | |xbox cloud = | ||
| + | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
| − | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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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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|120 fps = unknown | |120 fps = unknown | ||
|120 fps notes = | |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 = | ||
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|invert mouse y-axis = false | |invert mouse y-axis = false | ||
|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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|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 = |
| − | |button prompts | + | |xbox prompts = unknown |
| − | |button prompts notes | + | |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 = unknown | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
|haptic feedback = unknown | |haptic feedback = unknown | ||
|haptic feedback notes = | |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 = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
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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 = |
| + | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
| + | |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. | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{L10n|content= | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = English | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = unknown | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|metal support = | |metal support = | ||
|metal support notes = | |metal support notes = | ||
| − | |vulkan | + | |vulkan versions = |
| − | |vulkan | + | |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 = | ||
| − | |64-bit | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
| − | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
| + | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |windows exe notes = | ||
| + | |mac os x powerpc app = unknown | ||
| + | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
| + | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
| + | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |macos app notes = | ||
| + | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
| + | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
| + | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |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
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|
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