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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
− | |cover = | + | |cover = Contraption Maker.jpg |
|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Spotkin}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Spotkin}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Cocos2d|name=Cocos2D-x|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://contraptionmaker.com/contraption-maker-114-update/|title=Contraption Maker “Spring Cleaning” 1.1.4 Update|date=2020-08-12|snippet=Our base engine has been upgraded from Cocos2d-x to Cocos2d-x v.30.}}</ref>}} | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|July 7, 2014}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|July 7, 2014}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|July 7, 2014}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|July 7, 2014}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|April 7, 2015}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|April 7, 2015}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Multiplayer }} | ||
+ | {{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 = 241240 | |steam appid = 241240 | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = |
− | |wikipedia = | + | |official site= https://contraptionmaker.com/ |
+ | |mobygames = contraption-maker | ||
+ | |strategywiki = | ||
+ | |wikipedia = The Incredible Machine (series)#Contraption Maker | ||
+ | |winehq = 16530 | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Key points''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} Features build in video renderer, which renders with selected resolution and frame rate as VP8 webm into <code>{{p|game}}\movies\</code>. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Console can be opened with {{key|§}}. | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://contraptionmaker.com/ Official site] |
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://contraptionmaker.com/blog/ Official blog] |
+ | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/241240/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 241240 | Steam |}} | + | {{Availability/row| developer | https://contraptionmaker.com | account | Requires a Spotkin account.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://support.humblebundle.com/hc/en-us/articles/204677538-Contraption-Maker-Redemption-Instructions|title=Contraption Maker - Redemption Instructions – Humble Bundle|date=9 June 2023}}</ref> | Steam | Windows, OS X, Linux }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| Humble | contraption-maker | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Steam | 241240 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} Copies bought or activated on Steam, gives additional copy of the game to Steam inventory. |
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\data\cmprefs.data|{{p|game}}\data\layout.data}} |
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|OS X|{{p|osxhome}}/Documents/contraptionmaker/cmprefs.data|~/Documents/contraptionmaker/layout.data}} |
+ | {{Game data/config|Linux|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{XDG|unknown}} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\data\puzzles.data}} |
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|OS X|{{p|osxhome}}/Documents/contraptionmaker/data/puzzles.data}} |
+ | {{Game data/saves|Linux|{{p|linuxhome}}/.config/spotkincm/contraptionmaker/data/puzzles.data}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} Rendered videos can be found at <code>{{p|game}}\movies\</code>, created levels are stored at <code>{{p|game}}\levels\</code>. | ||
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
− | |origin | + | |discord = |
− | |origin notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | | | + | |gog galaxy = |
− | | | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | | | + | |origin = |
− | | | + | |origin notes = |
+ | |steam cloud = true | ||
+ | |steam cloud notes = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
− | {{Video | + | {{Image|Contraption Maker - General.png|General settings. Please note that middle section is for video recording settings, not graphical settings.}} |
+ | {{Video | ||
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | ||
|4k ultra hd wsgf award = | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | ||
− | |widescreen resolution = | + | |widescreen resolution = true |
− | |widescreen resolution notes= | + | |widescreen resolution notes= Fullscreen always uses desktop resolution. |
|multimonitor = unknown | |multimonitor = unknown | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
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|4k ultra hd = unknown | |4k ultra hd = unknown | ||
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
− | |fov = | + | |fov = n/a |
− | |fov notes = | + | |fov notes = Mouse scroll can be used to zoom. |
− | |windowed = | + | |windowed = true |
− | |windowed notes = | + | |windowed notes = Set in Settings or toggle with {{key|Alt|Enter}}. Freely resizeable. |
− | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = false |
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
− | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = n/a |
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
− | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = false |
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
− | |vsync = | + | |upscaling = unknown |
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
+ | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
− | | | + | |60 fps = true |
− | | | + | |60 fps notes = In-game recording feature and Vsync caps FPS to 60 while in use.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/241240/discussions/1/46476690736967105/|title=Why no 60 fps? :: Contraption Maker Contraption Maker General Discussion|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
+ | |120 fps = true | ||
+ | |120 fps notes = Some objects are locked to 60 FPS. | ||
+ | |hdr = unknown | ||
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
− | |key remap = | + | |key remap = true |
− | |key remap notes = | + | |key remap notes = Mouse driven game, ability to assign keyboard shortcuts for actions. |
− | |acceleration option = | + | |acceleration option = false |
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
− | |mouse menu = | + | |mouse sensitivity = unknown |
+ | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
+ | |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 = | ||
− | |controller support = | + | |touchscreen = true |
+ | |touchscreen notes = <ref>{{refurl|url=https://store.steampowered.com/curator/6857883-Touch-friendly-games|title=Touch-friendly games|date=15 September 2022}}</ref> | ||
+ | |controller support = false | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
− | |full controller = | + | |full controller = false |
|full controller notes = | |full controller notes = | ||
− | |controller remap = | + | |controller remap = false |
|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
− | |invert controller y-axis = | + | |controller sensitivity = unknown |
+ | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
+ | |invert controller y-axis = false | ||
|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 = | + | |separate volume = true |
− | |separate volume notes = | + | |separate volume notes = Volume, Music Volume. |
|surround sound = unknown | |surround sound = unknown | ||
|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 = | + | |mute on focus lost = false |
|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 = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{L10n|content= | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = English | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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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 = | + | |lan play = true |
− | |lan play players = | + | |lan play players = 8 |
− | |lan play notes = | + | |lan play modes = Co-op |
+ | |lan play notes = Use direct IP with console. | ||
|online play = true | |online play = true | ||
− | |online play players = | + | |online play players = 8 |
− | |online play | + | |online play modes = Co-op |
− | + | |online play notes = Same as creation mode, but more people can use it at the same time. | |
− | | | + | |asynchronous = |
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− | |||
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− | |||
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− | |||
− | |||
− | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{Network/Connections | {{Network/Connections | ||
− | |matchmaking = | + | |matchmaking = false |
|matchmaking notes = | |matchmaking notes = | ||
− | |p2p = | + | |p2p = true |
|p2p notes = | |p2p notes = | ||
− | |dedicated = | + | |dedicated = false |
|dedicated notes = | |dedicated notes = | ||
− | |self-hosting = | + | |self-hosting = false |
|self-hosting notes = | |self-hosting notes = | ||
− | |direct ip = | + | |direct ip = true |
− | |direct ip notes = | + | |direct ip notes = Use console. |
}}{{Network/Ports | }}{{Network/Ports | ||
|tcp = | |tcp = | ||
|udp = | |udp = | ||
|upnp = | |upnp = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Other information== | ||
+ | ===API=== | ||
+ | {{API | ||
+ | |direct3d versions = 9 | ||
+ | |direct3d notes = | ||
+ | |directdraw versions = | ||
+ | |directdraw notes = | ||
+ | |opengl versions = | ||
+ | |opengl notes = | ||
+ | |glide versions = | ||
+ | |glide notes = | ||
+ | |software mode = | ||
+ | |software mode notes = | ||
+ | |mantle support = | ||
+ | |mantle support notes = | ||
+ | |vulkan versions = | ||
+ | |vulkan notes = | ||
+ | |dos modes = | ||
+ | |dos modes notes = | ||
+ | |shader model versions = | ||
+ | |shader model notes = | ||
+ | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
+ | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |mac os x powerpc app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = true | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = true | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/241240/view/3851080472167770321|title=64-bit Mac Build|date=2020-12-22}}</ref> | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|minHD = 300 MB | |minHD = 300 MB | ||
|minVRAM = 512 MB | |minVRAM = 512 MB | ||
+ | |minGPU = | ||
|minDX = 9.0c | |minDX = 9.0c | ||
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|OSfamily = Linux | |OSfamily = Linux | ||
− | |minOS = Ubuntu 14.04 LTS 64-bit | + | |minOS = Ubuntu 14.04 LTS 64-bit |
|minCPU = 1.7 GHz | |minCPU = 1.7 GHz | ||
|minRAM = 2 GB | |minRAM = 2 GB | ||
|minHD = 300 MB | |minHD = 300 MB | ||
|minVRAM = 512 MB | |minVRAM = 512 MB | ||
+ | |minOGL = 2.0 | ||
|recRAM = 4 GB | |recRAM = 4 GB | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{References}} |
Latest revision as of 08:02, 9 June 2023
Developers | |
---|---|
Spotkin | |
Engines | |
Cocos2D-x[1] | |
Release dates | |
Windows | July 7, 2014 |
macOS (OS X) | July 7, 2014 |
Linux | April 7, 2015 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Multiplayer |
Key points
- Features build in video renderer, which renders with selected resolution and frame rate as VP8 webm into
<path-to-game>\movies\
. - Console can be opened with §.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Developer website | Requires a Spotkin account.[2] | |||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam |
- Copies bought or activated on Steam, gives additional copy of the game to Steam inventory.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\data\cmprefs.data[Note 1] <path-to-game>\data\layout.data[Note 1] |
macOS (OS X) | $HOME/Documents/contraptionmaker/cmprefs.data ~/Documents/contraptionmaker/layout.data |
Linux |
- 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 |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\data\puzzles.data[Note 1] |
macOS (OS X) | $HOME/Documents/contraptionmaker/data/puzzles.data |
Linux | $HOME/.config/spotkincm/contraptionmaker/data/puzzles.data |
- Rendered videos can be found at
<path-to-game>\movies\
, created levels are stored at<path-to-game>\levels\
.
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Steam Cloud |
Video
General settings. Please note that middle section is for video recording settings, not graphical settings.
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | Fullscreen always uses desktop resolution. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | Mouse scroll can be used to zoom. | ||
Windowed | Set in Settings or toggle with Alt+↵ Enter. Freely resizeable. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | In-game recording feature and Vsync caps FPS to 60 while in use.[3] Some objects are locked to 60 FPS. |
||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Input
Keyboard and mouse, touch | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | Mouse driven game, ability to assign keyboard shortcuts for actions. | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Touchscreen optimised | [4] | |
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
---|
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Volume, Music Volume. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | No speech. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
LAN play | 8 | Co-op Use direct IP with console. |
||
Online play | 8 | Co-op Same as creation mode, but more people can use it at the same time. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP | Use console. |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 9 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) | [5] | ||
Linux |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP | |
Processor (CPU) | 1.7 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | 4 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 300 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 512 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible |
macOS (OS X) | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 10.7 | |
Processor (CPU) | 1.7 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | 4 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 300 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 512 MB of VRAM |
Linux | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | Ubuntu 14.04 LTS 64-bit | |
Processor (CPU) | 1.7 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | 4 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 300 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 512 MB of VRAM OpenGL 2.0 compatible |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 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%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details).
References
- ↑ Contraption Maker “Spring Cleaning” 1.1.4 Update - last accessed on 2020-08-12
- "Our base engine has been upgraded from Cocos2d-x to Cocos2d-x v.30."
- ↑ Contraption Maker - Redemption Instructions – Humble Bundle - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ Why no 60 fps? :: Contraption Maker Contraption Maker General Discussion - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Touch-friendly games - last accessed on 15 September 2022
- ↑ 64-bit Mac Build - last accessed on 2020-12-22