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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|1998}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|1998}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|January 22, 2011}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|January 22, 2011}} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|dink-smallwood|rating}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|link|rating}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|dink-smallwood|rating}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | Freeware }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Isometric }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | ARPG }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Comedy }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | }} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = 1640863824 |
+ | |official site= https://www.rtsoft.com/pages/dink.php | ||
+ | |hltb = 2559 | ||
+ | |lutris = dink-smallwood-hd | ||
+ | |mobygames = dink-smallwood | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
|wikipedia = Dink Smallwood | |wikipedia = Dink Smallwood | ||
|winehq = 2644 | |winehq = 2644 | ||
+ | |license = former commercial | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
− | {{++}} A [ | + | {{++}} A [https://www.rtsoft.com/pages/dink.php freeware] release is available which also has modding support. |
+ | {{++}} The game can now be played in a web browser in two versions. [https://rtsoft.com/web/dink/ HD version] and [https://play.freedink.org/ FreeDink version], both having an option to play custom adventures. | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | |||
{{mm}} [http://www.dinknetwork.com Dink Network] Community site | {{mm}} [http://www.dinknetwork.com Dink Network] Community site | ||
+ | {{GOG.com links|1640863824}} | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| Retail | | DRM-free |Includes both the intro movie and CD music | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | DRM-free |Includes both the intro movie and CD music | | Windows }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| developer | | + | {{Availability/row| developer | https://www.rtsoft.com/pages/dink.php | DRM-free | HD freeware version. Original can be found [http://www.dinknetwork.com/file/dink_smallwood/ here]. | | Windows, OS X }} |
− | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | dink_smallwood_hd | DRM-free | HD freeware version. | | Windows }} |
}} | }} | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
− | ===Source | + | ===Source ports=== |
{{Source ports table|content= | {{Source ports table|content= | ||
− | {{Source ports table/row| Dink Aural+ | url=http://www.dinknetwork.com/forum.cgi?MID=67386&Posts=109 | + | {{Source ports table/row| Dink Aural+ | url=http://www.dinknetwork.com/forum.cgi?MID=67386&Posts=109 | A source port of the original game which only provides the MP3 music support and faster MIDI loading. Very few mods take advantage of it. | Windows }} |
− | {{Source ports table/row| FreeDink | url=http://www.gnu.org/software/freedink/ | + | {{Source ports table/row| FreeDink | url=http://www.gnu.org/software/freedink/ | A full port of the game using SDL interface which adds an OGG/MOD/IT/S3M/XT music support, a 64 bit binary, multiple language support, fast forward feature from HD edition and a modern PC compatibility. Besides that, it also includes the updated front end called DFArc3 which includes some more features. | Windows, OS X, Linux}} |
− | {{Source ports table/row| HD Edition | + | {{Source ports table/row| HD Edition | An official port of the mobile version. It adds the fast forward button, quicksave and quickloading, a modern interface, CD music, Linear filter, a built-in library of Mods available in Dink Network, PNG support and 64 bit executables. Compatibility issues are somewhat rare. | Windows, OS X }} |
+ | {{Source ports table/row| YeOldeDink | url=https://branleur.itch.io/yeoldedink-091 | A fork of FreeDink which was made after years of inactivity. This source port fixes some possible issues related to the original port as well as providing some new features such as introducing a new audio support, smoother scrolling, AVI movie playback support, OPL3 and Fluidsynth support for MIDI etc. It is almost pair with the official HD edition port. | Windows, OS X, Linux}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\save.dat}} |
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|OS X|}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\dink\*.dat}} |
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|OS X|}} |
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[[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 = false | ||
+ | |gog galaxy notes = | ||
+ | |origin = | ||
+ | |origin notes = | ||
+ | |steam cloud = | ||
+ | |steam cloud notes = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Dink Smallwood HD - Graphics and Audio.jpg|Graphics options.}} | {{Image|Dink Smallwood HD - Graphics and Audio.jpg|Graphics options.}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|120 fps = false | |120 fps = false | ||
|120 fps notes = Capped at 60 FPS in both HD and original version. | |120 fps notes = Capped at 60 FPS in both HD and original version. | ||
+ | |hdr = unknown | ||
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = false | |color blind = false | ||
|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 = true | |controller support = true | ||
− | |controller support notes = Works only in Windows 95/98/2000/XP. For newer | + | |controller support notes = Works only in Windows 95/98/2000/XP. For newer Windows versions, use FreeDink. |
|full controller = false | |full controller = false | ||
|full controller notes = | |full controller notes = | ||
|controller remap = true | |controller remap = true | ||
− | |controller remap notes = You have to select a function for each button. | + | |controller remap notes = You have to select a function for each button. However, custom commands cannot be remapped. |
|controller sensitivity = false | |controller sensitivity = false | ||
|controller sensitivity notes= | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
|invert controller y-axis = false | |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= | ||
|button prompts = false | |button prompts = false | ||
|button prompts notes = | |button prompts notes = | ||
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|haptic feedback = false | |haptic feedback = false | ||
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
− | | | + | |simultaneous input = unknown |
− | | | + | |simultaneous input notes = |
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
{{Image|Dink Smallwood HD - Graphics and Audio.jpg|Audio settings.}} | {{Image|Dink Smallwood HD - Graphics and Audio.jpg|Audio settings.}} | ||
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = Only for Dink HD. However, you can change the volume for music only. In case of SFX it can be toggled on or off. | |separate volume notes = Only for Dink HD. However, you can change the volume for music only. In case of SFX it can be toggled on or off. | ||
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|eax support = false | |eax support = false | ||
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
+ | |general midi audio = true | ||
+ | |general midi audio notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{L10n|content= | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = English | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = unknown | ||
+ | |subtitles = unknown | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
+ | |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 = | ||
|dos modes notes = | |dos modes notes = | ||
|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
− | | | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
− | |64-bit | + | |windows 64-bit exe = true |
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = 64-bit on HD edition and FreeDink only. | ||
+ | |mac os x powerpc app = | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = true | ||
+ | |macos arm app = true | ||
+ | |macos app notes = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://formulae.brew.sh/formula/freedink|title=freedink — Homebrew Formulae|date=2 March 2022}}</ref> | ||
+ | |linux powerpc app = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Middleware=== | ||
+ | {{Middleware | ||
+ | |physics = | ||
+ | |physics notes = | ||
+ | |audio = FMOD | ||
+ | |audio notes = | ||
+ | |interface = | ||
+ | |interface notes = | ||
+ | |input = | ||
+ | |input notes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes notes = | ||
+ | |multiplayer = | ||
+ | |multiplayer notes= | ||
+ | |anticheat = | ||
+ | |anticheat notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|minOS = 95, 98 | |minOS = 95, 98 | ||
− | |minCPU = Intel Pentium 100 MHz | + | |minCPU = Intel Pentium 100 MHz |
|minRAM = 16 MB | |minRAM = 16 MB | ||
|minHD = 90 MB | |minHD = 90 MB | ||
|minGPU = | |minGPU = | ||
− | |minDX = 5 | + | |minDX = 5 |
|recOS = 2000, XP | |recOS = 2000, XP | ||
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|recHD = 1 GB | |recHD = 1 GB | ||
|recGPU = | |recGPU = | ||
− | |recDX = 9 | + | |recDX = 9 |
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
+ | {{GOG.com Enhancement Project}} |
Latest revision as of 10:57, 30 April 2024
Developers | |
---|---|
Robinson Technologies | |
Publishers | |
Iridon Interactive | |
Release dates | |
Windows | 1998 |
macOS (OS X) | January 22, 2011 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | Freeware |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Perspectives | Isometric |
Genres | ARPG |
Themes | Comedy |
Dink Smallwood is a singleplayer isometric ARPG game.
Key points
- A freeware release is available which also has modding support.
- The game can now be played in a web browser in two versions. HD version and FreeDink version, both having an option to play custom adventures.
General information
- Dink Network Community site
- GOG.com Support Page
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | Includes both the intro movie and CD music | |||
Developer website | HD freeware version. Original can be found here. | |||
GOG.com | HD freeware version. |
Essential improvements
Source ports
Name | Description | |
---|---|---|
Dink Aural+ | A source port of the original game which only provides the MP3 music support and faster MIDI loading. Very few mods take advantage of it. | |
FreeDink | A full port of the game using SDL interface which adds an OGG/MOD/IT/S3M/XT music support, a 64 bit binary, multiple language support, fast forward feature from HD edition and a modern PC compatibility. Besides that, it also includes the updated front end called DFArc3 which includes some more features. | |
HD Edition | An official port of the mobile version. It adds the fast forward button, quicksave and quickloading, a modern interface, CD music, Linear filter, a built-in library of Mods available in Dink Network, PNG support and 64 bit executables. Compatibility issues are somewhat rare. | |
YeOldeDink | A fork of FreeDink which was made after years of inactivity. This source port fixes some possible issues related to the original port as well as providing some new features such as introducing a new audio support, smoother scrolling, AVI movie playback support, OPL3 and Fluidsynth support for MIDI etc. It is almost pair with the official HD edition port. |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\save.dat[Note 1] |
macOS (OS X) |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\dink\*.dat[Note 1] |
macOS (OS X) |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | The original version is locked to 640x480 | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | Toggle in settings or with Alt+↵ Enter. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | Fullscreen is always borderless in Dink HD. Toggle in settings or with Alt+↵ Enter. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | Native Windows vsync. | ||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | Capped at 60 FPS in both HD and original version. |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Mouse acceleration | Native Windows cursor. | |
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | Only the main menu. However it can be used to select a dialogue while interacting with some NPCs. | |
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | Works only in Windows 95/98/2000/XP. For newer Windows versions, use FreeDink. | |
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | You have to select a function for each button. However, custom commands cannot be remapped. | |
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers |
---|
PlayStation controllers |
---|
Generic/other controllers |
---|
Additional information | ||
---|---|---|
Button prompts | ||
Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Only for Dink HD. However, you can change the volume for music only. In case of SFX it can be toggled on or off. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | Depends on the script outside the original game. | |
Closed captions | Dialogues only. Although it depends on a script outside the original game. | |
Mute on focus lost | In Dink HD. Only the music is mute | |
General MIDI audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English |
Other information
API
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | ARM | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
Windows | 64-bit on HD edition and FreeDink only. | |||
macOS (OS X) | [1] |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Audio | FMOD |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95, 98 | 2000, XP |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 100 MHz | 700 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 16 MB | 128 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 90 MB | 1 GB |
Video card (GPU) | DirectX 5 compatible | DirectX 9 compatible |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 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
- ↑ freedink — Homebrew Formulae - last accessed on 2 March 2022