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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 23, 2008}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 23, 2008}} | ||
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| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | Freeware }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Relaxed }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Isometric }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Puzzle }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Stylized }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Microsoft Windows }} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
| + | |mobygames = tinker | ||
|strategywiki = Tinker | |strategywiki = Tinker | ||
|wikipedia = Microsoft Tinker | |wikipedia = Microsoft Tinker | ||
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|license = former commercial | |license = former commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
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| − | ''' | + | {{Introduction |
| − | {{ | + | |introduction = |
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| − | + | |release history = The game was originally released as part of the '''{{W|Windows Ultimate Extras}}''' features on September 23, 2008 exclusively for owners of the Ultimate edition of [[Windows|Windows Vista]]. An expanded Games for Windows - LIVE version was later made available for free on the [[Games for Windows - LIVE|Games for Windows Marketplace]] on December 15, 2009.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.ghacks.net/2009/12/17/microsoft-releases-free-tinker-game/|title=gHacks Tech News - Microsoft Releases Free Tinker Game|date=2022-08-17}}</ref> | |
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| + | |current state = | ||
| + | }} | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| Retail | | activation | Install through Windows Update (<code>wuapp.exe</code>). Ultimate only. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | activation | Install through Windows Update (<code>wuapp.exe</code>). Ultimate only. | | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| Games for Windows Marketplace | GFWL | GFWL | <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120718012304/http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/Product/Tinker/66acd000-77fe-1000-9115-d804584109eb|title=Tinker - Xbox.com|date=2024-05-11}}</ref> <br/> Removed for redemption in 2013, and download in 2015. | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | {{ii}} The free GFWL version is available for download from [https://games.softpedia.com/get/Freeware-Games/Tinker.shtml here.] | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Version differences=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} The original '''Windows Ultimate Extras''' version contained 60 levels including a 20-level tutorial but was only made available for '''Windows Vista Ultimate''' owners. A free level builder was also released for for this version. | ||
| + | {{ii}} The expanded '''GFWL''' version contained 160 levels including the tutorial and was made available for free for users on Windows XP, Vista, and 7 through the [[Games for Windows - LIVE|Games for Windows Marketplace]]. | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
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===Level Builder=== | ===Level Builder=== | ||
{{++}} The [https://web.archive.org/web/20120203014557/http://fuel.fuelyourcontent.com/fuelgames/downloads/TinkerEditorSetup.msi Level Builder] lets you make and share your own custom puzzles. | {{++}} The [https://web.archive.org/web/20120203014557/http://fuel.fuelyourcontent.com/fuelgames/downloads/TinkerEditorSetup.msi Level Builder] lets you make and share your own custom puzzles. | ||
| − | {{ | + | {{ii}} Only compatible with the Vista Ultimate Extras version; it cannot detect the GFWL version. |
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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{{ii}} The [[Games for Windows - LIVE]] version saves in <code>{{p|localappdata}}\Microsoft\XLive\Content\E000073940850FD2</code> | {{ii}} The [[Games for Windows - LIVE]] version saves in <code>{{p|localappdata}}\Microsoft\XLive\Content\E000073940850FD2</code> | ||
| − | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Tinker settings.png|General settings.}} | {{Image|Tinker settings.png|General settings.}} | ||
| − | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
| − | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = false | |key remap = false | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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|xbox prompts = unknown | |xbox prompts = unknown | ||
|xbox prompts notes = | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
| − | |impulse triggers = | + | |impulse triggers = false |
|impulse triggers notes = | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
|dualshock 4 = false | |dualshock 4 = false | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
| − | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = false | |separate volume = false | ||
|separate volume notes = On/off only. | |separate volume notes = On/off only. | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = English | |language = English | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = n/a | |audio = n/a | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Polish | |language = Polish | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = n/a | ||
| + | |subtitles = n/a | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Brazilian Portuguese | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = n/a | |audio = n/a | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
| − | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 9 |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|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 | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = |
| − | |macos 64-bit app | + | |macos intel 64-bit app = |
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
| − | |minOS = | + | |minOS = XP, Vista, 7 |
| − | |minCPU = | + | |minCPU = 3 GHz |
| − | |minRAM = | + | |minRAM = 1 GB |
| − | |minHD = | + | |minHD = 9 GB |
| − | |minGPU = | + | |minGPU = ATI Radeon X1600 |
| + | |minGPU2 = Nvidia GeForce 6600 | ||
| + | |minSM = 3 | ||
|recOS = | |recOS = | ||
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Industries | |
| Publishers | |
| Microsoft | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | September 23, 2008 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | Freeware |
| Microtransactions | None |
| Modes | Singleplayer |
| Pacing | Relaxed |
| Perspectives | Isometric |
| Controls | Direct control |
| Genres | Puzzle |
| Art styles | Stylized |
| Series | Microsoft Windows |
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| ⤏ Go to series page | |
| Reversi | 1985 |
| Microsoft Solitaire (series) | |
| Minesweeper | 1990 |
| Hearts | 1992 |
| 3D Pinball for Windows - Space Cadet | 1995 |
| Internet Backgammon | 2001 |
| Internet Checkers | 2001 |
| Internet Spades | 2001 |
| InkBall | 2004 |
| Chess Titans | 2007 |
| Mahjong Titans | 2007 |
| Purble Place | 2007 |
| Hold 'Em | 2007 |
| Tinker | 2008 |
| Microsoft Ultimate Word Games | 2011 |
| Microsoft Mahjong | 2012 |
| Microsoft Minesweeper | 2012 |
| Microsoft Bingo | 2013 |
| Microsoft Jigsaw | 2014 |
| Microsoft Sudoku | 2014 |
| Microsoft Treasure Hunt | 2014 |
Tinker is a singleplayer isometric puzzle game in the Microsoft Windows series.
The game was originally released as part of the Windows Ultimate Extras features on September 23, 2008 exclusively for owners of the Ultimate edition of Windows Vista. An expanded Games for Windows - LIVE version was later made available for free on the Games for Windows Marketplace on December 15, 2009.[1]
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
Install through Windows Update (wuapp.exe). Ultimate only. |
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| Games for Windows Marketplace (unavailable) | |
[2] Removed for redemption in 2013, and download in 2015. |
|
- The free GFWL version is available for download from here.
Version differences
- The original Windows Ultimate Extras version contained 60 levels including a 20-level tutorial but was only made available for Windows Vista Ultimate owners. A free level builder was also released for for this version.
- The expanded GFWL version contained 160 levels including the tutorial and was made available for free for users on Windows XP, Vista, and 7 through the Games for Windows Marketplace.
Essential improvements
Patches
- A Title Update is available for the Games for Windows - LIVE version. Tinker should automatically prompt for the update when using a LIVE profile; the update can also be downloaded manually (extract the contents and run
TinkerUpdate.exe). - The Windows Vista Ultimate Extras version is updated through Windows Update.
Level Builder
- The Level Builder lets you make and share your own custom puzzles.
- Only compatible with the Vista Ultimate Extras version; it cannot detect the GFWL version.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows |
- The Games for Windows - LIVE version saves in
%LOCALAPPDATA%\Microsoft\XLive\Content\E000073940850FD2
Video
General settings.
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | Vista Ultimate Extras only: add -mce to the end of the shortcut target. |
||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | |||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | |||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
Input
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support | XInput controllers only. | |
| Full controller support | ||
| Controller remapping | ||
| Controller sensitivity | ||
| Controller Y-axis inversion |
| Controller types |
|---|
| XInput-compatible controllers | ||
|---|---|---|
| Xbox button prompts | ||
| Impulse Trigger vibration |
| PlayStation controllers | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. |
|---|
| Generic/other controllers | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. |
|---|
| Additional information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Controller hotplugging | ||
| Haptic feedback | ||
| Digital movement supported | ||
| Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | On/off only. | |
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | Everything is text-based. | |
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | Always mutes (no option). |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| Czech | ||||
| Dutch | ||||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Italian | ||||
| Japanese | ||||
| Korean | ||||
| Norwegian | ||||
| Polish | ||||
| Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
| Russian | ||||
| Spanish |
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 9 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista, 7 | |
| Processor (CPU) | 3 GHz | |
| System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 9 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon X1600 Nvidia GeForce 6600 Shader model 3 support |
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References
- ↑ gHacks Tech News - Microsoft Releases Free Tinker Game - last accessed on 2022-08-17
- ↑ Tinker - Xbox.com - last accessed on 2024-05-11