Difference between revisions of "Castle Wolfenstein"
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
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− | + | # Set <code>machine=svga_s3</code> to <code>machine=tandy</code> or <code>pcjr</code>. | |
− | + | # Set <code>memsize=16</code> to <code>memsize=00</code>. | |
− | + | # Set <code>xms</code>, <code>ems</code> and <code>umb</code> to <code>false</code>. | |
− | + | # Set <code>cycles=auto</code> to <code>cycles=100</code>. | |
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{{ii}} Exact cycle amount may vary from computer to computer. For more info see [https://www.dosbox.com/wiki/4.77_MHz 4.77 MHz, DOSBox wiki]. | {{ii}} Exact cycle amount may vary from computer to computer. For more info see [https://www.dosbox.com/wiki/4.77_MHz 4.77 MHz, DOSBox wiki]. | ||
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{{ii}} {{file|CASTLE}} contains rank & castle progress. | {{ii}} {{file|CASTLE}} contains rank & castle progress. | ||
{{ii}} {{file|CW.EXE}} contains inventory and map location. | {{ii}} {{file|CW.EXE}} contains inventory and map location. | ||
− | {{ii}} Pressing {{key|Escape}} returns you to the main menu and saves your inventory and location. | + | {{ii}} Pressing {{key|Escape}} returns you to the main menu and saves your inventory and location. Terminating the game process while playing will reset both data (similar to being caught or dying). Rank and castle are not affected by this. |
==Video settings== | ==Video settings== |
Revision as of 20:37, 11 October 2018
Developers | |
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Muse Software | |
Release dates | |
DOS | 1981 |
⤏ Go to series page | |
Castle Wolfenstein | 1981 |
Beyond Castle Wolfenstein | 1984 |
Wolfenstein 3D | 1992 |
Spear of Destiny | 1992 |
Return to Castle Wolfenstein | 2001 |
Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory | 2003 |
Wolfenstein | 2009 |
Wolfram (unofficial game) | 2012 |
Wolfenstein: The New Order | 2014 |
Wolfenstein: The Old Blood | 2015 |
Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus | 2017 |
Wolfenstein: Youngblood | 2019 |
Wolfenstein: Cyberpilot | 2019 |
RealRTCW (unofficial mod) | 2020 |
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail |
- This game is not available digitally.
Essential improvements
Improve performances in DOSBox
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- Exact cycle amount may vary from computer to computer. For more info see 4.77 MHz, DOSBox wiki.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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DOS | <path-to-game>\ctrls |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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DOS | <path-to-game>\CASTLE <path-to-game>\CW.EXE |
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CASTLE
contains rank & castle progress. -
CW.EXE
contains inventory and map location. - Pressing Esc returns you to the main menu and saves your inventory and location. Terminating the game process while playing will reset both data (similar to being caught or dying). Rank and castle are not affected by this.
Video settings
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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DOS video modes | CGA, Tandy |
System requirements
DOS | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 1.1 | 2.1 |
Processor (CPU) | 8088 or equivalent | |
System memory (RAM) | 64 kB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | N/A: game is booter and runs off disk | |
Video card (GPU) | CGA |