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− | {{Infobox game/row/date|DOS|October 1, 1992|ref=<ref> | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|DOS|October 1, 1992|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://3drealms.com/catalog/math-rescue_22/|title=Math Rescue - 3D Realms - Firepower Matters|date=May 2023}}</ref>}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 23, 2014|wrapper=DOSBox|ref=<ref> | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 23, 2014|wrapper=DOSBox|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://3drealms.com/catalog/3d-realms-anthology_50/|title=3D Realms Anthology - 3D Realms - Firepower Matters|date=May 2023}}</ref>}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|May 5, 2015|wrapper=DOSBox|ref=<ref> | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|May 5, 2015|wrapper=DOSBox|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://store.steampowered.com/news/16559/|title=News - Now Available on Steam - 3D Realms Anthology, 25% off!|date=May 2023}}</ref>}} |
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | No microtransactions }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Scrolling, Side view }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Educational }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Educational }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Cartoon, Pixel art }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Space }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Math Rescue }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Math Rescue }} | ||
|steam appid = 358200 | |steam appid = 358200 | ||
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
− | |official site= | + | |official site= https://legacy.3drealms.com/math/index.html |
+ | |hltb = 26998 | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 3100 |
|wikipedia = Math Rescue | |wikipedia = Math Rescue | ||
|winehq = | |winehq = | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | unknown | | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | unknown | | | DOS }} |
− | {{Availability/row| developer | | + | {{Availability/row| developer | https://www.redwoodgames.com/math.php | unknown | | | DOS }} |
− | {{Availability/row| publisher | https://3drealms.com/catalog/math-rescue_22/ | DRM-free | | | Windows | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 358200 | Steam | Pre-packaged with [[DOSBox]]. | | Windows, OS X }} |
− | + | {{Availability/row| ZOOM | math-rescue | DRM-free | Pre-packaged with [[DOSBox]]. | | Windows }} | |
+ | {{Availability/row| publisher | https://3drealms.com/catalog/math-rescue_22/ | DRM-free | Pre-packaged with [[DOSBox]]. | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Run in DOSBox=== | ===Run in DOSBox=== | ||
− | To run correctly in [[DOSBox]] change <code>timed=true</code> to <code>timed=false</code>. Leave all other settings at their defaults.<ref> | + | To run correctly in [[DOSBox]] change <code>timed=true</code> to <code>timed=false</code>. Leave all other settings at their defaults.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.pixelships.com/adg/ep0159.html|title=Pixelmusement - Ancient DOS Games - Episode 159: Math Rescue|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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|antialiasing = n/a | |antialiasing = n/a | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
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|vsync = false | |vsync = false | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
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+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
|red book cd audio = | |red book cd audio = | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = unknown | |windows 32-bit exe = unknown | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = unknown | |windows 64-bit exe = unknown | ||
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
− | |macos 32-bit app | + | |mac os x powerpc app = unknown |
− | |macos 64-bit app | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = unknown |
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} |
Latest revision as of 18:58, 11 December 2023
Developers | |
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Redwood Games | |
Publishers | |
Apogee Software | |
Release dates | |
DOS | October 1, 1992[1] |
Windows (DOSBox) | October 23, 2014[2] |
macOS (OS X) (DOSBox) | May 5, 2015[3] |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Scrolling, Side view |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Educational |
Art styles | Cartoon, Pixel art |
Themes | Space |
Series | Math Rescue |
Math Rescue | |
---|---|
Math Rescue | 1992 |
Math Rescue Plus | 1992 |
Math Rescue is a singleplayer scrolling and side view educational game in the Math Rescue series.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | ||||
Developer website | ||||
Steam | Pre-packaged with DOSBox. | |||
ZOOM Platform | Pre-packaged with DOSBox. | |||
Publisher website (unavailable) | Pre-packaged with DOSBox. |
Essential improvements
Run in DOSBox
To run correctly in DOSBox change timed=true
to timed=false
. Leave all other settings at their defaults.[4]
Game data
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
DOS | <path-to-game>\*.MR1 |
Windows | <path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 1] |
macOS (OS X) | <path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/358200/pfx/[Note 2] |
-
HIGH.MR1
contains high score data, other files are player profiles. - File extensions include the episode number (1-3).
- In-game settings are stored in each save rather than shared (some settings are not stored between sessions).
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | 320x200 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 | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | For DOSBox use an unofficial build (see the glossary page for other workarounds). | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | ||
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
---|
XInput-compatible controllers |
---|
PlayStation controllers |
---|
Generic/other controllers |
---|
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 | For DOSBox change the priority background value in the DOSBox configuration file. |
|
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
DOS video modes | EGA |
System requirements
DOS | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | ||
Processor (CPU) | 286 | |
System memory (RAM) | 475k of conventional memory | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 3.8 MB |
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista, 7, 8 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo | |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) |
macOS (OS X) | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 10.10.3 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo | |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 File/folder structure within the installation folder reflects the path(s) listed for DOS game data.
- ↑ 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 (358200) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Math Rescue - 3D Realms - Firepower Matters - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ 3D Realms Anthology - 3D Realms - Firepower Matters - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ News - Now Available on Steam - 3D Realms Anthology, 25% off! - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Pixelmusement - Ancient DOS Games - Episode 159: Math Rescue - last accessed on May 2023