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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
− | |cover = The Incredible Machine 3 | + | |cover = The Incredible Machine 3 Cover.png |
|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Jeff Tunnell Productions}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Jeff Tunnell Productions}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher| | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sierra On-Line|Retail}} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Disney Interactive|Digital}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|1995}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|1995}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/date|Mac OS|1995}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | }} | ||
+ | {{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 | The Incredible Machine }} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = 1207664053 |
+ | |gogcom id side = 1207658799 | ||
+ | |strategywiki = | ||
+ | |mobygames = incredible-machine-2 | ||
|wikipedia = The Incredible Machine (series)#The Incredible Machine 3 | |wikipedia = The Incredible Machine (series)#The Incredible Machine 3 | ||
+ | |winehq = | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} Windows re-release of [[The Incredible Machine 2]] CD-ROM version, with enhanced graphics/UI. |
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{mm}} [http://www.sierragamers.com/aspx/m/660133 | + | {{mm}} [http://www.sierragamers.com/aspx/m/660133 Sierra Gamers] - Game page on Ken Williams' official website |
− | {{mm}} [http:// | + | {{mm}} [http://hg101.kontek.net/incrediblemachine/incrediblemachine.htm Hardcore Gaming 101] - Comprehensive feature on the series |
− | {{ | + | {{GOG.com links|1207664053|the_incredible_machine_mega_pack|for game series}} |
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
− | {{Availability | + | {{Availability| |
− | {{Availability | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | unknown | | | Windows, Mac OS }} |
− | {{Availability | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | the_incredible_machine_mega_pack | DRM-free | Included in The Incredible Machine Mega Pack, with [[The Even More Incredible Machine]], [[Return of the Incredible Machine: Contraptions]], and [[The Incredible Machine: Even More Contraptions]]. | | Windows }} |
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{--}} The GOG.com re-release does not include CD-audio tracks. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Essential improvements== | ||
+ | ===CD-audio music in digital re-release=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Replace MIDI music with higher quality CD-audio soundtrack from the original release|ref={{cn|date=August 2017}}|fix= | ||
+ | # Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2713-the-incredible-machine-3-gog2cd-patch GOG2CD Patch]. | ||
+ | # Extract contents of the folder in archive into the installation folder, overwriting one file. | ||
+ | # Run <code>_inmmcnf.exe</code> once and close it. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|C:\timwin.ini|C:\SIGNIN.RES}} |
+ | {{Game data/config|Mac OS|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} All files are stored in the root of the installation partition by default. | ||
+ | {{ii}} <code>timwin.ini</code> contains settings. | ||
+ | {{ii}} <code>SIGNIN.RES</code> contains the most recent player name. | ||
+ | The location of configuration files can be overridden by creating sierra.ini in %windir%. Within this file, you can specify the location of configuration files: | ||
+ | |||
+ | <code>[TimWin]<br> | ||
+ | InstallPath=C:\MyTimFiles</code> | ||
+ | |||
+ | In theory, it's possible to have a separate path for every user on the computer, by creating a registry key (described [https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/api/winbase/nf-winbase-getprivateprofilestring here]) like this (reboot required): | ||
+ | |||
+ | <code>[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\IniFileMapping\sierra.ini]<br> | ||
+ | TimWin=#USR:Software\Sierra\TimWin</code> | ||
+ | |||
+ | Using this, each user could specify their own path by creating a value under | ||
+ | |||
+ | <code>[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Sierra\TimWin]<br> | ||
+ | InstallPath=C:\Users\WiffleMoose\Documents\TimWin</code> | ||
+ | |||
+ | Unfortunately, there does not appear to be an easy way to automate this (like using %APPDATA%) such that each user doesn't have to manually create this key. | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|C:\*.TIM|C:\TIM.SAV}} |
+ | {{Game data/saves|Mac OS|}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} All files are stored in the root of the installation partition. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Save files are <code>*.TIM</code> (saves can also be saved in other locations). | ||
+ | {{ii}} <code>TIM.SAV</code> contains players and progress details. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[[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|The Incredible Machine 3 Options.png|In-game options menu.}} | |
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|4k ultra hd = false | |4k ultra hd = false | ||
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
− | |fov = | + | |fov = n/a |
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
− | |windowed notes = | + | |windowed notes = The game runs in a set of windows. The main window (playfield) is 568x378 and cannot be resized in Puzzle Play mode, but can be in Workshop (sandbox) mode. |
|borderless windowed = false | |borderless windowed = false | ||
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
− | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = n/a |
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
− | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = n/a |
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = false | |vsync = false | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
− | | | + | |60 fps = unknown |
− | | | + | |60 fps notes = |
− | | | + | |120 fps = unknown |
− | | | + | |120 fps notes = |
+ | |hdr = unknown | ||
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = false | |key remap = false | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
|acceleration option = false | |acceleration option = false | ||
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
+ | |mouse sensitivity = false | ||
+ | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
|mouse menu = true | |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 = | ||
+ | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
+ | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = false | |controller support = false | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
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|controller remap = unknown | |controller remap = unknown | ||
|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
+ | |controller sensitivity = unknown | ||
+ | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
|invert controller y-axis = unknown | |invert controller y-axis = unknown | ||
|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== |
− | + | {{Image|The Incredible Machine 3 Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}} | |
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = false | |separate volume = false | ||
− | |separate volume notes = | + | |separate volume notes = Only Music volume can be adjusted; Sound Effects can be toggled |
− | |surround sound = | + | |surround sound = n/a |
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
|subtitles = false | |subtitles = false | ||
− | |subtitles notes = | + | |subtitles notes = Includes both text-based and voiced instructions |
|closed captions = false | |closed captions = false | ||
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
+ | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
+ | |red book cd audio = true | ||
+ | |red book cd audio notes = Choice of Red Book or MIDI music (configured during installation). | ||
+ | |general midi audio = true | ||
+ | |general midi audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} Sound menu includes a Jukebox. | ||
{{L10n|content= | {{L10n|content= | ||
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|language = English | |language = English | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = false | |subtitles = false | ||
− | |||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = French | |language = French | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = false | |subtitles = false | ||
− | |||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = German | |language = German | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = false | |subtitles = false | ||
− | |||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Italian | |language = Italian | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = false | |subtitles = false | ||
− | |||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Spanish | |language = Spanish | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = false | |subtitles = false | ||
− | |||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Network== | ==Network== | ||
{{Network/Multiplayer | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
− | |local play = | + | |local play = true |
− | |local play players = | + | |local play players = 2 |
+ | |local play modes = Hot seat | ||
|local play notes = | |local play notes = | ||
− | |lan play = | + | |lan play = false |
|lan play players = | |lan play players = | ||
+ | |lan play modes = | ||
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
− | |online play = | + | |online play = false |
|online play players = | |online play players = | ||
+ | |online play modes = | ||
|online play notes = | |online play notes = | ||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Other information== | ||
+ | ===API=== | ||
+ | {{API | ||
+ | |direct3d versions = | ||
+ | |direct3d notes = | ||
+ | |directdraw versions = | ||
+ | |directdraw notes = | ||
+ | |opengl versions = | ||
+ | |opengl notes = | ||
+ | |glide versions = | ||
+ | |glide notes = | ||
+ | |software mode = | ||
+ | |software mode notes = | ||
+ | |mantle support = | ||
+ | |mantle support notes = | ||
+ | |metal support = | ||
+ | |metal 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 = | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
+ | |mac os powerpc app = true | ||
+ | |mac os 68k app = true | ||
+ | |mac os executable notes= | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | |minOS = | + | |minOS = 3.1 |
− | |minCPU = | + | |minCPU = Intel 486 |
− | | | + | |minRAM = 8 MB |
− | |minHD = | + | |minHD = 1 MB |
− | |minDX = | + | |minGPU = SVGA |
+ | |minDX = | ||
− | |recCPU = | + | |recOS = |
− | | | + | |recCPU = |
− | |recDX = | + | |recRAM = |
+ | |recHD = | ||
+ | |recGPU = | ||
+ | |recDX = | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{References}} |
Latest revision as of 16:00, 20 July 2023
Developers | |
---|---|
Jeff Tunnell Productions | |
Publishers | |
Retail | Sierra On-Line |
Digital | Disney Interactive |
Release dates | |
Windows | 1995 |
Mac OS (Classic) | 1995 |
Taxonomy | |
Series | The Incredible Machine |
Key points
- Windows re-release of The Incredible Machine 2 CD-ROM version, with enhanced graphics/UI.
General information
- Sierra Gamers - Game page on Ken Williams' official website
- Hardcore Gaming 101 - Comprehensive feature on the series
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | ||||
GOG.com | Included in The Incredible Machine Mega Pack, with The Even More Incredible Machine, Return of the Incredible Machine: Contraptions, and The Incredible Machine: Even More Contraptions. |
- The GOG.com re-release does not include CD-audio tracks.
Essential improvements
CD-audio music in digital re-release
Replace MIDI music with higher quality CD-audio soundtrack from the original release[citation needed] |
---|
|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | C:\timwin.ini C:\SIGNIN.RES |
Mac OS (Classic) |
- All files are stored in the root of the installation partition by default.
-
timwin.ini
contains settings. -
SIGNIN.RES
contains the most recent player name.
The location of configuration files can be overridden by creating sierra.ini in %windir%. Within this file, you can specify the location of configuration files:
[TimWin]
InstallPath=C:\MyTimFiles
In theory, it's possible to have a separate path for every user on the computer, by creating a registry key (described here) like this (reboot required):
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\IniFileMapping\sierra.ini]
TimWin=#USR:Software\Sierra\TimWin
Using this, each user could specify their own path by creating a value under
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Sierra\TimWin]
InstallPath=C:\Users\WiffleMoose\Documents\TimWin
Unfortunately, there does not appear to be an easy way to automate this (like using %APPDATA%) such that each user doesn't have to manually create this key.
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | C:\*.TIM C:\TIM.SAV |
Mac OS (Classic) |
- All files are stored in the root of the installation partition.
- Save files are
*.TIM
(saves can also be saved in other locations). -
TIM.SAV
contains players and progress details.
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | Uses desktop resolution. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | The game runs in a set of windows. The main window (playfield) is 568x378 and cannot be resized in Puzzle Play mode, but can be in Workshop (sandbox) mode. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS |
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 |
Controller types |
---|
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Only Music volume can be adjusted; Sound Effects can be toggled | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | Includes both text-based and voiced instructions | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio | ||
Red Book CD audio | Choice of Red Book or MIDI music (configured during installation). | |
General MIDI audio |
- Sound menu includes a Jukebox.
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Local play | 2 | Hot seat |
||
LAN play | ||||
Online play |
Other information
API
Executable | PPC | 16-bit | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Windows | |||||
Mac OS (Classic) |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 3.1 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel 486 | |
System memory (RAM) | 8 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | SVGA |