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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Pinball Mania cover.jpg | |cover = Pinball Mania cover.jpg | ||
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|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|21st Century Entertainment|DOS}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|21st Century Entertainment|DOS}} | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Rebellion Developments| | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Rebellion Developments|Digital}} |
|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
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'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
| + | {{mm}} ''[https://web.archive.org/web/19961023023742/http://www.21stcent.com/goldpack.htm Pinball Gold Pack]'' at 21st Century Entertainment (archive) | ||
| + | {{GOG.com links|1207664103|pinball_gold_pack|for game series}} | ||
{{mm}} [https://www.mobygames.com/game/pinball-mania MobyGames entry] | {{mm}} [https://www.mobygames.com/game/pinball-mania MobyGames entry] | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| Retail | | | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | DRM-free, Disc check | Original release is DRM-free. Disc check for the ''Deluxe'' release. | | DOS }} |
| − | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | pinball_gold_pack | DRM-free | Bundled | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | pinball_gold_pack | DRM-free | Bundled as ''Pinball Fantasies Deluxe'' with [[Pinball Dreams Deluxe]] and [[Pinball Illusions]]. | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} |
}} | }} | ||
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| + | === Version differences === | ||
| + | {{Image|Pinball Fantasies Deluxe Launcher.png|''Pinball Fantasies Deluxe'' launcher.}} | ||
| + | {{ii}} '''Pinball Fantasies Deluxe''' is a compilation re-release of ''[[Pinball Fantasies]]'' and ''Mania''. Besides the addition of a launcher and the update of the publisher's logo, no substantial enhancements or modifications were made to either game. | ||
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| + | ==Essential improvements== | ||
| + | ===Run in DOSBox=== | ||
| + | To run correctly in [[DOSBox]], change <code>cycles=auto</code> to <code>cycles=fixed 10000</code>. Leave all other DOSBox settings at their defaults. | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/config|DOS|}} | + | {{Game data/config|DOS|{{Path|Game}}\{{File|SOUND.CFG}}}} |
{{Game data/config|Windows|}} | {{Game data/config|Windows|}} | ||
{{Game data/config|OS X|}} | {{Game data/config|OS X|}} | ||
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===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/saves|DOS|}} | + | {{Game data/saves|DOS|{{Path|Game}}\{{File|HISCORES}}}} |
{{Game data/saves|Windows|}} | {{Game data/saves|Windows|}} | ||
{{Game data/saves|OS X|}} | {{Game data/saves|OS X|}} | ||
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==Video settings== | ==Video settings== | ||
| + | {{Image|Pinball Mania Configuration Settings.png|In-game options.}} | ||
| + | {{Image|GOG.com DOSBox Configurator v2.png|Graphics settings (GOG.com version)}} | ||
{{Video settings | {{Video settings | ||
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
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|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | ||
|4k ultra hd wsgf award = | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | ||
| − | |widescreen resolution = | + | |widescreen resolution = false |
| − | |widescreen resolution notes= | + | |widescreen resolution notes= 640x350 or 320x240 only. |
| − | |multimonitor = | + | |multimonitor = false |
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
| − | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = false |
|ultrawidescreen notes = | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
| − | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = false |
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
| − | |fov = | + | |fov = n/a |
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
| − | |windowed = | + | |windowed = hackable |
| − | |windowed notes = | + | |windowed notes = Toggle with {{key|Alt|Enter}} (when using [[DOSBox]]). |
| − | |borderless windowed = | + | |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 = | ||
| − | |vsync = | + | |vsync = hackable |
| − | |vsync notes = | + | |vsync notes = Set <code>fulldouble = true</code> in the configuration file of [[DOSBox]]. |
| − | |60 fps = | + | |60 fps = true |
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
| − | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = false |
| − | |120 fps notes = | + | |120 fps notes = Capped at 60 FPS. |
|hdr = unknown | |hdr = unknown | ||
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
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==Input settings== | ==Input settings== | ||
{{Input settings | {{Input settings | ||
| − | |key remap = | + | |key remap = true |
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
| − | |acceleration option = | + | |acceleration option = n/a |
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
| − | |mouse sensitivity = | + | |mouse sensitivity = hackable |
| − | |mouse sensitivity notes = | + | |mouse sensitivity notes = Set in DOSBox Configurator (GOG.com). |
| − | |mouse menu = | + | |mouse menu = false |
|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 = | + | |touchscreen = false |
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
| − | |controller support = | + | |controller support = false |
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
|full controller = unknown | |full controller = unknown | ||
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==Audio settings== | ==Audio settings== | ||
{{Audio settings | {{Audio settings | ||
| − | |separate volume = | + | |separate volume = false |
| − | |separate volume notes = | + | |separate volume notes = Music can be toggled in options. |
| − | |surround sound = | + | |surround sound = n/a |
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
| − | |closed captions = | + | |closed captions = false |
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
| − | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = false |
|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
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|language = English | |language = English | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = n/a |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
|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 = 8 |
| − | |local play modes = | + | |local play modes = Hot seat |
|local play notes = | |local play notes = | ||
|lan play = false | |lan play = false | ||
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|vulkan versions = | |vulkan versions = | ||
|vulkan notes = | |vulkan notes = | ||
| − | |dos modes = | + | |dos modes = EGA, VGA |
|dos modes notes = | |dos modes notes = | ||
|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
| − | |windows 32-bit exe = | + | |windows 32-bit exe = hackable |
|windows 64-bit exe = unknown | |windows 64-bit exe = unknown | ||
| − | |windows exe notes = | + | |windows exe notes = Use DOSBox. |
| − | |macos 32-bit app = | + | |macos 32-bit app = hackable |
| − | |macos 64-bit app = | + | |macos 64-bit app = hackable |
| − | |macos app notes = | + | |macos app notes = Use DOSBox. |
| − | |linux 32-bit executable= | + | |linux 32-bit executable= hackable |
|linux 64-bit executable= unknown | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
| − | |linux executable notes = | + | |linux executable notes = Use DOSBox. |
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Middleware=== | ||
| + | {{Middleware | ||
| + | |physics = | ||
| + | |physics notes = | ||
| + | |audio = FLD Sound Driver Utility | ||
| + | |audio notes = | ||
| + | |interface = | ||
| + | |interface notes = | ||
| + | |input = | ||
| + | |input notes = | ||
| + | |cutscenes = | ||
| + | |cutscenes notes = | ||
| + | |multiplayer = | ||
| + | |multiplayer notes= | ||
| + | |anticheat = | ||
| + | |anticheat notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
Revision as of 04:16, 19 December 2019
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| Developers | |
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| Spidersoft Limited | |
| Publishers | |
| DOS | 21st Century Entertainment |
| Digital | Rebellion Developments |
| Release dates | |
| DOS | 1995 |
| Windows (DOSBox) | February 21, 2011[1] |
| macOS (OS X) (DOSBox) | April 22, 2013[2] |
| Linux (DOSBox) | August 18, 2014[3] |
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General information
- Pinball Gold Pack at 21st Century Entertainment (archive)
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- MobyGames entry
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
Original release is DRM-free. Disc check for the Deluxe release. | |
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| GOG.com | |
Bundled as Pinball Fantasies Deluxe with Pinball Dreams Deluxe and Pinball Illusions. | |
Version differences
Pinball Fantasies Deluxe launcher.
- Pinball Fantasies Deluxe is a compilation re-release of Pinball Fantasies and Mania. Besides the addition of a launcher and the update of the publisher's logo, no substantial enhancements or modifications were made to either game.
Essential improvements
Run in DOSBox
To run correctly in DOSBox, change cycles=auto to cycles=fixed 10000. Leave all other DOSBox settings at their defaults.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| DOS | <path-to-game>\SOUND.CFG |
| Windows | <path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 1] |
| macOS (OS X) | <path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 1] |
| Linux | <path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 1] |
- It's unknown whether this game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux. Please fill in this information.
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| DOS | <path-to-game>\HISCORES |
| Windows | <path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 1] |
| macOS (OS X) | <path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 1] |
| Linux | <path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| GOG Galaxy |
Video settings
In-game options.
Graphics settings (GOG.com version)
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local play | 8 | Hot seat |
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| LAN play | ||||
| Online play | ||||
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| DOS video modes | EGA, VGA |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows | Use DOSBox. | ||
| macOS (OS X) | Use DOSBox. | ||
| Linux | Use DOSBox. |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | FLD Sound Driver Utility |
System requirements
| DOS | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 5.0 | 6.22 |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel i386 | |
| System memory (RAM) | 640 kB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | ||
| Video card (GPU) | VGA | SVGA |
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10 | |
| Processor (CPU) | 1.8 GHz | |
| System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | DirectX 7 compatible | DirectX 9 compatible |
| macOS (OS X) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | 10.6.8 | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz | |
| System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | ||
| Video card (GPU) | 64 MB of VRAM | |
| Linux | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | Ubuntu 14.04, Linux Mint 17 | |
| Processor (CPU) | 2.0 GHz | |
| System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | ||
| Video card (GPU) | 256 MB of VRAM | |
Notes
References
- ↑ New release: Pinball Gold Pack - GOG.com
- ↑ Mac Game Update: 22 New Additions - GOG.com
- ↑ GOG.com Now Supports Linux! - GOG.com - last accessed on 2019-04-01