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|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Taito}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Taito}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/porter|Imagine Software|DOS}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/porter|NovaLogic|DOS}} | {{Infobox game/row/porter|NovaLogic|DOS}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/porter|Discovery Software International|Mac OS}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Taito}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Taito}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Imagine Software}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Imagine Software}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Discovery Software International}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|DOS|1987}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|DOS|1987}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/date|DOS|1988}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Mac OS|1988}} | ||
|reception = | |reception = | ||
| + | |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 | Paddle }} | ||
| + | {{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 | Arkanoid }} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
|steam appid side = | |steam appid side = | ||
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|gogcom id side = | |gogcom id side = | ||
|official site= | |official site= | ||
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|hltb = 573 | |hltb = 573 | ||
|igdb = arkanoid | |igdb = arkanoid | ||
| + | |mobygames = arkanoid | ||
|strategywiki = Arkanoid | |strategywiki = Arkanoid | ||
| − | |||
|wikipedia = Arkanoid | |wikipedia = Arkanoid | ||
| + | |winehq = | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | {{ | + | |
| + | {{Introduction | ||
| + | |introduction = | ||
| + | |||
| + | |release history = | ||
| + | |||
| + | |current state = | ||
| + | }} | ||
'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
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{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| retail | | floppy | | | DOS }} | {{Availability/row| retail | | floppy | | | DOS }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| retail | | unknown | | | Mac OS }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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====1988 American edition==== | ====1988 American edition==== | ||
This version supports CGA, EGA and Tandy graphics, and PC Speaker and Tandy sound. It also adds Mouse support. | This version supports CGA, EGA and Tandy graphics, and PC Speaker and Tandy sound. It also adds Mouse support. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Essential improvements== | ||
| + | ===1987 European version PC speaker audio support=== | ||
| + | The PC Speaker sound of the original 1987 European release is highly dependent on the speed of the PC. It was meant to run on the original IBM XT and faster machines will play sound too fast. | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Use [[DOSBox]]|ref=|fix= | ||
| + | '''Notes''' | ||
| + | {{ii}} In your DOSBox config file, in the [cpu] section set <code>cycles=240</code> to approximate the speed of an IBM XT. | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===1988 American version three-channel audio support=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} The 1988 American release of the game has support for three-channel audio, which requires the audio hardware built into the Tandy 1000 computer. Other systems are limited to single-channel audio played through the PC speaker. | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Use [[DOSBox]]|ref=|fix= | ||
| + | '''Notes''' | ||
| + | {{ii}} If DOSBox is configured to emulate a Tandy computer with <code>machine=tandy</code>, the game detects and uses the emulated Tandy sound hardware for three-channel audio. This will simultaneously also force the game to run in 16 colour Tandy graphics mode. | ||
| + | }} | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} The game has no save game function, but does keep a high-score table. | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/saves|DOS|{{Path|Game}}\{{ | + | {{Game data/saves|DOS|{{Path|Game}}\ARKANOID.SCR}} |
| + | {{Game data/saves|Mac OS|{{Path|Game}}\ArkHighScore}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | {{ii}} This game does not save any settings. | + | |
| + | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} This game does not save any settings, you will need to select them each time you start the game. | ||
==Video== | ==Video== | ||
| − | {{Image|Arkanoid DOS Video Modes.png|In-game video modes.}} | + | {{Image|Arkanoid DOS Video Modes.png|1988 edition - In-game video modes.}} |
{{Video | {{Video | ||
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
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|fov = n/a | |fov = n/a | ||
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
| − | |windowed = | + | |windowed = false |
| − | |windowed notes = | + | |windowed notes = |
|borderless windowed = false | |borderless windowed = false | ||
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
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|antialiasing = n/a | |antialiasing = n/a | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
| + | |upscaling = unknown | ||
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = false | |vsync = false | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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|hdr = false | |hdr = false | ||
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
| − | |color blind = | + | |color blind = true |
| − | |color blind notes = | + | |color blind notes = Mac OS version is in black and white. |
}} | }} | ||
==Input== | ==Input== | ||
| − | {{Image|Arkanoid DOS Input Modes.png|In-game input modes.}} | + | {{Image|Arkanoid DOS Input Modes.png|1988 edition - In-game input modes.}} |
{{Input | {{Input | ||
|key remap = false | |key remap = false | ||
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|acceleration option = false | |acceleration option = false | ||
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
| − | |mouse sensitivity = | + | |mouse sensitivity = false |
| − | |mouse sensitivity notes = | + | |mouse sensitivity notes = |
|mouse menu = true | |mouse menu = true | ||
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
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{{Audio | {{Audio | ||
|separate volume = false | |separate volume = false | ||
| − | |separate volume notes = Sound can be toggled with {{Key|S}}. | + | |separate volume notes = Sound can be toggled with {{Key|S}} (or {{Key|A}} in the Mac OS version). |
|surround sound = n/a | |surround sound = n/a | ||
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound 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 = unknown | ||
| + | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
|red book cd audio = | |red book cd audio = | ||
|red book cd audio notes = | |red book cd audio notes = | ||
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|ref = | |ref = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Network== | ||
| + | {{Image|Arkanoid Mac Multiplayer.png|New game options (Mac OS).}} | ||
| + | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
| + | |local play = true | ||
| + | |local play players = 2 | ||
| + | |local play modes = Hot-seat | ||
| + | |local play notes = Mac OS only. | ||
| + | |lan play = false | ||
| + | |lan play players = | ||
| + | |lan play modes = | ||
| + | |lan play notes = | ||
| + | |online play = false | ||
| + | |online play players = | ||
| + | |online play modes = | ||
| + | |online play notes = | ||
| + | |asynchronous = | ||
| + | |asynchronous notes = | ||
| + | }}{{Network/Connections | ||
| + | |matchmaking = | ||
| + | |matchmaking notes = | ||
| + | |p2p = | ||
| + | |p2p notes = | ||
| + | |dedicated = | ||
| + | |dedicated notes = | ||
| + | |self-hosting = | ||
| + | |self-hosting notes = | ||
| + | |direct ip = | ||
| + | |direct ip notes = | ||
| + | }}{{Network/Ports | ||
| + | |tcp = | ||
| + | |udp = | ||
| + | |upnp = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|vulkan notes = | |vulkan notes = | ||
|dos modes = Text, CGA, EGA, Tandy | |dos modes = Text, CGA, EGA, Tandy | ||
| − | |dos modes notes = | + | |dos modes notes = 1987 edition only supports CGA |
|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
|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 = | ||
|mac os x powerpc app = | |mac os x powerpc app = | ||
|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | |macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | |macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | ||
| + | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux powerpc app = | |linux powerpc app = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= unknown | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
| + | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|OSfamily = DOS | |OSfamily = DOS | ||
| − | |minOS = | + | |minOS = 1.0 |
| − | |minCPU = | + | |minCPU = 8088 |
|minRAM = | |minRAM = | ||
| + | |minHD = | ||
| + | |minGPU = CGA | ||
| + | |||
| + | |recOS = | ||
| + | |recCPU = | ||
| + | |recRAM = | ||
| + | |recHD = | ||
| + | |recGPU = | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{System requirements | ||
| + | |OSfamily = Mac OS | ||
| + | |minOS = 1.1 | ||
| + | |minCPU = Motorola 68000 | ||
| + | |minRAM = 512 KB | ||
|minHD = | |minHD = | ||
|minGPU = | |minGPU = | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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| + | {{References}} | ||
Latest revision as of 21:47, 27 October 2022
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Taito | |
| DOS | Imagine Software |
| DOS | NovaLogic |
| Mac OS (Classic) | Discovery Software International |
| Publishers | |
| Taito | |
| Imagine Software | |
| Discovery Software International | |
| Release dates | |
| DOS | 1987 |
| DOS | 1988 |
| Mac OS (Classic) | 1988 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Genres | Paddle |
| Series | Arkanoid |
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|
| Arkanoid | |
|---|---|
| Arkanoid | 1987 |
| Arkanoid: Revenge of Doh | 1989 |
| Arkanoid: Doh It Again | 1998 |
| Arkanoid: Eternal Battle | 2022 |
Key points
- A controller or mouse is recommended. However, in modern systems the game plays better with a keyboard or mouse.
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
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| Retail | |
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Version differences
- Originally released in 1987 in Europe, ported by Imagine Software. Then a second port was released in late 1988 in the US, ported by NovaLogic.
1987 European edition
This version only supports CGA graphics and PC Speaker sound. This version seems to be quite rare.
1988 American edition
This version supports CGA, EGA and Tandy graphics, and PC Speaker and Tandy sound. It also adds Mouse support.
Essential improvements
1987 European version PC speaker audio support
The PC Speaker sound of the original 1987 European release is highly dependent on the speed of the PC. It was meant to run on the original IBM XT and faster machines will play sound too fast.
| Use DOSBox |
|---|
|
Notes
|
1988 American version three-channel audio support
- The 1988 American release of the game has support for three-channel audio, which requires the audio hardware built into the Tandy 1000 computer. Other systems are limited to single-channel audio played through the PC speaker.
| Use DOSBox |
|---|
|
Notes
|
Game data
Save game data location
- The game has no save game function, but does keep a high-score table.
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| DOS | <path-to-game>\ARKANOID.SCR |
| Mac OS (Classic) | <path-to-game>\ArkHighScore |
Configuration file(s) location
- This game does not save any settings, you will need to select them each time you start the game.
Video
1988 edition - In-game video modes.
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | |||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | |||
| 4K Ultra HD | 320x200 only. | ||
| 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 | |||
| 120+ FPS | Capped at 70 FPS. | ||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | |||
| Color blind mode | Mac OS version is in black and white. | ||
Input
1988 edition - In-game input modes.
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | For DOSBox use the DOSBox Mapper (see the glossary page for other workarounds). | |
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | For DOSBox set in the DOSBox configuration file. | |
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support | ||
| Full controller support | ||
| Controller remapping | For DOSBox use the DOSBox Mapper (see the glossary page for other workarounds). | |
| Controller sensitivity | ||
| Controller Y-axis inversion |
| Controller types |
|---|
| XInput-compatible controllers |
|---|
| PlayStation controllers |
|---|
| Generic/other controllers | ||
|---|---|---|
| Button prompts |
| Additional information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Controller hotplugging | ||
| Haptic feedback | ||
| Digital movement supported | ||
| Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | Sound can be toggled with S (or A in the Mac OS version). | |
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | ||
| 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 |
Network
New game options (Mac OS).
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local play | 2 | Hot seat Mac OS only. |
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| LAN play | ||||
| Online play | ||||
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| DOS video modes | Text, CGA, EGA, Tandy | 1987 edition only supports CGA |
System requirements
| DOS | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | 1.0 | |
| Processor (CPU) | 8088 | |
| System memory (RAM) | ||
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | ||
| Video card (GPU) | CGA | |
| Mac OS | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | 1.1 | |
| Processor (CPU) | Motorola 68000 | |
| System memory (RAM) | 512 KB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | ||