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{{Source ports table/row| FreeDink | url=http://www.gnu.org/software/freedink/ | A full port of the game using SDL interface which adds an OGG/MOD/IT/S3M/XT music support, a 64 bit binary, multiple language support, fast forward feature from HD edition and a modern PC compatibility. Besides that, it also includes the updated front end called DFArc3 which includes some more features. | Windows, OS X, Linux}} | {{Source ports table/row| FreeDink | url=http://www.gnu.org/software/freedink/ | A full port of the game using SDL interface which adds an OGG/MOD/IT/S3M/XT music support, a 64 bit binary, multiple language support, fast forward feature from HD edition and a modern PC compatibility. Besides that, it also includes the updated front end called DFArc3 which includes some more features. | Windows, OS X, Linux}} | ||
{{Source ports table/row| HD Edition | An official port of the mobile version. It adds the fast forward button, quicksave and quickloading, a modern interface, CD music, Linear filter, a built-in library of Mods available in Dink Network, PNG support and 64 bit executables. Compatibility issues are somewhat rare. | Windows, OS X }} | {{Source ports table/row| HD Edition | An official port of the mobile version. It adds the fast forward button, quicksave and quickloading, a modern interface, CD music, Linear filter, a built-in library of Mods available in Dink Network, PNG support and 64 bit executables. Compatibility issues are somewhat rare. | Windows, OS X }} | ||
+ | {{Source ports table/row| YeOldeDink | url=https://www.dinknetwork.com/forum.cgi?MID=208365 | A fork of FreeDink which was made after years of inactivity. This source port fixes some possible issues related to the original port as well as providing some new features such as introducing a new audio support, smoother scrolling, AVI movie playback support, OPL3 and Fluidsynth support for MIDI etc. It is almost pair with the official HD edition port. | Windows, OS X, Linux}} | ||
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Revision as of 12:13, 27 October 2023
Developers | |
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Robinson Technologies | |
Publishers | |
Iridon Interactive | |
Release dates | |
Windows | 1998 |
macOS (OS X) | January 22, 2011 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | Freeware |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Perspectives | Isometric |
Genres | ARPG |
Themes | Comedy |
Dink Smallwood is a singleplayer isometric ARPG game.
Key points
- A freeware release is available which also has modding support.
- The game can now be played in a web browser in two versions. HD version and FreeDink version, both having an option to play custom adventures.
General information
- Dink Network Community site
- GOG.com Support Page
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | Includes both the intro movie and CD music | |||
Developer website | HD freeware version. Original can be found here. | |||
GOG.com | HD freeware version. |
Essential improvements
Source ports
Name | Description | |
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Dink Aural+ | A source port of the original game which only provides the MP3 music support and faster MIDI loading. Very few mods take advantage of it. | |
FreeDink | A full port of the game using SDL interface which adds an OGG/MOD/IT/S3M/XT music support, a 64 bit binary, multiple language support, fast forward feature from HD edition and a modern PC compatibility. Besides that, it also includes the updated front end called DFArc3 which includes some more features. | |
HD Edition | An official port of the mobile version. It adds the fast forward button, quicksave and quickloading, a modern interface, CD music, Linear filter, a built-in library of Mods available in Dink Network, PNG support and 64 bit executables. Compatibility issues are somewhat rare. | |
YeOldeDink | A fork of FreeDink which was made after years of inactivity. This source port fixes some possible issues related to the original port as well as providing some new features such as introducing a new audio support, smoother scrolling, AVI movie playback support, OPL3 and Fluidsynth support for MIDI etc. It is almost pair with the official HD edition port. |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\save.dat[Note 1] |
macOS (OS X) |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\dink\*.dat[Note 1] |
macOS (OS X) |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
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Widescreen resolution | The original version is locked to 640x480 | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | Toggle in settings or with Alt+↵ Enter. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | Fullscreen is always borderless in Dink HD. Toggle in settings or with Alt+↵ Enter. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | Native Windows vsync. | ||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | Capped at 60 FPS in both HD and original version. |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Mouse acceleration | Native Windows cursor. | |
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | Only the main menu. However it can be used to select a dialogue while interacting with some NPCs. | |
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | Works only in Windows 95/98/2000/XP. For newer Windows versions, use FreeDink. | |
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | You have to select a function for each button. However, custom commands cannot be remapped. | |
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers |
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PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Button prompts | ||
Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Only for Dink HD. However, you can change the volume for music only. In case of SFX it can be toggled on or off. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | Depends on the script outside the original game. | |
Closed captions | Dialogues only. Although it depends on a script outside the original game. | |
Mute on focus lost | In Dink HD. Only the music is mute | |
General MIDI audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English |
Other information
API
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | ARM | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
Windows | 64-bit on HD edition and FreeDink only. | |||
macOS (OS X) | [1] |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Audio | FMOD |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95, 98 | 2000, XP |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 100 MHz | 700 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 16 MB | 128 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 90 MB | 1 GB |
Video card (GPU) | DirectX 5 compatible | DirectX 9 compatible |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%
,%PROGRAMDATA%
, or%WINDIR%
might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details).
References
- ↑ freedink — Homebrew Formulae - last accessed on 2 March 2022