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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Dexterity Software}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Dexterity Software}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|RealNetworks|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Orzelek303|date=2024-02-27|comment=In the [https://archive.org/details/dweep_free demo 1.10R,] the main menu says "Published by RealNetworks" and displays the company logo. This name also appears in the README file. In later versions this publisher is not mentioned anywhere.}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20001213145700/http://www.real.com/games/dweep/plus.html|title=Real.com - Guide - Games - Puzzle - Dweep Plus|date=2024-02-27}}</ref>}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|June 1, 1999}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|June 1, 1999|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://stevepavlina.com/blog/2005/06/self-discipline-hard-work/|title=Self-Discipline: Hard Work – Steve Pavlina|date=2024-02-27|snippet=First released on June 1, 1999, Dweep is now beginning its 7th year of sales.}}</ref>}} |
− | |taxonomy = | + | |reception = |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|link|rating}} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|link|rating}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|link|rating}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Flip screen }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Point and select }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Puzzle }} |
{{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 }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | }} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
+ | |steam appid side = | ||
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |gogcom id side = |
+ | |official site= https://web.archive.org/web/20061022040512/http://www.dexterity.com/dweep/ | ||
+ | |hltb = 127101 | ||
+ | |igdb = dweep | ||
+ | |lutris = | ||
+ | |mobygames = 61698 | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
|wikipedia = Dweep | |wikipedia = Dweep | ||
|winehq = | |winehq = | ||
− | |license = | + | |license = shareware |
}} | }} | ||
− | + | {{Introduction | |
− | {{ | + | |introduction = |
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
+ | }} | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| retail | | unknown | The only way to purchase a physical copy was online order. | | Windows }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| developer | https://web.archive.org/web/20010603143343/http://dexterity.safeserver.com/secure/order.htm | unknown | | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | + | {{ii}} Sales of the game were confirmed to be discontinued by the developer.<ref>{{refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924110403/stevepavlina.com/dexterity.htm|title=Dexterity Software has closed - Steve Pavlina|date=2024-02-27}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120621235009/http://www.stevepavlina.com/forums/fun-recreation/10650-dweep-gold.html#post111860|title=Dweep Gold - Steve Pavlina Forums|date=2024-02-27}}</ref> | |
− | {{ii}} Sales of | + | |
− | {{ii}} | + | ===Version differences=== |
+ | {{ii}} The original '''Dweep''' includes 30 levels;<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://stevepavlina.com/blog/2005/01/business-planning/|title=Business Planning – Steve Pavlina|date=2024-02-27|snippet=[...] the original version of Dweep I released in 1999 had 30 levels and was only $9.95.}}</ref> 5 bonus levels were added in version 1.05.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20010816112312/dexterity.com/support.htm|title=Technical Support - Dexterity Software|date=2024-02-27|snippet=The 5 bonus levels are included FREE with Dweep 1.05 and later.}}</ref> | ||
+ | {{ii}} '''Dweep Gold''' includes the original game, 5 bonus levels, both expansion packs, level editor and new gold interface. 77 player-made custom levels were added in version 1.30.<ref>{{refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20010816130242/dexterity.com/dweep-gold.htm|title=Dweep Gold - Dexterity Software|date=2024-02-27}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.mobygames.com/game/62441/dweep-gold/|title=Dweep Gold (2000) - MobyGames|date=2024-02-27}}</ref> | ||
+ | {{ii}} 1.40 is the latest version of the game.{{cn|date=2024-02-27}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Demo=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} The demo includes the first 5 levels from the original game and can be downloaded from [https://archive.org/details/dweep140 here.] | ||
− | {{ | + | ==Monetization== |
− | + | {{Monetization | |
− | + | |ad-supported = | |
+ | |cross-game bonus = | ||
+ | |dlc = | ||
+ | |expansion pack = | ||
+ | |freeware = | ||
+ | |free-to-play = | ||
+ | |one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access. | ||
+ | |sponsored = | ||
+ | |subscription = | ||
+ | |subscription gaming service = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | === | + | ===Microtransactions=== |
− | ==== | + | {{Microtransactions |
− | + | |boost = | |
− | + | |cosmetic = | |
− | + | |currency = | |
− | + | |finite spend = | |
− | + | |infinite spend = | |
− | + | |free-to-grind = | |
− | + | |loot box = | |
+ | |none = None | ||
+ | |player trading = | ||
+ | |time-limited = | ||
+ | |unlock = | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | + | {{DLC| | |
− | + | {{DLC/row| Expansion Pack 1 | Includes 20 new levels.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20010603164414/dexterity.com/dweepexpansionpack1.htm|title=Dweep Expansion Pack 1 - Dexterity Software|date=2024-02-27}}</ref> | Windows }} | |
− | + | {{DLC/row| Expansion Pack 2 | Includes 20 new levels.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20010816114016/dexterity.com/dweepexpansionpack2.htm|title=Dweep Expansion Pack 2 - Dexterity Software|date=2024-02-27}}</ref> | Windows }} | |
+ | }} | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/config|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|hklm}}\SOFTWARE\Dexterity Software\Dweep\}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/saves|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|hklm}}\SOFTWARE\Dexterity Software\Dweep\}} |
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
+ | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
+ | |epic games launcher = | ||
+ | |epic games launcher notes = | ||
+ | |gog galaxy = | ||
+ | |gog galaxy notes = | ||
+ | |origin = | ||
+ | |origin notes = | ||
+ | |steam cloud = | ||
+ | |steam cloud notes = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Video== | ==Video== | ||
− | |||
{{Video | {{Video | ||
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
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|antialiasing = n/a | |antialiasing = n/a | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
− | |upscaling = | + | |upscaling = false |
|upscaling tech = | |upscaling tech = | ||
|upscaling notes = | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = false | |vsync = false | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
− | |60 fps = | + | |60 fps = false |
− | |60 fps notes = | + | |60 fps notes = Frame rate is capped at 50 FPS.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Orzelek303|date=2024-02-27|comment=Tested with cnc-ddraw wrapper and RivaTuner Statistics Server.}}</ref> |
|120 fps = false | |120 fps = false | ||
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
|hdr = false | |hdr = false | ||
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
+ | |ray tracing = n/a | ||
+ | |ray tracing notes = | ||
|color blind = false | |color blind = false | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
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|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
|acceleration option = false | |acceleration option = false | ||
− | |acceleration option notes = | + | |acceleration option notes = Depends on Windows settings.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Orzelek303|date=2024-02-27|comment=}}</ref> |
|mouse sensitivity = false | |mouse sensitivity = false | ||
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
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|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
|controller sensitivity = unknown | |controller sensitivity = unknown | ||
− | |controller sensitivity notes= | + | |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 = unknown | ||
|xinput controllers notes = | |xinput controllers notes = | ||
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|impulse triggers = unknown | |impulse triggers = unknown | ||
|impulse triggers notes = | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
− | | | + | |playstation controllers = unknown |
− | | | + | |playstation controller models = unknown |
− | | | + | |playstation controllers notes = |
− | | | + | |playstation prompts = unknown |
+ | |playstation prompts notes = | ||
|light bar support = unknown | |light bar support = unknown | ||
|light bar support notes = | |light bar support notes = | ||
− | | | + | |dualsense adaptive trigger support = unknown |
− | | | + | |dualsense adaptive trigger support notes = |
− | |tracked motion controllers= unknown | + | |dualsense haptics support = unknown |
+ | |dualsense haptics support notes = | ||
+ | |playstation connection modes = unknown | ||
+ | |playstation connection modes notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers = unknown | ||
|tracked motion controllers notes = | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
|tracked motion prompts = unknown | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
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|haptic feedback = unknown | |haptic feedback = unknown | ||
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
+ | |digital movement supported = unknown | ||
+ | |digital movement supported notes= | ||
|simultaneous input = unknown | |simultaneous input = unknown | ||
|simultaneous input notes = | |simultaneous input notes = | ||
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==Audio== | ==Audio== | ||
+ | {{Image|Dweep Options.png|Options menu (Dweep Gold)}} | ||
{{Audio | {{Audio | ||
− | |separate volume | + | |separate volume = false |
− | |separate volume notes | + | |separate volume notes = |
− | |surround sound | + | |surround sound = n/a |
− | |surround sound notes | + | |surround sound notes = |
− | |subtitles | + | |subtitles = n/a |
− | |subtitles notes | + | |subtitles notes = Everything is text-based. |
− | |closed captions | + | |closed captions = false |
− | |closed captions notes | + | |closed captions notes = |
− | |mute on focus lost | + | |mute on focus lost = always on |
− | |mute on focus lost notes = | + | |mute on focus lost notes = |
− | |eax support | + | |eax support = |
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
− | |royalty free audio = | + | |royalty free audio = always on |
|royalty free audio notes = | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
+ | |red book cd audio = | ||
+ | |red book cd audio notes = | ||
+ | |general midi audio = | ||
+ | |general midi audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|directdraw versions = 5 | |directdraw versions = 5 | ||
|directdraw notes = | |directdraw notes = | ||
+ | |wing = | ||
+ | |wing notes = | ||
|opengl versions = | |opengl versions = | ||
|opengl notes = | |opengl notes = | ||
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|dos modes = | |dos modes = | ||
|dos modes notes = | |dos modes notes = | ||
− | |||
− | |||
|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
|windows arm app = unknown | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
− | |macos intel 32-bit app = | + | |mac os x powerpc app = unknown |
− | |macos intel 64-bit app = | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = unknown |
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | ||
|macos arm app = unknown | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
− | |linux 32-bit executable= | + | |linux powerpc app = unknown |
− | |linux 64-bit executable= | + | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown |
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
|linux arm app = unknown | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux 68k app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
+ | |mac os powerpc app = unknown | ||
+ | |mac os 68k app = unknown | ||
+ | |mac os executable notes= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Middleware=== | ||
+ | {{Middleware | ||
+ | |physics = | ||
+ | |physics notes = | ||
+ | |audio = | ||
+ | |audio notes = | ||
+ | |interface = | ||
+ | |interface notes = | ||
+ | |input = | ||
+ | |input notes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes notes = | ||
+ | |multiplayer = | ||
+ | |multiplayer notes= | ||
+ | |anticheat = | ||
+ | |anticheat notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{System requirements | {{System requirements | ||
|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
+ | |ref = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/19991114131653/http://dexterity.com/dweep.htm|title=Dweep - Dexterity Software|date=2024-02-27}}</ref><ref>{{refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061022040512/http://www.dexterity.com/dweep/|title=Dweep Gold Game - Dexterity Software|date=2024-02-27}}</ref> | ||
− | |minOS = 95 | + | |minOS = 95, NT 4.0, 98, 2000, ME, XP |
|minCPU = Intel Pentium 90 MHz | |minCPU = Intel Pentium 90 MHz | ||
+ | |minCPU2 = | ||
|minRAM = 16 MB | |minRAM = 16 MB | ||
|minHD = 3 MB | |minHD = 3 MB | ||
|minGPU = 16-bit (65,000+ colors at 640x480) | |minGPU = 16-bit (65,000+ colors at 640x480) | ||
+ | |minGPU2 = | ||
+ | |minVRAM = | ||
|minDX = 5.0 | |minDX = 5.0 | ||
|minaudio = DirectX compatible | |minaudio = DirectX compatible | ||
+ | |minother = Microsoft compatible mouse | ||
− | |recOS = | + | |recOS = |
|recCPU = | |recCPU = | ||
+ | |recCPU2 = | ||
|recRAM = | |recRAM = | ||
|recHD = | |recHD = | ||
|recGPU = | |recGPU = | ||
− | | | + | |recGPU2 = |
+ | |recVRAM = | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
Revision as of 16:50, 27 February 2024
Developers | |
---|---|
Dexterity Software | |
Publishers | |
RealNetworks[1][2] | |
Release dates | |
Windows | June 1, 1999[3] |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Perspectives | Flip screen |
Controls | Point and select |
Genres | Puzzle |
Art styles | Cartoon |
Dweep is a singleplayer flip screen puzzle game.
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | The only way to purchase a physical copy was online order. | |||
Developer website (unavailable) |
Version differences
- The original Dweep includes 30 levels;[6] 5 bonus levels were added in version 1.05.[7]
- Dweep Gold includes the original game, 5 bonus levels, both expansion packs, level editor and new gold interface. 77 player-made custom levels were added in version 1.30.[8][9]
- 1.40 is the latest version of the game.[citation needed]
Demo
- The demo includes the first 5 levels from the original game and can be downloaded from here.
Monetization
Type | Notes |
---|---|
One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
Microtransactions
Type | Notes |
---|---|
No microtransactions | None |
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Expansion Pack 1 | Includes 20 new levels.[10] | |
Expansion Pack 2 | Includes 20 new levels.[11] |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Dexterity Software\Dweep\[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Dexterity Software\Dweep\[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
- No save game cloud syncing information; you can edit this page to add it.
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | Only 640x480 supported. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
High-fidelity upscaling | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Frame rate is capped at 50 FPS.[12] | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | |||
Ray tracing (RT) |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Mouse acceleration | Depends on Windows settings.[13] | |
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
---|
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | Everything is text-based. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
DirectDraw | 5 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
Middleware
- No middleware information; you can edit this page to add it.
System requirements
Windows[14][15] | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 95, NT 4.0, 98, 2000, ME, XP | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 90 MHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 16 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 3 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 16-bit (65,000+ colors at 640x480) DirectX 5.0 compatible |
|
Sound (audio device) | DirectX compatible | |
Other | Microsoft compatible mouse |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Applications writing to
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE
will be redirected to other locations based on various criterias, see the glossary page for more details.
References
- ↑ Verified by User:Orzelek303 on 2024-02-27
- In the demo 1.10R, the main menu says "Published by RealNetworks" and displays the company logo. This name also appears in the README file. In later versions this publisher is not mentioned anywhere.
- ↑ Real.com - Guide - Games - Puzzle - Dweep Plus - last accessed on 2024-02-27
- ↑ Self-Discipline: Hard Work – Steve Pavlina - last accessed on 2024-02-27
- "First released on June 1, 1999, Dweep is now beginning its 7th year of sales."
- ↑ Dexterity Software has closed - Steve Pavlina - last accessed on 2024-02-27
- ↑ Dweep Gold - Steve Pavlina Forums - last accessed on 2024-02-27
- ↑ Business Planning – Steve Pavlina - last accessed on 2024-02-27
- "[...] the original version of Dweep I released in 1999 had 30 levels and was only $9.95."
- ↑ Technical Support - Dexterity Software - last accessed on 2024-02-27
- "The 5 bonus levels are included FREE with Dweep 1.05 and later."
- ↑ Dweep Gold - Dexterity Software - last accessed on 2024-02-27
- ↑ Dweep Gold (2000) - MobyGames - last accessed on 2024-02-27
- ↑ Dweep Expansion Pack 1 - Dexterity Software - last accessed on 2024-02-27
- ↑ Dweep Expansion Pack 2 - Dexterity Software - last accessed on 2024-02-27
- ↑ Verified by User:Orzelek303 on 2024-02-27
- Tested with cnc-ddraw wrapper and RivaTuner Statistics Server.
- ↑ Verified by User:Orzelek303 on 2024-02-27
- ↑ Dweep - Dexterity Software - last accessed on 2024-02-27
- ↑ Dweep Gold Game - Dexterity Software - last accessed on 2024-02-27