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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Jeff Tunnell Productions}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Jeff Tunnell Productions}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sierra | + | {{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}} | {{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 = | |strategywiki = | ||
| + | |mobygames = incredible-machine-2 | ||
|wikipedia = The Incredible Machine (series)#The Incredible Machine 3 | |wikipedia = The Incredible Machine (series)#The Incredible Machine 3 | ||
|winehq = | |winehq = | ||
| + | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
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'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
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'''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 |
| − | {{GOG.com links| | + | {{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/row| Retail | | unknown | | | Windows, Mac OS }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | unknown | | | Windows, Mac OS }} | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| GOG | 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 }} | + | {{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. | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | |||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
| − | ===Configuration file | + | ===Configuration file(s) location=== |
| + | {{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=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|C:\*.TIM|C:\TIM.SAV}} |
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Mac OS|}} |
}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} All files are stored in the root of the installation partition. | {{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}} Save files are <code>*.TIM</code> (saves can also be saved in other locations). | ||
{{ii}} <code>TIM.SAV</code> contains players and progress details. | {{ii}} <code>TIM.SAV</code> contains players and progress details. | ||
| − | |||
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===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
| − | |gog galaxy | + | |discord = |
| − | |gog galaxy notes | + | |discord notes = |
| − | |origin | + | |epic games launcher = |
| − | |origin notes | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
| − | |steam cloud | + | |gog galaxy = false |
| − | |steam cloud notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
| − | | | + | |origin = |
| − | | | + | |origin notes = |
| − | |xbox cloud | + | |steam cloud = |
| − | |xbox cloud notes | + | |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.}} | {{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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|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
| − | |windowed notes = The game runs in a set of windows. The main window (playfield) is 568x378 and cannot be resized. | + | |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 = | ||
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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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|120 fps = unknown | |120 fps = unknown | ||
|120 fps notes = | |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 = | + | |mouse sensitivity = false |
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
|mouse menu = true | |mouse menu = true | ||
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|invert mouse y-axis = n/a | |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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|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 = |
| − | |button prompts | + | |xbox prompts = unknown |
| − | |button prompts notes | + | |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 = unknown | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
|haptic feedback = unknown | |haptic feedback = unknown | ||
|haptic feedback notes = | |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.}} | {{Image|The Incredible Machine 3 Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}} | ||
| − | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = false | |separate volume = false | ||
|separate volume notes = Only Music volume can be adjusted; Sound Effects can be toggled | |separate volume notes = Only Music volume can be adjusted; Sound Effects can be toggled | ||
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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. | {{ii}} Sound menu includes a Jukebox. | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | |||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | |||
==Network== | ==Network== | ||
{{Network/Multiplayer | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
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|metal support = | |metal support = | ||
|metal support notes = | |metal support notes = | ||
| − | |vulkan | + | |vulkan versions = |
| − | |vulkan | + | |vulkan notes = |
|dos modes = | |dos modes = | ||
|dos modes notes = | |dos modes notes = | ||
|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
| − | |64-bit executable | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
| − | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |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 = | + | |minRAM = 8 MB |
| − | |minHD = | + | |minHD = 1 MB |
| − | |minGPU = | + | |minGPU = SVGA |
| − | |minDX = | + | |minDX = |
| − | |recCPU = | + | |recOS = |
| − | |recRAM = | + | |recCPU = |
| + | |recRAM = | ||
| + | |recHD = | ||
|recGPU = | |recGPU = | ||
| − | |recDX = | + | |recDX = |
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
Latest revision as of 16:00, 20 July 2023
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| 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.inicontains settings. -
SIGNIN.REScontains 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.SAVcontains players and progress details.
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| GOG Galaxy |
Video
In-game options menu.
| 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
In-game audio settings.
| 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 | |