Running Wolf 3D/Spear/Mods on Vista

All DOS based games will only run on Vista in DOSBox. It's free, and the file to download is 'DOSBox0.72Win32-Installer'. A full list of instructions is given in the readme but I've listed the basic instructions below.



DOSBox Quick Instructions

Once installed, make a shortcut to the DOSBox exe and place the icon on the desktop. Drag the Wolf3D exe on to the shortcut icon on the desktop and the game should run automatically.

Some commands I find useful are:

ALT-ENTER Go full screen and back

Ctrl-f5 Save a screenshot

Ctrl-f10 Capture/Release Mouse

Ctrl-f11 Slow down emulation

Ctrl-f12 Speed up emulation

There's a full list of commands in the readme, and there's also a detailed DOSBox tutorial on the DOSBox site.

Note: Some mods with advanced coding features may run slower than normal - see the readme/tutorial for ways to improve this.



Vista Compatible Sets

At present there are only a few sets that make use of the Wolf SDL port. More are expected soon and I will be listing them here. They play on Vista straight from Windows without DOSBox:

Mac-enstein Second Encounter SDL Version 30 well designed and well decorated levels from Andy Nonymous. The graphics, sounds and music fit together well, and give a good emulation of the mac version. This is quite a good set from Andy and will especially suit those who haven't played the mac version before. Text file included. This new version is enhanced by the use of Ripper's Wolf4SDL engine, having improved digitized sounds and higher video resolution, plus a new color palette. It allows the music to be played on Windows XP.

Wolf/Spear SDL Shareware Versions SDL shareware versions of Wolf3D/Spear Of Destiny. Credits go to Ripper for his development work on the Wolf SDL port, BrotherTank for his compiling work, and id software/Apogee for the original shareware versions.



Other Wolf3D Vista-Compatible Ports

Besides Wolf SDL, there are a number of other Wolf3D Vista-compatible ports being developed, including WinWolf3D, and NewWolf. Some are listed at FPS Ports - Wolf3D.