iPhone Wolf3D Now Available - DOOM "Fairly Soon"

[Zandog]

id Software has released Wolfenstein-3D for the iPhone, offering a mobile version of their original World War II first-person shooter. The 10 MB download is available on id Software's FTP server (ftp://ftp.idsoftware.com/idstuff/wolf3d/wolf3d_iphone_v1.0_src.zip), and here are the release notes (http://www.bluesnews.com/cgi-bin/articles.pl?show=890), which includes info about the history of this release. There are further details in this included document (http://www.bluesnews.com/cgi-bin/articles.pl?show=891) on iPhone development written by John Carmack with extensive details, concluding saying: "I'm going back to Rage for a while, but I do expect Classic Doom to come fairly soon for the iPhone." Frans, who dug up this scoop, was inspired to momentarily come out of retirement and post a mirror on Gamers.org (ftp://ftp.gamers.org/pub/idgames/idstuff/wolf3d/wolf3d_iphone_v1.0_src.zip).

Source: http://www.bluesnews.com/

[FilthyCanadian]

Upcoming games.. Guy.. you've been here since december, over 100 posts, wrong section.

[G0tsk1llz]

Upcoming games.. Guy.. you've been here since december, over 100 posts, wrong section.
well, the "Upcoming Games" section is pretty new

[FilthyCanadian]

^^ Mhm, And he's not, he should know better.

[pante]

he post it both here and in the upcoming games section.

[jawslover]

well, to be fair, wolfenstein 3d is out already...(supposedly)

[inferi22]

link?

[Forerunnerz]

id Software has released Wolfenstein-3D for the iPhone, offering a mobile version of their original World War II first-person shooter. The 10 MB download is available on id Software's FTP server (ftp://ftp.idsoftware.com/idstuff/wolf3d/wolf3d_iphone_v1.0_src.zip), and here are the release notes (http://www.bluesnews.com/cgi-bin/articles.pl?show=890), which includes info about the history of this release. There are further details in this included document (http://www.bluesnews.com/cgi-bin/articles.pl?show=891) on iPhone development written by John Carmack with extensive details, concluding saying: "I'm going back to Rage for a while, but I do expect Classic Doom to come fairly soon for the iPhone." Frans, who dug up this scoop, was inspired to momentarily come out of retirement and post a mirror on Gamers.org (ftp://ftp.gamers.org/pub/idgames/idstuff/wolf3d/wolf3d_iphone_v1.0_src.zip).

Source: http://www.bluesnews.com/

Not out. Searched Wolf-3D, Wolf3d, Wolfenstein-3D, Wolfenstien-3D, Wolfenstein3D, Wolfenstien3D. Nothing.

[pante]

i downloaded it from the place he mentioned in his thread (ftp://ftp.idsoftware.com/idstuff/wolf3d/wolf3d_iphone_v1.0_src.zip) but don't have any idea how to install it.

[No Hero]

Not out. Searched Wolf-3D, Wolf3d, Wolfenstein-3D, Wolfenstien-3D, Wolfenstein3D, Wolfenstien3D. Nothing.

Well not out on app store, but in the link... (ftp server link(

[inferi22]

Y isn't it in app store and does it work on non jb touches and if it does how do you install

[No Hero]

I see, the link is actually the source code :( (But it's still copyrighted so only for personal use i guess by developers in the program)

[Crimsonpaw]

It should be out soon, here's the official site: http://www.idsoftware.com/wolfenstein3dclassic/

[yourofl10]

Hmmm no screen shots yet.

[Gamingfun]

It should be out soon, here's the official site: http://www.idsoftware.com/wolfenstein3dclassic/

Ha I like the *Not responsible for damage to the iPhone caused by awesome action overload :D

So is it submitted to the app store waiting for approval or just for jailbroken systems :confused:

[CandyNJ66]

wow, I played this back in 1996 SO MANY times...brings back memories. The nazi soldiers voices, they would curse (in german) and just the feel of the game.

I hope it will be in the app store soon.

[iGewappnet]

This game will obviously not be available worldwide, at least not in the German store. The game is forbidden in Germany since 1994 because of the use of Nazi symbols. Besides this it's also a FPS with red blood (age 18+) and therefore not allowed to be sold via download.

[pante]

i sent an e-mail to id software, and asked when it will be out... waiting for reply.

[Vester]

imma see if i cant install it, if i can i will tell you guys how :D

[Vester]

nope tried EVERYTHING aside from jailbreaking no work

[Gamingfun]

nope tried EVERYTHING aside from jailbreaking no work

:( Well thanks for trying and the update

[kieranvanpinxteren]

After you downloaded the thing drag the file into your application page! ITS THAT EASY

[NotYou]

I think it's great that id is doing this.

I can't get the download page to show up. Is anyone else having that problem? It just tells me that the page can't be found.:mad:

[amusing Grace]

Try firefox, that worked for me.

Do i have to drag the file into the application page of my itunes?
My phone is NOT jailbroken, will it work nevertheless?

[NotYou]

Try firefox, that worked for me.

Do i have to drag the file into the application page of my itunes?
My phone is NOT jailbroken, will it work nevertheless?

That worked. Thanks.

[idespair]

If you read the notes that come with the file, this isn't intended for normal users to play - it's been made available under the GPL as a case study/ready made engine to help other developers in creating their own games.

[yourofl10]

If you read the notes that come with the file, this isn't intended for normal users to play - it's been made available under the GPL as a case study/ready made engine to help other developers in creating their own games.

Ok thanks for clarifying.

[CandyNJ66]

If you read the notes that come with the file, this isn't intended for normal users to play - it's been made available under the GPL as a case study/ready made engine to help other developers in creating their own games.

Why does it say Wolfenstein and has the APP STORE icon next to it on the official page? Apparently there will be a version coming to the app store I hope? It will no doubt be censored when it is.

This version I guess is the full uncensored version. I don't know..

[wildmatt]

Why does it say Wolfenstein and has the APP STORE icon next to it on the official page? Apparently there will be a version coming to the app store I hope? It will no doubt be censored when it is.

This version I guess is the full uncensored version. I don't know..

Let's chill out people, that link is the source code for people to maybe improve upon it, or even release their own game.

It's been submitted to the appstore and will be out shortly.

[CandyNJ66]

Ok, I see gazillions of file, which file do I drag into applications???

Thank you

[Crimsonpaw]

Let's chill out people, that link is the source code for people to maybe improve upon it, or even release their own game.

It's been submitted to the appstore and will be out shortly.
Yeah, I'm sure it'll be there in the next 48 hours but I think ID could have done a better job announcing this. Releasing Wolf3D and the source has caused a LOT of confusion in the community.

Looking forward to Doom though!

[CandyNJ66]

This game that was released really IS not for the general public like the person posted before so I am really going to wait for the official release.

Hopefully it will be out in a few days :)

[soup]

ipa files are zip files (just normal apple obscurification)

just rename the file from zip to ipa, double click - see what happens !

can't try it myself, ftp down (blocked?)

[No Hero]

I see, the link is actually the source code :( (But it's still copyrighted so only for personal use i guess by developers in the program)

Read this time.

[CandyNJ66]

ipa files are zip files (just normal apple obscurification)

just rename the file from zip to ipa, double click - see what happens !

can't try it myself, ftp down (blocked?)

Someone else do this and confirm it. I'm still waiting

[Gieve]

Someone else do this and confirm it. I'm still waiting

it wont work......... the zip is just the source code! not the final compiled game, just wait for it to appear on the appstore. there will be NO legit way of getting the source to run on your iphone/touch.

[soup]

true :(

just gone through a proxy server and grabbed it !

it needs to be compiled.......whos got a sdk :)

[CommanderData]

Guys... don't bother trying to figure out how to install it. The zip file is all the source code, graphics and audio as an xcode project. :) I downloaded it earlier today, had to modify the source in 2 places to even get it to compile... I did play it for about 5 or 10 minutes on my iPhone this afternoon while taking a break!

It needs better controls, If I tried to play a full game on it with the defaults I would go nuts. :D Neat as a test anyway, and they will let you use bits of the engine in your own games so big props to id software and John Carmack :cool:

Edit- I just played it again for a few more minutes. Some of the alternate control schemes Carmack came up with are not so bad... you can mix/match accelerometer with on screen directional control. That helps quite a bit. I may just have to play the whole thing now :)

[inferi22]

can you give us your modified code plz

[CommanderData]

can you give us your modified code plz

I'm really sorry but it doesn't work that way. When I develop or compile something for testing it's locked to my device with my private dev key. Apple put in those safeguards to prevent anyone from selling or sharing apps outside the store. :)

I can say it'll be worth a download when ID finally releases it. I may try to do a video later to show you all how it works (if I get enough time tonight)!

[Varkman]

I keep thinking that two virtual analog sticks (a la Sparta / iDracula) would be perfect for a FPS but then realising how would shooting be accomplished. If the iPhone/iTouch had small triggers on the right hand side so that when you rotated it landscape there were like L1 and R1 on a PS controller it would be an ideal solution.

[spamboy]

I keep thinking that two virtual analog sticks (a la Sparta / iDracula) would be perfect for a FPS but then realising how would shooting be accomplished. If the iPhone/iTouch had small triggers on the right hand side so that when you rotated it landscape there were like L1 and R1 on a PS controller it would be an ideal solution.
Yep, and Carmack even shot down the method I was thinking of, having triggers on the top right/left while playing landscape and tapping with the side of your index finger. I recall reading about a game that let you shoot by tapping the back of the iDevice. Why not use that?

[pante]

this is a reply they sent me :) COOL!!!

Hi Pante,

Wolf3D is in the review process at Apple, it should be available on
the app store as soon as it clears their process.

Thanks -
Cass

[CandyNJ66]

Thanks Pante! I hope the approval process doesn't take too long. :)

I hope Commander Data can make that Wolfenstein video.

[Christopher]

Thank you for the update, pante. This sounds interesting.

[yourofl10]

Thanks Pante

[pante]

you can always count on me :)

[yourofl10]

you can always count on me :)

We sure can!

[Rad]

ID Games for the Iphone/Itouch this is Great news; Castle Wolf 3D was never my favorite but will most likely buy it and for sure will buy Doom.

Was the commander Keen and Heretic/Hexan games theirs too or were they exclusive to 3D realms, Apogee and Raven software?

[Rad]

Any one try it Yet?

http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=309470478&mt=8

[jchampl]

ID Games for the Iphone/Itouch this is Great news; Castle Wolf 3D was never my favorite but will most likely buy it and for sure will buy Doom.

Was the commander Keen and Heretic/Hexan games theirs too or were they exclusive to 3D realms, Apogee and Raven software?

keen belongs to apogee, id developed them, but apogee (the publisher) would have to give the okay to release em since technically they are in their library.

[jchampl]

Any one try it Yet?

http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=309470478&mt=8

it's not quite available yet, i keep checking but everytime i click it says not currently available, should be soon. :)

[jchampl]

ok now its available!

[burrows]

Well .. it looks exactly the same as in PC .. the controls are pretty smooth .. also, user can move by titling the iphone in the required direction .. a total of 6 episodes .. yet to finish them :)

[Maythius]

update is out and its soooooooo sick! The graphics are high rez!

[Maythius]

I guess this is the wrong thread?

[Zincous]

I guess this is the wrong thread?

Yes :p