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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Scratches - cover.jpg | |cover = Scratches - cover.jpg | ||
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{{++}} Both GOG.com and Steam versions are fully compatible with Windows Vista and later. | {{++}} Both GOG.com and Steam versions are fully compatible with Windows Vista and later. | ||
{{++}} Retail versions are fully compatible also, with a configuration file edit. | {{++}} Retail versions are fully compatible also, with a configuration file edit. | ||
| − | {{--}} Game removed from GOG.com and Steam in January 2015.<ref name="availability">{{cite web|url=http://steamcommunity.com/app/46460/discussions/0/622954302098336803/?ctp=2#c618459109267275649|title=Game removed from steam | + | {{--}} Game removed from GOG.com and Steam in January 2015.<ref name="availability">{{cite web|url=http://steamcommunity.com/app/46460/discussions/0/622954302098336803/?ctp=2#c618459109267275649|title=Game removed from steam}}</ref> |
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{--}} Game removed from GOG.com and Steam in January 2015.<ref name="availability"/> | {{--}} Game removed from GOG.com and Steam in January 2015.<ref name="availability"/> | ||
| − | {{++}} Steam version can be ran without Steam running, and is DRM-free.{{ | + | {{++}} Steam version can be ran without Steam running, and is DRM-free.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Cheatfreak47|date=2016-09-27}}</ref> |
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
|windowed = hackable | |windowed = hackable | ||
| − | |windowed notes = Window mode is buggy, but can be achieved through | + | |windowed notes = Window mode is buggy, but can be achieved through editing <code>scream.cfg</code>. |
|borderless windowed = false | |borderless windowed = false | ||
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
| − | ===Retail versions of the game | + | ===Retail versions of the game BSoD modern Windows=== |
Attempting to run the original Scratches or Scratches: Director's Cut on Windows Vista or above will cause Windows to crash to a blue screen. | Attempting to run the original Scratches or Scratches: Director's Cut on Windows Vista or above will cause Windows to crash to a blue screen. | ||
{{ii}} This issue is caused by how modern Windows handles an outdated call for the monitor refresh rate. | {{ii}} This issue is caused by how modern Windows handles an outdated call for the monitor refresh rate. | ||
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
| − | {{Fixbox/fix|Manually | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Manually the edit configuration refresh rate|ref=<ref name="fix1">{{cite web|url=https://talk.senscape.io/t/problems-running-scratches-on-win-7/812|title=Problems running Scratches on Win 7?}}</ref>}} |
# Open <code>scream.cfg</code> at it's path mentioned above. | # Open <code>scream.cfg</code> at it's path mentioned above. | ||
# Change <code>RATE 0</code> to <code>RATE 60</code>. | # Change <code>RATE 0</code> to <code>RATE 60</code>. | ||
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'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
{{++}} The explanation for the problem and how it can be fixed was provided by the original developer of the game. | {{++}} The explanation for the problem and how it can be fixed was provided by the original developer of the game. | ||
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| + | ===Retail versions of Scratches crashing in-game=== | ||
| + | The original version of Scratches is prone to crashing on modern computers. | ||
| + | {{ii}} This issue was initially due to features that were added to Intel CPUs at the time, features that have since become standard in all Intel CPUs. | ||
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| + | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
| + | {{Fixbox/fix|Download and install an official patch|ref=<ref name="fix2">{{cite web|url=http://web.archive.org/web/20090228192407/http://nucleosys.com/site/component/option,com_docman/task,cat_view/gid,19/Itemid,29|title=Mirror of the Nucleosys downloads page}}</ref>}} | ||
| + | # Download and [http://web.archive.org/web/20090228192407/http://www.nucleosys.com/site/component/option,com_docman/task,doc_download/gid,7/Itemid,29/ install this patch] for Scratches. A mirror of this patch is available [https://mega.nz/#!QhdgVS4R!JL8PuefIe0SVWmM3QAEE1R2xVsZOszHuxPsqFeBsr_U here]. | ||
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| + | '''Notes''' | ||
| + | {{ii}} This patch was provided by the original developers during this game's original run. | ||
| + | {{--}} This patch will break compatibility with existing save files. | ||
| + | }} | ||
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| + | ===Retail versions of Scratches: Director's Cut crashing during The Last Visit=== | ||
| + | The initial release of Scratches Director's Cut came with only one disc, which contained a game breaking bug that would cause the game to crash during the additional content chapter of the game. | ||
| + | {{ii}}Future releases had two discs, with the second disc containing copies of the patches below, as such this issue should not be present on those copies, so long as the patches on Disc 2 are installed. | ||
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| + | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
| + | {{Fixbox/fix|Download and install a patch and an update|ref=<ref name="fix2"/>}} | ||
| + | # Download and [http://web.archive.org/web/20090228192407/http://www.nucleosys.com/site/component/option,com_docman/task,doc_download/gid,8/Itemid,29/ install this patch] for Scratches Director's Cut. A mirror of this patch is available [https://mega.nz/#!kkcC3Q7K!pILT4C3w-Y7fxMXpg_p8kdg9TAS5GrXOvfE_mrWFWpU here]. | ||
| + | # Download and [https://mega.nz/#!kpNVxbbC!ql60ClH4zHcTvWMyHI9qp99UJHRbDlFAO3YvjXYVrEs install this update] for Scratches Director's Cut. | ||
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| + | '''Notes''' | ||
| + | {{ii}} Only a mirror is available for the update because of Wayback Machine's file size limit. | ||
| + | {{++}} The update dramatically improves the visuals of the game overall, and fixes some minor visual bugs. | ||
}} | }} | ||
Revision as of 05:51, 27 September 2016
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| Developers | |
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| Nucleosys | |
| Publishers | |
| Got Game Entertainment | |
| Meridian4 | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | March 8, 2006 |
| macOS (OS X) | July 28, 2011 |
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Key points
- Both GOG.com and Steam versions are fully compatible with Windows Vista and later.
- Retail versions are fully compatible also, with a configuration file edit.
- Game removed from GOG.com and Steam in January 2015.[1]
General information
- GOG.com Community Discussions
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
- Steam Users' Forums
- Senscape Forum
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
Has 3 Releases, The Original, Director's Cut, and some copies of Director's Cut came with an extra disc with patches to fix problems in the 1-disc version. | |
- Game removed from GOG.com and Steam in January 2015.[1]
- Steam version can be ran without Steam running, and is DRM-free.[2]
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Template:Game data/rowTemplate:Game data/row
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Steam Play (Linux) | <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/46460/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
Template:Game data/rowTemplate:Game data/row
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Steam Play (Linux) | <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/46460/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English |
Issues fixed
Retail versions of the game BSoD modern Windows
Attempting to run the original Scratches or Scratches: Director's Cut on Windows Vista or above will cause Windows to crash to a blue screen.
- This issue is caused by how modern Windows handles an outdated call for the monitor refresh rate.
| Instructions |
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Retail versions of Scratches crashing in-game
The original version of Scratches is prone to crashing on modern computers.
- This issue was initially due to features that were added to Intel CPUs at the time, features that have since become standard in all Intel CPUs.
| Instructions |
|---|
Retail versions of Scratches: Director's Cut crashing during The Last Visit
The initial release of Scratches Director's Cut came with only one disc, which contained a game breaking bug that would cause the game to crash during the additional content chapter of the game.
- Future releases had two discs, with the second disc containing copies of the patches below, as such this issue should not be present on those copies, so long as the patches on Disc 2 are installed.
| Instructions |
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System requirements
| Windows | ||
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| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista, 7 | |
| Processor (CPU) | 1.0 GHz | |
| System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 500 MB | |
| Video card (GPU) | 64 MB of VRAM OpenGL 1.2 compatible DirectX 9.0c compatible |
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| macOS (OS X) | ||
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| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | 10.6.8 | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo 2 GHz | |
| System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | ||
| Video card (GPU) | 64 MB of VRAM OpenGL 1.2 compatible |
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Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data (use Wine regedit to access Windows registry paths). Games with Steam Cloud support may store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/46460/in addition to or instead of this directory. The app ID (46460) may differ in some cases. Treat backslashes as forward slashes. See the glossary page for details.