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|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
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{{Infobox game/row/engine|Stark|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://wiki.scummvm.org/index.php/The_Longest_Journey|title=The Longest Journey - ScummVM :: Wiki|date=May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://github.com/scummvm/scummvm/blob/master/engines/stark/configure.engine|title=scummvm/configure.engine at master · scummvm/residualvm|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>}}
 
|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 19, 1999}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 19, 1999}}
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|reception    =
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|the-longest-journey|91}}
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|the-longest-journey|rating}}
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|taxonomy    =
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time}}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Cinematic camera}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Point and select}}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Adventure}}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Realistic, Pre-rendered graphics}}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Europe, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Medieval}}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | The Longest Journey}}
 
|steam appid  = 6310
 
|steam appid  = 6310
|gogcom page  = the_longest_journey
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|steam appid side = 6320
 +
|gogcom id    = 1207658794
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|official site= http://www.longestjourney.com/
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|lutris      = the-longest-journey
 +
|hltb        = 10053
 
|strategywiki = The Longest Journey
 
|strategywiki = The Longest Journey
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|mobygames    = 1439
 
|wikipedia    = The Longest Journey
 
|wikipedia    = The Longest Journey
 
|winehq      = 1937
 
|winehq      = 1937
 +
|license      = commercial
 +
}}
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{{Introduction
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|introduction      =
 +
 +
|release history  =
 +
 +
|current state    =
 
}}
 
}}
{{Series|The Longest Journey}}
 
  
'''Key points'''
 
{{--}} Performance is fairly poor on modern operating systems, with multiple issues with the way that the game window is rendered and movie compatibility.
 
{{--}} Fixes listed on this article make the game playable, but the experience is relatively unfriendly.
 
 
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
{{mm}} [http://www.longestjourney.com/ Official game site]
 
 
{{mm}} [http://forums.longestjourney.com/index.php Official forums]
 
{{mm}} [http://forums.longestjourney.com/index.php Official forums]
 
{{mm}} [http://forums.longestjourney.com/forumdisplay.php?f=13 Official forums support section]
 
{{mm}} [http://forums.longestjourney.com/forumdisplay.php?f=13 Official forums support section]
{{mm}} [http://tlj.wikia.com/wiki/TLJwiki The Longest Journey Wiki]
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{{GOG.com links|1207658794|the_longest_journeydreamfall_series|for game series}}
{{GOG.com links|the_longest_journey|the_longest_journeydreamfall_series|for game series}}
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{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/6310/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/6310/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
 
{{mm}} [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=178 Steam Users' Forums]
 
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability/row| Retail | | DRM-free | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Retail | | DRM-free | | | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| GOG | the_longest_journey | DRM-free | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| GamersGate | the-longest-journey | Steam | | | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| Steam | 6310 | Steam | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| GOG.com | the_longest_journey | DRM-free | v1.42; includes manual, wallpapers, guide, soundtrack, avatars, and artwork | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| GMG | the-longest-journey | Steam |  |  | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Humble | the-longest-journey | Steam | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 6310 | Steam | v1.61 | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 3665-1 | Steam |  | | Windows | unavailable }}
 
}}
 
}}
{{++}} The soundtrack is available for free at [ftp://ftp.funcom.com/media/tlj/tlj_soundtrack/ developer's website].
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{{ii}} Demos are available from {{store link|Steam|6320}} and [https://www.scummvm.org/demos/#other ScummVM].
 
 
===GOG.com and Steam===
 
{{--}} Both digital releases of the game have major compatibility issues and require tweaking to get around them
 
 
 
===GoG.com===
 
 
 
{{ii}} Currently shipping 1.42.
 
 
 
===Retail===
 
{{ii}} 4 CD-ROMs, a 2 CD as well as a DVD re-release has been made.<ref>[[Wikipedia:The Longest Journey]]</ref>
 
  
 
==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==
 
===Patches===
 
===Patches===
{{ii}} [http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/345-the-longest-journey-patch/ Patch 1.61] adds an external configuration tool along with some bug fixes. This patch is for retail releases only.
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{{ii}} [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/345-the-longest-journey-patch/ Patch 1.61] adds an external configuration tool along with some bug fixes. This patch is the latest for 2CD/DVD releases only.
 +
{{ii}} The latest patch for 4CD releases is Build 142.
 +
{{ii}} The Steam version already includes this patch.
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This needs far more detailed instructions to be useful. Leave commented out until then.
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{{ii}} The Patch can be forced on other versions by using an archive utility to extract the files. Just to have audio, you must convert iss files to ogg (audio only) format using vorbis codec and rename format to ovs.
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-->
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{{ii}} The only problem is the lack of character encoding other than the English version.
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===[https://www.patreon.com/user?u=44312848 Peixoto's patch]===
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{{ii}} Allows high resolution and super sampling anti aliasing
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{{ii}} Fixes the white square over the quit game dialog
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{{ii}} Works with the GOG and DVD versions, but not with the original 3 CDs version
  
{{ii}} Patch can be forced on other versions by using an archive utility to extract the files. However, you may have sound issues.
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===[[ScummVM]]===
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{{ii}} The game can be run with [[ScummVM]] regular builds as of October 2021.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.scummvm.org/news/20211009/|title=ScummVM - Oct 9, 2021: Twenty years ago today...|date=2021-10-10|snippet=With this release we announce support for Grim Fandango, The Longest Journey and Myst 3: Exile.}}</ref>
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|appdata}}\Funcom\TLJ}}
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|appdata}}\Funcom\TLJ|{{p|game}}\}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|appdata}}\Funcom\TLJ}}
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|appdata}}\Funcom\TLJ|{{p|game}}\Save|{{p|appdata}}\The Longest Journey\Save}}
 
}}
 
}}
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{{++}} Save game data location can be changed, see [[#Change save game data location|change save game data location]].
  
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
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{{#vardefine:ScummVM|true}}
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
|origin               =  
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|discord                  =
|origin notes         =  
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|discord notes            =
|steam cloud           = false
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|epic games launcher      =
|steam cloud notes    =  
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|epic games launcher notes =
|uplay                =  
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|gog galaxy                = false
|uplay notes           =  
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|gog galaxy notes          =
 +
|origin                   =  
 +
|origin notes             =  
 +
|steam cloud               = false
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|steam cloud notes        =
 +
|ubisoft connect          =
 +
|ubisoft connect notes    =  
 +
|xbox cloud                =  
 +
|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Video settings==
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==Video==
 
{{Image|The_Longest_Journey_launcher.png|Launcher options}}
 
{{Image|The_Longest_Journey_launcher.png|Launcher options}}
 
{{Image|The_Longest_Journey_options.png|In-game options}}
 
{{Image|The_Longest_Journey_options.png|In-game options}}
{{Video settings
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{{Video
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|widescreen wsgf award      =  
 
|widescreen wsgf award      =  
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award    =  
 
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    =  
 
|widescreen resolution      = false
 
|widescreen resolution      = false
|widescreen resolution notes= Only supports 4:3 aspect ratio at 640x480 resolution.
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|widescreen resolution notes= 640x480 (4:3) native resolution.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://wiki.scummvm.org/index.php?title=The_Longest_Journey|title=ScummVM :: Wiki - The Longest Journey|date=2022-07-09}}</ref>
 
|multimonitor              = false
 
|multimonitor              = false
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
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|4k ultra hd                = false
 
|4k ultra hd                = false
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
|fov                        = false
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|fov                        = n/a
 
|fov notes                  =  
 
|fov notes                  =  
 
|windowed                  = hackable
 
|windowed                  = hackable
|windowed notes            = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]].
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|windowed notes            = Use ScummVM and disable the '''Fullscreen mode''' setting on the '''Graphics''' tab. Press {{key|Alt|Enter}} in-game to toggle.
 
|borderless windowed        = false
 
|borderless windowed        = false
 
|borderless windowed notes  =  
 
|borderless windowed notes  =  
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|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|antialiasing              = hackable
 
|antialiasing              = hackable
|antialiasing notes        = Can be forced in driver. See [[#Issues fixed|Graphic glitches/flickering with forced AA]]
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|antialiasing notes        = Use ScummVM and set the '''3D Anti-aliasing''' setting on the '''Graphics''' tab to the desired level. This applies [[MSAA]] up to 16x.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://docs.scummvm.org/en/latest/advanced_topics/understand_graphics.html#anti-aliasing|title=ScummVM Documentation - Understanding the graphics settings - Anti-aliasing|date=2022-07-09|snippet=Multisampling Anti-Aliasing, or MSAA for short, was developed as a much faster alternative...}}</ref>
|vsync                      = false
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|vsync                      = hackable
|vsync notes                =  
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|vsync notes                = Use ScummVM and enable the '''V-Sync in 3D Games''' setting on the '''Graphics''' tab.
|60 fps                    = unknown
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|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|60 fps notes              =  
|120 fps                    = unknown
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|120 fps                    = false
|120 fps notes              =  
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|120 fps notes              = Capped at 92 FPS.
|color blind                = unknown
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|hdr                        = unknown
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|hdr notes                  =  
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|color blind                = false
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]===
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==Input==
{{ii}} No native option to run in windowed.
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{{Input
{{ii}} Game only runs at resolution at 640x480 (whether fullscreen or windowed)
 
{{--}} Game window cannot be moved or manipulated, and there are no fixes for this issue.
 
 
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Fix: Edit Preferences.ini}}
 
# Steam: Open <code>{{p|appdata}}\The Longest Journey\Preferences.ini</code>
 
# GoG: Open <code>Preferences.ini</code> in your game install folder.
 
# Under the <code>[DirectX]</code> heading, type <code>bool_StartFullscreen=0</code>, and save your changes.<ref>http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showpost.php?p=7631112&postcount=2</ref>
 
}}
 
 
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Fix: Secondary Monitor}}
 
{{--}} Will not work on every graphics card.
 
 
* Sometimes connecting an external monitor will force the game into "windowed mode".
 
}}
 
 
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Set compatibility mode for 640 × 480}}
 
{{++}} This is the simplest and most stable solution.
 
{{--}} 640x480 is not supported by many modern displays.
 
# Right click the game shortcut.
 
# Choose Properties.
 
# Go to the Compatibility tab.
 
# Choose "Run in 640 × 480 screen resolution".
 
# Click OK.
 
}}
 
 
 
==Input settings==
 
{{Input settings
 
 
|key remap                = false
 
|key remap                = false
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
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|mouse menu                = true
 
|mouse menu                = true
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
|invert mouse y-axis      = false
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|invert mouse y-axis      = n/a
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 
|controller support        = false
 
|controller support        = false
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|invert controller y-axis  = unknown
 
|invert controller y-axis  = unknown
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
|touchscreen               = unknown
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|xinput controllers        = unknown
|touchscreen notes        =  
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|xinput controllers notes  =
|button prompts           = unknown
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|xbox prompts              = unknown
|button prompts notes     =  
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|xbox prompts notes        =
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|impulse triggers          = unknown
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|impulse triggers notes    =
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|dualshock 4               = unknown
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|dualshock 4 notes        =
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|dualshock prompts        = unknown
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|dualshock prompts notes  =
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|light bar support        = unknown
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|light bar support notes  =
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|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    =  
|light bar support        = unknown
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|simultaneous input        = unknown
|light bar support notes   =  
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|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 settings==
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==Audio==
{{Audio settings
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{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
|separate volume notes    =  
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|separate volume notes    = Voice, Music, Sound Effects
 
|surround sound          = false
 
|surround sound          = false
 
|surround sound notes    =  
 
|surround sound notes    =  
 
|subtitles                = true
 
|subtitles                = true
|subtitles notes          =  
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|subtitles notes          = Press {{key|F9}} to toggle. Some subtitles mismatch audio.{{cn|date=2022-07-09}}
 
|closed captions          = false
 
|closed captions          = false
 
|closed captions notes    =  
 
|closed captions notes    =  
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  |audio    = true
 
  |audio    = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
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}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = French
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = German
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    = Retail only; [https://www.compiware-forum.de/downloads/file/491-the-longest-journey-german-patch/ download for digital releases].
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Italian
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    = Retail only.
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Polish
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    = Retail and GOG.com only.
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Russian
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    = Offcial localization by "1C/Snowball". Retail only. Patch for digital release [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=760046868 here].
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Spanish
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    = Retail only. Download: [http://traducciones.clandlan.net/index.php?page=download&file=AS/TheLongestJourney_tradu.7z Text], [http://traducciones.clandlan.net/index.php?page=download&file=AS/TheLongestJourney_videos.rar videos] and [http://traducciones.clandlan.net/index.php?page=download&file=AS/TheLongestJourney_voces.rar voices].
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Swedish
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    = Retail only.
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==Issues fixed==
 
==Issues fixed==
===Fonts===
 
{{ii}} Default fonts can be very difficult to read.
 
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Edit Fonts}}
 
{{++}} Customize fonts and sizes.
 
{{--}} Some text may not align properly in dialog boxes.
 
# Steam: Open {{p|appdata}}\The Longest Journey\Gui.ini</code>.
 
# GoG: Open <code>Gui.ini</code> in your game install folder.
 
# For the subtitle/dialog choice box change the font name and/or font size:
 
:<code>bigfont=Slurry</code>
 
:<code>bigheight=19</code>
 
# For tooltips change: change the font name and/or font size:
 
:<code>smallfont=Garamond</code>
 
:<code>smallheight=11</code>
 
 
 
 
===Movie and graphics problems===
 
===Movie and graphics problems===
{{ii}} Issue with not being able to view the Bink-encoded movies.
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{{ii}} Issue with not being able to view the Bink-encoded movies or display a game window (black screen).
{{ii}} Issue with not being able to display a game window (black screen).
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{{ii}} Versions prior to 1.61 do not have a separate {{file|Configure.exe}} utility. These versions have options presented when the game is launched instead.
{{ii}} The fixes work for most people, but others have persistent problems and cannot get the game to work properly
 
{{ii}} Versions prior to 1.61 do not have a separate <code>Configure.exe</code> utility. These versions have options presented when the game is launched instead.
 
  
{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox|description=Switch to High Performance power plan in the [[Control Panel]] (laptops only)|ref=<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20151027232505/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1970383#post23571841 Can't view movies? - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref>|fix=
{{Fixbox/fix|Run in Software Mode}}
 
{{ii}} This fix turns off the game's hardware graphics acceleration.<ref>http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=558693</ref>
 
{{++}} Only affects the 3D models on screen, as backgrounds are rendered in 2D.
 
{{--}} Slightly worse visual quality.
 
# Go to the installation folder.
 
# Run <code>Configure.exe</code> that you'll find in the above folder. Change one of the options (doesn't matter which) and click ok - this will create the config file. You can open <code>Configure.exe</code> again and switch the option back if you want.
 
# Open <code>{{p|appdata}}\The Longest Journey\Preferences.ini</code>
 
# Under the section that starts with <code>[DirectX]</code> add or change the following settings:
 
:<code>bool_IsDoubleBuffer=0</code>
 
:<code>bool_UseHardware=0</code>
 
}}
 
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Multiple displays}}
 
{{ii}} If it doesn't work, try to create multiple display (VGA, extend), as shown in [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WvtAgwVVYhA/ this video]. Also u can put those two monitors you have just created in cross position, so your mouse will not run "out of screen".
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
{{Fixbox|1=
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===Crash at Police Station===
{{Fixbox/fix|Fix: High Performance Power Plan}}
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{{ii}} On some graphics cards, the game will crash upon entering the Police Station.
{{ii}} This fix only applies to laptops.<ref>http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showpost.php?p=23571841&postcount=8</ref>
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Change the power settings to 'High Performance' in the control panel.
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{{Fixbox|description=Fix: GOG.com version|ref=<ref>[https://www.gog.com/forum/the_longest_journeydreamfall_series/crash_on_entering_police_station/post11 Crash on entering Police Station] (retrieved)</ref>|fix=
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# Download {{file|[https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1194-policestationcrashpatchzip/ PoliceStationCrashPatch.zip]}}.
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# Extract {{file|01.Xarc}} from {{file|PoliceStationCrashPatch.zip}} and copy it to {{folder|{{P|game}}\32\01}}, overwriting the existing file.
 
}}
 
}}
  
===Crash to desktop===
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===Game exit screen is white===
{{ii}}  Game exits to desktop with an error message as soon as a cutscene (FMV) stops playing
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{{Fixbox|description=Use DDrawCompat|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://github.com/narzoul/DDrawCompat|title=GitHub|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
{{Fixbox|1=
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# Download [https://github.com/narzoul/DDrawCompat/releases/ DDrawCompat].
{{Fixbox/fix|Fix: Skip cutscenes}}
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# Extract the contents from the {{file|.zip}} file into {{folder|{{p|game}}\System}}.
Press Escape before the cutscene finishes. Also, save at every new location. That way you can watch the cutscene, then reload your game after the crash and skip ahead.
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
{{Fixbox|1=
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==Other information==
{{Fixbox/fix|Fix: Use low quality video}}
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===API===
# Open <code>{{p|appdata}}\The Longest Journey\preferences.ini</code>
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{{API
# Under the <code>[Preferences]</code> heading, change <code>bool_HighResVideo=1</code> to <code>bool_HighResVideo=0</code> and save.
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|direct3d versions      = 5
For digital releases, go to in-game options and uncheck "High Quality Video".
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|direct3d notes        =  
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|directdraw versions    = 2
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|directdraw notes      =
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|wing                  =
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|wing notes            =
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|opengl versions        = hackable
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|opengl notes          = Use ScummVM and set the '''Game 3D Renderer''' setting on the '''Graphics''' tab to '''OpenGL''' or '''OpenGL with shaders'''.
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|glide versions        =
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|glide notes            =
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|software mode          = hackable
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|software mode notes    = Use ScummVM and set the '''Game 3D Renderer''' setting on the '''Graphics''' tab to '''Software'''. Note that the software renderer does not support modded assets.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Baronsmoki|date=2022-07-09|comment=A ScummVM dialogue says this when trying to run The Longest Journey HD mod with the software renderer.}}</ref>
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|mantle support        =
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|mantle support notes  =
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|metal support          =
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|metal support notes    =
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|vulkan versions        =
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|vulkan notes          =
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|dos modes              =
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|dos modes notes        =
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|shader model versions  =
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|shader model notes    =
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|windows 32-bit exe    = true
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|windows 64-bit exe    = hackable
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|windows arm app        = false
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|windows exe notes      = Use [[ScummVM]] for 64-bit support.
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|mac os x powerpc app  = hackable
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|macos intel 32-bit app = hackable
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|macos intel 64-bit app = hackable
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|macos arm app          =  
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|macos app notes        = Use [[ScummVM]].
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|linux powerpc app      = false
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|linux 32-bit executable= hackable
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|linux 64-bit executable= hackable
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|linux executable notes = Use [[ScummVM]].
 
}}
 
}}
  
===Crash at Police Station===
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===Middleware===
{{ii}} On some graphics cards, the game will crash upon entering the Police Station.
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{{Middleware
 
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|physics          =
{{Fixbox|1=
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|physics notes    =
{{Fixbox/fix|Fix: Patch}}
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|audio            =
Fixed with the [[#Patches|1.61 patch]].
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|audio notes      =
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|interface        =
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|interface notes  =
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|input            =
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|input notes      =
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|cutscenes        = Bink Video, Smacker
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|cutscenes notes  =
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|multiplayer      =
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|multiplayer notes=  
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|anticheat        =
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|anticheat notes  =
 
}}
 
}}
  
{{ii}} If you find the patch is unable to be installed (for example, with the GOG.com version of the game), you may be able to fix the crash by changing some options on the game's launcher. Turn off 3D acceleration, high quality models and set the game to 16 bit colour. You can then re-enable these after you get past that section of the game. When all else fails you can try right-clicking the game icon, select Properties, select the Compatibility tab and check the box for "Run in 640 x 480 screen resolution".
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===Modifications===
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====HD mod====
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{{mm}} [https://tljhd.github.io/ Download link]
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{{ii}} The mod includes neural network upscaled backgrounds and sprites, as well as a redrawn user interface.
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{{ii}} This mod uses ResidualVM framework to load new assets. The development of ResidualVM has been stopped, and the project's functionality is now part of [[ScummVM]].<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://forums.scummvm.org/viewtopic.php?p=94437#p94437|title=TLJ: Random text is replaced by ellipses - ScummVM :: Forums|date=2023-06-04}}</ref> ResidualVM remains a working solution, but if any bugs occur when running the mod (e.g. incorrect word wrapping in menus with "..." replacing parts of labels), switch to ScummVM instead.
  
===Graphic glitches/flickering with forced AA===
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====[https://www.moddb.com/mods/hd-characters HD characters mod]====
{{ii}} Graphic anomalies can be seen when forcing Anti-aliasing through driver's Control Panel
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{{mm}} [https://www.moddb.com/mods/hd-characters HD characters mod Download link]
{{Fixbox|1=
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{{ii}} This mod upscales most characters (the previously bugged Emma upscaled texture in the pack works correctly as from ScummVM v2.8.0 and above) and removes the mipmapping, creating a more crisp experience. It is meant to be played alongside the HD mod above.
{{Fixbox/fix|Fix: Force single buffering}}
 
# Run <code>Configure.exe</code> found in the main game directory. In the launcher, go to Advanced Options.
 
# Check "Force Single Buffer".
 
An alternative solution can be found [http://steamcommunity.com/app/6310/discussions/0/864980278002576177/ here]
 
}}
 
  
 
==System requirements==
 
==System requirements==
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|minOS    = 95
 
|minOS    = 95
|minCPU  = Pentium 166 MHz
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|minCPU  = Intel Pentium 166 MHz
 
|minRAM  = 32 MB
 
|minRAM  = 32 MB
 
|minHD    = 300 MB
 
|minHD    = 300 MB
|minGPU  = 640x480 SVGA high colour (16bit) video card
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|minGPU  = 640x480 SVGA high color (16-bit) video card
 
|minVRAM  = 2 MB
 
|minVRAM  = 2 MB
  
 
|recOS    = 98, ME, 2000, XP
 
|recOS    = 98, ME, 2000, XP
|recCPU  = Pentium II 266 MHz
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|recCPU  = Intel Pentium II 266 MHz
 
|recRAM  = 64 MB
 
|recRAM  = 64 MB
 
|recHD    = 2 GB
 
|recHD    = 2 GB
|recGPU  = 3D accelarator card (Direct 3D compatible)
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|recGPU  = 3D accelerator card (Direct3D compatible)
 
|recVRAM  = 4 MB
 
|recVRAM  = 4 MB
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
{{References}}
 
{{References}}
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{{GOG.com Enhancement Project}}

Latest revision as of 12:55, 18 February 2024

The Longest Journey
The Longest Journey cover
Developers
Funcom
Engines
Stark[1][2]
Release dates
Windows November 19, 1999
Reception
Metacritic 91
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase
Modes Singleplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives Cinematic camera
Controls Point and select
Genres Adventure
Art styles Realistic, Pre-rendered graphics
Themes Europe, Sci-fi, Fantasy, Medieval
Series The Longest Journey
The Longest Journey on HowLongToBeat
The Longest Journey on IGDB
The Longest Journey guide on StrategyWiki
The Longest Journey on MobyGames
The Longest Journey on Wikipedia
The Longest Journey
The Longest Journey 1999
Dreamfall: The Longest Journey 2006
Dreamfall Chapters 2014

The Longest Journey is a singleplayer cinematic camera adventure game in the The Longest Journey series.

General information

Official forums
Official forums support section
GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
GOG.com Support Page
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
DRM-free
Windows
GamersGate
Icon overlay.png
Windows
GOG.com
DRM-free
v1.42; includes manual, wallpapers, guide, soundtrack, avatars, and artwork
Windows
Green Man Gaming
Icon overlay.png
Windows
Humble Store
Icon overlay.png
Windows
Steam
Icon overlay.png
v1.61
Windows
Gamesplanet logo.svg (unavailable)
Icon overlay.png
Windows
Demos are available from Steam and ScummVM.

Essential improvements

Patches

Patch 1.61 adds an external configuration tool along with some bug fixes. This patch is the latest for 2CD/DVD releases only.
The latest patch for 4CD releases is Build 142.
The Steam version already includes this patch.
The only problem is the lack of character encoding other than the English version.

Peixoto's patch

Allows high resolution and super sampling anti aliasing
Fixes the white square over the quit game dialog
Works with the GOG and DVD versions, but not with the original 3 CDs version

ScummVM

The game can be run with ScummVM regular builds as of October 2021.[3]

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows %APPDATA%\Funcom\TLJ
<path-to-game>\[Note 1]
Steam Play (Linux) <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/6310/pfx/[Note 2]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows %APPDATA%\Funcom\TLJ
<path-to-game>\Save[Note 1]
%APPDATA%\The Longest Journey\Save
Steam Play (Linux) <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/6310/pfx/[Note 2]
Save game data location can be changed, see change save game data location.

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
GOG Galaxy
Steam Cloud
ScummVM 2.1+ supports cloud saves on third-party cloud storage services. See the ScummVM documentation for details.

Video

Launcher options
Launcher options
In-game options
In-game options

Graphics feature State Notes
Widescreen resolution
640x480 (4:3) native resolution.[4]
Multi-monitor
Ultra-widescreen
4K Ultra HD
Field of view (FOV)
Windowed
Use ScummVM and disable the Fullscreen mode setting on the Graphics tab. Press Alt+ Enter in-game to toggle.
Borderless fullscreen windowed
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
Use ScummVM and set the 3D Anti-aliasing setting on the Graphics tab to the desired level. This applies MSAA up to 16x.[5]
Vertical sync (Vsync)
Use ScummVM and enable the V-Sync in 3D Games setting on the Graphics tab.
60 FPS
120+ FPS
Capped at 92 FPS.
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.

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

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Voice, Music, Sound Effects
Surround sound
Subtitles
Press F9 to toggle. Some subtitles mismatch audio.[citation needed]
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
French
German
Retail only; download for digital releases.
Italian
Retail only.
Polish
Retail and GOG.com only.
Russian
Offcial localization by "1C/Snowball". Retail only. Patch for digital release here.
Spanish
Retail only. Download: Text, videos and voices.
Swedish
Retail only.

Issues fixed

Movie and graphics problems

Issue with not being able to view the Bink-encoded movies or display a game window (black screen).
Versions prior to 1.61 do not have a separate Configure.exe utility. These versions have options presented when the game is launched instead.
Switch to High Performance power plan in the Control Panel (laptops only)[6]

Crash at Police Station

On some graphics cards, the game will crash upon entering the Police Station.
Fix: GOG.com version[7]
  1. Download PoliceStationCrashPatch.zip.
  2. Extract 01.Xarc from PoliceStationCrashPatch.zip and copy it to <path-to-game>\32\01, overwriting the existing file.

Game exit screen is white

Use DDrawCompat[8]
  1. Download DDrawCompat.
  2. Extract the contents from the .zip file into <path-to-game>\System.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 5
DirectDraw 2
OpenGL
Use ScummVM and set the Game 3D Renderer setting on the Graphics tab to OpenGL or OpenGL with shaders.
Software renderer
Use ScummVM and set the Game 3D Renderer setting on the Graphics tab to Software. Note that the software renderer does not support modded assets.[9]
ExecutablePPC 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
Use ScummVM for 64-bit support.
macOS (OS X)
Use ScummVM.
Linux
Use ScummVM.

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Cutscenes Bink Video, Smacker

Modifications

HD mod

Download link
The mod includes neural network upscaled backgrounds and sprites, as well as a redrawn user interface.
This mod uses ResidualVM framework to load new assets. The development of ResidualVM has been stopped, and the project's functionality is now part of ScummVM.[10] ResidualVM remains a working solution, but if any bugs occur when running the mod (e.g. incorrect word wrapping in menus with "..." replacing parts of labels), switch to ScummVM instead.

HD characters mod

HD characters mod Download link
This mod upscales most characters (the previously bugged Emma upscaled texture in the pack works correctly as from ScummVM v2.8.0 and above) and removes the mipmapping, creating a more crisp experience. It is meant to be played alongside the HD mod above.

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 95
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium 166 MHz
System memory (RAM) 32 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 300 MB
Video card (GPU) 640x480 SVGA high color (16-bit) video card
2 MB of VRAM


Notes

  1. 1.0 1.1 When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below %PROGRAMFILES%, %PROGRAMDATA%, or %WINDIR% might be redirected to %LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore on Windows Vista and later (more details).
  2. 2.0 2.1 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>/6310/ in addition to or instead of this directory. The app ID (6310) may differ in some cases. Treat backslashes as forward slashes. See the glossary page for details.

References

  1. The Longest Journey - ScummVM :: Wiki - last accessed on May 2023
  2. scummvm/configure.engine at master · scummvm/residualvm - last accessed on 9 June 2023
  3. ScummVM - Oct 9, 2021: Twenty years ago today... - last accessed on 2021-10-10
    "With this release we announce support for Grim Fandango, The Longest Journey and Myst 3: Exile."
  4. ScummVM :: Wiki - The Longest Journey - last accessed on 2022-07-09
  5. ScummVM Documentation - Understanding the graphics settings - Anti-aliasing - last accessed on 2022-07-09
    "Multisampling Anti-Aliasing, or MSAA for short, was developed as a much faster alternative..."
  6. Can't view movies? - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
  7. Crash on entering Police Station (retrieved)
  8. GitHub - last accessed on May 2023
  9. Verified by User:Baronsmoki on 2022-07-09
    A ScummVM dialogue says this when trying to run The Longest Journey HD mod with the software renderer.
  10. TLJ: Random text is replaced by ellipses - ScummVM :: Forums - last accessed on 2023-06-04