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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|the-path|80}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|the-path|80}} | ||
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
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{{Availability/row| MacApp | id408396384 | MacApp | | | OS X | unavailable }} | {{Availability/row| MacApp | id408396384 | MacApp | | | OS X | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} See the [ | + | {{ii}} See the [https://tale-of-tales.com/ThePath/buy.html developer's site] for more stores. |
===Demo=== | ===Demo=== | ||
− | {{ii}} A demo called ''The Path - Prologue'' is available [ | + | {{ii}} A demo called ''The Path - Prologue'' is available [https://tale-of-tales.com/ThePath/downloads.html here] or [https://taleoftales.itch.io/the-path here]. |
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
− | {{ii}} A patch that updates the game from version 1.01 to version 1.1 is available on the [ | + | {{ii}} A patch that updates the game from version 1.01 to version 1.1 is available on the [https://tale-of-tales.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=6977 old developer's forum]. |
− | {{ii}} A ''Translations Patch'' is available on the [ | + | {{ii}} A ''Translations Patch'' is available on the [https://tale-of-tales.com/ThePath/downloads.html developer's site]. |
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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|antialiasing = false | |antialiasing = false | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = always on | |vsync = always on | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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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 = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
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{{ii}} Launching the game without the <code>Q3DStart.q3d</code> argument will make the player character not load properly. | {{ii}} Launching the game without the <code>Q3DStart.q3d</code> argument will make the player character not load properly. | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Follow the [[Glossary:Command line arguments|instructions]] and create a shortcut with the <code>Q3DStart.q3d</code> argument|ref=<ref>[ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Follow the [[Glossary:Command line arguments|instructions]] and create a shortcut with the <code>Q3DStart.q3d</code> argument|ref=<ref>[https://tale-of-tales.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=6782&sid=bd3e3a1441b804d69a4c66c143d4ff1b Tale Of Tales forum - Can´t see the characters]</ref>}} |
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = true | |windows 64-bit exe = true | ||
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
|mac os x powerpc app = | |mac os x powerpc app = | ||
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|linux 32-bit executable= unknown | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= unknown | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} |
Latest revision as of 22:49, 16 January 2023
Developers | |
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Tale of Tales | |
macOS (OS X) | TransGaming Inc.[1] |
Publishers | |
Tale of Tales | |
Engines | |
Quest3D | |
Release dates | |
Windows | March 18, 2009 |
macOS (OS X) (Cider) | March 18, 2009 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 79 |
IGDB | 80 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Perspectives | Cinematic camera, Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Art styles | Stylized |
Themes | Fantasy, Horror |
Warnings
- The macOS (OS X) version of this game does not work on macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later due to the removal of support for 32-bit-only apps.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Developer website | Purchase via itch.io widget. | |||
Humble Store | ||||
itch.io | ||||
Steam | ||||
Mac App Store (unavailable) |
- See the developer's site for more stores.
Demo
Essential improvements
Patches
- A patch that updates the game from version 1.01 to version 1.1 is available on the old developer's forum.
- A Translations Patch is available on the developer's site.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %APPDATA%\The Path\ |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/27000/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %APPDATA%\The Path\ |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/27000/pfx/[Note 1] |
-
ThePath_SavedGame.cgr
contains both user settings and saved game.
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | Hor+. | ||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | Run the game in window mode and use a borderless tool. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ 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 | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | Works via DirectInput. | |
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Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | 2.0 Stereo[2] | |
Subtitles | No dialogue in game. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Danish | ||||
Dutch | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Hungarian | ||||
Italian | ||||
Portuguese | ||||
Spanish |
Issues fixed
Player character not visible
- Launching the game without the
Q3DStart.q3d
argument will make the player character not load properly.
Follow the instructions and create a shortcut with the Q3DStart.q3d argument[3]
|
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 9 | |
OpenGL | OS X only. |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) | This 32-bit-only macOS game does not work on macOS Catalina (10.15) or later. |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista | |
Processor (CPU) | 2.0 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 500 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | AMD Radeon HD 6000 series 256 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible |
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 10.8 | |
Processor (CPU) | 2.0 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 500 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | AMD Radeon HD 6000 series 256 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (27000) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ The Path - GamesIndustry.biz - last accessed on 2017-12-31
- ↑ Verified by User:Mastan on 2020-06-20
- Tested using Orban Loudness Meter.
- ↑ Tale Of Tales forum - Can´t see the characters