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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Tell Me Why cover.jpg | |cover = Tell Me Why cover.jpg | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Xbox Game Studios}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Xbox Game Studios}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Unreal Engine 4|ref=<ref name="engineversion">{{Refcheck|user=Cryio|date=2024-03-01}}</ref>|build=4.20.3.0}} | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows| | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|August 27, 2020}} |
| − | |steam appid = | + | |reception = |
| − | |steam appid side = | + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|tell-me-why|75}} |
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|10048/tell-me-why|81}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|tell-me-why|81}} | ||
| + | |taxonomy = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC, Subscription gaming service }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Third-person }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Adventure }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Detective/mystery, Supernatural, Contemporary, North America, LGBTQ }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | }} | ||
| + | |steam appid = 1180660 | ||
| + | |steam appid side = 1238430,1266670 | ||
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
| − | |gogcom id side = | + | |gogcom id side = |
| + | |official site= https://www.tellmewhygame.com/ | ||
| + | |hltb = 71968 | ||
| + | |lutris = | ||
| + | |mobygames = tell-me-why | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
| − | |wikipedia = | + | |wikipedia = Tell Me Why (video game) |
| − | |winehq = | + | |winehq = 20018 |
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{Introduction | ||
| + | |introduction = '''''Tell Me Why''''' is an episodic {{Glossary:Singleplayer}} {{Glossary:Third-person}} {{Glossary:Adventure}} game developed by [[Company:Dontnod Entertainment|Dontnod Entertainment]] and published by [[Company:Xbox Game Studios|Xbox Game Studios]]. According to Dontnod, it is the first game from a major studio to feature a playable transgender character.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.tellmewhygame.com/introducing-tell-me-why/|title=Introducing Tell Me Why!|snippet=In addition to its gripping interactive narrative and breathtaking setting, Tell Me Why will break new ground with Tyler, who will be the first playable transgender videogame hero from a major studio and publisher.|date=2020-08-30}}</ref> | ||
| + | |||
| + | |release history = The first of three chapters of the game was released on August 27, 2020 on [[Store:Microsoft Store|Microsoft Store]] and [[Store:Steam|Steam]], additionally available to subscribers of [[List of Xbox Game Pass games|Xbox Game Pass]]. On August 31, the Steam version became unavailable to purchase in 26 countries.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamdb.info/sub/405719/history/?changeid=9334387|title=Displaying change #9334387|date=2020-09-01}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/1180660/discussions/0/2912094978038848763/|title=WTF! Game deleted from multiple regions/stores!|date=2020-09-01}}</ref> The second chapter of ''Tell Me Why'' was released on September 3, followed by the third on September 10. | ||
| + | |||
| + | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
| − | {{mm}} [https:// | + | {{mm}} [https://discord.gg/tellmewhy Official Discord server] |
| + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/1180660/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| Amazon.co.uk | B08F369PKC | Microsoft Store | Purchase is region-locked to the United Kingdom. | | Windows }} |
| + | {{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9NF83PRZK6K3 | Microsoft Store | {{Store feature|Xbox Play Anywhere}}. {{Store feature|Xbox Game Pass for PC}} | | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 1180660 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Monetization== | ||
| + | {{Monetization | ||
| + | |ad-supported = | ||
| + | |dlc = Additional content. | ||
| + | |expansion pack = | ||
| + | |freeware = | ||
| + | |free-to-play = | ||
| + | |one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access. | ||
| + | |sponsored = | ||
| + | |subscription = | ||
| + | |subscription gaming service = Available via [[List of PC Game Pass games|Xbox Game Pass for PC]]. | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Microtransactions=== | ||
| + | {{Microtransactions | ||
| + | |boost = | ||
| + | |cosmetic = | ||
| + | |currency = | ||
| + | |finite spend = | ||
| + | |infinite spend = | ||
| + | |free-to-grind = | ||
| + | |loot box = | ||
| + | |none = Game does not contain microtransactions. | ||
| + | |player trading = | ||
| + | |time-limited = | ||
| + | |unlock = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{DLC| | ||
| + | {{DLC/row| {{store link|Steam|1238430|Chapter 2}} | | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{DLC/row| {{store link|Steam|1266670|Chapter 3}} | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | |||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/config| | + | {{Game data/config|Microsoft Store|{{p|localappdata}}\TME\Saved\Config\WindowsNoEditor\}} |
| + | {{Game data/config|Steam|{{P|localappdata}}\Dontnod\{{P|uid}}\TME\Saved\Config\WindowsNoEditor\}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/saves| | + | {{Game data/saves|Microsoft Store|{{P|localappdata}}\Packages\Microsoft.Breathless_8wekyb3d8bbwe\SystemAppData\wgs\}} |
| + | {{Game data/saves|Steam|{{P|steam}}\userdata\{{P|uid}}\1180660\remote\}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
| − | |discord | + | |discord = |
| − | |discord notes | + | |discord notes = |
| − | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher = |
| − | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
| − | |gog galaxy | + | |gog galaxy = |
| − | |gog galaxy notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
| − | |origin | + | |origin = |
| − | |origin notes | + | |origin notes = |
| − | |steam cloud | + | |steam cloud = true |
| − | |steam cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = Stores up to 4 MB of files. |
| − | | | + | |ubisoft connect = |
| − | | | + | |ubisoft connect notes = |
| − | |xbox cloud | + | |xbox cloud = true |
| − | |xbox cloud notes | + | |xbox cloud notes = |
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
| − | {{Video settings | + | {{Image|Tell Me Why Video settings.png|Video settings}} |
| + | {{Video | ||
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | ||
|4k ultra hd wsgf award = | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | ||
| − | |widescreen resolution = | + | |widescreen resolution = true |
|widescreen resolution notes= | |widescreen resolution notes= | ||
| − | |multimonitor = | + | |multimonitor = hackable |
| − | |multimonitor notes = | + | |multimonitor notes = {{term|Pillarboxed}} by default. Use the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1976-tell-me-why-ultrawide-fix-fov-changer/ related PCGW community tool]. |
| − | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = hackable |
| − | |ultrawidescreen notes = | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = {{term|Pillarboxed}} by default. Use the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1976-tell-me-why-ultrawide-fix-fov-changer/ related PCGW community tool]. |
| − | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = true |
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
| − | |fov = | + | |fov = hackable |
| − | |fov notes = | + | |fov notes = Use the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1976-tell-me-why-ultrawide-fix-fov-changer/ related PCGW community tool]. |
| − | |windowed = | + | |windowed = true |
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
| − | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = true |
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
| − | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = limited |
| − | |anisotropic notes = | + | |anisotropic notes = Scales with Texture Quality.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Rose|date=2020-08-28|comment=r.maxanisotropy gets set from 0 to 8 depending on the setting, as seen [[Engine:Unreal Engine 4#Enable developer console|in the console]].}}</ref> |
| − | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = true |
| − | |antialiasing notes = | + | |antialiasing notes = Multiple quality options. |
| − | |vsync = | + | |upscaling = unknown |
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
| + | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
| − | |60 fps = | + | |60 fps = true |
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
| − | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = true |
| − | |120 fps notes = | + | |120 fps notes = 30, 60, or unlimited. |
|hdr = unknown | |hdr = unknown | ||
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
| + | |ray tracing = unknown | ||
| + | |ray tracing notes = | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
| − | {{Input | + | {{Image|Tell Me Why Controls settings.png|Controls settings}} |
| − | |key remap = | + | {{Input |
| + | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
|acceleration option = unknown | |acceleration option = unknown | ||
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
| − | |mouse sensitivity = | + | |mouse sensitivity = true |
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
| − | |mouse menu = | + | |mouse menu = true |
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
| − | |invert mouse y-axis = | + | |invert mouse y-axis = true |
| − | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | + | |invert mouse y-axis notes = Y and X inversion toggles. |
|touchscreen = unknown | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
| − | |controller support = | + | |controller support = true |
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
| − | |full controller = | + | |full controller = limited |
| − | |full controller notes = | + | |full controller notes = In the Steam version, the optional Add Steam Friends button leads to an Xbox login prompt requiring the use of a keyboard. |
| − | |controller remap = | + | |controller remap = false |
|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
| − | |controller sensitivity = | + | |controller sensitivity = true |
|controller sensitivity notes= | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
| − | |invert controller y-axis = | + | |invert controller y-axis = true |
| − | |invert controller y-axis notes= | + | |invert controller y-axis notes= Y and X inversion toggles. |
| − | |xinput controllers = | + | |xinput controllers = true |
|xinput controllers notes = | |xinput controllers notes = | ||
| − | |xbox prompts = | + | |xbox prompts = true |
|xbox prompts notes = | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
|impulse triggers = unknown | |impulse triggers = unknown | ||
|impulse triggers notes = | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
| − | |dualshock 4 = | + | |dualshock 4 = false |
|dualshock 4 notes = | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
|dualshock prompts = unknown | |dualshock prompts = unknown | ||
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|other button prompts = unknown | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
|other button prompts notes= | |other button prompts notes= | ||
| − | |controller hotplug = | + | |controller hotplug = true |
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
| − | |haptic feedback = | + | |haptic feedback = true |
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
|simultaneous input = unknown | |simultaneous input = unknown | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
| − | {{Audio settings | + | {{Image|Tell Me Why Audio settings.png|Audio settings}} |
| − | |separate volume = | + | {{Image|Tell Me Why Language and Subtitles settings.png|Language and subtitles settings}} |
| − | |separate volume notes = | + | {{Image|Tell Me Why Accessibility settings.png|Accessibility settings}} |
| − | |surround sound = | + | {{Audio |
| − | |surround sound notes = | + | |separate volume = true |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |separate volume notes = Master, Music, Voices, Sound Effects. |
| + | |surround sound = always on | ||
| + | |surround sound notes = <ref>{{Refcheck|user=Rose|date=2020-08-27|comment=The rear speakers were used, as seen in Orban Loudness Meter.}}</ref> | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
| − | |closed captions = | + | |closed captions = limited |
| − | |closed captions notes = | + | |closed captions notes = Limited to important sounds.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Rose|date=2020-08-28|comment=For example, a number of sounds of the intro cutscene are captioned but the footsteps of one of the main characters following the cutscene are not.}}</ref> |
| − | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = always on |
|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
| − | |eax support | + | |eax support = unknown |
| − | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
| + | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
| + | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
| + | |red book cd audio = unknown | ||
| + | |red book cd audio notes = | ||
| + | |general midi audio = unknown | ||
| + | |general midi audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|language = English | |language = English | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | |ref = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = French | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = true | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | |ref = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = German | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = true | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | |ref = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Indonesian | ||
| + | |interface = hackable | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = hackable | ||
| + | |fan = true | ||
| + | |notes = Fan translation by [https://igtcid.blogspot.com IGTC Team,] [https://igtcid.blogspot.com/2021/08/tell-me-why-patch-mod-bahasa-indonesia.html Download MOD] | ||
| + | |ref = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Italian | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | |ref = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Japanese | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | |ref = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Korean | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | |ref = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Brazilian Portuguese | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = true | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | |ref = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Russian | ||
| + | |interface = hackable | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = hackable | ||
| + | |fan = true | ||
| + | |notes = Fan translation by [https://vk.com/tolma4team Tolma4 Team,] [https://www.zoneofgames.ru/games/tell_me_why/files/7113.html download]. <br> Fan translation by [https://vk.com/the_bullfinch_teamThe Bullfinch Team,] [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2228406646 download]. | ||
| + | |ref = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Latin American Spanish | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = true | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| + | |ref = | ||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
| − | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 11 |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
| − | |windows 32-bit exe = | + | |windows 32-bit exe = false |
| − | |windows 64-bit exe = unknown | + | |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 = | ||
|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | |macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | |macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | ||
| + | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
| + | |linux powerpc app = | ||
|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 = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Middleware=== | ===Middleware=== | ||
{{Middleware | {{Middleware | ||
| − | |physics = | + | |physics = PhysX |
|physics notes = | |physics notes = | ||
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = Vorbis, Wwise |
|audio notes = | |audio notes = | ||
|interface = | |interface = | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
| − | |minOS = | + | |minOS = 7 |
| − | |minCPU = | + | |minCPU = Intel Core i3-4130 3.4 GHz |
| − | |minRAM = | + | |minCPU2 = AMD FX-4300 3.8 GHz |
| − | |minHD = | + | |minRAM = 4 GB |
| − | |minGPU = | + | |minHD = 25 GB |
| + | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 750 Ti | ||
| + | |minGPU2 = Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 | ||
| + | |minGPU3 = AMD Radeon R7 260X<br/>AMD Radeon RX 560 | ||
| + | |minDX = 11 | ||
|recOS = | |recOS = | ||
| − | |recCPU = | + | |recCPU = Intel Core i5-4570 3.2 GHz |
| − | |recRAM = | + | |recCPU2 = AMD Ryzen 3 1300X 3.5 GHz |
| + | |recRAM = 8 GB | ||
|recHD = | |recHD = | ||
| − | |recGPU = | + | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 970 |
| − | |notes = | + | |recGPU2 = Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 |
| + | |recGPU3 = AMD Radeon R9 290X<br/>AMD Radeon RX 480 | ||
| + | |recDX = 12 | ||
| + | |notes = {{ii}} A 64-bit operating system is required. | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Dontnod Entertainment | |
| Publishers | |
| Xbox Game Studios | |
| Engines | |
| Unreal Engine 4[Note 1] | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | August 27, 2020 |
| Reception | |
| Metacritic | 75 |
| OpenCritic | 81 |
| IGDB | 81 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC, Subscription gaming service |
| Microtransactions | None |
| Modes | Singleplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | Third-person |
| Controls | Direct control |
| Genres | Adventure |
| Art styles | Realistic |
| Themes | Detective/mystery, Supernatural, Contemporary, North America, LGBTQ |
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Tell Me Why is an episodic singleplayer third-person adventure game developed by Dontnod Entertainment and published by Xbox Game Studios. According to Dontnod, it is the first game from a major studio to feature a playable transgender character.[2]
The first of three chapters of the game was released on August 27, 2020 on Microsoft Store and Steam, additionally available to subscribers of Xbox Game Pass. On August 31, the Steam version became unavailable to purchase in 26 countries.[3][4] The second chapter of Tell Me Why was released on September 3, followed by the third on September 10.
General information
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon.co.uk | |
Purchase is region-locked to the United Kingdom. | |
|
| Microsoft Store | |
Xbox Play Anywhere. Xbox Game Pass for PC | |
|
| Steam | |
|
Monetization
| Type | Notes |
|---|---|
| DLC | Additional content. |
| One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
| Subscription gaming service | Available via Xbox Game Pass for PC. |
Microtransactions
| Type | Notes |
|---|---|
| No microtransactions | Game does not contain microtransactions. |
DLC and expansion packs
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Store | %LOCALAPPDATA%\TME\Saved\Config\WindowsNoEditor\ |
| Steam | %LOCALAPPDATA%\Dontnod\<user-id>\TME\Saved\Config\WindowsNoEditor\ |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1180660/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Store | %LOCALAPPDATA%\Packages\Microsoft.Breathless_8wekyb3d8bbwe\SystemAppData\wgs\ |
| Steam | <Steam-folder>\userdata\<user-id>\1180660\remote\ |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1180660/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Steam Cloud | Stores up to 4 MB of files. | |
| Xbox Cloud |
Video
Video settings
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | |||
| Multi-monitor | Pillarboxed by default. Use the related PCGW community tool. | ||
| Ultra-widescreen | Pillarboxed by default. Use the related PCGW community tool. | ||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | Use the related PCGW community tool. | ||
| Windowed | |||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Scales with Texture Quality.[5] | ||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | Multiple quality options. | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | 30, 60, or unlimited. | ||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the engine page to force native HDR output, or the glossary page for other alternatives. | ||
- The game engine may allow for manual configuration of the game via its variables. See the Unreal Engine 4 page for more details.
Input
Controls settings
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | ||
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | Y and X inversion toggles. | |
| Controller | ||
| Controller support | ||
| Full controller support | In the Steam version, the optional Add Steam Friends button leads to an Xbox login prompt requiring the use of a keyboard. | |
| Controller remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
| Controller sensitivity | ||
| Controller Y-axis inversion | Y and X inversion toggles. |
| Controller types |
|---|
| XInput-compatible controllers | ||
|---|---|---|
| Xbox button prompts | ||
| Impulse Trigger vibration |
| PlayStation controllers | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. |
|---|
| Generic/other controllers |
|---|
| Additional information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Controller hotplugging | ||
| Haptic feedback | ||
| Digital movement supported | ||
| Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio settings
Language and subtitles settings
Accessibility settings
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | Master, Music, Voices, Sound Effects. | |
| Surround sound | [6] | |
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | Limited to important sounds.[7] | |
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Indonesian | Fan translation by IGTC Team, Download MOD | |||
| Italian | ||||
| Japanese | ||||
| Korean | ||||
| Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
| Russian | Fan translation by Tolma4 Team, download. Fan translation by Bullfinch Team, download. |
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| Latin American Spanish |
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 11 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
Middleware
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 7 | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i3-4130 3.4 GHz AMD FX-4300 3.8 GHz |
Intel Core i5-4570 3.2 GHz AMD Ryzen 3 1300X 3.5 GHz |
| System memory (RAM) | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 25 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 750 Ti Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 AMD Radeon R7 260X AMD Radeon RX 560 DirectX 11 compatible | Nvidia GeForce GTX 970 Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 AMD Radeon R9 290X AMD Radeon RX 480 DirectX 12 compatible |
- A 64-bit operating system is required.
Notes
- ↑ Unreal Engine 4 engine build: 4.20.3.0[1]
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/1180660/. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (1180660) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Verified by User:Cryio on 2024-03-01
- ↑ Introducing Tell Me Why! - last accessed on 2020-08-30
- "In addition to its gripping interactive narrative and breathtaking setting, Tell Me Why will break new ground with Tyler, who will be the first playable transgender videogame hero from a major studio and publisher."
- ↑ Displaying change #9334387 - last accessed on 2020-09-01
- ↑ WTF! Game deleted from multiple regions/stores! - last accessed on 2020-09-01
- ↑ Verified by User:Rose on 2020-08-28
- r.maxanisotropy gets set from 0 to 8 depending on the setting, as seen in the console.
- ↑ Verified by User:Rose on 2020-08-27
- The rear speakers were used, as seen in Orban Loudness Meter.
- ↑ Verified by User:Rose on 2020-08-28
- For example, a number of sounds of the intro cutscene are captioned but the footsteps of one of the main characters following the cutscene are not.