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{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|aquaria|82}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|aquaria|82}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|aquaria|75}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|aquaria|75}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | }} | ||
|steam appid = 24420 | |steam appid = 24420 | ||
|gogcom id = 1430398832 | |gogcom id = 1430398832 | ||
− | |official site= | + | |official site= https://bit-blot.com/aquaria/ |
|hltb = 532 | |hltb = 532 | ||
|strategywiki = Aquaria | |strategywiki = Aquaria | ||
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'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://www.bit-blot.com/forum/index.php Official Forum] |
{{GOG.com links|1430398832|aquaria}} | {{GOG.com links|1430398832|aquaria}} | ||
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/24420/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/24420/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Developer | | + | {{Availability/row| Developer | https://www.bit-blot.com/aquaria/buy.html | DRM-free | Humble Widget. Demo available for Windows. | | Windows, OS X, Linux}} |
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | aquaria | DRM-free | | | Windows, Linux}} | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | aquaria | DRM-free | | | Windows, Linux}} | ||
{{Availability/row| Steam | 24420 | Steam | To disable Steam, use [[#Open Source Edition|Open Source Edition]]. | | Windows, Linux}} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 24420 | Steam | To disable Steam, use [[#Open Source Edition|Open Source Edition]]. | | Windows, Linux}} | ||
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===Open Source Edition=== | ===Open Source Edition=== | ||
{{++}} Has many enhancements compared to the official version (gameplay and stability fixes, better controller and resolution support, positional sound, online mod downloader, etc.). | {{++}} Has many enhancements compared to the official version (gameplay and stability fixes, better controller and resolution support, positional sound, online mod downloader, etc.). | ||
− | {{ii}} Unofficial update packs are available | + | {{ii}} Unofficial update packs are available from [https://github.com/AquariaOSE/Aquaria Github]. Works with every sold version of the game, however with the Steam version, Steamworks is completely disabled. |
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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{{Game data/saves|Linux|{{P|xdgdatahome}}/Aquaria/}} | {{Game data/saves|Linux|{{P|xdgdatahome}}/Aquaria/}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} You may need to create the folder yourself before the game will save your progress. "Path to Game" indicates where the game is installed. | ||
===[[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 = false |
− | |gog galaxy notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | |origin | + | |origin = |
− | |origin notes | + | |origin notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |steam cloud = false |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect notes = |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |xbox cloud = |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |xbox cloud notes = |
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Aquaria - Configuration.png|External options menu. Launched if configuration file is missing or corrupted or directly opened from {{code|{{p|game}}\AQConfig.exe}}.}} | {{Image|Aquaria - Configuration.png|External options menu. Launched if configuration file is missing or corrupted or directly opened from {{code|{{p|game}}\AQConfig.exe}}.}} | ||
{{Image|Aquaria - settings.png|In-game options menu.}} | {{Image|Aquaria - settings.png|In-game options menu.}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/aquaria | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/aquaria | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = silver | |widescreen wsgf award = silver | ||
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|antialiasing = n/a | |antialiasing = n/a | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = Toggle from configuration utility. | |vsync notes = Toggle from configuration utility. | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
{{Image|Aquaria - Input.png|In-game key map settings.}} | {{Image|Aquaria - Input.png|In-game key map settings.}} | ||
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = Keyboard and mouse controls get partially disabled if controller is enabled from configuration. | |key remap notes = Keyboard and mouse controls get partially disabled if controller is enabled from configuration. | ||
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|tracked motion prompts = unknown | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
|tracked motion prompts notes = | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
− | |other controllers = | + | |other controllers = true |
|other controllers notes = | |other controllers notes = | ||
|other button prompts = unknown | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = SFX, music and voice. | |separate volume notes = SFX, music and voice. | ||
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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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|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = Retail [http://www.snowball.ru/aquaria/ «1С/Snowball Studios»] | + | |notes = Retail [http://www.snowball.ru/aquaria/ «1С/Snowball Studios»]. Patch for digital version [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=862624616 here]. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|fan = true | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Spanish | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation [http://traducciones.clandlan.net/index.php?page=download&file=AS/traduccion_beta1_Aquaria_archivos_originales_by_VX.rar download 1] or [https://mega.nz/file/ATJyjTCR#GCGIAEJKm5hegWoX-1IDBEUfGT8mbTGdhFpv_COUmZU 2]. | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Tweaks== | ||
+ | ===Shorten the company logos=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Open usersettings.xml with Notepad and look for '''<ShortLogos on="0" />''' and change the 0 to 1 and then save the file. This will shorten the company logo screens that appear when opening the game. | ||
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
− | |mac os x powerpc app = | + | |mac os x powerpc app = true |
− | |macos intel 32-bit app = | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = true |
|macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | |macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | ||
− | |macos app notes = | + | |macos arm app = unknown |
− | |linux 32-bit executable= | + | |macos app notes = |
− | |linux 64-bit executable= | + | |linux 32-bit executable= true |
− | |linux executable notes = | + | |linux 64-bit executable= hackable |
+ | |linux powerpc app = hackable | ||
+ | |linux arm app = hackable | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = 64-bit, ARM and PowerPC support requires Open Source Edition.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.freshports.org/games/aquaria|title=freshports -- games/aquaria|date=2020-12-12}}</ref> | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|recHD = | |recHD = | ||
|recGPU = | |recGPU = | ||
− | |notes = {{ii}} System requirements do have slight differences: [ | + | |notes = {{ii}} System requirements do have slight differences: [https://www.bit-blot.com/aquaria/faq.html#SYSREQ Official FAQ] (Windows, OS X), {{store link|steam|24420}} (Windows), {{store link|GOG.com|aquaria}} (Windows, OS X, Linux). |
}} | }} | ||
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|recHD = | |recHD = | ||
|recGPU = | |recGPU = | ||
− | |notes = {{ii}} System requirements do have slight differences: [ | + | |notes = {{ii}} System requirements do have slight differences: [https://www.bit-blot.com/aquaria/faq.html#SYSREQ Official FAQ] (Windows, OS X), {{store link|steam|24420}} (Windows), {{store link|GOG.com|aquaria}} (Windows, OS X, Linux). |
}} | }} | ||
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|recHD = | |recHD = | ||
|recGPU = | |recGPU = | ||
− | |notes = {{ii}} System requirements do have slight differences: [ | + | |notes = {{ii}} System requirements do have slight differences: [https://www.bit-blot.com/aquaria/faq.html#SYSREQ Official FAQ] (Windows, OS X), {{store link|steam|24420}} (Windows), {{store link|GOG.com|aquaria}} (Windows, OS X, Linux). |
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
Latest revision as of 09:53, 22 February 2024
Developers | |
---|---|
Bit Blot | |
macOS (OS X) | Ryan C. Gordon |
macOS (OS X) | Ambrosia Software |
Linux | Ryan C. Gordon |
Publishers | |
Bit Blot | |
OS X | Ambrosia Software |
Release dates | |
Windows | December 7, 2007 |
macOS (OS X) | November 13, 2008 |
Linux | May 4, 2010 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 82 |
IGDB | 75 |
Key points
- Game features modding support and source code is available.[1]
General information
- Official Forum
- GOG.com Community Discussions
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
- Modding Wiki
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Developer website | Humble Widget. Demo available for Windows. | |||
GOG.com | ||||
Steam | To disable Steam, use Open Source Edition. |
Essential improvements
Open Source Edition
- Has many enhancements compared to the official version (gameplay and stability fixes, better controller and resolution support, positional sound, online mod downloader, etc.).
- Unofficial update packs are available from Github. Works with every sold version of the game, however with the Steam version, Steamworks is completely disabled.
Game data
Configuration file location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\usersettings.xml[Note 1] |
macOS (OS X) | |
Linux |
- Defaults are stored in
default-1.xml
and if config file is removed, user is prompted with configuration utility when starting the game.
- This game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux.
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\save\[Note 1] |
macOS (OS X) | |
Linux | $XDG_DATA_HOME/Aquaria/ |
- You may need to create the folder yourself before the game will save your progress. "Path to Game" indicates where the game is installed.
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
External options menu. Launched if configuration file is missing or corrupted or directly opened from
<path-to-game>\AQConfig.exe
.
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | May require AquariaOSE for higher than 1920x1080. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | May require AquariaOSE. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | Works using AutoHotkey. See Borderless fullscreen windowed. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | Toggle from configuration utility. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | Keyboard and mouse controls get partially disabled if controller is enabled from configuration. | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | DirectInput only. | |
Full controller support | Controller has to be enabled from configuration before being used. Configuration requires mouse or keyboard. | |
Controller remapping | Actions cannot be bound to D-pad nor axis. With XInput controllers, this also means triggers becoming unuseable. | |
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
---|
XInput-compatible controllers |
---|
PlayStation controllers |
---|
Generic/other controllers | ||
---|---|---|
Button prompts |
Additional information | ||
---|---|---|
Button prompts | Only in rebinding window. Game only shows keyboard and mouse prompts and tutorials. | |
Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | Added with AquariaOSE. | |
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | SFX, music and voice. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Russian | Retail «1С/Snowball Studios». Patch for digital version here. | |||
Russian | Fan translation download | |||
Spanish | Fan translation download 1 or 2. |
Tweaks
Shorten the company logos
- Open usersettings.xml with Notepad and look for <ShortLogos on="0" /> and change the 0 to 1 and then save the file. This will shorten the company logo screens that appear when opening the game.
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 7 | |
OpenGL |
Executable | PPC | 32-bit | 64-bit | ARM | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Windows | |||||
macOS (OS X) | |||||
Linux | 64-bit, ARM and PowerPC support requires Open Source Edition.[2] |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Audio | FMOD | |
Input | SDL2 | Officially Linux only. Also Open source edition. |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 2000, XP, Vista | |
Processor (CPU) | 1.8 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 225 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | OpenGL compatible |
- System requirements do have slight differences: Official FAQ (Windows, OS X), Steam (Windows), GOG.com (Windows, OS X, Linux).
macOS (OS X) | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 10.3.9 | |
Processor (CPU) | 1.42 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 225 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | G4 |
- System requirements do have slight differences: Official FAQ (Windows, OS X), Steam (Windows), GOG.com (Windows, OS X, Linux).
Linux | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | Ubuntu 14.04, Mint 17 | |
Processor (CPU) | 1.8 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 225 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | OpenGL compatible | |
Other | libc6:i386, libasound2:i386, libasound2-data:i386, libasound2-plugins:i386 and dependencies. |
- System requirements do have slight differences: Official FAQ (Windows, OS X), Steam (Windows), GOG.com (Windows, OS X, Linux).
Notes
- ↑ 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).
References
- ↑ AquariaOSE/Aquaria: Aquaria open source, forked from icculus.org due to inactivity. Has many enhancements compared to the official repo. - last accessed on 2017-02-01
- ↑ freshports -- games/aquaria - last accessed on 2020-12-12