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|developers  =  
 
|developers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Double Fine Productions}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Double Fine Productions}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/porter|Other Ocean Interactive|Windows}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/porter|Junglevision Software|Windows}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/porter|Edward Rudd|OS X}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/porter|Edward Rudd|OS X}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/porter|Edward Rudd|Linux}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/porter|Edward Rudd|Linux}}
 
|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
 +
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|THQ Nordic}}
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Buddha}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Buddha}}
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{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|May 7, 2013}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|May 7, 2013}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|May 7, 2013}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|May 7, 2013}}
 +
|reception    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|costume-quest|80}}
 +
|taxonomy    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | No microtransactions}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Turn-based}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Third-person}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | RPG}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Cel-shaded}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Contemporary}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Costume Quest}}
 
|steam appid  = 115100
 
|steam appid  = 115100
 
|gogcom id    = 1207659132
 
|gogcom id    = 1207659132
 +
|official site= https://www.doublefine.com/games/costume-quest
 +
|hltb        = 1947
 +
|lutris      = costume-quest
 
|strategywiki = Costume Quest
 
|strategywiki = Costume Quest
 +
|mobygames    = 48771
 
|wikipedia    = Costume Quest
 
|wikipedia    = Costume Quest
 
|winehq      = 14481
 
|winehq      = 14481
 
|license      = commercial
 
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
{{Series|Costume Quest}}
 
  
'''Key points'''
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{{Introduction
{{--}} Frame rate is capped at 30 FPS.
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|introduction      =
 +
 
 +
|release history  =
 +
 
 +
|current state    =
 +
}}
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
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==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
{{Availability/row| Amazon | B007XWHLQ4 | Steam |  |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | costume-quest | DRM-free | DRM-free when launched directly from executable.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Baronsmoki|date=2019-10-31}}</ref> | | Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| GamersGate | costume-quest | Steam |  |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 2763-1 | Steam |  |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | costume_quest | DRM-free |  |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | costume_quest | DRM-free |  |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
{{Availability/row| GMG | costume-quest | Steam |  |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
{{Availability/row| GMG | costume-quest | Steam |  |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|appdata}}\Doublefine\CostumeQuest}}
 
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|appdata}}\Doublefine\CostumeQuest}}
{{Game data/config|OS X|~/Library/Application Support/doublefine/costumequest/}}
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{{Game data/config|OS X|{{p|osxhome}}/Library/Application Support/doublefine/costumequest/}}
 
{{Game data/config|Linux|{{P|xdgdatahome}}/doublefine/costumequest/}}
 
{{Game data/config|Linux|{{P|xdgdatahome}}/doublefine/costumequest/}}
 
}}
 
}}
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{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|appdata}}\Doublefine\CostumeQuest}}
 
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|appdata}}\Doublefine\CostumeQuest}}
{{Game data/saves|OS X|~/Library/Application Support/doublefine/costumequest/}}
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{{Game data/saves|OS X|{{p|osxhome}}/Library/Application Support/doublefine/costumequest/}}
 
{{Game data/saves|Linux|{{P|xdgdatahome}}/doublefine/costumequest/}}
 
{{Game data/saves|Linux|{{P|xdgdatahome}}/doublefine/costumequest/}}
 
{{Game data/saves|Steam|{{p|steam}}/userdata/{{p|uid}}/115100/}}
 
{{Game data/saves|Steam|{{p|steam}}/userdata/{{p|uid}}/115100/}}
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===[[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
|gog galaxy           = false
+
|discord                  =
|gog galaxy notes     =  
+
|discord notes            =
|origin               =  
+
|epic games launcher      = false
|origin notes         =  
+
|epic games launcher notes =
|steam cloud           = true
+
|gog galaxy               = false
|steam cloud notes     =  
+
|gog galaxy notes         =  
|uplay                =  
+
|origin                   =  
|uplay notes           =  
+
|origin notes             =  
|xbox cloud           =  
+
|steam cloud               = true
|xbox cloud notes     =  
+
|steam cloud notes         =  
 +
|ubisoft connect          =  
 +
|ubisoft connect notes     =  
 +
|xbox cloud               =  
 +
|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Video settings==
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==Video==
 
{{Image|Costume Quest - settings.png|General settings.}}
 
{{Image|Costume Quest - settings.png|General settings.}}
 
{{Image|Costume Quest - advanced video settings.png|Advanced video settings.}}
 
{{Image|Costume Quest - advanced video settings.png|Advanced video settings.}}
{{Video settings
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{{Video
|wsgf link                  = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/costume-quest/en
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|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/costume-quest/en
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = gold
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = gold
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = limited
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = limited
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|multimonitor              = false
 
|multimonitor              = false
 
|multimonitor notes        = No HUD when using multiple monitors, unplayable.
 
|multimonitor notes        = No HUD when using multiple monitors, unplayable.
|ultrawidescreen            = true
+
|ultrawidescreen            = false
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
+
|ultrawidescreen notes      = HUD is cut off vertically, negatively impacting gameplay.
 
|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
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|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed notes            = Toggle with {{key|Alt|Enter}} or use <code>-window</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]].
 
|windowed notes            = Toggle with {{key|Alt|Enter}} or use <code>-window</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]].
|borderless windowed        = hackable
+
|borderless windowed        = false
|borderless windowed notes  = Use [[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed#Borderless Gaming|Borderless Gaming]].
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|borderless windowed notes  =  
 
|anisotropic                = false
 
|anisotropic                = false
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
|antialiasing              = true
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|antialiasing              = limited
|antialiasing notes        = [[FXAA]]. To enable [[SSAA]] use <code>-ssaa2x</code> or <code>-ssaa4x</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]].
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|antialiasing notes        = [[FXAA]] on/off toggle. To enable [[SSAA]] use <code>-ssaa2x</code> or <code>-ssaa4x</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]].
 +
|upscaling                  = unknown
 +
|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|vsync notes                =  
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}}
 
}}
  
==Input settings==
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==Input==
 
{{Image|Costume Quest - input settings.png|Input settings.}}
 
{{Image|Costume Quest - input settings.png|Input settings.}}
{{Input settings
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{{Input
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
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|invert controller y-axis  = n/a
 
|invert controller y-axis  = n/a
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
|xinput controllers        = unknown
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|xinput controllers        = true
 
|xinput controllers notes  =  
 
|xinput controllers notes  =  
|xbox prompts              = unknown
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|xbox prompts              = true
 
|xbox prompts notes        =  
 
|xbox prompts notes        =  
|impulse triggers          = unknown
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|impulse triggers          = false
 
|impulse triggers notes    =  
 
|impulse triggers notes    =  
|dualshock 4              = unknown
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|dualshock 4              = true
 
|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=  
|button prompts            = Xbox
 
|button prompts notes      =
 
 
|controller hotplug        = false
 
|controller hotplug        = false
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
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}}
 
}}
  
==Audio settings==
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==Audio==
{{Audio settings
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{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume notes    = Music and sound effects.
 
|separate volume notes    = Music and sound effects.
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|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support              =  
|eax support notes        =  
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|eax support notes         =
 +
|royalty free audio       = unknown
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|royalty free audio notes  =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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  |language  = English
 
  |language  = English
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
  |audio    = n/a  
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  |audio    = n/a
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = French
 
  |language  = French
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
  |audio    = unknown
+
  |audio    = n/a
 
  |subtitles = unknown
 
  |subtitles = unknown
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = German
 
  |language  = German
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
  |audio    = unknown
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  |audio    = n/a
 
  |subtitles = unknown
 
  |subtitles = unknown
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
  |language  = Spanish
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  |language  = Polish
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
  |audio    = unknown
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  |audio    = n/a
  |subtitles = unknown
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  |subtitles = true
  |notes    =  
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  |notes    = [https://gamesub.pl/spolszczenie-costume-quest/ Polish fan translation]
  |fan      =  
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  |fan      = true
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Russian
 
  |language  = Russian
 
  |interface = hackable
 
  |interface = hackable
  |audio    = false
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  |audio    = n/a
 
  |subtitles = hackable
 
  |subtitles = hackable
  |notes    = [http://www.zoneofgames.ru/games/costume_quest/files/4976.html Fan translation by «ZoG Forum Team»]
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  |notes    = [https://www.zoneofgames.ru/games/costume_quest/files/4976.html Fan translation by «ZoG Forum Team»]
 
  |fan      = true
 
  |fan      = true
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Spanish
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = n/a
 +
|subtitles = unknown
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
}}
 +
 +
==VR support==
 +
{{VR support
 +
|gg3d name                  =
 +
|native 3d gg3d award        =
 +
|nvidia 3d vision gg3d award =
 +
|tridef 3d gg3d award        =
 +
|iz3d gg3d award            =
 +
|native 3d                  =
 +
|native 3d notes            =
 +
|nvidia 3d vision            =
 +
|nvidia 3d vision notes      =
 +
|tridef 3d                  =
 +
|tridef 3d notes            =
 +
|iz3d                        =
 +
|iz3d notes                  =
 +
|vorpx                      = hackable
 +
|vorpx modes                = G3D
 +
|vorpx notes                = User created game profile, see [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/topic/costume-quest/ vorpx forum] profile introduction.
 +
|htc vive                    =
 +
|htc vive notes              =
 +
|oculus rift                =
 +
|oculus rift notes          =
 +
|osvr                        =
 +
|osvr notes                  =
 +
|windows mixed reality      =
 +
|windows mixed reality notes =
 +
|keyboard-mouse              =
 +
|keyboard-mouse notes        =
 +
|3rd space gaming vest      =
 +
|3rd space gaming vest notes =
 +
|novint falcon              =
 +
|novint falcon notes        =
 +
|trackir                    =
 +
|trackir notes              =
 +
|tobii eye tracking          =
 +
|tobii eye tracking notes    =
 +
|play area seated            =
 +
|play area seated notes      =
 +
|play area standing          =
 +
|play area standing notes    =
 +
|play area room-scale        =
 +
|play area room-scale notes  =
 
}}
 
}}
 +
 
==Issues fixed==
 
==Issues fixed==
 
{{ii}} An official FAQ is available on the [https://forums.doublefine.com/topic/6178-costume-quest-support-faq/ Double Fine Action Forums]. It lists existing and known issues as well as potential fixes.
 
{{ii}} An official FAQ is available on the [https://forums.doublefine.com/topic/6178-costume-quest-support-faq/ Double Fine Action Forums]. It lists existing and known issues as well as potential fixes.
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===API===
 
===API===
 
{{API
 
{{API
|direct3d versions      = 9
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|direct3d versions      = 9.0c
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
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|shader model versions  = 3
 
|shader model versions  = 3
 
|shader model notes    =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
|64-bit executable     = false
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|windows 32-bit exe    = true
|64-bit executable notes=  
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|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 +
|windows arm app        = unknown
 +
|windows exe notes      =
 +
|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown
 +
|macos intel 64-bit app = unknown
 +
|macos arm app          = unknown
 +
|macos app notes        =
 +
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown
 +
|linux 64-bit executable= unknown
 +
|linux arm app          = unknown
 +
|linux executable notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|recOS    =  
 
|recOS    =  
 
|recCPU  = Intel Core i Series
 
|recCPU  = Intel Core i Series
|recRAM  = 2 GB
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|recRAM  =  
 
|recHD    =  
 
|recHD    =  
 
|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce 285
 
|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce 285

Latest revision as of 15:38, 5 October 2023

Costume Quest
Costume Quest cover
Developers
Double Fine Productions
Windows Other Ocean Interactive
Windows Junglevision Software
macOS (OS X) Edward Rudd
Linux Edward Rudd
Publishers
THQ Nordic
Engines
Buddha
Release dates
Windows October 15, 2011
macOS (OS X) May 7, 2013
Linux May 7, 2013
Reception
IGDB 80
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase
Microtransactions None
Modes Singleplayer
Pacing Turn-based
Perspectives Third-person
Controls Direct control
Genres RPG
Art styles Cel-shaded
Themes Contemporary
Series Costume Quest
Costume Quest on HowLongToBeat
Costume Quest on IGDB
Costume Quest guide on StrategyWiki
Costume Quest on MobyGames
Costume Quest on Wikipedia
Costume Quest
Costume Quest 2011
Costume Quest 2 2014

Costume Quest is a singleplayer third-person RPG game in the Costume Quest series.

General information

Double Fine Action Forums - Costume Quest
GOG.com Community Discussions
GOG.com Support Page
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Epic Games Store
DRM-free after installation through Epic Games Launcher (notes may include more details)
DRM-free when launched directly from executable.[1]
Windows
GamersGate
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Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Gamesplanet logo.svg
Icon overlay.png
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
GOG.com
DRM-free
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Green Man Gaming
Icon overlay.png
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Humble Store
DRM-free
Icon overlay.png
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
itch.io
DRM-free
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Steam
Icon overlay.png
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows %APPDATA%\Doublefine\CostumeQuest
macOS (OS X) $HOME/Library/Application Support/doublefine/costumequest/
Linux $XDG_DATA_HOME/doublefine/costumequest/
This game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux.

Save game data location

System Location
Windows %APPDATA%\Doublefine\CostumeQuest
macOS (OS X) $HOME/Library/Application Support/doublefine/costumequest/
Linux $XDG_DATA_HOME/doublefine/costumequest/
Steam <Steam-folder>/userdata/<user-id>/115100/

Save game cloud syncing

Video

General settings.
General settings.
Advanced video settings.
Advanced video settings.

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
Multi-monitor
No HUD when using multiple monitors, unplayable.
Ultra-widescreen
HUD is cut off vertically, negatively impacting gameplay.
4K Ultra HD
Field of view (FOV)
Windowed
Toggle with Alt+ Enter or use -window parameter.
Borderless fullscreen windowed
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
FXAA on/off toggle. To enable SSAA use -ssaa2x or -ssaa4x parameter.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
Frame rate is capped at 30 FPS.
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.

Input

Input settings.
Input settings.

Audio

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Music and sound effects.
Surround sound
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
French
German
Italian
Polish
Polish fan translation
Russian
Fan translation by «ZoG Forum Team»
Spanish

VR support

3D modes State Notes
vorpX
G3D
User created game profile, see vorpx forum profile introduction.

Issues fixed

An official FAQ is available on the Double Fine Action Forums. It lists existing and known issues as well as potential fixes.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 9.0c
OpenGL 2.1 macOS/OS X and Linux only.
Shader Model support 3
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Audio FMOD
Interface Scaleform

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) XP SP3
Processor (CPU) 1.4 GHz dual core
System memory (RAM) 1 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 1 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce 8800
ATI Radeon X1600
Intel HD
256 MB of VRAM
macOS (OS X)
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 10.6.8
Processor (CPU) Intel Core 2 Duo
System memory (RAM) 2 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 700 MB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce 8800GT
ATI Radeon HD 2600
Intel HD 3000
256 MB of VRAM
Linux
Minimum
Operating system (OS) Ubuntu 12.04 LTS
Processor (CPU) 1.8 GHz dual core
System memory (RAM) 1 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 700 MB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce 8800
ATI Radeon HD 2000
Intel HD 4000
256 MB of VRAM
OpenGL 2.1 compatible


References

  1. Verified by User:Baronsmoki on 2019-10-31
  2. Verified by User:GeneralFailer on 8 June 2015