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|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|April 17, 2006}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|April 17, 2006}} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|dreamfall-the-longest-journey|75}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|dreamfall-the-longest-journey|rating}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Cinematic camera, Third-person }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control, Point and select }} | ||
+ | {{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 | Europe, Fantasy, Sci-fi, Steampunk }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | The Longest Journey }} | ||
|steam appid = 6300 | |steam appid = 6300 | ||
|gogcom id = 1207659045 | |gogcom id = 1207659045 | ||
+ | |hltb = 2878 | ||
+ | |lutris = dreamfall-the-longest-journey | ||
+ | |mobygames = 22143 | ||
|strategywiki = Dreamfall: The Longest Journey | |strategywiki = Dreamfall: The Longest Journey | ||
|wikipedia = Dreamfall:_The_Longest_Journey | |wikipedia = Dreamfall:_The_Longest_Journey | ||
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|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ | + | |
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | |||
{{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=14 Official forums support section] | {{mm}} [http://forums.longestjourney.com/forumdisplay.php?f=14 Official forums support section] | ||
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{{GOG.com links|1207659045|the_longest_journeydreamfall_series|for game series}} | {{GOG.com links|1207659045|the_longest_journeydreamfall_series|for game series}} | ||
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/6300/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/6300/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{removed DRM|StarForce}} (install [ | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{removed DRM|StarForce}} (install [https://www.moddb.com/games/dreamfall-the-longest-journey/downloads/patch-1-64-us Patch 1.64] to remove).<ref name="DRM">[https://web.archive.org/web/20170518204720/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1985309 Starforce or any DRM on this? - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref> Released on 6 CDs or 1 to 3 DVDs. | | Windows }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| Retail | | DRM-free | Released as pack-in game with [https://ia802909.us.archive.org/24/items/czlevel159dvd/Level_2007-12_159_dvd-cover.jpg LEVEL Magazine #159] in 2007 (Czech and Slovak Republic only). Contains Czech and English languages. | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | dreamfall-the-longest-journey | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 3664-1 | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 3664-1 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | dreamfall_the_longest_journey | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | dreamfall_the_longest_journey | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | ||
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
− | + | {{ii}} [https://www.moddb.com/games/dreamfall-the-longest-journey/downloads/patch-1-64-us Patch 1.64] is the latest patch for the game. Removes StarForce DRM.<ref name="DRM"/> | |
− | {{ii}} [ | ||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Delete/rename video files | + | {{Fixbox|description=Delete/rename video files<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Virotti|date=2023-04-30|comment=Deleted the files and only a short video is shown before the title screen.}}</ref> |
− | # Go to | + | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\bin\res\video}}. |
− | # Delete or rename | + | # Delete or rename {{file|alienware_logo.bik}}, {{file|ati_logo.bik}}, {{file|creative_sbosb.bik}}, and {{file|funcom.bik}}. |
}} | }} | ||
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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 | + | |discord = |
− | |gog galaxy notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |origin | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |origin notes | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |gog galaxy = false |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | | | + | |origin = |
− | | | + | |origin notes = |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |steam cloud = false |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Dreamfall The Longest Journey Video.png|In-game video settings.}} | {{Image|Dreamfall The Longest Journey Video.png|In-game video settings.}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
− | |wsgf link = | + | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/dreamfall-longest-journey |
|widescreen wsgf award = gold | |widescreen wsgf award = gold | ||
|multimonitor wsgf award = limited | |multimonitor wsgf award = limited | ||
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|widescreen resolution notes= | |widescreen resolution notes= | ||
|multimonitor = hackable | |multimonitor = hackable | ||
− | |multimonitor notes = Use [ | + | |multimonitor notes = Use [https://www.wsgf.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?p=144792#p144792 jackfuste's fix]. |
|ultrawidescreen = hackable | |ultrawidescreen = hackable | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen notes = Use [ | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = Use [https://www.wsgf.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?p=173319#p173319 jackfuste's fix]. |
|4k ultra hd = true | |4k ultra hd = true | ||
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
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|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
|antialiasing notes = Up to 4x. | |antialiasing notes = Up to 4x. | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Running the game in a window|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Running the game in a window|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://forums.longestjourney.com/showthread.php?p=47570|title=Windowed mode? - Official Dreamfall: The Longest Journey forums|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
# Go to the installation folder. | # Go to the installation folder. | ||
− | # Open {{file|prefs.dat}} with | + | # Open {{file|prefs.dat}} with a text editor. |
# Change the line with <code>fullscreen 1</code> to <code>fullscreen 0</code>. | # Change the line with <code>fullscreen 1</code> to <code>fullscreen 0</code>. | ||
# Save the file and launch the game. | # Save the file and launch the game. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
{{Image|Dreamfall The Longest Journey Remapping.png|In-game key map settings.}} | {{Image|Dreamfall The Longest Journey Remapping.png|In-game key map settings.}} | ||
{{Image|Dreamfall The Longest Journey Mouse.png|In-game mouse settings.}} | {{Image|Dreamfall The Longest Journey Mouse.png|In-game mouse settings.}} | ||
{{Image|Dreamfall The Longest Journey Gamepad.png|In-game gamepad settings.}} | {{Image|Dreamfall The Longest Journey Gamepad.png|In-game gamepad settings.}} | ||
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ===[[Glossary:Controller|Controller support]]=== |
+ | {{ii}} A fix may be required for the game to recognize XInput analogue triggers. | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Fix remapping issues|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Fudgesiclesxd|date=2022-07-10|comment=}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Download and run [https://sites.google.com/site/0dd14lab/xinput-plus XInput Plus]. | ||
+ | # Set the "Target Program" to {{Code|dreamfall.exe}}. | ||
+ | # Go to "DirectInput" and check "Enable DirectInput Output". | ||
+ | # Assign LT/RT to Button 11/12. | ||
+ | # Click Apply, then OK. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Audio== | ||
{{Image|Dreamfall The Longest Journey Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}} | {{Image|Dreamfall The Longest Journey Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}} | ||
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
|surround sound = true | |surround sound = true | ||
− | |surround sound notes = 7.1 supported<ref> | + | |surround sound notes = 7.1 supported<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070815112710/http://www.soundblaster.com/resources/read.asp?articleid=62742&cat=1|title=Dreamfall: The Longest Journey - Soundblaster.com (retrieved)|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = true | |eax support = true | ||
− | |eax support notes | + | |eax support notes = EAX 3, EAX 4<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://forums.longestjourney.com/showpost.php?p=22215&postcount=4|title=EAX 2 not an available choice in Dreamfall - The Longest Journey Forums|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Retail version only. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|notes = Local retail version only. | |notes = Local retail version only. | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Portuguese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | |notes = Retail version only. | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Turkish | |language = Turkish | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = hackable |
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = hackable |
− | |fan = | + | |fan = |
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Fan translation. |
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|iz3d = unknown | |iz3d = unknown | ||
|iz3d notes = | |iz3d notes = | ||
+ | |vorpx = hackable | ||
+ | |vorpx modes = G3D | ||
+ | |vorpx notes = User created game profile, see [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/topic/dreamfall-the-longest-journey-2/ vorpx forum] profile introduction. | ||
|htc vive = | |htc vive = | ||
|htc vive notes = | |htc vive notes = | ||
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|play area room-scale = | |play area room-scale = | ||
|play area room-scale notes = | |play area room-scale notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Issues fixed== | ||
+ | ===Crashes on launch on Windows 10 Boot Camp=== | ||
+ | The game may crash a few seconds into the gameplay when run on Windows 10 via Boot Camp. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Run in compatibility mode|fix= | ||
+ | # Run {{file|dreamfall.exe}} in [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility mode]] for Windows 98/Me and as administrator | ||
+ | # Also, if using an integrated graphics card by Intel, try using the following driver version: [https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/download/19344/29465/intel-graphics-windows-dch-drivers.html 26.20.100.7985] | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Retail version won't run on Windows 10=== | ||
+ | The retail release (Any version: 6 CD, 1 DVD, or 1 DVD Game of the Year Edition) will refuse to launch on modern Windows, without even producing an error message. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use fixed EXE|fix= | ||
+ | # Download the fixed EXE [https://www.nexusmods.com/dreamfallthelongestjourney/mods/4 here] and extract it to Dreamfall: TLJ's game installation directory. [https://www.wsgf.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?p=173319#p173319 jackfuste's ultra-widescreen fix] will work as well, though this is not recommended for those using standard 16:9 resolutions.</code> | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Characters get stuck in cutscenes=== | ||
+ | Bug example: In a Chapter 5 cutscene, Zoë and Damien may get stuck walking in place through the stairwell doorway. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Run {{file|dreamfall.exe}} in [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility mode]] for Windows 98/Me and as administrator|ref={{cn|September 2023}}|fix= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Press keys to force the game to continue|fix= | ||
+ | # Press Print Screen to take a screenshot, which makes the game resume its animation routine. (This solution is the least intrusive.) | ||
+ | # Press the Windows Key to lose focus of the game window, then click on the game from the taskbar to resume play. | ||
+ | # Alt-Tab in and out of the game, another method of losing focus. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = 9 | + | |direct3d versions = 9.0c |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|dos modes = | |dos modes = | ||
|dos modes notes = | |dos modes notes = | ||
− | | | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
− | | | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
− | |64-bit executable | + | |windows arm app = unknown |
− | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows exe notes = |
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Graphical enhancements=== | ||
+ | ====Dreamfall HD Textures reworked (high res textures)==== | ||
+ | {{--}} Due to limitations in mod tooling, any texture mod currently available prevents mini-games from working, affecting intended gameplay. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Currently available texture mods may not entirely preserve the original artistic intent of the game, it is therefore recommended to compare screenshots with the base game prior to choosing to proceed with them. | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{ii}} [https://www.nexusmods.com/dreamfallthelongestjourney/mods/8 DreamfallHD Textures reworked] | ||
===Middleware=== | ===Middleware=== | ||
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|minOS = XP SP2 | |minOS = XP SP2 | ||
− | |minCPU = Intel Pentium | + | |minCPU = Intel Pentium IV 1.6 GHz |
|minCPU2 = AMD Sempron 2800+ | |minCPU2 = AMD Sempron 2800+ | ||
|minRAM = 512 MB | |minRAM = 512 MB | ||
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|minDX = 9 | |minDX = 9 | ||
|minVRAM = 128 MB | |minVRAM = 128 MB | ||
+ | |minaudio = DirectX 9.0c compatible | ||
+ | |minother = 8X CD-ROM or 2X DVD-ROM | ||
|recOS = | |recOS = | ||
− | |recCPU = Intel Pentium | + | |recCPU = Intel Pentium IV 2.5 GHz |
|recCPU2 = AMD Athlon XP 3500+ | |recCPU2 = AMD Athlon XP 3500+ | ||
|recRAM = 1 GB | |recRAM = 1 GB | ||
|recHD = | |recHD = | ||
|recGPU = | |recGPU = | ||
− | |recDX = | + | |recDX = |
|recVRAM = 256 MB | |recVRAM = 256 MB | ||
− | |notes = {{ii}} Supported AMD video cards: ATI Radeon 9550, ATI Radeon 9600, ATI Radeon 9700, ATI Radeon X300, ATI Radeon X500, ATI Radeon X600, ATI Radeon X700, ATI Radeon X800, ATI Radeon X1300, ATI Radeon X1600, ATI Radeon X1800 | + | |recaudio = Souind Blaster X-Fi |
− | {{ii}} Supported Nvidia video cards: Nvidia GeForce FX 5700, Nvidia GeForce FX 5900, Nvidia GeForce FX 5950, Nvidia GeForce 6200, Nvidia GeForce 6600, Nvidia GeForce 6800, Nvidia GeForce 7800 | + | |notes = {{ii}} Supported AMD video cards: ATI Radeon 9550, ATI Radeon 9600, ATI Radeon 9700, ATI Radeon X300, ATI Radeon X500, ATI Radeon X600, ATI Radeon X700, ATI Radeon X800, ATI Radeon X1300, ATI Radeon X1600, ATI Radeon X1800. |
+ | {{ii}} Supported Nvidia video cards: Nvidia GeForce FX 5700, Nvidia GeForce FX 5900, Nvidia GeForce FX 5950, Nvidia GeForce 6200, Nvidia GeForce 6600, Nvidia GeForce 6800, Nvidia GeForce 7800. | ||
+ | {{--}} Intel Extreme Graphics and SIS chipsets not supported | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
Latest revision as of 22:51, 25 April 2024
Developers | |
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Funcom | |
Publishers | |
Aspyr Media | |
Empire Interactive | |
Engines | |
Shark 3D | |
Release dates | |
Windows | April 17, 2006 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 75 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Cinematic camera, Third-person |
Controls | Direct control, Point and select |
Genres | Adventure |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Europe, Fantasy, Sci-fi, Steampunk |
Series | The Longest Journey |
The Longest Journey | |
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The Longest Journey | 1999 |
Dreamfall: The Longest Journey | 2006 |
Dreamfall Chapters | 2014 |
Dreamfall: The Longest Journey is a singleplayer cinematic camera and third-person 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 |
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Retail | StarForce DRM (install Patch 1.64 to remove).[1] Released on 6 CDs or 1 to 3 DVDs. | |||
Retail | Released as pack-in game with LEVEL Magazine #159 in 2007 (Czech and Slovak Republic only). Contains Czech and English languages. | |||
GamersGate | ||||
GOG.com | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam |
Essential improvements
Patches
- Patch 1.64 is the latest patch for the game. Removes StarForce DRM.[1]
Skip intro videos
Delete/rename video files[2]
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\prefs.dat[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/6300/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\saves\[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/6300/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | Use jackfuste's fix. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | Use jackfuste's fix. | ||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | See Windowed. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Up to 4x. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Windowed
Running the game in a window[3] |
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | Extreme mouse deceleration applied to camera control. The mouse must be moved very slowly in order to achieve the fastest possible camera movement, and a sufficiently fast mouse movement results in zero camera movement. | |
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | ||
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers |
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PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Button prompts | Controller button prompts are numbers. | |
Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Controller support
- A fix may be required for the game to recognize XInput analogue triggers.
Fix remapping issues[4] |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | 7.1 supported[5] | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
EAX support | EAX 3, EAX 4[6] | |
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
French | Retail version only. | |||
German | ||||
Norwegian | ||||
Polish | Local retail version only. | |||
Portuguese | Retail version only. | |||
Spanish | Retail version, download. | |||
Turkish | Fan translation. |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Nvidia 3D Vision | See Helix Mod: Dreamfall: The Longest Journey [Tweak Guide]. | ||
vorpX | G3D User created game profile, see vorpx forum profile introduction. |
Issues fixed
Crashes on launch on Windows 10 Boot Camp
The game may crash a few seconds into the gameplay when run on Windows 10 via Boot Camp.
Run in compatibility mode |
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Retail version won't run on Windows 10
The retail release (Any version: 6 CD, 1 DVD, or 1 DVD Game of the Year Edition) will refuse to launch on modern Windows, without even producing an error message.
Use fixed EXE |
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Characters get stuck in cutscenes
Bug example: In a Chapter 5 cutscene, Zoë and Damien may get stuck walking in place through the stairwell doorway.
Run dreamfall.exe in compatibility mode for Windows 98/Me and as administrator[citation needed]
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Press keys to force the game to continue |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 9.0c |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
Graphical enhancements
Dreamfall HD Textures reworked (high res textures)
- Due to limitations in mod tooling, any texture mod currently available prevents mini-games from working, affecting intended gameplay.
- Currently available texture mods may not entirely preserve the original artistic intent of the game, it is therefore recommended to compare screenshots with the base game prior to choosing to proceed with them.
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Audio | Miles Sound System | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP SP2 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium IV 1.6 GHz AMD Sempron 2800+ |
Intel Pentium IV 2.5 GHz AMD Athlon XP 3500+ |
System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | 1 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 7 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 128 MB of VRAM DirectX 9 compatible | 256 MB of VRAM |
Sound (audio device) | DirectX 9.0c compatible | Souind Blaster X-Fi |
Other | 8X CD-ROM or 2X DVD-ROM |
- Supported AMD video cards: ATI Radeon 9550, ATI Radeon 9600, ATI Radeon 9700, ATI Radeon X300, ATI Radeon X500, ATI Radeon X600, ATI Radeon X700, ATI Radeon X800, ATI Radeon X1300, ATI Radeon X1600, ATI Radeon X1800.
- Supported Nvidia video cards: Nvidia GeForce FX 5700, Nvidia GeForce FX 5900, Nvidia GeForce FX 5950, Nvidia GeForce 6200, Nvidia GeForce 6600, Nvidia GeForce 6800, Nvidia GeForce 7800.
- Intel Extreme Graphics and SIS chipsets not supported
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). - ↑ 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.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (6300) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Starforce or any DRM on this? - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
- ↑ Verified by User:Virotti on 2023-04-30
- Deleted the files and only a short video is shown before the title screen.
- ↑ Windowed mode? - Official Dreamfall: The Longest Journey forums - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:Fudgesiclesxd on 2022-07-10
- ↑ Dreamfall: The Longest Journey - Soundblaster.com (retrieved) - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ EAX 2 not an available choice in Dreamfall - The Longest Journey Forums - last accessed on May 2023