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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = McPixel 3 cover.jpg | |cover = McPixel 3 cover.jpg | ||
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|hltb = 106983 | |hltb = 106983 | ||
|igdb = <!-- Only needs to be set if there is no IGDB reception row --> | |igdb = <!-- Only needs to be set if there is no IGDB reception row --> | ||
| − | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 194651 |
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
|wikipedia = | |wikipedia = | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | mcpixel-3-fae9c2 | | + | {{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | mcpixel-3-fae9c2 | Epic Games Store | | | Windows }} |
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | mcpixel_3 | DRM-free | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | mcpixel_3 | DRM-free | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Humble | mcpixel-3 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | {{Availability/row| Humble | mcpixel-3 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
{{Availability/row| itch.io | https://devolverdigital.itch.io/mcpixel-3 | DRM-free | | | DOS, Windows, OS X, Linux }} | {{Availability/row| itch.io | https://devolverdigital.itch.io/mcpixel-3 | DRM-free | | | DOS, Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| MS Store | 9pp2ww5tq7ms | Microsoft Store | | + | {{Availability/row| MS Store | 9pp2ww5tq7ms | Microsoft Store |{{store feature|Xbox Play Anywhere}}. Included with {{store feature|Xbox Game Pass}}.| | Windows }} |
{{Availability/row| Steam | 1338580 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 1338580 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\progress.json|{{p|game}}\progress.json ''(itch.io Windows NT | + | {{Game data/config|DOS|}} |
| + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\McPixel3\progress.json|{{p|game}}\progress.json ''(itch.io Windows 95 and Windows NT versions)''}} | ||
{{Game data/config|Microsoft Store|}} | {{Game data/config|Microsoft Store|}} | ||
{{Game data/config|OS X|}} | {{Game data/config|OS X|}} | ||
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===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\settings.json|{{p|game}}\settings.json ''(itch.io Windows NT | + | {{Game data/saves|DOS|}} |
| + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\McPixel3\settings.json|{{p|game}}\settings.json ''(itch.io Windows 95 and Windows NT versions)''}} | ||
{{Game data/saves|Microsoft Store|}} | {{Game data/saves|Microsoft Store|}} | ||
{{Game data/saves|OS X|}} | {{Game data/saves|OS X|}} | ||
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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= turn off cinema mode to get widescreen 16:9 to 22:9. |
|multimonitor = false | |multimonitor = false | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
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|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
| − | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = true |
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
| − | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = false |
| − | |anisotropic notes = | + | |anisotropic notes = |
| − | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = false |
| − | |antialiasing notes = | + | |antialiasing notes = |
|upscaling = false | |upscaling = false | ||
|upscaling tech = | |upscaling tech = | ||
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|ray tracing notes = | |ray tracing notes = | ||
|color blind = false | |color blind = false | ||
| − | |color blind notes = | + | |color blind notes = Although the itch.io Windows 95 and Windows NT versions include multiple .exe files with different color palettes, they have not been known to be designed with color blindness in mind. |
}} | }} | ||
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|invert mouse y-axis = false | |invert mouse y-axis = false | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
| − | |touchscreen = | + | |touchscreen = true |
| − | |touchscreen notes = | + | |touchscreen notes = |
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
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|xbox prompts = true | |xbox prompts = true | ||
|xbox prompts notes = | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
| − | |impulse triggers = | + | |impulse triggers = false |
|impulse triggers notes = | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
| − | |dualshock 4 = | + | |dualshock 4 = true |
|dualshock 4 notes = | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
| − | |dualshock prompts = | + | |dualshock prompts = true |
|dualshock prompts notes = | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
|light bar support = unknown | |light bar support = unknown | ||
|light bar support notes = | |light bar support notes = | ||
| − | |dualshock 4 modes = | + | |dualshock 4 modes = DualSense |
|dualshock 4 modes notes = | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
| − | |tracked motion controllers= | + | |tracked motion controllers= false |
|tracked motion controllers notes = | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
|tracked motion prompts = unknown | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
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|simultaneous input = true | |simultaneous input = true | ||
|simultaneous input notes = | |simultaneous input notes = | ||
| − | |steam input api = | + | |steam input api = false |
|steam input api notes = | |steam input api notes = | ||
| − | |steam hook input = | + | |steam hook input = false |
|steam hook input notes = | |steam hook input notes = | ||
| − | |steam input presets = | + | |steam input presets = false |
|steam input presets notes = | |steam input presets notes = | ||
| − | |steam controller prompts = | + | |steam controller prompts = false |
|steam controller prompts notes = | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
| − | |steam cursor detection = | + | |steam cursor detection = false |
|steam cursor detection notes = | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
| − | |royalty free audio = | + | |royalty free audio = true |
|royalty free audio notes = | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
|red book cd audio = false | |red book cd audio = false | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| + | |ref = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Norwegian | ||
| + | |interface = hackable | ||
| + | |audio = n/a | ||
| + | |subtitles = n/a | ||
| + | |notes = [https://github.com/DandelionSprout/Norwegian-Fan-Translations/tree/master/McPixel%203 Fan translation] by [[User:Dandelion Sprout|Dandelion Sprout]]. | ||
| + | |fan = true | ||
|ref = | |ref = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | {{--}} | + | |
| + | ==Issues fixed== | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=(Windows 95 / Windows NT) Incorrect color palette with lots of yellow and dark blue|ref=|fix= | ||
| + | # Use the <code>bgr</code> EXE that came with the installation folder: <code>mcpixel95_bgr.exe</code> for Windows 95, and <code>bgrpixel.exe</code> for Windows NT. | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Issues unresolved== | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=(DOS) "Exiting due to signal SIGSEGV" at launch|ref=|fix= | ||
| + | {{ii}} Occurs both in [[DOSBox#DOSBox-X|DOSBox-X]], and in FreeDOS through VirtualBox.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Dandelion Sprout|date=4 May 2023}}</ref> | ||
| + | {{ii}} As of May 4, 2023, there is no known footage or accounts of anyone other than the game's developer getting the DOS version to run on ''any'' setup (Physical PC with the DOS version included with Windows 98).<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://twitter.com/Sosowski/status/1592942160894050304|title=Sos Sosowski - Twitter|date=4 May 2023}}</ref> | ||
| + | }} | ||
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
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|direct3d versions = 9 | |direct3d versions = 9 | ||
|direct3d notes = Applies to the standard Windows version. | |direct3d notes = Applies to the standard Windows version. | ||
| − | |directdraw versions = | + | |directdraw versions = true |
| − | |directdraw notes = | + | |directdraw notes = Applies to the itch.io Windows 95 version. |
|wing = | |wing = | ||
|wing notes = | |wing notes = | ||
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|glide versions = | |glide versions = | ||
|glide notes = | |glide notes = | ||
| − | |software mode = | + | |software mode = true |
| − | |software mode notes = | + | |software mode notes = For the itch.io Windows NT version. |
|mantle support = | |mantle support = | ||
|mantle support notes = | |mantle support notes = | ||
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|windows arm app = false | |windows arm app = false | ||
|windows exe notes = The standard Windows version on itch.io comes with both 64-bit and 32-bit executables. | |windows exe notes = The standard Windows version on itch.io comes with both 64-bit and 32-bit executables. | ||
| − | |mac os x powerpc app = | + | |mac os x powerpc app = false |
| − | |macos intel 32-bit app = | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = false |
|macos intel 64-bit app = true | |macos intel 64-bit app = true | ||
|macos arm app = true | |macos arm app = true | ||
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|linux 64-bit executable= true | |linux 64-bit executable= true | ||
|linux arm app = true | |linux arm app = true | ||
| + | |linux 68k app = false | ||
|linux executable notes = According to the itch.io downloads section. | |linux executable notes = According to the itch.io downloads section. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|minGPU = Intel HD Graphics | |minGPU = Intel HD Graphics | ||
|minaudio = ALSA compatible stereo | |minaudio = ALSA compatible stereo | ||
| + | |minother = libsdl2 | ||
|recOS = Ubuntu 18.04, Debian 11 | |recOS = Ubuntu 18.04, Debian 11 | ||
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|recGPU = Dedicated | |recGPU = Dedicated | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
Latest revision as of 11:56, 17 April 2024
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| Developers | |
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| Sos Sosowski | |
| Publishers | |
| Devolver Digital | |
| Release dates | |
| DOS | November 14, 2022 |
| Windows | November 14, 2022 |
| macOS (OS X) | November 14, 2022 |
| Linux | November 14, 2022 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase |
| Modes | Singleplayer |
| Controls | Point and select |
| Genres | Adventure |
| Art styles | Pixel art |
| Themes | Comedy |
| Series | McPixel |
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| McPixel | |
|---|---|
| McPixel | 2012 |
| McPixel 3 | 2022 |
McPixel 3 is a singleplayer adventure game in the McPixel series.
General information
- Developer Discord server
- GOG.com Community Discussions
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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| Epic Games Store | |
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| GOG.com | |
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| Humble Store | |
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| itch.io | |
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| Microsoft Store | |
Xbox Play Anywhere. Included with Xbox Game Pass for PC. | |
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| Steam | |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| DOS | |
| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\McPixel3\progress.json <path-to-game>\progress.json (itch.io Windows 95 and Windows NT versions)[Note 1] |
| Microsoft Store | |
| macOS (OS X) | |
| Linux |
- It's unknown whether this game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux. Please fill in this information.
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| DOS | |
| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\McPixel3\settings.json <path-to-game>\settings.json (itch.io Windows 95 and Windows NT versions)[Note 1] |
| Microsoft Store | |
| macOS (OS X) | |
| Linux |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Epic Games Launcher | ||
| GOG Galaxy | ||
| OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
| Steam Cloud | ||
| Xbox Cloud |
Video
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | turn off cinema mode to get widescreen 16:9 to 22:9. | ||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | The game's resolution is locked to 22:9. | ||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | |||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
| High-fidelity upscaling | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | For DOSBox use an unofficial build (see the glossary page for other workarounds). | ||
| 60 FPS | The settings have a toggle between 60 and 30 fps. | ||
| 120+ FPS | |||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
| Ray tracing (RT) | |||
| Color blind mode | Although the itch.io Windows 95 and Windows NT versions include multiple .exe files with different color palettes, they have not been known to be designed with color blindness in mind. | ||
Input
| Keyboard and mouse, touch | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | For DOSBox use the DOSBox Mapper (see the glossary page for other workarounds). | |
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | For DOSBox set in the DOSBox configuration file. | |
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Touchscreen optimised | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support | ||
| Full controller support | ||
| Controller remapping | For DOSBox use the DOSBox Mapper (see the glossary page for other workarounds). | |
| Controller sensitivity | ||
| Controller Y-axis inversion |
| Controller types |
|---|
| XInput-compatible controllers | ||
|---|---|---|
| Xbox button prompts | ||
| Impulse Trigger vibration |
| PlayStation controllers | ||
|---|---|---|
| PlayStation button prompts | ||
| Light bar support | ||
| Adaptive trigger support | ||
| DualSense haptic feedback support | ||
| Connection modes | ||
| Generic/other controllers | DirectInput | |
|---|---|---|
| Button prompts |
| Additional information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Controller hotplugging | ||
| Haptic feedback | ||
| Digital movement supported | ||
| Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
| Steam Input | ||
|---|---|---|
| Steam Input API support | ||
| Hook input (legacy mode) | ||
| Steam Controller button prompts |
Audio
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | ||
| Surround sound | The game only has left and right audio channels that are natively output to the corresponding 5.1 speakers. | |
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | For DOSBox change the priority background value in the DOSBox configuration file. |
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| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| Simplified Chinese | ||||
| Traditional Chinese | ||||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Japanese | ||||
| Korean | ||||
| Norwegian | Fan translation by Dandelion Sprout. | |||
| Polish | ||||
| Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
| Russian | ||||
| Spanish |
Issues fixed
| (Windows 95 / Windows NT) Incorrect color palette with lots of yellow and dark blue |
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Issues unresolved
| (DOS) "Exiting due to signal SIGSEGV" at launch |
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Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 9 | Applies to the standard Windows version. |
| DirectDraw | Applies to the itch.io Windows 95 version. | |
| Software renderer | For the itch.io Windows NT version. | |
| DOS video modes |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | ARM | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windows | The standard Windows version on itch.io comes with both 64-bit and 32-bit executables. | |||
| macOS (OS X) | The SteamDB page has "osextended: macos64, macosapplesilicon" | |||
| Linux | According to the itch.io downloads section. |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | OGG Vorbis |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 95 | 10 |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium III AMD Athlon XP 2600+ |
Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 AMD Athlon 64 X2 4600+ |
| System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | 1 GB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 300 MB | |
| Video card (GPU) | 16-bit color DirectX 9.0c compatible | DirectX 10 compatible |
| Sound (audio device) | AC'97 compatible stereo | HD audio compatible stereo |
- Windows 95 and Pentium III support is according to the itch.io downloads section.
| macOS (OS X) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 10.9 | 10.15 |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo 1.8 GHz | Intel Core i5 1.8 GHz |
| System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | 4 GB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 300 MB | |
| Video card (GPU) | Intel GMA X3100 | Intel HD Graphics |
| Sound (audio device) | Stereo | |
- A 64-bit operating system is required.
| Linux | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | Ubuntu 18.04, Debian 10 | Ubuntu 18.04, Debian 11 |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium D AMD Athlon 64 |
Intel Core 2 Duo AMD Athlon X2 |
| System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | 1 GB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 300 MB | |
| Video card (GPU) | Intel HD Graphics | Dedicated |
| Sound (audio device) | ALSA compatible stereo | |
| Other | libsdl2 | |
| DOS | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | ||
| Processor (CPU) | ||
| System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | ||
| Sound (audio device) | Sound card driver | |
| Controller | Mouse driver | |
| Other | W:CWSDPMI.EXE, and a long-filename driver. | |
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%\VirtualStoreon Windows Vista and later (more details).
References
- ↑ Verified by User:Dandelion Sprout on 4 May 2023
- ↑ Sos Sosowski - Twitter - last accessed on 4 May 2023