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{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|December 16, 2016|ref=<ref name="release date">[https://steamcommunity.com/games/491950/announcements/detail/511554066914447926 Orwell now available on Mac and Linux! - Steam Community :: Group Announcements :: Orwell]</ref>}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|December 16, 2016|ref=<ref name="release date">[https://steamcommunity.com/games/491950/announcements/detail/511554066914447926 Orwell now available on Mac and Linux! - Steam Community :: Group Announcements :: Orwell]</ref>}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|December 16, 2016|ref=<ref name="release date"/>}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|December 16, 2016|ref=<ref name="release date"/>}} | ||
| + | |reception = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|orwell|77}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|3575/orwell-keeping-an-eye-on-you|82}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|orwell-keeping-an-eye-on-you--1|86}} | ||
| + | |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 | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Text-based }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Point and select }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Adventure, Simulation, Text adventure }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Stylized, Vector art }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Contemporary }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Orwell }} | ||
|steam appid = 491950 | |steam appid = 491950 | ||
| − | |steam appid side = | + | |steam appid side = 543080, 548850 |
|gogcom id = 2076059543 | |gogcom id = 2076059543 | ||
|gogcom id side = 1150654907, 1973571824, 1467585086 | |gogcom id side = 1150654907, 1973571824, 1467585086 | ||
| + | |official site= http://www.osmoticstudios.com/orwell-keeping-an-eye-on-you/ | ||
| + | |hltb = 40789 | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
| + | |mobygames = orwell-keeping-an-eye-on-you | ||
|wikipedia = Orwell (video game) | |wikipedia = Orwell (video game) | ||
|winehq = | |winehq = | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | {{ | + | |
| + | {{Introduction | ||
| + | |introduction = | ||
| + | |||
| + | |release history = | ||
| + | |||
| + | |current state = | ||
| + | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | orwell-keeping-an-eye-on-you | DRM-free | Game can be run directly from the executable.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Dribbleondo|date=2023-08-10|comment=Game ran with no issues or prompts.}}</ref> | | Windows, OS X }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | orwell | DRM-free | {{store link|GOG.com|orwell_deluxe_edition|Deluxe Edition}} also available. | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | orwell | DRM-free | {{store link|GOG.com|orwell_deluxe_edition|Deluxe Edition}} also available. | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
| − | |||
{{Availability/row| Humble | orwell | DRM-free | | Steam | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | {{Availability/row| Humble | orwell | DRM-free | | Steam | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
{{Availability/row| itch.io | https://fellowtraveller.itch.io/orwell-keeping-an-eye-on-you | DRM-free | | Steam | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | {{Availability/row| itch.io | https://fellowtraveller.itch.io/orwell-keeping-an-eye-on-you | DRM-free | | Steam | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9nhmgx85vbj1 | Microsoft Store | | + | {{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9nhmgx85vbj1 | Microsoft Store | | | Windows }} |
{{Availability/row| Steam | 491950 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 491950 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| GMG | orwell | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux | unavailable }} | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Demo=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} A demo is available from Steam: <code>steam://install/543080</code>. It includes the full first episode of the game, which takes about 40 minutes to play through.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/491950/discussions/0/333656722966701487/|title=Frequently Asked Questions :: Orwell Steam Discussions|date=2022-12-05}}</ref> | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Monetization== | ||
| + | {{Monetization | ||
| + | |ad-supported = | ||
| + | |dlc = | ||
| + | |expansion pack = | ||
| + | |freeware = | ||
| + | |free-to-play = | ||
| + | |one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access. | ||
| + | |sponsored = | ||
| + | |subscription = | ||
| + | |subscription gaming service = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Microtransactions=== | ||
| + | {{Microtransactions | ||
| + | |boost = | ||
| + | |cosmetic = | ||
| + | |currency = | ||
| + | |finite spend = | ||
| + | |infinite spend = | ||
| + | |free-to-grind = | ||
| + | |loot box = | ||
| + | |none = None | ||
| + | |player trading = | ||
| + | |time-limited = | ||
| + | |unlock = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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{{Game data/config|OS X|}} | {{Game data/config|OS X|}} | ||
| − | {{Game data/config|Linux|}} | + | {{Game data/config|Linux|{{P|xdgconfighome}}/unity3d/OsmoticStudios/Orwell/prefs}} |
}} | }} | ||
| − | {{XDG| | + | {{XDG|true}} |
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\Orwell\}} | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\Orwell\profile*.osg}} |
{{Game data/saves|Microsoft Store|}} | {{Game data/saves|Microsoft Store|}} | ||
| + | {{Game data/saves|Steam|{{P|steam}}\userdata\{{P|uid}}\491950\remote\profile*.osg}} | ||
{{Game data/saves|OS X|}} | {{Game data/saves|OS X|}} | ||
| − | {{Game data/saves|Linux|{{P|linuxhome}}/My Games/Orwell}} | + | {{Game data/saves|Linux|{{P|linuxhome}}/My Games/Orwell/profile*.osg}} |
}} | }} | ||
| + | {{XDG|false}} | ||
===[[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 = true |
| − | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
| − | |gog galaxy | + | |gog galaxy = false |
| − | |gog galaxy notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
| − | |origin | + | |origin = true |
| − | |origin notes | + | |origin notes = |
| − | |steam cloud | + | |steam cloud = true |
| − | |steam cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
| − | | | + | |ubisoft connect = |
| − | | | + | |ubisoft connect notes = |
| − | |xbox cloud | + | |xbox cloud = false |
| − | |xbox cloud notes | + | |xbox cloud notes = |
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
| − | {{Image|Orwell-settings.png|General settings | + | {{Image|Orwell-settings.png|General settings}} |
| − | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|multimonitor = unknown | |multimonitor = unknown | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
| − | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = limited |
| − | |ultrawidescreen notes = | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = Background image fills the whole screen but gameplay area remains 16:9. |
|4k ultra hd = true | |4k ultra hd = true | ||
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
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|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
| − | |windowed notes = | + | |windowed notes = Freely resizeable window. Game remembers size and position of the window unless fullscreen is activated. Switching to fullscreen resets that and resizes window to the desktop size. |
|borderless windowed = true | |borderless windowed = true | ||
|borderless windowed notes = The fullscreen option in the menu functions as a borderless window. | |borderless windowed notes = The fullscreen option in the menu functions as a borderless window. | ||
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|antialiasing = false | |antialiasing = false | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
| + | |upscaling = false | ||
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = always on | |vsync = always on | ||
| − | |vsync notes = | + | |vsync notes = |
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
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|hdr = false | |hdr = false | ||
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
| + | |ray tracing = false | ||
| + | |ray tracing notes = | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | + | ==Input== | |
| − | + | {{Input | |
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|key remap = false | |key remap = false | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
| − | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = Music and effects. | |separate volume notes = Music and effects. | ||
| − | |surround sound = | + | |surround sound = n/a |
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
|subtitles = n/a | |subtitles = n/a | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = German | |language = German | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = n/a | ||
| + | |subtitles = n/a | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Indonesian | ||
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| + | |subtitles = n/a | ||
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| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
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| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Japanese | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = n/a | |audio = n/a | ||
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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 = false | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
|mac os x powerpc app = | |mac os x powerpc app = | ||
|macos intel 32-bit app = false | |macos intel 32-bit app = false | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = true | |macos intel 64-bit app = true | ||
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|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= false | |linux 32-bit executable= false | ||
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Osmotic Studios | |
| Publishers | |
| Surprise Attack | |
| Engines | |
| Unity 2018[Note 1] | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | October 27, 2016 |
| macOS (OS X) | December 16, 2016[2] |
| Linux | December 16, 2016[2] |
| Reception | |
| Metacritic | 77 |
| OpenCritic | 82 |
| IGDB | 86 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase |
| Microtransactions | None |
| Modes | Singleplayer |
| Perspectives | Text-based |
| Controls | Point and select |
| Genres | Adventure, Simulation, Text adventure |
| Art styles | Stylized, Vector art |
| Themes | Contemporary |
| Series | Orwell |
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| Orwell | |
|---|---|
| Orwell: Keeping an Eye on You | 2016 |
| Orwell: Ignorance is Strength | 2018 |
Orwell: Keeping an Eye on You is a singleplayer text-based adventure, simulation and text adventure game in the Orwell series.
General information
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Epic Games Store | |
Game can be run directly from the executable.[3] | |
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| GOG.com | |
Deluxe Edition also available. | |
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| Humble Store | |
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| itch.io | |
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| Microsoft Store | |
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| Steam | |
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| Green Man Gaming (unavailable) | |
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Demo
- A demo is available from Steam:
steam://install/543080. It includes the full first episode of the game, which takes about 40 minutes to play through.[4]
Monetization
| Type | Notes |
|---|---|
| One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
Microtransactions
| Type | Notes |
|---|---|
| No microtransactions | None |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\OsmoticStudios\Orwell\ |
| Microsoft Store | |
| macOS (OS X) | |
| Linux | $XDG_CONFIG_HOME/unity3d/OsmoticStudios/Orwell/prefs |
- This game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux.
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Orwell\profile*.osg |
| Microsoft Store | |
| Steam | <Steam-folder>\userdata\<user-id>\491950\remote\profile*.osg |
| macOS (OS X) | |
| Linux | $HOME/My Games/Orwell/profile*.osg |
- This game does not follow the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux.
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Epic Games Launcher | ||
| GOG Galaxy | ||
| Origin | ||
| OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
| Steam Cloud | ||
| Xbox Cloud |
Video
General settings
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | |||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | Background image fills the whole screen but gameplay area remains 16:9. | ||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | Freely resizeable window. Game remembers size and position of the window unless fullscreen is activated. Switching to fullscreen resets that and resizes window to the desktop size. | ||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | The fullscreen option in the menu functions as a borderless window. | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| High-fidelity upscaling | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| 60 FPS | |||
| 120+ FPS | Frame rate is capped at 60 FPS. | ||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
| Ray tracing (RT) | |||
- The game engine may allow for manual configuration of the game via its variables. See the Unity page for more details.
Input
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | Cursor only. | |
| Controller | ||
| Controller support |
| Controller types |
|---|
Audio
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | Music and effects. | |
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | All speech is text. | |
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| Simplified Chinese | ||||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Indonesian | ||||
| Italian | ||||
| Japanese | ||||
| Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
| Russian | ||||
| Spanish |
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 11 | |
| OpenGL |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows | |||
| macOS (OS X) | |||
| Linux |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | XP SP2 | |
| Processor (CPU) | 2.0 GHz | |
| System memory (RAM) | 4 GB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 3 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | DirectX 9 compatible | |
| macOS (OS X) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | 10.10.5 | |
| Processor (CPU) | 2.0 GHz | |
| System memory (RAM) | 4 GB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 3 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | OpenGL 3.2 compatible | |
- A 64-bit operating system is required.
| Linux | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | Ubuntu 16.04 LTS | |
| Processor (CPU) | 2.0 GHz | |
| System memory (RAM) | 4 GB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 3 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | OpenGL 3.2 compatible | |
- A 64-bit operating system is required.
Notes
References
- ↑ Verified by User:Mastan on 2019-10-07
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Orwell now available on Mac and Linux! - Steam Community :: Group Announcements :: Orwell
- ↑ Verified by User:Dribbleondo on 2023-08-10
- Game ran with no issues or prompts.
- ↑ Frequently Asked Questions :: Orwell Steam Discussions - last accessed on 2022-12-05