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{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|July 2, 2009}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|July 2, 2009}} | ||
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | }} | ||
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|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
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+ | '''Key points''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} After being delisted during the initial Telltale bankruptcy in 2019 and restored in 2020, the game was again delisted on May 31, 2023, with the publisher stating that they no longer have the rights to sell it. | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| retail | | disc | {{DRM|SecuROM|V7}}. Collector's DVD, includes bonus videos, music, etc. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| retail | | disc | {{DRM|SecuROM|V7}}. Collector's DVD, includes bonus videos, music, etc. | | Windows }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | strong_bads_cool_game_for_attractive_people | DRM-free | | | Windows, OS X }} | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | strong_bads_cool_game_for_attractive_people | DRM-free | | | Windows, OS X | unavailable }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Humble | strong-bads-cool-game-for-attractive-people-season-1 | Steam | | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Humble | strong-bads-cool-game-for-attractive-people-season-1 | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 8340 | Steam | | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 8340 | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }} |
}} | }} | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Configuration files are located in folders corresponding to each episode name | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Telltale Games\}} | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Telltale Games\Episode 1 - Homestar Ruiner\prefs.prop|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Telltale Games\Episode 2 - Strong Badia the Free\prefs.prop|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Telltale Games\Episode 3 - Baddest of the Bands\prefs.prop|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Telltale Games\Episode 4 - Dangeresque 3\prefs.prop|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Telltale Games\Episode 5 - 8-bit is Enough\prefs.prop}} |
+ | {{Game data/config|Steam|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Telltale Games\Homestar Ruiner\prefs.prop|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Telltale Games\Strong Badia the Free\prefs.prop|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Telltale Games\Baddest of the Bands\prefs.prop|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Telltale Games\Dangeresque 3\prefs.prop|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Telltale Games\8-bit is Enough\prefs.prop}} | ||
{{Game data/config|OS X|}} | {{Game data/config|OS X|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{ii}} Save files are located in folders corresponding to each episode name | {{ii}} Save files are located in folders corresponding to each episode name | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Telltale Games\}} | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Telltale Games\Episode 1 - Homestar Ruiner\*.save|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Telltale Games\Episode 2 - Strong Badia the Free\*.save|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Telltale Games\Episode 3 - Baddest of the Bands\*.save|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Telltale Games\Episode 4 - Dangeresque 3\*.save|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Telltale Games\Episode 5 - 8-bit is Enough\*.save}} |
+ | {{Game data/saves|Steam|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Telltale Games\Homestar Ruiner\*.save|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Telltale Games\Strong Badia the Free\*.save|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Telltale Games\Baddest of the Bands\*.save|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Telltale Games\Dangeresque 3\*.save|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Telltale Games\8-bit is Enough\*.save}} | ||
{{Game data/saves|OS X|}} | {{Game data/saves|OS X|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|ultrawidescreen = hackable | |ultrawidescreen = hackable | ||
|ultrawidescreen notes = Use the [https://www.wsgf.org/article/tell-tale-games-custom-resolution-tool Tell Tale Games Custom Resolution Tool]. | |ultrawidescreen notes = Use the [https://www.wsgf.org/article/tell-tale-games-custom-resolution-tool Tell Tale Games Custom Resolution Tool]. | ||
− | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = true |
− | |4k ultra hd notes = 3840x2160 is included in the official installation. Text textures such as the label on Strong Bad's mailbox appear blurry, but the characters are rendered in 4K. The default is 2048x1536. Other resolutions included in the base installation include 1920x1200, 1920x1400, 2560x1400, and 2560x1600. For others, use the [https://www.wsgf.org/article/tell-tale-games-custom-resolution-tool Tell Tale Games Custom Resolution Tool]. | + | |4k ultra hd notes = 3840x2160 is included in the official installation. Text textures such as the label on Strong Bad's mailbox appear blurry, but the characters are rendered in 4K. The default is 2048x1536. For episodes 3-5, the game kept minimizing, so I had to manually change to a lower resolution to be able to select 3840x2160 under settings. Other resolutions included in the base installation include 1920x1200, 1920x1400, 2560x1400, and 2560x1600. For others, use the [https://www.wsgf.org/article/tell-tale-games-custom-resolution-tool Tell Tale Games Custom Resolution Tool]. |
|fov = n/a | |fov = n/a | ||
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
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|antialiasing = false | |antialiasing = false | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = false | |vsync = false | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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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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|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 = unknown |
|macos intel 32-bit app = true | |macos intel 32-bit app = true | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = false | |macos intel 64-bit app = false | ||
− | |macos arm app = | + | |macos arm app = unknown |
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= unknown | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Middleware=== | ||
+ | {{Middleware | ||
+ | |physics = | ||
+ | |physics notes = | ||
+ | |audio = FMOD | ||
+ | |audio notes = | ||
+ | |interface = | ||
+ | |interface notes = | ||
+ | |input = | ||
+ | |input notes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes notes = | ||
+ | |multiplayer = | ||
+ | |multiplayer notes= | ||
}} | }} | ||
Latest revision as of 21:45, 25 February 2024
Developers | |
---|---|
Telltale Games | |
Engines | |
Telltale Tool | |
Release dates | |
Windows | August 11, 2008 |
macOS (OS X) | July 2, 2009 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Warnings
- The macOS (OS X) version of this game does not work on macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later due to the removal of support for 32-bit-only apps.
Key points
- After being delisted during the initial Telltale bankruptcy in 2019 and restored in 2020, the game was again delisted on May 31, 2023, with the publisher stating that they no longer have the rights to sell it.
General information
- Telltale Community
- GOG.com Community Discussions
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions for Episode 1
- Steam Community Discussions for Episode 2
- Steam Community Discussions for Episode 3
- Steam Community Discussions for Episode 4
- Steam Community Discussions for Episode 5
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | SecuROM V7 DRM. Collector's DVD, includes bonus videos, music, etc. | |||
GOG.com (unavailable) | ||||
Humble Store (unavailable) | ||||
Steam (unavailable) |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
- Configuration files are located in folders corresponding to each episode name
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Telltale Games\Episode 1 - Homestar Ruiner\prefs.prop %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Telltale Games\Episode 2 - Strong Badia the Free\prefs.prop %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Telltale Games\Episode 3 - Baddest of the Bands\prefs.prop %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Telltale Games\Episode 4 - Dangeresque 3\prefs.prop %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Telltale Games\Episode 5 - 8-bit is Enough\prefs.prop |
Steam | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Telltale Games\Homestar Ruiner\prefs.prop %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Telltale Games\Strong Badia the Free\prefs.prop %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Telltale Games\Baddest of the Bands\prefs.prop %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Telltale Games\Dangeresque 3\prefs.prop %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Telltale Games\8-bit is Enough\prefs.prop |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/8340/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
- Save files are located in folders corresponding to each episode name
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Telltale Games\Episode 1 - Homestar Ruiner\*.save %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Telltale Games\Episode 2 - Strong Badia the Free\*.save %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Telltale Games\Episode 3 - Baddest of the Bands\*.save %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Telltale Games\Episode 4 - Dangeresque 3\*.save %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Telltale Games\Episode 5 - 8-bit is Enough\*.save |
Steam | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Telltale Games\Homestar Ruiner\*.save %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Telltale Games\Strong Badia the Free\*.save %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Telltale Games\Baddest of the Bands\*.save %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Telltale Games\Dangeresque 3\*.save %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Telltale Games\8-bit is Enough\*.save |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/8340/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | Use the Tell Tale Games Custom Resolution Tool. | ||
4K Ultra HD | 3840x2160 is included in the official installation. Text textures such as the label on Strong Bad's mailbox appear blurry, but the characters are rendered in 4K. The default is 2048x1536. For episodes 3-5, the game kept minimizing, so I had to manually change to a lower resolution to be able to select 3840x2160 under settings. Other resolutions included in the base installation include 1920x1200, 1920x1400, 2560x1400, and 2560x1600. For others, use the Tell Tale Games Custom Resolution Tool. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Locked to 48 FPS | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
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 | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Separated into "Music," "Voices," and "Sounds" | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 9 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) | This 32-bit-only macOS game does not work on macOS Catalina (10.15) or later. |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Audio | FMOD |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP | Vista |
Processor (CPU) | 1.5 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | 512 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 900 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 32 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible | 64 MB of VRAM |
macOS (OS X) | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 10.5.8 | 10.6.4 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel 2.0 GHz | Intel 2.3 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | 4 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 256 MB of VRAM | 512 MB of VRAM |
- Not recommended for Mac Minis or early-generation MacBooks
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 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 (8340) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.