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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
| − | |cover = The | + | |cover = The Messenger cover.jpg |
|developers = | |developers = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Sabotage}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Sabotage Studio}} |
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Devolver Digital}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Devolver Digital}} | ||
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|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|August 30, 2018}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|August 30, 2018}} | ||
| + | |reception = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|the-messenger|83}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|6521/the-messenger|86}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|the-messenger|87}} | ||
| + | |taxonomy = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | The Messenger }} | ||
|steam appid = 764790 | |steam appid = 764790 | ||
|steam appid side = | |steam appid side = | ||
|gogcom id = 1433116924 | |gogcom id = 1433116924 | ||
| − | |strategywiki = | + | |official site= https://themessengergame.com/ |
| + | |hltb = 60176 | ||
| + | |lutris = the-messenger | ||
| + | |mobygames = 106052 | ||
| + | |strategywiki = The Messenger | ||
|wikipedia = The Messenger (2018 video game) | |wikipedia = The Messenger (2018 video game) | ||
|winehq = | |winehq = | ||
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'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
| − | {{mm}} [https://discord.gg/ | + | {{mm}} [https://discord.gg/sabotagestudio Developer Discord server] |
| + | {{mm}} [https://the-messenger.fandom.com Community wiki] | ||
{{GOG.com links|1433116924|the_messenger}} | {{GOG.com links|1433116924|the_messenger}} | ||
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/764790/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/764790/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | the_messenger | DRM-free | | + | {{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | the-messenger | DRM-free | DRM-free when launched directly from executable.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Baronsmoki|date=2019-11-14|}}</ref> | | Windows }} |
| + | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 4186-1 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | the_messenger | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Humble | the-messenger | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Humble | the-messenger | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9nnfbw3ngv9k | Microsoft Store | | + | {{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9nnfbw3ngv9k | Microsoft Store | | | Windows }} |
| − | {{Availability/row| Steam | 764790 | Steam | | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 764790 | Steam | | | Windows }} |
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Monetization== | ||
| + | {{DLC| | ||
| + | {{DLC/row| Picnic Panic | Free expansion with 3 new levels and bosses. | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\AppData\LocalLow\Sabotage Studio\The Messenger\}} | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\AppData\LocalLow\Sabotage Studio\The Messenger\SaveGame.txt}} |
| − | {{Game data/saves|Microsoft Store|}} | + | {{Game data/saves|Microsoft Store|{{p|localappdata}}\Packages\DevolverDigital.TheMessenger_6kzv4j18v0c96\SystemAppData\wgs}} |
}} | }} | ||
===[[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 = true |
| − | |origin notes | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
| − | |steam cloud | + | |gog galaxy = true |
| − | |steam cloud notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
| − | | | + | |origin = |
| − | | | + | |origin notes = |
| − | |xbox cloud | + | |steam cloud = true |
| − | |xbox cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
| + | |ubisoft connect = | ||
| + | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
| + | |xbox cloud = true | ||
| + | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|The Messenger general settings.png|General settings.}} | {{Image|The Messenger general settings.png|General settings.}} | ||
| − | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|widescreen resolution = true | |widescreen resolution = true | ||
|widescreen resolution notes= | |widescreen resolution notes= | ||
| − | |multimonitor = | + | |multimonitor = false |
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
|ultrawidescreen = false | |ultrawidescreen = false | ||
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|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
| − | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = false |
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
|anisotropic = n/a | |anisotropic = n/a | ||
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
| − | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = n/a |
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
| + | |upscaling = unknown | ||
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
| − | |60 fps = | + | |60 fps = true |
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
| − | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = true |
| − | |120 fps notes = | + | |120 fps notes = Tested up to 144 FPS. |
| − | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
| + | |ray tracing = unknown | ||
| + | |ray tracing notes = | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
{{Image|The Messenger keyboard settings.png|Keyboard settings.}} | {{Image|The Messenger keyboard settings.png|Keyboard settings.}} | ||
{{Image|The Messenger controller settings.png|Controller settings.}} | {{Image|The Messenger controller settings.png|Controller settings.}} | ||
| − | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
| − | |acceleration option = | + | |acceleration option = n/a |
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
| − | |mouse sensitivity = | + | |mouse sensitivity = n/a |
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
|mouse menu = false | |mouse menu = false | ||
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|controller remap = true | |controller remap = true | ||
|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
| − | |controller sensitivity = | + | |controller sensitivity = false |
|controller sensitivity notes= | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
|invert controller y-axis = n/a | |invert controller y-axis = n/a | ||
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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 = false |
|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= | ||
| − | |controller hotplug = | + | |controller hotplug = true |
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
| − | |haptic feedback = | + | |haptic feedback = false |
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
| − | |simultaneous input = | + | |simultaneous input = true |
|simultaneous input notes = | |simultaneous input notes = | ||
|steam input api = unknown | |steam input api = unknown | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
| − | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = Music, Sound Effects | |separate volume notes = Music, Sound Effects | ||
| − | |surround sound = | + | |surround sound = false |
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
|subtitles = n/a | |subtitles = n/a | ||
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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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|audio = n/a | |audio = n/a | ||
|subtitles = n/a | |subtitles = n/a | ||
| − | |notes = Québécois | + | |notes = |
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Canadian French | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = n/a | ||
| + | |subtitles = n/a | ||
| + | |notes = Labeled as "Québécois". | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Controller not recognized=== | ===Controller not recognized=== | ||
The game does not recognize some controllers, even though they support XInput mode | The game does not recognize some controllers, even though they support XInput mode | ||
| − | {{Fixbox|description=Use Xbox 360 Controller Emulator|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use Xbox 360 Controller Emulator|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/764790/discussions/1/1640918469754625464/|title=FIX: Controller not recognized|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
# Download the 64-bit version of the Xbox 360 Controller Emulator from http://www.x360ce.com | # Download the 64-bit version of the Xbox 360 Controller Emulator from http://www.x360ce.com | ||
# Extract <code>x360ce_x64.exe</code> to {{p|game}}. | # Extract <code>x360ce_x64.exe</code> to {{p|game}}. | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = false | |windows 32-bit exe = false | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = true | |windows 64-bit exe = true | ||
| + | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
| − | |macos 32-bit app | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = |
| − | |macos 64-bit app | + | |macos intel 64-bit app = |
| + | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
| + | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Middleware=== | ||
| + | {{Middleware | ||
| + | |physics = | ||
| + | |physics notes = | ||
| + | |audio = | ||
| + | |audio notes = | ||
| + | |interface = | ||
| + | |interface notes = | ||
| + | |input = Rewired | ||
| + | |input notes = | ||
| + | |cutscenes = | ||
| + | |cutscenes notes = | ||
| + | |multiplayer = | ||
| + | |multiplayer notes= | ||
| + | |anticheat = | ||
| + | |anticheat notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|recHD = | |recHD = | ||
|recGPU = | |recGPU = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
Latest revision as of 22:31, 1 September 2023
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Sabotage Studio | |
| Publishers | |
| Devolver Digital | |
| Engines | |
| Unity 2017[Note 1] | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | August 30, 2018 |
| Reception | |
| Metacritic | 83 |
| OpenCritic | 86 |
| IGDB | 87 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase |
| Series | The Messenger |
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| The Messenger | |
|---|---|
| The Messenger | 2018 |
| Sea of Stars | 2023 |
General information
- Developer Discord server
- Community wiki
- GOG.com Community Discussions
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Epic Games Store | |
DRM-free when launched directly from executable.[2] | |
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| GOG.com | |
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| Humble Store | |
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| Microsoft Store | |
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| Steam | |
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Monetization
DLC and expansion packs
| Name | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Picnic Panic | Free expansion with 3 new levels and bosses. | |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Sabotage Studio\The Messenger\ |
| Microsoft Store | |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/764790/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\AppData\LocalLow\Sabotage Studio\The Messenger\SaveGame.txt |
| Microsoft Store | %LOCALAPPDATA%\Packages\DevolverDigital.TheMessenger_6kzv4j18v0c96\SystemAppData\wgs |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/764790/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Epic Games Launcher | ||
| GOG Galaxy | ||
| Steam Cloud | ||
| Xbox Cloud |
Video
General settings.
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | |||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | |||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | |||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | Enable windowed mode and use the -popupwindow parameter (or see the glossary page). |
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| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Tested up to 144 FPS. | ||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
- The game engine may allow for manual configuration of the game via its variables. See the Unity page for more details.
Input
Keyboard settings.
Controller settings.
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | ||
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| 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 |
|---|
| XInput-compatible controllers | ||
|---|---|---|
| Xbox button prompts | ||
| Impulse Trigger vibration |
| PlayStation controllers | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. |
|---|
| Generic/other controllers |
|---|
| Additional information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Controller hotplugging | ||
| Haptic feedback | ||
| Digital movement supported | ||
| Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | Music, Sound Effects | |
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| Simplified Chinese | ||||
| Traditional Chinese | ||||
| French | ||||
| Canadian French | Labeled as "Québécois". | |||
| German | ||||
| Japanese | ||||
| Korean | ||||
| Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
| Russian | ||||
| Spanish |
Issues fixed
Controller not recognized
The game does not recognize some controllers, even though they support XInput mode
| Use Xbox 360 Controller Emulator[3] |
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Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 11 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Input | Rewired |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | 7 SP1 | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i5-4210 1.7 GHz | |
| System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1200 MB | |
| Video card (GPU) | Intel HD Graphics 4400 | |
- A 64-bit operating system is required.
Notes
- ↑ Unity engine build: 2017.4.12f1[1]
- ↑ 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.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/764790/. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (764790) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Verified by User:Baronsmoki on 2019-06-13
- ↑ Verified by User:Baronsmoki on 2019-11-14
- ↑ FIX: Controller not recognized - last accessed on May 2023