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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|April 26, 2010}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|April 26, 2010}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|May 6, 2014}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|May 6, 2014}} | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|March 21, 2017|ref=<ref> | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|March 21, 2017|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/games/268540/announcements/detail/514940032207059615|title=The Whispered World Special Edition – Changelog Version 3.2.0418 - Steam Community :: Group Announcements :: The Whispered World Special Edition|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>}} |
| + | |reception = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|the-whispered-world|70}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic||}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|the-whispered-world|}} | ||
| + | |taxonomy = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | Ad-supported }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Relaxed }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Flip screen, Side view }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | 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 | Cartoon }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Fantasy }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | The Whispered World }} | ||
|steam appid = 268540 | |steam appid = 268540 | ||
|steam appid side = 18490 | |steam appid side = 18490 | ||
|gogcom id = 1207659019 | |gogcom id = 1207659019 | ||
| + | |gogcom id side = | ||
| + | |official site= https://www.daedalic.com/whispered-world | ||
| + | |hltb = 10263 | ||
| + | |igdb = | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
| + | |mobygames = whispered-world-special-edition | ||
|wikipedia = The Whispered World | |wikipedia = The Whispered World | ||
|winehq = 10291 | |winehq = 10291 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
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'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| retail | | DRM-Free, Disc | DRM-Free uses only non-Russian versions.<br>Russian version uses simple disc check<br>Deleting file TWW.exe and renaming file TWW.dll to TWW.exe bypasses disc check | | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| Amazon.com | B00K5D4LNY | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| Amazon.com | B00K6LQPV6 | DRM-free | | | OS X }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| Amazon.com | B00K5D4L0C | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | the-whispered-world-special-edition | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1556-2 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | the_whispered_world_special_edition | DRM-free | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | the_whispered_world_special_edition | DRM-free | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| GMG | the-whispered-world-special-edition | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| Humble | the-whispered-world-special-edition | DRM-free | | Steam | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| MacApp | id869335295 | MacApp | | | OS X }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Steam | 268540 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 268540 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | {{++}} Owners of the original version received the Special Edition for free.<ref name="steamSE">[https://steamcommunity.com/app/268540/discussions/0/558754900044618016/ Important notice for all owners of the previous version :: The Whispered World Special Edition General Discussions]</ref><ref> | + | {{++}} Owners of the original version received the Special Edition for free.<ref name="steamSE">[https://steamcommunity.com/app/268540/discussions/0/558754900044618016/ Important notice for all owners of the previous version :: The Whispered World Special Edition General Discussions]</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/news/game_update_the_whispered_world_special_edition|title=News - Game Update: The Whispered World: Special Edition - GOG.com|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
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| + | ==Monetization== | ||
| + | {{Monetization | ||
| + | |ad-supported = Main menu has advertisements for other [[Company:Daedalic Entertainment|Daedalic]] games. | ||
| + | |dlc = | ||
| + | |expansion pack = | ||
| + | |freeware = | ||
| + | |free-to-play = | ||
| + | |sponsored = | ||
| + | |subscription = | ||
| + | }} | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\Daedalic Entertainment GmbH\The Whispered World Special Edition}} | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\Daedalic Entertainment GmbH\The Whispered World Special Edition\config.ini}} |
| − | {{Game data/config|OS X|}} | + | {{Game data/config|OS X|{{P|osxhome}}/Library/Application Support/Daedalic Entertainment GmbH/The Whispered World Special Edition/config.ini}} |
| − | {{Game data/config|Linux|}} | + | {{Game data/config|Linux|{{P|xdgdatahome}}/Daedalic Entertainment GmbH/The Whispered World Special Edition/config.ini}} |
}} | }} | ||
| − | {{XDG| | + | {{XDG|true}} |
{{ii}} Configuration files for the original Windows release are stored in <code>{{p|game}}</code> | {{ii}} Configuration files for the original Windows release are stored in <code>{{p|game}}</code> | ||
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{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\Daedalic Entertainment GmbH\The Whispered World Special Edition\Savegames}} | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\Daedalic Entertainment GmbH\The Whispered World Special Edition\Savegames}} | ||
| − | {{Game data/saves|OS X|}} | + | {{Game data/saves|OS X|{{P|osxhome}}/Library/Application Support/Daedalic Entertainment GmbH/The Whispered World Special Edition/Savegames/}} |
| − | {{Game data/saves|Linux|}} | + | {{Game data/saves|Linux|{{P|xdgdatahome}}/Daedalic Entertainment GmbH/The Whispered World Special Edition/Savegames/}} |
}} | }} | ||
{{--}} Save data is not compatible between the two versions. | {{--}} Save data is not compatible between the two versions. | ||
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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 = true |
| − | |xbox cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = True for Special Edition; false for original version. |
| + | |ubisoft connect = | ||
| + | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
| + | |xbox cloud = | ||
| + | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|The Whispered World - SE options.jpg|General options from Special Edition.}} | {{Image|The Whispered World - SE options.jpg|General options from Special Edition.}} | ||
{{Image|The Whispered World - SE Visionaire.png|Visionaire Configuration Tool from Special Edition. Original versions tool only features windowed or fullscreen option.}} | {{Image|The Whispered World - SE Visionaire.png|Visionaire Configuration Tool from Special Edition. Original versions tool only features windowed or fullscreen option.}} | ||
| − | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|antialiasing = false | |antialiasing = false | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
| − | |vsync = | + | |upscaling = unknown |
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
| + | |vsync = always on | ||
|vsync notes = Always enabled. | |vsync notes = Always enabled. | ||
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
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|120 fps = true | |120 fps = true | ||
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
| − | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
| − | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = false | |key remap = false | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
{{Image|The Whispered World - options.jpg|General options from original version.}} | {{Image|The Whispered World - options.jpg|General options from original version.}} | ||
| − | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = Speech, Music and Effects. Special edition also includes Video and General. | |separate volume notes = Speech, Music and Effects. Special edition also includes Video and General. | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = True for Special Edition; false for original version. | |mute on focus lost notes = True for Special Edition; false for original version. | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
| − | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
| + | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
| + | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
| − | |notes = Not available in Special Edition.<ref name="steamSE" /> | + | |notes = Not available in Special Edition. |
| + | |ref = <ref name="steamSE" /> | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|fan = | |fan = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
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|fan = | |fan = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
|directdraw notes = | |directdraw notes = | ||
| − | |opengl versions = | + | |wing = |
| + | |wing notes = | ||
| + | |opengl versions = true | ||
|opengl notes = | |opengl notes = | ||
|glide versions = | |glide versions = | ||
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|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
| − | |64-bit | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
| − | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
| + | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |windows exe notes = | ||
| + | |mac os x powerpc app = unknown | ||
| + | |macos intel 32-bit app = false | ||
| + | |macos intel 64-bit app = true | ||
| + | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |macos app notes = | ||
| + | |linux 32-bit executable= false | ||
| + | |linux 64-bit executable= true | ||
| + | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
Latest revision as of 10:18, 29 November 2023
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Daedalic Entertainment | |
| Engines | |
| Visionaire | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | April 26, 2010 |
| macOS (OS X) | May 6, 2014 |
| Linux | March 21, 2017[1] |
| Reception | |
| Metacritic | 70 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | Ad-supported |
| Microtransactions | None |
| Modes | Singleplayer |
| Pacing | Relaxed |
| Perspectives | Flip screen, Side view |
| Controls | Point and select |
| Genres | Adventure |
| Art styles | Cartoon |
| Themes | Fantasy |
| Series | The Whispered World |
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| The Whispered World | |
|---|---|
| The Whispered World | 2010 |
| Silence - The Whispered World 2 | 2016 |
Key points
- This page is based on the Special Edition (free to owners of the original version); differences are noted where applicable.
General information
- GOG.com Community Discussions
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions (Special Edition)
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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| Retail | |
DRM-Free uses only non-Russian versions. Russian version uses simple disc check Deleting file TWW.exe and renaming file TWW.dll to TWW.exe bypasses disc check |
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| GamersGate | |
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| Green Man Gaming | |
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| Humble Store | |
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| Steam | |
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Monetization
| Type | Notes |
|---|---|
| Ad-supported | Main menu has advertisements for other Daedalic games. |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\Daedalic Entertainment GmbH\The Whispered World Special Edition\config.ini |
| macOS (OS X) | $HOME/Library/Application Support/Daedalic Entertainment GmbH/The Whispered World Special Edition/config.ini |
| Linux | $XDG_DATA_HOME/Daedalic Entertainment GmbH/The Whispered World Special Edition/config.ini |
- This game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux.
- Configuration files for the original Windows release are stored in
<path-to-game>
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\Daedalic Entertainment GmbH\The Whispered World Special Edition\Savegames |
| macOS (OS X) | $HOME/Library/Application Support/Daedalic Entertainment GmbH/The Whispered World Special Edition/Savegames/ |
| Linux | $XDG_DATA_HOME/Daedalic Entertainment GmbH/The Whispered World Special Edition/Savegames/ |
- Save data is not compatible between the two versions.
- Save data for the original Windows release is stored in
<path-to-game>\savegames
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| GOG Galaxy | ||
| Steam Cloud | True for Special Edition; false for original version. |
Video
General options from Special Edition.
Visionaire Configuration Tool from Special Edition. Original versions tool only features windowed or fullscreen option.
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | Original is always 1024x768. Special Edition has resolution options but are upscaled and black bars on other than 4:3 resolutions. | ||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | |||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | With original open TWWOptions.exe from <path-to-game> |
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| Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | Always enabled. | ||
| 60 FPS and 120+ 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 |
|---|
Audio
General options from original version.
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | Speech, Music and Effects. Special edition also includes Video and General. | |
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | True for Special Edition; false for original version. | |
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| French | Not available in Special Edition.[2] | |||
| German | ||||
| Italian | ||||
| Polish | ||||
| Russian | ||||
| Spanish |
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| OpenGL |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows | |||
| macOS (OS X) | |||
| Linux |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | XP SP3 | Vista, 7, 8 |
| Processor (CPU) | 2.5 GHz Single-Core or 2 GHz Dual-Core | |
| System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | 2 GB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1700 MB | |
| Video card (GPU) | 256 MB of VRAM OpenGL 2.0 compatible DirectX 9.0c compatible Shader model 2.0 support |
512 MB of VRAM |
| macOS (OS X) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | 10.7 | |
| Processor (CPU) | 2 GHz Dual-Core | |
| System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1800 MB | |
| Video card (GPU) | 256 MB of VRAM OpenGL 2.0 compatible Shader model 2.0 support |
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- A 64-bit operating system is required.
References
- ↑ The Whispered World Special Edition – Changelog Version 3.2.0418 - Steam Community :: Group Announcements :: The Whispered World Special Edition - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Important notice for all owners of the previous version :: The Whispered World Special Edition General Discussions
- ↑ News - Game Update: The Whispered World: Special Edition - GOG.com - last accessed on May 2023