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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|The Irregular Corporation}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|The Irregular Corporation}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Unity|name=Unity 2018|ref=<ref name="engineversion"> | + | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Unity|name=Unity 2018|ref=<ref name="engineversion">{{Refcheck|user=thesmashingone|date=2020-03-07}}</ref>|build=2018.4.5f1}} |
− | {{Refcheck|user=thesmashingone|date=2020-03-07}}</ref>|build=2018.4.5f1}} | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 6, 2020}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 6, 2020}} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|murder-by-numbers|79}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|9104/murder-by-numbers|81}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|murder-by-numbers|}} | ||
+ | |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 | Relaxed }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Flip screen, Side view }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Point and select }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Puzzle, Visual novel }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Anime }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Contemporary, Detective/mystery, North America }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | }} | ||
|steam appid = 1140290 | |steam appid = 1140290 | ||
|steam appid side = 1232780 | |steam appid side = 1232780 | ||
|gogcom id = 1551612399 | |gogcom id = 1551612399 | ||
− | | | + | |gogcom id side = 1308497610,2147483098 |
− | | | + | |official site= https://www.mediatonicgames.com/game/murder-by-numbers |
+ | |hltb = 72783 | ||
+ | |igdb = murder-by-numbers | ||
+ | |lutris = murder-by-numbers | ||
+ | |mobygames = 142637 | ||
+ | |strategywiki = Murder by Numbers | ||
|wikipedia = Murder by Numbers (video game) | |wikipedia = Murder by Numbers (video game) | ||
− | |winehq = | + | |winehq = 21055 |
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | murder-by-numbers | DRM-Free | Game can be launched directly from the executable<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Dribbleondo|date=2023-07-20|comment=Had no issues launching it or playing it for 5 minutes.}}</ref> | | Windows }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | murder-by-numbers | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 4455-1 | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 4455-1 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | murder_by_numbers | DRM-free | {{store link|GOG.com|murder_by_numbers_collectors_edition|Collector's Edition}} also available. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | murder_by_numbers | DRM-free | {{store link|GOG.com|murder_by_numbers_collectors_edition|Collector's Edition}} also available. | | Windows }} | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | + | ===Version differences=== | |
− | {{ | + | {{ii}} The '''Collector's Edition''' includes the base game and the '''Soundtrack & Artbook'''. |
− | |||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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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 | ||
− | |discord | + | |discord = |
− | |discord notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher = true |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | |gog galaxy | + | |gog galaxy = true |
− | |gog galaxy notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | |origin | + | |origin = |
− | |origin notes | + | |origin notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |steam cloud = true |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect notes = |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |xbox cloud = |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |xbox cloud notes = |
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
− | {{Image|Murder by Numbers - in-game general settings.png| | + | {{Image|Murder by Numbers - in-game general settings.png|General settings}} |
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | ||
|widescreen resolution = true | |widescreen resolution = true | ||
− | |widescreen resolution notes= | + | |widescreen resolution notes= 16:9 {{term|static aspect}}. |
− | |multimonitor = | + | |multimonitor = false |
− | |multimonitor notes = | + | |multimonitor notes = 16:9 {{term|static aspect}}.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Baronsmoki|date=2020-03-18|comment=Tested at 2560x480 custom resolution.}}</ref> |
− | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = false |
− | |ultrawidescreen notes = | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = 16:9 {{term|static aspect}}.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Baronsmoki|date=2020-03-18|comment=Tested at 2560x1080 custom resolution.}}</ref> |
|4k ultra hd = true | |4k ultra hd = true | ||
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
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|antialiasing = n/a | |antialiasing = n/a | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = false | |vsync = false | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
− | |60 fps notes = Frame rate is capped at | + | |60 fps notes = Frame rate is capped at display refresh rate.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Baronsmoki|date=2020-03-18|comment=Tested at 50 Hz, 60 Hz.}}</ref><ref>{{Refcheck|user=Cptmold|date=2020-03-18|comment=Tested at 144 Hz / 144 FPS using RivaTuner Statistics Server.}}</ref> |
− | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = true |
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
|hdr = unknown | |hdr = 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== |
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = Music, SFX | |separate volume notes = Music, SFX | ||
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|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
|closed captions = always on | |closed captions = always on | ||
− | |closed captions notes = Certain sound effects (e.g. | + | |closed captions notes = Certain sound effects (e.g. doors unlocking) are captioned as part of the game script. |
|mute on focus lost = false | |mute on focus lost = false | ||
|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 = | ||
|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | |macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | |macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | ||
+ | |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 = | ||
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|recOS = | |recOS = | ||
− | |recCPU = | + | |recCPU = Intel Core i5 |
− | |recRAM = | + | |recRAM = 8 GB |
|recHD = | |recHD = | ||
|recGPU = | |recGPU = | ||
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{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
+ | {{GOG.com Enhancement Project}} |
Latest revision as of 17:52, 15 January 2024
Developers | |
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Mediatonic | |
Publishers | |
The Irregular Corporation | |
Engines | |
Unity 2018[Note 1] | |
Release dates | |
Windows | March 6, 2020 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 79 |
OpenCritic | 81 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Relaxed |
Perspectives | Flip screen, Side view |
Controls | Point and select |
Genres | Puzzle, Visual novel |
Art styles | Anime |
Themes | Contemporary, Detective/mystery, North America |
Murder by Numbers is a singleplayer flip screen and side view puzzle and visual novel game.
General information
- Developer Discord server
- Visual Novel Database article
- GOG.com Community Discussions
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Epic Games Store | Game can be launched directly from the executable[2] | |||
GamersGate | ||||
GOG.com | Collector's Edition also available. | |||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam | Collector's Edition also available. |
Version differences
- The Collector's Edition includes the base game and the Soundtrack & Artbook.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %USERPROFILE%\AppData\LocalLow\Mediatonic\Murder By Numbers\settings.txt HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Mediatonic\Murder by Numbers\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1140290/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %USERPROFILE%\AppData\LocalLow\Mediatonic\Murder By Numbers\save*.txt %USERPROFILE%\AppData\LocalLow\Mediatonic\Murder By Numbers\MemoryProgress.txt |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1140290/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Epic Games Launcher | ||
GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | 16:9 static aspect. | ||
Multi-monitor | 16:9 static aspect.[3] | ||
Ultra-widescreen | 16:9 static aspect.[4] | ||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | Used in place of exclusive fullscreen. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Frame rate is capped at display refresh rate.[5][6] | ||
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 and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Mouse acceleration | Uses OS cursor. | |
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 | Music, SFX | |
Surround sound | Stereo.[7] | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | Certain sound effects (e.g. doors unlocking) are captioned as part of the game script. | |
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Japanese |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 11 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
Middleware
- No middleware information; you can edit this page to add it.
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 7 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i3 | Intel Core i5 |
System memory (RAM) | 4 GB | 8 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 660 AMD Radeon R9 285 2 GB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible | |
Sound (audio device) | DirectX compatible |
- A 64-bit operating system is required.
- Integrated GPUs may work but are not supported.
Notes
- ↑ Unity engine build: 2018.4.5f1[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>/1140290/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (1140290) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Verified by User:thesmashingone on 2020-03-07
- ↑ Verified by User:Dribbleondo on 2023-07-20
- Had no issues launching it or playing it for 5 minutes.
- ↑ Verified by User:Baronsmoki on 2020-03-18
- Tested at 2560x480 custom resolution.
- ↑ Verified by User:Baronsmoki on 2020-03-18
- Tested at 2560x1080 custom resolution.
- ↑ Verified by User:Baronsmoki on 2020-03-18
- Tested at 50 Hz, 60 Hz.
- ↑ Verified by User:Cptmold on 2020-03-18
- Tested at 144 Hz / 144 FPS using RivaTuner Statistics Server.
- ↑ Verified by User:Baronsmoki on 2020-03-18
- Tested with Special K.