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− | {{ | + | {{Infobox game |
− | |cover | + | |cover = Super Meat Boy cover.jpg |
− | |developer | + | |developers = |
− | |publisher | + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Team Meat}} |
− | | | + | {{Infobox game/row/porter|Ryan C. Gordon|OS X}} |
− | |release dates | + | {{Infobox game/row/porter|Ryan C. Gordon|Linux}} |
− | |steam | + | |publishers = |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Team Meat}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Buka Entertainment|Russia}} | ||
+ | |engines = | ||
+ | |release dates= | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 30, 2010}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|November 18, 2011}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|December 13, 2011}} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|super-meat-boy|87}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|1582/super-meat-boy|83}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|super-meat-boy|85}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Side view, Scrolling }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action, Platform }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Cartoon }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Meat Boy }} | ||
+ | |steam appid = 40800 | ||
+ | |steam appid side = 969710 | ||
+ | |gogcom id = | ||
+ | |hltb = 9389 | ||
+ | |strategywiki = Super Meat Boy | ||
+ | |mobygames = 48877 | ||
+ | |wikipedia = Super Meat Boy | ||
+ | |winehq = 12449 | ||
+ | |lutris = super-meat-boy | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | + | {{Introduction | |
+ | |introduction = | ||
− | = | + | |release history = |
− | |||
− | + | |current state = | |
+ | }} | ||
− | + | '''General information''' | |
− | + | {{mm}} [https://supermeatboy.fandom.com/wiki/Super_Meat_Boy_Wiki Unofficial Wiki] | |
− | + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/40800/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | |
− | |||
− | + | ==Availability== | |
− | + | {{Availability| | |
− | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | | | Windows }} | |
− | + | {{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | super-meat-boy | DRM-free | Can be run DRM-free when launched directly from the executable.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Aemony|date=2019-01-31}}</ref> | | Windows }} | |
− | + | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 2076-1 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | |
− | + | {{Availability/row| Humble | super-meat-boy | DRM-free | | Steam | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | |
− | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 40800 | DRM-Free | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | |
+ | }} | ||
− | === | + | ==Monetization== |
− | + | {{Monetization | |
− | + | |ad-supported = | |
+ | |dlc = The DLC includes new gameplay mechanics. | ||
+ | |expansion pack = | ||
+ | |freeware = | ||
+ | |free-to-play = | ||
+ | |one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access. | ||
+ | |sponsored = | ||
+ | |subscription = | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | + | ===Microtransactions=== | |
− | + | {{Microtransactions | |
− | + | |boost = | |
+ | |cosmetic = | ||
+ | |currency = | ||
+ | |finite spend = | ||
+ | |infinite spend = | ||
+ | |free-to-grind = | ||
+ | |loot box = | ||
+ | |none = Game does not contain any microtransactions. | ||
+ | |player trading = | ||
+ | |time-limited = | ||
+ | |unlock = | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | + | ==Monetization== | |
− | + | {{DLC| | |
− | + | {{DLC/row| Race Mode | Can cause save file corruption and other bugs.{{cn|July 2023}} | Windows }} | |
− | + | }} | |
− | |||
− | |||
− | + | ==Game data== | |
+ | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
+ | {{Game data| | ||
+ | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\UserData\}} | ||
+ | {{Game data/config|OS X|{{p|osxhome}}/Library/Application Support/Super Meat Boy}} | ||
+ | {{Game data/config|Linux|{{P|xdgdatahome}}/SuperMeatBoy/}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{XDG|true}} | ||
− | + | ===Save game data location=== | |
+ | {{Game data| | ||
+ | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\UserData\}} | ||
+ | {{Game data/saves|OS X|{{p|osxhome}}/Library/Application Support/Super Meat Boy}} | ||
+ | {{Game data/saves|Linux|{{P|xdgdatahome}}/SuperMeatBoy/}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | + | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | |
− | + | {{Save game cloud syncing | |
+ | |epic games launcher = false | ||
+ | |epic games launcher notes = | ||
+ | |discord = true | ||
+ | |discord notes = | ||
+ | |gog galaxy = | ||
+ | |gog galaxy notes = | ||
+ | |origin = | ||
+ | |origin notes = | ||
+ | |steam cloud = true | ||
+ | |steam cloud notes = 100MB available. | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | + | ==Video== | |
− | + | {{Image|Super Meat Boy - Graphics.png|In-game graphics settings.}} | |
+ | {{Video | ||
+ | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/super-meat-boy/en | ||
+ | |widescreen wsgf award = silver | ||
+ | |multimonitor wsgf award = unsupported | ||
+ | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = unsupported | ||
+ | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | ||
+ | |widescreen resolution = true | ||
+ | |widescreen resolution notes= | ||
+ | |multimonitor = false | ||
+ | |multimonitor notes = | ||
+ | |ultrawidescreen = false | ||
+ | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
+ | |4k ultra hd = true | ||
+ | |4k ultra hd notes = Many of the game assets are made for 720p and are scaled up [[Glossary:Scaling#Scaling algorithm|using bilinear filtering.]] | ||
+ | |fov = n/a | ||
+ | |fov notes = | ||
+ | |windowed = true | ||
+ | |windowed notes = | ||
+ | |borderless windowed = true | ||
+ | |borderless windowed notes = Labeled as '''Full Screen''' in the latest version of the game. The original version of the game does not support borderless window. | ||
+ | |anisotropic = n/a | ||
+ | |anisotropic notes = | ||
+ | |antialiasing = false | ||
+ | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
+ | |vsync = always on | ||
+ | |vsync notes = | ||
+ | |60 fps = true | ||
+ | |60 fps notes = Latest version has the frame rate capped at 60 FPS.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Keith|date=2019-01-05|comment=Tested with Epic Games Store version (1.2.5)}}</ref> | ||
+ | |120 fps = hackable | ||
+ | |120 fps notes = Steam owners can [[#High frame rate|unlock the frame rate]] by downgrading to the original version but the speed for some animations is tied to run at 60 FPS and cutscenes go too fast. | ||
+ | |hdr = unknown | ||
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
+ | |color blind = unknown | ||
+ | |color blind notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | + | ===[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)|High frame rate]]=== | |
− | + | {{ii}} Steam owners unlock the frame rate of the game by downgrading to the original ("speed runner") version of the game. | |
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Unlock the frame rate (Steam only)|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Aemony|date=2019-01-05|comment=Verified myself.}}</ref>|fix= | |
− | * | + | # Open the Steam Library and select the game. |
+ | # Right click and select '''Properties'''. | ||
+ | # Open the '''Betas''' tab and opt into the <code>ogversion - Original version for Speed Runners</code> beta. | ||
+ | # The frame rate of the game is capped using vertical sync to the refresh rate of the monitor, which by default is set to 60 Hz in fullscreen mode. Use any of the following options to override this: | ||
+ | #* Play the game in window mode while the desktop refresh rate is configured to a value higher than 60 Hz. | ||
+ | #* Force vertical sync off through the display driver control panel to force an uncapped frame rate for fullscreen mode. | ||
+ | #* Use [[Special K#Refresh rate (Hz)|Special K]] to force a custom refresh rate higher than 60 Hz for fullscreen mode. | ||
+ | # It is recommended to cap the frame rate to a specific value as too high of a frame rate can cause issues with animation and input not being recognized. | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | + | ==Input== | |
+ | {{Input | ||
+ | |key remap = hackable | ||
+ | |key remap notes = Edit <code>buttonmap.cfg</code> in the install path. | ||
+ | |acceleration option = n/a | ||
+ | |acceleration option notes = | ||
+ | |mouse sensitivity = n/a | ||
+ | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
+ | |mouse menu = false | ||
+ | |mouse menu notes = | ||
+ | |invert mouse y-axis = n/a | ||
+ | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
+ | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
+ | |touchscreen notes = | ||
+ | |controller support = true | ||
+ | |controller support notes = XInput and DirectInput. | ||
+ | |full controller = true | ||
+ | |full controller notes = | ||
+ | |controller remap = hackable | ||
+ | |controller remap notes = Edit <code>buttonmap.cfg</code> in the install path. | ||
+ | |controller sensitivity = n/a | ||
+ | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
+ | |invert controller y-axis = n/a | ||
+ | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
+ | |xinput controllers = true | ||
+ | |xinput controllers notes = | ||
+ | |xbox prompts = true | ||
+ | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
+ | |impulse triggers = false | ||
+ | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 = false | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 notes = Through generic controller support. | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts = false | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
+ | |light bar support = false | ||
+ | |light bar support notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers= false | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
+ | |other controllers = true | ||
+ | |other controllers notes = | ||
+ | |other button prompts = false | ||
+ | |other button prompts notes= Uses Xbox prompts for all controllers. Only shows keyboard prompts if unplugged. | ||
+ | |controller hotplug = true | ||
+ | |controller hotplug notes = XInput only. | ||
+ | |haptic feedback = false | ||
+ | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
+ | |simultaneous input = true | ||
+ | |simultaneous input notes = Will only show Xbox button prompts. | ||
+ | |steam input api = false | ||
+ | |steam input api notes = | ||
+ | |steam hook input = true | ||
+ | |steam hook input notes = | ||
+ | |steam input presets = false | ||
+ | |steam input presets notes = | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts = false | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection = unknown | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | + | <gallery> | |
+ | Super Meat Boy - Keyboard.png|Keyboard keys. | ||
+ | Super Meat Boy - Controller.png|Controller buttons. | ||
+ | </gallery> | ||
− | + | ==Audio== | |
+ | {{Image|Super Meat Boy - Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}} | ||
+ | {{Audio | ||
+ | |separate volume = true | ||
+ | |separate volume notes = Music, Effects | ||
+ | |surround sound = false | ||
+ | |surround sound notes = | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |subtitles notes = | ||
+ | |closed captions = false | ||
+ | |closed captions notes = | ||
+ | |mute on focus lost = false | ||
+ | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
+ | |eax support = | ||
+ | |eax support notes = | ||
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | + | {{L10n|content= | |
+ | {{ii}} While the game officially supports 12 languages,<ref>{{Refcheck|user=kardivevo|date=2024-01-21|comment=Checked via the {{file|locdb.txt}} file in the base installation folder.}}</ref> only 5 of them are selectable in Steam version (see below).<ref name=steamdb>{{Refurl|url=https://steamdb.info/app/40800/depots/|title=Game's page on SteamDB|date=2024-01-21}}</ref> A possible solution to activate disabled languages can be found in [https://steamcommunity.com/app/40800/discussions/0/864945865099122615/#c2791563692135583912 this thread]. EGS and Humble Bundle versions are unknown. | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = English | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Simplified Chinese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Use [https://steamcommunity.com/app/40800/discussions/0/864945865099122615/#c2791563692135583912 Super Meat Boy Multi-Language Loader]. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Traditional Chinese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Use [https://steamcommunity.com/app/40800/discussions/0/864945865099122615/#c2791563692135583912 Super Meat Boy Multi-Language Loader]. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = French | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Use [https://steamcommunity.com/app/40800/discussions/0/864945865099122615/#c2791563692135583912 Super Meat Boy Multi-Language Loader]. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = German | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Supported by Steam version despite not being stated on the store page.<ref name=steamdb></ref> | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Italian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Use [https://steamcommunity.com/app/40800/discussions/0/864945865099122615/#c2791563692135583912 Super Meat Boy Multi-Language Loader]. | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Japanese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Use [https://steamcommunity.com/app/40800/discussions/0/864945865099122615/#c2791563692135583912 Super Meat Boy Multi-Language Loader]. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Korean | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Use [https://steamcommunity.com/app/40800/discussions/0/864945865099122615/#c2791563692135583912 Super Meat Boy Multi-Language Loader]. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Polish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Supported by Steam version despite not being stated on the store page.<ref name=steamdb></ref> | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Portuguese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Use [https://steamcommunity.com/app/40800/discussions/0/864945865099122615/#c2791563692135583912 Super Meat Boy Multi-Language Loader]. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Russian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Spanish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Supported by Steam version despite not being stated on the store page.<ref name=steamdb></ref> | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | ''' | + | ==Network== |
+ | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
+ | |local play = true | ||
+ | |local play players = 2 | ||
+ | |local play modes = Versus | ||
+ | |local play notes = '''Race Mode''' DLC is required. | ||
+ | |lan play = false | ||
+ | |lan play players = | ||
+ | |lan play modes = | ||
+ | |lan play notes = | ||
+ | |online play = false | ||
+ | |online play players = | ||
+ | |online play modes = | ||
+ | |online play notes = | ||
+ | |asynchronous = | ||
+ | |asynchronous notes = | ||
+ | }}{{Network/Connections | ||
+ | |matchmaking = | ||
+ | |matchmaking notes = | ||
+ | |p2p = | ||
+ | |p2p notes = | ||
+ | |dedicated = | ||
+ | |dedicated notes = | ||
+ | |self-hosting = | ||
+ | |self-hosting notes = | ||
+ | |direct ip = | ||
+ | |direct ip notes = | ||
+ | }}{{Network/Ports | ||
+ | |tcp = | ||
+ | |udp = | ||
+ | |upnp = | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | == | + | ==Issues fixed== |
− | + | ===Crash on launch=== | |
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Add parameters|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | |
− | + | # See [[#Command line arguments|Command line arguments]]. | |
− | | | + | # Add <code>-windowed -lowdetail -1280x720</code> parameters (modify as needed). |
− | | | ||
− | | | ||
− | | | ||
− | | | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Enable compatibility options|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
+ | # Open <code>SuperMeatBoy.exe</code> [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility settings]]. | ||
+ | # Enable "Windows XP (Service Pack 3)" compatibility and "Run this program as an administrator". | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | ===Crash on launch (Humble Bundle DRM-free version)=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Exit Steam and close all Steam processes|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}}} | ||
− | == | + | ===Game looks blurry / Steam overlay is unreadable=== |
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Set DPI scaling options|fix= | |
+ | # Open <code>SuperMeatBoy.exe</code> [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility settings]]. | ||
+ | # Click "Change high DPI settings" and tick "Override high DPI scaling behavior. Scaling performed by:". | ||
+ | # Set it to "Application" and click OK and Apply. | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | == | + | ==Other information== |
− | + | ===API=== | |
+ | {{API | ||
+ | |direct3d versions = 9.0c | ||
+ | |direct3d notes = | ||
+ | |directdraw versions = | ||
+ | |directdraw notes = | ||
+ | |opengl versions = 2.0 | ||
+ | |opengl notes = OS X and Linux only. | ||
+ | |glide versions = | ||
+ | |glide notes = | ||
+ | |software mode = | ||
+ | |software mode notes = | ||
+ | |mantle support = | ||
+ | |mantle support notes = | ||
+ | |vulkan versions = | ||
+ | |vulkan notes = | ||
+ | |dos modes = | ||
+ | |dos modes notes = | ||
+ | |shader model versions = | ||
+ | |shader model notes = | ||
+ | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
+ | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |mac os x powerpc app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = true | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = false | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= true | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= true | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[[Glossary:Command line arguments|Command line arguments]]=== | ||
+ | {{Help|Commandline}} | ||
+ | {{Standard table|Parameter|Description|content= | ||
+ | {{Standard table/row|-devmode|Launches the level editor.}} | ||
+ | {{Standard table/row|-fullscreen|Runs the game in full screen mode.}} | ||
+ | {{Standard table/row|-windowed|Runs the game in windowed mode.}} | ||
+ | {{Standard table/row|-ultralowdetail|Runs the game at the lowest detail, parallax is taken out, particle effects are ignored, animals are missing, set pieces are gone, lighting is ignored, images are lowest possible resolution (made for integrated graphics though not officially supported).}} | ||
+ | {{Standard table/row|-lowdetail|Runs the game with lowest resolution images, lighting is ignored, particle effects are ignored (use this if you are having lag on CHAD, Dr. Fetus, or levels where you die from moving platforms).}} | ||
+ | {{Standard table/row|-meddetail|Runs the game with medium resolution images (mid-range setting, run this if you are having slight lag).}} | ||
+ | {{Standard table/row|-highdetail|Runs the game with highest resolution images.}} | ||
+ | {{Standard table/row|-640x480|Runs the game at 640x480 resolution.}} | ||
+ | {{Standard table/row|-800x600|Runs the game at 800x600 resolution.}} | ||
+ | {{Standard table/row|-1024x768|Runs the game at 1024x768 resolution.}} | ||
+ | {{Standard table/row|-1280x720|Runs the game at 1280x720 resolution.}} | ||
+ | {{Standard table/row|-1920x1080|Runs the game at 1920x1080 resolution.}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==System requirements== | ||
+ | {{System requirements | ||
+ | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
+ | |||
+ | |minOS = XP, Vista, 7 | ||
+ | |minCPU = 1.2 GHz | ||
+ | |minRAM = 256 MB | ||
+ | |minHD = 300 MB | ||
+ | |minSM = 2.0 | ||
+ | |||
+ | |recCPU = 1.4 GHz or faster | ||
+ | |recRAM = 1 GB | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{System requirements | ||
+ | |OSfamily = OS X | ||
+ | |||
+ | |minOS = 10.7.4 | ||
+ | |minCPU = Intel | ||
+ | |minRAM = 256 MB | ||
+ | |minHD = 300 MB | ||
+ | |||
+ | |recCPU = | ||
+ | |recRAM = 1 GB | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{System requirements | ||
+ | |OSfamily = Linux | ||
+ | |||
+ | |minOS = Ubuntu 12.04 | ||
+ | |minCPU = 1.2 GHz or faster | ||
+ | |minRAM = 256 MB | ||
+ | |minHD = 300 MB | ||
+ | |||
+ | |recCPU = 1.4 GHz or faster | ||
+ | |recRAM = 300 MB | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | + | {{References}} | |
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Latest revision as of 04:29, 21 January 2024
Developers | |
---|---|
Team Meat | |
macOS (OS X) | Ryan C. Gordon |
Linux | Ryan C. Gordon |
Publishers | |
Team Meat | |
Russia | Buka Entertainment |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 30, 2010 |
macOS (OS X) | November 18, 2011 |
Linux | December 13, 2011 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 87 |
OpenCritic | 83 |
IGDB | 85 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Side view, Scrolling |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Action, Platform |
Art styles | Cartoon |
Series | Meat Boy |
Meat Boy | |
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Meat Boy (Flash) | 2008 |
Super Meat Boy | 2010 |
Super Meat Boy Forever | 2020 |
Dr. Fetus' Mean Meat Machine | 2023 |
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.
Super Meat Boy is a singleplayer and multiplayer side view and scrolling action and platform game in the Meat Boy series.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | ||||
Epic Games Store | Can be run DRM-free when launched directly from the executable.[1] | |||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam |
Monetization
Type | Notes |
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DLC | The DLC includes new gameplay mechanics. |
One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
Microtransactions
Type | Notes |
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No microtransactions | Game does not contain any microtransactions. |
Monetization
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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Race Mode | Can cause save file corruption and other bugs.[citation needed] |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\UserData\[Note 1] |
macOS (OS X) | $HOME/Library/Application Support/Super Meat Boy |
Linux | $XDG_DATA_HOME/SuperMeatBoy/ |
- This game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux.
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\UserData\[Note 1] |
macOS (OS X) | $HOME/Library/Application Support/Super Meat Boy |
Linux | $XDG_DATA_HOME/SuperMeatBoy/ |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Epic Games Launcher | ||
Steam Cloud | 100MB available. |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | Many of the game assets are made for 720p and are scaled up using bilinear filtering. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | Labeled as Full Screen in the latest version of the game. The original version of the game does not support borderless window. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS | Latest version has the frame rate capped at 60 FPS.[2] | ||
120+ FPS | Steam owners can unlock the frame rate by downgrading to the original version but the speed for some animations is tied to run at 60 FPS and cutscenes go too fast. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
High frame rate
- Steam owners unlock the frame rate of the game by downgrading to the original ("speed runner") version of the game.
Unlock the frame rate (Steam only)[3] |
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | Edit buttonmap.cfg in the install path. |
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Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | XInput and DirectInput. | |
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | Edit buttonmap.cfg in the install path. |
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Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | ||
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Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers | Through generic controller support. |
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Generic/other controllers | ||
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Button prompts | Uses Xbox prompts for all controllers. Only shows keyboard prompts if unplugged. |
Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | XInput only. | |
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M | Will only show Xbox button prompts. |
Steam Input | ||
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Steam Input API support | ||
Hook input (legacy mode) | ||
Official controller preset(s) | ||
Steam Controller button prompts | ||
Cursor detection |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Music, Effects | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
- While the game officially supports 12 languages,[4] only 5 of them are selectable in Steam version (see below).[5] A possible solution to activate disabled languages can be found in this thread. EGS and Humble Bundle versions are unknown.
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Simplified Chinese | Use Super Meat Boy Multi-Language Loader. | |||
Traditional Chinese | Use Super Meat Boy Multi-Language Loader. | |||
French | Use Super Meat Boy Multi-Language Loader. | |||
German | Supported by Steam version despite not being stated on the store page.[5] | |||
Italian | Use Super Meat Boy Multi-Language Loader. | |||
Japanese | Use Super Meat Boy Multi-Language Loader. | |||
Korean | Use Super Meat Boy Multi-Language Loader. | |||
Polish | Supported by Steam version despite not being stated on the store page.[5] | |||
Portuguese | Use Super Meat Boy Multi-Language Loader. | |||
Russian | ||||
Spanish | Supported by Steam version despite not being stated on the store page.[5] |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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Local play | 2 | Versus Race Mode DLC is required. |
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LAN play | ||||
Online play |
Issues fixed
Crash on launch
Add parameters[citation needed] |
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Enable compatibility options[citation needed] |
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Crash on launch (Humble Bundle DRM-free version)
Exit Steam and close all Steam processes[citation needed] |
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Game looks blurry / Steam overlay is unreadable
Set DPI scaling options |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9.0c | |
OpenGL | 2.0 | OS X and Linux only. |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) | This 32-bit-only macOS game does not work on macOS Catalina (10.15) or later. | ||
Linux |
Command line arguments
- See command line arguments on how to use the following options.
Parameter | Description |
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-devmode | Launches the level editor. |
-fullscreen | Runs the game in full screen mode. |
-windowed | Runs the game in windowed mode. |
-ultralowdetail | Runs the game at the lowest detail, parallax is taken out, particle effects are ignored, animals are missing, set pieces are gone, lighting is ignored, images are lowest possible resolution (made for integrated graphics though not officially supported). |
-lowdetail | Runs the game with lowest resolution images, lighting is ignored, particle effects are ignored (use this if you are having lag on CHAD, Dr. Fetus, or levels where you die from moving platforms). |
-meddetail | Runs the game with medium resolution images (mid-range setting, run this if you are having slight lag). |
-highdetail | Runs the game with highest resolution images. |
-640x480 | Runs the game at 640x480 resolution. |
-800x600 | Runs the game at 800x600 resolution. |
-1024x768 | Runs the game at 1024x768 resolution. |
-1280x720 | Runs the game at 1280x720 resolution. |
-1920x1080 | Runs the game at 1920x1080 resolution. |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista, 7 | |
Processor (CPU) | 1.2 GHz | 1.4 GHz or faster |
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | 1 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 300 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | Shader model 2.0 support |
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 10.7.4 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel | |
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | 1 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 300 MB |
Linux | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | Ubuntu 12.04 | |
Processor (CPU) | 1.2 GHz or faster | 1.4 GHz or faster |
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | 300 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 300 MB |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%
,%PROGRAMDATA%
, or%WINDIR%
might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details).
References
- ↑ Verified by User:Aemony on 2019-01-31
- ↑ Verified by User:Keith on 2019-01-05
- Tested with Epic Games Store version (1.2.5)
- ↑ Verified by User:Aemony on 2019-01-05
- Verified myself.
- ↑ Verified by User:kardivevo on 2024-01-21
- Checked via the
locdb.txt
file in the base installation folder.
- Checked via the
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 Game's page on SteamDB - last accessed on 2024-01-21