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− | + | {{Infobox game | |
− | {{Infobox | + | |cover = Thomas Was Alone cover.jpg |
− | |cover | + | |developers = |
− | |developer | + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Mike Bithell}} |
− | | | + | |publishers = |
− | |release dates | + | |engines = |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Unity|name=Unity 4|ref=<ref name="engineversion">{{Refcheck|user=Vetle|date=2017-06-02}}</ref>|build=4.5.1f3}} | ||
+ | |release dates= | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 12, 2012}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|November 12, 2012}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|May 28, 2013}} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|thomas-was-alone|77}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|thomas-was-alone|76}} | ||
+ | |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 | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Scrolling, Side view }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Platform, Puzzle }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Abstract }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | }} | ||
+ | |steam appid = 220780 | ||
+ | |gogcom id = | ||
+ | |official site= http://www.thomaswasalone.com/thomaswasalone/ | ||
+ | |hltb = 10306 | ||
+ | |strategywiki = | ||
+ | |mobygames = thomas-was-alone | ||
+ | |wikipedia = Thomas Was Alone | ||
+ | |winehq = 14836 | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/220780/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] |
− | |||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
− | {{Availability | + | {{Availability| |
− | {{Availability | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | DRM-free | | Steam | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability | + | {{Availability/row| Official | http://www.thomaswasalone.com/thomaswasalone/ | DRM-free | | Steam | Windows, OS X }} |
− | {{Availability | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 220780 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X }} |
− | {{Availability | + | {{Availability/row| MacApp | id859229050 | MacApp | | | OS X | unavailable }} |
}} | }} | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
− | {{Game | + | ===Configuration file(s) location=== |
− | {{Game | + | {{Game data| |
− | {{Game | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|hkcu}}\Software\Mike Bithell\Thomas Was Alone\}} |
+ | {{Game data/config|OS X|{{p|osxhome}}/Library/Preferences/unity.Mike Bithel.Thomas Was Alone.plist}} | ||
+ | {{Game data/config|Linux|{{p|linuxhome}}/.config/unity3d/Mike Bithell/Thomas Was Alone/}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{XDG|false}} | ||
+ | ===Save game data location=== | ||
+ | {{Game data| | ||
+ | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|hkcu}}\Software\Mike Bithell\Thomas Was Alone\}} | ||
+ | {{Game data/saves|OS X|{{p|osxhome}}/Library/Preferences/unity.Mike Bithel.Thomas Was Alone.plist}} | ||
+ | {{Game data/saves|Linux|{{p|linuxhome}}/.config/unity3d/Mike Bithell/Thomas Was Alone/}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
+ | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
+ | |discord = | ||
+ | |discord notes = | ||
+ | |epic games launcher = | ||
+ | |epic games launcher notes = | ||
+ | |gog galaxy = | ||
+ | |gog galaxy notes = | ||
+ | |origin = | ||
+ | |origin notes = | ||
+ | |steam cloud = false | ||
+ | |steam cloud notes = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Video== | ||
+ | {{Image|Thomas Was Alone Options.png|In-game options menu.}} | ||
+ | {{Video | ||
+ | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/thomas-was-alone/en | ||
+ | |widescreen wsgf award = gold | ||
+ | |multimonitor wsgf award = unsupported | ||
+ | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = incomplete | ||
+ | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | ||
+ | |widescreen resolution = true | ||
+ | |widescreen resolution notes= Game runs in 2:1 (18:9) aspect ratio at all times. 16:9 has letterboxing. | ||
+ | |multimonitor = false | ||
+ | |multimonitor notes = Pillarboxed. | ||
+ | |ultrawidescreen = limited | ||
+ | |ultrawidescreen notes = Game will expand to 18:9 with pillarboxing beyond that. | ||
+ | |4k ultra hd = true | ||
+ | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
+ | |fov = n/a | ||
+ | |fov notes = | ||
+ | |windowed = true | ||
+ | |windowed notes = | ||
+ | |borderless windowed = false | ||
+ | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
+ | |anisotropic = n/a | ||
+ | |anisotropic notes = | ||
+ | |antialiasing = limited | ||
+ | |antialiasing notes = Enabled for graphics presets "Beautiful" and higher. | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
+ | |vsync = limited | ||
+ | |vsync notes = Enabled for graphics presets "Good" and higher. | ||
+ | |60 fps = true | ||
+ | |60 fps notes = | ||
+ | |120 fps = true | ||
+ | |120 fps notes = No frame rate or refresh rate cap.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://web.archive.org/web/20160913143805/http://120hz.net/showthread.php?3258-New-120Hz-Games-Report|title=New 120Hz Games Report|date=May 2023}}</ref> | ||
+ | |hdr = unknown | ||
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
+ | |color blind = unknown | ||
+ | |color blind notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | == | + | ==Input== |
− | + | {{Input | |
− | + | |key remap = true | |
− | | | + | |key remap notes = |
− | | | + | |acceleration option = n/a |
− | | | + | |acceleration option notes = |
− | | | + | |mouse sensitivity = false |
− | | | + | |mouse sensitivity notes = |
− | | | + | |mouse menu = false |
− | | | + | |mouse menu notes = |
− | | | + | |invert mouse y-axis = false |
− | | | + | |invert mouse y-axis notes = |
− | | | + | |touchscreen = unknown |
− | | | + | |touchscreen notes = |
− | | | + | |controller support = true |
− | | | + | |controller support notes = No deadzone settings, and deadzone is very small. Worn out thumbsticks might drift. |
− | | | + | |full controller = true |
+ | |full controller notes = | ||
+ | |controller remap = true | ||
+ | |controller remap notes = | ||
+ | |controller sensitivity = false | ||
+ | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
+ | |invert controller y-axis = false | ||
+ | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
+ | |xinput controllers = unknown | ||
+ | |xinput controllers notes = | ||
+ | |xbox prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
+ | |impulse triggers = unknown | ||
+ | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
+ | |light bar support = unknown | ||
+ | |light bar support notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers= unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
+ | |other controllers = unknown | ||
+ | |other controllers notes = | ||
+ | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |other button prompts notes= | ||
+ | |controller hotplug = unknown | ||
+ | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
+ | |haptic feedback = unknown | ||
+ | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
+ | |simultaneous input = unknown | ||
+ | |simultaneous input notes = | ||
+ | |steam input api = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input api notes = | ||
+ | |steam hook input = unknown | ||
+ | |steam hook input notes = | ||
+ | |steam input presets = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input presets notes = | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection = unknown | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | == | + | ==Audio== |
− | {{ | + | {{Audio |
− | | | + | |separate volume = true |
− | | | + | |separate volume notes = Voice-over, Effects, Music |
− | | | + | |surround sound = false |
− | | | + | |surround sound notes = |
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |subtitles notes = On by default. | ||
+ | |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= | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = English | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Spanish | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation, [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=287939313 download]. | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Issues fixed== | ||
+ | ===Crashes on Windows 7=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Crash with error message "GetThreadContextFailed" | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Set compatibility mode to Windows 98 / Windows ME|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/220780/discussions/0/846954921853982705/|title= Game crashes constantly on Win7 - Steam Community Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to the installation folder. | ||
+ | # Right-click <code>ThomasWasAlone.exe</code> and choose Properties. | ||
+ | # Go to the Compatibility tab. | ||
+ | # Check option "Run this program in compatibility mode for:" | ||
+ | # Select "Windows 98 / Windows ME" from the drop-down list under the check box | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Other information== | ||
+ | ===API=== | ||
+ | {{API | ||
+ | |direct3d versions = 9 | ||
+ | |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= unknown | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
− | {{System | + | {{System requirements |
|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | |minOS | + | |minOS = XP |
− | | | + | |minCPU = 500 MHz |
− | | | + | |minRAM = 1 GB |
− | |minHD | + | |minHD = 400 MB |
− | |minGPU = | + | |minGPU = |
+ | |minDX = 7.0 | ||
− | |recOS | + | |recOS = |
− | | | + | |recCPU = |
− | | | + | |recRAM = |
− | |recHD | + | |recHD = |
− | |recGPU = | + | |recGPU = |
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |minOS | + | {{System requirements |
− | | | + | |OSfamily = OS X |
− | | | + | |
− | |minHD | + | |minOS = 10.5 |
− | |minGPU = | + | |minCPU = 500 MHz |
+ | |minRAM = 1 GB | ||
+ | |minHD = 400 MB | ||
+ | |minGPU = | ||
− | |recOS | + | |recOS = |
− | | | + | |recCPU = |
− | | | + | |recRAM = |
− | |recHD | + | |recHD = |
− | |recGPU = | + | |recGPU = |
}} | }} | ||
− | + | {{References}} | |
− |
Latest revision as of 08:19, 21 May 2023
Developers | |
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Mike Bithell | |
Engines | |
Unity 4[Note 1] | |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 12, 2012 |
macOS (OS X) | November 12, 2012 |
Linux | May 28, 2013 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 77 |
IGDB | 76 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Perspectives | Scrolling, Side view |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Platform, Puzzle |
Art styles | Abstract |
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.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | ||||
Official website | ||||
Steam | ||||
Mac App Store (unavailable) |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Mike Bithell\Thomas Was Alone\ |
macOS (OS X) | $HOME/Library/Preferences/unity.Mike Bithel.Thomas Was Alone.plist |
Linux | $HOME/.config/unity3d/Mike Bithell/Thomas Was Alone/ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/220780/pfx/[Note 2] |
- This game does not follow the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux.
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Mike Bithell\Thomas Was Alone\ |
macOS (OS X) | $HOME/Library/Preferences/unity.Mike Bithel.Thomas Was Alone.plist |
Linux | $HOME/.config/unity3d/Mike Bithell/Thomas Was Alone/ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/220780/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | Game runs in 2:1 (18:9) aspect ratio at all times. 16:9 has letterboxing. | ||
Multi-monitor | Pillarboxed. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | Game will expand to 18:9 with pillarboxing beyond that. | ||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | Enable windowed mode and use the -popupwindow parameter (or see the glossary page). |
||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Enabled for graphics presets "Beautiful" and higher. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | Enabled for graphics presets "Good" and higher. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | No frame rate or refresh rate cap.[2] | ||
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 | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | No deadzone settings, and deadzone is very small. Worn out thumbsticks might drift. | |
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | ||
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers |
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PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
---|---|---|
Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Voice-over, Effects, Music | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | On by default. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Spanish | Fan translation, download. |
Issues fixed
Crashes on Windows 7
- Crash with error message "GetThreadContextFailed"
Set compatibility mode to Windows 98 / Windows ME[3] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 9 | |
OpenGL | 2.0 | OS X and Linux only. |
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. | ||
Linux |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | XP | |
Processor (CPU) | 500 MHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 400 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | DirectX 7.0 compatible |
macOS (OS X) | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 10.5 | |
Processor (CPU) | 500 MHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 400 MB |
Notes
- ↑ Unity engine build: 4.5.1f3[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.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (220780) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Verified by User:Vetle on 2017-06-02
- ↑ New 120Hz Games Report - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Game crashes constantly on Win7 - Steam Community Discussions - last accessed on May 2023