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{{ii}} Patch can be forced on other versions by using an archive utility to extract the files. Just to have audio, you must convert iss files to ogg (audio only) format using vorbis codec and rename format to ovs. That's working! | {{ii}} Patch can be forced on other versions by using an archive utility to extract the files. Just to have audio, you must convert iss files to ogg (audio only) format using vorbis codec and rename format to ovs. That's working! | ||
The only problem is the lack of character encoding other than the English version. | The only problem is the lack of character encoding other than the English version. | ||
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+ | ===[https://www.patreon.com/user?u=44312848 Peixoto's patch]=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Allows high resolution and super sampling anti aliasing | ||
+ | {{ii}} Fixes the white square over the quit game dialog | ||
+ | {{--}} Only works with the DVD version | ||
===Game-specific utilities=== | ===Game-specific utilities=== |
Revision as of 20:32, 20 November 2020
Developers | |
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Funcom | |
Engines | |
Stark[1][2] | |
ResidualVM | |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 19, 1999 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 91 |
IGDB | 90 |
Taxonomy | |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Cinematic camera |
Controls | Point and select |
Genres | Adventure |
Art styles | Realistic, Pre-rendered graphics |
Themes | Europe, Sci-fi, Fantasy, Medieval |
Series | The Longest Journey |
The Longest Journey | |
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The Longest Journey | 1999 |
Dreamfall: The Longest Journey | 2006 |
Dreamfall Chapters | 2014 |
Key points
- Performance is fairly poor on modern operating systems, with multiple issues with the way that the game window is rendered and movie compatibility.
- Fixes listed on this article make the game playable, but the experience is relatively unfriendly.
General information
- Official forums
- Official forums support section
- The Longest Journey Wiki
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | ||||
GamersGate | ||||
GOG.com | 1.42; includes manual, wallpapers, guide, soundtrack, avatars, and artwork | |||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam | 1.61 |
- Demos are available from ResidualVM.
GOG.com and Steam
- Both digital releases of the game have major compatibility issues and require tweaking to get around them
Retail
- 4 CD-ROMs, a 2 CD as well as a DVD re-release has been made.[3]
Essential improvements
Patches
- Patch 1.61 adds an external configuration tool along with some bug fixes. This patch is for retail releases only.
- Steam version already includes this patch.
- Patch can be forced on other versions by using an archive utility to extract the files. Just to have audio, you must convert iss files to ogg (audio only) format using vorbis codec and rename format to ovs. That's working!
The only problem is the lack of character encoding other than the English version.
Peixoto's patch
- Allows high resolution and super sampling anti aliasing
- Fixes the white square over the quit game dialog
- Only works with the DVD version
Game-specific utilities
ResidualVM Game Interpreter
- You can run The Longest Journey with the ResidualVM daily builds with most bugs fixed including antialiasing problems, however be wary of any remaining issues. As of 2019, this so far remains the only way to run the game on OS X, Linux, and other operating systems. Link here.
The Longest Journey HD mod
- The Longest Journey HD mod is an AI upscale mod for TLJ. The mod includes neural network upscaled backgrounds and sprites, redrawn user interface and it works on all modern systems without any issues of the original game.
The download link can be found here.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %APPDATA%\Funcom\TLJ <path-to-game>\[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/6310/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %APPDATA%\Funcom\TLJ <path-to-game>\Save[Note 1] %APPDATA%\The Longest Journey\Save |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/6310/pfx/[Note 2] |
- Save game data location can be changed, see change save game data location.
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
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Widescreen resolution | Use ResidualVM for proper 16:9 support dgvoodoo Can increase the resolution, but the aspect ratio will stay at 4:3. |
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Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | Use ResidualVM for proper 16:9 support |
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Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | See Windowed. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Can be forced in driver. See Graphic glitches/flickering with forced AA. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | Force through dgVoodoo 2. | ||
60 FPS | Run the game in ResidualVM to play at 60fps | ||
120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Windowed
- No native option to run in windowed.
- Game only runs at resolution at 640x480 (whether fullscreen or windowed)
- Game window cannot be moved or manipulated, and there are no fixes for this issue.
Fix: Edit Preferences.ini[citation needed] |
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Fix: Secondary Monitor[citation needed] |
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Set compatibility mode for 640 × 480[citation needed] |
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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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 |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | Some subtitles mismatch audio. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
Polish | GOG & local retail version only. | |||
Spanish | Retail only. Download: Text, videos and voices. |
Issues fixed
Blank Game Exit Box
- When exiting the game, the confirmation dialogue is blank. This appears to only affect Windows 10.
Use launch parameter[citation needed] |
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Use the |
Use compatibility bits[citation needed] |
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Fonts
- Default fonts can be very difficult to read.
Customize Fonts[citation needed] |
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Movie and graphics problems
- Issue with not being able to view the Bink-encoded movies.
- Issue with not being able to display a game window (black screen).
- The fixes work for most people, but others have persistent problems and cannot get the game to work properly
- Versions prior to 1.61 do not have a separate
Configure.exe
utility. - (These versions have options presented when the game is launched instead.)
Run in Software Mode[citation needed] |
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Multiple displays[citation needed] |
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Fix: High Performance Power Plan[6] |
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Change the power settings to 'High Performance' in the Control Panel. |
Crash to desktop
- Game exits to desktop with an error message as soon as a cutscene (FMV) stops playing
Fix: Skip cutscenes[citation needed] |
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Press Escape before the cutscene finishes. Also, save at every new location. That way you can watch the cutscene, then reload your game after the crash and skip ahead. |
Fix: Use low quality video[citation needed] |
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For digital releases, go to in-game options and uncheck "High Quality Video". |
Crash at Police Station
- On some graphics cards, the game will crash upon entering the Police Station.
Fix: GOG.com Patch[citation needed] |
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Fixed with a special patch: Notes
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- If you find the patch is unable to be installed (for example, with the GOG.com version of the game), you may be able to fix the crash by changing some options on the game's launcher:
- Turn off 3D acceleration
- Turn off high quality models
- Set the game to 16 bit color.
- (You can then re-enable these after you get past that section of the game.)
- If all else fails you can try right-clicking the game icon, select Properties, select the Compatibility tab and check the box for "Run in 640 x 480 screen resolution".
Fix: Patch[citation needed] |
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Fix: GOG.com version[7] |
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Graphic glitches/flickering with forced AA
- Graphic anomalies can be seen when forcing Anti-aliasing through driver's Control Panel
Fix: Force single buffering[citation needed] |
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An alternative solution can be found here |
Alternative Anti-Aliasing/High Resolution Support
- This solution isn't perfect, you may still see mouse trails (they clear each time a mouse button is pressed.)
- Enables running the game at higher resolutions and with anti-aliasing on cards that aren't supported by the game directly.
- Uses an emulated GPU.
- Any GPU driver profile for Longest Journey should have anti aliasing disabled.
- The game's "High Resolution April Model" option must be enabled.
- Allows use of ReShade for additional post-processing.
Fix: Anti Aliasing/High Resolution[citation needed] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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DirectDraw |
Executable | PPC | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | ||||
macOS (OS X) | Use ResidualVM. | |||
Linux | Use ResidualVM. |
Change save game data location
Change Save Sub-Folder[citation needed] |
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Change Save Folder[citation needed] |
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System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95 | 98, ME, 2000, XP |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 166 MHz | Intel Pentium II 266 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 32 MB | 64 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 300 MB | 2 GB |
Video card (GPU) | 640x480 SVGA high colour (16bit) video card 2 MB of VRAM | 3D accelarator card (Direct 3D compatible) 4 MB of VRAM |
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). - ↑ 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 (6310) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ The Longest Journey - ResidualVM :: Wiki
- ↑ residualvm/configure.engine at master · residualvm/residualvm
- ↑ Wikipedia:The Longest Journey
- ↑ How do I change resolution? or Windowed mode? - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
- ↑ Graphics problems? Here's how to enable software mode - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
- ↑ Can't view movies? - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
- ↑ Crash on entering Police Station (retrieved)