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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | Special Agent Edition. Only Steam code included.<ref name="limitedrungames">{{Refurl|url=https://www.limitedrungames.com/products/ai-the-somnium-files-special-agent-edition-pc|title=AI: THE SOMNIUM FILES Special Agent Edition (PC) - Limited Run Games|date=2019-10-26}}</ref> | | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | Special Agent Edition. Only Steam code included.<ref name="limitedrungames">{{Refurl|url=https://www.limitedrungames.com/products/ai-the-somnium-files-special-agent-edition-pc|title=AI: THE SOMNIUM FILES Special Agent Edition (PC) - Limited Run Games|date=2019-10-26}}</ref> | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9p3rmg6mscfb | Microsoft Store | {{Store feature|Xbox Play Anywhere | + | {{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9p3rmg6mscfb | Microsoft Store | {{Store feature|Xbox Play Anywhere}}. | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 948740 | Steam | | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 948740 | Steam | | | Windows }} |
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|multimonitor = false | |multimonitor = false | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = hackable |
− | |ultrawidescreen notes = | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = [https://github.com/Lyall/AISomniumFiles2Fix Use Lyall's fix.] |
|4k ultra hd = true | |4k ultra hd = true | ||
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
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|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
|antialiasing notes = [[MSAA]] 2-16x<ref name="KingKrouch"/> | |antialiasing notes = [[MSAA]] 2-16x<ref name="KingKrouch"/> | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = <ref name="KingKrouch"/> | |vsync notes = <ref name="KingKrouch"/> | ||
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|xbox prompts = true | |xbox prompts = true | ||
|xbox prompts notes = Select {{code|Gamepad}} from launcher. | |xbox prompts notes = Select {{code|Gamepad}} from launcher. | ||
− | |impulse triggers = | + | |impulse triggers = false |
|impulse triggers notes = | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
|dualshock 4 = true | |dualshock 4 = true | ||
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|surround sound = false | |surround sound = false | ||
|surround sound notes = Stereo audio of videos is mirrored into side and back speakers.<br/>Otherwise, stereo only. | |surround sound notes = Stereo audio of videos is mirrored into side and back speakers.<br/>Otherwise, stereo only. | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = always on |
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
|closed captions = false | |closed captions = false | ||
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|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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|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = hackable | |subtitles = hackable | ||
− | |notes = French translation patch is available at [https://www.dreamteamtrad.fr/index.php/ai-the-somnium-files/#telechargement dreamteamtrad.fr] for Steam | + | |notes = French translation patch is available at [https://www.dreamteamtrad.fr/index.php/ai-the-somnium-files/#telechargement dreamteamtrad.fr] for Steam and Microsoft Store/Game Pass versions. |
|fan = true | |fan = true | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Russian | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = Russian translation patch is available at [https://www.zoneofgames.ru/games/ai_the_somnium_files/files/7222.html ZoneOfGames]. | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Spanish | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation by [https://tradusquare.es/proyectos/ai-somnium-files/ '''NAIX Translations''']. | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Issues unresolved== | ==Issues unresolved== | ||
===Visual artifacts in somnium scenes=== | ===Visual artifacts in somnium scenes=== | ||
− | {{Image|1=AI The Somnium Files - Somnium scene high framerate.png|2=Visual artifacts that show up during | + | {{Image|1=AI The Somnium Files - Somnium scene high framerate.png|2=Visual artifacts that show up during Somnium scenes when standing still.<br/>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SqN5jp5Tez4 Click here for video demonstration.]}} |
− | {{ii}} When standing still in | + | {{ii}} When standing still in Somnium scenes, instead of environment freezing, everything speeds up and in short moment majority of game window turns artifacted white.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/948740/discussions/1/1628538005504421289/|title=MAJOR Bug During Dream Sequences... :: AI: The Somnium Files Technical Support|date=2019-09-18}}</ref> |
{{--}} Bug happens when framerate exceeds 100 FPS, even momentarily. | {{--}} Bug happens when framerate exceeds 100 FPS, even momentarily. | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Cap the frame rate below 100 FPS.|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SqN5jp5Tez4|title=AI: The Somnium Files - Over 100 FPS bug - YouTube|date=2019-10-26}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Cap the frame rate below 100 FPS.|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SqN5jp5Tez4|title=AI: The Somnium Files - Over 100 FPS bug - YouTube|date=2019-10-26}}</ref>|fix= | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ===Game freezing and crashing during | + | ===Game freezing and crashing during Somnium scenes=== |
− | {{ii}} Multiple players have reported experiencing either freezes or crashes during specific | + | {{ii}} Multiple players have reported experiencing either freezes or crashes during specific Somnium scenes.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/948740/discussions/1/1628538005511881350/|title=Game Crashes During Somniums? :: AI: The Somnium Files Technical Support|date=2019-09-20}}</ref> |
{{--}} Many have gotten past these problems with [[Troubleshooting guide|general troubleshooting]] including lowering graphical settings, updating drivers and disabling software inserting overlays into the game, but this has not worked for everyone.{{cn|Back up the claim of "many" with enough reports, or reword and limit to a smaller-scale reference.}} | {{--}} Many have gotten past these problems with [[Troubleshooting guide|general troubleshooting]] including lowering graphical settings, updating drivers and disabling software inserting overlays into the game, but this has not worked for everyone.{{cn|Back up the claim of "many" with enough reports, or reword and limit to a smaller-scale reference.}} | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} For N-versions of Windows, Media Feature Pack is required to be installed.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/948740/discussions/1/1628538005521619550/|title=Potential fix for no intro video (Windows 10) :: AI: The Somnium Files Technical Support|date=2019-10-26}}</ref> Download for [https://www.microsoft.com/en-US/download/details.aspx?id=16546 Windows 7] or [https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/mediafeaturepack Windows 10.] | {{ii}} For N-versions of Windows, Media Feature Pack is required to be installed.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/948740/discussions/1/1628538005521619550/|title=Potential fix for no intro video (Windows 10) :: AI: The Somnium Files Technical Support|date=2019-10-26}}</ref> Download for [https://www.microsoft.com/en-US/download/details.aspx?id=16546 Windows 7] or [https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/mediafeaturepack Windows 10.] | ||
+ | ===Ending movie ignores audio language setting=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} The game's ending movie is presented in your UI language no matter what your audio language is set to. | ||
+ | {{++}} A fan-made patch allows to force display of the Japanese cutscene with subtitles regardless of the UI language. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Apply AI Patch|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://ticky.itch.io/ai-patch|title= AI Patch|date=2021-07-19}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Double-click on {{code|Semi-Automatic AI Patcher.cmd}} and keep the window open. | ||
+ | # From your Steam library, right-click on AI: The Somnium Files, and choose "Manage", and then "Browse local files". | ||
+ | # Drag and drop the {{code|AI_TheSomniumFiles_Data}} folder onto the Semi-Automatic AI Patcher window you opened earlier. | ||
+ | # Press Enter. | ||
+ | }} | ||
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = false | |windows 32-bit exe = false | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = true | |windows 64-bit exe = true | ||
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
|macos intel 32-bit app = | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|interface = | |interface = | ||
|interface notes = | |interface notes = | ||
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|input notes = | |input notes = | ||
|cutscenes = | |cutscenes = |
Latest revision as of 05:03, 25 December 2023
Developers | |
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Spike Chunsoft | |
Engines | |
Unity 2017[Note 1] | |
Release dates | |
Windows | September 17, 2019 |
Reception | |
OpenCritic | 81 |
Taxonomy | |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person, Third-person |
Controls | Direct control, Point and select |
Genres | Puzzle, Visual novel |
Art styles | Anime |
Themes | Cyberpunk, Detective/mystery, Japan, Sci-fi |
Series | AI: The Somnium Files |
AI: The Somnium Files | |
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AI: The Somnium Files | 2019 |
AI: The Somnium Files - nirvanA Initiative | 2022 |
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | Special Agent Edition. Only Steam code included.[2] | |||
Microsoft Store | Xbox Play Anywhere. | |||
Steam |
Version differences
- The Limited Edition was only available from the launch date until September 24, 2019[3] and included the base game as well as a partial soundtrack.[4]
- The Special Agent Edition was a limited physical collector's edition including physical goods.[2]
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\SpikeChunsoft\AI The Somnium Files\launcher.ini HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\SpikeChunsoft\AI_TheSomniumFiles\ |
Microsoft Store | %LOCALAPPDATA%\SpikeChunsoft\AI The Somnium Files\launcher.ini HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\SpikeChunsoft\AI_TheSomniumFiles\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/948740/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\SpikeChunsoft\AI The Somnium Files\PSYNCAUTOSAVE %LOCALAPPDATA%\SpikeChunsoft\AI The Somnium Files\PSYNCDEF* |
Microsoft Store | %LOCALAPPDATA%\Packages\44133SpikeChunsoftCo.Ltd.429137939DA7E_f545tdr3ah1rr\SystemAppData\wgs\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/948740/pfx/[Note 2] |
- * is the number of the save file slot in game.
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Steam Cloud | ||
Xbox Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
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Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | Use Lyall's fix. | ||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | [5] | ||
Windowed | Select the Borderless Window Mode setting for borderless windowed mode. Select the Windowed Window Mode setting for bordered windowed mode. |
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Borderless fullscreen windowed | Select the Fullscreen Window Mode setting for borderless fullscreen mode. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Dysfunctional setting. See Anisotropic filtering (AF). | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | MSAA 2-16x[5] | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | [5] | ||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | Disabling Vsync enables 60 FPS framerate cap.[6] Over 100 FPS causes graphical glitch in Somnium scenes; see issues unresolved. |
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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.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
- The launcher has a toggle for anisotropic filtering. However, turning the setting on introduces visible artifacts without improving the visuals.[6] See sample image.
- It is possible to force up to 16x anisotropic filtering through the GPU control panel. Turn anisotropic filtering off in the launcher and see the glossary page.
Input
Keyboard and mouse, touch | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | Cursor speed in the settings only affects the speed of the keyboard-controlled cursor. | |
Mouse input in menus | Only if Keyboard and Mouse is selected as control method in the launcher. | |
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Touchscreen optimised | Touch optimized on Xbox Cloud Gaming.[7] | |
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | Launcher requires keyboard or mouse. Cursor will stay in the middle of the screen, even if controller selected as control method. |
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Controller remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | ||
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Xbox button prompts | Select Gamepad from launcher. |
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Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers | ||
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PlayStation button prompts | Select DUALSHOCK®4 from launcher. |
|
Light bar support | ||
Adaptive trigger support | ||
DualSense haptic feedback support | ||
Connection modes | , , Wireless (DualShock 4 USB Wireless Adapter) Bluetooth untested. |
Generic/other controllers | Switch Pro Controller tested working. | |
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Button prompts |
Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M | Mouse not fully usable unless control method is Keyboard and Mouse. |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Music, sound and voice. | |
Surround sound | Stereo audio of videos is mirrored into side and back speakers. Otherwise, stereo only. |
|
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Traditional Chinese | ||||
French | French translation patch is available at dreamteamtrad.fr for Steam and Microsoft Store/Game Pass versions. | |||
Japanese | ||||
Russian | Russian translation patch is available at ZoneOfGames. | |||
Spanish | Fan translation by NAIX Translations. |
Issues unresolved
Visual artifacts in somnium scenes
Visual artifacts that show up during Somnium scenes when standing still.
Click here for video demonstration.
Click here for video demonstration.
- When standing still in Somnium scenes, instead of environment freezing, everything speeds up and in short moment majority of game window turns artifacted white.[8]
- Bug happens when framerate exceeds 100 FPS, even momentarily.
Cap the frame rate below 100 FPS.[9] |
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Game freezing and crashing during Somnium scenes
- Multiple players have reported experiencing either freezes or crashes during specific Somnium scenes.[10]
- Many have gotten past these problems with general troubleshooting including lowering graphical settings, updating drivers and disabling software inserting overlays into the game, but this has not worked for everyone.[citation needed]
Issues fixed
Game freezes during movie scenes
- The bug seems to be affecting Windows 7 users specifically.
- There is a beta available which should fix the issue.
Join beta branch[11] |
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- For N-versions of Windows, Media Feature Pack is required to be installed.[12] Download for Windows 7 or Windows 10.
Ending movie ignores audio language setting
- The game's ending movie is presented in your UI language no matter what your audio language is set to.
- A fan-made patch allows to force display of the Japanese cutscene with subtitles regardless of the UI language.
Apply AI Patch[13] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 11 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Input | InControl |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 7 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i7-3770 3.4 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 4 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 20 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 460 2 GB of VRAM DirectX 11 compatible |
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Sound (audio device) | DirectX compatible |
- A 64-bit operating system is required.
Notes
- ↑ Unity engine build: 2017.4.17f1[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>/948740/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (948740) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Verified by User:KingKrouch on 2019-09-18
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 AI: THE SOMNIUM FILES Special Agent Edition (PC) - Limited Run Games - last accessed on 2019-10-26
- ↑ AI: THE SOMNIUM FILES Available Now! - last accessed on 2019-09-18
- ↑ Petition to add final song to OST :: AI: The Somnium Files General Discussion - last accessed on 2019-09-21
- "EDIT: Nevermind, there's a high chance that it's included in the physical Limited Edition considering its OST contains 39 tracks (against 17 here), for some reason."
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Verified by User:KingKrouch on 2019-09-18
- Checked during configuring settings
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Verified by User:Marioysikax on 2019-10-26
- ↑ Xbox Cloud Gaming: Play with touch - last accessed on 2022-07-20
- ↑ MAJOR Bug During Dream Sequences... :: AI: The Somnium Files Technical Support - last accessed on 2019-09-18
- ↑ AI: The Somnium Files - Over 100 FPS bug - YouTube - last accessed on 2019-10-26
- ↑ Game Crashes During Somniums? :: AI: The Somnium Files Technical Support - last accessed on 2019-09-20
- ↑ 【FAQ/WORKAROUNDS】 :: AI: The Somnium Files Technical Support - last accessed on 2019-10-26
- ↑ Potential fix for no intro video (Windows 10) :: AI: The Somnium Files Technical Support - last accessed on 2019-10-26
- ↑ AI Patch - last accessed on 2021-07-19