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{{Infobox game
 
{{Infobox game
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|cover        = Aperture Tag - cover.png
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|cover        = Aperture Tag - cover.jpg
 
|developers  =  
 
|developers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Aperture Tag Team}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Aperture Tag Team}}
 +
|publishers  =
 +
|engines      =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Source}}
 
|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|2014}}
+
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|July 15, 2014}}
−
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|2014}}
+
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|July 15, 2014}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|July 15, 2014}}
 +
|taxonomy    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Multiplayer }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Portal }}
 
|steam appid  = 280740
 
|steam appid  = 280740
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|gogcom page  =  
+
|gogcom id    =
−
|wikipedia    =  
+
|official site= https://sites.google.com/site/motanumproyect/aperture-tag
 +
|hltb        = 19895
 +
|igdb        = aperture-tag-the-paint-gun-testing-initiative
 +
|mobygames    =
 +
|strategywiki =  
 +
|wikipedia    = Aperture Tag
 +
|winehq      =
 +
|license      =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
'''Key points'''
 
'''Key points'''
−
{{ii}} The game '''must''' be installed on the same drive as [[Portal 2]].
+
{{ii}} The game has to be installed on the same drive as [[Portal 2]], otherwise the game may fail to start. See [[#Missing background image|Missing background image]].
 +
{{ii}} Identical [[#Video|video]], [[#Input|input]] and [[#Audio|audio]] settings as those of Portal 2.
 +
{{++}} Comes bundled with a [[#Compiling a map|built-in level editor]] along with Steam Workshop support.
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
−
{{mm}} [https://sites.google.com/site/motanumproyect/aperture-tag Official website]
+
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/280740/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
−
{{Availability Table|
+
{{Availability|
−
{{Availability Table/row| [http://store.steampowered.com/app/280740/ Steam] | {{ID|Steam}} | You can purchase this game only if you own Portal 2 }}
+
{{Availability/row| Steam | 280740 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
}}
 
}}
 +
{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Steam}} and [[Portal 2]].
  
 
==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==
 +
===Skip intro videos===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Use <code>-novid</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]]|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
 +
 +
===Disable motion blur===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Use the {{code|+mat_motion_blur_percent_of_screen_max 0}} [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]]|ref={{cn|date=December 2016}}}}
 +
 +
===Run at monitor's refresh rate===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Use the {{code|-refresh }}&nbsp;[[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]], followed by the desired refresh rate.|ref={{cn|date=May 2019}}|fix=}}
 +
 +
===[[Glossary:Frame rate capping|Cap frame rate]]===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Use the {{code|+fps_max }}&nbsp;[[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]], followed by the desired frame rate.|ref={{cn|date=May 2019}}|fix=}}
 +
 +
===Fixing freezes & spikes with Vsync On, despite of video settings and PC system specifications===
 +
Turn on "raw mouse input", in the mouse & keyboard game settings.
 +
 +
===Localization Files===
 +
To have '''subtitles translated''' to a language you need to change Steam to that language.
 +
Go to Steam > Properties > Interface > Select Language.
 +
Let steam restart and now subtitles will load with the new language.
 +
 +
To have '''translated menus''' you need to do the following.
 +
Go to your Steam library and right click the game.
 +
Select properties. Then the Language tab.
 +
Select a language from the drop down menu.
 +
 +
==Game data==
 +
===Configuration file(s) location===
 +
{{Game data|
 +
{{Game data/config|Steam|{{p|game}}/aperturetag/cfg/}}
 +
}}
 +
{{XDG|unknown}}
 +
 +
===Save game data location===
 +
{{Game data|
 +
{{Game data/saves|Steam|{{p|game}}/aperturetag/SAVE/}}
 +
}}
 +
 +
====Save games not loadable from menu====
 +
Only "load last autosave" shows in menu. No load options for previously saved games.
  
 
===[[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
−
|origin               =  
+
|discord                  =
−
|origin notes         =  
+
|discord notes            =
−
|steam cloud           = true
+
|epic games launcher      =
−
|steam cloud notes     =  
+
|epic games launcher notes =
−
|uplay                =  
+
|gog galaxy                =
−
|uplay notes           =  
+
|gog galaxy notes          =
−
|gamesave manager      =  
+
|origin                   =  
−
|gamesave manager notes=  
+
|origin notes             =  
 +
|steam cloud               = true
 +
|steam cloud notes         =  
 +
|ubisoft connect          =  
 +
|ubisoft connect notes     =  
 +
|xbox cloud                =  
 +
|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
==Video settings==
+
==Video==
−
{{Video settings
+
{{Video
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|wsgf link                  =  
−
|widescreen wsgf award      =
+
|widescreen wsgf award      =  
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    =  
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    =  
 
|ultrawidescreen wsgf award =  
 
|ultrawidescreen wsgf award =  
−
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    =
+
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    =  
−
|widescreen resolution      = unknown
+
|widescreen resolution      = true
 
|widescreen resolution notes=  
 
|widescreen resolution notes=  
 
|multimonitor              = unknown
 
|multimonitor              = unknown
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
−
|ultrawidescreen            = unknown
+
|ultrawidescreen            = true
−
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
+
|ultrawidescreen notes      = {{term|Hor+}}
−
|4k ultra hd                = unknown
+
|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
−
|fov                        = unknown
+
|fov                        = false
−
|fov notes                  =  
+
|fov notes                  = Locked at 90°.
−
|windowed                  = unknown
+
|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed notes            =  
 
|windowed notes            =  
−
|borderless windowed        = unknown
+
|borderless windowed        = true
 
|borderless windowed notes  =  
 
|borderless windowed notes  =  
−
|anisotropic                = unknown
+
|anisotropic                = true
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
−
|antialiasing              = unknown
+
|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing notes        =  
 
|antialiasing notes        =  
−
|vsync                      = unknown
+
|upscaling                  = unknown
 +
|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =
 +
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|vsync notes                =  
−
|oculus rift                = unknown
+
|60 fps                    = true
−
|oculus rift notes         =  
+
|60 fps notes               =
−
|high frame rate           = unknown
+
|120 fps                    = true
−
|high frame rate notes     =  
+
|120 fps notes              = No frame rate or refresh rate cap.
 +
|hdr                        = unknown
 +
|hdr notes                 =  
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
==Input settings==
+
==Input==
−
{{Input settings
+
{{Input
−
|key remap                = unknown
+
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
−
|acceleration option      = unknown
+
|acceleration option      = true
 
|acceleration option notes =  
 
|acceleration option notes =  
−
|mouse menu                = unknown
+
|mouse sensitivity        = true
 +
|mouse sensitivity notes  =
 +
|mouse menu                = true
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
−
|invert mouse y-axis      = unknown
+
|invert mouse y-axis      = true
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 +
|touchscreen              = unknown
 +
|touchscreen notes        =
 
|controller support        = true
 
|controller support        = true
 
|controller support notes  =  
 
|controller support notes  =  
−
|full controller          = unknown
+
|full controller          = true
 
|full controller notes    =  
 
|full controller notes    =  
−
|controller remap          = unknown
+
|controller remap          = true
 
|controller remap notes    =  
 
|controller remap notes    =  
−
|invert controller y-axis  = unknown
+
|controller sensitivity    = true
 +
|controller sensitivity notes=
 +
|invert controller y-axis  = true
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
−
|touchscreen               = unknown
+
|xinput controllers        = true
−
|touchscreen notes        =  
+
|xinput controllers notes  =
 +
|xbox prompts              = true
 +
|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        = false
 +
|controller hotplug notes  =
 +
|haptic feedback          = true
 +
|haptic feedback notes    =
 +
|simultaneous input        = true
 +
|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 settings==
+
==Audio==
−
{{Audio settings
+
{{Audio
−
|separate volume          = unknown
+
|separate volume          = false
−
|separate volume notes    =  
+
|separate volume notes    = Master and music.
−
|surround sound          = unknown
+
|surround sound          = true
−
|surround sound notes    =  
+
|surround sound notes    = 4.0, 5.1 and 7.1 surround sound.
−
|subtitles                = unknown
+
|subtitles                = true
 
|subtitles notes          =  
 
|subtitles notes          =  
−
|closed captions          = unknown
+
|closed captions          = true
 
|closed captions notes    =  
 
|closed captions notes    =  
−
|mute on focus lost      = unknown
+
|mute on focus lost      = true
−
|mute on focus lost notes =  
+
|mute on focus lost notes = Always on.
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support              =  
−
|eax support notes        =  
+
|eax support notes         =
 +
|royalty free audio       = unknown
 +
|royalty free audio notes  =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
{{L10n|content=
 
{{L10n|content=
 +
{{ii}} If you aren't getting subtitles, see [[#No subtitles|no subtitles]].
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = English
 
  |language  = English
−
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    = yes
+
  |audio    = true
−
  |subtitles = yes
+
  |subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Hungarian
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Russian
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = hackable
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    = Fan dub by ''Team Black Forest'' and the ''Sojuz za Kadrom'' studio. Download [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3103005235 here]
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Spanish
 
  |language  = Spanish
−
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    = no
+
  |audio    = false
−
  |subtitles = yes
+
  |subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
}}
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
==Network==
 +
{{Network/Multiplayer
 +
|local play          = false
 +
|local play players  =
 +
|local play modes    =
 +
|local play notes    =
 +
|lan play            = unknown
 +
|lan play players    =
 +
|lan play modes      =
 +
|lan play notes      =
 +
|online play          = true
 +
|online play players  = 2
 +
|online play modes    = Co-op
 +
|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 after logo screens on Linux or OS X===
 +
{{ii}} This happens because of Portal 2 updates
 +
 
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Copy the files from Portal|ref=<ref>https://steamcommunity.com/app/280740/discussions/0/611704730323411847/?ctp=2#c451848855001851356</ref>|fix=
 +
* Copy files from <code>{{p|game}}/portal 2/bin</code> to <code>{{p|game}}/Aperture Tag/bin</code>
 +
* Copy files from <code>{{p|game}}/portal 2/portal2/bin</code> to <code>{{p|game}}/Aperture Tag/portal2/bin</code>
 
}}
 
}}
 +
 +
===Missing executable===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Verify Integrity of Game Cache|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 +
# Go to your '''Library''', find '''Aperture Tag''', right click on it and go to '''Properties'''.
 +
# Under '''Local files''' select '''Verify Integrity of Game Cache'''.
 +
}}
 +
 +
===Missing background image===
 +
{{ii}} The actual error message being <code>Can't find background image materials/console/startup_loading.vtf</code>
 +
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Install Portal 2 and Aperture Tag in the same Steam Library folder|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}}}
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Edit {{p|game}}/gameinfo.txt to use absolute paths|ref={{cn|date=September 2015}}}}
 +
 +
===Auto-saved maps still being loaded===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Simply create or load a new chamber|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}}}
 +
 +
===Crashing when publishing a map===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Setting up|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 +
# Go to your '''Steam Community''' profile page then copy your profile link.
 +
# Paste your link into the [http://steamidconverter.com/ converter] then copy the '''steamID64''' value.
 +
# Go to <code>{{p|game}}\Aperture Tag\portal2\maps\puzzlemaker\</code>
 +
# Replace the folder's name with your 64-bit ID.
 +
 +
'''Notes'''
 +
{{ii}} The level editor is only available for Windows.
 +
{{ii}} These steps are only required once per installation.
 +
}}
 +
 +
===No subtitles===
 +
{{ii}} Game may default to Steam's chosen language and only show localized closed captions but not subtitles even though language is selected correctly from game's Steam properties.{{cn|date=July 2016}}
 +
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Change subtitle language|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 +
# Open [[Engine:Source|Source engine console]].
 +
# Type <code>cc_lang english</code>
 +
 +
'''Notes'''
 +
{{ii}} You may replace <code>english</code> with any [[#Localizations|supported languages]].
 +
}}
 +
 +
==Other information==
 +
===Console commands===
 +
{{ii}} Games running on the Source engine can utilize [https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/Console_Command_List Source Engine Console Commands] for various tasks.
 +
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Enabling the console in Source games|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/Console_Command_List|title=Console Command List - Valve Developer Community|date=17 May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
 +
# Launch the game
 +
# From the main menu, select Options
 +
# Select the Keyboard tab
 +
# Click the Advanced button
 +
# Check the box next to Enable developer console ({{key|~}})
 +
# Click Apply
 +
 +
'''Notes'''
 +
{{ii}} Press {{key|~}} to open the console.
 +
{{ii}} Some commands may first require enabling "sv_cheats". You can do so by inputting <code>sv_cheats 1</code> in the console.
 +
{{--}} Users without a US keyboard could experience some [[Engine:Source#Console doesn't open|problems]].
 +
}}
 +
 +
===Launch options===
 +
{{ii}} View [https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=1040-JWMT-2947 this Steam Support Article regarding launch options] as well as [https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/Launch_options#Source_Games the relevant Valve Developer wiki page] for further information and a list of useful Source engine launch options.
 +
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Enabling a launch parameter|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 +
# Find the game in your Steam Library
 +
# Right-click the game name
 +
# Select <code>Properties</code>
 +
# Select <code>Set Launch Options...</code>
 +
# Input your selected launch options and separate each command with a space
 +
# Press <code>OK</code>
 +
# Launch the game
 +
}}
 +
 +
==Other information==
 +
===API===
 +
{{API
 +
|direct3d versions      =
 +
|direct3d notes        =
 +
|directdraw versions    =
 +
|directdraw notes      =
 +
|opengl versions        = true
 +
|opengl notes          =
 +
|glide versions        =
 +
|glide notes            =
 +
|software mode          =
 +
|software mode notes    =
 +
|mantle support        =
 +
|mantle support notes  =
 +
|metal support          =
 +
|metal 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
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Latest revision as of 18:15, 2 December 2023

Aperture Tag: The Paint Gun Testing Initiative
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Developers
Aperture Tag Team
Engines
Source
Release dates
Windows July 15, 2014
macOS (OS X) July 15, 2014
Linux July 15, 2014
Taxonomy
Modes Multiplayer
Series Portal
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Aperture Tag: The Paint Gun Testing Initiative on Wikipedia
⤏ Go to series page
Subseries of Half-Life
Portal 2007
Portal 2 2011
Portal 2 Sixense Perceptual Pack 2013
Aperture Tag: The Paint Gun Testing Initiative (unofficial mod) 2014
Portal Stories (series)
The Lab 2016
Bridge Constructor Portal 2017
Moondust 2018
Aperture Hand Lab 2019
Aperture Desk Job 2022

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.

Key points

The game has to be installed on the same drive as Portal 2, otherwise the game may fail to start. See Missing background image.
Identical video, input and audio settings as those of Portal 2.
Comes bundled with a built-in level editor along with Steam Workshop support.

General information

Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Steam
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Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
All versions require Steam DRM and Portal 2.

Essential improvements

Skip intro videos

Use -novid command line argument[citation needed]

Disable motion blur

Use the +mat_motion_blur_percent_of_screen_max 0 command line argument[citation needed]

Run at monitor's refresh rate

Use the -refresh  command line argument, followed by the desired refresh rate.[citation needed]

Cap frame rate

Use the +fps_max  command line argument, followed by the desired frame rate.[citation needed]

Fixing freezes & spikes with Vsync On, despite of video settings and PC system specifications

Turn on "raw mouse input", in the mouse & keyboard game settings.

Localization Files

To have subtitles translated to a language you need to change Steam to that language. Go to Steam > Properties > Interface > Select Language. Let steam restart and now subtitles will load with the new language.

To have translated menus you need to do the following. Go to your Steam library and right click the game. Select properties. Then the Language tab. Select a language from the drop down menu.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Steam <path-to-game>/aperturetag/cfg/
It's unknown whether this game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux. Please fill in this information.

Save game data location

System Location
Steam <path-to-game>/aperturetag/SAVE/

Save games not loadable from menu

Only "load last autosave" shows in menu. No load options for previously saved games.

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Steam Cloud

Video

Graphics feature State Notes
Widescreen resolution
Multi-monitor
Ultra-widescreen
Hor+
4K Ultra HD
Field of view (FOV)
Locked at 90°.
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Anti-aliasing (AA)
Vertical sync (Vsync)
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
No frame rate or refresh rate cap.
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.

Input

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
Full controller support
Controller remapping
Controller sensitivity
Controller Y-axis inversion
Controller types
XInput-compatible controllers
Xbox button prompts
Impulse Trigger vibration
PlayStation controllers
Generic/other controllers
Additional information
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M

Audio

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Master and music.
Surround sound
4.0, 5.1 and 7.1 surround sound.
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Always on.
Royalty free audio

Localizations

If you aren't getting subtitles, see no subtitles.
Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Hungarian
Russian
Fan dub by Team Black Forest and the Sojuz za Kadrom studio. Download here
Spanish

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
Local play
LAN play
Online play
2 Co-op

Issues fixed

Crash after logo screens on Linux or OS X

This happens because of Portal 2 updates
Copy the files from Portal[1]

Missing executable

Verify Integrity of Game Cache[citation needed]
  1. Go to your Library, find Aperture Tag, right click on it and go to Properties.
  2. Under Local files select Verify Integrity of Game Cache.

Missing background image

The actual error message being Can't find background image materials/console/startup_loading.vtf
Install Portal 2 and Aperture Tag in the same Steam Library folder[citation needed]
Edit <path-to-game>/gameinfo.txt to use absolute paths[citation needed]

Auto-saved maps still being loaded

Simply create or load a new chamber[citation needed]

Crashing when publishing a map

Setting up[citation needed]
  1. Go to your Steam Community profile page then copy your profile link.
  2. Paste your link into the converter then copy the steamID64 value.
  3. Go to <path-to-game>\Aperture Tag\portal2\maps\puzzlemaker\
  4. Replace the folder's name with your 64-bit ID.

Notes

The level editor is only available for Windows.
These steps are only required once per installation.

No subtitles

Game may default to Steam's chosen language and only show localized closed captions but not subtitles even though language is selected correctly from game's Steam properties.[citation needed]
Change subtitle language[citation needed]
  1. Open Source engine console.
  2. Type cc_lang english

Notes

You may replace english with any supported languages.

Other information

Console commands

Games running on the Source engine can utilize Source Engine Console Commands for various tasks.
Enabling the console in Source games[2]
  1. Launch the game
  2. From the main menu, select Options
  3. Select the Keyboard tab
  4. Click the Advanced button
  5. Check the box next to Enable developer console (~)
  6. Click Apply

Notes

Press ~ to open the console.
Some commands may first require enabling "sv_cheats". You can do so by inputting sv_cheats 1 in the console.
Users without a US keyboard could experience some problems.

Launch options

View this Steam Support Article regarding launch options as well as the relevant Valve Developer wiki page for further information and a list of useful Source engine launch options.
Enabling a launch parameter[citation needed]
  1. Find the game in your Steam Library
  2. Right-click the game name
  3. Select Properties
  4. Select Set Launch Options...
  5. Input your selected launch options and separate each command with a space
  6. Press OK
  7. Launch the game

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
OpenGL
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

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Cutscenes Bink Video Used for startup videos and in-game movies.

System requirements

Windows
Minimum
Operating system (OS) XP, Vista, 7
Processor (CPU) 3 GHz P4, Dual Core 2.0 or AMD64X2
System memory (RAM) 1 GB (XP)
2 GB (Vista)
Hard disk drive (HDD) 3.5 GB
Video card (GPU) ATI Radeon X800
Nvidia GeForce 7600
Intel HD Graphics 2000
128 MB of VRAM
DirectX 9 compatible
Shader model 2.0b support
macOS (OS X)
Minimum
Operating system (OS) 10.6.7
Processor (CPU) Intel Core Duo 2 GHz
System memory (RAM) 2 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 3.5 GB
Video card (GPU) ATI Radeon 2400
Nvidia GeForce 8600M
Intel HD Graphics 3000


References