Difference between revisions of "Back to the Future: The Game"
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|back-to-the-future-the-game|68}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|back-to-the-future-the-game|68}} | ||
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Cinematic camera }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control, Point and select }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Adventure }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Cartoon }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | North America }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | North America }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | }} | ||
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|steam appid side = 94500, 94510, 94520, 94530 | |steam appid side = 94500, 94510, 94520, 94530 | ||
|gogcom id = 1207659097 | |gogcom id = 1207659097 | ||
+ | |gogcom id side = | ||
+ | |official site= | ||
|hltb = 778 | |hltb = 778 | ||
+ | |igdb = | ||
+ | |lutris = | ||
|mobygames = back-to-the-future-the-game | |mobygames = back-to-the-future-the-game | ||
|strategywiki = Back to the Future: The Game | |strategywiki = Back to the Future: The Game | ||
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|winehq = 12539 | |winehq = 12539 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{ii}} This game is no longer available digitally. | {{ii}} This game is no longer available digitally. | ||
− | == | + | ==Monetization== |
− | === | + | {{Monetization |
− | The | + | |ad-supported = |
+ | |dlc = | ||
+ | |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 = The game has no microtransactions. | ||
+ | |player trading = | ||
+ | |time-limited = | ||
+ | |unlock = | ||
+ | }} | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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|120 fps = true | |120 fps = true | ||
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
− | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
+ | |ray tracing = false | ||
+ | |ray tracing notes = | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
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|acceleration option = false | |acceleration option = false | ||
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
− | |mouse sensitivity = | + | |mouse sensitivity = false |
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
|mouse menu = true | |mouse menu = true | ||
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
− | |invert mouse y-axis = | + | |invert mouse y-axis = false |
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
|touchscreen = unknown | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
− | |controller support notes = | + | |controller support notes = |
− | |full controller = | + | |full controller = false |
− | |full controller notes = | + | |full controller notes = Some actions, like a puzzle in Episode 3, require mouse input. |
|controller remap = false | |controller remap = false | ||
|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
− | |controller sensitivity = | + | |controller sensitivity = false |
|controller sensitivity notes= | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
− | |invert controller y-axis = | + | |invert controller y-axis = false |
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
− | |xinput controllers = | + | |xinput controllers = true |
|xinput controllers notes = | |xinput controllers notes = | ||
− | |xbox prompts = | + | |xbox prompts = false |
|xbox prompts notes = | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
− | |impulse triggers = | + | |impulse triggers = false |
|impulse triggers notes = | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
− | |dualshock 4 = | + | |dualshock 4 = false |
|dualshock 4 notes = | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
|dualshock prompts = unknown | |dualshock prompts = unknown | ||
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|dualshock 4 modes = unknown | |dualshock 4 modes = unknown | ||
|dualshock 4 modes notes = | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
− | |tracked motion controllers= | + | |tracked motion controllers= false |
|tracked motion controllers notes = | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
|tracked motion prompts = unknown | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
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|other controllers = unknown | |other controllers = unknown | ||
|other controllers notes = | |other controllers notes = | ||
− | |other button prompts = | + | |other button prompts = false |
|other button prompts notes= | |other button prompts notes= | ||
− | + | |controller hotplug = false | |
− | |||
− | |controller hotplug = | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
|haptic feedback = false | |haptic feedback = false | ||
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
− | |simultaneous input = | + | |simultaneous input = true |
|simultaneous input notes = | |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 = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|separate volume notes = Music, Voice, SFX | |separate volume notes = Music, Voice, SFX | ||
|surround sound = false | |surround sound = false | ||
− | |surround sound notes = Stereo output only | + | |surround sound notes = Stereo output only. |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
|closed captions = false | |closed captions = false | ||
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
− | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = always on |
|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
− | ===Game | + | ===Game won't launch=== |
{{Fixbox|description=Unplug gamepads|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Unplug gamepads|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}|fix= | ||
− | + | # Unplug any gamepads before launching the game. | |
}} | }} | ||
− | ===Game crashes on | + | ===Game crashes on graphics settings changes=== |
{{Fixbox|description=Disable MSI Afterburner|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Disable MSI Afterburner|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}|fix= | ||
− | + | # Quit MSI afterburner before launching the game. | |
}} | }} | ||
===Game shows a blank screen when running in Fullscreen mode on Mac=== | ===Game shows a blank screen when running in Fullscreen mode on Mac=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Switch to Windowed mode|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Switch to Windowed mode|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}|fix= | ||
− | + | # Press {{key|Cmd|F}} (or {{key|escape}}) to toggle Windowed mode. | |
+ | # Change back to Fullscreen mode from the Graphics settings menu. | ||
+ | {{ii}} This must be done every time the game is launched. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Mods=== | ||
+ | ====[https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=660269529/ 30th Anniversary Edition Voice Acting Mod]==== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Replaces all the voice lines for Biff Tannen with the ones from the 30th Anniversary Edition of the game, which features voice acting by the original actor from the movie, Tom Wilson. The 30th Anniversary Edition was released in 2015 and is exclusive to consoles. | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== |
Revision as of 01:45, 24 August 2022
Developers | |
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Telltale Games | |
Engines | |
Telltale Tool | |
Release dates | |
Windows | December 22, 2010 |
macOS (OS X) | December 22, 2010 |
Reception | |
IGDB | 68 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Cinematic camera |
Controls | Direct control, Point and select |
Genres | Adventure |
Art styles | Cartoon |
Themes | North America |
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.
Back to the Future: The Game is a singleplayer cinematic camera adventure game.
General information
- Telltale Community for game series
- GOG.com Community Discussions
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions for Episode 1
- Steam Community Discussions for Episode 2
- Steam Community Discussions for Episode 3
- Steam Community Discussions for Episode 4
- Steam Community Discussions for Episode 5
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | Includes all five episodes plus extra content. | |||
GOG.com (unavailable) | ||||
Steam (unavailable) |
- This game is no longer available digitally.
Monetization
Type | Notes |
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One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
Microtransactions
Type | Notes |
---|---|
No microtransactions | The game has no microtransactions. |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Telltale Games\<episode name>\prefs.prop |
macOS (OS X) | $HOME/Library/Application Support/Telltale Games/<episode name>/prefs.prop |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/31290/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Telltale Games\<episode name>\*.sav |
macOS (OS X) | $HOME/Library/Application Support/Telltale Games/<episode name>/*save |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/31290/pfx/[Note 1] |
- Windows episode folders are as follows:
Episode 1
,Episode 2
,Episode 3
,Back to the Future 104
,Episode 5
- macOS episode folders are as follows:
BacktotheFuture
,BacktotheFuture102
,BacktotheFuture103
,BacktotheFuture104
,BacktotheFuture105
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | See the WSGF entry. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | See the WSGF entry. | ||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
Ray tracing (RT) |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | Some actions, like a puzzle in Episode 3, require mouse input. | |
Controller remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | ||
---|---|---|
Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. |
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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 | Music, Voice, SFX | |
Surround sound | Stereo output only. | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | Fan translation, download. | |||
Polish | Fan translation, download. | |||
Russian | Fan translation by «Tolma4 Team». | |||
Spanish | Fan translation, download. |
Issues fixed
Game won't launch
Unplug gamepads[citation needed] |
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Game crashes on graphics settings changes
Disable MSI Afterburner[citation needed] |
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Game shows a blank screen when running in Fullscreen mode on Mac
Switch to Windowed mode[citation needed] |
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VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
vorpX | G3D User created game profile, see vorpx forum profile introduction. |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 9 |
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. |
Mods
30th Anniversary Edition Voice Acting Mod
- Replaces all the voice lines for Biff Tannen with the ones from the 30th Anniversary Edition of the game, which features voice acting by the original actor from the movie, Tom Wilson. The 30th Anniversary Edition was released in 2015 and is exclusive to consoles.
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP SP3 | Vista, 7 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 1.8 GHz | Intel Pentium 4 2.7 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | 3 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2 GB | 3 GB |
Video card (GPU) | 256 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible | 512 MB of VRAM |
Sound (audio device) | DirectX 8.1 compatible |
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 10.5.8 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 2.0 GHz | Intel Pentium 2.3 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | 4 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2 GB | 2 GB |
Video card (GPU) | 256 MB of VRAM | 512 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 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 (31290) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.