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{{Infobox game
 
{{Infobox game
|cover        = Broken Age - cover.png
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|cover        = Broken Age - cover.jpg
 
|developers  =  
 
|developers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Double Fine Productions}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Double Fine Productions}}
|publishers  =
 
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Moai}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Moai}}
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{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|January 28, 2014}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|January 28, 2014}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|January 28, 2014}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|January 28, 2014}}
 +
|reception    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|broken-age|76}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|29/broken-age|79}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|broken-age|77}}
 +
|taxonomy    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase, Subscription gaming service }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            |  }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      |  }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Point and select }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Adventure }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            |  }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          |  }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Cartoon }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Fantasy, Sci-fi, Comedy }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | }}
 
|steam appid  = 232790
 
|steam appid  = 232790
|gogcom page  = broken_age
+
|gogcom id    = 1207662943
 +
|official site= http://www.brokenagegame.com
 +
|hltb        = 26791
 +
|lutris      = broken-age
 +
|mobygames    = 64596
 +
|strategywiki =  
 
|wikipedia    = Broken Age
 
|wikipedia    = Broken Age
 +
|winehq      =
 +
|license      = commercial
 +
}}
 +
 +
{{Introduction
 +
|introduction      =
 +
 +
|release history  =
 +
 +
|current state    =
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
{{mm}} [http://www.gog.com/forum/broken_age_season_pass GOG.com Community Discussions]
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{{mm}} [https://forums.doublefine.com/forum/14-broken-age/ Official forums]
{{mm}} [http://www.gog.com/support/broken_age GOG.com Support Page]
 
{{mm}} [http://www.brokenagegame.com Official website]
 
{{mm}} [http://www.doublefine.com/forums/viewcategory/61 Official forum]
 
 
{{mm}} [http://brokenage.gamepedia.com Official wiki]
 
{{mm}} [http://brokenage.gamepedia.com Official wiki]
{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/232790/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
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{{GOG.com links|1207662943|broken_age_season_pass}}
 +
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/232790/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
{{Availability Table|
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{{Availability|
{{Availability Table/row| [http://www.brokenagegame.com/buy/ Official website] | {{ID|DRM-free}} {{ID|Steam}} | }}
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | DRM-free | | Steam | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
{{Availability Table/row| [http://www.gog.com/game/broken_age GOG.com] | {{ID|DRM-free}} | }}
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{{Availability/row| GamersGate | broken-age | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
{{Availability Table/row| [https://www.humblebundle.com/store/p/brokenage_storefront Humble Store] | {{ID|DRM-free}} {{ID|Steam}} | }}
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{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 2766-1 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
{{Availability Table/row| [http://store.steampowered.com/app/232790 Steam] | {{ID|Steam}} }}
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{{Availability/row| GOG.com | broken_age | DRM-free | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 +
{{Availability/row| GMG | broken-age | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Humble | broken-age | DRM-free | | Steam | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 +
{{Availability/row| itch.io | https://doublefine.itch.io/broken-age | DRM-free | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 +
{{Availability/row| MacApp | id621712754 | MacApp | | | OS X }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9mzznl8j2msz | Microsoft Store | {{Store feature|Xbox Game Pass}} | | Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Steam | 232790 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Official | http://www.brokenagegame.com/buy/ | DRM-free | Purchase via Humble Widget. | Steam | Windows, OS X, Linux | unavailable }}
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
==Monetization==
 +
{{Monetization
 +
|ad-supported          =
 +
|cross-game bonus      =
 +
|dlc                    =
 +
|expansion pack        =
 +
|freeware              =
 +
|free-to-play          =
 +
|one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access.
 +
|sponsored              =
 +
|subscription          =
 +
|subscription gaming service = Available via [[List of PC Game Pass games|Xbox Game Pass for PC]].
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
===Configuration file and save game data location===
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===Configuration file(s) location===
 +
{{Game data|
 +
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\BrokenAge\saves\game.settings}}
 +
{{Game data/config|Microsoft Store|}}
 +
{{Game data/config|OS X|{{p|osxhome}}/Library/Application Support/BrokenAge/Saves/game.settings}}
 +
{{Game data/config|Linux|{{P|xdgdatahome}}/doublefine/BrokenAge/saves/game.settings}}
 +
{{Game data/config|Steam|{{P|game}}/saves/game.settings}}
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/row|Windows|%USERPROFILE%\Documents\BrokenAge\saves\}}
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\BrokenAge\saves\*.sav}}
{{Game data/row|OS X|~/Library/Application Support/BrokenAge/Saves/}}
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{{Game data/saves|Microsoft Store|}}
{{Game data/row|Linux|~/BrokenAge/saves/}}
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{{Game data/saves|OS X|{{p|osxhome}}/Library/Application Support/BrokenAge/Saves/*.sav}}
{{Game data/row|Steam|{{P|game}}/saves/}}
+
{{Game data/saves|Linux|{{P|xdgdatahome}}/doublefine/BrokenAge/saves/*.sav}}
 +
{{Game data/saves|Steam|{{P|game}}/saves/*.sav}}
 
}}
 
}}
{{XDG|false}} <!-- So... Technically, this game sort of follow. They follow the value if available, but otherwise save to $HOME. This doesn't adhere to the spec fully, so I'm keeping it as false. Hopefully it will be fixed -->
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{{XDG|true}}
{{ii}} {{File|game.settings}} stores the configuration.
 
 
{{ii}} {{File|*.sav}} store the save game data for the respective save slot.
 
{{ii}} {{File|*.sav}} store the save game data for the respective save slot.
  
 
===[[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                  = unknown
|origin notes         =  
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|discord notes            =
|steam cloud           = true
+
|epic games launcher      =
|steam cloud notes     =  
+
|epic games launcher notes =
|uplay                =  
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|gog galaxy                = false
|uplay notes           =  
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|gog galaxy notes          =
|gamesave manager      = false
+
|origin                   =  
|gamesave manager notes=  
+
|origin notes             =  
 +
|steam cloud               = true
 +
|steam cloud notes         =  
 +
|ubisoft connect          =  
 +
|ubisoft connect notes     =  
 +
|xbox cloud                = false
 +
|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Video settings==
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==Video==
[[File:Broken Age - settings.png|290px|right|thumb|General settings.]]
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{{Image|Broken Age - settings.png|General settings.}}
{{Video settings
+
{{Video
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|widescreen wsgf award      =  
 
|widescreen wsgf award      =  
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|ultrawidescreen            = false
 
|ultrawidescreen            = false
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
|4k ultra hd                = unknown
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|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|fov                        = n/a
 
|fov                        = n/a
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|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed notes            =  
 
|windowed notes            =  
|borderless windowed        = hackable
+
|borderless windowed        = false
|borderless windowed notes  = Use [[GameCompanion]] or similar software.
+
|borderless windowed notes  =  
 
|anisotropic                = n/a
 
|anisotropic                = n/a
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|antialiasing              = false
 
|antialiasing              = false
 
|antialiasing notes        =  
 
|antialiasing notes        =  
 +
|upscaling                  = unknown
 +
|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =
 
|vsync                      = false
 
|vsync                      = false
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|vsync notes                =  
|oculus rift                = unknown
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|60 fps                    = true
|oculus rift notes         =  
+
|60 fps notes               =  
|high frame rate           = unknown
+
|120 fps                    = false
|high frame rate notes     =  
+
|120 fps notes              = Frame rate is capped at 64 FPS.
 +
|hdr                        = unknown
 +
|hdr notes                 =  
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Input settings==
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==Input==
{{Input settings
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{{Input
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|acceleration option      = false
 
|acceleration option      = false
|acceleration option notes =  
+
|acceleration option notes = Mouse acceleration is on in the main menu, but not in game.
 +
|mouse sensitivity        = unknown
 +
|mouse sensitivity notes  =  
 
|mouse menu                = true
 
|mouse menu                = true
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
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|controller remap          = true
 
|controller remap          = true
 
|controller remap notes    =  
 
|controller remap notes    =  
 +
|controller sensitivity    = unknown
 +
|controller sensitivity notes=
 
|invert controller y-axis  = n/a
 
|invert controller y-axis  = n/a
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
 
|touchscreen              = true
 
|touchscreen              = true
 
|touchscreen notes        =  
 
|touchscreen 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 settings==
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==Audio==
{{Audio settings
+
{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume notes    = Music, voice and effects.
 
|separate volume notes    = Music, voice and effects.
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|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support              =  
|eax support notes        =  
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|eax support notes         =
 +
|royalty free audio       = unknown
 +
|royalty free audio notes  =  
 
}}
 
}}
 +
 
{{L10n|content=
 
{{L10n|content=
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = German
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
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}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
  |language  = German
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  |language  = Polish
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = hackable
 +
|notes    = Fan translation, [https://grajpopolsku.pl/download/broken-age/ download] (Act I).
 +
|fan      = true
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Brazilian Portuguese
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = hackable
 +
|notes    = [https://tribogamer.com/traducoes/483_traducao-do-broken-age-para-portugues-do-brasil.html Translation.]
 +
|fan      = true
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Russian
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
  |notes    =  
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  |notes    = Official in-game localization. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1bkGxqXyPaA Trailer]
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Russian
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = hackable
 +
|notes    = [https://www.zoneofgames.ru/games/broken_age_act_1/files/5149.html Fan translation Act I by «ZoG Forum Team»]
 +
|fan      = true
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Slovak
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = hackable
 +
|notes    = Use unofficial Slovak language file ([https://www.lokalizacie.sk/preklady/33-broken-age-act-1/ Windows]). Also contains localized textures.
 +
|fan      = true
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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==Issues fixed==
 
==Issues fixed==
 
===Game crashes upon launching===
 
===Game crashes upon launching===
{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox|description=Disable Steam overlay|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
{{Fixbox/fix|Disable Steam overlay}}
 
 
# In your Steam library right click '''Broken Age'''.
 
# In your Steam library right click '''Broken Age'''.
 
# Click on '''Properties'''.
 
# Click on '''Properties'''.
 
# In the '''General''' tab, uncheck '''Enable Steam Community In-Game'''.
 
# In the '''General''' tab, uncheck '''Enable Steam Community In-Game'''.
 
}}
 
}}
 +
 +
==Other information==
 +
===API===
 +
{{API
 +
|direct3d versions      =
 +
|direct3d notes        =
 +
|directdraw versions    =
 +
|directdraw notes      =
 +
|opengl versions        =
 +
|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    = unknown
 +
|windows 64-bit exe    = true
 +
|windows arm app        = false
 +
|windows exe notes      =
 +
|mac os x powerpc app  = unknown
 +
|macos intel 32-bit app = true
 +
|macos intel 64-bit app = true
 +
|macos arm app          = unknown
 +
|macos app notes        = <ref>[https://mixnmojo.com/news/DoubleFine-updates-remasters---Gives-them-away-for-free DoubleFine updates remasters - Gives them away for free! | The International House of Mojo]</ref>
 +
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown
 +
|linux 64-bit executable= unknown
 +
|linux arm app          = unknown
 +
|linux executable notes =
 +
}}
 +
 +
===Middleware===
 +
{{Middleware
 +
|physics          =
 +
|physics notes    =
 +
|audio            =
 +
|audio notes      =
 +
|interface        =
 +
|interface notes  =
 +
|input            = SDL2
 +
|input notes      = Linux only.
 +
|cutscenes        =
 +
|cutscenes notes  =
 +
|multiplayer      =
 +
|multiplayer notes=
 +
}}
 +
 
==System requirements==
 
==System requirements==
 
{{System requirements
 
{{System requirements
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|minOS    = XP
 
|minOS    = XP
 
|minCPU  = 1.7 GHz Dual core
 
|minCPU  = 1.7 GHz Dual core
|minmem   = 2 GB
+
|minRAM   = 2 GB
 
|minHD    = 1500 MB
 
|minHD    = 1500 MB
|minGPU  = nVidia 260GTX
+
|minGPU  = Nvidia GeForce 260GTX
|minGPU2  = ATi Radeon 4870 HD
+
|minGPU2  = ATI Radeon HD 4870
 
|minGPU3  = Intel HD 3000
 
|minGPU3  = Intel HD 3000
 
|minDX    = 10
 
|minDX    = 10
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|recOS    = 7
 
|recOS    = 7
 
|recCPU  = Intel Core 2 Duo at 2.2 GHz
 
|recCPU  = Intel Core 2 Duo at 2.2 GHz
|recCPU2  = AMD Athlon 64 2.2Ghz
+
|recCPU2  = AMD Athlon 64 2.2 GHz
|recmem   = 3 GB
+
|recRAM   = 3 GB
 
|recHD    =  
 
|recHD    =  
|recGPU  = nVidia 460
+
|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce 460
|recGPU2  = AMD HD 6850  
+
|recGPU2  = AMD Radeon HD 6850
 
|recDX    = 11
 
|recDX    = 11
 
}}
 
}}
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|minOS    = 10.6.8
 
|minOS    = 10.6.8
 
|minCPU  = Intel Core Duo
 
|minCPU  = Intel Core Duo
|minmem   = 2 GB
+
|minRAM   = 2 GB
 
|minHD    = 1500 MB
 
|minHD    = 1500 MB
|minGPU  = nVidia 9600GT
+
|minGPU  = Nvidia GeForce 9600GT
|minGPU2  = ATi HD 2600
+
|minGPU2  = ATI Radeon HD 2600
 
|minGPU3  = Intel HD 3000
 
|minGPU3  = Intel HD 3000
  
 
|recOS    = 10.7
 
|recOS    = 10.7
 
|recCPU  = Intel Core i
 
|recCPU  = Intel Core i
|recmem   = 4 GB
+
|recRAM   = 4 GB
 
|recHD    =  
 
|recHD    =  
|recGPU  = nVidia 285
+
|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce 285
|recGPU2  = AMD HD 4670
+
|recGPU2  = AMD Radeon HD 4670
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{System requirements
 
{{System requirements
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|minOS    = Ubuntu 12.04 LTS
 
|minOS    = Ubuntu 12.04 LTS
 
|minCPU  = 1.7 GHz Dual core
 
|minCPU  = 1.7 GHz Dual core
|minmem   = 2 GB
+
|minRAM   = 2 GB
 
|minHD    = 1500 MB
 
|minHD    = 1500 MB
|minGPU  = nVidia 260GTX
+
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Latest revision as of 08:04, 12 April 2024

Broken Age
Broken Age cover
Developers
Double Fine Productions
Engines
Moai
Release dates
Windows January 28, 2014
macOS (OS X) January 28, 2014
Linux January 28, 2014
Reception
Metacritic 76
OpenCritic 79
IGDB 77
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase, Subscription gaming service
Microtransactions None
Modes Singleplayer
Controls Point and select
Genres Adventure
Art styles Cartoon
Themes Fantasy, Sci-fi, Comedy
Broken Age on HowLongToBeat
Broken Age on IGDB
Broken Age on MobyGames
Broken Age on Wikipedia

Broken Age is a singleplayer adventure game.

General information

Official forums
Official wiki
GOG.com Community Discussions
GOG.com Support Page
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
DRM-free
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Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
GamersGate
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Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Gamesplanet logo.svg
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Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
GOG.com
DRM-free
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Green Man Gaming
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Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Humble Store
DRM-free
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Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
itch.io
DRM-free
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Mac App Store
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macOS (OS X)
Microsoft Store
Microsoft Store
Xbox Game Pass for PC
Windows
Steam
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Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Official website (unavailable)
DRM-free
Purchase via Humble Widget.
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Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux

Monetization

Type Notes
One-time game purchase The game requires an upfront purchase to access.
Subscription gaming service Available via Xbox Game Pass for PC.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\BrokenAge\saves\game.settings
Microsoft Store
macOS (OS X) $HOME/Library/Application Support/BrokenAge/Saves/game.settings
Linux $XDG_DATA_HOME/doublefine/BrokenAge/saves/game.settings
Steam <path-to-game>/saves/game.settings

Save game data location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\BrokenAge\saves\*.sav
Microsoft Store
macOS (OS X) $HOME/Library/Application Support/BrokenAge/Saves/*.sav
Linux $XDG_DATA_HOME/doublefine/BrokenAge/saves/*.sav
Steam <path-to-game>/saves/*.sav
This game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux.
*.sav store the save game data for the respective save slot.

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
GOG Galaxy
OneDrive
Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers.
Steam Cloud
Xbox Cloud

Video

General settings.
General settings.

Graphics feature State Notes
Widescreen resolution
Only 4:3 and 16:9. Resolutions in other aspect ratios are not available.
Multi-monitor
Ultra-widescreen
4K Ultra HD
Field of view (FOV)
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Anti-aliasing (AA)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
60 FPS
120+ FPS
Frame rate is capped at 64 FPS.

Input

Audio

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Music, voice and effects.
Surround sound
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
French
German
Italian
Polish
Fan translation, download (Act I).
Brazilian Portuguese
Translation.
Russian
Official in-game localization. Trailer
Russian
Fan translation Act I by «ZoG Forum Team»
Slovak
Use unofficial Slovak language file (Windows). Also contains localized textures.
Spanish

Issues fixed

Game crashes upon launching

Disable Steam overlay[citation needed]
  1. In your Steam library right click Broken Age.
  2. Click on Properties.
  3. In the General tab, uncheck Enable Steam Community In-Game.

Other information

API

Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
macOS (OS X)
[1]
Linux

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Input SDL2 Linux only.

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) XP
Processor (CPU) 1.7 GHz Dual core
System memory (RAM) 2 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 1500 MB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce 260GTX
ATI Radeon HD 4870
Intel HD 3000
DirectX 10 compatible
macOS (OS X)
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 10.6.8
Processor (CPU) Intel Core Duo
System memory (RAM) 2 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 1500 MB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce 9600GT
ATI Radeon HD 2600
Intel HD 3000
Linux
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) Ubuntu 12.04 LTS
Processor (CPU) 1.7 GHz Dual core
System memory (RAM) 2 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 1500 MB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce 260GTX
ATI Radeon HD 2000
Intel HD 4000


References