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− | {{Infobox | + | {{disambig|the original release|the updated version|[[Dear Esther: Landmark Edition]]}} |
− | |cover | + | {{Infobox game |
− | |developer | + | |cover = Dear Esther cover.jpg |
− | | | + | |developers = |
− | | | + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|The Chinese Room}} |
− | |release dates | + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Robert Briscoe}} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/porter|InterWave Studios|OS X}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/porter|Ryan C. Gordon|Linux}} | ||
+ | |publishers = | ||
+ | |engines = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Source}} | ||
+ | |release dates= | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|February 14, 2012}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|May 15, 2012}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|June 10, 2013}} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|dear-esther|75}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|dear-esther|72}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Relaxed }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Exploration }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Dear Esther }} | ||
+ | |steam appid = 203810 | ||
+ | |gogcom id = | ||
+ | |official site= http://www.thechineseroom.co.uk/games/dear-esther | ||
+ | |strategywiki = | ||
+ | |mobygames = 54821 | ||
+ | |wikipedia = Dear Esther | ||
+ | |winehq = 13929 | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/203810/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] |
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
− | {{Availability | + | {{Availability| |
− | {{Availability | + | {{Availability/row| Humble | dearesther | DRM-free | Included with Humble Monthly Trove. | Steam | Windows, OS X }} |
− | {{ | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 203810 | Steam | The store page now leads to Landmark Edition. | | Windows, OS X, Linux | unavailable }} |
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} The Linux version is no longer available digitally. | ||
+ | {{ii}} This game is no longer sold on Steam. A DRM-Free version can be purchased via Humble Widget. | ||
+ | {{ii}} The original mod release can be downloaded from [https://www.moddb.com/mods/dear-esther here]. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Monetization== | ||
+ | {{Monetization | ||
+ | |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 = None | ||
+ | |player trading = | ||
+ | |time-limited = | ||
+ | |unlock = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Essential improvements== | ||
+ | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use <code>-novid</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]]|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Increase movement speed=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Bind key to increase movement speed|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150619181727/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2653237|title=Useful Tip: Binding Keys/mousewheel for 4-speed variable walk speed!!|date=May 2023}}</ref> (retrieved)|fix= | ||
+ | <ol> | ||
+ | <li>Open <code>{{p|game}}\dearesther\cfg\userconfig.cfg</code></li> | ||
+ | <li>Add the following code to the end of the file: | ||
+ | <pre> | ||
+ | bind 1 "de_playerspeed 100" | ||
+ | bind 2 "de_playerspeed 200" | ||
+ | bind 3 "de_playerspeed 300" | ||
+ | bind 4 "de_playerspeed 400" | ||
+ | bind "W" "+forward" | ||
+ | bind "MOUSE1" "+forward" | ||
+ | bind "MOUSE2" "+zoom" | ||
+ | bind "MWHEELDOWN" "de_playerspeed 100" | ||
+ | bind "MWHEELUP" "de_playerspeed 200" | ||
+ | bind "MOUSE3" "de_playerspeed 400" | ||
+ | </pre></li> | ||
+ | <li>Enable the developer console from the options menu.</li> | ||
+ | <li>Toggle the console with {{key|~}}, type in <code>exec userconfig</code>, and press {{key|Enter}}.</li> | ||
+ | <li>In game, you can hold the left mouse button to move forward, mousewheel up to increase movement speed, mousewheel down to reset or use the number 1, 2, 3, 4 to adjust movement speed. | ||
+ | </li> | ||
+ | </ol> | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
− | {{Game | + | ===Configuration file(s) location=== |
− | {{Game | + | {{Game data| |
− | {{Game | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\dearesther\cfg\}} |
− | {{Game | + | {{Game data/config|OS X|}} |
+ | {{Game data/config|Linux|{{P|xdgdatahome}}/dearesther/}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{XDG|true}} | {{XDG|true}} | ||
− | === | + | ===Save game data location=== |
− | {{ | + | {{Game data| |
− | | | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\dearesther\SAVE\}} |
− | | | + | {{Game data/saves|OS X|}} |
− | | | + | {{Game data/saves|Linux|{{P|xdgdatahome}}/dearesther/}} |
− | | | ||
− | | | ||
− | | | ||
− | | | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | = | + | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== |
− | [[ | + | {{Save game cloud syncing |
− | + | |discord = | |
− | {{Video | + | |discord notes = |
− | |wsgf link = | + | |epic games launcher = |
+ | |epic games launcher notes = | ||
+ | |gog galaxy = | ||
+ | |gog galaxy notes = | ||
+ | |origin = | ||
+ | |origin notes = | ||
+ | |steam cloud = false | ||
+ | |steam cloud notes = Does not sync any save data, despite Steam Cloud feature flag | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Video== | ||
+ | {{Image|dear Esther video settings.png|In-game video settings.}} | ||
+ | {{Image|Dear Esther advanced video settings.png|In-game advanced video settings.}} | ||
+ | {{Video | ||
+ | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/dear-esther/en | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = gold | |widescreen wsgf award = gold | ||
|multimonitor wsgf award = gold | |multimonitor wsgf award = gold | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | + | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = silver |
|4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | ||
|widescreen resolution = true | |widescreen resolution = true | ||
− | |widescreen resolution notes= | + | |widescreen resolution notes= {{term|Hor+}} |
|multimonitor = true | |multimonitor = true | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = true |
|ultrawidescreen notes = | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
− | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = true |
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
|fov = true | |fov = true | ||
− | |fov notes = | + | |fov notes = 75-90° horizontal. Use <code>fov_desired #</code> in the console for custom values. |
|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
− | |windowed notes = | + | |windowed notes = |
|borderless windowed = true | |borderless windowed = true | ||
|borderless windowed notes = Display Mode setting includes borderless fullscreen windowed mode. | |borderless windowed notes = Display Mode setting includes borderless fullscreen windowed mode. | ||
− | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = true |
− | |anisotropic notes = | + | |anisotropic notes = Up to 16x. |
|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
− | |antialiasing notes = | + | |antialiasing notes = Up to 8x [[MSAA]]. |
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
− | |vsync notes = | + | |vsync notes = Double buffered, Triple buffered |
+ | |60 fps = true | ||
+ | |60 fps notes = | ||
+ | |120 fps = true | ||
+ | |120 fps notes = Capped at 300 FPS. Use <code>fps_max #</code> in the console for custom values. | ||
+ | |hdr = unknown | ||
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
+ | |color blind = unknown | ||
+ | |color blind notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Input== | ||
+ | {{Image|Dear Esther input settings.png|In-game input settings.}} | ||
+ | {{Image|Dear Esther keybind.png|In-game input mapping settings.}} | ||
+ | {{Image|Dear Esther controller.png|In-game controller settings.}} | ||
+ | {{Input | ||
+ | |key remap = true | ||
+ | |key remap notes = | ||
+ | |acceleration option = true | ||
+ | |acceleration option notes = | ||
+ | |mouse sensitivity = true | ||
+ | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
+ | |mouse menu = true | ||
+ | |mouse menu notes = | ||
+ | |invert mouse y-axis = true | ||
+ | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
+ | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
+ | |touchscreen notes = | ||
+ | |controller support = true | ||
+ | |controller support notes = | ||
+ | |full controller = true | ||
+ | |full controller notes = | ||
+ | |controller remap = false | ||
+ | |controller remap notes = | ||
+ | |controller sensitivity = true | ||
+ | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
+ | |invert controller y-axis = true | ||
+ | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
+ | |xinput controllers = true | ||
+ | |xinput controllers notes = | ||
+ | |xbox prompts = false | ||
+ | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
+ | |impulse triggers = false | ||
+ | |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== | ||
+ | {{Image|Dear Esther audio settings.png|In-game audio settings.}} | ||
+ | {{Audio | ||
+ | |separate volume = true | ||
+ | |separate volume notes = | ||
+ | |surround sound = true | ||
+ | |surround sound notes = 4 and 5.1 speakers options. | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |subtitles notes = | ||
+ | |closed captions = true | ||
+ | |closed captions notes = | ||
+ | |mute on focus lost = true | ||
+ | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
+ | |eax support = | ||
+ | |eax support notes = | ||
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{L10n|content= | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = English | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Bulgarian | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | |notes = Available [http://archive.is/eor7s here]. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Simplified Chinese | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | |notes = Available [http://archive.is/Je5Ah here]. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Czech | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | |notes = Available [http://archive.is/jNLUK here]. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = French | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | |notes = Available [http://archive.is/CgW2S here]. <small>([https://web.archive.org/web/20171017174207/http://www.dear-esther.com/translations/DE_French.rar Alternative])</small> | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = German | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | |notes = Available [http://archive.is/Aul5Q here]. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Hungarian | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | |notes = Available [http://archive.is/zKp9v here]. <small>([http://archive.is/OK7H6 Alternative])</small> | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Italian | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | |notes = Available [http://archive.is/QJJoX here]. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Korean | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | |notes = Available [http://archive.is/og81S here]. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Polish | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | |notes = Available [http://archive.is/ddji8 here]. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Portuguese | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation, [https://100nome.blogs.sapo.pt/dear-esther-querida-pt-pt-de-portugal-26427 download]. | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Brazilian Portuguese | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | |notes = Available [http://archive.is/kvWnZ here]. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Russian | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | |notes = Available [http://archive.is/MoP5s here]. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Serbian | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | |notes = Available [http://archive.is/cJYyS here] and [https://srbifikatori.rs/igre/dear_esther here]. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Spanish | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = hackable | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | |notes = Available: [http://archive.is/IwU62 Subtitles] and [https://www.respawnroom.com/dear-esther/ fan dub]. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Turkish | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | |notes = Available [http://archive.is/tirlw here]. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Ukrainian | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = hackable | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | |notes = Available [http://toloka.to/t37334 here]. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==VR support== | ||
+ | {{VR support | ||
+ | |gg3d name = | ||
+ | |native 3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision gg3d award = | ||
+ | |tridef 3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |iz3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |native 3d = | ||
+ | |native 3d notes = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision notes = | ||
+ | |tridef 3d = | ||
+ | |tridef 3d notes = | ||
+ | |iz3d = | ||
+ | |iz3d notes = | ||
+ | |vorpx = true | ||
+ | |vorpx modes = G3D,DirectVR | ||
+ | |vorpx notes = Officially supported game, see [https://www.vorpx.com/supported-games/ official vorpx game list]. | ||
+ | |htc vive = | ||
+ | |htc vive notes = | ||
+ | |oculus rift = | ||
+ | |oculus rift notes = | ||
+ | |osvr = | ||
+ | |osvr notes = | ||
+ | |windows mixed reality = | ||
+ | |windows mixed reality notes = | ||
+ | |keyboard-mouse = | ||
+ | |keyboard-mouse notes = | ||
+ | |3rd space gaming vest = | ||
+ | |3rd space gaming vest notes = | ||
+ | |novint falcon = | ||
+ | |novint falcon notes = | ||
+ | |trackir = | ||
+ | |trackir notes = | ||
+ | |tobii eye tracking = | ||
+ | |tobii eye tracking notes = | ||
+ | |play area seated = | ||
+ | |play area seated notes = | ||
+ | |play area standing = | ||
+ | |play area standing notes = | ||
+ | |play area room-scale = | ||
+ | |play area room-scale notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Issues fixed== | ||
+ | ===Purple and black broken textures=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} A generic fix for this issue can be found [[Engine:Source#Broken textures|on our Source engine page]]. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Native Linux version ("Native .bin" version) fails to launch on unsupported localizations=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://bugzilla.icculus.org/show_bug.cgi?id=6455|title=Bug 6455 – Localization problem prevents the launch (Native Source Engine port)|date=9 June 2023}}</ref><ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/linux_gaming/comments/5fcwcv/localization_problems_cause_launch_failures_on/ Localization problems cause launch failures on many Linux games : linux_gaming]</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | Run the game with the following command: <code>LC_ALL=C ./Dear_Esther</code> | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Native Linux version ("Native .bin" version) fails to launch on older AMD or Intel GPUs with open source drivers=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Override Mesa GL version|ref=<ref>https://archive.vn/MjRjI#selection-3735.0-3743.0</ref> | ||
− | + | # Open a terminal in {{p|game}} and enter following command: <pre>export MESA_GL_VERSION_OVERRIDE=3.2</pre> | |
− | {{ | + | # Launch the game in the same terminal tab: <pre>LC_ALL=C ./Dear_Esther</pre> |
− | | | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | == | + | ==Other information== |
− | {{ | + | ===API=== |
− | | | + | {{API |
− | | | + | |direct3d versions = 9 |
− | | | + | |direct3d notes = |
− | | | + | |directdraw versions = |
− | | | + | |directdraw notes = |
− | | | + | |wing = |
− | | | + | |wing notes = |
− | | | + | |opengl versions = 2.1 |
− | | | + | |opengl notes = OS X and Linux only. |
− | | | + | |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 | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
− | {{System | + | {{System requirements |
|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | |minOS | + | |minOS = XP |
− | | | + | |minCPU = Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz |
− | | | + | |minRAM = 1 GB (XP)<br/> 2 GB (Vista) |
− | |minHD | + | |minHD = 2 GB |
− | |minGPU = | + | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 7600 |
+ | |minGPU2 = ATI Radeon X1600 | ||
+ | |minDX = 9 | ||
+ | |minSM = 3.0 | ||
− | | | + | |recOS = Vista |
+ | |recCPU = Quad Core 2.4 GHz | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} Pre-Sandybridge Intel graphics chipsets not supported | ||
− | {{System | + | {{System requirements |
− | |OSfamily = | + | |OSfamily = OS X |
− | |minOS | + | |minOS = 10.6.7 |
− | | | + | |minCPU = Intel Core Duo 2 GHz |
− | | | + | |minRAM = 2 GB |
− | |minHD | + | |minHD = 2 GB |
− | |minGPU = ATI Radeon 2400 | + | |minGPU = ATI Radeon 2400 |
+ | |minGPU2 = Nvidia GeForce 8600M | ||
+ | |minGPU3 = Intel HD Graphics 3000 | ||
}} | }} | ||
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Latest revision as of 13:58, 15 April 2024
This page is for the original release. For the updated version, see Dear Esther: Landmark Edition.
Developers | |
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The Chinese Room | |
Robert Briscoe | |
macOS (OS X) | InterWave Studios |
Linux | Ryan C. Gordon |
Engines | |
Source | |
Release dates | |
Windows | February 14, 2012 |
macOS (OS X) | May 15, 2012 |
Linux | June 10, 2013 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 75 |
IGDB | 72 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Relaxed |
Perspectives | First-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Exploration |
Art styles | Realistic |
Series | Dear Esther |
Dear Esther | |
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Dear Esther | 2012 |
Dear Esther: Landmark Edition | 2017 |
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.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Humble Store | Included with Humble Monthly Trove. | |||
Steam (unavailable) | The store page now leads to Landmark Edition. |
- The Linux version is no longer available digitally.
- This game is no longer sold on Steam. A DRM-Free version can be purchased via Humble Widget.
- The original mod release can be downloaded from here.
Monetization
Type | Notes |
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One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
Microtransactions
Type | Notes |
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No microtransactions | None |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Use -novid command line argument[citation needed]
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Increase movement speed
Bind key to increase movement speed[1] (retrieved) |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\dearesther\cfg\[Note 1] |
macOS (OS X) | |
Linux | $XDG_DATA_HOME/dearesther/ |
- This game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux.
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\dearesther\SAVE\[Note 1] |
macOS (OS X) | |
Linux | $XDG_DATA_HOME/dearesther/ |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Steam Cloud | Does not sync any save data, despite Steam Cloud feature flag |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | Hor+ | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | 75-90° horizontal. Use fov_desired # in the console for custom values. |
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Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | Display Mode setting includes borderless fullscreen windowed mode. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Up to 16x. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Up to 8x MSAA. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | Double buffered, Triple buffered | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Capped at 300 FPS. Use fps_max # in the console for custom values. |
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High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
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 | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | 4 and 5.1 speakers options. | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Bulgarian | Available here. | |||
Simplified Chinese | Available here. | |||
Czech | Available here. | |||
French | Available here. (Alternative) | |||
German | Available here. | |||
Hungarian | Available here. (Alternative) | |||
Italian | Available here. | |||
Korean | Available here. | |||
Polish | Available here. | |||
Portuguese | Fan translation, download. | |||
Brazilian Portuguese | Available here. | |||
Russian | Available here. | |||
Serbian | Available here and here. | |||
Spanish | Available: Subtitles and fan dub. | |||
Turkish | Available here. | |||
Ukrainian | Available here. |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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vorpX | G3D, DirectVR Officially supported game, see official vorpx game list. |
Issues fixed
Purple and black broken textures
- A generic fix for this issue can be found on our Source engine page.
Native Linux version ("Native .bin" version) fails to launch on unsupported localizations
Instructions[2][3] |
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Run the game with the following command: |
Native Linux version ("Native .bin" version) fails to launch on older AMD or Intel GPUs with open source drivers
Override Mesa GL version[4]
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9 | |
OpenGL | 2.1 | OS X and Linux only. |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) | This 32-bit-only macOS game does not work on macOS Catalina (10.15) or later. | ||
Linux |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP | Vista |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz | Quad Core 2.4 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB (XP) 2 GB (Vista) | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 7600 ATI Radeon X1600 DirectX 9 compatible Shader model 3.0 support |
- Pre-Sandybridge Intel graphics chipsets not supported
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 10.6.7 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core Duo 2 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon 2400 Nvidia GeForce 8600M Intel HD Graphics 3000 |
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).
References
- ↑ Useful Tip: Binding Keys/mousewheel for 4-speed variable walk speed!! - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Bug 6455 – Localization problem prevents the launch (Native Source Engine port) - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ Localization problems cause launch failures on many Linux games : linux_gaming
- ↑ https://archive.vn/MjRjI#selection-3735.0-3743.0