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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Runic Games}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Runic Games}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Arc Games}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Ogre|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://gamingbolt.com/hob-interview-out-of-the-torchlight-into-mystery|title=Hob Interview: Out of the Torchlight, Into Mystery|date=2017-05-31}}</ref>}} | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Ogre|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://gamingbolt.com/hob-interview-out-of-the-torchlight-into-mystery|title=Hob Interview: Out of the Torchlight, Into Mystery|date=2017-05-31}}</ref>}} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|hob|72}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|hob|72}} | ||
|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 | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Bird's-eye view }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Bird's-eye view }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action, Adventure }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action, Adventure, Platform }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
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|gogcom id = 1300281766 | |gogcom id = 1300281766 | ||
|official site= http://runicgames.com/hob/ | |official site= http://runicgames.com/hob/ | ||
+ | |hltb = 37105 | ||
+ | |lutris = hob | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 96430 |
|wikipedia = Hob (video game) | |wikipedia = Hob (video game) | ||
− | |winehq = | + | |winehq = 18597 |
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{Introduction | {{Introduction | ||
− | |introduction = '''Hob''' is | + | |introduction = '''Hob''' is an action adventure game featuring cel-shaded graphics. It was made by [[Company:Runic Games|Runic Games]], a company which, prior to this games release, was most known for their work on the [[Series:Torchlight|Torchlight]] games, and additionally utilizes the same [[Engine:Ogre|Ogre engine.]] |
− | |release history = Hob was announced at PAX Prime on August 2015 and first released on Playstation 4 and PC on September 26, 2017. | + | |release history = Hob was announced at PAX Prime on August 2015 and first released on Playstation 4 and PC on September 26, 2017. The game was later released as '''Hob: The Definitive Edition''' exclusively for Nintendo Switch on April 17, 2019 which introduced Switch exclusive features like HD rumble and touchscreen controls, but additionally made changes to the camera and alterations to the menus and campaign.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/hob-the-definitive-edition-switch/|title=Hob: The Definitive Edition for Nintendo Switch - Nintendo Game Details|date=2020-11-10}}</ref> |
− | |current state = | + | |current state = The game did receive several updates after release to fix minor issues up until the end of 2017, however the game generally doesn't have any major bugs or issues. |
}} | }} | ||
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{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | hob | DRM-free | DRM-free when launched directly from executable.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Baronsmoki|date=2020-04-02}}</ref> | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | hob | DRM-free | DRM-free when launched directly from executable.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Baronsmoki|date=2020-04-02}}</ref> | | Windows }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | | + | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | hob | Steam | | | Windows }} |
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | hob | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | hob | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GMG | hob-pc | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GMG | hob-pc | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
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{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
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}} | }} | ||
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===[[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 | ||
− | |discord | + | |discord = true |
− | |discord notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher = false |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | |gog galaxy | + | |gog galaxy = true |
− | |gog galaxy notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | |origin | + | |origin = |
− | |origin notes | + | |origin notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |steam cloud = true |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect notes = |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |xbox cloud = |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |xbox cloud notes = |
}} | }} | ||
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|antialiasing = always on | |antialiasing = always on | ||
|antialiasing notes = Cannot be disabled.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/404680/discussions/0/1520386297681611074/|title=Anti Aliasing :: Hob General Discussions|date=2017-11-25}}</ref> | |antialiasing notes = Cannot be disabled.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/404680/discussions/0/1520386297681611074/|title=Anti Aliasing :: Hob General Discussions|date=2017-11-25}}</ref> | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Edit config file|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/404680/discussions/1/1489987634001848234/|title=How to remap controls :: Hob Support Discussions|date=2017-11-25}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Edit config file|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/404680/discussions/1/1489987634001848234/|title=How to remap controls :: Hob Support Discussions|date=2017-11-25}}</ref>|fix= | ||
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
− | # Open {{ | + | # Open {{file|PLAYER_CONTROLS.TXT}}. |
− | # Find the action | + | # Find the action to remap and change the value behind {{code|<STRING>INPUT0:}} (gamepad) or {{code|<STRING>INPUT1:}} (keyboard/mouse) accordingly. |
− | # Change the number of {{code|<INTEGER>VERSION:}} to '''200''' to prevent the game from overwriting it | + | # Change the number of {{code|<INTEGER>VERSION:}} to '''200''' to prevent the game from overwriting it. |
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = Setting to pause the game when not in focus. The setting will additionally mute audio. | |mute on focus lost notes = Setting to pause the game when not in focus. The setting will additionally mute audio. | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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}} | }} | ||
+ | ==Other information== | ||
===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
− | |macos 32-bit app | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = |
− | |macos 64-bit app | + | |macos intel 64-bit app = |
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|audio = FMOD | |audio = FMOD | ||
|audio notes = | |audio notes = | ||
− | |interface = CEGUI | + | |interface = Crazy Eddie's GUI System (CEGUI) |
|interface notes = | |interface notes = | ||
|input = | |input = |
Latest revision as of 14:32, 9 April 2024
Developers | |
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Runic Games | |
Publishers | |
Arc Games | |
Engines | |
Ogre[1] | |
Release dates | |
Windows | September 26, 2017 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 76 |
OpenCritic | 76 |
IGDB | 72 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Action, Adventure, Platform |
Art styles | Cel-shaded, Stylized |
Hob is an action adventure game featuring cel-shaded graphics. It was made by Runic Games, a company which, prior to this games release, was most known for their work on the Torchlight games, and additionally utilizes the same Ogre engine.
Hob was announced at PAX Prime on August 2015 and first released on Playstation 4 and PC on September 26, 2017. The game was later released as Hob: The Definitive Edition exclusively for Nintendo Switch on April 17, 2019 which introduced Switch exclusive features like HD rumble and touchscreen controls, but additionally made changes to the camera and alterations to the menus and campaign.[2]
The game did receive several updates after release to fix minor issues up until the end of 2017, however the game generally doesn't have any major bugs or issues.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Epic Games Store | DRM-free when launched directly from executable.[3] | |||
GamersGate | ||||
GOG.com | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Runic Games\Hob\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/404680/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Runic Games\Hob\SAVES\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/404680/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Epic Games Launcher | ||
GOG Galaxy | ||
OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
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Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | Isometric camera with no zoom options. | ||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Cannot be disabled.[4] | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Unlocked FPS. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | 2 control schemes available. For further customization see Remapping. | |
Mouse acceleration | No acceleration present. | |
Mouse sensitivity | Uses raw mouse input. | |
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | Play game without the launcher to avoid using mouse; however video settings are in the launcher. | |
Controller remapping | See Remapping. | |
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 | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. |
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Generic/other controllers | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. |
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Additional information | ||
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Button prompts | Prompts can be disabled by turning off Interact Icons in game options. | |
Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Steam Input | ||
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Steam Input API support | ||
Hook input (legacy mode) | ||
Official controller preset(s) | ||
Steam Controller button prompts |
Remapping
Edit config file[5] |
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Notes
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | SFX and Music volume sliders. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | No dialogue in a known language. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | Setting to pause the game when not in focus. The setting will additionally mute audio. | |
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Arabic | ||||
Simplified Chinese | ||||
Traditional Chinese | ||||
Danish | ||||
Dutch | ||||
Finnish | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Korean | ||||
Norwegian | ||||
Polish | ||||
Portuguese | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish | ||||
Swedish | ||||
Turkish |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 11 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Audio | FMOD | |
Interface | Crazy Eddie's GUI System (CEGUI) | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 7 SP1 | 8.1, 10 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i3 Sandy Bridge Dual Core or Equivalent | |
System memory (RAM) | 4 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 5 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 500 Series AMD Radeon HD 7000 Series 2 GB of VRAM DirectX 11 compatible | |
Other | Controller recommended |
- A 64-bit system is recommended.
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.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/404680/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (404680) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Hob Interview: Out of the Torchlight, Into Mystery - last accessed on 2017-05-31
- ↑ Hob: The Definitive Edition for Nintendo Switch - Nintendo Game Details - last accessed on 2020-11-10
- ↑ Verified by User:Baronsmoki on 2020-04-02
- ↑ Anti Aliasing :: Hob General Discussions - last accessed on 2017-11-25
- ↑ How to remap controls :: Hob Support Discussions - last accessed on 2017-11-25