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{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|December 15, 2014}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|December 15, 2014}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|December 15, 2014}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|December 15, 2014}}
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|reception    =
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|neo-scavenger|77}}
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|neo-scavenger|73}}
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|taxonomy    =
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | NEO Scavenger }}
 
|steam appid  = 248860
 
|steam appid  = 248860
 
|gogcom id    = 1207667263
 
|gogcom id    = 1207667263
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|official site= https://bluebottlegames.com/games/neo-scavenger
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|hltb        = 6497
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|mobygames    = neo-scavenger
 
|mobygames    = neo-scavenger
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|license      = commercial
 
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
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{{Series|NEO Scavenger}}
 
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
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{{mm}} [http://bluebottlegames.com/main/forum/2 Official forum]
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{{mm}} [https://bluebottlegames.com/main/forum/2 Official forum]
 
{{mm}} [https://discord.gg/UxZg8Ur Developer Discord server]
 
{{mm}} [https://discord.gg/UxZg8Ur Developer Discord server]
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{{mm}} [http://neoscavenger.wikia.com/wiki/NEO_Scavenger_Wiki Official wiki]
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{{mm}} [https://neoscavenger.fandom.com/wiki/NEO_Scavenger_Wiki Official wiki]
 
{{GOG.com links|1207667263|neo_scavenger}}
 
{{GOG.com links|1207667263|neo_scavenger}}
 
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/248860/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
 
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/248860/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
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==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
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{{Availability/row| official | http://bluebottlegames.com/main/node/5 | DRM-free | | Steam | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{Availability/row| official | https://bluebottlegames.com/main/node/5 | DRM-free | | Steam | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | neo_scavenger | DRM-free | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | neo_scavenger | DRM-free | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{Availability/row| Humble | neo-scavenger | DRM-free | | Steam | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{Availability/row| Humble | neo-scavenger | DRM-free | | Steam | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 248860 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 248860 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
}}
 
}}
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{{ii}} There is a free demo available [http://bluebottlegames.com/main/node/21 here] that can be played in-browser.
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{{ii}} There is a free demo available [https://bluebottlegames.com/main/node/21 here] that can be played in-browser.
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==Essential improvements==
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===NeoSaves===
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{{Image|NeoSaves mode.png| Functionality preview}}
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{{ii}} Due to the nature of the game [https://www.nexusmods.com/neoscavenger/mods/10/ NeoSaves] mode is highly recommended. It gives you an ability to:
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# manually save the game 
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# load your saves (5 manual slots)
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# load from automatic saves. By default automatic saving happens every 2 minutes.
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
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{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|appdata}}\Macromedia\Flash Player\#SharedObjects\{{p|uid}}\{{p|game}}\NEOScavenger.exe\nsSGv1.sol|{{p|appdata}}\Macromedia\Flash Player\#SharedObjects\{{p|uid}}\localhost\}}
 
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|appdata}}\Macromedia\Flash Player\#SharedObjects\{{p|uid}}\{{p|game}}\NEOScavenger.exe\nsSGv1.sol|{{p|appdata}}\Macromedia\Flash Player\#SharedObjects\{{p|uid}}\localhost\}}
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{{Game data/saves|OS X|~/Library/Preferences/Macromedia/Flash Player/#SharedObjects/{{p|uid}}/localhost/nsSGv1.sol}}
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{{Game data/saves|OS X|{{p|osxhome}}/Library/Preferences/Macromedia/Flash Player/#SharedObjects/{{p|uid}}/localhost/nsSGv1.sol}}
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{{Game data/saves|Linux|~/.macromedia/Flash_Player/#SharedObjects/{{p|uid}}/{{p|game}}/NEOScavenger/nsSGv1.sol}}
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{{Game data/saves|Linux|{{p|linuxhome}}/.macromedia/Flash_Player/#SharedObjects/{{p|uid}}/{{p|game}}/NEOScavenger/nsSGv1.sol}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{XDG|false}}
 
{{XDG|false}}
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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
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|discord               =  
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|discord                   =  
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|discord notes         =  
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|discord notes             =  
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|epic games store       =  
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|epic games launcher       =  
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|epic games store notes =  
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|epic games launcher notes =  
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|gog galaxy             = false
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|gog galaxy               = false
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|gog galaxy notes       =  
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|gog galaxy notes         =  
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|origin                 =  
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|origin                   =  
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|origin notes           =  
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|origin notes             =  
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|steam cloud           = false
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|steam cloud               = false
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|steam cloud notes     =  
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|steam cloud notes         =  
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|uplay                  =  
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|ubisoft connect          =  
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|uplay notes           =  
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|ubisoft connect notes     =  
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|xbox cloud             =  
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|xbox cloud               =  
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|xbox cloud notes       =  
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|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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==Video settings==
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==Video==
 
{{Image|NEO Scavenger - options.png|Options.}}
 
{{Image|NEO Scavenger - options.png|Options.}}
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{{Video settings
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{{Video
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|widescreen wsgf award      =  
 
|widescreen wsgf award      =  
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}}
 
}}
  
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==Input settings==
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==Input==
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{{Input settings
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{{Input
 
|key remap                = false
 
|key remap                = false
 
|key remap notes          = Mouse-driven.
 
|key remap notes          = Mouse-driven.
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}}
 
}}
  
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==Audio settings==
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==Audio==
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{{Audio settings
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{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume notes    = Master, music and sound
 
|separate volume notes    = Master, music and sound
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  |audio    = unknown
 
  |audio    = unknown
 
  |subtitles = unknown
 
  |subtitles = unknown
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  |notes    = [http://www.zoneofgames.ru/gamebase/file/5582/ Fan translation by ZoG Forum Team]
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  |notes    = [https://www.zoneofgames.ru/gamebase/file/5582/ Fan translation by ZoG Forum Team]
 
  |fan      = true
 
  |fan      = true
 
}}
 
}}
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==Issues unresolved==
 
==Issues unresolved==
 
===Fullscreen on Linux===
 
===Fullscreen on Linux===
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{{ii}} Using fullscreen on Linux causes the keyboard to be ignored, unless playing the game in Chrome.<ref name="bugs">[http://bluebottlegames.com/main/node/1776 Known Bugs as of 0.979 - Official forum]</ref>
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{{ii}} Using fullscreen on Linux causes the keyboard to be ignored, unless playing the game in Chrome.<ref name="bugs">[https://bluebottlegames.com/main/node/1776 Known Bugs as of 0.979 - Official forum]</ref>
  
 
==Issues fixed==
 
==Issues fixed==
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{{ii}} Some users have reported that the OS X version won't run, often resulting in an error message saying the file is "Damaged" or similar.<ref name="bugs" />
 
{{ii}} Some users have reported that the OS X version won't run, often resulting in an error message saying the file is "Damaged" or similar.<ref name="bugs" />
  
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{{Fixbox|description=Disable gatekeeper|ref=<ref>[http://bluebottlegames.com/main/node/854#comment-3189 Bugs testing the mac version - Official forum]</ref><ref>[http://bluebottlegames.com/main/node/854#comment-5319 Bugs testing the mac version - Official forum]</ref>|fix=
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# Click the Apple icon and select '''System Preferences''',
 
# Click the Apple icon and select '''System Preferences''',
 
# Open '''Security and Privacy''' and click the '''General''' tab.
 
# Open '''Security and Privacy''' and click the '''General''' tab.
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{{ii}} Some users reported the Linux version will not start on 64 bit operating systems. Often resulting in either a 'NULL pointer' error or 'error while loading shared libraries'.
 
{{ii}} Some users reported the Linux version will not start on 64 bit operating systems. Often resulting in either a 'NULL pointer' error or 'error while loading shared libraries'.
  
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{{Fixbox|description=Install 32 bit libraries|ref=<ref>[http://bluebottlegames.com/node/2830]</ref><ref>[http://bluebottlegames.com/node/969]</ref>|fix=
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# These errors are due to a 64-bit system not having the 32-bit libraries installed by default.
 
# These errors are due to a 64-bit system not having the 32-bit libraries installed by default.
 
# If the error is a 'NULL pointer' error, install the library 'libcurl3:i386' using your package manager.
 
# If the error is a 'NULL pointer' error, install the library 'libcurl3:i386' using your package manager.
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|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 
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|windows arm app        = unknown
 
|windows exe notes      =  
 
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|mac os x powerpc app  =  
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|mac os x powerpc app  = unknown
 
|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown
 
|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown
 
|macos intel 64-bit app = unknown
 
|macos intel 64-bit app = unknown
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|macos arm app          = unknown
 
|macos app notes        =  
 
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|linux 32-bit executable= unknown
 
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown

Latest revision as of 00:29, 10 June 2023

NEO Scavenger
NEO Scavenger cover
Developers
Blue Bottle Games
Engines
Flash
Release dates
Windows December 15, 2014
macOS (OS X) December 15, 2014
Linux December 15, 2014
Reception
Metacritic 77
IGDB 73
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase
Series NEO Scavenger
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NEO Scavenger on HowLongToBeat
NEO Scavenger on IGDB
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NEO Scavenger on MobyGames
NEO Scavenger on Wikipedia
NEO Scavenger
NEO Scavenger 2014
Ostranauts EA

General information

Official forum
Developer Discord server
Official wiki
GOG.com Community Discussions
GOG.com Support Page
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Official website
DRM-free
Icon overlay.png
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
GOG.com
DRM-free
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Humble Store
DRM-free
Icon overlay.png
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Steam
Icon overlay.png
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
There is a free demo available here that can be played in-browser.

Essential improvements

NeoSaves

Functionality preview
Functionality preview
Due to the nature of the game NeoSaves mode is highly recommended. It gives you an ability to:
  1. manually save the game
  2. load your saves (5 manual slots)
  3. load from automatic saves. By default automatic saving happens every 2 minutes.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux

Save game data location

System Location
Windows %APPDATA%\Macromedia\Flash Player\#SharedObjects\<user-id>\<path-to-game>\NEOScavenger.exe\nsSGv1.sol[Note 1]
%APPDATA%\Macromedia\Flash Player\#SharedObjects\<user-id>\localhost\
macOS (OS X) $HOME/Library/Preferences/Macromedia/Flash Player/#SharedObjects/<user-id>/localhost/nsSGv1.sol
Linux $HOME/.macromedia/Flash_Player/#SharedObjects/<user-id>/<path-to-game>/NEOScavenger/nsSGv1.sol
This game does not follow the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux.

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
GOG Galaxy
Steam Cloud

Video

Options.
Options.

Graphics feature State Notes
Widescreen resolution
Limited resolution options and due to engine limitations, will not scale.
Multi-monitor
Ultra-widescreen
4K Ultra HD
Field of view (FOV)
Windowed
In fullscreen, pressing Esc will return to windowed.
Borderless fullscreen windowed
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
120+ FPS
Adjustable frame rate limiter which goes from 10 FPS to 60 FPS.
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.

Input

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Mouse-driven.
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
Controller types

Audio

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Master, music and sound
Surround sound
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Russian
Fan translation by ZoG Forum Team

Issues unresolved

Fullscreen on Linux

Using fullscreen on Linux causes the keyboard to be ignored, unless playing the game in Chrome.[1]

Issues fixed

OS X version won't run

Some users have reported that the OS X version won't run, often resulting in an error message saying the file is "Damaged" or similar.[1]
Disable gatekeeper[2][3]
  1. Click the Apple icon and select System Preferences,
  2. Open Security and Privacy and click the General tab.
  3. Click the lock (to make changes) then check Allow under Allow applications downloaded from:
  4. When prompted select Allow From Anywhere.
  5. Right-click on the application and select Open.

Linux version will not start on 64-bit systems

Some users reported the Linux version will not start on 64 bit operating systems. Often resulting in either a 'NULL pointer' error or 'error while loading shared libraries'.
Install 32 bit libraries[4][5]
  1. These errors are due to a 64-bit system not having the 32-bit libraries installed by default.
  2. If the error is a 'NULL pointer' error, install the library 'libcurl3:i386' using your package manager.
  3. If the error is 'error while loading shared libraries', find out which package the necessary library is part of and install the i386 version of that package.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 11
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux

System requirements

Windows
Minimum
Operating system (OS) XP, Server 2008, Vista, 7, 8, Server 2012
Processor (CPU) 2.33 GHz, Intel Atom 1.6 GHz or faster processor for netbooks
System memory (RAM) 1 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 75 MB
Video card (GPU) 128 MB of VRAM
macOS (OS X)
Minimum
Operating system (OS) 10.6, 10.7, 10.8, 10.9
Processor (CPU) Intel Core Duo 1.83 GHz
System memory (RAM) 1 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 75 MB
Video card (GPU) 128 MB of VRAM
Linux
Minimum
Operating system (OS) Red Hat Enterprise 5.6, openSUSE 11.3, or Ubuntu 10.04
Processor (CPU) 2.33 GHz, Intel Atom 1.6 GHz or faster processor for netbooks
System memory (RAM) 1 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 75 MB
Video card (GPU) 128 MB of VRAM


Notes

  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

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Known Bugs as of 0.979 - Official forum
  2. ↑ Bugs testing the mac version - Official forum - last accessed on May 2023
  3. ↑ Bugs testing the mac version - Official forum - last accessed on May 2023
  4. ↑ bluebottlegames.com - last accessed on 9 June 2023
  5. ↑ bluebottlegames.com - last accessed on 9 June 2023