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{{Availability/row| GOG.com | observation | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | observation | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Humble | observation | Epic Games Store | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Humble | observation | Epic Games Store | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9pblh1322gx0 | Microsoft Store | {{store feature|Xbox Play Anywhere}}, {{store feature|Xbox Game Pass}} | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Steam | 906100 | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 906100 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
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{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|hkcu}}\Software\No Code Studio\Observation}} | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|hkcu}}\Software\No Code Studio\Observation}} | ||
+ | {{Game data/config|Microsoft Store|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\AppData\LocalLow\No Code Studio\Observation\SaveGames\}} | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\AppData\LocalLow\No Code Studio\Observation\SaveGames\}} | ||
+ | {{Game data/saves|Microsoft Store|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|uplay = | |uplay = | ||
|uplay notes = | |uplay notes = | ||
− | |xbox cloud = | + | |xbox cloud = true |
|xbox cloud notes = | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|widescreen resolution = true | |widescreen resolution = true | ||
|widescreen resolution notes= Intentionally {{term|letterboxed}} at every aspect ratio.<br>Use the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1900-observation-black-bars-removal/ community mod] to remove the black bars. | |widescreen resolution notes= Intentionally {{term|letterboxed}} at every aspect ratio.<br>Use the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1900-observation-black-bars-removal/ community mod] to remove the black bars. | ||
− | |multimonitor = | + | |multimonitor = hackable |
− | |multimonitor notes = | + | |multimonitor notes = See [[#Ultra-widescreen|Ultra-widescreen]]. |
− | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = hackable |
− | |ultrawidescreen notes = | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = See [[#Ultra-widescreen|Ultra-widescreen]]. |
|4k ultra hd = true | |4k ultra hd = true | ||
|4k ultra hd notes = <ref>{{Refcheck|user=Rose|date=2019-05-21|comment=Used a custom desktop resolution of 3840x2160, got to select it in the menu, and it lowered the FPS.}}</ref> | |4k ultra hd notes = <ref>{{Refcheck|user=Rose|date=2019-05-21|comment=Used a custom desktop resolution of 3840x2160, got to select it in the menu, and it lowered the FPS.}}</ref> | ||
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|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = Limited to the monitor refresh rate.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Rose|date=2020-05-24|comment=Tested at 65 Hz and 75 Hz, reaching 75 FPS at the latter. Disabling Vsync had no effect.}}</ref> | |60 fps notes = Limited to the monitor refresh rate.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Rose|date=2020-05-24|comment=Tested at 65 Hz and 75 Hz, reaching 75 FPS at the latter. Disabling Vsync had no effect.}}</ref> | ||
− | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = true |
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
|hdr = unknown | |hdr = unknown | ||
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|color blind = false | |color blind = false | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
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+ | ===[[Glossary:Ultra-widescreen|Ultra-widescreen]]=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} The game defaults to the desktop resolution on first launch. Accessing the options menu enforces its 16:9 and 16:10 resolutions. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1960-observation-ultrawide-fix/ community patcher] to remove the maximum resolution limit|ref=|fix= | ||
+ | * After patching, select the highest available resolution above native to have the game set to native.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/widescreengamingforum/comments/godq39/observation_letterboxing_remover/fri9muq/|title=Observation letterboxing remover|date=2020-05-23}}</ref> | ||
+ | :''(e.g. selecting 3840x2160 at 3440x1440 will have the game set to 3440x1440 without it being reflected in the listed resolution)'' | ||
+ | {{++}} Results in {{term|Hor+}} scaling and {{term|Vert-}} behavior from {{term|letterboxing}}. The letterboxing can be removed with a [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1900-observation-black-bars-removal/ mod]. | ||
+ | {{++}} Prevents the game from enforcing its hardcoded resolutions upon menu access. | ||
+ | {{--}} Mouse pointer is always confined to 16:9, forcing to use other input devices to navigate the main menu at 48:9 resolutions.<ref name="wide"/> | ||
+ | }} | ||
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+ | {{Fixbox|description=Set any width and height through the config|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Rose|date=2020-08-13|comment=}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Launch the game and set its options as preferred, then quit. | ||
+ | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
+ | # Locate the lines that start with {{code|Screenmanager Resolution Height}} and {{code|Screenmanager Resolution Width}}. | ||
+ | # Double-click one, select '''Decimal''' and enter the desired height or width, then click OK. Repeat the step for the other. | ||
+ | # Run the game and avoid accessing the options or the pause menu ({{key|Esc}}). | ||
+ | {{++}} Results in {{term|Hor+}} scaling and {{term|Vert-}} behavior from {{term|letterboxing}}.<ref name="rosecheck">{{Refcheck|user=Rose|date=2019-05-23|comment=Played through the game at 2560x1080 without notable issues.}}</ref> The letterboxing can be removed with a [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1900-observation-black-bars-removal/ mod]. | ||
+ | {{--}} Mouse pointer is always confined to 16:9, forcing to use other input devices to navigate the main menu at 48:9 resolutions.<ref name="wide">{{Refcheck|user=Rose|date=2019-05-21|comment=Screenshots taken at 5760x1080, 3840x1080 (both custom), 2560x1080 and 1920x1080, then compared.}}</ref> | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Input | {{Input | ||
|key remap = limited | |key remap = limited | ||
− | |key remap notes = | + | |key remap notes = Some keys are not remappable.{{Note|note=For example, {{key|backspace}} is not listed among the Controls but used to back out of objects inspection; {{key|R}} for Response is not documented; some of the functionality of {{key|Space}} is remappable but even when fully remapped, the game will require its use to close the SamOS interface.}} |
|acceleration option = always on | |acceleration option = always on | ||
|acceleration option notes = Sphere look is affected by [[Glossary:Mouse acceleration#Negative mouse acceleration|negative mouse acceleration]].<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Rose|date=2019-05-24|comment=Quickly moving the mouse resulted in little change on the screen, while moving it slower resulted in much more distance traveled.}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/906100/discussions/0/2251182852555307701/|title=Terrible mouse smoothing|date=2020-05-22}}</ref> | |acceleration option notes = Sphere look is affected by [[Glossary:Mouse acceleration#Negative mouse acceleration|negative mouse acceleration]].<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Rose|date=2019-05-24|comment=Quickly moving the mouse resulted in little change on the screen, while moving it slower resulted in much more distance traveled.}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/906100/discussions/0/2251182852555307701/|title=Terrible mouse smoothing|date=2020-05-22}}</ref> | ||
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===Controls hints cut off at wider resolutions=== | ===Controls hints cut off at wider resolutions=== | ||
{{ii}} Temporarily setting the game resolution to one with less width will allow to see the hints.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Rose|date=2019-05-23|comment=At 2560x1080, the SamOS hints are partially cut off but visible. At 5760x1080 there are no signs of them.}}</ref> | {{ii}} Temporarily setting the game resolution to one with less width will allow to see the hints.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Rose|date=2019-05-23|comment=At 2560x1080, the SamOS hints are partially cut off but visible. At 5760x1080 there are no signs of them.}}</ref> | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===Controls settings arrow isn't functional=== | ===Controls settings arrow isn't functional=== | ||
{{ii}} Instead of clicking with the mouse, press the arrow button on the keyboard or the controller to access the Camera Control bindings.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Rose|date=2019-05-21|comment=It works, and it seems to be the only way to access the extra keybindings.}}</ref> | {{ii}} Instead of clicking with the mouse, press the arrow button on the keyboard or the controller to access the Camera Control bindings.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Rose|date=2019-05-21|comment=It works, and it seems to be the only way to access the extra keybindings.}}</ref> | ||
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==Other information== | ==Other information== |
Revision as of 00:41, 14 August 2020
Developers | |
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No Code | |
Publishers | |
Devolver Digital | |
Engines | |
Unity 2017 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | May 21, 2019 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 79 |
OpenCritic | 76 |
IGDB | 82 |
Taxonomy | |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Perspectives | First-person |
Genres | Adventure |
Themes | Sci-fi, Space |
General information
- Official developer support page and FAQ - for all games from No Code
- Official Discord server - includes a dedicated Observation channel
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Epic Games Store | DRM-free when launched from the executable.[1] | |||
GOG.com | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Microsoft Store | Xbox Play Anywhere, Xbox Game Pass for PC | |||
Steam |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\No Code Studio\Observation |
Microsoft Store | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/906100/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\AppData\LocalLow\No Code Studio\Observation\SaveGames\ |
Microsoft Store | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/906100/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Epic Games Launcher | ||
GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud | ||
Xbox Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
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Widescreen resolution | Intentionally letterboxed at every aspect ratio. Use the community mod to remove the black bars. |
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Multi-monitor | See Ultra-widescreen. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | See Ultra-widescreen. | ||
4K Ultra HD | [2] | ||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | Enable windowed mode and use the -popupwindow parameter (or see the glossary page). |
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Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Part of every graphics preset from Simple and up, with no separate option.[3] | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | FXAA, SMAA, TAA. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Limited to the monitor refresh rate.[4] | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
- The game engine may allow for manual configuration of the game via its variables. See the Unity page for more details.
Ultra-widescreen
- The game defaults to the desktop resolution on first launch. Accessing the options menu enforces its 16:9 and 16:10 resolutions.
Use the community patcher to remove the maximum resolution limit |
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Set any width and height through the config[7] |
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | Some keys are not remappable.[Note 2] | |
Mouse acceleration | Sphere look is affected by negative mouse acceleration.[9][10] | |
Mouse sensitivity | Look Sensitivity is for the spheres. | |
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | Applies to mouse control of the spheres, and to keyboard camera movement. | |
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | ||
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | ||
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Xbox button prompts | [11] | |
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers | ||
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PlayStation button prompts | ||
Light bar support | ||
Adaptive trigger support | ||
DualSense haptic feedback support | ||
Connection modes |
Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | [11] | |
Haptic feedback | Vibration toggle.[11] | |
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | Most of the environmental sounds are not captioned. | |
Mute on focus lost |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Simplified Chinese | ||||
Traditional Chinese | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Korean | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish | ||||
Brazilian Portuguese |
Issues unresolved
Controls hints cut off at wider resolutions
- Temporarily setting the game resolution to one with less width will allow to see the hints.[12]
Issues fixed
Controls settings arrow isn't functional
- Instead of clicking with the mouse, press the arrow button on the keyboard or the controller to access the Camera Control bindings.[13]
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 11 | |
Shader Model support | 4.0 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Audio | FMOD |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 7 | 7, 8, 8.1, 10 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i3-3240 3.4 GHz AMD FX-4300 3.8 GHz |
Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5 GHz Ryzen 3 2200G 3.5 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 4 GB | 8 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 12 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GT 640 AMD Radeon HD 7750 | Nvidia GeForce GTX 960 AMD Radeon RX 570 |
- A 64-bit operating system is required.
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>/906100/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (906100) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
- ↑ For example, ← Backspace is not listed among the Controls but used to back out of objects inspection; R for Response is not documented; some of the functionality of Space ␣ is remappable but even when fully remapped, the game will require its use to close the SamOS interface.
References
- ↑ Verified by User:Rose on 2019-05-21
- Closed the launcher, removed its folders and launched the game without issues.
- ↑ Verified by User:Rose on 2019-05-21
- Used a custom desktop resolution of 3840x2160, got to select it in the menu, and it lowered the FPS.
- ↑ Verified by User:Rose on 2019-05-21
- Found this out by extracting the game files.
- ↑ Verified by User:Rose on 2020-05-24
- Tested at 65 Hz and 75 Hz, reaching 75 FPS at the latter. Disabling Vsync had no effect.
- ↑ Observation letterboxing remover - last accessed on 2020-05-23
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Verified by User:Rose on 2019-05-21
- Screenshots taken at 5760x1080, 3840x1080 (both custom), 2560x1080 and 1920x1080, then compared.
- ↑ Verified by User:Rose on 2020-08-13
- ↑ Verified by User:Rose on 2019-05-23
- Played through the game at 2560x1080 without notable issues.
- ↑ Verified by User:Rose on 2019-05-24
- Quickly moving the mouse resulted in little change on the screen, while moving it slower resulted in much more distance traveled.
- ↑ Terrible mouse smoothing - last accessed on 2020-05-22
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 Verified by User:Rose on 2019-05-23
- Tested with an Xbox 360 Razer Onza controller.
- ↑ Verified by User:Rose on 2019-05-23
- At 2560x1080, the SamOS hints are partially cut off but visible. At 5760x1080 there are no signs of them.
- ↑ Verified by User:Rose on 2019-05-21
- It works, and it seems to be the only way to access the extra keybindings.