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|cover = postmortem-cover.jpg | |cover = postmortem-cover.jpg | ||
|developers = | |developers = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/developer| | + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Microids}} |
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|The Adventure Company}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|The Adventure Company}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Anuman Interactive}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Anuman Interactive}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|DreamCatcher Interactive}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|DreamCatcher Interactive}} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher| | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|1C Company|Russia}} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Microids|Digital}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Virtools}} | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Virtools}} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|post-mortem|71}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|post-mortem|71}} | ||
|taxonomy = | |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 | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-Person, Cinematic Camera}} | ||
+ | {{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 | Pre-rendered graphics }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Detective/Mystery}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series|Still Life}} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series|Still Life}} | ||
|steam appid = 46550 | |steam appid = 46550 | ||
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|igdb = post-mortem | |igdb = post-mortem | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 7823 |
|wikipedia = Post Mortem (video game) | |wikipedia = Post Mortem (video game) | ||
|winehq = 8774 | |winehq = 8774 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Availability/row| GOG.com | post_mortem | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | post_mortem | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Steam | 46550 | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 46550 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| ZOOM | post-mortem | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Create a dummy video file|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=JPulowski|date=2017-30-05}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Create a dummy video file|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=JPulowski|date=2017-30-05}}</ref>|fix= | ||
− | # Go to | + | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\Video}}. |
− | # | + | # Back up {{file|intro_Microids.par}} file. |
− | # Create a new text file | + | # Create a new empty text file named {{file|intro_Microids.par}}. |
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# Start the game. | # Start the game. | ||
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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 = |
− | |discord notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | |gog galaxy | + | |gog galaxy = false |
− | |gog galaxy notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | |origin | + | |origin = |
− | |origin notes | + | |origin notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |steam cloud = false |
− | |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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|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | ||
|4k ultra hd wsgf award = | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | ||
− | |widescreen resolution = | + | |widescreen resolution = true |
− | |widescreen resolution notes= | + | |widescreen resolution notes= Set Widescreen Resolution in DgVoodoo2, launch game, alt tab out, then back in game again, alt tab out again and back in and menu should look small, repeat out and in one more time and resolution should be widescreen with correct ui centreing. |
|multimonitor = false | |multimonitor = false | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
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|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
− | |vsync = | + | |upscaling = unknown |
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
+ | |vsync = always on | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
|120 fps = true | |120 fps = true | ||
− | |120 fps notes = | + | |120 fps notes = |
|hdr = unknown | |hdr = unknown | ||
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
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===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Create a .ini file|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Create a .ini file|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/46550/discussions/0/828937261926834796/|title=How to play this game in windows mode? :: Post Mortem General Discussions:|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
− | # Create a file named | + | # Create a file named {{file|player.ini}} in the installation folder with the following content:<pre>800 600 16 0 BaseCMO.cmo</pre> |
# Save the file. | # Save the file. | ||
# Start the game. | # Start the game. | ||
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'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
{{ii}} In order to disable windowed mode just delete the .ini file or change <code>0</code> to <code>1</code>. | {{ii}} In order to disable windowed mode just delete the .ini file or change <code>0</code> to <code>1</code>. | ||
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}} | }} | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Czech | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Retail only. [https://github.com/hornster02/Post_Mortem-2002-CZ link #1] | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|language = Polish | |language = Polish | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Retail, Steam and Zoom Platform only. |
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Russian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Retail only. | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Issues fixed== | ||
+ | ===3D Engine Error=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} 3D engine initialization failed error or a 3D accelerator not found error (commonly found in Windows 8 and later). | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use dgVoodoo 2|ref={{cn|date=November 2016}}|fix= | ||
+ | # Download [[dgVoodoo2]]. | ||
+ | # Extract {{file|dgVoodooCpl.exe}} and the files from the {{folder|MS\x86}} subfolder to {{folder|{{p|game}}}}. | ||
+ | # Optionally, use {{file|dgVoodooCpl.exe}} to disable the dgVoodoo2 watermark and force higher antialiasing options instead of using the in-game option. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} If the game runs in a window at the top left area of the desktop after using dgVoodoo2, use {{key|Alt|enter}} to toggle to fullscreen. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Startup crash=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} The game may fail to start if you have too many fonts installed (especially present when running under Linux due to [https://bugs.winehq.org/show_bug.cgi?id=47726 a bug in wine]). | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Modify a DLL file|fix= | ||
+ | # Open {{file|{{P|game}}\VxMath.dll}} in a hex editor (e.g. [https://mh-nexus.de/en/hxd/ HxD]). | ||
+ | # Search for the following as hex | ||
+ | #* <code>66 89 43 06 25 FF FF 00 00 50 E8 61</code> | ||
+ | # Replace it with | ||
+ | #* <code>66 89 43 06 90 90 90 90 90 50 E8 61</code> | ||
+ | # Save the changes. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} The names of all installed fonts are stored in a single string. This allows strings >64KB to be stored. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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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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|minOS = 95, 98, Me, 2000, XP | |minOS = 95, 98, Me, 2000, XP | ||
|minCPU = Intel Pentium II 350 MHz | |minCPU = Intel Pentium II 350 MHz | ||
+ | |minCPU2 = | ||
|minRAM = 64 MB | |minRAM = 64 MB | ||
|minHD = 470 MB | |minHD = 470 MB | ||
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|minVRAM = 16 MB | |minVRAM = 16 MB | ||
|minDX = 7.0 | |minDX = 7.0 | ||
+ | |minaudio = | ||
|recOS = | |recOS = | ||
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|recGPU = | |recGPU = | ||
|recVRAM = 32 MB | |recVRAM = 32 MB | ||
− | |recDX = | + | |recDX = |
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
Latest revision as of 18:23, 14 March 2024
Developers | |
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Microids | |
Publishers | |
The Adventure Company | |
Anuman Interactive | |
DreamCatcher Interactive | |
Russia | 1C Company |
Digital | Microids |
Engines | |
Virtools | |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 1, 2002 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 71 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Perspectives | First-person, Cinematic camera |
Controls | Point and select |
Genres | Adventure |
Art styles | Pre-rendered graphics |
Themes | Detective/mystery |
Series | Still Life |
Still Life | |
---|---|
Post Mortem | 2002 |
Still Life | 2005 |
Still Life 2 | 2009 |
Post Mortem is a singleplayer first-person and cinematic camera adventure game in the Still Life series.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | English copies use SafeDisc V2 DRM[Note 1]. French copies use LaserLock DRM. | |||
Amazon.com | ||||
GOG.com | ||||
Steam | ||||
ZOOM Platform |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Create a dummy video file[3] |
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Notes
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Post_Mortem Saves\ <path-to-game>\Post_Mortem Saves\[Note 2] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/46550/pfx/[Note 3] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Post_Mortem Saves\ <path-to-game>\Post_Mortem Saves\[Note 2] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/46550/pfx/[Note 3] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | Set Widescreen Resolution in DgVoodoo2, launch game, alt tab out, then back in game again, alt tab out again and back in and menu should look small, repeat out and in one more time and resolution should be widescreen with correct ui centreing. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | See Windowed. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS |
Windowed
Create a .ini file[4] |
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Notes
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | SFX and music. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Czech | Retail only. link #1 | |||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Polish | Retail, Steam and Zoom Platform only. | |||
Russian | Retail only. | |||
Spanish |
Issues fixed
3D Engine Error
- 3D engine initialization failed error or a 3D accelerator not found error (commonly found in Windows 8 and later).
Use dgVoodoo 2[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Startup crash
- The game may fail to start if you have too many fonts installed (especially present when running under Linux due to a bug in wine).
Modify a DLL file |
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Notes
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 7 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Cutscenes | Bink Video |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95, 98, Me, 2000, XP | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium II 350 MHz | Intel Pentium III 500 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 64 MB | 128 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 470 MB | 720 MB |
Video card (GPU) | 16 MB of VRAM DirectX 7.0 compatible | 32 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10[1] or Windows 11 and is disabled by default on Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 when the KB3086255 update is installed.[2]
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 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). - ↑ 3.0 3.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (46550) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Not Loading in Windows 10; this will break thousands of - Microsoft Community - last accessed on 2017-01-16
- ↑ Microsoft - MS15-097: Description of the security update for the graphics component in Windows: September 8, 2015 - last accessed on 2018-02-16
- ↑ Verified by User:JPulowski on 2017-30-05
- ↑ How to play this game in windows mode? :: Post Mortem General Discussions: - last accessed on May 2023