Psychonauts
Versions
Psychonauts can be bought as a downloadable from:
- Steam - This version has Steam Achievements. Works both in Windows and Mac OS X.
- GOG - This version has no DRM.
- Mac App Store - Only works on mac
- Ubuntu Software Center - Only for Ubuntu GNU/Linux. Has no DRM. (Might also work in other distributions?)
The game was also released on DVD and CD.
Windows
Video Settings
Input Settings
Controller Support
Note that instructional tooltips remain as if using a keyboard and mouse when using the controller.
- PsychoPad v1.0b can be used to add Xbox 360 controller menus and tooltips to game. Requires v1.05 patch.
Xbox 360 Controller Recommended
The game works fine with keyboard and mouse input, although some might perfer playing with a controller. On most, if not all, versions of the game, the Xbox 360 Controller works out of the box.
Other Controllers
In the settings of the game you can fully configure the buttons of the controller. Alternatively you can use Xpadder although this should not be nessasary.
Issues And Fixes
Changing Swing Direction
When swinging from a bar the 'F' key is used to change swing direction (Y on the controller).
Thermometer Bar in Wrong Location
When using widescreen resolutions, occasionally the 'thermometer' bar for pyrokinesis will be displayed at the outer-edge of the screen rather than near the targeted object/creature. There are no known fixes to this bug.
Graphics Error Preventing Startup
Error: "The game was unable to find a 32bpp display mode supported by your system in which to run. Your video card and monitor must minimally support 640x480x32bpp."
Solution: Create a file called "DisplaySettings.ini" in the game directory. Populate it with the following:
[DisplaySettings] ScreenWidth=1080 ScreenHeight=1920 FullScreen=true VSync=true FSAA=true FSFX=true AdvancedShading=true Shadows=true GammaCorrection=1.000000"
ScreenWidth and ScreenHeight are your desired resolution.
Unofficial-Patches
v1.05 by Voodooman;October 02, 2011 Update for non-steam version. Adds XInput support.
System Requirements
Mac
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Linux
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General information
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