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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Wadjet Eye Games}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Wadjet Eye Games}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Adventure Game Studio | + | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Adventure Game Studio|ref=<ref name="engineversion">{{Refcheck|user=Baronsmoki|date=2023-07-29}}</ref>|build=3.6.0.50}} |
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|May 21, 2015}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|May 21, 2015}} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|technobabylon|}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|technobabylon|}} | ||
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Relaxed }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Relaxed }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Flip screen, Side view }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Flip screen, Side view }} | ||
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|igdb = | |igdb = | ||
|lutris = technobabylon | |lutris = technobabylon | ||
| − | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 84775 |
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
|wikipedia = Technobabylon | |wikipedia = Technobabylon | ||
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===Version differences=== | ===Version differences=== | ||
{{ii}} The {{store link|GOG.com|technobabylon_deluxe_edition|Deluxe Edition}} includes soundtrack, behind the scenes video, production art gallery, a PDF of the backstory, and poster art. | {{ii}} The {{store link|GOG.com|technobabylon_deluxe_edition|Deluxe Edition}} includes soundtrack, behind the scenes video, production art gallery, a PDF of the backstory, and poster art. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Demo=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} A demo is available from the [http://www.wadjeteyegames.com/games/technobabylon/ publisher website]. | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
| − | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = true |
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
|anisotropic = n/a | |anisotropic = n/a | ||
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===[[Glossary:Mouse acceleration|Mouse acceleration]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Mouse acceleration|Mouse acceleration]]=== | ||
| − | {{Fixbox|description=Disable mouse acceleration in fullscreen mode|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Disable mouse acceleration in fullscreen mode|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/307580/discussions/0/617336568068780240/|title=Massive mouse acceleration :: Technobabylon General Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
| − | # Go to {{p|game}}. | + | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}}}. |
| − | # Create a new file named | + | # Create a new file named {{file|allegro.cfg}}. Do so by creating a new text file and changing the extension to <code>.cfg</code>. |
# Place the following contents into the file and save. | # Place the following contents into the file and save. | ||
<pre> | <pre> | ||
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|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = hackable | |subtitles = hackable | ||
| − | |notes = [https://www.mediafire.com/file/ | + | |notes = [https://www.mediafire.com/file/xnnasus6op28qsm/Patch_Fr_Technobabylon_3.00.exe/file Fan translation by «Ghylard»] |
|fan = true | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
| − | |language = | + | |language = Hungarian |
|interface = hackable | |interface = hackable | ||
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = hackable | |subtitles = hackable | ||
| − | |notes = [https:// | + | |notes = [https://magyaritasok.hu/games/technobabylon Fan translation] |
|fan = true | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
| − | |language = | + | |language = Russian |
|interface = hackable | |interface = hackable | ||
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = hackable | |subtitles = hackable | ||
| − | |notes = [ | + | |notes = [https://www.zoneofgames.ru/games/technobabylon/files/5915.html Fan translation by «Prometheus Project»] |
|fan = true | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
| − | |language = | + | |language = Spanish |
|interface = hackable | |interface = hackable | ||
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = hackable | |subtitles = hackable | ||
| − | |notes = [ | + | |notes = [http://www.abandonsocios.org/index.php?topic=16929.0 Fan translation] |
|fan = true | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{ii}} This is a common Adventure Game Studio bug that can easily be triggered by opening the Steam overlay with {{key|Shift|Tab}}. | {{ii}} This is a common Adventure Game Studio bug that can easily be triggered by opening the Steam overlay with {{key|Shift|Tab}}. | ||
| − | {{Fixbox|description=Press {{key|Tab}}|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Press {{key|Tab}}|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/307580/discussions/0/598198356188812298/|title=Is anyone else having this problem? :: Technobabylon General Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref>}} |
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
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{{API | {{API | ||
|direct3d versions = 9 | |direct3d versions = 9 | ||
| − | |direct3d notes = | + | |direct3d notes = Despite its name, the '''SDL 2D Software renderer''' option outputs to Direct3D 9.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Baronsmoki|date=2023-07-28|comment=Tested with Bandicam, [[Special K]].}}</ref> |
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
|directdraw notes = | |directdraw notes = | ||
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|glide versions = | |glide versions = | ||
|glide notes = | |glide notes = | ||
| − | |software mode = | + | |software mode = |
|software mode notes = | |software mode notes = | ||
|mantle support = | |mantle support = | ||
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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 = | ||
| + | |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 | ||
| − | |macos arm app = | + | |macos arm app = unknown |
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
Latest revision as of 21:04, 29 July 2023
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Technocrat Games | |
| Publishers | |
| Wadjet Eye Games | |
| Engines | |
| Adventure Game Studio[Note 1] | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | May 21, 2015 |
| macOS (OS X) | February 1, 2022[2] |
| Linux | February 1, 2022[2] |
| Reception | |
| Metacritic | 82 |
| OpenCritic | 82 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase |
| Microtransactions | None |
| Modes | Singleplayer |
| Pacing | Relaxed |
| Perspectives | Flip screen, Side view |
| Controls | Point and select |
| Genres | Adventure |
| Art styles | Pixel art |
| Themes | Cyberpunk |
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Technobabylon is a singleplayer flip screen and side view adventure game.
General information
- Publisher Discord server
- GOG.com Community Discussions
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Publisher website | |
Via Humble Widget. | |
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| GOG.com | |
Deluxe Edition also available. | |
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| Humble Store | |
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| Steam | |
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Version differences
- The Deluxe Edition includes soundtrack, behind the scenes video, production art gallery, a PDF of the backstory, and poster art.
Demo
- A demo is available from the publisher website.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Saved Games\Technobabylon\acsetup.cfg |
| macOS (OS X) | |
| Linux |
- It's unknown whether this game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux. Please fill in this information.
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Saved Games\Technobabylon\agssave.* |
| macOS (OS X) | $HOME/Library/Application Support/Technobabylon/ |
| Linux | $HOME/.local/share/ags/Technobabylon/ |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| GOG Galaxy | ||
| Steam Cloud |
- ScummVM 2.1+ supports cloud saves on third-party cloud storage services. See the ScummVM documentation for details.
Video
Launcher settings
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | Pixel-perfect 640x400 (16:10). Scaling algorithm is either nearest-neighbor or bilinear. | ||
| Multi-monitor | Fullscreen locked to primary monitor | ||
| Ultra-widescreen | |||
| 4K Ultra HD | Maximum resolution is 5120x3200, but 3840x2160 cannot be set without pillarboxing. | ||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | |||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | 2D game | ||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | Setting affects output resolution. | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Frame rate is capped at 40 FPS. | ||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
Input
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
| Mouse acceleration | Suffers from aggressive mouse acceleration in full screen. See Mouse acceleration. | |
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | Mouse as primary control method | |
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | Point-and-click gameplay. | |
| Controller | ||
| Controller support |
| Controller types |
|---|
Mouse acceleration
| Disable mouse acceleration in fullscreen mode[3] |
|---|
[mouse] mouse_accel_factor=0 |
Audio
In-game settings
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | Music & SFX | |
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | Game freezes when focus is lost. |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| French | Fan translation by «Ghylard» | |||
| Hungarian | Fan translation | |||
| Russian | Fan translation by «Prometheus Project» | |||
| Spanish | Fan translation |
Issues fixed
Description boxes close too fast
- Description boxes that appear when observing objects flash on screen for a split second before disappearing.
- This is a common Adventure Game Studio bug that can easily be triggered by opening the Steam overlay with ⇧ Shift+Tab ↹.
| Press Tab ↹[4] |
|---|
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 9 | Despite its name, the SDL 2D Software renderer option outputs to Direct3D 9.[5] |
| OpenGL |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows | |||
| macOS (OS X) | |||
| Linux |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | ME | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 700 MHz | |
| System memory (RAM) | 64 MB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 3 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | DirectX 5.2 compatible | |
| Sound (audio device) | DirectX compatible | |
| Other | 640x400 resolution with 32-bit color | |
| macOS (OS X) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | 10.11 | |
| Processor (CPU) | 1.8 GHz | |
| System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2 GB | |
| Other | 640x360 resolution | |
| Linux | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | Ubuntu, Debian | |
| Processor (CPU) | 2.7 GHz Dual Core | |
| System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | OpenGL compatible | |
| Sound (audio device) | Alsa/PulseAudio/DSP compatible | |
Notes
- ↑ Adventure Game Studio engine build: 3.6.0.50[1]
References
- ↑ Verified by User:Baronsmoki on 2023-07-29
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Steam News - Technobabylon - LINUX AND MACOS ports! - last accessed on 2022-02-01
- ↑ Massive mouse acceleration :: Technobabylon General Discussions - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Is anyone else having this problem? :: Technobabylon General Discussions - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:Baronsmoki on 2023-07-28
- Tested with Bandicam, Special K.