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|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|February 28, 1998}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|February 28, 1998}} | ||
| + | |taxonomy = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Tex Murphy }} | ||
|steam appid = 302370 | |steam appid = 302370 | ||
| − | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = 1207658769 |
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
| + | |mobygames = tex-murphy-overseer | ||
|wikipedia = Tex Murphy: Overseer | |wikipedia = Tex Murphy: Overseer | ||
|winehq = 5950 | |winehq = 5950 | ||
| + | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | |||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
| − | {{GOG.com links| | + | {{GOG.com links|1207658769|tex_murphy_series|for game series}} |
| − | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/302370/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] |
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| Retail | | | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | | | Windows }} |
| − | {{Availability/row| GOG | tex_murphy_overseer | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | tex_murphy_overseer | DRM-free | | | Windows }} |
| + | {{Availability/row| GMG | tex-murphy-overseer | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| Humble | tex-murphy-complete-pack | Steam | Packaged with [[Tex Murphy: Mean Streets]], [[Tex Murphy: Martian Memorandum]], [[Tex Murphy: Under a Killing Moon]], and [[Tex Murphy: The Pandora Directive]]. | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Steam | 302370 | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 302370 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\tex.ini}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\games\}} |
}} | }} | ||
===[[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 | ||
| − | |gog galaxy | + | |discord = |
| − | |gog galaxy notes | + | |discord notes = |
| − | |origin | + | |epic games launcher = |
| − | |origin notes | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
| − | |steam cloud | + | |gog galaxy = false |
| − | |steam cloud notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
| − | | | + | |origin = |
| − | | | + | |origin notes = |
| − | |xbox cloud | + | |steam cloud = false |
| − | |xbox cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
| + | |ubisoft connect = | ||
| + | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
| + | |xbox cloud = | ||
| + | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
| − | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | ||
|4k ultra hd wsgf award = | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | ||
| − | |widescreen resolution = | + | |widescreen resolution = false |
|widescreen resolution notes= | |widescreen resolution notes= | ||
| − | |multimonitor = | + | |multimonitor = false |
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
| − | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = false |
|ultrawidescreen notes = | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
| − | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = false |
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
| − | |fov = | + | |fov = false |
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
|windowed = unknown | |windowed = unknown | ||
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|antialiasing = unknown | |antialiasing = unknown | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
| − | |vsync = | + | |upscaling = unknown |
| − | |vsync notes = | + | |upscaling tech = |
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
| + | |vsync = false | ||
| + | |vsync notes = Must be forced through Nvidia/AMD control panel. | ||
|60 fps = false | |60 fps = false | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
|120 fps = false | |120 fps = false | ||
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
| − | |color blind = | + | |hdr = unknown |
| + | |hdr notes = | ||
| + | |color blind = false | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
| − | {{Input | + | {{Input |
| − | |key remap = | + | |key remap = true |
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
|acceleration option = n/a | |acceleration option = n/a | ||
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|mouse sensitivity = unknown | |mouse sensitivity = unknown | ||
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
| − | |mouse menu = | + | |mouse menu = true |
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
|invert mouse y-axis = n/a | |invert mouse y-axis = n/a | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
| − | |controller support = | + | |touchscreen = unknown |
| + | |touchscreen notes = | ||
| + | |controller support = false | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
| − | |full controller = | + | |full controller = false |
|full controller notes = | |full controller notes = | ||
|controller remap = n/a | |controller remap = n/a | ||
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|invert controller y-axis = n/a | |invert controller y-axis = n/a | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
| − | | | + | |xinput controllers = unknown |
| − | | | + | |xinput controllers notes = |
| − | |button prompts | + | |xbox prompts = unknown |
| − | |button prompts notes | + | |xbox prompts notes = |
| + | |impulse triggers = unknown | ||
| + | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
| + | |dualshock 4 = unknown | ||
| + | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
| + | |dualshock prompts = unknown | ||
| + | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
| + | |light bar support = unknown | ||
| + | |light bar support notes = | ||
| + | |dualshock 4 modes = unknown | ||
| + | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
| + | |tracked motion controllers= unknown | ||
| + | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
| + | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
| + | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
| + | |other controllers = unknown | ||
| + | |other controllers notes = | ||
| + | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
| + | |other button prompts notes= | ||
|controller hotplug = unknown | |controller hotplug = unknown | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
|haptic feedback = unknown | |haptic feedback = unknown | ||
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
| − | | | + | |simultaneous input = unknown |
| − | | | + | |simultaneous input notes = |
| + | |steam input api = unknown | ||
| + | |steam input api notes = | ||
| + | |steam hook input = unknown | ||
| + | |steam hook input notes = | ||
| + | |steam input presets = unknown | ||
| + | |steam input presets notes = | ||
| + | |steam controller prompts = unknown | ||
| + | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
| + | |steam cursor detection = unknown | ||
| + | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
| − | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
| − | |separate volume = | + | |separate volume = true |
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
| − | |surround sound = | + | |surround sound = false |
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
|closed captions = unknown | |closed captions = unknown | ||
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
| − | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = true |
|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
| − | |eax support = | + | |eax support = false |
| − | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
| + | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
| + | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{L10n|content= | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = English | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = true | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = German | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = only DVD and CD Retail Version | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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#Install [http://coolsoft.altervista.org/en/virtualmidisynth#download VirtualMidiSynth] | #Install [http://coolsoft.altervista.org/en/virtualmidisynth#download VirtualMidiSynth] | ||
#[http://www.synthfont.com/SoundFonts/FluidR3_GM.sfArk Download the required soundfont] | #[http://www.synthfont.com/SoundFonts/FluidR3_GM.sfArk Download the required soundfont] | ||
| − | #[http://melodymachine.com/sfark.htm Install SFArk] which is needed to unzip the .sfArk file | + | #[https://web.archive.org/web/20071012013925/http://www.melodymachine.com:80/sfark.htm Install SFArk] which is needed to unzip the .sfArk file |
| − | #Open SFArk and go to file > Open, then open | + | #Open SFArk and go to file > Open, then open the FluidR3_GM.sfArk file you downloaded, then click Start. This will unzip the .sfArk file into a .sf2 file that we need. |
#Open 'Configure VirtualMidiSynth' and on the Soundfonts tab, press the green + icon. Select the FluidR3_GM.sf2 file. | #Open 'Configure VirtualMidiSynth' and on the Soundfonts tab, press the green + icon. Select the FluidR3_GM.sf2 file. | ||
#Launch Tex Murphy: Overseer, go to settings, audio, and then change the MIDI device to "Microsoft MIDI Mapper", make sure that MUTE is not checked. | #Launch Tex Murphy: Overseer, go to settings, audio, and then change the MIDI device to "Microsoft MIDI Mapper", make sure that MUTE is not checked. | ||
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===Textures flickering/see through=== | ===Textures flickering/see through=== | ||
| − | {{ii}} You can try to set the game to Windows 95 compatibility and software rendering. However, it's likely that on modern graphics cards this will outright not work. For example, it has been reported to straight out not work with recent Nvidia drivers<ref name="SteamForumsNvidia">[ | + | {{ii}} You can try to set the game to Windows 95 compatibility and software rendering. However, it's likely that on modern graphics cards this will outright not work. For example, it has been reported to straight out not work with recent Nvidia drivers<ref name="SteamForumsNvidia">[https://steamcommunity.com/app/302370/discussions/0/618456760272459539/ (Win7 x64) AppCrash at Tex's Office (start of game)]</ref> For an alternative solution, read on: |
{{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
| − | #Download [http://dege.freeweb.hu/dgVoodoo2/dgVoodoo2 | + | #Download [http://dege.freeweb.hu/dgVoodoo2/dgVoodoo2/ dgVoodoo]. |
#Extract the contents of the 'MS' subfolder into the installation folder. | #Extract the contents of the 'MS' subfolder into the installation folder. | ||
#(Optional) Start the setup program of dgVoodoo to turn off the dgVoodoo watermark. | #(Optional) Start the setup program of dgVoodoo to turn off the dgVoodoo watermark. | ||
#Start the game, go into its configuration and select ''hardware'' rendering. | #Start the game, go into its configuration and select ''hardware'' rendering. | ||
| + | #If screen tearing is present, force vertical synchronization via the graphics control panel. Doing this in dgVoodoo itself may introduce noticeable input lag as well as result in a less smooth game play experience compared to when forced through the Nvidia/AMD control panel. | ||
| + | |||
| + | '''Notes''' | ||
| + | {{ii}} May cause some slight screen tearing as well as mouse cursor flickering. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{ii}} It has been suggested that Tex Murphy: Overseer might freeze or experience other issues when running with a multiprocessor affinity. | {{ii}} It has been suggested that Tex Murphy: Overseer might freeze or experience other issues when running with a multiprocessor affinity. | ||
| − | {{Fixbox|description=Restrict to single core affinity|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Restrict to single core affinity|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.gameboomers.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/932029/Tex_Murphy_Overseer_and_dual_p|title=Tex Murphy Overseer and dual processors|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
# Download the [http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkId=526740 Microsoft ADK] and install the Application Compatibility Toolkit. | # Download the [http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkId=526740 Microsoft ADK] and install the Application Compatibility Toolkit. | ||
# Run the Compatibility Administrator (32-bit) | # Run the Compatibility Administrator (32-bit) | ||
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|metal support = | |metal support = | ||
|metal support notes = | |metal support notes = | ||
| − | |vulkan | + | |vulkan versions = |
| − | |vulkan | + | |vulkan notes = |
|dos modes = | |dos modes = | ||
|dos modes notes = | |dos modes notes = | ||
|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
| − | |64-bit | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
| − | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows 64-bit exe = unknown |
| + | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |windows exe notes = | ||
| + | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
| + | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
| + | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |macos app notes = | ||
| + | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
| + | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
| + | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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| Developers | |
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| Access Software | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | February 28, 1998 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase |
| Series | Tex Murphy |
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General information
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
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| GOG.com | |
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| Green Man Gaming | |
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| Humble Store | |
Packaged with Tex Murphy: Mean Streets, Tex Murphy: Martian Memorandum, Tex Murphy: Under a Killing Moon, and Tex Murphy: The Pandora Directive. | |
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| Steam | |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\tex.ini[Note 1] |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/302370/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\games\[Note 1] |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/302370/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| GOG Galaxy | ||
| Steam Cloud |
Video
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | |||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | |||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | |||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | Must be forced through Nvidia/AMD control panel. | ||
| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
Input
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | ||
| Mouse acceleration | Hold shift to move/turn faster | |
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support |
| Controller types |
|---|
Audio
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | ||
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| German | only DVD and CD Retail Version |
Issues fixed
No music
- Overseer uses an outdated MIDI mapper which is no longer supported beyond Windows XP. A virtual MIDI mapper is required to get around this, follow these steps:
| Instructions[1] |
|---|
Notes
|
Textures flickering/see through
- You can try to set the game to Windows 95 compatibility and software rendering. However, it's likely that on modern graphics cards this will outright not work. For example, it has been reported to straight out not work with recent Nvidia drivers[2] For an alternative solution, read on:
| Instructions[citation needed] |
|---|
Notes
|
Error: Error code does not indicate an error
This error occurs when midi music could not be successfully outputted. Make sure your midi output device ingame is 'Microsoft MIDI Mapper'. Refer to No music fix.
Game minimizes itself
Close all background running applications. Overseer seems to be sensitive to certain programs running at the same time.
Colours are pink/purple and game is rendered twice
This happens when the game is minimized, so don't do it. If this occurs you will need to restart the game and/or find the cause of the minimization, see Game minimizes itself
MPEG-2 driver error
The game might not play back any videos for you and instead great you with an error regarding your MPEG-2 configuration. In order to resolve this:
| Instructions[citation needed] |
|---|
Notes
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Game freezes
- It has been suggested that Tex Murphy: Overseer might freeze or experience other issues when running with a multiprocessor affinity.
| Restrict to single core affinity[3] |
|---|
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Other information
API
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | XP | |
| Processor (CPU) | 1 GHz | 1.4 GHz |
| System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | ||
| Video card (GPU) | DirectX 8.1 compatible | DirectX 9 compatible |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 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%\VirtualStoreon Windows Vista and later (more details). - ↑ 2.0 2.1 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 (302370) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ [1] Gog.com forum member Waltc.
- ↑ (Win7 x64) AppCrash at Tex's Office (start of game)
- ↑ Tex Murphy Overseer and dual processors - last accessed on May 2023