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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
− | |cover = The Forgotten City cover. | + | |cover = The Forgotten City cover.png |
|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Modern Storyteller}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Modern Storyteller}} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Dear Villagers}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Dear Villagers}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Unreal Engine 4|ref=<ref>{{ | + | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Unreal Engine 4|ref=<ref name="engineversion">{{Refcheck|user=Mastan|date=2022-09-25}}</ref>|build=4.26.2.0}} |
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|28 | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|2021-07-28}} |
|reception = | |reception = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|the-forgotten-city| | + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|the-forgotten-city|84}} |
{{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|11732/the-forgotten-city|84}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|11732/the-forgotten-city|84}} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|the-forgotten-city| | + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|the-forgotten-city|90}} |
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer}} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time}} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time}} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | }} | ||
|steam appid = 874260 | |steam appid = 874260 | ||
− | |steam appid side | + | |steam appid side = 1662400, 1662430 |
|gogcom id = 1231956919 | |gogcom id = 1231956919 | ||
+ | |gogcom id side = 1966782704, 2115905903 | ||
|official site= https://forgottencitygame.com/ | |official site= https://forgottencitygame.com/ | ||
|hltb = 52194 | |hltb = 52194 | ||
− | |igdb = | + | |igdb = |
+ | |lutris = | ||
|mobygames = forgotten-city | |mobygames = forgotten-city | ||
− | |strategywiki = | + | |strategywiki = The Forgotten City |
− | |wikipedia = | + | |wikipedia = The Forgotten City |
|winehq = | |winehq = | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = '''''The Forgotten City''''' is a {{Glossary:First-person}} {{Glossary:Singleplayer}} {{Glossary:Detective/mystery}} {{Glossary:Adventure}} game featuring predominantly dialogue-based gameplay. It is developed by [[Company:Modern Storyteller|Modern Storyteller]] and published by [[Company:Dear Villagers|Dear Villagers]]. ''The Forgotten City'' is the first game by Modern Storyteller and is a spiritual successor of a mod of the same name for ''[[The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim]]''.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.thegamer.com/the-forgotten-city-skyrim-mod-standalone-game-out-today/|title=The Forgotten City, Once An Award-Winning Skyrim Mod, Is Out As A Standalone Game Today|date=2021-08-01}}</ref> ''The Forgotten City'' uses [[Engine:Unreal Engine 4|Unreal Engine 4]]. | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = ''The Forgotten City'' was released on [[Store:Epic Games Store|Epic Games Store]], [[Store:GOG.com|GOG.com]], [[Store:Microsoft Store|Microsoft Store]] and [[Store:Steam|Steam]] on July 28, 2021. The launch was successful and was met with generally positive reception, however, the game contained several technical issues set to be addressed in future updates.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/the-forgotten-city|title=Metacritic - The Forgotten City|date=2021-07-31}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/874260/discussions/1/3055114073647855928/|title=Steam Community - HOW TO REPORT BUGS + KNOWN BUGS & FIXES|date=2021-07-31}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/874260/discussions/1/3055114706801335959/#c3055114706801447597|title=Steam Community - Secret Admirer isn't clearing once completed|date=2021-07-31}}</ref> | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | the-forgotten-city | | + | {{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | the-forgotten-city | DRM-free | Digital Collector's Edition also available. Can be launched directly from executable, but disables achievements. | | Windows }} |
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 4399-1 | Steam | {{store link|Gamesplanet|4399-2|Digital Collector's Edition}} also available. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 4399-1 | Steam | {{store link|Gamesplanet|4399-2|Digital Collector's Edition}} also available. | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | the_forgotten_city | DRM-free | {{store link|GOG.com|the_forgotten_city_digital_collectors_edition|Digital Collector's Edition}} also available. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | the_forgotten_city | DRM-free | {{store link|GOG.com|the_forgotten_city_digital_collectors_edition|Digital Collector's Edition}} also available. | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Humble | the-forgotten-city | Steam | {{store link|Humble|the-forgotten-city-digital-collectors-edition|Digital Collector's Edition}} also available. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Humble | the-forgotten-city | Steam | {{store link|Humble|the-forgotten-city-digital-collectors-edition|Digital Collector's Edition}} also available. | | Windows }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 874260 | Steam | {{store link|Steam-bundle|21467|Digital Collector's Edition}} also available. | | + | {{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9nj4r763m7th | Microsoft Store | {{Store feature|Xbox Play Anywhere}}. | | Windows }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| Steam | 874260 | Steam | {{store link|Steam-bundle|21467|Digital Collector's Edition}} also available. | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Monetization== | ==Monetization== | ||
− | {{ | + | {{Monetization |
− | + | |ad-supported = | |
− | {{ | + | |dlc = |
+ | |expansion pack = | ||
+ | |freeware = | ||
+ | |free-to-play = | ||
+ | |one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access. | ||
+ | |sponsored = | ||
+ | |subscription = | ||
+ | |subscription gaming service = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Microtransactions=== | ||
+ | {{Microtransactions | ||
+ | |boost = | ||
+ | |cosmetic = | ||
+ | |currency = | ||
+ | |finite spend = | ||
+ | |infinite spend = | ||
+ | |free-to-grind = | ||
+ | |loot box = | ||
+ | |none = None | ||
+ | |player trading = | ||
+ | |time-limited = | ||
+ | |unlock = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/config|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\ModernStoryteller01\Saved\Config\WindowsNoEditor\}} |
+ | {{Game data/config|Microsoft Store|{{p|localappdata}}\Packages\PlugInDigital.TheForgottenCity_9e3ank8rmgj0t\LocalCache\Local\ModernStoryteller01\Saved\Config\WinGDK\}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/saves|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\ModernStoryteller01\Saved\SaveGames\}} |
+ | {{Game data/saves|Microsoft Store|{{p|localappdata}}\Packages\PlugInDigital.TheForgottenCity_9e3ank8rmgj0t\SystemAppData\wgs\}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
===[[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 = false |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | |gog galaxy | + | |gog galaxy = true |
− | |gog galaxy notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | |origin | + | |origin = |
− | |origin notes | + | |origin notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |steam cloud = true |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = Enabled with patch 1.1<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/874260/view/2983057384598164970|title=Steam News: The Forgotten City: Version 1.1 of The Forgotten City is now live! |date=2021-09-18}}</ref> |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect notes = |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |xbox cloud = true |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |xbox cloud notes = |
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | {{ii}} For the Windows Store version of the game, screenshots are stored in <code>{{p|localappdata}}\Packages\PlugInDigital.TheForgottenCity_9e3ank8rmgj0t\LocalCache\Local\ModernStoryteller01\Saved\Screenshots\WinGDK</code>. |
− | {{Video settings | + | |
+ | ==Video== | ||
+ | {{Image|TheForgottenCity_Video.png|Video settings}} | ||
+ | {{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 = true |
|widescreen resolution notes= | |widescreen resolution notes= | ||
|multimonitor = unknown | |multimonitor = unknown | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = true |
− | |ultrawidescreen notes = | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = {{term|Hor+}} scaling added in patch. |
− | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = true |
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
− | |fov = | + | |fov = true |
− | |fov notes = | + | |fov notes = 70-110°. Default is 90°. See [[#Extended FOV|Extended FOV]] for greater increase. |
− | |windowed = | + | |windowed = true |
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
− | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = true |
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
− | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = limited |
− | |anisotropic notes = | + | |anisotropic notes = Tied to the "Textures" option. |
− | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = true |
− | |antialiasing notes = | + | |antialiasing notes = "Epic" and "High" use [[TAA]], "Medium" uses [[FXAA]], and "Low" turns anti-aliasing off. |
− | |vsync = | + | |upscaling = unknown |
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
+ | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
− | |60 fps = | + | |60 fps = true |
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
− | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = true |
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
− | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
− | |color blind = | + | |ray tracing = unknown |
+ | |ray tracing notes = | ||
+ | |color blind = false | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ===Extended FOV=== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Fixbox|description=Change the way FOV is calculated|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Aaronth07|date=2021-07-30|comment=}}</ref>|fix= |
− | |key remap = | + | # Go to the [[#Configuration_file.28s.29_location|configuration file(s) location]]. |
− | |key remap notes = | + | # Open {{file|Engine.ini}} in a text editor. |
− | |acceleration option = | + | # Add the following lines: |
+ | <pre>[/Script/Engine.LocalPlayer] | ||
+ | AspectRatioAxisConstraint=AspectRatio_MaintainYFOV</pre> | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Chromatic Aberration=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Modify Engine.ini|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
+ | # Open the {{code |Engine.ini}} file with a text editor. | ||
+ | # At the end of the file, paste the following code to disable chromatic aberration: | ||
+ | <pre> | ||
+ | [SystemSettings] | ||
+ | r.SceneColorFringe.Max=0 | ||
+ | r.SceneColorFringeQuality=0 | ||
+ | </pre> | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Input== | ||
+ | {{Image|TheForgottenCity_Controls.png|Control settings}} | ||
+ | {{Input | ||
+ | |key remap = true | ||
+ | |key remap notes = Some keys, such as {{key|Enter}} and the symbols keys, cannot be mapped to. | ||
+ | |acceleration option = false | ||
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
− | |mouse sensitivity = | + | |mouse sensitivity = true |
− | |mouse sensitivity notes = | + | |mouse sensitivity notes = Separate Horizontal and Vertical sensitivity control. |
− | |mouse menu = | + | |mouse menu = true |
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
− | |invert mouse y-axis = | + | |invert mouse y-axis = true |
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
|touchscreen = unknown | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
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|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
− | |full controller = | + | |full controller = true |
|full controller notes = | |full controller notes = | ||
− | |controller remap = | + | |controller remap = true |
|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
− | |controller sensitivity = | + | |controller sensitivity = true |
− | |controller sensitivity notes= | + | |controller sensitivity notes= Separate Horizontal and Vertical sensitivity control. |
− | |invert controller y-axis = | + | |invert controller y-axis = true |
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
− | |xinput controllers = | + | |xinput controllers = true |
|xinput controllers notes = | |xinput controllers notes = | ||
− | |xbox prompts = | + | |xbox prompts = true |
|xbox prompts notes = | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
|impulse triggers = unknown | |impulse triggers = unknown | ||
|impulse triggers notes = | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
− | |dualshock 4 = | + | |dualshock 4 = false |
− | |dualshock 4 notes = | + | |dualshock 4 notes = <!--<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Aaronth07|date=2021-07-30|comment=Tested on DualSense}}</ref>--> |
− | |dualshock prompts = | + | |dualshock prompts = false |
|dualshock prompts notes = | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
|light bar support = unknown | |light bar support = unknown | ||
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|tracked motion prompts = unknown | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
|tracked motion prompts notes = | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
− | |other controllers = | + | |other controllers = false |
− | |other controllers notes = | + | |other controllers notes = Logitech Rumblepad tested (DirectInput device) |
|other button prompts = unknown | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
|other button prompts notes= | |other button prompts notes= | ||
− | |controller hotplug = | + | |controller hotplug = true |
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
|haptic feedback = unknown | |haptic feedback = unknown | ||
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
− | |simultaneous input = | + | |simultaneous input = true |
|simultaneous input notes = | |simultaneous input notes = | ||
|steam input api = unknown | |steam input api = unknown | ||
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|steam cursor detection notes = | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | <gallery> | ||
+ | TheForgottenCity_Bindings.png|Key bindings | ||
+ | TheForgottenCity_ControllerBindings.png|Controller bindings | ||
+ | </gallery> | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | {{Audio settings | + | {{Image|TheForgottenCity_Audio.png|Audio settings}} |
− | |separate volume = | + | {{Image|TheForgottenCity_Interface.png|Interface settings}} |
− | |separate volume notes = | + | {{Audio |
− | |surround sound = | + | |separate volume = true |
− | |surround sound notes = | + | |separate volume notes = Separate Master Volume, Effects, Ambience, Voice, UI, and Music sliders. |
− | |subtitles = | + | |surround sound = true |
− | |subtitles notes = | + | |surround sound notes = Up to 7.1. |
− | |closed captions = | + | |subtitles = true |
+ | |subtitles notes = Options for subtitle size ("Small", "Normal", "Large", "Very Large") and subtitle background. | ||
+ | |closed captions = false | ||
|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 = | ||
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = German | |language = German | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Japanese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Korean | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
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|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Issues fixed== | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Alleviate shader compilation stutter=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Force enable shader preloading|ref={{cn|date=2022-11-08|reason=}}|fix= | ||
+ | {{++}} Massively improves framepacing during gameplay and alleviates most stutters caused by shader compilation. | ||
+ | {{--}} Can exacerbate level loading, checkpoint autosaving and section loading stutters, as the CPU is utilized on all cores to 100%. The Shader Cache has to be compiled again once a display driver has been uninstalled or updated due to the display driver´s shader cache being deleted/reset in the update/uninstall process. | ||
+ | # Go to {{code|{{P|localappdata}}\ModernStoryteller01\Saved\Config\WindowsNoEditor\}} | ||
+ | # Open <code>Engine.ini</code>. | ||
+ | # Add the following text as a new paragraph at the bottom and then save the file. | ||
+ | <pre> | ||
+ | [/Script/Engine.RendererSettings] | ||
+ | r.CreateShadersOnLoad=1 | ||
+ | </pre> | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Issues unresolved== | ==Issues unresolved== | ||
===Dialogue audio may be changed=== | ===Dialogue audio may be changed=== | ||
− | {{ii}}Dialogue audio may become muted or lowered despite the set audio volume<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/874260/discussions/1/3055114706801788229/|title=Please Help The Forgotten City|date=2021-07-29}}</ref> | + | {{ii}} Dialogue audio may become muted or lowered despite the set audio volume.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/874260/discussions/1/3055114706801788229/|title=Please Help The Forgotten City|date=2021-07-29}}</ref> |
===Quests may not be completable=== | ===Quests may not be completable=== | ||
− | {{ii}}The "Secret Admirer" quest may not be marked as completed in the quest log<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/874260/discussions/1/3055114706801335959/|title=Secret Admirer isn't clearing once completed|date=2021-07-29}}</ref> | + | {{ii}} The "Secret Admirer" quest may not be marked as completed in the quest log.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/874260/discussions/1/3055114706801335959/|title=Secret Admirer isn't clearing once completed|date=2021-07-29}}</ref> |
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 11, 12 |
− | |direct3d notes = | + | |direct3d notes = Microsoft Store version is DX12 only.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=KainXVIII|date=2022-04-27}}</ref> |
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
|directdraw notes = | |directdraw notes = | ||
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|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
− | |windows 32-bit exe = | + | |windows 32-bit exe = false |
− | |windows 64-bit exe = unknown | + | |windows 64-bit exe = true |
+ | |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 = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Middleware=== | ||
+ | {{Middleware | ||
+ | |physics = PhysX | ||
+ | |physics notes = | ||
+ | |audio = XAudio | ||
+ | |audio notes = | ||
+ | |interface = | ||
+ | |interface notes = | ||
+ | |input = | ||
+ | |input notes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes notes = | ||
+ | |multiplayer = | ||
+ | |multiplayer notes= | ||
+ | |anticheat = | ||
+ | |anticheat notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|recGPU2 = AMD Radeon R9 380 | |recGPU2 = AMD Radeon R9 380 | ||
|recDX = 11 | |recDX = 11 | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = |
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
+ | {{GOG.com Enhancement Project}} |
Latest revision as of 15:41, 26 November 2023
Developers | |
---|---|
Modern Storyteller | |
Publishers | |
Dear Villagers | |
Engines | |
Unreal Engine 4[Note 1] | |
Release dates | |
Windows | July 28, 2021 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 84 |
OpenCritic | 84 |
IGDB | 90 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Adventure |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Classical, Detective/mystery |
The Forgotten City is a first-person singleplayer detective/mystery adventure game featuring predominantly dialogue-based gameplay. It is developed by Modern Storyteller and published by Dear Villagers. The Forgotten City is the first game by Modern Storyteller and is a spiritual successor of a mod of the same name for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.[2] The Forgotten City uses Unreal Engine 4.
The Forgotten City was released on Epic Games Store, GOG.com, Microsoft Store and Steam on July 28, 2021. The launch was successful and was met with generally positive reception, however, the game contained several technical issues set to be addressed in future updates.[3][4][5]
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Epic Games Store | Digital Collector's Edition also available. Can be launched directly from executable, but disables achievements. | |||
Digital Collector's Edition also available. | ||||
GOG.com | Digital Collector's Edition also available. | |||
Humble Store | Digital Collector's Edition also available. | |||
Microsoft Store | Xbox Play Anywhere. | |||
Steam | Digital Collector's Edition also available. |
Monetization
Type | Notes |
---|---|
One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
Microtransactions
Type | Notes |
---|---|
No microtransactions | None |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\ModernStoryteller01\Saved\Config\WindowsNoEditor\ |
Microsoft Store | %LOCALAPPDATA%\Packages\PlugInDigital.TheForgottenCity_9e3ank8rmgj0t\LocalCache\Local\ModernStoryteller01\Saved\Config\WinGDK\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/874260/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\ModernStoryteller01\Saved\SaveGames\ |
Microsoft Store | %LOCALAPPDATA%\Packages\PlugInDigital.TheForgottenCity_9e3ank8rmgj0t\SystemAppData\wgs\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/874260/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Epic Games Launcher | ||
GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud | Enabled with patch 1.1[6] | |
Xbox Cloud |
- For the Windows Store version of the game, screenshots are stored in
%LOCALAPPDATA%\Packages\PlugInDigital.TheForgottenCity_9e3ank8rmgj0t\LocalCache\Local\ModernStoryteller01\Saved\Screenshots\WinGDK
.
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | Hor+ scaling added in patch. | ||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | 70-110°. Default is 90°. See Extended FOV for greater increase. | ||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Tied to the "Textures" option. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | "Epic" and "High" use TAA, "Medium" uses FXAA, and "Low" turns anti-aliasing off. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the engine page to force native HDR output, or the glossary page for other alternatives. |
- The game engine may allow for manual configuration of the game via its variables. See the Unreal Engine 4 page for more details.
Extended FOV
Change the way FOV is calculated[7] |
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[/Script/Engine.LocalPlayer] AspectRatioAxisConstraint=AspectRatio_MaintainYFOV |
Chromatic Aberration
Modify Engine.ini |
---|
[SystemSettings] r.SceneColorFringe.Max=0 r.SceneColorFringeQuality=0 |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | Some keys, such as ↵ Enter and the symbols keys, cannot be mapped to. | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | Separate Horizontal and Vertical sensitivity control. | |
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | ||
Controller sensitivity | Separate Horizontal and Vertical sensitivity control. | |
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | ||
---|---|---|
Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. |
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Generic/other controllers | Logitech Rumblepad tested (DirectInput device) |
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Additional information | ||
---|---|---|
Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Separate Master Volume, Effects, Ambience, Voice, UI, and Music sliders. | |
Surround sound | Up to 7.1. | |
Subtitles | Options for subtitle size ("Small", "Normal", "Large", "Very Large") and subtitle background. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Simplified Chinese | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Korean | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish |
Issues fixed
Alleviate shader compilation stutter
Force enable shader preloading[citation needed] |
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[/Script/Engine.RendererSettings] r.CreateShadersOnLoad=1 |
Issues unresolved
Dialogue audio may be changed
- Dialogue audio may become muted or lowered despite the set audio volume.[8]
Quests may not be completable
- The "Secret Admirer" quest may not be marked as completed in the quest log.[9]
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 11, 12 | Microsoft Store version is DX12 only.[10] |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Physics | PhysX | |
Audio | XAudio |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 7 SP1 | 10 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i5-2500 2.7 GHz AMD FX-6300 |
Intel Core i5-4570 3.2 GHz AMD FX-8350 |
System memory (RAM) | 4 GB | 8 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 10 GB | 15 GB |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 570 AMD Radeon HD 6950 DirectX 10 compatible | Nvidia GeForce GTX 960 AMD Radeon R9 380 DirectX 11 compatible |
Sound (audio device) | DirectX compatible |
- A 64-bit operating system is required.
Notes
- ↑ Unreal Engine 4 engine build: 4.26.2.0[1]
- ↑ 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.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/874260/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (874260) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Verified by User:Mastan on 2022-09-25
- ↑ The Forgotten City, Once An Award-Winning Skyrim Mod, Is Out As A Standalone Game Today - last accessed on 2021-08-01
- ↑ Metacritic - The Forgotten City - last accessed on 2021-07-31
- ↑ Steam Community - HOW TO REPORT BUGS + KNOWN BUGS & FIXES - last accessed on 2021-07-31
- ↑ Steam Community - Secret Admirer isn't clearing once completed - last accessed on 2021-07-31
- ↑ Steam News: The Forgotten City: Version 1.1 of The Forgotten City is now live! - last accessed on 2021-09-18
- ↑ Verified by User:Aaronth07 on 2021-07-30
- ↑ Please Help The Forgotten City - last accessed on 2021-07-29
- ↑ Secret Admirer isn't clearing once completed - last accessed on 2021-07-29
- ↑ Verified by User:KainXVIII on 2022-04-27