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{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 3665-1 | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }} | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 3665-1 | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
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{{ii}} Demos are available from {{store link|Steam|6320}} and [https://www.scummvm.org/demos/#other ScummVM]. | {{ii}} Demos are available from {{store link|Steam|6320}} and [https://www.scummvm.org/demos/#other ScummVM]. | ||
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{{ii}} Works with the GOG and DVD versions, but not with the original 3 CDs version | {{ii}} Works with the GOG and DVD versions, but not with the original 3 CDs version | ||
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| − | + | {{ii}} The game can be run with [[ScummVM]] regular builds as of October 2021.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.scummvm.org/news/20211009/|title=ScummVM - Oct 9, 2021: Twenty years ago today...|date=2021-10-10|snippet=With this release we announce support for Grim Fandango, The Longest Journey and Myst 3: Exile.}}</ref> | |
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==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
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===Movie and graphics problems=== | ===Movie and graphics problems=== | ||
| − | {{ii}} Issue with not being able to view the Bink-encoded movies | + | {{ii}} Issue with not being able to view the Bink-encoded movies or display a game window (black screen). |
| − | + | {{ii}} Versions prior to 1.61 do not have a separate {{file|Configure.exe}} utility. These versions have options presented when the game is launched instead. | |
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| − | {{ii}} Versions prior to 1.61 do not have a separate {{file|Configure.exe}} utility. | ||
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| − | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Switch to High Performance power plan in the [[Control Panel]] (laptops only)|ref=<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20151027232505/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1970383#post23571841 Can't view movies? - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref>|fix= |
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{{Fixbox|description=Use DDrawCompat|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://github.com/narzoul/DDrawCompat|title=GitHub|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Use DDrawCompat|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://github.com/narzoul/DDrawCompat|title=GitHub|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= | ||
# Download [https://github.com/narzoul/DDrawCompat/releases/ DDrawCompat]. | # Download [https://github.com/narzoul/DDrawCompat/releases/ DDrawCompat]. | ||
| − | # Extract the contents from the | + | # Extract the contents from the {{file|.zip}} file into {{folder|{{p|game}}\System}}. |
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| + | ===Modifications=== | ||
| + | ====HD mod==== | ||
| + | {{mm}} [https://tljhd.github.io/ Download link] | ||
| + | {{ii}} The mod includes neural network upscaled backgrounds and sprites, as well as a redrawn user interface. | ||
| + | {{ii}} This mod uses ResidualVM framework to load new assets. The development of ResidualVM has been stopped, and the project's functionality is now part of [[ScummVM]].<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://forums.scummvm.org/viewtopic.php?p=94437#p94437|title=TLJ: Random text is replaced by ellipses - ScummVM :: Forums|date=2023-06-04}}</ref> ResidualVM remains a working solution, but if any bugs occur when running the mod (e.g. incorrect word wrapping in menus with "..." replacing parts of labels), switch to ScummVM instead. | ||
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| + | ====[https://www.moddb.com/mods/hd-characters HD characters mod]==== | ||
| + | {{ii}} This mod upscales most characters (Emma remains un-upscaled due to an unconventional Latin character in the filename of her textures) and removes the mipmapping, creating a more crisp experience. It is meant to be played alongside the HD mod. | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
Revision as of 16:29, 4 June 2023
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| Developers | |
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| Funcom | |
| Engines | |
| Stark[1][2] | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | November 19, 1999 |
| Reception | |
| Metacritic | 91 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase |
| Modes | Singleplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | Cinematic camera |
| Controls | Point and select |
| Genres | Adventure |
| Art styles | Realistic, Pre-rendered graphics |
| Themes | Europe, Sci-fi, Fantasy, Medieval |
| Series | The Longest Journey |
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| The Longest Journey | |
|---|---|
| The Longest Journey | 1999 |
| Dreamfall: The Longest Journey | 2006 |
| Dreamfall Chapters | 2014 |
General information
- Official forums
- Official forums support section
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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| Retail | |
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| GamersGate | |
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| GOG.com | |
v1.42; includes manual, wallpapers, guide, soundtrack, avatars, and artwork | |
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| Green Man Gaming | |
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| Humble Store | |
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| Steam | |
v1.61 | |
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 (unavailable) |
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Essential improvements
Patches
- Patch 1.61 adds an external configuration tool along with some bug fixes. This patch is the latest for 2CD/DVD releases only.
- The latest patch for 4CD releases is Build 142.
- The Steam version already includes this patch.
- The only problem is the lack of character encoding other than the English version.
Peixoto's patch
- Allows high resolution and super sampling anti aliasing
- Fixes the white square over the quit game dialog
- Works with the GOG and DVD versions, but not with the original 3 CDs version
ScummVM
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %APPDATA%\Funcom\TLJ <path-to-game>\[Note 1] |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/6310/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %APPDATA%\Funcom\TLJ <path-to-game>\Save[Note 1] %APPDATA%\The Longest Journey\Save |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/6310/pfx/[Note 2] |
- Save game data location can be changed, see change save game data location.
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 options
In-game options
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | 640x480 (4:3) native resolution.[4] | ||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | |||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | Use ScummVM and disable the Fullscreen mode setting on the Graphics tab. Press Alt+↵ Enter in-game to toggle. | ||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | Use ScummVM and set the 3D Anti-aliasing setting on the Graphics tab to the desired level. This applies MSAA up to 16x.[5] | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | Use ScummVM and enable the V-Sync in 3D Games setting on the Graphics tab. | ||
| 60 FPS | |||
| 120+ FPS | Capped at 92 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 | ||
| 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 | Voice, Music, Sound Effects | |
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | Press F9 to toggle. Some subtitles mismatch audio.[citation needed] | |
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| French | ||||
| German | Retail only; download for digital releases. | |||
| Italian | Retail only. | |||
| Polish | Retail and GOG.com only. | |||
| Spanish | Retail only. Download: Text, videos and voices. |
Issues fixed
Movie and graphics problems
- Issue with not being able to view the Bink-encoded movies or display a game window (black screen).
- Versions prior to 1.61 do not have a separate
Configure.exeutility. These versions have options presented when the game is launched instead.
| Switch to High Performance power plan in the Control Panel (laptops only)[6] |
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Crash at Police Station
- On some graphics cards, the game will crash upon entering the Police Station.
| Fix: GOG.com version[7] |
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Game exit screen is white
| Use DDrawCompat[8] |
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Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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| DirectDraw | ||
| OpenGL | Use ScummVM and set the Game 3D Renderer setting on the Graphics tab to OpenGL or OpenGL with shaders. | |
| Software renderer | Use ScummVM and set the Game 3D Renderer setting on the Graphics tab to Software. Note that the software renderer does not support modded assets.[9] |
| Executable | PPC | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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| Windows | Use ScummVM for 64-bit support. | |||
| macOS (OS X) | Use ScummVM. | |||
| Linux | Use ScummVM. |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Cutscenes | Bink Video, Smacker Video Technology |
Modifications
HD mod
- Download link
- The mod includes neural network upscaled backgrounds and sprites, as well as a redrawn user interface.
- This mod uses ResidualVM framework to load new assets. The development of ResidualVM has been stopped, and the project's functionality is now part of ScummVM.[10] ResidualVM remains a working solution, but if any bugs occur when running the mod (e.g. incorrect word wrapping in menus with "..." replacing parts of labels), switch to ScummVM instead.
HD characters mod
- This mod upscales most characters (Emma remains un-upscaled due to an unconventional Latin character in the filename of her textures) and removes the mipmapping, creating a more crisp experience. It is meant to be played alongside the HD mod.
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 95 | 98, ME, 2000, XP |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 166 MHz | Intel Pentium II 266 MHz |
| System memory (RAM) | 32 MB | 64 MB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 300 MB | 2 GB |
| Video card (GPU) | 640x480 SVGA high color (16-bit) video card 2 MB of VRAM | 3D accelerator card (Direct3D compatible) 4 MB of VRAM |
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 (6310) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ The Longest Journey - ScummVM :: Wiki - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ scummvm/configure.engine at master · scummvm/residualvm
- ↑ ScummVM - Oct 9, 2021: Twenty years ago today... - last accessed on 2021-10-10
- "With this release we announce support for Grim Fandango, The Longest Journey and Myst 3: Exile."
- ↑ ScummVM :: Wiki - The Longest Journey - last accessed on 2022-07-09
- ↑ ScummVM Documentation - Understanding the graphics settings - Anti-aliasing - last accessed on 2022-07-09
- "Multisampling Anti-Aliasing, or MSAA for short, was developed as a much faster alternative..."
- ↑ Can't view movies? - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
- ↑ Crash on entering Police Station (retrieved)
- ↑ GitHub - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:Baronsmoki on 2022-07-09
- A ScummVM dialogue says this when trying to run The Longest Journey HD mod with the software renderer.
- ↑ TLJ: Random text is replaced by ellipses - ScummVM :: Forums - last accessed on 2023-06-04