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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|April 26, 2010}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|April 26, 2010}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|May 6, 2014}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|May 6, 2014}} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|March 21, 2017|ref=<ref> | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|March 21, 2017|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/games/268540/announcements/detail/514940032207059615|title=The Whispered World Special Edition – Changelog Version 3.2.0418 - Steam Community :: Group Announcements :: The Whispered World Special Edition|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>}} |
|reception = | |reception = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|the-whispered-world|70}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|the-whispered-world|70}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic||}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic||}} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|the-whispered-world| | + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|the-whispered-world|}} |
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | Ad-supported }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | Ad-supported }} | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| retail | | DRM-Free, Disc | DRM-Free uses only non-Russian versions.<br>Russian version uses simple disc check<br>Deleting file TWW.exe and renaming file TWW.dll to TWW.exe bypasses disc check | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Amazon.com | B00K5D4LNY | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Amazon.com | B00K6LQPV6 | DRM-free | | | OS X }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Amazon.com | B00K5D4L0C | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | the-whispered-world-special-edition | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1556-2 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1556-2 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | the_whispered_world_special_edition | DRM-free | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | the_whispered_world_special_edition | DRM-free | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GMG | the-whispered-world-special-edition | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | {{Availability/row| GMG | the-whispered-world-special-edition | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Humble | the-whispered-world-special-edition | DRM-free | | Steam | Windows, OS X }} | + | {{Availability/row| Humble | the-whispered-world-special-edition | DRM-free | | Steam | Windows, OS X, Linux }} |
{{Availability/row| MacApp | id869335295 | MacApp | | | OS X }} | {{Availability/row| MacApp | id869335295 | MacApp | | | OS X }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Steam | 268540 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 268540 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{++}} Owners of the original version received the Special Edition for free.<ref name="steamSE">[https://steamcommunity.com/app/268540/discussions/0/558754900044618016/ Important notice for all owners of the previous version :: The Whispered World Special Edition General Discussions]</ref><ref> | + | {{++}} Owners of the original version received the Special Edition for free.<ref name="steamSE">[https://steamcommunity.com/app/268540/discussions/0/558754900044618016/ Important notice for all owners of the previous version :: The Whispered World Special Edition General Discussions]</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/news/game_update_the_whispered_world_special_edition|title=News - Game Update: The Whispered World: Special Edition - GOG.com|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
==Monetization== | ==Monetization== | ||
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|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
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|vsync = always on | |vsync = always on | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = True for Special Edition; false for original version. | |mute on focus lost notes = True for Special Edition; false for original version. | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
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|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
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|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
− | |mac os x powerpc app = | + | |mac os x powerpc app = unknown |
|macos intel 32-bit app = false | |macos intel 32-bit app = false | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = true | |macos intel 64-bit app = true | ||
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|linux 32-bit executable= false | |linux 32-bit executable= false | ||
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}} | }} |
Latest revision as of 10:18, 29 November 2023
Developers | |
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Daedalic Entertainment | |
Engines | |
Visionaire | |
Release dates | |
Windows | April 26, 2010 |
macOS (OS X) | May 6, 2014 |
Linux | March 21, 2017[1] |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 70 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | Ad-supported |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Relaxed |
Perspectives | Flip screen, Side view |
Controls | Point and select |
Genres | Adventure |
Art styles | Cartoon |
Themes | Fantasy |
Series | The Whispered World |
The Whispered World | |
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The Whispered World | 2010 |
Silence - The Whispered World 2 | 2016 |
Key points
- This page is based on the Special Edition (free to owners of the original version); differences are noted where applicable.
General information
- GOG.com Community Discussions
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions (Special Edition)
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | DRM-Free uses only non-Russian versions. Russian version uses simple disc check Deleting file TWW.exe and renaming file TWW.dll to TWW.exe bypasses disc check |
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Amazon.com | ||||
Amazon.com | ||||
Amazon.com | ||||
GamersGate | ||||
GOG.com | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Mac App Store | ||||
Steam |
Monetization
Type | Notes |
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Ad-supported | Main menu has advertisements for other Daedalic games. |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\Daedalic Entertainment GmbH\The Whispered World Special Edition\config.ini |
macOS (OS X) | $HOME/Library/Application Support/Daedalic Entertainment GmbH/The Whispered World Special Edition/config.ini |
Linux | $XDG_DATA_HOME/Daedalic Entertainment GmbH/The Whispered World Special Edition/config.ini |
- This game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux.
- Configuration files for the original Windows release are stored in
<path-to-game>
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\Daedalic Entertainment GmbH\The Whispered World Special Edition\Savegames |
macOS (OS X) | $HOME/Library/Application Support/Daedalic Entertainment GmbH/The Whispered World Special Edition/Savegames/ |
Linux | $XDG_DATA_HOME/Daedalic Entertainment GmbH/The Whispered World Special Edition/Savegames/ |
- Save data is not compatible between the two versions.
- Save data for the original Windows release is stored in
<path-to-game>\savegames
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud | True for Special Edition; false for original version. |
Video
Visionaire Configuration Tool from Special Edition. Original versions tool only features windowed or fullscreen option.
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
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Widescreen resolution | Original is always 1024x768. Special Edition has resolution options but are upscaled and black bars on other than 4:3 resolutions. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | With original open TWWOptions.exe from <path-to-game> |
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Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | Always enabled. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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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 | Speech, Music and Effects. Special edition also includes Video and General. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | True for Special Edition; false for original version. | |
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
French | Not available in Special Edition.[2] | |||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Polish | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
OpenGL |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) | |||
Linux |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP SP3 | Vista, 7, 8 |
Processor (CPU) | 2.5 GHz Single-Core or 2 GHz Dual-Core | |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | 2 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1700 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 256 MB of VRAM OpenGL 2.0 compatible DirectX 9.0c compatible Shader model 2.0 support |
512 MB of VRAM |
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 10.7 | |
Processor (CPU) | 2 GHz Dual-Core | |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1800 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 256 MB of VRAM OpenGL 2.0 compatible Shader model 2.0 support |
- A 64-bit operating system is required.
References
- ↑ The Whispered World Special Edition – Changelog Version 3.2.0418 - Steam Community :: Group Announcements :: The Whispered World Special Edition - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Important notice for all owners of the previous version :: The Whispered World Special Edition General Discussions
- ↑ News - Game Update: The Whispered World: Special Edition - GOG.com - last accessed on May 2023