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|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Unity | + | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Unity|name=Unity 4|ref=<ref name="engineversion">{{Refcheck|user=Vetle|date=2017-06-02}}</ref>|build=4.5.1f3}} |
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 12, 2012}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 12, 2012}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|November 12, 2012}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|November 12, 2012}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|May 28, 2013}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|May 28, 2013}} | ||
| + | |reception = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|thomas-was-alone|77}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|thomas-was-alone|76}} | ||
| + | |taxonomy = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Scrolling, Side view }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Platform, Puzzle }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Abstract }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | }} | ||
|steam appid = 220780 | |steam appid = 220780 | ||
| − | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = |
| + | |official site= http://www.thomaswasalone.com/thomaswasalone/ | ||
| + | |hltb = 10306 | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
| + | |mobygames = thomas-was-alone | ||
|wikipedia = Thomas Was Alone | |wikipedia = Thomas Was Alone | ||
|winehq = 14836 | |winehq = 14836 | ||
| + | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
| − | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/220780/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] |
| − | |||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | DRM-free | | Steam | Windows }} |
| − | {{Availability/row| Steam | 220780 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X | + | {{Availability/row| Official | http://www.thomaswasalone.com/thomaswasalone/ | DRM-free | | Steam | Windows, OS X }} |
| + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 220780 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| MacApp | id859229050 | MacApp | | | OS X | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
| − | ===Configuration file | + | ===Configuration file(s) location=== |
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|hkcu}}\Software\Mike Bithell\Thomas Was Alone\}} |
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|OS X|{{p|osxhome}}/Library/Preferences/unity.Mike Bithel.Thomas Was Alone.plist}} |
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Linux|{{p|linuxhome}}/.config/unity3d/Mike Bithell/Thomas Was Alone/}} |
}} | }} | ||
{{XDG|false}} | {{XDG|false}} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Save game data location=== | ||
| + | {{Game data| | ||
| + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|hkcu}}\Software\Mike Bithell\Thomas Was Alone\}} | ||
| + | {{Game data/saves|OS X|{{p|osxhome}}/Library/Preferences/unity.Mike Bithel.Thomas Was Alone.plist}} | ||
| + | {{Game data/saves|Linux|{{p|linuxhome}}/.config/unity3d/Mike Bithell/Thomas Was Alone/}} | ||
| + | }} | ||
===[[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 | ||
| − | |origin | + | |discord = |
| − | |origin notes | + | |discord notes = |
| − | |steam cloud | + | |epic games launcher = |
| − | |steam cloud notes = | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
| − | | | + | |gog galaxy = |
| − | | | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
| + | |origin = | ||
| + | |origin notes = | ||
| + | |steam cloud = false | ||
| + | |steam cloud notes = | ||
| + | |ubisoft connect = | ||
| + | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
| + | |xbox cloud = | ||
| + | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Thomas Was Alone Options.png|In-game options menu.}} | {{Image|Thomas Was Alone Options.png|In-game options menu.}} | ||
| − | {{Video | + | {{Video |
| − | |wsgf link = | + | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/thomas-was-alone/en |
|widescreen wsgf award = gold | |widescreen wsgf award = gold | ||
| − | |multimonitor wsgf award = | + | |multimonitor wsgf award = unsupported |
|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = incomplete | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = incomplete | ||
|4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | ||
|widescreen resolution = true | |widescreen resolution = true | ||
| − | |widescreen resolution notes= | + | |widescreen resolution notes= Game runs in 2:1 (18:9) aspect ratio at all times. 16:9 has letterboxing. |
|multimonitor = false | |multimonitor = false | ||
| − | |multimonitor notes = | + | |multimonitor notes = Pillarboxed. |
| − | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = limited |
| − | |ultrawidescreen notes = | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = Game will expand to 18:9 with pillarboxing beyond that. |
| − | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = true |
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
|fov = n/a | |fov = n/a | ||
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|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
| − | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = false |
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
|anisotropic = n/a | |anisotropic = n/a | ||
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
| − | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = limited |
|antialiasing notes = Enabled for graphics presets "Beautiful" and higher. | |antialiasing notes = Enabled for graphics presets "Beautiful" and higher. | ||
| − | |vsync = | + | |upscaling = unknown |
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
| + | |vsync = limited | ||
|vsync notes = Enabled for graphics presets "Good" and higher. | |vsync notes = Enabled for graphics presets "Good" and higher. | ||
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
|120 fps = true | |120 fps = true | ||
| − | |120 fps notes = No frame rate or refresh rate cap.<ref> | + | |120 fps notes = No frame rate or refresh rate cap.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://web.archive.org/web/20160913143805/http://120hz.net/showthread.php?3258-New-120Hz-Games-Report|title=New 120Hz Games Report|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
| + | |hdr = unknown | ||
| + | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
| − | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
|acceleration option = n/a | |acceleration option = n/a | ||
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
| − | |mouse sensitivity = | + | |mouse sensitivity = false |
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
|mouse menu = false | |mouse menu = false | ||
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|invert mouse y-axis = false | |invert mouse y-axis = false | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
| + | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
| + | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
|controller support notes = No deadzone settings, and deadzone is very small. Worn out thumbsticks might drift. | |controller support notes = No deadzone settings, and deadzone is very small. Worn out thumbsticks might drift. | ||
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|controller remap = true | |controller remap = true | ||
|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
| − | |controller sensitivity = | + | |controller sensitivity = false |
|controller sensitivity notes= | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
|invert controller y-axis = false | |invert controller y-axis = false | ||
|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 = true | |separate volume = true | ||
| − | |separate volume notes = | + | |separate volume notes = Voice-over, Effects, Music |
|surround sound = false | |surround sound = false | ||
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
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|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 = English | |language = English | ||
| − | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Spanish | ||
| + | |interface = hackable | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = hackable | ||
| + | |notes = Fan translation, [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=287939313 download]. | ||
| + | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{ii}} Crash with error message "GetThreadContextFailed" | {{ii}} Crash with error message "GetThreadContextFailed" | ||
| − | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Set compatibility mode to Windows 98 / Windows ME|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/220780/discussions/0/846954921853982705/|title= Game crashes constantly on Win7 - Steam Community Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
| − | |||
# Go to the installation folder. | # Go to the installation folder. | ||
# Right-click <code>ThomasWasAlone.exe</code> and choose Properties. | # Right-click <code>ThomasWasAlone.exe</code> and choose Properties. | ||
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|mantle support = | |mantle support = | ||
|mantle support notes = | |mantle 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 = false |
| + | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |windows exe notes = | ||
| + | |mac os x powerpc app = unknown | ||
| + | |macos intel 32-bit app = true | ||
| + | |macos intel 64-bit app = false | ||
| + | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |macos app notes = | ||
| + | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
| + | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
| + | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
Latest revision as of 08:19, 21 May 2023
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| Developers | |
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| Mike Bithell | |
| Engines | |
| Unity 4[Note 1] | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | November 12, 2012 |
| macOS (OS X) | November 12, 2012 |
| Linux | May 28, 2013 |
| Reception | |
| Metacritic | 77 |
| IGDB | 76 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase |
| Microtransactions | None |
| Modes | Singleplayer |
| Perspectives | Scrolling, Side view |
| Controls | Direct control |
| Genres | Platform, Puzzle |
| Art styles | Abstract |
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Warnings
- The macOS (OS X) version of this game does not work on macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later due to the removal of support for 32-bit-only apps.
General information
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
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| Official website | |
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| Steam | |
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| Mac App Store (unavailable) | |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Mike Bithell\Thomas Was Alone\ |
| macOS (OS X) | $HOME/Library/Preferences/unity.Mike Bithel.Thomas Was Alone.plist |
| Linux | $HOME/.config/unity3d/Mike Bithell/Thomas Was Alone/ |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/220780/pfx/[Note 2] |
- This game does not follow the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux.
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Mike Bithell\Thomas Was Alone\ |
| macOS (OS X) | $HOME/Library/Preferences/unity.Mike Bithel.Thomas Was Alone.plist |
| Linux | $HOME/.config/unity3d/Mike Bithell/Thomas Was Alone/ |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/220780/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Steam Cloud |
Video
In-game options menu.
| Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | Game runs in 2:1 (18:9) aspect ratio at all times. 16:9 has letterboxing. | ||
| Multi-monitor | Pillarboxed. | ||
| Ultra-widescreen | Game will expand to 18:9 with pillarboxing beyond that. | ||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | |||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | Enable windowed mode and use the -popupwindow parameter (or see the glossary page). |
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| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | Enabled for graphics presets "Beautiful" and higher. | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | Enabled for graphics presets "Good" and higher. | ||
| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | No frame rate or refresh rate cap.[2] | ||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
- The game engine may allow for manual configuration of the game via its variables. See the Unity page for more details.
Input
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | ||
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support | No deadzone settings, and deadzone is very small. Worn out thumbsticks might drift. | |
| Full controller support | ||
| Controller remapping | ||
| Controller sensitivity | ||
| Controller Y-axis inversion |
| Controller types |
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| XInput-compatible controllers |
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| PlayStation controllers |
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| Generic/other controllers |
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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 | Voice-over, Effects, Music | |
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | On by default. | |
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| Spanish | Fan translation, download. |
Issues fixed
Crashes on Windows 7
- Crash with error message "GetThreadContextFailed"
| Set compatibility mode to Windows 98 / Windows ME[3] |
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Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 9 | |
| OpenGL | 2.0 | OS X and Linux only. |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows | |||
| macOS (OS X) | This 32-bit-only macOS game does not work on macOS Catalina (10.15) or later. | ||
| Linux |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | XP | |
| Processor (CPU) | 500 MHz | |
| System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 400 MB | |
| Video card (GPU) | DirectX 7.0 compatible | |
| macOS (OS X) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | 10.5 | |
| Processor (CPU) | 500 MHz | |
| System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 400 MB | |
Notes
- ↑ Unity engine build: 4.5.1f3[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.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (220780) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Verified by User:Vetle on 2017-06-02
- ↑ New 120Hz Games Report - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Game crashes constantly on Win7 - Steam Community Discussions - last accessed on May 2023