Description and Tech Sheet
Play a young scientist hurtled through space and time by a nuclear experiment gone wrong.
Another World: 20th Anniversary Edition |
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| Alternative Titles | Out of This World: 20th Anniversary Edition | |
| Developer | Digital Lounge, Eric Chahi | |
| Original Release Year | 2011 | |
| Anniversary Edition Release Year | 2013 | |
| Genres | Action, Platformer, Puzzle, Shooter, Sci-fi | |
| Game Modes | Single-player | |
| Platforms | PC (Windows, Mac, Linux), PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo 3DS, iOS, Android, Sega Dreamcast (unofficial physical release) | |
| Engine | Custom virtual machine with polygonal vector rendering | |
| Graphics | ||
| Visuals | 2D scrolling, Remastered high-definition graphics with option to toggle original graphics, High-res VGA support, Widescreen support, Variable framerate (supports up to 120+ FPS on PC), Enhanced effects engine and new FX visuals | |
| Resolution | Supports modern HD resolutions (up to 4K depending on platform) | |
| Aspect Ratios | 4:3, 16:9 | |
| Graphics Features | Switch between original and remastered graphics, Remastered opening cinematic | |
| Audio | ||
| Features | Remastered sound effects, Option to use original sound or CD in-game soundtrack, Digital remastering of effects, Separate sound and music toggle, Mono/Stereo sound | |
| Sound Modes | Original, Remastered | |
| Difficulty Modes | Easy, Normal, Hard | |
| Gameplay Features | Polygon-based animation using rotoscoping, Puzzles and platforming with cinematic presentation, Increased checkpoints compared to original, Switch difficulty at any time | |
| Input Methods | Gamepad/controller, Keyboard, Touch (mobile platforms) | |
| Save System | Checkpoint-based, Multiple save slots (varies by platform) | |
| Special Features | Region free (Dreamcast edition), Supports VGA and HDMI output (Dreamcast edition), Extras: Developer diary, making-of video, soundtrack CD (physical editions) | |
| System Requirements | ||
| PC Minimum |
OS: Windows XP SP3 / Vista SP2 / 7 / 8 CPU: 1.6 GHz RAM: 512 MB (2 GB for Vista/7/8) GPU: OpenGL 2.0 compatible Storage: 800 MB |
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| Mac Minimum |
OS: Mac OS X 10.7 CPU: 1.6 GHz RAM: 2 GB GPU: OpenGL 2.0 compatible Storage: 800 MB |
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| Note | Mac version is 32-bit only and not compatible with macOS 10.15 and later. | |
| Languages | English, French, German, Italian, Spanish | |
| Age Rating | PEGI 12, ESRB: E10+ | |
| Notable Technical Details | Uses custom virtual machine for bytecode interpretation, Polygonal vector rendering for environments and characters, Double-buffered rendering for smooth animation | |
| Publisher | The Digital Lounge | |
| Official Website | Visit Official Website | |
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