ScummVM ported to the Nintendo DS

bigjko · 08-01-2005, 05:28 AM

This just in!

Apparently we're much closer to running LucasArts' classics on the little touchy handheld than we thought.

I'll leave you at that, while I go and piss my pants in anticipation.

Tramboi · 08-01-2005, 06:04 AM

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Originally Posted by bigjko

This just in!

Apparently we're much closer to running LucasArts' classics on the little touchy handheld than we thought.

I'll leave you at that, while I go and piss my pants in anticipation.

Damn!
Gimme DS and PSP kits!

smashing · 08-01-2005, 06:15 AM

Yippee! Looks like I didn't make a wrong decision in getting a DS. Now, if only I got Monkey Island 1 to test it... ...

08-01-2005, 06:18 AM

Can't wait! I heard about SCUMMVM on PSP, but it sounds a lot better on DS.

Tobbe · 08-01-2005, 06:27 AM

Nice to know, I´ve been planning on buying myself a DS..

Kolzig · 08-01-2005, 06:45 AM

Now that is cool.

I guess the moment when I buy a DS is getting closer and closer, as I just today ordered Meteos and Nanostray.

Ninth · 08-01-2005, 07:13 AM

I guess it's nice to be able to play all these game on a DS... if you haven't got a PC. Else I really don't see the point of playing the same game on a tiny screen.

08-01-2005, 07:27 AM

On the go, dude. Isn't that what portable gaming is about?

Tanukitsune · 08-01-2005, 11:36 AM

Bah, I prefer Pocket ScummVM on my Pocket PC, the screen is bigger for starters...

But still, this is great news for DS owners that DON'T have a PDA or Pocket PC...

Lucien21 · 08-01-2005, 12:45 PM

DS adventures are cool, but this is very early so far.

The PSP version works better.

The DS one has no sound at all.

Would prefer to see them released legally though on either system, but until then this looks cool.

Mishale · 08-01-2005, 01:04 PM

Would it support the touch-screen? That would be just so cool

bigjko · 08-01-2005, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Mishale

Would it support the touch-screen? That would be just so cool

I should hope so. That would be the only thing making this better than the PSP version.

But I'm not sure if it's in at this early stage. But hell, why not?

insane_cobra · 08-01-2005, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Lucien21

Would prefer to see them released legally though on either system, but until then this looks cool.

Until then? Don't count on it ever happening, at least not for LA games.

CrimsonBlue · 08-01-2005, 01:59 PM

The touchscreen is used. The system is, however, a little annoying imo. I haven't tried it, as I can't play homebrew on my DS - and I'm too much of a coward and afraid to mess up the bios by flashing it.

But anyway, the way it works is that every time you put your stylus/finger on the screen it counts as a click. I hope this is fixed by holding down a button or so, so that you can properly "pixel hunt" when needed. Having your character move whenever you put the stylus on the screen will ruin a bit of the fun. Either way, it's probably going to be fixed in future versions, as I can't see how this system will be very well recieved.

Dannyyou · 08-01-2005, 08:50 PM

I ordered a flash cart because of this. it will be so cool to be able to play classic adventures on the DS

adfegg · 08-02-2005, 06:53 AM

Typically, there's no sign of this on the Lucasarts website.

Udvarnoky · 08-02-2005, 07:10 AM

Why would there be?

adfegg · 08-02-2005, 09:34 AM

Wouldn't LucasArts be publishing it? Or does someone else own the rights now?

*Dale Baldwin* · 08-02-2005, 09:42 AM

LucasArts has never had anything to do with ScummVM.

adfegg · 08-02-2005, 10:06 AM

Ah! I've just re-read the news item and realised I wasn't paying attention. I thought it was all about Monkey Island.

08-01-2005, 05:28 AM	#1
bigjko El Luchador Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Denmark Posts: 1,629	ScummVM ported to the Nintendo DS This just in! Apparently we're much closer to running LucasArts' classics on the little touchy handheld than we thought. I'll leave you at that, while I go and piss my pants in anticipation. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Use Verb On Noun - Adventure game inspired illustrations

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Ninth Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Paris, France Posts: 6,409	I guess it's nice to be able to play all these game on a DS... if you haven't got a PC. Else I really don't see the point of playing the same game on a tiny screen. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ ...It's down there somewhere. Let me have another look.

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Tanukitsune ACK! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Spain Posts: 2,448	Bah, I prefer Pocket ScummVM on my Pocket PC, the screen is bigger for starters... But still, this is great news for DS owners that DON'T have a PDA or Pocket PC... Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Apparently I have a Devianrt Art account... And people actually like it!

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Lucien21 Psychonaut Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 5,114	DS adventures are cool, but this is very early so far. The PSP version works better. The DS one has no sound at all. Would prefer to see them released legally though on either system, but until then this looks cool. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ I'm not insane, my mother had me tested!

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Mishale Gaming Art Historian Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 144	Would it support the touch-screen? That would be just so cool Share Share this post on Twitter

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CrimsonBlue Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 1,167	The touchscreen is used. The system is, however, a little annoying imo. I haven't tried it, as I can't play homebrew on my DS - and I'm too much of a coward and afraid to mess up the bios by flashing it. But anyway, the way it works is that every time you put your stylus/finger on the screen it counts as a click. I hope this is fixed by holding down a button or so, so that you can properly "pixel hunt" when needed. Having your character move whenever you put the stylus on the screen will ruin a bit of the fun. Either way, it's probably going to be fixed in future versions, as I can't see how this system will be very well recieved. Share Share this post on Twitter

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