ScummVM emulator for classic graphic adventures
Posted on November 27th, 2007 in gaming, iPhone, iPod Touch, third-party software |
Retro gaming can have a strange effect on some people. Gizmodo’s Jesus Diaz has been whipped into a frenzy of excitement at the discovery that ScummVM, a multi-platform emulation engine that allows you to play various titles from LucasArts’ and Sierra’s back-catalogue, has been freshly fettled for Apple’s touchscreen range. Compatible with both the iPod Touch and the iPhone, the games - including classics such as Day of the Tentacle, Monkey Island and Sam & Max - all play in full-screen and using a surprisingly straightforward tap and hold control setup.
“These are the only games that truly feel at home on the iPhone, thanks to its great touchscreen support, even better than Apple’s native software” Jesus Diaz, Gizmodo
You can install ScummVM yourself by adding http://urbanfanatics.com/scummvm.xml as a new source for Installer.app; you’ll also need the original games, which will either mean digging out old boxes from the loft, trawling eBay or - against our recommendations, of course - looking to various nefarious sources online.
It’s an ongoing project and there still, inevitably, bugs to be ironed out, but if you’ve been looking for another distraction from the same old music and video, maybe a quick play of Simon the Sorcerer will satisfy.
Written by: Chris Davies
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