Jazzkokehead
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Although it's only a few games at this point, I assume (hope?) they'll continue to add more until most - if not all - of Lucasarts' PC catalogue is available.
I liked The Dig because it was the only SCUMM game that was really, really serious. Not the best story or anything, but it was very different because it had really no humor. It almost felt like a Stephen King book adapted into a game for kids.
The Windows versions are missing iMUSE which is a massive omission.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IMUSE
The Windows versions are missing iMUSE which is a massive omission.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IMUSE
I like you. EVEN AFTER THOSE SLIGHTLY DISPARAGING GRIM FANDANGO REMARKS
Actually, it's possible that GOG's prepped the Windows versions of X-Wing and TIE Fighter for modern OSes, which is an even better idea than throwing them in DOSBox.
Good to see that my fears that GOG only got Disney's Steam catalogue wasn't warranted. Roll on the classics, and in for some vintage Sam & Max.
Nothing happening there for a while, but Linux users will be happy to know they can play KotOR.
Did a middleman like Aspyr do the OSX port of KotOR? That would explain why GOG/Disney didn't go out of their way to pay licensing fees, at least not for now.Really strange that KOTOR is only PC and Linux even though you can get the Mac version on steam. GoG is weird like that with some games... Looks like Sam and Max & Indiana Jones have Mac versions.
Speaking of all this, isn't Grim Fandango coming back this year too?
Yup. GOG could include the original release, but the remaster includes an option for switching to the original's audiovisuals, so they have an economic choice most would agree with.Speaking of all this, isn't Grim Fandango coming back this year too?
Speaking of all this, isn't Grim Fandango coming back this year too?
No Jedi Knight?
yeah, schafer's working on some kind of port to pc/ps4 at least.
Yes, they will have been. When they come out check out the "Works on:" section as seen here on the right hand side:
http://www.gog.com/game/wasteland_2_digital_classic_edition
X wing, TIE Fighter & Monkey Island Special Edition will probably be windows only and FATE and Sam&Max are stated to work on Mac & Linux (probably since they'll run under scummvm), and KOTOR will also run on Linux apparently.
Curse will be awesome once they get it up. I never made it far as a child, but at least my dad had the good taste to buy it.
in the case of Jedi Knight 2, Raven was involved, so was Activision, so I think that's a no go(Activision will want a piece of that pie).
Jedi knight probably has Tech that belongs to ID software and Zenimax will want money.
Yes, they will have been. When they come out check out the "Works on:" section as seen here on the right hand side:
http://www.gog.com/game/wasteland_2_digital_classic_edition
X wing, TIE Fighter & Monkey Island Special Edition will probably be windows only and FATE and Sam&Max are stated to work on Mac & Linux (probably since they'll run under scummvm), and KOTOR will also run on Linux apparently.
Confirmed.
The day has finally come and the holy grail of classic gaming has arrived on GOG.com. Welcome, Lucasfilm games! You are among friends, here! We're proud to announce a new partnership with ©Disney that allows for the DRM-free release of about 30 classic titles from the cult-classic developer. We know you waited long for this moment, so we want to reunite you with those golden oldies with as little delay as possible. Today, to start with a bang, we are releasing a selection of 6 acclaimed titles from Lucas' most famous gaming franchises, so that the Disney/Lucasfilm catalog on GOG.com is made impressive from day one. Here are the great titles you can get right away:
Star Wars: X-Wing Special Edition - digital distribution debut, on GOG.com!
Star Wars: TIE Fighter Special Edition - digital distribution debut, on GOG.com!
Sam & Max Hit the Road - digital distribution debut, on GOG.com!
The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition
Indiana Jones® and the Fate of Atlantis
Star Wars®: Knights of the Old Republic
Note that numerous Lucas titles, including 3 from the launch lineup (Sam & Max Hit the Road, Star Wars: X-Wing Special Edition, Star Wars: TIE Fighter Special Edition), are available digitally for the first time ever, ready to play with no fuss on modern operating systems. With more fantastic titles headed for our Disney/Lucasfilm catalog, you can expect to see Lucas games popping up frequently on GOG.com in the coming months.
There is no imuse in the windows verions of Xwing/TIE fighter, so if they're listing imuse as a feature it's the DOS version. From the thread on GOG's forums, it sounds like TIE Fighter is both, and X-Wing is DOS only, but we'll see soon enough.
Curse has the best animation and (sung) song in any game, don't think it's ever been topped, at least by a game of comparable quality (the song or hand drawn animation, it truly feels like your'e playing a cartoon). I replayed it a few years ago, and it holds up amazingly well, except perhaps a few of the inventory puzzles / scavenger hunts, but there's always easy mode if you're worried about that stuff.
Meh, most of those are on Steam. Give me Full Throttle.
X-Wing Alliance, KOTOR 2, Jedi Knight, Jedi Outcast, and Jedi Academy are greatly needed.
Now I just need X-wing alliance, though maybe that's not quite as regarded as its precursors. Maybe not quite "old enough" either.
WTB Episode 1 Pod Racer next.