ScummVM is a program which allows you to run certain classic graphical
point-and-click adventure games, provided you already have their data
files. The clever part about this: ScummVM just replaces the executables
shipped with the game, allowing you to play them on systems for which
they were never designed!
Some of the adventures ScummVM supports include Adventure Softs Simon
the Sorcerer 1 and 2; Revolutions Beneath A Steel Sky, Broken Sword 1
and Broken Sword 2; Flight of the Amazon Queen; Wyrmkeeps Inherit the
Earth; Coktel Visions Gobliiins; Westwood Studios The Legend of
Kyrandia and games based on LucasArts SCUMM (Script Creation Utility
for Maniac Mansion) system such as Monkey Island, Day of the Tentacle,
Sam and Max and more. You can find a thorough list with details on which
games are supported and how well on the compatibility page. ScummVM is
continually improving, so check back often.
Among the systems on which you can play those games are Windows, Linux,
Mac OS X, Dreamcast, PocketPC, PalmOS, AmigaOS, BeOS, OS/2, PSP, PS2,
SymbianOS/EPOC, iPhone and many more.
At this time ScummVM should be considered beta software, and is still
under heavy development. Be aware that whilst we attempt to make sure
that many games can be completed with few major bugs, crashes can
happen.
If you enjoy ScummVM feel free to donate using the PayPal button on the
ScummVM homepage. This will help us buy utilities needed to develop
ScummVM easier and quicker. If you cannot donate, help and contribute a
patch!
