Difference between revisions of "The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition"
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|the-secret-of-monkey-island-special-edition|86}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|the-secret-of-monkey-island-special-edition|86}} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|the-secret-of-monkey-island-special-edition| | + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|the-secret-of-monkey-island-special-edition|}} |
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls|Point and select}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres|Adventure}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes|Comedy, Piracy}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series|Monkey Island}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Point and select }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Adventure }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Comedy, Piracy }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Monkey Island }} | ||
|steam appid = 32360 | |steam appid = 32360 | ||
|gogcom id = 1207666253 | |gogcom id = 1207666253 | ||
|official site= https://lol.disney.com/games/the-secret-of-monkey-island-special-edition | |official site= https://lol.disney.com/games/the-secret-of-monkey-island-special-edition | ||
|hltb = 10162 | |hltb = 10162 | ||
+ | |lutris = the-secret-of-monkey-island-special-edition | ||
+ | |mobygames = 41611 | ||
|strategywiki = The Secret of Monkey Island | |strategywiki = The Secret of Monkey Island | ||
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|wikipedia = The Secret of Monkey Island#2009 re-release | |wikipedia = The Secret of Monkey Island#2009 re-release | ||
|winehq = 10023 | |winehq = 10023 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | {{DRM|SecuROM|8}} in Special Edition Collection.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/general/list_of_drmfree_retail_games/post41|title=List of DRM-free retail games|date=May 2023}}</ref>| | Windows }} |
{{Availability/row| Amazon.com | B07BN5ZFSY | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Amazon.com | B07BN5ZFSY | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GamersGate | the-secret-of-monkey-island-special-edition | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | the-secret-of-monkey-island-special-edition | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
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{{Image|The Secret of Monkey Island Special Edition Hair Patch.jpg|Hair Patch}} | {{Image|The Secret of Monkey Island Special Edition Hair Patch.jpg|Hair Patch}} | ||
{{ii}} The Hair Patch changes Guybrush's hair to resemble the classic version of the game.<br /> | {{ii}} The Hair Patch changes Guybrush's hair to resemble the classic version of the game.<br /> | ||
− | * Note: Install to art folder in the game installation folder. Create art folder if needed. Should be {{ | + | * Note: Install to art folder in the game installation folder. Create art folder if needed. Should be {{folder|{{P|game}}\art}}.<br /> |
[https://mega.nz/#!VQomgIzD!IwngWFOWmOsVfWA3W-MfGPSIn9yZD8ca7MayL9GkpH4 Windows version]<br /> | [https://mega.nz/#!VQomgIzD!IwngWFOWmOsVfWA3W-MfGPSIn9yZD8ca7MayL9GkpH4 Windows version]<br /> | ||
[https://mega.nz/#!FNhnFISC!IMHKOeSb2JqbtTEXu_9UKe2Hf1eZAP0vZrS3OTAPxso OS X version] | [https://mega.nz/#!FNhnFISC!IMHKOeSb2JqbtTEXu_9UKe2Hf1eZAP0vZrS3OTAPxso OS X version] | ||
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{{ii}} The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition contains the original version of [[The Secret of Monkey Island]] | {{ii}} The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition contains the original version of [[The Secret of Monkey Island]] | ||
Script designed to convert the original, classic version of The Secret of Monkey Island into a standalone talkie version that can be loaded in [https://www.scummvm.org ScummVM] or DOS. | Script designed to convert the original, classic version of The Secret of Monkey Island into a standalone talkie version that can be loaded in [https://www.scummvm.org ScummVM] or DOS. | ||
− | * Note: If, after running the script, there's a file without an extension called {{ | + | * Note: If, after running the script, there's a file without an extension called {{file|MI1_Ultimate_Talkie_Edition}}, delete the file, create a folder with that name, and rerun the script |
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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|wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/secret-monkey-island-special-edition | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/secret-monkey-island-special-edition | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = gold | |widescreen wsgf award = gold | ||
− | |multimonitor wsgf award = | + | |multimonitor wsgf award = limited |
|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = incomplete | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = incomplete | ||
|4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | ||
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|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
− | |vsync = | + | |upscaling = unknown |
− | |vsync notes = | + | |upscaling tech = |
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
+ | |vsync = always on | ||
+ | |vsync notes = | ||
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
− | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = limited |
− | |120 fps notes = | + | |120 fps notes = High FPS results in slow menu transitions |
|hdr = unknown | |hdr = unknown | ||
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
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|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
+ | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = hackable | |subtitles = hackable | ||
− | |notes = Fan translation | + | |notes = Fan translation, [https://classicadventuresingreek.blogspot.com/2013/09/secret-of-monkey-island-se-beta-ii-patch.html download]. |
|fan = true | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Polish | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation, [https://grajpopolsku.pl/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2473 download]. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Brazilian Portuguese | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation, [https://joao13traducoes.com/2022/01/pc-secret-of-monkey-island-special-edition-scummbr/ download]. | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = hackable | |subtitles = hackable | ||
− | |notes = [https://enpy.net/forum/files/file/68-the-secret-of-monkey-island-special-edition-тайна-острова-обезьян-специальная-редакция/ | + | |notes = Fan translation by «PRCA/ENPY Studio», [https://enpy.net/forum/files/file/68-the-secret-of-monkey-island-special-edition-тайна-острова-обезьян-специальная-редакция/ download]. |
|fan = true | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
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}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Changing language=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} If the [[#Configuration_file.28s.29_location|configuration file]] is deleted, the language selection prompt will appear next time the game is started. | ||
+ | {{ii}} To change the language without losing other settings, edit the configuration file and modify the ''language=x'' line. Valid values are 0-English, 1-French, 2-Italian, 3-German, 4-Spanish.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://diaryofdennis.com/2016/06/24/how-to-change-the-language-in-the-secret-of-monkey-island-special-edition|title=How to Change The Language in The Secret of Monkey Island Special Edition|date=May 2023}}</ref> | ||
==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Update to the latest version of Windows 10|ref=<ref>https://steamcommunity.com/app/32360/discussions/0/352792037322641424/?ctp=2#c217690940939492530</ref>}} | {{Fixbox|description=Update to the latest version of Windows 10|ref=<ref>https://steamcommunity.com/app/32360/discussions/0/352792037322641424/?ctp=2#c217690940939492530</ref>}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===DVD version launcher does not work on Windows 10=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Running '''Launcher.exe''' shows a black screen and "Failed to initialize renderer" pop-up | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Set '''Launcher.exe''' to run in Windows 95 compatibility mode|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/32360/discussions/0/810925579944630794/|title=Steam Community|date=May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://cloakedthargoid.wordpress.com/monkey-island-se/|title=cloakedthargoid.wordpress.com|date=May 2023}}</ref>}} | ||
===Extremely slow intro logos and menu animations=== | ===Extremely slow intro logos and menu animations=== | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Enable vertical sync in driver's control panel.}} | {{Fixbox|description=Enable vertical sync in driver's control panel.}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)#Frame rate capping|Limit the Framerate to 60FPS]]}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Crash/immediate exit on launch=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} The game will launch and exit without an error message when no audio device is available. | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Make sure an audio device is plugged in and enabled.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Hman360|date=2022-08-05|comment=Ran into issue, found that Monkey Island 2 SE gives a message while this game doesn't.}}</ref>}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Graphic glitches=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} The game has some gfx glitches like "jumping" animated doors/windows, missing animation for candles and more...<br> | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=[https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3128072912 This] Steam Guide's patch tries to fix them.}} | ||
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = 9 | + | |direct3d versions = 9.0c |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|dos modes = | |dos modes = | ||
|dos modes notes = | |dos modes notes = | ||
− | |shader model versions = | + | |shader model versions = 2.0 |
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |windows arm app = false | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
− | |mac os x powerpc app = | + | |mac os x powerpc app = unknown |
|macos intel 32-bit app = true | |macos intel 32-bit app = true | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = false | |macos intel 64-bit app = false | ||
− | |macos arm app = | + | |macos arm app = unknown |
− | |macos app notes = 32-bit only.<ref> | + | |macos app notes = 32-bit only.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://support.aspyr.com/hc/en-us/articles/360000214186|title=MacOS Catalina, 64-bit, 32-bit, and related Questions – Aspyr Support|date=9 June 2023}}</ref> |
|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|minVRAM = 128 MB | |minVRAM = 128 MB | ||
|minSM = 2 | |minSM = 2 | ||
+ | |minaudio = DirectX® 9.0c compliant sound card | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
+ | {{GOG.com Enhancement Project}} |
Revision as of 17:20, 2 January 2024
Developers | |
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LucasArts | |
Publishers | |
LucasArts | |
Disney Interactive Studios | |
Engines | |
SCUMM | |
Release dates | |
Windows | July 15, 2009 |
macOS (OS X) | July 15, 2009 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 86 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Controls | Point and select |
Genres | Adventure |
Themes | Comedy, Piracy |
Series | Monkey Island |
Warnings
- The macOS (OS X) version of this game does not work on macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later due to the removal of support for 32-bit-only apps.
The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition is a adventure game in the Monkey Island series.
Key points
- To switch between Classic and Remastered mode, press F10
- Complete voice over using the original Monkey Island franchise cast.
General information
- Monkey Island Wiki
- The Legend of Monkey Island - A fan site for the entire series.
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | SecuROM 8 DRM in Special Edition Collection.[1] | |||
Amazon.com | ||||
GamersGate | ||||
GOG.com | ||||
Steam | ||||
Mac App Store (unavailable) |
Essential improvements
Monkey Island Explorer
An explorer tool for Monkey Island Special Edition, it lets you play, dump and compile audio, images, text, as you browse through the files.
Hair Patch
- The Hair Patch changes Guybrush's hair to resemble the classic version of the game.
- Note: Install to art folder in the game installation folder. Create art folder if needed. Should be
<path-to-game>\art
.
Ultimate Talkie Edition for the Original Secret of Monkey Island
- The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition contains the original version of The Secret of Monkey Island
Script designed to convert the original, classic version of The Secret of Monkey Island into a standalone talkie version that can be loaded in ScummVM or DOS.
- Note: If, after running the script, there's a file without an extension called
MI1_Ultimate_Talkie_Edition
, delete the file, create a folder with that name, and rerun the script
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %APPDATA%\LucasArts\The Secret of Monkey Island Special Edition\ |
macOS (OS X) | $HOME/Library/Application Support/The Secret of Monkey Island Special Edition/Settings.ini |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/32360/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %APPDATA%\LucasArts\The Secret of Monkey Island Special Edition |
macOS (OS X) | $HOME/Library/Application Support/The Secret of Monkey Island Special Edition/savegame.* |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/32360/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | Allows to set the resolution but only the menu is displayed in ultrawide | ||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | High FPS results in slow menu transitions | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers |
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PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Music, SFX, Voice | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Greek | Fan translation, download. | |||
Italian | ||||
Polish | Fan translation, download. | |||
Brazilian Portuguese | Fan translation, download. | |||
Russian | Fan translation by «PRCA/ENPY Studio», download. | |||
Spanish |
Changing language
- If the configuration file is deleted, the language selection prompt will appear next time the game is started.
- To change the language without losing other settings, edit the configuration file and modify the language=x line. Valid values are 0-English, 1-French, 2-Italian, 3-German, 4-Spanish.[2]
Issues fixed
Crash when installed in a 3 TB+ hard drive partition
The game will refuse to run when installed on a large partition.
Installing the game on another partition will fix this issue[3] |
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Will Not Launch on Latest Nvidia Drivers
- Game opens with a white screen and error dialog, quitting out
Update to the latest version of Windows 10[4] |
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DVD version launcher does not work on Windows 10
- Running Launcher.exe shows a black screen and "Failed to initialize renderer" pop-up
Set Launcher.exe to run in Windows 95 compatibility mode[5][6] |
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- Uncapped FPS results in slow menu transitions. Usually caused by disabling V-sync globally in the drivers.
Enable vertical sync in driver's control panel. |
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Limit the Framerate to 60FPS |
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Crash/immediate exit on launch
- The game will launch and exit without an error message when no audio device is available.
Make sure an audio device is plugged in and enabled.[7] |
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Graphic glitches
- The game has some gfx glitches like "jumping" animated doors/windows, missing animation for candles and more...
This Steam Guide's patch tries to fix them. |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 9.0c | |
OpenGL | 2.0 | OS X only. |
Shader Model support | 2.0 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) | 32-bit only.[8] |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 3.0 GHz AMD Athlon 64 3000+ |
|
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB (XP) 512 MB (Vista) |
|
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2.5 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 128 MB of VRAM DirectX 9 compatible Shader model 2 support |
|
Sound (audio device) | DirectX® 9.0c compliant sound card |
macOS (OS X) | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 10.6 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel 1.8 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon X1600 Nvidia GeForce 7300 512 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/32360/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (32360) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ List of DRM-free retail games - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ How to Change The Language in The Secret of Monkey Island Special Edition - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Games will not start in 3 TB drives - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
- ↑ https://steamcommunity.com/app/32360/discussions/0/352792037322641424/?ctp=2#c217690940939492530
- ↑ Steam Community - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ cloakedthargoid.wordpress.com - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:Hman360 on 2022-08-05
- Ran into issue, found that Monkey Island 2 SE gives a message while this game doesn't.
- ↑ MacOS Catalina, 64-bit, 32-bit, and related Questions – Aspyr Support - last accessed on 9 June 2023