Difference between revisions of "Escape from Monkey Island"
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'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
| − | {{ | + | {{ii}} CD/ISO installer is 16-bit and doesn't run under modern systems. See: [[#Issues fixed|Issues fixed]]. |
{{--}} No resolution option, game set to 640 x 480 without modifications | {{--}} No resolution option, game set to 640 x 480 without modifications | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
| + | {{mm}} [http://monkeyisland.wikia.com/wiki/Monkey_Island_Wiki Monkey Island Wiki] | ||
| + | {{mm}} [https://mixnmojo.com/features/sitefeatures/LucasArts-Secret-History-Escape-from-Monkey-Island The International House of Mojo] - In-depth article including developer interviews and game trivia | ||
| + | {{mm}} [https://scummbar.com/ SCUMM Bar] - Comprehensive fan site for the series | ||
| + | {{mm}} [http://www.worldofmi.com/ The World of Monkey Island] - Another great fan site | ||
{{GOG.com links|1885026907|monkey_island_series|for game series}} | {{GOG.com links|1885026907|monkey_island_series|for game series}} | ||
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===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
{{ii}} [http://demos.residualvm.org/patches/MonkeyUpdate.exe Patch v1.1] is the latest patch. | {{ii}} [http://demos.residualvm.org/patches/MonkeyUpdate.exe Patch v1.1] is the latest patch. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Replacement installer and launcher=== | ||
| + | [https://quickandeasysoftware.net/software/escape-from-monkey-island-setup Bennyboy's Replacement Installer] enables installing the game on modern systems. It includes his [https://quickandeasysoftware.net/software/emi-launcher Improved Launcher] which enables CD-less play and can also install the latest patch. | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\Saves\}} | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\Saves\efmi.cfg}} |
{{Game data/config|Mac OS|}} | {{Game data/config|Mac OS|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Video settings== | ==Video settings== | ||
| + | {{Image|Escape from Monkey Island video settings.png|Video settings.}} | ||
{{Video settings | {{Video settings | ||
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
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|borderless windowed = false | |borderless windowed = false | ||
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
| − | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = no |
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
| − | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = no |
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
|vsync = unknown | |vsync = unknown | ||
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==Input settings== | ==Input settings== | ||
| + | {{Image|Escape from Monkey Island key mapping.png|Key mapping.}} | ||
| + | {{Image|Escape from Monkey Island controls mapping.png|Controls mapping.}} | ||
{{Input settings | {{Input settings | ||
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
| − | |acceleration option = | + | |acceleration option = no |
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
| − | |mouse sensitivity = | + | |mouse sensitivity = no |
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
|mouse menu = false | |mouse menu = false | ||
| − | |mouse menu notes = | + | |mouse menu notes = Mouse is not used by the game. |
| − | |invert mouse y-axis = | + | |invert mouse y-axis = no |
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
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|dualshock prompts = unknown | |dualshock prompts = unknown | ||
|dualshock prompts notes = | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
| − | |||
| − | |||
|dualshock 4 modes = unknown | |dualshock 4 modes = unknown | ||
|dualshock 4 modes notes = | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
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==Audio settings== | ==Audio settings== | ||
| + | {{Image|Escape from Monkey Island general options.png|Audio and input settings.}} | ||
{{Audio settings | {{Audio settings | ||
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = Music, Sound Effects, Voice | |separate volume notes = Music, Sound Effects, Voice | ||
| − | |surround sound = | + | |surround sound = no |
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
| − | |subtitles notes = | + | |subtitles notes = Adjustable speed. |
| − | |closed captions = | + | |closed captions = no |
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
|mute on focus lost = true | |mute on focus lost = true | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
| − | |language = | + | |language = French |
| − | |interface = | + | |interface = yes |
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = yes |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = yes |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = German | |language = German | ||
| − | |interface = | + | |interface = yes |
|audio = | |audio = | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = yes |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
| − | |language = | + | |language = Italian |
| − | |interface = | + | |interface = yes |
|audio = | |audio = | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = yes |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
| − | |language = | + | |language = Portuguese |
| − | |interface = | + | |interface = yes |
|audio = | |audio = | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = yes |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
| − | |language = | + | |language = Spanish |
| − | |interface = | + | |interface = yes |
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = yes |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = yes |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Issues fixed== | ||
| + | ===The game won't install=== | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Use [[#Replacement installer and launcher|Replacement installer and launcher]]|ref={{cn|date=August 2018}}|fix= | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=(alternative) Run the game using [http://www.residualvm.org/ ResidualVM]|ref=<ref>[https://github.com/residualvm/residualvm/blob/master/README.md#3-running-grime-games ResidualVM: Running GrimE games]</ref>}} | ||
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
| − | |direct3d versions = 7 | + | |direct3d versions = 7 |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
|directdraw notes = | |directdraw notes = | ||
| − | |opengl versions = 1.2 | + | |opengl versions = 1.2 |
|opengl notes = | |opengl notes = | ||
|glide versions = | |glide versions = | ||
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|minOS = 95 | |minOS = 95 | ||
| − | |minCPU = 200 MHz | + | |minCPU = Intel Pentium 200 MHz |
|minCPU2 = | |minCPU2 = | ||
| − | |minRAM = 32 MB | + | |minRAM = 32 MB (9x/ME) <br />64 MB (2000) |
| − | |minHD = | + | |minHD = 8 MB |
| − | |minGPU = PCI or AGP 3D accelerator | + | |minGPU = PCI or AGP 3D accelerator card |
|minGPU2 = | |minGPU2 = | ||
|minGPU3 = | |minGPU3 = | ||
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|recOS = 98, ME, 2000 | |recOS = 98, ME, 2000 | ||
| − | |recCPU = | + | |recCPU = Intel Pentium II |
|recCPU2 = | |recCPU2 = | ||
|recRAM = 64 MB | |recRAM = 64 MB | ||
| − | |recHD = 1.2 GB | + | |recHD = 1.2 GB |
| − | |recGPU = | + | |recGPU = AGP 3D accelerator card |
|recGPU2 = | |recGPU2 = | ||
|recGPU3 = | |recGPU3 = | ||
|recVRAM = 8 MB | |recVRAM = 8 MB | ||
|recOGL = | |recOGL = | ||
| − | |recDX = | + | |recDX = |
|recSM = | |recSM = | ||
|recaudio = | |recaudio = | ||
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|minOS = 9.2.2 | |minOS = 9.2.2 | ||
| − | |minCPU = PowerPC G3 | + | |minCPU = PowerPC G3 233 MHz |
|minCPU2 = | |minCPU2 = | ||
| − | |minRAM = | + | |minRAM = 32 MB |
| − | |minHD = | + | |minHD = 250 MB |
| − | |minGPU = | + | |minGPU = ATI Rage Pro 128 |
| − | |minGPU2 = | + | |minGPU2 = 3dfx Voodoo3 |
|minGPU3 = | |minGPU3 = | ||
| − | |minVRAM = | + | |minVRAM = 6 MB |
| − | |minOGL = | + | |minOGL = 1.2 |
|minDX = | |minDX = | ||
|minSM = | |minSM = | ||
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|recOS = | |recOS = | ||
| − | |recCPU = | + | |recCPU = PowerPC G3 333 MHz |
| − | |recRAM = | + | |recRAM = 96 MB |
| − | |recHD = | + | |recHD = 500 MB |
|recGPU = | |recGPU = | ||
|recGPU2 = | |recGPU2 = | ||
|recGPU3 = | |recGPU3 = | ||
| − | |recVRAM = | + | |recVRAM = 8 MB |
|recOGL = | |recOGL = | ||
|recDX = | |recDX = | ||
Revision as of 20:21, 13 September 2018
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| LucasArts | |
| Engines | |
| GrimE | |
| iMUSE | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | November 8, 2000 |
| Mac OS (Classic) | November 17, 2001 |
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Warnings
- The Mac OS X version of this game does not work on Mac OS X Lion (version 10.7) or later due to the removal of support for PowerPC apps.
Key points
- CD/ISO installer is 16-bit and doesn't run under modern systems. See: Issues fixed.
- No resolution option, game set to 640 x 480 without modifications
General information
- Monkey Island Wiki
- The International House of Mojo - In-depth article including developer interviews and game trivia
- SCUMM Bar - Comprehensive fan site for the series
- The World of Monkey Island - Another great fan site
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
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| GOG.com | |
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Essential improvements
Patches
- Patch v1.1 is the latest patch.
Replacement installer and launcher
Bennyboy's Replacement Installer enables installing the game on modern systems. It includes his Improved Launcher which enables CD-less play and can also install the latest patch.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\Saves\efmi.cfg[Note 1] |
| Mac OS (Classic) |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\Saves\[Note 1] |
| Mac OS (Classic) |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| GOG Galaxy |
Video settings
Video settings.
Input settings
Key mapping.
Controls mapping.
Audio settings
Audio and input settings.
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Italian | ||||
| Portuguese | ||||
| Spanish |
Issues fixed
The game won't install
| Use Replacement installer and launcher[citation needed] |
|---|
| (alternative) Run the game using ResidualVM[1] |
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Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 7 | |
| OpenGL | 1.2 |
| Executable | PPC | 16-bit | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windows | |||||
| Mac OS (Classic) |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | Miles Sound System | |
| Cutscenes | Bink Video |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 95 | 98, ME, 2000 |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 200 MHz | Intel Pentium II |
| System memory (RAM) | 32 MB (9x/ME) 64 MB (2000) |
64 MB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 8 MB | 1.2 GB |
| Video card (GPU) | PCI or AGP 3D accelerator card 4 MB of VRAM DirectX 7.0a compatible | AGP 3D accelerator card 8 MB of VRAM |
| Sound (audio device) | 16-Bit Sound card | |
| Mac OS | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 9.2.2 | |
| Processor (CPU) | PowerPC G3 233 MHz | PowerPC G3 333 MHz |
| System memory (RAM) | 32 MB | 96 MB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 250 MB | 500 MB |
| Video card (GPU) | ATI Rage Pro 128 3dfx Voodoo3 6 MB of VRAM OpenGL 1.2 compatible | 8 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%,%PROGRAMDATA%, or%WINDIR%might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStoreon Windows Vista and later (more details).
References
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