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ScummVM 2.8.1 🞉

ScummVM is a cross-platform virtual machine that allows users to run classic adventure games written for certain game engines on modern operating systems.

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ScummVM is an open-source software project that provides a platform to run classic adventure games that were originally developed for various gaming platforms. The software works by emulating the game engine of the original game, thereby allowing the game to run on modern hardware and operating systems. The project started as a tool to run LucasArts' SCUMM engine games, but over time, it has grown to support more than 250 classic games from various game developers. ScummVM is released under the GNU General Public License, and the source code is available for anyone to view, modify, and distribute.

ScummVM's architecture consists of several components that work together to provide a seamless experience for the user. The software is built on top of a virtual machine, which provides a layer of abstraction between the game engine and the underlying hardware and operating system. The virtual machine is responsible for handling input/output operations, memory management, and other low-level tasks, thereby allowing the game engine to focus on the game logic. The virtual machine also provides a standardized interface for the game engine to interact with the host system, making it easier to port the software to different platforms.

To use ScummVM, the user needs to provide the game data files, which include the game graphics, sound, and other resources required to run the game. Once the game data files are provided, ScummVM will detect the game and launch it, providing an interface to configure the game settings and controls. ScummVM also provides various features to enhance the gaming experience, such as save/load states, game speed control, and support for multiple languages. In summary, ScummVM is a powerful and flexible tool that allows gamers to relive their childhood memories by running classic adventure games on modern hardware and operating systems.

Website: https://www.scummvm.org/

Port: https://github.com/SerenityOS/serenity/tree/master/Ports/scummvm

Dependencies: freetype libiconv libjpeg libmad libmpeg2 libpng libtheora SDL2 🖧

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