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ScummVM

Runs classic graphical adventure and role-playing games using their original data files

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ScummVM supports an extensive library of over 325 adventure games, including classic titles from studios such as LucasArts, Sierra On-Line, Revolution Software, Cyan, Inc. and Westwood Studios. Alongside well-known titles like the Monkey Island series, Broken Sword, Myst and Blade Runner, it also covers more obscure adventures. A compatibility page lists which games are supported and how well. ScummVM runs on Windows, Linux, macOS, iOS, Android, PS Vita, Switch, Dreamcast, AmigaOS, Atari/FreeMiNT, RISC OS, Haiku, PSP, PS3, Maemo, GCW Zero and many more. The project's forum and Discord server are open for comments and suggestions, and users are asked to read the FAQ before posting. The project accepts donations via PayPal, though it values code contributions considerably more.

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