Difference between revisions of "Monkey Island 2: LeChuck's Revenge"
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{{ii}} In order to run the Classic version on modern systems you'll need to use [[DOSBox]] or [[ScummVM]]. | {{ii}} In order to run the Classic version on modern systems you'll need to use [[DOSBox]] or [[ScummVM]]. | ||
− | === | + | ===IMS Fix=== |
− | A patch <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://appsupport.disney.com/hc/en-us/articles/360000755143-Where-can-I-find-the-update-files-for-Monkey-Island-2-LeChuck-s-Revenge-|title=Monkey Island 2 patches|date=2020-06-28}}</ref> (MNKY2IMS.EXE) is available with updated sound drivers. | + | A patch <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://appsupport.disney.com/hc/en-us/articles/360000755143-Where-can-I-find-the-update-files-for-Monkey-Island-2-LeChuck-s-Revenge-|title=Monkey Island 2 patches|date=2020-06-28}}</ref> (MNKY2IMS.EXE) is available for the floppy version with updated sound drivers. |
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+ | '''Patch Name:''' IMS Fix | ||
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+ | '''Platform:''' PC | ||
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+ | '''Format:''' Floppy Disk | ||
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+ | '''Size:''' 95 KB | ||
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+ | '''Min. Requirements:''' N/A | ||
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+ | '''Posted:''' 5/91 | ||
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+ | '''Installation:''' This update will prompt you for the location of the game (where to install the patch), so have this information available before double-clicking on the update file. | ||
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+ | '''WINDOWS 95''' | ||
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+ | Double-click on the "Mnky2ims.exe" file to begin the installation. | ||
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+ | '''DOS''' | ||
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+ | In this example, we have Monkey 2 installed on our "C" drive and in the "Monkey2" directory. Type "Mnky2ims.exe c:\Monkey2" and hit the ENTER key. Before the decompression process can begin, you will receive a prompt that states "Unzip file? [Y|N]", hit the "Y" key to continue. | ||
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+ | '''Corrects:''' Adds sound support for REAL old sound cards. | ||
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+ | '''Notes:''' None | ||
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+ | '''File:''' MNKY2IMS.EXE (LucasArts FTP Site) | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== |
Revision as of 12:01, 28 June 2020
This page is for the original Monkey Island 2. For the 2010 remaster, see Monkey Island 2: LeChuck's Revenge - Special Edition.
Cover image missing, please upload it | |
Developers | |
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LucasArts | |
Engines | |
Original | SCUMM |
Alternative | ScummVM |
Release dates | |
DOS | December 1991 |
Mac OS (Classic) | December 1991 |
Taxonomy | |
Controls | Point and select |
Genres | Adventure |
Themes | Comedy, Piracy |
Series | Monkey Island |
Key points
- The Special Edition includes a "classic mode" that shifts to the original version of the game
- Can be run under ScummVM.
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | Mix 'n' Mojo copy wheel for diskette versions CD-ROM edition is DRM free. |
- This game is not available digitally.
Version differences
Diskette version
This is the original release version on either 3.5" or 5.25" disks
CD-ROM version
The CD-ROM edition has a few minor changes.
- Copy protection removed
- Lite mode removed
- Omits a brief exchange of dialogue when Guybrush gives the fish to the fisherman on the Phatt Island dock
Essential improvements
Compatibility on Modern Systems
IMS Fix
A patch [1] (MNKY2IMS.EXE) is available for the floppy version with updated sound drivers.
Patch Name: IMS Fix Platform: PC Format: Floppy Disk Size: 95 KB Min. Requirements: N/A Posted: 5/91 Installation: This update will prompt you for the location of the game (where to install the patch), so have this information available before double-clicking on the update file. WINDOWS 95 Double-click on the "Mnky2ims.exe" file to begin the installation. DOS In this example, we have Monkey 2 installed on our "C" drive and in the "Monkey2" directory. Type "Mnky2ims.exe c:\Monkey2" and hit the ENTER key. Before the decompression process can begin, you will receive a prompt that states "Unzip file? [Y|N]", hit the "Y" key to continue. Corrects: Adds sound support for REAL old sound cards. Notes: None File: MNKY2IMS.EXE (LucasArts FTP Site)
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
- The game auto detects the hardware on each startup. There is no configuration file.
- It is possible to override the detection by specifying options behind MONKEY2.EXE
Save game data location
System | Location |
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DOS | <path-to-game>\SAVEGAME.*** |
Mac OS (Classic) |
Save game cloud syncing
- ScummVM 2.1+ supports cloud saves on third-party cloud storage services. See the ScummVM documentation for details.
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
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Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | For DOSBox toggle with Alt+↵ Enter (see the glossary page for other workarounds). | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | For DOSBox use an unofficial build (see the glossary page for other workarounds). | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | For DOSBox use the DOSBox Mapper (see the glossary page for other workarounds). | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | For DOSBox use the DOSBox Mapper (see the glossary page for other 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 |
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Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | All dialogue is text-based. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | For DOSBox change the priority background value in the DOSBox configuration file. |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | retail version | |||
Spanish | retail version |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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DOS video modes |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Audio | iMUSE | for music |
System requirements
DOS | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 5.0 | 6.2 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel 286 10 MHz | Intel 486 |
System memory (RAM) | 640 KB | 1 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 9 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | VGA/MCGA |
References
- ↑ Monkey Island 2 patches - last accessed on 2020-06-28