Difference between revisions of "Lighthouse: The Dark Being"
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===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
The game has a series of patches which must be installed in a specific order. The Sierra Help Pages provides a [http://sierrahelp.com/Patches-Updates/Patches-Updates-Games/LighthouseUpdates.html patches page] which lists the patches in the order in which they must be installed. | The game has a series of patches which must be installed in a specific order. The Sierra Help Pages provides a [http://sierrahelp.com/Patches-Updates/Patches-Updates-Games/LighthouseUpdates.html patches page] which lists the patches in the order in which they must be installed. | ||
− | {{ii}}Adds additional features, such as a built-in help system, the ability for the cursor to highlight interactive elements, and tweaks difficulty of certain puzzles. | + | {{ii}} Adds additional features, such as a built-in help system, the ability for the cursor to highlight interactive elements, and tweaks difficulty of certain puzzles. |
===Retail 3rd-party installers=== | ===Retail 3rd-party installers=== | ||
{{ii}} 3rd-party installers for the retail version will automatically apply the latest official patches and configure the game for CD-less play. | {{ii}} 3rd-party installers for the retail version will automatically apply the latest official patches and configure the game for CD-less play. | ||
====[http://sierrahelp.com/Patches-Updates/NewSierraInstallers.html#L Sierra Help Files]==== | ====[http://sierrahelp.com/Patches-Updates/NewSierraInstallers.html#L Sierra Help Files]==== | ||
− | {{++}} Cross-platform due to its use of DOSBox (requires copy-pasting the | + | {{++}} Cross-platform due to its use of DOSBox (requires copy-pasting the installation folder onto the computer of your choice).<ref name=Expack3>{{Refcheck|user=Expack3|date=2018-02-08|comment=}}</ref> |
{{--}} Does not remove interlacing in cutscenes. | {{--}} Does not remove interlacing in cutscenes. | ||
====[http://www.squirtthecat.com/games/lighthouse/index.html SquirtTheCat]==== | ====[http://www.squirtthecat.com/games/lighthouse/index.html SquirtTheCat]==== |
Revision as of 04:12, 9 February 2018
Developers | |
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Sierra Entertainment | |
Engines | |
SCI | |
Release dates | |
DOS | January 1, 1996 |
Windows | January 1, 1996 |
Mac OS (Classic) | January 1, 1996 |
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | ||||
GOG.com |
Essential improvements
Patches
The game has a series of patches which must be installed in a specific order. The Sierra Help Pages provides a patches page which lists the patches in the order in which they must be installed.
- Adds additional features, such as a built-in help system, the ability for the cursor to highlight interactive elements, and tweaks difficulty of certain puzzles.
Retail 3rd-party installers
- 3rd-party installers for the retail version will automatically apply the latest official patches and configure the game for CD-less play.
Sierra Help Files
- Cross-platform due to its use of DOSBox (requires copy-pasting the installation folder onto the computer of your choice).[1]
- Does not remove interlacing in cutscenes.
SquirtTheCat
- Removes interlacing in cutscenes.
- Automatically applies aspect-corrected upscaling when the game is run at a resolution higher than SVGA.[1]
- Limited to Windows XP and higher.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Save game data location
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy |
Video settings
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 7, 9 | GOG.com version only. |
DOS video modes | SVGA |
Executable | PPC | 16-bit | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||||
Mac OS (Classic) |
System requirements
- The Windows requirements are from the GOG.com version.
DOS | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 5.0 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel 80486DX | |
System memory (RAM) | 8 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | ||
Other | 2X CD-ROM drive |
Mac OS | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 7.1 | |
Processor (CPU) | PowerPC 601 | |
System memory (RAM) | 16 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 20 MB | |
Other | 2X CD-ROM drive Sound Manager 3.1 |
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 7 | 8, 10 |
Processor (CPU) | 1.8 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | 1 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | DirectX 7 compatible | DirectX 9 compatible |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Verified by User:Expack3 on 2018-02-08