Difference between revisions of "Lighthouse: The Dark Being"
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|February 9, 2018|wrapper=ScummVM}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|February 9, 2018|wrapper=ScummVM}} | ||
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− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Adventure }} |
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Steampunk }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | }} | ||
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|gogcom id = 1322165223 | |gogcom id = 1322165223 | ||
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|wikipedia = Lighthouse:_The_Dark_Being | |wikipedia = Lighthouse:_The_Dark_Being | ||
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+ | |current state = The setup executable of the retail version is 16-bit and does not work on 64-bit systems; see [[#Retail 3rd-party installers|Retail 3rd-party installers]] to bypass this issue. | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
+ | {{++}} Can be played on [[Engine:ScummVM|ScummVM]]. | ||
{{GOG.com links|1322165223|lighthouse_the_dark_being}} | {{GOG.com links|1322165223|lighthouse_the_dark_being}} | ||
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
− | The game has a series of patches which must be installed in a specific order. The | + | {{ii}} The game has a series of patches which must be installed in a specific order. The SierraHelp 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. | ||
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===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. | ||
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====[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 installation folder onto the computer of your choice).<ref name=Expack3>{{Refcheck|user=Expack3|date=2018-02-08|comment=}}</ref> | {{++}} 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. | ||
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====[http://www.squirtthecat.com/games/lighthouse/index.html SquirtTheCat]==== | ====[http://www.squirtthecat.com/games/lighthouse/index.html SquirtTheCat]==== | ||
{{++}} Removes interlacing in cutscenes. | {{++}} Removes interlacing in cutscenes. |
Revision as of 10:00, 9 April 2024
Developers | |
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Sierra On-Line | |
Publishers | |
Retail | Sierra On-Line |
Digital | Activision |
Engines | |
SCI3 | |
Alternative | ScummVM |
Release dates | |
DOS | September 20, 1996[1] |
Windows | September 20, 1996[2] |
Mac OS (Classic) | 1996 |
Windows (ScummVM) | February 9, 2018 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Perspectives | First-person |
Genres | Adventure |
Themes | Steampunk |
Lighthouse: The Dark Being is a singleplayer first-person adventure game.
The setup executable of the retail version is 16-bit and does not work on 64-bit systems; see Retail 3rd-party installers to bypass this issue.
General information
- Can be played on ScummVM.
- GOG.com Community Discussions
- GOG.com Support Page
Availability
- A demo is available from ScummVM.
Essential improvements
Patches
- The game has a series of patches which must be installed in a specific order. The SierraHelp 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).[3]
- 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.[3]
- Limited to Windows XP and higher.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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DOS | |
Windows | |
Mac OS (Classic) |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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DOS | |
Windows | |
Mac OS (Classic) |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy |
- ScummVM 2.1+ supports cloud saves on third-party cloud storage services. See the ScummVM documentation for details.
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
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) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
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 |
Controller types |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
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
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 |
- The Windows requirements are from the GOG.com version.
References
- ↑ Online Gaming Review - last accessed on 2024-03-31 (archived)
- ↑ Online Gaming Review - last accessed on 2024-03-31 (archived)
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Verified by User:Expack3 on 2018-02-08