Open-source Games That You Like?
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Since lots of people want to know what games will be available at launch, I've made a list of games/apps which are actually feasible for the Pandora, with working versions possible either a few days after or a month after launch.
I looked at the specs required, in combination with searching for a readily-available ARM debian package for the game/app. There are so many games and apps which already have ARM ports, it means there are lots of Linux-native games which will almost work out of the box (with the right drivers and possibly a little tweaking).
Each app is rated out of 10 in terms of how quickly and easily they could be ported. I haven't included anything that could take much longer to port.
1. [6/10] Flight Gear Flight Simulator
An ARM port is readily available. It requires an OpenGL card with 64MB of RAM - Dedicate the other 64MB to the actual program and this could be possible. The textures may have to be toned down slightly to get a good framerate. The dual analog sticks will make flying quite easy.
2. [8/10] Wormux
This game's similar to the Worms games, and should work on the Pandora. An ARM Port is available. It requires 256MB of RAM, which will have to be cut down somehow. Other than that, this game will work very well. This game could use the touchscreen for much of the gameplay.
3. [10/10] Open Arena
A Quake 3-style FPS which will work brilliantly on the Pandora. An ARM port is available, and the game can be scaled to any processor. The game will be very playable with 128mb of RAM, as it can run on as little as 32MB. The processor in the Pandora will give gorgeous frame rates, especially with the OpenGL ES power. What's more, the dual analog sticks should make gameplay very fun indeed. Wifi means internet multiplayer. Awesome!
4. [7/10] Extreme Tux Racer
Slide a penguin down a hill. Again, an ARM port is available. but the textures will need to be lowered slightly. The Pandora is otherwise perfectly suited for this game.
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I might do more later, but that's a start...
Add your own by searching here:
http://packages.debian.org/search?keywords=
Search for an app/game in the top-right corner, and make sure you click "ARM" for the architecture. Once you've confirmed an app has an ARM port, look at the project website to see the specs.
I looked at the specs required, in combination with searching for a readily-available ARM debian package for the game/app. There are so many games and apps which already have ARM ports, it means there are lots of Linux-native games which will almost work out of the box (with the right drivers and possibly a little tweaking).
Each app is rated out of 10 in terms of how quickly and easily they could be ported. I haven't included anything that could take much longer to port.
1. [6/10] Flight Gear Flight Simulator
An ARM port is readily available. It requires an OpenGL card with 64MB of RAM - Dedicate the other 64MB to the actual program and this could be possible. The textures may have to be toned down slightly to get a good framerate. The dual analog sticks will make flying quite easy.
2. [8/10] Wormux
This game's similar to the Worms games, and should work on the Pandora. An ARM Port is available. It requires 256MB of RAM, which will have to be cut down somehow. Other than that, this game will work very well. This game could use the touchscreen for much of the gameplay.
3. [10/10] Open Arena
A Quake 3-style FPS which will work brilliantly on the Pandora. An ARM port is available, and the game can be scaled to any processor. The game will be very playable with 128mb of RAM, as it can run on as little as 32MB. The processor in the Pandora will give gorgeous frame rates, especially with the OpenGL ES power. What's more, the dual analog sticks should make gameplay very fun indeed. Wifi means internet multiplayer. Awesome!
4. [7/10] Extreme Tux Racer
Slide a penguin down a hill. Again, an ARM port is available. but the textures will need to be lowered slightly. The Pandora is otherwise perfectly suited for this game.
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I might do more later, but that's a start...
Add your own by searching here:
http://packages.debian.org/search?keywords=
Search for an app/game in the top-right corner, and make sure you click "ARM" for the architecture. Once you've confirmed an app has an ARM port, look at the project website to see the specs.
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Frozen Bubble I think that should be easy to port.
ARM is available and game itself is fun like hell without high hardware requirements
Description from wikipedia: Frozen Bubble is a free software Puzzle Bobble style computer game which is available on several operating systems including Linux, Windows, Mac OS X and the Symbian Series 60 line of smartphones. There is also a single player Java applet version.
ARM is available and game itself is fun like hell without high hardware requirements
Description from wikipedia: Frozen Bubble is a free software Puzzle Bobble style computer game which is available on several operating systems including Linux, Windows, Mac OS X and the Symbian Series 60 line of smartphones. There is also a single player Java applet version.
Mithrildor
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Wifi doesnt mean Internet multiplayer , there still as to be a server.
I think you can play all internet flash games thx to the internet browser.
I think you can play all internet flash games thx to the internet browser.
benjymous
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You can get a full list of the debian games packages here:
http://packages.debian.org/stable/games/
(and more in the "testing" branch, although those might be more problematic)
http://packages.debian.org/stable/games/
(and more in the "testing" branch, although those might be more problematic)
cosurgi
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Already has been discussed.
Is it possible for moderators to merge thoe two threads?
Is it possible for moderators to merge thoe two threads?
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jakshep2
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Phoar Moar Buhkets!
taken from the open arena website
You can run/play it on processors as slow as a Pentium 90MHz with 32MB of RAM, but it is recommended for at least a PII 233MHz processor, with at least 96MB of RAM, for any playability. This game is MORE DETAILED than that other one.
You can run/play it on processors as slow as a Pentium 90MHz with 32MB of RAM, but it is recommended for at least a PII 233MHz processor, with at least 96MB of RAM, for any playability. This game is MORE DETAILED than that other one.
