ScummVM

Business Profile

Core Value Proposition

ScummVM provides the ability to run classic graphical adventure and role-playing games by replacing the original game executables with its own rewritten code, allowing these games to run on systems they were not designed for.

Target Customer

Gamers and retro gaming enthusiasts who want to play classic adventure and RPG titles on modern platforms; developers and contributors who test daily builds and participate in the community

Key Differentiator

Not an emulator; a complete rewrite of the games' executables; supports 325+ adventure games across a wide range of platforms; actively developed with community involvement

Implementation Timeline

Value can be realized quickly once you install ScummVM and provide the game data files; ongoing improvements with new daily builds as they are released

Pain Points

1Requires ownership or access to the game's data files to run games
2Not all games are supported; users should check the compatibility page for details
3To test new games or features, daily development builds and testing guidelines are used, indicating ongoing development and potential early bugs

Key Features

1Replaces game executables to run classic games rather than emulating hardware
2Supports 325+ adventure and related games
3Cross-Platform: runs on Windows, Linux, macOS, iOS, Android, PS Vita, Switch, Dreamcast, AmigaOS, Atari/FreeMiNT, RISC OS, Haiku, PSP, PS3, Maemo, GCW Zero and more
4Active community with forums and Discord server; extensive documentation and development resources
5Daily development builds for testing new features and game support

Target Customer Industries

Client Results

1Ability to play a large library of classic titles on modern hardware
2Cross-platform access enabling play on multiple devices
3Ongoing updates and new game support through daily builds

Competitive Advantages

1Not a traditional emulator, but a complete rewrite of game executables
2Large and growing library of supported titles
3Cross-platform compatibility across many systems
4Active development, daily builds, and community support

Key Benefits

1Play a large library of classic games on modern hardware

2Cross-platform availability across many devices

3Active development with daily builds and community involvement

4No games are bundled; requires original game data, with some titles available for free on the downloads page

Additional Product Information

Product Description

ScummVM is a program that lets you run classic graphical adventure and role-playing games by replacing the games' executables with its own rewritten code, on systems those games were never designed for. It supports 325+ titles across many platforms and is actively developed by an online community.

Target Market

Individual gamers and retro gaming enthusiasts; developers and contributors involved in testing and expanding ScummVM

Unique Value Proposition

Run classic adventure games on modern systems by replacing executables with a rewritten engine, enabling broad cross-platform support and ongoing community-driven development

Technical Requirements

Need your own copies of game data to add to ScummVM; supports Windows, Linux, macOS, iOS, Android and more; access to daily builds for testing new features

Pricing Model

Donations via PayPal; code contributions highly valued

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