Report Lab Zero Releases Images Of Skullgirls Running On Linux

[Kai]

Work on the Linux version of Skullgirls has hit a new milestone: you can start it up! An update containing a batch of images has been released by Lab Zero, showing the Linux version in action (courtesy of cybik, who is a volunteer working on the port).

Here's a list of some general updates!

• The game runs on 14.04 Linux. "Runs" is a far cry from being finished (or fully playable), but it's a significant milestone!
• Sound shows signs of progress
• Graphics are working for menus and some animations (credits, story scenes, character selection (without characters))
• Still working on graphics stuff for character animations Input for SDL-detected joysticks works with both gamepads (tested an Xbox360 wired gamepad) and FightSticks (tested a Madcatz Tekken Hybrid TE)
• Keyboards still aren't working but show up as detected.

Updates and progress are sporadic and a little unpredictable, but we hope to keep the community more informed with developments for the Linux version moving forward!

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Though no specific timeline has been given do to the volunteer nature of the process, the stated reaffirmation by Lab Zero to share updates with the community leads one to believe we'll be kept up-to-date as it develops.

 

[Luiskingm14]

What about the OS X VERSION ????

 

[DimitriAwsometh]

I say, good show.

 

[Raptor1138]

That Original Xbox controller tho

 

[Goodbye18000]

I dunno man. If this was Ubisoft this would be greenlit to ship in it's current state

 

[K.Radical]

Great news! I don't know how many players are waiting for that version, but in all cases more compatibility is always welcome!

 

[KaboomKid]

Squaregirls, ready for action!

 

[Tank]

<-(not that tech savvy)

is linux popular? I mean I've heard of it but i never hear of people actually using it.

 

[MetroKoolAid]

is linux popular? I mean I've heard of it but i never hear of people actually using it.

Yes. Yes it is. It's very big in the PC community. A lot of programmers and even gamers like to use it. The reason for Linux not being the most used OS (and why you haven't heard much about it) is because it's not as user friendly compared to Windows or MacOS and backed by a reputable company (Linux is free and there's so many different "flavors" of Linux that are made by different groups of people). On the gaming spectrum, a big reason why many games aren't on it is because there's no DirectX support because it's owned by Microsoft. DirectX is freaken sexy and it would be hard to ditch it after using it for so long. Because of this, there's a lack of games so there really isn't a super big push away from Windows because you would be very limited in the entire PC gaming library (This is the main point why I haven't switched to Linux).

 

[earlfriend]

Hey, look! More progress!

 

[cybik]

What about the OS X VERSION ????

If memory serves, no OSX version was ever promised.

I will say this though: we're using SDL2.

 

[Skullmageddon]

Skullgirls: Nidhogg Edition

 

[WayForger]

Soon I will be able to actually play Skullgirls with people. Mac support is on the horizon.

Spoiler

 

[PaperBag_Sniper]

Since linux is a free operating system. Mac users could get in on Skullgirls once this version of the game is released. All it would take is dual booting between OSX and Ubuntu (or the appropriate derivation like SteamOS) to get things rolling. It's not ideal since I assume most people want to use the their primary OS as their gaming platform but a linux port would greatly increase the number of people who could have access to the game.

Also, I've been using Linux Mint for a few weeks now and I'm loving it.