• @hellofriend@lemmy.world
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    02 months ago

    Tbf there are old native games on Windows that don’t work on new systems. Few years ago when I was still using Win10 I couldn’t get LOTR BFME to run. I think it’s just part of an evolving ecosystem.

    Speaking of, I should see if I can install BFME on Linux. I still have my old hard copy hanging around :>

      • @sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.works
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        02 months ago

        Yup, just find the Proton version that works and you’re good. Games can be kept running much longer with compatibility layers much like how emulators keep console games going.

        • @Evrala@lemmy.world
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          02 months ago

          I have a physical copy of Heavy Gear 2 native for Linux. Tried getting it to work some time during late Covid era and just gave up and pirated the windows copy to run through Lutris.

          Going forward I think that flatpaks can be great to keep things running in the future, or app images or bottles.

          Just, something that installs a specific version of the libraries it needs for that game only separate from the rest of the system

          Just containerize native linux games.