Sierra Classics Launcher
A customizable launcher for classic Sierra games (King's Quest, Space Quest, Leisure Suit Larry, Police Quest, Quest for Glory, and more).
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Download Latest Release
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| Windows | .zip |
Features
- Launch games via DOSBox, ScummVM, or custom programs
- Build game collection databases with up to 7 games each
- Display game artwork with hover preview
- XML-based configuration for portable use
Screenshots
| King's Quest Collection | Space Quest Collection |
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| Gabriel Knight | Leisure Suit Larry Collection |
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| Preferences - Main | Preferences - Database |
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Requirements
- Windows with .NET Framework 2.0 or higher
- DOSBox and/or ScummVM installed
- Your Sierra game files
Configuration
The launcher uses XML files for configuration:
config.xml - Application settings (paths to DOSBox/ScummVM, preferences)XML/*.xml - Game database files (one per collection)GameArt/ - Artwork images for your games
Path Placeholders
Use these in your XML files:
%CURDIR - Application directory%PATH - Default game path (from database)%GAMEART - Game artwork directory
Building from Source
Built with VB.NET Windows Forms. Open the solution file in Visual Studio:
src/Sierra Classics Launcher.sln
History
Originally created in June 2007 as a replacement for the launcher included with Vivendi's 2006 Sierra collections.
Version History
1.0.0.20 (July 2013)
- Updated Program Logo and About information
1.0.0.19 (August 2012)
- Changed ScummVM launch process
- Added ability to use any application in Program field
- Added Open menu item for opening databases
1.0.0.18 (July 2012)
- Added checkbox for remembering last opened database
- Recoded launching of applications
See docs/CHANGELOG.md for the full version history.
License
See LICENSE file.
