1997 classic adventure The Space Bar upgraded with ScummVM and Linux support

Another classic revived. The ZOOM Platform recently announced that the 1997 classic adventure The Space Bar has been upgraded to use ScummVM and there's now a Linux version to go with it.

In the announcement the ZOOM Platform said:

When we first released The Space Bar, the engine source code was considered lost. However, in early 2024, the Boffo Intergalactic Games team was able to locate it. We shared the source code with the team at ScummVM to ensure this classic adventure game was preserved. The Space Bar can now be enjoyed on any ScummVM supported system. Using ScummVM, we've updated the game on ZOOM Platform and Steam. You can now run the game natively on Windows, Linux and MacOS!

More about the game: "A shapeshifting assassin is loose on the planet Armpit VI, and all signs of its whereabouts point to a local space bar, 'The Thirsty Tentacle'. You are the only human on this bizarre planet, who happens to be a telepathic detective tasked with tracking down this dangerous criminal."

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Game Highlights:

• Rousing conversations with curious lifeforms designed by Ron Cobb, famous for the original Star Wars® trilogy aliens and cantina scenes.
• A memorable puzzle adventure from the mind of creator Steve Meretzky, known for the beloved text adventure rendition of The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy®.
• Featuring the voice talents of Alan Rickman, John DiMaggio, Ivy Austin, Guy Paul and more.
• Challenging and interesting puzzles solved with a classic point and click interface.
• 8 different alien mindscapes to explore.
• Non-linear progression, resolve the different storylines in any order.
• Charming and stylistic pre-rendered 3D graphics and cutscenes.
• A reinvigorated re-release celebrating the game’s 25th anniversary!