Forums > Game Forums > Archimedean Dynasty > Can you play this without a joystick?
St. Martyne (3648) on 6/14/2009 7:14 PM · edited · Permalink · Report
Hey, this looks like an awesome game! Why haven't I heard of it before?
As for joystick, that depends. Personally, I have no problem playing all Wing Commanders, X-Wings, Privateers and even simulations games like IL2 with a keyboard. But some people can't stand it.
As for XP, this is a DOS game, right? So, nothing a DOSBox or VDMSound can't handle.
EDIT: A precursor to AquaNOX, eh? That explains it. Need it, now.
Sicarius (61518) on 6/15/2009 7:51 AM · edited · Permalink · Report
I had to think for a second which game this is - the English name is just plain stupid :). "Schleichfahrt" sounds so much better. But anyway to answer your question:
Yes, you can technically play the game through without a joystick. I wouldn't recommend it but than again I always had one so I'm kind of spoiled in these things ;). Still I would recommend buying one and then also getting AquaNox 1 & 2, the in-official successors to Schleichfahrt. That's three great games alone that you could use it for and isn't that worth the investment of 30€ / $30 (Logitech Extreme 3D Pro - the one without Force Feedback)?
In terms of playability under XP I recommend using DosBox. There is a way without it but believe me it's a pain in the ass...