OpenTasks/Engine/Sfinx

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Task Name Integrate CGE2 Engine
Technical Contact(s) Arnaud Boutonné, Paul Gilbert
Subsystem Engine
Status Handled by Péter Bozsó for GSoC 2014

Background:

The authors (and right holders) of Sfinx have recently found the sources of the engine and have decided to release those under a GPLv2 licence, as well as the data files. This engine is used by the DOS only Sfinx.

The Task:

  • Clean up the code, compare it to the current CGE engine and analyze the difference
  • Integrate it in ScummVM
  • Make use of ScummVM subsystems for graphics, audio, input, ...
  • Rework code to follow our portability guidelines
  • Refactor/Objectify it

The Benefits:

  • Integrating CGE2 Engine in ScummVM will allow Sfinx to be properly freed, translated , which will provide a portable environment to play it and will allow the first English release.
  • CGE2 Engine will also benefit all the enhancement proposed by ScummVM.
  • The game will get a second life as the full (and free) version of the game will be available on our site. It will allow be translated into English for the first time.

Required Skills:

  • Good C++ skills.
  • Good knowledge of ScummVM coding conventions and portability guidelines (could be learned in less than a week)
  • Engine internals could be studied quickly. (The original authors are willing to help by answering questions)