Posted April 21, 2012
I see that Fahrenheit isn't on the list yet. I tested it on my Samsung NC10 Plus and it works fine.
The only thing you have to keep in mind when redefining the keys of the numpad is that they are usually to the right of the arrow keys, so during QTEs the numpad set is represented by the right circle. If you just redefine them to use e.g. WASD, the key sets will be inverted in relation to the circles on screen. If you get the feeling that the QTEs don't respond to the keys you press (or only when you're required to press two keys at the same time), check the key configuration and try to switch the sets.
Btw, I thought the mouse movements were actually easier to handle with a touchpad than the mouse, so I think I'm enjoying this more on the netbook, but maybe that's just me.
Syberia & Syberia 2 should work on a netbook, too. I played the second half of Syberia 2 on mine without issues.
Other GOG games that work fine on my netbook:
Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templar (ScummVM)
Dark Fall: The Journey
Little Big Adventure (DosBox)
Might & Magic 3: Isles of Terra (DosBox)
The Temple of Elemental Evil works but calculating turns takes significantly longer than on my desktop PC, especially when there are a lot of participants in a battle.
Dark Fall: Lights Out is playable but the videos don't run smoothly for me, there is a bit of sound stuttering and lag.
Neverwinter Nights (already on the list) is a mixed bag for me; it works on my netbook, too, but isn't quite the same as on the desktop. The risk of the game lagging is a lot higher than on the desktop, you might have to set the graphics options very low and the camera control isn't that smooth and easy with a touchpad. It's playable, but that one's a game I'd prefer to play on a desktop PC, especially with fan-made modules.
The only thing you have to keep in mind when redefining the keys of the numpad is that they are usually to the right of the arrow keys, so during QTEs the numpad set is represented by the right circle. If you just redefine them to use e.g. WASD, the key sets will be inverted in relation to the circles on screen. If you get the feeling that the QTEs don't respond to the keys you press (or only when you're required to press two keys at the same time), check the key configuration and try to switch the sets.
Btw, I thought the mouse movements were actually easier to handle with a touchpad than the mouse, so I think I'm enjoying this more on the netbook, but maybe that's just me.
Syberia & Syberia 2 should work on a netbook, too. I played the second half of Syberia 2 on mine without issues.
Other GOG games that work fine on my netbook:
Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templar (ScummVM)
Dark Fall: The Journey
Little Big Adventure (DosBox)
Might & Magic 3: Isles of Terra (DosBox)
The Temple of Elemental Evil works but calculating turns takes significantly longer than on my desktop PC, especially when there are a lot of participants in a battle.
Dark Fall: Lights Out is playable but the videos don't run smoothly for me, there is a bit of sound stuttering and lag.
Neverwinter Nights (already on the list) is a mixed bag for me; it works on my netbook, too, but isn't quite the same as on the desktop. The risk of the game lagging is a lot higher than on the desktop, you might have to set the graphics options very low and the camera control isn't that smooth and easy with a touchpad. It's playable, but that one's a game I'd prefer to play on a desktop PC, especially with fan-made modules.
Post edited April 21, 2012 by Leroux
