Android port (OpenXcom)

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There is a work-in-progress port to Android of OpenXcom here: github link

I just want to play

Ok, so if you're too lazy to build it ;) and just want to give it a try, here are the steps you should follow:

  • Get the beta apk from here and install (you'll have to trust me on this, but it only asks for filesystem access)
  • Get the OpenXcom data + extra music (tested with original ogg from Volutar). Unzip all of this in your phone under /storage/sdcard0/openxcom (you should have a /sdcard simlink, so /sdcard/openxcom should work too). If you have an external sd card, you can also place it there (/storage/extSdCard/openxcom).
  • You also need a copy of the original data (you can get that in many places if you don't have it, like steam). Copy the following folders in the same place (/sdcard/openxcom/data): GEODATA GEOGRAPH MAPS ROUTES SOUND TERRAIN UFOGRAPH UFOINTRO UNITS
  • Finally, and this is also important, you have to erase or rename the file SOUND/GM.CAT, as otherwise the game will attempt to use the original midi sound which does not work yet in android.

Differences with PC version (battlescape)

  • Path preview is enabled by default
  • Shoot works in the same way as path preview, first press to aim, second to shoot
  • Phone back button acts as right button (quits shooting mode, for instance)
  • Swipe map to scroll
  • Swipe from selected soldier to make him turn

Known issues

  • Exiting the game hangs. Just kill the app from android for now.
  • Don't leave the game while in text enter mode. When going back, it won't reappear and you'll be stuck editing the text.
  • Music keeps playing when the app is running on background

Changelog

  • beta2 (21/02/14)
    • Update to upstream 0d04dcc
    • Update SDL2 to 8225
    • Fixes #460 (exit units stats page with back button)
  • beta1

Contact

You can post on the forum thread or try to reach me on irc channel openxcom@freenode (nick 'page').