Okay, guys, so I’ve been wanting to play this game, “The Warriors,” for a while now. It’s an old game, originally for PlayStation 2, and I heard there is a fan-made PC version. However, I’m on Linux, which added another layer of complexity. But guess what? I finally got it working, and I’m here to share how I did it.
First, I searched online and found out that there’s no official PC port for “The Warriors.” Bummer, right? But the gaming community is awesome, and someone mentioned using a PS2 emulator called PCSX2. I downloaded it from its website. It’s open-source and available for Linux, so that was a good start.
Next, I needed the game itself. Since it’s not officially available for PC, I had to find an ISO file of the PS2 game. This wasn’t easy, and it is in a grey area legally. After some searching, I finally found one.
With PCSX2 installed and the ISO file ready, I thought I was good to go. But nope, it wasn’t that simple. I had to configure PCSX2, which involved messing with BIOS settings and controller configurations. It took some trial and error, watching a few videos online, but eventually, I got it right.
Then came the moment of truth. I fired up PCSX2, selected the ISO file, and… it worked! The game started, and I was finally playing “The Warriors” on my Linux machine. It felt amazing. The gameplay was smooth, and I didn’t encounter any major issues. It felt like a time machine. I can finally play “The Warriors”, and I love it.
So, to recap, here’s what I did:
- Downloaded and installed the PCSX2 emulator.
- Found and downloaded an ISO file of “The Warriors” for PS2.
- Configured PCSX2’s settings (BIOS, controller, etc.).
- Ran the game through the emulator.
It’s a bit of a process, but totally worth it if you’re a fan of the game.
Now, I know some of you might be thinking about using Wine to run Windows games on Linux. I did try using Wine. I downloaded a windows version and tried to run it via Wine. It didn’t work. It can be a good option for some games, but it didn’t work for me in this case. Also, some people mentioned using Steam and its compatibility mode called Proton. While Steam is great and I use it for other games, it didn’t help me with “The Warriors” since it’s not officially on Steam.
Anyway, that’s my experience getting “The Warriors” to run on Linux. It took some effort, but I’m really happy with the result. If you have any questions, feel free to ask, and I’ll do my best to help. Happy gaming!
