Jump to content

Can I upgrade to Win8 and still play VNs?


Recommended Posts

So I have Windows 8 and I'm not going to lie, Win8 sucks for Vn's.

It adds trouble BUT most of the Vn's end up working on it.

 

If you do that I would still advise you to download a virtual machine with XP for example to run the few ones that do not work well on Win8 (Cf. ever17 for me)

 

So it's okay to upgrade to Win8, you are just going to have a little more trouble sometimes.

 

I can't give you an exact list though, and you'll most likely run one day into problems no one had before :P

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Basically what maefdomn said. I have windows 8 and it runs key vns, Steins;Gate, Tsukihime series, and F/SN so I'm assuming that most of the other vns work fine.

 

I have no idea for 8.1 since I'm scared to upgrade to it. When I installed the preview, it broke Grisaia. (Can someone with 8.1 tell me if it's safe to upgrade or not?)

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Windows 8.1 is pretty much the same as plain 8 when it comes to compatibility with older vns. Grisaia should work on 8.1 though.

 

If people really have the weird urge to "upgrade" to Windows 8+ then the best bet would be as maefdomn said: have a virtual machine ready for the vns that won't work.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

I'm currently using Windows 8 right now to play games and VNs. I can say that all apps that works with 7 runs fine here. The key is to disable the annonying UAC (User Account Control) that shoves alert windows in your face everytime you open up something that requires higher privileges. UAC somewhat breaks apps that doesn't support it like most old games. Compatability mode also helps as I use it to run Battle Realms when my cousins come over =D

 

But, I recommend NOT upgrading to 8.1 because I had various issues with it even when using compatability mode and UAC turned off. I cannot run Age of Empires 3, Battle Realms, Starcraft and some other old games like in 8. Old games also break DWM(Windows Aero) until I restart the PC.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

iam using 8.1 since its a requirement at my school to have the latest version of windows running.

but for me most games and vn's just work fine and that includes age of empires 3.

and so far i havent really noticed any problems beside the regular occuring stuff that anyone gets.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.
×
×
  • Create New...