Discworld Noir

Discworld Noir is a psychological horror point-and-click adventure game released in 1999, set in Terry Pratchett's Discworld universe. The game is notoriously difficult to run on modern Windows systems (10/11) due to its original reliance on Windows 98, outdated DRM drivers, and specific graphics requirements. Preservation efforts typically rely on community-made fixes like the 'Loma Patch', which replaces the executable to bypass compatibility issues. Alternatively, players use Virtual Machines running Windows 98 or play the PlayStation version via emulation, though the latter has reduced animation quality compared to the PC version.

Discworld Noir is listed as a Fan Games & Homebrew entry in CheckpointDB's preservation database.

It is grouped under Adventure, making it easier to compare with related preservation projects and enhanced classics.

This record is treated as its own version or project, separate from normal game database entries.