Fixing unplayable games

[prafull]

Patch for Batman Vengeance [SLES 50355] (E)

This quick fix seems to work but needs testing.

[tony971]

If you're still taking requests, The Sims hangs while creating your sim.

[Konoko56]

Enable the EETiminghack and DMAC busy hack seems to help a bit on the Sims, but it is not playable at the moment.

[arapapa]

NTSC-J

Ice Age 2 (J)(SLPM-66497) - Intro screen freeze fix

[hamlet]

how about ruff trigger?

[CK1]

how about ruff trigger?

I don't think anybody here currently owns that game unfortunately.

[prafull]

Patch for Titeuf Mega Compet [SLES 52711] (F)

[CK1]

how about ruff trigger?

Actually, Ruff Trigger should work fine. You should be able to go in-game using the hacks listed here:

https://forums.pcsx2.net/Thread-Ruff-Tri...4-U--28733

Also, has anybody tested Ice Age to see how far it gets with the NTSC-J patch? Does it need EE cache anymore?

[prafull]

Also, has anybody tested Ice Age to see how far it gets with the NTSC-J patch? Does it need EE cache anymore?

I cleared few levels using the original US patch posted by kozarovv in this thread and it seems to makes the game completely playable (no need of ee cache) so NTSC-J patch should be fine too.

[CK1]

Hmm, I'm afraid Evolution Snowboarding won't be able to patched as easy. It's still playable, but booting it and getting started is a PITA. The EE cache is only required during FMVs and boss battles; but if the user switches too early/late then the game will crash or throw a random DMA error. I'm sure there's more to it like VIF timing as well.