The file Modern patch (bypass 8-bit/16-bit color requirement) is a modification for The Adventures of Lomax, a(n) arcade game. Download for free.
File Type: Game Mod
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Last Update: June 3, 2025
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Modern patch (bypass 8-bit/16-bit color requirement) is a mod for The Adventures of Lomax, created by ks99.
Description:
Note: Use only if the DxWnd method doesn't work for you!
A hexadecimal patch for Adventures of Lomax that bypasses the 8-bit/16-bit color requirement. (The error message reads "Lomax will only run on 8 and 16 bit deep desktops")
Causes transparency effect issues.
To run:
1. Backup the original LOMAX.EXE (rename it to LOMAX.EXE.BAK) and place this patched .exe into your game installation folder.
2. Set the .exe to run in compatibility mode for Windows 95/98/ME.
Method discovered by jessetsumpter of VOGONS: https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=51166
Demonstrated by RetroJackal on YouTube:
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