Naughty Bear: Panic In Paradise - Xenia Canary Report

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This article delves into the compatibility of Naughty Bear: Panic in Paradise with the Xenia Canary emulator. We will explore the game's performance, potential issues, and necessary configurations to achieve optimal gameplay. This report aims to provide comprehensive insights for gamers and emulator enthusiasts interested in experiencing this title on Xenia Canary.

Validation and Setup

Before diving into the specifics, it's crucial to ensure the proper setup and validation steps are followed. The reporter has confirmed adherence to the following:

  • The FAQ has been thoroughly read, ensuring a foundational understanding of Xenia Canary's capabilities and limitations.
  • A Canary branch build of Xenia is being used, which is essential for accessing the latest fixes and improvements. Using builds from UWP/MLBS/AlexVS/master/pull requests is not recommended for accurate compatibility testing.
  • The purpose of this report is not to seek technical support but to document the game's behavior on the emulator.
  • A preliminary check was conducted to confirm that a compatibility report for this game does not already exist.
  • The main report is based on a Windows environment utilizing the D3D12 backend, which is known for its performance benefits.

Game Information

Naughty Bear: Panic in Paradise is a popular title available on the Xbox 360 Marketplace. For those interested, the game can be found at the following link:

Xbox 360 Marketplace Link

Knowing the specifics of the game and where to acquire it is an essential first step for anyone looking to emulate it.

Xenia Canary Version and Configuration

The specific version of Xenia Canary used for this report is identified by the commit hash: https://github.com/xenia-canary/xenia-canary/commit/70e44ab6ecc27eac3953fb7939225e3d5447bf86.

This level of detail is crucial for reproducibility, as different builds can yield varying results due to ongoing development and bug fixes within the emulator.

To bypass the Xbox Arcade trial screen, the following configuration tweak is necessary:

"license_mask = 1"

This modification is essential for accessing the full game and is a common step in emulating Xbox 360 titles on Xenia.

Gameplay and Issues Encountered

The initial report indicates that Naughty Bear: Panic in Paradise is playable up to the menus and in-game. This is a positive sign, suggesting a reasonable level of compatibility. However, the reporter notes uncertainty about reaching the game's ending without encountering further issues. This highlights the importance of thorough testing and documentation for identifying potential roadblocks.

The primary issues reported revolve around DLC installation. Specifically:

  • All DLC except the Paradise Island Chainsaw Massacre Set can be installed successfully. This partial success indicates that the emulator handles DLC to some extent but may have specific issues with certain content packs.
  • Attempting to install the Paradise Island Chainsaw Massacre Set results in an unhandled exception within Xenia. The error message provides valuable technical details, including the faulting module (VCRUNTIME140.dll) and exception code (0x3221225477). This information is critical for developers to diagnose and address the issue.

When any DLC is installed, the game enters an infinite loading screen with the message