I had this issue with znes and fixed it after setting the GUI=1 in the znes config file.
I now have the same problem with project64.
I have mala installed and project64.
I see all nintendo64 games in mala
I can launch game from game list in mala
I can play said game
When i hit the esc key - it kicks me to mala game menu but the little black box saying "starting game" is still up and I cant get out of this without exiting male.
Is there a quick fix?
I have installed the hacked version and followed UncleTs guide to the letter.