Do I need the original game files to run Advanced V.G. 2 Recompilation?

Yes. The project does not include the original game's assets, so you need your own copy.

Advanced V.G. 2 Recompilation

RecompilationActive

The original game's compiled code translated into a native program for a new platform, usually a PC port.

About

A native Windows version of Advanced V.G. 2 built by static recompilation with PSXRecomp. The game's MIPS code, including the boot loader, main executable and the character, battle and event overlays, is translated to C and compiled into a native x64 executable, while the runtime emulates only the console hardware (GPU, SPU, CD-ROM). The README says it is not an emulator and does not include the game.

Getting started

You need 64-bit Windows 10 or 11 and your own dump of the Japanese disc as a .cue with its tracks.

What you need to run it

Original game files required. The project ships code only; you provide your own copy of the game (PlayStation version).

About 6 GB of free disk space is required.
An Internet connection is needed for the first build.
The data track must be MODE2/2352, 573,819,792 bytes, with the specified MD5.
The ending-music audio track is optional but recommended.

Features

The built-in launcher configures controllers, video, and audio.

How to install

Put the .cue file and its tracks in the data folder, directly or in a subfolder.
Run run.bat to validate the disc, prepare the toolchain, and build the game.
Wait for the build to reach 100%; the first build takes roughly 20–40 minutes.
Open the executable in the out folder.

Controls

The game uses a digital pad; Circle confirms, Cross cancels, and Start pauses.
The game uses a digital pad, where Circle confirms, Cross cancels and Start pauses.

Summarised from the project's README.

Licensing & legal

The README describes this as an interoperability-oriented source project, not legal advice, and says it is not affiliated with or endorsed by TGL, Sony or any other rightsholder.

FAQ

What is Advanced V.G. 2 Recompilation?: Advanced V.G. 2 Recompilation is an open-source recompilation of Advanced V.G. 2. The original game's compiled code translated into a native program for a new platform, usually a PC port. The original game ran on PlayStation.
Do I need the original game files to run Advanced V.G. 2 Recompilation?: Yes. The project does not include the original game's assets, so you need your own copy.