AeroGauge Recompilation

About

AeroGauge: Recompiled is a PC version of the Nintendo 64 racing game AeroGauge that runs your own copy of the game in a native window. Targets are 64-bit Windows 10 or later with Direct3D 12, 64-bit Linux with Vulkan, and Android 9 or later on ARM64; macOS is not supported. It includes an in-game settings screen.

How it differs from the original

Adds graphics options such as resolution, widescreen, HUD placement, anti-aliasing and full-course geometry, an Easy Turbo plus Boost Start assist, split-screen two-player controller assignment, and experimental mod and RT64 texture-pack support.

Getting started

Download the archive for your system from Releases, extract it, and put your legally dumped USA or Japanese Rev A ROM in that folder, named AeroGauge (USA).z64 or AeroGauge (Japan) (Rev A).z64. Start the aerogauge_modern executable on Windows or Linux; if both ROMs are present USA is the default. On Android, install the APK and use Import ROM.

Known issues & limitations

• Full-course geometry is experimental and may reduce performance or cause visual errors.
• Mod support is experimental, and packages must target AeroGauge Recompiled.
• macOS is not a supported target in this branch.
• Full-course geometry and mod support are experimental, and platform, driver and controller coverage is incomplete.

What you need to run it

Features

• Enhancements include draw-distance and course-geometry options, plus separate Easy Turbo + Boost Start options for each player.
• The project supports installing and managing AeroGauge packages and RT64 texture packs; mod support is experimental.
• Two players can race in split screen.
• The Japanese Rev A version retains its original title, vehicle, course, and difficulty names, announcer, and game behavior.

How to install

1. Download the archive for your system from GitHub Releases and extract it to a folder.
2. Start `aerogauge_modern.exe` on Windows or `./aerogauge_modern` on Linux.

Controls

• Steer with the arrow keys or W/A/S/D, or the gamepad left stick.
• Drift with Z or the gamepad left trigger.
• Open Settings during play with Escape, F10, or controller Back.
• Switch fullscreen with F11 or Alt+Enter.

Additional notes

Saves

Each region has separate game saves.

FAQ

What is AeroGauge Recompilation?

AeroGauge Recompilation is an open-source recompilation of AeroGauge. The original game's compiled code translated into a native program for a new platform, usually a PC port. The original game ran on N64.

Do I need the original game files to run AeroGauge Recompilation?

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