Do I need the original game files to run Azure Dreams Recompilation?

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

Azure Dreams Recompilation

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

About

A static recompilation of Azure Dreams built on psxrecomp and recomp-ui, distributed as an owned-input setup kit. You supply your own disc image and BIOS dump, and first-run setup generates and compiles the game on your machine. It targets the USA release (disc serial SLUS-00614).

Getting started

In the setup wizard select your disc image (a Redump CUE/BIN or a CHD) and your SCPH-1001 (USA) BIOS, then run Generate & rebuild; the first run compiles the game and takes several minutes.

Known issues & limitations

Native setup and gameplay on Linux and macOS have not been verified.
Full-game completion, audio fidelity, and multiplayer are not claimed.
Runtime snapshots from older builds are not confirmed compatible.

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).

On Linux and macOS, install CMake, Ninja, Python 3, and a C/C++ compiler first.

Features

The setup flow generates and compiles the game locally.
Setup produces normal and diagnostic builds.
Ordinary memory-card saves are preserved across updates.
You can use the title standalone or manage it with Retro Launcher.

How to install

Download the setup ZIP for your platform from Releases and extract it into a writable folder.
Start Azure_Dreams; on Windows, use the .exe.
In the setup wizard, select your disc image and BIOS file.
Choose Generate & rebuild and wait several minutes for the first run to compile and start the game.

Summarised from the project's README.

Media

Licensing & legal

The kit and its release archives contain no game disc, retail BIOS, generated game code or saved game.

Additional notes

Diagnostic build: Setup produces both a normal and a diagnostic build.

FAQ

What is Azure Dreams Recompilation?: Azure Dreams Recompilation is an open-source recompilation of Azure Dreams. 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 Azure Dreams Recompilation?: Yes. The project does not include the original game's assets, so you need your own copy.