What is Banjo-Kazooie Decompilation?

Banjo-Kazooie Decompilation is an open-source decompilation of Banjo-Kazooie. Source code reconstructed from the original game's compiled binary, so the game can be understood, rebuilt and ported.

Do I need the original game files to run Banjo-Kazooie Decompilation?

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

Banjo-Kazooie Decompilation

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Source code reconstructed from the original game's compiled binary, so the game can be understood, rebuilt and ported.

Based on Banjo-Kazooie

Image of the original game, Banjo-Kazooie. This project has no screenshots of its own yet.

Banjo-Kazooie (original game, not this project) — Image of the original game, Banjo-Kazooie. This project has no screenshots of its own yet.

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About

The code is split into modules that can be built individually or all together with make.

Getting started

Building works on Ubuntu 18.04 or higher, or through Docker on Linux and macOS, or on GitLab CI. Install the dependencies, place a base ROM of the US v1.0 version in the project folder, and run make; other versions are chosen by adding their base ROM and setting the VERSION option.

What you need to run it

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

FAQ

What is Banjo-Kazooie Decompilation?: Banjo-Kazooie Decompilation is an open-source decompilation of Banjo-Kazooie. Source code reconstructed from the original game's compiled binary, so the game can be understood, rebuilt and ported.
Do I need the original game files to run Banjo-Kazooie Decompilation?: Yes. The project does not include the original game's assets, so you need your own copy.