What is Bomberman Fantasy Race Recompilation?

Bomberman Fantasy Race Recompilation is an open-source recompilation of Bomberman Fantasy Race. 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 Bomberman Fantasy Race Recompilation?

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

Bomberman Fantasy Race Recompilation

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

Based on Bomberman Fantasy Race

Bomberman Fantasy Race Recompilation screenshot

Links, repository & details

About

A static recompilation of Bomberman Fantasy Race built on psxrecomp and recomp-ui. It can be run standalone from a release zip with the built-in recomp-ui Generate & Build flow, or managed through the optional Retro Launcher hub. The player must own the original game.

Getting started

Run it standalone from the release zip using the built-in Generate & Build flow, or use Retro Launcher to manage installs, updates, ROM/BIOS wiring and queued builds. You must own the original game; disc images are placed in a disc folder, and OpenBIOS is used for generation unless you supply your own SCPH BIOS locally.

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).

You must own the original game.
OpenBIOS is used for Generate unless you supply your own SCPH locally.

Features

Race on 10 different animals across 7 fantasy courses.
Use techniques including the triangle jump, bomb dash, and catapult.
Compete with a friend in split-screen mode.
The game has a wagering system.
Use over 15 power-ups, including rocket bombs, power bombs, shields, and power suits.
Use the throw meter for long-range attacks.

How to install

Run it standalone using the release zip and the built-in recomp-ui Generate & Build flow.

Summarised from the project's README.

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Additional notes

Game info: The README lists 2 players, USA region, publisher Atlus USA and year 1998.
Dev quick start: A developer quick start uses git submodules, the psxrecomp command line tool to generate code from a disc CUE file, and CMake with Ninja to build.

FAQ

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