What is Colony Wars Recompilation?

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

Do I need the original game files to run Colony Wars Recompilation?

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

Colony Wars Recompilation

RecompilationActive

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

Based on Colony Wars

Image of the original game, Colony Wars. This project has no screenshots of its own yet.

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

Links, repository & details

About

Colony Wars Recompiled is a recompilation of Colony Wars that uses PSXRecomp and the shared recomp-ui launcher. The package contains no game disc, retail BIOS, generated retail game code or saved game. The README describes it as a release candidate, version 0.1.0, with package setup and gameplay acceptance still pending.

Getting started

You must supply your own SLUS-00543 game disc and an SCPH-5502/5552 Europe BIOS. Extract the setup ZIP into a writable folder, start the program, select your CUE file and BIOS in the setup wizard, then run Generate & rebuild and wait for the game to start.

Known issues & limitations

Package setup and gameplay acceptance are pending; native build checks do not establish gameplay support.

What you need to run it

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

You must supply your own SLUS-00543 game disc and SCPH-5502/5552 Europe BIOS.
On Linux and macOS, install CMake, Ninja, Python 3, and a C/C++ compiler first.

How to install

Extract the complete setup ZIP into a writable folder, then start the launcher.
Select your CUE file and required BIOS in the setup wizard.
Run Generate & rebuild and wait for the game to start.
Keep the CUE file and all files it references together.

Summarised from the project's README.

AI assistance

The README states the project was developed with AI assistance, with the author testing the game and making release decisions.

FAQ

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