Donkey Kong 64 Decompilation

About

A work-in-progress decompilation of Donkey Kong 64, aiming to recreate a source code base for the game from scratch using information found in the game plus static and/or dynamic analysis. The README states it is not producing a PC port and that no assets are included, so a prior copy of the game is needed. The README points to a different repository as the active one.

Getting started

The README gives build steps for Linux (natively or under WSL or a VM), with Windows, macOS and Docker guides also referenced. You need to supply your own ROM copy and run the setup and make commands to build.

Known issues & limitations

• Modding support is still evolving, and some ROM parts may be difficult to modify.

What you need to run it

Additional notes

Active repo

The README says the active repository is at gitlab.com/dk64_decomp/dk64.

Warning

The README warns the codebase is still evolving and may change drastically at any time, and that some parts of the ROM may not yet be shiftable for modding.

FAQ

What is Donkey Kong 64 Decompilation?

Donkey Kong 64 Decompilation is an open-source decompilation of Donkey Kong 64. 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 Donkey Kong 64 Decompilation?

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