Doraemon: Nobita to Mittsu no Seireiseki Recompilation
The original game's compiled code translated into a native program for a new platform, usually a PC port.
About
Dora64 is a native desktop and Android recompilation of Doraemon: Nobita to Mittsu no Seireiseki for the Nintendo 64. The README says it recompiles the original MIPS game code into native code and uses N64ModernRuntime and RT64 for platform, audio, input and rendering, and describes it as a native recompilation project rather than a conventional whole-system emulator. Releases are available for Windows x64, Linux x86_64 and Android ARM64.
How it differs from the original
Adds Japanese, English and Russian game text, widescreen support, an optional modern camera, higher frame rates through interpolation, autosave, remappable controls, adjustable object draw distance and optional cheats. A Modern settings profile is enabled on first launch, with an Original profile available in the Esc menu.
Getting started
Download the archive for your platform from GitHub Releases, extract it completely, keep the assets folder beside the executable, and place your own original Japanese .z64 ROM in that same folder; ROMs are not included. Launch Dora64.exe on Windows or ./Dora64 on Linux, using version 1.0.1 or newer for working English and Russian text. On Android, install the APK and choose your ROM on first launch.
Known issues & limitations
- Some CPU-written screens temporarily prevent frame interpolation.
- The modern camera cannot orbit below its focus; vertical orbit is limited to 0–80 degrees.
- The fixes in development APK 1.0.3-test11 are not yet in the published 1.0.2 APK.
What you need to run it
Features
- Game text is available in Japanese, English, and Russian.
- Widescreen support is included.
- An optional modern camera is available.
- Higher frame rates are available through interpolation.
- Object draw distance is adjustable.
- Optional cheats are available.
- Android includes gamepad and configurable touch controls.
How to install
- Download the release archive for Windows x64, Linux x86_64, or Android ARM64.
- On desktop, extract the complete archive, keep the assets folder beside the executable, and put your ROM in that folder.
- Launch Dora64.exe on Windows or ./Dora64 on Linux.
- For Android, extract the Android ZIP, install its APK, and choose your original Japanese ROM on first launch.
- Use version 1.0.1 or newer for working English and Russian text localization.
Controls
- The default modern-camera keys I/J/K/L rotate the camera continuously.
- Modern-camera zoom uses D-pad up/down, the mouse wheel, Page Up/Page Down, or RB/E while moving the right stick vertically.
- The modern camera's vertical orbit ranges from 0 to 80 degrees and cannot go below its focus.
Summarised from the project's README.
AI assistance
- The project was developed by citrongames with extensive assistance from OpenAI's ChatGPT and Codex for reverse engineering, programming, debugging, localization and documentation.
Additional notes
- Walkthroughs
- Compact English and Russian walkthroughs for all 32 gadgets are included with the project.
- ROM check
- The game checks the ROM against a supported XXH3 hash and will not load another game, a modified ROM or an unsupported version.
FAQ
- What is Doraemon: Nobita to Mittsu no Seireiseki Recompilation?
- Doraemon: Nobita to Mittsu no Seireiseki Recompilation is an open-source recompilation of Doraemon: Nobita to Mittsu no Seireiseki. The original game's compiled code translated into a native program for a new platform, usually a PC port. The original game ran on N64.
- Do I need the original game files to run Doraemon: Nobita to Mittsu no Seireiseki Recompilation?
- Yes. The project does not include the original game's assets, so you need your own copy.