What is Dragon Ball Z: Buu's Fury Recompilation?

Dragon Ball Z: Buu's Fury Recompilation is an open-source recompilation of Dragon Ball Z: Buu's Fury. The original game's compiled code translated into a native program for a new platform, usually a PC port. The original game ran on Game Boy Advance.

Do I need the original game files to run Dragon Ball Z: Buu's Fury Recompilation?

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

How is Dragon Ball Z: Buu's Fury Recompilation licensed?

project: PolyForm Noncommercial License 1.0.0 (project's original code). The repository itself is the authoritative source.

Dragon Ball Z: Buu's Fury Recompilation

RecompilationActive

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

Based on Dragon Ball Z: Buu's Fury

Links, repository & details

About

A static recompilation of Dragon Ball Z: Buu's Fury for Windows x64, built as a byproduct of developing the gbarecomp framework. The USA release boots through its attract sequence and into gameplay, but the v0.0.1 build is an experimental preview that has not been exhaustively tested through the entire game. The game ROM and GBA BIOS are not included.

How it differs from the original

Includes an optional Adaptive Widescreen mod, disabled by default, that expands the HUD and overworld up to a 480x160 logical view without stretching the original image or changing camera and world coordinates. The unchanged 240x160 image remains available.

Getting started

Download the Windows zip from Releases, run the executable and select your own legally obtained Dragon Ball Z: Buu's Fury (USA) ROM and retail GBA BIOS in the launcher. Controls are arrow keys, Z and X for A and B, Enter and Backspace; Shift+F1-F9 saves a state and F1-F9 loads one.

Known issues & limitations

This is an experimental preview, not a finished commercial port, and may have rough edges.
The preview has not been exhaustively tested through the entire game; back up important saves.

What you need to run it

Original game files required. The project ships code only; you provide your own copy of the game (Game Boy Advance version).

You must provide your own legally obtained game ROM and Nintendo GBA BIOS; they are not included.

Features

An optional Adaptive Widescreen mod expands the HUD and overworld as the window is resized.
The original 240×160 image remains available unchanged.
Play in windowed or fullscreen mode with sharp scaling and optional affine filtering.
The game has an in-game settings menu.
The project supports cartridge saves and save states.

How to install

Download the Windows zip from Releases and extract it.
Run DragonBallZBuusFuryRecomp.exe.
In the launcher, select your USA game ROM and retail GBA BIOS.
Configure display, audio, controls, and mods, then select Play.
After the first setup, the launcher remembers valid files; enable Skip launcher on boot to start the game directly on later launches.
To enable the optional widescreen enhancement, open the launcher's Mods page.

Controls

Use the arrow keys for the D-pad.
Use Enter for Start and Backspace for Select.
Use Shift+F1–F9 to save a state and F1–F9 to load one.
Controls can be changed from the launcher.

Summarised from the project's README.

Licensing & legal

The project's original code uses the PolyForm Noncommercial License 1.0.0.

Additional notes

Saves: Because this is an early preview, the README advises backing up important saves.

FAQ

What is Dragon Ball Z: Buu's Fury Recompilation?: Dragon Ball Z: Buu's Fury Recompilation is an open-source recompilation of Dragon Ball Z: Buu's Fury. The original game's compiled code translated into a native program for a new platform, usually a PC port. The original game ran on Game Boy Advance.
Do I need the original game files to run Dragon Ball Z: Buu's Fury Recompilation?: Yes. The project does not include the original game's assets, so you need your own copy.
How is Dragon Ball Z: Buu's Fury Recompilation licensed?: project: PolyForm Noncommercial License 1.0.0 (project's original code). The repository itself is the authoritative source.