What is Duke Nukem: Land of the Babes Recompilation?

Duke Nukem: Land of the Babes Recompilation is an open-source recompilation of Duke Nukem: Land of the Babes. 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 Duke Nukem: Land of the Babes Recompilation?

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

How is Duke Nukem: Land of the Babes Recompilation licensed?

project: GPL-3.0-only (portfolio-owned source, scripts, configuration, and documentation); PSXRecomp: PolyForm Noncommercial 1.0.0 (PSXRecomp); Recomp-UI: MIT (Recomp-UI). The repository itself is the authoritative source.

Duke Nukem: Land of the Babes Recompilation

RecompilationActive

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

Based on Duke Nukem: Land of the Babes

Duke Nukem: Land of the Babes Recompilation screenshot

Links, repository & details

About

A static recompilation of Duke Nukem: Land of the Babes built on psxrecomp and recomp-ui, provided as a source-only Windows setup-host release. The player must own the original game and provide their own supported disc image; the setup host collects the local inputs and builds the game on the user's computer. Release 0.3.0 supports Windows x64.

Getting started

Provide your own supported disc image, then use the Windows setup host, which builds the game locally. Retail BIOS files are not redistributed. It can also be managed with the RetComM Launcher.

Known issues & limitations

Public v0.3.0 may request the wrong executable after the first local build.
Linux and macOS release jobs are deferred.
The next-release packages for Windows and macOS remain candidates until they pass the stated checks.

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 own the original game and provide a supported disc image.
Release 0.3.0 supports Windows x64.

How to install

Run the title standalone using the release zip and the built-in Generate & Build flow.

Summarised from the project's README.

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Licensing & legal

Portfolio-owned source, scripts, configuration and documentation use GPL-3.0-only; PSXRecomp keeps PolyForm Noncommercial 1.0.0 and Recomp-UI keeps MIT.

Credits & contributing

The README says the ports are developed by a hobbyist with substantial AI assistance.

Additional notes

Platforms: The next release targets Windows x64, Linux x64 and macOS on Apple Silicon and Intel, and remains a candidate until packages pass the required checks.

FAQ

What is Duke Nukem: Land of the Babes Recompilation?: Duke Nukem: Land of the Babes Recompilation is an open-source recompilation of Duke Nukem: Land of the Babes. 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 Duke Nukem: Land of the Babes Recompilation?: Yes. The project does not include the original game's assets, so you need your own copy.
How is Duke Nukem: Land of the Babes Recompilation licensed?: project: GPL-3.0-only (portfolio-owned source, scripts, configuration, and documentation); PSXRecomp: PolyForm Noncommercial 1.0.0 (PSXRecomp); Recomp-UI: MIT (Recomp-UI). The repository itself is the authoritative source.