F-Zero X

About

This is a work-in-progress decompilation of F-Zero X (N64), currently in an early research phase — the codebase can rebuild a byte-identical ROM but isn't yet reorganized enough to serve as a base for actual gameplay modifications.

Getting started

Building it requires your own legally obtained USA F-Zero X ROM (no game assets are provided), Python 3.10+, and a MIPS64 toolchain; after cloning the repository recursively and placing the ROM as the expected base ROM file, running the extract step splits it apart and the build step reassembles it.

Known issues & limitations

• feature: ROM is not shiftable, so it cannot yet be used as a general source code base for changes.
• The project is in an early research and development phase, and its built ROM cannot yet be used as a source for general changes.

What you need to run it

FAQ

What is F-Zero X?

F-Zero X is an open-source decompilation of F-Zero X. 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 F-Zero X?

Yes. The project does not include the original game's assets, so you need your own copy. Requires a legally obtained F-Zero X USA Z64 format ROM to build.