Do I need the original game files to run Guitar Hero II Recompilation?

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

Guitar Hero II Recompilation

RecompilationSporadic

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

Based on Guitar Hero II

Image of the original game, Guitar Hero II. This project has no screenshots of its own yet.

Guitar Hero II (original game, not this project) — Image of the original game, Guitar Hero II. This project has no screenshots of its own yet.

Links, repository & details

About

A recompilation of Guitar Hero II built with the ReXGlue SDK. The author calls it a proof of concept: performance isn't the best and it is prone to crashes.

Getting started

Launch it with the first argument pointing to the assets folder.

Known issues & limitations

The project is a proof of concept.
Performance is not the best, and crashes are likely.

What you need to run it

Original game files required. The project ships code only; you provide your own copy of the game (Xbox 360 version).

Additional notes

Stability: It uses a version of rexglue that is still in development and may break in the future.

FAQ

What is Guitar Hero II Recompilation?: Guitar Hero II Recompilation is an open-source recompilation of Guitar Hero II. The original game's compiled code translated into a native program for a new platform, usually a PC port. The original game ran on Xbox 360.
Do I need the original game files to run Guitar Hero II Recompilation?: Yes. The project does not include the original game's assets, so you need your own copy.