What is Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock Recompilation?

Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock Recompilation is an open-source recompilation of Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock. 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 Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock Recompilation?

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

No. The game was statically recompiled from PowerPC to native x86-64 code and runs directly on the CPU without an emulation layer.

Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock Recompilation

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

Based on Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock

Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock Recompilation screenshot

Links, repository & details

About

An unofficial PC port of Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock (Xbox 360) made through static recompilation with the RexGlue SDK, based on re-gh2 by YoshiCrystal9. The README calls it a test version and says the Xbox 360 executable runs natively rather than through emulation.

Getting started

The README says no assets are included and you need your own copy of the game: extract your Xbox 360 ISO into the assets folder, then run the executable. It targets Windows 10/11 with a DirectX 12 GPU, and a USB guitar controller connected before launch is auto-detected via XINPUT.

Known issues & limitations

This is a test version, so there may be issues that have not yet been identified.
Audio may be slightly delayed relative to the note chart in some configurations.
Rendering is limited to the original 720p resolution; higher-resolution support is in development.
Crashes may occur during song transitions or scene changes.
Game logic runs at the original 60Hz tick rate.
The README lists slight audio delay against the note chart, rendering locked to 720p, and possible crashes during song transitions or scene changes.

What you need to run it

Original game files required. The project ships code only; you provide your own copy of the game.

Requires a modern x86-64 processor.

Features

USB guitar controllers and gamepads are supported through XINPUT and are detected automatically.
The audio playback supports the original mix in 6-channel audio.
F11 toggles between windowed and fullscreen modes.
Discord can show your current activity while you play.

How to install

Download the latest release.
Extract the contents of your Xbox 360 ISO into the `assets/` folder.
Run `Guitar Hero Warriors of Rock.exe`.

Controls

Press F11 to switch between windowed and fullscreen modes.

Summarised from the project's README.

Additional notes

Features: F11 toggles fullscreen, and Discord Rich Presence is supported.

FAQ

What is Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock Recompilation?: Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock Recompilation is an open-source recompilation of Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock. 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 Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock Recompilation?: Yes. The project does not include the original game's assets, so you need your own copy.
Is this emulation?: No. The game was statically recompiled from PowerPC to native x86-64 code and runs directly on the CPU without an emulation layer.