What is MediEvil Recompilation?

MediEvil Recompilation is an open-source recompilation of MediEvil. 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 MediEvil Recompilation?

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

How is MediEvil Recompilation licensed?

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

MediEvil 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 MediEvil

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Links, repository & details

About

A static recompilation of MediEvil built on psxrecomp and recomp-ui. The README's info table lists one player, USA region, publisher Sony Computer Entertainment and year 1998.

Getting started

You must own the original game and provide your own disc image and a legal SCPH-1001 BIOS dump; OpenBIOS is not supported. The release zip includes a built-in Generate & Build flow, or it can be managed through the RetComM Launcher. The README says a build is not a public release until its exact package passes every validation gate, and that a headless boot test does not replace a full gameplay test.

Known issues & limitations

The candidate packages remain unpublished until their exact package tests and release authorization pass.

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 disc.
The package requires a legal SCPH-1001 BIOS dump; OpenBIOS is unsupported.

Features

The candidate targets Windows x64, Linux x64, macOS ARM64, and macOS x64.

How to install

A standalone run uses the release zip and the built-in recomp-ui Generate & Build flow.

Summarised from the project's README.

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Licensing & legal

The project's own source, scripts, configuration and documentation use GPL-3.0-only; PSXRecomp stays under PolyForm Noncommercial 1.0.0 and recomp-ui under MIT.

AI assistance

The README states the ports are developed by a hobbyist with substantial AI assistance, and the author tests before publishing.

FAQ

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