Do I need the original game files to run Metal Slug XX Recompilation?

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

Metal Slug XX Recompilation

RecompilationActive

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

About

A modified version of the ReXGlue SDK that can run Metal Slug XX. The README describes ReXGlue as converting Xbox 360 PowerPC code into portable C++ that runs natively on modern platforms, and says no Metal Slug XX files are stored in the repository. It is marked as early development.

Getting started

You must supply your own legal copy of Metal Slug XX. The README gives a Windows build path using Visual Studio 2022, Clang/LLVM 18 or newer, CMake and Ninja: run the code generator target, then build the game host executable and runtime DLL.

Known issues & limitations

The project is in early development, so expect things not to work quite right.

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).

You need to supply your own legal copy of the game.
Running the game requires extracted game data.

Features

The project converts Xbox 360 code into portable C++ that runs natively on modern platforms.
This modified version can run the game.

Summarised from the project's README.

Additional notes

Early development: The README warns that the project is in early development and to expect things not to work quite right and breaking changes.

FAQ

What is Metal Slug XX Recompilation?: Metal Slug XX Recompilation is an open-source recompilation of Metal Slug 7. 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 Metal Slug XX Recompilation?: Yes. The project does not include the original game's assets, so you need your own copy.