What is Nightmare Creatures II Recompilation?

Nightmare Creatures II Recompilation is an open-source recompilation of Nightmare Creatures 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 PlayStation.

Do I need the original game files to run Nightmare Creatures II Recompilation?

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

What do I need to provide?

Your own SLUS-01112 disc image and SCPH-1001 (USA) BIOS dump.

What should I do if the game crashes, freezes, or misbehaves?

Switch to the diagnostic build by creating diagnostic-mode.txt next to the executable or starting the game with --diagnostic; reproduce the problem, quit, then run --collect-diagnostics.

Nightmare Creatures II 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 Nightmare Creatures II

Nightmare Creatures II Recompilation screenshot

Links, repository & details

About

A static recompilation of Nightmare Creatures II built on psxrecomp and recomp-ui, packaged as an owned-input setup kit. You supply your own SLUS-01112 disc image and an SCPH-1001 (USA) BIOS dump, and first-run setup generates and compiles the game on your machine. The README calls it a version 0.1.0 release candidate.

Getting started

Download the setup ZIP, extract it into a writable folder, start Nightmare_Creatures_II, select your disc image (Redump CUE, or a CHD of the same dump) and BIOS in the setup wizard, then run Generate & rebuild. The first run takes several minutes. Select the CUE so every audio track is mounted; a Track 01-only BIN fails verification.

Known issues & limitations

Startup takes noticeably longer than it does for other titles before the first screen appears.
The disc has audio tracks; a Track 01-only BIN fails verification, so select the CUE or a CHD made from the full dump.
Linux and macOS native setup and gameplay have not been verified.
Full-game completion, audio fidelity, and multiplayer are not claimed.
Runtime snapshots from older builds are not confirmed compatible.
Startup takes noticeably longer than other titles before the first screen appears.

What you need to run it

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

On Linux and macOS, install CMake, Ninja, Python 3, and a C/C++ compiler first.

Features

Ordinary memory-card saves are preserved across updates.
First-run setup creates a diagnostic build alongside the normal build.

How to install

Download the setup ZIP for your platform from Releases and extract it into a writable folder.
Start Nightmare_Creatures_II; on Windows, use the .exe.
In the setup wizard, choose your disc image and BIOS file.
Select Generate & rebuild and wait; the first-run compile takes several minutes.

Summarised from the project's README.

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FAQ

What is Nightmare Creatures II Recompilation?: Nightmare Creatures II Recompilation is an open-source recompilation of Nightmare Creatures 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 PlayStation.
Do I need the original game files to run Nightmare Creatures II Recompilation?: Yes. The project does not include the original game's assets, so you need your own copy.
What do I need to provide?: Your own SLUS-01112 disc image and SCPH-1001 (USA) BIOS dump.
What should I do if the game crashes, freezes, or misbehaves?: Switch to the diagnostic build by creating diagnostic-mode.txt next to the executable or starting the game with --diagnostic; reproduce the problem, quit, then run --collect-diagnostics.