Do I need the original game files to run Paperboy 64 Decompilation?

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

Paperboy 64 Decompilation

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Source code reconstructed from the original game's compiled binary, so the game can be understood, rebuilt and ported.

Based on Paperboy

A work-in-progress decompilation of Paperboy for the Nintendo 64. It builds a matching NTSC ROM and a fake PAL variant.

The build needs wibo, a MIPS cross toolchain and uv: run the configure script, then ninja.

Original game files required. The project ships code only; you provide your own copy of the game (N64 version).

What is Paperboy 64 Decompilation?: Paperboy 64 Decompilation is an open-source decompilation of Paperboy. Source code reconstructed from the original game's compiled binary, so the game can be understood, rebuilt and ported. The original game ran on N64.
Do I need the original game files to run Paperboy 64 Decompilation?: Yes. The project does not include the original game's assets, so you need your own copy.