Do I need the original game files to run Princess Maker 4 Decompilation?

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

Princess Maker 4 Decompilation

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

About

A work-in-progress project that aims to recreate source code for Princess Maker 4 by decompiling its code by hand. The repository does not contain assets or assembly code, and it targets the Japanese version, with other versions possibly supported later.

Getting started

To build the ROM you must own an existing copy of the game to extract assets from. Installation instructions are in a separate install guide in the repository.

Known issues & limitations

The project is a work in progress.
The repository does not contain assets or assembly code.

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 a copy of the game to extract assets from.
The project targets the Japanese version; other versions might be supported later.

How to install

See INSTALL.md for instructions on installing the project.

Summarised from the project's README.

Additional notes

Source code in game files: The game was released with its source code in the game's files; the project does not publish it, and only symbol names might be used, like a symbol map file.

FAQ

What is Princess Maker 4 Decompilation?: Princess Maker 4 Decompilation is an open-source decompilation. Source code reconstructed from the original game's compiled binary, so the game can be understood, rebuilt and ported.
Do I need the original game files to run Princess Maker 4 Decompilation?: Yes. The project does not include the original game's assets, so you need your own copy.