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

Yes. The project does not include the original game's assets, so you need your own copy. Requires the US Quest 64 ROM file, named 'baserom.us.z64'.

Quest 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 Quest 64

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Image of the original game, Quest 64. This project has no screenshots of its own yet.

Quest 64 (original game, not this project) — Image of the original game, Quest 64. This project has no screenshots of its own yet.

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About

Quest 64 is a 1998 action role-playing game developed by Imagineer for the Nintendo 64, notable as the first RPG released for the system in North America. This is a decompilation project for Quest 64, reconstructing the original N64 game's source code by matching it against a user-supplied copy of the US ROM, rather than writing a from-scratch clone. It's currently semi-complete.

Getting started

Building it requires cloning with submodules, supplying your own legally owned US ROM copy of Quest 64, and running the project's build toolchain. A companion script helps generate reverse-engineering reference snippets to assist with matching remaining functions.

What you need to run it

Original game files required. The project ships code only; you provide your own copy of the game. Requires the US Quest 64 ROM file, named 'baserom.us.z64'.

Additional notes

External link: A shared spreadsheet tracks per-function decompilation progress.

FAQ

What is Quest 64 Decompilation?: Quest 64 Decompilation is an open-source decompilation of Quest 64. 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 Quest 64 Decompilation?: Yes. The project does not include the original game's assets, so you need your own copy. Requires the US Quest 64 ROM file, named 'baserom.us.z64'.