Quest 64 Recompilation 2

About

Quest 64 Tale: Recompiled is a native Windows and Linux port of Quest 64 (USA), powered by N64Recomp, N64ModernRuntime and RT64. The README lists version 1.0.9, and the repository contains no ROM, so you supply your own original USA ROM.

How it differs from the original

Adds a ROM-selection launcher, graphics settings for resolution, anti-aliasing and aspect ratio, and twelve optional packs including stat boosts, autosaves, encounter rates, enemy health bars, experience bars, spirit guides, spell previews and a Solvaring Backstory FMV. It also has a debug menu for map travel and selecting eight boss encounters.

Getting started

Download the Windows or Linux v1.0.9 ZIP, extract it, run the executable, pick your USA ROM in the launcher and start the game. The supported big-endian USA ROM has SHA-1 91b96e938c6d91699057fad91d726ee5a23ce33a, and the launcher accepts standard N64 ROM byte orders.

Known issues & limitations

• Shadow depth and dark-material flicker adjustments still need in-game visual validation.
• Platform-specific gameplay checks may still be useful on both Windows and Linux.
• Custom .qsmod mods require compiled handlers from this application.
• Escape is unavailable during boss fights.
• Teleporting to a boss does not complete earlier quests.
• The texture pack changes only Brian's three supplied high-resolution face images; unchanged original textures are not included.
• Only the USA ROM is supported, and shadow depth and dark-material flicker adjustments still need further in-game visual validation.

What you need to run it

Features

• Graphics settings include resolution, anti-aliasing, aspect ratio, and rendering rate.
• Optional packs include stat boosts, autosaves, encounter-rate settings, enemy health, experience bars, guides, spell previews, and a backstory movie.
• The debug menu offers map, submap, and entrance travel, plus eight boss encounters.
• Camera-relative movement, separate Overworld and Battle bindings, right-stick orbit, zoom, and target controls are available.
• Optional packs include All Stats Experience, Story Direction Arrow, and Spirit Tracker.
• The Spirit Tracker counts remaining spirits and points toward the nearest spirit or a connecting doorway.
• The Spell Preview pack displays hit radius, target distance, and element matchup labels.
• The optional Solvaring Backstory FMV pack adds door-triggered video playback.

How to install

1. Download the Windows or Linux v1.0.9 ZIP and extract it.
2. Run Quest64Recompiled.exe on Windows or Quest64Recompiled on Linux.
3. Select your USA ROM in the launcher, then start the game.
4. Configure graphics, input bindings, and mods in Settings.
5. To install mods, download packs from the separate mods repository, open the launcher's Mods tab, choose Open Mods Folder, copy the packs there, and enable them.

Controls

• Use the right stick to orbit the camera, Z to zoom, A to target an attack, and L to cycle targets.

Licensing & legal

• Code is GPL-3.0, third-party components keep their own licenses, and the README calls it an unofficial fan project.

AI assistance

• The README credits OpenAI Codex with AI-assisted implementation, debugging and release preparation.

Additional notes

Saves

Saving while stat boosts are active records the boosted values, so a separate save slot is advised for experiments.

FAQ

What is Quest 64 Recompilation 2?

Quest 64 Recompilation 2 is an open-source recompilation of Quest 64. The original game's compiled code translated into a native program for a new platform, usually a PC port. The original game ran on N64.

Do I need the original game files to run Quest 64 Recompilation 2?

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

How is Quest 64 Recompilation 2 licensed?

project: GPL-3.0 (code). The repository itself is the authoritative source.