What is Road Rash 64 Recompilation?

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

Do I need the original game files to run Road Rash 64 Recompilation?

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

Road Rash 64 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 Road Rash 64

Links, repository & details

About

An unofficial PC recompilation of Road Rash 64, currently at version 1.4.4, with Windows and experimental native Linux builds.

How it differs from the original

Optional extras include a separate texture mod and a More Characters download, plus an importer that can add Mario Kart 64 tracks using your own supported Mario Kart 64 USA ROM. Online play and the MK64 tracks and items remain experimental.

Getting started

Extract the full Windows or Linux package to a writable folder, open RoadRash64Recompiled.exe (or make the Linux AppImage executable), choose Select Game ROM, pick your ROM and press Start Game. The author suggests starting with 50-60% draw distance, since 100% can load the whole map and reduce performance, especially in multiplayer.

Known issues & limitations

At 100% draw distance, the entire map can load and reduce performance, especially in multiplayer.
MK64 tracks and items are experimental.
Online players need matching builds using protocol 68 and matching imported packs.

What you need to run it

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

The project has Windows and experimental native Linux builds.

Features

Settings let you configure your controller, graphics, and audio.
You can install the separate texture mod or More Characters download through Settings → Mods.
An importer in Settings → Mods supports your own supported Mario Kart 64 USA ROM for MK64 tracks.

How to install

Extract the complete Windows or Linux package to a writable folder.
On Windows, open RoadRash64Recompiled.exe.
On Linux, make RoadRash64Recompiled-x86_64.AppImage executable and open it.
Choose Select Game ROM, select your supported ROM, then choose Start Game.
Keep the extracted files together and retain your saves and settings when updating.
After setup, Windows users can use RoadRash64DirectStart.exe to skip the launcher.

Summarised from the project's README.

Additional notes

Online: Online players need matching builds (protocol 68) and matching imported packs.

FAQ

What is Road Rash 64 Recompilation?: Road Rash 64 Recompilation is an open-source recompilation of Road Rash 64. The original game's compiled code translated into a native program for a new platform, usually a PC port.
Do I need the original game files to run Road Rash 64 Recompilation?: Yes. The project does not include the original game's assets, so you need your own copy.