Rocket: Robot on Wheels Recompilation
The original game's compiled code translated into a native program for a new platform, usually a PC port.
Links, repository & detailsAbout
Rocket-R is a recompilation project by ThatGuyMcd that brings Rocket: Robot on Wheels to Windows, Linux and Android. It lets you play at higher resolutions and smoother frame rates and set up the controls yourself. The game itself is not included.
How it differs from the original
The README lists widescreen, resolution, frame rate and filtering settings, adjustable distant texture detail, sky dithering reduction, a controller remapping tool, and support for code mods and texture packs, including a Modern Analogue Camera mod with right-stick and mouse look.
Getting started
You need your own unmodified US ROM (game code NSUE, 12 MiB) in .z64, .n64 or .v64 format.
Known issues & limitations
- Linux ARM64 gameplay on native ARM64 Linux hardware has not been confirmed.
- The Linux ARM64 build still needs gameplay testing on an ARM64 Linux device.
- The Android target is lower-cost phones with 3 GB RAM, but that hardware still needs testing.
- The mod catalogue is currently offline; add downloaded packages with Add Mods.
What you need to run it
Features
- You can play at higher resolutions and smoother frame rates, and configure the controls.
- Graphics settings include widescreen, resolution, frame rate, and filtering.
- You can add code mods and texture packs, select profiles, and adjust mod settings.
How to install
- On desktop, choose a ROM or drag it onto the launcher, then select Play Rocket-R.
- On Android, the project keeps a private copy of the selected ROM so you do not need to choose it again each time.
Controls
- Press F1 or Escape during play to open settings.
- On Android, tap Settings or press Android Back to open the overlay.
Summarised from the project's README.
Modding & tools
- The mod catalogue is currently offline; downloaded mod packages can be added manually.
Additional notes
- Platform testing
- Windows and Steam Deck have been tested in gameplay; Linux ARM64 builds pass automated tests but gameplay on native ARM64 Linux hardware is not confirmed.
FAQ
- What is Rocket: Robot on Wheels Recompilation?
- Rocket: Robot on Wheels Recompilation is an open-source recompilation of Rocket: Robot on Wheels. 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 Rocket: Robot on Wheels Recompilation?
- Yes. The project does not include the original game's assets, so you need your own copy.