Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire Recompilation
The original game's compiled code translated into a native program for a new platform, usually a PC port.
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A playable Windows static recompilation of the Nintendo 64 version of Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire, made with N64Recomp. The README calls the 0.9.2 release an open beta: graphics, sound, input, rumble, EEPROM saves, widescreen rendering and MSAA are connected, and automated crash testing has exercised all ten levels.
How it differs from the original
The README lists widescreen rendering, MSAA, selectable resolution and render scale, optional replacement texture packs with 4,244 editable stock PNG references, and optional PC voice recordings for Leebo's communicator messages that the user copies from their own PC installation.
Getting started
A legally obtained USA v1.2 ROM is required; the release zip does not include a ROM. Extract the archive, place the matching ROM next to Shadows of the Empire.exe and run it. Saves are written in the program folder, and graphics options are in the game's own Options menu.
Known issues & limitations
- The release does not include a ROM, `main.bin`, saves, or PC audio.
What you need to run it
Features
- The game supports widescreen or original 4:3 presentation, adjustable render scale, multiple output resolutions, MSAA, and windowed or borderless mode.
- Optional replacement texture packs support higher-resolution PNG artwork, transparency, and runtime source-slot matching.
- Optional PC recordings can play for 32 distinct Leebo communicator messages.
- The Controls menu offers Classic and Modern schemes; Modern tunes aiming, movement, and vehicle controls.
Controls
- F11 or Alt+Enter toggles borderless mode.
- Physical keyboard and controller input works only while the game window has focus.
Summarised from the project's README.
Media
Additional notes
- Platform
- The 0.9.2 download is for Windows 10 or 11.
- Xbox controller
- On an Xbox controller, Y toggles the jetpack in the jetpack levels and A is held for thrust.
FAQ
- What is Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire Recompilation?
- Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire Recompilation is an open-source recompilation of Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire. 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 Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire Recompilation?
- Yes. The project does not include the original game's assets, so you need your own copy.
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