Vandal Hearts Port
An existing game or its source code brought to another platform.
Based on Vandal Hearts
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Links, repository & detailsAbout
One executable runs the USA (SLUS-00447), Asia (SCPS-45183) and Japan (SLPM-86007) releases, with the region auto-detected. The README calls it a non-commercial fan preservation project and says it is not affiliated with Konami or Sony.
How it differs from the original
The faithful retail experience is the default, with anything that changes gameplay opt-in: the README lists an enemy threat overlay, an options and save overlay, an opt-in Tactical Mode rebalance, an optional HD pack for backgrounds and movies, a software rasterizer with optional supersampling, and language packs for the US disc.
Getting started
With several discs installed, the in-game DISC option switches between them.
Known issues & limitations
- macOS is experimental; full-playthrough and notarisation validation remain to be done.
- The base build does not include HD artwork; an optional pack must be built from your disc or downloaded as a release asset.
What you need to run it
Features
- One executable supports the USA, Asia, and Japan releases and detects the disc region.
- The port runs the full game, including battles, cutscenes, shops, and save/load.
- Optional HD packs replace pre-rendered backgrounds and FMV movies with higher-resolution art.
- A translation framework supports community-authored language packs.
- The game is supported on Windows and Linux; macOS is experimental and community-supported.
- The Japanese game supports Tactical Mode, the options overlay, HD packs, and fast-forward.
Controls
- Press SELECT + START to open the in-game settings overlay.
Summarised from the project's README.
Status & roadmap
- The README says all three stages (matching decompilation, de-consolization to a native PC port, and new features) are complete, and the full game was validated by playthroughs on Windows and Linux.
FAQ
- What is Vandal Hearts Port?
- Vandal Hearts Port is an open-source port of Vandal Hearts. An existing game or its source code brought to another platform. The original game ran on Windows, Linux and macOS.
- Do I need the original game files to run Vandal Hearts Port?
- Yes. The project does not include the original game's assets, so you need your own copy.
- How is Vandal Hearts Port licensed?
- project: GPL-2.0 (original PC-port code and tooling). The repository itself is the authoritative source.
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