What is Viva Pinata Trouble in Paradise Recompilation?

Viva Pinata Trouble in Paradise Recompilation is an open-source recompilation of Viva Piñata: Trouble in Paradise. 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 Viva Pinata Trouble in Paradise Recompilation?

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

Viva Pinata Trouble in Paradise Recompilation

RecompilationActive

The original game's compiled code translated into a native program for a new platform, usually a PC port.

Based on Viva Piñata: Trouble in Paradise

Viva Pinata Trouble in Paradise Recompilation screenshot

Links, repository & details

About

ReTiP is an unofficial recompilation of Viva Pinata: Trouble in Paradise that hooks the game to allow better mod support and quality-of-life features. The README says it has had a native renderer since version 1.13.0 and runs better than emulation; it currently supports Windows and Linux, with macOS planned.

How it differs from the original

Compared with emulation, the README says it fixes every rendering issue Xenia has and adds mod management, which opens with F5.

Getting started

It requires the retail Viva Pinata: Trouble in Paradise disc. Download it from GameJolt or directly, run it and select an ISO of your legitimate copy when prompted.

Known issues & limitations

Unlimited garden space is incomplete, though it works with store items.

What you need to run it

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

A retail Viva Pinata Trouble in Paradise disc is required.
Minimum requirements include Windows, Linux, or Mac, an Intel Core i5-4460 or AMD Ryzen 3 1200 equivalent, 6 GB RAM, an Nvidia GTX 1050 Ti or better, 15 GB free storage, and a controller or gaming mouse with forward and back buttons.

Features

Four graphics quality presets, from Low through Ultra, are available in the launch menu.
Graphics toggles can disable effects such as shadows, ambient occlusion, and post-processing.
A mod can skip in-game cutscenes.
Garden space is partially unlimited, works with store items, and is included and enabled by default.
Language can be changed using a cvar; instructions are to be added later.

How to install

Download and install the game from GameJolt, or download the same build without GameJolt.
Run it and select an ISO file that is a copy of a disc from a legitimate copy of the game.
After extracting, press F5 to manage mods.

Summarised from the project's README.

Additional notes

Project policy: The README states a strict no-AI rule for contributions and says the rexglue fork and native renderer code are not being uploaded.

FAQ

What is Viva Pinata Trouble in Paradise Recompilation?: Viva Pinata Trouble in Paradise Recompilation is an open-source recompilation of Viva Piñata: Trouble in Paradise. 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 Viva Pinata Trouble in Paradise Recompilation?: Yes. The project does not include the original game's assets, so you need your own copy.