Show HN: A decompilation-based native PC runtime for GoldenEye 007

Category: other

Tags: decompilation, n64, native-port

Score: 6.8/10 (Innovation: 6, Technical: 8, Documentation: 8, Utility: 5)

MGB64 is a decompilation-based native PC/macOS runtime for GoldenEye 007, reimplementing the N64 game in portable C for study and preservation. Its innovative approach combines decompilation with a native port that loads copyrighted assets from the user's own ROM at runtime, avoiding legal issues while enabling modern gameplay.

Target audience: retro game enthusiasts, preservationists, C developers

Repository: https://github.com/akratch/mgb64 · C · MIT

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