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DQ8Recomp

DQ8Recomp is an experimental native port of the PlayStation 2 version of Dragon Quest VIII. It translates the game's executable code locally using PS2Recomp and links it with a runtime for the PS2 services the game uses.

The primary target is the NTSC-U release, SLUS_212.07. Field gameplay works in tested scenes, with sound and, given locally compiled VU programs, at the game's 30 FPS on Apple Silicon. Compatibility beyond the tested scenes remains unfinished. There is no ready-to-play release.

Using the project

• Building — dependencies, disc verification, code generation, and compilation
• Running — launch options, controls, saves, and troubleshooting
• Project Status — supported behavior, limitations, and priorities

Developing the project

• Architecture — runtime boundaries, overlays, and timing
• Vector Units — interpretation, static compilation, and correctness
• Graphics — GS state, SDL GPU rendering, and resource ownership
• Testing — tests, replays, debugging, and performance measurements
• File Formats — HD6, MVI, and MWo3 tools
• Licensing — source licenses and handling local game data

Read CONTRIBUTE.md before submitting changes. The source repository contains project code and configuration. Supply your own lawfully obtained game dump; do not upload game files, generated code, or captures to the project.