PaRappa the Rapper v0.1.2 — Timing Assist + Ultrawide

This Windows x64 and Linux x64 release combines both contributions to kirby1237's PaRappa recomp:

• PR #1: optional Rhythm Timing Assist, latency compensation, a configurable 60 ms audio-buffer default, and digital D-pad controller mode with analogue sticks unbound.
• PR #2: 21:9 widescreen by default, selectable 16:9, adaptive fit or original 4:3, and the 1080p internal-resolution preset by default.

Both changes are integrated in this fork; the upstream PRs remain separate for review. The release builds include both mods, the launcher, boxart and a real Stage 1 widescreen screenshot.

Extract the whole ZIP, run PaRappaTheRapper_Recompiled.exe on Windows or ./PaRappaTheRapper_Recompiled on Linux (Ubuntu 24.04 or compatible), and select your own supported US SCUS-94183 cue/bin image. No disc, retail BIOS or personal save/settings data is included. Bundled OpenBIOS is available.

In Mods, enable Rhythm Timing Assist; it starts disabled in a fresh installation. Start with compensation at 0 ms and adjust early/late tolerance for your display, controller and audio. Set both tolerances to 60 ms for maximum forgiveness. Correct buttons and musical patterns still matter. Configure your controller in Controls.

Existing graphics settings take precedence: select 1080p in the launcher when upgrading an existing installation. The renderer uses integer scaling; this preset resolves to 5× / 1200 internal lines from the original 240-line image. Movies and 2D menus keep their original proportions.

Validation covers both platform builds and timing callback tests, release archive audits and launcher/OpenBIOS boot checks with both mods selected. Stage 1's moving rhythm marker and button cues were checked at 21:9 and compared with 4:3. Other stages and Linux controller gameplay still need player validation. SHA256SUMS.txt contains download checksums.