All articles tagged with #pc port
A fan-made open-source recompilation of Panzer Dragoon Saga is semi-playable on Windows up to the Arachnoth battle, signaling potential for a native PC port though the project's current development status is uncertain.
Eurogamer reports a fan-made PC port of Banjo-Kazooie, Banjo: Recompiled, dropping with high framerates (60/120+), ultrawide monitor support and built-in mod/level tools; it runs on Windows, Linux, and Mac and loads assets from a dumped North American 1.0 cartridge, enabling a community-driven revival of the classic.
A group of modders has created an unofficial, native PC port of Mario Kart 64 that runs in 4K at 120 FPS with enhanced features, using reverse-engineered code and legal ROMs, raising questions about the legality and preservation of classic games.
Stellar Blade, a game blending arcade action and Soulslike elements, has received highly positive Steam reviews with over 94% approval, especially praising its music and gameplay, despite some criticisms. The game recently launched on PC with new DLC and updates, and is rumored to be ported to Switch 2. Fans are actively modding the game, including controversial mods, while the developer supports modding freedom. The game is also noted for its success on PS5 and upcoming sequel development.
Stellar Blade has sold over 3 million copies worldwide, and its developer, Shift Up, plans to include a richer narrative in the upcoming sequel, addressing the story's previous limitations due to cutscene costs. The team is currently focused on releasing a PC port, aiming for 2027, while the game has already achieved significant success on Steam, becoming Sony's biggest single-player launch. Despite mixed reviews, the game is notable for its gameplay and technical features.
Stellar Blade, a PlayStation exclusive, is finally launching on PC on June 11, after gaining popularity for its stunning design and combat. A free demo is available now, offering a taste of the game, which is similar to titles like Bayonetta, Nier Automata, and Nioh 2. Fans can try the demo before the full release, and there's anticipation about how the modding community will influence the game.
Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick gave a vague and humorous response when asked about a PC port for Grand Theft Auto 6, which is set to launch on consoles in Fall 2025. While a PC version is highly likely based on Rockstar's history, no official announcement has been made yet.
God of War Ragnarök is coming to PC on September 19, 2024, with features like DLSS, FSR, and ultrawide support. However, it will require a PlayStation Network (PSN) account, despite being a single-player game, which could limit availability in many countries. This move appears to be aimed at increasing PSN signups for Sony's benefit.
God of War Ragnarök is coming to PC on September 19th, with its Valhalla DLC included. A PlayStation Network account will be required, similar to other PlayStation PC ports like Until Dawn. This move follows the trend of Sony bringing former PlayStation exclusives to PC, such as Days Gone and Marvel's Spider-Man.
Sony announced that God of War Ragnarök and its DLC Valhalla will be available on Steam on September 19, offering features like unlocked frame rates and super ultrawide support. This release completes Kratos' Norse mythology saga on PC, following the 2018 reboot's PC launch in 2022. While the game had some pacing issues, the Valhalla DLC was highly praised for its innovative roguelike format.
The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask has received another unofficial PC port by Harbour Masters, featuring high frame rates, ultra-widescreen resolution, mod support, and various gameplay enhancements. This port is separate from a previous May 2024 version and was created by reverse engineering the original N64 game. However, such unofficial ports risk legal action from Nintendo, which has a history of aggressively protecting its intellectual property.
An unofficial PC port of The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask has been released by Harbour Masters, featuring HD graphics, high frame rates, ultra-widescreen resolution, and extensive modding support. This port, created through reverse engineering, offers deeper customization and more features compared to a recent recompilation port. Players need to provide their own legally-sourced N64 ROM to use the port.
The Harbour Masters team has released "2 Ship 2 Harkinian," an unofficial PC port of Zelda: Majora's Mask, featuring enhancements like higher frame rates, free look, and save-related improvements. Players need their own ROM file to play, and the project is available for Linux and Windows under the CC0 1.0 Universal license.
The Harbour Masters 64 team has released the first public build of 2Ship2Harkinian, a feature-rich PC port of Majora's Mask. This port includes quality of life improvements like free camera control, Ocarina of Time-style saving, and cutscene skipping. Users need to provide their own ROM to play, and the port supports both N64 1.0 and GameCube USA ROMs. The release also features configurable graphics options and framerate customization.
Ghost of Tsushima's PC port by Nixxes Software offers significant graphical upgrades over the PS5 version, including better foliage LOD, shadow quality, and modern upscaling solutions. However, issues like PCI Express bandwidth saturation, memory constraints, and a curious camera movement problem affect performance. While the port is generally competent, further improvements such as a VRAM counter and automated system are recommended.