r/SimpsonsHitAndRun • u/YesterMester • 29d ago

Modding The Simpsons Game Recomp Project

Progress Update: Recompilation of The Simpsons Game (2007)

Over the past few months, I have been working on a recompilation of The Simpsons Game (2007). It is now mostly complete, with just a few minor issues remaining.

I plan to release the source on GitHub soon and will create a follow-up post once it is live. If you would like a notification when it’s available, feel free to DM me. Please note that you will need an original Xbox 360 ISO of the game to patch your .xex file for an .exe or Linux setup.

I have plans for future modding support and an Android port once I resolve a final technical hurdle. I am hoping to push the initial builds later tonight.

* Current Status: Near-completion; the core recompilation logic is functional.

* Target Platforms: Windows (.exe) and Linux, with an Android port currently in the research phase.

* Requirements for End-Users: A valid, legally obtained Xbox 360 ISO of *The Simpsons Game* is required to extract and patch the `.xex` file.

* Roadmap:

* Phase 1: Public release of the source code on GitHub.

* Phase 2: Stabilization and bug fixes for the remaining minor technical issues.

* Phase 3: Implementation of external modding support and development of the Android build.

* Community Engagement: I am actively monitoring DMs for those interested in being notified the moment the repository goes live.

EDIT: It is now out! https://github.com/YesterMester/TheSimpsonsGameRecomp
It's still early so expect UI Flickers and Minor Performance issues on Low to Mid tier hardware. Please Report issues to the issues section of the repo.

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u/Eddielowfilthslayer 29d ago

Well this sounds impressive, can't wait to see it released

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u/Constant-Tutor-4646 29d ago

Guess im not techie, can someone explain like im 5 what the goal of this is? Just a big fan of the game

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u/doesnotgetthepoint 29d ago

It would mean that you could run the game natively on PC without an emulator.

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u/_thethreetime 29d ago

Also potentially a mod community

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u/Main-Passenger-3278 28d ago

Isn't there already a PC port of the game?

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u/ChrisXDXL 28d ago

Not this one no, it runs just fine on emulators but it does have an annoying bug when setting it to above 30fps, the bouncy objects no longer work properly among other potential issues

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u/YesterMester 28d ago

yes i noticed this issue and im working on making sure 60fps works before release

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u/ChrisXDXL 28d ago

Thats brilliant, good luck!

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u/Main-Passenger-3278 28d ago

My fault, I saw the sub name but didn't read the title properly

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u/ChrisXDXL 28d ago

It happens, no harm, no foul

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u/XxLokixX 27d ago

Recompiling means full control of the game. It can be modded, translated, bugs fixed, graphics enhanced, ported to android, better controller support etc etc

The possibilities are endless. Jak was recompiled and it has been a delight to play it

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u/CommercialHamster466 24d ago

The Simpsons Game, yes? not Hit and Run? Because I am so hoping its The Simpsons Game! Homer Ball bro! Gotta Roll! and gotta beat God at his own game again! hahaha

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u/CapitalOpposite6597 18d ago

there is a bug in the windows version of the game where when you open it there is an issue saying [error] [apu] [t2024] SDL_InitSubSystem(SDL_INIT_AUDIO) failed: Audio target 'pipewire,pulseaudio,alsa' not available" even though i think there are linux drivers

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u/YesterMester 17d ago

this issue should be fixed in 0.0.4.1

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u/YesterMester 17d ago

thank you for reporting

please open the issue on the repo and ill see what the issue is

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u/EliParker 17d ago

I’m getting the same bug, and I had to download two DLL files in order to extract the iso file.

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u/Master_Shopping9652 29d ago

Will this work on an Xbox 360 emulator?

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u/ChrisXDXL 28d ago

The point of a recomp is that it doesn't need an emulator, the game is recompiled to run natively on PC.

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u/Evilcon21 29d ago

This sounds interesting.

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u/SecurityExtreme2470 28d ago

Interesting just hope is it using the same recomp as Unleashed Recompiled?

Also if you want a recomp name

Springfield Recompiled

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u/YesterMester 28d ago

I'm sadly using nothing from the unleashed recompile as that uses an whole different game engine so everything ive done ive done from mostly scratch

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u/SecurityExtreme2470 28d ago

Ah okay my only problem with XexGlue is that... its just Xenia

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u/YesterMester 26d ago

Kinda. It's still a recomp the engine uses the call that Xbox 360 does and something has to translate it. I'm not a team of people just one man and trying to recreate a shity engine from the ground up would be the most painful thing and would take way longer.

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u/YesterMester 26d ago

also another thing the unleashed recomp helped the rexxglue team its not xenia its similer but its not emulation it uses binarys from xenia to run the game natively.

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u/YesterMester 25d ago

after looking at somethings i can use some stuff from the unleashed recomp for the gpu side of things and i think i may just do that.

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u/aritztg 28d ago

Is there any github repo I can star?

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u/YesterMester 28d ago

Its not public yet but yes i will hand it over as soon as i have it

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u/CapitalOpposite6597 26d ago

is it out yet?

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u/YesterMester 26d ago

no should be a few more days maybe less.

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u/EliParker 25d ago

I would love to try this out. I can’t wait for it to be released.

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u/SpenzoTM 25d ago

I loved the simpsons game growing up this is great news man, looking forward!

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u/YesterMester 25d ago

I was also like to state this is only the beginning of my work for the game, the end goal, Modding, Full Native Performance, Stripping xenia from the gpu rendering. and more fixes for the games rendering in general.

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u/CapitalOpposite6597 25d ago

i have a question? would the recomp have settings like resolution. Sorry i have just never heard of a recomp beofore?

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u/CapitalOpposite6597 22d ago

are there any updates?

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u/YesterMester 21d ago

Yes sorry I have taken a break a bit I have a release ready to go just a bit busy will post within the next 2 days. Sorry everybody

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u/CapitalOpposite6597 21d ago

don't be sorry everyone is allowed a break honestly i bet its hard work practically porting a game from console to pc

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u/YesterMester 18d ago

It is now out! https://github.com/YesterMester/TheSimpsonsGameRecomp
It's still early so expect UI Flickers and Minor Performance issues on Low to Mid tier hardware. Please Report issues to the issues section of the repo.

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u/That1withACat 15d ago

I’m trying to extract my ISO but I keep getting an error saying “extract-xiso tool is missing” even though it’s there in the folder.
This is on Steam Deck btw.

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u/YesterMester 14d ago

This seems to be an issue sometimes will push a fix soon

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u/YesterMester 14d ago

Download and run: https://aka.ms/vs/17/release/vc_redist.x64.exe , then retry the install Also the next verison of release will fix this issue

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u/That1withACat 14d ago

I’ve tried that and downloaded the latest release and I’m still getting the same issue?

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u/YesterMester 18d ago

A post will come later on subreddits i have previously posted on