Super Smash Bros Melee decompiled after six years
A group of developers has fully decompiled Super Smash Bros Melee, turning the GameCube classic into C code that matches the original game's core exactly. This took over six years and reportedly used AI tools like OpenAI Astra to finish the job. The decompilation paves the way for fan-made ports and deep game mods, though you'll still need the original disc's files to play.
- Project took over six years to complete
- C code now matches the original game binary exactly
- AI tools like OpenAI Astra helped finalize the code
- You need original GameCube disc assets to run
- Unofficial ports and modding may follow, but not immediately
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