# Kirby's Return to Dream Land: an early C/C++ decompilation > KRTDL-Decomp is an early reconstruction of Kirby's Return to Dream Land assembly into C and C++. The author plans to use Ghidra to inspect routines, build a symbol map and recompile a DOL for Dolphin; the repository contains game source, assembly and build scripts. - Type: Case study - Targets: Game - Category: Independent reconstruction cases - Relationship: Independent reconstruction project - Sources reviewed: 2026-11-06 - Added to the catalog: 2026-11-09 - Original resource: - Primary source: - Catalog page: - Record JSON: - Chinese version: [简体中文](https://awesomerea.org/zh/resources/krtdl-decomp-case/index.md) ## Requirements & limits - **Prerequisites:** Ghidra is named for inspecting the game's assembly functions. - **Limits:** The README lists symbol mapping, source rewriting and DOL recompilation as work to do. - **License:** No licence file in the repository. ## Primary sources 1. ## More in Games - [Kuru Kuru Kururin: functional GBA decompilation and PC port](https://awesomerea.org/resources/kururin-case/index.md) · Case study - [LADX-Decompile: a C reconstruction of Link's Awakening DX](https://awesomerea.org/resources/ladx-decompile-case/index.md) · Case study - [Larax & Zaco: an REA-exported evidence base and partial routine recovery](https://awesomerea.org/resources/lezac-rea-decompilation-case/index.md) · Case study - [Leaflitter: decompiling Paper Mario: Sticker Star for 3DS](https://awesomerea.org/resources/leaflitter-case/index.md) · Case study - [Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver — a decompilation and port](https://awesomerea.org/resources/kain2/index.md) · Case study - [Lego Battles: a hand-decompiled Nintendo DS reconstruction](https://awesomerea.org/resources/lego-battles-decomp-case/index.md) · Case study ## About this entry The description was reviewed against primary sources. Original editorial content: MIT. Linked projects, papers and assets retain their own rights and licenses.