Case study

split2-recomp: statically recompiling TimeSplitters 2 for PC

split2-recomp rebuilds TimeSplitters 2 for the original Xbox as a native program for Windows, macOS, and Linux, including SteamOS and Steam Deck. The build is made on the player's computer from their own copy.

Targets: Game
Category: Independent reconstruction cases
Relationship: Independent reconstruction project
Sources reviewed: 2026-11-07
Evidence class: C1 partial scope or analysis entry

Stars: 67
Last commit: 2026-11-02
Language: Python
License (GitHub): GPL-3.0

GitHub data as of 2026-11-10

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Evidence

Demo screenshot from the project's public documentation

Observed: Download and demo observed; the case covers part of the target software.
Scope: Partial
Checked: 2026-11-09

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Requirements & limits

A PAL or USA copy, as a .iso, a .xiso, or a folder of the disc files. Other releases are refused.
64-bit Windows 10 or 11, a Mac with Apple silicon on macOS 13 or later, or x86-64 Linux with Vulkan drivers. About 450 MB of space, plus room for the game files.
The README does not name a license.

Cite

BibTeX

@misc{split2-recomp-case,
  title = {{split2-recomp: statically recompiling TimeSplitters 2 for PC}},
  howpublished = {\url{https://github.com/phobos665/split2-recomp}},
  url = {https://github.com/phobos665/split2-recomp},
  urldate = {2026-11-07},
  note = {Awesome REA entry: \url{https://awesomerea.org/resources/split2-recomp-case/}}
}

Plain text

split2-recomp: statically recompiling TimeSplitters 2 for PC. https://github.com/phobos665/split2-recomp (accessed 2026-11-07). Awesome REA entry: https://awesomerea.org/resources/split2-recomp-case/

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README.md GitHub · phobos665/split2-recomp · Revision 7a3345f