UPDATE 7/7/2017
Due to numerous reasons (mainly the sheer amount of work), the project in its current form is suspended,
As of today, WXX-Rebirth is becoming OpenWipeout, a library that will provide access to Wipeout 1, 2, 3 SE, 64 (and maybe Fusion) assets, more than 90% of the games assets have been reverse engineered, beside simulation algorithms. For the latter, as times passes the outcome dwindles, because it requires expertise in ASM, IDA, hacking and an indefinite amount of free time (which I don't have) ... but see below.
I have joined the BallisticNG team, in an endeavour to bring all these games to it, much of the WXX-Rebirth project work will be used, improved and enhanced so nothing was lost in the process, beside some deception (that's life !).
From now on, stay tuned on BNG channel comms @ Discord where I am now, or its dedicated thread here, to hear about the advancement.
OLD README
Hi !!! After many hours, days and weeks of coding, I'm proud to announce the very first demo for the project.
Here is the README file along a few screenshots:
2016-04-05 18_55_11-WXX-Rebirth.Game.png 2016-04-05 18_56_06-WXX-Rebirth.Game.png 2016-04-05 18_56_47-WXX-Rebirth.Game.pngCode:====================================================== WXX-Rebirth demo version 0.0.1 README (5th April 2016) ====================================================== Hello and welcome to the WXX-Rebirth project ! WXX-Rebirth goal is to offer a modern engine for Wipeout 3 Special Edition :) ==================================================== DISCLAIMER/WARNING/WARRANTY/COPYRIGHT/LICENCE/PIRACY ==================================================== WXX-Rebirth DOES NOT contain copyrighted content. WXX-Rebirth is ONLY an engine that aims to recreate a Wipeout experience, no more. YOU NEED a LEGITIMATE copy of Wipeout 3 Special Edition, it won't run otherwise. WXX-Rebirth comes with ABSOLUTELY no warranty. WXX-Rebirth is NOT affiliated with Wipeout brand, SONY and current copyright holder. WXX-Rebirth is a FREE project under the terms of a GPL licence (code available soon). ============ REQUIREMENTS ============ - Windows 7 or later - a graphics card that supports DirectX 9 or later - a LEGITIMATE copy of Wipeout 3 Special Edition ===== USAGE ===== - grab your Wipeout 3 Special Edition CD-ROM - copy WIPEOUT3 folder from it next to the demo executable. ========== DEMO NOTES ========== As this is the very first release, there are still many many things missings. You can access the 22 tracks and 8 ships that are in the original game. Ship handling and collisions are still very primitive, as a result you will probably have a hard time keeping ship on track : press Backspace to reset it. See the options for changing track/ship and tweaking a few things. Etc etc etc ... but expect a lot of improvements over the next weeks :)
And if that wasn't clear enough, I'll say it one more time:
- WXX-Rebirth does not contain copyrighted content
- WXX-Rebirth is only a game engine aiming to provide a Wipeout experience
- You must possess a legitimate copy of Wipeout 3 Special Edition, it won't run otherwise
Download link:
https://github.com/aybe/WXX-Rebirth/releases/tag/game
That said, now I'm waiting for:
- your feedback
- your suggestions
- your impressions
- etc etc etc ...
There isn't much for now you can do in it, as you'll see, but it's a start !
Expect many improvements over the next weeks