About Gen1Recomp
What is Gen1Recomp?
It is an unofficial, hand-written Lua/LÖVE2D recreation of Pokemon Red, Blue, and Yellow that imports data from a compatible user-supplied ROM. Read the full explanation.
Is Gen1Recomp an emulator?
No. Its documentation says it does not emulate Game Boy hardware or transpile the original assembly. Compare it with emulation.
Is it a static recompilation?
The current architecture does not match the conventional meaning of static recompilation. “Gen1Recomp” is the project name; “native Lua/LÖVE2D recreation” is the safer technical description.
Is it official?
No. It is an unofficial fan project and this is an independent information website.
Does it play exactly like the original Game Boy games?
No universal exactness claim is safe. The project documents deliberate features, known differences, and active fixes.
ROMs and supported games
Does Gen1Recomp include a Pokemon ROM?
No. The project says it does not package a ROM or pre-extracted game data.
Which games are accepted?
The current Gen1Recomp documentation lists canonical 1 MiB US versions of Pokemon Red, Blue and Yellow matching published SHA-1 hashes. See Supported Games.
Does it support Pokemon Yellow?
Yes. The current Gen1Recomp documentation lists Pokemon Yellow as a supported game.
Are other regions and revisions supported?
Unknown unless they match a current officially documented input. Do not assume that a game title alone is enough.
Are ROM hacks supported?
Arbitrary ROM-hack support is unverified.
Does this website provide ROMs?
No. It does not host ROMs, link to unauthorized ROM downloads, or provide generated game-data caches.
DramaticShapeVoxelMod
What is DramaticShapeVoxelMod?
It is a separate, independently maintained graphics mod made for Gen1Recomp.
Is VoxelMod required?
No. It is optional and cannot run without Gen1Recomp.
Does it change movement or collision?
Its maintainer says it does not change movement, collision, triggers, scripts, or saved actor positions. Rendering and interface presentation do change.
Is everything fully voxelized?
No. The mod extrudes the environment into 3D geometry, while many characters remain sprite-based.
What is the current VoxelMod release?
The current release listed by this site is VoxelMod 1.4.0. Check current status.
Is VoxelMod complete?
It is best labelled experimental / work in progress. Its issue tracker and releases show active development and unresolved reports.
Platforms and requirements
Is there an official Android build?
Yes. The current Gen1Recomp release provides an Android APK.
Does it work on every Android device?
Unknown. Package existence does not establish universal Android-version, GPU, input, or mod compatibility.
Are Windows, macOS, and Linux packages produced?
Yes. The current Gen1Recomp release provides Windows, macOS and Linux packages. Hardware and operating-system coverage still varies.
Is Steam Deck officially supported?
Not in the approved evidence. A Linux build does not automatically prove official Steam Deck support.
What does VoxelMod require?
It requires Gen1Recomp, a compatible host/mod version, shader support, and depth-canvas support. Exact universal hardware minimums are unknown.
Status, safety and corrections
What is the current Gen1Recomp release?
The current release listed by this site is Gen1Recomp 0.1.50. Use Project Status for the maintained record.
Is every GitHub fork or mirror safe?
No. Use official project repositories and release publishers. A familiar filename or checksum alone does not prove that software is harmless.
Should I disable antivirus or phone security to run it?
No unverified guide should tell you to disable security protections. Stop and verify the source, publisher, version, and official documentation.
How can I report an error on this website?
Use Contact and Corrections after its public channel is activated. Do not send ROMs, credentials, or device secrets.
Where can I learn the technical terms?
Use the Gen1Recomp and Modding Glossary.