About this project
DinoTale uses N64Recomp, N64ModernRuntime and RT64 to run Yoshi’s Story with native controls, optional expanded widescreen and screen filters.
Source: Official project README — editorial review ↗ · Checked Oct 21, 2026
Compatibility
Use your own USA En/Ja ROM, SHA-1 B13072FEF6C6DF48C07D8822C01E5BC59036F6DA. The importer accepts .z64/.n64/.v64 byte orders and ZIP/7z selection; extract RAR first. Windows, Linux and Steam Deck are documented.
Source: Official project README — editorial review ↗ · Checked Oct 21, 2026
Documented support and independently tested compatibility are different. AllRecomps has not run these games.
Development progress
The README documents sound, saves, remappable input, CRT/scanline/upscaler filters and in-game configuration. These are source claims rather than new AllRecomps playtesting.
Source: Official project README — editorial review ↗ · Checked Oct 21, 2026
The latest non-prerelease GitHub release observed is 0.1.6. A release does not establish stability, complete gameplay or tested platform support.
Source: GitHub latest release (automatic) ↗ · Checked Oct 21, 2026
Known limitations
Expanded, stretched and original-aspect modes are different choices. A matching ROM and published package do not establish every level/filter/controller combination; issue reports should include level, position, screenshot and chosen aspect ratio.
Source: Official project README — editorial review ↗ · Checked Oct 21, 2026
Getting started
Extract the official Windows ZIP and open DinoTale.exe, or extract the Linux tarball and run DinoTale. Select the verified ROM on first launch. On Deck use Desktop Mode or add the executable to Steam for Game Mode.
Source: Official project README — editorial review ↗ · Checked Oct 21, 2026
Some projects require files from your own copy of the original game. Follow the official instructions.
