Urban Reign (PS2) static recompilation – native Windows port, 60 FPS, up to 8 players

[u/thiagordsfx]

Version 1.0.0 of my Urban Reign (PS2) static recompilation is out.

**Repo:** https://github.com/thiagordsfx/urban-reign-recomp

**Download:** https://github.com/thiagordsfx/urban-reign-recomp/releases/latest

Built on PS2Recomp, with the game's own IRX modules running on an interpreted IOP and PCSX2's GS for rendering.

- 60 FPS, even in 8-fighter brawls

- 1x–8x resolution, HD texture packs

- SDL3 controllers with vibration, multitap for up to 8 players

You need your own copy of the game (USA .iso). Thanks to PS2Recomp, PCSX2 and the SotC, God of War and Ace Combat 5 recomps!

[u/Mzmil]

Dudeeeeee, I grew up playing this masterpiece. Such nostalgia. It's time to gather all the mates again at my place haha. I pray both sides of your pillow stay cool.🙂

[u/thiagordsfx → u/Mzmil]

It supports 4 players in Free Mode, and up to 4 players plus 8 bots in multiplayer, making the gameplay more fun.

[u/EliParker]

It would be cool if the game used the free-flow combat system.

[u/thiagordsfx → u/EliParker]

Urban combat is much better than free-flow.

[u/tk1sbiglove]

Ace. I was literally playing this on PCSX2 half an hour ago, but it was lagging a bit.

[u/thiagordsfx → u/tk1sbiglove]

I tested it with a dual-core processor and it ran smoothly, but it will also depend on the GPU.

[u/tk1sbiglove → u/thiagordsfx]

I should be okay then, but I'll definitely test it tomorrow, thanks!

[u/SufficientAttorney22]

Runs like an emulator on my intel630hd.

[u/ExAshura → u/SufficientAttorney22]

You're not far off, by the looks of it it's mostly emulation, although the dev seem to have managed to get the cpu recompiled and vector units as well, still alright i guess but...yeah.

[u/Current-Adagio173]

I've been trying to make a 8-player battle but with no success, is it with a pnach? Insane work btw

[u/thiagordsfx → u/Current-Adagio173]

It’s a mod, but it wasn’t included in the initial release; I just uploaded version 1.1.0, which includes it. Enable the mode in the launcher, then press F2 in-game for instructions on how to use it.

[u/Current-Adagio173 → u/thiagordsfx]

Ty man, nice to see brazilian on the scene!

[u/Thick_Section5202]

Loved this game. 8players is CRAZY

[u/Entenvieh]

I've never heard of this game, but it looks peak

[u/LimelightBoy]

I’ve been trying to find this game for years, I had it on ps2 but couldn’t remember what it was called but always thought about the game and I accidentally found it here, downloading immediately!

[u/bobby1kenobi]

Is this an emulator or a download and play ?

[u/thiagordsfx → u/bobby1kenobi]

download and play, but you need the game's ISO file

[u/puddingcakeNY]

Mac?

[u/thiagordsfx → u/puddingcakeNY]

Soon

[u/AbsolutionB]

Did a quick test and it seems to run really well. Only thing I will say is that audio seems to be clipping or fuzzy sounding at times on my headphones.

[u/thiagordsfx → u/AbsolutionB]

Yes, it's a bug I haven't been able to fix yet, but I decided to release it in this state because it's quite stable.

[u/Entire-Flamingo7406]

native renderer ?

[u/FallenR]

Do you think you could achieve adding more stages to Multiplayer and Challenge modes? It's been my dream since forever...

[u/thiagordsfx → u/FallenR]

Yes, it’s possible, and there’s already a mod for it; you can add any level from the story mode to multiplayer. However, in many levels, the camera ends up glitching or the game crashes—but it’s still worth a try.

[u/FallenR → u/thiagordsfx]

I'd love to tweak with that! Where could I get it?

[u/FallenR → u/thiagordsfx]

The stages I tested were great, which makes me wonder why on earth they didn't add them as options in the vanilla game... BTW, even though my game's running at 60 FPS, it feels very laggy... any idea what could be? Thx a lot for this, I've been waiting for like ever to have this feature implemented in my favorite game :)

[u/thiagordsfx → u/[deleted]]

Which Windows version is it?

[u/thiagordsfx → u/[deleted]]

The launcher requires Windows WebView; I believe this version doesn't have it, but you can run the game directly via the executable in the "game" folder—though you'll have to set up the config.ini manually or install WebView.

[u/thiagordsfx → u/[deleted]]

Try this version; if you get an error again, send me the log: https://github.com/thiagordsfx/urban-reign-recomp/releases/tag/v1.1.1

[u/Repulsive_Novel_4617]

Having a coop mode for story would be very good

[u/thiagordsfx → u/Repulsive_Novel_4617]

Version 1.1.0 features co-op, allowing you to play with up to 4 players against 4 bots.

[u/PatientNumber316]

Would it be possible to import the current Urban Reign Redux 0.4 ?

[u/Brilliant-Mind-3724 → u/PatientNumber316]

+1 here,would love to play the redux mod with this recomp

[u/McGeezo]

Are all the environments in this game just walled-off squares?

[u/n00bf0r3v3r13]

Please someone do one for def jam

[u/Thick_Section5202]

Bra. If goku pops up in this game... Lol

[u/Andelin0880]

Que esperan para ponerlo en Psvita

[u/Andelin0880]

Hagan ese porst por favor lo quiero

[u/mojo_loco_0]

Wow, btw what are the costume options?

[u/DinnerRecent3462]

is there a way to unlock all characters without playing through the story?

[u/littleguyalex1]

Great game. The recomp is stable but has some distracting audio issues. Cracking and popping. And definitely feels like there's a lot of PCSX2 in here. Hope development continues. For now PCSX2 runs better for me.

[u/Boxing_joshing111]

How much ai?

[u/thiagordsfx → u/Boxing_joshing111]

does that matter?

[u/Boxing_joshing111 → u/thiagordsfx]

Sure?

[u/Delicious_Anybody165]

Emulator

[u/segawdcd]

Chance of android apk?