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Shadow of Rome

Shadow of Rome (PlayStation 2) on PC: a static recompilation by Korvonordico, version v2.9.2. For Windows. Requires your own copy of the game.

How this port works

This is a static recompilation: tooling mechanically translates the original console binary into PC code rather than rewriting the game by hand. The result runs natively, typically with an uncapped framerate and widescreen.

Unofficial PC port of Shadow of Rome (PS2), made by static recompilation with PS2Recomp. Drawn by the video card with PCSX2's GS, VU1 by PCSX2's microVU: smooth 60 FPS, up to 8x, 16:9 and 21:9, wider field of view. Chapter 1 played to the end. Languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, and Russian (translated disc).

How to install

  1. 01Supply your own copy of Shadow of Rome. The project distributes no game files.
  2. 02Download the latest release from the project's GitHub page.
  3. 03The current release ships a Windows build.
  4. 04Extract it into an empty folder outside Program Files.
  5. 05Point the program at your own game files when prompted.
  6. 06Set resolution, frame cap and input before playing.

These projects ship no game data. Supply your own copy.

Frequently asked

Do I need the original game to play Shadow of Rome on PC?

Yes. The project distributes no game data — you supply your own copy or dump. Every project in this scene works this way, and it is what lets them stay publicly hosted on GitHub.

What does "recompiled" mean?

This is a static recompilation: tooling mechanically translates the original console binary into PC code rather than rewriting the game by hand. The result runs natively, typically with an uncapped framerate and widescreen.

Will Shadow of Rome run on a low-end PC?

Native ports and recompilations skip CPU emulation entirely, so they are usually far lighter than an emulator for the same console. With no published measurement for this project, though, any estimate would be guesswork — test it on your own machine.

Which systems does it support?

The current release (v2.9.2) ships builds for Windows. The game originally shipped on PlayStation 2.

Is it legal to use?

The project is public and open source, maintained by Korvonordico, and contains nothing from the commercial game. Responsibility for the game copy you use is yours — which is why the developers require you to supply your own.

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