r/Roms

i tried to hav UltraISO to install a PC ISO n so far all the games i wanna play hav either a Steam, EA, or Uplay login or registration code to continue installing, is there a way around this or websites that hav better ISOs?

The title basically, the emulator I’m using has no feature for this, but is there way to edit the gba rom to incorporate a slight pitch decrease?

I'm really new to all this, but I'm seeing somethings that say "Myrient (No-Intro) (Fast & Unrestricted)". It is saying the the game won't have the intro sequence?

want to relive childhood

While researching Tom and Jerry Tales (GBA), I discovered that existing guides on costume unlocks were completely false. No known method worked, and the game’s mechanics remained undocumented. So, I teamed up with my good old pal ChatGPT to reverse-engineer the game’s password encryption system and uncover how unlock conditions are actually stored.

Breaking the Password System

Extracted and analyzed the ROM’s password validation function at 0x4E6478, where passwords are checked against encoded states. Unlike standard level skips, Tom and Jerry Tales does not store simple text-based passwords. Instead, each password is transformed into a structured bitwise checksum, encoding: • Level progress • Hidden state flags (flawless runs, unlock conditions) • Special triggers that alter game flow

Decryption Methods Used

To reconstruct the encoding system, I applied: 1. Raw Data Extraction – Extracting stored password sequences from ROM offsets 0x03B0A8 to 0x03B0B2. 2. XOR Pattern Analysis – Identifying bitwise transformations that modify each character input before validation. 3. Checksum Reverse Engineering – Isolating checksum sequences (A5 5A 55 AA) used to verify password validity. 4. Memory Flag Tracing – Comparing valid vs. invalid passwords in memory (0x043D4F) to locate condition toggles.

Finding a Flawless Run Trigger

By analyzing stored password structures and comparing transformations, I identified an undocumented password: 4RH9H. Unlike standard level codes, this password does not just act as a checkpoint—it sets an internal flawless run flag. This flag signals the game that all prior levels were completed perfectly, automatically enabling Dining Room Level 4, which normally only appears after a 100% run.

Exploiting the Mechanic

When this password is entered, the game registers the perfect run condition but does not immediately verify it through gameplay. Instead, simply quitting from the level forces the game to update unlock flags, triggering the immediate availability of both the Orange and Blue costumes.

All-in-all

You can simply use the password to unlock both costumes or play vanilla and complete game without losing a life in every level (get an invisible gold medal in every level).

1.	SHUM7
2.	83XFR
3.	T6FXT
4.	5THJK
5.	ZXCRTN
6.	XZR2X
7.	5RH7P
8.	CDRRR
9.	XL68X
10.	X9H5S
11.	M2H76
12.	S6F3Y
13.	T2L4B
14.	YLHS7
15.	PFK7L
16.	MTH29
17.	Z2VWR
18.	MHZWH
19.	D7GZ9
20.	XH6TX
21.	GL3D7
22.	2RH7J
23.	ZN2T6
24.	CHZXH
25.	BL77T
26.	4RH9H (Orange and blue costume unlocked)
27.	5H7GL (Confirmed working shortcut to the final level.)
28.	FH5XR

Hello! I just wanna know if you have any links for a Pokemon Emerald English Debug ROM. I been searching everywhere on the internet, I couldn't find anything, only the German Ruby Debug ROM.

I'm trying to curate my own collection of ROMs and honestly I'm the type of guy that would rather play a version of an OG game that has a Quality of Life update/hack for it if it's available. Prime example of one being the Metroid + Saving hack for NEStroid.

I'm primarily asking if there's a version of Super Mario 64 (like what Kaze has been working on) that has better performance, but I'm also curious what other opportunities like these are out there?

I REALLY want to try out the recomp, but I dont have a game file and when I tried going online and tried to extract the game, it never extracted right. Does ANYBODY have a working game file that I DONT have to modify? I would be eternally grateful! Thank you!

I havent seen anyone else do this. super easy. just make sure u tag it to zips only and go to your browsers settings make sure it doesnt ask for the download location each time. 2284 Roms btw downloaded in less than 10 min.

Since I'm about to finish binding blade, I now want to play blazing blade but can't find an English patch.

Edit: I'm sorry I meant binding blade. They both sound similar so it got mixed up, sorry for the confusion.

I was +20 hours into Mass Effect 3 on my PS3 when I realized I didn't have the DLCs installed. Downloaded some of them from NoPayStation, but didn't work. Then I realized: I'm playing the Japanese version of the game (was the only one available in Vimm when I downloaded it).

I tried downloading the US version of the base game, but it wouldn't show me my savefiles --strangely, it would find the Japanese ME2 files if I tried to start a new game, but no way to load up the ME3 ones.

Now I'm trying to find a way to download the japanese DLCs for Mass Effect 3, but there's only the Online Pass in NPS and the other options listed on the megathread. Where do Japanese people download their PKGs from??

I recently bought a powkiddy device and thought it would be really cool to download from my Android and then transfer the ROM directly to the device.

So with the help of an AI I created a bash script that does just that downloads the ROM to the Android and then transfer it to the powkiddy (rgb10x).

The script is not dedicated just for my device but for all Rocknix OS that have a network connection. For legal reasons I didn't included links in the script itself just to avoid legal issues but you can easily swap them. Enjoy!

Oh, and it also supports macOS & Windows! 🎉

Anyone got a rom for this homebrew game? I was looking for homebrew metroidvanias and found this game that came out a few years ago.

I'm in need of some help. I'm looking for a game i used to play as a kid, but i cant remember what it was called. What i do remember is that i had it on the Game cube (might have been on other systems, but i'm unsure) and the game was similar to Tony hawks pro skater, only they were using scooters instead of skate boards. I remember that there was a scifi/fantasy esque vibe to it all, but thats about it. Any help would be appreciated!

So the goes like this.

You choose a faction in which that specific faction has an advantage, for example, the spearmen faction has the advantage on weapons, they can easily outpower you on the early game because of their weapons.

But can be outpowered by a faction that is specific for defense, it's like skirmish but on a 3D like level, the map is also black and requires you to explore it by moving your character onto grids to unlock that part of the map.

Now the main goal of the game is to raid all of the factions to win, and in order to win you need to advance you faction to the max, like upgrading your city, so from spears, to fighter jets to robots.

Adding to this, you can also trade with other factions, be on a treaty, and help each other, what I can remember this is single player only, I've been looking for this specific game for years now. Any leads will help! Thank you!

I know this is a long shot and my description may be vague, please understand.

I've been looking up how to format NES files and all google shows is documentation on the format. Is there no app to convert it? Does it have to be done manually?

I downloaded Saints Row 1 for Xenia Canary Mousehook but it said I downloaded the wrong version (1.0) when I needed (1.0.1) anyone know how to find different versions of ROMs?

I'm downloading the game itself from the megathread right now, but I'm not seeing the dlc on here. I read that the dlc includes some lighting enhancements so I want to make sure I get it.

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I know many romsets actively avoid archiving hacked/translated roms, except for Goodtools. While the author of Goodtools recently posted he's still around, he has been dormant for a long time.

Are there any other romsets that actively archive these?

I have a copy of MH3U and MH4U but when I launch them on citra (from Google play store) the audio is horrible and the game stutters and has low frame rates. Should I look for some sort of patches or is it better to use another emulator?

Edit: Unfortunately it seems my phone just can't handle 3DS emulation. I appreciate the comments and suggestions.

Is it possible for me to find a high quality build with a good curated selection of Retro games that I could hook up & play through my PC (or TV)? I have a pretty good gaming PC that isn’t getting used enough & I love retro games. Thanks

HI, I know this question is frequently asked but the last one is 6month or so. I(ve heard about rom manager but seems hard to use and must be used system by system ?

Is there a tool (evrything is AI powered now) that can scan a rom, rename it and place it in the right system folder automaticaly ?

Can we have a permanent post with current rom organisation tool and tutorial on how to easaly use them ?

Thanks