Overview
Lighthouse is a high-performance port of the beloved Nintendo 64 classic, Banjo-Kazooie, developed by the Harbour Masters team. This project breathes new life into the iconic adventure, offering a modern and enhanced way to experience the game. Lighthouse does not distribute copyrighted assets, requiring users to provide their own legally obtained game ROM.
Key Features
- Modernized Gameplay: Experience Banjo-Kazooie with enhanced performance and modern rendering capabilities.
- Flexible Graphics Backends: Choose from DirectX11 (Windows), OpenGL (all platforms), and Metal (macOS) for optimal visual output.
- Extensive Controller Support: Ships with default controller mappings for common controllers and includes a built-in mapper for custom configurations.
- Language Pack Integration: Utilize multiple regions of the Banjo-Kazooie ROM to unlock additional language options within the game.
- Romhack Compatibility: Seamlessly integrate fan-made romhacks and mods to further customize your gameplay experience.
- Custom Asset Support: Easily add your own custom assets by placing them in the
modsfolder, with tools available for creation and packing. - Active Community: Join the official Discord server for support, discussions, and to connect with developers and fellow enthusiasts.
Typical Use Cases
- Nostalgic Replay: Players looking to revisit Banjo-Kazooie with improved performance and visual fidelity on modern hardware.
- Modding Enthusiasts: Users interested in exploring and applying fan-made romhacks and custom assets to experience the game in new ways.
- Developers and Contributors: Individuals interested in contributing to the development of this open-source project, with comprehensive build and playtesting documentation available.
- Multi-Language Players: Those who wish to play Banjo-Kazooie in various languages by leveraging different regional ROMs.
