DeSmuME DS Zelda Mod:
v1.0
Modified DeSmuME RetroArch core.
A more seamless way to 100% the games with just a dual analog controller.
Download:
Release: https://mega.nz/file/ZddjFJBL#1Q7x2009KVWNcikjEjcLe8UUuD1BMvcb8IqXtRANfb8
Source: https://mega.nz/file/ocUAAS6J#c0oOTQMOXBvG-Y04pONzayMCwunXyAeAPGCuaL13az8
Requirements:
- RetroArch (tested on v1.9.0 with PS4 controller and reWASD/DS4Windows)
- Phantom Hourglass/Spirit Tracks (U) Region rom, with d-pad patch applied.
Instructions:
- Copy desmume_ds_zelda_mod_libretro.dll into RetroArch\cores
- Copy desmume_ds_zelda_mod_libretro.info into RetroArch\info
- Select ROM and set core association to Nintendo - DS (DeSmuME - DS Zelda Mod), setting as a favourite is recommended for easy access.
Features:
- New adaptive control setup (see below)
- Proper crosshair (scales with resolution, auto-hide timeout, button toggle to force on)
- Built in codes within core options with a focus on mini-games, completionism
- Added custom date support in core options, and a button toggle to switch date to enable masked shop in Phantom Hourglass
- Proper mic blow that works with everything
- Wide/Ultra-wide aspect ratio support (should update when you change screens)
- Spirit Tracks: Auto Frameskip/Disable xBRZ for ghost zelda/bosses/cutscenes that suffer the most from texture thrashing
Notes:
- Disable Integer Scaling in RetroArch to allow the image to stretch (keeps AR)
- Some boss fights require both screens in the normal top/bottom arrangement, see section below for which
- Newer RetroArch has a habit of stealing the mouse input and trapping it on the current monitor, and is currently unfixable
Recommend disabling the mouse: Settings\Input\Port 1 Controls\Mouse Index -> 1
- The codes in the code section are written in C++, and execute every frame, AR Codes were too limited (no bitwise operations)
- The crosshair is drawn directly in the frame, so when the AR is wide, it stretches as well, it can optionally be adjusted (default)
- See Core Options in the Quick Menu to configure, Date Override is added at the beginning, New Options and Codes added to the end
Phantom Hourglass:
Controls:
D-pad - Menu Shortcuts
Select - Auto-Hide Cursor Toggle
X (hold) + Select - Close Lid
Start - Start
X (hold) + Start - Enable Beedle's Masked Shop (requires restart, only works if date isn't already forced in core options)
Y - Spin Slash
A - A
B - B (Forced Horizontal Slash)
X (tap) - B
X (hold) - Shift Modifier
L - Tap on Screen
L2 - Mic Blow / (hold) Allows Vertical Slash on B
R - Item
R2 - Force Walk
R-stick - Controls Crosshair
R3 - Swaps Screens
L-stick - 360 Movement, Small Radius (walk), Large Radius (run), radius can be adjusted
L3 - A
X + L-stick Up/Down - Rub Screen
X + L-stick Down - Final Bosses: Enables Hourglass Frame
X + L-stick Left/Right - Final Bosses: Draws Hourglass
Mini-Games:
L-stick Left/Right - Auto-Fishes, Push/Push-Hold in Opposite Direction of Fish
Boat Controls:
L-stick Up/Down - Go / Stop
L-stick Left/Right - Jump
D-pad Right - Route Menu
Spirit Tracks:
Controls:
D-pad - Shortcuts
Select - Auto-Hide Cursor Toggle
X (hold) + Select - Close Lid
Start - Start
Y - Spin Slash
A - A
B - B (Forced Horizontal Slash)
X (tap) - B
X (hold) - Shift Modifier
L - Tap on Screen
L2 - Mic Blow / Allows Vertical Slash on B
R - Item
R2 - Force Walk
R-stick - Controls Crosshair
R3 - Swaps Screens
L-stick - 360 Movement, Small Radius (walk), Large Radius (run), radius can be adjusted
L3 - A
X + L-stick Up/Down - Rub Screen
X + L-stick Down - Final Boss: Zelda Fires Arrow
Train Controls:
R - Train Whistle
L-stick Up/Down - Shift Speed Gear Up/Down
L-stick Left/Right - Switch Track from Left/Right
X (hold) + L-stick - Up: Normal, Down: Stop, Right: Fast, Left: Reverse
Flute:
Use L to press on screen, R-stick to move left/right, and press L3 to blow
(optional): Use the code in the codes section of core options to auto succeed the song learning mini-game
Dual Screen Boss Fights:
You might want to change the layout to top/bottom for these particular fights.
Phantom Hourglass:
- Crayk - Temple of Courage (First shot only, not really needed if you're fast)
- Cubus Sisters - Ghost Ship (Required)
- Gleeok - Temple of Ice (Required)
- Eox - Mutoh's Temple (Not needed, but helpful)
- Phase One: Bellum (Not needed, but helpful)
Spirit Tracks:
- Cragma - Fire Temple (Not needed, but helpful)
- Skeldritch - Sand Temple (Not needed, but helpful)
- Possessed Zelda and Chancellor Cole (Required)
Example Core Options:
AMD 5900X/Nvidia RTX 2070 Super:
v1.0
Modified DeSmuME RetroArch core.
A more seamless way to 100% the games with just a dual analog controller.
Download:
Release: https://mega.nz/file/ZddjFJBL#1Q7x2009KVWNcikjEjcLe8UUuD1BMvcb8IqXtRANfb8
Source: https://mega.nz/file/ocUAAS6J#c0oOTQMOXBvG-Y04pONzayMCwunXyAeAPGCuaL13az8
Requirements:
- RetroArch (tested on v1.9.0 with PS4 controller and reWASD/DS4Windows)
- Phantom Hourglass/Spirit Tracks (U) Region rom, with d-pad patch applied.
Instructions:
- Copy desmume_ds_zelda_mod_libretro.dll into RetroArch\cores
- Copy desmume_ds_zelda_mod_libretro.info into RetroArch\info
- Select ROM and set core association to Nintendo - DS (DeSmuME - DS Zelda Mod), setting as a favourite is recommended for easy access.
Features:
- New adaptive control setup (see below)
- Proper crosshair (scales with resolution, auto-hide timeout, button toggle to force on)
- Built in codes within core options with a focus on mini-games, completionism
- Added custom date support in core options, and a button toggle to switch date to enable masked shop in Phantom Hourglass
- Proper mic blow that works with everything
- Wide/Ultra-wide aspect ratio support (should update when you change screens)
- Spirit Tracks: Auto Frameskip/Disable xBRZ for ghost zelda/bosses/cutscenes that suffer the most from texture thrashing
Notes:
- Disable Integer Scaling in RetroArch to allow the image to stretch (keeps AR)
- Some boss fights require both screens in the normal top/bottom arrangement, see section below for which
- Newer RetroArch has a habit of stealing the mouse input and trapping it on the current monitor, and is currently unfixable
Recommend disabling the mouse: Settings\Input\Port 1 Controls\Mouse Index -> 1
- The codes in the code section are written in C++, and execute every frame, AR Codes were too limited (no bitwise operations)
- The crosshair is drawn directly in the frame, so when the AR is wide, it stretches as well, it can optionally be adjusted (default)
- See Core Options in the Quick Menu to configure, Date Override is added at the beginning, New Options and Codes added to the end
Phantom Hourglass:
Controls:
D-pad - Menu Shortcuts
Select - Auto-Hide Cursor Toggle
X (hold) + Select - Close Lid
Start - Start
X (hold) + Start - Enable Beedle's Masked Shop (requires restart, only works if date isn't already forced in core options)
Y - Spin Slash
A - A
B - B (Forced Horizontal Slash)
X (tap) - B
X (hold) - Shift Modifier
L - Tap on Screen
L2 - Mic Blow / (hold) Allows Vertical Slash on B
R - Item
R2 - Force Walk
R-stick - Controls Crosshair
R3 - Swaps Screens
L-stick - 360 Movement, Small Radius (walk), Large Radius (run), radius can be adjusted
L3 - A
X + L-stick Up/Down - Rub Screen
X + L-stick Down - Final Bosses: Enables Hourglass Frame
X + L-stick Left/Right - Final Bosses: Draws Hourglass
Mini-Games:
L-stick Left/Right - Auto-Fishes, Push/Push-Hold in Opposite Direction of Fish
Boat Controls:
L-stick Up/Down - Go / Stop
L-stick Left/Right - Jump
D-pad Right - Route Menu
Spirit Tracks:
Controls:
D-pad - Shortcuts
Select - Auto-Hide Cursor Toggle
X (hold) + Select - Close Lid
Start - Start
Y - Spin Slash
A - A
B - B (Forced Horizontal Slash)
X (tap) - B
X (hold) - Shift Modifier
L - Tap on Screen
L2 - Mic Blow / Allows Vertical Slash on B
R - Item
R2 - Force Walk
R-stick - Controls Crosshair
R3 - Swaps Screens
L-stick - 360 Movement, Small Radius (walk), Large Radius (run), radius can be adjusted
L3 - A
X + L-stick Up/Down - Rub Screen
X + L-stick Down - Final Boss: Zelda Fires Arrow
Train Controls:
R - Train Whistle
L-stick Up/Down - Shift Speed Gear Up/Down
L-stick Left/Right - Switch Track from Left/Right
X (hold) + L-stick - Up: Normal, Down: Stop, Right: Fast, Left: Reverse
Flute:
Use L to press on screen, R-stick to move left/right, and press L3 to blow
(optional): Use the code in the codes section of core options to auto succeed the song learning mini-game
Dual Screen Boss Fights:
You might want to change the layout to top/bottom for these particular fights.
Phantom Hourglass:
- Crayk - Temple of Courage (First shot only, not really needed if you're fast)
- Cubus Sisters - Ghost Ship (Required)
- Gleeok - Temple of Ice (Required)
- Eox - Mutoh's Temple (Not needed, but helpful)
- Phase One: Bellum (Not needed, but helpful)
Spirit Tracks:
- Cragma - Fire Temple (Not needed, but helpful)
- Skeldritch - Sand Temple (Not needed, but helpful)
- Possessed Zelda and Chancellor Cole (Required)
Example Core Options:
AMD 5900X/Nvidia RTX 2070 Super:
- CPU Cores (4)
- Internal Resolution (1536/1152 - 2304/1728)
- OpenGL Rasterizer (ON)
- MultiSampling AA (8)
- Texture Smoothing (ON)
- xBRZ (4)
- Texture Deposterization (OFF)
- Screen Layout: (hybrid/bottom)
- Hybrid Layout (3:1, OFF, OFF, OFF)
- Pointer Acceleration Modifier Percent (40)
- Pointer Colour (Black)
- Ghost Zelda/Boss Fix (Frame Drop Fix): No xBRZ (ON)
- Aspect Ratio (4:3)
- RetroArch: Settings\Video\Scaling\Integer Scale (OFF)
