SoulCalibur ANDROID PORT Vita v.1.0 - Rinnegatamante

[peter8]

Rinnegatamante ROCKS the NEW YEAR with a other Android Port for the VITA / PSTV !

Title:
SoulCalibur



Description :
Soulcalibur is a weapon based 3D fighting game developed by Project Soul and produced by Namco. Originally released in arcades on July 30, 1998, it ran on the Namco System 12 hardware. It was ported to the Dreamcast in 1999 with new features and improved graphics. It became available as a downloadable title on the Xbox 360's Xbox Live Marketplace in July 2008.
On November 20, 2013, Namco Bandai released a port of Soulcalibur for the Android platform. The app makes use of Google Play Games for synchronization between devices and runs at native resolution and screen aspect ratio.

NOTE : The game is no longer available in the Google Play Store.


Release Name :
SoulCalibur Vita v.1.0

Author :
Rinnegatamante

Info:
This is a wrapper/port of SoulCalibur for the PS Vita. The port works by loading the official Android ARMv7 executable in memory, resolving its imports with native functions and patching it in order to properly run. By doing so, it's basically as if we emulate a minimalist Android environment in which we run natively the executable as is.

Version :
v.1.0 (First Release) + Trophies compatible NoTrpDrm

Download :
https://vitadb.rinnegatamante.it/#/info/1174
or
https://github.com/Rinnegatamante/soulcalibur_vita/releases

Install :

The port has been tested with v.1.0.15 of the game.

Requirements ->
- Vita Plugin libshacccg.suprx
- Vita Plugin kubridge.skprx
- Vita Plugin fd_fix.skprx OR repatch_ex.skprx (do only use one of them !)
- Android Game Data Files
- PC Tool WinImage (need for extract obb file)
- PC Tool xdelta UI / shader.xdelta (need patch for shader.dat)

Android Data ->
- Obtain your copy of SoulCalibur legally for Android in form of an .apk file and an obb.
- Create a folder with the name ''soulcalibur'' in ux0:data/ .
- Open the apk with your zip explorer and extract the folder ''lib'' folder to ux0:data/soulcalibur.
- Use WinImage to open the obb file. Select all the files and extract all to ux0:data/soulcalibur.
https://www.winimage.com/download.htm
- Download xdelta UI and extract the zip content in ux0:data/soulcalibur.
(nfo = xdelta. Allows you to easily create and apply xdelta patches without messing with the command-line.)
https://www.romhacking.net/utilities/598/
- Download the shader.xdelta patch from Release page and apply it, using xdelta UI to ux0:data/soulcalibur/shader.dat and replace original file with the patched one.
- Install SoulCalibur Vita v.1.0.vpk on the Vita system

Optional Trophies :
- For trophies to be unlockable, install NoTrpDrm.
https://github.com/Rinnegatamante/NoTrpDrm

Optional PSVshell :
- Install PSVshell to overclock your device to 500Mhz.

Notes and Tips :
- Some stages (eg. Water Labyrinth and the final Arcade fight with Inferno) might cause framedrops. Please report any of these problematics so that a fix can be find for specific stages.
- When first launching the game, it is recommended to go into Options and lower BGM and SE volumes to 8 or lower. Not doing so will cause SFX glitching out due to too high volume playback.
- Some stages (Takamatsu Castle and Money Pit) got simplified in background elements to reduce framerate tanking.
- Stages that aren't unlockable in Android version due to lack of Mission Battle mode got restored and will be available to play from the beginning, including alternate stages.

Credits :
- TheFloW for the original .so loader.
- gl33ntwine for the awesome Android subsystem reimplementation FalsoNDK and FalsoJNI.
- BrandonHeat8 for the Livearea assets and for testing the homebrew.


First Test :
PSTV 3.65 + 32GB Sony Memory Card + fd_fix + kubridge v3 (no overclock used or install)
Data Files : found p2p data pack somewhere on google (before install guide was posted)
Result : WORKING from start to end confirmed by member jeferey + Marc_LFD

Great work Rinnegatamante ! Thank You. Amazing.

 

[peter8]

yeah also found the p2p link, but what is it for a version ? since the obb file dont work.

 

[oozi]

the link for the files works just make sure when you extract its just one soulcalibur folder. i have mine working and running.

 

[peter8]

I have my p2p copy data files from Dexx, you know.

The question is, what is it for a data version, because I only have a obb file ? Its for the install guide. The p2p data files has no obb file.

 

[oozi]

this is the data version already assembled

 

[peter8]

my files

SoulCalibur-v1-0-15- apk = working

SoulCalibur-v1-0-15-cache = ? not working
main.33.com.namcobandaigames.soulcaliburgp.obb

so where are the p2p data files come from ? older version ?

 

[oozi]

my files

SoulCalibur-v1-0-15- apk = working

SoulCalibur-v1-0-15-cache = ? not working
main.33.com.namcobandaigames.soulcaliburgp.obb

so where are the data files come from ?

• Optional: Install PSVshell to overclock your device to 500Mhz.
• Install libshacccg.suprx, if you don't have it already, by following this guide.
• Obtain your copy of SoulCalibur legally for Android in form of an .apk file and an obb. You can get all the required files directly from your phone or by using an apk extractor you can find in the play store.
• Open the apk with your zip explorer and extract the folder lib folder to ux0:data/soulcalibur.
• Install WinImage and open the obb file with it.
• Select all the files and right-click them, then click on Extract and extract all the files in ux0:data/soulcalibur.
• Download xdelta UI and extract the zip content in ux0:data/soulcalibur.
• Download the shader.xdelta patch from Release page and apply it, using xdelta UI to ux0:data/soulcalibur/shader.dat and replace original file with the patched one.
• Optional: For trophies to be unlockable, install NoTrpDrm.

I guess from following these steps that are on the github you can extract all the files from the obb you mentioned to build the folder needed for your Vita

 

[peter8]

ahhh Install WinImage and open the obb file with it.
yeah thats it, was try it with zip and rar, not working.

thanks for the guide

 

[oozi]

ahhh Install WinImage and open the obb file with it.
yeah thats it, was try it with zip and rar, not working.

thanks for the guide

no problem enjoy the game

 

[peter8]

please remove download link, its not allowed on gbatemp.

the install guide was very important, yeah and also happy game time to you.
And thanks to rinne, its working on my PSTV on big 4k flat screen. Great texture quality.

 

[oozi]

please remove download link, its not allowed on gbatemp.

the install guide was very important, yeah and also happy game time to you.
And thanks to rinne, working on my PSTV on big 4k flat screen. Great texture quality.

already did thanks

 

[peter8]

update first post with your install guide, thanks man.


edit : install guide from rinne is now online (need webbrowser update for github, otherwise it dont show up)

 

[jeferey]

many thanks!!!! ouahh
on the other hand for the new unlockable characters how does it work? I finished 2 complete stages and no characters unlocked

 

[Marc_LFD]

This game was incredible on the Dreamcast and still is, whenever I play it I still have a blast so Vita users are getting a real treat here.

Post automatically merged: Jan 11, 2024

many thanks!!!! ouahh
on the other hand for the new unlockable characters how does it work? I finished 2 complete stages and no characters unlocked

Whenever I played, I'd play a whole arcade session and then a character would be unlocked. I don't get how you think they'd be unlocked after playing 2 stages.

 

[jeferey]

This game was incredible on the Dreamcast and still is, whenever I play it I still have a blast so Vita users are getting a real treat here.

Post automatically merged: Jan 11, 2024

Whenever I played, I'd play a whole arcade session and then a character would be unlocked. I don't get how you think they'd be unlocked after playing 2 stages.

weird for me it doesn't unlock,

I was playing an entire arcade session too.

folder tree?

 

[Marc_LFD]

weird for me it doesn't unlock,

I was playing an entire arcade session too.

folder tree?

There are certain characters that unlock characters so that could help you:

https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/dreamcast/198705-soulcalibur/cheats

This game is so much fun I don't mind re-unlocking them again and again. Heh

 

[peter8]

jeferey + Marc_LFD :
Thanks for testing and confirm that the game work from start to end. Will update first post as result.

Marc_LFD, you had post the Dreamcast list, here is the Android list ->
https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/android/813882-soulcalibur/cheats
Its possible that there is mostly nothing to unlock... Its based on the Europe XboX version so far I know, but unsure.

Here is the original NFO from the Android Release Bandai Namco ->

SoulCalibur
SOULCALIBUR is the ultimate in 3D fighting games!
Requires 200MB of free space to download.
Download over Wi-Fi connection recommended.

Relive the eternal tale of swords and souls transcending time and space.

The series first appeared in arcades in 1998. By the following year it had been ported to home video game consoles. Now the highly acclaimed “SOULCALIBUR” series is available on Google Play. Enjoy the memorable characters and non-stop action that SOULCALIBUR is renowned for with complete arcade fidelity in the comfort of your own home!

This game uses Google Play Game Service for achievements and leader boards.


**** Diverse set of game modes *****

- ARCADE BATTLE
　The original battle mode from the arcade version “SOULCALIBUR”.
　Defeat all enemies and make it to the end.

- TIME ATTACK
　How fast can you beat the game?

- SURVIVAL
With only a limited amount of life, how many opponents can you defeat?

- EXTRA SURVIVAL
　 How many opponents can you defeat without taking any damage?

- MUSEUM
　 Enjoy viewing a variety of artwork

- PRACTICE
　Grasp the game’s basics and perfect your technique.


**** Game Features *****

- 19 character roster!
- All character moves faithfully recreated!
- A new virtual game pad that has been fine-tuned specifically for fighting games.
The button layout is just as you remember it!

[Recommended OS]
Android 2.3.3 or above
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[CAUTION]
(1)Models other than the ones mentioned above, as well as OS versions prior to that mentioned above are not supported.
(2)Depending on usage conditions, the software may be unstable, even on recommended models.
(3)Operation is not guaranteed on the newest iteration of an OS, even if it is the recommended OS.

[FAQ regarding recommended models/OS]
http://bnfaq.channel.or.jp/faq/index/1436
-----------------------------------
[Questions regarding this software may be directed here]
http://bnfaq.channel.or.jp/contact
[BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Official Site]
http://bandainamcoent.co.jp/

 

[jeferey]

otherwise someone can send me the save file with all the unlockable characters please ? Many thanks

 

[InsaneNutter]

Pretty awesome to the 10 year old Android port that's long since been abandoned / delisted given another lease of life on the Vita.

 

[jeferey]

it works *...the characters are unlocked, but you don't have to touch anything in the settings (difficulty, number of rounds etc...) it's perfect thank you! Probably a small bug easily corrected by Rinn (nothing stops it)