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AI enables native iOS port of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

A developer has utilized AI tools, specifically OpenAI's Codex and GPT-5.6 Sol, to create a native iOS port of the classic Nintendo 64 game, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. This new version, named HarkinianPad, is built upon an existing decompiled codebase and offers enhanced features such as widescreen support, 60 FPS gameplay, and touch controls, all without requiring traditional emulation. The project is open-source and available on GitHub, though users must provide their own legally obtained game ROM. AI

IMPACT Demonstrates AI's capability to assist in porting legacy software to modern platforms, potentially revitalizing older titles.

RANK_REASON AI-powered port of a classic video game to a new platform.

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AI enables native iOS port of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

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  1. Tom's Hardware TIER_1 English(EN) · Zhiye Liu ·

    Developer uses AI to bring a native version of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time to iOS — no emulation required to play one of gaming's all-time greats on an iPhone or iPad

    A developer has used OpenAI's Codex and GPT-5.6 Sol to help port a native version of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time to iOS and iPadOS devices.