toruzz / SuperMarioLandDX

Colorization hack for Super Mario Land

Super Mario Land DX

What is this?

Super Mario Land DX is a romhack of the original Super Mario Land for the GameBoy that turns the game into a GameBoy Color game. It adds color and changes the graphics to give the game a modern look.

How do I apply this patch?

You have to use an IPS patching program (e.g. Lunar IPS) on a Super Mario Land ROM. Please make sure to use the appropriate patch for your revision.

Does this work on real hardware?

Yes!

Building

Dependencies

• WLA-DX >=v10.0

Steps to follow

1. Install Martin Allen's Land Forger (http://www.romhacking.net/utilities/1195/). It works on Wine.
2. Use Land Forger to apply /data/leveldata.lfd on a fresh Super Mario Land ROM (both v1.0 & v1.1 are supported)
3. Name the modified ROM "sml.gb" and place it in the same folder as main.asm
4. Run compile.sh (Linux/WSL) or compile.ps1 (Windows)

Special thanks

• Martin Allen for making Land Forger. You saved me hours!
• JuananBow, Dragoonglue and Marc Max for betatesting and their valuable feedback.

Disclaimer

I'm NOT responsible for the use of the program and/or the information distributed. Use it at your own risk.

I'm NOT affiliated nor endorsed by Nintendo. Registered trademarks are of their respective owners.