Kingdom Hearts · PlayStation 2
Kingdom Hearts Decompilation
ethteck/kh1 is a decompilation of the PlayStation 2 releases of Kingdom Hearts. It targets two versions, the original Japanese release, SLPS_251.05, and the Japan-only Final Mix, SLPS_251.98, each identified by a SHA-1 in the README. It is In Progress and rebuilds the PS2 executable; it is not a PC port.
How to build it
- Extract the ELF file from an ISO of your own copy of the version you are targeting and place it in the root of the repository.
- Run ./configure.py to generate the build files. It defaults to the original Japanese version; use --version fm for Final Mix and --clean to reset an existing configuration.
- Run ninja to build. The output is stored per version in the build folder.
Game version you need
- Japan · SLPS-25105
- Japan Final Mix · SLPS-25198
Hardware & system
No minimum stated in the README. Runs on: PS2 build (PCSX2 / hardware).
Versions, platforms & known issues
| Project | Type | Release | Status | Runs on | Game version | Last update |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ethteck/kh1Decompilation. | Decompilation | No tagged release | In Progress | PS2 build (PCSX2 / hardware) | Japan · SLPS-25105 +1 | Aug 17, 2026 |
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About the game
The international release of Kingdom Hearts added new superbosses to the game.
- Original platform
- PlayStation 2
- First released
- Sep 17, 2002
- Release · Europe
- Nov 15, 2002
- Release · North America
- Sep 17, 2002
- Developer
- Square Product Development Division 1
- Series
- Kingdom Hearts
- Genre
- Role-playing (RPG), Adventure
- Themes
- Action, Fantasy, Comedy
- Modes
- Single player
- Perspective
- Third person
- Rating
- ESRB E · PEGI 7
- Critic score
- 80 / 100
Story (via IGDB, in English)
When his world is destroyed and his friends mysteriously disappear, a young boy named Sora is thrust into a quest to find his missing friends and prevent the armies of darkness from destroying many other worlds. During his quest, he meets many characters from classic Disney films and a handful from the Final Fantasy video game series.
Characters: Mickey Mouse · The White Rabbit · Sephiroth · Donald Duck · Riku · Kairi
Artwork
Screenshots
Trailer
More videos: Kingdom Hearts 1] Neverland, Boss Battle with Captain Hook PCSX2 · Kingdom Hearts Opening Intro Cutscene
Game details, cover art and screenshots from IGDB via LizardByte GameDB, retrieved Oct 18, 2026. Images are © their respective owners.
About this project
Additional assets that are not used by the build can optionally be extracted from the ISO with the repository's extraction script; the README notes this is currently supported only for the Japanese version. The English-language releases are not among the listed targets. As of Oct 18, 2026, no Kingdom Hearts PC port meets Recompedia's inclusion rules.
FAQ
Does the Kingdom Hearts decompilation support the English release?
Not as of Oct 18, 2026. The README lists the original Japanese release, SLPS_251.05, and Final Mix, SLPS_251.98.
Is there a Kingdom Hearts PC port?
None is listed on Recompedia as of Oct 18, 2026. This project rebuilds the PS2 executable from decompiled code.
Does Recompedia provide the game, ROM or BIOS?
No. Recompedia does not host or link to ROMs, ISOs, BIOS files or game assets. ethteck/kh1 ships no game code or data either; it needs a disc image made from a copy of the game you own.
Recompedia does not host or link to ROMs, BIOS files or game assets. Every project listed requires a copy of the original game owned by the player. Status checked against the project's own repository on Oct 18, 2026.