Maria PSP for PSX ‐ How to install - Xeeynamo/sotn-decomp GitHub Wiki

This mod replaces Richter with Maria from the Symphony of the Night copy found in Castlevania: Dracula X Chronicles. This means you have to type "RICHTER" when starting a new game, and existing saves with Richter will load Maria instead.

The following guide is a step-by-step tutorial on how to install the Maria PSP for PSX mod. This guide works on Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Preface

This tutorial assumes you do not already have the Docker CLI installed. Docker Desktop is recommended as it is available on all operating systems, and support both x86/x64 and ARM. If you already have Docker installed, you can skip Docker Desktop and simply open a terminal in the folder containing your ISOs, then run:

docker run -v .:/disks xeeynamo/sotn-mariapsp-forpsx

Requirements

⚠️ You must use the European version of Castlevania Dracula X Chronicles or it will NOT work! The American version is not supported.

ℹ️ You can supply a modified disk image of Castlevania: Symphony of the Night for PlayStation 1. But we do not support it nor we can guarantee it will work.

Disclaimer

⚠️ Do not redistribute any files without permission, and make sure to follow the terms of the included license file. Unless otherwise stated, this page is the official source for the most up-to-date version of the mod, including the latest features and bug fixes.

ℹ️ This mod is the result of years of research by the all the contributors to the sotn-decomp project. Both the mod and the decompilation are free and open source. Please give proper credit by mentioning the project when discussing or sharing the mod. Any enhancements or direct derivative works must also remain open source. This is essential to ensure the community can continue to grow and create new mods.

Step 1: prepare the game files

  • You need to rename your PlayStation 1 copy of Castlevania: Symphony of the Night as sotn.us.bin. Windows tends to hide file extensions by default, in that case renaming it to sotn.us will just work.
  • You then need to rename your PlayStation Portable copy of Castlevania: Dracula X Chronicles as sotn.pspeu.iso. If Windows hides the extension name from your file, sotn.pspeu will just work.

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Step 2: start Docker Desktop

Once you start Docker Desktop on your Windows or macOS, you should see a screen like the one below.

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Step 3: locate the Maria PSP for PSX mod

On the search bar at the top center, type xeeynamo/sotn-mariapsp-forpsx and click the Run button. It will take a while to download, so be patient.

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Step 4: prepare the mod

Under Optional Settings, in the Volume section click the three blue dots next to Host path, and select your computer folder where you have your two Castlevania games. Then on Container Path write /disks. Once you press the button Run, your computer will install the Maria PSP for PSX mod.

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Step 5: install the mod

This step will take a few minutes, depending on your computer. You know it finished when the ▶️ button becomes blue.

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Step 6: play the mod

In the same folder where you have your two Castlevania games, there will be a new folder called mariapsp-forpsx. Inside that folder, you will find sotn-patched.us.bin. This is the patched game image to use with your emulator or console. Enjoy!

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