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SMB2SE Vita
SMB2SE Vita
General
Author	Rinnegatamante
Type	Action
Version	1.0
License	MIT License
Last Updated	2023/04/14
Links
	Download
	Website
	Source

Revision as of 15:43, 16 April 2023

This is a port of Super Monkey Ball 2: Sakura Edition for the PS Vita.

Note: This port works only with versions of the game prior it being made free to play (formerly either v.1.0, v.1.1 or v.1.2).

Installation

Requirements:

libshacccg.suprx (ShaRKBR33D)
Kubridge
FdFix OR repatch_ex.skprx
Android game data files.

Install the plugins:

Install Kubridge and FdFix by copying kubridge.skprx and fd_fix.skprx to your taiHEN plugins folder and adding two entries to your config.txt under *KERNEL (change to ur0 if you store the plugin there):

*KERNEL
ux0:tai/kubridge.skprx
ux0:tai/fd_fix.skprx

Note: Don't install fd_fix.skprx if you're using rePatch plugin.
(Optional) Install PSVshell to overclock your device to 500Mhz.
Install libshacccg.suprx, if you don't have it already, by following this guide.

Install the game + game files:

Obtain your copy of Super Monkey Ball 2: Sakura Edition legally for Android in form of an .apk file and cache files. 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 file "libsmb2.so" from the "lib/armeabi-v7a" folder to ux0:data/smb2.
Extract the folder "assets" inside ux0:data/smb2.
Grab cache data (can be obtained by running once the application on your phone and letting it download required game data files) in form of a "assets" folder (usually can be found in "Android/data/com.ooi.android.smb2").
Place the "assets" folder from the cache data inside ux0:data/smb2.

User guide

Experience the Far East as you navigate through 125 themed mazes, accompanied by four adorable monkey characters - AiAi, MeeMee, Baby, and GonGon.

Your goal is to collect bananas along the way to earn extra lives before the timer runs out. The game is designed to be so simple that even a monkey could play it!

Features:

Play as one of four cute monkeys - AiAi, MeeMee, Baby, and GonGon.
Tilt and steer your way through 125 themed stages spread across six worlds such as Sinking Swamps, Cobalt Caverns, Ultra Heaven, Jumble Jungle, and Pirate's Ocean.
Enjoy 10 stages from the exotic Far East World.
Never get bored with four additional mini-games, including Monkey Target, Monkey Golf, Monkey Bowl, and Monkey Base (exclusively on tablets).
Experience breathtaking visuals with new environmental effects that bring stunning and colorful 3D worlds to life.

Screenshots

Media

Super Monkey Ball 2: Sakura Edition - Full Playthrough (Sonic Station)

Credits

TheFloW for the original .so loader.
CatoTheYounger for testing the homebrew and providing screenshots.

External links

GitHub - https://github.com/Rinnegatamante/smb2se-vita
VitaDB - https://vitadb.rinnegatamante.it/#/info/1070

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-A version of Super Monkey Ball 2: Sakura Edition (SMB2SE Vita) is now available for the PS Vita via a wrapper/port.
+This is a port of Super Monkey Ball 2: Sakura Edition for the PS Vita.
-This port functions by loading the official Android ARMv7 executables into memory, resolving its imports with native functions, and patching it for optimal operation. In essence, this creates a minimalist Android environment that allows the executable to run natively.
+'''Note:''' This port works only with versions of the game prior it being made free to play (formerly either v.1.0, v.1.1 or v.1.2).
-'''It's important to note that this port is only compatible with versions of the game released before it became free to play (versions v.1.0, v.1.1, and v.1.2)'''.
-==About The Game==
-SEGA Forever brings you the beloved arcade to console classic featuring everyone's favorite monkeys, now available for FREE on mobile devices!
-Experience the Far East as you navigate through 125 themed mazes, accompanied by four adorable monkey characters - AiAi, MeeMee, Baby, and GonGon. Your goal is to collect bananas along the way to earn extra lives before the timer runs out. The game is designed to be so simple that even a monkey could play it!
-'''Features:'''
-* Play as one of four cute monkeys - AiAi, MeeMee, Baby, and GonGon
-* Tilt and steer your way through 125 themed stages spread across six worlds such as Sinking Swamps, Cobalt Caverns, Ultra Heaven, Jumble Jungle, and Pirate's Ocean
-* Enjoy 10 stages from the exotic Far East World
-* Never get bored with four additional mini-games, including Monkey Target, Monkey Golf, Monkey Bowl, and Monkey Base (exclusively on tablets)
-* Experience breathtaking visuals with new environmental effects that bring stunning and colorful 3D worlds to life
-So what are you waiting for? Join the monkey madness and start playing now!
 == Installation ==
@@ Line 46: / Line 30: @@
 * Android game data files.
-Install the required plugins:<br>
+Install the plugins:
-* Install [[Kubridge Vita|Kubridge]] and [[FdFix Vita|FdFix]] by copying <code>kubridge.skprx</code> and <code>fd_fix.skprx</code> to your taiHEN plugins folder (usually <code>ux0:tai</code>) and adding two entries to your <code>config.txt</code> under <code>*KERNEL</code>:
+* Install [[Kubridge Vita|Kubridge]] and [[FdFix Vita|FdFix]] by copying kubridge.skprx and fd_fix.skprx to your taiHEN plugins folder and adding two entries to your config.txt under *KERNEL (change to ur0 if you store the plugin there):
+ *KERNEL
+ ux0:tai/kubridge.skprx
+ ux0:tai/fd_fix.skprx
+* Note: Don't install fd_fix.skprx if you're using rePatch plugin.
+* (Optional) Install [[PSVshell Vita|PSVshell]] to overclock your device to 500Mhz.
+* Install libshacccg.suprx, if you don't have it already, by following [https://samilops2.gitbook.io/vita-troubleshooting-guide/shader-compiler/extract-libshacccg.suprx this guide].
-<pre>  *KERNEL
+Install the game + game files:
-  ux0:tai/kubridge.skprx
+* Obtain your copy of Super Monkey Ball 2: Sakura Edition legally for Android in form of an .apk file and cache files. [https://stackoverflow.com/questions/11012976/how-do-i-get-the-apk-of-an-installed-app-without-root-access You can get all the required files directly from your phone] or by using an apk extractor you can find in the play store.
-  ux0:tai/fd_fix.skprx</pre>
+* Open the apk with your zip explorer and extract the file "libsmb2.so" from the "lib/armeabi-v7a" folder to ux0:data/smb2.
+* Extract the folder "assets" inside ux0:data/smb2.
+* Grab cache data (can be obtained by running once the application on your phone and letting it download required game data files) in form of a "assets" folder (usually can be found in "Android/data/com.ooi.android.smb2").
+* Place the "assets" folder from the cache data inside ux0:data/smb2.
-'''Note''' Don't install fd_fix.skprx if you're using rePatch plugin
+==User guide==
+Experience the Far East as you navigate through 125 themed mazes, accompanied by four adorable monkey characters - AiAi, MeeMee, Baby, and GonGon.
-* '''Optional''': Install [[PSVshell Vita|PSVshell]] to overclock your device to 500Mhz.
+Your goal is to collect bananas along the way to earn extra lives before the timer runs out. The game is designed to be so simple that even a monkey could play it!
-* Install <code>libshacccg.suprx</code>, if you don't have it already, by following [https://samilops2.gitbook.io/vita-troubleshooting-guide/shader-compiler/extract-libshacccg.suprx this guide].
-* Obtain your copy of ''Super Monkey Ball 2: Sakura Edition'' legally for Android in form of an <code>.apk</code> file and cache files. [https://stackoverflow.com/questions/11012976/how-do-i-get-the-apk-of-an-installed-app-without-root-access 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 file <code>libsmb2.so</code> from the <code>lib/armeabi-v7a</code> folder to <code>ux0:data/smb2</code>.
-* Extract the folder <code>assets</code> inside <code>ux0:data/smb2</code>.
-* Grab cache data (can be obtained by running once the application on your phone and letting it download required game data files) in form of a <code>assets</code> folder (usually can be found in <code>Android/data/com.ooi.android.smb2</code>).
-* Place the <code>assets</code> folder from the cache data inside <code>ux0:data/smb2</code>.
-==Media==
+Features:
-'''Super Monkey Ball 2: Sakura Edition - Full Playthrough - ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8psITlsEXrA  Sonic Station])'''<br>
+* Play as one of four cute monkeys - AiAi, MeeMee, Baby, and GonGon.
-<youtube>8psITlsEXrA</youtube>
+* Tilt and steer your way through 125 themed stages spread across six worlds such as Sinking Swamps, Cobalt Caverns, Ultra Heaven, Jumble Jungle, and Pirate's Ocean.
+* Enjoy 10 stages from the exotic Far East World.
+* Never get bored with four additional mini-games, including Monkey Target, Monkey Golf, Monkey Bowl, and Monkey Base (exclusively on tablets).
+* Experience breathtaking visuals with new environmental effects that bring stunning and colorful 3D worlds to life.
 ==Screenshots==
 https://dlhb.gamebrew.org/vitahomebrews/smb2sevita-01.png
 https://dlhb.gamebrew.org/vitahomebrews/smb2sevita-02.png
 https://dlhb.gamebrew.org/vitahomebrews/smb2sevita-03.png
 https://dlhb.gamebrew.org/vitahomebrews/smb2sevita-04.png
-==Changelog==
+==Media==
-'''v.1.0'''
+'''Super Monkey Ball 2: Sakura Edition - Full Playthrough ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8psITlsEXrA  Sonic Station])'''<br>
-* First Release.
+<youtube>8psITlsEXrA</youtube>
 ==Credits==
@@ Line 82: / Line 74: @@
 == External links ==
-* Github - https://github.com/Rinnegatamante/smb2se-vita
+* GitHub - https://github.com/Rinnegatamante/smb2se-vita
 * VitaDB - https://vitadb.rinnegatamante.it/#/info/1070
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