Astra Decompiles SNES ROMs into Standalone Games with Readable Source Code
FalconNL · reddit · 2026-09-09
A Reddit user demoed Astra decompiling an SNES ROM image into a standalone game with readable source code—no emulator needed. The video showcases a striking leap for AI-assisted reverse engineering with big implications for modding and game preservation.
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