Game File Hacking

Exploring the data files and, in some cases, code of some of my favourite games.

Going back to the mid-80s, I learned a lot about computers and programming by hacking the files of some of my favourite games. I've done it more recently with some more modern games but I've also gone back and relived my childhood by exploring some of the original games I played.

Akalabeth

Detailed exploration of the Applesoft BASIC code for Richard Garriott's 1979 game Akalabeth.

Ultima IV (Apple)

Exploration of the data files and 6502 assembly code for Richard Garriott's 1985 game Ultima IV.

Coming soon

Ultima IV (PC)

Scripts for extracting map and talk information from the DOS port of Ultima IV.

Ultima V (PC)

Exploration of the data files from the DOS port of Ultima V.

Lord of the Rings Online

Exploration of the data files from Lord of the Rings Online.

Coming soon

Skyrim

Initial exploration of the data files from Skyrim.