https://github.com/Zorochase/ultimate-retro-shader-collection

Shaders designed to replicate the graphical style of the PlayStation and Nintendo 64.
https://github.com/Zorochase/ultimate-retro-shader-collection

90s game-development low-poly n64 ps1 psx retro shaders

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Shaders designed to replicate the graphical style of the PlayStation and Nintendo 64.

• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/Zorochase/ultimate-retro-shader-collection
• Owner: Zorochase
• License: mit
• Created: 2024-05-11T19:45:35.000Z (6 months ago)
• Default Branch: main
• Last Pushed: 2024-05-18T17:41:39.000Z (6 months ago)
• Last Synced: 2024-05-19T01:31:47.072Z (6 months ago)
• Topics: 90s, game-development, low-poly, n64, ps1, psx, retro, shaders
• Language: GDScript
• Homepage:
• Size: 4.59 MB
• Stars: 52
• Watchers: 2
• Forks: 2
• Open Issues: 0
• Metadata Files:
  • Readme: README.md
  • License: LICENSE.md

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# Ultimate Retro Shader Collection

A compilation of shaders designed to replicate the graphical style of the PlayStation and Nintendo 64 in the Godot engine.







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## :clipboard: Overview

Ultimate Retro Shader Collection (**URSC**) is a unification and enhancement of various "retro-3D" shaders sourced from the Godot community. These shaders are essential for creating authentic graphics reminiscent of the *PlayStation* (PSX) or *Nintendo 64* (N64).

If you'd like to get a feel for what the collection has to offer, [a demo project](https://github.com/Zorochase/ultimate-retro-shader-collection-demo) exists, which you can even play right in your browser on [itch.io](https://zorochase.itch.io/ultimate-retro-shader-collection-for-godot)!

When you're ready to integrate URSC into your project, there are a few places you can download it from:

- the [Releases](https://github.com/Zorochase/ultimate-retro-shader-collection/releases) page here on GitHub

- the itch.io page (the same one as the demo, just scroll down)

- the [Godot Asset Library](https://godotengine.org/asset-library/asset/2989)

All of these sources will host the latest version of the collection.

### Features:

- Vertex snapping (a.k.a. *vertex jitter*)

- Affine texture mapping (a.k.a. *texture warping*)

- 3-point texture filtering (as seen on N64)

- Special "metallic/reflective" and "shiny/glossy" effects

- Distance-based texture LOD (as seen in some PSX games) (1.2.0+)

- Distance-based, per-vertex fog (1.3.0+)

- Single-image, flat sky (1.2.0+)

- Screen-reading color reduction with dithering and additive/subtractive fade effects

- Customization through a wide range of uniforms and macros

- Support for all [rendering methods](https://docs.godotengine.org/en/stable/contributing/development/core_and_modules/internal_rendering_architecture.html#rendering-methods) (`Forward+`, `Mobile`, and `Compatibility`) (1.1.0+)

## :book: Documentation

Check out these articles from the Godot documentation before getting started with URSC:

- [Available 3D Formats](https://docs.godotengine.org/en/stable/tutorials/assets_pipeline/importing_3d_scenes/available_formats.html)

- [Introduction to Shaders](https://docs.godotengine.org/en/stable/tutorials/shaders/introduction_to_shaders.html)

- [Shader Materials](https://docs.godotengine.org/en/stable/tutorials/shaders/shader_materials.html)

- [Shading Reference](https://docs.godotengine.org/en/stable/tutorials/shaders/shader_reference/index.html)

When you feel comfortable working with shaders in Godot, you can read up on URSC here:

- [Getting Started](docs/getting_started.md)

- [URSC `spatial` Shaders](docs/spatial_shaders.md)

- [URSC `canvas_item` Shaders](docs/canvas_item_shaders.md)

- [Tips and Tricks](docs/tips_and_tricks.md)

## :sunglasses: Credits

Of course, this collection would not've been possible without the amazing work done by:

- [MenacingMecha](https://menacingmecha.itch.io/)

  - This collection derives from his [PSX](https://github.com/MenacingMecha/godot-psx-style-demo) and [N64](https://github.com/MenacingMecha/godot-n64-shader-demo) shaders. If you need inspiration for creating your own retro-3D game, definitely have a look at his work!

- [Zacksly](https://zacksly.itch.io/)

  - The "shiny" effect is adapted from their [PSX Pickup Shader](https://zacksly.itch.io/psx-pickup-shader) for Godot 3.

- [tentabrobpy](https://godotshaders.com/author/tentabrobpy/)

  - The "flat sky" effect is adapted from their [N64 Style Skybox](https://godotshaders.com/shader/n64-style-skybox/) shader on Godot Shaders.