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Minish Cap Randomizer

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Spec score 7.3 #16 of 24 in Game Randomizer Tools

Spec sheet

Purpose
The program randomizes item locations in The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap to create replayable, completable playthroughs.Read 7 Oct 2026 · github.com
License
The repository identifies its license as GPL-3.0.Read 7 Oct 2026 · github.com
CLI
The command-line version runs on Linux and Windows and supports interactive commands and command files for automated actions.Read 7 Oct 2026 · github.com
Command line
The CLI supports command files for tasks including loading a ROM, choosing a seed, randomizing, and saving a ROM, patch, or spoiler log.Read 7 Oct 2026 · github.com
Community support
The project directs users to Discord for questions and help interpreting spoiler logs, and invites discussion and testing.Read 7 Oct 2026 · github.com
Desktop app
The README describes the main application as Windows only and says Mac and Linux users can run it through a Windows virtual machine.Read 7 Oct 2026 · github.com
Download
The README directs users to download the latest release from GitHub and extract the ZIP before running the program.Read 7 Oct 2026 · github.com
Emulators
The README recommends BizHawk and mGBA for PC, Mac, or Linux play, and RetroArch for Android and other platforms.Read 7 Oct 2026 · github.com
Game version requirement
The graphical randomizer requires the European version of the game in .gba format.Read 7 Oct 2026 · github.com
Known limitation
The README says the UI supports Windows machines with display scaling set to 100%.Read 7 Oct 2026 · github.com
Known UI limitation
The project says its UI supports Windows machines with display scaling set to 100%.Read 7 Oct 2026 · github.com
Operating systems
The README describes the GUI as Windows-only and says the CLI runs on Windows and Linux.Read 7 Oct 2026 · github.com
Output files
The CLI can save a randomized ROM, a patch and a spoiler log for a generated seed.Read 7 Oct 2026 · github.com
Progression logic
The randomizer guarantees a glitchless path through the game, though the player may need to work out where to go.Read 7 Oct 2026 · github.com
Quality of life
Optional changes include removing cutscene and textbox triggers, speeding up text, quickwarp and alternate controls for Pegasus Boots and the Ocarina.Read 7 Oct 2026 · github.com
Randomization options
Settings can shuffle items including dungeon items, Kinstones, Elements, figurines, timer clocks, music and dungeon entrances.Read 7 Oct 2026 · github.com
Release status
The README identifies version 1.0.0-rc2.1 as a prerelease before 1.0 proper.Read 7 Oct 2026 · github.com
Required game
The GUI randomizer requires the European version of The Minish Cap in .gba format.Read 7 Oct 2026 · github.com
Shuffled content
Depending on settings, the randomizer can shuffle items, dungeon items, Kinstones, Elements, music, and dungeon entrances.Read 7 Oct 2026 · github.com
Tracker integration
The README recommends EmoTracker and mentions regularly updated Minish Cap packages for tracking item locations.Read 7 Oct 2026 · github.com
Trackers
The README recommends EmoTracker for PC players who want a map tracker and points to regularly updated Minish Cap packages.Read 7 Oct 2026 · github.com

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