What are Hookshot and Builder?

Hookshot is an experimental, unofficial fan project by NotRexed that statically recompiles the Nintendo Switch 2 version of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for Windows and Linux. Builder is the local workflow that creates the native game from your copy.

This tutorial website is independently written. We do not own, develop or maintain Hookshot, represent NotRexed, or have an official relationship with Nintendo.

Where should I download it?

Only use the original project’s GitHub Releases. Windows uses HookshotBuilder.exe, which downloads Builder; Linux uses the x86_64 AppImage. This site hosts neither installers nor game files.

The current normal Builder includes its tools, so Windows users do not need a separate Visual Studio install for the graphical workflow. Source builds have their own development requirements.

Is the game included, and which version works?

The game is not included. Supply your own legally obtained .nup or romfs and exefs pair. All documented identifiers must match the supported-version page; other versions are not supported.

We provide no game download, keys, decryption or protection-bypass instructions. Keep generated executables, code, caches and saves private in accordance with the project’s rules.

Will my PC run the whole game at 60 FPS?

No such guarantee exists. You need AVX2, Vulkan 1.3 and mesh shaders, suitable drivers, memory and disk space. NVIDIA is the most tested, AMD has reports and open issues, and Intel evidence is limited.

Kokiri Forest and core features work in documented testing, but further areas still have graphics bugs and crashes. Performance varies; frame generation’s output rate must not be confused with the game’s native frame rate.

How do I open the menu and find saves?

Use Insert or F1, or controller Home / Select + Start, for the menu. WASD moves and the arrow keys or IJKL turn the camera. Controls can be changed in the Controls tab.

Windows saves are in the game folder’s user directory; Linux saves are in ~/.local/share/hookshot. Settings are in hookshot_options.ini. Back up saves before using the launcher’s Update action.

Where can I report a problem?

Start with troubleshooting and existing official issues. A useful report includes the current release, hardware, exact error, steps and the relevant log. Do not send game files.

We have not performed independent hardware tests. Unsupported mods, fixes or hardware claims are not presented here as verified functionality; use the current official documentation for evolving features.