Hack Name:  Spirit Tracks - D-Pad & QoL Hack
Platform: 
Genre: 
Released by: 
Status:  Complete
Patch Version:  v0.9c
Last updated:  October 26, 2024
Type of Hack:  Cheats, Gameplay
Downloads:  406

This patch combines d0k3’s QoL improvements with Greiga Master/StraDaMa’s D-Pad Patch to address common frustrations in The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks, such as slow train travel and cumbersome mic-blowing. It enhances gameplay without changing the core experience.

Features:

  • 1.5x faster train speeds in 2nd gear and reverse
  • Boost mode (4x speed) by holding L or R, 8x speed with both L & R in 2nd gear
  • Mic-blowing replaced by button input (L or R for flute, A everywhere else)
  • Full D-Pad controls for movement, swordplay, and rolling
  • A Super Secret Cheat Code for those who actually read readmes

Warning:

This patch does not work with and may even result in a corrupted savegame on DSTT flashcards. Similar issues with other flashcards are not known, although it may be incompatible. Proceed at your own risk.

Hashes: 
Filename: Legend of Zelda, The - Spirit Tracks (USA, Australia) (En,Fr,Es).nds
CRC-32: 38392357
SHA-1: 1f0921b5e99db9d92d24710f1b004e4f3c997b73
BPS file: loz_st_dpad_qol-0.9c-ua.bps

Filename: Legend of Zelda, The - Spirit Tracks (Europe) (En,Fr,De,Es,It).nds
CRC-32: 84aa2400
SHA-1: 9e99cc803a14ce038eb908db585431f8254f09ee
BPS file: loz_st_dpad_qol-0.9c-e.bps
Staff/Credits: 
QoL Patch: d0k3
D-Pad Patch: Greiga Master / StraDaMa
File download: 
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joker441
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joker441
1 month ago

Hi! Is there any chance that you can include an AP patch aswell in the bps file? I am trying to play the game on TWiLight Menu++ and the dpad patch does work but I can’t test the QOL patch out because I get hit with the anti piracy measure during the train tutorial.

dancingbears
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dancingbears
15 hours ago
Reply to  joker441

My understanding is that romhackers don’t want to add an AP patch to avoid legal troubles. However, you can hack the game to add AP yourself. I used this forum thread to do it myself. FAST6191’s posts, especially his third post, was very helpful.

https://gbatemp.net/threads/zelda-spirit-tracks-using-ap-patch-and-d-pad-patch-at-the-same-time.536974/

Mark
Member
2 months ago

Wow, this is great, will you make pal compatible? Pal support more language i guess

Mark
Member
2 months ago
Reply to  d0k3

I thought it was this you were using: https://github.com/StraDaMa/Legend-of-Zelda-Spirit-Tracks-D-Pad-Patch
It say: Eu support, are you using another project?

Mark
Member
2 months ago
Reply to  d0k3

Do you mean a compiled rom?

Mark
Member
2 months ago
Reply to  d0k3

I have compiled the pal rom with github code, can it be helpfull for making pal version?

Last edited 2 months ago by Mark
Mark
Member
2 months ago
Reply to  d0k3

I don’t have the bps, i just compiled using git, i can make a bps from the compiled rom?

Mark
Member
2 months ago
Reply to  d0k3

I think i maybe understood how to do it. I will make a bps of both.

Mark
Member
2 months ago
Reply to  d0k3

Where i can email you?

Mark
Member
2 months ago
Reply to  d0k3

https://file.io/abTm1rLJEa2L
This is the patch for spirit track.
There are some notes: I think i used a trimmed rom for making the patch. The compiler will autotrim the game i guess since i compiled it again. I have the original untouched trimmed rom which i used to compare for this patch. This patch is untested, i just booted the patched game to see if it works.
Let me know if you need something else.

Mark
Member
2 months ago
Reply to  d0k3

Okay, i did a bunch of tests, the new compiled rom seems to not work as intended since che dpad wont work as a controller.
So… i went backward.
https://gbatemp.net/threads/legend-of-zelda-spirit-track-d-pad-patch.374773/
In this topic there’s also the patch for eu rom contained in the mediafire link. I open xdelta, setted as source the original untouched eu rom, eu patch as patch and i ignored the checksum and it should work. As of my tests.

Last edited 2 months ago by Mark
Mark
Member
2 months ago
Reply to  d0k3

Do you mean that us save is compatible with eu save?

Mark
Member
1 month ago
Reply to  d0k3

Amazing! I’m really happy about this. This quirky game got a real nice upgrade.

nanashi89
Member
2 months ago

This just keeps leaving me with 2 black screens on my R4. Was this meant to run on a flashcard???

nanashi89
Member
2 months ago
Reply to  d0k3

Sure. How can I help?

nanashi89
Member
2 months ago
Reply to  d0k3

Works great so far. Any way to make it so you can play the game WITHOUT using the touch screen?

Mark
Member
2 months ago
Reply to  nanashi89

Do you want a total touchless experience?

nanashi89
Member
2 months ago
Reply to  Mark

I also play this on my Steam Deck.

And the alignment on the touch screen is out of whack.

Simone D. Alemanno
Verified
2 months ago
Reply to  nanashi89

Why would you want to remove touch controls?

Even in Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes of Light you can move your character around and interact by touching the touch screen.

nanashi89
Member
2 months ago

I also play this on my Steam Deck.

And the alignment on the touch screen is out of whack.

Simone D. Alemanno
Verified
2 months ago
Reply to  nanashi89

Well, play the game a standard DS/3DS console if you have one.

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