Oneiric Quest - Virtual Reality Samba de Amigo Emulator

This project is a virtual reality emulator for the Sega Dreamcast games Samba de Amigo and Samba de Amigo: Ver. 2000. It allows you to play Samba de Amigo with virtual maracas in a virtual reality environment.

Disclaimer: This emulator is an unofficial project created by a fan and is not associated with Sega. All trademarks, game titles, and copyrights mentioned within the project belong to their respective owners.

Please note: Oneiric Quest is not related to the official games "Samba de Amigo: Party Central" or "Samba de Amigo" for the Meta Quest. For official information about those games, please visit https://sambadeamigo.sega.com/.

Alpha Version Notice

The current version is an alpha release, which means it is a work in progress and may have rough edges. While I strive to provide the best experience possible, please be aware that some features are incomplete or subject to bugs. Feedback and bug reports are appreciated.

Table of Contents

• Release History
• Requirements
• Installation and Configuration
• Roadmap / To-Do List
• Contributing and Support
• Thanks
• Legal Information

Release History

• (2023-07-18) Alpha 0.1.0

Requirements

Before running Oneiric Quest, ensure that you have the following:

• A virtual reality headset (e.g., Oculus Rift, Meta Quest / Meta Quest 2, HTC Vive, etc.) that can be connected to a Windows PC.
• A Windows PC capable of running virtual reality applications.
• A legally obtained disc image of Samba de Amigo or Samba de Amigo: Ver. 2000 for the Dreamcast (not provided by this project).

Installation and Configuration

To install and configure Oneiric Quest:

1. Download the latest release of Oneiric Quest from the Releases page.
2. Unpack the file and copy the game disc image into Plugins\UnrealLibretro\MyROMs\sda\sda.gdi

Better local multiplayer support might be added soon, with Player 2 using either a gamepad or the keyboard, using the following keyboard mapping:

• arrow keys for D-Pad
• [Z] for button A
• [X] for button B
• [A] for button X
• [S] for button Y
• [Enter] for Start

For a better experience for Player 2, set the game to use control Type B (start the game, go to Options, Control Settings). Then you can use keys [E][D][C] and [O][K][M] on a QUERTY keyboard for a more intuitive play. Type B also improves gamepad gameplay, IMO.

Just keep in mind that playing Samba de Amigo without maracas is an unforgivable sin, a heresy against the very essence of those sacred instruments!

For a better shake detection, shake the maracas towards the screen.

Roadmap / To-Do List

Planned features (subject to change, and that might never be implemented):

• Develop a better shake detection algorithm.
• Add interface for game selection and configuration of emulator options.
• Internationalization.
• Automatic translation of Samba de Amigo: Ver. 2000 into English.
• Multiplayer support (local and remote).
• Add support for additional Dreamcast games and controllers (e.g., Fishing Controller, DreamParaPara, ...).
• Support custom songs, including songs from other versions or even other games.
• Maybe native Quest 2 (or at least Quest 3) support.
• Linux and Mac support.

Contributing and Support

If you encounter any issues or have any questions, suggestions or feedback regarding Oneiric Quest, please feel free to open an issue or send a pull request.

Thanks

Oneiric Quest would not be possible without the incredible and amazing hard work of the following projects:

• Flycast: a multiplatform Sega Dreamcast, Naomi, Naomi 2 and Atomiswave emulator
• UnrealLibretro: a Libretro Frontend for Unreal Engine
• Unreal Engine

Legal Information

This project is a fan creation and is not affiliated with Sega. Please note:

• No Dreamcast BIOS file is provided by nor is required for this project to run.
• Oneiric Quest is an unofficial project and does not endorse or encourage piracy.
• The emulator requires (but doesn't provide) a Dreamcast game disc image to play Samba de Amigo.
• This project is provided "as is," without warranty of any kind, express or implied. I am not responsible for any damages or legal issues that may arise from the use of this software.