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* SZS: A secondary, often-compressed format used for Nintendo's games. Switch Toolbox can be used to open these. | * SZS: A secondary, often-compressed format used for Nintendo's games. Switch Toolbox can be used to open these. | ||
* BEA: A common compression format used in Nintendo's games on the Nintendo Switch. Switch Toolbox can be used to open them. | * BEA: A common compression format used in Nintendo's games on the Nintendo Switch. Switch Toolbox can be used to open them. | ||
| − | * NARC: A compression format used in the Mario sports games. Switch Toolbox can be used to open them | + | * NARC: A compression format used in the Mario sports games. Switch Toolbox can be used to open them. A [https://mega.nz/#!i5h03IRB!s7BYtPqmW9R4Vww1u_En-e24qbSXsnIwiCqgbwSASjU QuickBMS script], written by Random Talking Bush, can decompress them as well. |
| − | * FZIP: A compression format used in Game & Wario. Switch Toolbox can be used to open them | + | * FZIP: A compression format used in Game & Wario. Switch Toolbox can be used to open them. A [https://mega.nz/file/zl5GHZpB#V7qzttHHsYJw1mCoylGaSmAawWqZfmjz4vCIB2N4aPA QuickBMS script], written by Random Talking Bush, can decompress them as well. |
* LZARC: A compression format used in Paper Mario: Color Splash. Switch Toolbox can be used to open them. | * LZARC: A compression format used in Paper Mario: Color Splash. Switch Toolbox can be used to open them. | ||
* CX: A compression format used in Pokémon Rumble U. There is a [https://mega.nz/file/qowCiRrY#D7WqHVv3PI9Fzr0W3WKUXZ8ddV6dshNdOCLs4vFWYU4 QuickBMS script] written by Random Talking Bush that can decompresss them. | * CX: A compression format used in Pokémon Rumble U. There is a [https://mega.nz/file/qowCiRrY#D7WqHVv3PI9Fzr0W3WKUXZ8ddV6dshNdOCLs4vFWYU4 QuickBMS script] written by Random Talking Bush that can decompresss them. | ||
| − | * 42: A compressed archive file used in Mario Golf: Super Rush. There are a [https://gist.github.com/Treeki/d467b4d29c934f37afada6c7c41f5624 few] [https://www.vg-resource.com/thread-39315-post-670656.html#pid670656 Python scripts] available that can extract | + | * 42: A compressed archive file used in Mario Golf: Super Rush. There are a [https://gist.github.com/Treeki/d467b4d29c934f37afada6c7c41f5624 few] [https://www.vg-resource.com/thread-39315-post-670656.html#pid670656 Python scripts] available that can extract its contents. |
==List of Wii U games that use the format== | ==List of Wii U games that use the format== | ||
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| Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker || 3.5.0.3 || SZS | | Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker || 3.5.0.3 || SZS | ||
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| − | | Game & Wario || 3.2.0.1 || FZIP | + | | [[Game & Wario]] || 3.2.0.1 || FZIP |
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| Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games || 3.2.0.1 || None | | Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games || 3.2.0.1 || None | ||
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BFRES is a common archival format for the Wii U and Nintendo Switch that can contain anything from models, textures, and animations.
Contents
Ripping Tools
There are a few tools around that can open up BFRES files and extract it's contents.
Switch Toolbox
Switch Toolbox can open, view and edit most data found in a BFRES file.
Compressions
- None: The files have no compression and can work right away.
- SZS: A secondary, often-compressed format used for Nintendo's games. Switch Toolbox can be used to open these.
- BEA: A common compression format used in Nintendo's games on the Nintendo Switch. Switch Toolbox can be used to open them.
- NARC: A compression format used in the Mario sports games. Switch Toolbox can be used to open them. A QuickBMS script, written by Random Talking Bush, can decompress them as well.
- FZIP: A compression format used in Game & Wario. Switch Toolbox can be used to open them. A QuickBMS script, written by Random Talking Bush, can decompress them as well.
- LZARC: A compression format used in Paper Mario: Color Splash. Switch Toolbox can be used to open them.
- CX: A compression format used in Pokémon Rumble U. There is a QuickBMS script written by Random Talking Bush that can decompresss them.
- 42: A compressed archive file used in Mario Golf: Super Rush. There are a few Python scripts available that can extract its contents.
List of Wii U games that use the format
The list is not complete; feel free to add any game that uses the aforementioned format.
| Name | Version | Compression |
|---|---|---|
| Animal Crossing Plaza | 3.4.0.1 | SZS |
| Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker | 3.5.0.3 | SZS |
| Game & Wario | 3.2.0.1 | FZIP |
| Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games | 3.2.0.1 | None |
| Mario Kart 8 | 3.0.4.4 | SZS (Some files are not compressed) |
| Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash | 3.5.0.3 | NARC |
| New Super Luigi U | 3.0.0.1 | SZS |
| New Super Mario Bros. U | 3.0.0.1 | SZS |
| Paper Mario: Color Splash | 3.5.0.3 | LZ |
| Pokémon Rumble U | 3.2.0.1 | CX |
| Pikmin 3 | 3.2.0.1 | SZS |
| Splatoon | 3.5.0.3 | SZS |
| Super Mario 3D World | 3.4.0.2 | SZS |
| Super Mario Maker | 3.5.0.3 | SZS |
| Wii Sports Club | 3.3.0.1 | Z |
List of Nintendo Switch games that use the format
The list is not complete; feel free to add any game that uses the aforementioned format.
| Name | Version | Compression |
|---|---|---|
| Animal Crossing: New Horizon | 0.9.0.0 | ZS |
| ARMS | ? | SZS |
| Big Brain Academy: Brain vs. Brain | 0.9.0.0 | BEA |
| Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker | 0.8.1.1 | SZS |
| F-Zero 99 | 0.9.1.0 | SZS |
| Game Builder Garage | 0.8.1.1 | SZS |
| Kirby and the Forgotten Land | 0.9.0.0 | CMP |
| Kirby Star Allies | 0.8.1.1 | CMP |
| Kirby's Dream Buffet | 0.9.1.0 | CMP |
| Mario Golf: Super Rush | 0.9.0.0 | 42 & NARC |
| Mario Kart 8 Deluxe | 0.5.0.3 | SZS |
| Mario Party Superstars | 0.9.0.0 | BEA |
| Mario Tennis Aces | 0.8.1.1 | NARC |
| Mario vs. Donkey Kong | 0.10.0.0 | ZS |
| New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe | 0.8.1.1 | SZS |
| Paper Mario: The Origami King | 0.9.0.0 | ZSTD |
| Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door | 0.9.1.0 | ZST |
| Pikmin 3 Deluxe | ? | SZS |
| Splatoon 2 | 0.8.0.0 | SZS |
| Splatoon 3 | 0.10.0.0 | ZS |
| Super Kirby Clash | 0.9.0.0 | CMP |
| Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury | 0.9.0.0 | SZS |
| Super Mario Bros. Wonder | 0.10.0.0 | ZS |
| Super Mario Maker 2 | 0.9.0.0 | SZS |
| Super Mario Odyssey | 0.8.0.0 | SZS |
| Super Mario Party | 0.8.1.1 | BEA |
| Tetris 99 | 0.8.2.1 | BEA |
| The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom | 0.9.1.0 | None |
| The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening | 0.9.0.0 | None |
| WarioWare: Get It Together! | 0.9.0.0 | BEA |
| WarioWare: Move It! | 0.9.1.0 | BEA |
