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+# Lime3DS Compatibility List
+This repository contains compatibility data for the Lime3DS emulator.
+Compatibility is ranked on a scale from 0 to 5 where the lower the number, the better the compatibility. The number 99 is used to designate games which have not been tested.
+
+Notably, Vulkan is not included in this compatibility list, as it is considered to be in an unstable state. Compatibility reports should only be made against the OpenGL renderer
+
+#### ![#5c93ed](https://placehold.co/15x15/5c93ed/5c93ed.png) 0: Perfect
+The game functons perfectly, with absolutely no graphical or audio glitches. The experience is identical to real hardware.
+
+#### ![#47d35c](https://placehold.co/15x15/47d35c/47d35c.png) 1: Great
+The game functions with minimal graphical or audio glitches which do not affect the gameplay experience. The experience will be close to real hardware with minor inaccuracies.
+
+#### ![#94b242](https://placehold.co/15x15/94b242/94b242.png) 2: Okay
+The game functions with major graphical or audio glitches, but is still playable from beginning to end. The experience may differ significantly from real hardware due to these issues.
+
+#### ![#f2d624](https://placehold.co/15x15/f2d624/f2d624.png) 3: Bad
+The game functions with major graphical or audio glitches, and progress from beginning to end is not possible due to glitches.
+
+#### ![#ff0000](https://placehold.co/15x15/ff0000/ff0000.png) 4: Intro/Menu
+The game boots, but crashes when progressing past the start screen. The game is completely unplayable
+
+#### ![#828282](https://placehold.co/15x15/828282/828282.png) 5: Won't Boot
+The game instantly crashes on boot without displaying and opening graphics. The game is completely unplayable
+
+#### ![#000000](https://placehold.co/15x15/000000/000000.png) 99: Not Tested
+The game's compatibility has not yet been reported. Your milage may vary.