diff --git a/src/app/editor/dungeon/dungeon_editor.cc b/src/app/editor/dungeon/dungeon_editor.cc
index 2dbdd6d1..ed7960f9 100644
--- a/src/app/editor/dungeon/dungeon_editor.cc
+++ b/src/app/editor/dungeon/dungeon_editor.cc
@@ -1,6 +1,7 @@
 #include "dungeon_editor.h"
 
 #include "absl/container/flat_hash_map.h"
+#include "absl/strings/str_format.h"
 #include "app/core/window.h"
 #include "app/gfx/arena.h"
 #include "app/gfx/snes_palette.h"
@@ -464,20 +465,169 @@ void DungeonEditor::DrawDungeonCanvas(int room_id) {
   }
 
   static bool show_objects = false;
-  ImGui::Checkbox("Show Objects", &show_objects);
+  ImGui::Checkbox("Show Object Outlines", &show_objects);
+
+  static bool render_objects = true;
+  ImGui::Checkbox("Render Objects", &render_objects);
+
+  static bool show_object_info = false;
+  ImGui::Checkbox("Show Object Info", &show_object_info);
+
+  static bool show_layout_objects = false;
+  ImGui::Checkbox("Show Layout Objects", &show_layout_objects);
+
+  static bool show_debug_info = false;
+  ImGui::Checkbox("Show Debug Info", &show_debug_info);
+
+  if (ImGui::Button("Clear Object Cache")) {
+    object_render_cache_.clear();
+  }
+
+  ImGui::SameLine();
+  ImGui::Text("Cache: %zu objects", object_render_cache_.size());
+
+  // Object statistics and metadata
+  if (show_debug_info) {
+    ImGui::Separator();
+    ImGui::Text("Room Statistics:");
+    ImGui::Text("Objects: %zu", rooms_[room_id].tile_objects_.size());
+    ImGui::Text("Layout Objects: %zu",
+                rooms_[room_id].GetLayout().GetObjects().size());
+    ImGui::Text("Sprites: %zu", rooms_[room_id].sprites_.size());
+    ImGui::Text("Chests: %zu", rooms_[room_id].chests_in_room_.size());
+
+    // Palette information
+    ImGui::Text("Current Palette Group: %d", current_palette_group_id_);
+    ImGui::Text("Palette Hash: %#016llx", last_palette_hash_);
+
+    // Object type breakdown
+    ImGui::Separator();
+    ImGui::Text("Object Type Breakdown:");
+    std::map<int, int> object_type_counts;
+    for (const auto &obj : rooms_[room_id].tile_objects_) {
+      object_type_counts[obj.id_]++;
+    }
+    for (const auto &[type, count] : object_type_counts) {
+      ImGui::Text("Type 0x%02X: %d objects", type, count);
+    }
+
+    // Layout object type breakdown
+    ImGui::Separator();
+    ImGui::Text("Layout Object Types:");
+    auto walls = rooms_[room_id].GetLayout().GetObjectsByType(
+        zelda3::RoomLayoutObject::Type::kWall);
+    auto floors = rooms_[room_id].GetLayout().GetObjectsByType(
+        zelda3::RoomLayoutObject::Type::kFloor);
+    auto doors = rooms_[room_id].GetLayout().GetObjectsByType(
+        zelda3::RoomLayoutObject::Type::kDoor);
+    ImGui::Text("Walls: %zu", walls.size());
+    ImGui::Text("Floors: %zu", floors.size());
+    ImGui::Text("Doors: %zu", doors.size());
+  }
+
+  // Object selection and editing
+  static int selected_object_id = -1;
+  if (ImGui::Button("Select Object")) {
+    // This would open an object selection dialog
+    // For now, just cycle through objects
+    if (!rooms_[room_id].tile_objects_.empty()) {
+      selected_object_id =
+          (selected_object_id + 1) % rooms_[room_id].tile_objects_.size();
+    }
+  }
+
+  if (selected_object_id >= 0 &&
+      selected_object_id < (int)rooms_[room_id].tile_objects_.size()) {
+    const auto &selected_obj =
+        rooms_[room_id].tile_objects_[selected_object_id];
+    ImGui::Separator();
+    ImGui::Text("Selected Object:");
+    ImGui::Text("ID: 0x%02X", selected_obj.id_);
+    ImGui::Text("Position: (%d, %d)", selected_obj.x_, selected_obj.y_);
+    ImGui::Text("Size: 0x%02X", selected_obj.size_);
+    ImGui::Text("Layer: %d", static_cast<int>(selected_obj.layer_));
+    ImGui::Text("Tile Count: %d", selected_obj.GetTileCount());
+
+    // Object editing controls
+    if (ImGui::Button("Edit Object")) {
+      // This would open an object editing dialog
+    }
+    ImGui::SameLine();
+    if (ImGui::Button("Delete Object")) {
+      // This would remove the object from the room
+    }
+  }
 
   ImGui::EndGroup();
 
   canvas_.DrawBackground();
   canvas_.DrawContextMenu();
   if (is_loaded_) {
-    canvas_.DrawBitmap(gfx::Arena::Get().bg1().bitmap(), 0, true);
-    canvas_.DrawBitmap(gfx::Arena::Get().bg2().bitmap(), 0, true);
+    canvas_.DrawBitmap(gfx::Arena::Get().bg1().bitmap(), 1.0f, 1.0f);
+    canvas_.DrawBitmap(gfx::Arena::Get().bg2().bitmap(), 1.0f, 1.0f);
 
-    if (show_objects) {
+    if (show_objects || render_objects) {
+      // Get the current room's palette for object rendering
+      auto current_palette =
+          rom()->palette_group().dungeon_main[current_palette_group_id_];
+
+      // Clear cache if palette changed
+      uint64_t current_palette_hash = 0;
+      for (size_t i = 0; i < current_palette.size() && i < 16; ++i) {
+        current_palette_hash ^=
+            std::hash<uint16_t>{}(current_palette[i].snes()) + 0x9e3779b9 +
+            (current_palette_hash << 6) + (current_palette_hash >> 2);
+      }
+
+      if (current_palette_hash != last_palette_hash_) {
+        object_render_cache_.clear();
+        last_palette_hash_ = current_palette_hash;
+      }
+
+      // Render layout objects (walls, floors, etc.) first
+      if (show_layout_objects) {
+        RenderLayoutObjects(rooms_[room_id].GetLayout(), current_palette);
+      }
+
+      if (rooms_[room_id].tile_objects_.empty()) {
+        // Load the objects for the room
+        rooms_[room_id].LoadObjects();
+      }
+
+      // Render regular room objects
       for (const auto &object : rooms_[room_id].tile_objects_) {
-        canvas_.DrawOutline(object.x_, object.y_, object.width_ * 16,
-                            object.height_ * 16);
+        // Convert room coordinates to canvas coordinates
+        int canvas_x = object.x_ * 16;
+        int canvas_y = object.y_ * 16;
+
+        if (show_objects) {
+          // Draw object outline - use size_ to determine dimensions
+          int outline_width = 16;  // Default 16x16
+          int outline_height = 16;
+
+          // Calculate dimensions based on object size
+          if (object.size_ > 0) {
+            // Size encoding: bits 0-1 = width, bits 2-3 = height
+            int width_bits = object.size_ & 0x03;
+            int height_bits = (object.size_ >> 2) & 0x03;
+
+            outline_width = (width_bits + 1) * 16;
+            outline_height = (height_bits + 1) * 16;
+          }
+
+          canvas_.DrawOutline(object.x_, object.y_, outline_width,
+                              outline_height);
+        }
+
+        if (render_objects) {
+          // Render the actual object using ObjectRenderer
+          RenderObjectInCanvas(object, current_palette);
+        }
+
+        if (show_object_info) {
+          // Display object information
+          DisplayObjectInfo(object, canvas_x, canvas_y);
+        }
       }
     }
   }
@@ -485,6 +635,134 @@ void DungeonEditor::DrawDungeonCanvas(int room_id) {
   canvas_.DrawOverlay();
 }
 
+void DungeonEditor::RenderObjectInCanvas(const zelda3::RoomObject &object,
+                                         const gfx::SnesPalette &palette) {
+  // Create a mutable copy of the object to ensure tiles are loaded
+  auto mutable_object = object;
+  mutable_object.set_rom(rom_);
+  mutable_object.EnsureTilesLoaded();
+
+  // Check if tiles were loaded successfully using the new method
+  auto tiles_result = mutable_object.GetTiles();
+  if (!tiles_result.ok() || tiles_result->empty()) {
+    return;  // Skip objects without tiles
+  }
+
+  // Calculate palette hash for caching
+  uint64_t palette_hash = 0;
+  for (size_t i = 0; i < palette.size() && i < 16; ++i) {
+    palette_hash ^= std::hash<uint16_t>{}(palette[i].snes()) + 0x9e3779b9 +
+                    (palette_hash << 6) + (palette_hash >> 2);
+  }
+
+  // Check cache first
+  for (auto &cached : object_render_cache_) {
+    if (cached.object_id == object.id_ && cached.object_x == object.x_ &&
+        cached.object_y == object.y_ && cached.object_size == object.size_ &&
+        cached.palette_hash == palette_hash && cached.is_valid) {
+      // Use cached bitmap
+      int canvas_x = object.x_ * 16;
+      int canvas_y = object.y_ * 16;
+      canvas_.DrawBitmap(cached.rendered_bitmap, canvas_x, canvas_y, 1.0f, 255);
+      return;
+    }
+  }
+
+  // Render the object to a bitmap
+  auto render_result = object_renderer_.RenderObject(mutable_object, palette);
+  if (!render_result.ok()) {
+    return;  // Skip if rendering failed
+  }
+
+  auto object_bitmap = std::move(render_result.value());
+
+  // Set the palette for the bitmap
+  object_bitmap.SetPalette(palette);
+
+  // Render the bitmap to a texture so it can be drawn
+  core::Renderer::Get().RenderBitmap(&object_bitmap);
+
+  // Convert room coordinates to canvas coordinates
+  // Room coordinates are in 16x16 tile units, canvas coordinates are in pixels
+  int canvas_x = object.x_ * 16;
+  int canvas_y = object.y_ * 16;
+
+  // Draw the object bitmap to the canvas immediately
+  canvas_.DrawBitmap(object_bitmap, canvas_x, canvas_y, 1.0f, 255);
+
+  // Cache the rendered bitmap (create a copy for caching)
+  ObjectRenderCache cache_entry;
+  cache_entry.object_id = object.id_;
+  cache_entry.object_x = object.x_;
+  cache_entry.object_y = object.y_;
+  cache_entry.object_size = object.size_;
+  cache_entry.palette_hash = palette_hash;
+  cache_entry.rendered_bitmap = object_bitmap;  // Copy instead of move
+  cache_entry.is_valid = true;
+
+  // Add to cache (limit cache size)
+  if (object_render_cache_.size() >= 100) {
+    object_render_cache_.erase(object_render_cache_.begin());
+  }
+  object_render_cache_.push_back(std::move(cache_entry));
+}
+
+void DungeonEditor::DisplayObjectInfo(const zelda3::RoomObject &object,
+                                      int canvas_x, int canvas_y) {
+  // Display object information as text overlay
+  std::string info_text = absl::StrFormat("ID:%d X:%d Y:%d S:%d", object.id_,
+                                          object.x_, object.y_, object.size_);
+
+  // Draw text at the object position
+  canvas_.DrawText(info_text, canvas_x, canvas_y - 12);
+}
+
+void DungeonEditor::RenderLayoutObjects(const zelda3::RoomLayout &layout,
+                                        const gfx::SnesPalette &palette) {
+  // Render layout objects (walls, floors, etc.) as simple colored rectangles
+  // This provides a visual representation of the room's structure
+
+  for (const auto &layout_obj : layout.GetObjects()) {
+    int canvas_x = layout_obj.x() * 16;
+    int canvas_y = layout_obj.y() * 16;
+
+    // Choose color based on object type
+    gfx::SnesColor color;
+    switch (layout_obj.type()) {
+      case zelda3::RoomLayoutObject::Type::kWall:
+        color = gfx::SnesColor(0x7FFF);  // Gray
+        break;
+      case zelda3::RoomLayoutObject::Type::kFloor:
+        color = gfx::SnesColor(0x4210);  // Dark brown
+        break;
+      case zelda3::RoomLayoutObject::Type::kCeiling:
+        color = gfx::SnesColor(0x739C);  // Light gray
+        break;
+      case zelda3::RoomLayoutObject::Type::kPit:
+        color = gfx::SnesColor(0x0000);  // Black
+        break;
+      case zelda3::RoomLayoutObject::Type::kWater:
+        color = gfx::SnesColor(0x001F);  // Blue
+        break;
+      case zelda3::RoomLayoutObject::Type::kStairs:
+        color = gfx::SnesColor(0x7E0F);  // Yellow
+        break;
+      case zelda3::RoomLayoutObject::Type::kDoor:
+        color = gfx::SnesColor(0xF800);  // Red
+        break;
+      default:
+        color = gfx::SnesColor(0x7C1F);  // Magenta for unknown
+        break;
+    }
+
+    // Draw a simple rectangle for the layout object
+    // This is a placeholder - in a real implementation, you'd render the actual
+    // tile
+    canvas_.DrawRect(canvas_x, canvas_y, 16, 16,
+                     gui::ConvertSnesColorToImVec4(color));
+  }
+}
+
 void DungeonEditor::DrawRoomGraphics() {
   const auto height = 0x40;
   room_gfx_canvas_.DrawBackground();
@@ -543,14 +821,26 @@ void DungeonEditor::DrawObjectRenderer() {
     TableNextColumn();
     BeginChild("DungeonObjectButtons", ImVec2(250, 0), true);
 
-    int selected_object = 0;
+    static int selected_object = 0;
     int i = 0;
     for (const auto object_name : zelda3::Type1RoomObjectNames) {
       if (ImGui::Selectable(object_name.data(), selected_object == i)) {
         selected_object = i;
-        // object_renderer_.LoadObject(i,
-        //                             rooms_[current_room_id_].mutable_blocks());
-        // object_loaded_ = true;
+
+        // Create a test object and render it
+        auto test_object = zelda3::RoomObject(i, 0, 0, 0x12, 0);
+        test_object.set_rom(rom_);
+        test_object.EnsureTilesLoaded();
+
+        // Get current palette
+        auto palette =
+            rom()->palette_group().dungeon_main[current_palette_group_id_];
+
+        // Render object preview
+        auto result = object_renderer_.GetObjectPreview(test_object, palette);
+        if (result.ok()) {
+          object_loaded_ = true;
+        }
       }
       i += 1;
     }
@@ -572,10 +862,8 @@ void DungeonEditor::DrawObjectRenderer() {
   }
 
   if (object_loaded_) {
-    ImGui::Begin("Memory Viewer", &object_loaded_, 0);
-    static MemoryEditor mem_edit;
-    // mem_edit.DrawContents(object_renderer_.mutable_memory()->data(),
-    // object_renderer_.mutable_memory()->size());
+    ImGui::Begin("Object Preview", &object_loaded_, 0);
+    ImGui::Text("Object rendered successfully using improved renderer!");
     ImGui::End();
   }
 }
diff --git a/src/app/editor/dungeon/dungeon_editor.h b/src/app/editor/dungeon/dungeon_editor.h
index 4902d019..5a50fc11 100644
--- a/src/app/editor/dungeon/dungeon_editor.h
+++ b/src/app/editor/dungeon/dungeon_editor.h
@@ -8,6 +8,7 @@
 #include "app/gui/canvas.h"
 #include "app/rom.h"
 #include "imgui/imgui.h"
+#include "zelda3/dungeon/object_renderer.h"
 #include "zelda3/dungeon/room.h"
 #include "zelda3/dungeon/room_entrance.h"
 #include "zelda3/dungeon/room_object.h"
@@ -40,7 +41,8 @@ constexpr ImGuiTableFlags kDungeonTableFlags =
  */
 class DungeonEditor : public Editor {
  public:
-  explicit DungeonEditor(Rom* rom = nullptr) : rom_(rom) {
+  explicit DungeonEditor(Rom* rom = nullptr)
+      : rom_(rom), object_renderer_(rom) {
     type_ = EditorType::kDungeon;
   }
 
@@ -78,6 +80,26 @@ class DungeonEditor : public Editor {
   void DrawTileSelector();
   void DrawObjectRenderer();
 
+  // Object rendering methods
+  void RenderObjectInCanvas(const zelda3::RoomObject& object,
+                            const gfx::SnesPalette& palette);
+  void DisplayObjectInfo(const zelda3::RoomObject& object, int canvas_x,
+                         int canvas_y);
+  void RenderLayoutObjects(const zelda3::RoomLayout& layout,
+                           const gfx::SnesPalette& palette);
+
+  // Object rendering cache to avoid re-rendering the same objects
+  struct ObjectRenderCache {
+    int object_id;
+    int object_x, object_y, object_size;
+    uint64_t palette_hash;
+    gfx::Bitmap rendered_bitmap;
+    bool is_valid;
+  };
+
+  std::vector<ObjectRenderCache> object_render_cache_;
+  uint64_t last_palette_hash_ = 0;
+
   void CalculateUsageStats();
   void DrawUsageStats();
   void DrawUsageGrid();
@@ -123,7 +145,7 @@ class DungeonEditor : public Editor {
 
   std::array<zelda3::Room, 0x128> rooms_ = {};
   std::array<zelda3::RoomEntrance, 0x8C> entrances_ = {};
-  // zelda3::DungeonObjectRenderer object_renderer_;
+  zelda3::ObjectRenderer object_renderer_;
 
   absl::flat_hash_map<uint16_t, int> spriteset_usage_;
   absl::flat_hash_map<uint16_t, int> blockset_usage_;
diff --git a/src/app/zelda3/dungeon/object_parser.cc b/src/app/zelda3/dungeon/object_parser.cc
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..3a74eb8f
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/app/zelda3/dungeon/object_parser.cc
@@ -0,0 +1,207 @@
+#include "object_parser.h"
+
+#include <algorithm>
+#include <cstring>
+
+#include "absl/strings/str_format.h"
+#include "app/zelda3/dungeon/room_object.h"
+
+namespace yaze {
+namespace zelda3 {
+
+absl::StatusOr<std::vector<gfx::Tile16>> ObjectParser::ParseObject(int16_t object_id) {
+  if (rom_ == nullptr) {
+    return absl::InvalidArgumentError("ROM is null");
+  }
+
+  int subtype = DetermineSubtype(object_id);
+  
+  switch (subtype) {
+    case 1:
+      return ParseSubtype1(object_id);
+    case 2:
+      return ParseSubtype2(object_id);
+    case 3:
+      return ParseSubtype3(object_id);
+    default:
+      return absl::InvalidArgumentError(
+          absl::StrFormat("Invalid object subtype for ID: %#04x", object_id));
+  }
+}
+
+absl::StatusOr<ObjectRoutineInfo> ObjectParser::ParseObjectRoutine(int16_t object_id) {
+  if (rom_ == nullptr) {
+    return absl::InvalidArgumentError("ROM is null");
+  }
+
+  auto subtype_info = GetObjectSubtype(object_id);
+  if (!subtype_info.ok()) {
+    return subtype_info.status();
+  }
+
+  ObjectRoutineInfo routine_info;
+  routine_info.routine_ptr = subtype_info->routine_ptr;
+  routine_info.tile_ptr = subtype_info->subtype_ptr;
+  routine_info.tile_count = subtype_info->max_tile_count;
+  routine_info.is_repeatable = true;
+  routine_info.is_orientation_dependent = true;
+
+  return routine_info;
+}
+
+absl::StatusOr<ObjectSubtypeInfo> ObjectParser::GetObjectSubtype(int16_t object_id) {
+  ObjectSubtypeInfo info;
+  info.subtype = DetermineSubtype(object_id);
+
+  switch (info.subtype) {
+    case 1: {
+      int index = object_id & 0xFF;
+      info.subtype_ptr = kRoomObjectSubtype1 + (index * 2);
+      info.routine_ptr = kRoomObjectSubtype1 + 0x200 + (index * 2);
+      info.max_tile_count = 8; // Most subtype 1 objects use 8 tiles
+      break;
+    }
+    case 2: {
+      int index = object_id & 0x7F;
+      info.subtype_ptr = kRoomObjectSubtype2 + (index * 2);
+      info.routine_ptr = kRoomObjectSubtype2 + 0x80 + (index * 2);
+      info.max_tile_count = 8;
+      break;
+    }
+    case 3: {
+      int index = object_id & 0xFF;
+      info.subtype_ptr = kRoomObjectSubtype3 + (index * 2);
+      info.routine_ptr = kRoomObjectSubtype3 + 0x100 + (index * 2);
+      info.max_tile_count = 8;
+      break;
+    }
+    default:
+      return absl::InvalidArgumentError(
+          absl::StrFormat("Invalid object subtype for ID: %#04x", object_id));
+  }
+
+  return info;
+}
+
+absl::StatusOr<ObjectSizeInfo> ObjectParser::ParseObjectSize(int16_t object_id, uint8_t size_byte) {
+  ObjectSizeInfo info;
+  
+  // Extract size bits (0-3 for X, 4-7 for Y)
+  int size_x = size_byte & 0x03;
+  int size_y = (size_byte >> 2) & 0x03;
+  
+  info.width_tiles = (size_x + 1) * 2;  // Convert to tile count
+  info.height_tiles = (size_y + 1) * 2;
+  
+  // Determine orientation based on object ID and size
+  // This is a heuristic based on the object naming patterns
+  if (object_id >= 0x80 && object_id <= 0xFF) {
+    // Objects 0x80-0xFF are typically vertical
+    info.is_horizontal = false;
+  } else {
+    // Objects 0x00-0x7F are typically horizontal
+    info.is_horizontal = true;
+  }
+  
+  // Determine if object is repeatable
+  info.is_repeatable = (size_byte != 0);
+  info.repeat_count = size_byte == 0 ? 32 : size_byte;
+  
+  return info;
+}
+
+absl::StatusOr<std::vector<gfx::Tile16>> ObjectParser::ParseSubtype1(int16_t object_id) {
+  int index = object_id & 0xFF;
+  int tile_ptr = kRoomObjectSubtype1 + (index * 2);
+  
+  if (tile_ptr + 1 >= (int)rom_->size()) {
+    return absl::OutOfRangeError(
+        absl::StrFormat("Tile pointer out of range: %#06x", tile_ptr));
+  }
+  
+  // Read tile data pointer
+  uint8_t low = rom_->data()[tile_ptr];
+  uint8_t high = rom_->data()[tile_ptr + 1];
+  int tile_data_ptr = kRoomObjectTileAddress + ((high << 8) | low);
+  
+  // Read 8 tiles (most subtype 1 objects use 8 tiles)
+  return ReadTileData(tile_data_ptr, 8);
+}
+
+absl::StatusOr<std::vector<gfx::Tile16>> ObjectParser::ParseSubtype2(int16_t object_id) {
+  int index = object_id & 0x7F;
+  int tile_ptr = kRoomObjectSubtype2 + (index * 2);
+  
+  if (tile_ptr + 1 >= (int)rom_->size()) {
+    return absl::OutOfRangeError(
+        absl::StrFormat("Tile pointer out of range: %#06x", tile_ptr));
+  }
+  
+  // Read tile data pointer
+  uint8_t low = rom_->data()[tile_ptr];
+  uint8_t high = rom_->data()[tile_ptr + 1];
+  int tile_data_ptr = kRoomObjectTileAddress + ((high << 8) | low);
+  
+  // Read 8 tiles
+  return ReadTileData(tile_data_ptr, 8);
+}
+
+absl::StatusOr<std::vector<gfx::Tile16>> ObjectParser::ParseSubtype3(int16_t object_id) {
+  int index = object_id & 0xFF;
+  int tile_ptr = kRoomObjectSubtype3 + (index * 2);
+  
+  if (tile_ptr + 1 >= (int)rom_->size()) {
+    return absl::OutOfRangeError(
+        absl::StrFormat("Tile pointer out of range: %#06x", tile_ptr));
+  }
+  
+  // Read tile data pointer
+  uint8_t low = rom_->data()[tile_ptr];
+  uint8_t high = rom_->data()[tile_ptr + 1];
+  int tile_data_ptr = kRoomObjectTileAddress + ((high << 8) | low);
+  
+  // Read 8 tiles
+  return ReadTileData(tile_data_ptr, 8);
+}
+
+absl::StatusOr<std::vector<gfx::Tile16>> ObjectParser::ReadTileData(int address, int tile_count) {
+  if (address < 0 || address + (tile_count * 8) >= (int)rom_->size()) {
+    return absl::OutOfRangeError(
+        absl::StrFormat("Tile data address out of range: %#06x", address));
+  }
+  
+  std::vector<gfx::Tile16> tiles;
+  tiles.reserve(tile_count);
+  
+  for (int i = 0; i < tile_count; i++) {
+    int tile_offset = address + (i * 8);
+    
+    // Read 4 words (8 bytes) per tile
+    uint16_t w0 = rom_->data()[tile_offset] | (rom_->data()[tile_offset + 1] << 8);
+    uint16_t w1 = rom_->data()[tile_offset + 2] | (rom_->data()[tile_offset + 3] << 8);
+    uint16_t w2 = rom_->data()[tile_offset + 4] | (rom_->data()[tile_offset + 5] << 8);
+    uint16_t w3 = rom_->data()[tile_offset + 6] | (rom_->data()[tile_offset + 7] << 8);
+    
+    tiles.emplace_back(
+        gfx::WordToTileInfo(w0),
+        gfx::WordToTileInfo(w1),
+        gfx::WordToTileInfo(w2),
+        gfx::WordToTileInfo(w3)
+    );
+  }
+  
+  return tiles;
+}
+
+int ObjectParser::DetermineSubtype(int16_t object_id) const {
+  if (object_id >= 0x200) {
+    return 3;
+  } else if (object_id >= 0x100) {
+    return 2;
+  } else {
+    return 1;
+  }
+}
+
+}  // namespace zelda3
+}  // namespace yaze
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diff --git a/src/app/zelda3/dungeon/object_parser.h b/src/app/zelda3/dungeon/object_parser.h
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..77c4f3b5
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/app/zelda3/dungeon/object_parser.h
@@ -0,0 +1,145 @@
+#ifndef YAZE_APP_ZELDA3_DUNGEON_OBJECT_PARSER_H
+#define YAZE_APP_ZELDA3_DUNGEON_OBJECT_PARSER_H
+
+#include <cstdint>
+#include <vector>
+
+#include "absl/status/status.h"
+#include "absl/status/statusor.h"
+#include "app/gfx/snes_tile.h"
+#include "app/rom.h"
+
+namespace yaze {
+namespace zelda3 {
+
+/**
+ * @brief Object routine information
+ */
+struct ObjectRoutineInfo {
+  uint32_t routine_ptr;
+  uint32_t tile_ptr;
+  int tile_count;
+  bool is_repeatable;
+  bool is_orientation_dependent;
+
+  ObjectRoutineInfo()
+      : routine_ptr(0),
+        tile_ptr(0),
+        tile_count(0),
+        is_repeatable(false),
+        is_orientation_dependent(false) {}
+};
+
+/**
+ * @brief Object subtype information
+ */
+struct ObjectSubtypeInfo {
+  int subtype;
+  uint32_t subtype_ptr;
+  uint32_t routine_ptr;
+  int max_tile_count;
+
+  ObjectSubtypeInfo()
+      : subtype(0), subtype_ptr(0), routine_ptr(0), max_tile_count(0) {}
+};
+
+/**
+ * @brief Object size and orientation information
+ */
+struct ObjectSizeInfo {
+  int width_tiles;
+  int height_tiles;
+  bool is_horizontal;
+  bool is_repeatable;
+  int repeat_count;
+
+  ObjectSizeInfo()
+      : width_tiles(0),
+        height_tiles(0),
+        is_horizontal(true),
+        is_repeatable(false),
+        repeat_count(1) {}
+};
+
+/**
+ * @brief Direct ROM parser for dungeon objects
+ *
+ * This class replaces the SNES emulation approach with direct ROM parsing,
+ * providing better performance and reliability for object rendering.
+ */
+class ObjectParser {
+ public:
+  explicit ObjectParser(Rom* rom) : rom_(rom) {}
+
+  /**
+   * @brief Parse object data directly from ROM
+   *
+   * @param object_id The object ID to parse
+   * @return StatusOr containing the parsed tile data
+   */
+  absl::StatusOr<std::vector<gfx::Tile16>> ParseObject(int16_t object_id);
+
+  /**
+   * @brief Parse object routine data
+   *
+   * @param object_id The object ID
+   * @return StatusOr containing routine information
+   */
+  absl::StatusOr<ObjectRoutineInfo> ParseObjectRoutine(int16_t object_id);
+
+  /**
+   * @brief Get object subtype information
+   *
+   * @param object_id The object ID
+   * @return StatusOr containing subtype information
+   */
+  absl::StatusOr<ObjectSubtypeInfo> GetObjectSubtype(int16_t object_id);
+
+  /**
+   * @brief Parse object size and orientation
+   *
+   * @param object_id The object ID
+   * @param size_byte The size byte from object data
+   * @return StatusOr containing size and orientation info
+   */
+  absl::StatusOr<ObjectSizeInfo> ParseObjectSize(int16_t object_id,
+                                                 uint8_t size_byte);
+
+  /**
+   * @brief Determine object subtype from ID
+   */
+  int DetermineSubtype(int16_t object_id) const;
+
+ private:
+  /**
+   * @brief Parse subtype 1 objects (0x00-0xFF)
+   */
+  absl::StatusOr<std::vector<gfx::Tile16>> ParseSubtype1(int16_t object_id);
+
+  /**
+   * @brief Parse subtype 2 objects (0x100-0x1FF)
+   */
+  absl::StatusOr<std::vector<gfx::Tile16>> ParseSubtype2(int16_t object_id);
+
+  /**
+   * @brief Parse subtype 3 objects (0x200+)
+   */
+  absl::StatusOr<std::vector<gfx::Tile16>> ParseSubtype3(int16_t object_id);
+
+  /**
+   * @brief Read tile data from ROM
+   *
+   * @param address The address to read from
+   * @param tile_count Number of tiles to read
+   * @return StatusOr containing tile data
+   */
+  absl::StatusOr<std::vector<gfx::Tile16>> ReadTileData(int address,
+                                                        int tile_count);
+
+  Rom* rom_;
+};
+
+}  // namespace zelda3
+}  // namespace yaze
+
+#endif  // YAZE_APP_ZELDA3_DUNGEON_OBJECT_PARSER_H
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diff --git a/src/app/zelda3/dungeon/object_renderer.cc b/src/app/zelda3/dungeon/object_renderer.cc
index 88b5c3a0..55768039 100644
--- a/src/app/zelda3/dungeon/object_renderer.cc
+++ b/src/app/zelda3/dungeon/object_renderer.cc
@@ -1,145 +1,259 @@
-#include "app/zelda3/dungeon/object_renderer.h"
+#include "object_renderer.h"
 
+#include <algorithm>
+#include <cstring>
+
+#include "absl/strings/str_format.h"
 #include "app/gfx/arena.h"
 
 namespace yaze {
 namespace zelda3 {
 
-void DungeonObjectRenderer::LoadObject(uint32_t routine_ptr,
-                                       std::array<uint8_t, 16>& sheet_ids) {
-  vram_.sheets = sheet_ids;
+absl::StatusOr<gfx::Bitmap> ObjectRenderer::RenderObject(
+    const RoomObject& object, const gfx::SnesPalette& palette) {
+  
+  // Ensure object has tiles loaded
+  if (object.tiles().empty()) {
+    return absl::FailedPreconditionError("Object has no tiles loaded");
+  }
 
-  rom_data_ = rom()->vector();
-  snes_.memory().Initialize(rom_data_);
+  // Create bitmap for the object
+  gfx::Bitmap bitmap = CreateBitmap(32, 32); // Default 32x32 pixels
 
-  // Configure the object based on the fetched information
-  ConfigureObject();
+  // Render each tile
+  for (size_t i = 0; i < object.tiles().size(); ++i) {
+    int tile_x = (i % 2) * 16; // 2 tiles per row
+    int tile_y = (i / 2) * 16;
+    
+    auto status = RenderTile(object.tiles()[i], bitmap, tile_x, tile_y, palette);
+    if (!status.ok()) {
+      return status;
+    }
+  }
 
-  // Run the CPU emulation for the object's draw routines
-  RenderObject(routine_ptr);
+  return bitmap;
 }
 
-void DungeonObjectRenderer::ConfigureObject() {
-  snes_.cpu().A = 0x03D8;
-  snes_.cpu().X = 0x03D8;
-  snes_.cpu().DB = 0x7E;
-  // VRAM target destinations
-  snes_.cpu().WriteLong(0xBF, 0x7E2000);
-  snes_.cpu().WriteLong(0xCB, 0x7E2080);
-  snes_.cpu().WriteLong(0xC2, 0x7E2002);
-  snes_.cpu().WriteLong(0xCE, 0x7E2082);
-  snes_.cpu().SetAccumulatorSize(false);
-  snes_.cpu().SetIndexSize(false);
-}
+absl::StatusOr<gfx::Bitmap> ObjectRenderer::RenderObjects(
+    const std::vector<RoomObject>& objects, const gfx::SnesPalette& palette,
+    int width, int height) {
+  
+  gfx::Bitmap bitmap = CreateBitmap(width, height);
 
-/**
- * Example:
- * the STA $BF, $CD, $C2, $CE are the location of the object in the room
- * $B2 is used for size loop
- * so if object size is setted on 07 that draw code will be repeated 7 times
- * and since Y is increasing by 4 it makes the object draw from left to right
-
-  RoomDraw_Rightwards2x2_1to15or32:
-    #_018B89: JSR RoomDraw_GetSize_1to15or32
-    .next
-    #_018B8C: JSR RoomDraw_Rightwards2x2
-    #_018B8F: DEC.b $B2
-    #_018B91: BNE .next
-    #_018B93: RTS
-
-  RoomDraw_Rightwards2x2:
-    #_019895: LDA.w RoomDrawObjectData+0,X
-    #_019898: STA.b [$BF],Y
-    #_01989A: LDA.w RoomDrawObjectData+2,X
-    #_01989D: STA.b [$CB],Y
-    #_01989F: LDA.w RoomDrawObjectData+4,X
-    #_0198A2: STA.b [$C2],Y
-    #_0198A4: LDA.w RoomDrawObjectData+6,X
-    #_0198A7: STA.b [$CE],Y
-    #_0198A9: INY #4
-    #_0198AD: RTS
-*/
-void DungeonObjectRenderer::RenderObject(uint32_t routine_ptr) {
-  snes_.cpu().PB = 0x01;
-  snes_.cpu().PC = routine_ptr;
-
-  // Set up initial state for object drawing
-  snes_.cpu().Y = 0;     // Start at the beginning of the tilemap
-  snes_.cpu().D = 0x7E;  // Direct page register for memory access
-
-  // Push return address to stack
-  snes_.cpu().PushLong(0x01 << 16 | 0xFFFF);  // Push a dummy return address
-
-  // Set up a maximum instruction count to prevent infinite loops
-  const int MAX_INSTRUCTIONS = 10000;
-  int instruction_count = 0;
-
-  // Execute instructions until we hit a return instruction or max count
-  while (instruction_count < MAX_INSTRUCTIONS) {
-    uint8_t opcode =
-        snes_.cpu().ReadByte(snes_.cpu().PB << 16 | snes_.cpu().PC);
-
-    // Check for RTS (Return from Subroutine) instruction
-    if (opcode == 0x60) {
-      // Execute the RTS instruction
-      snes_.cpu().ExecuteInstruction(opcode);
-      break;  // Exit the loop after RTS
+  for (const auto& object : objects) {
+    if (object.tiles().empty()) {
+      continue; // Skip objects without tiles
     }
 
-    // Execute the instruction
-    snes_.cpu().ExecuteInstruction(opcode);
-    instruction_count++;
+    // Calculate object position in the bitmap
+    int obj_x = object.x_ * 16; // Convert room coordinates to pixel coordinates
+    int obj_y = object.y_ * 16;
+
+    // Render each tile of the object
+    for (size_t i = 0; i < object.tiles().size(); ++i) {
+      int tile_x = obj_x + (i % 2) * 16;
+      int tile_y = obj_y + (i / 2) * 16;
+      
+      // Check bounds
+      if (tile_x >= 0 && tile_x < width && tile_y >= 0 && tile_y < height) {
+        auto status = RenderTile(object.tiles()[i], bitmap, tile_x, tile_y, palette);
+        if (!status.ok()) {
+          return status;
+        }
+      }
+    }
   }
 
-  // If we hit the max instruction count, log a warning
-  if (instruction_count >= MAX_INSTRUCTIONS) {
-    std::cerr << "Warning: Object rendering hit maximum instruction count"
-              << std::endl;
-  }
-
-  UpdateObjectBitmap();
+  return bitmap;
 }
 
-// In the underworld, this holds a copy of the entire BG tilemap for
-// Layer 1 (BG2) in TILEMAPA
-// Layer 2 (BG1) in TILEMAPB
-void DungeonObjectRenderer::UpdateObjectBitmap() {
-  // Initialize the tilemap with zeros
-  tilemap_.resize(0x2000, 0);
+absl::StatusOr<gfx::Bitmap> ObjectRenderer::RenderObjectWithSize(
+    const RoomObject& object, const gfx::SnesPalette& palette,
+    const ObjectSizeInfo& size_info) {
+  
+  if (object.tiles().empty()) {
+    return absl::FailedPreconditionError("Object has no tiles loaded");
+  }
 
-  // Iterate over tilemap in memory to read tile IDs
-  for (int tile_index = 0; tile_index < 512; tile_index++) {
-    // Read the tile ID from memory
-    uint16_t tile_id = snes_.memory().ReadWord(0x7E2000 + tile_index * 2);
+  // Calculate bitmap size based on object size
+  int bitmap_width = size_info.width_tiles * 16;
+  int bitmap_height = size_info.height_tiles * 16;
+  
+  gfx::Bitmap bitmap = CreateBitmap(bitmap_width, bitmap_height);
 
-    // Skip empty tiles (0x0000)
-    if (tile_id == 0) continue;
+  // Render tiles based on orientation
+  if (size_info.is_horizontal) {
+    // Horizontal rendering
+    for (int repeat = 0; repeat < size_info.repeat_count; ++repeat) {
+      for (size_t i = 0; i < object.tiles().size(); ++i) {
+        int tile_x = (repeat * 2) + (i % 2);
+        int tile_y = i / 2;
+        
+        if (tile_x < size_info.width_tiles && tile_y < size_info.height_tiles) {
+          auto status = RenderTile(object.tiles()[i], bitmap, 
+                                 tile_x * 16, tile_y * 16, palette);
+          if (!status.ok()) {
+            return status;
+          }
+        }
+      }
+    }
+  } else {
+    // Vertical rendering
+    for (int repeat = 0; repeat < size_info.repeat_count; ++repeat) {
+      for (size_t i = 0; i < object.tiles().size(); ++i) {
+        int tile_x = i % 2;
+        int tile_y = (repeat * 2) + (i / 2);
+        
+        if (tile_x < size_info.width_tiles && tile_y < size_info.height_tiles) {
+          auto status = RenderTile(object.tiles()[i], bitmap, 
+                                 tile_x * 16, tile_y * 16, palette);
+          if (!status.ok()) {
+            return status;
+          }
+        }
+      }
+    }
+  }
 
-    // Calculate sheet number (each sheet contains 32 tiles)
-    int sheet_number = tile_id / 32;
+  return bitmap;
+}
 
-    // Ensure sheet number is valid
-    if (sheet_number >= vram_.sheets.size()) {
-      std::cerr << "Warning: Invalid sheet number " << sheet_number
-                << std::endl;
+absl::StatusOr<gfx::Bitmap> ObjectRenderer::GetObjectPreview(
+    const RoomObject& object, const gfx::SnesPalette& palette) {
+  
+  if (object.tiles().empty()) {
+    return absl::FailedPreconditionError("Object has no tiles loaded");
+  }
+
+  // Create a smaller preview bitmap (16x16 pixels)
+  gfx::Bitmap bitmap = CreateBitmap(16, 16);
+
+  // Render only the first tile as a preview
+  auto status = RenderTile(object.tiles()[0], bitmap, 0, 0, palette);
+  if (!status.ok()) {
+    return status;
+  }
+
+  return bitmap;
+}
+
+absl::Status ObjectRenderer::RenderTile(const gfx::Tile16& tile, 
+                                               gfx::Bitmap& bitmap,
+                                               int x, int y, 
+                                               const gfx::SnesPalette& palette) {
+  
+  // Check if bitmap is valid
+  if (!bitmap.is_active() || bitmap.surface() == nullptr) {
+    return absl::FailedPreconditionError("Bitmap is not properly initialized");
+  }
+  
+  // Get the graphics sheet from Arena - this contains the actual pixel data
+  auto& arena = gfx::Arena::Get();
+  
+  // Render the 4 sub-tiles of the Tile16
+  std::array<gfx::TileInfo, 4> sub_tiles = {
+    tile.tile0_, tile.tile1_, tile.tile2_, tile.tile3_
+  };
+
+  for (int i = 0; i < 4; ++i) {
+    const auto& tile_info = sub_tiles[i];
+    int sub_x = x + (i % 2) * 8;
+    int sub_y = y + (i / 2) * 8;
+    
+    // Get the graphics sheet that contains this tile
+    // Tile IDs are typically organized in sheets of 256 tiles each
+    int sheet_index = tile_info.id_ / 256;
+    if (sheet_index >= 223) { // Arena has 223 graphics sheets
+      sheet_index = 0; // Fallback to first sheet
+    }
+    
+    auto graphics_sheet = arena.gfx_sheet(sheet_index);
+    if (!graphics_sheet.is_active()) {
+      // If graphics sheet is not loaded, create a simple pattern
+      RenderTilePattern(bitmap, sub_x, sub_y, tile_info, palette);
       continue;
     }
+    
+    // Calculate tile position within the graphics sheet
+    int tile_x = (tile_info.id_ % 16) * 8; // 16 tiles per row, 8 pixels per tile
+    int tile_y = ((tile_info.id_ % 256) / 16) * 8; // 16 rows per sheet
+    
+    // Render the 8x8 tile from the graphics sheet
+    for (int py = 0; py < 8; ++py) {
+      for (int px = 0; px < 8; ++px) {
+        if (sub_x + px < bitmap.width() && sub_y + py < bitmap.height()) {
+          // Get pixel from graphics sheet
+          int src_x = tile_x + px;
+          int src_y = tile_y + py;
+          
+          if (src_x < graphics_sheet.width() && src_y < graphics_sheet.height()) {
+            int pixel_index = src_y * graphics_sheet.width() + src_x;
+            if (pixel_index < (int)graphics_sheet.size()) {
+              uint8_t color_index = graphics_sheet.at(pixel_index);
+              
+              // Apply palette
+              if (color_index < palette.size()) {
+                // Apply mirroring if needed
+                int final_x = sub_x + px;
+                int final_y = sub_y + py;
+                
+                if (tile_info.horizontal_mirror_) {
+                  final_x = sub_x + (7 - px);
+                }
+                if (tile_info.vertical_mirror_) {
+                  final_y = sub_y + (7 - py);
+                }
+                
+                if (final_x < bitmap.width() && final_y < bitmap.height()) {
+                  bitmap.SetPixel(final_x, final_y, palette[color_index]);
+                }
+              }
+            }
+          }
+        }
+      }
+    }
+  }
 
-    // Calculate position in the tilemap
-    int tile_x = (tile_index % 32) * 8;
-    int tile_y = (tile_index / 32) * 8;
+  return absl::OkStatus();
+}
 
-    // Get the graphics sheet
-    auto& sheet =
-        gfx::Arena::Get().mutable_gfx_sheets()->at(vram_.sheets[sheet_number]);
+absl::Status ObjectRenderer::ApplyObjectSize(gfx::Bitmap& bitmap, 
+                                                   const ObjectSizeInfo& size_info) {
+  // This method would apply size and orientation transformations
+  // For now, it's a placeholder
+  return absl::OkStatus();
+}
 
-    // Calculate the offset in the tilemap
-    int tilemap_offset = tile_y * 256 + tile_x;
+gfx::Bitmap ObjectRenderer::CreateBitmap(int width, int height) {
+  // Create a bitmap with proper initialization
+  std::vector<uint8_t> data(width * height, 0); // Initialize with zeros
+  gfx::Bitmap bitmap(width, height, 8, data); // 8-bit depth
+  return bitmap;
+}
 
-    // Copy the tile from the graphics sheet to the tilemap
-    sheet.Get8x8Tile(tile_id % 32, 0, 0, tilemap_, tilemap_offset);
+void ObjectRenderer::RenderTilePattern(gfx::Bitmap& bitmap, int x, int y, 
+                                      const gfx::TileInfo& tile_info, 
+                                      const gfx::SnesPalette& palette) {
+  // Create a simple pattern based on tile ID and palette
+  // This is used when the graphics sheet is not available
+  
+  for (int py = 0; py < 8; ++py) {
+    for (int px = 0; px < 8; ++px) {
+      if (x + px < bitmap.width() && y + py < bitmap.height()) {
+        // Create a simple pattern based on tile ID
+        int pattern_value = (tile_info.id_ + px + py) % 16;
+        
+        // Use different colors based on the pattern
+        int color_index = pattern_value % palette.size();
+        if (color_index > 0) { // Skip transparent color (index 0)
+          bitmap.SetPixel(x + px, y + py, palette[color_index]);
+        }
+      }
+    }
   }
 }
 
 }  // namespace zelda3
-}  // namespace yaze
+}  // namespace yaze
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/src/app/zelda3/dungeon/object_renderer.h b/src/app/zelda3/dungeon/object_renderer.h
index 2290534f..a85addaf 100644
--- a/src/app/zelda3/dungeon/object_renderer.h
+++ b/src/app/zelda3/dungeon/object_renderer.h
@@ -1,77 +1,105 @@
+#ifndef YAZE_APP_ZELDA3_DUNGEON_OBJECT_RENDERER_H
+#define YAZE_APP_ZELDA3_DUNGEON_OBJECT_RENDERER_H
+
 #include <cstdint>
 #include <vector>
 
-#include "app/emu/snes.h"
+#include "absl/status/status.h"
+#include "absl/status/statusor.h"
 #include "app/gfx/bitmap.h"
 #include "app/gfx/snes_palette.h"
 #include "app/rom.h"
+#include "app/zelda3/dungeon/object_parser.h"
+#include "app/zelda3/dungeon/room_object.h"
 
 namespace yaze {
 namespace zelda3 {
 
 /**
- * @struct PseudoVram
- * @brief Simulates the SNES VRAM for object rendering
+ * @brief Dungeon object renderer using direct ROM parsing
  *
- * This structure holds the sheet IDs and palettes needed for rendering
- * dungeon objects in Link to the Past.
+ * This class provides high-performance object rendering using direct ROM
+ * parsing, providing better performance, reliability, and maintainability.
  */
-struct PseudoVram {
-  std::array<uint8_t, 16> sheets = {0};
-  std::vector<gfx::SnesPalette> palettes;
-};
-
-/**
- * @class DungeonObjectRenderer
- * @brief Renders dungeon objects from Link to the Past
- *
- * This class uses the emulator subsystem to simulate the SNES CPU
- * drawing routines for dungeon objects. It captures the tile data
- * written to memory and renders it to a bitmap.
- */
-class DungeonObjectRenderer {
+class ObjectRenderer {
  public:
-  DungeonObjectRenderer() = default;
+  explicit ObjectRenderer(Rom* rom) : rom_(rom), parser_(rom) {}
 
   /**
-   * @brief Loads and renders a dungeon object
+   * @brief Render a single object to a bitmap
    *
-   * @param routine_ptr Pointer to the drawing routine in ROM
-   * @param sheet_ids Array of graphics sheet IDs used by the object
+   * @param object The room object to render
+   * @param palette The palette to use for rendering
+   * @return StatusOr containing the rendered bitmap
    */
-  void LoadObject(uint32_t routine_ptr, std::array<uint8_t, 16>& sheet_ids);
+  absl::StatusOr<gfx::Bitmap> RenderObject(const RoomObject& object,
+                                           const gfx::SnesPalette& palette);
 
   /**
-   * @brief Configures the CPU state for object rendering
-   */
-  void ConfigureObject();
-
-  /**
-   * @brief Executes the object drawing routine
+   * @brief Render multiple objects to a single bitmap
    *
-   * @param routine_ptr Pointer to the drawing routine in ROM
+   * @param objects Vector of room objects to render
+   * @param palette The palette to use for rendering
+   * @param width Width of the output bitmap
+   * @param height Height of the output bitmap
+   * @return StatusOr containing the rendered bitmap
    */
-  void RenderObject(uint32_t routine_ptr);
+  absl::StatusOr<gfx::Bitmap> RenderObjects(
+      const std::vector<RoomObject>& objects, const gfx::SnesPalette& palette,
+      int width = 256, int height = 256);
 
   /**
-   * @brief Updates the bitmap with the rendered object
+   * @brief Render object with size and orientation
+   *
+   * @param object The room object to render
+   * @param palette The palette to use for rendering
+   * @param size_info Size and orientation information
+   * @return StatusOr containing the rendered bitmap
    */
-  void UpdateObjectBitmap();
+  absl::StatusOr<gfx::Bitmap> RenderObjectWithSize(
+      const RoomObject& object, const gfx::SnesPalette& palette,
+      const ObjectSizeInfo& size_info);
 
-  auto mutable_memory() { return &tilemap_; }
-  auto rom() { return rom_; }
-  auto mutable_rom() { return &rom_; }
+  /**
+   * @brief Get object preview (smaller version for UI)
+   *
+   * @param object The room object to preview
+   * @param palette The palette to use
+   * @return StatusOr containing the preview bitmap
+   */
+  absl::StatusOr<gfx::Bitmap> GetObjectPreview(const RoomObject& object,
+                                               const gfx::SnesPalette& palette);
 
  private:
-  std::vector<uint8_t> tilemap_;
-  std::vector<uint8_t> rom_data_;
+  /**
+   * @brief Render a single tile to the bitmap
+   */
+  absl::Status RenderTile(const gfx::Tile16& tile, gfx::Bitmap& bitmap, int x,
+                          int y, const gfx::SnesPalette& palette);
 
-  PseudoVram vram_;
+  /**
+   * @brief Apply object size and orientation
+   */
+  absl::Status ApplyObjectSize(gfx::Bitmap& bitmap,
+                               const ObjectSizeInfo& size_info);
+
+  /**
+   * @brief Create a bitmap with the specified dimensions
+   */
+  gfx::Bitmap CreateBitmap(int width, int height);
+
+  /**
+   * @brief Render a simple pattern when graphics sheet is not available
+   */
+  void RenderTilePattern(gfx::Bitmap& bitmap, int x, int y,
+                         const gfx::TileInfo& tile_info,
+                         const gfx::SnesPalette& palette);
 
   Rom* rom_;
-  emu::Snes snes_;
-  gfx::Bitmap bitmap_;
+  ObjectParser parser_;
 };
 
 }  // namespace zelda3
 }  // namespace yaze
+
+#endif  // YAZE_APP_ZELDA3_DUNGEON_OBJECT_RENDERER_H
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/src/app/zelda3/dungeon/room.cc b/src/app/zelda3/dungeon/room.cc
index 921c5d51..ee642cd6 100644
--- a/src/app/zelda3/dungeon/room.cc
+++ b/src/app/zelda3/dungeon/room.cc
@@ -187,6 +187,15 @@ Room LoadRoomFromRom(Rom *rom, int room_id) {
   int spr_ptr = 0x040000 | rooms_sprite_pointer;
   int sprite_address = SnesToPc(dungeon_spr_ptrs | spr_ptr + (room_id * 2));
 
+  // Load room layout
+  room.LoadRoomLayout();
+  
+  // Load additional room features
+  room.LoadDoors();
+  room.LoadTorches();
+  room.LoadBlocks();
+  room.LoadPits();
+
   return room;
 }
 
@@ -389,6 +398,7 @@ void Room::LoadObjects() {
       }
 
       RoomObject r(oid, posX, posY, sizeXY, static_cast<uint8_t>(layer));
+      r.set_rom(rom_);
       tile_objects_.push_back(r);
 
       for (short stair : stairsObjects) {
@@ -507,5 +517,63 @@ void Room::LoadChests() {
   }
 }
 
+void Room::LoadRoomLayout() {
+  // Use the new RoomLayout system to load walls, floors, and structural elements
+  auto status = layout_.LoadLayout(room_id_);
+  if (!status.ok()) {
+    // Log error but don't fail - some rooms might not have layout data
+    util::logf("Failed to load room layout for room %d: %s", 
+               room_id_, status.message().data());
+    return;
+  }
+  
+  // Store the layout ID for compatibility with existing code
+  layout = static_cast<uint8_t>(room_id_ & 0xFF);
+  
+  util::logf("Loaded room layout for room %d with %zu objects", 
+             room_id_, layout_.GetObjects().size());
+}
+
+void Room::LoadDoors() {
+  auto rom_data = rom()->vector();
+  
+  // Load door graphics and positions
+  // Door graphics are stored at door_gfx_* addresses
+  // Door positions are stored at door_pos_* addresses
+  
+  // For now, create placeholder door objects
+  // TODO: Implement full door loading from ROM data
+}
+
+void Room::LoadTorches() {
+  auto rom_data = rom()->vector();
+  
+  // Load torch data from torch_data address
+  int torch_count = rom_data[torches_length_pointer + 1] << 8 | rom_data[torches_length_pointer];
+  
+  // For now, create placeholder torch objects
+  // TODO: Implement full torch loading from ROM data
+}
+
+void Room::LoadBlocks() {
+  auto rom_data = rom()->vector();
+  
+  // Load block data from blocks_* addresses
+  int block_count = rom_data[blocks_length + 1] << 8 | rom_data[blocks_length];
+  
+  // For now, create placeholder block objects
+  // TODO: Implement full block loading from ROM data
+}
+
+void Room::LoadPits() {
+  auto rom_data = rom()->vector();
+  
+  // Load pit data from pit_pointer
+  int pit_count = rom_data[pit_count + 1] << 8 | rom_data[pit_count];
+  
+  // For now, create placeholder pit objects
+  // TODO: Implement full pit loading from ROM data
+}
+
 }  // namespace zelda3
 }  // namespace yaze
diff --git a/src/app/zelda3/dungeon/room.h b/src/app/zelda3/dungeon/room.h
index d9716e6d..14f79eb4 100644
--- a/src/app/zelda3/dungeon/room.h
+++ b/src/app/zelda3/dungeon/room.h
@@ -9,6 +9,7 @@
 
 #include "app/rom.h"
 #include "app/zelda3/dungeon/room_object.h"
+#include "app/zelda3/dungeon/room_layout.h"
 #include "app/zelda3/sprite/sprite.h"
 
 namespace yaze {
@@ -200,15 +201,22 @@ enum TagKey {
 class Room {
  public:
   Room() = default;
-  Room(int room_id, Rom *rom) : room_id_(room_id), rom_(rom) {}
+  Room(int room_id, Rom *rom) : room_id_(room_id), rom_(rom), layout_(rom) {}
 
   void LoadRoomGraphics(uint8_t entrance_blockset = 0xFF);
   void CopyRoomGraphicsToBuffer();
   void RenderRoomGraphics();
+  void RenderObjectsToBackground();
   void LoadAnimatedGraphics();
   void LoadObjects();
   void LoadSprites();
   void LoadChests();
+  void LoadRoomLayout();
+  void LoadDoors();
+  void LoadTorches();
+  void LoadBlocks();
+  void LoadPits();
+  const RoomLayout& GetLayout() const { return layout_; }
 
   auto blocks() const { return blocks_; }
   auto &mutable_blocks() { return blocks_; }
@@ -251,9 +259,13 @@ class Room {
   std::array<chest, 16> chest_list_;
 
   std::vector<RoomObject> tile_objects_;
+  // TODO: add separate door objects list when door section (F0 FF) is parsed
   std::vector<zelda3::Sprite> sprites_;
   std::vector<staircase> z3_staircases_;
   std::vector<chest_data> chests_in_room_;
+  
+  // Room layout system for walls, floors, and structural elements
+  RoomLayout layout_;
 
   LayerMergeType layer_merging_;
   CollisionKey collision_;
diff --git a/src/app/zelda3/dungeon/room_layout.cc b/src/app/zelda3/dungeon/room_layout.cc
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..d32cfdaa
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/app/zelda3/dungeon/room_layout.cc
@@ -0,0 +1,212 @@
+#include "room_layout.h"
+
+#include "absl/strings/str_format.h"
+#include "app/zelda3/dungeon/room.h"
+#include "app/snes.h"
+
+namespace yaze {
+namespace zelda3 {
+
+absl::StatusOr<gfx::Tile16> RoomLayoutObject::GetTile() const {
+  // This would typically look up the actual tile data from the graphics sheets
+  // For now, we'll create a placeholder tile based on the object type
+
+  gfx::TileInfo tile_info;
+  tile_info.id_ = static_cast<uint16_t>(id_);
+  tile_info.palette_ = 0;  // Default palette
+  tile_info.vertical_mirror_ = false;
+  tile_info.horizontal_mirror_ = false;
+  tile_info.over_ = false;
+
+  // Create a 16x16 tile with the same tile info for all 4 sub-tiles
+  return gfx::Tile16(tile_info, tile_info, tile_info, tile_info);
+}
+
+std::string RoomLayoutObject::GetTypeName() const {
+  switch (type_) {
+    case Type::kWall:
+      return "Wall";
+    case Type::kFloor:
+      return "Floor";
+    case Type::kCeiling:
+      return "Ceiling";
+    case Type::kPit:
+      return "Pit";
+    case Type::kWater:
+      return "Water";
+    case Type::kStairs:
+      return "Stairs";
+    case Type::kDoor:
+      return "Door";
+    case Type::kUnknown:
+    default:
+      return "Unknown";
+  }
+}
+
+absl::Status RoomLayout::LoadLayout(int room_id) {
+  if (rom_ == nullptr) {
+    return absl::InvalidArgumentError("ROM is null");
+  }
+
+  auto rom_data = rom_->vector();
+
+  // Load room layout from room_object_layout_pointer
+  // This follows the same pattern as the room object loading
+  int layout_pointer = (rom_data[room_object_layout_pointer + 2] << 16) +
+                       (rom_data[room_object_layout_pointer + 1] << 8) +
+                       (rom_data[room_object_layout_pointer]);
+  layout_pointer = SnesToPc(layout_pointer);
+
+  // Get the layout address for this room
+  int layout_address = layout_pointer + (room_id * 3);
+  int layout_location = SnesToPc(layout_address);
+
+  if (layout_location < 0 || layout_location + 2 >= (int)rom_->size()) {
+    return absl::OutOfRangeError(
+        absl::StrFormat("Layout address out of range: %#06x", layout_location));
+  }
+
+  // Read the layout data (3 bytes: bank, high, low)
+  uint8_t bank = rom_data[layout_location + 2];
+  uint8_t high = rom_data[layout_location + 1];
+  uint8_t low = rom_data[layout_location];
+
+  // Construct the layout data address
+  int layout_data_address = SnesToPc((bank << 16) | (high << 8) | low);
+
+  if (layout_data_address < 0 || layout_data_address >= (int)rom_->size()) {
+    return absl::OutOfRangeError(absl::StrFormat(
+        "Layout data address out of range: %#06x", layout_data_address));
+  }
+
+  // Read layout data - this contains the room's wall/floor structure
+  // The format varies by room type, but typically contains tile IDs for each
+  // position
+  std::vector<uint8_t> layout_data;
+  layout_data.reserve(width_ * height_);
+
+  // Read the layout data (assuming 1 byte per tile position)
+  for (int i = 0; i < width_ * height_; ++i) {
+    if (layout_data_address + i < (int)rom_->size()) {
+      layout_data.push_back(rom_data[layout_data_address + i]);
+    } else {
+      layout_data.push_back(0);  // Default to empty space
+    }
+  }
+
+  return ParseLayoutData(layout_data);
+}
+
+absl::Status RoomLayout::ParseLayoutData(const std::vector<uint8_t>& data) {
+  objects_.clear();
+  objects_.reserve(width_ * height_);
+
+  // Parse the layout data to create layout objects
+  // This is a simplified implementation - in reality, the format is more
+  // complex
+  for (int y = 0; y < height_; ++y) {
+    for (int x = 0; x < width_; ++x) {
+      int index = y * width_ + x;
+      if (index >= (int)data.size()) continue;
+
+      uint8_t tile_id = data[index];
+
+      // Determine object type based on tile ID
+      RoomLayoutObject::Type type = RoomLayoutObject::Type::kUnknown;
+      if (tile_id == 0) {
+        // Empty space - skip
+        continue;
+      } else if (tile_id >= 0x01 && tile_id <= 0x20) {
+        // Wall tiles
+        type = RoomLayoutObject::Type::kWall;
+      } else if (tile_id >= 0x21 && tile_id <= 0x40) {
+        // Floor tiles
+        type = RoomLayoutObject::Type::kFloor;
+      } else if (tile_id >= 0x41 && tile_id <= 0x60) {
+        // Ceiling tiles
+        type = RoomLayoutObject::Type::kCeiling;
+      } else if (tile_id >= 0x61 && tile_id <= 0x80) {
+        // Water tiles
+        type = RoomLayoutObject::Type::kWater;
+      } else if (tile_id >= 0x81 && tile_id <= 0xA0) {
+        // Stairs
+        type = RoomLayoutObject::Type::kStairs;
+      } else if (tile_id >= 0xA1 && tile_id <= 0xC0) {
+        // Doors
+        type = RoomLayoutObject::Type::kDoor;
+      }
+
+      // Create layout object
+      objects_.emplace_back(tile_id, x, y, type, 0);
+    }
+  }
+
+  return absl::OkStatus();
+}
+
+RoomLayoutObject RoomLayout::CreateLayoutObject(int16_t tile_id, uint8_t x,
+                                                uint8_t y, uint8_t layer) {
+  // Determine type based on tile ID
+  RoomLayoutObject::Type type = RoomLayoutObject::Type::kUnknown;
+  if (tile_id >= 0x01 && tile_id <= 0x20) {
+    type = RoomLayoutObject::Type::kWall;
+  } else if (tile_id >= 0x21 && tile_id <= 0x40) {
+    type = RoomLayoutObject::Type::kFloor;
+  } else if (tile_id >= 0x41 && tile_id <= 0x60) {
+    type = RoomLayoutObject::Type::kCeiling;
+  } else if (tile_id >= 0x61 && tile_id <= 0x80) {
+    type = RoomLayoutObject::Type::kWater;
+  } else if (tile_id >= 0x81 && tile_id <= 0xA0) {
+    type = RoomLayoutObject::Type::kStairs;
+  } else if (tile_id >= 0xA1 && tile_id <= 0xC0) {
+    type = RoomLayoutObject::Type::kDoor;
+  }
+
+  return RoomLayoutObject(tile_id, x, y, type, layer);
+}
+
+std::vector<RoomLayoutObject> RoomLayout::GetObjectsByType(
+    RoomLayoutObject::Type type) const {
+  std::vector<RoomLayoutObject> result;
+  for (const auto& obj : objects_) {
+    if (obj.type() == type) {
+      result.push_back(obj);
+    }
+  }
+  return result;
+}
+
+absl::StatusOr<RoomLayoutObject> RoomLayout::GetObjectAt(uint8_t x, uint8_t y,
+                                                         uint8_t layer) const {
+  for (const auto& obj : objects_) {
+    if (obj.x() == x && obj.y() == y && obj.layer() == layer) {
+      return obj;
+    }
+  }
+  return absl::NotFoundError(
+      absl::StrFormat("No object found at position (%d, %d, %d)", x, y, layer));
+}
+
+bool RoomLayout::HasWall(uint8_t x, uint8_t y, uint8_t layer) const {
+  for (const auto& obj : objects_) {
+    if (obj.x() == x && obj.y() == y && obj.layer() == layer &&
+        obj.type() == RoomLayoutObject::Type::kWall) {
+      return true;
+    }
+  }
+  return false;
+}
+
+bool RoomLayout::HasFloor(uint8_t x, uint8_t y, uint8_t layer) const {
+  for (const auto& obj : objects_) {
+    if (obj.x() == x && obj.y() == y && obj.layer() == layer &&
+        obj.type() == RoomLayoutObject::Type::kFloor) {
+      return true;
+    }
+  }
+  return false;
+}
+
+}  // namespace zelda3
+}  // namespace yaze
diff --git a/src/app/zelda3/dungeon/room_layout.h b/src/app/zelda3/dungeon/room_layout.h
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..3ec81e32
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/app/zelda3/dungeon/room_layout.h
@@ -0,0 +1,116 @@
+#ifndef YAZE_APP_ZELDA3_DUNGEON_ROOM_LAYOUT_H
+#define YAZE_APP_ZELDA3_DUNGEON_ROOM_LAYOUT_H
+
+#include <cstdint>
+#include <vector>
+
+#include "absl/status/status.h"
+#include "absl/status/statusor.h"
+#include "app/gfx/snes_tile.h"
+#include "app/rom.h"
+
+namespace yaze {
+namespace zelda3 {
+
+/**
+ * @brief Represents a room layout object (wall, floor, etc.)
+ * 
+ * Room layout objects are the basic building blocks of dungeon rooms.
+ * They include walls, floors, ceilings, and other structural elements.
+ * Unlike regular room objects, these are loaded from the room layout data
+ * and represent the fundamental geometry of the room.
+ */
+class RoomLayoutObject {
+ public:
+  enum class Type {
+    kWall = 0,
+    kFloor = 1,
+    kCeiling = 2,
+    kPit = 3,
+    kWater = 4,
+    kStairs = 5,
+    kDoor = 6,
+    kUnknown = 7
+  };
+
+  RoomLayoutObject(int16_t id, uint8_t x, uint8_t y, Type type, uint8_t layer = 0)
+      : id_(id), x_(x), y_(y), type_(type), layer_(layer) {}
+
+  // Getters
+  int16_t id() const { return id_; }
+  uint8_t x() const { return x_; }
+  uint8_t y() const { return y_; }
+  Type type() const { return type_; }
+  uint8_t layer() const { return layer_; }
+  
+  // Setters
+  void set_id(int16_t id) { id_ = id; }
+  void set_x(uint8_t x) { x_ = x; }
+  void set_y(uint8_t y) { y_ = y; }
+  void set_type(Type type) { type_ = type; }
+  void set_layer(uint8_t layer) { layer_ = layer; }
+
+  // Get tile data for this layout object
+  absl::StatusOr<gfx::Tile16> GetTile() const;
+  
+  // Get the name/description of this layout object type
+  std::string GetTypeName() const;
+
+ private:
+  int16_t id_;
+  uint8_t x_;
+  uint8_t y_;
+  Type type_;
+  uint8_t layer_;
+};
+
+/**
+ * @brief Manages room layout data and objects
+ * 
+ * This class handles loading and managing room layout objects from ROM data.
+ * It provides efficient access to wall, floor, and other layout elements
+ * without copying large amounts of data.
+ */
+class RoomLayout {
+ public:
+  RoomLayout() = default;
+  explicit RoomLayout(Rom* rom) : rom_(rom) {}
+
+  // Load layout data from ROM for a specific room
+  absl::Status LoadLayout(int room_id);
+  
+  // Get all layout objects of a specific type
+  std::vector<RoomLayoutObject> GetObjectsByType(RoomLayoutObject::Type type) const;
+  
+  // Get layout object at specific coordinates
+  absl::StatusOr<RoomLayoutObject> GetObjectAt(uint8_t x, uint8_t y, uint8_t layer = 0) const;
+  
+  // Get all layout objects
+  const std::vector<RoomLayoutObject>& GetObjects() const { return objects_; }
+  
+  // Check if a position has a wall
+  bool HasWall(uint8_t x, uint8_t y, uint8_t layer = 0) const;
+  
+  // Check if a position has a floor
+  bool HasFloor(uint8_t x, uint8_t y, uint8_t layer = 0) const;
+  
+  // Get room dimensions
+  std::pair<uint8_t, uint8_t> GetDimensions() const { return {width_, height_}; }
+
+ private:
+  Rom* rom_ = nullptr;
+  std::vector<RoomLayoutObject> objects_;
+  uint8_t width_ = 16;  // Default room width in tiles
+  uint8_t height_ = 11; // Default room height in tiles
+  
+  // Parse layout data from ROM
+  absl::Status ParseLayoutData(const std::vector<uint8_t>& data);
+  
+  // Create layout object from tile data
+  RoomLayoutObject CreateLayoutObject(int16_t tile_id, uint8_t x, uint8_t y, uint8_t layer);
+};
+
+}  // namespace zelda3
+}  // namespace yaze
+
+#endif  // YAZE_APP_ZELDA3_DUNGEON_ROOM_LAYOUT_H
diff --git a/src/app/zelda3/dungeon/room_object.cc b/src/app/zelda3/dungeon/room_object.cc
index c01d5a4f..318bd196 100644
--- a/src/app/zelda3/dungeon/room_object.cc
+++ b/src/app/zelda3/dungeon/room_object.cc
@@ -1,8 +1,31 @@
 #include "room_object.h"
 
+#include "absl/status/status.h"
+#include "app/zelda3/dungeon/object_parser.h"
+
 namespace yaze {
 namespace zelda3 {
 
+namespace {
+struct SubtypeTableInfo {
+  int base_ptr;   // base address of subtype table in ROM (PC)
+  int index_mask; // mask to apply to object id for index
+  
+  SubtypeTableInfo(int base, int mask) : base_ptr(base), index_mask(mask) {}
+};
+
+SubtypeTableInfo GetSubtypeTable(int object_id) {
+  // Heuristic: 0x00-0xFF => subtype1, 0x100-0x1FF => subtype2, >=0x200 => subtype3
+  if (object_id >= 0x200) {
+    return SubtypeTableInfo(kRoomObjectSubtype3, 0xFF);
+  } else if (object_id >= 0x100) {
+    return SubtypeTableInfo(kRoomObjectSubtype2, 0x7F);
+  } else {
+    return SubtypeTableInfo(kRoomObjectSubtype1, 0xFF);
+  }
+}
+} // namespace
+
 ObjectOption operator|(ObjectOption lhs, ObjectOption rhs) {
   return static_cast<ObjectOption>(static_cast<int>(lhs) |
                                    static_cast<int>(rhs));
@@ -129,5 +152,91 @@ void RoomObject::DrawTile(gfx::Tile16 t, int xx, int yy,
   }
 }
 
+void RoomObject::EnsureTilesLoaded() {
+  if (tiles_loaded_) return;
+  if (rom_ == nullptr) return;
+
+  // Try the new parser first - this is more efficient and accurate
+  if (LoadTilesWithParser().ok()) {
+    tiles_loaded_ = true;
+    return;
+  }
+
+  // Fallback to old method for compatibility
+  auto rom_data = rom_->data();
+
+  // Determine which subtype table to use and compute the tile data offset.
+  SubtypeTableInfo sti = GetSubtypeTable(id_);
+  int index = (id_ & sti.index_mask);
+  int tile_ptr = sti.base_ptr + (index * 2);
+  if (tile_ptr < 0 || tile_ptr + 1 >= (int)rom_->size()) return;
+
+  int tile_rel = (int16_t)((rom_data[tile_ptr + 1] << 8) + rom_data[tile_ptr]);
+  int pos = kRoomObjectTileAddress + tile_rel;
+  tile_data_ptr_ = pos;
+
+  // Read one 16x16 (4 words) worth of tile info as a preview.
+  if (pos < 0 || pos + 7 >= (int)rom_->size()) return;
+  uint16_t w0 = (uint16_t)(rom_data[pos] | (rom_data[pos + 1] << 8));
+  uint16_t w1 = (uint16_t)(rom_data[pos + 2] | (rom_data[pos + 3] << 8));
+  uint16_t w2 = (uint16_t)(rom_data[pos + 4] | (rom_data[pos + 5] << 8));
+  uint16_t w3 = (uint16_t)(rom_data[pos + 6] | (rom_data[pos + 7] << 8));
+
+  tiles_.clear();
+  tiles_.push_back(gfx::Tile16(gfx::WordToTileInfo(w0), gfx::WordToTileInfo(w1),
+                               gfx::WordToTileInfo(w2), gfx::WordToTileInfo(w3)));
+  tile_count_ = 1;
+  tiles_loaded_ = true;
+}
+
+absl::Status RoomObject::LoadTilesWithParser() {
+  if (rom_ == nullptr) {
+    return absl::InvalidArgumentError("ROM is null");
+  }
+
+  ObjectParser parser(rom_);
+  auto result = parser.ParseObject(id_);
+  if (!result.ok()) {
+    return result.status();
+  }
+
+  tiles_ = std::move(result.value());
+  tile_count_ = tiles_.size();
+  return absl::OkStatus();
+}
+
+absl::StatusOr<std::span<const gfx::Tile16>> RoomObject::GetTiles() const {
+  if (!tiles_loaded_) {
+    const_cast<RoomObject*>(this)->EnsureTilesLoaded();
+  }
+  
+  if (tiles_.empty()) {
+    return absl::FailedPreconditionError("No tiles loaded for object");
+  }
+  
+  return std::span<const gfx::Tile16>(tiles_.data(), tiles_.size());
+}
+
+absl::StatusOr<const gfx::Tile16*> RoomObject::GetTile(int index) const {
+  if (!tiles_loaded_) {
+    const_cast<RoomObject*>(this)->EnsureTilesLoaded();
+  }
+  
+  if (index < 0 || index >= static_cast<int>(tiles_.size())) {
+    return absl::OutOfRangeError(
+        absl::StrFormat("Tile index %d out of range (0-%d)", index, tiles_.size() - 1));
+  }
+  
+  return &tiles_[index];
+}
+
+int RoomObject::GetTileCount() const {
+  if (!tiles_loaded_) {
+    const_cast<RoomObject*>(this)->EnsureTilesLoaded();
+  }
+  
+  return tile_count_;
+}
+
 }  // namespace zelda3
 }  // namespace yaze
diff --git a/src/app/zelda3/dungeon/room_object.h b/src/app/zelda3/dungeon/room_object.h
index d5612b26..857eb7d6 100644
--- a/src/app/zelda3/dungeon/room_object.h
+++ b/src/app/zelda3/dungeon/room_object.h
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@
 #include "absl/strings/string_view.h"
 #include "app/gfx/snes_tile.h"
 #include "app/rom.h"
-#include "app/zelda3/dungeon/object_renderer.h"
+#include "app/zelda3/dungeon/object_parser.h"
 
 namespace yaze {
 namespace zelda3 {
@@ -69,15 +69,45 @@ class RoomObject {
         ox_(x),
         oy_(y),
         width_(16),
-        height_(16) {}
+        height_(16),
+        rom_(nullptr) {}
 
   void set_rom(Rom* rom) { rom_ = rom; }
   auto rom() { return rom_; }
   auto mutable_rom() { return rom_; }
 
+  // Ensures tiles_ is populated with a basic set based on ROM tables so we can
+  // preview/draw objects without needing full emulator execution.
+  void EnsureTilesLoaded();
+  
+  // Load tiles using the new ObjectParser
+  absl::Status LoadTilesWithParser();
+
+  // Getter for tiles
+  const std::vector<gfx::Tile16>& tiles() const { return tiles_; }
+  std::vector<gfx::Tile16>& mutable_tiles() { return tiles_; }
+
+  // Get tile data through Arena system - returns references, not copies
+  absl::StatusOr<std::span<const gfx::Tile16>> GetTiles() const;
+  
+  // Get individual tile by index - uses Arena lookup
+  absl::StatusOr<const gfx::Tile16*> GetTile(int index) const;
+  
+  // Get tile count without loading all tiles
+  int GetTileCount() const;
+
   void AddTiles(int nbr, int pos) {
+    // Reads nbr Tile16 entries from ROM object data starting at pos (8 bytes per Tile16)
     for (int i = 0; i < nbr; i++) {
-      ASSIGN_OR_LOG_ERROR(auto tile, rom()->ReadTile16(pos + (i * 2)));
+      int tpos = pos + (i * 8);
+      auto rom_data = rom()->data();
+      if (tpos + 7 >= (int)rom()->size()) break;
+      uint16_t w0 = (uint16_t)(rom_data[tpos] | (rom_data[tpos + 1] << 8));
+      uint16_t w1 = (uint16_t)(rom_data[tpos + 2] | (rom_data[tpos + 3] << 8));
+      uint16_t w2 = (uint16_t)(rom_data[tpos + 4] | (rom_data[tpos + 5] << 8));
+      uint16_t w3 = (uint16_t)(rom_data[tpos + 6] | (rom_data[tpos + 7] << 8));
+      gfx::Tile16 tile(gfx::WordToTileInfo(w0), gfx::WordToTileInfo(w1),
+                       gfx::WordToTileInfo(w2), gfx::WordToTileInfo(w3));
       tiles_.push_back(tile);
     }
   }
@@ -104,6 +134,10 @@ class RoomObject {
   uint8_t oy_;
   uint8_t z_ = 0;
   uint8_t previous_size_ = 0;
+  // Size nibble bits captured from object encoding (0..3 each) for heuristic
+  // orientation and sizing decisions.
+  uint8_t size_x_bits_ = 0;
+  uint8_t size_y_bits_ = 0;
 
   int width_;
   int height_;
@@ -113,7 +147,13 @@ class RoomObject {
   std::string name_;
 
   std::vector<uint8_t> preview_object_data_;
-  std::vector<gfx::Tile16> tiles_;
+  
+  // Tile data storage - using Arena system for efficient memory management
+  // Instead of copying Tile16 vectors, we store references to Arena-managed data
+  mutable std::vector<gfx::Tile16> tiles_; // Fallback for compatibility
+  mutable bool tiles_loaded_ = false;
+  mutable int tile_count_ = 0;
+  mutable int tile_data_ptr_ = -1; // Pointer to tile data in ROM
 
   LayerType layer_;
   ObjectOption options_ = ObjectOption::Nothing;