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So this is my project for 09. I hunted down a couple dozen fan translations of games that aren't available over here. I'm not going to tell you where to grab the games, just whether it's worth it or not. Reviews will be linked to in the first post,and will be screencap heavy, for those wondering about whether I hate your bandwidth or not.

Reviews will be about the translations themselves (the font, the translation, and in some cases, the voice work), as well as the games. My goal first and foremost is to identify who this game will be fun for, not whether it's a good game or not. We can enjoy games without them being masterpieces (See: Halo.)

Below are all the games I have to offer. Included if possible is a link to a Wikipedia page for info on the game. Secondarily, I'll link to a fansite, if no wikipedia exists or if the page sucks balls. These are to help you pick a game you may not know diddly-s**t about. I'll also have a little snippet of my own input on these.


These are the ones I've got, all I'm looking to add to that stack is DQ 5, FE 3 and 4, and maybe some NES translations if I can find a stable emulator, as well as one super secret game I'm really excited to play. Blue is what I'm playing, green is what's on the docket, red is requested stuff. You can request stuff that's on the docket, I'll bold it or something and list who requested it. Similarly, if s**t's in blue and you want to see a review faster for it than others, let me know. REQUESTS SHOULD BE DONE IN THREAD. Mostly so this thing stays on the front page. xd


Bahamut Lagoon (SNES) Wiki Rpg classics shrine
I gave this one a test spin last night, it looks interesting. Squad based combat in a strategy RPG setting. And this is the one the may or may not be related to Blood of Bahamut.
Clock Tower (SNES) Wiki
Ah, ********. I am not looking forward to reviewing this one. I am going to pee myself at least once. I do not do well with Survival horror, and apparently this is like the scariest 16 bit game ever.
Fire Emblem: Fuuin No Tsurugi (GBA) Wiki
Yeah, yeah, no surprise, I'm doing a Fire Emblem review. This is the one with Roy, who is a giant p***y of a Lord. Anyways, if I can ever get past Chapter 10, I'll do a deeper review, but expect a review forthcoming soon if I can't. Hardest. Chapter. EVER. f**
Front Mission (SNES)Wiki
Oh God, I've wanted to get into this series for ******** ages now. SRPG+ Mechs? Yesplz. I tinkered with it a little last night and it looked fantastic. Gonna devour the ******** out of this one.
Go Go Ackman (SNES) Wiki
God damn, Toriyama had his fingers in a lot of s**t in the SNES days. This one looks funny as s**t, though, like Sandland was (my favorite Toriyama manga.)
Gundam Wing: Endless Duel (SNES) Wiki
Okay, don't freak out...but this is a ******** fun anime fighter. It's not super deep, but it's fun. More coming soon.
Hajime No Ippo (GBA) Wiki
Holy crap, TWO fun anime fighting games in a row. I believe this one had a Wii version hit recently, and this one has the same formula: PANCH-OUT+ DBZ. As a fan of Ultimate Muscle and stuff like this, I'm excited. If I can learn how to ******** PLAY it. No tutorial or anything.
Live a Live (SNES) Wiki Kickass fansite.
Besides having the coolest title ever, this one takes RPG gaming to very different setting. READY TO WRASSLE BOY?!
Mother 3 (GBA, DURH) (seriously, do you need info or a link for this one?)
Seriously. SRSLYYYYYYY Requested by Otawara.
Radical Dreamers (SNES) Wiki
Sadly, not the Chrono Trigger fan sequel, but just as good! This is the visual style novel game that inspired Chrono Cross! If you're a fan of either you're downloading this right now anyways, so I'll stop talking. Reviewed on 1/22/09. Available on Page 2.
Seiken Densetsu 3 (SNES) Wiki Fansite that doesn't seem aware that a good translation is around.
DON'T CALL IT SECRET OF MANA 2. JUST DON'T. Fans call it World of Mana, apparently.
Star Ocean (SNES) Wiki FantasyAnime
Okay, the translation I'm playing actually went above and beyond and translated the shitty 16 bit voicework too. Badass. This game is gorgeous, too. Too bad it's all ******** OKAY I WON'T SPOIL STAR OCEAN 3 s**t
Tales of Phantasia (SNES) Wiki'd Tales Wiki'd as well
Sadly, DeJap stopped translating before they could get to the voices. But it still plays like sweet, sweet gravy.
Feedback is always appreciated.


Full reviews coming soon.

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Mother 3 GBA.

I'll think about it, but I'm going to say no for now.

xd I know, I know. That one's just on there so I can get around to playing it.



You can request whatever the hell you like, honestly. The only reasons I would consider not taking a request seriously would be like the above- everyone's either already played it, or everyone will be playing soon. (Like Cave Story, hopefully, but I'll get around to that one anyways.

If I weren't to have any classes, I would see myself doing a game like Clock Tower towards the middle, with some of the more obscure JRPGs towards the end. But requests are there to bump a review up, essentially.

Actually, Jump Ultimate Stars is a good idea, provided it's for GBA.

I'll put it on my list of things to do after I finish Fire Emblem


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Roy IS awful. The worst lord in the series.

Why do you think he wasn't in Brawl?