Once again, we're delving into the ethically dubious practice of ROM hacking (and ROM having), this time for the Japanese release of Final Fantasy IV. Impatient fans have been translating the game's script since the 3D remake's release last month, and they have already released a "semi-final beta" translation patch with most of the description text now in English! According to the group's progress table, only a few sections still need translation (e.g. monster descriptions, location names), so a full and final English patch doesn't seem too far off. A Translation Wiki is also available for those missing bits or for those of you who'd rather pass on using the patch altogether.
Square Enix has yet to announce its plans for Final Fantasy IV's release outside of Japan. Our best guess? Mid-to-late 2008.
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1-03-2008 @ 6:54PM
James said...
http://gbatemp.net/index.php?s=dc04f35faf32c94f2181f5cfefb8e42e&showtopic=69248
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1-03-2008 @ 11:02PM
impact24 said...
Last time I was in the forums, I don't think the patch was focusing on the story translation (yet)...but rather names, menus, spells, etc.
Personally, the most exciting thing going on in gbatemp right now is the Jump Ulimate Stars translation. The community is also nice there...there's a good feeling of working together on things.
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1-03-2008 @ 11:14PM
Eric Caoili said...
you're right -- unfortunately, belmontslayer and the rest of the translation team are NOT currently working on the story text. belmontslayer contacted us to let us know, and the post should now reflect that fact.
1-08-2008 @ 5:13PM
Glad said...
Well, I've finally got enough reason to join DSfanboy. I've been lurking forever, but...
Well, I contributed to this patch. Not in anything big, but I suggested they use the classic versions of spells and items (I.E. Ice, Ice2, Ice3, FenixDown, etc.) for added cleanliness. Before they just used something like "Blzga"
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1-08-2008 @ 5:14PM
Glad said...
Hey, you still kinda screwed up.
"Impatient fans have been translating the game's script..."
Script.
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1-12-2008 @ 12:54AM
valna said...
Hmm Good! My thing is the text smear to the screen whenever i use a command in battle or when im useing the menu screen.
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