These in-depth game comparisons have their own dedicated sections on the Legends of Localization site.

• Bubsy’s Translation Into Japanese

  Let's examine this 1993 American game localized into Japanese.

• EarthBound / MOTHER 2 Translation Comparison

  Let's explore this highly influential game translation from 1995.

• Final Fantasy Adventure / Seiken Densetsu Translation Comparison

  Let's examine this classic game translation from 1991.

• Final Fantasy IV Translation Comparison

  This famous game from 1991 still gets re-translated every few years.

• Final Fantasy VI Translation Comparison

  This iconic game from 1994 still gets re-translated every few years.

• Miscellaneous AVGN Translation Topics

  Let's see how some classic retro games were received in Japan.

• MOTHER 3 Translation Comparison

  Let's explore the early parts of the 2008 MOTHER 3 fan translation.

• Super Mario Bros. Translation Comparison

  Let's examine this early Japanese-to-English game localization from 1985.

• The Legend of Zelda Translation Comparison

  Let's explore this 1987 milestone in Nintendo game localization.

• Zero Wing Translation Comparison

  This face of bad game translation worldwide was born in 1991.

Other Translation Dissections

I’ve analyzed other video game translations in detail too, just not always with a “comparison” part:

• Breath of Fire II (Super NES) Localization Review

  Just how "bad" is this notorious Capcom translation from 1995?

• Final Fantasy 1 Official Browser Game with Auto-Translation

  This official browser game is Japanese-only, but technology doesn't care.

• Sword Art Online: Hollow Fragment Translation Analysis

  Let's explore this infamous translation disaster from 2014.

• [Stream VOD] Breath of Fire II Translation Comparison

  Let's play one of the most notorious game translations of all time!

• [Stream VOD] Final Fantasy IV Machine Translation

  Let's use FFIV to play around and learn about machine translation technology!

• [Stream VOD] Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (SFC, SNES, GBA JPN, GBA EU) Translation Comparison

  The GBA ports have notably different text - let's find it all!

• [Stream VOD] Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (SNES) Translation Comparison

  This absolute classic has many translation differences and upgrades.

• [Stream VOD] Super Mario Odyssey Translation Comparison

  Let's scour this immense game for screenshots and text!

• [Stream VOD] Super Mario RPG Translation Comparison

  New technology lets us examine this translation in a new way!