Detailed Game Comparisons

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

• EarthBound / MOTHER 2 Translation Comparison

  Let's explore this historic game localization in incredible detail!
  Pages: 46

• Final Fantasy IV Translation Comparison

  The journey to explore Final Fantasy II/IV's original localization begins!
  Pages: 32

• Final Fantasy VI Translation Comparison

  Let's look at the Japanese script and the SNES / GBA / Fan / Google translations all at once!
  Pages: 16

• MOTHER 3 Translation Comparison

  A new journey begins as we take a look at the MOTHER 3 fan translation!
  Pages: 7

• Seiken Densetsu / Final Fantasy Adventure Translation Comparison

  Let's compare the 1991 English translation of Seiken Densetsu with the original Japanese script!
  Pages: 1

• Super Mario Bros. Translation Comparison

  Let's explore the localization of this all-time video game classic!
  Pages: 7

• The Legend of Zelda Translation Comparison

  Let's examine the localization of a revered classic: the first Legend of Zelda game!
  Pages: 12

• AVGN Translation Topics

  He took you back to the past, and now I'm gonna take you to Japan!
  Pages: 5

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Comparison Galleries

These are simpler game translation comparisons displayed in a gallery format. Noteworthy changes are highlighted and explained with image captions.

• Mega Man (Japanese / English) [FC/NES]

  Screenshots, comparisons, and save files from both versions of the original Rockman/Megaman game.

• Mega Man II (Japanese / English) [FC/NES]

  132 side-by-side screenshots and 14 save-states from the original Japanese and English versions of Mega Man II.

• Mega Man III (Japanese / English) [FC/NES]

  14 save-states and over 130 side-by-side images from the Japanese and English versions of Mega Man III.

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Live Comparisons

These game translation comparisons are done in a more casual streaming format that allows for live commentary and interactions with viewers.

• Final Fantasy VI Translation Comparison

  Japanese script vs. SNES/GBA/Fan/Google translations!
  Videos: 18      Duration: 55 hours, 2 minutes

• Super Mario RPG

  I invented some nifty new technology to help us examine this classic's localization in great detail!
  Videos: 13      Duration: 24 hours, 15 minutes

• Final Fantasy Adventure Translation Comparison

  Live translation comparison with info & details never found in English before!
  Videos: 7      Duration: 15 hours, 13 minutes

• Breath of Fire II

  Let's play Breath of Fire II and check out the details of its English translation! (Comparisons begin w/ Part 6)
  Videos: 21      Duration: 38 hours, 6 minutes

• The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past

  Let's have some fun as we compare the Japanese and English differences in this smash-hit from Nintendo!
  Videos: 10      Duration: 16 hours, 26 minutes

• The Legend of Zelda: Ancient Stone Tablets

  Let's play this forgotten Zelda game and compare the fan translation with the original script!
  Videos: 3      Duration: 5 hours, 43 minutes

• Super Mario Odyssey

  Let's play this immense game in both languages and compare their text differences!
  Videos: 12      Duration: 30 hours, 30 minutes

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