Localization Roundup #6
Includes: fan outrage in other countries' translations, a legendary visual novel is getting translated, localized game demo mistakes, unreleased game ads.
Seiken Densetsu / Final Fantasy Adventure Translation Comparison
Let's compare the 1991 English translation of Seiken Densetsu with the original Japanese script!
Seiken Densetsu 1 – Scrapped Ideas & Dev Comments
While researching Final Fantasy Adventure for my translation comparison, I found a lot of neat behind-the-scenes info!
Squall’s “Whatever” Line in Japanese Final Fantasy VIII
The English version of Final Fantasy VIII is filled with the phrase "whatever". What was the Japanese version like?
The Bananas in Final Fantasy Legend II Are Actually Drugs
This is a classic example of the type of content changes that Nintendo forced back in the 1990s.
The Final Fantasy VII “Retard” Line in Japanese
This is an infamous line in the English translation, but what did it say in the Japanese version?
The Pop Culture-Obsessed Monsters in Japanese Super Mario RPG
The Japanese version of Super Mario RPG is filled with references that were lost in translation.
The Unexpected Abe Lincoln Reference in Secret of Mana
Was this reference added into the English script? What did the original Japanese text say? Let's take a look.
This Be Bad Translation #09, Sloppy Mobile & PC Ports!
When classic games get ports or remakes, weird little mistakes sneak into their translations sometimes.
What Happened When I Auto-Translated the Official Final Fantasy Browser Game
This official browser game was only released in Japanese - here's what happens when you auto-translate it.