Fan Translated Masterpieces

Classic lost games that got translated into English/translations that were masterful

Games that got an official translation later will be noted as such. Some games are marked T for weird transphobia in the game's content.

56 Games

Mother 3
Mother 3
The one and only. Tomato, Chewy, and Jeffman. GBA.

http://www.romhacking.net/translations/1333/

Major T.
Boku no Natsuyasumi 2: Umi no Bouken-hen
Boku no Natsuyasumi 2: Umi no Bouken-hen
Hilltop Games. PS2.

https://www.patreon.com/posts/boku-no-2-patch-92070798
Boku no Natsuyasumi 2: Umi no Bouken-hen
Boku no Natsuyasumi 2: Umi no Bouken-hen
Hilltop Works. PS2.

https://www.patreon.com/posts/boku-no-2-patch-92070798
Ace Attorney Investigations 2
Ace Attorney Investigations 2
Auryn. NDS.

https://gbatemp.net/threads/ace-attorney-investigation-2-prosecutors-path-final-release.367451/.
Umineko no Naku Koro ni
Umineko no Naku Koro ni
Fan translated by team Witch Hunt. Helped with the official release.
Garage: Bad Dream Adventure
Garage: Bad Dream Adventure
Not a fan translation: you can buy it on Androids and iOS now!
Live A Live
Live A Live
Team Aeon Genesis. SNES.

http://www.romhacking.net/translations/381/
The Great Ace Attorney: Adventures
The Great Ace Attorney: Adventures
Scarlet Study. 3DS.

https://scarletstudy.gq/
Linda Cube Again
Linda Cube Again
Esper Knight. PSX.

https://www.romhacking.net/translations/7202/
Napple Tale: Arsia in Daydream
Napple Tale: Arsia in Daydream
Cargodin. Dreamcast.

http://www.romhacking.net/translations/5091/
Kurohyou 2: Ryu ga Gotoku Asura-hen
Kurohyou 2: Ryu ga Gotoku Asura-hen
Team K4L. PSP.

https://www.teamk4l.com/project-download
Racing Lagoon
Racing Lagoon
Hilltop. PS1.

http://www.romhacking.net/translations/6352/
Kaeru no Tame ni Kane wa Naru
Kaeru no Tame ni Kane wa Naru
or "For the Frog the Bell Tolls"

ryanbgstl. Gameboy.

http://www.romhacking.net/translations/1623/
Fushigi no Dungeon 2: Fuurai no Shiren
Fushigi no Dungeon 2: Fuurai no Shiren
ozidual. N64.

http://www.romhacking.net/translations/6293/
L.O.L.: Lack of Love
L.O.L.: Lack of Love
Rolly. Dreamcast.

http://www.romhacking.net/translations/5387/
Wonder Project J2: Corlo no Mori no Josette
Wonder Project J2: Corlo no Mori no Josette
Ryu. N64.

http://www.romhacking.net/translations/1074/.
Bulk Slash
Bulk Slash
Burntends. Sega Saturn

https://twitter.com/burntends2/status/1469450846702387203
Special praise given to the efforts to dub the game too.
Sakura Taisen
Sakura Taisen
NoahSteam. Sega Saturn.

http://www.romhacking.net/translations/5318/
Rent-A-Hero No. 1
Rent-A-Hero No. 1
Vincent NL. Dreamcast.

https://www.romhacking.net/translations/6925/
Zero: Tsukihami no Kamen
Zero: Tsukihami no Kamen
Now replaced with an official release.

Tempus. Wii.

http://www.romhacking.net/translations/2044/
Policenauts
Policenauts
JunkerHQ. PSX and SAT.

https://www.romhacking.net/translations/1422/

https://www.romhacking.net/translations/2744/

Minor T.
Kurohyou: Ryuu ga Gotoku Shinshou
Kurohyou: Ryuu ga Gotoku Shinshou
Team 4KL. PSP

https://www.teamk4l.com/kurohyou

PSP.
ActRaiser
ActRaiser
Team Aeon Genesis. SNES.

http://www.romhacking.net/translations/1063/
Clock Tower
Clock Tower
Team Aeon Genesis. SNES.

http://www.romhacking.net/translations/302/.
Captain Rainbow
Captain Rainbow
MarkAss. Wii.

http://www.romhacking.net/translations/5603/.

Major T.
Dr. Slump
Dr. Slump
Hilltop PS1.

https://www.romhacking.net/translations/6082/.
Radical Dreamers: Le Trésor Interdit
Radical Dreamers: Le Trésor Interdit
Demiforce. SNES.

http://www.romhacking.net/translations/403/.
Rudra no Hihou
Rudra no Hihou
Team Aeon Genesis. SNES

http://www.romhacking.net/translations/669/
Zettai Zetsumei Toshi 3: Kowareyuku Machi to Kanojo no Uta
Zettai Zetsumei Toshi 3: Kowareyuku Machi to Kanojo no Uta
aka Disaster Report 3

GeoCity Productions. PSP.

https://www.romhacking.net/translations/6606/
Tomato Adventure
Tomato Adventure
Unknown W. Brackets GBA.

http://www.romhacking.net/translations/6181/
Yarudora Series Vol. 1: Double Cast
Yarudora Series Vol. 1: Double Cast
Cargodin. PSP.

http://www.romhacking.net/translations/5777/
Fire Emblem: The Binding Blade
Fire Emblem: The Binding Blade
Dark Twikitri Net Translation Division. GBA.

http://www.romhacking.net/translations/854/.
Mirrors
Mirrors
Nebulous Translations. PC-88.

http://www.romhacking.net/translations/6263/
Custom Robo
Custom Robo
Star Trinket. N64.

http://www.romhacking.net/translations/3237/.
Wonder Project J: Kikai no Shounen Pino
Wonder Project J: Kikai no Shounen Pino
Wakd Hacks. SNES.

http://www.romhacking.net/translations/497/
Nanatsu no Hikan: Senritsu no Bishou
Nanatsu no Hikan: Senritsu no Bishou
Seven Mansions: Ghastly Smile.

SnowyAria. PS1.

http://www.romhacking.net/translations/5809/
Hatoful Boyfriend
Hatoful Boyfriend
Originally fan translated, who became official translators for the first and second game.
Line Attack Heroes
Line Attack Heroes
Brand Newman. Wii.

http://www.romhacking.net/translations/6343/
Mizzurna Falls
Mizzurna Falls
Resident Evie, Cirosan, and nikita600. PSX.

http://www.romhacking.net/translations/6027/

Resident Evie was the original translator of the story and went to incredible effort to communicate the wider text. Her original translation is really masterful. However, the game wasn't able to contain the entire english script. Below, you can see the original patch that worked to find a compromise between this and the game's structure.

Nikita and Cirosan, with Evie's permission, used this translation to create a new localization attempt. Nikita developed a compression tool that would fit much more of the game's script. Cirosan edited and rewrote the script to fit easier within Nikita's new algorithm while still maintaining the story's coherence and structure. Its a stunning collaborative effort that took years of effort and communication across national borders. These translations would not be possible without the work of each individual involved.

https://projectmizzurna.tumblr.com/
JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken: Ougon no Kaze
JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken: Ougon no Kaze
Hudgyn Sasdarl. PS2.

http://www.romhacking.net/translations/5960/
Otogirisou
Otogirisou
Tom. SNES.

https://www.translated.games/snes/otogirisou
Rabbit
Rabbit
Derek. Saturn.

https://www.romhacking.net/translations/7246/
Prisoner of Ice
Prisoner of Ice
Plissken. Sega Saturn.

https://www.romhacking.net/translations/6929/
...Iru!
...Iru!
SnowyAria. PS1.

http://www.romhacking.net/translations/6160/
Genso Suikoden: Tsumugareshi Hyaku-nen no Toki
Genso Suikoden: Tsumugareshi Hyaku-nen no Toki
Twisted Phoenix Game Translation. PSP.

http://www.romhacking.net/translations/6319/
Hakai-ou: King of Crusher
Hakai-ou: King of Crusher
SnowyAria. PS1.

http://www.romhacking.net/translations/5819/
Kamaitachi no Yoru: Rinne Saisei
Kamaitachi no Yoru: Rinne Saisei
Project Kamai. PC.

https://projectkamai.com/
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Let's Go! Tempest Adventure Squad
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Let's Go! Tempest Adventure Squad
SpecialAgentApe. WiiWare.

http://www.romhacking.net/translations/5518/
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Go For It! Radiant Adventure Squad
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Go For It! Radiant Adventure Squad
SpecialAgentApe. WiiWare.

http://www.romhacking.net/translations/5517/
Zangeki no Reginleiv
Zangeki no Reginleiv
or Blades of Reginleiv

Brand Newman. Wii.

http://www.romhacking.net/translations/6025/
Earth Seeker
Earth Seeker
Brand Newman. Wii.

http://www.romhacking.net/translations/5571/
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Keep Going! Wildfire Adventure Squad
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Keep Going! Wildfire Adventure Squad
SpecialAgentApe. WiiWare.

http://www.romhacking.net/translations/5524/
Kowai Shashin: Shinrei Shashin Kitan
Kowai Shashin: Shinrei Shashin Kitan
SnowyAria. Playstation.

https://www.romhacking.net/translations/6404/
Kowai Shashin: Shinrei Shashin Kitan
Kowai Shashin: Shinrei Shashin Kitan
SnowyAria. PS1.

http://www.romhacking.net/translations/6404/
Takt of Magic
Takt of Magic
Brand Newman. Wii.

http://www.romhacking.net/translations/5756/
JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken: Phantom Blood
JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken: Phantom Blood
Hugdyn Sasdarl. PS2.

http://www.romhacking.net/translations/6223/

6 Comments

SuperSpeedRaven

3 years ago

Tomato Adventure?

Funbil

1 year ago

Ihatovo Monogatari belongs here! One of the most beautifully written games I've ever played, fan-translated or otherwise.

Rola

1 year ago

The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero and Trails to Azure by Geofront (so good they were asked to partner up by NIS America for the official releases)!

ZapRowsdower

5 months ago

Garage is also on PC/Steam too.

dasmeo

25 days ago

policenauts link sends to a pokemon game translation

Nerdietalk

24 days ago

@dasmeo Fixed, thanks
Nerdietalk

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