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

Ace Attorney Investigations 2
Ace Attorney Investigations 2
Auryn. NDS.

https://gbatemp.net/threads/ace-attorney-investigation-2-prosecutors-path-final-release.367451/.
ActRaiser
ActRaiser
Team Aeon Genesis. SNES.

http://www.romhacking.net/translations/1063/
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
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
Bulk Slash
Bulk Slash
Burntends. Sega Saturn

https://twitter.com/burntends2/status/1469450846702387203
Special praise given to the efforts to dub the game too.
Captain Rainbow
Captain Rainbow
MarkAss. Wii.

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

Major T.
Clock Tower
Clock Tower
Team Aeon Genesis. SNES.

http://www.romhacking.net/translations/302/.
Custom Robo
Custom Robo
Star Trinket. N64.

http://www.romhacking.net/translations/3237/.
Dr. Slump
Dr. Slump
Hilltop PS1.

https://www.romhacking.net/translations/6082/.
Earth Seeker
Earth Seeker
Brand Newman. Wii.

http://www.romhacking.net/translations/5571/
Fire Emblem: The Binding Blade
Fire Emblem: The Binding Blade
Dark Twikitri Net Translation Division. GBA.

http://www.romhacking.net/translations/854/.
Fushigi no Dungeon 2: Fuurai no Shiren
Fushigi no Dungeon 2: Fuurai no Shiren
ozidual. N64.

http://www.romhacking.net/translations/6293/
Garage: Bad Dream Adventure
Garage: Bad Dream Adventure
Not a fan translation: you can buy it on Androids and iOS now!
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/
The Great Ace Attorney: Adventures
The Great Ace Attorney: Adventures
Scarlet Study. 3DS.

https://scarletstudy.gq/
Hakai-ou: King of Crusher
Hakai-ou: King of Crusher
SnowyAria. PS1.

http://www.romhacking.net/translations/5819/
Hatoful Boyfriend
Hatoful Boyfriend
Originally fan translated, who became official translators for the first and second game.
...Iru!
...Iru!
SnowyAria. PS1.

http://www.romhacking.net/translations/6160/
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/
JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken: Phantom Blood
JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken: Phantom Blood
Hugdyn Sasdarl. PS2.

http://www.romhacking.net/translations/6223/
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/
Kamaitachi no Yoru: Rinne Saisei
Kamaitachi no Yoru: Rinne Saisei
Project Kamai. PC.

https://projectkamai.com/
Kowai Shashin: Shinrei Shashin Kitan
Kowai Shashin: Shinrei Shashin Kitan
SnowyAria. PS1.

http://www.romhacking.net/translations/6404/
Kowai Shashin: Shinrei Shashin Kitan
Kowai Shashin: Shinrei Shashin Kitan
SnowyAria. Playstation.

https://www.romhacking.net/translations/6404/
Kurohyou 2: Ryu ga Gotoku Asura-hen
Kurohyou 2: Ryu ga Gotoku Asura-hen
Team K4L. PSP.

https://www.teamk4l.com/project-download
Kurohyou: Ryuu ga Gotoku Shinshou
Kurohyou: Ryuu ga Gotoku Shinshou
Team 4KL. PSP

https://www.teamk4l.com/kurohyou

PSP.
Linda Cube Again
Linda Cube Again
Esper Knight. PSX.

https://www.romhacking.net/translations/7202/
Line Attack Heroes
Line Attack Heroes
Brand Newman. Wii.

http://www.romhacking.net/translations/6343/
Live A Live
Live A Live
Team Aeon Genesis. SNES.

http://www.romhacking.net/translations/381/
L.O.L.: Lack of Love
L.O.L.: Lack of Love
Rolly. Dreamcast.

http://www.romhacking.net/translations/5387/
Mirrors
Mirrors
Nebulous Translations. PC-88.

http://www.romhacking.net/translations/6263/
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/
Mother 3
Mother 3
The one and only. Tomato, Chewy, and Jeffman. GBA.

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

Major T.
Nanatsu no Hikan: Senritsu no Bishou
Nanatsu no Hikan: Senritsu no Bishou
Seven Mansions: Ghastly Smile.

SnowyAria. PS1.

http://www.romhacking.net/translations/5809/
Napple Tale: Arsia in Daydream
Napple Tale: Arsia in Daydream
Cargodin. Dreamcast.

http://www.romhacking.net/translations/5091/
Otogirisou
Otogirisou
Tom. SNES.

https://www.translated.games/snes/otogirisou
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/
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Keep Going! Wildfire Adventure Squad
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Keep Going! Wildfire Adventure Squad
SpecialAgentApe. WiiWare.

http://www.romhacking.net/translations/5524/
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/
Policenauts
Policenauts
JunkerHQ. PSX and SAT.

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

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

Minor T.
Prisoner of Ice
Prisoner of Ice
Plissken. Sega Saturn.

https://www.romhacking.net/translations/6929/
Rabbit
Rabbit
Derek. Saturn.

https://www.romhacking.net/translations/7246/
Racing Lagoon
Racing Lagoon
Hilltop. PS1.

http://www.romhacking.net/translations/6352/
Radical Dreamers: Le Trésor Interdit
Radical Dreamers: Le Trésor Interdit
Demiforce. SNES.

http://www.romhacking.net/translations/403/.
Rent-A-Hero No. 1
Rent-A-Hero No. 1
Vincent NL. Dreamcast.

https://www.romhacking.net/translations/6925/
Rudra no Hihou
Rudra no Hihou
Team Aeon Genesis. SNES

http://www.romhacking.net/translations/669/
Sakura Taisen
Sakura Taisen
NoahSteam. Sega Saturn.

http://www.romhacking.net/translations/5318/
Takt of Magic
Takt of Magic
Brand Newman. Wii.

http://www.romhacking.net/translations/5756/
Tomato Adventure
Tomato Adventure
Unknown W. Brackets GBA.

http://www.romhacking.net/translations/6181/
Umineko no Naku Koro ni
Umineko no Naku Koro ni
Fan translated by team Witch Hunt. Helped with the official release.
Wonder Project J2: Corlo no Mori no Josette
Wonder Project J2: Corlo no Mori no Josette
Ryu. N64.

http://www.romhacking.net/translations/1074/.
Wonder Project J: Kikai no Shounen Pino
Wonder Project J: Kikai no Shounen Pino
Wakd Hacks. SNES.

http://www.romhacking.net/translations/497/
Yarudora Series Vol. 1: Double Cast
Yarudora Series Vol. 1: Double Cast
Cargodin. PSP.

http://www.romhacking.net/translations/5777/
Zangeki no Reginleiv
Zangeki no Reginleiv
or Blades of Reginleiv

Brand Newman. Wii.

http://www.romhacking.net/translations/6025/
Zero: Tsukihami no Kamen
Zero: Tsukihami no Kamen
Now replaced with an official release.

Tempus. Wii.

http://www.romhacking.net/translations/2044/
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/

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

24 days ago

policenauts link sends to a pokemon game translation

Nerdietalk

23 days ago

@dasmeo Fixed, thanks
Nerdietalk

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