SD Snatcher retranslation

Supporter (3)

16-09-2007, 00:59

Would anyone want to work with me on a retranslation of SD Snatcher? I'm fluent in Japanese, and I want to see if we can give the game a full translation that fits better with the Mega CD version. I could handle all the translating duties if someone else wants to do the programming side. I know that Sonic_aka_T expressed an interest in something like this before... Another project I've worked on is the Policenauts translation at Policenauts.net

By nikodr

Paladin (750)

16-09-2007, 04:51

Very good!I think anyone that has the knowledge should assist osiris and people wanting to make the translation perfect.

This is a very good post and i am glad there are people out there that want to make a better translation of Sd-Snatcher

By Sonic_aka_T

Enlighted (4130)

16-09-2007, 11:20

Sounds like a lot of fun, and I'd definitely be up for it! I can handle the reverse-engineering and adaptation of the game. We'll also need at least one person who would be willing to input/process all the text (a lot of work) plus we'll need someone who can make (or already has) a version of the game which has no bugs and will work fine on emulators. Gilian Seed, Go!!!

By Sama

Ambassador (2069)

16-09-2007, 11:47

Ghehe, I've played with this idea as well for some time, but never actually started doing anything because of lack of time. Anyway, it would be an interesting project, as the current Oasis translation is not very accurate. And of course a game like SD Snatcher does deserve such a translation.

By ro

Scribe (4964)

16-09-2007, 12:28

how 'bout picking up the translations project of Illusion City instead... gheh.

Cool, there's also a RvdM song on the policenauts website. love'm
That game, was is for Playstation.??

By GuilianSeed

Master (157)

16-09-2007, 17:07

That sounds great !!!!
As ro said, and about IC ??
I'm waiting for a Policenauts translation too !!! On Saturn, Playstation or 3DO ! But I think that if one day such a translation will be made, it will for the Playstation...

By JohnHassink

Ambassador (5672)

16-09-2007, 18:30

Oh nooooo, then I'll have to finish SD-Snatcher again...

First again when Oasis had translated it, then when I got my SCC...

Well hello mirror maze!

By Sonic_aka_T

Enlighted (4130)

16-09-2007, 18:38

Well, first we'll need to find someone who would be willing to edit and input the text. Then I'll need to check if it's technically feasible (which I'm pretty sure it is), then I have to write a disk viewer, then Osiris has to translate the text, then I have to reverse-engineer and localize the game, then someone has to input all the text, then we have to test-play the game, and then you'll get to finish SD-Snatcher again!

By Osiris

Supporter (3)

16-09-2007, 20:15

I'm afraid the only area I'll be able to help with is the text translation. But I'm glad to see people are interested in something like this!

how 'bout picking up the translations project of Illusion City instead... gheh.

Cool, there's also a RvdM song on the policenauts website. love'm
That game, was is for Playstation.??

Do you have more information about that translation project? My email is marc AT junkerhq DOT net

Yes, Ruud did a remix of a song from Policenauts for that website. The Policenauts English patch for the PlayStation version is still scheduled to come out some time later this year.

By ro

Scribe (4964)

17-09-2007, 08:30

Toby, weren't you also involved in the whole oasis translation projects back then? (together with those 2 other dudes, uhm can't remember names)
So if you've done that job before, ye must have some resources already.

I'll be willing to help with text input, sure no problem. I'd be honored.

By Manuel

Ascended (19471)

17-09-2007, 08:54

Osiris, here is info about Illusion City in English (and Portuguese).