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Title: Official PCE games that are 80-100% in english and no/little japanese required
Post by: BigusSchmuck on April 11, 2013, 04:40:44 AM
I ask the mods please sticky this for future reference. So far off the top of my head these games are 100% in English:

1. Populous
2. Populous Promised Lands (Spoken parts are in Japanese on the Promised Lands side though)
3. Lemmings
4. Cotton (English subtitles under options)
5. Ninja Gaiden (secret options menu) http://www.videogameden.com/hucard.htm?nig
6. Hatris
7. Gate of Thunder (except the credits which are in Japanese)
8. Faceball
9. Fatal Fury 2 (under options)
10. Fatal Fury Special (under options)
11. The Art of Fighting (under options)
12. Jim Powers
13. Baby Jo the superhero
14. zero4champ 1
15. zero4champ 2
16. Break In
17. The Manhole

80% or thereabouts
1. Wizardry 1&2
2. Wizardry 3&4
3. Wizardry 5
4.Carmen Sandiego
5. RANMA 1/2 - DATŌ, GANSO MUSABETSU KAKUTŌ-RYŪ!
6. Splash Lake
7. F1 Circus
8. Road Spirits
9. Black-hole Assault
10. Die Hard

Little or no Japanese required :
Not Categorized:
1. Outrun
2. Neo Nectaris
3. Castlevania Dracula X
4. Golden Axe
5. Bomberman 94
6. Bomberman 93
7. Legendary Axe
8. Legendary Axe 2
9. PC Genjin
10. PC Genjin 2
11. PC Genjin 3
12. Puyo Puyo CD
13. Be - Ball
14. Devil Crash
15. Alien Crush
16. Conan Future Boy
17. Yu Yu Hakashu
18. Gotzendiener
19. Wonder momo
20. Lode Runner: Lost Labrynth
21. Pomping World (Buster Bros).

Fighters:
1. Crest of Wolf (Riot Zone)
2. Street Fighter II: CE'
3. Altered Beast


Shooters:
1941 Counter Attack / 1941カウンターアタック    1991    Super HuCard    JP    
1943 Kai / 1943改    1991    HuCard    JP    
Aero Blaster / エアロブラスターズ    1990    HuCard    JP    
After Burner II / アフターバーナーII    1990    HuCard    JP    
Ai Chouaniki / 愛・超兄貴    1995    Super CD-ROM²    JP    
Aldynes - The Mission Code For Rage Crisis / オルディネス    1991    Super HuCard    JP    
Alzadick Summer Carnival '92 / アルザディック サマーカーニバル'92    1992    CD-ROM²    JP    
Atomic Robo-Kid Special / アトミックロボキッド スペシャル    1990    HuCard    JP    
Avenger / アヴェンジャー    1990    CD-ROM²    JP    
Barunba / バルンバ    1990    HuCard    JP    
Bouken Danshaku Don - The Lost Sunheart / 冒険男爵ドン サン=ハート編 THE LOST SUNHEART    1992    HuCard    JP    
Burning Angels / バーニングエンジェル    1990    HuCard    JP    
CD Denjin Rockabily Tenkoku / CD電人 ロカビリー天国    1993    Super CD-ROM²    JP    
Chou Aniki / 超兄貴    1992    Super CD-ROM²    JP    
Choujikuuyousai Macross 2036 / 超時空要塞マクロス2036    1992    Super CD-ROM²    JP    
Coryoon - Child Of Dragon / コリューン
Cyber Core / サイバーコア    1990    HuCard    JP    
Daisenpu / 大旋風    1990    HuCard    JP    
Daisenpuu Custom / 大旋風 カスタム    1991    CD-ROM²    JP    
Darius Alpha / ダライアスα    1990    HuCard+    JP    
Darius Plus / ダライアス・プラス    1990    HuCard+    JP    
Dead Moon / DEAD MOON 「月世界の悪夢」    1991    HuCard    JP    
Deep Blue / ディープブルー・海底神話    1989    HuCard    JP    
Detana! TwinBee / 出たな!ツインビー    1992    HuCard    JP    
Download / ダウンロード    1990    HuCard    JP    
Download 2 / ダウンロード2    1991    CD-ROM²    JP    
Dragon Saber / ドラゴンセイバー    1991    HuCard    JP    
Dragon Spirit / ドラゴンスピリット    1988    HuCard    JP    
Fantasy Zone / ファンタジーゾーン    1988    HuCard    JP    
Final Blaster / ファイナルブラスター    1990    HuCard    JP    
Final Soldier / ファイナルソルジャー    1991    HuCard    JP    
Final Soldier Special Version / ファイナルソルジャー スペシャルバージョン    1991    HuCard    JP    
Forgotten Worlds / フォゴットンワールド    1992    Super CD-ROM²    JP    
Formation Armed F / アームドF    1990    HuCard    JP    
Galaga '88 / ギャラガ'88    1988    HuCard    JP    
Gate Of Thunder / ゲート オブ サンダー    1992    Super CD-ROM²    JP    
Ginga Fukei Densetsu Sapphire / 銀河婦警伝説サファイア    1995    Arcade CD-ROM²    JP    
God Panic / ゴッドパニック 至上最強軍団    1992    Super CD-ROM²    JP    
Gokuraku! Chuuka Taisen / 極楽!中華大仙    1992    HuCard    JP    
Gradius / グラディウス    1991    HuCard    JP    
Gradius II - Gofer No Yabou / グラディウスII ゴーファーの野望    1992    Super CD-ROM²    JP    
Gunhed / ガンヘッド    1989    HuCard    JP    
Gunhed Special Version / ガンへード スペシャルバージョン    1989    HuCard    JP    
Hana Taaka Daka! / はなたーかだか!    1991    HuCard    JP    
Hani In The Sky / はにい いんざ すかい    1989    HuCard    JP    
Hawk F-123 / HAWK F-123    1992    Super CD-ROM²    JP    
Heavy Unit / ヘビー・ユニット 1989    HuCard
Hellfire S / ヘルファイヤーS    1991    CD-ROM²    JP    
Image Fight / イメージファイト    1990    HuCard    JP     
Image Fight II / イメージファイトII    1992    Super CD-ROM²    JP    
Kiaidan 00 / キアイダン00    1992    Super CD-ROM²    JP    
Kyūkyoku Tiger / 究極タイガー    1989    HuCard    JP    
L-Dis / エルディス    1991    CD-ROM²    JP    
Legion / レギオン    1990    CD-ROM²    JP    
Magical Chase / マジカルチェイス    1991    HuCard    JP    
Magical Chase PC Engine FAN Edition / マジカルチェイス PC Engine FAN ed.    1993    HuCard    JP    
Metal Stoker - Neo Hardboiled Shooting / メタルストーカー NEO HARDBOILED SHOOTING    1991    HuCard    JP    
Metamor Jupiter / メタモ ジュピター    1993    Super CD-ROM²    JP    
Mr. Heli No Daibouken / ミスターヘリの大冒険    1989    HuCard    JP    
Nexzr / ネクスザール    1992    Super CD-ROM²    JP    
Ordyne / オーダイン    1989    HuCard    JP    
Override / オーバーライド    1991    HuCard    JP    
P-47 - The Freedom Fighter / P-47 THE FREEDOM FIGHTER    1989    HuCard    JP    
Paranoia / パラノイア    1990    HuCard    JP    
Parodius Da! - Shinwa Kara Owarai E - / パロディウスだ! -神話からお笑いへ-    1992    HuCard    JP    
PC Denjin - Punkic Cyborgs / PC電人 PUNKIC CYBORGS    1992    HuCard    JP    
Power Gate / パワーゲイト    1991    HuCard    JP    
Psychic Storm / サイキック・ストーム    1992    Super CD-ROM²    JP    
Psycho Chaser / サイコチェイサー    1990    HuCard    JP    
R-TYPE Complete CD / アールタイプ コンプリートCD    1991    Super CD-ROM²    JP    
R-TYPE I / アールタイプ I    1988    HuCard    JP    
R-TYPE II / アールタイプ II    1988    HuCard    JP    
Rabio Lepus Special / ラビオレプス スペシャル    1990    HuCard    JP    
Raiden / 雷電    1991    HuCard    JP    
Rayxanber II / ライザンバーII    1991    CD-ROM²    JP    
Rayxanber III / ライザンバーIII    1992    Super CD-ROM²    JP    
Rock-On / ロック・オン    1989    HuCard    JP    
Salamander / 沙羅曼蛇 (サラマンダ)    1991    HuCard    JP    
Sapphire
Serei Senshi Spriggan / 精霊戦士SPRIGGAN    1991    CD-ROM²    JP    
Side Arms Hyper Dyne / サイドアーム    1989    HuCard    JP    
Side Arms Special / サイドアーム スペシャル    1989    CD-ROM²    JP    
Soldier Blade / ソルジャーブレイド    1992    HuCard    JP    
Soldier Blade Special Version / ソルジャーブレード スペシャルバージョン    1992    HuCard    JP    
Space Fantasy Zone / スペースファンタジーゾーン    1991    Super CD-ROM²    JP    
Space Harrier / スペースハリアー    1988    HuCard    JP    
Space Invaders - Fukkatsu No Hi / スペースインベーダーズ 復活の日    1990    HuCard    JP    
Space Invaders - The Original Game / スペースインベーダー ジ・オリジナルゲーム    1995    Super CD-ROM²    JP    
Spriggan Mark 2 - Re Terraform Project / スプリガンmark2 リ・テラフォーム・プロジェクト    1992    Super CD-ROM²    JP    
Star Parodier / スター パロジャー    1992    Super CD-ROM²    JP    
Steam Heart's / スチーム・ハーツ    1996    Super CD-ROM²    JP    
Summer Carnival '93 Nexzr Special / Summer Carnival '93 ネクスザールスペシャル    1993    Super CD-ROM²    JP    
Super Darius / スーパーダライアス    1990    CD-ROM²    JP    
Super Darius II / スーパーダライアスII    1993    Super CD-ROM²    JP    
Super Raiden / SUPER雷電    1992    Super CD-ROM²    JP    
Super Star Soldier / スーパースターソルジャー    1990    HuCard    JP    
Sylphia / シルフィア    1993    Super CD-ROM²    JP    
Tatsujin / タツジン    1992    HuCard    JP    
Tenseiryu / Saint Dragon / 天聖龍    1990    HuCard    JP    
Terra Cresta II / テラクレスタII マンドラーの逆襲    1992    HuCard    JP     
Terraforming / テラフォーミング    1992    Super CD-ROM²    JP    
Thunder Blade / サンダーブレード    1990    HuCard    JP    
Toilet Kids / トイレキッズ    1992    HuCard    JP    
Toy Shop Boys / トイ・ショップ・ボーイズ    1990    HuCard    JP    
Violent Soldier / バイオレントソルジャー    1990    HuCard    JP    
VolfieV(D)
W-Ring / The Double Rings / ダブルリング    1990    HuCard    JP    
Winds Of Thunder / ウィンズ・オブ・ サンダー    1993    Super CD-ROM²    JP    
Wonder Boy III - Monster Lair / ワンダーボーイIII モンスター・レアー    1989    CD-ROM²    JP    
Xevious Fadraut Densetsu / ゼビウス ファードラウト伝説    1990    HuCard    JP    
Zero Wing / ゼロウイング

I'm sure that there are others, please pipe in at any time and I'll add more to the list!
Title: Re: Official PCE games that are 80-100% in english
Post by: Black Tiger on April 11, 2013, 05:16:34 AM
How about a separate list for games like Neo Nectaris that are totally playable for non-Japanese speakers, as not much of any reading is required at all.

For 80+% English games, most arcade style games like shooters should fit the bill. So there are probably a good 100 - 200 mostly-English PCE games.

Gate of Thunder is 100% English, except for the credits(?), which I believe shouldn't factor into the English percentage.
Title: Re: Official PCE games that are 80-100% in english
Post by: Sadler on April 11, 2013, 05:23:02 AM
Isn't Carmen Sandiego mostly English?
Title: Re: Official PCE games that are 80-100% in english
Post by: BigusSchmuck on April 11, 2013, 05:29:50 AM
How about a separate list for games like Neo Nectaris that are totally playable for non-Japanese speakers, as not much of any reading is required at all.

For 80+% English games, most arcade style games like shooters should fit the bill. So there are probably a good 100 - 200 mostly-English PCE games.

Gate of Thunder is 100% English, except for the credits(?), which I believe shouldn't factor into the English percentage.
Isn't there a thread already for English friendly PCE games? If not, I can compile the list with this one.
Title: Re: Official PCE games that are 80-100% in english
Post by: Black Tiger on April 11, 2013, 07:14:29 AM
How about a separate list for games like Neo Nectaris that are totally playable for non-Japanese speakers, as not much of any reading is required at all.

For 80+% English games, most arcade style games like shooters should fit the bill. So there are probably a good 100 - 200 mostly-English PCE games.

Gate of Thunder is 100% English, except for the credits(?), which I believe shouldn't factor into the English percentage.
Isn't there a thread already for English friendly PCE games? If not, I can compile the list with this one.


I'm just wondering how games with very little language will be judged. I think for all games, cinema language shouldn't enter into it. It should just be in-game content.

I believe that Faceball is around 100% English.
Title: Re: Official PCE games that are 80-100% in english
Post by: _joshuaTurbo on April 11, 2013, 08:31:48 AM
Jim Powers!!  The whole intro is in Engrish, and it sports a rock'n Chris Hülsbeck soundtrack!!  WIN WIN!!
Title: Re: Official PCE games that are 80-100% in english
Post by: SignOfZeta on April 11, 2013, 08:51:08 AM
IIRC Fatal Fury 2, Fatal Fury Special, and Art of Fighting all have English options (not that you'd need or really even want them).
Title: Re: Official PCE games that are 80-100% in english
Post by: Bernie on April 11, 2013, 09:11:21 AM
IIRC Fatal Fury 2, Fatal Fury Special, and Art of Fighting all have English options (not that you'd need or really even want them).

I did not know this. 
Title: Re: Official PCE games that are 80-100% in english and no/little japanese required
Post by: BigusSchmuck on April 11, 2013, 03:06:27 PM
Edited the title a bit, please guys lets add some pce games that we know we don't need to read Japanese in order to play!
Title: Re: Official PCE games that are 80-100% in english and no/little japanese required
Post by: SignOfZeta on April 11, 2013, 07:25:18 PM
Are there ANY shooters that require Japanese? If not, add these: http://www.pcedaisakusen.net/2/27/list-games-Shmups-1-0-100-name-asc-0.htm

Which ones are "little Japanese" or "no Japanese" I can't say, but I can't recall any PCE shooters that require reading.

BTW, its "Gate" not "Gates" of Thunder.

I would also include basically every fighting game. Flash Hiders, Advanced VG and Askua %120 have lots and lots of spoken Japanese, but its irrelevant to gameplay.
Title: Re: Official PCE games that are 80-100% in english and no/little japanese required
Post by: Necromancer on April 12, 2013, 02:46:25 AM
Parts of Carmen Sandiego aren't translated, but it's still playable.

I would also include basically every fighting game. Flash Hiders, Advanced VG and Askua %120 have lots and lots of spoken Japanese, but its irrelevant to gameplay.

Godzilla would be an exception to the rule, as the bonus rounds are all in Japanese.  It's still easily completed by just guessing, but missing out on the bonus points makes it impossible to unlock all the bosses.
Title: Re: Official PCE games that are 80-100% in english and no/little japanese required
Post by: BigusSchmuck on April 13, 2013, 07:37:17 AM
Did some more editing, keep em coming guys, thanks zeta for that list.
Title: Re: Official PCE games that are 80-100% in english and no/little japanese required
Post by: turboswimbz on April 13, 2013, 09:37:11 AM
Here are games I own that I find easy without knowing Japaneese:

Puyo Puyo CD

RANMA 1/2 - DATŌ, GANSO MUSABETSU KAKUTŌ-RYŪ! - English menus for the most part, it's a beat em up 1 on 1 style so the cutscences that do contain voices are not needed to still follow the loose story line

Baby Jo the superhero - 100% English IIRC

Be - Ball - Easy enough to figure out,   

Black-hole Assault - Fighter lots of English

Road Spirits - 90% English

Devil Crash and Alien Crush - pinball

Conan Future Boy - While it doesn't have much English, not knowing Japanese won't hurt you at all, other than some dialogue

Yu Yu Hakashu- Strange mix of fighter and 1st person shooter, really a timing game - not knowing Japanese isn't a problem.

F1 Circus (all) - racing game, lots of English though I don't recall how much.

Faceball - you can figure out the little bit of text and the such easily.

Gotzendiener - Most of the game has no voices or text.

Wonder momo - no need for any language.

Splash Lake - mostly English

zero4champ (1 and 2) - 100% English

 
Title: Re: Official PCE games that are 80-100% in english and no/little japanese required
Post by: BigusSchmuck on April 13, 2013, 02:15:07 PM
Man with these mostly english games, it makes you wonder why we haven't seen some more translations!
Title: Re: Official PCE games that are 80-100% in english and no/little japanese required
Post by: bob on April 13, 2013, 06:58:24 PM
Man with these mostly english games, it makes you wonder why we haven't seen some more translations!


No kidding!

And this list is terrific.
Title: Re: Official PCE games that are 80-100% in english and no/little japanese required
Post by: roflmao on April 14, 2013, 02:23:14 PM
Thanks for making the effort to create this list, Bigus!  This is awesome, and needs to be stickied. :)
Title: Re: Official PCE games that are 80-100% in english and no/little japanese required
Post by: BigusSchmuck on April 17, 2013, 12:30:32 PM
Do you guys have some more we can add?
Title: Re: Official PCE games that are 80-100% in english and no/little japanese required
Post by: roflmao on April 17, 2013, 01:09:03 PM
Hatris!

VolfieV(D)!

Lode Runner: Lost Labrynth  :-"

I don't have it but I would imagine Double Dragon II would be easily playable without any knowledge of Japanese.  

Flash Hiders is a fighter and can be played without understanding the text.  That goes for all the fighting games, Street Fighter II: CE', Art of Fighting, Fatal Fury 2, Fatal Fury Special, I'm sure there are others I'm not thinking of (I don't own or play many of 'em).

I see some PCE versions of US games listed, so here are a couple more of the Japanese counterparts that don't require any knowledge of the language: Crest of Wolf (Riot Zone), Pomping World (Buster Bros).

Altered Beast, though you'd need a V1 System card or a flash card to play the CD version.

Magicoal is somewhat text heavy, but it's still playable (and enjoyable).  Same goes for Dungeon Explorer II and Neutopia II.

Also, the Tennokoe Bank is easy to figure out how to use and is an essential addition to any library.

If you want to go the extra mile, I've been using great walkthrus for FEOE: Kabuki Den and Dragon Knight III and have had no issues so far.  The games have been very enjoyable to play with the walkthrus (found on gamefaqs). I've saved the text files to my computer, but if you'd like I could dig up the links on gamefaqs.
Title: Re: Official PCE games that are 80-100% in english and no/little japanese required
Post by: Ninja Spirit on May 26, 2013, 08:31:33 AM
Metal Stoker: Neo Hardboiled Shooting is fully in English.
Title: Re: Official PCE games that are 80-100% in english and no/little japanese required
Post by: BigusSchmuck on May 27, 2013, 10:33:44 AM
Metal Stoker: Neo Hardboiled Shooting is fully in English.
On the list already, thanks though.
Title: Re: Official PCE games that are 80-100% in english and no/little japanese required
Post by: seieienbu on July 01, 2013, 05:46:31 AM
This is a cool list, thanks for compiling it.  I think I'm going to give the Wizardry games a try since they've got so much English.
Title: Re: Official PCE games that are 80-100% in english and no/little japanese required
Post by: wildfruit on July 01, 2013, 08:18:29 AM
die hard is easy enough to play. the title credits are in english and so is the continue screen. there are about 2 lines of japanese at the start of every level but it doesnt seem rewuired to understand it
Title: Re: Official PCE games that are 80-100% in english and no/little japanese required
Post by: Trenton_net on September 06, 2013, 09:36:51 AM
A little off topic: What parts of Carman Sandiago are in English and what is in Japanese?
Title: Re: Official PCE games that are 80-100% in english and no/little japanese required
Post by: Necromancer on September 06, 2013, 09:49:29 AM
The only part not translated is the encyclopedia you can use to look stuff up, but don't let that scare you away.  You likely won't need it anyway, and there's always google if you do need some info.
Title: Re: Official PCE games that are 80-100% in english and no/little japanese required
Post by: kormendi on September 06, 2013, 10:23:24 AM
Does Dynastic Hero fit on the list or does the sphinx riddle create too much of a language barrier?
Title: Re: Official PCE games that are 80-100% in english and no/little japanese required
Post by: Black Tiger on September 06, 2013, 01:37:23 PM
die hard is easy enough to play. the title credits are in english and so is the continue screen. there are about 2 lines of japanese at the start of every level but it doesnt seem rewuired to understand it

It's also been translated into English.
Title: Re: Official PCE games that are 80-100% in english and no/little japanese required
Post by: Trenton_net on November 21, 2013, 07:10:04 AM
Is Exile II playable without much Japanese knowledge? I know the fights are all side scrolling action, so I was hoping so.
Title: Re: Official PCE games that are 80-100% in english and no/little japanese required
Post by: Black Tiger on December 04, 2013, 06:11:07 AM
Is Exile II playable without much Japanese knowledge? I know the fights are all side scrolling action, so I was hoping so.

It's more straightforward/linear than Exile.
Title: Re: Official PCE games that are 80-100% in english and no/little japanese required
Post by: kiketonto on December 11, 2013, 02:53:30 AM
Add break-in to the list!
Title: Re: Official PCE games that are 80-100% in english and no/little japanese required
Post by: bonoedgey on August 13, 2014, 04:36:23 PM
thanks for making this list. As someone that is looking at many of these games for the first time, its great to know all this  :clap:
Title: Re: Official PCE games that are 80-100% in english and no/little japanese required
Post by: Nighttrate on September 20, 2014, 09:37:20 AM
What about Adventure Island Aka Dragons Curse (US) is there much text?
Title: Re: Official PCE games that are 80-100% in english and no/little japanese required
Post by: Fanatic on February 08, 2015, 01:03:23 PM
How is Zero 4 Champ 100% English? All of the dialog is Japanese.
Title: Re: Official PCE games that are 80-100% in english and no/little japanese required
Post by: cjameslv on February 08, 2015, 01:20:11 PM
I've tested over 280+ pce games found 123 so far that are playable:

(sorry i tried resizing pic but it compressed the text too small and i'm waaaay to lazy to actually type this out)

(http://i60.tinypic.com/11jx2rm.gif)

Title: Re: Official PCE games that are 80-100% in english and no/little japanese required
Post by: kiketonto on February 08, 2015, 03:24:25 PM
yeah! great work!
Title: Re: Official PCE games that are 80-100% in english and no/little japanese required
Post by: BigusSchmuck on February 09, 2015, 01:38:44 AM
I've tested over 280+ pce games found 123 so far that are playable:

(sorry i tried resizing pic but it compressed the text too small and i'm waaaay to lazy to actually type this out)

(http://i60.tinypic.com/11jx2rm.gif)



I probably should create a spreadsheet or a little bit easier format instead of just listing as the list continues to grow..
Title: Re: Official PCE games that are 80-100% in english and no/little japanese required
Post by: cjameslv on February 14, 2015, 03:22:10 AM
Damn, i just realized a few of those (4-5) were english translation patched roms. So my count of 123 is more like 118 unless you are using an everdrive or emulator etc.
Title: Re: Official PCE games that are 80-100% in english and no/little japanese required
Post by: Sapicco on March 14, 2015, 03:35:06 AM
Which 4-5?
Title: Re: Official PCE games that are 80-100% in english and no/little japanese required
Post by: cjameslv on March 14, 2015, 01:08:22 PM
Which 4-5?

These are translated:

Bubblegum Crisis! Knight Sabers 2034
Maison Ikkoku
Puzzle Boy (can still be played with out translation)
The Tower of Druaga (can still be played with out translation)
Wonderboy in Monsterland

Title: Re: Official PCE games that are 80-100% in english and no/little japanese required
Post by: Turbotracks on April 11, 2015, 03:58:46 PM
Another great list Ive found years later, this is great!
Title: Re: Official PCE games that are 80-100% in english and no/little japanese required
Post by: kentuckycc on April 13, 2015, 11:30:32 AM
I've played Genji Tsuushin, and it was playable and super fun! And something with a girl on a stage with a camera man that was trying to take pictures up her skirt.
Title: Re: Official PCE games that are 80-100% in english and no/little japanese required
Post by: Necromancer on April 14, 2015, 03:13:57 AM
And something with a girl on a stage with a camera man that was trying to take pictures up her skirt.

Heh, that's Wonder Momo.
Title: Re: Official PCE games that are 80-100% in english and no/little japanese required
Post by: Digi.k on June 02, 2015, 12:52:56 AM
Which 4-5?

These are translated:
The Tower of Druaga (can still be played with out translation)


This it true to some extent but later on you will be given a test to answer a question if you get it wrong it sends you back
Title: Re: Official PCE games that are 80-100% in english and no/little japanese required
Post by: datbuta on July 17, 2015, 02:39:48 AM
great list! I haven't really played much of the turbografx but I would have never believed there were that many shooters for the system!

thanks for the info!
Title: Re: Official PCE games that are 80-100% in english and no/little japanese required
Post by: GreatBlueSwirlof99 on July 30, 2015, 08:18:23 AM
Is there any RPGs that are PCE but have an English option or should I get like a converter for TG16 games to PCE?
Title: Re: Official PCE games that are 80-100% in english and no/little japanese required
Post by: DragonmasterDan on July 30, 2015, 08:23:52 AM
Is there any RPGs that are PCE but have an English option or should I get like a converter for TG16 games to PCE?

The Wizardry games are English.

If you're playing CDs as long as you hae the right level system card you can play imports. To play Japanese HuCards on a US system you need a convertor, the cheapest one to obtain is a chopsado which attaches directly to the card.
Title: Re: Official PCE games that are 80-100% in english and no/little japanese required
Post by: wilykat on July 30, 2015, 12:54:35 PM
The second cheapest is to have the system modded.  It's only $16 plus shipping for OBEY card if you can handle soldering iron well.  8P2T switch used to be cheapest but lately it has been hard to find one for less than $25 and it's too frickin' big for PCE GT or TurboExpress.
Title: Re: Official PCE games that are 80-100% in english and no/little japanese required
Post by: gheebee on August 19, 2015, 02:22:29 AM
How about Valkyrie no Densetsu? I was thinking about buying it since it looked fun and like it would be playable without being able to understand Japanese, but sometimes it looks like there is a bit of dialog in the game and I don't know if it contains anything you're going to need to know to play certain parts of the game.
Title: Official PCE games that are 80-100% in english and no/little japanese required
Post by: VenomMacbeth on August 19, 2015, 02:30:20 AM
How about Valkyrie no Densetsu? I was thinking about buying it since it looked fun and like it would be playable without being able to understand Japanese, but sometimes it looks like there is a bit of dialog in the game and I don't know if it contains anything you're going to need to know to play certain parts of the game.

It's playable & very fun.  From what I can tell, the Japanese bits are only for earning bonus items, so it should be doable without knowing the language.  If you wanna get the questions right, there's a longplay video on YouTube that shows what the answers are.
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Post by: gheebee on August 19, 2015, 04:01:37 AM
It's playable & very fun.  From what I can tell, the Japanese bits are only for earning bonus items, so it should be doable without knowing the language.  If you wanna get the questions right, there's a longplay video on YouTube that shows what the answers are.

I was hoping to hear something like this, going to pick up a copy soon. Thanks!
Title: Re: Official PCE games that are 80-100% in english and no/little japanese required
Post by: dangdang on December 26, 2015, 05:01:48 PM
ZeroChamp is english? Seems mostly Japanese to me...
Title: Re: Official PCE games that are 80-100% in english and no/little japanese required
Post by: Black Tiger on December 28, 2015, 02:05:33 PM
ZeroChamp is english? Seems mostly Japanese to me...

Someone probably thought that they're racing games.
Title: Re: Official PCE games that are 80-100% in english and no/little japanese required
Post by: TheAlphaOmegaX3 on January 07, 2016, 06:27:09 AM
Hello everyone! New guy on the forums here. Is Neutopia PCE still fully enjoyable without the worry of missing out on the story and the likes?
Title: Re: Official PCE games that are 80-100% in english and no/little japanese required
Post by: roflmao on January 08, 2016, 03:20:46 PM
Hello everyone! New guy on the forums here. Is Neutopia PCE still fully enjoyable without the worry of missing out on the story and the likes?

Welcome! I have the PCE version of Neutopia 2 and have no idea what's going on. I eventually loaded up the US version on a flash cart and played it that way.

If you don't intend on finishing it, you could probably still get at least a handful of hours of enjoyment from the PCE version since it's just a fun game to play, but you might run into trouble actually completing it.
Title: Re: Official PCE games that are 80-100% in english and no/little japanese required
Post by: TheAlphaOmegaX3 on January 10, 2016, 07:53:38 AM
Hello everyone! New guy on the forums here. Is Neutopia PCE still fully enjoyable without the worry of missing out on the story and the likes?

Welcome! I have the PCE version of Neutopia 2 and have no idea what's going on. I eventually loaded up the US version on a flash cart and played it that way.

If you don't intend on finishing it, you could probably still get at least a handful of hours of enjoyment from the PCE version since it's just a fun game to play, but you might run into trouble actually completing it.

That's what I was worried about. I really want to play the first one AND finish it. Looks like I'll have to invest in a region mod at some point. First I just need to get the PCE and Super CD system to play, which I plan on taking care of very soon, and pick up the mod later. Too bad since Neutopia is also much cheaper on PCE than TG....at least on Ebay. Which leads me a few more questions I'll ask outside of this topic.
Title: Re: Official PCE games that are 80-100% in english and no/little japanese required
Post by: Black Tiger on January 11, 2016, 06:21:27 AM
Hello everyone! New guy on the forums here. Is Neutopia PCE still fully enjoyable without the worry of missing out on the story and the likes?


Like The Legend of Zelda, there's not much of any text-driven story to miss out on and the world and dungeons don't have any kind of gaijin-protection. It's actually less of a random guessing game that the first Zelda game, as you're given a world with a couple dungeons at a time.

You can also play Turbo games on a PCE system using a Turbo Everdrive. But Neutopia isn't even expensive (http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_sacat=0&LH_Complete=1&LH_Sold=1&_nkw=neutopia+turbografx&_sop=15) if you know how to shop.
Title: Re: Official PCE games that are 80-100% in english and no/little japanese required
Post by: TheAlphaOmegaX3 on January 13, 2016, 05:28:10 AM
Hello everyone! New guy on the forums here. Is Neutopia PCE still fully enjoyable without the worry of missing out on the story and the likes?


Like The Legend of Zelda, there's not much of any text-driven story to miss out on and the world and dungeons don't have any kind of gaijin-protection. It's actually less of a random guessing game that the first Zelda game, as you're given a world with a couple dungeons at a time.

You can also play Turbo games on a PCE system using a Turbo Everdrive. But Neutopia isn't even expensive (http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_sacat=0&LH_Complete=1&LH_Sold=1&_nkw=neutopia+turbografx&_sop=15) if you know how to shop.


Hey, thanks for the link and thanks for your opinion!
Title: Re: Official PCE games that are 80-100% in english and no/little japanese required
Post by: ginoscope on January 13, 2016, 05:59:35 AM
Agree with Black Tiger you can find deals on ebay if you are patient and look around.  I won one of those auctions that he linked to for Neutopia.

I also recently won an auction that listed Double Dungeons CIC but the hucard was for order of griffon for $25 so deals are possible if you are patient.
Title: Re: Official PCE games that are 80-100% in english and no/little japanese required
Post by: TheAlphaOmegaX3 on January 16, 2016, 01:44:38 PM
Agree with Black Tiger you can find deals on ebay if you are patient and look around.  I won one of those auctions that he linked to for Neutopia.

I also recently won an auction that listed Double Dungeons CIC but the hucard was for order of griffon for $25 so deals are possible if you are patient.

lol Yep. I went ahead and bought the Neutopia complete in like new condition for $27 shipped with tracking from Japan! Bought Cadash Complete in same condition for $25 as well. Yeah I waited and it paid off. Thanks.
Title: Re: Official PCE games that are 80-100% in english and no/little japanese required
Post by: Black Tiger on January 16, 2016, 01:55:26 PM
Agree with Black Tiger you can find deals on ebay if you are patient and look around.  I won one of those auctions that he linked to for Neutopia.

I also recently won an auction that listed Double Dungeons CIC but the hucard was for order of griffon for $25 so deals are possible if you are patient.

I once bought OotG in a Klax case at a flea market.
Title: Re: Official PCE games that are 80-100% in english and no/little japanese required
Post by: the shapesmith on January 24, 2016, 09:32:23 AM
This thread is a GODSEND!  Thanks to all who contributed to it.  I'm hopefully getting my system in the near future and have been wondering what games were the best way to get started. 
Title: Re: Official PCE games that are 80-100% in english and no/little japanese required
Post by: Digi.k on January 26, 2016, 09:01:16 AM
sorry guys but the list lists Fatal Fury special as having english options under the options menu but how is it accessed as I can't see it when I go there?
Title: Re: Official PCE games that are 80-100% in english and no/little japanese required
Post by: dave_van_damn on April 04, 2016, 10:25:26 PM
J.B. Harold Murder Club has an English option.
Title: Re: Official PCE games that are 80-100% in english and no/little japanese required
Post by: sanjo on October 12, 2016, 03:55:31 AM
a bit of self promotion,
many years ago, I translated Daisenryaku (a turned based modern war simulation game) into English. It was mostly translated. There were a few bits of untranslated text I found, but I never encountered it when playing to completion several times. So I left it at 0.99

http://www.zophar.net/translations/pc-engine/english/super-daisenryaku-cd-.html
Title: Re: Official PCE games that are 80-100% in english and no/little japanese required
Post by: Winniez on February 19, 2017, 10:33:28 AM
Both Zero 4 Champ games are in japanese. Maybe the original poster played a fan translation. Otherwise a great list and thanks for posting it! I would have never guessed that the Populous is completely in english. Gotta pick that up.
Title: Re: Official PCE games that are 80-100% in english and no/little japanese required
Post by: CZroe on January 23, 2018, 06:03:45 AM
sorry guys but the list lists Fatal Fury special as having english options under the options menu but how is it accessed as I can't see it when I go there?
I saw it in a YouTube video but now I can’t find it. I see the “Option” menu in most videos but no none picks it. The “Config” menu seems to be for key assignments. I only see “Config” for Fatal Fury 2 but Art of Fighting and Fatal Fury Special have both menus. I did find a video showing the setting in Art of Fighting:
https://youtu.be/5n_fyYI6uyg
Title: Re: Official PCE games that are 80-100% in english and no/little japanese required
Post by: CZroe on January 24, 2018, 05:53:15 AM
Quick question:
Can I share this list in the AtariAge TG16 thread? Someone’s asking me for it. I’ll give credit.
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Post by: turboswimbz on January 24, 2018, 06:16:57 AM
I would say share away but you might want the B man who started the thread to comment.

Note that there are other lists on some of the more popular forums as well.
Title: Re: Official PCE games that are 80-100% in english and no/little japanese required
Post by: BigusSchmuck on January 30, 2018, 04:04:36 PM
Quick question:
Can I share this list in the AtariAge TG16 thread? Someone’s asking me for it. I’ll give credit.
Go for it. Honestly forgot about this list. :P One day I will create a spreadsheet so it makes a little bit more sense. Those AtariAge guys never did help me with my Jaguar problems btw lol.
Title: Re: Official PCE games that are 80-100% in english and no/little japanese required
Post by: fraggore on March 08, 2018, 07:04:18 AM
handy to know some of them RPG games can be played, i have a few of the games in the list and never played then as i thought they were all in Japanese i will get to trying them out thanks.

A spreadsheet would be well handy.
Title: Re: Official PCE games that are 80-100% in english and no/little japanese required
Post by: cabbage on March 08, 2018, 11:27:36 PM
the manhole should be on the 100% english list
Title: Re: Official PCE games that are 80-100% in english and no/little japanese required
Post by: BigusSchmuck on March 11, 2018, 09:12:14 AM
the manhole should be on the 100% english list
Added. And if anyone else has some more to add, will start up the spreadsheet of all these for friendly view!