10 Great RPGs That Never Came West
10 Great RPGs That Never Came West
Playing English-patched games that have never been officially translated is one of the best things about emulation and vintage handhelds. These are some of the most widely translated games into English, and role-playing games are my favorite type of game. At one point, Japan didn't think these games would be well-liked or too challenging, so they didn't bother exporting them to the West. Let's look at some awesome role-playing games that were never released in the West but have English translations!
Mother 3
System: GBA
Let's begin with the game that West supporters have been demanding for what seems like an eternity. Terry Crews and Reggie Fils-Aimé have even pushed for the game's release. The game was formerly available on the N64, but it was canceled. You take control of Lucas and several other individuals in the Mother trilogy's last game, which takes place in an unspecified period following Mother 2. I don't want to reveal too much about the plot, but it's a rollercoaster of emotions with many oddball elements that contribute to the series' appeal.
The Adventures of Hourai High
System: SNES
Anyone who doesn't want an overly serious role-playing game should play this one. This one isn't about amnesia or waking up on your birthday to go on an adventure. Instead, you are starting at a new high school by plummeting from an airplane. Similar to Final Fantasy V's professional structure, the game allows you to join clubs in order to acquire new skills. The humor is similar to Mother, and the fighting is similar to Dragon Quest. Even if there are a lot of random encounters in the game, it is still a unique experience.
G.O.D: Mezameyo to Yobu Koe ga Kikoe
System: SNES
In our universe, G.O.D. takes place in 1999. You choose to walk into a cave one day and encounter a large bat that is watching over a crystal. Aliens begin to infiltrate, and the floor starts to collapse. Ten years later, you wake up with the mission of assisting in the halting of the threat by visiting the world—the plot and gameplay more than make up for the game's lackluster visuals and often sluggish fighting. You are about to embark on a fantastic role-playing game!
Magical Vacation
System: GBA
Once, a covert magical conflict broke out. The protagonist will go to Will-o'-Wisp, a mystical school, years later. You can see ghosts and use them to your advantage in battle. Even in the domain of magic, few people acquire this unique talent. Then, in spite of reports of pupils going missing, you are sent to a summer school. This game's gameplay reminds me of Golden Sun, but what's the best thing about it? The visuals are stunning. It's one of the most visually appealing GBA games I've ever played.
Bahamut Lagoon
System: SNES
For the SNES, this is an excellent tactical role-playing game. Although the game has nothing to do with Final Fantasy, some of the Final Fantasy teams contributed to it. Even some of the fantastic creatures that have made the series famous are called forth by it. As a member of the Dragon Squad entrusted with protecting their kingdom, you take on the role of Byu. If you like tactical role-playing games, this one might be for you. It looks and performs fantastic. Next month, we'll have a hidden Discord channel just for playing and enjoying this game.
Wonder Project J
System: SNES
This game is really different. Pino is a robot youngster who aspires to appear more human. However, you are in charge of a mechanical fairy that assists in correcting him when he makes mistakes and rewarding him when he performs well. Do you recall Hey You Pikachu? It reminds me a little of that game. More of a life-sim than an RPG, the game is a unique experience. This is a fun twist on the Pinocchio narrative ideas, and the graphics are really pushing the SNES to its limits.
Sweet Home
System: NES
The following game, which is based on the film of the same name and functions similarly to an early Resident Evil, was released by Capcom. You can divide the five persons you control into groups as you move through a mansion in the game. To finish the game, you must acquire a unique item from each character. In this horror role-playing game, you have to manage your stuff, fight creatures, and solve riddles. There are even five distinct endings for this game.
Far East of Eden Zero
System: SNES
The first CD-based role-playing game was the TurboGrafx, which is where the Far East of Eden series got its start. An extremely ambitious addition to the SNES series, it was released. You take on the role of Higan, who discovers that he is the fabled Fire Hero who must vanquish the Demon Lord in order to save the kingdoms. For various events to occur in the game, a real-time clock is used. For some events to unlock, it depends on the time of day.
Fire Emblem: Thracia 776
System: SNES
When it comes to tactical role-playing games, Fire Emblem is the best series. Although it has now been launched on the Wii and Wii U virtual consoles and was first made available through the Nintendo Power Flash cartridge, this game has never left Japan. The game has the series' signature tactical combat and grid-based maps. You have to take advantage of the map and make use of the various landscapes. You take on the role of Prince Leaf of Leinster, who has to rid his nation of two opposing forces. You should play this one if you enjoy tactical role-playing games in general or the Fire Emblem series in particular.
Treasure of the Rudras
System: SNES
The existing race must be driven to extinction, but every 4,000 years, a Rudra comes with a new race to replace it. Fourteen days before the next Rudra appears, you take control of four characters. You have to cooperate if you want to preserve the world. Since it's a Square game, a lot of the fighting is reminiscent of their then-current Final Fantasy games. However, the magic system is the main attraction here. In the game, you have to combine prefixes and suffixes to create your unique spells. Both in terms of graphics and gameplay, this is a fantastic experience.