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I put this list together for a few reasons.  Obviously, it'd be a nice to have a quick reference point for FAQs on PCE Japanese RPGs, not only for our own convenience, but also for the new folks who pop in every so often with questions about them.  This list also gives us all an idea of what games still need to be covered.  Plus, I was thinking that we could discuss what games we plan on covering or FAQs that we're currently working on.  Finally, requests for new guides could also be made here.   

For the time being, I stuck with stuff written by people who post here.  Please post links to walkthroughs by other folks if you know that the documents are helpful and if they were written for the PC Engine version of a given game.  Then I can edit the list in this post.  And Keranu, I was wondering if we could "sticky" this thread, if you think it's worthwhile.   

Here's what I've got so far:

ANEARTH FANTASY STORIES
by m1savage
https://www.tg-16.com/anearth/intro.html

ASTRALIUS
by emerald rocker
wayback://unlimitedzigworks.com/1498/faq-astralius-pc-engine.html (https://web.archive.org/web/20110211051705if_/http://www.unlimitedzigworks.com/1498/faq-astralius-pc-engine.html)

AULERIA
by GUTS
https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/turbocd/589306-gensou-tairiku-auleria/faqs/21784
(incomplete)

BASTED
by runinruder
wayback://thebrothersduomazov.com/2011/07/basted-strategy-guide.html (https://web.archive.org/web/20120403025552if_/http://www.thebrothersduomazov.com/2011/07/basted-strategy-guide.html)

COSMIC FANTASY 3
chapters 1 and 2 by HackTiger
chapter 3 by thumpin_termis
http://www.gamefaqs.com/turbocd/589247-cosmic-fantasy-3-bouken-shounen-rei/faqs

DRAGON KNIGHT II
by runinruder
http://www.thebrothersduomazov.com/2011/07/dragon-knight-ii-strategy-guide.html

LA VALEUR
by runinruder
http://www.thebrothersduomazov.com/2011/07/la-valeur-strategy-guide.html

LEGEND OF XANADU II
by HackTiger
http://www.gamefaqs.com/turbocd/916074-kaze-no-densetsu-xanadu-ii/faqs

MIGHT AND MAGIC
by emerald rocker
http://www.unlimitedzigworks.com/2446/faq-might-and-magic-quickstart-guide-pc-engine-cd.html
(quickstart guide)

NEO METAL FANTASY
by HackTiger
http://www.gamefaqs.com/turbocd/563707-farjius-no-jakoutei-neo-metal-fantasy/faqs

NIGHT CREATURES
by HackTiger
http://www.gamefaqs.com/tg16/589052-night-creatures/faqs

POPFUL MAIL
by HackTiger
http://www.gamefaqs.com/turbocd/563722-popful-mail-magical-fantasy-adventure/faqs

RUIN
by emerald rocker
http://www.unlimitedzigworks.com/2411/faq-ruin-kami-no-isan-pc-engine.html

SHAPE SHIFTER
by runinruder
http://www.thebrothersduomazov.com/2011/07/shape-shifter-strategy-guide.html

SHAPE SHIFTER
by HackTiger
http://www.gamefaqs.com/turbocd/563793-shapeshifter-makai-eiyuuden/faqs

SNATCHER
by HackTiger
http://www.gamefaqs.com/turbocd/563806-snatcher-cd-romantic/faqs
(japanese password guide)

SPIRAL WAVE
by runinruder
http://www.thebrothersduomazov.com/2011/07/spiral-wave-mini-guide.html
(mini-guide)

TENGAI MAKYOU: ZIRIA
by HackTiger
http://www.gamefaqs.com/turbocd/589285-tengai-makyou-ziria/faqs

TENGAI MAKYOU II: MANJI MARU
by HackTiger
http://www.gamefaqs.com/turbocd/589286-tengai-makyou-ii-manji-maru/faqs

TENGAI MAKYOU: KABUKI DEN
by HackTiger
http://www.gamefaqs.com/turbocd/589284-tengai-makyou-fuun-kabuki-den/faqs

TENSHI NO UTA
by runinruder
http://www.thebrothersduomazov.com/2011/08/tenshi-no-uta-strategy-guide.html

TENSHI NO UTA II
by runinruder
http://www.thebrothersduomazov.com/2011/08/tenshi-no-uta-ii-strategy-guide.html

I'll have to take a look around, but I have unfinished walkthroughs for Anearth Fantasy Stories, Ys IV, Neutopia, Dragon's Curse, Lunar SSS, TM/FEOEIV, plus newer versions of my GameFAQs walkthroughs I've been too lazy to post.

You could put the PCE ones I listed as being planned, since I do plan on finishing them. I have many more planned, but won't bother mentioning them until they get started.

How strict are you being with the whole RPG definition? Since there aren't enough PCE walkthroughs in english in general, I think it's a good idea to include walkthroughs for any kind f questy game where a walkthrough may actually be required, like Night Creatures, Ys III, etc.

And just because a game has an english version, that doesn't always make it much easier for some people or mean that some people won't try playing the PCE version first... so I think that it'd also be a good idea toiclude Turbo walkthroughs. Again, its not like there's a ton of them out there.

Any chance someone can post a walkthrough for Last Armageddon?

Sticky set, great thread.

My next PCE project is Burai, but I'll be doing Last Armageddon eventually.

Haha, oh boy.

Justin, I intended to focus on games in which the Japanese might prove to be a formidable, if not insurmountable, obstacle for some players.  But you're right that some people might play the PCE versions of certain titles rather than the US ones.  And we might as well toss Night Creatures in there too, since it's such a classic.  So if you have FAQs for English RPG/quest games that you'd like me to include, post the links and I'll add them to the list. 

As for the RPG definition, I think we can be pretty lenient about that.  I'd think that these types of games would be acceptable:

Traditional-style RPGs (Tengai Makyou, Emerald Dragon)
Overhead action-RPGs (Ys, Xanadu)
Sidescrolling quest games (Dragon's Curse, Night Creatures)
First-person dungeon crawlers (Dragon Knight II, Madou Monogatari)

I was thinking that some digital comics and sim games might be acceptable as well, but I wouldn't want to push it much beyond that.

Quote from: Emerald Rocker on 01/27/2007, 11:28 PMMy next PCE project is Burai, but I'll be doing Last Armageddon eventually.

I really liked Burai, as far as I got through it. I made it to the female human's scenario and couldn't get out of the village. This is another game I actually started a walkthrough for as well, but don't plan on continuing anytime soon.

If you complete your walkthrough, I'll definitely use it to play through the game.  :)

Quote from: runinruder on 01/28/2007, 12:45 PMJustin, I intended to focus on games in which the Japanese might prove to be a formidable, if not insurmountable, obstacle for some players.  But you're right that some people might play the PCE versions of certain titles rather than the US ones.  And we might as well toss Night Creatures in there too, since it's such a classic.  So if you have FAQs for English RPG/quest games that you'd like me to include, post the links and I'll add them to the list. 

As for the RPG definition, I think we can be pretty lenient about that.  I'd think that these types of games would be acceptable:

Traditional-style RPGs (Tengai Makyou, Emerald Dragon)
Overhead action-RPGs (Ys, Xanadu)
Sidescrolling quest games (Dragon's Curse, Night Creatures)
First-person dungeon crawlers (Dragon Knight II, Madou Monogatari)

I was thinking that some digital comics and sim games might be acceptable as well, but I wouldn't want to push it much beyond that. 

Then how about we start a seperate thread with walkthrough's in general, english & otherwise, for Turbo & PCE games of all genres? I know that many japanese walkthroughs are useful enough with an online translator.

Plus many non-rpg's like Ghost Manor are next to impossible without a walkthrough.

could I interest anyone in making a walkthrough for Monster maker or Monbit? i'll mail you the game if neccesary.

Justin, I wouldn't object to you starting your own thread based on your own ideas, but I'd like to keep this thread going and maintain the original focus, which was on Japanese RPGs and adventure games. I've been talking with other writers about how great it would be to cover as many of these games as possible, since they're often the most daunting for people, and since some folks can make absolutely no progress or get any enjoyment out of particular titles due to the language barrier (that is, if they bother to make an attempt at all), which is not usually the case with US games or games in other genres. 

As for Japanese walkthroughs, I think everyone would prefer good English documents to garbled translations of those works, which is another reason I'd like to keep this topic going as is.  And I know from experience that those Japanese walkthroughs don't always prove helpful in some of the most difficult spots. 

In keeping with the "quest" theme, I'll be adding links to your Night Creatures and Shape Shifter FAQs (and mine as well) to the list when I get a chance. 

Quote from: guyjin on 01/28/2007, 05:06 PMcould I interest anyone in making a walkthrough for Monster maker or Monbit? i'll mail you the game if neccesary.

I also really want a Monster Maker walkthrough. I got near the end, but got stuck at the tower with the magical stairs.  ](*,)

Basted walkthrough added to the list.

If I ever finish Cosmic Fantasy II in the future, I'ma do that one. The one that's currently up on GameFAQs (actually just covering the whole series) is not all that good, and the creator of it is deceased. (Margora)

Quote from: runinruder on 01/31/2007, 12:08 AMBasted walkthrough added to the list.

GUTS is stoked about this :).

Haha Basted, awesome.  Runin didn't you say someone was working on a Xanadu walkthrough?  I'd like to play through it but I just don't have the patience to fetch quest in japanese without knowing who to talk to.

No, I said I was thinking about writing one for it.  I don't think I'll have the patience or desire to do it, though.  There are like six million different triggers to record during the overhead parts. 

There are notes for the game up on the mindrec turbolist site.  They mention many of the important events that take place, but they're pretty vague at times and fail to mention some significant triggers, and they don't help at all with the last tower.

Okay, I was a little bored so I took a look around and found guides for Dragon's Curse, Dragon Slayer, Energy, and Legend of Xanadu.

I included the Xanadu link despite the misgivings I expressed in the post above this one because it's still a helpful document and it's by far the closest thing to a complete walkthrough available at this pont.  I've thought about writing up an addendum to fill in some of the blanks and posting it on these boards, but I wouldn't count on that happening.

What's up with using the name "Dark Fact"? :roll:

PS: His actual name is Fukt. Just saying.

What's up with using the name "FM-77"? :roll:

PS: His actual name is Seldane.  Just saying.


:lol:  My name is actually spelled *A*S*S*H*O*L*E* !  :lol:

he became fm-77 when his ps2 started to boogie down, haha.

Tenshi no Uta walkthrough added to the list.

My Anearth Fantasy Stories walk through is now (more or less) complete. Finally finished putting up the rest of the areas today. I've also put up pictures and descriptions of almost all of the items, weapons, spells, etc. in the game so even those of you without a manual have no excuse not to play. See the original post in this thread for the link.

If anyone has anything to add or corrections that need to be made please let me know and I'll try to eventually fix them.

Now it's time to show a little love to some of these other PC Engine games that have waited so patiently for me.

Thanks, m1savage.  Your walk through looks to be quite polished and complete.  A.F.S. is now at the top of my list for whenever I finish playing my current RPG.

savage that is an awesome walkthrough, I think I'll bust Anearth out and try to beat it.  I was pretty far when I got stuck, at the den of begolian.  The boss there kicked my ass really, really badly.

A great Japanese guide for the first Dragon Knight.  It is in Japanese, but the maps have events ordered in numbers, and can be a life saver with the ordered events of the later floors.

Dragon Knight & Graffetti
http://www013.upp.so-net.ne.jp/ymurakami/guide/dra_knight1.htm (http://www013.upp.so-net.ne.jp/ymurakami/guide/dra_knight1.htm)

Quote from: GUTS on 06/25/2007, 03:43 PMHaha Basted, awesome.  Runin didn't you say someone was working on a Xanadu walkthrough?  I'd like to play through it but I just don't have the patience to fetch quest in japanese without knowing who to talk to.

I actually started one the first time I played Xanadu. But because of the ridiculous triggers like Runin mentioned, I gave up on both the walkthrough and the game and started playing something else. :P

I probably would've stuck through it for longer if I hadn't already played half way through Dragon Slayer II and given up on that game for similar reasons.

Quote from: guest on 08/07/2007, 07:23 AMI probably would've stuck through it for longer if I hadn't already played half way through Dragon Slayer II and given up on that game for similar reasons.

Uh oh.  I was planning to try Dragon Slayer II pretty soon.   #-o

Dragon Slayer II isn't bad at all. You'll probably breeze through it judging from some of the other games you've played. Actually I'm pretty interested to see what you think of it.

Quote from: m1savage on 08/07/2007, 10:15 PMDragon Slayer II isn't bad at all. You'll probably breeze through it judging from some of the other games you've played. Actually I'm pretty interested to see what you think of it.

I'm looking forward to it, but I'm wary as well.  I feel like I'm in a slump lately, getting stuck in both Armageddon and Monster Maker.  I need to get things turned around.   :)

Nothing at all for Cosmic Fantasy II or Ys III: Wanderers From Ys (Turbo Duo) eh? You think it'd be possible to throw one up for those at all?

You shouldn't need a walkthrough for Ys III. It's about as straightforward and linear as they come.

Probably why no one has bothered to do one up.

 :-#

The game just came to my head, thas probably why lol.

But (even though I've beaten) Cosmic Fantasy 2, a walkthrough would be cool. I printed out the Ys Book I and II one - at college  [-X

Quote from: Cleria on 10/15/2007, 03:09 PMNothing at all for Cosmic Fantasy II or Ys III: Wanderers From Ys (Turbo Duo) eh? You think it'd be possible to throw one up for those at all?

Runin would like to keep the list to japanese RPGs.

Alright that's cool.

Do you know of any CF 2 walkthrough's at all that are of actual good quality to print?

Nice, big update today.  Added material for Cosmic Fantasy, Cosmic Fantasy 2, Cyber Knight, Dragon Knight III, Dragon Slayer II, Dungeon Explorer II, Emerald Dragon, Last Armageddon, Neutopia, Neutopia II, Snatcher, Ys I, Ys II, and Ys IV. 

Some of these guides are based on other systems' versions of the games.  There are obviously going to be some differences, but in most of the cases, the differences are so minute that it'd hardly be worthwhile to write up an entirely new guide just for the PCE one. 

Obviously, I didn't read through these things word for word, so if there's anything terribly wrong with any of them, please let me know.  And if you know of any other guides that should be added to the list (English only, please), post the links here.

There used to be a page in Japanese, that had maps of all the towns, towers, dungeons, etc. for DS LOH2, but, now I can't find it.  Anyone know where it went?

If anyone has done one for Fiend Hunter or knows a link to one that would be rad! Might I request one if anyone is interested in putting forth the time and effort and hard work!!!

Quote from: ParanoiaDragon on 01/14/2008, 02:40 AMThere used to be a page in Japanese, that had maps of all the towns, towers, dungeons, etc. for DS LOH2, but, now I can't find it.  Anyone know where it went?

Thumpin' Thomas posted this link a while ago:

http://homepage1.nifty.com/sugimo/falcom/ed/ed2map.htm

Quote from: gekioh on 01/14/2008, 10:50 PMIf anyone has done one for Fiend Hunter or knows a link to one that would be rad! Might I request one if anyone is interested in putting forth the time and effort and hard work!!!

I still need to get that game, but I'll see what I can do when I do (if someone else doesn't get to it first!).

Rad thanks man the link is fine, this will do perfectly. Its a fun game so far, worth picking up if you can find it for less $25. Wouldnt pay more than that though.

Yup, that's the one, awesome! 

And Fiend Hunter is pretty cool, a little clunky, but, worth picking up.

Tenshi no Uta II walkthrough added.

Stuck in Xak III.  Anyone know any resources, or tips on moving on in this game?  (And yes, I'm playing with the English patch)

I'm actually only in the beginning part of the game, where I'm off to Mt. Fuji to find Gafuh.  But once I get there, I'm at the base of the mountains, and can't get going any farther.  Hm... I must've missed something.

Quote from: termis on 01/26/2008, 09:04 PMStuck in Xak III.  Anyone know any resources, or tips on moving on in this game?  (And yes, I'm playing with the English patch)

I'm actually only in the beginning part of the game, where I'm off to Mt. Fuji to find Gafuh.  But once I get there, I'm at the base of the mountains, and can't get going any farther.  Hm... I must've missed something.

Thomas, click here (https://web.archive.org/web/20121013165303id_/http://turbo.mindrec.com/files/xak3.faq) and then click on "Files" and you'll find a Xak III mini-guide.  I haven't played the game, so I can't say if the guide is any good.

Sweet.  Thanks a bunch.  :D

Quote from: termis on 01/26/2008, 09:04 PMStuck in Xak III.  Anyone know any resources, or tips on moving on in this game?  (And yes, I'm playing with the English patch)

I'm actually only in the beginning part of the game, where I'm off to Mt. Fuji to find Gafuh.  But once I get there, I'm at the base of the mountains, and can't get going any farther.  Hm... I must've missed something.

If I remember correctly, you have to climb up the side of one of those ridges. I think that you'll soon jump across from one cliff to another.

Does anyone have a link to a LaPlace No Ma walkthrough? Stupid stupid gamefaqs has a walkthru for the SFC version listed in the TCD spot. Apparently the two games are either really different or whomever did this walkthru skipped over some very pertinent info. It's also based on an English translation, so it's pretty useless to me. XD

Thanks for this great resource, btw. Looks like a lot of great RPG/Adventure games are represented. I might take on Neo Metal Fantasy first since there's a walkthru for it, and I really needed the Dragon Knight III walkthru as well. (I just finished DKII using a walkthru, great game and pretty easy to play if you don't know Japanese so long as you have a translation of the menus at least. The person that did the DKII walkthru I used missed a few triggers, but I figured it out on my own eventually, tho the one to make the rat appear for the last time was a pain to find.)

I hate to reply to myself, but I just started a walkthru for Aurora Quest, if anyone is interested in that. Not sure how far I'll get, and since this is my first walkthru it will surely be pants, but I couldn't find one so I thought I might as well try my hand.

I for one would be interested, been putting that one off, but a FAQ would be cool :)

I'll try, can't guarantee anything since I don't understand Japanese at all, so it'll all be up to trial and error whether I can do it or not. But I started jotting down notes as I play the game, so hopefully I can get thru it and get something written up. It's a real shame more PCE games don't have faqs.

I never noticed this thread before #-o SUPER SWEET!! As I am running through lists on eBay, Rising Stuff and others I pass by all these Japanese PCE RPGs not knowing anything about them. With all these walkthroughs conveniently available right here on my favorite site on earth is just mind blowing. Thank you, all of you, for your hard work on creating these PC Engine RPG guides. I plan to use them soon. :D

Sol Moonarage seems and plays like a kick-azz RPG, and rather tough to come by.  I finally picked up a copy complete with spine for 6000 yen 2 months ago but haven't played far.  It's supposed to be as good or better than Anearth stories:Seiya... anyone get far on Sol Moonarage?  looks like a good candidate for walkthrough so the door is opened for the English-speaking RGP fans out there!!   :P

Sure wish there was a Blood Gear guide to understand the Japanese menu setup. This game rulz, but there isn't one English language guide on the net anywhere. :(

Just a note that I added a chapter 3 faq to Cosmic Fantasy 3 to complete CrackTiger's Chapter 1 & 2 faq.  (Yeah, I'm too lazy to write up a whole one).  My first faq ever, so it's not super complete by any means, but it should get you through chapter 3, especially if you're familiar enough with the gameplay to make it through chapter 1 and 2 already.

It's next to black tiger's faq on gamefaqs.
http://www.gamefaqs.com/turbocd/589247-cosmic-fantasy-3-bouken-shounen-rei/faqs

Thought I would post a few I've found recently:

ALSHARK
By ADK19
http://faqs.ign.com/articles/373/373742p1.html
(sega CD version)

BRANDISH
BY Jax Aagar
http://www.neoseeker.com/resourcelink.html?rlid=76435&rid=70774
(snes version)

GULLIVER BOY
By Jingai
http://www.gamefaqs.com/turbocd/589315-kuusou-kagaku-sekai-gulliver-boy/faqs/5297
(saturn version)

LANGRISSER
By Saint
http://www.gamefaqs.com/genesis/586591-warsong/faqs/2876
(genesis version)

NECROMANCER
Full game video walkthrough (make sure to translate page and will need to register on site to watch videos)
http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm387837

SHIN MEGAMI TENSEI
By Kage no Tenshi Re-Miel
http://www.gamefaqs.com/snes/564896-shin-megami-tensei/faqs/5391
(snes version)
Demon Alignment FAQ
By Roto_Arel
http://www.gamefaqs.com/turbocd/563799-shin-megami-tensei/faqs/61705

SORCERIAN
By dammit9x
http://www.gamefaqs.com/pc/581745-sorcerian/faqs/42175
(PC version)

WIZARDRY I & II
By Kelly Flewin
http://www.gamefaqs.com/appleii/575896-wizardry-i-proving-grounds-of-the-mad-overlord/faqs/7432
http://www.gamefaqs.com/appleii/577194-wizardry-ii/faqs/7433
(PC version)

WIZARDRY III & IV
By Kelly Flewin (III) and Stephen Lee (IV)
http://www.gamefaqs.com/pc/564839-wizardry-iii/faqs/7554
http://www.gamefaqs.com/pc/564663-wizardry-iv/faqs/1905
(PC version)

WIZARDRY V
By Bryan Landry
http://www.gamefaqs.com/snes/588856-wizardry-v-heart-of-the-maelstrom/faqs/5696
(snes version)

XAK I & II
By Jeff Lambert & BT Garner
http://www.gamefaqs.com/turbocd/916166-xak-i-ii/faqs/43985

Quote from: termis on 01/21/2011, 02:23 AMJust a note that I added a chapter 3 faq to Cosmic Fantasy 3 to complete Black Tiger's Chapter 1 & 2 faq.  (Yeah, I'm too lazy to write up a whole one).  My first faq ever, so it's not super complete by any means, but it should get you through chapter 3, especially if you're familiar enough with the gameplay to make it through chapter 1 and 2 already.

It's next to black tiger's faq on gamefaqs.
http://www.gamefaqs.com/turbocd/589247-cosmic-fantasy-3-bouken-shounen-rei/faqs

Awesome, I will definitely use it when I eventually try to play through the game again. :D

Mateki Densetsu Astralius FAQ (link from first post no longer works)
http://www.unlimitedzigworks.com/1498/faq-astralius-pc-engine.html (http://www.unlimitedzigworks.com/1498/faq-astralius-pc-engine.html)

Might and Magic quickstart guide (link from first post no longer works)
http://www.unlimitedzigworks.com/2446/faq-might-and-magic-quickstart-guide-pc-engine-cd.html (http://www.unlimitedzigworks.com/2446/faq-might-and-magic-quickstart-guide-pc-engine-cd.html)

Ruin: Kami no Isan FAQ
http://www.unlimitedzigworks.com/2411/faq-ruin-kami-no-isan-pc-engine.html (http://www.unlimitedzigworks.com/2411/faq-ruin-kami-no-isan-pc-engine.html)

For future reference, I'm keeping a list of my FAQs (as well as Duomazov's FAQs) at the following link: CLICKIE (http://www.unlimitedzigworks.com/rare-faqs)

is dragon slayer on the list?


http://www.gamefaqs.com/turbocd/589266-dragon-slayer-the-legend-of-heroes/faqs/11664

are there any walkthroughs available for?

startling odyssey 1
cosmic fantasy 1, 4-1, 4-2
hi-leg fantasy
dragon knight 1 + 3

Quote from: gbapalyer on 09/09/2012, 08:27 AMare there any walkthroughs available for?

startling odyssey 1
cosmic fantasy 1, 4-1, 4-2
hi-leg fantasy
dragon knight 1 + 3

This is the faq I've been using for Dragon knight III.  http://www.gamefaqs.com/pc/564630-knights-of-xentar/faqs/22006

I recently picked up part 2 but haven't started looking for a walkthrough yet.

This is really helpful; kudos to everyone involved in writing and/or finding these FAQs.

Most gamers I come across online feel that if an RPG is in Japanese and you don't know the language, there's no point in even bothering with it because, according to them, it would be impossible to have any fun with it. Personally, that's never been the case for me. Even though I know very, very little Japanese (basically I can read katakana when it's representing English, which helps a ton for video games, and I can recognize a handful of native words in hiragana and kanji), I've played through many text-heavy games in Japanese, including some of my very favorite games. I can't claim to understand the plot completely, but I don't feel completely in the dark either. There's a lot you can pick up outside of the text. Maybe the big difference between me and many other RPG players is that, despite that I really love the genre, I still place gameplay above story, unlike so many other RPG fans. I love a good battle system and exploring interesting dungeons, and I will gladly accept missing out on some story for the opportunity to enjoy that. So that's why I'm always really thankful for people who write walkthroughs for text-heavy Japanese games for people who don't know the language.

Quote from: Aggie Tsubi on 11/18/2012, 02:15 PMThis is really helpful; kudos to everyone involved in writing and/or finding these FAQs.

Most gamers I come across online feel that if an RPG is in Japanese and you don't know the language, there's no point in even bothering with it because, according to them, it would be impossible to have any fun with it. Personally, that's never been the case for me. Even though I know very, very little Japanese (basically I can read katakana when it's representing English, which helps a ton for video games, and I can recognize a handful of native words in hiragana and kanji), I've played through many text-heavy games in Japanese, including some of my very favorite games. I can't claim to understand the plot completely, but I don't feel completely in the dark either. There's a lot you can pick up outside of the text. Maybe the big difference between me and many other RPG players is that, despite that I really love the genre, I still place gameplay above story, unlike so many other RPG fans. I love a good battle system and exploring interesting dungeons, and I will gladly accept missing out on some story for the opportunity to enjoy that. So that's why I'm always really thankful for people who write walkthroughs for text-heavy Japanese games for people who don't know the language.

You're just like I am. After I picked up F'uun Kabuki Den and damn near beating it (and accidently erasing just when I got to the final dungeon), I got much braver and started tackling the other ones that I had.

just found this one:

http://home.comcast.net/~fredduck/cfhp/cf42wt.txt

english walkthrough. ;)


COSMIC FANTASY 4 CHAPTER 2

now play through CF 4 chapter 2 y´all. ;)

also found a walkthrough for

PRINCESS MINERVA

http://www.gamefaqs.com/snes/577354-princess-minerva/faqs/31916

its for the snes version but it looks identical to the pc engine one.

Thanks for this thread. It'll greatly help me with Kabuki Den (which I ordered thinking it was Kabuki Klash).

While they're both fighting games featuring Far East of Eden characters, Kabuki Itouryodan is not a port of Kabuki Klash.

Kabuki Klash plays like Samurai Spirits and has a general Tengai Makyou theme.

Kabuki Itouryoden plays like SFII and is heavily based on Fuun Kabuki Den.

Anyone know of a FAQ for moonlight lady?

I couldn´t find any faq for any of momotaro games, only a longplay for Momotaro Katsugeki

http://youtu.be/AXcuDPQUvvw
PC Engine Longplay [256] Momotarou Katsugeki

If any one knows where i can find them please tell me.
Thanks.

Quote from: Tolvatar on 10/22/2013, 03:20 PMI couldn´t find any faq for any of momotaro games, only a longplay for Momotaro Katsugeki

PC Engine Longplay [256] Momotarou Katsugeki (https://youtu.be/AXcuDPQUvvw)

If any one knows where i can find them please tell me.
Thanks.

This game needs a fan translation.

Quote from: Mathius on 10/22/2013, 03:58 PM

Quote from: Tolvatar on 10/22/2013, 03:20 PMI couldn´t find any faq for any of momotaro games, only a longplay for Momotaro Katsugeki

PC Engine Longplay [256] Momotarou Katsugeki (https://youtu.be/AXcuDPQUvvw)

If any one knows where i can find them please tell me.
Thanks.

This game needs a fan translation.

Yep
It´s a very good platform game, but only can play this momotaro cause i don´t know japanese at all.
Hope my english is enough for you to understand, hehe.

I would like to request a walkthrough for Body Conquest 2

 
I beat part 1 on Famicom Disk System. I'd like  a turn based one now.

Is there a good walkthrough/story guide for Legend of Xanadu1? I have a bit o Japanese, but not only does my Kanji suck, that font is damn near unreadable on my screen.

Quote from: bishopcruz on 02/25/2014, 02:35 PMIs there a good walkthrough/story guide for Legend of Xanadu1? I have a bit o Japanese, but not only does my Kanji suck, that font is damn near unreadable on my screen.

Follow blueraven's guide (https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=11171.0) to get started, then switch to this one (http://turbo.mindrec.com/files/legend.of.xanadu-faq1) from the turbolist for the rest of the game.  It's rather vague, but it was enough for me to beat the game with zero moonrune skills.

anyone knows of a guide for Galaxy Fraulein Yuna? I've seen a number for Yuna 3 but nothing for the first Yuna

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Quote from: bishopcruz on 02/25/2014, 02:35 PMIs there a good walkthrough/story guide for Legend of Xanadu1? I have a bit o Japanese, but not only does my Kanji suck, that font is damn near unreadable on my screen.

Follow blueraven's guide (https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=11171.0) to get started, then switch to this one (http://turbo.mindrec.com/files/legend.of.xanadu-faq1) from the turbolist for the rest of the game.  It's rather vague, but it was enough for me to beat the game with zero moonrune skills.

Yeah, just found the turbolist archives, and downloaded everything there, stuff like that needs to be preserved. Man I miss that thing, god I think that list started before I was even in college. God I feel old. Thanks for the info.

If you'll excuse me I'm going to ride this wave of nostalgia for a minute. (I wonder if the archives for the list still exist?)

Quote from: bishopcruz on 02/25/2014, 09:53 PMI wonder if the archives for the list still exist?

They're there.  Click on archive on the top level domain.

Are there any resources anywhere which lists the commands for 3X3 Eyes? I am trying to love that game but it's Japanese isn't loving me back.

You can add my dungeon explorer II FAQ I posted on gamefaqs years ago, since most people can't afford the American Version these days it might be a good pick. I'm on my phone so I can link it eight now. Username greedostick on gamefaqs

Quote from: greedostick on 07/30/2014, 06:13 PMYou can add my dungeon explorer II FAQ I posted on gamefaqs years ago, since most people can't afford the American Version these days it might be a good pick. I'm on my phone so I can link it eight now. Username greedostick on gamefaqs

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man, I would kill for a Linda3 FAQ

Quote from: pixeljunkie on 10/09/2014, 12:36 PMman, I would kill for a Linda3 FAQ

It's supposed to be either non-linear or have a non-linear "campaign", so it would likely be tricky no matter what.

Quote from: pixeljunkie on 10/09/2014, 12:36 PMman, I would kill for a Linda3 FAQ

They're out there...... just not in english.  :|

Quote from: termis on 09/13/2012, 08:19 AMYou can usually find something on a Japanese search engine if you type "game name (in Japanese of course) + 攻略".  攻略 (Kouryaku) is the equivalent Japanese word used for guide/walkthrough/etc...

This generally works well, though you'll have to deal with machine translated engrish and fill in a few blanks with trial and error.

These need a small update. The Emerald Rocker walk-throughs have had their account suspended.

If anyone has a site to host them at, let me know and I'll email them over.

Quote from: Emerald Rocker on 10/26/2016, 11:26 PMIf anyone has a site to host them at, let me know and I'll email them over.

I'd be happy to host them. You can send 'me over.

:)

Quote from: esteban on 10/27/2016, 06:39 AM

Quote from: Emerald Rocker on 10/26/2016, 11:26 PMIf anyone has a site to host them at, let me know and I'll email them over.

I'd be happy to host them. You can send 'me over.

:)

Awesome Esty!

Emerald, did you totally lose the UnlimitedZigWorks site? I really enjoyed going there. Everything was always well written and entertaining.

Quote from: Mathius on 10/27/2016, 05:36 PM

Quote from: esteban on 10/27/2016, 06:39 AM

Quote from: Emerald Rocker on 10/26/2016, 11:26 PMIf anyone has a site to host them at, let me know and I'll email them over.

I'd be happy to host them. You can send 'me over.

:)

Awesome Esty!

Emerald, did you totally lose the UnlimitedZigWorks site? I really enjoyed going there. Everything was always well written and entertaining.

Zigfried had a bunch of content on his site... but I mostly remember the PCE stuff.....

BUT DIDN'T HE HAVE

*EARNEST EVANS*

stuff on there?

MOAR earnest evans...

Quote from: esteban on 10/27/2016, 08:37 PM

Quote from: Mathius on 10/27/2016, 05:36 PM

Quote from: esteban on 10/27/2016, 06:39 AM

Quote from: Emerald Rocker on 10/26/2016, 11:26 PMIf anyone has a site to host them at, let me know and I'll email them over.

I'd be happy to host them. You can send 'me over.

:)

Awesome Esty!

Emerald, did you totally lose the UnlimitedZigWorks site? I really enjoyed going there. Everything was always well written and entertaining.

Zigfried had a bunch of content on his site... but I mostly remember the PCE stuff.....

BUT DIDN'T HE HAVE

*EARNEST EVANS*

stuff on there?

MOAR earnest evans...

Aye! El Viento as well.

I clicked on the link in the first post to find a guide for Anearth Fantasy Story, but the result was not what I expected.

Somebody made a backup of the guide ?

The web archive has a backup :
wayback://m1sz1.com/anearth/intro.html (https://web.archive.org/web/20161110112704if_/http://www.m1sz1.com/anearth/intro.html)

Quote from: cireza on 02/01/2018, 03:32 PMI clicked on the link in the first post to find a guide for Anearth Fantasy Story, but the result was not what I expected.

Somebody made a backup of the guide ?

Yeah, I am hosting it here:

https://www.tg-16.com/anearth/intro.html

Great, thanks. Is there an English translation in the works for this game ?

Quote from: cireza on 02/01/2018, 03:51 PMGreat, thanks. Is there an English translation in the works for this game ?

Yep: https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=22433

Thanks again. Sorry I should have checked the forum, I am still getting used to this place  :oops:

Quote from: cireza on 02/01/2018, 04:06 PMThanks again. Sorry I should have checked the forum, I am still getting used to this place  :oops:

Don't sweat it, the search function is kinda strange on here, so if things are bumped in the first few pages it's easy to miss these things.

Ruinruder, I hope your still around, brudda. It would be smart for you to edit that link as malware/virus alarms went off in my mind when I saw where that link leads to now. It looks like the original Anerth walkthrough has been archived so easy fix.

Quote from: Mathius on 02/01/2018, 06:26 PMRuinruder, I hope your still around, brudda. It would be smart for you to edit that link as malware/virus alarms went off in my mind when I saw where that link leads to now. It looks like the original Anerth walkthrough has been archived so easy fix.

Or at least maybe can NecroPhile can snip it .  anyway I think Ruin checks here every once in a while.

Quote from: turboswimbz on 02/01/2018, 07:40 PM

Quote from: Mathius on 02/01/2018, 06:26 PMRuinruder, I hope your still around, brudda. It would be smart for you to edit that link as malware/virus alarms went off in my mind when I saw where that link leads to now. It looks like the original Anerth walkthrough has been archived so easy fix.

Or at least maybe can NecroPhile can snip it .  anyway I think Ruin checks here every once in a while. 

Yeah that too.  :)
I haven't talked to Runin in years and I miss our conversations. The Duomazov Bros have been dormant since 2014 as well. The net misses you! *sobs*

Yowza, that was a bad one.  Normally I'd give the OP a chance to update on their own, but not when it's going to porn city.  :lol:

I too miss runin.  I wish he'd post here more and/or make some new reviews for the Bros. (where's Hatris?!?), but I'm thankful for what we got; it's pretty fucking awesome and covers a huge chunk of the library.

Quote from: guest on 02/02/2018, 09:31 AMYowza, that was a bad one.  Normally I'd give the OP a chance to update on their own, but not when it's going to porn city.  :lol:

I too miss runin.  I wish he'd post here more and/or make some new reviews for the Bros. (where's Hatris?!?), but I'm thankful for what we got; it's pretty fucking awesome and covers a huge chunk of the library.

Is there any way to resuscitate a thread that has been deleted? The thread here at pcefx that ultimately became the impetus for Duomazov had so much great stuff in it... I asked Runin if he had an archive of it (he didn't)

...wouldn't it be awesome if the forum software retains everything in database, even deleted threads?

/tangent

As far as I know, when anything is deleted it's gone for good.  The only way it could be restored is if it's on a full site backup, which surely wouldn't still be saved this many years later.

Quote from: guest on 02/02/2018, 11:04 AMAs far as I know, when anything is deleted it's gone for good.  The only way it could be restored is if it's on a full site backup, which surely wouldn't still be saved this many years later.

So, if, by some chance, Aaron Nanto has a backup circa ________ (prior to deletion), then it might be preserved...and there would have to be a safe way to retrieve it. 


STILL, this gives me hope.

:)

Quote from: guest on 02/02/2018, 09:31 AMYowza, that was a bad one.  Normally I'd give the OP a chance to update on their own, but not when it's going to porn city.  :lol:

I too miss runin.  I wish he'd post here more and/or make some new reviews for the Bros. (where's Hatris?!?), but I'm thankful for what we got; it's pretty fucking awesome and covers a huge chunk of the library.

I'm weird. I like to dig down to the first Duomazov review (Deep Blue btw) and chronologically read each one via day of publication. I've done it like three times which takes several weeks. Reviews I wouldn't normally read cross my path and in doing that I discover games I wouldn't normally be interested in.

Quote from: Mathius on 02/02/2018, 05:04 PM

Quote from: guest on 02/02/2018, 09:31 AMYowza, that was a bad one.  Normally I'd give the OP a chance to update on their own, but not when it's going to porn city.  :lol:

I too miss runin.  I wish he'd post here more and/or make some new reviews for the Bros. (where's Hatris?!?), but I'm thankful for what we got; it's pretty fucking awesome and covers a huge chunk of the library.

I'm weird. I like to dig down to the first Duomazov review (Deep Blue btw) and chronologically read each one via day of publication. I've done it like three times which takes several weeks. Reviews I wouldn't normally read cross my path and in doing that I discover games I wouldn't normally be interested in.

Ha! That's awesome. I never considered reading everything chronologically, but that is an interesting way to do it.

Also, although three (?) reviewers exist, aren't 99% by runin?

I just realized that it's been a long time since I've been to the site!

Time flies like an arrow.
Fruit flies like a banana. 

would anyone be able to provide a resource to help complete the final tower stage in Legend of Xanadu?  I'm stuck on statue 30 and can't get passed to the final two statues/areas.
Any info is appreciated.

Maybe wait up for the English fan translation projects to wrap up which is nearly reality ?? I would guess you got stuck because some tip or clue needed to progress was provided in Japanese. I'd wait for the English patches and then start over.

Oh, looks like elmer already told you this last year. Heh. Not in the mood to wait any longer huh ?

https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=22510.msg501669#msg501669

As for guides, seems blueraven made one for the forum, appears plenty of work went into it. If you read further down, Keranu addresses one of the areas you get stuck at and he does beat the game. That mindrec FAQ though is no longer available which addressed later parts of the game.

https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=11171.0

One other FAQ option was found by SamIAm, it's Japanese but he suggests a machine translation by your browser might be sufficient.

https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=11171.msg321948#msg321948