Phantasy Star: Fringes of Algo

by **Thoul** » Wed Aug 29, '12, 12:06 am

When video games were localized for release in North America during the 16-bit console years, they were not simply translated. The localization teams would occasionally rewrite sections of a script so their audience could better relate to the game. At times, this included change the names of items. Once such case occurred with a footwear item called Sandals in the North American release of Phantasy Star II. The original item, pictured here, was much more like a shoe. Oddly, there is actually another item in the North American version called Shoes. Your guess as to why the names were changed like this is as good as mine.

by **newsblade** » Wed Aug 29, '12, 7:22 pm

I think every translator wants to had their personal signature to the product (book or game). Sometimes it doesn't affect the final product , but sometimes it does and generates confusion.